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The Huron Expositor, 1965-12-23, Page 14 • • • • 1 • 4 4 1. . Whole No. 5104 106th Year SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1965 — 16 PAGES CM'f,e,404•A.:4?..<; • A FEATURE ,at the new Seaforth Community Hospital is the well -stocked shop in the main lobby, which is operated by the Women's Hospital Auxiliary for the convenience of pa- tients and visitors. Heading the committee in charge 'are Miss Bess Grieve and Miss M. Grieve, shown here as they arrange items in the display. Many of the articles are contri- buted by auxiliary members. Name Fall Fair Winners In Field Crop Competitions Winners in the field crop com- field 'score. petitions held in .connection with the Seaforth Fall Fair were released this week. Ensilage Corn Bruce Coleman 88.3, Robert McMillan 83,7, Eric Anderson In each case the total mark 83.5, Bill Murray 83.2, Francis reflects 25% exhibition and 75% Hicknell 82.5, Ken Stewart 81.6. PUC Chairman. Talks of Pro (The following is a letter by D'Orlean Sills, chairman of the Public Utility Commission, in which he discusses problems concerning Council and the PUC, under the heading, "PUC Chairman's Ansyszer.„ to Last Week's Headline's"): – Sir: First of all, I would like to say this is being written with the approval of my fellow -elect- ed commissioner, R. S. Box, and just as a point of information to all citizens not familiar with the organization of our Public Utility. The Commission is com- prised of two commissioners elected by the citizens of Sea - forth for a two-year term and the presiding Mayor. The Mayor is a member exofficio (by vir- tue of his office). His particu- lar duty is that of a liason man between the Commission and the Council. Since he attends all PUC and Council meetings, there should. be no reason for a question at either meeting to go unanswer- ed; also he should keep the Commission and Council in- formed as to decisions should it affect either before a definite step is taken. I am sorry to say that the Commission quite often hears of council decisions from the press. The Commission has made de- cisions regarding lights and water hydrants without direc- tion of council; however, we can check back and produce re- cords to show that council did not answer our letters, thus we proceeded on our own judg- ment. Since we are an elected governing body of the town, there are few instances where council's permission is requir- ed in the operation of the Utility. Reeve Dalton asks about the 20c charge to the town for sending out their sewer ac- counts. Not more than a month ago K. Dalton, B. Flannigan, W. Cuthill, Mayor Flannery, R. S. Box, D. Sills and R. J. Boussey had a joint Sewer Committee and ,Commission meeting, and discussed the rate set up by our hydro auditors, and it was decided to leave the billing In its present state. Should Mr. Dalton go fu'v• ther and look at the counciPS by-law he would find that it states quite clearly that the Utilities be paid 20c per bill, and the bills be sent out in a manner suitable to the Com- mission. However, the Commis - s sion agreed to a further discus- sion on the matter as soon as the Sewer Committee chairman, Mr. Dalton, produced a bona - fide accountant's suggestion for collection charges. The question of water meters has always been a topic of dis- cussion. The big drawback was not having enough money on hand to buy as many meters as was desired and still make de- benture payments, install new mains, repair old services, etc. Council forgets that once the debenture was paid up the Com- mission reduced the fire hy- drant rental to the town, yet managed to carry on without resorting to any new deben- ture, Some 10,000 dollars was spent last year on pumping equipment, new mains and re- pairs. The question arises: Should we issue a debenture, raise the rates and put in meters? We hope to make a rightful deci- sion in the New Year. I would refer again to Mr. Dalton's reference to a short- age in 1963, reported early in 1964 by ' the auditors. Council must have been infoimed more than once by the Mayor as to what took place, namely since public funds were involved it immediately became a case for the Crown and it was duly turned over to him by the Com- mission. Any action taken was made by him and eventually after a year had elapsed the court's decision was final. Sure- ly you read the papers. The PUC has carried indi- vidual bonds of $5,000 for years, but since it was not a blanket bond and there was no convic- tion, the bonding company with- held payment; however, the Commission did institute pro- ceedings through a lawyer to determine the bonding company liability. We are looking for an answer in the near future. • As far as the auditor's state- ment is concerned, there is no alternative except to take our loss and make sure it doesn't happen again. This we have done by taking out a new bond, up -dating our bookkeeping sys- tem, new billing system, etc. At this time I would like to thank those citizens who an- swered the notices sent out from the Commission at the time of the investigation; to those who did not bother to answer I can only say, you made (Continued on Page 4) Lewis P. Coyne 81.5, Harold Pryce 81.1, R. Devereaux 78.3, Gordan Papple 76.0 Gordon Pryce 74.8. Husking Corn P”bert Fotherip',1pri 22, Ro- bert CFnpbe:1 88 5. Brie Cole- man 87.4, John Broadfoot and Robert Broadfoot (tie for 4th) 85.8, Larry Wheat'ry• 85.3, Goe- don Pr -kw 82.3, Harold Pryce 80.8, Robert McMillan 80.3, Eric Anderson 80,1, Ken Stew- art 79.8. Barley Earl McSpadden 86.8, Robert Broadfoot 85.5, Arthur Bolton 84.3, Robert Fotheringham 83, Harold Pryce 79.8, Arnold Jam- ieson 78, Guy Dorrance 74, Gor- don Pryce 73.5, John l Broad - foot 71,3. Oats Robert Fotheringham 91.0, Arthur Bolton 88.8, Earl Mc- Spadden 88.3, Lewis Coyne 87.3, Arnold Jamieson 86.6, Russell Bolton 86.5, James Keys 84.3, Luther Sanders 84, Harold Pryce 81.5, Gordon Pryce 79.8. Students Begin Xmas Holidays Seaforth students will have an 11 -day respite from school drudgery. Both high school and public and separate school students began their Christmas vacation on Wednesday. All pupils will return to school January 3. Phone Us, Please Away for Christmas? Call us at The Expositor 527-0240, and tell us where you were. Wins Acting Honors Terry Ford, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Ford here, who is on the staff of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce in Delhi, has been active in the Simcoe Little Theatre. Taking part in the second of the Simcoe group's four produc- tion series, Mr. Ford drew fav- orable comment. The Brantford Expositor described his work in these words: "Most true to type of all the characters is Terry Ford's por- trayal of Oscar Nelson, the so- licitous solicitor. He flths the part of a family friend admir- ably. He takes the acting hon- ors." ^ ""kgar,$)eademied,e9de Group Donates $1500 A well -attended banquet and dance Saturday night climaXed the year's activities for Teen Wenty. Honored guests at the banquet included Mayor J. F. Flannery, Elmer Hutchison, for- mer Seaforth Police Chief • and founder of Teen Twenty, Mr. and Mrs. Roy McGonigle, Mr. and Mrs. George Anderson and the Seaforth Police Force. Highlighting the evening was the presentation of a number of gifts. Roy and Hazel McGon- igle were presented with a portable TV. Other guests also were remembered with gifts, the presentations being made by members of the executive, Ken Cardno, Janet Turnbull and Jim Scott. In a brief speech, Mayor Flannery commended Teen Twenty for their services to the public. Speaking on behalf of the town council, he said Sea - forth was proud of this organ- ization and their achievements during the oast year. An impressive report of the financial status of Teen Twenty was given by Ken Cardno. Dur- ing the past year, excluding the summer months, Teen Twenty dances netted over $2,000.00; of this amount, donations to- talling nearly $1,500.00 were made to Seaforth Community Hosi5ital, minor hockey, Cancer Society, Bunny Bundle and oth- er similar organizations. Nominations were received for the executive offices of Teen Twenty. They,. were as follows:, for president: Doug Mills, Jinil Scott; for secretary; Judy Mueg-' ge, Brian Habkirk and Eleanor Wright; for treasurer: Ken Cardno, Dianne Finlayson. Members will vote at the next Teen Twenty dance on Saturday, January 1. Sells Town Properties Sale of five properties, involv- ing a total of 42 apartment units and six stores, was announced this week by Joseph McConnell, realtor. Involved were properties own- ed by Dr. E. A. McMaster, which Mr. McConnell said were sold to Harvey C. Dale, Seaforth, with possession January 1 next. The properties include the McMaster Apartment, West Wil- liam St.; the Royal block, Main and Goderich Sts.; the McCloy block, Main St.; the Carlin block, Market S'al the East Apartment bl , G derich St. East. Accep or Cominunity Ho An operating budget for 1966 totalling $356,344 was accepted by Seaforth Community Hospi- tal board at a meeting Thurs- day. It now awaits Ontario Hos- pital Services Commission ap- proval. Based on studies carried out in co-operation with Ontario Hospital Association represent- atives, the OHSC, and on the enlarged requirements of the new hospital, the budget is up from a total of $231,602 in the current year. Salaries estimated at $232,- 229.00, account for two-thirds the overall expense. The in- crease from $159,629.00 in the present year reflects the in- crease in authorized beds from 33 to 48, and the resulting in- crease in staff. Other estimated expenditures include medical surgical supplies, $6,750.00, up from $4,635.00; drugs and medi- cine, $14,480.00, from $11,187.00. Other items totalling $102,885 include dietary, physical plant Still Lots of Time Having trouble choosing just the right last-minute gift? What could be more acceptable than a subscrip- tion to The Huron Expositor —a gift that continues all year long. Every week it is a reminder of your thought- fulness. There is lots of time to phone 527-0240 and tell us Pie names of those you wish to remember. An attractive card will announce your gift. If you prefer, we will bill you later. For the student, a type- writer is a popular gift. Per- haps the housewife would ap- preciate a handy stapler or a pencil sharpener. Post Office Sets Hours The Post Office will chise Friday, Dec. 24, at noon, as well as on the Friday preceding New Year's Day. The Publishers and Staff of The Huron Expositor Extend Warmest Christmas Greetings to their Readers and Friends At This Glad Holiday Season ! ,y1., . •-•.;E ) I *.ein I >11 t :" operation, laundry supplies and depreciation. The net estimated expendi- ture, based on a total of 14,080 patient days is $277,300.00, which will result in a standard ward rate of $25.21 per dieka. This compares with $204,616.00 and $18.15 in 1965. Patient days this year are about 10,000. 4r• .• • .• - • . •;4/404,,o,...,. • V:f/,';/.44',:e4Z('N'P15/74PAri,/: l'741‘140.0e/t4 .1<e` ,t,^, • ALMOST HIDDEN by a mountain of parcels, Robert Smith and Elaine Oke struggle to clear Christmas mail at Seaforth Post Office. Volume is up this year, according to Postmaster Orville Oke, who said the peak was reached over the weekend, (Expositor photo by Phillips). Former Reeve \as 50th Anniversary A well known area couple, Mr. and Mrs. Charles MacKay, will celebrate their golden wed- ding on Wednesday at their home on John Street here. It was in Christmas week, December 29, 1915, that Cath- erine Agnes Clark was married to Charles MacKay. It was a cold wintry day and the roads were filled with snow, the .groom of fifty years ago re- calls. The ceremony took place at the home of the bride's par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. John Clark, northeast of Hensall, now the Ross Forrest farm. Rev. McL. Smith, of Carmel Presbyterian Church, Hensall, officiated. Mr, MacKay, who is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John F. MacKay, a short time be- fore had purchased the Siliery property, lot 4, con. 8, Tuck- ersmith, and following the cere- mony the newlyweds moved to the farm that was to be their home for the next 46 years— until their retirement in Sea - forth four years ago. "We didn't take a trip," Mr. MacKay said, "I had a stable full of cattle and had to ,get back to look after them.". Always interested in the com- munity, Mr. MacKay served on the township councilfor 14 years, having been elected first in 1927. He was reeve for two years, representing the town- ship at Huron County Council. Mr. and Mrs. MacKay are members of First Presbyterian Church. where Mr. MacKay serves on the session. and Mrs. MacKay is active in the wo- men's organizattons. There is a family of two l daughters, Irene. Mrs. Mel Glanville, liensall, and Doris, Mrs. W. D. Wilson, Tucker- ; smith, and a son, John, also of Tuckersmith. Mr. and Mrs. MacKay have one grandson. The anniversary will be mark- ed with a family dinner, and in the afternoon and evening Mr. and Mrs. MacKay will re- ceive their friends at their home on .John Street. The meeting discussed ,provi- sion of. flower shelves in P41. tients' fdoio witlflitangemenWr being carried out by J. E. Keat- ing, of property „eolooligqPi' Reporting for the property cm- mittee, chairman James M. Scott said discussions concern- ing rental of surplus land were in progress. The board agreed to investi- gate steps to be taken to cor- rect flooding conditions on a portion of the surplus land be- ing rented. Approval was given a bor- rowing bylaw to provide for borrowing up to $100,000.00 from The Toronto -Dominion Bank as required pending com- pletion of payments on pledges and receipt of grants. The gift of the plaque from Architects Barnett and Heider - Hymen, which was unveiled during the opening ceremonies in November, was accepted, as was the gift of pictures of the • Queen and Prince Phillips, pre- sented by Hon. Charles Mac. Naughton, and the board by resolution expressed apprecia- tion. Miss Drope, hospital admini- strator, in her report said there had been 935 admissions dur- ing the year, up from 891. Oc- cupancy of medical and surgi- cal during November was 9L8% and chronic 89.3%. She said the new laboratory was in operation, with most equipment in place. The board president A. Y. McLean presided, and members present included Mrs. Hille- brecht, J. E. Keating, William Dennis, Walter Scott, Vic Lee, J. M. Scott, Mrs. J. McConnell and Dr. M. W. Stapleton. Rwtepayers Name C mmittee Egmoruiville an441arpurhey ratepayers, me ng in Eg- mondville Sc ool Thursday night. named committee to continue act' to seek an al- ternative to a proposed Tuck- ersmith school program. The committee includes War- den Haney. Ken Smith, Gordon Hulley and Tuckersmith coun- cillor -elect Cleave Coombs. It was instructed to explore al- ternative facilities to the pro- posed Tuckersmith - Stanley school in Stanley Township. Mr. Coombs said Tuesday an informal approval had been made to Seaforth Public School board chairman, John Longstaff, to see whether arrangements could be made with Seaforth to provide accommodation for EgmondvilIe and Harpurhey pupils. Mr. Longstaff said there had not been time to go into the matter in detail, but the board could see some difficulties in handling a relatively small number of pupils. On the other hand, he felt the hoard would continue to be of the same opinion it expressed some time ago to the effect it could be interested in working out an arrangement to include accom- modation for all Seaforth area pupils. This could involve per- haps six or eight additional classrooms, which would pro- vide facilities for McKillop, as well as for Egmondville and Harpurhey. Concert Stories Will Appear In Expositor 1 This is the season of the year when area schools and church groups present annual Christ- mas concerts. • l' As usual, complete reports of affairs are carried in The Expositor, To ensure that each tstory is correct -and in suffici- e n t details, those responsible for Isuch concerts are- asked to co- ' operate and forward a copy of the program to this office as soon as the concert is over. In this way it is possible to carry ; the story in the earliest issue, 1 and to know that it is correct !as to detail. '41186.1•Tie