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Times-Advocate, 1981-02-18, Page 3Simmons returning officer again Election machinery in gear About 42.000 enumerators will carry out a door-to-door canvas February 16 to February 21 to compile lists of eligible voters for On- tario's 32nd general election. Polling day is March 19. Enumerators are ap- pointed by returning officers in the Province's 125 elec- toral districts froni names submitted to them by political parties. The returning officer for Huron -Middlesex riding is Si Simmons, Exeter, who is working in that capacity for his second election. He reports there are 236 enumerators working in the riding and they will be finished on Friday and the lists will be printed by February 23. Working in pairs, enumerators will call at each residence to obtain the names of all qualified voters living there. From the enumeration, a preliminary voters list is compiled for each polling division within the electoral district. Each qualified voter who is enumerated will receive an enumeration receipt, Form 103. including the voter's narpe. electoral district and poll number and expected location of the polling place. To be qualified to vote in this election, a person must KtADY FOR A SLIDE — Sunday was a great day for sliding down snow banks. Shown ready for action are Usborne township youngsters Jason McBride, Mark Coward and Jamie McBride. T -A photo Plans ar for '81 Summer may now just be a fond memory but the Huron County Board of Education has already initiated plans fora third session of summer school. At its regular monthly meeting In Clinton Monday, trustees endorse4 a motion to offer a summer school program at Central Huron Secondary School in 1981. The program will run for six weeks and offer both credit and non-credit courses. The summer school program was initiated in 1979 and offered noncredit courses in remedial English, e established summer school remedial mathematics and driver education. In 1980 the non-credit program was expanded to include English as a second language. Credit courses in both years were limited to English and mathematics. This year the board has recommended that a ininimumenrolment of five students is needed in a subject. If less than five students enrol that subject may still be offered by combining it with another grade of the same subject. In 1979 summer school enrolment totalled 182 students in 11 courses and in Music program will be examined The Huron County Board of Education agreed to examine the feasibility of instituting a credited music program at Central Huron Secondary School in Clinton. The board has recently been petitioned by parents of both elementary and secondary school students In the CHHS area to initiate a credited music program similar to that in existence at Firm seeks plaza site The Exeter planning board has held a decision in abeyance regarding a re- quest that an accounting firm be allowed to locate in the north end shopping cen- tre. In presenting a verbal report from planning board, Councillor Jay Campbell said Monday the members felt the request was not the best for the long range in a C5 zone. However. they felt the matter should be discussed with the county planner prior to a decision and a special meeting will probably be held before council's next meeting to decide on the matter. You can't be bored? Feeling bored? Nothing to do? Well. you must not be liv- ing in Exeter. After listening to council members detail a number of local activities of the past couple of weeks, Mayor Bruce Shaw suggested there was no reason fqr people to be bored. The list of activities detailed included the Lions Sportsmen's Dinner, Heritage Day, Scout Week, a Cancer ski-a-thon, Big Brother bowlerama, a cub car rally, a course for car- diovascular pulmonary 'resuscitation and the Junior Farmers' winter games in Exeter. Council members also mourned the death of John Fisher. Goderich and District Collegiate Institute. The music program in Goderich is the only one of its kind in Huron County high schools. Subsequent to a presen- tation by a delegation of parents, the board agreed to refer the matter to a joint committee of the Personnel and Education Committees for further consideration. Bill Hearn, spokesman for the parent delegation, told the board their original purpose was to maintain music as an extra curricular activity at the school, adding that the wishes of the stu- dents went beyond that. "We are aware of staffing problems and our original purpose was to retain music as an extra curricular ac- tivity as It exists now," he said. "However, we have contacted the Grade 8 students in feeder schools and the interest gees beyond extra curricular. The bulk of the students want a credit course." Hearn indicated there are 30 students in the school band and an additional 60 students from elementary feeder schools interested in a music program. He claimed that such numbers would mean an automatic music program in Goderich. In his presentation tothe board, Hearn submitted that the goal of education was to develop student talent. "Music expands the educational experience and it relates to higher education," he said. "It is a universal expression of feeling and we are asking that a music credit course be given fair consideration for Central Huron Secondary School." Goderich trustee Dorothy Wallace said she was in favor of a credited music course but added the board faced difficult decisions with staff allocation. "I am in favor of 'restoring music as a credit course," she said. "Our problems with staffing are acute but we will see If we can do it." While Goderich has the only credited music course in the county, students at CHHS have been pursuing a music program on their own time. 1980 the figures rose to 196 students in 20 courses. There Were 13 instructors in ad- dition to the principal and secretary. Revenue from summer school is derived from student fees and provincial grants, which is derived at by converting the pupil hours to the equivalent of at- tendance at regular day school. In 1979 the expenditures were $11,908, which included busing from Goderich, Wingham, Seaforth and Exeter, while revenue was $10,140. The 1980 ex- penditures were $13,742 and revenues =11,835. The student fee schedule was established at $5 for elementary pupils, $10 for secondarystudentsanddriver education pupils will pay $85. at the time of voting be at least 18 years old, a Cana- dian citizen or British sub- ject. and a resident of On- tario for at least the 12 months preceding election day on March 19. A new voters list is prepared for each election in Ontario. The preliminary list, prepared as a result of enumeration, is subject to - revision. During the revising process. conducted from February 23 to March 7, qualified voters may be add- ed and other corrections made. Details of revision may be obtained from the Returning Officer. Enumerators will ask questions related to the afore -mentioned qualifications. No informa- tion will be requested con- cerning a voter's marital status or occupation. As well. there is no require- ment to use Mr., Mrs., Miss or Ms. Individuals may use intitials in place of given names. Having identified themselves, enumerators must have free access to apartment and other multi - household buildings, as re- quired by the Election Act. Special Enumeration Notices ( Form F302) for apartment buildings are provided giving the dates and times of door-to-door visits. and in addition, dates and times when. the enumerators will be available at a specified loca- tion within the building to accept the names of qualified voters. It is important that voters ensure that their name is on the voters list, election of- ficials point out. In Urban areas. names must be on the final list to enable a person to vote. In rural districts, a qualified voter whose name is not on the list may on poll- ing day be allowed to vote if he or she is identified by and vouched for by another qualified elector whose name is on the list at that polling place. Simmons explains that Goderich is the only urban centre in the riding. For people wishing to con- tact Simmons. the returning office is set up in his residence at 61 Riverside Drive. The phone number is 235-0242. It is better to proceed safely at 40 than to stop suddenly at 65...and that goes for years as well as miles. 4 CHALK -UP TWO --- Kathy larone (centre, obscured) is almost surrounded by Oxford County players as the Huron County Junior Formers' ladies' basketball team beat them ir1, first round play. The Huron ladies were the champs in the Junior Farmersprovincial winter games tournament, held of South Huron District High School, Saturday. Building permits continue decline The decline in the value of building permits issued in Exeter in the past two years doesn't show any indication of reversing that trend in the current year. Building inspector Brian Johnston reported to council this week that nine permits were issued in January for residential renovations and additions. The value of those permits was $26.900. Last year's total value of building permits was $1,100,- 515. which was a decline of more than $1 millionoverthe previous year. The highest total on record was the 1978 figure of $3,858,- 545. Council approved a re- quest from Johnston to at- tend the Ontario Building Of- ficials Association spring education course for a fee of $580. The course will be held at the University of Western Ontario from April 19 to 24 and the fee includes room and board as well as text books. No action was taken on a list of used car prices sub- mitted to the executive com- mittee by Johnston. The committee had asked the building inspector to get prices on some used cars as a possible alternative to us- ing his own car for inspec- tion trips. He had told the committee earlier this year that the $600 car allowance he is provided is not suf- ficient. The range of prices for cars submitted by Johnston was from 14,616 to $6,980. COMPETES HAND - - Annette Alger draws a card at the end of Sunday's Grand Bend Op- timists ski poker race at the Pinery Park from Optimist president Shane Burley. At the right is Terry Crabe. T -A photo Cancer programs must continue after Fox run The year 1980 will forever be remembered in the Ontario Division as the year of Terry Fox. Up to this time Terry had raised $9,000,000 in Ontario for cancer research. But more than this he inspired Canadians of all ages with his personal. demonstration of what one person with determination can do for a cause he believes in. Despite the heroic proportions of Terry's ef- forts that overshadowed the efforts of us all, the many and varied programs of the Ontario Division continue to break previous levels. Our public education programs, particularly in schools, and our Industrial Cancer Education Service have become models for other Divisions across Canada and for other cancer control organizations around the world. Our Service to Patients program, with its great variety of free services continues to . frieet the growing need. Out Service to Patient volunteers are among the most dedicated because of the year round need with no slackening for the seasons or any other reason. The Campaign for Funds Committee has had an ex- ceptionally full year. The Division's objectives for 1981 More flexibility in Traffic Act Minister of Transportation and Communications James Snow has announced amendments to the Highway Traffic Act allowing for more flexibility when apply- ing medical requirements to holders of classified drivers' licences. The amendments come into force on March 1. Said Snow, "These changes will affect ex- perienced drivers who hold or have held licences in the higher categories, and who were downgraded because they no longer met all medical requirements. I felt they should have the oppor- tunity to make representa- tion to the Registrar of Motor Vehicles, and, if necessary. to a hearing before the Licence Suspen- sion Board The new amendments, Snow noted. grant the Registrar the power to waive any medical require- ment. except vision and hearing. in Licence Classes A. B. C. D. E. and F, for drivers who: a l produce a certificate from an appropriate medical specialist stating that, in the specialist's opinion, the applicant or licence holder is medically fit and able to function: and b) satisfy the Registrar with evidence as to their fitness with regard to driving ex- perience: the stability of their medical condition; their attitude with respect to their medical condition as it may affect the ability to drive a motor vehicle safe- ly: plus any other relevant cirtances. "Icumsbelieve these changes e mnistry the necessawillry flexibilitymito app- ly the givrequiremenyts and res- pond to improvements in medical diagnosis, treat- ment and technology. At the same time. the existing stan- dards will be maintained for new driver ' licence applicants." Snow said. has inspired the Campaign Committee to set a staggering $11,000,000 as their goal for this year. Of this amount $63,000 is assessed to the Huron Unit, of which $14,000 becomes the objective of the Exeter branch to raise. Our local branch is ever in need of campaign volunteers covering the townships of Stephen, Hay and Usborne as well as the villages and towns that lie within the confines of these townships. Individual people or organizations who wish to contribute some time to canvass in the organized campaign are asked to contact one of the captains of your area or Carfrey Cann and or Bill Mickle of Exeter who are the chairpersons for the campaign. The Ontario Division story including the many units (Huron) and branches (Exeter) is unequalled by another Division of any cancer control agency in the world. It is a privilege to work with staff and volun- teers who make it so. Special events Special Events for Cancer must continue to be an im- portant means of raising funds. Some now underway are in the planning stages are: (1) Usborne Township operating a bi-weekly Cross Country Ski-a-thon weather permitting. This is organized by Mrs. Gwen Coward RR 1 Woodham. For details call 229-8235. Everyone welcome. (2) 10,000 daffodil blooms will be sold in Exeter and in local industries on Friday, April 3 by the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. This will of- ficially start the door to door campaign. (3) Plans are now being considered to hold a Great Ride for Cancer sometime in April or May. Further an- nouncements will be made. Carf Cann Campaign co-chairman Ski-a-thon attracts only seven entrants Murray Bremner. London, was awarded a gold medal for completing the 10 kilometer ski-a-thon for cancer in just 39 minutes. Sunday. The event. organized by the Exeter Cancer Society and the Exeter Lions Club. saw pledged participants ski from the South Huron rec centre to the east side of the Morrison Dani and back. The silver medal went to Ted Cowan. Brussels, and the bronze to Rene Boogemans. Ilensall. They finished the course in 41 and 43 minutes respectively. Boogemans set the top speed for the course last year by finishing in a time of one hour and 10 minutes. Organizer Jay Campbell said he was satisfied with the small tournout seven participated) hut agreed there were conflicts with the Pinery hippo and the Kirkton-Woodham Winter Carnival being held on the same day. Three who entered the ski- a-thon had already com- pleted the Pinery course in about 41 minutes The weather was excellent for the event and snow con- ditions were said to be good. but wet There was some dif- ficulty with the trail. as it had been crossed out at One point by snowmobiles. Campbell was asssisted by Chan Livingston. ('arf Cann. i LOOK! All TENDER TOOTSIES ARE NOW ONLY and Bill Mickle. Soft drinks were supplied at the Morrison Dam by the Lioness Club. All monies received will go the the Canadian Cancer Society. They have some heart "Can you imagine how that will appear in the press ?" questioned Mayor Bruce Shaw after council turned down requests for grants from four organizations this week. He jokingly went on to say that it appears council are against anything cultural or historical, mental health and the blind. The requests filed were from the Blyth Centre of the Arts, Huron County Historical Society, Canadian Mental Health and the Canadian Institute for the Blind. Council has a policy of not making such grants to such groups and Monday's decision was merely in keeping with that policy. However. Shaw did get authorization from council to run an advertisement proclaiming February as Heart Month. He's the local chairman for the Canadian Heart Fund campaign. $1.95 360 Mom Sr . $.era inawalim ov"' as«..<. sin'. 103e Times -Advocate, February 18, 1981 Obituaries LILLY BELLE EAGLESON Lilly Belle . On Saturday, February 14, 1981, at the Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital, Lilly (Potter) Eagleson of Chateau Gardens, Parkhill, in her 90th year. Beloved wife of William Eagleson of Chateau Gardens. Dear mother of Earl of McGillivray township, Ralph of East Williams township, Edna (Mrs. Garnet Romphf ) and Norman, both of Parkhill, Fern (Mrs. Ernest Milliken) of Caradoc township and Helen (Mrs. Harold Westg'age) of Adelaide township. Predeceased by one daughter Alma McLeod. Also survived by one sister Olive (Mrs. Sanford Volk) and 15 grandchildren. Rested at the M. Box and Son Funeral Home, Parkhill where the funeral service was conducted on Monday, February 16 at 2 p.m. Rev. H.E. Hancock will officiate. Interment in Parkhill Cemetery. RUBY WOOD At Thames View Lodge, Chatham, on Friday, February 13, 1981. Ruby H. Wood, formerly of Ridgetown and Exeter. Daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Wood. Sister of Florence (Mrs. Oren Winer), of Hamilton. Predeceased by three sisters, Ella (Mrs. John Luxton), Olive (Mrs. Harry Woods) and Mildred (Mrs. Ed Archer). Also survived by one niece and five nephews. Rested at the R.C. Dinney Funeral Home, Main St., Exeter. Funeral service on Monday, February 16 at 2 p.m. with Rev. George Anderson, D.F.C. of Trivitt Memorial Anglican Church officiating. Interment in Exeter Cemetery. WILLIAM WITMER At the Bluewater Rest Home, Zurich, Thursday, February 12, 1981, William G. Witmer, in his 81st year. Beloved husband of Alma V. (Uttley) Wilmer. Dear father of Mrs. Roger (Mary Lou) Foley of London. Dear brother of Wesley of Exeter and Harold of Kitchener. Also survived by two grandchildren Lori Ann, and Steven. Rested at the Westlake Chapel of Michael P. O'Connor Funeral Home, 49 Goshen Street North, Zurich, until 10:45 a.m., Saturday, February 14th, then to St. Boniface Church, Zurich, for celebration of the funeral mass at 11 a.m., Father P.F. Mooney, celebrant. Temporary en- tombment, interment later in St. Boniface Church cemetery. NEILMAGUIRE At Victoria Hospital, South Street Campus, on Monday, February 16, 1981, G. Neil Maguire of 76 Homan Street in his 72nd year. .Beloved husband of Mrs. Myrtle (White) Maguire. Dear father of Leslie N. Maguire of Hamilton and Derek W. Maguire of Agincourt. Brother of Mrs. Mary Chambers of Exeter, Gus Maguire and Mrs. Marguerite Chambers, both of London. Also survived by two grandchildren, Margaret and Patrick. Predeceased by a son, Wesley 11944). Resting in the Needham Memorial Chapel. 520 Dundas Street. London, where the funeral and committal service will be conducted Thursday, February 19. Interment to follow in St. James Cemetery. Clandeboye. Page 3 LEE LEARN At Victoria Hospital South Street Campus, London, Ontario on Wednesday, February 11, 1981, Leeland, (Lee) George Learn, of Exeter, in his 67th year. Beloved husband of Lois (McDonald) of Exeter, and dear father of Max of Hensall, and Fred of Carleton Place, dear brother of Alvin Learn of Tisdale, Saskatchewan, dear grandfather of Deb, Jerry, Beverly Jr., Kathy, Heather, and great grand- father of Brian and Karen. Rested at Hopper -Hockey Funeral Home, Exeter, where funeral service was held on Saturday, February 14, at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Ken Knight officiating. Interment in Exeter Cemetery. THOMAS YEARLEY At Huronview on Wed- nesday, February 11th, 1981. George Thomas Yearley formerly of Exeter in his 86th year. Beloved husband of the late Gertrude King. Dear father of Audrey (Mrs. Austin Boland) of London, Rena (Mrs. Ken Wood) of Lucan and Edward Yearley of Windsor. Brother of Mrs. Jennie Lawson of Huron - view. Rested at the R.C. Dinney Funeral Home, Main Street, Exeter; where the funeral service was held on Saturday, February 14th at 2 p.m. with Rev. James Forsythe officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery. An I.O.O.F. Service was held at the Funeral Home, Friday. CLARENCE FLETCHER Clarence H. Fletcher. At South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Sunday, February 15th, 1981. Beloved husband of the late Ruth Hodgins in his 91st year. Dear father of Mrs. Murray Gibson (Greta) of Lucan, Mrs. Elliott McRoberts (Audrey) of Exeter. Also survived by three grand- daughters and eight great- grandchildren. Predeceased by two brothers Bert and Ray Fletcher. Resting at the Hopper -Hockey Funeral Home, Exeter, where funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 18th at 2 p.m. Interment in Exeter Cemetery, with Rev. James Forsythe of- ficiating. DAWSON WOODBURN Dawson Edgar. Suddenly at his late residence at Corbett, on Wednesday, February 11, 1981, Dawson E. Woodburn, son of the late Chidley and Elizabeth Woodburn. Dear brother of Lisle Woodburn of Stephen Township, and Carman Woodburn of Greenway. Predeceased by one brother, Emerson. Rested at the M. Box and Son Funeral Home, Parkhill, where funeral service was conducted on Saturday, February 14 at 2 p.m. Rev. Harley Moore will officiate. Interment in Grand Bend Cemetery. RRSP We can give you the rates of return and allow you to compare a Targe number of Trust Company or Mutual Fuad Registered Retirement Savings Plans. Self Administered RRSP's are also available. Pit field Mackay Ross 344 Andrew St. S. Exeter, Ont. 235-2231 Gary C. Bean •