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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1968-10-10, Page 1She was riding high Mary Leeming, RR 4 Walton, was "riding high", literally and figuratively at the Huron Plowing Match held at the farm of Maurice Love, Saturday. The pert teenager was crowned Queen of the ftirrow at the match and is shown here chatting with Mr. Love, who is president of the Plowmen's Association this year. The tractor the queen is sitting on was one of the largest at the match, which attracted a good number of entries despite the antics of the weatherman, who just can't come up with good weather for plowing events in Huron. T-A photo Stephen Central's Student COLMCil. The group of students at Stephen Township's Central school that will administer activities for the 1968-69 term. were elected last week, Student council members are shown above. Back, from left, Patty Pfaff, treasurer Ricky Hayter and William Schmidt, Front, Brenda Neil, vice-president Sandra •Shapton, president Randy Keller and secretary Janice Hayter. T-A photo Hensall council terminating two interim fire agreements It's a. big one No, that's not a turnip being held by Mrs, -Bill Rohde, Thames Road, correspondent for The Thries-Advocate,. li s a :fed table beetgown by .the .area lady and Which reached mammoth proportions,_ The vegetable weighed live pounds and its circumferences Were Ig and " inches, TI-A Photo. 0 Ninety-fourth Year .Exank.QNTARIC),..QCTO.B.ER 1O, 1948 Price .Per c9P.Y. 15 cents Dead fox left in Exoter. yard was .carrying. dreaded, rabiesH A delegation representing the Exeter Board of Trade appeared before council, Monday, to see if I anything could be done to get a speed-up in the reconstruction of Main St. "We wondered what pressure council could exert," stated Ken Shaw, who was accompanied by Harold Gunn. The two men were appointed by the Board of Trade 4 at a meeting last week, after several businessmen expressed concern over the fact reconstruction could hurt Christmas business activities. "There's not much we can do," Mayor Jack Delbridge explained, but he did tell the two men council would do all that was possible. "We're as concerned as you people are," he added. Works superintendent Jim Pleads guilty to drug count A plea of guilty to a charge of illegal possession of marijuana was heard from William Pugh, 16, Grand Bend, in Goderich magistrate's court Monday. The case was adjourned until November 25 when it is expected character witnesses will be summoned to appear. Magistrate G. C. ' Marshman, London, ordered a pre-sentence report be prepared. Pugh was discovered "in a dazed condition" by OPP Constable Charles Norris, September 2, near Grand Bend. The officer testified the youth was in his car, an insulin syringe was in his pocket and white capsules and two packages of a green, leafy substance were in his possession. When the officer had inquired what was in the package, Pugh had told him it was marijuana. A similar charge against his companion, William Dennis, 19, Parkhill, was dismissed. I Four winners on Kin ball pool Four area sports fans have collected one hundred dollars each in the annual Kinsmen club World Series draw and one winning ticket is outstanding. Bill Fisher, in charge of the Kin draw reported early Wednesday afternoon that Mrs. Rugs Briritnell, Norman Stanlake, Mrs, Janice Fisher and Charles Smith held the lucky • tiCketa on the first four games, The holder of the ticket for the fifthgame with a 5.3 Detroit score is eligible to win a prize and should contact tither at the local branch of the Bank of Montreal, Rabies are -still very much a threat in this area, and the point was emphasized this week when local officials received word that a fox shot by a local 'hunter hed the dread disease. The animal was shot on Sunday, September 29 by Larry Dobson, Hay in Stephen Township near Grand Bend and word was received from Toronto that the animal .definitely had rabies. • Dobson has been .advised by local police to contact his doctor to see if he should undergo the In a very relaxed Tuesday evening meeting of the board at South Huron District High School, members discussed at some length the problem of poor readers at the secondary school level. The problem was drawn to the attention of the board by Garnet Hicks, a member of the Advisory Vocational Committee at Central. Huron Secondary School, Clinton. At a Monday evening meeting in Clinton, CHSS teacher George Cull had brought a taped recording of his occupations' class reading efforts for the board to hear. "It was pitiful," remarked Hicks. "What's true at Clinton is true in Exeter, I have no doubt." Principal Joseph Wooden concurred with Flicks that it was a "very serious problem" at all levels, not just in the occupations classes. He discounted the theory that the trouble stems entirely from a poor teaching process in elementary school. "When normally intelligent people aren't learning how to read properly, then we',d have a problem at the elementary school level," added Wooden. He explained that some experts agree that not everyone can learn to read. Sometimes material presented in the junior grades of elementary schools is rejected by the students because it is irrelevant to their lives. Occasionally physical impediments create problems. Wooden suggested that specialists in remedial reading programming seemed to be the best solution. He mentioned that remedial reading classes operate at the university level. "This may be one area — the specialized approach to things — where this new county board of education might be useful," Wooden told the board. He commented that some homes offer little motivation for young people to read. "If there is never anything to read, it is pretty hard for young people to develop the desire to read," said Wooden. ROUTINE REPORTS Ken Johns chaired the meeting which heard the usual committee reports. Principal Wooden informed the board that 14 night school classes had been established. Several sewing classes where enrolment is over 30 will be split to permit more personal attention for the students. However, shorter class periods will be the result. Student council at painful series of shots to protect himself from the disease. Police are also concerned that children and local dogs may have come in contact with the dead animal, as it was left lying near the 'Dobson Roofing plant on Highway 83 for some 24 hours After being shot, He was, planning to take it to Veterinarian. Dobson left the animal at the plant Sunday and the carcass Was discovered around midnight OP Monday by Exeter Constable Jim Dingwell, during a routine. duty cheek,. Thirty-one students attending regular day classes are registered for the driver education course. The board agreed to provide first, second and third place prizes for public speaking in Grades 9, 10, 11 and 12 this year. To add deputy at Tuckersmith Exeter council Monday night endorsed a recommendation from Cpl. Harry VanBergen that a $100 reward be offered to any person or persons providing information that leads to a conviction of anyone found guilty of opening or tampering with water hydrants in the community. VanBergen told council there have been two occasions in recent months when one or two hydrants have been opened, and at one of those times the town's water supply was seriously depleted before it had been noticed. PUC Manager Hugh Davis, who was attending the meeting for another matter, told council the opening of water hydrants was "serious", particularly in the winter when there was a danger of freezing. Council also learned that when the hydrants were opened, one of the pumps at the well broke down; Davis indicating this was probably caused lie and Cpl. Harry VanBergen turned the animal over to Dr. M. K. Clugston, Seaforth, of the health of animals branch, department of agriculture. Clugston notified the local police and local veterinarian Dick Roelofson Monday that the test on the animal proved positive. The local police point out that because the animal was left lying in the area for over 24 hours, there is a possibility local children, dogs or cats could have come in contact with it, and are therefore in danger of catching the dread disease. Making matters worse is the fact the temperature during the time the animal was exposed was around 80 degrees and the virus works much quicker in warmer temperatures. Cpl. VanBergen this week issued an urgent plea to all parents to determine if their children did see or touch the dead fox at the local plant. If they did, they should get in touch with their family doctor immediately. He also indicated the police would be checking further with residents in the north end area to make them aware of the situation and the dangers involved. VanBergen also pointed out it would be wise for all pet owners to keep their animals tied up continually for the next two weess at least. If in that time their pets show any signs of unusual behaviour, a veterinarian or the police should be contacted. The local policeman explained he did not want people to become unduly alarmed about the situation, but noted that it was of such a serious nature that all precautions possible should be taken. He also repeated the warning that children should be constantly reminded of the dangers of touching any dead animal or of coming in contact with any animal which in any way appears to be acting strangely. because the pump was running too hard to replenish the water supply. In answer to a question from Deputy-Reeve Mery Cudmore, Davis said the repairs to the Left crash, loses licence A $200 fine and his licence suspended for one year was the penalty paid by Percy W. Knee, 33, Centralia, for leaving the scene of an accident. Knee pleaded guilty to the charge in a Goderich court Monday. The accident. August 24 in Huron Park involved two children, eight year old Peter James Soame, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Soame, and nine year old Hugh Connon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Connon. The children were struck by the Knee vehicle and injured. An interim fire agreement made by Hensall in September 1967 with Hay and Tuckersmith Township councils will be terminated at the end of October. Meeting Monday evening, Hensall council agreed that no effort had been made by either Tuckersmith or Hay councils to work out a satisfactory arrangement with Hensall firemen for protection. Councillor Harold Knight explained the village would, require a new fire truck if it was to provide adequate fire protection for its own ratepayers and persons living in the surrounding rural areas. He said in the event Hensall's best truck was out of town to a rural fire, the village's backup fire vehicle was not adequate to protect tall grain elevators in case of simultaneous fires. "It just is not fair to our own citizens," added Knight. The temporary agreement made with Tuckersmith and Hay last fall called for a retainer fee of $500; $80 for the first hour while fighting a fire; and $50 for every hour or part hour thereafter. pump were between $40 and $50. Davis said hydrants left running for only a couple of hours could run the town right out of water. Councillor George Vriese commented on the serious consequences of such a situation should a fire ever break out. A motion was presented by Councillor Joe Wooden to offer a $50 reward, but Cudmore suggested doubling that amount and Wooden and the other members quickly agreed. ANOTHER STOP VanBergen also recommended to council that a stop sign be erected at the intersection of Sanders and Carling Streets, stopping traffic on Sanders. He had been asked for his recommendations from the police committee. It was explained there were Final chance for back tax Exeter may have its first tax sale in some years. Exeter council decided Monday night to give 13 property owners final warning that unless their 1965 tax arrears are paid by the end of this month, tax sale proceedings will be started. There is $4,000 in 1965 taxes still unpaid, while there is close to $10,000 for 1966 and over $22,000 from last year. "I don't know what we'd do if half the people were like that," Mayor Jack Delbridge said in commenting on the delinquent tax payments. The letters will point out to the persons involved that once tax sale proceedings are started, all bark taxes must be paid before the owners can avert the situation. That means if some of those owing 1965 taxes can't meet the deadline, they will have to pay those taxes as well as any they have outstanding for the next two years before the sale is stopped. Some of the 13 are in the position of owing takes for all three years, While others have paid 1966 and 1967 taxes arid bwe only for 1995. Knight said the agreement was reached to allow Tuckersmith and Hay time to investigate the possibility of taking a share in a new truck. Clerk Earl Campbell noted the agreement should have been renewed October 1 but that neither council had contacted him concerning the payment of the retainer fee. Council instructed Campbell not to accept any money for further fire protection and to inform both Tuckersmith and Hay councils that unless a new agreement was reached by October 31, the present Burying cables for future TV Cable TV reception may be several years in the offing for Exeter residents, but a start will be made in that direction. Council this week approved a request from the Bell Telephone to instal blind ducts under Main St. to carry the TV cables when the area gets such service. The work will be done during reconstruction of the street. several stops on Carling at the present time, and in view of the nearby Separate School, it was felt stopping Sanders would be best. The matter came up after a serious accident at the intersection recently. VanBergen also noted there was more speeding on Sanders than on Carling. — Please turn to page 2 agreement would be terminated. However, Hensall volunteer fire brigade will answer any fire calls in Tuckersmith and Hay during the remaining days of grace between now and October 31. An account with Stanley Township for fighting a fire last spring was paid. Council learned that $230 had been forwarded from Stanley in payment of one account. However, a second account remains unpaid. Disagreement over whether or not an authorized person had telephoned Hensall for help was the main bone of contention. Hensall council unanimously supported a suggestion from Harold Knight that no fire calls from Stanley — regardless of who makes the telephone call — be answered. NEW DUMP HOURS Beginning October 28 (end of Daylight Saving Time) Hensall's dumping grounds will be open on Mondays from 1 to 6 pm. Saturday hours will remain the same from 8 am to 1 pm Dump attendant Frank Parsons has been picking up garbage left at the dump gate by careless citizens. Council referred to their bylaw which states the penalty for the offence is not less than $15 and not more than $50. Attention was drawn' to the extravagant manner in which mill operators are dumping the grain screenings. "If they keep dumping like that, it won't last a year," observed Knight. At least two, dump fires have been reported. The gateway into the mill section of the dump is too often left open and garbage is being carted into this area. Clerk Campbell was instructed to write to the mill owners concerning both problems. — Please turn to page 2 iF Fi Fa Merchants request road work speed up Paisley, an inspector on the job, said he wasn't happy about the progress either, noting work was "considerably behind' in laying new sidewalks. He said it was hoped that asphalt would be put down from Huron to Gidley by November 15, but stated it was most debatable if that date could be kept. Councillor Joe Wooden said later in the meeting he doubted there would be any asphalt put down this year, but Reeve Derry Boyle differed. "If the weather holds, I doubt they will have any trouble finishing it," he commented. He was apparently sure enough of his prediction that he took Wooden's offer of a bet of $1.00 — which was later broken down as six cups of coffee and a chocolate bar. During discussion of , the project, Councillor Ross Taylor said he was not happy with the manner in which the detour route was being maintained and at his suggestion Clerk Eric Carscadden was authorized to write a letter to the engineer advising council was not happy with the situation. Maintenance of the detour route is the responsibility of the contractor. On Monday and Tuesday of this week, workmen were patching some of the holes on Andrew St. • Annual elections were held at tlsborne Central School last week to appoint a student eouneil to handle Class activities for the 1968-69 term; The successful candidates are shown above, 13ack, from lcft class representatives Danny Heywood, Wendy Phillips, Robbie Stage discussion on poor readers For the first time in the history of Tuckersmith Township, ratepayers will be called upon to elect a deputy-reeve. All necessary bylaws have been prepared by council for the change. Population growth has made it possible for the new post to be created. The township now has 1,045 eligible voters. Below 1,000, municipal regulations require a reeve and four councillors be elected. Nomination meeting at Huron Centennial School November 18 will require selection of a reeve,,,, deputy-reeve, three councillors and one separate school board trustee, all for two year terms. Usborne Central Dickey, 'Susan 'Parsons David Dykeinati,lanet Kerslake and Margaret Parsons, Front, Roger 'DougalI, vice-president Lisa Ritchie; president Bob Heywood, secretary-treastiret Judy Parsons and class representatives Jim Ferguson and Judy Hem. T=A photo Hydrants being opened Cited as serious offence Post reward to halt culprits