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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1971-10-07, Page 13OWOn Olt ten. i° &you(' Section Thursday, October 7, 1971 106 ), ew. t No, 40 Scouts enjoy camporee A regional Boy Scout Camporee, held on the weekend at Point Farms Provincial Park, enjoyed sunny, warm, summer like weather helping it turn out to be one of the most successful events of the year. Boy Scouts and. Sea Scouts, 400 of tarn, moved onto the park site Friday evening and camped there until Sunday. Although only 250 had been expected scouts from throughout the whole area turned out including a troop of 40 from northern Michigan. Troops represented the region as far north as Wiarton, Owen Sound, and •Collingwood, Shelburne and Stratford in the east and the United States in the south. In addition to the boys, a large number of leaders and their families were on hand and organizers report the event to have been highly successful. Those taking part in the activities enjoyed such sports as log rolling, building and crossing a monkey bridge, trying out the obstacle course, rope bridges, swimming, campfire programs, cookouts and many other activities. For those from other areas a tour of Goderich was also on the schedule and boys toured the harbour area, the Huron County museum and shopped in the local business section. The Scout leaders, who organized the event, wish to extend their thanks to the Ontario Department of Lands and Forests who made a complete section of the Point Farms 'Provincial Park area available to the troops for the weekend campout. Photo story by Ron Shaw Crostini a mine Using only a single tope eon tornetirnes be hard the Cresting. The tests were all part of activities during a weekend enough without a crowd of other scouts looking on but a few camporee at Point Farms Provincial Park.—Staff photo. ids -from the crowd didn't stop this scout frown making his try at With more than 400 Boy Scouts and their leaders to feed, hungry after an active day at a camporee, it takes two men a whole day just preparing the special campfire meal. Scoutmasters Jim Coyne, left, of Wiarton and Dan Lawlor of Port Elgin were kept busy cooking these four porkers in a true camping tradition over the open pit during a regional camporee held for the Boy Scouts at Point Farms Provincial Fark on the weekend. The result of all the cooking were Oink-Burgers, slabs of pork on a bun. —Staff photo. Scoutmaster Rev. Wilfred Jarvis (Siff) of Cromarty (near Exeter) crosses a rope bridge assembled by a number of Boy Scouts as one of the prOjects undertaken during a camporee held at Point Farms Provincial Park on the weekend. Scouter Jarvis received his 10 year Iong service award during terornonies at the camp out.—Staff photo. 4) at any point showing a high conform count a large danger sign should be erected to warn of the health hazard; 5) the sanitary laws of Hurot. County be enforced fully and fairly for all citizens and 6) a special effort be made to clean op the pollution of the Maitland River within Huron County." In its opening paragraph the letter expressed gratitude for Huron County Council's "endorsement of our policies regarding the clean-up of the Maitland River," Formed this spring when effluent released from the Listowel sewage lagoon polluted Maitland waters sown at least as far as Brussels, the Save the Maitland Association until recently has concerned itself with the pollution of the river in the Listowel area. However at a general meeting or the organization held in Cranbrook on Aug. 31, the association made it clear that it intended to see pollution was stopped along the entire length of the river. —Wingham Advance-Times 21,629 MAY VOTE IN HURON Seaforth — A total of 21, 629 names are on the voters lists in the riding of Huron. Returning officer R. T. Bolton said Wednesday that the number entitled to vote was up from 18,762 in the 1967 election and probably reflected the inclusion of those from 18 to 21 on the lists. He added that there could be some slight changes in the total as a result of revision procedures. —Huron Expositor REX'S APPEAL COMING UP HERE OCTOBER 22 Goderich — As Rex, the now famous Goderich dog, waits in the kennels operated by the Humane Society in London, the court has decided that October 22 will be the date for his appeal hearing in Goderich. The dog's owners, Mr. and Mrs. Kaz Budny of Gibbons Street, are satisfied with the doges conditions in which the dog is being kept at London. They report the animal is content and that they are permitted to take him for a run when they visit at the kennels, There is still no official word concerning who will pay for the dog's board while at the Humane Society kennels. There have been rumors that the Town of Goderich will be required to pick up the tab for the animal, but town clerk J. Harold Walls said Tuesday afternoon he had no knowledge of the legal implications in this case and has not been advised officially of the town's responsibility. The dog was termed vicious and condemned to die by Provincial Judge Glenn Hays after a court case in Goderich August 30. The animal was to be destroyed, the Judge ordered, after 30 days but the dog will have a further stay of execution until the appeal is heard. It was proven in court that Rex, the handsome German Shepherd, had bitten the seven-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. James Murray, also of Gibbons Street. Evidence showed as well that the dog had bitten another boy on a previous occasion. —Goderich Signal-Star 100 Brownies gather for revel ,Its either hang on and keep moving or get Wet and muddy for this Boy Scout as he crosses a stream at Point Farina Provincial Park during carriporee activities held On the weekend. The single rope bridge proved one of the most difficult stream crossing methods for the boys'trying out various tests.—Staff photo, Around the County wriowirimpwwwraps". ZURICH FALL FAIR BEST IN YEAR$ Zurich — Under threatening weather conditions that saw the rain hold off until late in the evening, the 107th annual edition of the Zurich Fall Fair on Monday proved to be better kn most departments than in the past years. The event wound up with a western style horse show in the evening, Activities actually got under way on Friday night at the annual Fall Fair Dance, at which time Carol Ann Desjardine was picked as the "Queen of the Fair." Her two princesses were Joanne Grenier and Joyce Cunningham, On Saturday evening a cash bingo was held in the Community Centre, A colourful parade started off the Monday afternoon program, with about 600 school children marching from the public school grounds to the Community Park. The parade was led by the Zurich Centennial Band and the Zurich Lions Majorettes, along with dozens of decorated bicycles and other floats of various descriptions. In the absence of Hon. C. S. MacNaughton, who was scheduled to 'iofficially open the fair, the honours were carried out by his wife, Addle, who told the large gathering that there is nothing she likes better than a fall fair. BONNIE LYNN CHARGED Goderich — For those who have been wondering what fate has befallen Goderich's own tornado Bonnie Lynn, the local police force reported this week, when questioned by the Signal Star, that two charges under the Criminal Code, another under the Highway Traffic Act and still another under the Liquor Control Act have been laid against Bonny Lynn Mowery formerly of Parry Sound and most recently of the Hotel Clinton in Clinton. The Mowery woman has been charged with "Dangerous Driving" and "Impaired 'hiving," both offences listed in the Criminal Code, "Having Liqu„ -1 a Place Other than her Residence" an offence under the Liquor Control Act and "Driving without a Permit" an offence under the Highway Traffic Act. The charges arose from a wild ride through the streets of Goderich September 11 which resulted in extensive damage at the Octogenarian Park, damage to a porch, a patio, a police cruiser, a private car, the car in which the Mowery woman was riding, a valuable elder tree, and at least two front lawns. The case is set to be heard in Provincial Court at Goderich on October 7. —Goderich Signal-Star. REEVE SUGGESTS TALKS ON MEDICAL CENTRE Lucknow — Reeve George Joynt of Lucknow, at the September meeting of Lucknow village council, suggested an early meeting with the three townships surrounding Lucknow to discuss the possibility of a medical centre to serve this community, In his remarks, Mr. Joynt pointed out the benefits this community derives from the services of two doctors locally and the difficulties now facing the area by the lack of a dentist to serve Lucknow and surrounding rural area, "We're lucky to have them," he said in referring to the doctors. He stated that Lucknow council, and the councils of the area, as representatives of the people living in the area, should be thinking in terms of future medical and dental needs, He said that there is no assurance that a dentist could be attracted to this locality, but every possibility should be explored in this regard. —Lucknow Sentinel MARJORIE PROCTOR CROWNED QUEEN OF BRUSSELS FAIR THURSDAY NIGHT Brussels — Marjorie Procter, 18, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Procter, RR 5, Brussels, was chosen queen of Brussels Fair at a contest held in the agricultural building Thursday night, Donna Workman, 18, Brussels, was the runner-up and the other contestants were Bonnie Pennington, 17, of Brussels and Diane Fraser, 17, of RR 2, Blyth. The judges were Mrs. J. R, Gall. Wingham; Mrs. Robert Gibson, Gorrie, and Albert Carson of Listowel. The girls were judged on appearance, deportment and ability to answer questions. The questions were asked while on stage with the contestants answering publicly, —Winghatn Advance•Times REPORT THIEVES GET WHITE DEANS Exeter — Provincial police at Exeter and Goderich are investigating several of bean thefts. This week, two pickup truck loads were stolen from Lloyd Thompson, Hensall. Other thefts of white beans occurred in the Kippen and Clinton areas. Exeter OPP are also investigating the theft of a tape-deck from a car owned by Larry McLean, RR 1 St, Marys. It was parked at the Club Albatross at Huron Park when the theft occurred. —Exeter Times—Advocate MAITLAND GROUP ASKS HUIION TO TEST SEWERS ENTERING RIVER Brussels — The Save the Maitland Association has appealed to Huron County Council to help clean up the river within the county. In a letter read at County Council on Sept. 23, the association drew attention to "the alarming amount of pollution entering the river within the borders of Huron County." In particular, the association pointed out "the deplorable state of the river at the town of Cranbrook, below the dam at Brussels, and above the dam at Forclwich, "Huron County," the letter stated, "has adequate laws to prevent pollution. Huron County has inspectors paid to enforce these laws. Tests ate available to identify people who are breaking these laws: Therefore we urge that; 1) all storm sewers watering the Maitland River be tested; 2) that any drains carrying pollution be identified, whether domestic, industrial or agricultural; S) the location and results of these tests be published in our local papers every month; Over 100 enthusiastic Brownies from Goderich and Bayfield gathered together on Saturday at Camp Kiahane to take part in the 1971 Olympic Revel. The weatherman was most co-operative and presented a beautiful sunny day which was certainly appreciated by everyone. It was an exciting moment when all the athletes began the long march around the area to the ceremonial stand—just the way they do at the real Olympics, Each of the five Brownie Packs was led by two flag bearers carrying their own identifying flag in one of the five Olympic colours, After all had gathered in front of the stand, Mrs. Hazel IVIcCreath, Division Commissioner, welcomed everyone to the Revel and then introduced a special guest—Miss Mary McMillan, who is the Commissioner for the area. A few moments later a young runner was seen heading towards the stand bearing a small feathered owl. She handed the owl to Miss McMillan who placed it on the toadstool, declaring the Olympic Revel to be Open. After this excitement everyone was ready to have lunch and so each Pack established its own "corner", planted its flag and made quick work of all the lunches. With tummies filled, all were eager to begin an afternoon of skipping, jumping, and running. This was an opportunity for a Brownie to try to earn her Athlete badge if she wished, or perhaps to enter the relays instead. It was a very warm day for all this activity but soon the field was covered with little girls trying their hardest to pass each test while beads of perspiration gathered on each little nose. After a couple of hours everyone was quite willing to sit quietly in a big circle to do some singing. We had hoped that each girl who earned her badge could have it presented to her right on the spot that day. However, the Brownies surprised their Leaders and so many of them excelled that there were not enough badges to give out and so they will receive them very soon at their own Brownie meeting. If a Brownie missed passing an event or two, she will be given another chance soon in her own Pack to try these items again and perhaps will be able to get her badge then, No one went home empty handed though as a cute little felt crest was given to each girl so she would have a souvenir to put on her camp hat or perhaps on a shirt or jacket. The big day came to a close as each head bowed for taps, Mrs. McCreath then declared the ending of our 1971 OLYmpie Revel. Sincere thanks go to the Mothers, Rangers and Guides who stuck it out through the heat of the day to help, the Bayfield L.A. for their good cookies; the Goderich LA. for their kind help; the drivers; and all others whose efforts went into making the day such a success. Some of the Brownies just have two or three things to work on before the Athlete badge is theirs—quite a few of them only need to brush up on -one particular item. The following is a list of the girls who were successful in every event and will receive their Athlete interest badges in the very near future, Pack 1: Tracy Jewell, Rita Lassalioe, Linda Knox, Cathie Aleoek, Diane ttegman, Anti Smith, Christine Freeman, Patty Wisser. Pack 2: Gail Pinkney, Emmy Sarnsone, Elizabeth MeMillati, Beth Morris, Kathy McDonald, Lori:MacKay, Janice Miller, Dale Simons, Leslie MacKay, Kathy Sheardowli, Tracy Sitter, Tracy Nelson, Kathy Weary. Pack 3: Sandra Niviris, Diane Bogie, Tracy McEwan, Cathy Brenda Bolton, Jenny More, Mary sane Erskine, Betty Begeman, Nancy Fisher. Pack 4: Bathata Suchard, Dorie Otte, Sherri 'Parsonage, Janet Fuller,