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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1965-04-15, Page 1Versatile performers at Usborne school show Announcements . . ... 14 again this year by the Ausable River Conservation Authority. The board pays $7 for each student who attends. The board indicated they would send "our share", noting that they would be prepared to pay for any number of students wishing to attend. The allotment for the school was not given, but it is open to students of three other second- ary schools and there is a. maxi- mum of 40 at the week-long session in June. In other business, the board: Decided to inform the CHSS board that they have no intention of requesting any further amendment to the present agreement between the four boards supporting the Clinton vocational school. SHDHS has an agreement to send 5% of their students if the enrolment at CHSS drops below 1,200 stu- dents. Agreed to delegate chairman Ken Johns and vice-chairman Roy Morenz to attend the As- sociation of Secondary School Boards convention to be held in Sarnia from May 21 to 24. Accepted the resignation of H. R. Pethick from the com- mercial department teaching staff. Approved purchase of a fil- ing cabinet at a cost of $65 for the math department and the purchase of three new sew- ing machines for the home eco- nomics department. The latter will be purchased from Dinney Furniture at a cost of $110 after trade-in allowance. The firm submitted the lowest of three tenders. Gave permission for the pur- chase of a large, electrically operated movie screen for the auditorium at a cost of $280. This is a second hand screen and Joe Wooden told the board a new one would cost $400. He requested the screen after noting the present one was too small for use in the auditorium. He also told the board the stu- dent council had decided to pur- chase a new movie projector for the school. Learned from Principal H. L. Sturgis that: parents' night would be held April 14; 15 of the 18 prospective graduates of the special commercial course had been offered jobs by the London Life Insurance Co. dur- ing a recent tour there; students with first class honours would not have to write final examina- tions except the departmental exams in grade 11 and 12; en- rolment was now 774; the annual barbecue was planned for June 3. This bevy of beauties ??? displayed an unusual amount of ver- satility at the spring concert at the Usborne Township Central School staged Tuesday and Wednesday before capacity audiences. Not only did the above performers manage the graceful move- ments in their ballet number, they finished it off with a rousing kick-line number. From the left are: Doug Fletcher, Bob Hume, Wayne McLaughlin, Don Kerslake, Paul Kerslake, Dennis Bierl- ing, Brian Miller and Tom Patterson. --T-A photo Ninety-second Year EXETER, ONTARIO, APRIL 15, 1965 Price Per Copy 10 Cents If other area folk match the generosity of Exeter residents, the canvass by the E xeter branch of the Cancer Society should reach the goal of $5,000 set by campaign chairman, Lloyd Hern. He reported the receipts from last week's blitz in Exeter net- ted $1,240, an increase of over $200 from last year. It is ex- pected this total will climb even higher with donations from those who may have been miss- ed in the Thursday canvass con- ducted by SHDHS students. "I'd personally like to thank the students," the chairman stated this week. "They did a tremendous job." He said that about 45 stu- dents were on the blitz and they were treated to hot dogs and refreshments f o 11 o win g their door-to-door appeal. Anyone who may have been missed may leave donations at either of the Exeter . banks. Add portable classroom for `opportunity' students Loss $2,500 in auto mishaps Exeter OPP investigated only two accidents this week, but they resulted in a total damage of about $2,500. The crashes were similar in nature in that they involved a car passing an- other in the process of making a left turn. The first happened on High- way 84, about one-half mile east of Zurich on Friday at 7:50 p.m. It was investigated by OPP Constable John Wright. Drivers involved were Rich- ard Harold Stade and Allan H. Brokenshire, both of Zurich. Both were proceeding east and Stade was making a left turn into a driveway when Broken- shire was in the process of passing another eastbound car. He applied his brakes when he saw the Stade car, but fail- ed to stop in time, striking the right rear of the turning car. Stade's c a r was then pushed into a parked car owned by Gor- don William Hay, RR 3 Zurich. Total damage was estimated at $1,800. The second crash took place on Highway 4 about 2 1/2 miles south of Hensall on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Involved were cars driven by Donald W. Dixon, Hen- sel, and Lawrence J. Drewlo, RCAF Clinton. Both were southbound and Dixon attempted to pass as Drewlo started to turn left onto the sideroad. Damage from the resulting crash was estimated at $500 to the Dixon vehicle and $200 to the other. OPP Constable Harry Reid investigated. L. J. PENHALE ....active in community to the board one new teacher had been hired for the coming term. She is Miss Joanne Car- ter, a native of Clandeboye. Three positions are still to be filled and several applica- tions have been received. Can- didates are expected to be inter- viewed this Saturday. Resignations from the staff are: Mrs. Paul Coates, Mrs. —Please turn to back page possible candidates for such a CIASA Total enrolment in such a class is expected to be about 16 and members noted that this may not provide accommodation for any Usborne students. Chairman Ross Tuckey stated he had told the Usborne school chairman, Elson Lynn, that ac- commodation would be provided students from the township only if there was room. Mr. Idle told the board that Usborne school officials were counting on some accommoda- tion. Clarification of this matter will not come until an inspector from the department of educa- tion has interviewed the pros- pective candidates and reported on how many he feels should take special instruction. Chairman Tuckey reported Chairman Ross Tuckey said the board had an obligation to the students and Herm Dettmer and Doug Gould stated they could see no alternative but to pur- chase a portable classroom. Minutes from the last meeting stated the board would probably purchase the structure from Exeter's Custom Trailers. Price for the classroom and the equipment is expected to run between $7,500 and $9,000. Following a three-month study and a lengthy discussion at their Monday night meeting, the Exeter Public School board voted unanimously to commence an opportunity class next year. They will buy a portable class- room in which to provide the instruction. All members were in com- plete agreement on providing the special instruction for chil- dren needing speci al assis- tance, with the discussion cen- tering around how to provide accommodation. Feasibility of accommodation included purchase of a portable classroom or the possibility of reverting to split grades to put more students in some class- rooms to make one available for the special class. Principal Arthur Idle ex- plained the predicted enrolment for next year would provide between 25 to 30 students in each class and he termed this "ideal". To make one room available would require boosting some of the classes to over 30 pupils. All members of the board agreed with the Principal that this was not in the best inter- ests of the students. In fact, only last year the board de- cided to hire an extra teacher to eliminate the split grade sys- tem they had been using for some time. "That was the best decision we ever made," stated vice- chairman Clarence McDonald. However, noting that the en- rolment at the school was drop- ping, he stated that it was pos- sible that in taro years they wouldn't need the p or table classroom they were consider- ing and they would "look pretty stupid" if it was empty after such a short time. However, Jack Pryde said he felt that if the special class would benefit those needing spe- cial training then the purchase would certainly be warranted if it wasn't required later on for accommodation. "The benefit the children will receive will more than pay for it," he commented. Let's get this started in September." Luther J. Penhale `unselfish servant' Predicts early school approval The SHDHS board was told Tuesday night approval should soon be received from the de- partment of education for the planned $1,500,000 vocational addition. Business Administrator E. D. Howey indicated no official word had been received yet, but said the area inspector, D. W. Scott, predicted no great delay in getting the approval. The board however was urged by one of the staff members to seriously consider a change in the proposed plans for the ad- dition. Ron Bogart, recently named head of the physical education department, questioned the ad- visability of making the roof in the new gymnasium only 16' high. He predicted it could only be used for about 50% of the time due to the fact the low roof would limit the types of recreation and programs that could be staged in it. "We'll be sorry if it's built that way," he predicted, after noting it would be of no use for basketball, volleyball and other team sports. The ceiling in the two present gymnasiums is 26' high. The board asked that the matter be taken up with the new principal and architect. A special committee recom- mendation was approved to con- tinue with the present practice of publishing all promotion re- sults at the school. The committee did not sup- port a suggestion by the Head Masters' Association that re- sults should not be published, and the board followed the com- mittee's stand. FOR OWN STUDENTS? In his report on the number of students at the local school who would be candidates for such a class, Mr. Idle explained there were about 16 between the ages of eight and 13. He also reported there were about 12 students in the Us- borne Central School between the same ages who would be However, it is not expected to increase the mill rate this year over the present 15 mills. It was indicated Dashwood trus- tees would be able to use part of their present surplus on the garbage pickup service with no resulting increase in the tax rate. Some residents of the com- munity have had garbage pickup in the past, but this was on an individual basis and was not working too well. Stephen council also approved a grant of $50 to the Dashwood Men's Club to assist in the maintenance on the skating rink operated by the club. The grant was requested by Harry Hayter, representing the club. A similar grant was made following a written request from the Grand Bend Lions, for main- tenance on their rink. Ross Brown, RR 3 Parkhill, requested a grant on behalf of the Exeter Agricultural Society and council approved $30. An- other $10 grant was made to the Huron County Historical Society. A petition for proposed drain- age works was received from Earl Neil, Russell King and Simon Brand for work on their properties at concession three and four. Application was for- warded to James A. Howes, engineer, Listowel, for report, plan and survey. In other business, council: Passed a bylaw authorizing the planting of 15,000 trees under the Huron County refor- estation scheme on property — Please turn to back page Stephen Township council last week approved the necessary bylaw to implement garbage collection in Dashwood. Appro- val had to be received from the township council so a special levy could be set for the police village. It is expected the service will cost approximately three mills in Dashwood, or about $800. Cancer blitz has increase Dashwood to start garbage services A bit top heavy This hat creation, which almost defies description, won first prize for young Randy Miller in Saturday's Easter parade. The youngster is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Miller, town. --T-A photo decide salary Started only this year after considerable delay, the driver training program at SHDHS was cancelled by the board at their meeting, Tuesday. The course had to be ter- minated because instructor C. M. Farrow was unable to con- tinue due to Ill health. Two other qualified instruct- ors in the area had offered their services to fill the vacancy, but it was explained at the meeting that it was now too late to have the course com- pleted this year. "It just nicely got started," stated Principal H. L. Sturgis, in reporting there wasn't time remaining in the school year to complete the instruction. The board approved refund- ing the instruction fee to the 24 students who had enrolled. The board also received a letter from Richard Harland, Clinton, explaining he found it necessary to terminate his du- ties as technical advisor to the board in regard to the vocational addition. Harland, who is technical di- rector at Central Huron Second- ary School, Clinton, said memb- ers of that board were taking an adverse stand on his working at SHDHS and "at their insis- tence" said he had to quit. Harland had been hired at a salary of $1,000 to assist with the planning of the vocational wing and the purchase of equip- ment for the various shops. The board will discuss with their recently hired technical director, Percy Atkinson, what work Harland has completed in an effort to determine what salary he should be paid. To date he has been paid $500 and he told the board in a letter that further remuneration should be paid at their discre- tion. He had been working here during his own time on week- ends and evenings. OKAY CAMP Following favorable com- ments from several members, the board agreed to participate in the Camp Sylvan conservation school which is to be conducted Terminate driver course of Cooksville; Thomas of Exe- ter; three daughters, (Helen) Mrs. John Kerr, Toronto; (Jean) Mrs. William Ellerington, Us- borne; (Shirley) Mrs. Keith Col- by, of Melbourne, Australia, whom Mr. Penhale has visited on two occasions; one brother Asa J. Penhale, Exeter; two sisters, Mrs. William Smith, Exeter; Mrs. Frank Clayton, Vancouver; also ten grandchild- ren and five great-grandchild- ren. The funeral Wednesday after- noon was held from the R. C. Dinney funeral home with Rev. S. E. Lewis officiating. The pallbearers were Messrs R. E. Pooley, Charles Smith, B. W. Tuckey, E. D. Bell, Graham Mason and K. J. Larnpman. Interment was in Exeter Hensall ball star drowned in auto GERALD BELL ....drowned in mishap Church Notices dent enrolment. The board also decided to "hold over" a decision on pay- ment of a bill for $200 receiv- ed from the Town of Exeter as the board's share of the 1964 audit fee of A. M. Harper, God- erich. Secretary-treasurer W. H. Hodgson said it was the first time the board had ever been presented with a bill from the town for having their books audited. Total audit fee for Exeter was $1,200 and of this $350 was billed to the SHDHS board and $200 to the EPS board as indicated by the auditor. In discussion of the fee, board members also questioned the reason why the auditing for the town and the various boards was not handled by the local account- ing firm. Several expressed the opinion this business should be left in town. 3 Coming Events 14 Editorials .... 4 Farm News .. . . 7 Feminine Facts 'N Fancies 8,9 Hensall . . . .. . 5 Lucan . . 13 Luther J. Penhale, a life-long resident of this community and a member of the Public Utilities Commission for 27 years, died suddenly at his home, Andrew Street, on Sunday April 11 in his 81st year. Born in Stephen Township he was a son of William and Han- nah Penhale. He was at one time manager of the Exeter Canning and Pre- serving Company and after the company sold to the C anadian Canners Co. Ltd. Mr. Penhale became district supervisor for that company. For 27 years he was amemb- er, and at times president, of the Exeter Public Utilities Commission. In January 1962, he retired from the PUC and a banquet was held in his honor in the Exeter Legion hall when he was presented with a large barometer. During the banquet while eulogistic speeches were made Mr. Penhale was describ- ed as far sighted, diligent, cap- able, energetic, giving unselfish service. He was united in marriage with Pearl Kestle, who pre- deceased him in October 1956. The deceased was a charter member of the South Huron Hos- pital board, a member of the Exeter Lions Club, a member of the Trustee Board of Jellies Street United Church. He was a member of AV &AM Masonic Order and of the IOOF. A service was held at the R. C. Dinney funeral home Tuesday evening. Surviving are two sons, Harry Still can't on taking Members of the Exeter Pub- lic School board again took no action on whether they would accept the remuneration avail- able to them under the new legislation introduced in Janu- ary. The question arose Monday night When the board received a questionnaire from the On- tario Trustees Council asking if they had accepted the stipend or whether they intended to. The maximum available to the local members is $20 per month each. Members decided to hold the matter over until the next Meet- ing. This was the same decision they reached at their January meeting. It was reported that prac- tically all boards in Ontario have accepted the payments. Members of the SHDHS board receive $30 per month. The remuneration available to board members is based on stu- Man attacked outside school A muskrat, killed after it attacked a janitor at Exeter Public School last week, has been sent away for a rabies examination. The animal was outside the school Thursday night when Frank Wildfong arrived at the school, but he paid little at- tention to it. However, when he went to leave the school the muskrat was still outside the door and attacked the Exeter man. It grabbed his pants, but did not break the skin on his leg. Sports • • • • • • • ir • 6,7 Want Ads . • • • • 10,11 A popular baseball player, Gerald D. Bell, Hensall, drown- ed early Sunday morning when his car left the road on the 12th concession of Hibbert Township and went through some guard rails into a river. He was found inside his over- turned car about 5:00 a.m. by a motorist who saw the head- lights in the river. The wheels of the ear were just showing above the water. Dr. David Gemmell, Strat- ford coroner, said a post mar- tem showed death was from drowning. There was no other obvious injury. No decision has been made as to whether or not an inquest will be held. OPP Constable Donald Palmer, Sebringville detachment investigated. Bell, who would have been 28 next week, played for Hensall, Zurich and Staffa teams in the Huron-Perth Baseball League and helped the latter two to Championships in OBA play. Local students vying for jaunt SHDHS students Ann Creech and Dennis liaZelten will core- pete in the public speaking con- test sponsored by the district Rebekah and IOOF lodges to be held at Clinton April 23. The prize for the champion speaker will be a visit to the United Nations. To qualify the contestants were required to submit a 200- word essay on "Has the United Nations unified nations?". The subject on which they will speak is "Was the contri- bution of Dag Hammarskjold to the United Nations worth- while?" He was a member of Carmel Presbyterian Church and was a member of the IOOF Lodge 223, Hensall. He owned and operated Bell's Electric in Hensall. Surviving are his wife, the former Mildred Ballantyne; two sons, Douglas and Paul and a daughter, Joanne, all at home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Bell, RR 1 Hensel; a sister, Mrs. Ron (Marion) Mason, Pittsburg, Pa.; three brothers, Robert, Kippen; Earl, Toronto; Mervyn, at home. Funeral service conducted by the Rev. John C. Boyne was held from Bonthr on funeral home, Hensall, Tuesday, with burial in Exeter cemetery. Pallbearers were: Glenn Mc- Naughton, Roger and Murray Venner, Wilfred Hunkin, Den and Lorne Ballantyne. Don Mousseau, Gerald Flynn, John Taylor, Bill McKinnon, Glenn Koehler and Mervyn Eyre were flower bearers. Scenes from Exeter Teen Town Easter Parade .