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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1963-05-23, Page 1Cate . ' ay, ..... Approve tender far extensions the committee will be consulted on such ,matters as; if To review with the OWRC the regethr statement showing peppeees arising out of the pro- je0t; To discuss emergency ac- tion; 3, To review the need for repairs, alterations etc.; 4, To review major Maieterie ante programs for the works; 5. To consider additional ex, penditures other than routine ones; 6. To makerecommenda- tions on any other matters with respect to the operation of the project. Ninotioth. Yea r Price. Per Copy 10 cents EXETER, .Q1417AR10, MAY 73, 190. MILLS Fire brigade backs new municipal hall County assn cuts session Accident victim still in hospital Bill Brown, 20, Sealorth, a former Hensel' resident, ism- ported to be recovering slowly in London hospital from critical injuries received in a car ac- cident April 28. Relatives indicate his broken arm is yet to be set and that he will be in hospital for another five weeks at least. Brown's car struck a tree near Mooresville while he was returning home from London early Sunday morning. Area students graduate from UWO A number of district youth will receive degrees from the Univer- sity of Western Ontario this weekend, Roxanne Beavers, left, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R, L. Beavers, Exeter, who has qualified for an honors BA at MiddlesexCollege, has been award- ed a French Consul-General book prize for excellence in French. She will teach in Sarnia this fall. Jane Horton, right, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Horton, Hensel', also receives her BA. She has accepted a teaching position in Hamilton. Other area gradu- ates include John 14. Hall, Stephen, in law; W. T. Brock, Cro- matey, master of busbies administration; KathleenBeryle Webb, Grand Bend, diploma in public health nursing; J. L. Miller, Grand Bend, honors bachelor of science. Need new councillor, new deputy-reeve Fire Chief Lawrence Mason and his brigade will support Grand Bend council's proposal to buy a second municipal building, it was indicated Mon- day night. Mason, who attended the meeting along with two of his firemen, pledged backing of the department for a "yes" vote on the referendum seeking appro- val of a $27,000 debenture is- sue to purchase and adapt an automotive garage for village use, Mason said his brigade will campaign for support among the ratepayers. The building would improve quarters for the fire depart- ment, providing better storage of its equipment in an area where it will have better ac- cess to all sectors of the re- sort area. The building is just east of the intersection of Nos. 21 and 81. Clerk Murray Des Jardins will be returning officer and To rebuild SM road Grand Bend's new tax rates, set by council Monday night, represent increases across the board and provide for an un- usual combination, of commer- cial and residential levies for the village. Theincrease ranges from four to 10 mills and the dif- ference varies between north and south side rates. On the south. side, residen- tial rate will be lower than the same levy on the north side but the south side com- mercial is higher than the north side. The new rates (with last year's in brackets) are: South side: residential 62.3 (56.6), commercial, 71.7(60,6). North side: residential 63.1 (59.3), commercial, 68.4(63.3). Differences exist because the south side supports the Forest District High School, while the north side contributes to the Huron South school in Exeter. Clerk Murray Desjardine in- dicates there are a number of reasons for the increases. For- est high school's rate is up eonsiderably because of a new seven-room addition; the South Huron rate has risen three mills. The county of Lambton rate has increased 1 1/2 mills and the first payment on the de- bentures for the public school addition will be made this year. 'Mrs. Audrey Hutchinson poll clerk for the vote which will be held June 1, The one poll will be located in the Legion Hall. Council proposes to issue $27,000 in debentures. The building will cost $22,500 and the remainder is for altera- tions to both the proposed and existing municipal buildings. The present building houses the provincial police detach- ment of five men and two sec- retaries (summer strength) public washrooms, the clerk's office, council chamber and public library. Plans call for moving the clerk's office and council chamber t o the new building. Two more cells for the police detachment use, and more washrooms for the public are planned. The library will be moved to the ground floor for convenience. Then a commu- nity hail will be available up- stairs. The bylaw setting up a re- creation committee for the vil- lage was passed. It had earlier received approval of the On- tario minister of education. Third reading also was given to a bylaw extending the term of councillors and public utility commissioners from one to two years. The reeve's seat will continue to be filled annually. Contract for construction of Three Additienei sewer laeprale this year at A Poet of $13,30 was let by town council Monday night. Council accepted the tender of Nerbrant Construction Co,, Simpop, lowest of Three bids for The additional work. Actual con tract will be awarded by the On, Wee Water Resources Come mission, The three laterals will be installed; On Mein St., from Huron to Waterloo, in conneetioe with the highway redevelopment in this area; On Huron St, from1Viain west to the nurses' residence, about three-quarters of a block; On Anne St., from Marlbor, ough west to the CNR tracks. The low tender was about $1,000 more than the $12,500 welch council budgeted for the projects. There was a $6,000 range in the bids, Gaffney Construc- tion Co. Ltd., contractors for the math projec t, requested $15,419 and a Windsor firm bid at $19,116. NAME COMMITTEE A committee was established by town council Monday night to advise the Ontario Water Re- sources Commission on the operation of the town's sewer- age system. Under the terms of the agree- ment, OWRC is responsible for the operation of the works, However, the commission sug- gested in a letter that council appoint an advisory committee to discuss with representatives of OWRC various matters which will arise in connection with the operation. Appointed to the committee, at the suggestion of the mayor, were Reeve Fisher, Councillors Bailey and Taylor, PUC Mana- ger Hugh Davis, Works Sup't Jim Paisley, Clerk C. V. Pick- ard and the mayor. The OWRC's letter indicated Hensall pays for drainage Appoint new PS inspector One hundred and thirty-nine representatives attended the spring meeting of Huron County Municipal Officers' Association at Clinton Legion Hall, Wednes- day, After considerable discus- sion a new policy of holding as- sociation meetings was adopted. Only one general meeting Will be held in the spring each year instead of the two held previous- ly. However, another meeting of appointed officials, including clerks, assessors etc, will be held in addition to the spring meeting. Morning speaker was Tom Brown, agricultural engineer- ing specialist for the counties of Huron and Perth. As of June 1, a new appointment will be made to Serve Huron. Mr. Brown explained the new drain- age act which will replace four pieces of legislation now in ef- fect. Ed Rowlands, manager of the British Mortgage and Trust Co. office, Goderich, explained the role of a trust company and the function it performs in a community. G. R. Taylor, and J. T. Johnston, of the depart- ment of municipal affairs, re- viewed amendments and new legislation concerning the mu- nicipal and assessment acts. Elected president was John Livermore, Clinton, clerk. Vice presidents are Earl Campbell, Hensel]. clerk; Bill Hanley, de- puty clerk of Huron. Directors include William Cruikshank, Turnberry trea- surer; W. H. King, Brussels, clerk; Ross Haugh, Stephen clerk. In previous years, the north side has always paid a higher rate than the south side. Now the spread is less. The v illage rate declined slightly last year, following a major increase of 11 years in 1961. CLAIMS INTERFERENCE Councillor Ian Coles regis- tered a complaint against Clerk Desjardine and Councillor Orval J. Wessman for inter- ference in a project he, Mr. Coles, had been authorized to handle. Mr. Coles had ordered a number of reconditioned waste receptacles, at a low price. When the shipment arrived, the receptacles were inspected by the clerk and councillor, Both stated they were defective. "Our old ones were better," they said. "You should have accepted the shipment and returned the receptacles later when they were found defective," saidMr, Coles. "At least you should have called me first." Constable Ray Gellino re- ported an "interesting" holi- day weekend , with over 30 charges pending, and an equal number of seizures made. PLANS CURLING RINK Jack Mclnness, of the Im- perial Hotel, is planning a$100, 000 curling rink on the vacant area West of his hotel, and has hopes to open it by October 1, Complications exist with re- gard to closing of one road and opening another in the Grab Park and Mclnness along with Earl Datars, approached coun- cil Monday night. He obtained verbal assurance that if he went ahead, he would have no difficulty obtaining a building permit. NEW PS INSPECTOR Burrows Two hour parking set Exeter will get a new deputy- reeve and a new councillor as a result of the resignation of Wil- liam Musser, it was indicated Monday night. • Deputy-Reeve Musser was required to resign because of his appointment last week as division court clerk here. The municipal act does not permit him to serve on council in his new capacity. His letter of re- signation was read Monday night. According to Clerk C. V, Pickard, who received advice from the Department of Muni- cipal Affairs, council now must appoint one of its members deputy-reeve and offer the va- cant council seat to the de- feated candidate for council with the highest number of votes in the election held in December, Councillors Ralph Bailey and Ross Taylor were nominated Monday night for the deputy- reeve position. Neither would commit himself to stend and Hay board requests immediate' decision To push connections for paving program Hay township school area board, concerned over council's delay, has requested an imme- diate decision on its application for an $80,000 debenture issue for an addition to the Zurich school. The board, which met last week, referred 'council to sec- tion 63, subsection 2, of the public school act, which reads: "The council. . .at its first meeting after receiving the ap- plication or as soon thereafter as possible shall consider and approve or disapprove the ap- plication. . ." Ontario Department of Edu- cation has announced that J.G. Burrows of Toronto will suc- ceed G. J. Goraan as public school inspector in Huron No. 3 and Perth No. 3 Inspectorate. Mr. Burrows has been a master on the staff of the Lakeshore Teachers' College, Toronto, for the past five years. Prior to his teachers' col- lege appointment, Mr. Burrows was employed by the Forest Hill and Etobicoke boards of education. lie is a graduate of the University of Toronto, from which institution he received both his bachelor of arts and master of education degrees. During world war two, Mr. Burrows was a flying officer with the RCAF and saw service in India and Ceylon. He has retained his interest in flying since the war as a member of the RCAF reserve. He holds a private pilot's licence. Before entering the teaching profession, Mr. Burrows was associated with the YMCA as membership secretary and also served for a time in the person- nel department of O nt a r io Hydro. Mr. Burrows' other interests extend to music and sports. He has been active in coaching both football and basketball teams. In the field of music, he has been in demand as a soloist for many activities of his church and service organizations. He and his wife are members of the United Church, They have no children. Mr. Burrows will assume his duties in the Exeter area August Hensell council, at a special meeting last week, agreed to finance construction of a drain in York subdivision out of gen- eral funds. Tenders have been called for the drain, cost of which is es- timated at $4,200. Earlier this month, there was some disagreement as to wheth- er the village or the subdivision owners should pay for the drain. Council decided the cost should be paid out of general funds after receiving legal advice on its position. An earlier report in The T-A, which indicated drainage en- gineer C. P. Corbett of Lucan had suggested the subdivision should pay for a part of the drain, was incorrect. The en- gineer made no recommenda- tion in regard to finances. The York subdivision is on the south side of the village, abut- ting No. 4 highway. Tenders are also being call- ed for another drain on Brock St., just west of the railroad on the north side, for which the estimated cost is $1,550. Council Monday night approv- ed a two-hour parking limit on Main St. during business hours. Final decision came following a recommendation from Exeter Businessmen's Association which favored a two-hour rather than one-hour limit. Council authorized purchase of signs outlining the new park- ing limit. They will be erected on street light standards in the business area along Main St. Contracts for gravel base on the St. Mary's Road, from No. 4 highway to Winchelsea, have been let by the county council road committee, it was announ- ced this week. Harold Kerr Construction, Wingham, will supply 35,000 tons of crushed stone and Seig- miller Construction, Kitchener, 95,000 tons of pit run. The road will be rebuilt in preparation for paving. Tenders were opened for erection of 3,000 rods of wire fence on County Road 12, Brus- sels to Highway 86. This con- tract was awarded to Thomas Beattie, Londesboro. An industrial-type four- wheel tractor, for which ten- ders were called at the same time, will be supplied by Hod- gins, of Wingham. Schell Industries, Woodstock, will supply pre-pressed con- crete beams for Bridge B-65 on the Maitland concession. This is a one -span bridge, south of the one over the Maitland, and therefore in Goderich town- ship. It was listed in the con- struction program presented by Chairman DanBeuerman, reeve of McKillop, at the March ses- sion. decision was left until the next meeting. If one of them receives the position, the council seat will be offered first to Clarence "Derry" Boyle, one of two candidates for council defeated in the last election. 11 he de- clines, it will go to Lee Sher- man, the other defeated nomi- nee. Boyle stood ahead ofSher- man in the balloting. Former deputy-reeve Claude Farrow, who was defeated by Musser in the December elec- tion, cannot be considered for either council post according to the act, Clerk Pickard stated. If no member of council will step into the deputy-reeve's chair, the post remains vacant for the remainder of the two- year term. There is no pro- vision in the act, said the clerk, for the offering of any post to a defeated candidate for mayor, reeve or deputy-reeve. Councillor Joe Wooden no- minated Bailey for deupty- reeve and his motion was sec- onded by Jack Delbridge. It was Delbridge's vote which elected Farrow deputy-reeve ov e r Bailey following the death of William McKenzie last year. "I hope this will square things with you Ralph," said Del- bridge. "It was just a toss of the coin last time." Bailey himself nomina ted Taylor, after asking the latter if he would consider the post. Taylor, apparently, indicated earlier he would not stand be- cause of the time required away from his job. However, said Bailey, "you may have changed your mind." His nomination was seconded by Ferguson. The new appointees will coin- plate the two year term for which council was elected in December. Town council wants to com- plete all sewer connections on William St. this summer ill order to permit paving of the road next year. Connections on other streets which have services will also be encouraged to make a per- manent paving program pos- sible. Advice of Engineer B. M. Ross is being sought in re- gard to a campaign to get pro- perty owners' approval par- ticularly for the William St. connections. The move resulted from a discussion of the road pro- gram which indicated a per- manent surfacing progr am could be started next year. As one of the main arteries, Wil- liam St. will probably receive first consideration. Council already has a re- serve fund of $12,000 toward the paving program and it was suggested this amount could be increased this year or next. Roads Chairman Ralph Bail- ey indicated there would be some changes in this year's Program as a result of dis- cussions held recently with the department of highways muni- cipal engineer. The engineer, reported Bailey, advised the town "not to spend too Mich on roads until we are in a position to do some permanent surfac- ing." He recommended the cheapest dust layer treatment possible this year. On this suggestion, Bailey recommended that this year's emulsion and chips program The board, in its motion, re- quested "an immediate ans- wer". Council is not expected to meet again until June 3, its regular meeting date. It first considered the application at its April meeting. At its May meeting, council heard a delegation from the east end of the township which re- quested postponement of a de- cision to consider other alter- natives for the provision of school facilities for the eastern portion. Last week, Reeve John Cor- bett said the next move "is up to the ratepayers." In its original application, the school area board presented its proposal to erect three ad- ditional classrooms and a gym- torium to the Zurich school. Four one-room schools, three of them east of Zurich, would be closed and the students from these areas transported to Zu- rich. This would complete cen- tralization of elementary edu- cation facilities in the township. OFFER CONTRACT At last week's meeting, the Hay school board offered its teachers contracts for the next school term at a salary Of $3,800 per year. Mrs. Mary Dalton, Grand Bend, was hired for the area staff at a salary of $3,200. Mrs. MargaretDefchert, tea- cher at No. 3, requested a leave of absence for a year. The board indicated she would receive preference for a posi- tion if a vacancy developed at the end of the year. Receives degree in US James H. Carter, son of Mrs. Emalie Carter, Exeter, will receive his bachelor of arts degree from the Bob Jones University, South Carolina, Wednesday, May 29. He has completed studies in the school of religion. aft o Dashwood ening a two fold success these halls, which are built with such enthusiasm, are not always used to the fullest extent in later years. The enthusiasm wanes and the building does not fulfill the purpose for which it was built." He urged that the youth of the community, including those in 4-11 programs, be encour- aged to use the facilities and to take responsibility in late r years for successful operation. Huron MPP C. S. MacNaligh- ton, during his address to the group, presented a $5,000 check, representing the provin- cial government grant toward the project. "I am sure", he told the crowd, "that you all feel the thrill and pride of accomplish- ment today and the re is no greater thrill than an accom- plishment in which you all have had a hand." Similar congratulations to the community were extended by ved dinner to some 400 people. There were about 250 at the first sitting and more than half that at the second. The hall has been constructed and furnished at an approximate cost of $25,000, It consists of a 36'x70" auditorium in whic have been installed three shuf- fleboard courts, a kitchen 16'x 20', office, cloakroom and washrooms. The basement houses a meeting room of 36' x30' and a heating room. Members of the building com- mittee include Lorne Klein- sliver, secretary; Harry Hay- ter, treasurer; Clifford Salmon, construction supervisor. ' Har- old Schroeder, Stuart Wolfe, Harry Hoffman, Albert Miller and Charles Seell. The Dashwood community band, recently formed under the direction of Harry Hoffman, rendered several numbers be- fore and after the opening cere- monies, Warden Walter Forbes, warden of Huron county; Glenn Webb, reeve of Stephen; John Corbett, reeve of Hay, and Douglas Miles, Huron ag rep. Ervin Rader, chairman of the trustees of the police village, welcomed the crowd. Others taking part in the ceremony were Rev. M. J. James, who dedicated the building; Rev. James Kelly, Mt. Carmel, who gave the benediction; Rev, Wil- liam Gals, who said grace for the dinner; and V. L. Becker, former reeve of Hay. Jim Hayter, as master of ceremonies, introduced the guests. Co-chairman Sydney Baker, who said the hall was "one of the best and we're proud of it," expressed appreciation tothose who have helped build the hall through the Contributions of money, labor and Other assis- tance. Ladies of the community ser- be cut back to include only the roads which were treated last year. Other streets, for which emulsion and chips were plan- ned, will probably be treated with a cheaper type of oil as a temporary measure. Asked councillor Wooden, who earlier criticized the emul- sion and chips program: "Will this program use up all of this year's budget or will there be some reduction?" Bailey: "It will pretty well take it all". Wooden indicated he had hoped that some of this year's budget could be set aside for the permanent surfacing program. With the present fund of $12,000, Wooden suggested that a total of $20,000 might be available next year. Since the dep't of highways contributes 50% of the cost, this could mean a budget of some $40,000 for paving. Bailey pointed out that only part of the grant is received in the current year and that such a budget could not be provided without a considerable increase in the mill rate. Mayor Simmons pressed for the connections on William St. in the hope that permanent sur- facing could be done there next year. He suggested tenders be called for the digging of the connections and that property owners be requested to sign for hook-ups. "We should be able to get most owners to co-operate if they realize their street will be paved," he said. Works foreman Jim Paisley said he could make a door-to- door canvass of the residences, if council Wishes. Councillor Fred Wright urged that the $10 connection fee be thoroughly explained to owners. This is the town's charge for service to the property line only. The Owner is responsible for connecting the service to his home. Other streets on which Con- nections will be Made are Vic- toile, from the public school to William, and Gidley, from Smiler to William. These are streets with storm eewers whin have been approved for sanitary sewer service as well. RENOVATE LIBRARY COuridillor Joe Wooden, re- --Please tern to beck page Usborne to ,ryri select site The hall was packed for the bingo which followed the dinner. Games were conducted by Del- bert Geiger, deputy-reeve of Hay township. Winner s of the draw for prizes donated byDashwood and area merchants were Bill Maier, Exeter, record player; Lambert Witmer, Dashwood, radio; Mike Nunns, Birr, cool- er: Fraser Boyle, Dashwood, floor polisher; Stan Prevett, Goderich, blankets; Bob Merri- er, Zurich, TV table; Alfonse Grenier, Zurich, electric clock; George O'Hara, St. Marys, lawn chair set; 'Earl Rats, Dashwood, electric iron; Clarence Des- jardine, Dashwood, froten food; Percy Beneteau, Windsor, lawn Chair; G. Langford, London, barbecue; Anthony M ar tene > Crediton, grease job; Delmer Miller, Dashwood, side of pork; J. Flannigan, Zurich, mat and blanket. Members of the build- ing committee made the draw. 1. Safety tape bicycles Hensall Kinsmen will be put- ting on safety reflection tape free on bicycles for Children of Hensall and district at the TOwn Hall, Hensel', Friday, May 24, at 7 p.m. Kin 'alarm clocks' wake up convention Exeter and Hensell lanstnen joined forces to form an ef- fective "aleern clock" squad at the Kinsmen district Conven- tion in Lon lets over the Weekeed. The clubs Were jointly re- sponsible for waking up some '700 delegAtee lodged at five hotels Sod 'motels it the City, Thole task was made easier by piper Gerald Worm of the Exeter Legion band whose strains led the early morning sunad through the buildings. The delegates were COMpene sated fir their tilde awakening by being Peesetited With bags containing some 30 gifts, mostly samples Welded be teenufeee hirers, A "Wee Up" news- paper; Which eittoiled the aSeete of the South Hertel district and outlined the work of the two area clubs, was also distri, bitted: jack iltysdale, ilensally and tertleti 13aynhem, tSetet, were in Charge of the olubi,' wake,..up Usborne school area board Will engage an architect acid loette a site for the proposed central school, it was decided at a meeting last Week. Secretery A, G. Hicks Said the decisions were made to speed up preparations for the central school, funds for which Were approved by council in April, The secretary indicated 'the board hopes for an early reply from tilanShard township in re- gard to the re-division of union school sections at Kirkton and Woodham. If Blanshard agrees to permit the Morn° pertione of both union sections 'to beCehie part of the 'Usborne school area, as its officials agreed earlier to do, the new Usborne schoel will have to provide eight instead of seven claesrooms. Reeve D.C. White, of Bile., shard, lest Week -seid hie council will maim -0T1 the neestieti at its June meeting. Official opening of the new Dashwood Memorial Com- munity Centre Monday was a twofold success in more Ways than two. Primarily, the two fund-rais- ing events celebrating the oc- casion--a dinner (for which there were two sittings) and a bingo -- helped the committee towards its financial objective. Two Ontario cabinet minis- ters graced the proceedings and performed two ceremonial acts. Two reeves participated in the program and two co-chair- men helped to direct it. The dual nature of the oc- casion appeared to make the citizens of the community doubly proud of their new fa- cilities. Hon. W. A. Stewart officially opened the hall before a crowd of about 400 persons who gath- ered on the newly-sodded lawn for the Ceremony. With the help Of Hon, C. 5. MacNaughton, minister of highways, and Co- chairmen Jim Hayter and syd Baker, Stewart snipped the Ceremonial ribbon, then opened the door. The agriculture Minister re- vealed the Dasheirbod Centre is the first to be Opened under new legislation Which permits re- presentatiees from More than one municipality Co sertte on the official board responsible for the operation of a community centre. In Dube/cod's case, beth Stephen and hay township councils have appointed meni- bere. The visiting dignitaries laud- ecl the cO-Operetive effort which Made possible the erection of the hall and congratulated the rtnainittee be the attractive structure. Agriculture Minister Stew- art, however, warned that It Would be the responsibility of future generations to see that it continues to provide the cotri- triunity service for which 'twat erected. ""Sometimes we f Ind that organization, MeMbers from both clubs wore special ties- turtles fot the event, NAMED TO EXECUTIVE Two Hensall members Will serve on the district executive selected by Harold Taggart, London, who was elected gOvere nor. Bill Mickle, a 'Verner gbee eithor, is world council chair- andJack Drysdale, fernier -clistelot 'secretary, is bulletin editor. Ate Clatke, pea president and bulletin editet of the :Se- ttee club, received honorable 'mention for his bulletin in the district competitions, /Inning the .embers Who at- tended froth Exeter Were Me. and Mrs. Celeift Wein, fv3r. and -WS.- Claire liiittnian, Mr. and Mts. Arnieteolig, Mr. And Mrs, 010(6,, 141`e anti ,Mte, Beethelea jtee_ LthedSteiie lake, Ross Dobson, Bud Prest. CAW,- Gib bew,jini Carey and Clifford Outtnet. AL COMMtittitit O. MNG OP OASITWOOLl' Nit tvl Chilton 1,16tices 0 15 coming Events. . 4 15 EditOkIM6 ii 4e4 v44 * 4 Patin News ..' 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