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The Huron Expositor, 1969-10-16, Page 1First Section, Pages 14 Utile No. 0801 110th Year Slate Cmles Csii4e WOO A Year in SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16; 1969 — 16 PAGES Council Acts on Legion Bid, Proclaims Nov. 11 Holiday Acting on a. request by the Seaforth Branch 166, Royall'Can- adieu Legion, Council Tuesday night .instructed Mayor F. C. J. Sills to proclaim November 11th a holiday. The request was presented by Legion president Win. Dalrym- ple who appeared at the meet- ing and told council Clinton was closing on Tuesday, Realms-, brance Day, but would remain open the following day. He said while he had spoken to one or two merchants he didn't know 'what the opinion generally was on Main Street. Mayor Sills asked if when he . *eke to the merchants, there „a"had been any objections and • added that since there was in any event a holiday during the week, it shouldn't make much difference. Coun. Win. Pinder suggested that before a decialomwhs made perhaps the matter should be referred to" the Chamber of Corinneree to find what its op- inion was. Mayor sills explained it was- era! use or alternatively, some arrangement worked out where- by the town would underwrite the cost of perpetual mainten- ance on the lots. It was pointed out the lots through the years had been maintained without cost to the town, amounting to perhaps $2,000 the delegation suggested. Char Insurance Council cleared Increased in- surance coverage on town fac- ilities following discussion with the Cowan AgenZy which acts as broker: An additional in- crease of $50,000 on the arena has been cleared in principal, but is awaiting rate details. While there is no financial ad- vantage it provides moral sup- port for student activities May- or Sills told Coun. R. S. Mac- Donald when he asked what ad- vantage would the town receive from an ad in the SDHS Year Book. The meeting approved a half page ad at $30 as councillors joined in commending the ef- forts of the students. Suggesting there was a poli- tical overtone to a request by the Ontario Liberal caucus for, , • (Continued on Page 8) nt the C of C but rather the merchants' committee of the C of C which dealt with matters such as store hours. If there was opposition they would like- ly have had a delegation he suggested. The Department of Municipal Affairs will be asked what ac- tion the town could take to make available an area of. laud in Maitlandbank Cemetery to the cemetery. A delegation including Cyril Kirk and Wm. Campbell of the cemetery boar'}' explained to council that when the cemetery was - established in 1877 a plot of land 16 feet by 280 feet, had been deeded to the town as a paupers field.- As far as records, revealed with one exception, plot was never used. Recently when the town had occasion to underwrite the cost of two fun- erals, regular lots were ritir- chased at regular prices. The delegation asked if some arrangement could be made to make the plot which includes '83 burial lots available for gen- ITO Years- Of Community- -Semite- -Ends— Burns Church in Hullett is closed following 'final anniversary ser- vices held in the church on Sunday. Established in 1859, the congregation. has, played a leading ' role in the community for more than a century. Changing conditions in rural Ontario contributed to the decision to close the church, as a result of which members will join other area congre- gations. Rev. Ih. B. Hackendorn has been minister to the congregation of Burns and Londiesboro. Many former members attended the final service. (Staff photo). (Also see pages 2 and la). ti Council Plans Check . Board Agrees Of Lane Allowances Clear Deduction Principal z• MR. AND MRS. EARL CAMPBELL Hensall Clerk, Wife, Wed Fifty Years like to delay inipienientation for one year on account of pres- sure of work in his office. "I am against the whole thing (of payrool deductions)," declared Gordon. Moir, Gorge. ."I think people shield manage 'their own 'savings plans," The board' rejected a request from the Director of the Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto, for $379 to recompense the latter Huron County Board of Edu- cation, at last week's meeting in Central Huron Secondary School, Clinton, endorsed in principle the concept of payroll deductions for employees . who wish to purchase Canada Sav- ings Bonds, but delegated the' decision regarding implementa- tion of the plan to the executive council. R. B. Dunlop, business adtnin- istrator, told the board he would Approve Assistance For- Training Costs Mr .and Mrs. Earl Campbell of Hensall celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Wednes- day, October 8th with a, family dinner held at the Legion Hall, Exeter, attenddd by 85 members of their family who presented each with a gold wrist watch. A reception followed when mem- bers of Hensall Council, ex- wardens. of Huron County and many friends gathered to ex- tend congratulations. Mr. and Mrs. Campbell were, married 50 years ago in London, by Rev. J. A. ,Agnew. They re- sided in Hay Township until nine years ago when they re- tired to residence in Herman. JMrs, Campbell, the former Maggie May -Nunn, holds the of- fice of Noble Grand of Hensall Amber • Rebekah Lodge. Mr. Campbell is clerk-treasurer of the Village of Hensall, a former warden of Huron County and for a number of years was Reeve of Hay Township. He is a Past „ Master of A.F. & A.M. Huron Lodge 224 and Past District De- regarding 'visits of Huron Coun- ty students to the museum dur- ing the past year. "If the students pay their Way in;e-the answer is no," said D. 3. Murphy, Goderich, "If they do hot pay .(their way in), we should consider it." With regard to night courses, which are being held by the board, the sum of $8 per hour will be paid to night school tea- chers regardless of .qualifica- tions, Fees for night school stu- dents are $10, except when schools supply the materiel and then $16. ' The board .decided to hold membership in provincial trus- tee organizations, and 'partici- pate at the local, regional and provincial level. ... Clarence McDonald, Exeter, chairman of the insurance com- mittee, reported that the Do- minion Life contract for acci- dent insurance had been com- pleted, but the tenders for gen- eral insurance would not be in until October 24. Mrs. Linda (Blake) Linfield, Exeter,. appointed part-time tea- cher in Latin at South Huron District High School, Exeter, due to overly-large classes in the school. Mrs. E. McLean, Seaforth, was re-instated by the board in her former position of custodian at Seaforth District High School, at her former salary of $1.50 per hour for a 20-hour , week. Five applicants were interviewed by Robert McVean, the-board'S. plant superintendent. S A policy of defraying travel- ling expenses and costs of nec- essary uniforms -.for secondary school pupils attending the On- tario Athletic Leadership camps each year, was approved by Huron County. Board of Educa- tion at last week's meeting in Central Huron Secondary School Clinton. formed it is illegal to burn leaves or garbage according to provincial regulations on 'pollu- tion. The cost of the paving of 100 feet at the east end of West William Street is to be investi- gated. . Coun. L. F. Ford of the Fin- ance and General Government, reported the clerk's office and council chambers,. which are badly in need of painting, will `Vie redecorated this month. Council will obtain legal ad- vice concerning rights of way . behind Seaforth, stores, Council approved a motion to determine whether a right of way exists behind the stores on the west side 61 Main Street 'from John Street to' Goderich Street and the width' of any right of way existing. Coun. Robert Dinsmore re- porting for Protection to Per- sons and Property committee, brought the council up to date on meetings of the Seaforth Fire Area committee. Mayor Silks ex- pressed a desire that a decision would soon be reached by the committee as to whether Sea- forth would sell fire protection to the townships or whether the townships would join the town in joint ownership according to assessment. Coun. 'Dinsmore said parking meters are again in use and police will issue tickets if regu- lations, are not met. Various police matters were discussed and it was decided a special meeting of council would be held in the near future to re- view all aspects of police ad- nuin istratio no Seaforth Council worked through a long agenda Tuesday night, adjourning at 11 p.m., following a discussion of com- mittee reports and related busi- ness. The town will revert back to Standard Time on Sunday, Oct- ober 26, at 12:01 a.m. A formal proposal concerning- a sewage works program it}' Sea- forth will be sent at' the eriA• of October by the cdnsultingen- gineers. — • Coen. Betty Cardno of Wel: fare and Industrial committee- reported spring flowering bulbs. roses and barberry bushes will' be planted in beds in front of the town hall . Plans were advanced .for the Seaforth Winter, Carnival,, at a meeting of the Seaforth Optim- ist Club last Thursday. Kenneth Coleman, was named co-chairman of the event along with Walter Scott. ' An initial program for the enlarged three-day event was approved and includes many new features this year,- The kick-off to the winter weekend event, to be held Jan. 23, 24, 25, 1970, will be a 'torch- light parade on Friday evening at 7:00 p.m. Friday's program will include a monster. 'bonfire of Christmas trees, followed by a' weiner and bean supper, choosing of the carnival queen and a moccasin dance at the arena. Also discus- sed for Friday evening was a broombill game between local officials or busines.4 people. Admission to Friday's events has 'been set at $1.00 for adults and include§ admission to the supper •and dance. On Saturday, activities will begirt a 1:00 pan. and include 'log, sawing 'contests, novelty races, novelty acts and a -snow- mobile land speed record race which will"be clocked by radar: Winding up Saturday's program will be the Winter Carnival Dance at the -Legion Hall. Tick- ets for this event will be sold in advance only. Sunday's program, while yet riot -complete, includes snowmo- bile races, cutter races, novelty acts, finals in the log sawing contest and dog sled rides. Also-included in the weekft program will be a snow and ice sculpture contest which will be judged during the weekend. Winter carnival buttons which are good' for adult admissions to. Saturday and Sunday's events, will go on sale Noyember 15th. Children UnderM2 will be ad- mitted free and receive souven- ir snowmen as a reminder of their visit. Carnival committee ccechair- men Walter Scott and Ken Coleman are interested in hear- ing any suggestions which will help promote the winter week- end and the public is invited to pass.along any ideas to them. Coun. R. S. MacDonald of the Public Works committee report- ed on grading and paving at the arena, tree removal, street re- pairs, repairing and replacing signs and meters on Main St. He said the problem of too much effluent at the disposal unit — which necessitated clean- ing out three times a day in- stead of twice monthly — was being investigated. Council agreed not to sell a number of old light poles from Main Street as only $10.00 was -kiffered for them. They will be retained for future use. Coun. MacDonald said there was a problem of saddle horses travelling on sidewalks in the town. He said there was a by- law prohibiting this and wants the police to enforce it. The toWirdump will be kept open Wednesday and Saturday afternoons for as long as wea- ther permits.' Coun. Cardno sug- gested ratepayers should be in- puty of Hensall 100F Lodge 223. Both are members of Am- ber Rebekah Lodge, Hensall and Eastern Star, Exeter. They are active members of Cannel Pres- byterian Church, Hensall. Mr. and Mrs. Campbell have a family of nine. A son, Roy, died last year. Their seven sons are Gerald, Lloyd, Harold and Arnold, Ex- eter; Ken, Ailsa Craig; Robert, London; Honier, Hensall; and two daughters, Doreen, Mrs. Leonard Smith, Lunar; Mary, Mrs. Larry Cronyn, Centralia. Mr. Campbell's mother, Mrs. Alice Campbell, 90, was unable to• attends The couple were showered with gifts and congratulatory messages including a telegram from Pierre Elliott Trude* Prime Minister of Canada,..R. L. Stanfield mrp, Premier John Ro- berts, Hon. C. S. MacNaughton and R. E. McKinley MIP. All the members of the family 'except two great-grandchildren, were present for the celebration, Vaccinate 5,117 Dogs At Clinics Ampunt In each case will be pro-rated to the physical edu- cation budget of each individual school. The matter came before the board when R. J. Homuth, prin- cipal of CHSS, Clinton, request- ed payment of accounts of $38.- 95 for Martha Newland.and $32.- 20 for Paul liartliff, both of Clinton; who,' attended from CHSS the camp held at Long- ford Mills, near Orillia, this year. -The bill's were ordered paid. In a letter to the beard, Mr. Homeith said that each summer the Ontario Department of Edu- cation operates an Ontario Ath- letic Leadership camp which is designed to develop and improve leadership and athletic skills,. Each secondary school may sel-, ect one boy and one girl. The department had suggest- ed that-the school boards defray expenses, he Said. Robert Me Elliott, Goderich Township, himself a former CHSS athlete, said' that when he attended these camps he paid his own expenses. He felt thit each school "should run its own shop" and the expense pro-rat- ed against its physical educe-• tion budget. Board to Ask Bids On Surplus A a You have a hangover, friend, if the goldfish blow- ing bubbles is making too much noise, A number of new teachers are on the staff of Seaforth District High School this -year. Shown here are (left) Alex , Disposal of surplus equipment owned by the boar must be by public auctiork H n County Board of Education decided at' last week's meeting in Central Huron Secondary S hool, Clin- ton. Authority also was given the executive counci (adminis- trative staff) to carry this out. D. J. Cochrane, dir'ector of education, had recommended that the estimated re-sale value should exceed -$100 before it was referred to the board. John B. Levis, Clinton, chair- man, thought otherwise. He felt it should be $25 and that any amount over that - should be auction. D. J. Murphy, Goderich, was strongly in favour of atiction- big but he thought some cretion, shouldbe given the ad. rivinistrative staff.. In the final decision, this was done, with auctioning 'being compulsory. Stephens, Mrs. Jean Davidson, Mrs. Larisa 'Pymehyshyn, Mrs, Lois AlleKendry and Eric Judge. (Staff photo). A' total of 5,117 animals were vaccinated at the recent anti- rabies vaccination clinics in Hur- on County. This total is a com- bination of 3',230 dogs and. 1,887 cats and represents an increase of 32 percent over the number vacinated in 1968 according to figures released by Dr. Wm, J. Thompson of the Canada Dept. of Agriculture, Health of Ani- mals Branch at Seaforth. The folleering are numbers vaccinated at clinics in the Sea- forth area: Seaforth, 361; Clinton, 422; Brucefield, 203; Hayfield, 182; Brussels, 134; Walton, 124. Rabies continues to pose a problem in most areas of the county. Recent cases haVe been uncovered in the townships of Usborne, Morris, East and West Wawanosh. The Health of Ani- mals Branch continues to ad- vise all residents to be aware of peculiar actions in wild• and domestic animals. Should hu- mans suspect rabid animals Dr. Thompson urged that the Health rof Animals Branch 'should be notified immediately in order that appropriate action may be taken .to make a proper disk nosis and limit the spread of the disease. New ,Teachers Serve At SDHS n , A