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Times-Advocate, 1978-11-16, Page 3EXCHANGE MEMORIES — J. K. Cornish and Rev. Donald Stuart exchange greetings at Saturday's Remembrance Day banquet at the R.E. Pooley branch Legion. Rev. Stuart was the guest speaker. That's Ted Pooley behind Mr. Cornish and secretary Ed Hearn at the far end of the table. Staff photo Shaw suggests it's censorship of censorship story Times-Advocate, November 16, 1978 Page 3 Blasts Maclean's for killing story Exeter Legion banquet Continued from front page the local Legion. Mayor Bruce Shaw brought greetings on behalf of the town, noting that dur­ ing his four-year term, attending events held by the Legion was always among the most pleasant duties he had to perform. The special guests were introduced by secretary Ed Hearn, with special recogni­ tion to six World War I vets on hand, R.E. Pooley, J. K. Cornish, Cliff Brintnell, Bill Parker, Joe White and Norm Norry. It was noted that it was the 60th year most of these men had attended Remem­ brance Day activities, Rev. Henry Van Essen, filling in for MPP Jack Hay election Continued from front page the advance poll and the lakefront poll while Wilder took the east end, and the polls west of Zurich and Hensall. In terms of voter turnout, the largest percentage, 75 percent turned up at the east end poll while the lake front poll had a dismal turnout of only 230 out of 1184 eligible electors or 19 percent. Ducharme said the cottage country has traditionally had a low turnout and the number of voters that did come out was over twice as many for the 1976 election. While most of the can­ didates relaxed Tuesday, Tinney was out stomping again, this time in his quest for the Warden’s chair for Huron. Mrs. Tinney said they felt it would be a closer race between himself and Deichert. “We felt it would be much closer than it was,” she said. Mrs. Tinney said her husband was “delighted” with the victory. Challenger Deichert echoed Mrs. Tinney’s sen- I MIDNIGHT MADNESS | FRl. I 6 —MIDNIGHT g timents saying he didn’t feel it would be “as quite lop­ sided.” He said he might run for office, possibly as a coun­ cillor in the 1980 elections. Wilder stated the large turnout at the polls showed that the people in Hay were interested in the township. He called it a clean elec­ tion and said he was well satisfied with his per­ formance. Asked for his reaction to the election outcome Bedard said he was “relieved.” “I was on pins and needles right to the past minute,” Bedard said. The closeness of the race did not come as a surprise he said. Rau stated he was surpr­ ised at the election outcome and that he was looking forward to serving on council. Geiger said he had decided against asking for a recount and called it a “good elec­ tion.” Asked about future election plans Geiger said “We’re just going to let things ride for now.” Riddell, responded to the toast to the guests. A native of Holland, he noted the “very rich possessions” that had been won( including the freedom to vote on Monday and to worship as one wish­ ed on Sunday. Poppy chairman Pat Skinner reported sales were very good this year. Reg. McDonald in­ troduced the guest speaker and he was thanked by Lee Webber. Treasurer Vera Armstrong thanked the Ladies Auxiliary for cater­ ing and this was responded to by Dorothy Pfaff, who made mention of the fact it was encouraging to see so many young people in atten- dance at the event. Members of the Huron- Middlesex Cadet Corps were present. Legion president Eldon Heywood concluded the evening by thanking the members for their par­ ticipation in the special Remembrance Day ac­ tivities held throughout the week. Bosanquet returns pair SPECIALS k CHRISTMAS CARDS Box 99' TREE ORNAMENTS ea.99‘ I Linda's Gift Shoppe | f 351 MAIN ST., EXETER | ■fyaa ??«s s&a ■ Wsa -ftas t&a Charles Srokosz and Jack MacDonald had little trou­ ble in gaining the positions of reeve and deputy-reeve in Monday’s municipal elec­ tion in Bosanquet township. Srokosz polled a total of 1,- 387 votes in turning back the challenge of Denis Couckuyt who gained 157 votes for the reeve’s post. MacDonald who was reeve of Bosanquet and warden of Lambton County last year defeated challenger Peter Parks by 1,263 to 263 votes to become deputy-reeve. The three successful coun­ cil candidates with their vote total were Don Tidball 877, William Kingdon 724 and Bill Lindsay 576. Defeated in a council bid were Hans Harms. 541, Pat Lyon 379, Jean Keith 376 and Donna Fernaid 208. In the race for one posi­ tion on the Lambton County Board of Education representing Bosanquet, Thedford and Grand Bend, incumbent Gerald Edwards defeated Walter King 1,022 to 680. Exeter Mayor Bruce Shaw this week charged Maclean’s magazine with a form of censorship in their decision to drop an article about book banning from their issue sold in Huron County. “The tremendous irony is that an article on censorship is censored for Huron Coun­ ty readers,” he noted at a hastily called press con­ ference on Tuesday. Shaw explained that the article on book banning appeared in the October 2 issue circulated in the Toronto area. It referred to the fact that the Huron County board of education had banned The Diviners and also quoted a couple of local residents, SHDHS teach Colin Lowndes and grade 13 student Sandra McLeod. “Why were we deprived of that article?” the Mayor questioned, adding that he resented the fact the story had been deleted from issues circulated in Huron. He indicated he had been informed that Maclean’s ran the article only in a special Toronto advertising section of the magazine, but said he didn’t feel that was a valid argument for their action. “It appears we’re being sheltered or protected,” he said, suggesting the article may have been considered “too hot for Huron County” where the book banning question is still a matter of public interest and concern. Shaw, who retires as mayor at the end of this month, said the issVie is of national importance and Maclean’s failed to live up to their billing as a national magazine through their ac­ tion. “As an educator I feel in­ sulted. I feel angry just as a resident of the county and as a politician I’m suspicious.” The Seaforth high school principal went on to say • there may be several possi­ ble reasons why Huron readers were “spared” but said people should feel offended by being left out. “Regardless of how valid the arguments for excluding the article, I think it showed poor judgement on someone’s part ... if not a deliberate effort on someone’s part.” He hinted that one of the reasons for excluding the ar­ ticle may be the recent purchase of a substantial piece of property in Usborne Township by Mary Eleanor Hunter of Toronto. “It’s just conjecture, but it makes one wonder,” he said. The Mayor said the situa­ tion points up the fact that perhaps other similar things have gone on that people have not been privy to and he said he was drawing attention to it because he wanted others to be aware “that we are not all sharing in the same information”. “Their claim of being a national magazine doesn’t ring true,” he charged. Shaw had two copies of the October 2 issue on hand and one contained eight more pages than the other. Of the extra eight pages circulated in Toronto, four were full page ads and there were Turkheim holds seat Winning re-election for the Huron County Board of Education was businessman Turkheim. Turkheim bested Zurich Herb former Hensail reeve Minnie Noakes 687 to 466 votes. Turkheim took Hay and Zurich while Noakes won her home riding of Hensail. In Hay, Turkheim had 468 votes compared to Noakes’ 288 while in Zurich, Turkheim had a 154 vote cushion. In Hensall, Noakes had 152 votes while Turkheim managed 39. Noakes said she was disappointed at the outcome. She stated,“There are a lot of things I want answers to .” The people of Huron not getting full value their education dollar said. smaller ads on three of the other four. Also excluded from the Huron issue were two pages of letters to the editors of Maclean’s, including one from a Stratford woman. “She probably never knew her letter was printed,” he suggested. Shaw said he was not go­ ing to contact Maclean’s directly about the situation, preferring that the news media communicate for him. “Let’s see how the press can handle a problem in its own house,” he said. When asked if he expected to get an answer from Maclean’s he gave a very quick “yes”, adding that he hoped they would include the item on book banning in an upcoming edition circulated in Huron. Denies claim When contacted by the T- A, Maclean’s managing editor Kevin Doyle said the exclusion of the article from editions in Huron was not censorship. “That was the farthest thing from our in­ tent,” he said. Doyle and business editor Rod McQueen explained that Maclean’s sell adver­ tising in regional form, in­ cluding one where the adver­ tiser can choose only the Toronto market. These pages are then add­ ed to the national magazine forTorontodistribution only. Both said they could un­ derstand Shaw’s concern and why he would be upset. “It’s the circulation and the ad people who decide what is profitable and what isn’t”, commented Doyle, in explaining that the editorial staff don’t control what pages appear in what areas. In the article, Colin Lowndes was described as the high school teacher who organized the defence for The Diviners in Huron Coun­ ty. It said he was perfecting what perhaps will be the most effective strategy in this guerrilla war: “I can go underground. I can read booksand put them on courses faster than they can get them off. There are a hell of a lot of good books, you know.” He was also quoted as say- ing he believes the teenagers he teaches have the strength of mind to choose what’s best for themselves Student Sandra McLead was quoted as saying: “In many ways these people still think of me as a child I get so tired of hearing how all these people are going to make up their minds for me”. CUBS PARTICIPATE — Members of the Granton Cub Pack took part in Saturday's Remem­ brance Day service. They are shown above with parade marshal Jim Simpson of the Lucan Legion branch 540. T-A photo Knights hold service Sunday evening, the Seaforth Council number 5289 chambers was the setting for the Annual Remembrance service planned by the Council Program Director and Church Activities Chairman Ewart Wilson for the departed brothers who passed away during the past year, the brothers were Brother William Cleery and Brother Peter Jordan. Reverend Father Oostveen, pastor of St Columban parish, conducted the Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. Cathy Murray provided the music for the Choir of Knights. In his address to the gathering, Father Oostveen reminded us that our life in this world is but a step in our goal towards a just reward, we have but to work and pray towards achieving this end. He reminded us of our responsibilities in this society towards maintaining our Christian morals, family unity and our dedication to God and the Church. The Memorial service was then exemplified by the Grand Knight Seamus Doherty and his Executive Officers. Brother John Flannery read the Eulogy for our departed brother William Cleery and Brother Ted Doyle read the Eulogy for our departed brother Peter Jordan. Following the service, coffee and donuts were served to the thirty Knights and families of the departed brothers who were present for the remem­ brance service. Get 15 guns in 'amnesty' The Exeter police depart­ ment has had a number of complaints, regarding fires being set in and around the Public School, and grands­ tand, with leaves being set on fire, etc. Please take note, if per­ sons responsible are ap­ prehended, charges will be laid by police. Exeter Police have received about 15 weapons, some to be destroyed and some for registration, dur­ ing the amnesty month of November. If anyone has any weapons that they do not want, or, weapons that are restricted and prohibited, please bring them into the office before the end of November. Rec centre Continued from front page Cambrian that the bill on the plaque mounted on the north wall came to $900. The firm had told the board they would pay for the plaque. Board members expressed some concern over the $2,200 which the town’s works department charged the rec centre for grass cutting this past summer. The board passed a motion authorizing Armstrong to ' take the bill back to the town and ask them for an ad­ justment in light of the lack of control the board had over the frequency of the cutting and the fact that some of the equipmentused was ownedby Recreation, Arena and Parks, the board’s predecessor. In other business, the board: Learned that a permanent display sign will be located at the fire hall. Received a request for picnic tables in the foyer to enable sitting in the foyer for snacks. Armstrong will make a report to the board in January about the matter. Learned 200 of the centre’s stacking chairs were broken, 90 percent of which will be replaced by the manufac­ turer. Received $1,600 from Stephen township as payment for the township’s 1978 grant. Let tender in Usborne At the regular November meeting Usborne township council, the tender of Ronald Essery Drainage for work on the Buswell municipal drain was accepted. The Centralia firm sub­ mitted the lowest of two tenders at$1,621.25. Building inspector Her­ man Van Wieren reported permits valued at $30,000 were issued during October and 63 inspections were made. The tender for paving in Woodham was let to Yundt Bros, of Stratford for $17.50 per ton. The offer of Bell Gouilock and company to provide a debenture of $76,000 for 10 years at IO1* percent for purchase of the Webber property was accepted. A tile drainage bylaw and debenture in the amount of $44,100 was approved. MIDNIGHT MADNESS SHOP & SAVE 10 %ALL CASH SALES AND CHRISTMAS OFF LAYAWAYS FRIDAY, 6 P.M. — 12 P.M. °naCgr>^'ceM C "'i 9go\d \ev7 ch y cha'nS/ s s' ,e\'evY- Pend°n?d io emerv} banos- «g Sg 2g Sg % Sg Gg «g Sg gg §g eg eg eg eg eg eg eg eg eg eg eg eg eg eg eg eg eg eg eg eg eg A MULTITUDE OF IDEAS FOR EVERY PERSON YOU KNOW.® eg eg eg eg eg eg eg eg eg eg eg 39MAIN ST. EXETER JEWELLER