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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1972-07-06, Page 10 Win hal% . • Thursda Jul 6 1972.FSTsEcrion Council to meet twice monthly, improve operating effic Making a break with long es- other advantages mentioned by result of this research, while not tablished custom, Wingham town Mr. Currie. Mr. Harris made the those of a -"professional" would, council Monday night adopted motion, seconded by Councillor he believed, survive the scrutiny bi-monthly meeting system. 3, George Carter, that council adopt of an expert. He added that Regular open sessions will be the twomeeting system with the "from almost any point of view held the first Monday of each regular open meeting on the first you wish to take, but primarily as month'and closed committee ses- Monday and a committee meet- a business point of view" the sions on the third Monday of each ing on the third Monday of each general method of operation to month, With a view to improving month. The motion was carried date has been far from satisfac- the conduct of town business and unanimously. Councillors Mrs. tory. O efficiency of tl10 town's operation Margaret Bennett and Tim Willis The report contended: "There as a whole. were absent. is clear evidence of plain frustra- The move was made im- On tendering his report after tion through every level of muni - mediately up�n receipt of a his first month of duty as munici- cipal operations. likely from recommendation from Municipal pal supervisor, Mr. 'Currie pre- lack of direction, and it shows up Supervisor James Currie, based faced his remarks with the sug- poor performance." on a survey he had conducted gestion that what he had to say over the previous month into all was "all in the family", implying phases of the town operation: On that the report should not be re - the basis of his findings in the ported by the press or published. survey, he made a number of After the report had been pre - suggestions, of which the two sented and the main recommen- • meeting policy was paramount. dation acted upOn by council, The Mr. Currie's report stressed Advance -Times representative that "lack of communication" addressed council briefly, point - has been one of the. fundamental ing out, the report had not actual - weaknesses of town operation, sly been given in closed session and that this could be rectified, and should be considered public starting from the top, with coun- property. He added that the pub- cil.- He pointed out that the two lic was entitled to know that Mr. meeting system would better ac- Currie had made a detailed sur - quaint members of council with vey, had come up with recom- * business of all committees and mendations, and that these were . promote better understanding of the basis of a major change in all matters dealt with by council. council's operating policy. A Good Idea, r) After a short debate all mein - Mayor Miller commented that bers of cbuncil, except Councillor Mr. Currie had clOne a tremen- John Bateson, voted the report dous amount of work on the stir- should be published in condensed vey and deserved to be com- form subject to the mayor's ap- mended for it. He welconied the Prcival. Following is the gist of two meeting system as . a good Mr. Currie's report as condensed • idea, observing it is in use in Clin- by The Advance -Times: ton, Listowel and Goderich. He acknowledged there is a need for . "The first month of duty as mu - members of council to have a bet- niciPdi suPervis" for the Town of • ter knowledge of what goes Wingham has been 'devoted to on in committees other than their collecting information and statis- own. Councillor William Harris ob- tical data to find the most effi- served that dealing with building cient method of operation. In the permit applications only once a process of, trying to lay down an month is a point for more fre- operational plan it was necessary to take into consideration present quent meetings, in addition to - methods, the why, when, what, who and where; as well as the ihi..k .curkent and long term planning 'what with'. Review *as made of • and priorities, existing equip - ALONG THE MAIN DRAG t inanpower,, present stock lainnedninveritories, budgets and how By The Pedestrian arrived at, operational methods and why used, chain of com- MANY CAMPERS— mand, areas of responsibility, Riverside Park camping area answerability, hiring practices, go was well patronized over the holi- buying, maintenance methods of day weekend, with up to 18 ve- buildings, equipment. repair, hieles or tents using -the facilities wages and benefits. . . The co - and enjoying the park ais far as a operation of the clerk -treasurer' , mixed bag of weather would per- office has been of great assis mit. tance. . ." 0-0--0 Mr. Currie suggested that the SET NEW LOW— conclusions he had reached as a Winliainites 'setting out for work Tuesday morning, whether they knew it or not, were greeted tti by some of the lowest tempera- tures for July 4 in the history of weather," with new low records being set for most centres in Western Ontario. 0-0-0 WELL REPRESENTED— Wingham Branch Royal Cana- dian Legion was well represented at Brussels Centennial drumhead service Sunday afternoon, a good contingent of color bearers and • marchers joining the parade. Willis Hall, Wingham sgt.-at- arms, was in charge of the massed color parties coming from ail parts of Zone C-1. 0-0-0 WHO DUNNIT?— The clock in the old post office building has stopped at 3:00 o'clock. Reeve Jack Alexander • opines it must be p.m. because he's never out and about at the a.m. There's some suspicion a leak in the roof may have dis- couraged the clockwork. Town property committee will investi- gate. -0-0-0' DISASTER STRIKES— An undetected mechanical fault in a camera resulted in several photographic disasters last week, wiping out pictorial records of graduations at Wing - ham Public School, Turnberry Central School and a reception at the Salvation Army Corps. The V problem has been tracked down and rectified but the pictures are gone forever. The Advance - Times regrets any disappoint- ment this may cause. The same fault obliterated photos attempt - 4 ed at the unveiling of the plaque at Brussels library and the crowning of the Centennial Queen there over the weekend. 41 . • Senior officer installs couple at citadel here At a special service ani recep- tion at' the Salvation Army Cita- del Thursday evening, the new commander, Capt. Jack Cam- eron anll his wife, recently of Mimico, were installed- by Col. Wilfred Ratcliffe of Hamilton, They succeed Capt. Jack Fear- nall and Mrs. Fearnall who serv- ed here three years and have been posted to, Niagara Falls, Ont. Sgt. -Major. Bill Henderson of the local corps was in charge of the service, and welcomed the new officers on behalf of the corps. He was assisted by YP Sgt. -Major Mrs. McKay who wel- comed them on behalf of the Sun- day School. Col. Ratcliffe,. in a new cere- monial recently adopted in this division, installed the officers and gave the charge to duty and invoked - God's guidance and blessing on the new officers in their undertakings here. In response Capt. Cameron spoke of the appreciation he had for the warmth of the greeting given them on arrival in Wing - ham, and the kindness shown them by everyone with whom they had come in tact. Mrs. Cameron also expressed her ap- preciation of the fine welcome. Both are accomplished musi- cians and music teachers, Capt. Cameron is a pianist and organ- ist. •Following the regular service, all adjourned to the hall where a social time was enjoyed. Re- freshments were served. ions • The report also claims lack of co-ordination, iack Of priorities being assigned in budgets, duties and work loads, and less overall control than desirable. • Mr. Currie found dissemination of information weak dOWO through the town organitatin, and communications "skimpy,* the very best" and not caused AI that sense but evolved over along period of timeand this probleal has had its root with 'Council self. The_ report pointed out that to this point much time has been consumed in council with discuS.: sions better made at the commit- tee level. When committees & not "do their homework" disci,* sion becomes too broad and deci, Joint installation for Legion' branch, Auxin(' In impressive ceremonies car- ried out in the presence of a large Attendance of members and visit- ors, officers of Wingham Branch 180, Royal Canadian Legion and Auxiliary were installed jointly. An installation team from the neighboring Howick Branch at Gorrie, headed by past president Alex ,Graham officiated. The in- stallation was held at the Legion hall here Tuesday evening of last week. Immediate past president Don Adams presided for the initial part of the meeting, and after a few introductory remarks turned • the meeting over to Alex Graham of the Howick branch. The in- stallation team fromliowiek con- sisted of William Smith, Ken Gal- braith, Jim Alcorn, George Ing- lis, Zone. Commander Ted Elliott, Jim Clarke, Fraser Lynn, Jack Clarke and Alex Graham. • 'Assisting with installation of the Auxiliary members who were installed. at the same time was Mrs. Mex. Graham, president- elect of the Howick .Auxiliary. Willis Hall .of the Wingham branch was Sgt,at-arms for' the ceremonies. The turning over of gavels from retiring presidents to the new presidents completed the for-, malities, after which a buffet. lunch and social evening were en- joyed. Branch Officers • Ian Edward, president Adams, past president; Dave Hynes, first vice president; Jog Rathbun, treasurer; Ken silo - mons, secretary; Willis Hall, sgt.-at-arms; Hugh McKague, assistant sgt.-at-arms; Harry • Montgomery, membership sec- retary ; Bob Hickey, Bill Ren- wick, Alvin Higgins, , "Dutch" Ducharme, Harold Remington, Don Farnell, Charlie Coultes; executive committee; Lloyd Car- ter, :service officer', Willis Hall, public relations officer; Rev. Barry Passmore, honorary chap- lain. • Auxiliary Officers Mrs. Robert Hickey, president; Mrs. Edo Rich, past president_ Mrs. Lillian Kregar, first vice pre§ident; Mrs. Jack Sturdy, sec- ond vice president; Mrs. Don Farnell, recording secretary;- ', Mrs, George Tervit, correspond- ing secretary; Mrs. William Ren- wick, treasurer; Mrs. Don Wall- ace, Mrs. Jack Gorrie, Gladys Yeo, Mrs. Andy 'Scott, Mrs. Bert Morin, Mrs. Harold King, executive committee; Mrs. Frank Olheiser, sgt.-at-arms, INCOMING PRESIDENT Ian Edward accepts a gold plated key to Wingham Branch Royal Canadian Legion hall at installation ceremonies 'last week from retiring president Don Adams in a gesture symbolic of the "changing of the guard". At right is President Alex Graham of the Howick branch, who conducted installation ceremonies. Three injured as car wrecked Three were painfully but not seriously injured June 29 when Donald Workman, 16, son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Workman of Brussels apparently lost control of the car he was driving just south of t t village and struck a stump in a di h. Donald suffered- Tontusions t his left hip and hock. A passenger, Rick Knight, 15, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Knight of Sarnia received abrasions to the spine, while Peter Gibson, 16, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Gibson, • ••••••••••••:.' razy Brussels, also had contusions and abrasions to the spine. All were given first aid at Wingham and District Hospital and released. The accident was investigated by Const. Balzer and Cpl. Croskill of Wingham detach- ment, OPP. Damages to the ve hicle Were estimated at $900 On June 26 Murray Timm, RR 2, Bluevale, received painful cuts to his right hand while changing knives on 1 hay baler on his farm He was treated at Wingham Hos- pital and released. ncy mons are delayed or not all "It is therefore the first recom- mendation of the office of Munici- pal Supervisor. . .that the council of the Town of Wingham should imniediately enact to sit twice a month. One meeting would be for council in committee for the ex- press purpose of free -wheeling discussion, with committee recommendations to be forward- ed to council at regular sitting for decision. . •"At a meeting of council -in - committee, it would be proposed that the Mayor would .call the meeting to order; then transfer the chairmanship in succession to all committee chairmen, who. would conduct his section of the meeting with his or her commit- tee and the non-voting municipal supervisor and the non-voting clerk -treasurer, 'and their re- spective department head when advisable. The balance of council ® b T would sit as observers and render . 'leak suggestions when properly put ground July 6 through that chairman in charge, and at that chairman's discretion and in accordance ‘with the ac- cepted rules of order. All voting would be by the chairman and -his committee only, 'as decisions or recommendations to council." rnasiat THE DEB -U -TONS majorette drill team are front, Leeann Cornwall, Carolann Rutter., Lori Thompsbn, Kathy Dolgos-, captain; Lori Biggin of Clinton who is soloist; Michele Rintoul, Sandra Morrison and Lisa Hotchkiss. Back row, Kara Sue Spiez, Heather Streich, Sudan Brown, Sherry Green, Connie Streich,-Helen Ann Ste. Marie. Missing are Joelle Reavie and Julie Stacey, banner carrier. The report suggested that all accounts would be recommended for payment at the committee stage and referred to full council for ratification. At the regular session of council committee recommendations could be ac- cepted, denied or returned to committee for further study. The municipal su visor would sit in committee f *scussion but not vote. It would not be necessary for him to attend regular council sessions unless requested by, the mayor or a committee chairman. The report stressed that the main problem has been one of .com- munications. 7 - for expanded industry Stanley -Berry Limited will break ground Thursday, July 6th for a $185,000 expansion of its plant in Wingham. Scheduled ' completion date is Sept. 1, 1972. The expansion will provide a 28 per cent increase in manufactur- ing and storage space. • The additional space will be re- quired for increased capacity for new and existing products. In announcing ', the program, George French, vice president and general manager of Stanley - Berry Limited, stated: "This plant elpansion is evidence of our confide ce that with new facili- ties, a leading product and com petent, experienced people we. can successfully attain our. sales and -Profit goals from %%Wing - halt base. However that success will depend on a continuing total dedication of everyone in our or- ganization.to do what is neces- • sary in the areas of cost reduction and improved productivity to en- able us to operate profitably in a very competitive market." Expected to participate in the ground breaking ceremonies are DeWitt Miller, mayor of Wing - ham, Murray Gaunt, MPP, Mr. Willis, chairman of the industrial development committee of Wing - ham, D. LeVan of Western Foun- dries and D. Lloyd of Lloyd - Truax Limited, H. E. Burgess, vice president of The Stanley Works and president of Stanley - Berry Limited, G. W. French and employees of 'Stanley -Berry ' Limited. Seek approval for bid on Patrick St. re air • Plans for reconstruction -of two blocks of Patrick Street moved a step further at the regular meet- . ing of Wingham town council Monday evening when a tender for the work was. received from Dempsey Construction Litriited of Guelph, $26,483.50. It was the only bid received. The bid was discussed only briefly by council, sop e mem- bers observing the bid appeared several thousand dollars higher than the estimate furnished by Burns Ross, engineer, Goderich. Action on the bid was deferred until a meeting can be set up with the engineer .to study the tender.• Town Clerk Bill Renwick was requested to contact Mr. Ross immediately by phone and, follow-up letter. to arrange an evening meeting with council at the earliest -possible date. Vincent Young, representing the Huron Separate School board, addressed council briefly, re- questing that the road at Sacred Heart Separate School here be considered in the next municipal paving program. He referred to the fact that similar representa- tions had previously been made and wanted assurance that it was csotiullncaill.ive issue with Wingham Mayor DeWitt Miller assured him the matter had not been for- gotten, but that up to now a short- age funds had been the main factor. Councillor John Bateson point- ed out that the minimum amount of engineering would be required at that location, owing to pre- liminary work already done. Mr. Young advised council that the Separate School Board is planning to widen the circular drive now existing in front of the school, which involves digging out the gravel at the edges of the hard top for suitable fill. He hoped the paving planned there could be tied in with the town paving program, so that the same contractor could do the jobs simultaneously. 'Mayor Miller reassured Mr. • Young that the, project would re- , ceive every consideration in planning for next year. • Correspondence . In correspondence notification was received from the construc- tion safety branch of the -Depart- Ment of Labor, Toronto, }noting. that new legislation is under way governing inspection of construc- tion. An inspection service will be set up by the province. The letter indicated that if the town wanted this service a bylaw would be re- quired turning over that re- sponsibility. . Otherwise the de - Appointed to Prescott Robert N. Rintoul, son of Mrs. Clara A. Rintoul and the late Wil- liam Norman Rintoul, has re- oently been appointed by the To- ronto -Dominion Bank as manag- er of their Prescott, Ontario branch. Mr. Rintoul has been attached, to the bank's credit department at head office in Toronto as a credit supervisor during the past 12 months and is to assume his new position August 8th. ays- partment would Wish to be ad- vised of what local arrangement has been made fOr carrying Out the safety provisions. It was de- cided. the present inspection sys- tem would be 'continued.• • An illustrated brochure was re- ceived from the Ford-Dickison company of Brodhagen, manu- facturers of dog traps, proposing that the town purchase . one or more as a means of controlling stray dogs. Such a trap is already available to the town and- will be put into use if required. ' Council endorsed a -resolution originting with Norfolk County and passed on by Huron County, in which it was asked that the re- quirement for pre -engineering on maintenance work be dropped to avoid the expense involved. It was pointd out that often the en- gineering eats up a big•portion of the grant allowed for main- tenance work, money which would be , better spent- on the 'maintenance. With the unneces- sary survey work eliminated. •1 ne endorsation was unanimous and will be passed on to the ap- propriate provincial department. A communication from the veterinary services branch of the Department of Agriculture and Food outlined a plan under which grants will be available on a per capita basis toward the construc- tion or renovation of dog pounds. .1n Cdmmunities of less than 50,000 population the grant will be up to 20 cents per capita, not to exceed 15.000 and not to exceed 40 per cent of the capital cost. Restric- tions on leased properties for a period of less than 20 years were also outlined. After a brief dis- cussion council agreed present arrangements are adequate or cart be made so without much cost involved. Canada Manpower office at Listowel advised that a staff member will be visiting Wing - ham Thursdays commencing July 6, devoting the forenoon to interviewing prospective em - plovers, such as local industries, Please turn to Page 8 . • ; . • Main Street merriment Seven o'clock tonight (Thurs- day) is kick-off time for the big parade which will open the 1972 version of Lions Club's Crazy Days. By that time themain drag • should be well filled with booths, games and contests, as well as street -side displays by, the merchants. ' The big event on Friday will be the walkathon, through which the Lions hope to raise a sizeable amount for the ball park. The club has guaranteed a minimum of one thousand dollars, so the walkers have been out canvass- ing for backers in great style. The route of the walk will be several laps around a five -mile block ad- jacent to the town, so spectators will be able to check on their pro- teges every hour or two. Other attractions On Friday are an art show at the town hall'and a baby cOntest. , •"Sidewalk painting, log -sawing contests, a draw for 750 pounds of live and bawling beef, fish pond, games of chance, a. dunking tank, the •Ontario Provincial Police safety van—all will be in readi- ness to provide the people of Wingham and - area with sum- mertime fun. Accident victim in fair condition Richard Earl Willfong, 20, Of ° Listowel, remained in only fair condition in the Hamilton Ge.n-, eral Hospital earlier this week, following an accident Saturday afternoon shortly after 4:30. Mr. Willfong was driving a ' motorcycle west on Highway 86 when ' he loit control of the machine about two miles east of Wingham, went into a ditch and through a fence. • The driver was thrown off the machine and was brought to the Wingham and District ' Hospital via ambulance. He was treatedin the emergency ward and found to be suffering a skull fracture, in- juries,to his pelvis and spine and lacerations. He was later trans- ferred to the Hamilton hospital. Mr. Willfong's motorcycle re- ceived onlydminor damage. Prov. • Const. C. Ricker was the investi- gating officer. Bad steering causes -crash Defective steering. was blamed for an accident July 1 on Huron County Road 12 when a vehicle driven by Donald G. Hamblin of Peterborough, heading south, left the roadway and struck two guide posts. Both the driver and pas- senger, Stan Woodley of -Toronto, were injured. Damage was esti- mated at $550. Wingham detachment of the OPP carried out 22 investigations under the Liquor Control Act with 20 persons charged during the past week and conducted 12 in- vestigations under the Highway Traffic Act with 12 persons charged and eight warnings issued. Two persons were charged under the Criminal Code and 35 investigations were made. at.