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NOTICE TO SOUTH HURON
DISTRICT
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
1. Buses will follow regular routes. The buses
will, however, run one hour later than usual
on
Tuesday, September.3, 1968.
2, All students should be at the school by
10:00 a.m. on
Tuesday, September 3, 1968
All students will assemble in the new gym-
nasium at 10:00 a.m.
3, Students in Grade 13 are asked to come to
the school on Wednesday, Thursday or Fri-
day, August 28, 29 and 30 or Monday Sep-
tember 2. You are asked to come between
the hours 10:30 and 12:30 am, or between
1:30 and 4:30 p.m. This applies to students
taking a full grade 13 programme or a partial
grade 13 programme, Students on a grade
11-12 divided time-table are also asked to
come in.
4, Students attending Central Huron are re-
minded to have their authorization form
signed.
5, Students who have moved to this area during
the summer and who will be coming to
South Huron District High School are asked
to call at the school before school opening.
J. L. Wooden,
Principal
Pay
yourself
first!
Wise men through the ages have pointed out
that the sure route to security and wealth
is to put aside money for tomorrow
before you spend for today.
Your fitturd Must be the first call on your purse.
The unchanging habit of regular savings deposits
At your friendly Vietoria. and Grey Trust
Where you get high interest rates and
no charge for .chequing is your
assured rOute, to financial independence,
Start saving today at Victoria and Grey.
RAGREY atid
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Despite the wishes and hopes
of a couple of grandmothers,
three or four neighbors, two
aunts, the front office recep-
tionists and numerous others,
the Batten family has continued
its male domination with the
arrival of Brett Charles at South
Huron Hospital, Monday.
The proud parents entered the
fray with no particular hopes
regarding either sex, although
there was a small leaning
wards another boy. However, a
name had been duly chosen for
a female if such was the case.
While most of the aforemen-
tioned were naturally delighted
(or so they said) that we had
another boy, it is surprising to
find that many people were almost
passing along their condolences
upon learning we had not been
blessed with a member of the
fairer sex,
However, as we quickly point
out, we're only beginning to dis-
cover the ins and outs about
raising boys, and who wants to
start tackling girls at the same
time,
Brett's arrival was abit unique
in the Batten family tradition.
In the first place, he was de-
livered without any assistance
whatever from Bill Pollen, who
has been mysteriously shunning
us for the past month or so.
We visited him at his cottage
at the lake on Saturday, and while
he expressed words of welcome
in the usual fashion, he appeared
to heave a deep sigh of relief as
we departed. Shortly after, he
packed up and returned to Mil-
ton, no doubt fearing that some
how he would get mixed up in
the blessed event again and felt
that the distance should at least
provide some immunity to such
possibilities.
The latest arrival also showed
less consideration than his broth-
ers, arriving as he did at 10:12
a.m., Monday, when father should
have been busy at the office.
We're attempting to get back
on schedule with a bit of mid-
night oil, but if your paper does
happen to arrive late this week
you will at least know the rea-
son.
This short epistle may not
would be the young and the old.
Taking away the Squawk and
thump of their transistors from
the ears of teenagers would be
like tearing a baby from its moth-
er's breast. Robbing the elderly
of their 1i-taming news and their
evenings with the Beverly Hill-
billies re-runs would be arrant
cruelty.
nut I don't think the rest of
us would suffer, I think we'd
thrive and grow fat and calm and
interested in real life, on a couple
of months of peace and quiet,
Those who have been Out of
touch with "civilization," on a
hunting or fishing trip will know
what I mean. One SiMply (lees
net MiSs the ominous headlines,
the grave new reports, and the
assorted garbage contained in our
mass med ia.
In such conditions, a news-
paper is for lighting a tire with,
Or cleaning a fish On. Radio IS
completely unnecessary. Lack of
telephones Means that nobody can
get at you with had news. Add Sit-
ting around a fire With friends
is a lot more enriching than
sitting around watching third-
rate old intiVieS,
indulging hi the mass
or surrendering to them, or
allowing them to rule your day,
is merely latifieSt and habit,
And the deeper you Sink into the
slough of words, the harder it is
to break Out.
Some people are addicted to the
morning paper, it's like the first
Cup of coffee or the first dig-
- please turn to page 5
Tom MacMillan also had an
interesting holiday as he at-
tended a gathering of ((rock-
hounds". Tom is among the grow-
ing numbers of persons who enjoy
digging around the countryside
for colorful and interesting rocks
which can be polished up to make
beautiful decorative pieces of
jewellery.
He showed us a few samples
of his equipment and work and
it appears to be a most fascinat-
ing hobby which not only brings
a considerable amount of ac-
complishment but a wealth of
knowledge about the thousands
50 YEARS AGO
Mr. L. Day was appointed fuel
controller for the village of Ex-
eter. He gives the coal dealers
authority to deliver only such
quantities of coal as he may
direct.
The Exeter Band is being re-
organized under the leadership
of Mr. Harry Gidley.
The Minister of Finance is
considering the design for a neW
one-cent copper coin. The pres-
ent one-cent piece is so large
as to Make it inconvenient to
carry more than two or three
in the pocket. The new coin will
be slightly larger- and slightly
thicker than a dime.
Mr. Maurice Queue has been
discharged from military service
and returned home. He has re-
sumed his Work with W. J. Beer.
25 YEARS AGO
Mrs. Charles Godbolt, Huron
Street, Exeter, invited eight air.
men to enjoy a dinner and even-
ing at her home last Wednesday..
It happened they were all Aus-
tralians who have now left the
country for ether lands,
Four Schroeder boyS, Sens of
Mr, and Mrs. Wilfiern Schroeder
Of Stephen Township are now with
the RCAF,
.A Student pilot from the den,
tralia Airport WAS instantly kill-
ed about 2 p.m Sunday afternoon
when his plane phirmiletted to
earth following a collision with
another plane in mid air over
the farm of Lawrence Hill,
Stephen TOWnship,
.LAC Fred Ford of Rockwood IS
on furlough visiting his parents
and MrS. J, Ford
of IJSberne Fred is a. member
of the RCAF band at iteektveod
and recently accompanied the
band to Chicago where they took
part in a great musical festival
6f military bands,
Photo,by Haugh
Timing off for press coverage
balance the press clippings re-
ceived by his two older brothers,
but he may just as well start
learning that there are disadVan-
:- tages in poor planning and not giv-
ing dad time enough to balance
things up,
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During our travels on the ad-
vertising beat last week, we en-
joyed a chat with Harry Mathers
regarding his recent trip to East-
ern Canada.
we were rather surprised to
learn from this avid sportsman,
that many of the streams in the
Maritimes are leased to private
individuals and organizations and
access to them by fishermen is
prohibited.
While some examples of this
have occurred in Ontario, it is
to be hoped that the government
„,-cnever stoops to such a policy
whereby our great outdoors can
not be enjoyed by all members
of our society.
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of types of rock to be found around
this country.
A rock is a rock to most people,
but after talking to Tom we find
that a rock can be a thing of beauty
if one knows how to uncover that
beauty.
An indication of the growth of
this hobby is the fact that a chap
from the Southern States drove to
the Ontario rally with a whole
truck load of assorted stone and
before he left, he again filled his
truck with rock samples from
Ontario to sell to 'rock-hounds'
in his district.
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A recent chat with Len Har-
vey indicates the local taxi op-
erator is experiencing some dif-
ficulties regarding calls received
for the police at the telephone
answering service he operates.
Len's service is for the Exeter
police department, but on occa-
sions he receives calls from
people attempting to locate the
Ontario Provincial Police.
The telephone directory pro-
vides the required information
that when no answer is received
at the local OPP office, callers
should call the operator and ask
for Zenith 50000 in an emergency.
The message can then be re-
layed to one of the OPP officers
on duty.
Len has no way of contacting
the OPT' officers on duty and to
call him for an incident requiring
OPP assistance is a case of
wasting valuable time.
15 YEARS AGO
Ward Allen, 29-year-oldKirk-
ton-born fiddler, won the all-
Canadian chamoion Old Time
Fiddlers' contest at Shelburne
last week.
Elston Cardiff, 64-year-old
Brussels' farmer, put the new
riding of Huron in the PC ranks
Monday by defeating Andrew Y.
McLean, Liberal candidate with
a 1,600 majority. The veteran
parliamentarian new enters his
fourth term in the House of Com-
mons.
Nancy A. Tiernan, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Tiernan,
Dashwood, took top marks in the
Upper School class at SHDHS
this year. In results announced
this week she had eight first
class honors out of nine papers
written,
The Ausable River Conser-
vation Authority is seeking power
from the provincial government
to expropriate the Pinery for a
public recreation area.
10 YEARS AGO
A neW body and paint shop
was opened this week by Har
Brintnell, Eketer, who has 12
years eXperience in the business.
The nevi building is located just
off Waterloo Street at the South
end Of
Billy Gossman, Dashwood, has
just returned from a month and
a half trip to the west toast
which cost him less than $25.
His scissor sharpener helped
hirn meet expenses,
The Exeter-Bowling LaneS will
be operated under new prop-
rietors, Mayor R. E. Pooley arid
ittted" Scott of EXeter. The build-
ing was recently purchased train
Len McKnight,
At St. James Church, Clande-
boye, the cemetery chapel is
nearing completion and will be
dedleated September 'iv
744 veallet a 49'4 40
:Nat without problems
News Pf industrial expansion in
this area POTIthniee at an tInpreeedent-
ed rate, and the theme song which
may become poPtilar is a line taken
gVIT1 that old favorite, which goes
something to the effect that "never is
dismuraging word".
Last Week this newspaper carried
news that a manufacturer of pre-
fabricated houses. was COnaillg to the
Centralia Industrial Park and another
firm requiring the services of some
200 women was most interested.
We trust that by now all women
interested in seeking employment with
the latter 'have submitted their applica-
tions, but if they haven't, we certainly
urge them to do so immediately.
While there are naturally those
who would want more details of the
type of work and other information, it
should be clearly understood there is
no obligation undertaken when send-
ing in an application, and if any woman
has the slightest intent of seeking a
position, she should forward a form
to the Ontario Development Corpora-
tion at Centralia.
An indication of the growth being
experienced in this area through in-
dustrial expansion is evident in a study
recently conducted for Stephen Town-
ship. Statistics indicate the population
of the township alone will swell by
some 1,300 within the next 10 years
or so. There is no doubt that other
neighboring municipalities will enjoy
some population increase as well.
It is this fact which perhaps con-
tradicts our aforementioned theme
song, because there is no question but
what a sizeable population increase
will create problems for municipal of-
ficials, especially in Stephen. Township
and Exeter.
To date, Stephen has not had any
problems due to the fact employees
working at the industries at Centralia
have been able to find accommodation
in the houses in Huron Park. However,
this is quickly being filled up and in-
dications are that people will soon
have to look elsewhere for housing.
This immediately shows the need
'for planning and Stephen Township
council must be prepared to tackle this
problem to ensure that growth of the
It's an exciting time, in which we
live. Change comes swiftly on the heels
of change. Everyone is busy. Life is
good.
Yet in the face of a modern so-
ciety with all its advantages for young
and old, many persons are becoming
more and more concerned about the
lack of enthusiasm for community af-
fairs.
All facets of life in the small com-
munity are falling behind despite the
fact population and leisure time are on
the rise.
Most noticeable, of course, is the
regrettable display of apathy toward
municipal government and related ser-
vices. At the same time, service clubs
are finding it more and more difficult
to recruit new members with a will to
take their places as the backbone of
the community.
Saddest 'of all is the terrible strug-
gle most centres have to supply good
leadership and proper training for the
youth of the 'community.
Basics such as sports instruction,
particularly in the rural areas, are
You know, that postal strike
wasn't all bad. I know it was a
great inconvenience for some
people, and meant a real fin-
ancial loss for others.
But there Was a certain quiet
satisfaction in knowing that you
didn't have to answer those ur-
gent letters. There was relief
in the thought that you wouldn't
be getting three or four bills
every day. And there was positive
pleasure in not being bombarded
SERVING CANADA'S BEST FARMLAND
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Editor Bill Batten — Advertising Manager'
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municipality is ,done in an orderly
faantOn without the .problems Often as-
sociated:with such developments,
Hum Park itself May be the best
suited for such development with the
needed services 'already in existence,
but township officials should determine
immediately whether the existing facil-
ities. can. be extended for future hous-
ing needs. The proximity .of Centralia
Village and Crediton also makes these
communities potential sources of deg
yelopment.
However, in each of these -OM,
communities, problems will arise
less the required planning is under-
taken to ensure that growth is orderly
And that problems such as sanitation
will not arise,
In short, Stephen Township min-
01 needs an official plan and zoning
bylaw which will pave the way to
orderly growth.
Because many workers coming to
Centralia have already shown a desire
to locate in Exeter, council here faces
some immediate questions as well,
While private enterprise must meet
the demand, council must ie turn pro-
vide the necessary services to make
this possible,
A sanitary problem is already
hampering the development of land
north of the river and council is faced
with A decision -in this regard. And
while some members complain about
the ribbon-type development taking
place to the east and south, they must
at the same time be prepared to take
the required stand to discourage this
type of growth if in fact it is as much
a detriment as they suggest.
To complain about the situation
each, time 'a building permit request
comes up—and still approve the permit
—is not solving anything.
Usborrie Township council is also
faced, with some problems in this re-
gard and it would appear that a joint
meeting between the three municipali-
ties would be beneficial in regard to
planning the future needs of this area.
Those needs are already evident
and the plans should soon be as evident
if we are to avert problems associated
with unplanned growth.
carried out by an interested few on a
budget often too limited to provide
the necessities of the game.
Time proven organizations such
as Scouts, Cubs, Guides, Brownies, not
to mention a myriad of di.versant clubs,
are disappearing becauie no one takes
time or has funds to carry out the kind
of well-planned, vital program needed
to satisfy today's knowledgeable, ener-
getic youth.
Communities with a high percent-
age of youthful troublemakers are very
often the communities with an inade-
quate recreational program for the
young. Though parents are initially re-
sponsible for the behaviour of their
children, the community has a definite
obligation to their children and teen-
agers which is not being met in some
cases.
September is the time for new
.beginnings after a long, lazy summer.
Let's put our youth uppermost on the
list of important considerations for fall
and winter.
Youth is, after all, our most valu-
, able commodity.
what would happen if the entire
communications system was tied
up by strikes. Everything: tele-
phone, television, radio, news-
papers, the lot. Do you think
we'd survive?
I do. In fact, if the whole
noisy , botherSome busineSS
ground to a halt for a couple of
Months, we'd probably all live
a couple of years longer.
Those who would suffer most
Most ualuable commodity
by advertising flyers and other
third-class mail.
In short, there was a slight
hiatus in our daily scramble.
Of course, the day of reckon-
ing came, when all the bills
came in one bundle, and there
was no way of putting off writ-
ing those letters. But there Was
a little peace there for a while
in at least one aspect of our
bedevilled lives.
It started me thtnking about
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