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COLBORNE CHRONICLE - Thursday. August 17th. 1967 Seven United Counties Centennial=Book Left to right who in turn pres Charles Clay, Editor, hands book to Past Warden Flex McMillan, its it to Warden Merrill Van Camp. (Photo by Ross Van Dusen). A project of the Counties' Council of Northumberland and Durham, a most interesting book covering two centuries of history of the counties by towns, villages and townships, is being presented as a Centennial memento. Edited by Charles Clay, it is well illustrated, and is titled "Two Centuries of Change." The attractive book should interest citizens of the Counties enough to prompt them to do further research for themselves. In this way it will broaden their knowledge of the historical and geographical history of this area. A copy is being mailed to each public library, public school and high school within the Counties. BRIGHTON TWP. SCHOOL AREA BOARD A regular meeting of the Board was called to order by Chairman, S. E. Cassan, with all members of the Board present. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved by S. Bird and F. Dayman. The following correspondence was read: Thompson & Thompson, Percy Township School Board, Ontario Dept. icvf Education, Miron-Wiggers Construction, Northumberland and Durham Health Unit, Teachers' Superannuation Commission, Dept. of National Revenue, C. W. Young, Ontario Association of School Eusiness Officials. R. Creighton, representing Barnett & Reider-Creighton, was present with a tentative sketch plan of the proposed additions to both schools. Some changes were requested in the sketch. Mr. H. MacDonald and E. Semple, the new Plant Supervisors, were present to sign their contracts. Mr. Semple reported the mower needed repairs and that some painting had been done. All bus drivers were present. An adjustment may be needed between Wm. Can's route and Albert Flindall's route since Mr. Carr expects he wil be overloaded. Mildred Crowe has been hired to drive Doug Fox's bus. Howard Freeman's basic rate was raised to S375.00 per month to compensate for his larger bus. Moved by F. Dayman and seconded by H. Cummings, that B.T.S.A. Board pay accounts as read and secretary issue cheques for same. Carried. Utilities $58.69; Inst, supplies $409.49; Adv. Post, trans. $39.50; Maint. & repairs $435.-92. Total $943.60. Distemper is commonly considered a form of influenza. Most species of sharks bear living young, called pups. MILK PRICES The price paid to producers of fluid milk should be raised to $7.25 per cwt, to help offset the loss of income these farmers suffered when the Federal Government excuded from the subsidy the portion of their milk used for manufacturing purposes. Walter Miller, Chairman of the Ontario Farmers' Union Marketing Committee, said that the finSncia^ loss to most fluid shippers could run $1000 or more this year. "There are very few in other sectors of our society who will experience such a drop in income, nor should they be expected to," Mr. Miller said, "but neither should farmers be expected to take less, nor is it likely they will accept the cut." Mr. Miller said there is strong possibility that farmer demonstrations will again er-rupt if the Ontario Milk Marketing Board does not come to grips and increase the price to overcome the loss. Short of this we can expect another unstaple dairy production Der-iod which will inevitably lead to a shortage of quality milk, and the loss of many of our outstanding and efficient dairy producers. "With the economy of Ontario literaTly booming, it is inconceivable that consumers will object paying more for the milk they use as food than for the soft drink and alcoholic beverages being consumed at an increasing rate. However," Mr. Miller said, "while it is vi/tally necessary that the dairy farmer receive an adequate price, it is also necessary that the consumer receives the end product at the most reasonable price possible. He said the Ontario Milk Marketing Board should take steps immediately to increase the price paid to the producer to at least $7.25 per cwt., but at the same time regulate the markup between the time it leaves the producer and the time it reaches the consumer. /Tall in a speqaustJA MAN WHO KNOWS WEL ' that in THE" tv 'BUSINEb (his WORK EXCELS Centennial Book "TWO CENTURIES OF CHANGE" A brief resume of some of the highlights of the past and present of the United Counties of Northumberland and Durham is available to residents of the Counties "FREE", if picked up at the office of the Counties' Clerk. If requested by mail, kindly enclose $1.00 to cover cost of handling and postage. Extra copies are available at $2.00 for soft-back and $5.00 for cloth-bound books. Non-residents may procure the book as above at the price of $2.00 and $5.00 respectively. Address all requests to the Counties' Clerk's Office, Municipal Building, Cobourg. If you were born in 1900 You should apply now for your OLD AGE SECURITY PENSION By applying now you will receive your first payment in January 1968, when persons who have reached the age of 67 become eligible for Old Age Security. If you were born in 1901 You should make application for your Old Age Security pension six months before your 67th birthday. An Old Age Security application form may be obtained at your local Post Office, or by writing to the Regional Director of Old Age Security in the capital city of your province. With it you will receive a pamphlet giving full information about Old Age Security. GUARANTEED INCOME SUPPLEMENT As soon as your Old Age Security pension is approved, you •will be sent information about the Guaranteed Income Supplement and an application form. You may be entitled to a supplement which, together with your Old Age Security pension, will guarantee you a monthly income of at least $105.00. , ISSUED BY THE HON. ALLAN J. MacEACHEN, MINISTER THE DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL HEALTH AND WELFARE