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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1964-08-13, Page 1Dave Buchanan Grad class topped by year's student leaders This year's student leaders at 1-ISDIIS both lived. OP to the expectations of the staff who chose them for the honor as they came through in tying colors to Stand first and second in the grade 13 graduating class. The parallel between Sandra Jory and Dave Buchanan, the two top students, would almost lead to specplation that they had been peeking over each other's shoulder as they completed. their schooling. Both are active in sports and community endeavours in their respective communities and oddly enough they will probably see much more of each other in future years as they have both decided to enter engineer- log courses at the University of Waterloo. Sandra, the 17-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Jory, RR 1 Kirkton, topped the EAVY RAIN THREATENS CROPS son of Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Schwartzentruber.. Grant had a passing percent, age of '71 and topped the class in French composition with an 86. AVERAGE CLASS The graduating class marks Were described as "very re, spectable" by Principal B. L. Sturgis, who drew this con• elusion on their record of 83% passing. The department of education ,considers a percentage of 80 as quite acceptable. The Principal noted that re- sults this year were much the same as in previous years with most of those students trying ,for all nine papers getting them. The small Spa.nisti class re- corded the best percentage as they had 100% passing. Courses averaging 90% or better were geometry, chemistry, history and English comp. Most difficulty cropped up in the zoelegy class. Sandra Jory Youth gets $150 fine for 'making .up' crash COMPLETE GRADE 13 RESULTS ARE PRINTED ON THE BACK PAGE class with a percentage of 77 in her papers, while Dave, a Hensel' lad, was right behind with a record of 75%, The Kirkton miss played on both the volleyball and basket- ball teams this year and also participated in the drama and glee clubs at the school. As a member of the 441 movement, she has completed nine pro- jects and is an accomplished pianist. Dave, son of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Buchanan, was a star basketball player throughout his days at high school and was a glue-fingered end on the foot- ball squad. Their popularity with their fellow students and staff speaks for itself in their having been chosen as student leaders. Besides attaining the top per- centage, Sandra also copped the distinction of recording the top mark with her 89 on the algebra course. She also topped the marks in the geometry and French authors papers. Dave was tops iti physics. Don Pullen, assistant agri,- cultural representative, re- ported this week that it's not only the bean growers who are starting to worry over the damp conditions. "Rain has considerably de- layed the harvesting of spring grains, he stated. Main problem is that much of the oat and bar, ley crop has been cut, but far- ers have been unable to thresh or combine it. Indications are that some barley has begun to sprout in the swath and grain harvested recently is darkened in color because of the weath, ering effect. And if the weather isn't bad enough, Huron farmers are fac- ing still another insect threat on the heels of the army worm, Mexican bean beetle and the turnip beetle. Pullen explained some "do- - Please turn to back page Officials at Hensall's three mills aren't quite certain what damage the recent heavy rains have done to area bean crops, but they are certain about one thing. And that's the fact that it had better dry up in a hurry, "It's not doing any good, and that's for sure," commented Howard Scane at W. G. Thomp- son & Sons, after noting it was still too early to tell what dam- age the wet conditions have caused to date. However, both Scans and Doug Cook, at Cook Bros., reported there had been some damage noticed already west of Hensall and particularly in the Blue- water area. Some low lying grounds in this area have suffered "ex- tensive" damage, according to Cook. Bill Mickle, of E. L. Mickle & Sons, reported the wet con- ditions would cut yields, but again said it was too early to tell exactly how much damage may have been done. All three reported there were signs of blight in some fields and the heavy rains had drown- ed out some patches in low areas. All three explained there was no question but what the fields had probably had all the pre- cipitation they could stand for some time. but pointed out Mr. Durand was a good citizen and many other such circumstances similar to this have gone by the eye of the law. Testimony given was that there had been no beer or liquor offered for sale, although it was stated that several minors had been served at the affair. Three of those minors were charged, but the charges were withdrawn at the court sessions. Andre Durand had also been charged with his father but this charge was also withdrawn. William Belling, Exeter, re- ceived a stiff reprimand from — Please turn to back page paid only $40 in fine and $7.50 in costs, his actual breaking of the law cost him an addition $142.60 in liquor andbeer seiz- ed at his property. Maurice Durand, Zurich, was charged with having liquor in other than his residence and pleaded guilty. He was defended by Jim Donnelly, Goderich law- yer. Constable Harry Reid told the court a bar was set up in a shed on the Durand property for a wedding party, although the ac- cused reported he was unaware this was contrary to the law. Mr. Donnelly admitted ignor- ance of the law was no excuse, Bill Wright Grant Schwartzentruber Rate in Hensall up five, set centennial project Ask payment for damages Stephen's surplus holds taxes again boards in Hay, will be united into one. Hensall will have only one representative on the new board. The board and council also want some facts straightened out in regards to debenture issues and the proportions the village will have to pay on any issued. While Hensall councillors in- terviewed a department official in Clinton this spring, they failed to receive any concrete answers. ABOVE AVERAGE The rains to date in the first part of August are almost twice as much as the average for an entire month according to the meteorology section at RCAF Centralia. Up until Wednesday noon, they had recorded over six inches and in some areas it is believed the total may be over seven. Normal rain for the en tir e month of August has been be- tween two and three inches. Back in the wet summer of 1956, there was a little over six inches, and this year there are indications this record may be eclipsed. Biggest rainfall was over the Civic Holiday weekend when over five inches was recorded. fact residents pay different pub- lic and separate school levies. Those residents in the Ste- phen Township school area will have a slight increase in their taxes, although the school rate itself remains the same as in 1963. Residential and farm rates in the school area are 41.62 mills, an increase of 1.5. Com- mercial rates in the area jump only 1.265 to a total this year of 45.92. Those noticing the most change in their tax rate will be the supporters at SS 11, who will see their mill rate drop by 5.4 to 41.62. This section will join the area in January through the new — Please turn to back page By continuing a policy es- tablished last year to dip into some of its surplus, Stephen Township council has been able to hold its mill rate in most cases and has been able to low- er them in some due to a de- crease in some school rates. Stephen ratepayers enjoy a lower mill rate for county and high school purposes through the use of the surplus. The county rate is 13.22, while in most communities it is 14 mills, and the high school rate is 12.3 compared to the 13 in most. This year's township levy has been set at 8 mills, com- pared to '7.6 last year. These three rates are gen- eral throughout the township, but variances come through the A 16-year-old youth was fined $150 or three weeks in jail on default of payment of the fine when he pleaded guilty to a charge of public mischief be- fore Magistrate Glenn Hays, QC, hi Exeter court, Tuesday. John William Elliott, RR 2 Ailsa Craig, was charged after he sent an OPP officer on a wild goose chase to investigate a reported hit and run accident in which the youth claimed he had been. Constable Harry Reid said that on the evening of July 9, the youth had come to the police office in Exeter and reported he had been involved in an ac- cident south of town and that the other car had failed to re- main at the scene. Constable Reid told the court he found no evidence of an ac- cident and upon investigation later learned that the youth's car had been involved in an accident at Dresden when it reportedly ran into a post. This incident was not report- ed to Dresden area police. Elliott admitted that the of- ficer's testimony was correct and had no explanation for his conduct. "I can hardly find words for such a deplorable act as this," Magistrate Hays stated, noting the time the police had had to take to investigate. He said it was wasting the taxpayers' money as well as depriving the public of the pro- tection of the police during the investigation of this made-up incident. The fine was one of the stiff- est handed out in the local court for some time. Although a Zurich area man Board will expropriate Hensall ratepayers will again note a sizeable increase in their tax rate this year. Council set the residential rate at 75 mills and a total of 83.5 for commercial at their August meeting. Both are an increase of close to five mills and follows a hike of two from last year. The increase is due to no particular large project plan- ned by council, but rather in increases in school costs and the waterworks debenture. The high school rate has in- creased 1.2 mills, the public school levy is up 1.5 and the waterworks debenture will re- quire an additional 1.7 mills. Members of the school board met with council and asked that a representation of the board and council meet with depart- ment of education officials in Toronto to get some questions answered on school business. It has been reported that members of the school board are not pleased with the change that will be made in January when they, along with all other WARN OWNERS Council decided to set a date of August 14 when all dog own- ers in the municipality must obtain dog tags. Notices have gone out pointing out action will be taken after this date. Clerk Earl Campbell report- ed several had secured tags since the warnings were issued. In other business, council; Engaged Fred Datars to do janitor work when E. R. Davis takes his annual vacation. Passed a bylaw establishing a centennial project. It was decided to renovate the arena in the amount of $0,000, The clerk and reeve were authorized to sign the lease from the CNR for the parking lot at $25 per annum. The two were also given auth- ority to borrow $15,000 from the bank to meet current ex- penditures. TOP BOWLER 'Placing third behind the lead- ers with a mark of 72% was Bill Wright, son of Councillor and Mrs. Ted Wright, Exeter. His name on the pages of this paper is nothing new, as his spectacular bowling feats have been noted time and again. The 19-year-old kegler has the Exe- ter Lanes bowling record and is one of the top competitors in the men's league. Bill has indicated he will at- tend the University of Western Ontario. Placing fourth in the class was Grant Schwartzentruber, 19, of RR 2 Zurich. He is the Exeter drains got a heavy workout over the Civic Holiday weekend, and council learned at its meeting on August 4 that many "problems" existed fol- lowing the heavy downpour. Statistics at RCAF Centralia show that a total rainfall of 4.67" was recorded by the me- teorology section, while the Canadian Canners Ltd. measur- ed 5.5" at their local measuring device. The result s of the heavy rains—flooded basements and streets—prompted most of the discussion at the council meet- ing. Bill Musser, Edward Street, a former councillor, appeared before council with a "drain problem". He said the rains had caused his basement to flood when the drain didn't carry the water away. He said he thought the drain line had probably sunk down when the sanitary sewer was being laid in 'front of his home. Works superintendent Jim Paisley said he would look into the situation the next day. Reg. McDonald, Anne Street, complained to council about large pools of water lying on the boulevards off the road on Anne Street, between Marlbor- ough and the railway tracks. He said the rain had left one and a half to two feet of water lying beside the road. He asked that council put pipes under the driveways along the street so that the water could run off to a storm drain at Marlborough and Anne Streets. However, council told him they plan to black-top the street next year and the pipes would only have to be torn up. Paisley and Deput y-Reove Ralph Bailey were named to look at the situation and see what could be done to alleviate the problem until the road is fixed next year. Bob Luxton, William Street, appeared at the meeting to ask council about payment of a bill for repairs after his basement — Please turn to back page Thugs hit firm for second time Chief C. H. MacKenzie is investigating the theft of close to $1,000 worth of tires from. Newby Tire and Battery Ser- vice — the second breakin re- ported by the firm this summer. The latest incident is believed to have taken place early Sat- urday morning and 29 tires were stolen. Chief MacKenzie reported the thieves gained entry by smash- ing a window on the north side of the building. They then lugged the tires some distance into a nearby corn field, where it is believed they were then put on a truck and hauled away. Due to the muddy and wet conditions of the field, the of- ficer said it was impossible to detect a clear foot print. On June 14, thieves took a small amount of cash and a $125 adding machine from the tire store. Hay Township School Area board has authorized their sol- icitors, Bell & Laughton, Exe- ter, to proceed with exprop- riation for lands needed in the vicinity of the Zurich public school for the planned addition and playground. The board made offers to the owners of the property, but were unsuccessful in their bid to buy the lands and therefore decided on the action to expropriate. Lands concerned are lots 102, 103 and 106 on plan 10 in Zurich. These lots are north of the present school and the plan is to close the road between the school and the lots to provide ample room for the addition and the playground space. While the board has rehired Bryce Mack to operate their lone school bus for the coming term at a price of $1,000, they have placed an advertisement in this issue for additional bus services. Tenders are being called for the transportation of pub 1 ic school children in the area for the coming term. There are three routes involved. The first is for all the chil- dren from what was SS 11, SS 8 and USS 15 to USS 15, which is known as Smoky Hollow. Number two is for some chil- dren on the Babylon and Goshen lines to Zurich and another is for the transporting of approxi- mately 22 pupils from USS 9 Stanley to Zurich and also pu- pils from the Bronson Line and from St. Joseph. The advertisement notes that persons interested may receive further details from H. W. Bro- kenshire, secretary-treasurer of the school area board. Tenders close on Friday, August 21 at 6:00 p.m. Grant turned down for Usborne school Usborne Township counc have been advised by the de- partment of municipal affairs that their application for a loan under the Municipal works as- sistance program has been turned down, Reason given in the letter written on July 29 was that the school project had already been started before the commitment of the province for the loan was given. Some discussion was held by council on the ways and means of raising the additional $8,- 961.00 which they have been refused, Clerk H. H. G. Strang re- ported that it would probably mean the township would have Crediton voters Couldn't believe youth's testimony Magistrate Glenn Hays, Q.C. did not believe the testimony given under oath by a Centralia youth in court, Tuesday, and handed out a penalty of $50 and costs of $12.50 when he decided the youth was guilty of illegal possession of alco- hol. Donald Lightfoot, 20, t ol d the court he did not know there was any beer in his car when he was spotted in the Centralia school yard by OPP Constables John Wright and George Beams. Wright testified he found three bottles of beer under the front seat of the car. Lightfoot said he did notknow the beer was there, despite the fact the officers testified the beer bottles were cool and the temperature was close to 90 degrees at the time. "I can't accept or believe that you didn't know the beer was in the car," Mr. Hays said. "I am very sorry you gave the evidence you did." A similar charge was with- drawn against Beverly J. Hirt- zel, 17, Centralia. Evidence indicated that Hirt- zel fled when the police arrived. Aw, that darn balloon must be unbreakable Kius watch in wide-eyed hope as a young dart thrower heaves at the balloons at the penny carnival staged by the Exeter Kinplayground, Friday. The look on the face of the young player shows he feels he "was r ebbe d", while some of the other looks from the crowd suggest they still think it may break. At any rate, it shows the kids are really pulling for the player—probably because they just spent two cents without any success and want to see someone make it. —T-A photo Preliminary hearing on the charges will he held in Sea- forth on August 19. OPP report the alleged rape took place in the Grand Bend area, where the teenage girl was working this summer, Suggests press lacking integrity, qualifications get third choice Crediton voters will have a third choice when they go to mark their ballot in the plebis- cite to decide whether they want a new library or flood lights for the ball park as their centennial project. However, the new *choice be- ing presented is one that won't derive much pride when 1967 rolls around, because it's for thoSe who don't want any type of project for the police village. Ross, Haugh, who has been named returning Officer, re- ported this week the three vil- lage trustees have authorized him to put the third choice on the ballot which will be held on Monday, August 24. Polls will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and voting will be held at the township office; Nelson Schenk has been nam- ed deputy returning officer and the poll clerk will be William Oestreicher, Haugh Stated there were 235 eligible Voters on the voters' list, which has been Open ler inSpectiOn in the post office and the clerk's Office since July 23. Notice Of this nesting was advertised In The 71,64 on that date. The list Will be eertified bY a county judge on Friday. Announcement si o 4' 6 if 10 Chitith NetideS , - -FO Coining tVehts , 10 EditerialS . , 4 '6 Farm NOWS 4 i V .4 6 6 8 Feminine Facts 'X Panties 5 Iiensali VV VT TVIV 16 V V 4 Lucan a . 44 .4.114'44114'VW4 11 sports 6 '6 . 6 t 16 V 11 k 6 Want Ade oite*Vi,i4o4V16 Two Exeter ballet students have received signal balers from the Western Ontario Con- servatory of Music. Jo-Ann Whilsmith and Gayle Ecker have been named medal winners from the school for the season. Only a few students are given this honor. Legion President, Percy Noels, reports the veterans' group will be staging a three- ring circus at the Exeter Com- munity Centres on. Monday, August 24. There will be both an afternoon and evening per- formance of the Fells & Gray show. This outfit is considered one of the best of the touring cir- cus groups'. About 105 Exeter children are this week attending the annual camp, for members of the smuttier playground north of Goderich. Don Oravett is director and house mothers are his wife and Mrs, Fred Sim- mons. The SIX playground su. perVisorS are camp teachers. * William 0. Schroeder, Centralia, charged with the rape of a 17-year.old Clinton girl, has been remanded in custody without bail following a court appearance in Goderich week, Council gives RAP vote of confidence to go through the whole pro- cedure of issuing a further de- benture for this amount. He cited no great difficulty in getting the money, but point- ed out the fact they will have to take the time and trouble to go through the entire procedure again. A motion was passed at the meeting that the township's share of the allocation of as- sistance under the program be turned over to the HSDHS board to be applied to its buildingpro- gram. They now join with the coun- cils of Exeter and S tephen Township as supporting muni- cipalities who have turned their share over to the high school board. The municipal works assist- ance program is a scheme whereby municipalities may borrow sums from the govern- ment at low interest rates, and about 25% of the loan is "for- gotten" if the project is com- pleted by the summer of 1966. Strang noted that if the high school board can use the money for their building program it will mean no loss to Usborne ratepayers. In fact, he noted that due to the fact not all are township public school supporters, the change would actually mean that all ratepayers would benefit from the loan to the high school board and not onlypublic school supporters. It is not known whether the high school board will be able to use the money. Council, which commended their meeting at 8:20 a.m., Please turn to back page After corning tinder fire from many quarters in the past two Months, the Recreation, Arena, and Parks committee went to Council, They came out in pretty good shape. Council gave the coinmittee a "vote of confidence" at its regular meeting August 4. Ina letter to council, Tom MacMillan, chairm an of the RAP cothinitteei aSked, for the support of council mem bers. Ile noted the criticism the committee members .1thVe re- ceived over their handling Of the resignation Of recreatien (thee- ter lion Ortivett ) Specially -oil:. ticisiti from "the presS'', MacMillan noted that reports in the 'press indicated RAP was irresponsible, bungling, hitub. Ordinate, 'degenerated and &Ant against all trends of society. Court sessions collect $2,500 Court "receipts" at Grand Bend continue to reach astro- nomical. figures as police con- tinue their crack-down on law breakers, arid at Monday'S ses- sion a total of $2,576.49 was gleaned in fines. Of this total, $1,867,10 was for liquor penalties —.mainly for illegal possession and nil- derage drinking. There were 98 names on the' court docket, many resulting from the Civic Holiday week.. end when the resort was jammed to capacity. Only a few area residents were among those who paid fines. 8 It I r 1 e y Irene Taylor, Hay, paid $25 for consuming liquor while under the legal age of 21, and Hugo Theander and Archie Wellington Than , son, both of Lucan, paid a similar kineunt for disturb. Mg the peace. "What would you have told him", questioned Mayor SIM- mons, "I wouldn't have told him what you did", answered Wood- en. "It would have been much better to wait—,to tell him you had to go back to council," he said. ,We couldn't have done that", Simmons replied. "'Yes, you could", said Wood- en; "I think it was a mistake", said Boyle, Councillor Tod Wright moved for a vote of confidence in the 11AT) committee saying "I think they have done a good job", However,. before a Vote on the motion, more 'discussion took Wade, at firit On the motion Please turn to back page this year than in past years; whether the committee had act- ed outside its duties; and Wheth- er council wanted to replace the present members of the committee. Council said "no" to all three by their vote Of confidence in the present members, tut it didn't do SO before Some heated diScuSsion on the cominittee's handling Of Gray- ett's resignation. Councillor Clatende Boyle opened discussion on the first questien by saying the commit- tee was no less effeCtiVe this year than in the past but 'that he WaS "Concerned about program in the futtire—Withotit a tee direetor". Meyer tlariti SlinfritiliS re‘ viewed the recreation situation before the RAP donntnittee was Set tip and Said; "I don't See "That description sot hda critical to me," he stated. He said the reporter must have formed a hasty conchielon, becatise he said he had known the ineinbers of the committee for years and had always found thorn to be cheerful, hard work- ing, thoughtful and respected Meinbera. of the community. "This report in the preSS does dread a problem, because in every community there are people WhO Will believe What they read in print, regardleSS of the qualificationS or integ,, rity of the printer," he added, in the letter, MacMillan told the Connell it was necessary for the HAP committee to have the 'respect and Support of citi- zens as well. as council. no asked council three titieS tioriSt Whether the committee had acted any less effectively where RAP hasn't been an itn,- provement over the _Situation before it was formed", Councillor Joe Wooden said "I still think the committee Made a mistake in losing the director". Mayor Simmons retorted that some council Menthol's and "the press had made a big 'stink' and it is all unfounded in the first place". He asked council members What they would have done when Oravett gave them only one evening to decide Whether to keep hiti1 on or let him go. The mayor said Gravett told the committee he had to know that evening SO he could accept or reject an Offer for fora position as recreation director in HOP; (Wer. could have acted to retain Min", said Wooden.