HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1980-10-09, Page 1121st year
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E„AFORTS, ONTARIO' , iitipOpAY, OCTOBER 9,, 1980 24 PAGiS.
CHEQUE UNDER PILLOW When Ella Munro returned from Toronto
with her $50,000 cheque 'from Wintario on Monday, she slept with It
under her pillow. (Photo by Shoveller)
Ella wins $50,000
Ella Munro did rmt get much sleep
tefonday night. She locW all her doors and
windows and just waited -for morning. Under
her pillow was a 5S0.000 cheque from
Wintario.
Mrs. Munro won the money in the Oct. 2
bonus draw and had returned from Toronto
after picking up her winnings. "I got home
late Monday, so I couldn't ut it in the
bank," she said.
She can rest easier new. The money is in
the bank and the 68-yearedd widow is in the
process of making plans to use her windfall.
"It's quite a thrill in life. but it won't
change me a bit." said Mrs. Munro. So far
she has decided on two ways to spend the
money. She intends to do some travelling
next year. and would like to visit British
Columbia and Scotland. where she has
friends. Ella also plans to buy a color
television
"It'll just be the little things I need. It
won't make any difference in me person-
ally." she added.
There was something lucky in her winning
ticket, she figures. The final two numbers.
23. arc hcr birthday, and thc number before
the 2. a S. is the month of her birth, May.
The lucky number came from a book of
tickets, the first she has ever bought, she
added.
Mrs. Munro did not find out until three
days after the draw that she had won. and
even then she had a Little trouble believing
It. Aftcr borrowing a paper from a neighbor.
she matched her number with the winning
set sevetal times. She still couldn't believe
•"I called my daugher (Marie Muir) and
satd I think I've won some money. She came
over and wc checked the numbers under a
magnifying glass," explained Mrs. Munro.
' The winner isn't worried about a rush of
salesmen to her door. "They didn't come to
my door before now. there's not reason for
them to come now. 1 can just say 'noh"
Mrs. Munro was been north of Seaforth in
Hullett township. and worked as a clerk in
and around town for SO years before retiring
from her last job. at the Becker's store, two
years ago. She has five children, six
grandchildren and throe great grandchildren
Two locaisisters plan
to open new business
A new business will be oiling soon in
the south end of the former Rolh's snare.
Flora Ann McAllister of Egrrearideille and
her sister, Helen Garrick of Seaforth. are
opening a yard goods and drapery store in
the building.
Mrs. McAllister said the partners hope
to have their stnre officially open either
October 22 or 29.
She said included in the stock will be
yard goods. drapery material. notioes and
perhaps sewing machines eventually. The
new store wil) be located in the former
produce area of the grocery store.
Mrs
McAllister said a former doorway is being
reopened to provide an entrance to their
new business
Inside this
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• BY HERB SHOVELLER .
With about 10 days til the deadlinefor
nominations no new candidates have step-
ped forward to challenge present council
members or the Mayer in Seaforth, although
several names have been mentiened as
posSibl contenders. There will be at least
two,eoun -vacancies,-
Otte mayo allenger could be council-
lor Henry Mero. At the last council meeting,
when Mayor John Sinnamon itidipated he
would seek re-election, councillor Mero said
he would run again, and added; "I just.,
haven't decided what I'm going to run for."
At press time Mr. Mero had still" not
announced his intentions.
NomUlation pap-eltritot-Ifie Nov. ft/
election must be filed by 5 p.m. on Oct. 20.
Candidates for the position of mayor, council
or board of education may begin filing
Thursday, Oct. 16.
Following the announcement last week by
reeve John Flannery that he Will not seek
Veteran Hibbert reeve
re-election, deputy reeve William Dale has
indicated he will run for the higher post.
"I'm going to run for reeve," ,said Mr.
Dale. "I thought that I might as well move
along with it." No challengers for the
reeve's position have stepped forward, yet.
Mr. Dale's decision creates a vacancy in
Fate -for deli -illy -reeve. No eandidafellas
announced his intention te run for the post
yet, but councillor Bill Bennett is a
possibility. "I'm still considering," said Mr.
Bennett. "As long as we get someone
running against someone who isn't challeng-
ed yet."
The councillor said his concern is that
there is race for all positions. "If there is no
one who will run for deputy reeve, I
definitely will," he said. "The fair way is to
be elected. It's the people's choice." Mr.
Bennett said he would like to see at least 12
candidates contesting the six councll
seats:
Ross McPhaii:_says..
he's stepping down
Hibbert reeve Ross McPhail infornied
council by letter Monday night that he will
not seek re-election. He has served for 14
years.
Mr. McPhail was attending the A.C.R.O.
meeting in Peterborough and could not
attend the meeting. He was not due back
from the convention until after press time,
and was unavailable for comment.
Deputy reeve Roy Swart announcedthat
he would seek election as reeve, and
anincillor Donald Johns announced his
intention to • challenge for the post of
deputy -reeve. Both Councillors Herb Brown
and John Kinsman announced they would
seek "re-election for council.
Frank Campbell presented to council a
replica of theOne Room Schools, nine In
number, coloured photographed and molast,
cd to replace one which he had presented its
1964, and disappeared from the old township
office. Council thanked Mr. Campbell. who
had gone to a great deal of effort to secure
the original photographs. His gift was
greatly appreciated, councillors said.
A delegation was received concerning an
extension to a driving shed and a lean-to for
a barn. Council directed clerk Charles Friend
to obtain advice from Planning Office for
both.
The clerk reported that in view of • the
threatened postal strike, and since a by-law
was being circulated with the taxes, tax
notices had been posted earlier. This also
happened with the interim tax notice in May.
As of January 1. 1981, the Township of
Hibbert, along with all of Perth County will
be subject to the Pits and Quarries Control
Act, and a meeting of all concerned, owners,
gantractors, municipal officials, is being held
on October 15 at 1:30 p.m. at the
Fairgrounds, Stratford. hosted by Perth
County Engineering Department.
There'll be new
faces on
Whether there's a race or not. Seaforth
and area will be represented by two new
trustees on the Huron County Board of
Education.
Former Haw reeve John Jewitt has
announced that he'll seek the scat that's
been held by longtime member John
Henderson, who's not running this year
And to the south. Dorothy Williams.
who's represented Tuckersmith and Clinton
for four years. says she won't run again.
Mrs. William. s. a retired teacher says "I've
been involved with school since I was four
years old. .there's so much else I want to
Present Tuckersmith councillor Frank
Falconer said Tuesday that he's interested in
seeking that seat.
Mr. Jewitt. 4f. of RR!, Londesboro, farms
MO acres and is a foreman with Champion
Road -Machinery in Gedericle He has served
on the Hullett Council for .13 years, including
four as reeve.
Two other Huron County trustees an-
nounced at the board's meeting Monday that
they will not run again. Dave Gower of
Gorlerich and Colborne and Goderich trustee
Triirley Hazlitt.
Mr. Henderson made his formal decision
net to run again eariy in September, saying
he felt he had had his turn and felt it was
time for someone else. He added that he no
longer had children in the elementary school '
On the tour
The procession of leaves
through their various color
changes and the cool. crisp
fail air, all there for the
viewer. Now that's a
pleasant way to enjoy a
Sunday afternoon walk. It
was all there oe the Ban-
nockburn tour. Story and
photos, Pg
SDHS grads
The end of school in June is
a few months back, but it
was rernembered and
celebrated at the SDHS
commetteentent ceremonies
Friday night. See story and
pictures on Pg. 16
What's the, game?
Its boosters call it hockey.
its critics calf 11 the figfits.
Regardless. the rough and
tumble Junior D hockey
season got off to a rousing.
rollicking raucous start
Tuesday night. Who won?
That depends what you
mean. Pg 11
10 Years After
While last year's grads
were returning for their
ceremony Friday night, the
Expositor was, wondering
where the SDHS class of
ten years ago had ended
up. Alice Gibb set off to
find them, Pg 17
B of E
svsterne4ich als a affected his decision.
Two local representatives on the Huron-
Amth Roman Catholic Separate School board
iJi run again while a third win r,ot.
[immune trustee and former chairman
Hamel Connelly. RR3. Kippen. will not
hav-e his name on the ballot this election. He
currently represents the township of
Tuckersmith and Stanley and the villages of
Hensel! and Zurich. Following the 1980
election, the new boundary for this area will
include only Tuckersmith and Stanley, and
the town of Seaforth.
Beth John O'Leary of RR2. Staffa. and
Ronald Murray of RR!. Dublin, win seek
re-election. Mr. O'Leary now represents the
townships of Usberfie. Ffibbert and Fullaerou
along with Mitchell. but after the election
the victor .will represent just Hibbert and
Logan toweships. •
Mr Murray's area including McKillop
township and Seaforth will consist only of
McKillop after Nov 10.
Another possible challenger 'for a higher
positiop, is councillor Irwin Johnston. "I
definitely intend to run," said Mr. Johnston.
"Maybe for council, but there's one other
position I may be interested in. It depends."
Mr. Johnsten would not disclose what the
other position might be.
_Of_the current couneil only Gerald
Groothuis has not announced hiniteitions—
far the -election. "I haven't made up my
mind," the councillor said. "I'm too busy to
think about it now."
If councillors Mero, Bennett and Johnston
'decide to run for higher posts, the result
would be at least three vacancies on council.
If that happens, combined with a decision
from Mr. Groothuis pot to run and the
resignation of Bruce Hoelscher from council
earlier this year, Seaforth may be faced with
a completely revamped municipal council
after Nov. 10,
Councillor Bob Dinsmore said Wednesday
afternoon he will seek re-electiorrtp Seaforth
council. Mr. Dinsmore has been on council
for two years, and served for three terms
some years before. He has been chairman of
$14 a year in advance
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the police committee during his last term,
and is also a member of the public works
oommiftee.
Mr. Dinsmore said he hopes enough
members of the public will run for office to
hold an election. "I would just as soon see a
big election, I think you feel better yourself
(when elected rather than acclaimed)," he
Neither of the two commissioners on the
pubTie Utilities Commissien has formerly
indicated he will run again. Gordon Pullman,
the current commission chairman, said he
has his nomination papers, but he hasn'a
filed yet. "I think I'll run," he said. "I'll
'decide for certain next week."
Commissioner Doig Fryett, a Toronto
resident who owns property in town, was at a
convention in Winnipeg this week and coUld
not be reached for a comment. Town clerk
James Crocker said Mr. Fryett should be.
eligible to run again. The main requirement
is that the candidate own property in the
town during the enumeration period. Mayor
John Sinnarnon is the third member of the
PIJC;
I LIKE THAT ONE, MOM—Miserable weather Saturday didn't keep
people like Heather and Kelly Bennewies of Dublin away from the plants,
farm produce and baked goods on sale by the Dublin Brownies and Girl
Guides. More photos on page 5. • (Photo by Ellis)
Elementary teachers, Board settle
The Huron County Board of Education and
its elementary School teachers have ratified
a one year collective agreement effective
Septernber 1. 1980.
It represents a coet increase of 9.6 per cent
including increment and 7.9 per cent
excluding increment.
The average salary for a teacher over the
ene year period will be S23.600. This
represents an eight per cent increase over
theeaverage salary of 521,833 which would
have existed if no negotiations had taken
place.
The new gird in place for September to
December represents a five per cent
rtacrease with the maximum salary of a fully
qualified teacher with ten years experience
being 530,450. The January to June grid
represents a ten per cent increase with a
maximum rate payable of 531,900.
Huron County employs 362 individuals
within the bargaining unit: 14 teachers are at
the maximum salary rate and they will earn
531,320 over the life of the contratt.
Principals and vice -principals will receive
an eight per cent increase. The average
salary paid to principals will be 537,842 and
the maximum will be 539,457.
Other highlights of,the agreement provide
for the board to pay 100 per cent of a drug
plan. The board presently pays 85 per cent.
Monies for Staff Improvement Plan have
been increased from S4.5.000 to 560.000 as a
result of the deltion of an extra curricular
allowance.
Chief .negotiator for the elementary,
teachers has been Mike Soldan of Exeter
Board neoetiator is personnel relations
administrator P Gee seels and r ',rta' of
the hoard personne; eameettee ;s Here.
Turkheim.
The seconders tea,jters lee noarra
have not yet reached an agreement
although thev are meeting reeidarn,
To the hounds!
BY ALICE GIBB
Staffa area residents shouldn't be
surprieed to hear the sound a bugles
floating over the fields Thursday morning.
The Trollope Hunt Club from the London
area will be "riding to the hounds".
starting from Jack Kinsman's farm. early
Thursday morning.
Jack Kinsman: who fatnes- at R.R. 2.
&db, said fie was contacted6y the
London club earlier this summer. The
Kinsman family have saddletforses, which
is likely how the Trollope Club heard about
his farrn. Mt. Kinsman said the club has
already held some of their hunts in the
Luean and Hensall area.
Mr Kinsman said the rnembees of the
grout:twill be wearing official hunt dress.
and he knows at feast some of the hounds
have been imported from England
Although the riders don't carr a gems,
they do go out for a real fox. if their hounds
pick up the scent.
Mr. Kirismand said club members have
already contacted farmers in the area to
ask for permission to cross their land. Mr.
Kinshian said the riders will skirt the
wood and won't be crossing directly
across farmers' fields.
The riders hope to be off from Mr.
Kinsman's farm by 9 a.m. Thursday
morning.
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