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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1966-09-15, Page 8The timing for the comple- tion of the proposed addition to the Wingham District High School was the subject of a con- cerned discussion by the school's board on Thursday evening of last week. Building committee chair- man Ross McRae told the board that the architects do not feel it will be possible to call tenders for the new wing before April of next year. As a result most board members were of the opinion that if tenders are call- ed at that time it will not be possible for the new facilities to be ready by the fall term of 1967. As a result of this oolicemus a decision was reached to have the building committee meet with members of the Lucknow and Kinloss School Board to dis- cuss the timing problem which will relate to their plans. It was pointed out that what happens to the building plans here will affect the elementary school plans in the other com- munities. Amalgamation of the Wingham and Lucknow high school districts is slated to take place at the first of the year and the agreement calls for the existing high school at Luck- now to be made available to the elementary school board in the fall of 1967, However, if #t W. R. HAMILTON OPTOMETRIST Josephine Street WINGHAM I FOR APPOINTMENT Phone 357-1361 ' • ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Won't Vanish Some one-company insurance salesmen vanish after you buy a policy. Not independent in- surance agents. As independ- ent agents, we give you con- tinuing, personal service, If you have a loss we're at your side, seeing that your claim is paid fast, fairly. Get added service at no added cost. Stop in soon. W. B. 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Open and build a Family Expo 67 Tour Account. 13e sure your family sees Expo 67 — April 28 to Oct. 27 at Montreal, t I NO. ti 11.4 t J I, 01 I W. 1.H 1 t.,...04 (MOM iiiiiii IlIttIM1111( 4444444 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiii tl iiiiiiii 444444444444444444 tttotlotit iiiiiiiiii III{ i I iiiiiiii Delay See n in Opening of Proposed School Addition At its September meeting last Wednesday Wingham town aouncil passed a by-law which gave permission to the local fire department to join the mu- tual aid program, being set up in the area. Deputy Reeve Jack Alexan- der, chairman of the fire com- mittee, explained that the plan would allow Wingham's fire equipment to be called to any ether community and while away another department would be on stand-by. Mr„ Alexan- der said that if the local de- partment was called to a fire in a neighboring community only sages would be paid, and not equipment rental, as in the cast. COMMITTEES Councillor W. G. Cruick- hank reported for the police °matinee. He said that a ,ounty two-way radio police ietwork is still under discussion and that another meeting would be held next week at Clinton. Councillor Cruickshank re- ported that the Department of Transport had conducted a car afety check in Wingham the revious week. Of nearly 500 ars inspected only 25 were ompletely trouble-free. Most vehicles showed minor troubles )ut 12 were taken off the road. Mr. Cruickshank said that Police Chief James Miller has suggested council give consid- eration to making Diagonal Road from Josephine Street to Victoria Street, a one-way street in an easterly direction. Councillor Harold Wild, re- porting for the public works committee, said that a catch basin had been installed on Scott Street. He said the com- mittee was concerned about gutters in the hospital area which had not been completed by the paving contractor and that efforts have been made to have him finish the work. He discussed the problem of side- walk repair, stating that there are so many that need attention it is hard to know where to start. Deputy Reeve Alexander brought in a motion to change the method of payment for members of the fire brigade.in- stead of an annual fee, the men will be paid on an hour rate. Mr. Alexander explained that the change was necessary be- cause one industry had changed its policy and will no longerpay employees who are firemen for their time away from their work while engaged in firefighting. Councillor Margaret Bennett said the Welfare Department was $2, 000 ender its budget for the year. She questioned whetle er or not the floor in the reno- vated council chambers could be sanded. Several councillors said it could not be done satisfactor- ily. Councillor Alan Williams said that plans for a community booth at the plowing match had been changed. No other towns had expressed interest and he said it was now suggested that e Industrial Committee co- perate with CKNX and the re- gional development associa- tions so that the town will be presented at the match. Councillor Williams also ask- ed what had happened to the Planning Board. Mayor Miller said it hadn't met since spring but said he would call a meet- ing at which time a new chair- man could be named to replace Mr. Gurney, who has resigned. Mayor Miller reported to council on the situation in re- gard to the problems connected with the installation of sewers north of the river. The mayor said he had visited the chair- man of the Ontario Municipal Board regarding financing and had been told an answer would be given soon. However, a let- ter received since the meeting indicated the OMB required more information regarding in- tent to proceed, interim fin- ancing and Ontario Water Re- sources approval. Themayor said the consulting engineer is working with the OWRC. Clerk Wm. Renwick report- ed that the Ontario Housing Corporation will conduct a sur- vey for low rental housing and for more accommodation for senior citizens. Minor Accident Victims Treated A series of minor accidents kept the staff of Wingham and District Hospital on the run dur- ing the past week. Richard Lloyd, 10-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Lloyd, Wingham, was admitted on Thursday, suffering from a frac- tured leg. The injury resulted from a fall from his bicycle. The boy was released from hos- pital on Saturday. On Friday Edward Schneider of Teeswater received treat- ment for a painfully crushed finger, injured when it was caught in the tailgate of a truck, Three children were treated on Saturday, Janet Duiker, 3, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hank Duiker of Holyrood, suffered a nasty gash in her forehead when she fell at her farm home. Sev- eral stitches were needed but the child was able to return *borne. Peggy Gibson, 8-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ger- ald Gibson of Brussels, was giv- en emergency treatment for a foot wound suffered when she stepped on a sharp object. Donald Schmidt, 5, son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Schmidt of Bluevale, was treated for lacerations to his left thigh, the result of a bicycle accident. He was permitted to return home after treatment. On Sunday Christopher Mc- Dougall, 3, son of Mr. and Mrs. Murray McDougall of Wingham suffered painful injuries to his forehead. The lacerations were caused by glass from a broken window. He was able to return to his home after treatment. A fall at his home left Mur- ray Gibb, 3, of Whitechurch with a lacerated scalp. The boy is a son of Mr. and Mrs. David Gibb. He went home af- ter emergency treatment. Steve Hamilton, 17, of R. R. 1, Wroxeter, received treat- ment on Sunday for extensive head injuries after his car left the road and struck a pole near Belmore, He was treated for multiple lacerations and abras- ions to his left ear, forehead and face. He returned home after treatment. St. Helens Miss Florence Stuart of Ev- anston, Illinois spent the past week with Miss W. D. Ruther- ford. Jim Aitchison is a patient in Wingham and District Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Volan of Regina and Mr. and Mrs. Willis Carrigan of Barrie were Tues- day visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Allan Miller. Beginners at St. Helens School were Barbara Aitchison, Bruce Hetsler and Murray Lyons. The St. Helens ladies honor- ed Miss Patricia Taylor, bride- elect at a shower on Saturday evening in the hall. Lak let Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Dickson and family visited with Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Allan on Sunday. Sunday guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Webber were Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Pritchard of New York, and Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Pritchard of Pal- m erston . We are pleased to report that Mrs. James Inglis was able to return to her home on Friday from the Bruce County Hospital, Walkerton. Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Douglas and family and Mr. and Mrs. John Douglas and family at- tended a Douglas family picnic at the Elora park on Sunday. Mrs. Grace Dustow of Gor- rie and Mr. and Mrs. Bert Wy- lie and children visited with Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Wylie on Sun- day. Miss Frances Inglis is again a patient at the Wingham and Dis- trict Hospital. C.W.L. Meeting The August meeting of the Sacred Heart C.W.L. was held on Monday with Mrs. C. Des- marais presiding. The first weekly euchre par- ty will be held the latter part of October. Mrs. R. Campeau is chairman of the committee. It was decided not to have a fall tea this year. Mr. J. Kopas, guidance dir- ector at the Wingham District High School, was guest speaker. He gave a very interesting talk en the various courses offered at the high school, the facilities here are not rea- dy by then there will be a chain reaction for which plans will have to be laid. It will mean that Lucknow high school stud- ents, or at least some portion of the enrolment will have to stay in the Lucknow school en- til the building program in Wingham is far enough ad- vanced to provide the neces- sary accommodation, As a result of discussions at the Wingham board meeting a motion was passed calling on the building committee to meet with the architects in an effort to have them make all possible haste in the completion of work- ing plans, and also make rep- resentation to the Department of Education in order to speed the necessary approvals. COUNTY APPROVAL A letter from the County of Huron was read which informed the Board that the county coun- cil has passed the necessary ap- provals for the amalgamation of the Lucknow and Wingham high school districts. The board passed a motion approving an accident policy for board members, the advis- ory vocation committee and the secretary-treasurer. Mr, McRae, reporting for the transportation committee, said that one bus line has changsi ed from a large single bus to two smaller buses in an effort to provide greater efficiency. The secretary reported that grants received so far this year have amounted to $128,800. Principal F. E. Madill com- mented that two bulk milk dis- pensers, which were placed:by local dairies in the cafeteria to replace bottled milk supplies. are working out satisfactorily. In another portion of his re- port to the board the principal said that enrolment is up 15 this year at 970 and is within a very few of the forecast made a num- ber of years ago. He said he was pleased with the Grade 13 results this year as 92 per cent of the papers writ- ten were passed and two stud- ents had qualified as Ontario Scholars. He went on to say that Mr. Walker and his staff have the school in fine condi- tion and that five rooms were redecorated during the summer. The school is overcrowded, the principal stated, some aca- demic classes using the shops. The board accepted a bur- sary from the Wingham Legion Auxiliary. Hold Shower FORDWICH-aMiss Sharon. Pollock, Mrs. Ron McCleinent and Mrs. Dave Inglis entertain- ed at a miscellaneous shower at the former's home on Saturday night in honor of Miss Betty McA- Clement, bride-elect of next month. During the evening games and contests were enjoyed. Miss MeClernent received many lovely gifts and a bride's book. Betty thanked everyone and lunch was served. 'Page 8 -- Wingham Advance-Times, Thursday, Sept. 15, 960 Council Approves Mutual Aid Plan for Fire Area GORR1E Mrs. Jean Macdonald, Lon- don and Mrs. Margaret Grain- ger, Brussels visited over the week-end with Mt. and Mts. W. c. King., it) • •1 sv •si