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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1971-07-29, Page 3THE OLD SPINNING WHEEL — A demonstration of spinning wool was given by Mrs. Archie Cooper of liensall to many visitors to last week's Sidewalk Sales Days in Exeter. Watching the wheel are Fred Jones, Rob Watcher and Dennis Tugwell. T-A photo Canoe races slated for Parkhill area The Ausable River Con- servation Authority is sponsoring a day of canoe races and paddle boat races at the Parkhill Con- servation Area lake, Sunday, August 8, starting at 1:00 p.m. For the canoeists, there will be four classes: I — under age 15, II — age 15 and over, III — father and son or mother and daughter, IV — all professionals, who will be competing for the grand trophy. The paddle boat races will be run for all of the above classes except the professional class. Trophies and prizes will be presented immediately following the races and most of the prizes are being donated by local merchants. There are 12 paddle boats that can be rented at the lake but only 3 canoes, so come prepared with your own canoe, paddles and life preservers. There is a registration fee of $2.00 per team, and a park en- trance fee of $1.00 per car unless visitors hold a season's pass. It is hoped that the London Canoe Club will put on a canoeing and water safety demonstration before pitting their skills against the other professional canoe clubs which are being invited. But remember, there is a race for everyone, young or old, amateur or professional, canoeist or paddle boater. Further information and entry forms may be obtained from Adrian Ansems, Box 213, Parkhill — 294-6497 or Roger Martin, detachment took action on 81 various occurrences with 15 charges being laid. Six persons were charged with Liquor Control Act offences, the same number for Highway Traffic Act offences and three were under the Narcotic Control Act, relating mostly to use of marijuana. PART OF LARGE CROWD AT TaRKTON GARDEN PARTY Parents concerned over Huron kindergarten class I A delegation of parents from McKillop who have children going into kindergarten in the Walton school this fall visited the Huron County Board of Education Monday evening in Clinton. A number of questions were asked of the board by the parents but there were no immediate answers from the board. Painter — Continued from front page sugar diabetes which he's had since a small child. Six or seven times in his life he's gone into deep comas when he says, "I should have died." The last time his blood sugar count was 1,400, It was supposed to register around 120. Somehow or other he bounced back. Ile concedes that coping with this life-long diabetes problem has probably strengthened his will and attitudes about hand- ling his blindness. Always a man with a sense of humor he's retained this valuable • asset and in a rather bizarre and blased fashion is taking advantage of his sightlessness in advertising his business. In one newspaper ad- vertisement he asks the question, "How does the fact Don Webster is blind, keep down his overhead?" Answer, "He doesn't need lights to see by." Another states, "People think we have a disadvantage being blind ... but I can't see it." One recent ad said, "I'd like to stop a rumor that's going around . . some of my • friends are saying I'm un- sightly." While his sense of humor helps, he freely admits to suffering times of depression and some bitterness. "However, I can usually smarten myself up by giving myself a good talking to. In comparison with many people, I know I'm lucky." When questioned, "Do you ever ask, why me?" he answers, "No, not really. After all, I'm 40 and I've been around long enough to know what many other people • have had to endure." He says he often feels alone, especially in crowds. "Of course, I'm relatively new at being sightless and not quite adjusted to it yet." Like all handicapped persons Don treasures his independence. "Some people tend to be too kind and want to over-help. We just want to be treated the same as everyone else. "I knew at the beginning I had to make a decision: I could make the best of it and carry on, or I • could sit in the corner for the rest of my life. "I found out it's mighty lonely in the corner . . . and besides, I have a business to run!" Invincible, that's the word. ETHEL MAE CRAGO Mrs. Ethel Mae (Colquhoun) • Crago, wife of T. Alvin Crago, Fourth Line of Blanshard Township, died in her 72nd year in St. Marys Memorial Hospital, July 22, 1971, Besides her husband she is survived by a sister, Mrs. Ernest Selves and a brother Clayton • Colquhoun of Fullarton Town- ship. The funeral was conducted from the Lindsay Funeral Home, July 24, with interment in St, Marys Cemetery. CHARLES A. O'BRIEN Charles Alexander O'Brien passed away in St. Joseph's Hospital, London, July 22 in his 90th year. He is survived by his wife, the former Elizabeth Tinney and five daughters Mrs. J. (Margaret) • Lostell, Kippen, Mrs. F. (Alma) Lostell, Mrs. R. (Robina) McLeod of London, Mrs. W. , (Ella) Dalrymple of Exeter, Mrs. B. (Nettie) Tinney of Hay Township and two sisters Mrs. B. Ward and Mrs. V. Rusk, 23 grandchildren and 46 great- • grandchildren. He was born in Hay Township, the eldest son of the late George and Margaret O'Brien, When a young man he went west and farmed for thirty years in Saskatchewan, returning to Ontario in 1937 where he farmed et. half a mile north of Hensall before retiring to Exeter. Pallbearers were six grand- sons, Tom, Doug and Charles Dalrymple, Lloyd Lostell, Bill Tinney and Bill Gilfillan. Services were held from Hopper-Hockey Funeral Home with Rev, W. Jarvis officiating. Interment was in Exeter Cemetery, MRS. MARY ANN IIEARN' Funeral services were held for Mary Atm (Matthews) Hearn, 60, wife of Clarence E, Hearn, St. Thomas, July 26, at the Sifton Funeral Home, St. Thomas, She died after a lengthy illness in St. Thomas Elgin General hospital, July 23, 1971, Mrs. Hearn was the mother of Chairman Robert Elliott claimed the delegation had been invited to submit a brief concerning the specific questions which would be asked of the board, but had chosen not to comply with that regulation, The group's spokesman, M. H. Smith, Walton, said he and his delegation had felt the latter stating an intention to discuss matters pertaining to kin- dergarten was sufficient in- formation for the board. Smith said a more specific accounting of the questions to be asked by the delegation at the meeting would "tie our hands" to discuss only certain aspects of the entire problem. Smith said the Walton and McKillop people wanted to know why the kindergarten hours had been changed from half days to a full day every other day, He said the parents had been asked which Tips about child care This week Exeter police chief Ted Day issued a news release regarding tips to be used in case of child molestation saying "don't say it can't happen in our town, because you are wrong. It does happen in our town 'and every community in Ontario and Canada." Give the following instructions to your children: Teach your child the home address, his or her name, and parents name. Teach your child to use the telephone. Teach your child, that a policeman is a friend, to ask the police for help, when it is needed. Teach your child, not to accept candy or gifts from strangers. It's good to say — No thank you, I am not allowed to accept anything from strangers. Teach your child never to accept rides from strangers, not to approach a car if invited, but to stand well back if speaking to a stranger. Teach your child that if a stranger tries to get him or her into a car "refuse". Try and get licence number. It can be writ- ten, in ground, or by a stone on the widewalk. Teach your child to play with a friend, never alone, or in an isolated place, keep away from empty buildings and alleyways. It is a good idea to have a family pet, if a dog is around where children are playing, it is a proven fact that children in this category are seldom molested. You as 'parents should know where your children are, friend's home, playing at park etc. It only takes a few minutes to ask. You as parents should know your babysitter, check qualifications, etc. Edward L. Hearn, Huron Park, and a sister of Mrs. Howard Cunningham, Port Colborne, Mrs. Helen Sparks, and Edward C. Matthews, both , of St. Williams, Ontario. She had been an active member of her church all her life. Interment was in Elmdale Memorial Park, St. Thomas. WALTER J. HODGE , Walter James Hodge, Pryde Boulevard, Exeter passed away in his 77th year, at South Huron Hospital. He is survived by his wife, the former Stella Bough, sisters, Mrs. Percy Snarling, London, Mrs. Norman Malcolm, Seaforth and Mrs. Wilfred Doupe of Exeter. Mr. Hodge was predeceased by his daughter, Mrs, Leslie (Gladys) Calvert in 1964, and by three brothers. Also surviving are four grandchildren and four great- grandchildren. The funeral was held from the Hopper-Hockey Funeral Home, July 26, with Rev. Hugh Wilson, assisted by Rev. Ralph Turnbull, officiating, Interment was in Kirkton Cemetery, Pallbearers were Lorne Hodge, Howard Hodge, Lloyd Sparling, Harvey Hyde, Earl Stephen and Walter Weber; flower bearers were Mac Graham, Bill Dougherty, Jack Malcolm, and Alvin Hodge, WILLIAM MORENZ Funeral services were held at J. A. DeSantis Funeral Home, Detroit, July 21, 1971 for the late William Morenz who died in his 83rd year. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Cora Musser of Dashwood, in 1919 and also by a son, Arthur. Surviving are his daughter, Mrs. Winnifred Borchert of Milwaukee, a brother, Frank, and a sister, Mrs, Catherine Hansbor, both of Detroit. Mr. Morenz was a former resident of this area, Interment was in Gethsemane Cemetery with Rev. David Strang officiating. system they preferred for their children and when they indicated the half-day every day plan, they were told the board would not supply transportation at noon for the students, "If this was not going to be considered why was it ever asked?" questioned Smith. "Was the welfare of the children taken into consideration? Are we just confusing the people?" Smith said his delegation did not like the manner in which the parents had been contacted concerning the change in kin- dergarten hours for fall. "Some people got a letter in the mail, some got it from their children, some from the bus drivers and some still haven't got them," stated Smith. "We don't just want to stir up trouble, we are concerned," The chairman told the delegation there would be an- swers to all their questions at the next meeting, after the board members had had an opportunity to seek out the policy on the matter and study the committee reports. Also during Monday's meeting, the McKillop member, John Henderson attempted to have the subject of kindergartens in Huron County reopened. He claims the committee on kin- dergartens did not talk with the teachers, the principals and the parents of the county to deter- mine the feeling of the educators and the ratepayers regarding kindergarten before forming the policy which binds the board. He failed to get the required two-thirds majority vote of the board which would have per- mitted the question to be discussed again. Henderson then asked the chairman how the board could supply answers for the delegation without re-opening discussion on the matter. Chairman Elliott said the questions of the delegation would be answered completely according to policy at the next meeting. "You may not like the answers you get," said Elliott to the delegation, "but there will be answers." Advised to lock vehicles Due to the ever increasing number of thefts from motor vehicles, the Grand Bend detach- ment of the Ontario provincial police again reminds motorists to lock their cars when leaving them unattended. Valuables should not be left in plain sight or lying on car seats but locked in the trunk, At the same time GB police urge young people using drugs to read the booklets available free of charge at most drug store counters presented by the Drug Addiction Research Council. They are asked to read and heed. Drugs such as LSD, STP, DMT, etc., are dangerous. They can kill! An alarming number of young persons have been taken to hospital during the past few weeks suffering from "hallucinogenic drug over- doses." During the week ending July 24, officers of the Grand Bend Dr. Alex Addison of Clinton expressed some displeasure at Monday evening's board of education meeting in Clinton concerning the way in' which materials donated by A.V.M. Hugh Campbell School at CFTC Clinton were distributed to schools in the county of Huron. However, the doctor received little support for his views from other board members who agreed that since the supplies were a gift, there should be no dispute. Director of education D. John Cochrane said that when the school at the base was closed down, much of the equipment was taken to the school at Camp Borden. A few other supplies such as library books, text books, maps and globes, sports equip- ment, records, filmstrips and sundry items were distributed in Huron. Principals in the county elementary schools received a letter advising what was available and noting that the materials would be given out to the schools in most need on a first-come basis. Dr. Addison asked for a report on where these items had been received. He indicated that the Clinton Public School did not get a fair share of the items for distribution, Cochrane said that all schools in the county -- the public schools, the Roman Catholic Schools and the Christian Reformed Schools — had shared in the gift, "Right about now I wish they'd taken it all to Camp Borden," stated Cochrane. A report on the progress of construction at Seaforth showed that the project is moving along on schedule, It was also noted that a separate contract has been arranged with Cale Doucette of Clinton for $14,000 to renovate windows, repair existing roof and repaint the existing school. The McKillop schools will be sold by auction with the date for dispersal to be arranged with the auctioneer, Bruce Rathwell, RR 1, Brucefield. It has been agreed that the school bells will be sold separately from the buildings, with the removal of the bells to be the responsibility of the person who purchases them. Results of the maintenance tenders for schools in Huron County were discussed and showed that painting cofitracts were costing less this year than last year. Reason given by R. McVean for the improved prices was the great amount of com- petition displayed for the con- tracts. Mrs., Mildred MacGregor has been engaged as a full-time teacher for Huron Hope School at Centralia for the coming year. Increased enrolment at the school for the retarded in that area of the county has necessitated the engagement of Mrs. MacGregor who served only on a part-time basis last year. Theprincipal of the school is Mrs. Scott. Reports were received from all three of the county's schools for the retarded. "I think the board should commend these dedicated teachers," said Mrs. Marion Zinn. "Their enthusiasm fairly pops out from the reports here before us." In other business, the board planned a dinner for the Young Voyageurs from Manitoba who will visit in Huron from July 29 to August 6; learned that R, T. McBride Ltd., Stratford was the Clinton gets new industry Ex-Cell-0 Corporation of Canada Limited has been granted an ontario Development Corporation performance loan of $100,000 to establish manufac- turing operations in Clinton, according to an announcement by the Hon. Allan Grossman, Minister of Trade and Development. The company will construct a new plant for the finishing of standard tool holders, cartridges and carbide inserts for mass production industries. Total cost of the 10,000 square foot facilities will be $421,000. The Clinton plant will open with eight employees and the number will increase to forty during the first five years of operation. District loans under attack The Provincial government came under attack from the Opposition parties recently over the fact Equalized Industrial Opportunity Loans appear to be higher in constituencies represented by Conservative members than those of Liberals or NDPs. The attack came after the Toronto Globe & Mail published a study of the funds approved by the Ontario Development Cor- poration. The research conducted in- volved the areas covered by the three constituencies of Huron, Huron-Bruce and Perth. Liberal Leader Robert Nixon asked why there appeared to be a substantial favoritism for the constituency of Huron, represented by the Hon. C. S. Ma cNaughton. The Hon. Allan Grossman, minister of trade and develop- ment, replied that each loan application is considered on its own merits and claimed it was a "despicable and terrible charge" that the government would favor one area because of its representation. Street, drain get approval Exeter council has received approval for two street and drain jobs from the department of transportation and com- munications. The storm and sanitary work done by Elgin Construction and the prime and sand cover on all the streets has been approved. Work on the projects is already completed. "Maybe it would have been better if they hadn't approved it," Mayor Delbridge commented in regard to the prime and sand cover. Intended to keep down the dust, the project actually worsened the dust problem in many areas. Road chairman Mery Cudmore suggested council should advise the department about their thoughts on the process, but the Mayor said council's complaint was really with the contractor over the way the material was applied. It was applied too heavily in many places. B. M. Ross & Associates ad- vised that tenders have been called for the sanitary sewers on Edward and Gidley Streets. The Huron St. East project will be tendered next week. Retires from banking post A former resident of this area retired last week as vice- president of the Bank of Dear- born in Dearborn, Michigan after 16 years of service. Maurice E. Neil who was born in Centralia started his banking career in 1921 with the late . T. S. Woods at Molson's Bank in Exeter. Neil was one of the first officers hired by the Bank of Dearborn after its incorporation in 1954. He served as manager of several of the bank's ten offices before becoming director of bank purchasing several years ago. Neil was very active in local community affairs. He is a past president of East Dearborn Kiwanis and a former lieut. governor of the Western Wayne County Division. Mr. and Mrs. Neil, who live in Dearborn Heights at 6601 Rosemary, plan to spend their winters in Florida while retaining their home here. Murray Neil, Exeter and Richard Neil, Centralia are brothers of the. retiring banker, successful bidder for the contract to complete the heating renovations at South Huron District High School at a cost of $41,760 approved the fuel oil tenders of Sunoco for all schools in Huron County .with the ex- ception of one which goes to Sterling Fuels; turned a request for a Seaforth HS student to at- tend Central Huron back to the transportation committee for further study; and hired two teachers, Mrs. Dorothy Brown for guidance one day per week at Brookside School and Mrs. Brenda Holland as an itinerant guidance teacher for six schools, Charge four district men Four area men face a variety of charges following investigations by Exeter OPP into a number of thefts in their detachment area, as well as Goderich, Seaforth and Sebringville. Joseph Keith Ayotte, RR 2 Dashwood, has been charged with possession of stolen goods, as have John McDonald, RR 4 Simcoe, and Donald Waite, Kippen. Gordon Kadey, Stephen Township, has been charged with possession of stolen goods as well as break and enter. All four are awaiting court appearances. Keep close eye on horse disease Veterinarians and the Canada Department of Animals branch are keeping a close watch on all developments related to the appearance of VEE in the southern United States. VEE is Venezuelan Equine Encephalomyelitis, a disease that has already killed about 1,000 American horses to date. Dalton Finkbeiner, local horse fancier and one of only two Canadian directors of the American Horse Registry of America said this week that the annual National arabian show slated for Oklahoma City from September 1 to 6 may have to be postponed. As of late last week, Canadian officials were admitting United States horses that were ac- companied by special certificates from a U.S. Department of Agriculture veterinarian. Canadian horses coming back from the U.S. are allowed back here. Some are forced to go into a quarantine period. American health officials are taking quick action with quarantines, vaccines and sprays to prevent the spread of the virus. The VEE virus affects horses, mules, donkeys and man. It is usually transmitted by the bite of mosquitoes and possibly other insects. Centralia Farmers Supply Ltd. Grain • Feed • Cement Building Supplies Coal 228-6638 Seoforth Lion's Summer Carnival August 5, 6,7 different program each night will feature these special attractions *PRIZEWINNING AMATEUR GROUPS * CKNX RANCH BOYS *PAUL BROTHERS & SHIRLEY * NANCY McCAIG Full Midway including Ferris wheel, merry-go-round, roller coaster & other rides All the popular games Penny Sale Monster Bingo Draw for prizes totalling $700 Free children's admission draw. ADMISSION 50c CHILDREN * PARKING FREE FREE Times-Advocate, July 29, 197 Pape .3 Member displeased with disposal of school supplies Ausable Authority Office, Box 459, Exeter, 235-2610 The Parkhill Conservation Area is situated 11 4 miles east of Parkhill, 1 mile north of Highway No. 7. The races will start from the beach area and will follow a marked course around the island so that it will also be possible to see them from the lookout area on Highway No. 81 just north of Parkhill. Fill vacancy on board Cayley Hill, the vice-president and general manager of Dominion Road Machinery Co. Ltd,, and the last chairman of the former Goderich Public School Board, has been appointed by the Huron County Board of Education to fill the seat left vacant by Mrs. J. W. Wallace who resigned one month ago. Mr. Hill, chairman of the Interim School Organization Committee (ISOC) ran against Mrs. Wallace in the first elections for school board but was defeated. Mrs. Wallace resigned her position with the Huron County Board of Education following a dispute over the board's stand on the secondary school teachers salary negotiations. At Monday evening's board meeting in Clinton, the resignation of Dr. A. B. Deathe, also of Goderich, was received and accepted without objection. Dr .Dea the also resigned following the dispute concerning teachers' salaries in secondary schools. The replacement for Dr. Deathe will be named at the next regular meeting of the board of education, August 16.