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Home My WebLink AboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1963-12-19, Page 1Call official talks oyer Hoy school Well, anyway the kids enjoy it ....! The Ontario :Department of gdoce4oh liae reqeepted a joint meeting of Hay, Hensall and Zurich councils and $001. boards to discuss the contre, versial central school develop, !Tient in Hay. Inspector G, Burrows has been instructed to ask Hensall clerk Earl Cempbell to call the meeting sometime in January after the 1964 municipal offi, dale have been instelled. Area Superintendent R, F. Bornhold of the department of education will be one of the provincial officials at the meet- ing, Invited to attend will be the councils of Hensall, Zurich and Hay township, along with the school boards of Hay township school area (which includes Zu- rich) and leensall. The move to call the meeting has resulted from a number of requests, both from municipal officials and other interested groups, to take another look et the school area beard's proPor sal to make an addition to the Zurich school to provide.central facilities fop the. area. Among the protests have been petitions from eastern sections of Hay for withdrawal from the area, public opposition by Hay reeve John Corbett, and the election to the Hay board last week of two candidates who oppose the Zurich addition. Earlier this fall, the depart- ment suggested corieideration might be given to taking Hensall in the Hay school area which would permit use of the Hensall as well as Zurich school for Hay students. This proposal, however, apparently did not re, ceive any serious considera- tion, Monday night, Hensell coun- cil suggested several dates Which will be proposed to other boards in an effort to find a suitable night for the joint meet- ing. Mayor gets reaction to wage cut proposal aiternoon. Sunday was the big day with a tot al of 11.7 inches, about half of which fell in a seven-hour stretch between seven in the morning and one in the afternoon. It was a severe blow to snow plowing operations which hadn't had much business up until the weekend. An Exeter man at RCAF Station Centralia suffered a heart attack Wednesday shovelling snow and died the same day. Obviously, the kids were delighted, as evidenced bythis group of public school children playing on a bank in front of HSDHS, but adults weren't happy with the heavy volume of snow which has fallen the past five days. Slightly over 22 inches had been record- ed at the meteorological section at RCAF Station Centralia from Saturday until noon Wednesday and it was still piling on Wednesday HSDHS prepares for annual yule presentation HSDHS is ready to present its annual variety program and commencement exercises Thursday and Friday to the capacity audiences which always enjoy the school's major production of the year. Above, Grace Keller and Carol Bratrud are among the grade 12 and special commercial students who will present a Japanese dance. Program features orchestra, glee clubs, majorettes, and the per enni al grade 13 skit, but changes in staging have been made to shorten this year's show. --T-A photo RAP going 'smoothly', employees given raise EXETER, ONTARIO, DECEMBER 19, 1963 Ninety-first Year RAP committee has its staff problems solved now and its recreation and arena operations "are working smoothly," Reeve Glenn Fisher reported to coun- cil Monday night. He said a list of duties had been laid down for Arena Man- ager Alvin Willert and the board is attempting to reduce the num- ber of hours he is working. The reeve reported the arena was booked at about the same level as last year but felt more ice time could be sold to London hockey teams if the arena ad- vertised its facilities sooner. He said a representative of the community programs branch of the dep't of education, which administers recreation programs at the provincial level, will attend the first board meeting of the year to outline its policies. Fisher said the recreation council is in "fair good fi- nancial condition." (Although it wasn't reported by Fisher, it's learned that the board has granted $200 in- creases in salaries to both Re- creation Director Don Gravett and Arena Manager Willert. Apparently, Mayor Simmons has not pressed his threat to ask for resignations of the two men if ice time at the arena was not sold 100% of the time). Price Per Copy 10 Cents Window firm tackles major expansion Dashwood opens second plant, plans to build third within year Mayor Simmons asked coun- cil members Monday night to take a cut in .salary next year, now that the town has a works sup't to "take the load off your backs." "We should be considering what we owe the town not what the town owes us," said Sim- mons. "Now that we're not ob- ligated so much, we should consider a reduction in wages next year." He suggested the figure be set at $200 for the season, as opposed to the present fee of $15 a meeting. "We're asking a lot of people to donate their time free on town boards and committees. We're supposed to be the lead- ers and we should set the ex- ample by taking less our- selves." Major objections came from Councillor Ross Taylor and De- puty-Reeve Bailey, although none of the others were par- ticularly enthusiastic. Reeve Fisher felt the mayor's sug- gestion deserved consideration. Councillors' salaries had been raised, said Taylor, "so we could get a little better men on council and to avoid second and third nominations to fill the seats," In direct opposition to the mayor, he felt the town owed councillors "quite a lot" for all the work they put into the municipality's business. Returned Simmons; "Twice a month isn't going to hurt anyone in this town. If people don't feel they owe enough to the town to do this, where is the town going to go?" Delbridge: "How do we com- pare with other towns?" Simmons: "As high as any of them and many don't have a road sup't to do all the run- ning around." Fisher: "I think the mayor has a point. It shouldn't be done free but the work has been relieved considerably since Jim (Sup't Paisley) came on." He noted the town's fee of $15 for a night meeting was consider- ably higher than county coun- cil's payment of $12.00 for a day meeting. Boyle: "I've served the town for 15 years looking after hock- ey and ball for the kids and I've spent hundreds of dollars, too— about $200 a year — and that's a public service. I need the dough, everybody does, but used primarily for new lines, it will not relieve this pressuzete Consequently, we're forced to make plans to get a third plant in operation within a year." The additional plant is not expected to affect the present Dashwood operation. --Please turn to back page if the whole council would work for nothing I would too. But I don't think it would add to the prestige of the position and I don't think people expect us to do it for nothing." Simmons pointed out that if salaries were cut to $200, the town would save half a mill. Bailey: "You're quibbling, or vote getting or something." Simmons: "No, I think every- one owes the town a few years of their time." Taylor: "Yes, but try to get them out," Both Bailey and Taylor ob- jected to the mayor's sugges- tion that they've had fewer calls, fewer meetings and less prob- lems since the works sup't has been hired. "You're nuts", said Taylor at one point. "I've been at more meetings than I ever had before." Bailey: "Do you know how many calls I had at dinner? Eight." Simmons; "Yes, but you ask for them. They should all go to Jim now." The mayor said that since councillors no longer are ex- pected to take calls, more citi- zens will be enticed to stand for office. He pointed out this council has been the first to experience the relief of having a man to whom complaints can be directed and he felt it should make the change in wages. Later, when council was con- sidering its first meeting of the year, and it was decided to meet at 11 am Jan. 6 and to have luncheon at town expense, Coun- cillor Taylor objected. "Do you think that's necessary?," he ribbed the mayor, "It's an extra expense to the town, you know." Hydro's new station will cost $550,000 New transformer station be- ing erected near Centralia by Ontario Hydro's western region will provide a capacity of three times the present need and in alternate supply in case of in- terruption, officials stated this week. The station, started in Sep- tember, will cost $550,000 and is expected to be in service by October 15, 1964. The cost includes nine miles of high tension tower line from Centralia to Kirkton to connect to the major feeder which runs from London to Seaforth. Hydro hopes to install the 200 double- pole structures for the line be- fore freeze-up. The station will change the Jerry Moffat of Kippen is in St. Joseph's Hospital, London, following a fracture of his right hand in two places. The hand became caught in a snow blow- er at his home. Dr. D. Ecker, Exeter, attended. The T-A Choristers under the direction of Ron Heimrich presented their Christmas can- tata to a crowd of 150 in Caven Church Sunday night, despite the excessive snowfall over the weekend. Reaction to the per- formance, according to Rev. John Boyne, actorr of the church, was "most enthusias- tic." Three of the key men planning Dashwood Planing Mills Ltd. major expansion program are, from left, Sales Manager Jim Finnen, Vice-President Howard Klurnpp and President Maurice Klumpp. The firm opens its second plant at Mt. Brydges early in the new year and plans to build a third one to be in production before 1964. --T-A photo Major expansion moves re- flecting a rapid increase in sales were announced this week by Dashwood planing Mills Ltd., manufacturers of pre-fit wind- ows. Company officials said their second plant at Mt. Brydges, purchased last month, will start production early in 1964 and a third plant will be erected within the coming year, Two new allied manufacturing operations.— sealed insulating glass and shutters — will be established in the Mt. Brydges plant. In addition, the plastics and aluminum divisions cur- rently at Dashwood will be mov- ed to Mt. Brydges. Location of the proposed third plant has not been disclosed but officials indicated a site will be purchased immediately. Said Vice-President Howard "Boots" Klumpp: "Options have been taken on various sites, ranging from seven to 10 acres in size, and one of these will be exercised shortly. Plans are being made for a modern manufacturing plant of about 30,000 square feet." The third plant has been made necessary by production pres- sures, explained the vice-pre- sident. "We are growing at such a rate that our Dashwood opera- tion won't be able to handle the demand in another year. Since the Mt. Brydges plant will be Buy park on Huron But no commitment on Centralia Hensall to undertake Delegation pleased with reception street signs, numbers Council also: Learned from the department of transport that it isnot neces- sary to post signs indicating the town's speed limit will be ra- dar-e of orced; nevertheless council felt such warning should be given to motorists and au- thorized procuring of signs for the four highway entrances to town; Decided to request the swim- ming pool committee to dis- cuss its plans and financial situation with council, after learning from solicitor Peter Raymond that the proposed Aus- able authority lease for the pool site appeared to be in order; Agreed to send a letter with PUC statements to outline the sewerage charges, which in- clude a one-third surcharge on the water rate; the PUC re- quested the explanation since it has been receiving objections to what some customers think is an increase in water rate; Received a request from J. M. Gibson, Wellington St., to extend the storm drain on Wel- lington west of its present ter- minal and to repair the side- walk in front of the premises; Learned from the Ontario government that the proposed policy regarding centennial grants will provide a maximum amount of $1.00 per capita, pro- viding an equal amount is in- vested by the municipality (since the federal gov't is like- ly to match the provincial grant, it appears the town could under- take a $9,000 project for a $3,000 investment); Agreed to call a meeting of town employees to discuss a health and accident group in- surance program proposed by Gerald R. Godbolt, local agent; Instructed Reeve Fisher to determine from Crown Attor- ney W. G. Cochrane, QC, the proper form on which speeding tickets should be issued to of- fending drivers caught by the radar equipment which has been ordered (Police Chairman Tay- lor was so annoyed because the town will receive such little revenue from the radar fines that he suggested "Huron county should buy the radar and we'll operate it"); Agreed, after one concession, not to pay any towing charges for motorists who become stuck in any of the sewerage or road construction work this summer (Reeve Fisher authorized one such towing charge reeentlybut agreed it was a mistake when Councillor Taylor objected); Agreed with Deputy Reeve —Please turn to back page tralia might be affected until the defence minister makes his second announcement in regard to armed forces cuts, which is expected to be made by the first of April, 1964. The minister left the Com- mons Wednesday afternoon to see the delegation which had arranged an interview pre- viously. During their discus- sions the minister apparently reiterated his previously stated belief that there would be no nuclear or any other type of War as long as the West re- mains militarily alert. Third member of the local Road crew back on job only because of the buying power of the service personnel and civilian employees of RCAF Station Centralia, "Exeter, being located with- in 30 miles of London, within 130 miles of Metropolitan Tor- onto, and being only ten miles —Please turn to back page Early issues for holidays The Ontario gov't purchased 375 acres of Lake Htiron shore- line five miles westof Goderich for a provincial park, Public Works Minister Ray Cennel an- nounced today, On the Bluewater Highway, the new park will have almost one mile of clear sand beach. HighWeys Minister Charles S. MacNaughton, who as MPp for Huron, had promoted the acquisition Of the land for sell- erel years, said he WOuldpress for its early development as a provindial park, "This is a choice piece of propertY with a long hiStory in the Goderich aree", Mr. Made Naughton said. "The key lekee. front piece was forinerly private resort, 'known as Pointe Farms. It has drawn holidayera frail all over the U.S, and Canada since about the turn of the century." "In recent years, the old hotel Was torn down, but there remain roads, trails, weedlots and 'landscaping that will giVe the Depq of Lands and PoteSts a good Start in developing fine park," The minister 'added: ItThit brings to Huron itnpledientation Of the Stiotellhe and land aegtii,,- sitleil policy announced in the throne speeth ePpreeitilately one' year ego, It will provide park facilities to e wide areaof Southwestern Ontario." El-Way Construction Co. was called back on the job here Wednesday to Clean up some of the construction conditions for the winter. The filen moved in equipment Which had been taken out earlier in the week when heavy snowfall covered the highway. Dept of highways has assured the town that gravel will be placed around the man-hole co- vers, now sticking above the base of the read, to perinit teat - fit over their. Geedirig: of the sides of the road will also be completed. The firth blacktopped stretch Of the highway from litiroe St.• south 'of the town liMitS during the latter part of hat Week. 'However, the Metal- lation of temporary sicieWalka was not ternpletect, as the' dep't had hoped it would be. Reade airman Ralph tat ,. ley, Who met. With District En- gineer H. 1.1, Oreetiley Wednea , day, said gravel sidewalks will be laid on Main St. if the weather at clears up te Per M It the work, 115,000-volt current to 27,600 volts to serve Exeter, Grand Bend, Dashwood, Lucan, Park- hill and the surrounding rural area, now supplied from Sea- forth and the Highbury station in London. The station will be remotely controlled from Stratford and it will have three 15,000 KVA transformers, two in service and one as a connected spare. Provision is made in the plans for a fourth transformer when it becomes necessary. The transformers cost in the neighborhood of $50,000 each. J. S. McKechnie, operating superintendent for the western region, said the station is de- signed to handle projected growth requirements for the next 12 years.LastDecember's peak load for the area was 16,800 KVA which could be handled by one of the three new transformers which will be installed. "The new station will per- mit us to supply the area from several sources," said Robert J. Smart, public relations of- ficer. "In case of interruption at the new station, we can pro- vide power from either Sea- forth or Highbury." Highbury supplied power for this area until about 10 years ago when demand exceeded its capacity, Present supply is from Seaforth. "The Centralia station also will reduce our Service Mile- age," Smart added tithe the case of Grand Bend, the reduction will be from 30 to 18 miles; for Parkhill, from 35 to P.1. The station, being erected by Ontario Hydro's construction crews,will Include a 32'x24' contro building, with outside transformers and other equip- inent. The site is about five miles south of Exeter on No. 4,• near the boundary between Middlesex and Huron. There will be no personnel housed at the site. The area office will rernain at its 'Ex- eter' location. The Ilensell and Ilutoriciale areas will continue to be serv- ed from Seaftirth although the new Centralia gallon will pro- Vide a second supply to this dis. tkiet 6:e well, finally agreed to maintain the present service with no special preferences. Councillor Broad- ley states: "We have only "X" number of dollars to spend and We cannot consider any street other than Main." Councillor Lavender said he had only one complaint: "we get our premises clear of snow by 9:30 pm, the snow plow comes along end we are all filled in again." Broadley felt the plow operator could at least raise his wing to avoid such incon- venience. In other business, Expressed regrets at the re- tiretrieht Of ,John Lavender ("You always had a good sound argument, johri,P , said Clerk Earl Campbell.) Deelared boxing Day apublic holiday. Learned that the building lip- Spector has received several applications for permits follow- ing the suggestion at laStrineet.4 ing that offenders Should be pro, seCuteci; Issued building permits to Howard Slriale, alteration to lidnse; DoUglaS Cooper, Muse; Wes 'Richard, tob, nn addition. Hensall council plans to pro- ceed with hoUsenumbering and street sign projects which have been requested by Bell Tele- phone Co. to facilitate change- over to dial. The telephone company has agreed to buy the house numbers and members of the Kinsmen Club will erect them. Council decided the numbering will start on the east and north boundaries of the village. The Village Will buy the Street signs and erect them NAME NEW CHIEF David Sangster', f o t it et de- puty chief, was promoted to the chief's position to succeed Bye teM Kyle, Wile submitted his resignation at the last meeting, Sangster is a Weal contractor. COuriell voted unanimously to send a letter of appreciation to 'yle for the services he has rendered as chief Over the past 10 years, The same evening, the fire brigade presented The re, tiring Chief with an engraved wrist watch at a gathering at the fire hell. POLlOV council, discussed changes in its snow removal belleY pUblishing dates have been advanced during the next two Weeks to cope With the holidays. Both Christmas and Neee Year's issues will be .printed Monday for Tuesday distri- bution, neeeteltatirige eonsid. erably WOO deadlines for news and adeeetieliig copy. Saturday titelin 'Will be the deadline for _both display end 'classified advertising; a s WOO heWS dceeperattOri of CoeeeePanCt+ ante and eelVerfitere Will be greatly apPeettated during awkward holiday 'Peeled., delegation was lawyer Peter Rayinond, secretary of the in- dustrial developinent corpora- tion. The minister requested extra copies of the town brief for distribution to senior officials of his department. The brief read, in part; "There are approximately 1,100 service personnel sta- tioned at Centralia. Over 100 of these, together with their leVe within the Town of Exeter. Others live in the area surrounding Exeter. There are some 275 civilian ere- plbyees working at the base. At least sixty percent of these employees live in Exeter. The remainder live in the immediate Exeter area,. Many of these civilian employees are hothe ownerS. Ninnereita service per- sonriel alSo 0\111 homes in the Town Of Eketer, addition. to these ser- vice personnel and civilian ein- ployees living in Exeter, Most of the persons connected with RCAF Station Centralia do their retail purchasing in that town. Exeter beasts Of ntinrieretit tall stores, many of which exist Town delegation which inter- viewed Defence Minister Hell- yer last week in regard to the futOre of RCAF Station Cen- tralia were pleased with the reception they received. "1 feel optimistic after talk- ing to him," said Ross Tucicey, thairthan Of the Exeter Indus- trial Development Corporation. "He, of course, said no definite decision has been made regard. ing station Centralia or any Of the other tinge' not affected previously. How vet he did seem to take our brief serious- ly and he chatted mlite ly and understandingly with us." Mayok w, E. Sirerribee, who Was a member of the delegation, told council Monday night that they Were received ''quite fa- vorably," He noted, as did Ttiokey, that the defence 'minis-' ter appeared tO be aWate of the eeOneinie influence Of den, trelie in this •area and he (Hell, yer) appefelitly WaS pleased. With the reports he had reeeiV, eci in regard td the relationship Which eXiSta betty the toWn end the Military establishinento the Mayor Said there would be no indication ef"hoW Ceti* Announcements 12 Chtireh Notices 12 Width* Events v 12 Farrar NeWS . 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