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The Huron Expositor, 1975-06-26, Page 23We stock Local History by Local Authors From Forest to Thriving Hamlets by Belle Campbell each $4.00 The Story of Seaforth by Belle Campbell each $4.00 A History of Tuckersmith by Belle Campbell each $4.00 each $3.00 A History of McKillop by Mrs. Joseph Grummett The Story of Hibbert Township A Hibbert Review [Part I] A Hibbert Review [Part II] Three booklets dealing with the Township of Hibbert by Belle Campbell each $4.00 Huron County in Pioneer Times ' by James R. Scott each .75c Settlement of Huron County by James R. Scott each $5.00 First Presbyterian Church A Century of Service each $1.00 Varna in R eview J. Floyd McAsh each $3.50 Seaforth Worhen's Institute Souvenir Cook Book each $2.75 (Please allow 25 cents per book for mailing charges) ;h *Ur Phone 627-0240 . Seaforth o•P ic31 OSED HYDRO RATES Seaforth Public 'tilities Commission The following hydro rates as approved by Ontario Hydro and Seaforth Public Utility Commission will be applied to all accounts issued on and after August 1, 1975. PRESENT RATE RESIDENTIAL.- Bi-Monthly First 100 KWH at 5.5 Next 400 KWH at 2.8 Balance KWH at 1.4 Minimum Bill $7.00 RESIDENTIAL PREFERRED - Bi-Monthly PROPOSED RATE First 100 KWH at 6.0 Next 400KWH at 3.0 Balance KWH at 1.7 Minimum Bill $8.00 (Customers with metered water heaters with 3000/1000 watt elements or larger) First 100 KWH at 5.5 First 100 KWH at 6.0 Next 400 KWH at 2.8 Next 400 KWH at 3.0 Next 1000 KWH at 1.15 Next 1000 KWH at 1.5 Balance KWH at 1.4 Balance KWH at 1.7 Minimum Bill $7.00 Minimum Bill $8.00 RESIDENTIAL ALL-ELECTRIC - Monthly First 50 KWH at 5.5 Next 200 KWH at 2.8 Next 500 KWH at 1.15 Balance KWH at 1.4 Minimum Bill $3.50 COMMERCIAL - Monthly First 50 KWH at 5.5 Next 200 KWH at 3.3 Next 9750 KWH at 1.9 balance KWH at 0.8 Minimum Bill $3.50 First 50 KWH at 6.0 Next 200 KWH at 3.0 Next 500 KWH at 1.5 Balance KWH at 1.7 Minimum Bill $4.00 First 50 KWH at 6.0 Next 200 KWH at 3.3 Next 9750 KWH at 2.2 Balance KWH at 1.05 Minimum Bill $4.00 aforth Public Utilities Com fission CHAIRMAN Commissioners Dr. R. Whitman Mayor E.-Cardno Edmund Daly W. A. Scott Manager Mrs. Margaret Sharp, Sec.-Treas.,Phone 527-0400 C 09. Oudy C sits A Linde To Be S.fo Fire, Extended Coverage, Windstorrn, Theft Property Damage, Liability, Etc. Directors and Adjusters Robt.Archibrild.R.R.4, Seaforth Ken Carnochan, R.R.4, Seaforth Lavern Godhin, R.R.111,Walton Ross Leonhardt, R.R.1, Bornholm John McEwing, R.R.1, Blyth Stanley Mcliwain,R.R.2, Goderich Donald McKercher, R.R.1, Dublin Wm. Pepper, Brucefield J.N.Trewartba, i ox 661, Clinton Ageekts: James Keys, R.R.1, Seaforth, Wnn. Lelper, Londesboro Steve J. Murray,R.R.5, Seaforth, K,J.Etue, Seaforth 1 527.1817 527-1545 527-1877 345.2234 523.9390 524-70g1 527-1837 482-7534 482-7593 McKILLOP MUTUAL FIRE 'A rt INSURANCE COMPANY Established 1876 %Aso • HEAD OFFICE: Seaforth, Ontario Contributors made the Centennial JOHN DAVID LONGSTAF , son of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Longstaff, Seaforth has recently received his diploma in Business Administration (Marketing Major Program) at Ryerson Polytechni- cal Institute, Spring Convocation. David received his secondary education at Seaforth District High School. He is currently enrolled in the Ophthalmic dispensing course and is appren- ticing with his father an optome- trist in Seaforth. David and him wife, the former Mary Stephaniub of Toronto reside in Seaforth. PAUL MONTGOMERY PATRICK. son of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Patrick recently gradu- ated from Ryerson Polytechnical Institute, Toronto in the Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Aclministration program. Paul, a graduate of Seaforth District High School has accepted a position in sales with N.C.R. Canada Ltd. in Toronto in their Retail Food and Beverage Systems' Division. CINDY MACDONALD, Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon MacDonald, John Street, Sea- forth graduated with Honours on June 20th from Lambton College, Sarnia in the Early Childhood Education program. BATHING ABOUT 1913 - Robert Reid of Hamilton sent this old photo of a group of Seaforth men taken on the beach at Goderich in front of Mrs. McLeod's bathhouse. The bathers are,, rear, left, Mr. Reid, Jack Edmunds, front, Albert Baker, Reg. Reid and Gem Atkinson of Bayfield. Jack's Jottings Crouch, Clare Westcott, Elva Ellis, Alice Reid, Harry Hinehley, Renfrew, Mrs. Harry Pretty, Jim Devereaux, Jean Dill, Mrs, Art Nicholson, Gilchrist Coppin. Arizona, Cliff Bell, Mrs. Robert Elgie, Dr. A. W. Currie, Parkhill, Pat Bennett , Mrs., Janet'h. Sangster. H ensall and Glen Smith. Others wrote the stories of their organizations for the Centennial issue. Among them were Isabel Scott, Brucefield, Lillian Grummett. Gordon Wright, John Patterson, Frances Teatero. Anne Underwood, James Slattery, Marj. Montgomery and Margaret Snell, Leo Hagan, Sister Mary St. Louis, Ida Close, Kathleen •, Cuthill, Frances Huston, James A. Stewart. Big undertakings like a Centennial issue are possible and successful only when a large number of people contribute, The staff of the Expositor have had the help of encouragement of many Seaforth people and former Seaforth people in getting historical material for our 76 page Centennial supplement. Thanks to all of those who are listed below and thanks also to anyone whose name we have omitted in the rush of getting the huge .paper together. Thantts ; to contributors, Belle Campbell, Anna Kling, Mrs. Harold Coleman, Mrs. J. Ure Stewart, Mary Smith,F.C,.J.Sills, W. G. Strong, Ottawa, Bill Hart, V. J. Lane, Jean Scott, Esther Thompson, Harry Scott, Katie Teall, Betty MacLean, Ethel Beattie, Audrey Stevens, London, Firth Rechel y. Mrs. M. 0. Non profit group Thanks every one, we couldn't have done it without you. in Kinburn Foresters long active t pposes gas increases, premier By Jack Riddell, M.P.P.) In reply to a question by Mr. Robert Nixoi,, Leader of the Opposition, Premier Davis said in the Legislature this week that he was in communication with Prime Minister Trudeau on the subject of possible 'increases in the price of crude oil and• natural gas. Premier Davis said he made it absolutely clear that Ontario opposed any. increase in the price of crude oil or -natural gas until such time as inflation is brought under control and unemployment is substantially reduced. Premier Davis said that Mr. Trudeau assured him, he understood Ontario's arguments and indicated that contrary to speculation, the Federal Cabinet had not yet made a decision although he anticipated that some kind of a decision will be made in the next few days. Premier Davis informed the Legislature that the following day he sent a telex to the Prime Minister with copies to the other Premiers, to reaffirm Ontario's position on the subject of possible oil and nat ural gas price increases. Mr. Nixon then wanted to know, as the Premier feels that an increase in the energy costs, which Mr. Nixon believe to be a fact, as going to have a deleterious effect on our employment and add further pressures to the inflation in the economy, why, the Government of Ontario, which Men's Court has been known for many, many years. Here is a list of Presidents of Court Constantine - 1958 - 1959- Mary Riley; 1960 Jane Case; 1961-Dor6thy Dalton; 1962- Delphine Dolmage; 1963 - Doreen Dolmage; 1964 - Betty Hulley; 1965- Marjorie Anderson; 1966 - Mary McClure; 1967 - Edith Nott; 1968 - Anna Dolmage; 1969 - Anna Dolmage; 1970 - Betty Hulley; 1971 - June Fothergill; 1972 - Jessie Tebbutt; 1973 - Edith Nott; 1974 - Delphine Dolmage; 1975 - Marjorie Anderson. Court Constantine L 1842 have had two members having the honolir of being District Deputy. Jane Case in 1961 & 1962 and Delphine Dolmage from 1968 to 1972. children's ward in Clinton Hospital; a wheelchair for Huronview; $500.00 for a van used by the residents of Huronview; $200.00 for a van used by the House of Concord, the Salvation army's school tor boys near London; $200.00 for a van for Lutherwood which is a ;training school for teenagers and sick room supplies for Huron County's Home Care Plan. Then there is the interesting work of fixing or painting or purchasing new furniture for the hall which creates much interest for all the members. Court Constantine L 1842 raises about $300.00 for the national project, cancer research each year. June 13th, 1958 is the' official birthday of the Ladies Court. The Environmental - Impact Assessment Bill in its present form is any indication of the accomplishments of this Minister then I would ,have to say that the effort on the part of the Minister and his staff leaves a great deal to be desired. I indicated that I assumed a large part of the expenditure of this ministry goes to funding water and sewage projects in the various municipalities and believed that inroads in correcting the pollution problems in the various municipalities throughout Ontario are being made, but I wanted to know what pressures were being brought to bear on our neighbours to the south to live up to their commitments and obligations to get back on schedule according to the agreement that was made. I also pointed out that the Ministry of Environment has yet to define the role of sanitary land-fill sites within its overall waste management policy. More landfill sites are not the answer. They will merely postpone the garbage crisis. The ultimate solution is both to recycle garbage but more importantly to reduce the amount produced. A ban on non-returnable bottles would be a move in the right direction in the reduction of garbage at its source.The Solid Waste Task Force has concluded that non- refillable containers are environmentally harmful and that Lower Onterest Rates NOW AVAILABLE ON can in fact control the policy of Ontario Hydro, does not tell Ontario Hydro that an increase in energy rates cannot be permitted at this time. Ontario Hydro wants a 30% increase in Hydro rates for 1975 and wants to double their price in 5 years. In his opening remarks during the debates on the Estimates of the Ministry of the Environment, Mr. W. Newman, Minister of the Environment said that the Ministry of the Environment has established a reputation excellence in environmental protection and enhancement which is acknowledged throughout the world. It was the Ministry's intention to maintain and improve this standard of performance. Mr. Newman referred to the Speech from the Throne and 'said that Ontario is presently confronted by economic conditions which call for strong and decisive response from the people and from the Government, His ministry recognizes that. the Province's financial requirements will be substantial and there is a need for restraint. 'he said that while effecting restraints his Ministry does not intend to follow a policy of retrenchment. ' Mr. Newman indicated that his Ministry will increase its existing environmental protection programmes and enhanc the quality of the environment at the 1st and 2nd Mortgages least possible cost to the industrial and commercial sector of our economy and to the people of this province. In presenting the estimates of the Ministry of the Environment, Mr. Newman said the ag gregate for this year is $231,176,000 or an increase of 15.6 .per cent over 1974-1975. As Critic Of the Ministry of the Environment for the Liberal Caucus, in my opening speech .1 briefly touched on the organiz- ational structure of the Ministry, whereby 1,066 ministry personnel were decentralized and although the- Liberal party concur with decentrialization, accompanying this change was a tremendous increase in expenditures. The expenditure for the entire ministry increased by $69.5 million over the year before. For 1975-1976 the Committee is asked to consider an additional expenditure of $31 million over last year. I stated that the Liberal Party do not' begrudge this particular ministry the additional expenditure if it reflects an improved environment. But I pointed out that the major environmental Issues are still prevalent, today as they were last year or the year before or the year before that. I indicated that I was not convinced that the Minister has accomplished or will accomplish anything close to that which needs to be done even with the additional expenditure. If the 4 I anywhere in Ontario on RESIDENTIAL - INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL and FARM PROPERTIES InteriM financing on new construction or land development REPRESENTATIVES IN YOUR AREA - PHONE AREA CODE 519-744-6535 COLLECT SAFEWAY INVESTMENTS & CONSULTANTS LTD. Head Office: 56 Weber Street, East, Kitchener, Ontario. WE BUY EXISTING MORTGAGES FOR INSTANT CASH Kinburn or Constance is the home of the Canadian Foresters. Canadian Foresters is one of the oldest existing societies in Canada and was organized on November 25, 1879, in London by Canadians for the benefit of Canadians. The Canadian Foresters is a nonjaenominational society with no political affiliations. Its membership of over 45,000 members from every -province in Canada represent a broad cross-section of faiths, -religions and political parties. This Society is managed by its members. The Canadian Foresters Life Insurance Society is a non-profit company conceived to promote the concept of fraternalism and to provide members with the benefits of sound insurance planning and protection. • Canadian Foresters have a national project which is cancer research.Across Canada donations to date are around the $500,000 mark. Court Conitance 157 and Court Constantine L 1842 meet the last Thursday and the 2nd Thursday respectively in their Kinburn hall which was the former, school house. The original Forester hall, built at the beginning of 1908 was in poor condition for crowds. So, when S.S.No. 3 Hullett was being sold the Foresters bought -the building and property on October 15, 1966. The ladies court, Court Constantine L 1842 held their meeting in the newly purchased building on November 10, 1966. There are many interesting activities for Forester members, social events as picnics, toboggan parties, pancake suppers, skating parties, family dances, family • dinner, chicken barbeque, euchres, ladies' night, swimming parties, annual birthday party, bus trips and an annual church parade. Also, the group is interested in welfare work e.g. financial help for Children's Aid, Queen Elizabeth School for Retarded, Robarts School in London, Salvation Army and helping local families who have lost their homes by fire. Members are remembered with flowers when they are ill. Members of both the ladies and men's lodges have organized bowling for six months of the year. of the Some 'Court Constantine's lar ger projects have been: a stretcher bed for Seaforth Community Hospital; two occasional chairs for the any switch from the use of non-refillable soft drink bottles and cans to refillabies is beneficial to the environment, Although the Task Force report favoured a switch to• returnable bottles the Minister has merely chosen to phase out the flip top and not the can itself. I also stated that many municipalities are now trying to pass their own bylaws to ban non-returnable bottles but the Provincial Government has' refused to pass any effective laws on banning of the bottles and has refused individual municipalities the authority to enforce their own bans. Another problem which still faces the Province is the question of noise pollution. Noise causes more complaints than any other environmental problem. It is being recognized as a contributor to hypertension, nervousness, upset stomach, muscle spasm, ulcers, nervous breakdowns, physical and mental exhaustion and sometimes homicidal impulses. Because of the lack of Provincial _legislation, the local governments and individuals are left very much to their own to find relief. Municipalities are finding a lot wrong with the Ontario Government's complicated model noise bylaw and are hesitant to accept it. Only with time, persistence, staff and rhoney could such a bylaw be made operable and effective. During the debates on the estimates of the Ministry of the Environment I asked the Minister whether any relief would be forthcoming to the property owners in Vanastra, the phased out airbase just outside of Clinton. The rate of the property owners has increased 150%. I pointed out to the Minister that it is a terrific assessment and is providing a real hardship to the people in Vanastra. I also discussed fluorides which are used in 85% treated water in Ontario. Fluoride studies now coming out of the States show that it may be dangerous to the ecology. Fluoride . studies have only been going on for the last 4 years and, therefore, there is not much data on which to base any facts but it seems that Fluoride can accumulate, in fish and wild life. The date coming from different research in ,the United States comprise a fairly compelling case for treating fluorides as pollutants with a great capacity to do ecological harm. 44 tIVFIQN. XPIMIT9R, Re 26, 1975