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The Huron Expositor, 1969-12-18, Page 1„er • Fire destroyed the premises occupied by Dave's Autu Body Goderich Street West late Tuesday night, The large frame byilding - built as a church more than a hundred years ago - was a mass of flames within minutes. Firemen were called back to the scene' Wednesday morning when flames sprang up in the ruins. Loss including two cars in for repairs was set at $8,000. by Fire Chief John F. Scott. (Staff Photo). ^ (t. TheSe four curlers, (left) Dave Pryce, vice; Murray Forbes, seconc came through, with four straight win' WIN $200. IN CASH CURLING 13ONSPIEL . ornish, skip, Harold top prize of $200. cash at the bonspiel held at the Seaforth d Elgin CoX, lead, Curling -Club on Friday and Saturday. (Staff Photo) d carried away the (Story on Page 10) Whole No. OW 110th Year SiAFORTH, ONTARIO, TIT SDAYI DECEMBER 18, 199 ne-Thn,0 , Church 0 Tuckersmith Clears Funds For Telephone System Use .;rf Traffic was tied' up on No. 8 ,highway for nearly an hour late Tuesday night as firemen battled a fire which completely destroyed pave's Auto Body on Goderich Street west. Loss which included two current model cars was set hy Fire Chief John F. Scott at $8,000.00 but Mr. Schenck said the loss could be higher. The fire broke out shortly before 11 'o'clock. Dave Schenck ire Guts Body Huron Federation of Agriculture, was the•guest speaker. He spoke on the service membership and its advantages; new methods of financing; and he also discussed some of the accomplishments of • the Federation such as the gaso- line tax rebate for custom work, exemption of sales tax on tires on tractors 'and what has been done concerning changes ex:- pected in the Humane Society Act. Mr. Hunter ,discussed the Hall-Dennis report as well. Reeve Allan Campbell of Mc- brought' greetings from the Council. He spoke of the vast changes taking place, men- tioning especially assessme.e. Entertainment was Troy do:1 by Miss Evelyn Storey who sang, accompanied by Mrs.Gordon Pryee; and by Rev. Derwin DOcken and Mrs. Docken who sang "Jesus is Born" and "Come Down Lord" while accompany- ing themselves on, their guitars. prolonged absence from school or return to school after a, communicable disease when there is doubt concerning the student's freedom from infectiorff Otherwise when doubt occiirs". the principal should use the ser- vices of the school nurse pro- vided by the Huron County Health Principals will also be ex- pected to use discretion when dealing with students who want to attend fail fairs,. Policy stres- ses the fact that the board does not encourage the cancellation (Continued on Page 6) In instances where students transfer from one school to an- other, either at the suggestion• of the student or schocofficials, the superintendent of schools has,— the authority to effect the'trans-' fer providing he has obtained parental d'otint"*Of the pupil involved. However, the board expects to L. Godkin Heads McKillop F of A No Longer Need Certificate TuckersmitIr Township Council at its meeting in Huron. Centennial School. Brucefleld, Monday night wound up all basin=. ess matters for 1969 and set, the date for its first meeting in 1970, January 6. Council cleared a debenture by-law for $50,000.00 for the Tuckersmith Telephone System With the approval of Ontario Mun- icipal Board. These added capital funds are required to cover the cost of additional cable and swit- ching facilities. The Geiger Drainage Works, "B" drain, as prepared, by Henry Ucterstadt, Orangeville, engineer, was read and accepted by council. Russell Faber, Kipper], one of the three property owners affected by the drain, and his fathei-, Rochus Faber, R.R. 3, Kippen, were present at the meeting for the reading of the report-1'MS' ""B?' drain of the Geiger Drainage Works is to be 663 lineal feet of open drain and one culvert. It is estimated to cost $1950.00. Court of Re- vision for the drain is. set for February 3 at 9:30 p.m. A letter from Kenneth Moore, Egmopdville, was read asking for a rebate on street lfighting taxes on his property the nearest street light is about 300 feet away and does not benefit him. Council agreed and approved a rebate for 1969 street light assessment on that part of his assessment excepting his resi- dence ,and one acre of land. C otlncil reviewed a report of several Egmondville rate- payers in arrears on their water bills but Clerk James McIntosh did report several other outstanding bills had been paid up or partially paid. Township roads and drains were discussed. Fire protect- ion for Tuckersmith was in con- nection with two pending agre- ements is in final stages of readiness for approval. One with Hensel', is ready for signing but councillors expressed a wish to meet with Hensel]. Council to go over the agreement and to agree on terms of how Tucker- smith will pay the $7000. the township is to pay Hensall to- ward a new fire truck to be purchased by Hensall Fire Area (Continued on page 6) Teacher Resigns Meintbers of the HuronCounty Board OtY,Aucation learned Mon- day evening the names of three Huron County 1969 secondary gradnates who will share, the county portion of the Carter- Scholarships. Harold Newland, Central Huron Secondary School, with 659 markS out of a possible 700, $100; John Goddard, South Huron District High School, 652 out of 700, $60; andCharles Trewartha, Central Huron Secondary School, 638 out of 700, $40. Teachers who have tendered resignations are Mrs. Jo Anne Telford, Goderich; Mrs. Donna 'McKay, Wingham; Mrs.Gu dd a Holmes, Seaforth and M.J. Years- ley, Exeter. In a very brief presentation to the board business adminis- (Continued on page 6) It was another policy making ,Session for the Huron County .';Board of Education meeting ...Monday evening and at one point the board became so conscient-, Ious over their deliberations, .members found themselves with- • out any policy at all in the matter of transferring students from one school to another. Lavern Godkin, R. R.1, Walton, was elected president of the Mc- Killop Federation of Agriculture at the annual banquet and meet- ing held in Winthrop United Church WednesdaS, night. He succeeds Gordon Blanchard, R. R.1,, Walton. Other officers elected are: vice-presidents, Laverne Hoegy, R.R.1, Dublin; and Earl Rock, H.R. 4, Walton; secretary-treas- urer, Alvin R. Dodds, R.R. 2, Seaforth. Directors elected are: Andrew pavidson, Jerry Cronin, Gordon 'Elliott, Gerald Bruxer„ Gordan Papple, Clarence Maloney,Alvin Dodds, John Moylan, Gordon Blanchard, Laverne Hoegy,Stan- ley Hillen, Harold Siem xi, Walter Somerville, Earl Rock,Lavern Godkin and Murray Dennis. The executive is to select another director for Concession 14,north. Elmer Hunter, R.R. 3, Goderich, past president of the Huron County doctors got a break Monday evening when the Huron County Board., of Educ- ation voted, in favor of a policy discouraging principals from re- quiring medical certificates from pupils as proof of illness during absence. The policy outlines that med- ical certificates should be regarded as statement of professional opinion attesting to a student's fitness to participate in the school program, and may be required after an absence frbm school, only in such cir- cumstances as serious illness. who already had noticed the flames, had called firemen. Mr. Schenck surmised a spark From the torch he was using had ig- nited some material in the shop. While the vehicles in for repair were covered by insurance he . said he had no insurance on the building, nor on a large stock of supplies and his tools and equip- ment. All would be a total loss. Thd two cars were the property be kept informed of these moves. The question was whether, the board wished to be informed be- fore the transfer or after the transfer had been made. The original motion read simply that the board be kept informed of such interschool transfers. An amendment to the motion read that the board be informed at the next board meet- ing following the transfer. An amendment to the amendment read that the board be informed before the transfers were made. In voting all three suggest- ions were turned down, "It would seem that all is lost," quipped Chairman John Levis. However, Vice-chairman Robert Elliott reintroduced the second amendment as a motion and the board voted in favor of being informed of transfers be- fore they were made. Other policies set by the board ,included rulings on be- reavements, memorial plaques and awards, expenses for ath- letic leadership camp, disposal of surplus equipment, admission bd. kindergarten, 00,1 particip- ation in fall fairs, contracts for teachers and medical certific- ates for students. the gifts. Winners at euchre, which pre- .ceeded a dinner and dancing were Mrs. Ann Henderson, Charles Reeves arid Mrs. Art Nicholson. Paper Early Next Week • Because of Christmas and New Year's holidays, the Expos- itor will go to press on Monday during the next two weeks. .Next week's issue will con- taie 'Christmas greetings from area business places with New Year's greetings in the follow- ing issue. In each case, adver- tising copy and correspondence will be ,required not later than Monday rhnrning. who owns the business and was at work in the building said he was using a cutting torch. saw flames jump up and ran for a fire extipguisher. Then there was a loud pop, flames seemed to be everywhere and I got out" he said as he stood early Wednesday morning watching firemen pour water on the still smoldering ruins,, He ran to his nearby residence where his wife of John McKay, RM. 4,406fatti and A. Hummel, R4R-1, Clinton. Firemen laid two• BMA Pf' hose across busy No. way from a hydrant almost opposite the burning building. Police detoured trucks and some through traffic around alive mile block for nearly an hour while fire hose were across the big& - way. Heavy black acrid smoke • poured from the building as the flames fed by paint and repair materials blazed fiercely. Firemen poured water on the burning building for, more than an hour and prevented the flames from spreading to a nearby garage on the adjoining lot owned by Harold Maloney. Fire Chief Scott and Seaforth police checked the ruins through- out the night. Firemen were called back at 7 o'clock Wednes- day morning to eXtingaish flames which broke out eggfil: The building, a large frame structure 28 by 40 feet., was the original Burns" Church in Hullett and was- built in 1859 at a total cost of $_515. according to a history of Burn's Church published orr , the occasion of the centennial of the Church in 1959. When the present Burns' Church was built in 1890 the frame building was accepted by Wm. and John Copp of Seaforth, who laid the brick for the new, m urch as part of their pay- ent. The building then was moved to the Copp property on Goderich,Street West where for many years it served as a barn and stable. Mr. Schenck purchased the property and ten "years ago established the auto body repair business when the formerehurch was converted and fitted out as a repair shop. This is the second fire which has threatened the building. About 12 years ago the interior was damaged'by flames. a Huron B of E Considers Transfer Policy Decisions - Mr. and Mrs. John, Pullman were honored Saturday evening on the occasion of their 45th wedding anniversary when friends gath- e•-4.----eered in the community centre. Mr. Pullman is a well known Seaforth barber for more than fifty years. . Mr. Pullman and the former Elva. Habkirk were married at a ceremony in First Presby- terian Church Manse on Dec- ember 15, 1924 by Dr. F. H. Larkin who years earlier had officiated at the marriage of her mother. Mr. and Mrs. Pullman have two sons, Ronald of Hensall and Gordon of Seaforth. They have six grandchildren. The anniversary occasion was recalled in an address by Joseph McConnell while Art Nicholson rriade a presentation on behalf of the guests. Harvey McIllwain was master of ceremonies while John Pullman Jr., Susan Pullman and Mark Mclllwain assisted with Barber Here, Wife Are Wed 45 Years LEGION MEMBERS HONOR PADRE • Rev. Douglas Steven, who is leaving Egmondvuie enurch the presentation are (left)' Mrs. Rachel Walters, a past at the end of the year to go to Wheatley, was honoured by president and Mrs Fred Chappel reptedenting the Womens Seaforth 156 Royal Canadian Legion Thursday evening when Auxiliary, Rev. Steven, Mrs. Steven, past •president, Chas. he and Mrs. Steven were presented with gifts. Mr. Steven Wood and President, Wm. Dalrymple. (photo by Phillips) has served as Legion Chaplain for some time. Shown following •CA 4 -.1 4 •