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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1962-02-22, Page 3PLACES FIRST CALL—George Lawson, who operated the Re11 exchange here for 18 years, placed the first official call Sunday morning to launch the dial system. He called cousins in Florida through DDD. "I didn't have one bit of trouble getting through," he reported, "The only time 1 talked to an operator was when she asked me for my number." How long did he talk? "Well, it was over 12 minutes—the company said I could talk as long as I liked," —Doerr Storm plugs roads, reaches council too I left my films at... HUNTLEY DRUG STORE ' Telephone 235-1070 EXETER Ontario Over 80 persons attended a Public meeting in .Grand Pend last week to receive answers to their questions pertaining to the proposed water eyetern 'for Grand Bend. At times, the itieeting broke out into stormy sessions as some taxpayers e s pr essed views or disagreed with those presented by other residents. Frank Campbell, projects of- ficers of the ()WAG, and Jack Norman, an engineer of M, M., Dillon Company, London, the consulting engineers on the project., were on hand to answer the questiops. Reeve Bill Sturdevent, .ex- plained that one "sore" point raised was the feet that the mains would not be extended into Southcott Pines and the fact that Grand Bend would have to raise $40,000.00 a year ,jo ectin‘eveletetheexrpeann$ee,osneonh otohkee c p ruo- p for water or not, Receive protests Clerk Murray A Des Jardins reported to council Monday that, he had received 17 writ- ten objections to the water system and they had been sent on to the Ontario Municipal Board. He reported that six were from residents in Grand Bend and 11 were from out-of-town summer residents, "That's not very many," Councillor Stewart Webb stat- ed. "Not actually," agreed Reeve Sturdevant. Council decided to ask M. M. Company if they would be wise to take an early survey of the village to determine how many people would be expected to hook up to the system if it was built, Sturdevant suggested that as- sessor Matt Sweitzer be paid extra to conduct the survey while he is completing his assessing, The reeve pointed out there. may be entire sections which will not want water immediate- ly, and if it comes to the point where costs might have to he cut, these areas could be de- leted from the plan, GB debates fire service Grand Bend council held a lengthy discussion over their fire protection agreements with t, h r e e bordering townships, Monday, but decided to wait until next meeting before reach- ing any decision. Reeve Bill Sturdevant start- ed the discussion when lie ask- ed the councillors if they were. in favor of letting the truck out of town and leaving Grand Bend unprotected, and if they were going out of town, what charges should be made- Sturdevant produced figure e' showing capital expenditures on fire equipment, the cost of maintenance a n d firemen's wages, and stated it cost $95,11 to answer every fire call. He pointed out this was low because it was not including the cost of equipment nor the depreciation. It's a far cry from the $50.00 per call we get from Bosanquet," he added. 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Wainer jokingly summed up his night as "a wonderful trip", Area roads closed Most township roads in the area were still blocked most of Monday and the SlIDllS school buses completed their Puna Mainly on the main high- ways. most roads were opened by Monday night, but severe winds filled them in .a.gaii and the buses had difficulty Tuesday. Two drivers were unable to get on their runs, one being stuck et his home near Dash- wood .and the other getting stuck shortly .after starting his run. Most of the trouble was caused by the high winds, 're- corded at up to 60 MPH during Sunday night and Monday mor- ning, The met section at RC- AF Centralia reports only 3.1" of snowfall during the storm. More .on the way However, the area still won't be able to heave a sigh of re- lief, because more snow is ex- peetcd this week, A storm that moved in Wednesday night was expected to leave up to six inches and after clearing Thursday night, another storm was expected for Saturday and Sunday. The second storm is also ex- pected to dump up to six in- ches of snow on the area, There is also the possibility of freez- ing rain and even the risk of a thunderstorm. Strong winds Thursday night could also bring a repeat of Sunday's storm. Perhaps John Glenn has the best. idea after all! Sewer charges — Continued from page 1 Lion in the plans to provide for more connected users. How- ever, a number of factors are involved here which are being investigated. Other considerations are be- ing given to cash payment, through which property owners can save considerable money over a 30-year period, as well as methods of financing con- struction of laterals out of cur- rent. funds in future years. County roads — Continued from pare 1 county council can provide some services a whole lot bet- ter than the individual muni- cipality, but it's those roads that are killing us." He felt the $40,000 spent for admini- stration and expenses of the roads committee last year was "ridiculous". Wooden, who started the de- bate, ended it: "We don't need to worry about it, now that the reeve and deputy-reeve have assured us they will look after it." FETE ORGANIST HERE Members of Main St. United Church, who for 20 years have enjoyed the faithful service of Mrs. Amiel Willard as organist and choir leader, presented her with a purse of money Wednes- day to show their apprecia- tion. Also in tribute to her ser- vices, the members of the church choir presented her with a vase this week. paid '$1,500,00 every year for len years in help .purchase equipment. "Bosanquet strung us along when we .drew up the con- tract," he said, watey told us about the $50.00 per call but they didn't mention the $1.5,00-.00 they are paying for erleip- meet" Stay in town "As I see it," Ile added, either keep our equipment in town or buy auxiliary equip- ment." Councillor Earl Paters agreed with -tile reeve, but Councillors Webb, Desjardine and Grolier fell the truck should answer calls in the townships. "What happens if the truck is in the township end your place burps down?" Deters questioned Grenier, "You wouldn't be too happy and I know I'd. do a lot of hollering if my place burned down and the truck wasn't around." "It's the Grand Bend tax- payers who are paying for the protection,'' he added, "and the townships are just laugh- ing at us." "I think they should pay us a retainer fee," Webb stated, "but if there's a fire in the area I think we should go out•" Sturdevant suggested the council meet with Hay, Bosan- quet and Stephen councils and point out they were concerned about going out to answer calls and leaving Grand Bend un- protected, "They may see fit to chip in for some auxiliary equipment," he said. Present awards to CE Brownies The enrolment of Susan C,agne took place at the meet- ing of RCAF Centralia Brownie Pack. Golden hands were awarded to Elizabeth Leach and also to Vivian Powell who was unable to be present. The golden bar award was presented to Linda Rees, Judy Hermit, Patsy Gagne; second year star to Judy Hornell and Linda Cro- teau; first year star to Linda Rees and Deborah Wade; pro- ficiency badge, the house nrderly, to Elizabeth Leach. Presentations were made by Mrs. Betty Allan, Present were acting Brown Owl Mrs. Glen MacDonald and acting Tawny Owl, Mrs. Betty Smatters. TOWN TOPICS Sharon Smillie, Hensel]; Eleanor Prang, Zurich, and Elaine M, Grenier, Grand Bend, received their caps in a cere- mony for 55 student nurses at St. Joseph's Hospital, London, on Tuesday, Gordon Appleton, Marlbo- rough St., is in South Huron Hospital with a back ailment. Mr. and Mrs, Clarence Green were in Clinton attending the funeral of the latter's uncle, the late John Marshall, who died in Westminster Hospital. London, on February 4, and also her aunt, Mrs. E. F. Jackson, who died in Clinton. Public Hospital Feb. 11. Mr, and Mrs. Paul Ferris, Niagara Falls, visited with Mr, and Mrs. Leslie Thomson. and attended the funeral of the, latter's grandmother, Mrs. W. H. Thomson. Area Pcc.i.dPnts t—Gentintied from page 1 :Fehr, 23, RCAF Clinton, and. Yme Stienstra, 38, Chatham, took A $1,000 beating in cote Lision on No. 4„just north -of Exeter, PC P. M. Westover re- ported the Fehr ear stalled in the snowstorm and was struck la the rear by Stienstra. A ear driven by Kenneth Deuce Wild.fong, 23, Carling Ste rolled over on the Goshen Line, just north of 83, when it went out of control while over- taking another vehicle. PC Westover estimated damage at $300. .Hi t s snow bank, rolls Car driven by Karl CibbY, 44, Tillsonburg, rolled on its top after bitting the snow hank beside No. 4, just north of 83 Saturday, Damage was esti- m Aetedc.,0antve$r51010weby oP,Cer Gteibdbonbsy, mrs. R. C. Brannon, 22, RR 2 Dashwood, suffered $350 dam- age when it struck a road grader on the Crediton road, One mile east of Shipka Thurs- day. George Clarke, .6.3. RR 3 Dashwood, was driving the gracer, A ccordingi to PC George Mit- chell, damage totalled $1,400 when three cars collided Wed- nesday, Feb. 11, two miles south of Exeter on No, 4. Gerald ZadoznY, 24, Ville St. Michel, PQ, stopped at the end of the highway to investigate fuel pump trouble in his motor. A following car, driven by W. J. Romanyk, 36, RCAF Cent- ralia, stopped to give assist- nee, The Romanyk ear was struck from behind by J. H. Maynard, 22, Beamsville. Gets stuck in rut A ear driven by Mrs. Joe Campbell, Andrew St., couldn't pull out of the ruts on James St. Tuesday at noon and collid- ed with another car driven by Reginald N. Miller, 29, John. St, E. Constable Lloyd Hodgins investigated, Couple wed 50 years Mr. and Mrs, William Mc- Guire of the Whilsmith apart- merits were feted on the oc- casion of their golden wedding anniversary on Tuesday when friends gathered at the apart- ment of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Sholdice for a social hour and a cup of tea. The celebrants were shower- ed with cards and friends in the apartments presented them with a gift of money. Mrs, McGuire was the form er 'Roselle Mason of Greenway and following her marriage to William McGuire in February 1912, they farmed in McGilli- vray township until moving to London where they kept a home for university students. They retired to the Whilsmith apartments two years ago, They have a family of three daughters and seven sons. Vacuum Cleaners Sales and Service Repairs and bags for all too- dell of vacuum cleaners and polishers. Reconditioned ma- chines of all makes for sale, BOB PECK, RR 1 Zurich Phone Hensall 676r2 Mrs. Sanders follows husband Mrs. Robert :Sanders, 85, died at her late residence, Mill St., Exeter, on Sunday, February She was the former fiethia Johns of this community and was predeceased by her hus- band about three months ago in November 1961. She is survived by 'four daughters, Mrs, Arthur (Coral Lachance, Warren Mich.., Mrs. Melvin .(Pearla) Guenther, Gar- ry Ind., Ella, of Exeter, Mrs. Mervin (Hazel) Johnson, .Stret- ford, and three sons, Gordon, Detroit, Mich., Roy, Gunn. worth, .Sesk„ and 'warren, Ex- eter. One son, Hilton, was kill- ed on -active service overseas. The funeral service was .con- ducted by Rev. S. E. Lewis at the Dinney funeral home, Exeter, on Wednesday, Febru- ary 21, with interment in Ex- eter cemetery, Pallbearers were Neil John- son, Bob Burns, Ted Sanders, Ted Sims, Harry Burns and Gerald Cockwell. Miss Ella 'Link Detroit native Miss g.11a Link., 73, died on Wednesday, February 4. South Huron Hospital where she had been a patient for several months. Born. in Detroit. Michigan, she spent her childhood in Crediton, daughter of Samuel Link and Dorothea Eillrer. Asa milliner she held pod- tions in many Western Ontario towns and the past several ;rears was in charge of the ladies' ready-to-wear depart. ment of F. A. Slav & Son. Only surviviors are several cousins, among them Afro. Austin :Bickel'. London, anti Mrs. Ward Fritz, E%cter. Funeral services will he held at the R. C. Dinney funeral home, Exeter, on Friday, Feb 23, at 2 p.m. Rev. S. E- Lewis of James Street United Church will officiate. Interment will he. in Crediton Evangelical 'CB cemetery. Mrs. Ada Walker, "London,. spent the weekend with and Mrs. Herman POWP The storm which plugged Exeter with snow Monday morning blew into town coun- cil meeting in the evening. Joe Palethorpe, William St, north, said his road was blocked. Worse, according to him, was the manner in which his wife had been treated when she complained to Roads Chairman. Bailey. "All she got was a hard time — not even a civil ans- wer, 'What would you do', he said to her, We've always had co-operation in the past, Why can't we have it now?" Mayor Simmons explained that Bailey had been ill with the 'flu, "He probably has been getting calls all day, If he was a little crusty, I don't blame him." Councillor Bailey was not able to attend the meet- ing. The mayor explained that IJsborne township had first call on the snowplowing ser- vices of Clarence Reid, Hen- sail, because it paid him a substantial retainer fee. Reid opened town streets after he finished in Usborne. The town grader, with its small blade, ould not tackle heavy work. "There just isn't the equipment to do it," said Simmons. ' Urges convention report C, V, Laughton, QC, re- quested council to erect a snow fence east of Edward St. to .0revent the large drifts which block the road when there's a strong east wind, He'd requested this service a number of times previously, he said, but it appeared that he had to make a formal peti- tion to get any action, Laughton said he'd like to see the delegates to' the good roads convention bring back a report on how to solve such problems. "That's one we would like to hear — a good report on that convention, And I'm not being facetious about it, either," Wooden resigns Councillor Wooden, after pre- senting the recreation commit- tee's financial report, asked to be relieved of his post on the committee because of the ex- tensive work required by the planning board Reeve Fisher will return to the recreation committee to re- place Wooden. Councillor Wooden said the planning board was now pre- paring a zoning bylaw which would be presented to council shortly, Lauds collection again Deputy - Reeve Farrow re- ported that garbage collection on the east side of town had been on schedule for five full weeks now, despite problems with the weather. 'I think it's commendable. It, proves it could have been done before. Probably we have been remiss by not looking into it earlier'' Set parks budget Councillor Jack Delbridge announced the. parks commit- tee had set its 1962 budget at $1,700, the amount which was spent last year. The committee has hired Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Doupe to operate the park booth again at a salary of $300, Du- ties include painting of the fa• eilities. Council discussed at length the employment of Arena Man- ager Alvin Willert during the summer but decided to await a proposal from the community centres board before making any decisions. Reach agreement Councillor Wooden said the rec committee and the centres board had reached agreement over operation of the arena and that plans were being made by the rec committee now to finance the minor hoc- key program for next year. He reported that the success of the family night program, which raised over $300, will permit the minor hockey pro- gram to continue until the end of the season. In other, business, town coun- cil: Learned from Reeve Fisher that the police . telephone sys- tem will cost $21.00 a month instead of the, $35.00 a month suggested at the previous meet- ing. Referred to the public and high school principals com- plaints from a number of householders that children were taking short cuts through their properties on the way to and from school; Granted a building permit, fo Ward Fritz to rebuild and ren- ovate the garage at the cor- ner of Nos, 83 and 4 which was r'emaged in the fire before Christmas. Passed without opposition the amendment to the police bylaw requiring constables to retire at the age of 65 years. FALLS, BREAKS ARM Miss Verna Coates fell on ice Friday and broke a bone in the upper part of her left arm. She was taken to London where the arm was taped. She was just. recuperating from a previous break in the same arm. The; Tin14,400C410,—FebrYArY 19.4 Pale 3