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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1966-04-21, Page 140 more members join Exeter Board of Trade Ninety-third Year EXETER, ONTARIO, APRIL 21, 1966 Price Per Copy 10 Cents Membership in the. Board of Trade passed the 100 mark for memberships this week and there are still several more people to be contacted. Indications are that the membership could ex- ceed 120 by next week when con- sideration will be given to en- larging the executive and making it more fully representative of all groups In the community. With the enlarging of the execu- tive a poll will be carried out among members for suggestions as to suitable projects members would like to see carried out by the Board of Trade. President of the Board of Trade, I. R. Armstrong indicated this week that some prospective members may have been missed in the original canvass. Anyone wishing to join the organization should contact either the presi- dent or Earl Russell, treasurer. Reg Beavers and Bill Huntley have been appointed to work with a committee of council in inves- tigating parking facilities 'in the town. Council has long asked for some direction in this regard and Monday evening set up a committee to investigate one area where off-street parking may be available. At a committee meeting Tues- day morning members reported an additional 40 members had joined the organization with sev- eral others who have agreed to this but have not paid their mem- bership dues to date. Another meeting is scheduled for next SHDHS addition back to tender Tuesday in pan attempt to finalize the membership and start plan- ning the year's program. New members include: Exeter Grill Fink's Meat Market Gould & Jory F, A. May & Son Canadian Tire Corp. Ersman's Bakery Chainway Stores Jack Smith Jeweller Earl Campbell Jeweller Walt-Ann's Tailoring Betty's Market Mid-Town Cleaners Derby Dip Ray Mills Harold Taylor Marshall-Murray George Vriese Guenther-Tuckey Transport Ltd. Bank of Montreal Cudmore Heating Don Jolly Norm Martin Le Pines Motel Stan Frayne Darling's IGA Simpson-Sears Delbert Robbins Cathy's Beauty Lounge Dinney Furniture Victoria & Grey Trust Browning Drug Store Russ' Billiards Eatons of Canada LCBO Burkley Restaurant Roelofs Flowers Don Webster South End Service Wuerth Shoes Marjorie Dilkes, Hairdressing New subscription contest features prizes and bonus It is bonus time for new sub- scribers to The Times-Advocate. During the next month area resi- dents have the opportunity to sub- scribe to the T-A at our old rate of $4.00 a year as well as getting a chance at valuable cash prizes. There are many reasons for subscribing to the T-A, in fact there are so many it would be difficult to list them all. During the next month even more reasons have been added. The T-A is a bargain itself. At the $4,00 a-year subscription up to two years if you hurry right now. (Subscrip- tion rates go up May 21). There are other bonuses as well, if you send in your subscription order this week. First there will be free cash draws designed to give sub- scribers their most needed com- modity, money. This is how it works. From now until May 21 all new subscribers will be issued a coupon, which will be placed in a container at the T-A office. Three weekly draws will be held during May with the winners splitting $120.00. The first draw is for the early birds, those who subscribe right away, and the winner chosen May 7 will receive $50.00. All coupons will remain in the container for the next draw which will be held May 14 for $35.00. The third and final draw will be held May 21 for $35.00. May 21 is the last date for sub- scribing to, or renewing, the T-A at the old price of $4.00 per Local manager is transfered Mrs. J.G. Dunlop is named head of Hospital Board there were 92 persons on the pay roll in December including 12 students with salaries totalling $211,217. The operating room showed an increase of 108% in major surgery over the 1964 figures; 236 minor surgeries had been performed, 584 patients treated in the emergency room and 230 heart tracing taken. The x-ray department had a busy year with 2,684 patients x-rayed and 6,544 films processed. Other statistics included: 64,920 meals prepared; raw food costs, $18,- 213; laundry cost 9 cents per pa- tient day. In 1965 12 RNA students were trained for 10 months by Mrs. J. H. Delbridge and successfully passed their government exams. Also last year a committee was set up in Stratford to help pre- pare plans for the new regional schools of nursing for RNA stu- dents and two persons from Ex- eter will serve on this committee. Before presenting her report Miss Claypole expressed thanks to the Hospital Board members and members of the Women's Auxiliary for their loyal support; The Board had hoped to have RCAF students classified as non- resident for grant purposes but were informed there is no chance of this. W. M. Boyce, representing the architect, told members they could expect to save approxi- mately $150,000 by asking for new tenders for the mechanical and electrical contracts. The or- iginal tender for these contracts was estimated at double prevail- ing costs for other schools. The board had already agreed to have these two rebid at a previous meeting. Mr. Boyce quoted a newspaper article which predicted construc- tion costs will increase an addi- tional 10 percent during 1966. He added, "the tough thing for the board to face is that when they cut off $500,000 they only save the municipalities $100,000." He said, "it would be impossible to cut 25 percent out of the job and get the cost down a half a million dollars. There just isn't that much fat in the job". Principal, L. D. Palmer told members he had discussed the contract with the Department of Education and they feel the tender cost per square foot is "out of line". He suggested the complete contract should go to tender again and added that he had been talk- ing to two contractors in London who indicated they might tender on this if this was done. He told members there is a school in London under construction at the present time which is the same or better than what Exeter is planning and it is being construct- ed at a cost of $17.00 per square — Please turn to Page 3 Members of the SHDHS Board Tuesday evening took a second look at the tender price they re- ceived for their new addition and then started cutting off all non- essential items in an effort to bring the price down more in line with the $600,000 cost figure which has already been agreed to by the participating munici- palities. After about three hours of cutting items the board felt they had lowered the overall cost by approximately $300,000. They then turned the project back to the architect for new plans and a fresh tender call in an effort to get the cost down and salvage their project. Members would not give an opinion whether they felt the municipalities would have con- sidered the increase in the cost of the contract as given on the original tender. They have cut the project to the bone in the hopes of coming close to the $600,000 figure. If the cost is slightly over estimates they feel most municipalities would ap- prove. Only slightly more than half the members of the Board were on hand to assist in tearing a- part the project they have worked on for nearly two years. By 10:30 there was not even a quorum left as vice-chairman Roy Mor- enz was forced to leave early and Dr. R. W. Read was called out. Board m embers are still smarting under the knowledge that the addition to the Clinton school is being paid for by al- most 100 percent grants and Exeter, 20 miles away, must accept only a 75 percent grant. year which means you save $1.00 on each subscription. If you want to save even more, look at it this way. Newsstand prices will be 15 cents per copy. By subscribing now at the $4.00 price you save a whopping $3.80. 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You'll be glad you did. Charge youth after car theft Mrs. J. G. Dunlop was named to head the South Huron Hospital Board at its annual meeting Tues- day evening. Mrs. Dunlop was vice-chairman and also served as head of the administrative committee last year. She suc- ceeds Ivan Kalbfleisch as chair- man and is the first lady to be so honored. Vice-chairman named was E. R. Hopper; secretary, Mrs. F. W. Selby; treasurer, C. L. Smith. Other directors are V. L. Becker, Douglas Cook, Ivan Kalbfleisch, R. E. Russell, Ulric Snell, Walt- er Spencer, B. W. Tuckey, Walt- er McBride, Ray Morlock, J. B. Pryde, Stan Frayne and Gerald Zwicker. R. E. Pooley presented the slate of directors. "In the 13 years that South Huron Hospital has been operat- ing, 17,020 patients have been admitted and treated" reported Miss Alice Claypole, adminis- trator of the hospital. Last year 1,278 in-patients were admitted with a total of 11,879 patient days making an average stay per patient of 9.9 days. Miss Claypole also noted that Local driver injured, report condition "fair" Council grants money for pool Kenneth David Salmon of CFB C linton has been charged with theft as the result of a car which was taken in Exeter. Apparently Sal- mon came to Exeter from Clinton in a car which developed trouble near Crediton. A car belonging to Don Scott, which was parked in front of his Main St., home with the keys in it was taken and smashed up near Poplar Hill. Earlier Salmon was stopped by London police and asked to show his licence and proof of insur- ance. When he failed to produce these he was ordered to report to the station with this at a later time. He admitted to the London po- lice later that he did not have these documents. He was detained in London and the Exeter police notified. He was returned to Ex- eter Saturday evening and then taken to Goderich. The case was remanded Monday until Thursday April 21 when it will be heard in Goderich. pounds. Witnesses indicated the hoist apparently became entangl- ed with the truck and plunged some 40 feet before striking Mr. Dykstra. He received a fractur- ed skull and undetermined back injuries. C, V. Barrett, popular manager of the Victoria and Grey Trust Company, Exeter Branch has been transferred to St. Marys. Mr. Barrett has been manager of the Exeter branch for the past three years and prior to this was located in several western On- tario municipalities while with the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce. Mr. Barrett, who is married with four children, is a member of Exeter council and has been very active in community work. He is a member of the Lions Club, People's Warden of Trivitt Memorial Anglican Church, trea- surer of the Cancer Society and president of Exeter Industrial Developments Ltd. Mr. Barrett succeeds William Somerville as manager of the St. Marys branch of the Victoria and Grey Trust Company who has been named manager of the company's Stratford office. The announcement was made this week by the Honorable Walter E. Harris, President of the com- pany. Albert Loader of Belleville has been named manager of the Exeter branch to succeed Mr. Barrett. His wife Mary is a teacher and the couple have one daughter. He is a member of the United Church. Mr. Loader will arrive in Exeter next week. The Exeter Town Council has granted an additional $500 to the swimming pool committee in an effort to help them complete their financial obligations. A letter from the committee read to coun- cil Monday evening pointed out that the group still needs $3,000 in order to complete paying for this project. The town originally donated $5,000 to wards this project as — please turn to Page 3 Like it or not we lose an hour Like it or not, this is the week- end we lose an hour's sleep. This area changes to Daylight Saving Time, so residents should move their clocks AHEAD an hour before they go to bed Saturday evening, or for those who watch the late show, Sunday morning. Most municipalities in western Ontario are making the switch at the same time and they will not get the hour back until October 30 this year. Lowell 'Bob" Dykstra of 138 Victoria Street Exeter was ser- iously injured in London Tuesday morning when he was struck by a mechanical hoist which was unloading supplies from the truck he was driving. He was given emergency treatment on the scene and then taken to St. Jo- seph's Hospital London. His con- dition on Wednesday was listed as fair. Mr. Dykstra, who has been employed with Guenther-Tuckey Transport Ltd., for the past 11 years, was assisting with the unloading of bundles of insulat- ing materials when the accident occurred. Mr. Dykstra possibly saved others from injury as he shouted a warning to fellow work- ers just before he was hit. The accident occurred at Wol- verine Tube Ltd., 1920 Cheap- side Street, London. The 1,000 pound mechanical hoist was being used to unload six bundles of insulation weighing about 360 Around the town to the organizations, who had do- nated fruit, jams and jellies and equipment, and to her staff who "have been most loyal and co- operative to me." Miss Claypole herself was warmly commended by all members of the board and Auxiliary who spoke. Treasurer C. L. Smith report- ed a net revenue of $283,769 for the year. A slight deficit was shown in the operating costs for the year not taking into account interest and provincial grants. Mr. Smith noted the operation of the hospital a business in excess of $600,000 — "a big business for Exeter". B. W. Tuckey reporting for the property committee stated the new addition to the kitchen and laundry was "almost a reality." Many other improvements had been effected: new parking lot; buildings completely painted; and new equipment. Much of the work had been done by the hospital's own maintenance men. Mr. Tuck- ey felt the hospital itself had a "great record in the neighbor- ing municipalities." Mrs. Delmer Skinner report- ed the activities of the Hospital Auxiliary stating the women had raised $3,550.23 during the year, as well as providing many ser- vices for the patients and staff. E. R. Hopper spoke in apprecia- tion of the Women's Auxiliary noting that the report was given easily but a great deal of work was represented he referred particularly to the $2,370 raised at two rummage sales "where the stuff they have to sell no- body wants." A vote of appreciation was vot- ed to Mr. Ivan Kalbfleisch who was chairman last year, and conducted the meeting. Miss Claypole and members of her staff served a cup of coffee to those attending the meeting. Council briefs . . . . Two applications for building permits were referred to the planning Board for study Mon- day evening. An application for a two unit apartment building and an application for the construc- tion of a dwelling on Carling Street were referred as they failed to conform with the build- ing by-law. * * * * Council had received five ap- plications for the position of police constable by Monday even- ing but no action will be taken until after the closing date for these which is April 25. There will be a few registered letters received by some local businessmen and property own- ers in the near future. Council learned Monday evening that there are 12 people who have not paid their 1963 taxes and decided to give one last warning before taking action. Total business pro- perty taxes in arrears amounts to about $30,000. Over $1,700 is outstanding in business taxes. * * * * Council approved the levy from the Ausable River Conservation Authority for administration pur- poses of $3,308.91. Councillor Wooden classed this as one of the best $3,000 expenditures the town makes in a year. When questioned about this he pointed out that this authority has the fifth lowest assessment and the sixth lowest population of any authority in Ontario and added, "they do a dandy job". * * * * It will cost approximately$270 to move a Bell Telephone pole on John Street members were informed. Of this the municipal- ity must pay 50 percent of the ac- tual cost, Members agreed to authorize this work despite the fact that the reeve disagreed in principle that, "a municipality shouldn't be clipped for private enterprise". The pole is being moved at the request of council. The Department of transport has ratified an agreement with the Town to rent accommodation at the Town Hall one day per Week, usually Monday, for driver examinations. The town receives $5.00 per day. MeinberS indicat- ed this assists the town as It keeps people coming to Exeter. The clerk was given permis- sion to attend the Huron County Judge R. S. Hetherington has ruled against a group of rate- payers who petitioned against constructing a new $700,000 cent- ral school at Brucefield. He hand- ed down his decision Tuesday evening following five days of arbitration hearings. Cancer drive this Thursday The annual campaign for the Canadian Cancer Society is scheduled for Thursday evening, April 21. Volunteers will start their canvass at 6:00 pm. April is the official month in which can- vassers across Canada attempt to raise over $4,000,000 to aid cancer research. On the local level the objective for Huron County is $19,000. Last year the objective was not reached but officials this year are hoping to go over the top. Recently daffodils, the official flower of the Canadian Cancer Society, were placed in area churches as a reminder of the work done by the Society. If a canvasser fails to call at your home, or if you are away when the canvassers call dona- tions may be left with the treasurer, C. V. Barrett at the Victoria and Grey Trust Comapny or with campaign manager, Rob- ert Luxton, Marlborough Street, Exeter. Plan discussion fire agreements Exeter council will meet with the councils of Hay, Stephen and Usborne Townships next month to discuss a county mutual aid program as well as a new agree- ment for fire protection in por- tions of the Townships. Mem- bers indicated they felt obligated to discuss this matter with the participating townships befor e making any agreement to join the mutual aid at the county level. Huron County is the only county in Ontario which does not have a formal mutual aid protection program. Neighboring munici- palities do co-operate in times of emergency, generally on a request basis. Health problem concerns council Council is concerned about a health problem at the north end of town and the apparent inac- tivity of the County Department of Health in taking steps to have the matter corrected. Com- plaints have been made to the health department concerning this property prior to this but to date no action has been taken. Council Voted to send a letter to the county Officer of Health, "in the strongest p Ossi bl e terms", demanding action be taken, When it was asked wheth- er council could 'demand' action Reeve Boyle answered this with, "we pay them $56,000, we can demand". It was pointed out that the area in question is septic and there are several children living in the area. It is interesting to note that there were nearly as many cars at the Exeter Golf Course Sunday morning as there were at many of the churches. It could, of course, be argued that the weather was so nice that many people preferred to walk to church. * * * * Joanne Elligson, 15, of RR 2 Walton will receive a 15 day trip to the United Nations for winning a public speaking con- test for grade 10 and 11 students of Huron County S econdary Schools. She is a student at Sea- forth District High and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Elligson. Huron District 8 of the Independent Order of Odd Fel- lows and Huron District 23 of Rebekah lodges sponsor the com- petition. Rover scouts from Exeter and area attended a weekend camp out over the weekend in the Sea- forth area. About 150 attended the moot, sponsored by the Perth District Rover Round Table. The group watched a demonstration by the Ontario Provincial Polio e, sky divers and a judo exhibition. * * * * A two-car collision at the in- tersection of Highway 4 and County Road 21 Monday evening resulted in damage of $1,200 as well as minor injuries. Police indicate a car driven by Thomas Gahwiler, RR 2 Clinton was pro- ceeding north on Highway 4 and a car driven by William Webber, RR 3 Exeter was proceeding east on County Road 21 when the ac- cident occurred. Municipal Officers' Association, annual meeting in Brussels dur- ing May. * * If a new addition is constructed at SHDHS Exeter will benefit members were informed. The money received by the province of Ontario from the Canada Pen- sion Plan will be available for school debenture financing at a rate slightly higher than what the province borrows for. * * * * Exeter must pay the county $56,041.92 this year as opposed to a payment of approximately $42,000 last year. Of this, $25,- 915.34 is for general use and $30,126.58 is for roads. * * * * Council will seek approval for the installation of new street lights for Main Street immediate- ly. The project is part of the Main Street reconstruction pro- gram which is under study at the present time. Approximately $15,000 will be debentured topay for the town's share of this work. The PUC will be informed of this move so that material can be or- dered. * * * * Anyone want to buy a decora- tive outdoor light? The town will have some for sale and one coun- cillor at least has indicated he may purchase one of these. The light standards and globes from Main Street will be offered for sale rather than sold as scrap. As well as being useful as a private outdoor light members hope they could be used for lighting in a park or at a golf course. The disposal of these will be left to the clerk, works superintendent and manager of the PUC. * * * Council will meet with their engineer at their next meeting to discuss proposed plans for the reconstruction of Main Street, Members indicated they are something less than happy with the proposal as it stands and wish to discuss this with the engineer before proceeding further with the matter. * Councillor C. V. Barrett and works superintendent James N.wey have been Mined to in- vestigate a possible site for off- street parking. They have been instructed to investigate the mat- ter and bring back positive re- commendations. Explaining the program Mayor Delbridge, who attended a meet- ing in Seaforth recently in re- gards to this, told members a system would be worked out as to which department should be called for assistance in Various municipalities. It would also ar- range for a fire department to stand-by to protect a municipality while their department was out of their fire area. The Mayor suggested that the neighboring townships should be Consulted before any agreement is made as they shared in the capital cost of the truck. The existing agreement be- tween the town and the town- ships expires in August and so this will be reviewed at the same time, Fire chief Irwin word has been requested to supply actual cost figures for operating the truck outside the municipality, There were quite a few fisher- men risking losing their equip- ment over the weekend as early anglers attempted to beat the season. The season has not open- ed yet and the local Detachment of the OPP have issued warnings to some fishermen already. One group of anglers left their catch at the Morrison Dam Sunday when disedvered, * * * * And speaking of fishing tackle, the confiscated equipment which has been 'picked up for infractions of the Ontario Fishery Regula- tions will be sold by public auc- tion May 5, 0, 7. Governor-General's lifesaving awards Donald Littleton and Gary Dietz, both Of Kippen received life saving awards signed by Canada's Governor- General, the Honorable George P. Vanier, at a father and son scout banquet Friday evening. The pre- sentations were made by Jack Gallant, Clinton, district commissioner, Boy Scouts of Canada at a banquet at the United Church Hall at Brucefield6 There were 100 Scouts, Cubs and fathers in attendance. Donald and Gary earned the award because of their q1116k action last July which resulted, according to the doctor called, in saving Brad Littieton's life. Donald, Gary and Brad had been swimming in a farm pond near Kippen when Brad was missed. Donald and Gary dived to the muddy bottom of the pond and found Brad and brought him to the surface. One went for help while the other applied artificial respiration. They learned how to use artificial respiration through the scouts. (Photo W. D. Dinnin)