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TO THE MEN
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For an Evening of Singing Enjoyment
Plan to Attend the
PRELIMINARY REHEARSAL
OF THE HURON MALE CHORUS
Monday, Sept. 2' 8:15 p.m.
EXETER UNITED CHURCH, JAMES ST.
Talented Exeter merchant finds rockhounding
a satisfying hobby some side benefits
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Tom MacMillan, Exeter,
.claims he is just .an amateur in
the field of rock collecting but
the samples ,.of polished and
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Grand Bend's dockmaster for
• 1969, Bill Brenner told council
at a regular meeting Monday
night of some of the changes
needed to draw more tourists to
Driving charge
set for Friday
Darryl Stonehouse of Forest
will appear in provincial judge's
court in Exeter on Friday,
September 26 on a careless driving
• charge.
Stonehouse was the driver of
a vehicle that struck and killed
Cooper Forrest, Hay P.O. on
Highway 83 west in Exeter on
Civic Holiday afternoon.
Jumpers claim
Canadian mark
A parachutist who recently
jumped from an airplane at
Centralia Industrial Park without
a parachute, has come up with
another record.
Bill Cole was accompanied by
another jumper, Murray Smith,
both of Mississauga, when they
set a Canadian record by
jumping 31,000 feet at Camp
Borden.
The previous Canadian record
was 18,000 feet and the world
record is 102,000 feet, set by a
U.S.A. Air Force captain who
jumped from a helium balloon.
Both Cole and Smith wore
oxygen masks insetting the new
Canadian record.'
Cole and Smith have been
blacklisted by the Canadian
• Sports Parachute Association
after Cole left an aircraft at
Centralia in August without a
chute. He was handed one by
another parachutist on the way
down.
finished rock he has to show for
his efforts look quite
professional.
After the local bookstore
the village by way of Lake
Huron.
Brenner in reporting that the
income for the season for
dockage was $2,074.'75 said
people are basically satisfied
with what they are offered but
there is a great need for
washrooms and showers along
the shore of the river.
"What people like about our
port is that every service and
convenience required by visitors
is within walking distance of the
docks," said the dockmaster.
"There is a great potential for
Board tells
of new policy
Huron County Board of
Education, at its meeting,
lenunciated its policy covering
accident insurance for school
pupils.
It decided that its motion of
a previous meeting be amended
to read "that insurance agents
and/or companies who sold
pupil accident insurance to
school pupils or school boards in
Huron County for the 1968.69
school year be authorized to do
so again in the same schools for
the 1969-70 school year on the
basis that the insurance is
voluntary and that Huron
County Board of Education will
not pay any part of the premium
involved.
D. J. Cochrane, director of
education, said that contrary to
what he was led to believe,
insurance agents and companies
other than those represented by
Huron County Insurance Agents'
Association, sold accident
insurance to pupils and school
boards in Huron County last
year.
owner gets finished with
Hebble ,off the beach along Lake
uron it looks like a precious
stone and demands a fine setting.
future years with close to
15,000 boats registered in the
area from Sarnia to Detroit.
Boaters also like the navigation
skills that are necessary to make
the five hour run from Detroit,"
continued Brenner.
This past summer 490 feet of
dockage space was available to
visitors. Council agreed this
amount could be doubled. Cost
of putting in proper dockage for
up to 1,000 feet could cost well
in excess of $100,000.
One tender was received for
the proposed sidewalk
construction on both sides of
Highway 21 within the limits of
the village and it was deferred to
the next meeting.
In the meantime, property
committee chairman Peter De
Jong will be investigating the
possibility of having the
necessary walks laid by village
employees with ready-mix
cement.
Clerk-treasurer Murray A.
DesJardins presented a financial
report of the summer's
operation of the bath house and
parking lot at the beach. With
the help of ideal tourist weather,
the combined projects showed a
profit of $2,038.85. DesJardins
also reported the lifeguard
program was operated at a total
cost of $1,563.50.
Fire committee chairman fan
G. Coles presented a very
comprehensive survey and
estimates on the costs of
purchasing new fire equipment
and a proposed budget for the
next three years.
Coles urgently requested an
early meeting with
representatives of the townships
of Stephen, Hay and Bosanquet
on fire retainer fees between the
village and the neighboring
municipalities.
Councillor Peter De Jong was
in charge of the meeting in the
absence of Reeve Orval
Wassmann who was out of town
attending a convention.
Exeter Fair
— Continued from front page
Kenneth Riggs of Huron Park.
Next positions were awarded to
Tina, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Fred Bruinsma and Jamie, son of
Mr. and Mrs. Don Haines.
Huron County Warden James
Hayter officially opened the
Friday night portion of the fair.
Fair president Harry Hern
presented plaques to Benson
Tuckey and Mrs. Harold Penhale
for lengthy service to the fair
board.
to highlight its beauty,
Like so many busy people
today who need an outlet for
their frustrations, ToM
MacMillan searched for a hobby,
On the strength of some
Well-written articles and books,
he decided to become a
rockbound and has never once
regretted that decision.
"I find it a satisfying hobby,"
Mr. MacMillan said.
The lapidary branch of
rockhounding is what holds Tom
MacMillan's interest, This is the
polishing and finishing of raw
roek,
Some rockhouds prefer to
collect, identify and display
rocks of all kinds. Others
specialize in a certain type Of
rook, like crystals, or in rocks
from one specific district.
In an evening Mr. MacMillan
can cut and polish a piece of
rock and fashion the finished
product into a brooch, a
necklace or a ring,
He never sells any of his
work, He feels this would take
much of the enjoyment out of
his hobby. Instead he takes great
pleasure in presenting special
gifts made from a particularly
Mrs. Allan Collie of London
visited a few days with her
daughter, Mr. & Mrs. Don
Adams and sons.
Miss Bonnie Baker of
Stratford spent the weekend
with her grandparents, Mr. &
Mrs. Ken Baker Sr.
Mr. & Mrs. R. Finch of
London visited Saturday with
Mr. & Mrs. Les Adams.
Mrs. Hugh Morenz visited
Friday with her cousin, Mrs.
Ruby Hoggarth of Kippen.
SHOWER BRIDE
Mrs. Ken Baker Jr, was
hostess for a miscellaneous
shower for Miss Ann Sturdevant
of Grand Bend, bride-elect of
September at Shipka
Community Centre, Saturday
evening.
Diane Weber conducted
several contests.
Ann thanked everyone and
lunch was served.
Cancer unit
plans special
The Huron Unit of the
Canadian Cancer Society isa
planning a bang-up evening for
October 28 in the recreation
centre at CFB Clinton to inform
the public about all types of
cancer.
Although the emphasis will
be on the two cancers most
prevalent in women, cancer of
the cervix and of the breast, the
proceedings will bring forth
much general information about
the disease and will be of
interest to both men and
women.
Mistress of ceremonies for the
evening will be Anna Meyer of
CKNX Wingham.
A distinguished panel will
have Don Gray, ETV, London
Board of Education as the
moderator. Members will be
Morris J. Grimes, executive
director of the Ontario Division
of the Cancer Society; Sister St.
William, co-ordinator of
education of the Ontario
Division of the Cancer Society;
Dr. K. I. Mustard, medical
advisor to the Ontario division
of the Cancer Society; and Dr.
G. P. A, Evans, Huron County
Medical Officer of Health.
Providing entertainment for
the evening will be the Singing
Nuns.
The Huron Unit is sponsoring
this night in connection with
Woman to Woman Week.
During the week of October
28, all the young women in high
schools across the county will
see two films about the two
points of cancer, cancer of the
cervix and of the breast. Public
health nurses Will be showing the
films.
admired stone to his friends and
relatives,
Mr. MacMillan buys much of
the stone from which he makes
lewellry. This is available in rock
shops throughout the province.
` Nearly every city has at least
one rock shop," Mr. MacMillan
said, The store in Dorchester is a
favorite for the local collector.
In his possession, Mr.
MacMillan has tiger's eye from
Africa, sodalite from Bancroft,
agate from Mexico, amethyst
and moonstone from the North
Bay area, jasper and bloodstone
from India and rhoclocrosite
from South America. All are
bought for just a few cents but
would sell for many dollars
when polished.
Using a diamond saw, Mr.
MacMillan slices the rock into
thin pieces. These slices are then
cut into various shapes, ground
smooth, sanded and polished.
Some are mounted in
ready-made settings. Others are
set in mountings made from fine
gold wire by Mr. MacMillan.
Mrs. MacMillan, a painter, is
very much in favor of her
husband's hobby. It means that
while she paints the landscape,
her husband combs the
countryside for unusual rock.
"That's togetherness,"
quipped Mr. MacMillan.
And once people know you
collect rocks, you get them in all
shapes and sizes from
everywhere. The workbench at
the back of Mr. MacMillan's
store contains boxes and baskets
of rocks from people who take a
trip and bring a rock or two
home for Tom.
"The kids know what to get
dad for Father's Day," laughed
Mr. MacMillan. "Not a tie or a
pair of socks. It's a rock."
New moderator
from Goderich
Rev. G. Lockhart Royal,
minister of Knox Presbyterian
Church in Goderich succeeds
Rev. Robert Bissett as the
Moderator of the Presbytery of
Stratford-Huron, Presbyterian
Church in Canada.
Mr. Royal was chosen for the
1969-70 term at an election held
during a regular meeting of the
Presbytery held at Motherwell
recently.
This is Mr. Royal's fourth
tour of duty as Moderator of the
Presbyterian Church in Canada.
In 1959-1960 he was
Moderator of the west Toronto
Presbytery while minister at
Norval and Union Churches. In
1963-1964 he was elected
Moderator of the former
Huron-Maitland Presbytery and
in 1966 he received the honor of
filling the chair as Moderator of
the larger court, the
Hamilton-London Presbytery.
He is now the third
Moderator of the newly
re-aligned Presbytery of
Stratford-Huron following Rev.
James R. Ferguson of Stratford
and the Rev. Mr, Bissett.
By MRS. HAROLD DAVIS
The September meeting of
the Kirkton U.C.W. was held in
the church Wednesday evening.
Mrs. Clarence Switzer, Mrs.
Ross Marshall and Mrs. Heber
Shute took part in the worship
service which was in connection
with the study book.
Mrs. Earl Watson introduced
the new study book "Dare to
Reconcile."
Mrs. Harry Burgin showed
slides of her recent trip to
Alaska.
A.C.W.
The September meeting of
the A.C.W. met in the church
basement, Thursday evening,
Mrs. Schaefer presided for the
meeting.
Plans were made for several
social events in the near future.
It was decided the bazaar would
be held November 14.
At the close of the meeting
Mrs. Win. J. Blackler and Mrs.
Burns Blackler served lunch.
PERS ONALS
Mr. & Mrs. Earl Watson and
Mrs. Robert Marshall attended
Eastern Star Grand Lodge in
Toronto last week.
Mr. & Mrs. Wilson Derbecker
attended a family gathering of
the immediate Derbecker family
in Waterloo, Sunday.
Mr. & Mrs. Win. Guerins of
Robson, British Columbia visited
this week with Mr. & Mrs. Roy
Switzer.
Miss Wendy Johnson of
London, England is staying with
Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Paul and Terri
and visiting among relatives.
Mrs. Claire Sisson attended a
shower for Miss Marilyn
By MRS, G. HOOFER
Mrs. Olive Thomson and
Mary Lou attended the
Thomson-Jury wedding at
Exeter, Saturday.
Mr. & Mrs. Claire Sisson were
Sunday guests of Mrs. Madeline
IVIacDonald of London.
Mr. & Mrs. Ken Langford
attended a social evening for Mr.
& Mrs. 0. Gliddot at,
Ilolmesville Saturday evening.
Mr, & Mrs. Garnet Pierce of
London were Thursday evening
guests of Mr. & Mrs. Kett
Parkinson and Paul.
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Saturday, Sept.27
Huron County Board of Education
General Insurance
TENDER
Complete coverage specifications and underwriting
data may be obtained at the board officer, 97
Shipley St., Clinton, Ont.
Tenders to close October 24, 1060
JOHN B. LAVIS D. J. COCHRANE
Chairman Director of Education
HOMEMADE ENJOYMENT — Tom MaeMilian gets pure enjoyment out of his hobby of polishing and
finishing rocks. This gadget, partially homemade, takes an ordinary looking piece of rock and turns it
into a beautiful stone under the skillful guidance of Tom MacMillan. T-A photo
• Grand Bend has potential
for greater boating trade
BEAUTY QUEEN RECEIVES WATCH — One of the prizes that is presented annually to the winner of
the Exeter Pair Queen contest is a llulova watch from Earl Campbell Jewellers. Above, Mr, Campbell is
making the presentation to 1969 Queen Patti Glenn of Grand Band while fair president. Harry Hem
looks on, T-A photo
Pottery
Classes
Begin
!
HANDCRAFTED JEWELLERY— Tom MacMillan models some of
the fine jewellery he has fashioned from rocks. Although
rockhounding is a fairly new pursuit for the local bookstore owner,
he isn't alone in his hobby. Other local rockhounds are Andy Dixon,
formerly a teacher at SHDHS and Jack Smith, Exeter jeweller.
T-A photo
MID
OCTOBER
2 p.m.
and
7:30 p.m.
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COLORFUL COLLECTION -- This colorful collection of stones wasn't always this lovely. At one time
each rock was an insignificant pebble such as one might kick while enjoying a stroll along the beach.
Often stones of this size are cleaned and polished in a mini-washer run by electricity. It takes about a
month of washing and polishing in this gadget to get the kind of stones pictured here. T-A photo
Richardson at the home of Mrs.
Lyle George at Kerwood,
Wednesday evening.
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