The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1965-08-19, Page 1Grant building permit
for portable classrooms
Fun in the sun
A swimming pool, warm weather and sunshine and at camp near Goderich last week. Eighty seven
an inflated beachball are the ingredients for fun in youngsters from Exeter area enjoyed swimming,
the sun for these youngsters who spent a week crafts and special event during the week.
Mr. L. D. Palmer, Principal
of South Huron District High
School takes pleasure in releas-
ing information to the public
about the successful candidates
of the 1965 Grade XIII Examina-
tions.
Three students have achieved
R. Bennett
New station
padre arrives
S/L J. McAvany
S/L JH McAvany, BA, BD,
TH, M, CD, arrived at RCAF
Station Centralia to take over the
Protestant Padre's position, left
vacant by the recent retirement
of S/L John Bonham, BA, BD,
CD. S/L McAvany is a native of
Brockville, Ontario, and his wife
is the former Jacqueline E.
Burns, also of Brockville.
S/L McAvany graduated from
the Brockville High School in
1940 and attended two years at
Queen's University before his
enlistment in the Air Force. He
served as Air Bomber from 1942
to his release in 1945, where upon
he re-entered Queen's University
to complete his Bachelor of Arts
and Bachelor of Divinity degrees.
He took a post-graduate course
at Princeton Theological Semin-
ary in New Jersey and graduated
with his Masters degree. After
serving two years as a United
Church of Canada minister, he
re-enlisted in the RCAF and has
served as padre on several Air
Force units across Canada, ar-
riving from the Canadian Joint
Air Training Centre at Rivers,
Manitoba.
S/L McAvany, his wife and five
daughters will reside at 5 Col-
Umbia Crescent, Huron Park,
Centralia, Ontario.
the coveted honour of being call-
ed Ontario Scholars. To be an
Ontario Scholar a student must
achieve an 80% average on eight
papers of one set of examina-
tions.
Robert Bennett of Kirk to n
achieved 83.7% on the nine papers
Peak production at the Cana-
dian Canners Ltd. plant is caus-
ing problems with the motor and
pump used to distribute surplus
water which comes from the
plant. The situation is critical
at the present time and is ex-
pected to stay this way for at
least another 12 days.
Local student
to Manitoba
Malcolm Hiltz
Malcolm Hilts, a grade 12 stu-
dent representing South Huron
District High School left Tuesday
evening for Dauphin, Manitoba.
Malcolm was chosen as a "cen-
tennial traveller" taking part in
the program of adventure in
learning. He will be acting as a
goodwill ambassador to Manitoba
as part of an inter-provincial
exchange of students arranged by
the Centennial commission.
The program is being carried
out in co-operation with the fed-
eral government and the Ontario
Department of Education to give
greater understanding of the
diversity and meaning of Canada.
It will also help foster national
unity.
Twenty-four Students from the
London area haVe been Chosen to
go on this trip which will last
from August 17-28. MrS. R. A.
Hill of Oakriclge Acres is the es-
cort for the trip.
that he wrote. Judith Finkbeiner
of Crediton had 80.8% on eight
papers. In addition she has stand-
ing in music. Judy plans to attend
London Teachers' College in Sep-
tember. Ella Mae Schlenker, also
of Crediton, had an average of
79.9%. Based on the eight best
Works superintendent James
Paisley informed council Mon-
day evening he had been forced
to keep the motor of the pump
running wide open at times to
prevent the tank overflowing into
the lagoon. He said he has pres-
sure of 80 pounds on the pump
at times in order to keep up with
the flow of water. Mr. Paisley
pointed out that the water has
been coming from the factory
on a 24 hour basis recently and
although a little goes in the river
and lagoon, the most of it has
been pumped through the irriga-
tion pipes.
Mayor Delbridge e xp ressed
concern over the motor of the
pump and expressed his view that
the motor would not stand this
type of use.
Mr. Paisley indicated he felt
it was essential to keep the water
pumped away otherwise it would
go into the lagoon and then this
would have to be emptied on the
ground.
Mr. Paisley pointed out that
it is necessary to keep the water
under pressure going through the
lines so it breaks into a spray.
He said if this is not done so the
water will simply lay on the
ground in the immediate area.
- Following further questioning
about the condition of the motor
Mr. Paisley stated the motor had
a bad blow-back and it was neces-
sary to change the oil every day.
The only time the motor is shut
off is to change the oil. He added
that if this was the motor in his
car he would be afraid to drive
to Toronto with it.
Members discussed the pos-
sibility of renting a stand-by
motor or a motor to use while
the regular motor is being re-
paired. Mr. Paisley was instruct-
ed to investigate the possibility
of renting a motor believed to be
owned by an area farmer. Fail-
ing this to investigate renting a
motor from the company through
which the town has been dealing
in regards to this equipment.
Mr. Paisley indicated he had
been talking to a firm in Delhi
and had obtained a price of $30
per day as rental for a unit. He
could not say whether this was
the stand-by price or the Alice
if the unit was put into use.
A motor will be needed to
handle this water* although in
not as great quantities for the
next two Months.
Reeve Derry Boyle was thwart-
ed in efforts to have a building
permit for the South Huron Dis-
trict Secondary school delayed at
the regular meeting of council
Monday evening. Reeve Boyle in
a fiery exchange with the mayor
termed the proposed portable
classrooms as disgraceful and
questioned the need of these. He
suggested the school board should
appear before council and prove
papers, Ella Mae's average was
83.5%.
On eight papers Robert Ben-
nett had the highest percentage
with 84.4%.
Thirty-four area students will
be receiving Secondary School
Honour uraduation Diplomas at
the school's commencement that
is planned for Friday, November
19th. These students are; Wayne
Baynham, Iris Becker, Robert
Bennett, James Bisback, James
Carscadden, Linda Clarke, Guido
Coalman, David Creech, Robert
Cuillerier, Susan Dinney, Gary
Eagleson, Steven Elder, Judith
Finkbeiner, Elizabeth Gosar,
Keith Hay, Margaret Johns, Anne
Johns, Jean Kennedy, D an ny
Lenaghan, Sharon Lightfoot,
Janis Malone, Maxine Mellin,
Edward Mock, Ronald Oke, Elaine
Powe, David Pyette, Wayne Ratz,
Shirley Sauder, Ella Mae Sch-
lenker, Gary Scholl, Carolynne
Simmons, Brenda Smillie, Pat-
rick Soldan, and Marion Walker.
Two buildings
burn Saturday
A vacant house and garage were
burned to the ground early Satur-
day, five miles from Grand Bend
on Highway 8i.
The two-storey frame house
and garage were owned by James
Love, who lives about 1 1/4 miles
from the fire scene.
The blaze is believed to have
started in the upper storey of the
house, Grand Bend Fire Chief
Lawrence Mason said. Grand
Bend firemen were called at 1:05
am by Mrs. Maurice Murray, a
neighbor.
Firemen turned their efforts
to soaking a small house just
across a gravel road from the
Love buildings. The houses are
at the corner of Highway 81 and
the gravel road. Wind was threat-
ening to carry the flames across
the road to the second home, but
firemen prevented their spread-
ing.
The cause of the fire is un-
known.
Four leave
Centralia
On Friday evening, August 13,
a farewell was said to 4 officers
from the RCAF Station Centralia.
Leaving are W/C JA Rassell, F/L
C Langlais, F/L J Saunders and
F/L D Wilson.
W/C J. Rassell
W/C John Hassell* for the past
two years, has been the Officer
Commanding the Medical Selec-
tion Unit, where the aspiring
young Air Force Officers are
given comprehensive medical ex-
aminations. The Wing Command-
er is a graduate of the Univer-
sity of London, England, has re-
ceived two post graduate degrees
from the University of Toronto,
and has been certified as a spe-
Cialist by the Royal College of
Physicians and Surgeons of Can-
their need before any considera-
tion be given to a building per-
mit.
Council was informed that the
school board had approved the
purchase and construction of the
four portable classrooms at a
cost of $27,000. The classrooms
are to be constructed at the south
side of the building and will be
30 feet wide and 120 feet long.
The only facilities in the build-
ings will be light and heat with
students using the toilet facilities
in the main building.
It is proposed that the class-
rooms be used for a period of
two years until the addition is
ready for occupancy. The build-
Rev. J. Philip Gandon is the
new deputy reeve of Exeter, ap-
pointed at the regular meeting
of council Monday evening. Rev.
Gandon's appointment solves the
dilemma of council in that no
member would willingly volun-
teer for this position.
Two councillors had been sug-
gested for this position, council-
lor Mery Cudmore, and council-
lor Rev. Gandon. Both of these
men indicated that while they
were not eager for the position,
which would involve a great deal
more time than they were free
to spend on the job, neither
would resign if they were ap-
pointed. The decision was de-
layed until Monday evening in
order to give the members more
time to consider this.
In discussing his position,
^ouncillor Cudmore indicated he
has a responsibility to his busi-
NEEIMMEMN.Z. .
Stratford girl
saved at Bend
Cathy Barron, 15, of 187 Rail-
way Ave., Stratford, has been
released from South Huron
Hospital, Exeter, after being res-
cued from an undertow while
swimming at Grand Bend Sun-
day.
The girl was pulled from the
water by two youths, Tony Ed-
wards, of Stratford, and Daniel
Michael, of Waterloo, north of
the north pier on the main beach.
Lifeguards Barbara Jackson,
of London and William Dinnin of
Zurich, arrived within minutes
of the rescue with a resuscitat-
or.
Dr. E. A. McMaster, of Grand
Bend, said the girl was never
totally unconscious.
She was taken to hospital by
ambulance.
ada in the field of psychiatry.
He will be taking the post as
Chief of Psychiatry at the new
Tri-service Hospital in Ottawa,
Ontario.
In answer to his farewell, W/C
Rassell gave a short lecture on
the Freudian viewpoints relating
to the reasons why man flew—
much to the hilarious enjoyment
of all present.
F/L Dave Wilson, after four
years with the management
School, is also going to Ottawa
to fill an appointment at the Ca-
nadian Forces Headquarters.
Both F/L Charles Langlais and
F/L Jerry Saunders are leaving
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ings will be constructed on ce-
ment piles which may be left
below the surface of the lawn when
the buildings are removed.
Works superintendent J im
Paisley told members all the
materials were on hand and the
company was waiting for the
permit to be issued Monday even-
ing so work could be started
Tuesday morning. It is hoped to
have these ready for the start
of the 65-66 school term.
Reeve Boyle classed the pro-
posed buildings as disgraceful
looking and predicted a lot of
complaints. He said, ((people will
be highly critical of us if we allow
this". He suggested the school
ness and to contracts which call
for 24 hour service. In as much
as new regulations call for 11-
cenced mechanics to work on
heating systems, Mr. Cudmore
indicated he would have a re-
sponsibility to be on hand to look
after these commitments during
the winter months.
Councillor Rev. Gandon in-
dicated that while he had not
bargained for a position such as
this he would attempt to do his
best. He told members of coun-
cil that there would be times, in
the case of a funeral and later
during Lent, that he would not
be able to attend meetings.
Councillor Gandon indicated he
would accept the appointment
prior to a motion being made by
council. Members agreed they
would not like to appoint a memb-
er who would have to resign and
Mayor J. Delbridge classed the
board should bring proof to coun-
cil that they needed these and
that they needed them this year.
Reeve Boyle received support
in voice only from councillor Ted
Wright in regards to the looks of
the prefabs. Councillor Wright
contended that the board has a
very good looking school at pre-
sent and that he thought it was
"stupid" to build the portable
classrooms right in front of it.
He added however, "if the board
doesn't have any other choice as
to location then' won't disagree".
Reeve Boyle suggested this,
((looks like one more of one man's
idea". He suggested the board
has spent money before and got
regulations covering this as
"ridiculous".
The next step is for Councillor
Gandon to resign and be sworn
in as deputy reeve. Following this
he will be sworn in at County
council.
Councillor G and o n replaces
deputy reeve Ralph Bailey who
died July 10 at South Huron Hos-
Rev. J.P. Gandon
pital following a heart attack.
Don MacGregor who was de-
feated during the last municipal
election is next in line to fill the
vacancy on council. Mr. Mac-
Gregor stated Tuesday afternoon
he has not been approached by
any member of council and has
made no decision as to whether
he will accept or' reject this
position.
If Mr. MacGregor should re-
ject this offer the next choice
would also be a former candidate
for council, Harold Hinton. If
this also were rejected then coun-
cil may appoint a resident of
Exeter to fill the remaining term
of office.
people up in arms. He added, "I
think they are trying to cram
this down our throats, council
should have more information."
Reeve Boyle went on to stress
the amount of criticism council
would receive if they granted this
permit when he was interrupted
by Mayor Delbridge. The Mayor
pointed out council would get a
lot more criticism if they did
nothing. He said council cannot
delay this project until September
7 when the school board has in-
dicated they want this building
ready for use at this time. They
ended the discussion with both
men indicating they felt the other
was wrong.
A motion by reeve Boyle that
the granting of the permit be
delayed failed to get a seconder.
A second motion by councillor
Gandon was supported and the
permit granted.
Band concert
for council
Council members believe they
are the owners of enough uni-
forms and instruments to equip
a band and probably would be only
too happy to turn these over to
any group interested in this. If a
band is started they have two
candidates in their own ranks who
seem to have a love for musical
instruments according to their
actions Monday evening.
Councillors J. Wooden and
Chuck Barrett interrupted the
regular meeting Monday evening
long enough to give a demonstra-
tion of their skill on two or three
different instruments. True, the
noises could hardly qualify as
music, but then it takes practice
to make perfect.
The impromptu band concert
started after works superintend-
ent Jim Paisley informed council
he had picked up a quantity of in-
struments belonging to the old
Exeter band at a local house and
had brought them to the town hall
for storage. He invited members
to have a look at these and was
turned down at first. Later when
the question of where to store
these was raised the members
went to view them to get an idea
as to how much space these would
take. The (music?) followed.
Members were also informed
that they are paying storage for
36 uniforms which appear to be
in good shape as well as storage
space for some instruments.
The junior band and the high
school will be contacted to see
whether they would have any use
for this equipment or for the
large quantity of sheet music
which is still on hand. A search
will be made to see whether there
is still a bank account for the band
in an effort to find out who the
last signing officers were. The
council has already received ad-
vice that if the instruments are
not to be put in use they should
be sold as storage will harm
these in time.
J. Finkbeiner E.M. Schlenker
Motor trouble caused
by peak production
SHDHS results announced
Seek provincial study
Still feeling strongly against regulations which force a
council to appoint a member from their ranks to the po-
sition of deputy reeve in the case of vacancy, members of
Exeter council have passed a resolution asking for a study
of these regulations.
The study was proposed in a resolution presented by
Rev. J. Philip Gandon, newly appointed deputy reeve. The
resolution points out that as the council of Exeter has been
forced into an undesirable situation in that the six members
of council are fully able and willing to serve as deputy
reeve but by reason of their employment are not able to
spend the time that this job requires. The resolution asks
for a study to be made of these regulations with the view
of having an amendment made which would allow council
placed in a similar situation to appoint a deputy reeve from
outside the council if necessary.
The resolution will be forwarded to the minister of
Municipal Affairs, to the sitting members of legislature
in this riding and to county council. County council will be
asked to forward copies of this resolution to all counties
in the province for their endorsation.
WOMSEIWKAMEMMISMBEMEM., "W.MONNARM
This
Rev. J. Philip Gandon
is new deputy reeve
Motorists travelling along highways near Exeter
cause a lot of extra work for employees of the
Department of Highways. This load of junk was
picked up along a stretch of road between Exeter
and HenSall. The amount shown here was picked
is what they throw away
up in less than two miles. Bottles are still the
biggest single item thrown away but cans are fast
catching up in popularity. Other items include empty
beer Cases and household garba:.;(2. of
Exeter is Shown here dumping a bag full of material.