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vert a possible strike and Perth, said : the teachers �� ~�"j'ZL:
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,, 1f on Thursday, January 31, the agreed to meet with the Board .� v �~ ,, p y half that amount at $45,443.76. - pue to financial restraints b defciencies in even 2O years lf'we - " `',
Huron Perth Roman- Catholic , There ort of the count auditor, Y
again. `� has been received by Huron Maintenance of bridges and the province, counties are limited continue to budget tor' onsy� liti#p F'
School Board and teachers Mr. Murphy' said in an �v - � County's Executive Committee culverts cost $34,117.93. each year to a subsidy, percent of our deficiencies each
i± negotiating committees met for overwhelming majority vote of ' �.> and was resented to council last 5
1 over 13 hours an Tuesday night.. the teachers th agreed not to P The total amount spent on the representing " thieir share of year (20 percent of 45 percent)
� cY g ,x'' r!.. Friday showing an operating road system, including those one-fifth of 45 percent of because each ylsar as we improvo t,
Provincial mediator hIal D, change their.' position. The poli- , _ deficit in the general account for . items not for subsid was construction needs. . some roe .`+
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Howells of Toronto was present. tion is for an 8.7 per cent increase the year 1973 of $188,548, a road become deficient 'due. tP ' i
p Y $2,028,973.10. The one-fifth is used because
+' . David Teahen of Stratford, for the 1973-74 term (over the ' surplus in the highways account The 1973 Road Needs Study the Ministry of Transportations normal wear or changing traffic a r
chairman of , the Board's previous salary grid of 1972-73). of $102 097, making a net deficit y by the and Communications feel that `
/ g Update, tabled on Friday patterns."
personnel.. committee : told the Mr.. Murphy said the second for the year of $86,45. Road Committee outlined the this backlog of work should be Reeve Deb Shewfelt, Goderich, ;
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I 'press 5t 6:30 a.m•: nesday position will consider a two-year
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` !n preparing the 1973�budget, "naw" construction which "has scheduled over a five ear period
that the two sides willmeet again contract. '' it was anticipated that the general reached an estimated $5,742,000: .and then found they could only may soon be forced to accept a
, 6, Wednesday evening at 7:00 in the The third position, Mr. Murphy account would .have a deficit of Reeve Dietrich explained that to provide their share to all counties greater share �n the cost of roads,
board rooms in Seaforth. stated, is that no matter what �' $207,464," said E ecutive s if they want them up to standard
length of contract is arrived at,. bring presently deficient .roads of less than h if of this amount -
011 g , Y Committee Chairman Reeve and bridges in Huron up to top 45 percent," reported Reeve across Huron. Engineer for �thhe •
The Huron -Perth County (whether one-year or two-year) �;- - , Doug McNeil, Colborne Y, county; Jim Britnell . concurRoman Catholic Separate School the fifteen teaching sisters n(lust g condition would cost in excess of Dietrich. ,`As ou can see it will' Board and the teachers under the receive parity- with the lay Township. "In reality, however, five million dollars, be impossible to eliminate all our Continued on Page 3)
as indicated there was a deficit of s'
jurisdiction of the Board, had teachers. In the 1972-73 grid they $188,548. Therefore, although •
agreed to meet Tuesday in are now receiving 85 per cent and , r operating on a deficit finance Sedf rtFall Fair, Stratford to continue for thef973-74 term the Board is basis, actually we had a profit ofgroup
ne tiatilins. This decision was offering 90 per cent. II�� $18,916 over our estimated -
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reabhed by the Board and the budget." --"discusses
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teachers at two separate meeting d s �, u s ,� e s improvement s
*; in Seaforth Monday night. Hos'italpThe Highways account had
`t anticipated' a break even
David Teahen, Stratford, chair- � , , operation for 1973, but due to Alfred Ross of R.R. 2, Staffa, schools. She noted that the, and should keep that in mind
man of the Personnel Committee "' unforseen circumstances a
P examines �� , P was re-elected president of the, entries were down in the baking when considering the parade and'
of the Board, in a press release surplus has been accumulated.
X Seaforth Agricultural Society at section, suggesting this may be the prize list. She said a library of
following an hour and a half ¢ , Some of the main reasons for this
committee -of -the -whole meeting surplus, according to McNeil, the 128th annual meeting held in because of the increased costs. of the old prize lists. could be made,
of the Board, prior to the regular ,, resulted from the fa a count the Community Centre Wednes- ingredients. She said the prize if enough of them eT�uld be
1? g master, Ian` ' y day' night. money may have to be increased located.
meeting, stated the Board
mem- iia was unable to securvehles�nd
bets had agreed to meet wiih'the ^' " .,^ other materials tt ai t had been Other officers are: vice press- to overcome this. Miss Jane Pengilley. horse
teachers at the request of the Tho Master Plan reportmof the dents, Josegh Devereaux, R.R. 4; Mrs. John McCowan, president economist for Huron County,
• ordered. Seaforth, and Kenneth Carie bell, of District- 8, Women's Division, ' spoke on the homemaking pro-
s, mediator, Hal D. q Howells of Seaforth Community Hospital `� P .
` , "It should be pointed out that
Toronto. was outlined at a meeting of the ; , ; wR.R. 1, Dublin; secretary trea- said she had visited nine fairs in gram in Huron,and the local fairs
hospitalut board Tuesday, Martin we do have a working capital fund surer, Mrs. Wilmer Cuthill, Huron and six in Perth during her - which give the 4-H girls the o'
Mr. Howells was appointedY• of $250,000 which assists in
mediator by "the Ministry , of Filet, project co-ordinator for Seaforth; directors., Robert first year as president. Mrs. opportunity to have exhibitions of .
current operations anEi reduces groadfoot, W. Dou la Wilson McCowan reminded members - their projects. She noted that
Education at the re est of the Agnew Peckham and Associates • bank borrowing,"said Reeve g s
teachers and the q Water .from Silver Creek flowed over the island andBruStield Wilson,
iver alloWrightRand mgtiSe1forth 00th anniversary in Huron has the largest number of .- -
Board, when Limited' of Toronto, 'McNeil. • " �'• �`�'• -
negotiations broke down in hospital health care planners and County Road, Committee g 975 (Continued on Page 3)'
December. He is from the consultants who prepared the between 'the' two, foot bridges at the Seaforth Lions. Chairman, Reeve Joe Dietrich of Joseph Gibson; both of R.R. 2, '�
plan, .was at the -meeting to Park on Sunda The unusually mild Januar Seaforth; RobertTyndall and
Ministry. of Labour. P g y• y Y Stephen Township, said his William Dale, both of Seaforth; w
Peter. Murphy; Toronto, chief explain the main direction along weather has resulted in high water and flooding department expects to "hold the° P
which the hospital will expand in Robert Fotheringham _and Ken- z ,
negotiator with the Ontario P P along man river and creek beds. The water level did line" and predicted no increase. R
g y neth Moore, both of R.R. 3,
English Catholic Teachers Asso the future. not reach the .park pavillion,. over 1973 in the county share of Seaforth• Robert Gemmell, R.R.
Immediate requirements are �9
elation, in a press release q the 1974 ' budget. The county �•' � � t4
additional facilities for adininis- 2, Kippen; James Papple' and
following the meeting of over 125 share ,has not increased sinee
• tration, admitting, emergency .'Joseph
separate school feachers.in Huron g' g Y 1970.• Devereaux, both of R.R. ,� �� } F �.•�'
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4, Seaforth; James Keys and a k
P P Lions C l e a r n s. "We have- not as yet ,been Olives ,Pr ce, both, of R.R. 5�'�.� a 11
service areas. Yk
Retlre5 alfter � � ;advised of our 1974 allotinent'of Seaforth; Lewis Coyne, R.R. 1,
Mr.. FisCt said that according to of r e r o a ' provincial funds," sajdj Reeve Dublin; Craeme Craig, R.R.1, M ` f
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f1A/@M�j/ years Perth hospitals, Seaforth will Dietrich. ` We estimate our Walton; Kenneth -Coleman, Eg- a '
continue as a community hospital been used more fully and I feel allotment for 1974 will be, mondville; Mr. Ross, Mr. Camp -
P Seaforth Lions learned of the >` ` : � .
Lloyd C. Hoggarth, who last with some services growing and "work being undertaken by the that.with an excellent continugd approximately $1,102,000 plus bell. 6 4
week retired from the staff ,of `some new services being added. cooperation by various boards $120,000 as the Ministry of - The 129th Seaforth Fall Fair,` -
Seaforth Community, Hospital, g Seaforth Recreation Department which I have already been � Transportation and :Communi- the only Class "B" Fair in Huron, . �x �� " ,� ;
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where for twenty years he had to look to London and Stratford when Clive Buist the Recreation granted, even more use can be cations 80 percent share of -the will be held September 19 and 20.
served as secretary was honored for more specialized care on a Director spoke to them Monday made of our existing facilities,," boundary bridge atBluevale for Mrs. Wilmer Cuthill reported a , `•• 4
b the 'staff and board. evening. he said. total' allotment of $1,222,000." total of $10,329.70 was paid out in �, z;°
Y district and regional basis. . There is also a real need for p y year, ii"icluding � 7, ��" " �` �"� �
Ata gathering in the Board Mr. Buist told the, club that a Total road construction in 1973 raze move last
g g As Seaforth is a new hospital,,' N=
. �` Room at the Hospital, -the staff ,built • in, 1965, no part of it is director's role is to work with developing programs in the arts amounted to $494,886.11 while $8,179.70 to exhibitors and $1,800 r *' , t a
presented him with a obsolete. Situated. on ab 83 acre groups' and individuals towards and cultural field of recreation , bridge construction rea ched in prizes for the tractor pulling ," I , ,''
membership in Seaforth. Golf site, there is no -lack of space for Providing and developing he said and added that the $24.989..28. Construction of rontest held prior to the fair. 7 `�
opportunities for all citizens of the bridges
on boundary roads cost m Mr. .Ross, who for sa ed fort 's ��� � � , •
Club. In making the presentation future expansion and the present PP , department had begun by g Y P ass h ,
Cyril Kirk recalled Ivhs�—building was designed to provide community to satisfy their developing an Arts and Crafts 91 . . Z, ... " - " -' .
J•Ioggarth's contribution, to the, for future expansion. recreational' needs through program for children and within Road maintenance for the year silence in memory of Earl Dick, .. w •
a oro nate leisure time activities, cost $685,466.52. O en winter in the immediate Past President. Awards were presented to two Ion time
. hospital. , While it was unlikely the first P P the year, with support, cultural P 9
Members of the board at a phase expansion program would and that a number of and arts programs can develhp to 19'73 resulted in, winter who died last summer.. supporters at the Seaforth Agrieultu'ral Society's
• dinner in the (queens HotelA 'get'••underway For perhaps five responsibilities evolve from tills accommodate more interests for maintenance costing less than Reports 'were given by the annual meeting last week. Gordan Pap'ple, left, and
entertained Mr. and Mrs. years, it ,is necessary that role. all ages. budgeted. Salting and sanding, various committee chairman, Mrs. Irene Jamieson, R.R.4, Clinton were presented
Hoggatth and presented him with development work on plans be The first is that of surveying Programs for senior citizens estimated at $90,000 actually cost Mrs. Bruce McLean presented
with Aricultural Service
an engraved watchThe proceeded with immediately, so and assessing the needs and and programs for children while $78,461.48 while snow ploughing ,the report for the, women's ce diplomas Mr. Pappie foal
IVpresentation was made . Vice that the project would iais ready interests through the community. on holidays are another two areas estimated at $89,000 cost about division and -the elementary , worked with the Society for 33 years.
President Clayton Looby. when final approval was "By studying the recreation which need development in town. -_
President, Mrs. J. McConnell obtained. picture, -1 have seen a great need With the increased advertising I •
called on the members to recall Cyril Kirk was named treasurer for using our -existing facilities to, of Canada Fitness Awards, •
their association with Mr. of the -Hospital Board while Dr a fuller capacity. I am talking of. Participation and Canada Keep HPRC Board . c h a i r man , outlines p
Hoggarth during the 20 ,years he William Thompson was named such ,places as schoots and Fit, people are becoming more
had served. meeting halls. These areas have aware of the benefits of exercise ,
(Continued on Page 3) .' and thus great interest 'has been
. .. _. , �..._.� At a meeting of the Huron- • needs of exceptional children. As tion Program. Each child en- or anizatiom We • must insure
shown for fitness classes, Perth Count Roman Catholic well, we have looked at our school • g
Mr. Built said that his job as Y trusted to our care is a unique and that therer.is an adequate two-way
Separate School Board in Seaforth buildings and we have completed marvellous being,. Therefore, we communication channel between
Recreation Director entails the Monday, Michael Connolly, R. R. additions to schools and reno- ,
duties of helping clubs like the must continually work at program this Board and the teachers and
I11 TN 3, Kippen, appointed chairman of vated others• to update them in development to insure that each parents in 'our two -county juris-
4 2, Lions, by acting as an adviser or
i;?'' the Board on January 7, line with current needs. child is being provided with the diction. As well, I feel this Board
L , as a source of assistance if it is presented his inaugural address ' The Board is now be innin a
a'r•..' required in operating or initiating g g g best,opportunity to develop to the should make certain that ode -
"k . ,? r 9 P g g as follows: , new year of operation. Ech fulness of his or her potential. In quate communication .channels
recreational / r "The Huron -Perth Separate member of this Board as addition to existing .programs, exist between the school and the
" ., ', activities. School Board is beginning its accepted new committee res on
f g g P P this Board will ,take action to home. In this way we can insure
�, . Assistance can also be given sixth year of operation. Over the sibilities. Each member will be implement pilot programs .in that our olid s and priorities will
�, * ; ;" in the way of leadership training past five years this Board has faced with new challenges. l know Family Life Istruction. accurately refect the educational
�. x-, ' rrNr�,y ,:", 7tt° , opportunities, he said. Courses worked conscientious) to rovidO , that each of you will deal with
��r�Anps,�';:. Y P Y With reference to programs, I needs within our. jurisdiction.
fi for leadership training fqr any the best possible educational these challenges with serious will be asking the administrative ' A third and final prigrity is the
„ recreation program can be offered o ortunities for the children deliberation and res onsible ac -
At t to enable you tog¢t the maximum entrusted to its care. P staff to submit a fall report on the area of finances. Our economy
tion. As chairman of this Board I of the programs being today is in an, inflationary period.
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(Continued on Page 3) We have made significant would like to set forth some conducted in each school, In this -This means that we must continue
Wins S draw Progress in the, area of school priorities to which " we should way we can evaluate our current to budget carefully grid to spend
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I "'r�.- "'�} program. We have provided address ourselves during the needs and set forth new wisely to insure *that our tax
;.:: learning materials and technical , coming year. priorities. dollars roduce•the most effective
+ Howard Scane, Hensall, won hardware to assist in the Our first objective has to focus A second riorit' is the aaea of results pin each of our schools.
the $25 weekly draw in the Lions individualization of instruction. on the evaluation of the programs communicat on. iy feel that we In conclusion, I would like to
Car Club. The draw was made at We have expanded our special in our schools with particular should examine our communica- say that as we plan our objectives
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1 y .. � i� � § � a club meeting Monday. evening. education services to meet the attention to our Religious Educa- ton chatmels within our total
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I� `'-, r `�& A resolution from the village of resolution. a reeve is absent and some other ` are elected directly by the people council meetings for an extended
r ''.z , ' � < e _w t ° " "r'" and Bend in Lambton County Reeve Ed. Oddleifson of member of his council would asst to county council, not the entire period of time," said Reeve Roy
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" ' *J "" """, z ,:., • k to Huron County Council caused Bayfield pointed out Grand Bend Permission to speak on, an council."
,r , :- , , � I reeves and deputy -reeves to. has the same problem as his important issue, he assumed this "If the member of parliament should be up to us to resign."
disagree at. their regular Januar municipality where ions one could be possible. is ill, we can't send another roan
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". `` ` meeting Friday. g Y person delegated as county "is it te municipality which down to represent us," County Administrator John
..... °� os ,1 '" J The document from Grand P g Berry told council that in Bruce
representative. He felt it was a get the vote? Or the reeve and the interjected Warden Bill Elston. sY
With Herb Vandervelien, Tim West, coach Mitchell Midgets, Don McClure, Bend suggested that when the "re`asonable thing" to ask that all deputy -reeve? ' asked Reeve "Council is •all elected by the County, a private bill does permit
'coach, Seaforth Bantams, an unidentified girl an Gordon Geddes anxiously reeve of a municipality is unable municipalities be assured of a Derry Boyle, Exeter. "I think people," said Jack McCutcheon, someone else to sit in on council
to attend county council session voice at the county level. Grand Bend has a legitimate reeve of Brussels. "The people but not on committee.
looking on Charlie Geddes pulls the winning tickets the annual Seaforth Minor Y y depriving g P I think it should be something due to sickness or injury,,Maybe they shouldn't have beef. You are de twin a should have representation all the 8
Hockey Association 'draw. provision be made in the the right to vote but they should municipality of its right to be time. Maybe we could improve on that is handled at the time of •
�, Mrs. John A. Shell of R.R.6, aeaforth, won the firs prize of $100, Art Powell the Municipai Act to , allow the be invited to attend," he said: represented at the county level." government, too, if some ehanpes county governittent
prize cash and Paul Felker the $26 cash prize. Mrs. Mary Czerwinski, manager appointment of an Acting Reeve Colborne Reeve Doug •'McNeil,` ��'- "'Ire sly believe council has full were made in the 'legislation. restructuring, said , Gdderich
of �he Batams, reported' 250 children re registered for the minor hockey teams ,;oxo attend County Council in the chairman of the executive rights o information," said "Where does it end?" asked Reeve Deb ShewFfelf.
the three travellingteams and' the Saturday morning teams and expressed her . reeve's absence. .committee, said there was ' Reeve Charles Thdmas, Grey Deputy -reeve Stan Profit, "Who The ebAimit01e
,01 Recommendation from the nothing to prevent anyone from Township. "But it is the reeve does the reeve send? 'Does he recommendation Piot to i t'i[elitf .
thanks to all wfiti haveCi helps make the Claw a success. She said proceeds were &ecutive Committee was not to and the de ty reeve Who have dor instance?"' with the Grand Bend tesitilutls50
attendiCg the meetings of county p ty- send his wife«
used to buy equipment for the teams. concur with the Grand Bend cotinbil, He 99id that in the event, the mandate of the people. They "If we are unable to attend was approved. .
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