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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1971-10-07, Page 1trii©Eh NO. 40 FIRST WITH THE LOCAL NEWS ZURICH ONTARIO OCTOBER 7, 1971 LARGE NORTHERN PIKE - Bob Forrester, R. R. 2, Zurich, was the lucky fisherman on a recent trip to northern Ontario when he landed this 16 -pound Northern Pike. According to Bob, the fish gave him quite a battle before they finally reeled him into the boat. The fish measured close to four feet in length. A COUPLE OF BEAUTIES - Two local fishermen were well rewarded on a recent fishing expedition to the Ausable River near Pork Franks, when they came up with two large trout. Earl Yungblut, left, and Allan Gascho, right, reported plenty of fight in these two fish, both weighing close to eight pounds. 100 PER COPY Huron Board discuss transfers (by Shirley J. Keller) An unusually brief meeting of the Huron County Board of Education was held Monday evening in Clinton. Main business for the evening was the approval of new policy governing students wishing to transfer from school to school under the jurisdiction of the board. It was decided that these matters should be handled by the Director of Education and the administrative staff with reports on the decision to go out to the trustee or trustees representing the area in which the student resides. John Broadfoot argued that the board should be advised of these decisions but his point was not supported by the remainder of the board members. George Parsons, of Goderich felt that few board members other than the trustees directly involved would be concerned about transfers of this nature andMrs. Mollie Kunder stated that in her opinion, the new policy was ' being formulated to put an end to forcing the board members to take valuable time to "hash out" such matters. The board received an invit- ation from the Huron County Elementary Teachers' Associat- ion to attend a social evening at Saltford Valley Hall, Oct- ober 15. Chairman Robert l .liott noted this was the second social invitation received by the board members from the teaching staff, and urged trustees to be present it at all possible. Elliott noted that in the interest of better ommunications, this effort should be made by board members. The winter course in Social Studies for teachers is going on every Tuesday evening and sev- eral Saturdays at Clinton Public School, it was announced. There are 129 enrolled with 98 of those Huron County teachers working with the Huron Board. The board reviewed the ag- enda for the next regular meet- ing which is scheduled for Monday, October 18 at Central Huron Secondary School begin- ning at 3:30 p.m. This is the Premier Davis visits Huron Ontario Premier William Davis will visit Huron County on Friday, October 8, and will be attending a pancake breakfast in Exeter from eight to nine -thirty in the morning. The break- fast will take place at the Exeter Fairgrounds, and in case of rain or bad weather will be moved to the Exeter Arena instead, Everyone in the area is welcome to attend the big event. first of a series of special after- noon meetings which are des- igned to promote increased board insight into education aspects in Huron County schools, The first topic is "Improving Communications." The board members noted that the public is cordially in- vited to these sessions as they are to all open board meetings. Some discussion was heard at the meeting concerning politic- al activities in the five county high schools now that some students, particularly those in the senior grades, are of voting age. Particular discussion centred around preliminary plans for a pancake breakfast onxhe lawn at South Huron District High School with Premier William Davis and lion. C.S. Mac - Naughton present. While the board, by recorded vote, did, after lengthy discussion, grant approval for this activity to be held on the school grounds, it has been since learned that the meeting which was sponsored by a group entirely separate from the school, was planned for another location. In general discussion by board members, it was agreed that if one candidate is invited to speak to the student body at a high school during an election campaign, all political cand- idates in the election should be extended the same courtesy. It is noteworthy that on Tues- day, Hon. C. S, MacNaughton was at South Huron District High School as well as Goderich District Collegiate Institute. Paul Carroll, NDP candidate, has also accepted an invitation to visit both schools and the Liberal candidate, Ken Duncan, has been contacted concerning a date for meeting with the students at Exeter and Goderich. There is no report on similar activities in other county school: Hay Council adopts official Huron plan The council of the Township of Hay, at their regular meet- ing on Monday night, adopted the official plan for Huron County, as presented to the county council at their meeting last month. One tile drain loan applicat- ion in the amount of $10, 000 was approved at the same meet- ing. In other business the council proclaimed the week of Oct- ober 17 to 23 as Children's Aid Week. Accounts were passed for payment as follows; road, $5, 488, ; general $16, 745.; and drains, $2, 645. Next meeting of the council will be held on November 1, at one -thirty in the afternoon. Hensall Council hear report on various drain problems Hensall Council met in the Council Chambers on Monday, October 4, with reeve John Baker presiding. Clerk Earl Campbell read the minutes of September 1 meeting, and also gave Ernie Davis' report. Mr. Davis reported work ac- complished on sidewalks, gravel ling, picking stones at the site of the chimney which was re- moved, fixing catch basins, fixing a drain on Brock Street, and the amount of gravel hauled by Reids. Council decided to change the hours at the dump to one o'clock until 6 p. tn. It was also decided that when a street was dug up, as in the case of Mrs. Moir, it should be left in it's original condition. Regarding drains on King Street the Department of Highways agreed to work with council to fix the drains, for the time being. It was consider- ed foolish to rip up King Street when it will be torn up shortly to install sewers. Council reminded residents that the final instalment of their taxes will be due on Nov- ember 30. Water problems resulted in a decision to install a catch basin to control the water running into Mrs. Cochrane's basement. It was decided that apparently the Nursing Home was respon- sible for the water in George Walker's basement, so it would be up to Mr. Klungel to take effective measures to control his disposal of water. Council decided to try to remove the stumps of trees which are causing injury to cars parking. They also decided that the Parks Board must pay for gas used by them . Donations were asked for by St. John's Ambulance Corps and by Whitby, for flood dam- age. South Huron Association for Retarded will meet Sept- ember 22. Council was advised .hat building permits issued were to be sent to the assessor. Firemen committee chairman will meet on October 27 at 8 p.m. Jurors are to be picked by the reeve and clerk and notice sent by October 25. Council declared children's Aid Week in the Village of Hensel]. from October 17 to October 23. They also endorsed Huron County Official Plan. In other business council dec- ided to get in touch with the C .N, R, to see what they are going to do about the station property. Building permits were given R.A. Orr to fix the front of his store; to Paul Neilands for a bathroom addition; to Jim Hyde for a new house. Accounts of $6576.60 were ordered paid. It was decided to give the Parks Board their share of the taxes so they could pay the $1400. insurance premium on the arena. Meeting adjourned to meet again November 1. 0 RCSS Board set salaries Huron -Perth County separate school board approved a 6.74 per cent pay increase for teach- ers at a special meeting Mon- day night. Trustee Ted Geoffrey, of Zurich told the meeting negot- iations have been concluded and the teachers were to meet in Seaforth Wednesday night to vote on the new contract. Teachers at level one will be paid $5, 400 yearly, rising to $7, 400 after six years, Level two teachers will get $5, 900 up to $8, 800 after eight years, level three, $6, 400 to $10,100 in ten years, level four, $7, 100 to $11, 900 in 12 years, level five, $7, 400 to $12, 200 in 12 years, level six, $8, 300 to $13,100 in 12 years, and level seven, $8, 800 to $13, 600 in 12 years. The board will also continue to pay for two courses, as in the 1970-71 contract.