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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1966-04-21, Page 1Whole No. 5121' I07th Year • • SOFIS Sets State ▪ .• Down 1.1 Mills Seaforth District High School expenditures for 1966 are esti- mated at $352,600.00, up from $314,950.00 last year. The dif • ference reflects in the main the increased cost of instruction and of instructional supplies. The board in accepting the estimates established a levy of 12.8 mills for maintenance on a total equalized assessment of • $9,504,57100. Each municipal- ity participating in the school area in addition will provide sufficient funds to meet a total debenture requirement of $27,- 520.00. „.. eThe municipalities participat- ing and the percentage of the total cost for which each is re- sponsible are: Seaforth, 21.38%; MeKillop, 28.754; Tuckersmith, 23.08%; Morris, 2.68%; Grey, 8.04%; Hullett, 8.33%, and Hibbert, 7.74%. Total receipts are estimated at $342,600,00, the difference of $10,000.00 being a charge 'against the surplus of $75,287.00 carried forward from 1965. Making up the estimated to- tal expenditures are:* instruc- tion, $165,000.00; instructional supplies, $15,900.00; administra- tion,.....$10,800.00; plant opera- tion, $14,500.00; plant mainten- • 0 • or Baptize Children At Northside' Parents presenting their chil- dren, for the Sacrament of Bap- tism at Northside United Church on Sunday were:, Mr. and Mrs. William J. Scott, David William Scott; Mr. and Mrs. Donald J. Diehl, Catherine Lynne Diehl; Mr. and Mrs. Geo. McIlwain, Lynn. Isabel Mc- Ilwain; Mr. and Mrs. Robert K. Beutteruniller, Lisa Janette 13eutteruniller; Mr. and Mrs. Mervyn C. Eyre, Jane Leslie Eyre; Mr. and Mrs. William A. G. Chesney, Laura Lee Ches- ney; Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Har- rison, Ivy Lynne Harrison; Mr. and Mrs. Robert McKellar, Jef- frey Robert McKellar; Mr. "and Mrs, Douglas- -Dalton,Michael Douglas Dalton; Mr. and Mrs. William E. Bennett, Karen Elizabeth Bennett. ance, $6,000.00; auxiliary serv- ices, 0,000.00; fees to other boards, $79,300.00; bus trans- portation, $53,100.00; capital $5,000.00; and extraneous it- ems, $1,000.00. Revenue is derived from pro- vincial grants $220,000.00, sun- dry $1,000.00, and municipal tax levy $121,600.00. The 1966 levy of 12.8 mills compares with a levy of 13.9 mills in 1965. Seaforth Institute Elects The Annual meeting of the Seaforth Women's. Insti- tute was held at the home of the secretary -treasure, Mrs. W. Coleman, with Mrs. Wil- liam Strong as eo-hostess. Mrs. L. Strong presided for the business. The local lead- er training school, food for- um and Institute short cour- ses were discussed. The In- stitute will hold a bake sale shortly. Mrs. John E. Mac- Lean gave a report of the District Board of Directors meeting held in Hensel. Roll call was payrhent of fees.. The motto, 'A Drop of Ink Makes Thousands Think" was given by Mrs. A. Pepper. In- cluded in the motte, were some thoughts on ....books. Books are a means of Edu- cation. What we read con- trols our thoughts and ac- tions. We should consider the influence . books harve on those around us. - Donations to "Freedom From Hunger Carrrpaign" were received. Reports of standing committee con- veners were read. Mr. John Hillebrecht brought .in the slate of officers and they were installed by Mrs. John E. MacLean. Mrs. J. P. Matheson, Or- pter Bed Bridge, P.E.I.,Na- tional President of Women's Institutes, is _paying her of- ficial visit •to Ontario. All Institute members are invit- (Continued on Page 8) Advantages in Shopping in Area I• t's like ,the lady said: "Tsn't it a glorious feeling to be among people you know and trust!" This was •overheard when. a Seaforth customer returned from,a city shopping trip where she, encountered the hustle and bustle and "don't 'care" attitude of big city clerks. ' Recognition, fellowship and trust are basic needs, and you'll find all these attributes among area merchants. You can shop here with cenfidetice, with friends and neighbors to help you find exactly what you want and need at the price you want to pay. What dcies Seaforth have to offer? —Convenient shopping facili- ties, accessible to •a large trade. area. --Comfortable shopping quar- ters, manned by courteous, ef- ficient salespeople. —A - large array of fabrics from all over the world, styled by the best designers. —Dry cleaners and laundries for expert care of your gar-' ments with Speedy service. r —Men's and boys' wear, la- dies' ready-to-wear and echil- dren's shops to dress anyone for any occasion. —Experienced 'b e, a u t icians and -expert hair stylists to care for the well-groomed woman. —Well -stocked pharmacies to safeguard and maintain your health. —Reliable jewellers with the perfect gift for every occasion. —Supermarkets, meat mar- kets and neighborhood variety stores stocked with foods that will satisfy any gotirmet—and fit any budget. —New and used automobiles and trucks of all makes ,and models for business and plea- sure. —Atitornotive and farm im- plement parts, and skilled me- chanics and lubricant techni- cians to service all makes and models. , —Home designers, contrac- tors and building supply people who can satisfy every homemak- er's taste. —Real estate and insurance firms who offer complete resi- dential and commercial service and protection. —Recreational facilities and hobbyist supplies for fun and entertainment. —Fine restaurants to serve you excellent cuisine. All these above essentials can be • found at ederyday low pric- es from your friendly and de- pendable merchants. Shop the firms displaying "Bazaar of Values" posters for all your family needs: -SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, Ann, 21, 1966 — 16 PAGES ;<f 4: • eeeei:,-.ea.e.reeere ..e.e,eeeeeeee .eeeeseeeee,e'e'ee--, • , .4` ROVERS from across 'Western Ontario were here over the w:eekend for a Blue Water Region Moot. Tbe gathering wasn't•all work, however, as these Seaforth Rangers indicate as they relax around a campfire. (Front left) Jack. Durst, Bill Denine, Robert Brady; (rear) Harold Smith and pill MoGrath. (EXPositor Photo by Philips). 30 Cattle, Combine Lost As Lightning Fires Barn Struck by lightning during a severe electrical sterm Wednes- day morning, a late barn own- ed by Howard Allan, on the Mill Road east of Brucefield, was cdmpletely destroyed by fire. Lost in the blaze in addition to the building were 30 head o cattle and a cornbine. Loss ha been estimated in- excess —of $25,000.00. Mrs. Allan said she was awak- ened by the storm and felt a particularly severe crack had come close. She got up and look- ed out the. bedroom window to see smoke coming from the barn. She thought the time was shortly before 6 o'clock. Brucefield fire brigade was called and on arrival asked Sea - forth brigade for astistance, but the fire had spread pp quickly little could be done to save the building.. The cattle in the barn were the property of Victor Har- greaves,, who said Wednesday that as far as he could tell, about .half or 30 head, were lost. Mr. Allan 'set& that in addi- f partially covered by tion to the combine, a number of other implements were lost in the fire, as well as a quan- tity of hay and straw. He was awaiting discussion with insurance underwriters be- fore deciding whether he wool rebuild. He said the loss was insurance. Find. Rabid Skunk A skunk shot a week ago near the Rec grounds, at . t e south end of Wien, Wes rabi Dr. J. C. MacLennan, health of animals branch here, said Monday he had been. advised that tests carried out in Ottawa were positive. Unlike other animals, a skunk when affected with rabies, gen- erally are quiet and do not smell, he said. He emphasized that this created an added haz- ard, since other animals, par- ticularly domestic pets, are more apt to come in contact and thus become infected. Dr. MacLennan urged that care be taken in approaching any strange animals, and sug- gested the wisdom of ensur- ing that all domestic animals are inoculated against rabies. Blue Water Region Rovers Use Glen•Mac kr Moot Rover Scouts from points be- tween Owen Sound and St. Marys were at Camp Glen -Mae over the- weekend, taking part in the Blue Water Region Rov- er 4Moot. The event was sponsored by the Perth District Rover Round Table, and special guests in- cluded V. 1. Meintot3h, St. Marys, district commissioner for Perth; DaVe Clarkes Mit- chell; Camp Chief Bob Rooney, Milverton, and Michael Longe - way, St. Marys, assistant' camp chiefs; Robert McKinley, Huron MP., and Rev. A. Scott, Eg- mondville. Rangers were present from points in the Conestoga and Marmite districts, including Owen Sound, Goderich, Strat- ford, Seaforth, Clinton, Mitchell, St. Marys and Harriston. A highlight of the weekend, a demonstration in sky diving, was cancelled, but sky 'divers from Stratford 'displayed the equipment used. Melnbers of the Ontario Provincial Police conducted a demonstration in traffic safoty. Loss $10,000 A recently remodelled farm home -'at lot 11, con. 3, McKil- lop, was completely destroyed by fire late Monday afternonon. •Loss was estimated by Sea - forth Fire Chief John P. Scott in excess of $10,000.00, when fire levelled the home of Mr, and Mrs. Wilfred McQuaid, RR 5, Seaforth. Mr. and Mrs. Mc- uaid and their seven children, ranging in age from one le 13 years, were absent when the fire broke out. The alarm was turned in by Keith MacLean, 'a school bus driver for Habkirk Transit Ltd., who saw the fire as he drove past the home about 4 o'clock. He called through to the Hab- kirk office in Seaforth on his radio system, and the office in turn rang in an alarm. Firefighters and neighbors co-operated in saving most of the furnishings., but the family lost practically. all their per- sonal effects. " Single ,C0PleS, 10 Celitfs 0.00 a Tear Adva;jefi . Arbitrator Endorses One Central School „A move on the part of cer- tain ratepayers of -Tuckersmith to form a school union to in- clude a portion of the town- ship surrounding and including Harpurhey and Egmondville, to- gether with the Town of Sea - forth, was halted Wednesday evening when Judge R. S. Hetherington, sitting as an arbi- trator, ruled that a proposed central school at Brucefield would provide the best service for the greatest number of peo- ple in the township. ' "I find that this school in, the area in which it is based will provide the best service for the greatest number of peo- ple. We must make our deci. sions on the grounds ef the beat interest to the largest number of children. The area board must not be restrictedin any evay in their planning" Judge Hetherington 'said, as he con- cluded reading a lengthy state- ment giving his reasons for reaching the conclusion he did. Judge Hetherington spoke for more than an' hour and a half in reviewing the evidence which had been gathered during five days of testimony. Summarizing at the conclu- sion of the statement, he said he found there was a steady de- velopment of urban sprawl in Tuckersmith, including develop- ment in the Brucefield area. He found the population trend and student enrolment' appeared to have reached a fairly static fig- ure, and suggested that these would remain so insofar as Tuekersmith, Stanley, Seaforth and Bayfield were concerned. "It seems unlikely that there will be a great increase in. the, population. There will be fewer on the farms, but more in the suburban sprawl," he suggest- ed. , • Reviewing , anticipated costs to the municipalities concerned in the event that the proposed union with Seaforth was agreed on, the Judge said that if,.$ea- forth received additional Pupils there might be a decrease to 16 mills as estimated by Town Clerk Ernie Williams. Tucker - smith would not likely exceed 15 mills, which was comparable to the rate in the Howick school system. "I find that the school taxes for Tuckersmith would be high- er if they went into the Sea - forth school 'union. It would .be• better for them to stay in the area school costwise," he said. People like to look after their own affairs, he continued. Min- ority wishes should be consid- ered, but the prime purpose is to educate children, and we therefore must forsake our own desires that might interfere with children's education. 0 Discussing. t h testimony briefly, Judge Hetherington re- ferred to the evidence of W. Hodgert, chairman of the Sea - forth Public School Board, and the fact that the resolution which the board had adopted, had been of a cautious nature in that the board would accept students frordoutsideJ the town subject' teeaetisflietory financial arrangements being worked out. He recalled that Dr. MacLen- nan in his evidence had agreed that if it was not in the inter-, est of the school board- cost - wise, he would not be in favor of accepting more students.' Beavers Advance To Championship „Seaf_o_rth Beavers edged Ux- bridge 7-6 in sudden -death over- time in Uxbridge Monday night. The victory gave the Beavers a two -game -to -nothing lead in the All•Ontario finals. After regulation time Sea - forth and Uxbridge were tied 5-5. Uxbridge opened the scor- ing in the first overtime period and went ahead 6-5. With less than two minutes remaining, Seaforth bounced back to tie the game 64. The teams entered a spdden- death overtime period -in which Seaforth continued to attack un- til Don Morton scored at the 7 -minute mark, to 'give Seaforth the .victory. Jack McLlwain paced the Beavers with three goals, while Jim- Dick added two and Ken Doig a single. • Seaforth 'hosts Uxbridge Wed- nesday night, and then return to Uxbridge Friday, with a game in Seaforth Monday night if necessary. ear School Evidence for Five. Days As proceedings resumed Mon- day morning, the first witness was Joseph Murphy, of Clinton, who stated he had 20 years of bus service,experieece. Mr. Murphy presented a 'map of Huron -laid out with , his pro- posed bus routes to Serve the new school planned for Bruce - field. He stated the earliest hus would not pick up the first dent before 8:05 a.m. school board lawyer, Dan Mur- phy, questioned Mr. Murphy about a saving in school bus costs if the Separate School oard joined in transporting ildren. Mr. Murphy said their experience in transporting a small number of pupils from the Christian Reform School in Clinton with other pupils was not too satisfactory, because of extra curricular activities keep- ing children at different times. It might save some money if the one bus could carry all the children, but not cheerier if an extra bus was needed. He stat- ed cost was determined by size of bus and mileage. Mr. Murphy' was -asked, if with our weather conditions, he had eVer had pupils caught at school and could not be deliv- ered home. He said one night the children had been held un- il 7 o'clock before being tak- n home, but had never had to have them billeted' overnight. H ve stated that this year, two ays of school were 'missed when his buses could not get ut, 4nd two days the previous vinteie When questioned on who de - ides whether the buses run in ad weather, he stated that he ecided, usually on advice of oad superintendent, who would hone him to say they would cit send out the plows. The arents were notified through ourtesy of CKNX Radio Sta- on. Mr. Murphy was asked what appened if weather was good the morning and then a torm blew up in 'the late orning. He notified the Prin- e t t d 0 c b d r p n p c ti h in "rn eirral of the school- and the children taken home. This us- ually would not happen more tb4ht1wjce a year. r. Murphy stated a, bus careering no more than 16 pu- pils is preferable on township roads—single lane. Larger bus- es could be used on a county road, as it would be two-lane. Mr. Hunter questioned Mr. Murphy about distances pupils would have to walk in Bayfield as he had only one location for pick-up. He questioned timing if more than one pick-up place was required. Mr. Murphy agreed some changes would have to be made on his .plan when the system Was Put into action, but it could be used as a basis for planning a setup. He said his contract has a minimum charge for each day and also a maximum charge if,bus goes over mileage agreed on- He usual); has a five-year contract. Some of his contracts call for payment' of buses whe- ther they/go in bad weather, while about 50 per cent of his contracts do not pay if the bus- es do not go. Provide Discipline His bus drivers are ordered never to drive over 50 miles per hour. When questioned on dis- cipline on buses by Mr. Hunter, Mr. Murphy said each bus has a school bus patrol — three monitors to assist the driver. One sits at the back of the bus, one at centre, and one at the trent, to assist any pupil get- ting off. The last child would arrive home at 544 p.m. Mr. Hunter questioned Mr. Murphy about kindergarten classes and he said an extra bus would be needed to take children home at noon. The runs would be increased in length, but because of the smaller 'number of stops, time would be increased; therefore children would not be kept un- necessarily long on a bus. If there was an afternoon kinder- garten Class, they would be piked up when delivering, morning children home, and they in turn would be taken home with all afternoon pupils.. Two -Way Radio Leslie elabkirk, of Habkirk Transit Service Ltd.,- of Sea - forth, was called as the next witness and said he had taught school—rural, city schools and high school, to grade 12. He had partial B.Sc. He returned to Seaforth in the summer of 1963 to manage the family op - crated bus line. Mr. Murphy questioned M lialikirk as to the number 0 days he had missed because o bad weather, and he replie that he had missed two day this year, and the same number the previous year. He said h had two-way radios in his bus es. When asked who decide whether the bus went out in bad weather, he replied that i was decided by himself, and h acted on the advice of the Main tenance • Department of High ways and the Principal of the school, or chairman of the board. When buses could not run the services of CKNX were used to advise parents. Mr. Habkirk said thatduring the day if a storm blew up the principal was notified of the worsening conditions of the roads and the children taken home. Mr. Murphy asked Mr. Habkirk if at any time any of his riders had had to be bil- leted, he stated none had to his knowledge. Mr. Habkirk reported he did combine Separate School 'and High School student/ and it did save time, but no appreciable amount of money. Mr. Habkirk was asked by Mr. Murphy if he had been asked to make a survey of proposed bus mutes for Stanley and Tucker - smith Townships in 1063-64. He was given a list of children by Me Forsyth, of Tuckersmith, and Mr. Mustard, of Stanley Township. He was asked speci- fically if he had driven his pro- prosed Route 4, and he said he had, Without stopping for r. Mr. Habkirk said his longest route was 50 miles for high school and 40 miles for separ- ate school children. Mr. Hunter e 'questioned: "In your opinion, what is the best mileage for public school children?" Mr Habkirk replied: "About 30 miles." Mr. Habkirk - replied to ques- tioning that on his yearly con- tracts he was paid, not mak- ing any difference if weather conditions prevented his buses going out. He replied, however, his contracts were earned by good service; therefore, every effort was made W keep his schedule. Mr. Habkirk was asked if he" would submit a tender for con- tract of bus service if a new school came into being. He re- plied that when he agreed to gd on the school board it was with the stipulation that he (Continued from Page 5) pickups, and it had taken him 35 minutes. Mr. Habkirk said he was on the Seaforth Public School Board since January 1 of this year. Asked by Mr. Murphy if since he hadbeen on the board, any discussion had come up on whether an addition could . be built to the school, whether the heating plant would -be large enough, whether sewers were large enough, Mr. Habkirk no discussions had come up since January 1. d t Police Check Park Break-in Police are investigating a break-in at the pavilioneet the Lions Park, which occurred last week. According to Roy McGonigle, park supervisor, entry was gain- ed into a storeroom by forcing doors. He said there did not appear to have been much dera- nge done. Judge Hetherington suggested that there might he some hard bargaining on the part 'a the Seaforth board if the petition had been granted. The job of the witiiesses re- presenting Seaforth, Mayor Flannery, Reeve Dalton and Town Clerk Williams, was; of course, to sponsor Seaforth, but this did not necessarily contri- bute to the welfare of the whole school area. !Education can not be niade a pawn of empire builders," he said. Reviewing evidence regard- ing buses and fear of travel un- der winter conditions, Judge Hetherington said that he felt that the fears concerning snow, bound roads were . not realistic. He referred to Howick school as being considered a real sue- eess by inspectors, scheol boards and other experienced people in education. He did not feel that Tucker - smith council had made a mis- take and that they had been right in carrying .out their du- ties. "I find that the people of this district were not • able to prove that the Tuckersmith council was wrong," he said. - He expressed pleastire in seeing the interest which had been shown by all the citizens of the community in the problems of education. The judgment followed the fifth full ttay of teetimony., Judge Hetherington in pre- senting his report said that rea- sons, for judgment are not us- ually given in similar circum- stances, but 'due to the great interest that had been indicat- ed in the proceedings, he felt that the public should know his thinking in the matter. He said that he had accepted responsi- bility alone for his decision, and would continue to accept that responsibility. After reviewing the events leading up to the establishing of the arbitration proceedings, Judge Hetherington said that he had examined the evidence under the following headings: (a) best education possible; (b) necessity to make this avail,. able to the greatest number of pupils; (c) accessability and transportation; (d) costs and economic factors; (e) wishes and desires of persons concern- ed; (f) hopes and ambitions for community builders. (Judge Hetherington's deci- sion in full, together with the testimony taken on the conclud- ing day of the hearing, will ap- pear in next week's issue). • Here Is Chance To Win $50' Shoppees who patronize Sea- forth stores featuring the Bazaar of Values are in line to win a $50 RH*. All that is necessary is to Tend or bring into The Expositor office a sales slip. showing a purchase from one of the participating stores, or failing a sales slip, one of the ads clipped from the Bazaar of Values on pages 12, 13 and 14 in this issue. Make. sure your name and address are on each sales slip. At the end of four weeks, one of the names will be select- ed, who will. receive $50.00, A second award of $50.00 will be made at the conclusion of the Bazaar of Values. ROBERT S. McKERCHER of RR 1, Dublin, who has been elected' President 'of Co-operators Insurance As- sociation (CIA) at the re- cent annual meeting hat Mr.'1Vfeltereb- er. is vice-president of that: ed Co-operatives of Ontario and is one of"11CO!s.tiiree representatives on the M. board, L VI