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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1967-03-16, Page 10 , 7 4e i',51:1SIMERE;;732.123=1=t3 Recreational officials attend conferences OPP Constable Bill Glassforcl was one of the area's first maple syrup "producers" to get into business with the coming of favorable weather, He tapped seven trees around his home beside Riverview Park on Friday and has boiled about four quarts of syrup to date. He gets plenty of help from son, Shawn, in both the gathering and tasting pro- cedures of the kitchen operation. (ED NOTE the product being produced is delicious.) Exeter's RAP committee meet- ing in regular session Monday, delegated different members of the group to attend various meet- finugtusre.and conventions in the near Chairman Ron Bogart, Reeve Derry Boyle and roc director Alvin Willert will be attending the Lake Huron Zone recreation council's annual meeting in Cites- ley, April 8, One of the speakers dealing with the vast changes in recrea- tion will be Bob Secord of the Community Programs branch of the department of education, formerly zone recreation direct- or at Hanover, Bogart has also been appointed as a member of an advisory committee of the Fanshaw Col- lege of Applied Arts and Tech- nology in London. The local high school teacher will be helping to set up the courses to be taught at the school which will include all facets of recreation. This would include physical education, swimming, ice making, adult education or any course that any area is in need of. The information from the of- fice of the lion, Wm, G. Davis, Minister of education, informs that courses to cover almost any subject will be made available and can be taken in different ways, nights, weekends, summer or by the year, Gard Baynham, Lloyd Cush- man, Willert and possibly one other member of the recreation, arena and parks committee will be taking in the annual meeting of the Ontario Recreation as- sociation in Ottawa, May 11, 12 and 13. Steps are being taken to set up a new system within the or- ganization. In the past, Rec di- rectors have been pretty well handling operations and attempts will be made to put it back on a non-professional or laymen's level. A senior citizens seminar is being held in Owen Sound, March 23 and information on this has been forwarded to local secret- ary, Ted Chambers, Rev director Willert was auth- orized to call for applications for playground supervisors, swim- - Please turn to Page 3 Price Per Copy 15 Cents See full cooperation bringing school year to successful end Groups support project to move rodeo to park fore the board meeting, and some gossip even indicated that some teachers at the school had been asked to hand in their resigna- tions. Board members advised that these stories were completely unfounded and that no one on the staff at the high school had in fact been asked to resign by them at this time. In December, they had asked both Mr. Palmer and Mr. Wooden to hand in their resignations. Both men refused to do so and — Please turn to Page 3 challenge for the next three or four months and said it can be hoped that all aspects of the edu- cational operation of the school can be pursued with the utmost co-operation of all concerned. "I'm sure all involved will do their best to bring the present academic year to a successful close," he stated. He said it was his hope the board and staff would feel free to communicate with each other if the need arises. Noting it was 11:45 p.m. and not the time for a lengthy speech, he said he would "certainly try to fill in the balance of the year and do those things that have to be done to the best of my ability". At the conclusion of the meet- ing, the board followed the re- commendation of the management committee as presented by Dr. Ft, W. Read that his committee and Mr. Wooden have the auth- ority to engage teachers as re- quired. The management committee was also given the authority to take action to have Mr. Wooden accepted for his second term of the principal's summer school course. Rumors of Mr. Palmer's re- signation became wide-spread in the community several days be- Principal Douglas Palmer's resignation was tendered to the board at SHDHS, Tuesday night. The resignation became effective at the meeting. However, Mr. Palmer indicat- ed he would be willing to remain on the staff in an advisory cap- acity to lend assistance where needed in regard to the vocational addition which he has been in charge of since coming to Exeter for the fall term of 1965. The board accepted Mr. Palm- er's offer and he will be retained in a consultative capacity until June 30. After accepting the resigna- tion, the board moved to fill the vacancy and named J. L. Wooden to the position of acting principal, effective March 15. Mr. Wooden has been vice-principal at the school for the past two years. In view of the fact the Exeter councillor also teaches some classes, the board named an ex- ecutive assistant to help him in the administration of the school, so he will be free to continue his instruction. Named was Bruce Shaw. The letter of resignation from Mr. Palmer had been addressed to the management committee and was read in committee-of- the-whole. In closed session, the board discussed the resignation and plans for the continuing ad- ministration. The press was invited to attend the closed session but was not allowed to report any of the pro- ceedings or deliberations. After the committee session, the board returned to an open meeting to pass motions accept- ing the resignation and appoint- ing Mr. Wooden.and Mr. Shaw to their positions. All motions carried unani- mously and the resignation was accepted "with regret". Mr. Wooden was then called into the board meeting and ad- vised of his appointment by chair- man Ken Johns. The acting principal said he Would accept the position as a real Thieves again grab hats, coats Thieves have again made off with coats from the Dashwood Community Centre. On Saturday, the local OPP were advised that five coats had been taken from the building while a party was in progress. Three hats were also included in the loot. OPP Constable John Wright is investigating. Earlier this season, five other coats had been taken from the building during a Saturday night dance. Regulation in effect All area gas stations are now displaying signs advising motorists they must not smoke within 10 feet of gas pumps and must turn off their vehicle's ignition while being refueled. Clifford Langford of South-End Service in Exeter is shown pointing out the new sign. It is up to the attendant to make sure the regulations are carried out and persons who do not adhere to the two rules must be refused service. T-A photo Stephen group ask more 4-H support Fair prize list available soon Prospective exhibitors for the Exeter Fall Fair will have plenty of advance notice of what classi- fications there will be for their entries this year. At a meeting, Tuesday, the Agricultural Society agreed to have the prize list printed in The Times-Advocate within a month or so. Garnet Hicks, sec r et ar y- treasurer, said this would en- able area residents to plan their gardens, flowers, sewing and oth- er exhibits to coincide with classifications in the fair. In the past, the prize list has not been distributed until late summer and this did not give persons much advance notice of changes in the various sections. The society still plans to print a smaller edition of the prize list at a later date if the need ap- pears. The members also authorized some changes in the prize list. A new classification was added for the parade to attract centen- nial floats and conveyances. All entries will receive $3 in ad- dition to the available prize money. The beauty contest will be held again and a committee of Carf Cann, Harry Hern, Bill Batten and president Howard Pym were named to make the necessary arrangements. met with RAP to discuss the project and a motion was passed giving the group "permission and encouragement to erect the necessary facilities to conduct their activities in a location suit- able to RAP", RAP set a rental fee of $50 per day for events held at which an admission will be charged. There will be no rental fee for activities where no admission charge is levied. As a result of two meetings this week, it appears certain that the rodeo which has been held in the area for the past three year's will be moved to the Exeter Community Park. The local RAP committee and the Exeter Agricultural Society approved the idea this week, and the latter group indicated they would attempt to have the pro- ject undertaken under their juris- diction so a grant could be re- ceived on construction of the necessary rodeo ring and chutes. A grant of up to $600 would be available to the fair board if they undertake the project. This information was provided CHANGE SITE In the preliminary discussion of moving the rodeo from its present site at the saddle club groups west of Exeter, the group had suggested they would like to erect the facilities in front of the grandstand and use some of the present ball lights. Their intention was to pay for moving the ball diamond to an- -- Please turn to Page 3 Hire teachers for high school Principal Douglas Palmer re- ported the hiring of six teachers in his monthly report to the SHDHS board, Tuesday. Three are experienced and the other three will graduate this term, Hired are: Mrs. Joyce Bell, Kirkton, who will teach girls' occupations, English and Latin; Miss Grace licogkamp, Chatham, French and English; James Mar- shall, London, science and Eng- lish; George Mitchell, Woo d- stock, machinist; John Remkes, Owen Sound, auto mechanics and boys' occupations; Miss Barbara Smith, Arva, history and English. Former editor aids 'Charlie' at a Tuesday afternoon meeting by secretary-treasurer Garnet Hicks, who said he felt the rodeo facilities would be an asset to the society in staging their an- nual fair. The facilities would presumably be used for the horse show. However, members of the so- ciety advised that they would want to look into all legal aspects of the arrangements to be made and would want any agreements between themselves and the local rodeo committee put in writing. They noted that previous ar- rangements regarding their use of the community park had been made verbally and many of these agreements had now been chang- ed to their dissatisfaction, Mr. Hicks stated that it had been agreed several years ago that when the property was deed- ed to the town, the society would have free use of the facilities for their fair. However, they are now charged $200 by Exeter's RAP committee for the two-day event. Carf Cann, president of the Exeter Board of Trade, was the only member of the rodeo com- mittee present at the society's meeting, and he explained they would in no way be obligated for any expenses in building the facilities. The only reason for asking them to undertake spon- sorship of the project was to enable the group to receive the grants available. On Monday night, the rodeo committee and saddle club had Don Southcott, former editor of the T-A, has been appointed an executive assistant to the Hon. C. S. MacNaughton, provincial treasurer, He will take up his new duties at Queen's Park Monday, March 20. Two weeks ago, Southcott sold his Stratford Times paper, which he founded in May, 1964. Area students plan French station tour Help for kids hits $1,000 Secretary-treasurer G or don Ratz reported the organization had a bank balance of $1,076.46 ,18 of December 31, 1966. Some prize money is donated to 4-H club members in the township. Ken Baker, a group director and 4-H leader reported that clubs for 1967 will be organized at South Huron distric t high school to Exeter, March 28 at a 2:15 meeting. Last year the township did not have an organized 4-11 club, but a few boys were members of the South Huron grain corn club with youngsters from Hay and Usborne. Baker asked for better Support in the coming year from -- Please turn to Page 3 Some SHDHS students will he interviewed on Toronto radio sta- tion CJBC this Friday. However, area residents may have trouble in understanding the conversation if they do listen in, as this is the CI3C Station which broadcasts in French. The interviews with the local students will probably be con- ducted in English as the students planning the Friday trip are only in grade 10. The high school board Tuesday night authorized the visit at the request of the modern languages department, who plan the, trip "to stimulate the students' interest in French". Sixty-five students will go to Toronto with half of them going this week and the others at alater date. The board authorized payment Of the transportation cost Of $7/ per trip. The board also held a discus- Sion On honoring past members and employees of the board, as this has not been done in several years. Iry Armstrong suggested a ban- quet should be held and former members invited. However, there was some question how far back the invitation should go. Business Administrator W. D. Burton said he would look back into the records to see what members had left the board in recent years. A. G. Hicks recommended the board consider purchasing a plaque so all former members of the board could be listed. The names of all future members would be added as they retire. In other business, the board: Learned that two or three stu- dents from Precious Blood Sep- arate School, Exeter, would at- tend the technical training cours- es for grade eight students in September. Agreed to take two pages of a special centennial issue of The T-A to record the history of the School. Learned the budget would prob- ably be prepared for the next Meeting in April. Were told the construction pro- gram on the addition was "'catch- ing up" after a delay due to ad. verse weather, Stephen farmers greet TV farmer The annual meeting of the Stephen township Federation of Agriculture with a delicious turkey dinner as ono of its attractions filled the township hall at Crediton to overflowing, Tuesday evening. In the above picture, guest speaker Roy Jewell, farm commentator of CFPL-TV is being greeted by 1966 president Bruce Shapton while incoming president harry Sheppard at left and a direttor of the farm group Ervin Raiz look on. —T -A photo More than 200 Stephen Town- ship farmers and their wives, members of the township's Fed- eration of Agriculture attended the annual banquet in the Com- munity hall, Crediton, Tuesday, The guest speaker was CFPL farm commentator Rey Jewell who showed pictures of his re- cent trip to Australia and New Zealand showing the agriculture development "down under". Retiring group president Bruce Shapton, RR 1 Exeter, was chair- man for the evening's festivities. Harry Sheppard, RR 3 Dashwood, will be moving up to preside over the active farm group for the year 1967. Harry Hayter, Dash- wood is vice-president. Don Pullen, associate ag rep for Huron County preSided over the election of a large slate of directors from each area of the township, The following were elected by acclamation: Mr. and Mrs, Ed LaMport, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Hodgins, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Erueger, Russ ell Finkbeiner, Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Ratz, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Sheppard, Mr. and Mrs. Horace Lake, Mr. and Mrs, Verne Ridley, Mr, and Mrs. Ken Baker, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Desjardine, Mr, and Mrs. Hilton ford, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Lam. port s Mr. and Mrs. °Scar Mill- or, Barry flayter, Earl Stebbins, Mr. and Mrs. James Eagleson and Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Mc- Cann, The Exeter Lions Easter Seal campaign has reached a bit over half its objective it was reported this week by Milt Robbins. Donations received until Tues- day totalled $1,000. The campaign continues until the end of the month and persons who have not done so, may make donations by sending a cheque to Mr. Robbins or campaign chain, man Bert Loader at Victoria & Grey Trust. Half the donations received lo- cally are turned over to pro- vincial headquarters, while the remainder is used by the LionS for local needs. Last year they paid the ex- penses of one area child toattend a summer camp for crippled children and provided transporta. tion and other costs for monthly treatment in Toronto for a Dash. wood area youngster. A further donation was made to the Crippled Children's Treat. ment Centre in London, which also directly helps crippled child. ren in the immediate area. Hit two years without accident Virtue may be its own reward, but a year without accidents de- serves a banquet. That's the philosophy of On- tario Hydro, and because they have achieved a perfect record of no accidents in the past year, the Exeter area staff will be feted at a banquet in the Legion Hall, Friday, This is the second consecutive year the local staff have achieved a perfect record, Included will he office, person- nel, linemen and forest or S. •