The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

With Four Neighbors MOONSNNE sum Wbiln amltlon oi smaller nami cipa ties has been lre uently Honored as practical tern vs to largerscale regional gov ernment there has been little go to bring this about beyond However indications are it may receive serious comidam tion in the iuturo With more thfi 900 municipal administrations Ontario there has been demand for action to seduce duplication Many are apprehensive ol 1havinlg shim Irovernmcnts repsce no ministration and so interest is increasing In the Ideaol prac tical amalgamation DONE BEFORE Old records show this would be nothing new in Slmcoe County or at one time the lticdonta council represean not only its present area but also Tiny tay Orillla and Matchech town ships About loot Tiny and Ta separated and then histchedas and Orillla lollowed not long altcrward Then by popular vote Matchedssh becama separ ate and today is the less pop ulsted area in the count with its own council and iewer than 400 yearround residents Any move toward amalgama tion oi all these townships now would be bound tn stir consider able opposition even it some leei that in this age of taster travel might make sense There would be many problem to be worked out but there is still in terest in the idea among those who lest some step in this direc tion should be taken as means of increasing eliicleney and re ducing costs by eliminating cer yin overlapping THREE OTHERS Three outer townships which were once united were Vcspra Fins end Sunnidale These were separated in 1841 and now some the years latertha suggestion that they reloln has attracted to taresbtownrhhl aliichk have discussed it iniorrnslly but the dliflcuitlea oi gaining accept ance even it practical has been stressed The head at one municipality when asked his opinion abolu amalgamation speaking oil the record said he considered it practical idea but suggested it would taire quite an elicit to sell the proposal to the councils and ratepayers oi two municipalities let alone several However he said there bu been concern ex pressed about the many adminie tranns and some reduction could he eltected to economic advantage People talk about regional government but when you sug gest uniting municipalities you run into new problems and ap prehensions and oi course this stirs up controversy said the kewnan local council usult aiy dont want to become ln valved and award change will have to come about through ICy tion by higher levels oi govern wants it would be better the spollcs man added it ratepayers were first sold on the idea and then demanded action This would be the most democratic way it was suggested MORE TO COME Members at Simeon County council were iniormed by their warden George MacKay that convontlons and municipal work ship topics scan to stress that more regional government will be encouraged in the inture The county takeover oi assessment and waiters administration were the first steps in this direction The change baa not been made without criticism but there now appears little possibility oi turn log back to local administration oi these departmenu ii the Ontario government takes over the lull cutouts tioa will died Win saving to the county but it also will reduce county rspoosiblll ties since it is assumed the pre vince would want to take over tbs lull Minimisation it Is gain to pay the hills This we place operation at tho county prisons ior example under the province Warden hiacKay said recently he hadnt been lntormed about details but presumed these will be iorlhcoming In due course Currently government oliiciala are giving most oi their attention ta the coming October i7 elec cPian Pony Show lit Elmvale Fair ELMVALE Stall Fourteen classes events have been ar ranged tor the western horse and pony show which will be held at the Fins Agricultural Social moot annual laii iatr on Fr day Oct The lair will ieatura livestock Judging and sultry races on Saturday Oct Competitions listed for the horse allow include western pies aure class pony balloon race open barrel race quarter mile my race pole bending pony pick up lag race pony barrel race sandsuriing pony musical stalls pickup race pony ling race peg sticking and open horse and pony costume etc and pony costume dear Westenl Horse Association rules will prevail tor the com petition and Elmvele Saddle Shop has oliered live sliver dollars tor the best western saddle horse on the grounds TRY EXAMINER WANT ADS PHONE 72824 AlliStOn To Expand TOWn Water System ALLISNN Stall Expan sion oi Allistona water systen is receiving maior attention here following drill tests which have shown good new source oiwater tor well by the Not tawasaga River it all goes well we hope to shave the ex ansion work done sndrn opera onby spring said William Robbins manager of the Allision Public Utilities Com mission during diacussion about the financing which will he done by debentures These will require ery other year on staggered basis The mayor is the iiitb member by virtue oi his oiiice Ernie Hnwes chairman was member ol the eommhsion in 1560 when the present Victoria street utilities building was con structed Mintiord Storey was mayor and William Boys was the other member oi the then threeman board The present members include Mr Halves and Mr Boys OConnor Jack figderson and Mayor John Dar flags have been much admired We have been pitting on those lights every night since the be ginning oi centennial year and we will continue to do so throughout the year said Mr Robbins stating the commis Old liidge Road Widenedanro V030 STATION iMl New alumina north here has widened the Old Ridge Read now also known as nsbnrhan road ailand has made con siderable improvement Motorists are hoodltl that this road widening will be continued all thawsy to Kawhestone to the north and continue through to Barrie eventually Once the main travel road be tween Drillia and Barrie the Old Ridge Road is stilla busy thoroughisraior local and tour ist tsaiiic Scene Of New DeVelopment Stall lllla Vesprs tmshlpveornmunlty some tour and ball miles weal oi the City at Barrie limlil bu been the scene ol much de velopment of late Currently newvhridse is be ing constructed on highway or which has resulted in diver lion oi highway as halite pro ceeding irom Darrin in Elrnvaia or the reverse through slid DISTRICT NEWS THE EARN EXAMINER MONDAY SEPTEMBER 15 61 Slincoe County Riders Plan Events lit Plowing Match Al Lagste will be head trsii master at the parades at the international owing match at Silvertop neighboring iarma south oi Barrie Oct ii to It it was announced by ltlra Diane Bourne secretary at the Simcoe County Riders Associa tion which will be sponsoring events during the match Mr Legato wall be awarded silverbuckle lor his national trail ride Horses irom many parts ol Ontario will compete tor over $360 in prize money and trophies in special color class sponsor ed by tile association it is also our hope to enter county ex hibit along with concession said Mrs Bourne Nightly barn dances are pianv nod in Barrie each evening ol the piowmatcb Richard Berg hammer ol Holly is president oi the 600 member Simcoo Coon i1 Rldcra Association with Hugh Denis oi Thornton treasurer Originally organized to teach yolmgstera to ridethe Sirncoe County ltlders Association has extended its activities to include horse shows dance hay rides barbecues swim meets euchres and other competition interest in the organization has beensteadily increasing and en lnrging the organization to the Ontario Ridera Assoclntion has been proposed and this will be considered at winter meetings hir Logsto was organizer at the tranannada pony express ride which received so much at tentlon earlier in the slimmer fiiheéS erei alon was pleased with uremany iavorable cements Is Your has more burst streets These have been given new blrdlurladng to help them carry the heavier trailic loads East of Mldbtnlt tbeworll in widening highway 25 into our lanes in roceedins and belore long it will he sproutlam road right in Barrie New minus construetion lilo tr being done along this important artery near Barrieilrnita and the progrus oi the work has been loilowed with attention RECORD SEASON Mirthth is best known as the site oi Simone Cotmlyitluseum andarrhlves which bave lust halls record season to attract ing visitors despite the handicap oi slowdowns item read con slnrctinn The museum toast edopposite hiaaway 21 whim torhs out to it here lhe Springwater park and lor eslry inst west oi the museum site attracts many visitors to this area and this past manner was no escepiim The park is popular picnic andrecroatlon area Among the older comniurllties in the county hlldhurrt can trace Prizes Awarded For Horseshoes BELL EWART Stall Win ners oi the annual horseshoe pitching tournament held at Walter Crosbys premises here Ross Simpson and John Stevens oi Barrie have received awards lrom Nels Devana of General Electric The Simpson and Steven team won over group of 10 particl pnnla Another Barrio player Bob Eadly received specie prlzs ior tossing thn most ring ers during the tournament leg room more shoulder room more trunk Space Coil Spring seats more its be back to lose when flour and sawmill were constructed on macro prop erty As community grew round the mills it was named Hidhurst alter small lawn in England Willow Creek winds its why through thh picturesque com munity which still is known lor its stately trees and beautillsl flower gardens NEW FIRE BALL Vwra township ball when the council still meets was built here opposite county road 11 which might be considered one ol hiidhursta main streets The township garage is located on Findlay avenue not inc lrom the Midhuret pit Currently Reeve Wellington Dobson and his council are plan nin new tire hall which will be ocated beside the garage At one time was Joined with Pics and Sunnidale but sep aration was authorized in tail because it was ieit this move would give each area its own local govemmenl and encoun sga development Members Sought By iiilision Band ALLISTON Slam New members are being sought ior Allistons new citizens band which has become increasingly popular since it was organized last spring with Reg MacGreg or as bandmaster At the present tions the hand has about 15 members and Mr ltiocGregor would like to sea in strength hscreased to 40 Play era in the brass saxophone trombone clarinet or drum sec tions will be welcomed Ways andlmeam of raising ShantyBay Hall Drive Delayed mum are an to tax unset receipt to donors said William Patterson retired merchant when asked about the delay in the linanclsl campaign to raise more Mada toward the construction or new commun ity cenbe here his Patterson reported there continues in be much lollred in the reject and sign erect edat asitenesttoZionUnl ted asurch has received consid erable attentionrtbesignrsads Shanty Bay Community Cen tretn be erected on ter rite Help It reads our seat Funds are being soc but the lulltiedged ca gn has been put oil lor the time being But we hope to hear trons 0h tawta about the in exemption so we can hold the campaign some time this tall saldhir Patterson The retired postmaster who is one at Shanty Bays best known residents said it was hoped that construction can be started next spring community hall is pian ned tor the main ions with bowling academy on the ground tour Through the operation oi the bowling facilities it is hop ed to main the maintenance oi the hall aetismtaining Building plans call tor struc ture to feet by 100 The prop erty has been pinchsaed and paid lor ldr Patterson said ilnnncea have been discussed as 21w band instalments are need ldr MacGregor ha accom plished graat deal with the band in short time and his aervlces have been much com mended CAR MAKING causes Japanese auto makers rank second behind the United States In the number oi cars produced with 934651 built during the first quarter at 1967 rv naninc YOt approval from the town council wand the Ontario municipal board There Is nisoather preliminary celawuc NEW PROPERTY in addition to water the com mission ioeks after hydro ad wdris which has to Re done to clear the way or project agean wear new well will be the fourth or Allistons water systemand it is expected to provide sul iiclellt water to meet the towns needs lor some years ahead and this allows for expected develop ment The water administration is in charge oi liveman board which is now elected every two years Until council terms were extended with the new term two lmmlssloners were elected ev ministration in the town new property neat to the present building has been obtained for luiure ermanaion when required The latter building is now being used as warehouse oornetstona on the new building carries the datertim when Allistona lirst water syslt tern was installed Dr Ann strong was then mayor and James Jarrett ohainnan nle contractors were McQuillan and Company CRAZY Just call novnncs 1v vacuum sssvlce NEW users av ems rlta Mnicasicr lessen alrhouyed muiiien deepdip ms+proohn moulded acoustical ceiling shinier finish high performance V8s andthe bfgges+ standard 6cyiinoler engineinflsciass AndRebeiis the lowestpriced intermediate hardbpandsofiopy in Morthmencat Coloriln centennial lights and BARRIE DISTRICT Currents BOARD svrnme SCHOOL Registration at Central Collegiate Tuesday Sept 26 130930 Thursday septa 28 730930 to re argmg iooiittie or everyone eISe is charging Too much ClnsscsiBeginning October 3rd Courses for Academic credit at the grade and 10 level Mathematics Science Commercial Technical Courses will be arranged in English French History and Geography where interest warrants NonCredii courses Archaeologylbeginning October 17 Artoii painting Auto body Auto Mechanics Basic English ior newCanadiansi Bookkeeping elementary and advanced Drafting mechanical Display Art show card writing advertising sketches Electronics Business Law Machine Shop Power Squadron Sewing elementary intermediate thiiorlng Typing elementary advanced Weldlngnhhiccourse Woodwork gt The Board is motion to provide any suitable courses for which adequate class numbers and instructors can be provided Interested groups are in vitedoodiscusstheirevening schoolrequirementswiththeEveningscbooI manuallslcksonflzoluo whereiirle basicdrilérence Isa beiltercar so IHECOMFLETr tin or less REBELS AMBASSADDRS one In eLunrw JAVEUN now ONIDISFLAY Al ItiESEAMEtlicAN MoronsynAMBLER platens MRamaay Superintendent of Seconds solemn Prlncipal Night School VIA MOTORS LTD 17 cownu smear 5min IE El the