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Clinton News-Record, 1960-12-01, Page 11Grant H. Stirling, RA 2, .BaySield, fast Friday heeaene the first deputy reeve h- Goderich Township shine 1898. The ratepayers gave him an acclamation at the nomination meeting in Clinton Town Hall. Mr, hes served for a number of years as a toweship, councillor, ' All other municipal officers In the township were returned by acclaznation, Nominees, in order with mover and Seconder,: were as follows: For Council, E. MeIlwarn (Gordon Orr, Nelson Trewar- tha) ; school board, Gerald Orr (Gordon A. Orr, Nelson Tre- weetha); deputy reeve, G. H, Stirling (John Deeves, F. R, Neelure); reeve, Walter J, Forbes .(E, N. Grigg, G. Maur- ice MeSlwain); council, Jack E, Yeo (G, M. McDwain, E. N. Grigg); school board, Jack Teb- butt (E, N. Grigg, G. M. Me- Ilwain); R. Harry Oaks es (John Tebbutt, John W„ peeves). Clerk R. E, Thompson, RR 2, Clinton, opened the nomination meeting with the announcement that a deputy reeve was to be elected in the township for the first time in 62 years, and fol- lowed with a short review of the history of the office, The first deputy reeve was Thomas Sowerby, in 18$6, and the last bolder of the office was 'Thomas Churchill, in 1898. This year the township again qualified for its second reores serttative on Huron County Council by having over 1,000 voters on its' lists. Goderich Township was in- corporated in 1835 and until 1848 was run by seven common school commissioners, one from each of seven school sections. The reeve, chosen by these commissioners from their num- ber, was known as the "town reeve," From 1848 to 1867 elections were by the ward' system, With the township divided into five FAME INFORMATION MEETINGS DECEMBER 1-,--NULLETT TOWNSHIP, SS 5 Schoolhouse, 8.30 p.m. Jim Hagarty, guest speaker. DECEMBER 5--HOLMESVILLE SCHOOL, 8.30 p.m. Pat Dickey, Secretary for FAME DECEMBER 6—EAST WAWANOSH, Belgrave Hall, 8.30 p.m. Jim Hagerty, guest speaker. DECEMBER 1--STEPHEN TOWNSHIP, Federation Annual, Crediton Hall. YOUR FUTURE MAY BE IN HIS HANDS! SOON the Accredited -FAME. Canyasser in your township will be knocking at your door. Welcome him into your home. This man may hold your future in his hands—your future as a farm producer now harassed by increasing costs, diminishing income and the growing threat of contract farming. This man represents FAME, Farmers' Allied Meat Enter- prises Co-Operative Limited, a powerful organization of farm producers dedicated to a better, more rewarding life for you and the community in which you live. FAME will place under the farmer's control a province-wide network of processing plants that will brand, merchandise, warehouse, transport and sell fresh meat and processed meat products to the retail trade. FAME will devote its effort to increasing your share of the consumer food dollar. FAME is now issuing debentures to initiate its program in Ontario. These debentures bear 6% interest. FAME Co-Operative Debentures are a first-rate investment, not only in terms of financial securi- ty, but in terms of the long4ange economic future of every farm producer in Ontario. WELCOME THIS MAN INTO YOUR HOME." BEST BUY Mrne DEBENTURES FROM YOUR LOCAL CANVASSER I DEBENTURE ISSUE Ws card idergilles Mr at an accredited canvasser for Ramer.' Allied Meat Enter. prises Co-aperailve Limited. Date Imam ,mill.' TAI. IlecnditslIN I. owl Voliill mikes 111,4d 1,/ the Yttlklmit ind VI S.M.',1 M 1.1OLL ....) This is the Ac- creditation Card the FAME Canvass- er must show you to indicate that he has been accepted as a FAME Debert-. tura Salesman in your township. This card must be signed by the President and the Secretary of FAME. The Accredited FAME Canvasser \must wear this Iden- afication badge. •0111111•••••••••••••1•11. *OR WRITE TOe FARMERS' ALLIED MEAT ENTERPRISES CO-OPERATIVE LIMITED ROOM 04 4, 419 0 bUNDAS ST. W., TORONTO 11111114•1111W Poet's Corner The Codfish lays ten thousand eggs, The homely hen lays one. The codfish never cackles To tell you what she's done. And so we seam the codfish, Whilst the humble hen we prize, Which only goes to show you It pays to advertise! —Anonymous. Thursday, Dec. 1, 1960 Clinton. Hews,Rocord—Po90 )) see. es sases •"..esS t.mett•ite. ,a'4''''s; • Goderich Township Council Acclaimed From the left standing are Councillors Everett Mcliwain, John Yeo and Harry Oakes; seated are Deputy Reeve Grant Stirling and Reeve Walter J. Forbes. Mr. Stirling is the first deputy reeve in the township since 1898. (News-Record Photo) RCA WHIRLPOOL DRYERS Model No. 00.50 3 20 lb. CAPACITY 3 INTERIOR LIGHT 3 GERMICIDAL LAMP 3 TOP LINT TRAP V PULL WARRANTY CASH and CARRY $159.00 T. A. DUTTON APPLIANCES BRUCEFIELD PHONE. HU 2.3282 Open Evenings 'Till 9 47tfb niumisisminsinsinsinsurinniiiimmin THE KINSMEN 'Intl .ors. t1t NEED TOYS!! The Kinsmen Club of Clinton are conducting their Annual Toy Campaign now. Old, repairable toys are desperately required if the children of needy families of Clinton and District are to have a happy Christmas. Dolls are especially needed. GOOD USED CLOTHING for children will be accepted. If You Have Any of These Items Please Call PERCY BROWN, PAT HARDIE, TOM FEENEY or Any Clinton Kinsmen And Arrange To Have Them Picked Up THE TOYS ARE NEEDED NOW SO THAT THE KIN CAN GET THEM READY FOR CHRISTMAS DELIVERY CALL, TODAY KINSMEN CLUB OF CLINTON KEN SCOTT, President PERCY BROWN, Chairman Toy Committee 47-8b 1 ANNOUNCING STORE HOURS FOR DECEMBER 1. OPEN ALL DAY WEDNESDAY 2. OPEN FRIDAY NIGHTS TILL 9.30 P.M. 3. OPEN EVENINGS FROM FRIDAY. DECEMBER 16 TO SATURDAY DEC- EMBER 24. 4. CLOSED CHRISTMAS EVE AT 6.30 P.M. Clinton Retail Merchants Committee R. 13. Campbell, Secretary-Treasurer FAR ERS We are shipping cattle every Monday for United Co-operative of Ontario and solicit your patronage, We will pick them up at your farm. Please PHONE COLLECT not later than Saturday nights. Seaforth Farmers Co-operative H. S. Hunt, Shipper Phone 773 Goderich Township Gets Deputy Reeve wards. The reeve was elected by the group, with the remain- ing four members known as councillors. In 1856, the run- ner-up in 'the voting became the deputy reeve, with a seat on Huron County Council, In 1867 general elections were held for the first time, with .101 ratepayers voting. In 1879 Ward Five was split into Wards Four and Six, since 300 voters were the maximum for each ward. In 1898 the number of names on the voters' list fell below 1,000 and the office of deputy reeve was eliminats ed. George Ginn, RR 2, Clinton, was named chairman of the meeting. He noted that the township was growing, and had a promising future. The Blue- water Highway area was ex- pected to expand in population, due to the building of the new Ontario Hospital. Assessment should increase, but a reduc- tion of taxes was not expected. Walter J. Forbes, - RR 2, Clinton, sitting reeve and also reeve-elect, expressed regret at the passing of two ex-reeves, O. Ginn end James Stirling, and extended sympathy to their families. He was Surprised to learn that Goderich Township had ever had a deputy reeve, and that the last to hold the office had 'been Thomas Chun. chill, Mrs. Forbes' grandfather. A plaque commemorating the opening of the County Home in 1895 bore the name of Mr, Churchill, who was then either reeve or deputy reeve, set up at present, he did pot foresee that it would come in the near future, or even that it would be the advantage some persons expected. Mat- riculation standing would still be required which would pre- sent a problem to the student who had trouble with books. On the matter of many county hospitals being faced with the need for additions, Reeve Forbes showed that the cost of new hospital building was $14,000 per bed, while at the County Home it was $6,800. In answer to a question from the floor, the speaker gave his opinion that former County Engineer Paterson had based his program of priority in road fixing on the cost of mainten- ance, snow-plowing, etc., while Engineer Britnell went by traf- fic count. As. a result, some roads which had been prepared for black-topping some years before were now in worse shape than ever, while other roads had received a full quota of work, Chairman Giinn commended Reeve Forbes for his capable and comprehensive report, and asked that a careful eye be kept on 'the road situation durs ing the coming year. Grant Stirling, deputy reeve elect, reported that improve- ments to the railway crossing on the 9th Concession were al- most finished, and the one on the 7th would be improved. Considerable spraying of brush had been done, with $500 spent on the roadsides. Approx- imately 10,000 yards of gravel had been tendered for at 62 cents per yard, and had been applied to the roads, As wel- fare officer, Mr. Stirling re- ported three families in the township on welfare, with re- sulting higher cost than last year. A by-law had been draft- ed, designed to prevent trailer camps becoming shack towns. In conclusion, Mr. Stirling looked forward to a good year at County Council with Reeve Forbes as tutor. Councillor E. Mcllwain, RR 2, Goderich, mentioned the pro- 'blem of getting the necessary money for proposed additions to hospitals, and felt that some portion of tax money should be set aside. He gave further information on the trailer canna problem, Lode Seth Township charges trailer owners $6 per month ;f in a camp and $8 oul- side, while some township; charge more. The township is responsible for fire protection, which is a flat $50 fee, and also for education. A proposed municipal drain waa'i-eported as still not final- ized 'after two years. A by- law had been drafted, making available money at 4% percent to individuals who approached council and were willing 'to meet basic requirements. Councillors John Yeo, RR 1, Goderich and R. Harry Oakes, RR 2, Clinton, expressed ap- preciation for their acclama- tion. Both were new men on council 'this year. Reeve Forbes spoke again briefly, 'thanking council for capable reports, and pointing out that the township awed a good deal to Charles Mae- Naughton., MLA for Huron, for the work he had done on get- ting 'the new Ontario Hospi- tal started' this year, Construc- tion was expected to be well under way by January 16, 1961. Ground work is now in pro- gress for the $350,000,000 hos- pital. Clinton Reeve Mel. Crich brought greetings and a wel- come from the town and was thanked by Reeve Forbes. School trustee Gerald Orr, RR 2, Goderich, reported on the new school built and open- ed this year in Holmesville. He said he would serve another term. Trustee John Tebbutt, RR 2, Clinton, mentioned the extra expense caused by the well at Holmesville school. Nelson Trewartha, Clinton, ex-reeve of the township, noted that it was something new in Goderich Township to have an acclamation all the way through, He had attended his first nomination meeting at the age of 12 and could re- member when there was a dep- uty reeve representing the township. In a reminiscent mood, Mr. Trewartha commented that old time election battles were real- ly hot. One candidate might call another a liar right on the platform, and then fight to prove he wasn't wrong, With no TV, radio or movies, the nomination meeting was the big show of the year. Every- one attended from all over the township, and latecomers would find all seats taken. Mr. Trewartha expressed concern that Engineer Britnell wished to cut off the two ran- ee of road known as the Cut Line. The reason given was that the road at Taylor's• Cor- ners was a straight road to the new hospital, more conven- ient than the Cut Line. It w:as hoped that the reeve and dep- uty reeve would be able to con- tend with this. The Calvin Christian School Society's proposed new school Was seen' es making a differ- ence 'to the cost of education in the township. Five acres of land had been bought from Milton Wiltse, although the new school might not take shape for 'another five years, since there is no provincial grant for 'the building of e pri- vate school. Mr. Trewartha agreed with Reeve Forbes that the Huron County farm was not paying, mainly 'because of the need for paying hired help. He pointed out that formerly the inmates had done much of the work themselves, Edward Grigg, RR 3, Clin- ton, ex-reeve, felt that if pens ny-pinching were needed, it should not 'be at the expense of Goderich Township roads. John Deeves, ex-reeve, was also of the opinion that the county road situation needed watching, particularly concern- ing the Cut Line. Comment- ing on the greatly increased complexity of the business handled in county council, compared with what it was Commenting on the taxes, Mr. Forbes noted that, while taxes had been high this year, they would be higher Still next year, The extra collegiate staff had been paid for only on four months of this year's taxes. He foresaw the proposed govern- ment sales tax as aiding ethica- l:ion. Hidden sales taxes are Paid now, but the new tax was expected 'to be of the direct "rung up on the cash register" type. Mr. Forbes, on the airport committee of county council, reported that the airport had been sold for $25,000 to Keith Hopkinson, with 25 percent of the price already received, The reeve's report on the County. Home committee was spiced with statistics showing changing trends in the treat- rent of the aged. In early days, a person unable to care for himself was very likely to be put in jail. Later, poor- houses were built, and when the Huron County Home was built in 1895 it was known as the House of Refuge. In 1948 the name for all Ontario Hous- es of ,Refuge was changed to Homes for the Aged. ' Mr. Forbes commented that the new building was a long way from being a poorhouse. Actually it was a fine hospi- tal with 144 rooms, with 26 rooms in the basement for the staff. Total patient •accom- modation, including the 1953 addition, would be 204 rooms, 120 for bed care. It was esti- mated that before long, if pre- sent trends continue, 50 per- cent of all patients in homes for the aged would be bed pat- ients. At present there are 105 residents at the home. Of this number, 19 are under 60; 13 are in the 60-69 age group; 30 are between 70 and 79; 36 between 80 and 89; seven are over 90. Ontario Hospital In- surance is paid for all inmates, for a total of $819 in premliums per year. In 1789 the average life expectancy was 34; in 1960 it is 68 for men and 75 for women, over twice what it was 170 years ago. Mr. Forbes concluded his re- port on the Huron County Home by pointing out that the provincial government paid 70 percent of the cost of operat- ing the Home, Many persons paid their own way with their old age pension cheques. But the farm, in the reeve's opin- ion, would be better sold, since it cost too much to run it with •all paid help. In answer to a question from the floor, he stated that the old building would be torn down, once the new one was fully completed. Speaking on county and township roads, Reeve Forbes quoted statistics showing what had been done during the year. Since Mr. Britnell, county eng- ineer, is of the opinion that the road system is too large by about 82 miles, this causes some concern in the township. Roads must now be built with eight foot shoulders, which in- creases the expense. Also, most farmers have wider machinery, for which they must have a permit before moving on the roads. On the proposed vocational school in Huron, Reeve Forb- es did not believe that the county was quite ready for it, and since no legislation was FUEL OIL For a treat in Modern Heating Dial HU 2- 9411 and have your tc:Ink filled with dean burning "CHAMPION FUEL OIL". Enjoy carefree heating because "CHAMPION FUEL OIL" is insured against explosion and is never carried in a truck hauling other high explosive products. A. G. GRIGG and SON Phone HU 2-9411 Clinton "We Specialize in Full 38tfb when Mr. Deeves was sitting, he felt that the reeve and dep- uty reeve would be kept busy. Road superintendent Roy Tyndall, RR 3. Clinton, an- swered a question from the floor on brush spraying, which costs $100 per mile for both sides of the road, The dust problem was discussed. It would be possible to spend $100,000 a year on calcium for dust settling, which might be better spent on cutting down hills. CO miles of road had been done one year at a cost of $5,000. On the other hand, it had been proven that the calcium saved the gravel, Clerk R. E. Thompson out- lined the year's work, speaking of a revision of the cabin trail- er by-law; re-written township insurance; and a subdivision control by-law under which more than ten acres. cannot be sold without approval of the township council. Three sub- divisions were approved, for A. L. Crich, 27 lots; R. B. Hughes, 57 lots.; Department of Lands and Forests, 36 lots. A by-law was set up to control dumping. Clayton' Laithwane, township representative on Goderich pl- anning board, also spoke.