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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1965-11-25, Page 1Ontario scholarship winners Predicts changes in local administration Ninety-third Year EXETER, ONTARIO, NOVEMBER 25, 1905 Price Per Copy 10 Cents Hon. C. S. MacNaughton, Ontario Minister of Highways made the presentation of the Ontario Scholarship awards to three students at the South Huron District High School commencement exercises Friday evening. Following the official portion of the program he Discuss school costs at mass stopped for a chat with the students to wish them success in the future. The winning students are Judy Finkbeiner, Robert Bennett and Ella Mae Schlenker. (T-A photo) meeting C, S. MacNaughton night Very Wor. Bro. Ken Hudgins shoWn at left made the presentation of the apron to the Honorable C. S. MacNaughton second troth left at a meeting Monday evening, The presentation of regalia was made to MacNaughton following his appointment as Grand Senior Deadoti at a recent meeting of grand lodge in Toronto. Also ShoWn here is George Mitchell, master of the lodge and lit. Wor. Bro. William Cann. (T-A photo) Dr. E. 0, Pleva, Chairman of the department of Geography, University of Western Ontario predicted Friday evening there will be many changes made at the local government level In the years to come as the desires of the younger people of today cause changes in the pattern pf growth of towns and cities. Dr. Pleva was speaking to a capacity audience at the annual com- mencement exercises at the South Huron District High School. Dr. Pleva said that the popu- lation of Canada is expected to double from 20,000,000 to 40,- 000,00Q during the next 25 years but pointed Out that this is very unequally divided. Speaking of the area between Quebec City and Windsor, often referred to as the Grand Trunk, Dr. Pleva outlined a few of the features of this area. Although this contains only one percent of the land in Canada be said, it has three fifths of the population, four fifths of the in- dustry and two fifths of all agri- culture. Because of this, he said, this area is very important and predicted that as the population increases a great amount of this increase will be in this small area. Dr. Pleva described this grand trunk as the most dynamic and interesting parts of Canada as well as being one of the most interesting parts of the world. Dr. Pleva described Canadians as a very fortunate people and pointed out that Canada has a young population with 40 percent of the population under 19 years of age. He said that as these people grow up they will have their own homes, and good homes. William Roger, director of Education for the city of Sarnia, stressed the importance of audio visual aids in the teaching pro- fession of today in his speech to delegates attending the Huron Number 3 and Lambton Number 4 elementary school teachers' convention held here Frida y. Speaking at a luncheon banquet at theExeter Legion Hall Mr. Rogers told delegates there is a deplorable lack of any concerted effort to conduct a planning and action program on the national level in regards to the overall R. G. Belling R. G. Belling, son of Mrs. Robert Belling of Exeter has been transferred to Jamaica. Mr. Belling was Senior as sis tant manager of the Bank of Nova Scotia in Hamilton and has been promoted to manager of the bank's main office in Montigo Bay, Jamaica, BW1, Mr. Belling and family will be leaving Can- ada to take up residence in Ja- maica about December 1. These homes, he predieted will be mostly of the single family unit type because the young people dream of this and are willing to pay for it. This growth will cause prob- lems Dr. Neva. said and pointed to the way cities are already sprawling to the Suburbs. This is possible today because of the automobile Dr. Pleva said and added that we have enough cars to take every man, woman and child for a ride at the same time using only the front seats. lie suggested this will cause prob- lems. Dr. Pleva suggested that the trend of early ownership of homes has come about because the young people of today are willing to as- sume greater indebtedness ear- lier in life. lie said they would sooner have their home while their family is young and added —Please turn to page 3 R. Bennett is valedictorian Robert Bennett, valedictorian at the annual commencement ex- ercises Friday evening received several awards for his scholastic accomplishments during grade 13. He received anOntasio schol- arship, Federal provincial bur- sary, the Leonard Foundation Scholarship, the student council award and the Lions Club award. Other Ontario scholarship award winners included Judy Finkbeiner and Ella Mae Schlenker. A complete list of award win- ners is presented on page two of this issue. picture of education. Research has been mentioned as an area where this lack is particularly evident he said but submitted that the field of tech- nology in learning presents a similar situation. He said, while there is a general acceptance of the fact that technology has some place in the schools of today and tomorrow, there is not sufficient realization that use of the ma- chine can multiply the individual teacher's effectiveness". Mr. Rogers indicated he is dis- satisfied with the excuses used for lack of progress in this field. He said in some instances lack of progress in the use of tech- nology in schools is being ra- tionalized on the basis of a need for modern building facilities. He stated he is of the opinion that the most modern of methods can be initiated and carried on in old buildings, given a sincere de- sire on the part of teachers and administrators to increase the effectiveness of instructional techniques. Teachers are an "audio visual aid" themselves Mr. Rogers told the group. He classed them as this in refuting the many teachers who profess they have no need for technological developments in their work. He indicated their is a real cause for concern re- garding the lack of awareness on the part of some teachers and supervisory personnel that care- fully selected "teaching aids" are basic to effective learning. Teachers and principals alike must change in order to keep pace with the changes in edu- cation Mr. Rogers pointed out. He said, "teachers must become administrators rather than re- main a jack-of-all-trades. He must learn the difficult and pain- ful technique of delegating in- creasing amounts of the learning process to others, while at the same time evaluating, guiding, — Please turn to page 3 Vare:itereert0 tion of regalia to Mr. MacNaugh- ton following his appointment as Grand Senior Deacon at the re- cent meeting of grand lodge in Toronto. Masons were present from 15 lodges and filled the lodge room. President George Mitchell of Le- banon Forest, now of Kitchener, presided. The highlight of the evening was the exemplifying of the first degree by members of the OPP from police district No, three, numbering 15 persons in their smart uniforms. The team was headed by P.M. Bro. Charles Wilkinson. Bro. Wilkinson was introduced to the lodge by past DDGM Rt. Wor. Bro. Wm. Cann and in turn Mr. Wilkinson intro- duced the members of the degree team. Previous to the degree work Bro. Caen spOke briefly of Mr, MacNaughton's connection with the lodge and the honor that had been Conferred upon him by grand lodge. The presentation of the apron was made by V. Wor. Bro. Ken Itodgins. Wor, Bro. Art Geis- er conveyed the thanks of the lodge to the degree team. Following the degree the bre- thren adjourned to the rooms of the Eastern Star and were Served a banquet of turkey burgers with all the trimmings. Rt. Wor. Bro. Jack Rosser, of Ailsa Craig, called on Mr. Mac- Naughton who expressed his deep appreciation for the honor ac- corded him, He compliMented the degree team on the excellence and efficiency of their work. He also spdke briefly admonishing the candidate, tiro. William La- mond, of RCAF Station, Cen- tralia. Other speakers were Rt. WOr, BrO. Hoard, DDGM of London district; Bro. hobby, secretary Of the degree team; Rt. Wor. Hugh Hill, Goderich. Charges of damage to property, mischief and drinking while under age against five area boys resul- ted in fines totalling over $600.00. in magistrate's court Tuesday. The five boys involved in the in- cidents were Douglas Eugene Co- ward, Woodham; James Samuel Carrol, Gary Kenneth Simpson, Larry Richard Dobson and Ronald James Clarke. All the youths pleaded guilty to the three char- ges which occured October 24. Constable W. G Glassford of the Exeter Detachment of the OPP who investigated the inci- dents told the court that all the boys had been drinking at the Coward farm and then had left in Dobson's car, He told the court that a combine valued at $17,000.00 was driven onto a road and left there. Prior to this it had hit a telephone pole causing damage estimated at $240. The air had also been let out of the tires. The next episode was damage to a mail box. This was ripped from its moorings and taken to the Carrol farm where it was smashed with a sledge hammer until it was beyond repair. The court was told that spite was in- volved in the smashing of the mail box which belonged to Wil- liam Allen but the youths did not know who owned the combine. The youths were defended by R. Raymond, who pleaded that drink- ing was the primary cause of all the mischief and pointed out that restitution had already been made. Magistrate Glen Hays stated that the penalty for these acts will remain as a criminal rec- ord against the youths. Douglas Coward received the heaviest penalty with total fine and costs set at $142.50, while Carroll, Simpson, Dobson and Clarke Were ordered to pay $117.50 each in fines and cogs. A charge of dangerous driv- ing and a eirther charge of un- necessary noise against Dobson was adjourned without plea until the next court. Judgement was set over to December 14 on a charge against Raymond Horne, 18, of Woodham, for interference with a motor vehicle. Horne pleaded guilty to the charge and was represented by Elmer Bell. The court was told that the in- cident started in Exeter. Mr. Neeb was the owner of the car involved. The Court was told that cars Were jockeying back and forth and interfering 'until Mr* Neeb got into a driveway in an effort to avoid further interfer- ence. Evidence indicated that the accused and two others continued with the trouble.. Damage Was estimated at $175 in an effort to open the locked car door. Speaking to the accused Magi- strate Hays commented, "people in gangs do things they would not do as individuals". He classed gangs as vicious. The court was told that a pro mise of restitution hag been Representatives of councils from the eight participating municipalities in the South Huron District High School area were given a picture of the estimated costs of the proposed new ad- dition at a mass meeting between representatives and the board last Thursday evening. They were also given the opportunity to ask questions and compare costs at this school in relation to others in the area. Elmer Bell, speaking on behalf of the board pointed out that the SHDHS area has the lowest mill rate In the county and said that even with the costs of the new addition the area would not be out of line with other areas. The rate at Goderich is 19 mills, Clinton 16 mills, Seaforth 16.4 mills and Exeter 13 mills. He told the delegates that a realistic estimate of the total cost to the municipalities would be $600,000. Going further he said that if this were debentures at an interest rate of six and a quarter percent to be retired in 20 years the yearly cost would be about $60,000 or about three and a half mills. In regards to the present pic- ture representatives were told that the present yearly debenture payment is just over $67,000. In 1969 this will drop to $27,147 and in 1972 it will drop to $14,- 000. The reduction in 1969 would amount to approximately t w o mills. The board has also arranged for preferred financing of ap- proximately $189,000 through the Municipal Works Assistance Program. Under the terms of this program one quarter of the loan fences took place October 30 and 31. Magistrate Hays imposed a fine of $25.00 for the first charge and $40 for the second with costs set at $2.50 on each of the char- ges. Leroy Gould of Exeter was fin- ed $35.00 and $2.50 costs on a similar charge. He was appre- hended on the Main street of Exeter with a part bottle of bran- dy on the rear seat of his car, Two charges of careless driv- ing were dismissed against area men in contested cases. D. Morrisey, 19 of Crediton was charged October 20 following an incident on the Main Street of Crediton. Constable Glassford of the Exeter detachment of the OPP told the court he saw a car coming towards him and then it suddenly made a 180 degree turn on the street. The constable had to jump to avoid being hit. The accused was apprehended when his vehicle became stuck in a construction area. Morrisey testified that he was on his way home from Exeter and had passed where a dance was being held. He said he slowed the car and was turning around when the car suddenly spun around. He said he then drove a quarter of a mile and stopped where he was apprehended by the police. He said he did not attempt to drive at the constable. The car was examined after the incident and a new spring was needed for the accelerator pedal. Defence attorney, J. Donnelly suggested the accused acted in a — Please turn to page 3 is forgiven and the balance is carried by the province at apre, ferred interest rate which the board Could not get in any other way. The forgiveness portion of this must still be calculated when getting approval of the munici- palities but it is a factor which must be taken into consideration members were told. Councillor J. L. Wooden raised the question of 100 percent grants which were in effect when Clinton built an addition. He suggested that representation should be made to senior levels of govern- ment for special consideration as the SHDHS area had a ssisted Clinton in this project. Board member J. C. Boyne suggested that the board does not make the rules, only follows them. "You don't old up an ad- dition to have a philisophical or theoretical argument as to what government should or shouldn't do- or do you'?" he asked. In a reply to a question from the floor Mr. Scot, district High School inspector said that to his knowledge there is no considera- tion being given to any change in the grant structure at the present time. M. Boyce, representing the ar- chitects who have drawn up the plans for the new addition outlined for councillors what the project entailed and presented a com- pleted drawing of the exterior of the building for members to view. He told councillors that his firm has been cost conscious all through the planning stages and in every way have kept the build- ing to the minimum, In answering a question from the floor as to whether the cost could be re- duced he indicated the completed plan had been shaved to the bare minimum. Speaking of the increased costs of construction Mr. Boyce said that strikes during the past sum- mer have forced construction costs up by 10 to 15 percent. He added that his firm has noticed that not as many construction companies are bidding on jobs indicating they have plenty of work. The Department of Education who have been using a figure of $18 per square foot for new construction have raised this es- timate to $21 per square foot for any construction started after September of next year. T h e SHDHS addition is estimated at $20 per square foot for new con- struction. Reeve Derry Boyle of Exeter asked how many sets of plans had been drawn up and who had been responsible for all the changes. He was told that three sets of plans had been started and all changes were made in order to conform with the De- partment of Education. He asked how many changes had been made in the third set of plans and was told that other than changes recommended by the Department of Education in July no major changes had been made. Mr. Boyle suggested, "surely some of the frills can be drop- ped" and was told that there are no frills included in the new plans. Board member John Boyne told representatives that the alterna- tive to building the addition is to buy education but at the present there is no where in the area where this can be purchased. He said because of this students would come out of grade eight with no place to go. He asked, "who will provide this if we don't?" He pointed out the crowd- ed situation in all area schools and added that the board would have the added cost of trans- - Please turn to page 3 It was "C. S, MacNaughton Night" at Lebanon Forest Lodge A. F. & A. M, Monday evening with the greatest array of gold braid since the centenary celebration of the lodge in 1960. The occasion was the presenta- made. The incident took place September 12, Horne was fined $50 and costs of $2.50 on a further charge of unnecessary noise. Evidence in- dicated the youth was on Main Street in the vicinity of the Sun- oco Station Lot, running the motor which was making a loud barking noise, squealing the tires with the radio going loudly at 12:30 a.m. In passing sentence Magistrate Hays asked, "you were waiting for the charge of September 12, how could you risk further trou- ble from this later offence? Charmaine Appleton of Exeter was fined $50 and ordered to pay costs of $7.50 following a plea of guilty to a charge of supplying liquor to a minor (Douglas Co- ward, 17). The court was told that the accused was given mon- ey by Coward to purchase beer on Saturday, October 23 in Ex- eter. The accused did so and later turned this Over to Coward. E. D. Bell who represented the court pointed out that the accused took no part in the con- sumption of the beer and was a victim of circumstances. Larry Brintnell of Exeter was Ordered to pay fine and costs of $27.50 following his plea of guilty to a charge of drinking under age. John Wayne MacDonald was fined a total of $70 on two char- ges of having liquor in a place other than his residence. The charges were placed just a few hours apart when he was found with beer in two different cars at two different times. The of- Elementary teachers told of teaching aids Check those ticket stubs The first of the weekly draws for $10 and $5 has been made by the Exeter Board of Trade in their Trip to Bahamas Promotion. The holder of number 002702 wins $10 and of number 04530? wins $5. All that's* necessary is to bring the stub bearing this number to Reg Beavers at Beavers Hardware. That's why it's important to hold onto those coupons. The draw is made weekly and the winning numbers appear in a special ad on the entertainment page. Like- wise the winning number for the Bahamas trip will appear in the paper in the same way. Some have asked if you can take the cash instead. We can't understand why anyone wouldn't want to take a week off in mid-February for a lazy period under the sun on a bikini covered beach, but, yes you can take the cash, all $500. Starting next week Exeter stores will be staying open on Wednesday afternoon until Christmas. This is two weeks earlier than last year. And stores will open in the evenings for four days from Dec. 20 to 23. Get your shopping done early, shop at home and have fun. --gmii,,,--/"-Aux;ffiTAM*....4WARFAMMIIMONSIVAMEMaritgateSM: Masons pay tribute to C. S. MacNaughton Damage and mischief charges net five youths heavy fines Students' work on display Delegates at the teachers' convention of Huron Number 3 and Lambton Number 4 school areas met at the Usborne Central School for the first portion of their meeting. Delegates are shown here during a morning break examining the work Of Students which was on display. At left is Sister Eileen Murray, St. Boniface school, Zurich; Mrs. R. Molitor, Crediton; William Mel, Grand Bend; P. M. McAllister, Hay Township school area and ElSon Lynn, Usborne Township school area. (T-A photo)