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The Huron Expositor, 1971-10-28, Page 1A total of 270 students from nine area public schools participated in a cross country race Tuesday. The event staged at the farm of William Millson, Concession 6, Hullett Township, was won by the team from Huron Centennial Public School. "Seaforth Public School placed third. (Staff Photo) Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Blanchard, R.R. 4, Walton were named the foster parents of the year Wednesday evening. The couple, who provided a home lanei farhily 'for 9 children •in the past 13 years, were' honored during a banquet held by. the Children's Aid Society at the Ontario Street United Church in Clinton. (Staff Photo) Honor McKillop Couple For Foster Parent Aid A widely known Dublin resi- dent, Gerald K. Holland, died ▪ Tuesday morning in Seaforth Community Hospital. He was 69. Stricken with an attack •at his Dublin home earlier that morning, he was removed by' ambulance about 9 o'clock and died a short time after being admitted to hospital. ' Since moving to Dublin where • he opened a butcher shop in the mid thirties, Mr. Hoilland had taken a leading part in the com- munity and at every opportunity stressed the advantages of Dublin as a place in which to work and live. • Disposing of his butcher bus- iness at the end of the war, he opened an insurance agency and for a number of years established sales records with the companies he reilresented, Retiring from the insurance agency a few years ago, he continued to, act as consultant to clients over a wide Gathering election results on Thursday night Was aim est a family affair as Huron Returning Officer Russel Ti Belton recruited his grandson, Carl Bolton, 14, and son Arthur, both of Mc- Killop. It was Carl's first election activity and he looks well pleased with the experience. (Staff Photo) • I. lurch Whole No. 5407 112th Year . SEAPORTII; ONTARIO, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1971 — 12 PAGES S Ste _Copied Reiits $0,0 var*AO4pm, MacNaughton Increases Majority In Record • At 1. Huron electors on Thursday returned Charles MacNaughton with a majority of 6204 up from 4620, his majority of four years ago. His nearest opponent, Kenneth Duncan, Liberal, received 3653 votes whjle the NDP candidate, Paul Carroll, received 3,427 votes. Ed. Bain , the indepen- dent NDP candidate polled 95 votes. While the first poll to report - the Seaforth advance poll - sug- gested a close race with 25 for MacNaughton, 20 for Duncan and 3 for Carroll, subsequent returns reflected the MacNaughton victory. Mr. MacNaughton gained a majority in each of the municip- alities with the exception of Mc- Killop where Duncan received a majority of 68. Mr. MacNaughton, Minister of Highways in the, Davis Govern- ment, was first elected in a by- election in 1958. It was the first campaign for Mr. Duncan, Mr. Carroll and Mr. Bain. Perfect weather contributed to a record vote in Huron and across the province. In Huron 80% of those eligible cast bal- lots 'according to returning of- ficer Russel T. Bolton, Final results were in shortly after 10 o'clock and a cavalcade of supporters with Mr. Mac- Naughton in its midst moved 'across the riding. In Seaforth the Conservatives took over the Legion Hall for a victory cele- bration. . Dun , as the trend be- cams ent, made arrange- ments with Mr. MacNaughton's headquarters to meet him in Exeter but when he arrived there a short time later, Mr. Mac- Naughton had left on his tour. Unable to reach him, Mr. Duncan extended congratulations over Wingham radio. Vote collection machinery set up in the McKillop Mutual Fire Insurance office in Seaforth, which Mr. Bolton used as his election headquarters, worked perfectly and-provided fast and accurate results from across the riding. Volunteer helpers from Sea-' forth business places and the area, manned telephones and ad- ding machines. As returns came in they were tabulated for pres5, radio and TV representatives and the information was recorded on a large board visible to the public. In Huron Bruise Liberal Murray Gaunt was returned with a record majority of 8240 while in neighboring Perth, Liberal Hugh Edighoffer took an early lead to win over two opponents with a majority of 6,818. (See page 5 poll by poll returns) .4 Huron Centennial Captures Inter-school Cross Country Race 'First place winners were: Terry Van Dongen, Holmesville, Scott wheeler, Brussels; Joani Thompson; Victoria; Nadine Mc•-•' Kay, Robertson Memorial; Gordon Gedd6s, Huron Central; Nancy Kuehl, Clinton;BrianHaff, HoIrriesville; Margaret Lamrner- ant, Hullett and Mike Bechard, Huron Centennial. F011owing are the divisional results for' the Seaforth stud- ents. Boys 13-15, Murray Ben- newies, 12th, Paul Beuerman, 22nd; Bruce Blake, 4th and John Van Vliet, 16th; Girls 13-15, Rosaline McFarlane, 12th; Jo- anne Schenck, 14th; Jane Muir, 15th and Deta Baker 19th; Boys 12 years, Ken MacDonald 12th; Cam Doig 20th; Bob Boomer 15th and Ted Montgomery 26th; Girls 12 years, Vicki Pollard, 16th; Linda Smith 4th; Jane Ribey 13th and Gail Beuerman 11th; Boys 11 years Paul Mc- area. He was instrumental in the organization of annual get- togethers of Dublin area natives and for a number of years the March 17th party in Toronto at- kracted many from across Ontario. More recently his an- nual family reunion each Civic holiday had brought increasing numbers from across Canada and the States to his Dublin residence. Busy for months preceding the event, Mr. Holland left noth- ing to chance as he planned a weekend program for his guests that included those of all ages. For a number el years he served on the Dublin Board of Trustees. He was an active Liberal and while never seek- ing office, took part in area campaigns. • Born at - Beechwood October 12, 1902 in McKillop Township, he was a son of the late George Holland and Barbara Eckert. As a youth he worked at the family store in Beechwood, later spending several years in Detroit and Windsor before moving to Dublin. He was a member of St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, Dublin and of " the Knights of Columbus. He is survived by his widow the former Monica Gaunt to whom he was married September 1, 1956 and by brothers, George -of Toronto, Leo and Thomas of Windsor and sisters,Florence, Mrs. J. V. Flynn of Dublin and Leona, Sister Stephanie of the Pines, Chatham. He was pre- deceased by a brother and three Sisters. FUneral arrangements are In charge of Loc kart Funeral Horn s, Mitchell. Funeral services will be conducted at St. patr-tek's Church,- Dublin, on Friday morn- ing at 10 a.m by Rev. Gordon Dill and interment will follow in Dublin C em stery. Parish prayers will be said at the funeral home on Thursday evening at 8:30 o'clock. Clure 4th; Doug Fry 10th; Brad Scott 25th and Tom Johnson, 14th; Girls Serena Hulley,8th; Susan Maxwell 6th; Jenny Rein' ink 22nd and Valerie Sinnamon 25th. Boys 10 years, •Dan Doig, 2nd; Gordon Groenveld 6th; Murray Drager 25th and Terry Smith 12th. Girls, Nancy Kunder 26th; Jayne Baker 3rd; Ann Ribey 11th and Debbie Dupee 33rd. The course covered 1 1/4 miles for the Juniors and between 1 1/4 and 2 miles for the Inter- mediates and the seniors. A Live-in on the weekend of October 22 to 24 attended by 32 teachers for the Huron-Perth County Roman Catholic Separate School Board was described as very v'vorthwhile by Jack Lane, Business Administrator for the Board, who also attended the Live-in along with the Board Chairman, Howard Shantz of Stratford. Speaking at a board meeting Monday night, Mr. Lane reported the Live-in had been arranged by ;Sister Sharon Murphy and Miss Frances Con- way, both of Stratford. Religious Consultants for the Board. It was held in the Queen of Apostle's Retreat House in Port Credit, to provide background enrichment for teaching religious education, in the schools in Huron and Perth. The main speakers at the Live-in were Sister. Catherine McCaffery, Montreal, with the Quebec Department of Education, on the topic' Canadian Catechism Program, and Professor William L,alor, Montreal, Faculty of Uni-- versity of Montreal, with the topic Eucharist. Mr. Shantz suggested that if Live-in weekends are held next year more trustees should attend to get firsthand information on the value of them. Thirteen trustees indicated they would attend the N•eeof6s- sional Development Day inStrat- ford on" November 4 for the teachers in the two counties. Luncheon Speaker will be Bishop G. Em -nett Carter of London. The theme for the day is Audio- visual man -- Religious Edu- cation. • Canadian Education Show- place is to be held in Toronto October 28 - 30, Trustee Francis Bicknell, R. R. 5, Seaforth, reported on a meeting 'held October 13 in Sea- forth by the Advisory,Committee to the Huron-Perth County Rom an Catholic Separate School Board on Family Life .Education. Attending the meeting on the committee were: J. O'Drowsky, St. Marys; Mrs. C. Dalton, ILL 3, Goderic.h; Vincent Young, Goderich; Mrs, T. McGovern, Stratford,; Rev. Father Kaminski, Wingham; Rev, H. J. Laragh, Seaforth; Mrs, A. Walsh, Stratford; Miss S. Malabar, Goderich, Huron County Health Unit; J. Steffler, Wingham; Mrs. H. Glavin, H.R. 2; Crediton; A. Groenestege, R, R. 2, Gadshill; Mrs. B. Ryan, 11:11, 5, Seaforth; Dr.. Charles Moyo, R. R, 3, Seaforth, Mrs. B. Perrofi, H.R. 2, 'Zurich, and Francis Bick- nell. Tractor Rolls Driver Dies A Clinton man is dead as the result of a farm accident Saturday afternoon on a Mc- Killop Township farm located five miles northwest of Seaforth. William Harold Glazier, 66, of 177 Frederick Street, Clinton, was pinned beneath the tractor he. was driving when it upset in a ditch. He was pronounced dead at the scene by, Dr. Paul L. Brady, Seaforth, Huron County coroner. Mr. Glazier had been working for Gordon Dale, R.R. 4, Clinton on a farm at R,R. 2, Seaforth. Dr. Charles Moyo was named chairman of the Committee, Miss S. Malabar, vice-chairman, and Mrs. Betty RyaneTeecretary. Mr. Bicknellreported that Larry Regan, chairman of, the Middlesex County Committee on Family Life Education, was the guest speaker at the meeting giving his viewpoint on family life education. Mr. Hieknell said the mem- bers of the committee at the present time approved the Family Life Education, however, at the next meeting of the committee in November, Dr. Reinhold Riese, a psychologist, who was not in favour of the program., for the schools, would be the guest speaker. The Business Administrator reported the financial printout to the end of September would be ready for the next meeting on November 8. John Vintar, Superintendent of Education and Joseph Taker, assistant Superintendent, were not at the board meeting as they were attending a conference for superintendents at the Queen of Apostle's Retreat House in Port Credit which was being held October 24 to 26. The board met as a committee of the whole at the end of the meeting. Discuss Recreational Problems Differences betWeen council and the recreation committee were resolved Tuesday evening when members of the two bodies sat down together. As a result resignations submitted by several members of the committee three weeks ago have been withdrawn. Complaints of the comn9ittee centred about arena oper- ations and lack of interest on the part of council members in the problems of the committee. Coupled with these matters was lack of operating capital as a result of reductions made by council in the recreation com- mittee budget. As a first step towards re- solving the problem, 'council ear- lier this month named four of its members as an arena committee responsible for the , entire operation. On the com- mittee are Councillors R. S. Mac- Donald,. chairman, Bill Pinder, Dave ,,Tremeer and Geo. Hilde- brand. The committee has appointed George Robertson of St. Pauls • as engineer in charge. of and to operate the ice making equip- ment. Art Strong will continue as arena manager and it is expected ice making will be • the re- sponsibility of George Anderson. Council • at the meeting Tuesday assured the recreation committee of its full support in promoting recreation in the town. It was suggested that the committee obtain information from people of all ages to find out what type of recreation can best serve the community. The present members of the com- mittee indicated that with support from the town the committee could function 'satisfactorily and that all types of recreation would be looked after. Lions Honor C. A. Barber Seaforth Lions honored the club's surviving charter member Monday evening as Charles A. Barber marked his 92nd birth- day. Mr. Barber was active in the formation of the Club in1924. During the meeting members heard Dr. Stanley Alkemede of Seaforth, a native of Australia, describe details of his country. -Gordon Beuttenmiller reporting for the peanut drive said proceeds should be close to $200. extend thanks and congratulations to people who haVe rendered out- standing service to their cern- munity," Bruce Heath said in honoring Mr. ,and Mrs. Blanchard. d It becomes more difficult to choose one couple from among so many who have rendered similar service to their community and the. Children's Aid of Huron County, -both this past year and in years gone by. When we examine this service and devotion of Gordon and Ada Bien- . chard, however, one realizes that we are talking about a very special couple, for whom a spec- , eat recognition is both warranted and perhaps overdue:" Mr. Heath talked about the children who have made their homes with the Blanchards through the years. 'Each placement has re- quired 'a' high degree of com- mitment and concern, for we are here talking about children for- whom love, affection and res- ponsibility were initially only words, and mutual love and res- pect came about much testing, and many heartaches," he said, i•particularly in respect of the older child who has come to know the security of a good home life, and is now ready to move on to adoption, or the child who goes on to a special treatment centre but ,who returns to the Blanchard home as. her family - others who return on their own, they know they are welcome, and the Blanchards care about them. A family of patience, understand- ing and interest and good humor." o The best description of the Blanchards came thirteen years ago from •one of their references:' 1lr. Heath continued. 'Nile and Mrs. Blanchard were brought up in homes where respect for others was an important factor. 'they have known what it is to have to share with others, things that are dear to them, thus a selfish attitude is unknown in either of them. They, enjoy family life in a true sense of the words: Their Christian faith is something they take, and accept, as a necessity, not as a burden. Any child would enjoy love, and know the meaning of honesty." "In an era when it is too easy to complain, criticize and ration- alize one's lack of this same commitment to people," he eon, (Continued on Pap 8) Old Papers Recall Events Of the Fifties News from the Korean War, influx of war workers to Toronto and a $250,000 fire in St. Cath- erines were among the leading headlines in several old news, papers discovered recently., Doug. Stewart,' P.U.C. em- ployee, Seaforth, while cleaning house discovered several old issues of the Toronto Star under- neath a bedroom carpet. The issues from February and. March of 1951 brought nevi's of the Canadian troops fighting the Chinese along the central front. Canada's Princess Pats, leading the British Commonwealth 27th Brigade on the left flank of Alle• U.N. offensive on the Central Korean front, found more oppos- ition from roads made virtually, impassable by torrential rains than from the Chinese Reds as the United Nations ,,killer" of- fensive reached the outposts of what was believed to be the main Chinese defence line. The March 10 issue reported that Pte. Len Barton ' aLondoner who came to Canada to become a farmer was recommended for the first Victoria Cross, highest' British Army award for gallantry awarded since the Canadians landed in Korea. ` Meanwhile on the home front, , upwards of 21,000 new, factory jobs were opening up in Toronto, with roughly 70 percent in the munitions industry. Fire raged uncontrolled for four hours and gutted a three storey brick warehouse in St. Catherines. The structure owned by Richard Robertson, mayor of St. Catherines suffered $250,000 damage. Mayor Robertson said he had stored furniture in the warehouse for -215 families, some of whom had placed all of their household `,furniture in the building. In Europe a mysterious earth convulsion startled part of the continent, while along the coast- lines fierce gales tied up ship- ping and inflicted widespread damage. The earth tremor - some quarters said it could have been caused by an atomic explosion; was felt in Germany, the Nether- lands and part of Belgium. A February issue reported that a flu epedemic was spread- ing across the province. Over 600,000 people had been affec- ted by the bug, Public health officials closed schools where large percentages of students• and teacheraaaere absent. News ,was `released that the Truman administration was pre- paring to spring, a surprise move to ward off deliberate stalling of the $800,000,000 St. Lawrence Seaway project. The House of Representatives committee hearing on the St. Lawrence shaped into a bitter fight as the anti-seaway lobby resorted to delaying tactics as a last effort to thwart favorable action. Improved methods of, resus- citating babies who fall to breathe by means of simple apparatus was credited to two young Toronto doctors. ,,Chief thing" was the de- velopment of a safety valve which prevented too great a pressure• of oxygen from ' entering the babies lungs, sholild the child fail to breathe after 'birth. The whole emphasis has been on the. gentleness of handling and man- agement with adequate amounts of oxygen. Winner in Car Draw The third weekly winner in the Lions Car Club it Pets ta neat Of SeafOrt14 Huron County foster parents banquet sponsored by the Child- ren's • Aid Society Wednesday . evening was a departure from the normal annual banquets which have been held in years gone by. The event, held at. Clinton's Ontario Street United Church, featured a sit-down dinner for all the foster parents in the county, the CAS workers and some special friends, including,Tudge and Mrs. R. S. Hetherington. Head table guests included Mayor and Mrs. Don Symons, Clinton; CAS President Clarence Hanna and Mrs. Hanna; CAS Dir- ector Bruce Heath and Mrs. Heath; Huron County Warden Jack Alexander and Mrs. Alexander; Rev. and Mrs. C. McCleneghan; Miss Clare McGowan, former CAS director here; Mel Allan; and Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Blanch- ard, who were named foster par- ents of the year. The Blanchards reside at R. R. 4,' Walton, and been pro- viding homes for children for almost 14 years. "It is always an easy task to Dublin Businessman Promoted Village HPRC Teachers Hold Live-in Weekend Seaforth Public School placed .• third in a n inter-school cross country race Tuesday at the farm of William Meilson, sixth con- cession of Hullett Township. A total of 270 runners from nine public schools competed. -Seaforth, with 451 points, placed behind Hullett Central, with 447 in second spot while first place honors went to Huron Centennial with 418. EaCh school entered 32 runners, four com- petitors in each age class. Points •were awarded according to the runner's position at the com- pletion of the race, example, first place received one point; fourth place was tagged with four, The team with the least number ,.ef points against them were declared the winners, Fourth went to Holmesville, 607; fifth to Clinton, 620; sixth, Blyth, 627; seventh, Robinson Mem - • oriel, 048; eighth, Bru5sels, 683; and ninth to Victbria, 884. Gerald K. Holland