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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1971-02-11, Page 3WATCH YOUR STEP — Walking was treacherous Friday morning as the above picture indicates. Exeter barber Gerry Smith is threading his way carefully down the icy streets. T-A photo TimwAdY9calre, :February 11 1971 PIP 3 DsDistrict obituaries Let me see, now: Was this picture taken a week ago Tuesday? No, it must have been Thursday! Or was that the day it rained? Guess it was taken Wednesday — or it may have been Friday, Oh well, here it is, One day seems the same as the next,,iwaywa y! 1. TRIVITT MEMORIAL ANGLICAN CHURCH Main at Gidley Second Sunday before Lent February 14, 1971 8:00 a.m.—Holy Communion "Early in the morning our praise shall rise to thee" 11:00 a.m.—Holy Communion "There is none other Name under heaven whereby we must be saved." CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 10:00 a.m.—Rev. John Van Til, London (English.) 2:15 p.m.—Rev. John Van Til, London (English) 12:30 p.m.—Back to God Hour CHLO (680 Kc) PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Andrew and George Streets Pastor: Rev. Earl Steinman 9:15 a.m.—Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.—Sunday School ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH DASHWOOD Pastor: Rev. Earl Steinman 9:45 a.m.--Sunday School 11:00 a.m.—Morning Worship Churches of the Lutheran Hour EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH Huron St. West Fundamental — Evangelical 11:00 a.m. — Special Speaker: Rev. T. Swan, General Direc- tor of the Christian Service Brigade Service in Canada. This will be a Special Chris- tian Service Brigade Service. 7:30 p.m. — "What The Bible Teaches About the Destina- tions of the Old and New Testament Saints," Sunday School for all the Family 9:45 a.m. Nursery facilities at all Sunday services. Prayer and Bible Study Wed., 8:00 p.m. Mrs. E. A. Keyes, Organist Rev. R. H. Thynne, Pastor Telephone 235-2476 "Where The Whole Bible Is Wholly Taught" BETHEL REFORMED CHURCH Huron Street East Rev, Harmen Heeg, Minister Sunday, February 14 10:00 a An.—Morning Worship English 2:00 p.m.—Afternoen Worship English 3:00 p.m.—Sunday School 'Come and Worship' When interviewed by the T-A, Lorne Kleinstiver, Dashwood, said he was still uncommitted but he knew what he was looking for in a new leader. "We need someone who is interested in people. The '70's will be a crucial time and we need someone to lead us through this difficult era." He said, "I'm very concerned about our whole environ- ment . . pollution of air and water and waste of land. Society cannot continue to go on the way it has been. We've got to start thinking about what we can leave for the next generation." Kleinstiver pointed out that governments can be agents of pollution and cited that twice as much land as needed is often used to build highways. "I'm waiting until I hear all the men state their policies before I make up my mind," he said. Anson McKinley, Zurich, stated he was looking for a leader who will win the next election. Since he had. not met all the candidates he could not decide how to vote until he listened to them at the convention. Bert Such, Clinton, said, "I wish we could have heard some of the candidates speak in our own bailiwick, but we are fortunate to have five capable men seeking the U sborne — Continued from front page A letter of appreciation was received from Huron County Board of Education director John Cochrane thanking the township road department for their assistance to students and teachers stranded at Usborne Central school last week. Fred Harburn was engaged to do the warble fly spraying in the township at the rate of 10c per head per spray. Councillor Gordon Johns was named to represent the township on the Kirkton-Woodham Community Centres board. EXETER UNITED CHURCH Exeter, Ontario Minister: Rev. Glen D. Wright, B.A.,B.D. Organist & Choirmaster: Mr. Robert Cameron Music Director: Mrs. Roland McCaffrey 10:00 a.m.—Sunday School 11:00 a.m.—Morning Worship Nursery For Courtesy Car Phone 235-1063 CAVEN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Minister: Rev. Wilfred D. Jarvis, B.A., B.D. Organist: Mr. Robert McIntosh Sunday, February 14 10:15 a.m.—Sunday School 11:15 a.m.—Morning Worship CALVARY United Church of Canada DASHWOOD Minister: Rev. Bruce Guy, B.A. Organist: Mrs. K. McCrae Sunday, February 14 10:00 a.m.—Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.—Sunday School EXETER PENTECOSTAL TABERNACLE MAIN AT VICTORIA 9:45 a,m.—Sunday School (For the whole family) 11:00 a.m.— Morning Worship 7:30 p.m.—Evening Worship Tues., 8 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer "A Warm Welcome Awaits You At The Pentecostal Church" ZION UNITED CHURCH CREDITON Minister: Rev. Douglas Warren, B.A.,B.D. Sunday, February 14 10:00 a.m.—Morning Worship Report of General Council — Mr. Stephen Dundas Nursery for children 3 years and under. 11:15 a.m.—Sunday School Classes for all ages 8:00 p.m.—Evening Fellowship Hour at the manse. All are welcome CENTRALIA FAITH TABERNACLE Undenominational 10:00 a.m.—Sunday School 11:15 a.m.—Morning Worship 8:00 p.m.—Evangelistic Service Tuesdays 8:00 p.m.—Bible Study Rev. H. Wuerch leadership. Some of their policies are repetitious and I will support the niah who presents the best public image and who presents the best policies for the province and society." Vic Fulcher, 21 year old entered College student who entered the race for leadership and withdrew after two days to go on a speaking tour with Douglas Jure, president of the Ontario PC Student Association and other young PC's ,said he hadn't definitely made up his mind before he left for Toronto, Tuesday, "In the end it's always a private decision between you and the booth." When questioned about The Big Storm of 1971 will long be remembered by the administrative staff of the Huron County Board of Education as well as the 16 trustees who represent the ratepayers. At the suggestion of Chairman Robert Elliott, the board will send scrolls to each school where staff were involved during the storm with stranded students, commending each principal and teacher for his or her actions. Mr. Elliott claimed he was completely satisfied with the way the situation was handled throughout the blizzard. He said he was confident that the safety of the county's children was uppermost in the minds of county school staff and that the very' fact that all principals and teachers could contact the board office 24 hours a day for advice and comfort was a tremendous advantage. John Cochrane, director of education for Huron County, said he was never prouder to be a teacher than he was during the storm. He told the board he was thoroughly proud of each and every teacher in the county and, has begun to compile a book recounting some of the experiences of teachers who were responsible for tudents stranded in schools. Cochrane was especially complimentary of the persons who assisted the teachers at the schools by bringing food and ,blankets to make their Just a joke — Continued from front page those things not covered by OHSIP — and that even then, coverage is not too good. "It's just a joke, really," said Don McDonald. Director of Education John Cochrane said he was most concerned with the fact that parents do not have an opportunity to review the terms and conditions of the master policy before paying the insurance premium and in some cases do not know exactly to what extent students are covered. He added that parents do not receive a receipt for the premium payment and therefore have no real knowledge of whether the premium has been received by the company or not. Weather —Continued from front page Road superintendent Karl Haberer indicated it would be at least Friday before the machine was repaired and ready for duty again. Many problems While the weather of the past week and a half have not brought the problems the blizzard did, there have been some. The Thursday night rain increased the weight of snow considerably and one verandah in Exeter crumpled under the weight, while others were sagging. Some residents had water backing up under their shingles. All roads and streets became skating rinks over the weekend and added to the treacherous driving conditions along with the poor visibility. Vehicles collide on slippery road The only accident of the week investigated by the Exeter police department occurred Sunday afternoon at the intersection of Andrew Street and Riverside Drive. Involved were vehicles driven by Gordon Sanders, 261 Main Street and Glenn Robinson, 306 Marlborough Street. Constable John Cairns estimated damage at $550. DANCER SPEAKS Alph Pi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met at the home of Mrs. John Wraight, Tuesday evening. She was assisted by Mrs. Don Webster in presenting the program On The Dance. Debbie Wooden, as guest speaker, (Mined the history of ballet and spoke about the shoes and costumes worn by dancers. She demonstrated various steps and danced two interpretations to the music of ‘Born Free and Waltz of the Hairy 'Doll. Rdbert Pharrand, the young PC frdm Ottawa who is the sixth candidate for leadership, Fulcher said he believed Pharrand entered the election because he was frustrated by the lack of discussion of issues bothering young people, "We're not just a bunch of nincompoops who don't know what's going on and we want the leaders to listen to us and to realize we are there." Elmer D. Bell, Exeter lawyer and a member of the party executive said he didn't feel he should make his private views of the election public since he will be one of the deputy returning officers counting the results on, the voting machines. Dear Sir: At a meeting of the Huron County Board of Education held on February 8, 1971, it was unanimously decided that the chairman should write to the weekly newspapers in the County to convey our feelings of the manner in which our staff reacted to the crisis with which they were suddenly confronted on January 26,1971. January 26 began much like any other winter Tuesday morning in Huron County. The weather was cooling off and a few snow flurries streaked the air. Nothing to cause alarm or startle people who are used to living in the snow belt area of Southwestern Ontario. However, it was soon to change its average appearance to one that will be remembered in the years to come as the storm of '71. With scarcely no warning, an increasing wind velocity mixed with furiously falling snow made visibility nil. Traffic either slowly or suddenly came to a halt. Mother Nature had taken control and man seemed pretty feeble in the grip. Life was going on normally in most of the schools of Huron County that morning. There had been no problem getting pupils there on time with the many buses used for transporting students each day. The roads were in exceptionally good condition considering the time of year. It was "a good winter to date" the old timers said. Maybe it had just been the calm before the storm. Before buses could be remobilized and students prepared for home, everyone knew it was futile to try to send busloads of students out in the blinding snow. Maybe it would slacken a little in the afternoon. Classes continued as usual. As noon came and went everyone realized it was no average storm, The storm of '71 was on and before it Was over people would know each other a lot better. That old "one big happy family" The blizzard of two weeks ago presented many problems for area schools, but the difficulties experienced at The Huron Hope School for the Mentally Retarded were somewhat unique. Mrs. Eleanor Scott, principal, relates some of the events that occurred during the two days when several of the children were confined to the school: By 10:30 on Tuesday it was too late to send anyone home, so we had Earl Dietrich bring in some bread and cheese for sandwiches by taxi. He took home the 3 pupils who live in Huron Park which left us with 11 children. By 2:00 we realized that we would be spending the night at the school with the children and began to make preparations. All parents were contacted and the radio station was notified. At this time Mrs. Clark, a supply teacher and parent who lives in the park, struggled through the storm with four sleeping bags and some canned goods. Grade VIII students brought the gym mats down to be used as beds and we made up our grocery list for the next few meals. Meanwhile, students at the McCurdy school (in which we are lidused) were being billeted at homes in the park. By 4:00 our pupils were the only children left in the school. Several of the teachers on the staff at the McCurdy School remained in the building to lend a hand. Fortunately the custodian was with us until Thursday morning so we were assured the furnaces would be looked after. Two grade eight pupils made it back with four more sleeping bags and food. In the early evening three men from the army arrived with a toboggan with more sleeping feeling of the one-room school would return but this time the "family size" would be multiplied many times in the centralized schools of the County. The reason for this introduction is to try and show the futility of returning pupils home under such rapidly changing weather conditions. As one who was driving concession roads at the time I might point out that it closed in so quickly that I could hardly believe what was happening. Familiar roads became an unknown world of snow. Out of these conditions came an increase in stature of the staff members of the Huron County Board of Education. I would like it made very clear that these pupils and teachers were not used as pawns in agame to collect per diem grants for the Board of Education. Per diem grants as such have not been paid for three years now. Grants are based on enrolment partly for this very reason so schools in snow belt areas would not suffer due to lack of attendance. Everyone would certainly have sooner had these pupils safe in their homes. However, the decision to have them remain in the schools or billetted in homes was made in preference to having them stranded in buses on clogged concession roads. That decision has never been regretted. The Huron County Board of Education wishes to commend every member of our administration, teaching and non-teaching staff who were involved for the excellent, unselfish manner in which they organized and performed beyond the call of duty. I am afraid to single out any members for individual attention for fear of missing someone •but I sincerely believe that each, in his or her own way performed more admirably than can ever be fully recognized with words. Our board office administration Were on duty bags, air mattresses, and food. We set up the mattresses and blankets in the hallway as this seemed to be the warmest place and free from draughts and the howling of the wind. It was 11:00 before the last child fell asleep although many had fallen asleep as soon as their heads touched the mats. Breakfast went well with the help of several of the teachers from the McCurdy staff. Again, we were in touch with the radio station to say all was well and spoke to many of the parents. One of our pupils was in need of an injection which she receives weekly and which was already overdue. Mr. Linfield, principal of McCurdy School, arranged to have the medicine brought from Exeter on snowmobile. (arrangements being made with the police.) Cpl. Mason's wife who is a nurse came to administer the needle. We ran into a small snag here when the parents couldn't be reached because of telephone trouble and we were very grateful to the operator who spent some time working through other operators and repairmen to free the line. Mrs. Mason also took back with her some of ,,the soiled clothing that ,we bad been washing out by hand and had it washed and dried for us within a few hours. We were resorting to tearing up sheets to use as diapers for some children who were understandably under a strain. We had attempted to have lessons on Wednesday, but the phone rang incessantly and we weren't able to teach too effectively. Meanwhile, Mr. Linfield, and Mr. Soldan, vice-principal, kept a close check on us and saw that groceries were brought in. We had night and day throughout the entire storm and offered moral support and encouragement to the principals and staffs in the schools by maintaining regular contact with them. Certainly the most critical outsiders could find small errors in judgment to try and condemn the actions of those forced to make decisions under tense circumstances of responsibility, but as a parent I am well satisfied with the way the situation was handled. As chairman, I feel all our staff members should know the feeling of pride the board has in every member who helped to avert tragedy in a serious situation. It is the board's feeling that a framed citation should be placed in each school citing the names and actions of the staff of such school for a job well done. Until this can be done, may I say on behalf of the board, those words which are on the lips of practically every parent whose children were cared for, a sincere "Thank You". An ad of appreciation has already been placed in the local papers thanking all others who assisted in this time of need. May I reiterate to those also a heartfelt "Thank You". Yours sincerely, Robert M. Elliott, Chairman, Huron County Board of Education. Students' view Dear Editor: We are writing this letter concerning the letter sent in by the person who expressed her opinion of the students activities of S.H.D.H.S. First of all concerning the students who stayed overnight at the school during the winter carnival: These students had the permission of their parents to stay overnight and they were also under the supervision of responsible teachers and prefects. Most of the students were mature enough and could be trusted to MRS, MARY ELLEN RYAN Mrs. Mary Ryan, widow of the late Michael Ryan of Mount Carmel, died at St. Joseph's Hospital, London, February 3, 1971, in her 82nd year. Mrs, Ryan was the mother of Sister Mary Ryan, of Windsor, Mrs. Gerard (Elizabeth) McCarthy, of Maidstone, Sister Margaret Ryan of Norwalk, Ohio, and Thomas and Michael, both of Stephen Township. She is also survived by a sister, Sister St. Michael Guinan, of Toronto and a brother, Rev, Father V. J. Guinan, of Houston, Texas, and several grandchildren. The body rested at the T. Harry Hoffman Funeral Home, until February 6, Funeral mass was at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church officiated by Father J. Mooney, assisted by Mrs. Ryan's brother, Rev. Guinan. Pallbearers were Hubert Carey, Tom Fleming, Joe Dietrich, Jack McCann, Gerald O'Brien and Pat Sullivan. to have jars of baby food for one of our pupils who is unable to chew. The children were more ready for bed on Wednesday night, and were settled much earlier, although several woke up during the night and I walked the halls with them while Mrs. MacGregor, assistant teacher, stayed with the other ten. By Thursday morning the strain was beginning to show. Some of the children were looking very pale and not eating as well. Certainly the teachers were tired after two nights with only snatches of sleep. Two parents arrived to spare us after breakfast and we began to make the arrangements to get some pupils out. As they come from such a far-spread area, there were many calls around to find which roads were passable. Our driver, Earl Dietrich looked after much of this for us. No child was allowed to be moved from the school without the permission of the parents and of the superintendent, so I called parents on one phone and Mr. Linfield contacted the board offices on the other. As it was, we were able to take eight children out. Some parents came to get their children at the school and others were able to meet the taxi part way. The three children who were left were taken to homes in Huron Park. Mrs. MacGregor was able to go with the first taxi as far as Exeter. Vic were certainly more fortunate than some schools in that we had 11 pupils and a huge school. The children had a variety of things to do — play in the kindergarten, use the library and the gym. We had many more offers of help than we could use and the people in the community look after themselves. The second item which this person. mentioned is the production "Hair" being put on by students and under the direction and supervision of teachers Miss Stirling and Mr. Marshall. It's a musical play which tells an exaggerated story of youth culture. The students are putting much hard work and time into this play and they are also very enthusiastic about it. It is keeping the students busy and giving them something to do at night. The students in this play are getting a chance to express themselves and display their talents. Can you find anything wrong with that? The play "Hair' is not an immoral, pagan ritual as some people would like to believe. Thank you, Stan Rawlings Yvonne Romanuik Steve Dettmer Burial was in Mount Carmel Cemetery, NORMAN VV. DICKERT Norman W, Rickert, Exeter; formerly of Kippen, died at South Huron Hospital, Febroary 9, 1971 in his 70th year. He was the husband of the former Ida. Meier. Also surviving is a daughter, Mrs. Ken (Merle) McLellan, Kippen, and brothers Emmerson and Ervin of Clifford and sister, Mrs. Alex Murray, Waterloo, and Mrs. Edgar Wahl, Listowel, and two granddaughters, Jill and Bobyn. The body will rest at the B on thr on Funeral Chapel, Hensall, until Thursday when the funeral will be conducted from St. Andrews United Church, Kippen at 2 p.m. Pallbearers will be Bob McGregor, Emmerson Kyle, John Sinclair, Arie K Binnendyk, Joe McLellan. HARVEY J. PERKINS Harvey J. Perkins passed away at his residence in Usborne Township, February 8, 1971, in his 86th year. He was predeceased by his wife. Surviving is his daughter, Mrs. J. M. (Nola) Gill of Ingersoll; sons, Ivan of London and Ray at home, and five grandchildren. The funeral was conducted from the R. C. Dinney Funeral Home by Rev. Glen Wright, Wednesday, with interment in Exeter Cemetery. Pallbearers were Garnet Hicks, Don Easton, Gerald Prout, Bev Parsons, Tom Campbell and John Bierling. were generous and concerned. Throughout it all the children were remarkable. So many times Mrs. MacGregor and I commented on how well they were coping with the situation. While they were always warm and well fed and well cuddled, the strain of being separated from their own family for such a long time, under such uncertain circumstances must have been very hard for them to understand and I expect they will take a few more days of being home before they are themselves again. I left the school too tired to clean anything up and it looked like a disaster with dirty dishes and bedding strewn about. Our custodian came back with his family and cleaned up on the weekend. 1 can appreciate the tension the parents were under and a special thanks goes to them for their cooperation and for keeping calm through their concern. TINY TIM HERE — Tiny Tim was in the area over the weekend but he didn't attend the Hard Times dance at Crediton. This is actually Alf Smith in disguise. T-A photo Waiting to hear candidates Area delegates undecided Most of Huron County's delegates to the Huron Progressive Conservative leadership convention appeared to remain uncommitted before leaving for the vent in Toronto this week. Those contacted by The Times-Advocate said they had not heard all the candidates speak. A meeting scheduled in Goderich two weeks ago for some of the candidates was cancelled because of stormy weather. Douglas Freeman, Clinton, . President of the Huron Progressive Conservative Association, Mrs. Art Bolton, Dublin, Mrs. Edwin Miller, Exeter and William Dale, Clinton all stated they would not make up their minds until they heard the candidates at the convention. However, both Mrs. Bolton and Mrs. Miller said they were looking for a man of integrity who would give the party good leadership. Court —.Continued from front page Damage in the crash was $600. On the final charge, David Colin Eedy, Parkhill, was fined $20 for failing to stop at a stop sign on the Mt. Carmel Road on January 17. He applied his brakes, but slid through the intersection. OPP Constable Frank Giffin had been following the youth along the road. Eedy asked for time to pay the fine, stating that he had no money because he was paying for his car. Judge Hays pointed out this was "an old, old story" and told the youth he didn't intend to let the court wait for money in deference to finance companies. However, he gave the youth 15 days in which to pay after it was explained by Constable Giffin that there had not been much time between the date of the offence and the court session. grh C11 ti PCCS in the area Invite you to join them for Worship, Fellowship and Services `Big storm' sparks board discussions unexpected "holiday" as comfortable as possible. He also noted that the storm had fostered some suggestions which would be useful in event of another such emergency. Among the ideas, said Cochrane, was the need for a two-way radio system in the event that telephone service was interrupted for a long period. Dr. A. B. Deathe, Goderich, thought it would be wise if students with particular health problems requiring regular special medication would be registered in the school office so that principals and teachers would know a problem could exist if the student was stranded over night. Wilfred Shortreed felt this would just add unnecessary paperwork for the teachers. He said that concerned parents would see to it that their children received medical attention if it was required. "What if you couldn't reach the school?" asked Dr. Deathe. Shortreed replied that if the parents couldn't contact the school or go there it would likely be just as impossible for the school to get the ailing child out or medical attention in. The board also discussed the fact that some parents were extremely critical of the schools when children did not get home during the storm. John Cochrane told the board that principals after consultation with the school bus operators, had the privilege to close the schools if the weather was bad. He also said. that closing the, schOols did not affect the grants. '- He said grants were paid on enrolment, not on per diem attendance. He noted as well that teachers are paid whether school is open or closed during a storm. The director also said there was no truth to the rumor in some parts of the county that the Easter vacation would be curtailed because of time lost during the storm. He said the break would be during the last full week in March and that school would let out March 19 and begin again March 29. Some unusual problems for retarded youngsters The Readers Write Board, students defend positions