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The Huron Expositor, 1967-03-23, Page 1Is fr. .04 0 108th Year Whole No. 5168 SEAFORTH,, ONTARIO, TIIIIRSDAY, IVIARC1-1 23, 1967 — 12, PAGES Huron Council: Rejects Aid for Nursing Home Huron County Council, at Tuesday's session„ rejected a' reconunendation of the Finance committee by a recorded vote of s- 22-15 to make a grant, of $26,- 000 to the Blue Water Rest Home, near Zurich. The request was laid• over un - tin the November session of couneit for further study and consideration. Amount requested was at the rate of $400 per bed, which would have been taken from Monies accruing in the hospital reserve fund as funds became available, with final payment to, be completed by the end of 1969. The recorded vote was as fol- lows: FOR grant: Boyle, Cook, Cud-. more, Dunbar, Elmer Hayter, James Hayter, Kreuter, McFad- den, Noakes, Stewart, Stirling, Talbot, Thiel, Westcott, Wonch; total, 15. Against grant: Alexander, Al- lan, Boyd, Corbett, Cuthill, DaV ton, Geiger, Hardy, Lyons, McI- iwain, McKenzie, Pattison, Proc- ter, Robinson, Smith, Such (2), Duff Thompson, Elgin Thomp- son, Vincent, Worsell (2); total, 22. The Finance committe report- ed that it had had a delegation from Blue Water Rest Home, asking for consideration to, ward, financial assistance in • connection with the capital cost of this home. The Blue Water Rest Home comes under the Charitable Institutions Aet, and as a result is eligible for prov- incial assistance through the Ontario Department of Public Welfare. Majority of the Finance com- mittee felt that this particular home is caring for, or could care for, 'some residents who Might normally be admitted to "Huronview", the Huron Coun- ty Home near Clinton. Reeve Ken Stewart, McKillop, chairman of the Finance com- mittee, presented the case for •the Blue Water Rest Home which his committee had backed. He said that monies would be avail- able as Goderich Hospital would Egniondville Road In Huron Budget • Proposed total expendittues of $1,410,000 in 1967 were sub- mitted. in a Road committee re- port accepted by Huron -emu., ty Council Monday. , ,• Total county funds required are $634,000; amount raised at 9.3 mills is $632,400. It is pro- posed to finance the program without an • increase in mill rate with a theoretical atinnif; ed deficit of $1,600. These ex- penditures are covered by two by-laws: one passed at Janu- ary session in amount of $750,- 0O0; and a second at March ses- sion in amount of $570,000. ' Two other by-laws have been prepared to expropriate land re- quired for 1968 road construc- tion work in Howlett and Stan- ley Townships. County Engineer J. W. Brit - nen reported to Council that pre -engineering and design work is proceeding on schedule on three development roads: County Road 12 from Highway 8 to County Road 3 in Egmond- ville; County Road 3 from Brucefield to Varna; County Road 8 from Summerhill to Auburn.•• He said that, he hoped to be in a position to call a contract for the project from Brucefieid to Varna, in late . summer or early fall of 1967. Delbert .Geiger, Hay, chair- man of the Roads committee, re- ported that the Huron County resolution requesting that the fair wage requirements of the Ontario Department of , Labour be made optional rather than mandatory was adopted by On- tario Good Reads Association at its recent convention. He also - commented that Mr. Britnell had been elected a dir- ector of Ontario Good Roads As- sociation and offered his 'con- gratulations. This was the first time Huron County had been represented on the executive 'since 1927, he pointed out. The County Engineer inform- ed Council that the roads de - Pertinent service staff was sen- sitive to criticism of winter con- trol and maintenance. He pointed out that Huron Comity spends $200 per mile on such maintenance of county roads, • while -Ontario Depart- ment of Highways spends $2,000 per mile. "We certainly do our best to keep the county roads •servie, (Continued on Page 6) . Unions Organize Staff at Huronview • Members of Huron County with the exceprion of the sup- ervisory office, and part-time staff. had been unionized. e:Ste International 'Union of Operating Engineers, Local 944, has been certified as bargain- ing agent for the stationary en- gineers, and the Building Ser- vice Employees' Union, Local 210, for the balance of the staff. Thereport of the Board of Management- of the Home, as presented by Reeve A. D;Smith, 7'urnberry, chairman, said the Board will now continence to negotiate contracts with both unions, which, no doubt, will mean additional meetings over the next few months. The first was scheduled for March 22. Council were officially inform- ed Monday that since the last report to Connell, the employ- ees of "Huronview", Huron County Home, near Clinton, Agree on Added Turnkey Huron County Sail at Gode- rich is to have an additional turnkey. On recommendation of the Property committee, Coun- ty Council Monday -decided to advertise for one. Reeve Carl Dalton, Seaforth, ehairman, reported, that ,the committee had made a tour of the jail and had:discussed mat- ters with the Gevenor, R. W. Bell. Te committee authorized that in future the guard on duty would only be requited to punch the clock at Station five at nine o'clock and three o'clock, during the night hours. This particular clock is located in the basement and It was the feeling of the committee that two calls per night shift would be satisfactory. Governor 'Belt reported to County Council Monday, that 260 prisoners had been admitted during 1966, of whom 126 or nearly half ,were there on charges connected With liquor. Theft and breaking and, enter- ing accounted for 30 other noses. Ile stated that the cost of daily- rations Siir each priatuter Vida 511.00 dents.. The two labour unions have been certified by the Ontario Labor Relations Board as bar- gaining agents for abut 95 employees. The Building Ser - Vice Employees' Union is affili- ated' with the Building Service International Union, AFL-CIO- , Negotiations commenced' on- ly two months ago, Superinten- dent Harvey C. Johnston stated. Chairman Smith, in review, said that due to minimum wage' regulations, the employees re- ceived, a $400 increase last year. Now they had come along for more money. 4Apparently you can't satisfy some people/ he declared. • John H. Corbett, Hay Town- ship, asked if the employees could go on strike B. G. Hanly, deputy clerk - treasurer, in charge of "Buren - view" finances, said that.as hos- pital employees, they could not go on strike but must subiltit to arbitration. Reeve C. Dalton, asked if the Wag,es paid the employees un- der' the union' contracts 'were In line with those Of people In 00fiiiiitted on Page be paid off this year. Ile men- tioned that the Rest Home has 25 residents at the present time. Reeve J. H. Corbett, Hay, told Council his mother was a rest - dent there; he had visited it and it was a very beautiful place. Reeve Duff Thompson, Clin- ton, irked about where the money was to come from. Clerk -treasurer J. G. Bet explained that final paymen would be made this year t Goderich Hostital; Wingham had already been paid off. No many the County was settin aside $50,000 per year for ho pital purpoaea. Reeve James Hayter, Steph en, said he was in favour of th grant but he thought the Coun ty should be contacted befor any' such Home was built i the future. He thought th County had. plenty of space a "Huron:view". "1 feel we can afford all these luxuries," h stated. Reeve George Wonch, Clin ton, agreed' with James Hayter but there must be a • limit t these things and a policy Mus be laid on. Reeve Alvin D. Smith, Turn berry, said he had heard tha there • were non-residents o Huron County in the Home o contemplating coming. He fel that a county -supported Hom should be for—Huron—County people only. Reeve Leroy Thiel, Zurich, re plied that in the event th Home isn't filled, the Provinc had, the right to bring in pat ients. Many said it was an in dividual organization; actuall it was a non-profit group. Th building program would be financial benefit to the Count of Huron; the cost was $400 pe bed whereas the cost at "Huron view" was' $10,000 per bed.' "If we can get around spendin that kind of money, this 'offe should be picked up," hede dared. "No matter where it comes from, as it seen -is, the mone s still coming opt of the rate payers," Reeve Hayter, Steph en, declared. • Reeve Harold Robinson, How ck, declared, that he would nev er be in favour of this type o hing until the County had- def nitely declared a policy and Reeve Wilmer Hardy, Colborne hought .Council would be over tepping its jurisdiction. The matter should come up in 1968 • Reeve Everett Mc/twain, Gode ich Township, • questioned the egality of such a move to com Mitt the 1968 Couneil. Reeve Stewart Procter, Mor is,' said the Provincial Govern. ment had authorized 'an increase rom 25 to 65 beds in the Home. t was up to the Province, he elt. "What happens when all he other nursing homes in the ounty come to us and ask for elp?" he asked. Warden Donald McKenzie, Ashfield, was of the opinion hat the matter go back to com- ittee in •order to declare a ounty-wide policy., perhaps to 'mit such grants, if'made, td $400 per bed. Mr. McKenzie moved,•secend- ed by Reeve Calvin Kreuter, Brussels, that it go back to ommittee. • Reeve ICrauter declared: Don't forget, the owners of ursirig homes all over the ounty will be right here look - ng -for helpssif we make this ant.' He mentioned that one rivately owned nursing home Goderich had spent $90,000; nother in Brussels had spent 75,000, all ..out of ,their own ockets. Couldn't see why ny one place such as this hould be faVotwed over the thers. The matter Wasreferredback • the Finance committee to ubmit a report at the Novemb- r session of County Council. rY t0 r- s - e e n e t 't e 0 t t r t e y a y r s y g r t t r 1Ch r 14 in to • • Spring Brings More Snow The fact that the calendar in- dicated Tuesday, March 21, was the first day of Spring, made little difference to the weather- man. Not content with strong Winds he provided as an added fea- ture, snow which blanketed the area to a depth of several inehes. Drifting snow made area roads Inizardeng. While milder, more seasonal weather is predicted, snow eon - tined to fall NifediteadaYs • Huron Liberals to Nornin'ate' Huron Liberals will nominate a candidate to contest thhid ing in the .forth coming prov- incial election. The. riding pulsation is holding a norahm- • tion meeting in Hemel' TdWn. Hall, Wednesday afternoon, March 29th, at 2:30 p.m. - Robert Nixon, Ontario Liber- al Leader, will address the meeting .which will include del- egates representing each of :the polls in. the riding. While it -is understood a num- ber of possible, candidates have indicated interest in the nomin- ations, the only person to de- clare himself is Morgan Smith of Bayfield. Dr. Smith who retired to Bay- field several years, ago,- follow- ing a career in the Canadian Army Medical Corp, has taken an active interest in the cern- munity. He is a member of the Tuckersmith-Stanley Sehool board representing the Village of Bayfield. Bingo Aids Scout Hall Proceeds from the Lio i Ham Bingo-on_Tuesdaylimht, : a oun- ting to $125.00have been al s ed to Scout and ' Guide Hall fund and with other gifts re eived during the week, bring th' fund total to $1,547.50, according ng to W. D. Stephenson,, fund commit-, tee chairman. , Additional gifts received in - 'elude: Lions Ham Bingo 125.00 Hildebrand Paint & Paper 10.00 M. McKellar ' 5.00 Winners at the bingo were (regular games): Mrs. Morris; James Watson; Mrs. James Bar- ry; Mrs. H. Byertnann; Jane Habkirk (2); Mrs. Ken Maloney, (2); Mrs. 'Mel Melanson; Paul McCool; M. Merriam; Mrs. E. Plant. •• • Specials and door prize&: Al- coa Pinkney; James Watson; Mrs. C. Walden; Mrs. 1. Tre- w.artha; Miss Janet Cluff; .Mrs. Ken'Maloney. • ROBERT WRIGHT,' Secretary of U.C.O., Toronto, who will speak at the annual Lion's Farmers Night on "Monday. Agree Simae. Copes 44- Year itt CentOrillat:Pt Huron County's main Centen- nial project is a large addition to Hurt% County Pioneer Mus- eum,, located at 104 North St., Goderich. recemmendatien of the Property Committee, County Council Monday decided that an addition to the museum of approximately 3,000 square feet (148 feet by 20 feet) be construc- ted at a cost 'in the neighbor- hood of $10,000." • Reeve Carl Dalton, Seaforth, committee chairman, explained the addition was badly needed, and that it was wise for Coun- cil to benefit from the exper- ience and dedication of the cur- ator, James Chisholm, 'prior to his retirement. Reeve Calvin Kreuter, Brus- sels, speaking as chairman of the Tourism and Industrial committee said the committee felt the museum is one of the great points of interest in Hur- on County. He endorsed the move. • Reeve Dalton said that this would be the County's Centen- nial project and would be for- mally dedicated in this manner. Reeve Kenneth Stewart, Mc- Killop, recalled that as Warden in 1966, he had several very favourable otimments from out- siders on the Pioneer Museum, "Nova it the time to build an McKillop Pupils Compete - The children of T.S.A. No. 8, McKillop, held their Public Speaking Contest, Wednesday afternoon when winners were: Grades one and two, first Gayle Beuermann, second Mary Lyndia Siemon; Grades three and four, first Robert Elligsen, second, June Eggert; Grades •five and six, first, John Ellig- sen, second -David Siemon; Grades- seven and eight, first, Elizabeth Elligsen, second, Dar- win Dietz. ' Larry Murray was chosen to represent No. 8 School at .the Ontario • School Trustees!. .the Ratepayers' Association Public School Contest for Huron,Coun- ty. His subject: "Canada's Role in a Hungry World". Mrs. Lloyd Humphreys and Mrs. Beth Butters of Dublin were the judges. Larry Murray acted as mas- ter of cereinenies, and Susan Boyd was hostess for the after- noon. • Mrs. Teresa B. Coville is the teacher at No. 8. Merch.ants,. Talk Store Hours A discussion of Store hours is scheduled for a lineeting of Seaforth; merchants which the Merchants' conunittee of the Chamber of Commerce' has set .for next Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the Legion Hall. Committee chairman Ed Tay- lor said it was hoped decisions could be taken concerning holi- days as well as, store hours for the balance .of the Year. , The Week In Walton - addition when we have a dedi- for which the building' would bc cated man like Mr. Chisholm used. in charm". he 'deelared, Wilmer Hardy, Colborne, ques J. • P. Alexander, Winghana, tioned the historical Value or thought the size of the exhibits some articles in the Museum. that go into the building should Leroy Thiel, Zurich, asked be limited and Clarence the meaning of "in the neigh - Boyle, Exeter, felt it was "a borhood of $10,000" as publish - lot of money" for the purpose d in the report. He was in - Free Exchange for Dublin Subscribers Subscriber of the McKillop, Logan and Hibbert Telephone Company will have free ex- change with Seaforth, Mitchell and Monkton, including both the Tuckersmith and McKillop Municipal Systems. J. M. Scott; Stratford Divi- sion Manager for the Bell, told subscribers attending the an- nual meeting of the Dublin Company in St. Patrick's Parish Hall, in Dublin, last Wednes- day that the arrangement would Reflect „MATT MURRAY' • come into effect when Bell takes over the Dublin system the end of this year. Sale of the McKillop, Logan system to Bell was approved a year ago and Bell plans to erect a new dial exchange in Dublin to serve the area. The changeover to dial is expected to take place in mid-December accord- ing to Mr. Kirk, a Bell engineer .who was at the meeting. The animal meeting the last as an operating entity and before winding up proceedings get under way—was attended by some forty shareholders. The meeting re-elected the present board of directors. These are Matt Murray, Albert Siemon, Lyle Warden, Gordon Scott, Clem Krauskopf, Wilfred Feen- ey and, Mrs. Angela Klinkhamer At a subsequent meeting of the board, Mr. Murray was reelect- ed president for his 18th 'term, having first been elected in 1949, A director since 1939, he is fourth president -in the sixty year history of te company. Other officers are Albert Siemon vice-chairman and Mrs. Klink - homer, secretary -treasurer, Reporting on company. aetiv- ities during the past year, Mr. Murray said there had been an operating surplus of $3,611.68. In answer to a query, Mr. Murray said that all telephone sets, wire, poles, etc, on sub- scribers' premises were the property of the McKillop, Log- an and Hibbert Company and it would be the decision of the directors as to how these would be disposed of. He added that if a subscriber wished to pur- chase a phone or other equip- ment he felt certain the board would be quite reasonable when the time arrived - to dispose of the equipment. Mr. Scott said Bell was. ac- tivity planning 'the new sys- tem and that company employ- ees were canvassing subscrib- ers to determine the type of telephone equipment . each would require. -The new line distribution system will be in- stalled, undergroued. Speakers Compete - In Legion Finals Seven braischea of Zone Cl, Royal Canadian Legion, held final public- speaking competi- tions here Saturday afternoon. There were 12 elementary and 10 secondary speakers, represen- ting schools at Kincardine, Gode- rich, Clinton, Hensall, Brussels, Wingharn and Seaforth. Karen Regier of St. James' Separate School, Seaforth, whose topic was "Why Parents Can't Add", was junior elementary winner. Runner-up was Mary Ellen McGill of Roberton Memorial Public School, Goderich. Linda Wilson of Brussels Pub- lic School, speaking on 'Tana - da As I See It" was top speaker in the senior elementary group. Runner-up was Janneke Van Rooijen of Seaforth Public School. • • Alastair Pirie of Goderich District Collegiate Institute, speaking on "Centennial Apa- thy" was junior secondary win ner, with Linda Greenaway of Central Huron Secondary School Clinton, placing second. Arleata Pollock, also of Gode- rich Collegiate, was top speak- er in the senior secondary group, speaking on "Canada's Indians" followed by Beverley Bradley of Kincardine High School. Karen Regier, Seaforth; Lin- da Wilson, Brussels; Alastair Pirie and Arleata Pollock, both ef Goderich; will next compete in District C finals at Clinton, on April 15. • Judges were Mrs. John Mtn twain, Mrs. P. D. Cullis and J. L. Slattery all of. Seaforth. Herman Young, Kin-ardine, Zone Public Speaking chairman, was assisted by Zone C1 com- mander Allan Nicholson, Sea - forth, in presenting the prizes. R. J. Bouss'ey, president of Branch 156, welcomed the con- testants and audience and members of the /auxiliary serv- ed lunch. •'' formed that $10.000. waz*.the top limit ef the ton Chisholm was in Oar,* 'domicil derided farther art` recominendatien. of the ',PrIlpari ty committee, that the down- stairs area would he,::ninailc'for storage and workshop with the upstairs for toopla70- The Pioneer- museum -• Uses that if P004g0SeS' square feet of floor sPaeoi witb 7,952 exhibits. Reeve A. D. Smith, TualibeiS- ry, a former committee eltajp, man; stressed the importance;ef the Museum. Reeve Ernest Talbot., MAIM felt there should be continuity - (Cnntinued on Page 11). Council Reduces Grants - - Tucker -smith ; Council iat • a special meeting last week 're- viewed the schedule pillralits the township 'had, been Making to areaorganizations and agreed on snhstaotial The Township Fi4101i10(03 clf 'Agriculture _grant Was medueed $550 from $750- to pok:wihilt the grant to the TarineoLV0- ion was doubled from '1;100 to. $200. The grant to the Seaforth Agricultural Society which bad been $250 was reduced to $160 --- the same as the •grante given Hensel], and Clintois,sSpithig Shows. . ' • Council approved toad expen- ditures of $02,009 'including $50,000 maintenance and $32,- 000 capital, an overall 'increase of $10,000. Emphasis will be on completing projects previous- ly under way inebadihg• a new culvert at lots 25-26, concession 2, and a new bridge ever the Broadfoot Drain. Loses Hand In Snow Blower • • When he was adjusting a snoiad blower at his farm home, Monday morning; Henry Klav- er lost his. right handas arm caught • inethehlower. Mrs. ltlaver rushed her bus - band to Clinton Hospital, where he received ,medical aid. • The accident occured at the Klaver farm, three Miles west • of Seaforth on No. 8 Highway,. Damages Total $2600 Damage which police estimat- ed at $2,600 resulted from a series of accidents in the area in recent days. A 1966 car owned and driven by William C Millson, 25, 18.11, Seaforth, overturned SaturdaY evening north of Constance, in Rullett Township. Damage was estimated at $1,000. • About 10:30 am Saturday, a half -ton truck driven by D. (Continued on Page 12) 'Winter No Problem as Scouts Camp Out - The 17th and Boundary Unit met at the home of Mrs. Herb Williamson when 15 members and a visitor were present. Mrs. Albert Clarke and Mrs. John Bos were in charge of devotions. "Jesus Christ is Risen Today" was sung and the scripture taken from Luke 24: 1-12 was read by Mrs. Clark. Mrs. Bos gave a message "Thanksgiving for Persons" and Mrs. Harold Smalldon favored with a solo "The Old Rugged Cross' hymn 101 was sung and Mrs. Clarke closed with prayer. 1VIrs. Ross Bennett was id Charge l the business. 1t was decided to accept the of- fer to cater at thel Women's Institute banquet on April 26 and to sell a quilt top that ,two Members made. Shia the Nen Year the: tinit'has tulited Seven quilts and tied one. The next meet- ing will be held at the home of Mrs. Harvey Craig. Lunch Was served by Mrs. A. Clark and Mrs. J. Bos and the hos- tess. Scouts on Camp -out Leaders George Hibbert and Bob Campbell and Scouts from the area including Keith Clarke, Neil McDonald, Rick McDonald, Clyde McClure, Rae Beattie, Paul McCallum, Donald and, Kenneth Dalton, John Leeming, Bruce McDon- ald, 13111 Shortreed, Glen Dol. mage, Rickey Sholclice, Keith Williamson and Alvin 'Heard enjoyed a week end camp - out in a bush owned by Prank Kirkby on the 7th concession Of Morris. 'Montrieff ,United Church join with Duff's United 'lrelt in Staced d a y Set - 146e at 11 dab'. with tee% At- thur Higginbotham in charge. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Bennett spent Sunday in Streetsville the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Rutledge and also vis- ited with relatives in Toronto owing to the death of Mrs. Bennett's niece. Mr. Norman Schade is a Patient in Clinton Publict Hospital. Honor Itride-Eect A miscellaneous shower including relatives, Indies from ,St. Ambrose Church, Brussels, and Walton and vic- inity was held in the base- ment of the Roman Catholic Church, Brussels, last Tues- day evening in honor of Mist Anne Blake. Mrs. Gerald Ryan and Mrs. Donald McDonald were in Charge of arrangementh. 1VIrs. McDonald was in charge of a Wishing Well at the door consisted 01aticle$ for the pantry phelf and also the guest book. Mrs. Gerald Ryan acted as Master of Ceremonies for a short program including, Reading, Mrs. rergus Con- ,nelly; mock wedding, Walton ladies; reading, Mrs. Gerald Ryan; and -a book depicting the life of Anne was read by Mrs. Jan Van Vliet, The guests of honer, includ- ing the bride -elect, her moth- er, Mrs. George Blake, and the groom's mother Mrs, Nor- man Williamson were given seats of honor. An address was read by Mrs. G. Ryan af- ter which the gifts were pre- sented by, a number of girl friends. - Anne thanked the ladies for the gifts and all who were in charge of the evening. McKIJIop rfnit , Meets' The Meltillen 11:CAIV, thilt islet in the bilaettent aptifra United Church with 15 mein- bers present Mrs. William Roe opened the meeting with hymn 86. • Mrs. '"John Buch read the scriptore from Luke 9: 51-62. Mrs. Roe gave a meditation "Steadfastness in Lent" fel-. lowed with prayer by Mrs. Donald Dennis. A few min- utes of sinlent prayer was Ob- served in memory of General ° Vanier. "Lord of the Lands" was sung. Miss Ethel Dennis gave the topic from the book "Into ,,tt Nation" Chapter, 1, :14gOltk ing the'work of the airisthart Church dutitig- the njc'nt of Canada as ti nation., Mrs. Glen MeNiehoLttresidl - ed for the businets.„ The roll call,...aras answered b$ battling a book from the New' reistb,vslent.. Reports Were read and the Meeting closed wlth