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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1968-08-01, Page 11. Single Copy t Over Fifteen Cep. 0, -operation vital if ham s are wanted ONTARIO -HOUSING Corporation includes row housing in its .low -rental accornmodatign, A survey will be carried out this month in Wingham to find out how many are in - terested,.in new, accommodation. Rents are determined by income and family needs and in some instance are as Iow as $32 .per .month. Dosing survey will provide chance or rents geared to family; income The Ontario Rousiri,g Corpo- ration will cianduet a survey to deterrxiine the need and demand for family and senior citizen housing in Wingham. A re- search search am from OHC, the +Dn- tario Government's housing agency, will estimate the num- ber of families and senior cit,- zeas living.or working in Wing- ham whose housing is in a de .L quate, or beyond their financial capabilities. The dernanld in the area for housing on a rent - geared -to -income basis will be determined from; information gathered through advertising, direct mail questionnaires and personal ,interviews, The, study, which begins in August, ' was requested by, the Wingham Council, It will in- clude an „assessment of econom- ic conom-is trends, growth factors and currentand future housing deeds in the municipality. In this regard, interviews will be con- ducted. with such community representatives. as municipal officials;, businessmen, sbcialy Agreement signed Monday November completion date set for new training school s, Officials of the Ontario Hos- pital Services Commission and the board of the Wingham a n d District Hospital reached agree- ment on Monday on the co n struction of a new training school building. Representa- tives of OHSC visiteid the site of th ene w buildingon/ Catherine Catherine Street to the rear and just west of the main hospital building. The structure %sill be 35x94 feet and will contain offices for TYPICAL EXAMPLES of the two-storey semi-detached hous- ing units which have been built in. several 'centres. under sponsorship of the Ontario Housing Corpfbration. The ALONG THE MAIN DRAG By The Pedestrian • ' NEW HOMES ON THE WAY-- Three teachers at the F. E. Madill Secondary School are in the process of bu i l d i ng new homes. The foundation is in for Mr. Milosevac's home on Charles Street and the founda- tions have been dug on Shuter Street for the new homes of D. C. Bender and R. M. Gavreluk. 0---0--0 LOOKING NICE -- Work is nearly completed at the new Legion building on Vic- toria St. West and the place will present a very attractive appearance by the time of the official opening next month. IMPROVEMENTS -- A drive around the streets of our town is interesting as one notes the dozens. of home im- provement projects both c o m pleted and in progress. Another attractive sight is provided by the lovely flower beds on private property as well as those provid- ed by the Horticultural Society. pr.0--0 CLOSED UP- - Please remember that there will be no Advance -Times for the next two, weeks while the staff is on vacation. Next issue will be August 22nd, when we hope that the mail service will be restored, houses showr! here were erected in Kenora, Ontario. Each accommodates two families. Town will lose. several families Plans are announced to close Wingham area Hydro office Effective September 1, On- tario Hydro's Wingham a n d Walkerton areas will be merged, with Walkerton as headquarters ° for the new enlarged area. The move is part of a province -wide program of consolidation d e - signed to achieve cost savings and greater operating efficiency in rural power supply. Ontario Hydro Chairman George Gathercole said that lo- cating the new headquarters at Walkerton, which is central to the customers of the combined area, " will facilitate continu- ance of our high standard of service. Based on 19'67 costs, this consolidation will result in an est,imat.ed annual saving of more than $38.000," Mr. Gathercole pointed out that "excellent highways, the use of radio -equipped vehicles and reliable telephone service offer ideal conditions for con- tinuing good service to custo- mers." • The closing of the Wingham office will be completed by December 31 this year. As mit customers pay their bills by cheque or at a chartered bank, there will be a minimum of in�. convenience for Wingham cus- tomers in this respect. Members of Wingham's eight- , man line crew are expected to relocate in the immediate vi- cinity of Walkerton so they can be quickly available in emergencies. The remainder of the 16 -member staff may choose to commute to the n e w Fire threatens unfinished home A partially, completed home owned by Lloyd Brighton east of the Royal T on No. 4 Highway, was damaged by fire at eight o'clock Tuesday evening. The outbreak is believed to have started from incompleted electrical wiring in the kitchen area. The Wingham firemen re- sponded promptly and after tear- ing out some of the recently in- stalled insulation the source of the fire was found and the fire extinguished. Damage was chiefly from stroke which seeped up through the ceiling. headquarters. Of those expect. ed to move, only three o w n homes in Wingham. .w The new combined area will a service more than 12, 000 rural to custorhers in an area of 1, 715 square miles. er "These changes reflect the use of new equipment and meth- ods to meet today's conditions in rural power supply," Mr. Poo splash id t Ii party Gathercole explained. " While the closing of a business, no planned for kids Congregation bids farewell to minister, famil -Members .of the ,Wingham United Church held a;coi�t-ega- tional supper at the curchlast Wednesday evening in honor of 'their; minister, Rev. Cecil Mr Jardine, Mrs. Jardine and George who are -leaving Wing - ham to take up residence in , London.. Mr. Jardine has ac- cepted a call to become minis- ter of Hyatt Avenue United Church in. that city. William Conron acted as chairman for a short program which consisted of accordion selections by Beverley Burchill, Shirley Grey,. Dianne and Maur- een Stainton, Ricky McKay, David Tiffin and John .iJ n d e r wood as a group. Dianne Stain- ton played a solo number. The gift of a Lazy Boy chair to the Jardine family from the \ congregation was presented b De Witt Miller. A Royal Doul- ton figurine was presented to Mrs. Jardine by Mrs, Jack Walk- er and an attache case to George 'by Barrie Conron. Mrs. Jack Gorrie presented Mrs. Jardine with a brooch and earrings, and a scarf from the United Church Women. George also received a Hym- ary from the' choir, the press ntation being made by Mrs. Thomas Jardin. , Mr. Jardine conducted fare- elI service in the Unite d hutch on Sunday morning. In is sermon be spoke of the fruit- ful years of his ministry here and his hope that the Church ill continue to be a living re- lity in this community inyears come, Solos were sung by Mrs. Rob - t Campbell and -Janet Haines. the director of the school, sec retary and assistant director, library, demonstration a classroom, as, well as a multi- purpose room for general use. There will also be locker room for male and female trainees and a lounge. Of single -storey constructio the outside finish will be pre - fabricated re - fabricated wood in.a buff shad with white tritri, Asphalt shin- gles will provide the roofing material. Tenders will be called im- mediately by OHSC, wh is c h bears the total cost of construe tion. Completion is expected. by November of this year. The school will .become the training centre for the yearly classes of nursing assistants who receive their instructibn here. Twenty students will be accom- modated in the new building, for the ten-month courses. Mrs. I. E. Money is the .adiininistra- tor of the dhospital; Mrs. Janet Fielding is director of the train- ing school and.Mrs. Jean Elia- con is . assistant director. REMOVE BUILDING The former nurses' residence, immediately behind the hospp,�'tr• al on Catherine Street has eIn used as the training school for he past two years, but defects n the building and poor layout f rooms led to the decision to einolish it and erect th e new tructure. The new school will be erec- ed on the approximate location f the former MacPhail home the north of the present hool. Original plans drawn up by. e hospital's architects called or a somewhat larger building an the one which has received al approval. As a result there ve been months of delay while the decision was .pondered Toronto officials. The orifi- al plans have been scrapped d new ones d ra w n for the ilding. nd s n. e R t is 0 ,d 's 0 to sc th fo fin ha by in an bu matter how small, is bound to have some'effect on a commun- ity, Ontario Hydro must, in these days of cost inflation, strive unceasingly for economy to fulfill its obligations to all its ustomers." BOY HURT IN FALL David Stapleton,' 10 -year- old son of Mr. and Mrs. William Stapleton, R.R. 3 Wingham re- ceived painful injuries when he fell from a horse. The accident occurred on Monday at his home. ' Taken to the Wingham a nd District. Hospital for treatment, he underwent surgery on his right elbow, The boy remains in'hospital but his condition is satisfactory. In the planning stages is a big mock meet at the swimming pool. Various races and games are planned and prizes will be awarded. This will be held for the Ail. dren of Wingham during an af- ternoon when most of the chil- 'dren are present at the pool. The exact day will be posted at the pool when it is figured that good weather is in the off - i n g ' so that as many as possi- ble will be involved. Jim Ward says that ducking for oranges and pennies will be part of the festivities as well as races for all ages. Youth dies of injuries after Sunday accident Earl Benninger, 17, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Bennin- ger of R. R, 1 Formosa, died late Sunday afternoon from injuries received when he was struck by a house trailer while fishing from a bridge near Teeswat The accident occurred abut 8.00 p.m. when the youth, his sister Dorothy, 18, and .brother Paul, 10, were 'fishing from a narrow bridge on. Bruce County Road 16. He was struck as he turned on the bridge by the pass- ing trailer which was being hauled by a car. He was taken to W i n g h am and District Hospital in critical condition by the hospital ambu- lance. He was pronounced dead about 4.45 p. m. by Dr. J. Mc- Kim. An autopsy was ordered by Dr. J. K. McGregor, coron- er, and the body was taken to Stratford Sunday night; Earl was employed by !knee Packers Ltd., Paisley. He is survived by his parents; brothers, Robert of Kitchener, Clare and Paul at home: and sisters, Dorothy, Linda and Mary Anne and Donna, all at home;. and welfare workers and the clergy. Residents and employees" in Wingham will receive letters outlining the Oovernu ent's renta- al housing program and asking `them if they wish to participate,. Some interested persons may not be reached by 'direct mail. OHC urges them to obtain a questionnaire from the clerk's office at the W i ng h am town hall. If the survey shows a need for family housing, it will likeNomoommeeeesmeilaMpionowsuertimmffif - HOLIDA CLOSI The . Advanco.Tinis Office and Plant will be closad ; . . AUGUST 5th to AUGUST 17th inclusive. Recreation pansy carnival planned August 14th is the day, .. the arena is the place. The Recreation Department has planned a mammoth penny carnival at, the arena for t he children. A penny toss, choco- late -bar toss, ring toss, darts and balloons, jelly bean guess and other gaines will be the o der of the, day as 'games of this big night forthe kids. The whole sur mer staff in- cluding the swimming staff will be looking -after the booths: Prizes will be available . for all events and an exciting -<time is planned for all the children. There will be no admission fee to the arena.that might. Bring your pennies.and take part in the events. Everyone in Wing - ham and District will be wel- come. Berki elects trial ;by jury , ly be two-storey of s e m i rt d +e ,-, . !;ached or row design, The sizes of the units Varies' with, comp* munity needs,, • but they Can have as many as fou; o.r.f f vt bedrooms. Rent. is related to total family income. and in eludes service charges for heat, hot and cold water, stove .0.-,,, refrigerator.' The lowest vent is $32, a month.. If the survey shows a need for senior citizens' housing, it will likely be an apartment building. although consideration isg,%Pert to ,one -storey units wbicb donot require stairways. Apartments for couples have a living room,' bedroom, bathroom .and, kitch. en.. Apartments for .single ten- ants have a bed-:sitting:room, bathroom and kitchen.' All apartmenis. are equipped with stove and refri erator. g lent is . geared -to income .and the nun ,mum is $32 a; month,. ' includ- ing services. The decision further senior citizens` ark rI.om. modation will recognize the` fact that such apartments are already scheduled for construc-; tion here. After Considering the • survey 1eport, Council can initiate' the. program it outlines by adopjt;in,g a resolution requesting C(C to go ahead." Capita',. costs are' shared by the pfovine'ia1 and federal governments. Housing on a rent -geared= to "income basis is part of.OHC's Home Ownership' Made"Easy (H• til M• EI, ) `progrTis; ni,. `Those 0. . receiving question ;ages are k ed to �returrx thern as $ O O n possible to assist the survey team. CITATION PRESENTED At a meeting of the Pe `Huron Veterinary Astooi*tion on. Tuesday evening of week, a citation was present, to Mrs. K. M. MacLennan by, Dr. Don Harlow of Guelph, sec- retary of the Ontario Veterinary Association. The citation is in recogni;< tion of the service of the late Dr. K. Murray MacLennan to, the veterinary profession as a member of the O. V. A. Council, January 1966 to February 5, 1968. .,James Berki, 41, of White- church, who has been under ob- servation in the Ontario Hospital at Penetang since last summer appeared in Goderich magis- trate's court 8n Monday. , The hearing resulted from a:, fracas in Wingham last August 17, when Berki was charged with assaultcausing bodily harm and attempting to wound two elderly women, Mrs. Leander Good, 82, and "'Mrs. Thomas Casser, 72. The victims suf- fered cuts to arms and shoulders inflected by a pocket knife. At the hearing on Monday Berki elected trial by jury and was remanded in custody until August 12. Tanker called to Blyth fire .' The Wingham fire depart- ment's.tanker was called to a fire in Blyth early Sunday even- ing when the kitchen and garage at•the home of Carl Nesbitt were destroyed by fire. The blaze was quelled by the Blyth fire brigade. Neighbours moved all the furniture froth the house and helped return it later when the fire had been put out. Damage was estimated at $4, 000,E The cause was not determined. Postal sf " spite ofOffawa talks .1Hl...N11 opteNipippi *UMW At mid -week it appear d that the paralyzing strike of 24, 000 Canadian postal workers would not be settled before next week -end at the earliest. There was some talk of recalling Par- liament to force a settlement, but Prime Minister Trudeau ex- pressed his unwillingness to re- sort to a forced decision if it could be avoided. As the strike approaches the end o_ f its second week its ef- fects are being felt at every lev- level of the nation. Business in some cases, where mails are ordinarily used extensively, is at a standstill. Pensioners and others who receive their ,income from cheques which arrive by mail are being left without subsistence. Government and union rep- resentatives have been meeting daily in an effort to re a c h agreement but by the middle of the week were apparently still discussing the questions which hinge on working conditions. The thorny pro b le m of pay levels has still to be brought in- to the talks. The union is ask"- ing sk=ing a 75 -cent -an -hour increase and the government has offered 15 cents. The last strike of postal workers occurred in 1965 when post office employees in Ontar- io, Quebec and British Colum- bia held up the mails for about • a week. They won a 25 -cent - per -hour increase at that time. The Montreal postal employees stayed out for 17 days in the 1965 strike. A further 25¢ per hour was won by the post office workers in 1966, but there was no strike action at that time.. On Monday the striking work- ers called at post offices across the country„ to pick up their pay cheques, which were for only two or three days' work before the strike began. When the normal payroll deductions were taken off, including union dues, some of the cheques were for very small amounts.