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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1966-11-24, Page 9a • A DATE STONE marking the construction of 'the new St. Columban School was Laid and dedicated at a ceremony Sunday afternoo n. • Huron County Warden Ken Stewart, left officiated 'along with board chairman ''Ted malady and (standing) secretary Auguste Du- charme. (Expositor photo by Phillips). Propose $386,728 Budget For Community, Hospital Cost of operation at Seaforth Community Hospital will total $386,728 in 1987. Expenditures are subject to-'apprdval of the Ontario 'Hospital Services Com- mission. . The budget for next year as recommended by the board to the OHS compares. with estim- ated expenditures of, $312,957 in the current year. The increase reflects enlarged activities in the new hospital. Deductions of 50 per cent. of preferred accommodation, $8,- 915, out patient revenue, $14,- 254, new born income $5,700, chronic income $38,500, and other amounts of- $6;999 reduce the . estimated, allowable operat ing costs to $312,927.. Wages account for two thirds of the total expenditure and in 1967 are estimated at '$256,754. This is an increase of $22,288 over the previous year. The expenditures are based on a total of 11,000 patient days and will result in a stan- dard ward cost per day of $28.45. Basic operating costs include: Nursing • administration, $29,- 040.00; 29;040.00; nursing unit, 99,574.00; operating room, 11,709.00; phar- macy, 1,300.00; laboratory, 12,- 595.00; radiology, 21, . 386.00; physiotherapy, 1,627.00; medical records, 4,025.00; , administra- tion, 58,527.00•; dietary, 45,012.- 00; 5,012:00; laundry, 10,700.00e house- keeping, 18,020.00; operation physical plant, 21,953.00; main- tenance, 15,600.00; linen service, 2,025.00; depreciation equip- ment, 12,001.00; drugs and med- icine, 14,800.00; medical and surgical supplies, 5;925.00. The meeting adopted a reso- lution expressing appreciation. to Louis Flannery, Detroit, who tn. October had contributed the services of his firm in assist- ing in carrying out a landscap- ing program on the grounds. Mr. Flannery arranged forthe purchase by the hospital of nec- essary trees and shrubs and R. J. Boussey On ExTcutive • R. J. 136ussey,' Seaforth PUC manager has been 'elected dir- ector of the Western Ontario Water, Works conference. He will serve for three years. The • conference which met in Woodstock includes eight, cot;n- ties'm Western Ontario. • Mad _ Weather E cou rages Buds 'rite mild weather Which has prevailed this 'week has en- cotzraged unusual growth, Typ- ieal were the :branches of a bush which Mrs. Frank Maloney, George Street, brought to the Expositor. The branches were laden with bads. 'Huron F of A On Fara Survey. Representatives of Huron Federations of Agriculture will spread across Huron County .on Thursday and seek the answers to 227 questions. Every county is " being Sur- veyed urveyed as a total of 3,000 farm ers across the province ave in- terviewed, Results•` -of the Stir- vey will • helpd'et%rniine What the Ontario Federation long- term. e .., 'Ii ' tit!' - a tti e d ho, '. with members of his staff sup- eried planting. The lands- caping arrangement had earlier been worked out by his land- scape architect. The board learned that dur- ing September the last month for which figues were available occupancy had been at the rate of 81 per cent. including 100:, • 76 per cent. occupancy in med- icaI and surgery. James M. Scott chairman of the property committee said most of the work program was completed. Paving of the upper and lower parking lots was completed last week. Tenders are being requested for snow plowing and removal he said. ' Set Date Stone At St. Columban Corner stone of the new school at St. Columban was laid Sun- day afternoon in an impressive ceremony. The school which will serve pupils from Hibbert and�UlcKiIlop, is expected -to -be ready for oec t1$ancy in January. Taking part in the ceremony were: Huron Warden Ken Stew- art, reeve of McKillop, Rev. L. J. Coughlin, the trustees, Ted Melady, T. J. Murray; Martin Murray, Roy" Swart, Clarence Maloney and secretary -treasur- er Auguste Ducharme. The new school consists of four classrooms, general per- pase : room, supply room and - principal's. room. It will' take in the pupils from the two - room school at St. Columban, a one -room ,school at Beechwood, ,and "a one -room school in Hib- bert. County Clears Library Set-up. Commencing January 1, 1967, Huron County will operate a county public library system. County Council Tuesday ap- proved the appropriate legisla- tion bya recorded vote of 27- 12, and . subsequently passed a bylaw putting • the plan into ef- fect almost immediately. Five municipalities decided to remain outside the system for the present: Town of Gode- rich and Hay, HuIlett, Morris and East Wawanosh Townships. However, any municipalities which do not wish to join now, may do so in any year prior to February 15. Vote on the straight motion to adopt the committee report was as follows: FOR: Alexander, Boyle, Cook, Cuthill, Dalton, Etherington, Gandon, Hardy, Elmer Hayter, James Hayter, Hendrick, Jeff- erson, Kerr, Grauter,,. McFad- den, -•,. Mcllwain, McMichael; Noakes, Robinson, Stewart, Stirling, Talbot, •Theil, Duff Thompson, Elgin Thompson, Wench, total 27; AGAINST: Boyd, Corbett, Dun- bar, Geiger, Jewell (2), Leiper, McKenzie, Moody (2), Procter, Snell, total, 1Z A ptevions amendment to clause nine had carried •2415. Duff Thotupson, reeve of Clinton, chairman of the Huron -County Library ..Co-operative Board, guided the legislation through Council, the debate tak4 ing nearly three hours. The matter had been under consid- eration for some time: Mr. Thompson Said that,; in connection, with ,the formation of a county public library, the committee allowed the Public Libraries Act, section 47 which requires that the decision be left to the local municipalities. Municipblitie'a ;agreeing to the change Were , townships: Ashfield, Colborne, Grey, How - ick, McKillop, Stanley, Stephen, Tuckersmith, Turnberry, borne,, West Wawanosh; towns: Clinton) Exeter, Seaforth, Wing- hani; 'villages: hayfield, Myth, BritsseIS, Hensel. Those not approving were Town `of Goderich $,and Town- ships of• Hay, Hulett, Morris, and East. Wawaribsh; Not re- plying was To+wnsbip of Code - rich, whose two representa- tives, Grant Stirling ;and Ever- ett Mefwaiit • voted .In favor of the new system. Mr. Thompson said that from ,the municipalities that decided tojoin, total population is, about 35,000,• which means that ini- tial, grant from the Province will be $15,000. Once' the pop- ulation figure is above that, the county would receive an additional $10,000 or a total of $25,000. Per capita grant is al- so 20 cents. Various features of the legis- lation are: —The present Board will be in charge until the January 1967 session of County Council when the new board will be formed in accordance with the Public Libraries Act. —The new board will consist of the Warden, three members of County Council whose mun- icipalities are part of the sys- tem, and three members who are not members of' County Council but whose municipal- ities are members of the Coun- ty Public Library System. —The County Clerk -Treasurer, (J, G. Berry) will be secretary - treasurer of the new Library System. He is empowered to in- vestigate "liability ,insurance, fire, insurance, etc. for the pro- tection of the , County as at January 1, 1967. ' —The present library boards continue to function in an advis- (Continued on Page 14) Heads Health. Unit A native of the 'Drilted King- dom, Dr. G. P. A. Evans, M.B., Ch.B., D.P.H., has assumed dut- ies as medical officer of health and director ofp Ittron• County Health Unit.,' • Introduced • to Ifuron County Council Monday by Calvin Krauter, Brussels, chairnian of Huron County Board of;.Heatth, Dr. Evans said it was '•his first time in Canada and he was looking forwardto. the oppor- tunity to serve Huron Condit. He had visited Seine ' parts of the county inct,lw,as, very ,leas' (Contitined - Page 14) Mayor John F. Fianiaery, who Ile went on to";lay that' be rea- li, ed that seYerel •nlajar p50 grams must . be , undertaken Seaforth soon which would con tinue for several years. He men- tioned the provision of storm and sanitary sewers and the re-, btti,lding of the county road -frgni Egmondvill,e and inelud-. ing Seaforth Main Street. • ."I don't feel I could stay for the years it would take to fin- ish these jobs and it wouldn't has • served Seaforth as mayor and- councillor far seven .oars hasr announeed his retirement. He will not be a candidate for re-election in ;1967:" Mayor Flannery said Tuesday that be had given the matter•, serious consideration, "There is, 'so much to do and SQ little time in which to 40 it that feel in fairness' I should; not. seek another term," he saki. be ,fair to rave out in the 1304- dle," he said - While - most •- hl,eptbers of council said, Wedh.esday • they_ were prepared to serve for an- other year there were some= who were undecided or who •wet'e not. available. Codneillor Brian Flannigazi said he didn't think he would: qualify again and Councillor Betty Cardno $eaforth's .first ta woman councillor saki she was increased"• to five ,members, undecided 1lrommatton .to fill :409).# offices take Mace at the" town half, Monday evening !NM 7:30 to 8:30. Electlolzs. tf' necess; Aro schedule for the follow- hag Monday, December 5 Re.- gardless of whether there is a contest for office, 'Worth- vot- ers will in any event go to the polis to decide if the Public U 'lity� Commission, should be i1 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDN"OVEMBER 24, 1966—,Second Section, Pages 9 to 20 List Road Projects "Long Range construction Plan (1966)" over a period of eight years, based on the re- sults of the needs study under- taken some time ago, was adopt- ed by Huron County Council Monday afternoon,. Included in the plan are 13 major projects made up of 5L6 miles of road and five bridges, at a total cost of more than $4,000,000. "The cost of this work is dif- ficult to estimate accurately be- cause we cannot predict the prices of labor and materials five or six years from now," County Engineer J, W. Britnell stated. He stated that only the major items had been listed, as fol- lows: ' Glenn's Hill, Lucknow, 6.5 miles, (to 'be constructed in 1967); Hillsgreen, Highway $4, 2.5 miles, (to be constructed in 1967); Highway 86, Highway 87, 2.5 iniles; Dashwood south, five miles; Benmiller,' bridge; Eg- nnondville south, four miles; Benmiller four bridges; Varna- Brucefield, five miles; Ben - miller, Highway 8 three miles; Walton -Perth boundary, 8.6 miles; Clifford south, 4.5 miles; ;Gorrie south, five miles; total, 51.6 miles. Present cost of construction is about $50,000 per mile, the en- gineer said. "In addition to this program, we will be constructing one or two bridges each year and will carry out other small isolated road construction projects as the needs,arises," the Road Committee chairman, Donald McKenzie, Ashfield, reported. "It is estimated that this pro- gram will not be completed un- til 1973 or 1974 at our present mill rate," he stated. "In this eight-year period our total ex- penditure, including mainten- ance but exclusive of develop- ment roads, will be approxima- tely $11,600,000 assuming a normal increase in assessment and a constant mill rate of 9.3 mills for county road purposes." The chairman continued: "We realize that there are many (Continued on Page 14) Wins Corn Championship James Broadfoot, RR;,Bruce- field, captured first prize in 4-11 competition for corn at the Royal Winter Fair. Establish Organization For Seaf�rth Centenniai _Plans PIanning for Seaforth partic- ipation in. Canada's Centennial celebration' next year is away to a new start with a new chair- man of a new Centennial Com- mittee. F. C. J. Sills accepted the of- fice at a meeting Wednesday night in ,:the • town-- hall. - He named to a, 'committee to work with him; Mayor John Flannery, J. A. Stewart, William Strong, W. D. Stephenson, J. C. Cor- nish, Mrs: Jean Hildebrand, Harry Scott, Dr. John 0. Turn- bull and A. Y. McLean. The committee will co-ordin- ate and encourage events which community groups may con- template during Centennial Year. As an initial move con- sideration is being given to ar- ranging a short interdenomina- tional service of --thanksgiving at at SDHS auditorium on New 'Fear's afternoon. Mr. Sills has outlined; his hopes for the committee and in- dicated how ,the public may participate ' in a. following let- ter to the Expositor. To the Editor: Dear Sir: On behalf of the .. Centennial Committee I would like to ask the co-operation .of Seaforth and District in order to make the Coming year of 1967 a banner year to be remembered. Just think — 100 years have elapsed since our country was amalga- ^.+ ated into a sprawling vital empire stretching from sea to sea. We are certainly young in years -when compared to some other countries but in our time a whole evolution df social and political changes has taken place until now we are recog- nized as a respected voice in world. affairs. We are an assimilation of many races and creeds and from them have had the advantages of being able to build on their experience and- heritage. Nat- urally we hope we have built on the best they had and have combined them with a native ability for adaptation. These people came to Cana- da many years ago, as well as recently, with the hope that this is the promised land. Many of them were disappointed be-' cause of hardships but I think the vast majority found it to their liking and have passed their pride -of Canada down to their descendants. It is to these descendants and newcomers that we address these words and ask them to fit into a spirit News of Walton District of celebration as well as a por- trayal of pages ,from history. During the past twenty years things have moved so fast that we never have the time to look back and see from where we came. Do you realize about half the inventions we enjoy today have occurred during the past fifty years? Unfortunately ev- eryone' has been so busy with his own enjoyment or worries that he hasn't bothered to take stock and realize what his neighbor is doing or has done. This Centennial year gives us this excuse so let's see if we can't combine with him in a spirit of celebration and come up with something that will 'be of enjoyment for the whole area. It can be practical, his- torical, fantastic or anything you wish. We, as a committee, have been appointed as a clearing house and a co-ordinator of ideas so that there will be something doing all through the year. WWe, in turn, are in close contact with people who have more experience and ideas about these things and they are °elk too happy to co-operate. The chain reaches right down from, the Federal and Provincial governments. It would be grand if every little group could come up with an event no matter how hum- ble they think their effort is. Its the spirit that counts! So put your thinking caps on —plan something and execute it in '67. We will be only too hap- py to assist you in any way ,we can and the total result might surprise you. Think about your neighbor in '67 and you wi e surpri d, at how much enjoy- ment ou will get out of it for yourself. , Lets all be Canada Boosters and make 1967 a year to • rem- ember. Sincerely, F. C. J. Sills, Chairman, Centennial Committee $anta Ova eoutes to: Sea, forth on Saturday and *ilk. tribute candy t`o area children from infront of' the town balb Robert Read who 14 *1101 fu charge of •.rirangerpents for: Santa's arrival,..A.44 said Tuesday. that it• was not possible to ,saw how • maay- floats yegtiic . ;n the parade.' He said there would be. a Chale' er of Commcree,, float, a Oa 1,e .float .and the Stratford Swanettes..Io, add , tion Smokey the Bear Seaforth_ Fire Fighter Demons and Big Al ..Mould,' be on hand, The Young Conquerors Forest City fife and drum band is expected to provide parade musk lie. said. Free skating is' :available at the Seaforth Memorial Arena from 2:30 to 4 ►,w, for local and visiting children. Older Boys Campaign For Seat Egmondville has a candidate in the race to represent Huron in the Ontario Older Boys Par- liament ' which convenes. in Hamilton for five days the end of December. Jack Durst 19, a rover scout and 'Queen's Scout and active in boys work 'for a- number of years is running against Bill Richards of Fordwich. Voting takes place in Blyth on Decem- ber 2nd. His associates in •Bgmondviile are mounting a full -eainpaign across the county with -the slo- gun, "Durst you vote for any- one else?" • Both candidates' will appear on CKNX-TV Singtime, Sun- day afternoon at 5:30, CONSTRUCTION•OF THE addition to Seaforth District High School is well advanced. School officials expect to occupy the north wing shown here y the end of March. This will permit the 90 year old portion of the building to be razed so `that the next stage in the con- struction onstruction pr?gram can be proceeded with. (Expositor photo by Phillips). 4=H Supper Club Girls Serve Wi Supper as pianist, Joan Bennett and Sharon Marks will help with the worship. The members de- cided to donate $5.00 towards paying for the duplicator for the church. Classes were formed with teachers, Mrs. Jan 'Van Vliet, Mrs. Nelson Marks, Mrs. William Roe and Mrs. Walter Bewley. The meetingdosed with "This is my ' Father's World". Guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Shortreed on Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Ed-. rio Goodman, Welland, Mr. and Mrs. Elgin Johnston, Winghagi and Mr. and Mrs. Gary oodmau Toronto, when Andrew Edric Goodman was baptized at S. Andrew's Church, Blyth: Walton 4 -Hers met at the home of Karen McDonald, with 13 members present. Roll call was answered by a character- istic of good tea biscuits. Busi- ness included plans for a sup- per at the Institute meeting to be served by the girls. Discussion was on table ser- vice and manners, which in- cluded' manners at the table, courtesy at the table, the eti- quette of eating, proper setting of the table, using proper lin ens, china, glass and flatware. Group work was the judging of tea biscuits which the girls brought from home. Home as- signment is to have record book finished and brought to the supper meeting. The November meeting of Walton Woman's Institute will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 30th, at 7 p.m, with a supper served by the 4-1I Supper Club girls. A film Will be shown on Safety. The 17th and Boundary Unit sof UC'il7 of Duffs Church, was held at the home of Mrs. Ross Bennett. Ten members answer- ed the roll call and there was 'one visitor present. The devo- tional period was opened by !Mrs. R. Bennett with a short thought. Hymn 286 was used as the opening Wm, Mrs. Jan Van Vliet, Sr,, read a poem, "Little Things". Mrs. ,Bennett led in prayer and read scripture from 1 Balms 119: 161468. Mrs. Jew •'' a8 Inlet had charge of the toIe, thtitled "Peace". Mrs. George Williamson presid- ed for business session. She ex- pressed thanks for all help re- ceived with the turkey supper. Mrs. Edna Hackwell gave a re- port on the fifth convention of UCW held at Goshen. The el- ection of officers was conduct- ed with the following results: leader Mrs. Ross Bennett; as- sistant leader, Mrs., Martin Baan; treasurer, Mrs. William Murray; treasurer, sick fund, Mrs. Ron- ald Lee; secretary, Mrs. Herbert Williamson; ' supper committee, Mrs. Clifford Ritchie, Mrs. Roy Williamson; assistants, Mrs. Jan Van Vliet, Mrs. William Murray. quilt committee, Mrs. Ross Ben- nett, Mrs. Hugh Johnston, Mrs. Harold Smalldon, Mrs, Clifford Hoegy: The meeting closed with a reading and prayer by Mrs. Van Vliet. CGIT, Meets The MIT meeting was held at the home of the, leader, Mrs. Neil McGavin, Tuesday evening. The minutes were read by the secretary Judy Thamer, The roll call was answered by stat- ing where the basis for the pur- pose is found in the Bible. The worship helpers for next meet- ing are Shirley Williamson, Gail Traviss and Dianne Fras- er. The mission study, "Main- stream." was started by Mrs, McGavin and the worship was taken by Mrs. Lyle Osborn. The meeting was closed with "taps". Sponsor Ladies' Night Thq annual Ladies' Night was. held...i ii the 'yV'aitbn Comtiitun ty Hall, Wednesday evening under the auspices of the Women's Institute, with the executive .in charge. Court whist was played with the following winning prizes: high games, Mrs. Jack McEwing, low games, Mrs. James McDonald; lucky card, Mrs, Lawrence Ryan; door' prize, Mrs, Gordon Elliott, Sea - forth; elimination contest, Mrs: Margaret Humphries; lucky cup, Mrs. Allen McCall. Mrs. Wilbur Turnbull visited last week with Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Lawless and family, Burlington and attended the Royal Winter Fair at Toronto. Mr, and Mrs. Edward Smith and family, London, and Mr. and Mrs. Jack McLiwain and Mark, Seaforth, were Sunday guests at the home of Mrs. Edna Hackwell. Mr. and Mrs. Neil McGavin, Brian and Cathie spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Ennis, West Hill. Mrs. Gordon McGavin, visited over the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. William Dinsmore, Bramp- ton, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Marshall, Susap- and Sandra of Brampton visited with Mrs. Luella Mar - (Luke 2: 8). The Explorers res- ponded withLuke 2: 9 and "The Wise -May Bring Their Learn- ing" was sung. John Van. Vliet led in prayer. Jan Leeming and Susan Humphries read the scrip- ture, . Luke ' 2: 8-14. Mrs. Wal- ter Bewley told where and why the gifts were to be sent this year" All gifts go to children's Aid in Goderich, to be distrib- uted to needy children' in• Hur- on County, The United Church Women also donated gifts and money this year. Joan Beneett read the treasurer's report and Keith Wi)bee the minutes. Christine • Lee conducted the business. Mite boxes are to be brought in for the next meet- ing. Lynne McDonald will act Credit Union Reports Good Year Members of Clinton Commun- ity Credit. Union Limited were told Monday , night that the Clinton union was better than shall and Barry and attended the average across Ontario. The the funeral of Mrs. Barry Mar- speaker • was James Simpson, shall at Seaforth last Friday. supervisor of the field staff of Mission Band ' _ the Ontario Credit Union Lea - The Walton Mission Band gue, met for their annual White Gift Mr. Simpson speaking at the Service on Sunday and opened annual meeting commended with "Silent , Mae. Christine the members on the rogaress; Lee "read tw , thio' :cell to worshi that "liac� °beer( dd p: ra e,, Assets neared the two million mark and were listed at $1,984,000. Chairman at the meeting was A. Garan. Director Cliff Parker review- ed the financial statement for the year and recommended that a five per cent. dividend be paid on share (savings) accounts this year. This amounts to some VA, 040.06 as dividends alone, with over x.0,000.00 members re,ii e in t e ..e9 in ( ntinucd.oii Page 14) ' :i ttu ^?P�'Nl-�f'�3�,�k�..::avr y;^•." ,n SYi1�4yn:5N;%..