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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1975-06-05, Page 13LEGION OFFICERS — Officers of the R.A. Pooley Branch 167, Royal Canadian Legion of Exeter were installed in ceremonies held at the Legion Hall Saturday night. Officers are, front row, Reg McDonald, service officer; Rev. George Anderson, chaplain; Ted Pooley, service of- ficer; Doug Brintnell, president; Henry Dyck, past president; Graham Mason, executive; Eric Heywood, tr sgt.-at-arms; Pat Skinner, executive; Sweet, secretary, Stan Obre, Gord Lawson, executive. Wins NDP nomination "People come first with the. hardly be the case when thereare NDP," Paul Carroll of Goderich so many people starving in the told an NDP nomination meeting world. On May 28 after being elected the "It goes on to say that far- party's Huron-Middlesex can- mland can be easily reclaimed if didate for the next provincial there is a shift in needs and election. priorities. How would you like to The 31-year-old vice-principal have to reclaim downtown of Seaf orth Public School Toronto?" he asked. defeated Philip Walker, 40, a "The editorial ends, that in- former hotel manager in Grand dustry needs land - some of it Bend with an 11-7 vote. Mr, prime agricultural land - It's the Carroll ran unsuccessfully as the way things are.Well, it may be NDP Huron-Middlesex candidate the way things are, but it doesn't in the 1971 election and the 1973 have to be that way." by-election, Mr. Carroll said the editorial In his acceptance speech, Mr. was "a manifestation of our Carroll focused on the priority of troubled society," adding, that he protecting prime., agricultural hoped it was written primarily to 1444, t beem,iseTit wasmglActuallyr,f, editorial which appeared in theihaccurate." May 15 Goderich Signal-Star entitled, "It's no crime." Referring to the article he said, "The editorial reads that if every existing piece of agricultural land in Ontario was put into full production, we'd be faced with overproduction. That could He then turned his attention to the opposition parties. "Politics, is a four-letter word today," he said. "People have reached a point of apathy." "Many people ask me, Why are you fighting? You're not going to win. Well, I'm fighting because the Liberals and the Con- servatives don't have any policies or philosophies. The Progressive Conservatives can only stop a problem - they practice crisis politics. The same is true of the Liberals. Mr. Carroll said the main problem facing the Liberals was ...division in the party's ranks, oveiz,,, various issues, He pointed out CWL members learn about life in Calcutta KERRY AMOS MARILYN DAY June 5, 1975 Page 13 Stephen Skorcz, •area planning co-ordinator for ,,,youth-Western Ontario and a representative of the Ontario Ministry of Health, was on the hot seat at Huron County, Council Friday morning as members of council fired some rather pertinent questions his way regarding the proposed formation of a district health council between Huron and Perth. At the present time, Huron, and Perth are working toward a steering committee which will make the recommendation of proposed membership on a district health council. Mr. Skorcz said there are already three District Health Councils in Ontario - Ottawa- Carlton, Thunder Bay and Niagara District, He said two more are nearing formation being the amalgamation of the City of London and the Counties of Middlesex, Oxford and Elgin Up prizes for fiddlers The fifth annual Ontario Fiddlers Contest in Hensall June 20 and 21 will offer prize money of $2,540, The Ward Allen Memorial Trophy and $700 will go to Ontario's top fiddle player, as determined by the contest. There are a total of eight fid- dling classes, and three step- dancing classes. According to contest chairman Wayne Reid, anybody can enter, although he conceded most of the entrants "travel the circuit." Entrants may be getting a break this year. Defending champion Chuck Joyce, of London will not be entering. Joyce who won the championship for the past three years in a row, is not eligible to enter this year. Mr. Reid also stated that a few entries have been received already, but the majority of them will come in the last two weeks before the contest. Last year's audience to the competitions was about 3,000, estimates Mr, Reid. However he said it is difficult to accurately guess the number because "people are coming and going all the time." To facilitate campers, the camp site beside the arena will be opened. It consists of about 200 camp sites. The eliminations will begin 7 p.m. Friday, with the play-downs commencing 7 p.m. Saturday. The master orceremonies will be Johnny Brent, formerly of CKNX radio. The Ontario Fiddlers Contest was established over 25 years ago by the Hensall Chamber of Commerce, and was the first of its kind in Ontario. In 1957 it was disbanded, In 1971, the contest was revived by the Kinsmen Club CELIA (PYATT) BAYNES In Victoria Hospital on Thursday, May 29, Celia (Pyatt) Baynes of 1265 Wayne Rd., London, Beloved wife of Jack Baynes, formerly of Lucan, dear sister of (Edna) Mrs. Vernon Kaufman, (Doris) Mrs. Cam Magoffin, (Dora) Mrs. Arthur West- morland, all of Woodstock, (Josephine) Mrs. John Moore of Strathroy. Predeceased by one sister Lenore. Rested at the James A. Harris Funeral Home, 220 James St., at Richmond where the funeral service was conducted on Saturday, May 31 by the Rev. Storey of Byron U.C. Interment was in St. James Cemetery Clandeboye. Pallbearers were: Jim Shaw, Doug Kaufman, Jim Magoffin, Michael Westmorland, Bob Moore and Tom Murphy. The C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. CATHERINE (DELANEY) GROVES In Hillside Rest Home, RR 5, Stratford on Thursday, May 29, Catherine (Delaney) Groves, beloved wife of the late Edward Groves, dear mother of John Groves of Toronto, and the late Stewart and Kenneth Groves; survived by 4 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren in her 90th year. Friends were received at Gingras Funeral Home, Stratford and Funeral Mass was said by Rev, Father Gleason at Immaculate Conception Church, on Monday with interment in Avondale Cemetery, Rev. Father Glavin of St. Peter's Cathedral, London, assisted at the graveside. Pallbearers were Fred Bur- nett, Ken Patrick, Basil Schooley, Jack Gardner, Harvey Beirnes and William De Luca, The C. Haskett;and SoniFuneral Home was in charge of arrangements, WILLIAM C. SOLDAN Funeral services will be held Friday, June 6 at 2:00 p.m, from the Bonthron. Funeral Home in Hensall for William C. Soldan of Hensall who passed away at South Huron Hospital on Tuesday June 3, 1975 in his eighty-first year. Mr, Soldan is survived by his wife, the former Nora Follick, and the Windsor-Essex District Health Council. District Health. Councils, ac- cording to Mr. Skorcz, would be an advisory body to the Ministry of Health on all health care matters related to a region with a minimum population of 100,000 persons. These councils would have 15-members including six consumers, six providers of medical care and three local government appointees, Bayfield Reeve Ed Oddleifson asked about the "sanctity of numbers" recently the obsession son William Jr. of Hensall and daughters Mrs. John (Ruth) Hendrick of Mount Forest, and Mrs. Robert (Jean) Phillips of Toronto. He was predeceased by a son Earl of Toronto in December 1974. Also mourning his loss are brothers John Soldan of RR 1 Zurich and Roy Soldan of Cen- tralia; sisters Mrs. Elsie Case of Hensall -and Mrs. Bertha Mason of London and nine grand- children. JOHN HARPER WADE A resident of Crediton and former resident of London, John Harper Wade passed away on Tuesday May 27, 1975 at Victoria Hospital in London. He was in his sixty-ninth year. The late Mr. Wade is survived by his wife, the former Audrey Speiran, and three sons, Robert of Ancaster, Terry of London and John of Carlyle Saskatchewan. He is also survived by a sister, Mrs. Lorena Parsons of London and, six grandchildren, Funeral services were held Friday, May 30 from the R. C.Dinney Funeral Home in Exeter with Rev. Douglas Warren officiating, Pallbearers were Russell Clarke, Grant Parsons, William Parsons, James Speiran, Ronald Speiran and Gerald Smith. Interment was in Crediton Cemetery, R; GORDON HAMILTON Funeral services were held Saturday May 31, at the R. C, Dinney Funeral Home in Exeter for R. Gordon Hamilton who passed away at South Huron Hospital on Wednesday May 28, 1975. Mr, Hamilton was the beloved husband of the former Margaret Elliott and father of Laverne of Exeter, Jim of St, Thomas, and Beverly of Usborne Township. He is also survived by two brothers, Earl of Guelph and Vernon of Kitchener and eight grandchildren , ReV.Glen Wright conducted services. Pallbearers were Norm Brock, Doug McWilliam Fred Cole, Walter Hamilton, 'Henry Finkbeiner and Eldon Heywood. Four flowerbearers were Gail Finkbeiner, Wanda Jefferson, Faye Oakes and Debbie Kitely, Interment was in Exeter Cemetery. of the provincial government in. Ontario. He was referring to the need for a population base of at least 100,000 citizens within a district. Reeve Oddleifson said the board of health has been operating well in Huron County and could be expanded to do the work outlined for the District Health Councils. He said Huron representatives had had two Meetings with officials from Perth regarding the proposed district health council and ad- mitted there are "many things Members of the St, Patrick's Catholic Women's League and friends saw the film "Something beautiful for God" at their meeting last Tuesday evening, at the school. This is the story of the work of Mother Teresa with abandoned orphan babies and lepers in Calcutta. The commentator was Malcolm Muggeridge. The new officers for 1975 are as follows: president, Anita Giesen, vice-pres. Patricia Nyssen, secretary, Jill Haygarth, treasurer Corrina Reymer and spiritual convener Irene Anderson. A new representative to the Lucan-Biddulph branch of the Canada Week celebrations The first steps in Exeter's planned Canada Week celebrations will take place Tuesday noon when 54 helium filled balloons will be released' by area elementary school students. The Canada Week committee agreed Tuesday night to send up one balloon for each classroom at Exeter public school, Precious Blood separate school and Stephen, Usborne and McCurdy public schools'. Cards with names of students will be placed inside the balloons and the finders will be asked to return them. A prize will be presented for the card travelling the longest distance. The celebrations will begin at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 27 with a flag raising followed by a com- munity dance featuring Joe Over'holtrs orchestra. Saturday, the Exeter Lions new tennis courts will bey opened in the afternoon and the Exeter Fair board will sponsor a talent show in the evening. Sunday's activities will include a community picnic and bar- becue at Riverview park with family games and a display of synchronized swimming. A community church service is planned for Sunday evening sponsored by the South Huron Ministerial Association, The Centennial' soccer tourney will take place Monday along with a lawn bowling jitney and a garden competition sponsored by the two sorority groups. Celebrations will close on Tuesday, July 1 with with challenge softball games and an Open House at the Exeter Legiob. yet to be ironed out." "My basic contention here is that population should not be the governing factor," stated Mr. Oddleifson, Chairman of Huron's Board of Health. "Why has it become so damned sacred?" Mr, Skorcz answered that the base of 100,000 persons is needed in order to reflect the broadest possible perspective as well as to serve the health care requirements of the greatest number of people within a district. Reeve Oddleifson retaliated by reminding Mr. Skorcz of the valuable volunteer hours which are now spent on behalf of health care in the smaller districts (counties). "Why dip into the public purse when volunteers can do the work at the local level?" asked Reeve Oddleifson. "But nobody is taking a total look," answered Mr. Skorcz. "But we could do it," insisted Reeve Oddleifson. "Give us the tools in Huron County and we'll show you a District Health Council that really works. And I'd easurer; back row, Phil Campbell, Harvey Pfaff, service officer; Doug McTavish, Clay Murray and Gerry T-A photo however that he himself was not on a power trip. "Paul Taylor (Lib. Carleton East) is quoted as saying, 'Power is the name of the game.' If that, is the name of the game then I want no part of it." Pat Chefurka, Ontario NDP president then took the floor as guest speaker. The NDP can- didate for London Centre predicted the upcoming election to be "a dog fight with the parties being pretty evenly balanced. It's going to be a riding by riding fight," she said. Mrs. Chefurka also said the "sins of the , Progressive Con- servatives" would be the party's downfall. "The Davis government has lost its credability because of the scandals and crooked land deals," she said. In other business, the NDP supporters who met in the library of Central Huron High School, returned the present party executive to office for another term. Returned were: Shirley Weary, president; Phil Walker, vice-president; Marilyn Penfold, treasurer; Mary Carroll, secretary; and Dave Weary, organizer. Cathy McCormick was elected to fill one of the, two vacant vice-presidential offices. Gwen Pemberton and Phil Walker were elected as the riding's delegates to the NDP Federal Convention in Winnipeg July 4-6. Clint Gibson was named alternate delegate. "Anyone who has any doubt about young people assuming their responsibilities as world citizens should talk to some of the ninety who have been selected by their congregations to go over- seas this summer," That's the word from Rev, H. Egerton Young, National Co, ordinator of the International Youth Exchange sponsored by The United Church of Canada, in observance of the denomination's 50th anniversary. Miss Kerry Amos, 19, a student of human kinetics at the University of Guelph and a member of Lieury United Church, has been selected to participate in the International Youth Exchange this., summer. Kerry is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Amos. Representing Middlesex Presbytery, she will visit Japan with fourteen other young like you to take that back to the Ministry." Mr. Skorcz promised Mr. Oddleifson his concerns would reach the Ministry. "I'm not opposed to the con- cepts of District Health Coun- cils," said Mr, Qddleifson. And I'm not being parochial, But I see no reason for this sanctity in numbers we've been hearing so much about." Goderich Township Reeve Gerry Ginn wanted to know what are the advantages of a District Health Council for Huron. Mr. Skorcz told him it provided the vehicle by which to take a total look at an area, to insure that the health dollar is being spent to the best advantage for the greatest number of people, to bring about co-ordination and evaluation of district health care services; to look at all health care programs in the district at the same time and in the same manner; and to assess priorities, Reeve Bill Elston, Morris Township, charged that ac- cording to his information, Oxford County was forced into a District Health Council with London, Middlesex and Elgin. Mr, Skorcz said the Ontario Ministry of Health would not force any county into a District Health Council situation. Deputy-reeve Bill Clifford of the Town of Goderich asked the government representative what counties could expect if they did not become part of a District Health Council, "What are the penalties?" asked Mr. Clifford, "What are the implications here?" "The Ministry can't force - it won't force counties into District Health Councils,"said Mr, Skorcz emphatically. He went'on toexplain however that the citizens within such a county could be losing out since input concerning health care in that part of Ontario would be missing in Toronto. He said the value of such a county to the total health care picture in the province would just "not be there." Reeve Ginn urged Mr. Skorcz and the Ministry of Health for Ontario to think about a more gradual conversion to District Health Councils. He argued that if the area is too large, too much responsibility is on the 15- member committee which would be just beginning to learn about the wide and intricate facets of health care. "We should co-ordinate health services locally first," said Reeve Ginn. "I think they would operate sooner and better at the Tenders called, lease not signed Tenders will be opened Monday for the renovation project to be undertaken for Exeter's new administration offices. However, work may not commence immediately. Reeve Derry Boyle said a "little problem" had arisen in council's plan to renovate the former post office. The little problem is the fact the lease has still not been signed with the department of public works. Department officials advised Boyle the town should not touch the building until the signing takes place. Council has already paid four months' rent on the facility. Canadians as part of the 50th Anniversary celebrations of The United Church of Canada. Kerry, who has chosen to live in the International House residence at Guelph, so that she could share in the interests of foreign students, feels that the Exchange will give her an op- portunity "to see for myself the problems and areas of dif- ficulty." She also expects that the ex- perience will show her "how to evaluate. my position in the mission of the Christian church, It will be most enlightening to see and talk with those who are carrying the torch for the church in Japan (where only one-half of one percent of the people are Christian) and to share in their joys and tribulations." Described by a friend as "one happy burst of energy," Kerry is the youngest member of the Session of her church. She also county level, By the time 15 new members of a District Health Council learn what's going on in Huron and Perth health-wise, it will take too long." Reeve Ginn suggested that' representation from the Children's Aid Society, Social Services, Huronview, the six hospitals, the nursing homes and the Board of Health could take a look at health services in Huron first. "That's jot) enough at the start," said Reeve Ginn. "Better to start on a small scale and then amalgamate later." "I don't say you're incorrect but I don't think it's the direction the Ministry is 'looking at the present time," 'answered) Mr, Skorcz, He said counties must "broaden their scope." Permit total hits $192,416 Permits valued at $192,416 were approved by building in- spector Doug Triebner during the month of May. The list included one new home for Zwart & Graansma at 273 Churchill Drive and five new swimming pools, The new pool owners are J. Mountenay, 241 Sherwood; R. Horn, 282 Sanders; R. Haines, 313 Carling; G. Skinner, 69 Gidley E.; L. Keller, 256 Kingscourt. The total for additions and renovations to commercial buildings was $101,445; the major ones being for Tony Relouw to build an addition at 97 Thames Road E.; Canadian Canners, tar warehouse roof and Dr. R. Lingard, renovate for dental clinic at former SHH nurses' residence, Others were for Smyth's Shoe Store, Angelo Maruca, A&H Food Market, J. Dingwell. Tool sheds were approved for R. Veale, 300 Sanders E and M. Coolman, 332 Andrew. Demolition permits were issued to A. Meikle, to demolish two houses for Canadian Canners; J. Morgan, shed at 238 Main; William Baker, green house at 160 William. Residential renovations and additions were as follows: W. Morley, 46 Sanders W. ; Robert Clarke, 97 Sanders E.; P.H. Murray, 158 Huron W.; Ben Tinney, 121 Victoria; Bob Denomme, 88 Thames Road W.; Fred Funk, 153 Huron E.; N. Monteith, 182 Andrew; W. Berends, 22 Victoria W.; L. Adams, 28 John E.; D. Tinney, 254 Andrew; R. Heywood, 459 Albert; E. Clarke, 239 Andrew; R. Waun, 159 Anne; H. Schultz, 99 Main; G. Appleton, 426 Marlboro. Ruth Mair, 61 Anne; D. Rohde, 219 Carling; L. Burdan, 98 William N.; D, Coolman, 79 Victoria W.; M. McKenzie, 146 Andrew N.; R. Elsie, 254 Pryde; L. Estey, 320 Marlborough; H. Gunn; 59 John E.; J. Hartman, 142 Anne; W. Harvey, 161 William N.'; T. Ellerington, 260 Andrew S.; G. Lovie, 216 Andrew S.; .R. Watcher, 149B Thames Road W.; M. Whiting, 69 Thomas; R. Coates, 132 Mill. Council has approved the hiring of a part-time typist to assist Triebner in his work. "For a part-time job, he's working full time," commented Councillor Harold Patterson in recommending that some assistance be provided the building inspector to catch up on the back-log of work. teaches Sunday School, sings in the choir and has been active in the Hi-C group, Miss Marilyn Day, 23, a medical student at McMaster University and a member of Central United Church, Strat- ford, has been selected to par- ticipate in the International Youth Exchange this summer. Representing Huron-Perth Presbytery, she will visit Korea along with fourteen other young Canadians as part of the 50th Anniversary celebrations of The United Church of Canada. Marilyn is both concerned and excited about her coming ex- perience. "We are into the stage of being one world village in which the decisions, priorities and actions of individuals in- fluence all the other members of the world community," she says. "So it's important that our ac- tions are carefully attuned to the whole world's benefit if survival and peaceful coexistence are to be achieved," Marilyn, who sponsors an orphan child in Korea, and who describes herself as "a searching Christian," feels that the Exchange represents "a powerful means whereby God can speak to and motivate His people." She has been an active volunteer with groups of deaf, crippled and retarded children. The International Youth Exchange is designed to awaken young people to the Common hopes and frustrations of mankind and the fundamental influence of the Gospel in building the brotherhood of man in a shrinking world. COMMUNICATIONS POSITION Janet Ecker, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. D. A. Ecker, has graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in honours Journalism at the Univer- sity of Western- Ontario spring convocation on Monday. She has accepted a position with the Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Affairs in Toronto as a consumer communications co- ordinator, SHDHS GRAD — John Lenk, a son of Mr. and Mrs. W. F, Lenk of Huron Park graduated Friday May 30 from a three year Photographic Course at Fanshawe College in London. A graduate of South Huron District Secondary School, John has accepted a position in London. LONDON RECREATION D. Lynne Farquhar, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Farquhar, Exeter, received a diploma in Recreational Leadership from Fanshawe College, London, at the convocation ceremonies on Fri- day, May 30. She will be employed with the London P.U.C. Recreation Department for the summer months. MATH GRADUATE Lynda J. Dougall, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dougall, RR 3 Exeter, graduated from the Mathematics Program at Fanshawe College on May 30 at ceremonies held at Alumni Hall. She has accepted o position in the office at Canadian Canners, TO ARCTIC rn- David Hunter graduated May 28 with an Honours Bachelor of Siience degree from Waterloo University. He is spending the summer in the Arctic and plans on furthering his studies at Memorial University of Newfoundland in September. He is the son of Mr, and Mrs, Roy Hunter, Health. official on hot seat over council Canadian Cancer Society, Ann Giesen, was also appointed. During the business meeting it was announced that the Christmas stockings had been ordered, to be filled by members and sent to the northern Native people. Members and friends are asked to contribute men's shirts which are made into nightshirti for lepers. Look through your closets, men and see if there are some shirts you are no longer making use of. These may be left at the Church, the School or with Irene 'Anderson at 153 Main Street. • St. Patrick's On Sunday, June 1, St. Patrick's Church held the celebration of the Living Rosary and Benediction, Members of the Catholic Women's League and parishioners under the direction of Rev. Father McGraw, recited the rosary with the lighting of blessed candles. Benediction followed with the choir singing special hymns of praise in honour of Our Lord and His Blessed Mother, This was a beautiful, im- pressive ceremony which was most rewarding for all who at- tended. The Sunshine Euchre The Sunshine Group played euchre, with Charlotte Barker winning lady's high and Kathleen Neil, lady's lone hands. Laura Toohey, playing a man's card won man's high and Albert Armstrong won man's lone hands. Owing to the illness of Gerry Zinn, the Busy Buddies brought individual crafts on which to work, Social convener, Muriel Cobleigh read a poem con- tributed by Margaret Carter, entitled "At Sunset" taken from the September 1899 Farmer's Advocate, Lunch was provided by Rachel Tuke, Laura Toohey and Harold Egan. Evening Unit UCW Members of the Evening. Unit of the Lucan UCW held their May meeting Tuesday evening in the C.E. wing, Gladys Reilly and Kae Thompson led in Worship on the theme "The Pioneer Mother — A study in. Faith,"' Unit leader Freda Melanson directed the thoughts of the members to "Enemies of the Christian" and led in the singing of several gospel songs, Carroll given third try Two area students accept church overseas postings