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Zurich Citizens News, 1964-01-30, Page 8PAGE TEN County Council Sets Committees Goderich -- Deputy Reeve Joseph Kerr, of Wingham, is chairman of the important roads committee of Huron council for 1964; Reeve Ivan Haskins, of Howick, heads warden's and per- sonnel, and Reeve Milton Gesell, of Zurich, moves from emer- gency co-ordination to finance and executive. Three newcom- ers have been placed on the E.M.O. committee. Adopting the striking com- mittee's report, submitted by Reeve Frank Walkom, of Gode- rieh, council confirmed the fol- lowing list: Roads—J. Kerr (2), C. Dun- bar (1), Grant Stirling (3), D. McKenzie (4), D. Geiger (5). Huronview—J. Hayter (1), N. Jones (1), J. Sutter (2), E. Thompson (2), E. Snell (3). Health—G. Fisher (1), R, Gib- son (2), Ralph Jewell (1), C. Kreuter (3), J. Morrissey (pro- vincial). Finance and executive — M. Oesch (1), E. Talbot (1), William Morritt (2), R. Bailey (2), Reg. Jewell (3), N, Cardno (3). Legislative and educational -- T. Howard (1), N. Cardno (1), K. Stewart (2), J. Corbett (2), A. Etherington (3). Agriculture and reforestation —S. Procter (1), J. R. Adair (1), G. Webb (2), T. Leiper (2), K. Stewart (3), D. Miles, J. W. Britnell. Property --A. D. Smith (1), J. R. Adair (1), E. Hayter (2), I. Haskins (2), T. Howard (3), 8. Procter (3). Warden's and personnel -- I. Haskins (2), A. D. Smith (1), G. Webb (2), M. Desch (2), M. Agnew (3). Library—F. Walkom (1), T. Leiper (1), E. Talbot (2), J. Cor- bett (2), Reg. Jewell (3), C. Dal- ton (3). Equalization—E. Hayter (2), E. McIiwain (1), A. Etherington (1), R. Bailey (2), L, Durnin (3). E.M.O. — W. Morritt (1), F. Walkom (1), L. Durnin (2), C. Dalton (3), E. Mcllwain (3). Criminal audit — Judge F. Fingland, J. G. Berry, M. Agnew (1). 0 Museum Crowded Goderich — Huron County Pioneer Museum is overcrowd- ed, no space remaining for art- icles available throughout the county, curator J. H, Neill said in an oral report to county council. He had recommended at the previous session that an addition be built. "It will cost a lot of money to make more room," he said, "but how much is the museum worth today? They tell me in Toronto it is the only one that had a profit. By repairing and cleaning, we feel that Mr. Chis- holm and I have improved the exhibits by $5,000." Mr. Neil termed the office accommodation "a contemptible humbug." r Confines Win Two From Pt. Edward But Lose Important Game to Strathroy Two wins and a loss is the record for the Hensall-Zurich Combines during the past week's activities, Last Wednes- day night in Hensall, the locals crushed the Pt. Edward Red - men by an 11-2 score, On Fri- day night, playing back in Pt. Edward, the Combines eked out a 9-8 verdict over the same team, and then back in Hensall on Sunday afternoon they came out on the short end of a 7-5 score against Strathroy. Bob Hoffman was the big gun in the game at home against Pt. Edward, as he rapped in three goals for the locals. Bob Liver- more and Craig Chapman each kicked in with two goals, while Cooper, Morrisey and Cushman scored one each. In the Friday night game Bruce Cooper speared the Com- bines attach with three goals, while Bob Livermore had two. Dale Turvey, Bill Shaddick, Craig Chapman and Mike Cush- man each scored once. The Sunday afternoon game in Hensall was by far the most exciting of the three played last week, as the bitter rivals battled on even terms throughout the three periods. Strathroy took an early lead in the game, and were leading 2-1 at the end of the first period. In the second period the Com- bines came out on top, outscor- ing their rivals 3-2, to tie the game, The big difference came in the third session, when the Rockets out -hustled the locals and out- scored them 3-1 to give them the vivetory. Craig Chapman, Earl Wagner, Bob Livermore, Bruce Cooper and Mike Cushman each scored once for the Combines. Each team was assessed seven minor penalties in the game, which at times threatened to break out in a fight. Grand Bend Council Seeks Help From Ont. Government for Water Supply Grand Bend — Immediate ac- tion to discover a source of wat- er via wells on the beach, and also to persuade the federal government into easing the silt- ing problems at the harbour here, was decided upon by the village council of Grand Bend on Friday evening, at a special meeting presided over by Reeve Stewart Webb. The council will pay transpor- tation costs for a delegation of 15 persons from Grand Bend by bus to Ottawa, where the Min- ister of Public Works will be briefed on the importance of the fishing industry to this vil- lage, and to the economy of this part of Ontario. He will be requested to make early plans for a break wall offshore at the habour entrance to solve problems of silting which occur each year. Delegates from council, the fishing industry, the Chamber of Commerce and the pleasure craft enthusiasts will make up the party. Member from Larnbton West, Walter Foy, Sarnia, has been out of the country on a winter holiday. However, he will be available in Ottawa tomorrow, Tuesday, January 28, and coun- cil expects to make arrange- ments for a hearing with the Minister of Public 'Works at that time. Three years of tests done by the federal department of pub- lic works has provided facts about •currents and sand move- ments in the Grand Bend har- bour so that a proper breakwall can be planned. According to Councillor Orval Wassmann, the department advises a cone - STANDARD SIZE RUGS OR WALL-TO-WALL INSTALLATION CHOOSE FROM WOOL HARDTWiSTS, NYLONS, PROPYLON, TRILON, VINARUG, ETC. t4,4 9,44...4. ,P.44,..4.......,..4,., This Week's Special ! TWO-PIECE — 4 -SEATER . CHESTERFIELD SUITE Only $179 REG. PRICE $229 440"4,40,1444.,44,44441.4.44.4,444.444414114444044#4,41^"04.0 Westlake furniture a shaped structure for the best results. Periodic dredging of the har- bour has been carried out in the past. However, the last con- tract, which was awarded to the D. G. Crowe Construction Com- pany for completion in the fall of 1962 has not yet been ful- filled. The Crowe firm made an at- tempt in the fall of 1962 and managed very little except to "mess up" the sand and stone wall on the south beach. Dur. ing the fall and early winter of 1963, activity again began in the river mouth, with the plan ap- parently to suck up sand onto the north beach where it could be trucked away to use as fill in the road construction program being carried on here on high- ways 81 and 21. However, the equipment brought in was in- efficient and the work did not get done. Sand has been filling up the entrance to the Aux Sable River here, to the extent that near the south pier at the end of last summer season, there was only 14 inches of water, Councillor Howard Green, who is also a fisherman, reported that the interference with the industry is real. He noted that one boat, valued at $45,000 was unable to make use of harbour here last summer. Councillor Gr e e n reported that the eight licenced fisher- men in Grand Bend have an in- vestment of $250,000 in equip- ment (and property in addition). A number of the men have had to use ether harbours for their work during the past few years, Water Council intends to begin work immediately to investigate the water supply available on the beach, via wells, in order that a decision can be reached imme- diately concerning a village water system. Delay had been necessary while council waited for results of engineering work being pre- sented by a "group" known to Councillor Ian G. Coles, How- ever, at the special meeting on Friday, called to receive this information, council was ad- vised by T. J. McCann, chief engineer with the Catalytic Con- struction of Canada Limited, Sarnia, that they were not pre- pared to invest any money in an experimental water .system at Grand Bend. Eric Mcllroy, a citizen at the meeting, urged immediate ac- tion. "There's hardly a cottage or hotel with an adequate sup- ply of water. We have 780 people here the year round, and this is greatly increased on weekends throughout the sum- mer. I honestly think the On- tario government could give us something—and I don't mean just financing—I mean a gift. This is a growing area, and is important to the province in tourist revenue. But we're get. ting nowhere. We've nothing but engineers with ideas and big bills." Bowing Scores MIXED BOWLING LEAGUE Alley Cats 7—V. Krainik 547. Happy Gang 0—Joe Corriveau 504. Guys and Gals 5 --Jim Bedard 591, Hustlers 2—Eric Smale 510. Nip and Tuck 2—Tony Bedard 505. Pep Hawks 5 — Marj, Hesse 588. Nite Hawks 0—Hugh McEwan 568. Tops 7 -Ken Parke 745. Hensall Hornets 0 — Ernie Laidlaw 612. Strikers 7—R. Kulhman 575. Bone Breakers 2—Phil Over- holt 636. Kippen Trailers 5 — Janet Lovell 718. Ladies' high single: Marjorie Hess 340. Ladies' high triple: Janet Lovell 718. Ladies' high average: Janet Lovell 187. Men's high single: Jim Bedard 329. Men's high triple: Jim Bedard 831. Men's high average: Jim Bedard 211. MEN'S LEAGUE Bulldogs—V. Krainik 644, TP 7977. Rockets—Jim Bedard 711, TP 8197. Bucherettes — C. Geiger 592, TP 7308. Casenites—M. Denomme 719, TP 7797. Bluewater Giants—T. P. Rau 556, TP 7853. Questionaires — B. Haye 610, TP 8181. eemee- Globe Trot ers P. Deitz 565, TP 8190. Knights of Columbus — L. Hoffman 609, TP 7319. Bean Kings—F'. Mommersteeg 467, TP 6651. Clippers—B. Pollock 619, TP 7140. Hot Shots — E. Horner 564, TP 7594. Flyers—T. Hamilton 544, TP 7164. 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Life magazine reported that a survey of 25 merchandise -mind- ed builders from coast to coast showed that builders credit 60% of their sales to news- paper ads, Stanley Ratepayers Discuss Central School For Township gether, "Let's all be in favor, or all against it." he urged. Menno Steckle, RR 2, Zurich, a former member of the Clinton District Collegiate Institute Board, questioned a statement of Mr. Kinkead that he did not think the mill rate would be raised, due to the new school. Mr. Steckle recalled promises made when additions were put on the high school at Clinton, that rate would not be raised. Kinkead pointed out that there are now four times as many children attending school; transportation is extra; there is better education offered, and there are higher salaries due to a teacher shortage .on the sec- ondary school level. Mr. SteckIe complained that taxes are tremendous. He want- ed taxation on buildings only, not on land. Reeve Ernie Talbot said that as an individual taxpayer, (not as reeve), he was NOT interest- ed in building just a bit of a school at a time, and adding to it later, Anson McKinley, councillor, pointed out that people really weren't interested in tax rate. "If we were," he said, "we would have joined the school area long ago. In our section, SS 5, we've paid an average of 13.9 mills for the past several years. In that same time the average in the area has been 8.8 milds. In SS 4 the average was 11.5 mills; in SS 13, 11.3 mills and in SS 3, 9.6 mills. "In addition," went on Mc- Kinley, "just by belonging to the area we would have had another $500 per school per .year, in provincial grant, just by belonging to the area. That could have meant three mills." "When our forefathers built the schools we are using now," McKinley stated, "they didn't have as much to do it with as we have now to build the better ones we need. THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 1964 education, I wouldn't want to see it," School Area chairman Hugh Hendrick said that if the town- ship wants eight rooms they'll have to move quickly, or some sections will go in with Hay Township; some go to Hensall; some move toward Bayfield, and there will not be enough school population to warrant a fully - graded school of eight rooms. Bill Armstrong stated his be- lief that the township should get in on an 8 -room school while they had a chance. Councillor Elmer Hayter fav- ored the move, He felt it was hard for youngsters from a small school to move into the first year at the high school. Trustees from USS 9 (Blake) reported that they had ap- proached Hay Township al- ready, and had been accepted there for sending their children to a new school planned by Hay. They are now preparing a peti- tion to Stanley Township cante- en asking for release so that they can take advantage of this acceptance. General opinion of the meet- ing was that a general township vote would not be satisfactory. It appeared that school sections would be asked to reach de- cisions and give their decision to council. "I took my oath to do the best for the whole township, and so help me, I'll do just that." To a comment from someone that each section should make up its own mind, Gordon Hill explained, "Democracy does not give everyone a chance to please himself. It gives the majority the right to rule, and the min- ority the right to object. But then the minority must go along with the majority." John E. Robinson, trustee at the Goshen school, noted that in districts with central schools, education did not cost more; yet the children got better educa- tion and made better citizens for Canada. He felt that when school boards and councils were elected to serve they were given. the authority to act. "It's an insult to them for us to carry on as we do," said Mr, Robin- son. "We're just saying our elected people are only pillars. If they came to us with every decision, they'd be going up and down the roads aII the time, asking for opinions. And I know how many snowplows would have been bought!" He suggested going on with the building, accepting any pupils from Tuckersmith that might want to come in. "If Tuckersmith wants to send us 100 pupils," he offered, "then we'll. let the schools at the west of the township go where they want to do, and well build with- out them. Then when they want in to the area, we'll let them pay the cost." Bert Dunn, RR 3, Bayfield, asked "What's the rush? We've got schools that are in A-1 shape, with drilled wells and new furnaces. The Department of Education has announced more grants available. As fas as better education is con: cerned: I had two children go to the secondary school in Clin- ton, and I know what they brought back. If that's better 0 Hay School Deput-reeve Geiger added, "We have heard the plans of the board, now it is up to them to decide and go ahead with the project." Reeve Corbett was not as much in favor of the location proposed by the meeting. "Ice you build a school right beside Zurich you will still have a lot of unhappy people," he re- marked. A member of the school board. at Blake (USS 9) Leroy Erb, was present at the meeting. He told the group that their section would ask for permission to join in the Hay School Area, so they could close their one -room school. PLASTIC Clothes Baskets REG, VALUE Only $1.99 $2.49 4 4 ti Hockey Equipment 'y (With the exception of sticks and tape) 20% OFF GALVANIZED PAILS _ PRINCE D HANDLE Snow Shovels REG. VALUE $2.95 Only $2.65 _ REG. $1.1Q for 99c ti i 4 C• SAMSON 3 -HEAT Heating Pads (Push -Button Control) Only $4.95 20% Off REG, VALUE $5.75 Duo -Therm Space Heaters COMBINATION MESH TOP Ironing Board & Pad 4 -Point Adjustable Heighth REG. 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