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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1967-04-27, Page 1counts; $43, 500 in grants and subsidies for welfare, roads, recreation and county road grant; $1, 650 from licenses and permits; other revenue from interest, rents, fines, scales, sewer frontage, cemetery, rural fire committee and miscellan- eous items will amount to $210- 268.00. EXPENDITURES The total of $295, 085.04 for expenditures is made up of the following iternS1 elections and executive $3000; administration including clerk-treasurer, sec- retary, assessor, auditors, divis- ion court, registrar, insurance, etc. $11,393; heat, light, hos- pitalization, unemployment in- surance, printing, $14,150; protection, $41, 500; public works $55, 200; sanitation, $7, e 200; social welfare $5, 000; community services (recreation, grants, library, arena, flower pots) $16,300; debenture charg- es, interest, $111, 836; tax dis- counts and writeoffs $3,600; cemetery $7, 200; miscellan- eous $371; park board, conser- vation authority, centennial projects, $12, 034; pensions, $2; 500; meters $300.00; Retarded Children's Authority $600; in- dustrial and zoning, $2, 000. The local mill rate was held down this year as a surplus at the end of 1966, held by the old Wingham District High School Board, was applied against the 1967 levy for high school purposes. While the gen• eral rate for the town is down slightly this year, increased assessment allowed a lower rate to actually raise about $300.00 more in revenue. DRESSED FOR CENTENNIAL parts in sev- eral skits at the Howick Achievement Day were back row: Donna Brush, Barbara Thornton, Donna MacMurchy, Elfretta Versteeg; front: Shirley Bilton and Brenda Baillie.-A-T Photo. Another factor contributing to a higher high school rate is ,the fact that the Lucknow high school building is being operat- ed by the amalgamated board, and will continue to be so oper- ated until the end of June 1968, with the result that the school district is making capital and interest return on the building which will eventually be taken over by the Lucknow-Kinloss public school area. .1 Rising costs of education were once again to blame for the major share of a tax hike faced by the ratepayers of Wing- ham after council established its 1967 mill rate last Thursday evening. The new residential rate will be $1.45 mills, up 2,65 mills over 1966 and the industrial-commercial rate will take a 4,80 mill jump from 86.50 mills to 91,30 mills. The disparity of the two rates is due to the fact that un- conditional grants from the pro- vince apply to residential prop- erties only, and another $1.50 per capita was added to these grants this month. The general rate will raise a total of $112, 395; high school $32,870; public school $58,328; separate School $2,284 and the county levy $64,855. This to- tals $260,733 as compared to the $245,322 raised on the 1966 rate. REVENUE Besides the $260,'733 which will be raised by property taxes the town will receive $102, 976 in recoverable debenture debt from public and high school. ac- 14.11.1111111.4 FIRST spcTipS Wingham, Ontario, Thursday, April Single Copy Not Over F ee Blame fax hike on school costs Delegation met board of regents medal and industrial properties face increase. of 4.80 mills, residential 2.65 $2,359,000 high school contract "awarded London building firm John Hayman $a Sans Ltd, of teed a start on the building by London was tentatively awarded June 1st, but this will be con , the contract to build the new tingent on the board havingre- addition to the Wingham Dist- ceived the necessary approvals riot High School by the Huron- from Toronto. Completion Bruce High Scheel Board. The date is slated for September of firm's $2,359,000 bid was the 1968, lowest of seven tenders opened The new addition will in- by the school board on Wednes- elude seven classrooms, three day evening of last week, High science labs, six shops, three bid was $2,524,293,00, commercial rooms, two gym- Kyles & Kyles, architects, nasia, a 4,000 square foot ii- had estimated the cost of the brary, a green house and ex- new addition at $2,303,000 so tensions to the administration that the Hayman bid fell very area and the cafeteria. The ad- close to the estimates. The dition will bring the school's contract will not be closed un- capacity to nearly 1,500 stud- til approval is received from ents. the Department of Education When completed, all stud- and the Ontario Municipal ents who are attending the Luck- Board. The contractor guaran- now District High School will be switched to the Wingham building and the Lucknow school will be turned over to the LucknewaKinloss Sehoel. Area for use as an elementary school. Arrangements at the moment call for the Lucknow building to be turned over to the elementary board at the end of June 1968. In order to look after in- creased enrolment this fall the board authorized the property committee to investigate the costs of two portable classrooms which will be used until the new addition is ready for occupancy, Besides the cost of construc- tion, it will take another esti- mated $400, 000 to equip the new addition. A delegation from Wingham was in Toronto yesterday to present more facts to the Board of Regents of the Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology. The same local committee previously presented a formal brief outlining the reasons Win ham is considered a reasonable choice of location for a "com- munity college". According to latest reports, none of which have any official confirmation, the headquarters of such a college is likely to be established between Kitch- ener and Guelph, with a satel- lite college in the northerly areas of either Perth or Huron County. A form of consultants, Dry- den and Smith, has been asked to sort the facts available and recommend the proper loca- tions for both the college itself and the satellite college or col- leges. No information was re- leased following the submission of the firm's report. The board has set a prelim- inary budget of $574, 500 for the provision of temporary quar- ters until the college is built. Hear report from committee Swimming pool project faces $25,000 fund-raising hurdle The swimming pool building committee reported to a spe- cial meeting on Monday eve- ning that its investigations have been completed and if the com- munity is to have a swimming pool a minimum of $25, 000 will have to be raised from the public. William Conron, committee chairman, told the group that three engineering firms had been consulted regarding pool construction methods, sites and costs. He said the committee felt the best advice had been received from J. C. Round Ltd. of Guelph, and recommended that if the pool project is to go ahead this firm be engaged as consultants. Mr. Conron said three sites have been looked over. The first is the Scout House area, said estimates from the engin- eer indicate that a 75 by 30- foot pool can be constructed for about $33, 675.00, This figure includes necessary bath house facilities, filtering equipment, decking and fencing. It does not include water heaters or diving equipment. A pool of this size, Mr. Conron said, can handle 300 swimmers at any given time. Further figures in- dicated that an 82 by 45-foot pool would cost over $43, 000 and an olympic sized pool well over $100, 000. He said that it appears $35, 000 would provide adequate facilities. About $10; 000 can be expected in grants which will leave $25, 000 to be raised by public donation. No money can be expected from the town as the community's debenture debt is at its limit. It was pointed out that mon- (Please turn to Page Eight) ALONG THE MAIN DRAG I By The Pedestrian Lions, Kinsmen at joint meeting Canada's" frozen" north could easily become a tourist attrac- tion to the other nations of the world, according to Group Cap- tain Greenaway„ RCAF Clin- ton, who spoke to a joint meet- ing of the Wingham Lions Club and Kinsmen Club on Tuesday evening. A large crowd was on hand at Danny's Restaurant for the dinner, Group Captain Greenaway, who has spent some 20 years in the Arctic, showed slides oflife from Baffin Island to the North Pole, He said the area is changing as ice recedes, leav- ing the land bare. About twen- ty thousand Eskimos live in the area. Many of these are very clever and those employed by the Department of Transport have proven quite satisfactory. Kinsmen President Dawson Pollock was in charge of the meeting. The guest speaker was introduced by Lion Presi- dent DeWitt Miller and thank- ed by Kin Mac Ritchie. The joint meeting of Lions and Kinsmen was the first in re- cent years and members of both organizations expressed hope that it will become a habit in years to come, and is the spot chosen as the best site by the engineers. He said the old Scout House and freight sheds are slated to be torn down, This area would provide enough room for the pool and ample parking. It is also close to the campsite.The area is free of trees which cause problems if they are near swim- ming pools. The second site is the pres- ent swimming area which would make possible the use of the existing bath house, but this would have to be practically rebuilt to house necessary equip- ment and meet Department of Health regulations, It would save less than $4, 000 on the project. Mr. Conron said the committee does not want to recommend that the building be abandoned but there are diffi- culties wittnthe site. It is not large enough and the town's trunk sewer would be very close to the footings of a new pool. Parking is also a problem and the site is very close to a fairly busy street. The third site, the public school, would only be feasible for a year-round pool and this seems to be out of the question, financially. The committee chairman ex- plained that pools have been built in Palmerston and Arthur this year for about $35, 000. He -Mrs. Leander Boucher, Lonnie, Barry and Duane were week-end visitors with her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Ab Nethery. Two boards co-operate in search for doctors Official plan and zoning in the mill PLANT THREE TREES Last Thursday evening the project committee of the Wing- ham Horticultural Society plant- ed three Centennial Royalty crab trees, two at Riverside Park in the area to the west of the Han- na Memorial Bridge, and the other in the town park on Jose- phine Street. Finance company to open office on main street Industrial Acceptance Cor- poration and Niagara Finance Co. Ltd. will open a branch of- fice on Wingharn's main street. The firms will move into a building which will be erected on the site of the old Dominion Store, burned out in a fire sev- eral years ago, The property is owned by John Lee, local rest- aurant operator, who will erect the building and lease to the company. While few details of the pro- ject are available, it is under- stood the establishment will op- en for business about the middle of June. One of the most critical problems facing the commun- ity at the present time is the impending departure of Doctors B. N. Corrin and A. B. Klah- sen, who leave Wingham to take posts in London at the end of May. As matters stand this week there are no replacements lin- ed up to take the places of the two doctors. At its special meeting last week when the mill rate was set for the year, Wingham council also ratified a recommendation of the Wingham & District Plan- ning Board that the town pro- ceed with arrangements to ob- tain an official plan and zoning by-law. The recommendation also suggested that Norman Pearson, planning consultant of Hamil- ton, be engaged to do the pre- liminary work. Don Lloyd will head pool comm. Harold Victor Pym will play last service Sunday Centennial Comm. to meet tonight Mrs, Anna Meyer, co-ordin- ator of the Centennial Com- mittee, has called a meeting for tonight (Thursday) at 8 o'clock in the coffee shop at CKNX. Representatives of all organ- izations involved in centennial project planning are urgently requested to attend, Harold Victor Pym, organist and choir director at St. An- drew's Presbyterian Church for the past 28 years will play for his final services in that capa- city on Sunday. The official date of his retirement is May 1. Mr. Pym was born in Ander- son, Ontario, about ten miles from St. Marys. He attended school there and high school at St. Marys. He also studied mu- Donald Lloyd of Wingham has agreed to accept the chair- manship of the swimming pool committee it was announced on Wednesday. At a pool meeting on Mon- day evening Mr. Lloyd was ask- ed by the group to take on the job, but wanted some time to think it over. There is no doubt that his leadership will mean a great deal to the effort as he has been keenly interested in young peo- ple. He has contributed a great deal of time to Boy Scout work, and in particular to plan- ning for the Saugeen District Centennial Tour. worthwhile prospects will be turned up shortly. Doctors Corrin and Klahsen have expressed their extreme anxiety about the welfare of their patients here, but have committed themselves to com- mence their work in London and feel it impossible to alter their decision. They started the hunt for replacement doctors so far ahead of their intended depart- ure date that they felt there would be ample time to locate new men. However, the pre- vailing trend for younger grad- uates to specialize, rather than entering general practice has created a serious shortage of qualified physicians. Several British graduates have express- ed interest in coming to Wing- ham, but these doctors face the requirement of the Ontario Col- lege of Physicians and Surgeons to pass an examination before being licensed for permanent practice in this province and may hesitate to relocate with- out being certain of their future status, The problem has been plac- ed before the provincial author- ities and further word should be forthcoming soon, Drs, Corrin and Klahsen have been advertising for and interviewing prospective pur- chasers of their busy practice. By Easter it was believed that two doctors would be coming to Wingham to take over the prac- tice, but about that time the two prospects changed their minds, The local medical men placed their problem before the Municipal Development Board, as well as the Joint Conference Committee of the Wingham and District Hospital. Since Easter every effort has been made to locate doctors interested in practising here, so far without results. The two boards, how- ever, are continuing their search and it is hoped that some JIM WILD RECEIVES PROMOTION James Wild, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wild of Wingham has recently received a promo- tion and transfer with Ontario Hydro. Jim moves from the Lambton Generating Station project at Sarnia to start his new position at Hydro's head office in Toron- to. His new duties will be in the Construction Equipment Control section of generating services. Jim has been four and one- half years with Hydro, starting at Otter Rapids in Northern On- tario. SAVE THE LEFTOVERS-- It's spring housecleaning time again and the Hospital Auxiliary hopes that homemak- ers in the district will set aside all the things that could be sold at the rummage sale the end of May. Profits from this spring project are put in good use at the local hospital. 0--0--0 PRETTY SNAPPY-- At Monday night's meeting of the local fire brigade the members received their new jackets and crests. These were purchased by the men them- selves so that they may turnout in uniform for special functions They look pretty sharp. Prob- ably their first appearance in full dress will be the church parade to Sacred Heart in a few weeks' time. 0--0--0 TIME CHANGE-- Don't forget to set your clock one hour ahead before you go to bed on Saturday night. Daylight Saving Time comes in- to effect at 12.01 Sunday, Ap- ril 30 and continues until the end of October, 0-0-0 NOT TOO WARM-; Gardenersr fishermen and such other outdoor types have been slowed down considerably by the unseasonably cold weather. There was snow in the air on Sunday and by mid-week the overnight temperatures were still well below freezing. 0--0--0 OFF TO BIG START-- Some 5,000 guests are ex{ peered for the official opening of'EXpo 'ea/ in Montreal today. The public will be admitted to the big show on Friday. reetitet tt i t itteletiteitilettettittit tt t tttttie t tt tottietteitsi t Otteetittititietti tt tt ertielteottettittet ttttttttt ttottrOitttetette ttttt t iteteieeee tttttttttt ettiiii ttttttt As it stands now-no fireworks year dropped to much less than half the cost. Response has been almost nil with the exception of a couple of suggestions, one that the firemen make a door-to-door canvass for funds, At the monthly meeting of the fire department on Monday evening members of the brigade decided they were not prepared to make house calls for this purpose. They have their an. TUkS1ED ON In side following a collision with a car, this transport truck suffered extensive damage ort Monday afternoon, The accident occurred about a half mile north of Wingham. About 140 pigs were A couple of weeks ago the Wingham fire Brigade, through this paper, asked for indication that the annual fireworks dis- play at Riverside Park would re- ceive greater financial support from the general publie. The firemen have looked after the arrangements for the past two years with contributions from service clubs and a collection at the park, Financial support from the general public last in the truck at the time. Truck driver Brian King of Teeswater, escaped serious injury, as did the driver of the car, Rich- ard O'Malley of R. R. 2 Teeswater, --Advance-Times Photo. nual campaign for Muscular Dystrophy and this year will help the Salvation Army with its Red Shield Appeal and do not feel that a canvass for a third cause should be necessary. As it stands now, there will be no fireworks display, How- ever, if organiZations or citi tens wish to arrange for such an event financially the firmen will be happy to take ott the task of setting off the fireworks. sic in that vicinity and when he had the qualifications taught music to pupils from that area. On April 19, 1916 he mar- ried the former Laura Godbolt of the Exeter district at the Slim- ville Methodist Church. They moved to Midland after their marriage where he had a music store, taught music and was church organist. Mr. Pym was organist for one of the Toronto theatres for a time when accompaniment was supplied for silent movies and also played with an orchestra there, He later was organist at St. Andrew's Church in Newmarket, the United Church in Listowel and came to St. Andrew's, in Wingham, 28 years ago. Mr. Pym has had a long as- sociation with CKNX, playing on various programs over the years, the most prominent be- ing Hymn Time. Hymn Time has been heard each week-day morning for almost 2'7 years.. It was introduced as a regular pro-, gram in November, 1940. A host of pupils have been trained by kite Pym its Wing- ham, In times past he has had as many as 55 to 60 pupils and his annual recitals in the old St. Andrew's Church were always well attended, Mrs. Don Robertson will be the organist at St. Andrew'saf,, ter Mr. Pyrn's retirement and Cordon Leggatt will be the choir director. Contionoilall calendar April 28-aKairshea W.I. Ceti termial Ball at Lucknow High School, Centennial Queen to be crowned, June 24--Centennial Garden Party at Sacred Heart Clitircit, 6 to 8 p, m Booths, garnet Of chance and ham and tut. key dinner.