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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1980-06-25, Page 1uccess School Formal ceremonies were successful homecoming at few and far between at South Huron District IVO Saturday's overwhelmingly Scheel, high Kiwi are cry Weeting$ that were heard special," he remarked, a echoing throughout the day. fact borne out by the friendly Students coma advisor Doug Ellison was singled cut for his efforts. "His work is ritnarilY of those who came from a distance to attend the homecoming. He had been visiting his family in the Tillsonburg area and found to his delight that his trip home from Australia coincided with the homecoming, "It was mast fortuitous," he remarked. While the current students had not attempted to send out invitations to other than former school queens and presidents, their plea tq area residents to send notices to graduates had obviously been well heeded. Mike Burke, retiring as school president, said the response was "great" and told the gathering that -the current students felt the time had come for people to get together to renew acquaintances. "The friends we make at COMES UP FOR VISIT — Eimer ince, second from the left, hod little trouble winning the distinction of having travelled the farthest to attend the SHDHS homecoming. He was home flow, Avstralia visiting his family and learned of the reunion. Chatting with him are Mrs, Laird Mickle, teacher Doug Ellison and Bev (Pinner!) Hess. Staff photo responsible for this heti- peeing," 4 Principal Joe Wooden, remarked. Ellison was presented with a gift at the evening dance, as. was SO- year secretary Doris Sch- wartz and teacher Wally Webster. In speaking with the TA, Monday, Ellison returned the compliments, noting that Wooden's great interest and Cooperation had enabled the staff and students to devote- the time ,necessary to make the event such a success. lie else paid tribute to all the staff bath academic and non-academic and students for their efforts as well as the community at large for helping when asked, The Times-Advocate was lauded for its publicity . effort and Ellison singled out the executive of the student council for their hard work and long hovers. Members included Mike Burke, Patti Down, Chris Mittleholtz, Peter Klungei, Jeff Martens,- Liz Scott and Bonnie Baynham. some of those coming from a distance included: Carey and Anne (Morgan) Joynt, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania; Florence Falkenbury, Arizona; Gordon Brooks, Florida ; Carol Dougall, Edmonton; Pat Faber, Moose Factory; Paul and Nancy (Gifford) Charrette, North Carolina; Tom Travers, Alabama; Brian Finkbeiner, Edmonton; Art Campbell, Arizona; Joan (Hopper) Kyle, Thunder Bay; Dorothy (Finkbeiner) Larnbie, Saskatoon; Bill Lavender, Edmonton: Don and Helga Luther, St. John's, Newfoundland; Joann (Miners) Riggs, Halifax; Ruby Welsh Nixon. Ohio, Please turn to page 3 OLDTIME TALK — Two of the early graduates of SHDHS got together at Saturday's Homecoming, They were 8d Aleicander and Charlie Fisher, T-A, photo flies 1111 dvoc Serving South Huron, North Middlesex & North LambtOn Since 1873 One Hundred and Seventh Year Price Per Copy 35 Cents EXETER, ONTARIO, JUNE 25, 1980 When they were at- tempted, the speakers had trouble having themselves heard over the din throughout the school as classmates from as far back as 1906 exchanged, excited greetings and reminiscences. "It's like a grade nine assembly, you can't get anyone's attention," joked current principal Joe Wooden when he attempted to extend an official welcome in the gymnasium. The reunion marked the 75th anniversary of the high school and the 30th for the new facility. Organizers had difficulty getting the former Staff and students to take enough time out from chatting with former friends to sign the registration books, but Doug Ellison estimated there were probably around 2,000 graduates at the event throughout the day. They were joined by spouses and children and all the activities had bumper crowds. The Exeter firemen fed over $00 at a pancake break- fast to kick off proceedings and then over 2,000 milled around the school throughout the afternoon to renew friendships and watch some of the current students' displays and the old-timers' games which drew con- siderable interest. The chicken barbecue resulted in 1,500 people being fed and then over 1,500 at- tended the dance in the rev centre for the evening,finale. The ice surface hosted the younger graduates,while the old-timers slipped away to the quieter confines of the auditorium to dance to a disc jockey's offerings. "There I am," was a constant remark as former students lobked through the yellowing pictures and school year books which were displayed throughout the school. Elmer thee topped the list AUTOMATIC A KISS COMING Reta (Rowe) Smith of the 1917 graduating class at South Huron District High School is ready for a kiss from Gord Brooks (1936) at Saturday's Homecom- ing while Mel Gaiser watches. T-A photo projecfi Downtown well oliei budget Charles Harold Klapp, 32, of Grand Bend has been arrested and charged with first degree murder following the death of his mother, Janet Klapp, 57. Mrs. Klopp was fatally wounded Monday at about 1:30 p.m. She was found at her 71 Gill Road residence. At press time, police would not release any further information about the slaying, the weapon used or the cause of death. Mrs. Klapp is the wife of Harold Klapp. The family owns and operates the Gables Tavern and the Colonial Hotel in Grand Bend. The inestigation is being conducted by /.. Provincial ...onstable Dennis. Carson of the Forest t.-..4eteic*Mbi r of-the Ontario ProvincialPolitecand detective inspector M.K. McMaster, of the OPP criminal investigation branch, Toronto. Starting July 19, com- munication with a Bell Telephone operator will disappear for most area subscribers. When operators were eliminated With the, advent. of • the dial system, loeal phone customers still had contact with the operator when he she requested their number for long distance calls, Now that too will be turned over to a computer. New equipment has been installed in the Bell Canada switching centre which will automatically record your number when you dial direct, This equipment applies to customers with individual or two-party service, People with rural line service will stilt be required to give their number to the operator. Carpenters' strike halts hospital renovation EARLIEST STUDENT — One of the earliest studentsat SHDHS to return to Saturday's Homecoming was William Sillery who went to school in 1906, Above, Sillery watches as his wife Agnes signs in, T-A photo Tenders for the Exeter Business Improvement Area redevelopment project were opened this week, with the lowest of the bids being $21,000 over estimate. However, committee chairman Mike Williamson said he thinks the project can be cut down to get the price back to the $90,000 ear- marked by the BIA. A landscaping firm from Kitchener, McLean-Peister Ltd., submitted the lowest of the four bids at $111,282.23. The highest bid was for $145,200.55. Williamson said the ten- ders have been sent to Project Planners in Toronto for their review and he plans to meet with representatives of that firm this week to ascertain what portions can be deleted to get the price dowti to the original figure. "It's Within the realm of reality," he said, but added that as businessmen they would. attempt to set an Sunday collisions example for public bodies by cutting the project to.keep it in line with the estimates and funds set aside rather than to merely go along with the extra costs. "Our intent is to get back to the $90,000 without sacrificing too much of the original concept," he said this week. Included in the price is the landscaping and develop- ment of the cenotaph park, the PUC office, municipal office and the new police office. The latter was added to the tender call and Williamson said the price in the quotes indicated tl'e cost for that portion was about $4,500. The BIA have a total budget of $150,000 for downtown restoration and development. The amount remaining after the land- scaping projects have been completed will be used to develop parking. The $150,000 is a loan from the provincial government, bearing en interest rate of one percent, The BIA will repay $100,000 of the than over the next 10 years while Exeter council will be responsible for the other $50,000: AIDS IN RESCUE A former Hensall man now residing in Mississauga was responsible for the recent saving of a man from drowning in Silver Lake. Harold Jaques and a friend from Toronto heard screams coming from a Mr. Wellington who had been fishing in Silver Lake, near Kincardine when his boat upset. He was hanging to the edge of the boat when rescued by Mr. Jacques and a friend. Harold is the son of Oliver and Wilhemina Jacques, formerly of Hensel], now living in Exeter. on charged in GB lady's wider count The carpenters' strike has halted the renovation project at South Huron Hospital just two weeks away from its completion ' and ad- ministrator Roger Sheeler said at the annual meeting, Monday, it could be some time before the job is finished, The renovation project entails the installation of new fire doors, non- combustible ceiling tile, piped-in oxygen and suction to patient rooms, TV and telephone outlets, an im- proved nurse-call system and ductwork for air con- citioning, Aid conditioning units will be installed as money becomes available, at a cost of $10,000 each .Seven will be required. Audrey Pooley, director of nursing, reported that the renovations have been completed in some areas and the mammoth task of cleaning the facility hes been completed by the housekeeping staff. The renovation project depleted the hospital's capital account and the board have already urged the public to consider the hospital for donations and bequests to build up the fund again. Mrs. Pooley noted that the hospital will soon be sur- veyed for accreditation again and this time they hope to pass inspection for three years and not just two as at the last inspection. "You can rest assured that from day to day all depart- ments will be gearing themselves towards this objective and with new facilities, improved fa- service programs, a library, one nursing station, new charts and nursing audit, this in itself should give us many pluses towards our goal," she remarked. EARLY GRADUATES — Jessie (Jaques) Manson of the 1908 graduating class at SHDHS talks with Wilfred Mack (1911) at Saturday's Homecoming, T-A photo Authority views on tour The Exeter OPP in- vestigated four accidents this week, all of them oc- curring on Sunday, No in- juries were reported. Damage was estimated at $4,000 in the first one, which occurred when a vehicle driven by Richard Laing, Dashwood, swerved to avoid an animal on concession 14- 15 of Hay and went out of control. The vehicle slid into the west ditch and landed on its roof. Vehicles driven by Richard Bird, RR 3 Parkhill, and Vgar Smuck, St, Thomas, collided on High- way 81 east of Grand Bend. Damage in that one was . listed at 0,025 by Constable Ed Wilcox. One of the other accidents also occurred in the same vicinity on Highway 81. Drivers involved were Paul Rae, London, and Garry Slyfield, Parkhill, Cp. Dave Woodward in- vestigated and set total damage at $1,400. The other crash on Sunday happened on Highway 21 berth of Grand Bend and involved vehicles driven by William Warren, RR 2 Lyn, and John Ferwerda, London. Damage was set at $2,000 by Constable Jim !tigers. Cut termed a mistake Sheeler told the annual meeting, .which consisted of only a handful of people, that supply and wage demands together with the ministry's cost effectiveness and ef- ficiency program will force the hospital to critically analyse the operation and to introduce savings wherever possible. He explained that wage settlements with nurses in three western provinces had resulted in pay increases of 40 percent over a two-year perioci, and "if Ontario follows suit, it will be a strain on our budget." Chief of Medical staff, Dr. Charles Wallace, noted the passing of Dr. Voldemars Gulens of Dashwood. "He was an active and well loved member of the medcal staff," Wallace stated. "He will be sadly missed..' It was reported that Dr. Peter Englert had been added to the active staff during the year and Dr. Clive Caswell to the associate staff, Lillian Campbell, reporting for the Women's Auxiliary, said the group had their first male member and plans were underway to have the constitution amended at the November annual meeting to change the name to Hospital Auxiliary, dropping the word "women's" from the title. If that is approved, Mrs. Campbell said she expected several other males would join the organization. During their year, the auxiliary contributed $25,000 to assist in funding the new wing and added a whirlpool bath for the physio-therapy department at a cost of $4,935. The association recorded over 7,100 hours of volunteer work in the year. In his remarks, retiring board chairman Dr. Garnet Leitch noted that the addition opened last June and the current renovation project had updated the hospital to a considerable extent. He paid tribute to the ef- Please turn to page 3 T-A photo A BIG RIBBON — Log cutting replaced the traditional ribbon cutting ceremony as the Exeter District Co-Operative lumber division was opened Friday. Manager berwood Braithwaite and president Eric KiritS watch as past presidents Jack Blair and Stan Francis cut the log. The difficulties in correcting mistakes made a century ago was impressed upon the board -of the Aus able Hayfield Cori- servation Authority on their tour Thursday. Resources manager William Mungall called the bus trip the "drowned lands tour". The tour coach left the Authority office near Exeter and travelled through Hay swamp. From there they stopped briefly at Grand send to inspect sheet piling which has been put in behind the cruising club house in Green acres. After leaving Grand Bend the bus headed back through the Klondye bog land and the Haig farm. They returned to highway 21 and followed it over the Ausable River cut before taking the new road under construction to Port Franks. Prom the port the board members were ferried in boats up the Cut river where they met up with the tour bus at the site of the old river bed. The group had lunch in Thedforcl. They stopped briefly at Camp Sylvan and the Ausable gorge wetlands, better known as Sylvan Swamp. On the way back to Exeter they travelled just outide Lucan to the site of the 1982 International Plowing match. The mistakes made 100 years ago that authority members pointed out to the board were the erosion problems caused by the river cuts in Grand Bend and Port Franks. Mungall said that the cut made in Grand Bend in 1892 to let the Ausable move into the Lake caused river banks to be artifically steep. Erosion is a problem, and the authority spent the winter putting in sheet piling Please turn to page 3