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The Huron Expositor, 1969-06-12, Page 1New Lions Executive Assumes Office Members of the executive-of the Seaforth Lions Club gath ered for a picture following their installation Monday evening. The meeting featured a chicken barbeque at which their fam- ilies were guests. (left, front) Brian Flannagan, third vice-presi- dent; Wm. Pinder, second vice-president; Gordon Beuttenmil- ler, president; John Talbot, first vice-president; W, D. Steph- enson, treasurer; and Earl Ritchie, secretary; (standing) dir- ectors Allan Campbell, and George Hildebrand; Harold Turn-, bull, tail twister;'Ed Taylor, director; Gordon Tyndall, bulletin ' editor; and Clair Campbell, director- (Absent, R, J. Spittal, Lion tamer). (Staff photo). Win At. Walkerton Tournament A Seaforth team captained by Jim Scott, captured the Labatt Trophy and first place hon- ors at the annual 5-pin bowlifig tournament in ,Walkerton. The team headed a field of 110 en- tries from across Western Ontario in the week-long tournament to win nearly $250 in prizes. The team rolled 'a 3-game total of 4,448 to edge out second-place Preston by 17 pins. Gordon Noble was the outstanding bowler of the tournament. He recorded a 393 single and 923 triple and took individual honors. An earlier entry by the same team finished fifth in- the competitioaks' Shown are (left) Jack Thompson, CFB Clinton: Jim Scott; Erie Matzold; Wm.Brown 'and (kneW ing).Gordon Nilble, all of Seaforth. The sixth man on the team was Ben Chesney of Walkerton. -Separate School Board Release Salary Details . SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JUNE 12, 1969-18 PAGES Whole No, 0203 110th Year First Section — Pages 1.8 Single CoPiPs ibp1e $6.00 A Year in Advance, • .11 Main :Strpot Construct Gets Underway Next We .64 Install Officersl New Features Are Planned For Lions Summer Carnival Seafor,th's long awaited main street reconstruction program will get underway by Wednes- day Of next week representa- tives of the responsible con- tracting firm told a meeting here Monday, afternoon. The meeting had been called by Huron County Engineer J. W. Britnell so.. that phases of the work could he co-ordinated. Attending in addition to Mr. Britnell were Gary McCann of Yundt and McCann Ltd., the contractors, construction fore- man William Foster, Ken Wil- mot, DI10, Burns Ross of the engineering firm that designed the project, Mayor Frank Sills, Reeve John Flannery, Dep.- Reeve Wilmer Cuthill and Coun. R. S. MacDonald of Seaforth. Walter Scott, PUC manager and Allan Nicholson, road superin- tendent, Tuckersmith. Mr. McCann said equipment would move in on Monday of t next week and work would be underway late Tuesday or on Wednesday. The first move would be to install a five-foot storm sewer along Crombie St, Digging foi the sewer will com- mence in the area of Silver Creek, On the following Mon- day, June 23rd, construction will commence at the. intersec- tion' of Main and Goderich Street and the first area to be. worked oh will be from Goder- ich Street to Market Street. A -total of six weeka was estimat- ed as being required to com- plete most of the work in this block. During the period traf- fic on the street would 'be de- toured, from time to time as work progressed. The next stage from Market Street to Crombie Street would be proceeded with when the first block was completed and it too, would take six weeks. From Crombie Street south would take three weeks. Stressing the necessity for es- tablishing a schedule and adher- ing as closely as possible to it Mr. Britnell said many ,elements were involved including--gas, hydro, water, telephone and CNR. 4 Seaforth Lions prepared for a busy year Monday evening When new officers were instal- led to serve for the next twelve months. Gordon Beutenmiller was in- stalled as president succeeding Irvin Trewartha. - Planned as a barbecue at the Lions Park with family members as guests, the event was moved to the Conimunity Centre in de- ference-to the cold damp weath- er. Arrangements for barbecue and installation were carried out by W. D. Stephenson. Other officers installed were: vice-presidents, John Talbot, Villain Pinder and Brian Flann- iggn; treasurer, W. D. Stephen- son; secretary, Earl Ritchie; tall twister, Harold Turnbull; lion tamer, Robert Spittal; directors for one year, Clair Campbell, Allan Campbell; two years, Ed- ' ward Taylor, Geo. Hildebrand; bulletin editor, Gordon Tyndall. A former president, Frank Kling, conducted the installation assisted by James M. Scott, J. A. Stewart, John Cardno and A. Y. McLean, " NEIL GEMMELL son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gemntell, RR 2, Kippen, who graduated in Electronics from Fanshawe College, London. Meanwhile planning for a summer carnival is well advanc- ed under the supervision of a committee headed by General Chairman, Gordon Beutenmiller. The carnival this year is on Thursday and Friday nights, June 26 and 27 and again will feature a Western Ontario talent hunt which last year attracted more than 30 contestants. Al- ready program chairman Bill Pinnder has received 15 entries Further Gifts For Lions Park FOrther gifts are being re- ceived by the Lions Club toward the Lions Park deficit. These include the following: Keys: Wilbur, $2.00; Vanden- hengle: Gerald, 5:00; Van• Root- jen: J. 2.00; Kerr: W. S. 3.00; Whyte: Margaret,' 10.00; Grasby: L. 2:00; Cluff: Ruth, 25.90;, Bar- ber: Charles, 10.00; Nicholson: Wm, 5.00; Chesney: Glen, 5.00; Oke: Orville, 10.00; Sills: Jim, 5,00; Seaforth Fire Brigade, 25.00 Bob .and Betty's Variety, 10.00; Patrick: J. A. 5,00; Vissor: Jo , 2.00; Eaton: Donald G. 10.00; Huron Can, Fabricators, 10.00: Stetyart: Dave, 10,00; Dundas: Torrance, 1,00; Ball and Macaul- ay, 50.00; Dunn: Matilda, 2.00; De Groot: M. 10.00; Stinnisoe: A. 5.00; Smith:. Mrs. Kate, 5.00; McNairn: Marg, 2.00; McGavin: Marie, 5.00; Dorrante: Mae, 5.00; Malktts: Dr. E. 12.00. SDHS Band Places First Seaforth District High School trumpet band captured top place for school bands while particip- ating in the annual Bavarian Festival at Franketimuth, Mich- igan on Sunday. The band was under the direction of George Hildebrand and a replica of the trophy which was awarded the' band is on display in the Hilde• brand Store. The band was supported by a number of area residents who made the trip. In addition Hab- kirk Tranthit Ltd. ran a special bus to Frankenmuth. he said• Prizes for the final contest's first, second and third place finishers are worth $75, $50 and $25 respectively. Those who cap- ture the preliminary contests each night haVe a chance to win $15, $10 and $5 and then go on to the finals. The S,D.H.S. Girls' Trumpet Band will plpy both evenings. Always a popular feature, the Carter rides will include a new ferris wheel as well as five other rides, Special emphasis is being placed on the booths and games Mr. Beutenmiller said. In addit- ion to many old favorits, new merchandise booths are being introduced. The bingo, with a wide choice of prizes, will' be located in a tent to provide pro- tection , in event of cool weather. G FO Vote Set For June 24th • The plebiscite on a• General Farm Organization scheduled for June 24th across • Ontario will see at least 4500 Huron County Farmeis given the opportunity to vote on the new organization. Returning Officer for the county is Donald Pullen, Clin- ton, Huron Agriculture repre- sentative, He said Tuesday night that there likely are more, than that number eligible. The 4500 total is based on the most 're- cent census. At a special nreeting in Clih- ton Tuesday evening attended by 30 area campaign chairmen 31 polling stations were deter- mined on with an average dis: tanee of 6 miles between each. R. T. Bolton, Seaforth, former Huron Federal Returning Of- ficer assisted the meeting. Reproduction of the ballot will be given rfublicity prior to the plebsicite so those voting will be informed on the quest- ion. County Chairman, Elmer Hun- ter, RR 5,. Goderich said the campaign would conclude with rallies in Exeter and Belgrave on June 18, Hospital Auxiliary Elects Mrs. Gordon Beuttenmiller was elected president of the Women's AUxiliary to the Sea 7 forth Community Hospital - at a dinner meeting 'at the Little Inn, Bayfield Tuesday night. She succeeds Mrs.,Orville Oke. Other officers elected are: first vice-president, Mrs. Ken• nett) Etue; second vice-president-.,, Mrs. W. D. Stephenson; seere• tary Mrs. James MacDonald: corresponding secretary Mrs. Earl Dinsmore: treasurer Miss Janet. Cluff, Conveners ,of various com• mittees: press and ,,publicity Mrs. Harold Whyte; ways and means Mrs. Brad Smith • and Miss Alice Reid; buying con:. mince Mrs. John Cardno and - Mrs. Len Ford; membership Mrs. Arthur . Devereaux; social Mrs. • Claire Reith: tuck cart Mrs. W. D. Stephenson; tuck cart duty Mrs. Frank Sills: gift shop Mrs. W. M, Hart; wool and knitting Mrs. Clair Campbell: ',mystery box Miss Doroth,, Parke; representative to Hos. pital ,Board Miss Alice Reid:. nominating committee Miss Gladys . Thompson, Mrs Don Stewart aad Mrs., Brad Smith: auditor Miss Bess Grieve. The reports revealed a sue, cessfin year during which time a four-bed ward in the hospital was refurnished with new fur- niture, A basinett is to -be order- ed for the nursery; a bursary of $150.00 was provided to a nurse in training — Miss Julia. na Rau, this year; eight candy stripers' were sponsored for regular weekend duties at the hospital;, a silver cup was pre- sented to the first' baby of the year at the hospital; booties to each new baby born at the hos- pital and tray favours were pro- vided the patients on each holi- day. iss Gladys Thompson pre- ted Mrs. Oke with a past resident's pin. A pi-6gram of games and,con- tests and court whist were en-, joyed by, the auxiliary members and their guests, the members of Seaforth Women's Institute, who assist them with so many hospital auxiliary projects. The program was conducted -by Mrs. Beuttenmiller, Mrs, Etue, Miss Dorothy Parke and Mrs. Oke. Inform Merchants "We are particularly concern- ed about the merchants. They must be kept informed when streets are to he closed, end dur- ing the period when there won't be any sidewalk. They should know how long these conditions Wilt exist so that they can plan accordingly", he said. Mr. Ross agreed and pointed out that while the sidewalk por• tion of the work was relatively small In proportion to the en- (ire project it was of particular importance to the PUC, the merchants and the public, In answer - to a question by Mayor Sills as to whether side- walks would be removed dur- ing the street construction or -later, Mr. McCann said since it was necessary to install water services in certain areas side- walks and streets could all be out. When this occurred it would be 'eecessary to provide board walks and temporary ac- cess. In answer to further ques- .tions he foresaw no difficulty in ' traffic continuing along Crom- bie Street and said that with Name Draw Winners A draw was made Saturday night at Seaforth Community Centre for a portable TV and 'a pony spohsored by the Seaforth Turf Club. Winner' of the TV was Peter Erskine of Goderich, son of Bruce Erskine, ticket No. 1168 and the pony was won by John Kuieper Millbank with No 876, The proceeds go for im- provement to the track and barns, The draw was made by Alf. Ross, a member of 'the Club. the exception of manholes, the sewer stage would be cleaned up as the work progressed, Mr. Nicholson inquired when it was expected work would- start in Egmondyille and he was told approximately September 1st The Huron-Perth Separate School Board has reversed a previous decision on releasing the final report on teacher sal- ary negotiations. 'At a meeting in St, James Separate School, Seaforth, Mon- day night the Chairman of the Teachers Salary Negotiating Committee, Keith Culliton stat- ed: "Because it was not the in- tent of the Board to conceal in- formation from their supporters and due to the fact that the type of ' news release given by the Board to the press at. the Boards last meeting on June 2, could leave our supporters with the wrong impression, I move that the 1969-70 teachers' salary ag. reement, which was completed to both the teachers' and the Boards' complete satisfaction, be released to the press." The mot- ion carried unanimously. Under terms of the agreement Salaries aver seven teaching lev- els range from $5,000 to $8,300 annually with increases pf $300 for each year of experience up to a maximum bf six years for the lowest teaching level and up to twelve years for the four and that it was expected that three'months would be required. It was agreed that meetings would be held at weekly inter- vals so that complaints or ad- justments in completion sche- dules could be considered and highest categories where-the top level was set at $11,900. This re- sults in an average increase of 6 to 8 percent over the 1968 - 69 schedule according to Mr Culliton, The Board approved a decision to discuss the question of Kind- ergarten -Children at Clinton at the next meeting, June 23. Dent- al bills for $5.00 per pupil at the Kingsbridge School will be. honored up to Julie 30 and then the service will be discontinued. The. Board agreed home in• struction be provided for a stud- ent at St. Michael's School, Stratford, and one at Dublin, while the students are confined to their' homes, Principals are to -send to the Business Administrator immed- iately after an accident to a student,a copy of the report to the Insurance Company and any particular about the accident The Board is considering a policy covering, presentation of a token of appreciaton in re- cognition of years of service to retiring teachers who intend to collect superannuation and a committee is to he set up regar- action taken. Mr, Wilmot, not- ing that meetings of 'this nature were somewhat of an inovation on such a project, said that in this particular situation, because of the various areas.of euthorit Continued on page OA - ding this. The , Board decided against providing any treats to students unless it had been the policy of the previous board, and allow- ed the usual treat for Dublin students as previously given at 35c per pupil. - Fortner secretary - treasurers will be paid 10 percent of their former salary provided their, books are completed and all re- cords and equipment belonging to the former board is.present- to'the trustee of the area when he asks for it within the next few days, Bernard Denomme resigned as caretaker of Ste. Marie' Shoot St. Joseph and the hiring of An- thony Denomme was approved, commencing July 1st, The Board agreed that the mill rate to be established- In each municipality be the same as the rate established for the public School purpose, The 7- member Teachers Sal- ary Negotiating Committee was reconstituted as a Personel Com- mittee and instructed to negoti- ate salaries for janitors for the 1969-70 term. ,1 Tell C of C What to Do • Economic Development in Town involves All Two brothers, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Muegge, Sea- forth, received lotegrees at Waterloo •'University at the recent "anVedation. Richaed Muegge (left) was awarded a B. Math dkree, white his'hiother Robert J. Muegge received a D.A. Se. bah are employed With Union Gas in Chatham, KURT CHRISTEIMIN son of Mrs. Karen Christen- see And the late Peter Chris: tenon, recently graduated from Waterloo Lutheran Ihil- versity with an Honour 11,A.. in Geogrhphy and .Planning. In the fall he is remnanthi tktudies for a Mastere at the UniVersitk of WitterIO. Becoming 6 designated com- munity is not in itself an assur- ance that additional industry will be -attracted to a commun- ity. Archie Gillies, General man- ager of the Kitchener Chamber of Commerce told a well attend- ed meeting of the Seaforth Cham ber at the Commercial- Hotel that in the final analysis it is the community itself after it has done the necessary ground work, that will attract . capital investment, "I ,would like to suggest that we change the words Industrial DevelopMent to Economic De- velopment which is more prop- trly descriptive of the object- ives of any community interest- ed in developing or broadening their enconomic base." he said. "Anything you do tit do not do in economic development, no matter how well or how poorly, will, have an inevitable impact upon the economic, the social and the whole future of this community." Economic Development Mr. Mites described it was the ob- taining of -a new restaurant, a new motel, a new Industry, anything that will create new assessrnent and new jobs. "The obtaining of Capital' in- vestnient for the purpose of in• creasing job opportunities and strengthening the econonitie base of a community is the primary and only objective of a total economic development pro- gram," he said. The fact that Seaforth Is on busy No. 8 highway along which hundred of business executives travel every month means the towns best foot must be for- ward at all times since some of these businestrien could be look- ing for new locations, Mr. Gillies stressed the nec- essity of a community knowing the kind of development it- wanted and could accomodate. "Development isn't a one man job or a one committee job but is the responsibility of the total community and therefore de- mands total involvement of all." He explained that total in- volvement could mean the little things that make a town good - well kept lawns, trees and clean streets and gutters. Spelling out the steps necess- ary to development, Mr Gillies said an economic development program must be designed ar- ound three major steps. First comes community development, prepiting the community for growth by implementing a plan- ning and Zoning program and making the community attractive ,to investors by having • available the necessary services and facil- ities. This might include adeq- uate schools, parks utilities, in- dustriat and coMmercial sites, transportatkm and all the other factor related to the livability of a community- "You must have an inddst- dal park set aside and serviced or have allocated the funds to be used as soon as the induttr- ial site is sold," "The development of a prop- er industrial park is a co-oper- ative effort of n11 concerned„ the industrial deyelopment com- mittee, the planner, the city en- gineer, thy railway, if one is used, the/ public utilities com- mission and business, all work- ing together for the betterment of the community." "''the second requirement is research. You must match the attributes of a community Or 'am with the requireinenta at Specific (continued on page tt)