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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1965-01-14, Page 8Page 8 - Wingham Advance -Times, Thursday, January 14, 1965 Plans for New Bridge Will Be Changed by Department At Monday's council meet- ing a letter from the Depart- ment of Highways was read which stated that plans for the McKenzie Bridge replacement have been altered, and that the department would like to meet with council. The clerk was instructed to phone and make arrangements for a meeting t. '.ler on Thursday of this week or on Monday of next week. Council passed a routine by- law allowing for total borrow- ings of $90, 000 to meet finan- cial obligations until taxes are received. Another routine mo- tion was passed petitioning the Department of Highways for the subsidy on road expenditures of $40,000.00. Another by-law received sanction which will increase the fee for trailers used for more than 30 days as living accom- modation, from 810.00 per month to $20.00. Councillor Wild expressed the opinion that this was a high tax, but it was probably the only answer until such time as a proper trailer park is established. Councillor Moszkowski re- quested information on the sew- age survey of the north and west side of the river. He said if anything is being done it should be fitted in with the Mc- Kenzie Bridge project. Reeve replied that Burns Ross, the •ulting engineer, has made d studies but has not brought the final report to council. Councillor Moszkowski urged that the engineer be contacted to finish his report at the earli- est possible time. 1 SAVINGS DURING OUR JANUARY CLEARANCE GIRLS' SOCKS CHILDREN'S HATS BOYS' DRESSING GOWNS BOYS' THERMAL UNDERWEAR NNLTT'S Committee reports were at a minimum. However, Council- lor Cruickshank told council the new police cruiser has arrived and recommended that the ve- hicle have the town crest and name painted on the door. Councillor Williams took excep- tion to the crest as he felt it would be expensive, Councillor Cruickshank, however,received council's direction to proceed if the cost was not excessive. He also received approval for the purchase of shoulder patches for the police uniforms. He went on to say that a move is in the offing to set up a county -wide police radio net- work, and said this would be the proper answer to communi- cation problems faced by the police department. He said that a monthly meeting of po- lice officers is being arranged by the county crown attorney, at which the officers will hear speakers who are experts in var- ious fields of police work. Reeve Joe Kerr said that no- thing much has happened since the last meeting under the pub- lic works department. He said town employees are trimming trees and that money has been saved with the lack of snow. He indicated that the jail cells have been cleaned and painted. REDUCED COST Average unit cost of electric energy to residential and farm customers of Ontario Hydro and 357 associated municipal utili- ties has dropped 9.0 per cent since 1940. MAY STILL CONTRIBUTE TO CNIB Dr. P. Bissonnette, district governor, told the Wingham Lions. Club at Tuesday evening's dinner meeting at the Queens Hotel, that 126 countries now have clubs. He also outlined the duties and responsibilities of a district governor. A letter was read from Mrs. I. Morrey expressing apprecia- tion of staff and patients for the generous donations of gifts to all patients in the chronic wing on Christmas Eve. Music selec- tions by Reg Bitton and Hap Swatridge added a further fes- tive ring to the annual visit of Santa and his helpers. Letters of appreciation were also re- ceived from patients and their families. Contributions are still being received for the Canadian Na- tional Institute for the Blind campaign sponsored by the club. Anyone wishing to contribute to this worthwhile cause should do so as soon as possible. Lion Pat Brenzil reported on the midget hockey team spon- sored by the club. He said that four teams from Detroit will come to Wingham on Saturday, January 23. The annual peanut drive was again very successful due to the generous response of the people of Wingham. Several pairs of eye glasses collected during the sale have been forwarded for distribution to the needy. A letter from the W. O.A. A. requesting assistance in produc- ing a Constitution and Rule Book was read. Plans are being made to produce a manual for hockey, softball and baseball. Council Refuses to Sell Land to Canada Packers A problem which has faced two previous meetings of coun- cil was aired again at the in- augural session on Monday and finally settled. Canada Packers requested council last fall to sell a parcel of land owned by the town to the firm. The land is situated to the east oftheJoe Kerr build ing and is located just below Diagonal Road properties. • Council debated the request at length on two other occasions and did not reach a decision. There was considerable objec- tion to the plan since the firm indicated it would build a steel warehouse on the property for the storage of bulk fertilizer. Apparently a number of resi- dents on Diagonal Road and the management of Fry & Blackhall expressed strong opposition, since it was felt, regardless of denials by Canada Packers, that there would be an odor to the product and considerable dust because the fertilizer would be handled in bulk by machinery. Councillor Wild, who lives on Diagonal Road, expressed heated opposition on several oc- casions. Councillors Bateson and Williams felt such a build- ing would not detract from the area and that the odor and dust problem would not be extensive. Other councillors did not voice strong opinions. However, at Monday's meet- ing eeting the new mayor said the pro- blem had to be settled and ano- ther debate got underway. A letter from Fry & Black - hall was read, which put that firm, as owners of land adja- cent to the property in question School Board Discusses Gymnasium (Continued From Page One) pointed secretary -treasurer. INSURANCE REVIEWED W. B. Conron and a represen- tative of the Frank Cowan in- surance brokerage firm were present and the latter reviewed the policies which are currently in force, consisting of a cover- age of $407,000 on the school building, based on an 80% co- insurance clause; $500,000 non - owned auto; $5, 000 accident coverage on each trustee while engaged in business for the school; $5,000 bond on the sec- retary treasurer; $100,000 on the boilers and pressure vessels; $35,000 on the contents of the school; $500,000 legal liability; plus plate glass coverage on the exterior and interior doors. On addition, the schoolboard insures each pupil to the extent of $10, 000 for accidental loss of life, unlimited medical ex- penses and $500 dental expense. The coverage is in force while the pupils are at the school or on their way to and from school. Parents are offered the option of extending this coverage to a 24- hour -a -day basis, 12 months of the year for an additional $3.00 premium. Trustee John Currie voiced the opinion that it should be made clear to those parents who pay for the extended coverage that it is not necessary for them to put on additional insurance in connection with recreational activities during the year which are sponsored by the Recreation Council. Good news for the board was announced in that a reduction in rate of lOd/o on the school in- surance is expected at the first of September. NEW BOILER NEEDED Board member Roy Bennett brought up the matter of re- placement of the present boiler and inquired of the insurance men what changes in rate might be anticipated. An engineer from the insurance firm will visit the school to survey the equipment and provide the board with the required infor- mation. Local heating contractors are presently preparing esti- mates on the replacement of the boiler with more modern equipment, preferably oil -fired. The present boiler is about 40 years old and is believed to be approaching an unsafe condition.. MATTRESS SA LIMIT QUANTITYED 252 COIL BY SLEEPMASTER QUILTED TOP - PLASTIC HANDLES 131/2 GAUGE WIRE QUILTED PRE -BUILT BORDER. X39.95 COMPARE AT $49.00 WALKER HOME FURNISHINGS WINGHAM PHONE 357-1430 Three alternatives will be con- sidered: The installation of oil burners in the present boiler; installation of a new oil -fired boiler in the present location or installation of the latter type of equipment in a separate build- ing which would be constructed for the purpose, possibly in combination with a gymnasium - auditorium. Fears were expressed in re- gard to the safety factor, since the old boiler is being pushed to maximum capacity at present to heat the school. It was pointed out, however, that it is inspected regularly and so far has met the inspection re- quirements. SICK LEAVE Letters to neighboring school boards in regard to their policy re sick leave for staff members had brought several answers. A committee consisting of Scott Reid, Lorne McDonald and Dr. MacLennan was named to study the information and report to the next meeting. Principal Stewart Beattie re- ported 478 on the roll for the month of December with an average attendance of 96.45%. In answer to a question the principal said that television programs of an educational na- ture aired by the CBC are used as far as possible, but that some of the programs are not directly related to the course of study and he finds that it is im- possible to have the pupils see all of them. There is not enough time available to com- plete the courses which have to be taught and see all the pro- grams, he said. NEW MATH. The new method of teaching mathematics came under dis- cussion. Several board mem- bers said that these methods of instruction are being used in nearby schools, sometimes right down to Grade Two. They were curious about the absence of such courses in the Wingham School. It was their under- standing that both teachers and pupils in the other schools are enthusiastic about the course. Mr. Beattie suggested that the matterbe discussed with the inspector when he meets the board in the clear future. on record as strongly opposing the sale of the land for the pur- poses described. Councillor Wild once again said he would not support the sale of the property, and Coun- cillor Cruickshank said in fair- ness to the people on Diagonal Road the property should not be sold. Councillors Bateson and Wil- liams once again said the firm would put up a building that would mean extra taxes and that the building would not de- tract from the area and both indicated again that the odor and dust problem would not be acute. Councillor Callan expressed the opinion that if the firm had intentions of employing 10 or 15 men in the building, it would cast a different light on the subject, but it was the company's intention to use men from its nearby feed plant to operate the bulk fertilizer oper- ation. Councillor Wild made a mo- tion, which was seconded by Councillor Ted Moszkowski, that Canada Packers be inform- ed that the parcel of land is not for sale at the present time. The motion carried. Reeve Joe Kerr then asked council if it would be willing to sell the town shed to the firm. The shed is situated immediate- ly to the west of the Canada Packers feed plant. The reeve expressed the view that the shed was not too well adapted for the purpose for which it is being used. He felt that the town might be well advised to sell the property and locate else- where if Canada Packers decid- ed it could utilize the shed or the land. The problem was left with the reeve to negotiate with the firm and report back to council. 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