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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1963-05-23, Page 3err -1 etteee.„ 01) MO OP DASlIWOO MEMORIALCOMMUNITY` CENTRD A ItAOTS DIONITAllitS,OPOWD Approve tender for extensions. Ninetieth Year EXETER, ()KARP, MAY 21, 190 Price Per Copy 10 cents inr B RATES UP 4 TO 1 00 MILL the cerneTilttee Will he consulted an such matters as; 1. To review with the WA/RC the regular statement showing expenses arising out of the pro- Pet; P, To discuss emergency pee tton; 3. To review the need for repairs, alterations 4. To review Major mairitee- ,ange programs for the works; 5, To consider additional ex- penditures other than routine ones; 6. To make reconemendae tiens on any other matters with respect to the operation of the project. County assn cuts session In previous years, the north side has always paid a higher rate than the south side. Now the spread is less. The village rate declined slightly last year, following a major increase of 11 years in 1961. Fire brigade backs new municipal .hall Accident victim still in hospital Bill Brown, 20, Seaforth, a former Hensall resident, is re- 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 ElAat 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, Hensall, also receives her BA. She ha.s accepted a teaching positioe in Hamilton. Other area grade, ates include John M. Hall, Stephen, in law; W. T. Brock, Cro- marty, master of busines administration; Kathleen Beryle Webb, Grand Bend, diploma in public health nursing; J. L, Miller, Grand Bend, honors bachelor of science. Need new councillor, new deputy-reeve Contract for coestractien of three additional sewer laterals thie year at a coet of $13,e4e was let by town council Monday night. Council accepted the tender of Nerbrant Construction Co„ Simcoe, lowest of three bids for the additional Work. Actual con, tract will be awarded by the On- terio Water Resources Com, misstep. The three laterals will be installed: On Main St., from Huron to Waterloo, in connection with the highway redevelopment in this area; On Huron St., from Main 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 which council budgeted for the projects. There was a MON range in the bids. Gaffney Construc- tion Co, Ltd., contractors for the main project, requested $15,419 arid 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 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 smith 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 considerably 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. 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, Meson, 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 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 coy nc it 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 hall 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. To rebuild SM road Hensall pays for drainage Appoint new PS inspector One hundred and thirty-nine representatives attended the spring meeting of HuronCounty 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 pr evious- 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 coenmunity. G. R. Taylor, and J, T. Johnston, of the depart- ment of munictpal 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, Hensall clerk; Bill Hanley, de- puty clerk of Huron. Directors include W illiam Cruikshank, Turnberry trea- surer; W. H. King, Brussels, clerk; Ross Haugh, Stephen clerk, 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," said Mr. Coles. "At least you should have called me first." Oanstable 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 Greb Park and Mclnness along with Earl Deters, approached coun- cil Monday night. He obtained verbal assurance that if he went ahead, he would have no difficulty obtaining a building permit, 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 stand and NEW PS INSPECTOR . . .J.G. Burrows Ontario Department of Edu- cation has announced that J.G. Burrows of Toronto will suc- ceed G. J. Goman 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. He 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 0 nt a rio 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 1, Hay board requests 'immediate' decision liensall 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-69 on the Maitland concession. This is a one-span bridge, south of the one over the Maitland, and therefore inGoderich town- ship. It was listed in the con- struction program presented by Chairman Dan eteuerman, 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. If he de- clines, it will go to Lee Sher- man, the other defeated nomi- nee. Boyle stood ahead of Sher- 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 over 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 nominated 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 com- plete the two year term for which council was elected in December. nnections program 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. 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. . ." Dashwood all ening a two-fold success Safety tape bicycles Hensel]. Kinsmen will be put- ting on safety reflection tape free on bicycles for Children of Hensell and district at the Town Hall, Hensel', Friday, May 24, at 7 p.m. To push co for paving Town council wants to com- plete all sewer connections on William St. this summer ie 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 much 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 areaboardpresented 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 inthe 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 $3,300. Mrs. Margaretieeichert, 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. 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 which have been installed three shuf- fleboard courts, a kitchen 16tx 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- silver, secretary; Harry Hay- ter, treasurer; CliffordSalmon, construction supervisor; Har- old Schroeder, Stuart Wolfe, Harry Hoffman, Albert Miller and Charles Snell. The Dashwood co m menit y band, recently formed under the direction of Harry Hoffman, rendered several nembers be- fore and after the opening cere- monies. Usborne to 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 by Dashwood 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 Mern- 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, frozen food; Percy Beneteau, Windsor, lawn chair; 0, Langford, London, barbecue; Anthony Merte tie, Crediton, grease job; Delmer Miller, Dashwood, side of pork; J. Flannigan, Zurich, mat and blanket, Members of the build- ing committee made the draw. 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. Cannel, who gave the benediction; Rev. Wil- liam Gatz, 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 to those who have helped build the hall through the Contributions of Money, labor and other assis- tance. Ladies of the community ser- 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-H programs, be encour- aged to use the facilities and to take responsibility in later years for successful operation. Huron MPP C. S. MacNaugh- 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 there is no greater thrill than an accom- plishment in which you all have had a hand." Similar congratulations to the community Were extended by 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 $70 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- toria, froni the peblic school to William, and Gidley, from Senior to 'William. These are streets with storm sewers which have been approved for sanitary sewer service as well. RENOVATE LIBRARY COliecillor Joe W'0 o de ti, re- --Please turn to back page Kin 'alarm clocks' wake up convention Exeter and Herieall Kinsmen joined forces to 'form an ef- fective "alarril clock" squad at the Kinsmen distriet oiweri- Bon in London over the weekend. The clubs were jointly re= epensible for Wakihg up some 700 delegates hedged at five hotels and metels in the city. Their task was Made easier by piper Getald Wurm of the Exeter tog ion band Whoee strains led the early morning Scared through the buildings. The delegates Were torepen- sated for their rude awakening by being PreSehted with bags containing some 30 gifts, mostly Sarapies Peevided by Menufad- three, A "Wake 'UP" rieWee paper, Width extolled the assets Of the South Witten tlietetet, and (Maimed the Work Of the two area blebe, Wee also &Art-, :leek Deyedale, Heneell, and Gordon BaYnhairi, Eiteter, Were in dlierge of the clubs' wake-up Usborne school area hefted Will engage an architect and locate a site for the proposed central SchoOl, it waS decided At a meeting last Week. Secretary A, (1, 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 Diensherd township irte- getti to the reedivisiori of union echool sections at Kirkton and WOodhatil. If Blefieliard agrees to permit the Usborne portions Of both union sections to become part of the Usborne School area, -as its officials Attntd .earlier to the new VabOrtie school will lavetd provide eight instead of seven ciassiternS. Reeve White, of Man- shard, last week said his council Will make a decision on the question 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 whi c h 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-eodded lawn for the ceremony, With thehelp Of Hon. C. So MacNaughton, minister of highways, and Co- chairmen Jim Hayter and Syd Baker, Stewart shipped the ceremonial ribbon, thee opened ' the door. The agriculture minister re- vealed the Dashwood centre is the first to be opened tinder new legislation which permits re- preeentatives from more than one municipality to serve on the °Metal board responsible for the Operation Of a community centre. In Daihivooci's case, both Stephen and Hay township domicile have appointed mem- bers. The visiting dignitarieslaud- ed the co-operative effort which made possible the erection of the hall and congratulated the committee On 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 obit , service' fee Which it Was erected. =Sometimes We f Ind that organization. Members from bdth clubs wore special cos- tutees for the event. NAMED TO EXtcivrivE Two Hensall members serve on the district eitectitive Selected by Harold Taggart, Londen, who Weeeleated goVere nor. Bill Mickle, a former gov- ernor, is world council man, and Jac k Dryadale , foernee district secretary, ie belletin editor. Att Clarke; past president and bulletin editor Of the Ek- eter club, received honorable mention for his bulletin in the district dOinpetitiohe. Misting the members who at- tended from Eiteter Were rile AM Mrs, Caleiii Weira Me. and Mrs. Hefter-a Me. and Mee, freineArinStrong,Mri=and Mrs. Olarke$ Mr. and MrS. Saynliana, 416- LlOyd Sten e lake, Ross Doleeh, Bad Preeee eatery Gib DOW, Jitn Garet' and Clifford OttAhde. 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