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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1965-04-29, Page 3• • • • fa 4 • • • Morris, East Wawanosh School Question Opinions Differ on Amalgamation Proposal Residents of the townships of Morris and East Wawanosh have been keenly interested in a recent proposal to amalga- mate the two areas under one public school board and to erect central schools at Brus- sels, Blyth and Belgrave, Below you will find differing opinions, not only on the amal- gamation question itself, but also on the action which has already been taken by the East Wawanosh board. DEDICATE GIDEON BIBLES AS A l'ONTINUING MEMORIAL May be ,donated through your local funeral director PLAL L' IN NU tL , l.nUVL HOSPITALS, PRISONS Editor, Advance -Times, Dear Sir: In order to avoid any undue confusion or concern that may have developed as a result of an item which appeared in The Landon Free Press of April 21st, I submit the following. The item I refer to was en- titled " Wawanosh Trustees Re- ject Merger Plan", As a trustee for Wawanosh I consider it my duty to inform the ppblic that the East Wawanosh School Board has not rejected the pro- posed merger with Morris School Area. On the contrary, at our last regular meeting a motion was made and passed that we obtain more detailed information in regard to what our mill rate would be under such a merger, There has been no meeting of the board since that time that I know of. For the benefit of those who are unfamiliar with what is meant by this proposed merger Business and Professional Directory WINGHAM MEMORIALS GUARANTEED GRANITES CEMETERY LETTERING REASONABLE PRICES Buy Direct and Save Bus. Ph. 357.1910 Res. Ph. 357.1015 AMBULANCE SERVICE CALL —Y S. J. WALKER PHONE Day . Night 357-1430 Frederick F. Homuth Phm.B., R.O. Carol E. Homuth, RO Mrs. Viola H. Homuth, RO OPTOMETRISTS Phone 118 HARRISTON • ONTARIO BUTLER, DOOLEY, CLARKE & STARKE Chartered. Accountants Trustee in Bankruptcy Licensed Municipal Auditor 2nd 'Floor, PUC Building Oor. Josephine & John Sts. WINGHAM, Dial 357-1561 A. H. McTAVISH BARRISTER, SOLICITOR and NOTARY PUBLIC Teeswater - Ontario Tel. 392-6873, Teeswater Wroxeter—Every Wednesday afternoon, 2-4 p.m., or by appointment P. D. Hemingway, D.C. CHIROPRACTOR Professional Office Building LISTOWEL, ONTARIO For Appointment: Phone 1650, Listowel Pearson, Edwards & CO, Chartered Accountants P. R. PEARSON Trustee in Bankruptcy 306 JOSEPHINE STREET WINGHAM - Tel. 257-2891 Gaviller McIntosh & Ward Chartered Accountants Resident Partner 3. E. Kennedy, C.A. Opposite Post Office Dial 881-3471 - Walkerton J. H. CRAWFORD, O.C. BARRISTER, SOLICITOR, Etc. Wingham - Dial 357-3630 J. T. G00DALL BARRISTER, SOLICITOR NOTARY, Etc. Office — Meyer Block WINGHAM DIAL 357.1990 PHAIR AND ACHESON CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS MUNICIPAL AUDITORS BOX 663 KINCARDINE PHONE 55 I`ll explain briefly, It has been proposed (by Mr. Kinkead originally) that East Wawanosh amalgamate with Morris Twp, for the purpose of building schools in Blyth, Brus- sels and Belgrave to serve the people of each community in their home community, This would enable those of us who live near Blyth to send our children to school in Blyth;and those who live in Morris School area, but near Belgrave Gould send their children to school in Belgrave, I personally cannot find fault with the plan. As I stated before, the East Wawanosh Board has not re- jected this merger. If Mr. J, R, Coultes, chairman of the East Wawanosh board, made the statements that were published by the Free Press (and I hope he didn't) then he did so as an individual and the statements are not necessarily the views of the board as a whole, Certain- ly not mine, In regard to the cost refer- red to in the Free Press story, I bring to your attention that I have been to Goderich and ex- amined a Grant Form (as an individual) to see how our mill rate will be determined and I can safely state here that under such a merger our mill rate will not exceed the 14 mills that the ratepayers of East Wa- wanosh have been accustomed to in the past. Having discussed this matter with many residents across the East Wawanosh School Area I have yet to find any one who tells me they are opposed to this amalgamation. I have hopes that the members of our board who have not as yet com- mitted themselves will take a broad view of this matter so that the people of all the com- munities can be served in the community they call home. Not only for those of us who live today but for the genera- tions of the future who can benefit or suffer by our deci- sions of today. In closing t repeat that the Wawanosh School Board (as a whole) has not rejected this plan. It may, but I hope not. The decision lies with the un- committed members. Hoping this allays any un- necessary confusion, I remain yours faithfully, Mason Bailey Around the Fire Hall The firemen held their final social for the season last Satur- day with a pot luck supper. There were ten tables of euchre in play with high scores held by Mrs. Gordon Welwood and Ernie Merkley and low scores by Mrs. Clarence Du- quette and Gordon Welwood. Mike Willie won the draw, One of the top brass did some fast scurrying around after the social when he thought he had a traffic violation ticket. Tsk, tsk, Dave! }le who seizes the right mo- ment is the right man. -Goethe We'll Make It Look Like New! A LITTLE BODY WORK AND A QUALITY PAINT JOB WILL WORK WONDERS. BRING YOUR CAR IN SOON FOR A FREE ESTIMATE. WIIIGHAM BODY SHOP NORTH STREET PH. 357 1102 J. R. Coultes, chairman of the East Wawanosh Township school area board said on Tues- day that at a meeting of the board on April 12th the board rejected a proposal that it merge with the Morris Town- ship area board which now in- cludes the villages of Blyth and Brussels. The proposal met with the approval of the Morris board two weeks ago. The mer- ger plan suggested that three central schools be set up for pupils in the four municipali- ; ties, Mr. Coultes said he felt that such a merger would not be to the advantage of the ratepay- ers in East Wawanosh due to the large difference between the rural and urban assessments. He pointed out that the East Wawanosh school area which takes in parts of Morris, Hul- lett and West Wawanosh has an assessment of nearly $2,000,000, but the combined assessment of Blyth and Brussels amounts to $1,600,000 and that the smaller assessment base results in a higher mill rate. Mr. Coultes in defending his view that the two school areas should not amalgamate im' mediately, said the cost per pupil in the rural area is less than in the urban communities in the district. The inclusion of Brussels and Blyth in the Morris area would mean higher taxes for the people of East Wawa - nosh under the proposed plan, The East Wawanosh board chairman said that some resi- dents in the southern part of the township have petitioned that they be included in the Morris area and that residents in the west half of Morris would like to join the East Wa- wanosh school area. However, M. Coultes was of the opinion that some of the residents in the south part of his township may change their mind when they realize that a merger will cost them more in taxes. He said the door was still open in regard to those people in the western part of Morris who want to join East Wawanosh for educational pur- poses. It would appear, Mr. Coultes went on, that no firm decision can be reached until consider- ably more fiscal information is available, and progress is be- ing made in this direction at the present time, Concerning the proposed merger, Mr, Coultes said that there is some concern that if the two township areas were combined, it might eventually mean one huge school to cover the two areas and this would necessitate transporting the stu- dents long distances. Person- ally, he was not in favor of children having to leave for school at 7:30 or earlier in the morning. He did indicate that he was in favor of the idea of three central schools at Blyth, Brussels and Belgrave, but he felt they could be operated by the two existing boards as read- ily as by one merged organiza- tion. Income Tax Is Reduced 10% by Monday' Budges Finance Minister Walter Gordon opened his Easter pres- ent to the Canadian taxpayers on Monday evening --and des- pite the outcries of all opposi- tion parties it is quite accept- able to the people who pay the bills. The chief point in the budget was a reduction in per- sonal income taxes of 10%, up to a maximum of $600.00. This concession is, of course, made on behalf of the smaller taxpayers and is interpreted in some quarters as an election signal. Opposition members reason that the tax reduction is aimed at reaching the maxi- mum number of people who would vote in a federal elec- tion. No reductions were made in the taxes on such commonly - used luxuries as liquor and to- bacco. Neither was there any reduction in corporate income tax scales, sales tax or the special tax for old age security. One innovation is the right of the taxpayer to include wholly dependent nieces or nephews for tax exemption purposes. Maximum deduction for pension or retirement fund contributions was raised from 10% to 20% of personal income, up to a maximum of $2500. Farmers will be allowed to deduct the costs of clearing and draining farmland. NEW CORPORAT ION Possibly the most interesting item in the budget was the an- nouncement that a new corpor- ation, to be known as the Can- ada Development Corporation will be established. To be cap- italized at one billion dollars, the government will invest in 10% of the shares and the Can- adian public will be permitted to purchase shares at $5.00 each. No individual or group of investors is to be permitted to hold more than 3% of the shares. Purpose of the corporation will be to provide money for the development of Canadian resources and businesses, any of which are currently financed and consequently owned by American and other " foreign" shareholders, so that Canadians own a comparatively small per- centage of the larger Canadian businesses, It is proposed that the new corporation would purchase the Polymer Corporation, which has its main plant at Sarnia, as a first move to put the shares of the new group in a profit- making position. Polymer, which is wholly owned by the Canadian government, has plants in other countries and is a highly profitable enterprise. Asked to Register For Softball Teams On Monday evening there was a meeting of local men interested in promoting soft- ball in Wingham. They met at the request of the recreation director to discuss the possibil- ity of forming a Minor Bali Association. The eleven in at- tendance included Ivan Gard- ner, Jack Tiffin, Ken Hodkin- son, Lorne Gardner, Michael Willie, Allan Harrison, Ken Cerson, Bill Kerr, Toni Deyell and Ron Deyell. It was decided that an ef- fective softball program could be run without forming an as- sociation. A program is being planned for both boys and girls. Teams will be entered in the W. O. A. A. and there will be a house league for squirts and pee wees if enough teams can be formed. Registrations will be held in the arena Friday, May 7th from 4 p. m. to 5 p. m. , and again on Saturday, May 8, from 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Purse of Money For Newlyweds BLUEVALE On return from their wedding trip Mr. and Mrs, Larry Bodell (formerly Anne Peacock) were honored by their friends with a dance and shower in Bluevale Cornmunity Hall on Wednesday evening, Fear's orchestra, of iielgrave, provid- ed music for dancing. Miss Shirley Johnston read a congratulatory address and Mrs. Lloyd Wheeler presented the bride and groom with a purse of money on behalf of the community. Mr. and Mrs. Bodell have gone to Summerside, P. E. where they will live, Wingham Advance-Tirnes, •Thursday, Apr.. 29, 1963 -Page 3 PERSONAL DOTES --Mr, and Mrs, Keith Finn'- gan of London spent the week- end with their parents, Mr. and Mrs, J. Finnigan and Mr. and Mrs, Ken Hastie at Corrie.. --Mrs, Edith Petersen and Mr, Charles Readamaker of Port Huron visited over the week -end. with the farmer's sister, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ohm Sr, -*Mrs. Peter Rotteau, Brenda and Janet of London, visited on Sunday with her mother, Mrs. Albert Walters. --Mr. and Mrs. Al Cherny of Cooksville were in town on Monday, --Mr. and Mrs, Paul Van - stone and Joe spent last Satur- day with their daughter, Mr, and Mrs. Charlie Childs and family at Woodstock. It was Mrs, Childs' birthday, Mrs. S. A. Murray returned home Tuesday from visiting her son, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Murray and family in Winni- peg. --Mr. and Mrs. Farish Mof- fat visited recently with Mr, and Mrs. Howard Cunning at Vankleek Hill and with Rev, W. S. Sutherland at Ottawa. --Mr. and Mrs. Gary Leeson and family of Ottawa visited with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Col- ley over the past week -end, --Misses Sheila and Ruth Gibbons and Miss Mary White visited during the Easter holi- days with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gibbons in London, Walter L. Deans Dies in Detroit The death occurred in Outer Drive Hospital, Detroit, on Sun- day, April 18, of Walter Leslie Deans, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Deans of the ninth concession of Turnberry. Deceased was sixty years of age and had been living in De- troit since 1925. He was a supervisor for the Olds Plating Company and was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles and of the Electro - Platers' Society of Detroit. Surviving are his wife, Fran- ces, one brother, John, in Turnberry, and two sisters, Mrs. William (Leone) Thompson of Wingham, and Myrtle of Wal- laceburg. One sister Gertrude predeceased him. Funeral service was conduct- ed at the Querfeld funeral home by Rev. Edward 0. De - Haven on Wednesday afternoon, April 21st. Interment was in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Pallbearers were Jerry Pow- ers, Ray Carlson, Dee Han- cotte, Gary Hoffman, Perc Stapleton and William Thomp- son. HI -C SUPPER HELD SUNDAY The Hi -C of Wingham United Church enjoyed a pot luck supper Sunday evening with about 22 present. Miss Rollie Schipper presi- ded and welcomed the guest speaker, Charles Congram, and Dick Scott, who showed slides on their trip to Urbana, 111. last December. Charles and Dick attended the Inter - Varsity Christian Fellowship Missionary Conference there. St. Helens Mrs. Robert McQuillin of Hamilton and Mr. George Mc- Quillin of Toronto were week- end visitors with Miss Beatrice McQuillin, Charles and Wil- liam McQuillin. Mr. and Mrs, James Aitchi- son and family moved this past week to their new farm which they purchased from Miss Iso- bel Miller. Mr. W. A. Humphrey moved to his new home in the village, Miss Verna Aitchison visited during the week with Miss Su- san Wilson, in Hamilton, The Women's Institute was entertained in the Holyrood Hall at the annual Sunshine Sister banquet on Wednesday evening, The Holyrood W. I. catered to the ladies. Mrs. Don McCosh was guest speaker. Mrs. Keith McClure, Daryl, Carolyn and Gregory, and Mrs. S.J. Walker and .Patsy were .in Brantford for a few days last week where they visited with Mrs. McClure's parents, Mr. and Mrs, Bailey. Daryl remain- ed for Baster holidays. Mr, and Mrs. John Reid and family of Chesley visited Sun- day with Mr, and Mrs. Mac Sew- ers and Miss Anne Keith, --Mr. and Mrs. Doug Skinn have moved into the house on Leopold Street formerly occu'- pied by Mr, and Mrs, Keith Mof- fat, who have moved to their new home at Bluevale, -+Mc, and Mrs, Bruce Fergus- on and family of Elmira and Mrs. Vera Roe and John of Mil- verton spent Sunday with Mrs, Connie Foxton and family, and Mrs, Roe's mother, Mrs. Mae Fryfogle. --Mr, and Mrs. George Dreh- mann spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs, Currie Moffat of Tees - water, --Mr. and Mrs. George W. Clark, Karen and Debra of Toronto and Mr. and Mrs. Ross Vogan, Ronald, Kenneth and Clara of Stratford visited re- cently with their parents, Rev. and Mrs. W. D, Clark. --Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Mc- Cool arrived home from Day- tona Beach last week, after spending the winter months there, --Mrs. Bill Sturdy and Susan of Galt visited with her sister, Mr, and Mrs, Torn Henderson and other friends last Thursday, --Miss Ann Keith, Shuter Street, accompanied by her sister Miss Jean Keith of Barrie, arrived home last Sunday after spending the past three weeks in Florida. --Mrs, C. Bates and Kathy of Toronto spent a few days last week with the former's mother, Mrs, George Williams, - - Mr. and Mrs, Robert Thompson of Kitchener visited over the week -end with Mr. and Mrs. Murray Kuehl and family and Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Lott, Mrs. G, R. Richards and fam- ily of Don Mills spent a few days recently with her parents, Rev. and Mrs. C. F. Johnson. Mr. Gerald F. Johnson of New Hamp- shire is spending a few days with his parents. --Mrs. S. Bateson and Mrs. John Langridge and Jim visited with friends in Brantford a couple of days early in the week. --Mr. and Mrs. Parker Camp- bell, John, Mr. and Mrs. Flem- ing Johnston and Wayne of Blue - vale visited on Friday with Mr. and Mrs, John Rea at Port Credit. Mr. Mac Sewers and Mr. Richard Wehymeyer attended the convention of Ontario Fed- eration of Anglers and Hunters in Kitchener on the week -end. Statistics Show Nine Killed Provincial Police statistics for the month of March listed nine persons killed in District 6, which includes Huron Coun- ty, as the result of motor ve- hicle accidents. There were 313 accidents, nine of which had fatalities, and resulted in 128 persons be- ing injured. Some 2,186 ve- hicles were checked by police. Across rhe province there were 2, 518 accidents, of which 55 had fatalities taking the Iives of ti4 persons, with a total of 1,080 injuries. RECEIVES PROMOTION Bill Macintyre, son of Mr. and Mrs.Jack A.Ivlaclntyre, has been transferred as head supervisor in the London area for the Canada Bread Co. He commenced his duties on Wed- nesday, April 14. Bill has been with the company for the past three years, as supervisor of the northern area, taking in the territory from Exeter to Walkerton. Ilis wife, Marion, who has been employed with CKNX, will join him in Lon- don on Saturday, May 1st.