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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1966-08-11, Page 1Price Per Copy 15 Cents Silver key from Silver City some given new jobs Stephen Township council, and loca.1 groups, has completed a detailed brochure on the facili- ties at. Centralia and these have been distributed to all groups who may assist in attracting industry, This includes both the federal and provincial government bodies involved in this work, the Mid- Western and Lake Erie Develop- ment Associations, char te r e d banks, etc, Councillor Joe Wooden, who did a large percentage of the work on the brochure, reported that over 150 have been sent out to various sources, including some in the U.S, A., Germany and Eng- land, Other contacts have been made with the office of the Civilian Personnel Officer, but time is starting to run out as the office will only be open for another two weeks or so, Yesterday, members of the Legislative and Education Com- mittee of Buren County council toured Centralia in view of re- commending that some of the facilities may be suitable for a community college,. They plan to assemble facts and figures and will possibly make further presentation to the proper authorities at the depart- ment of education. The tour was being arranged by Reeve Boyle, a member of the committee, NHS INTERVIEWS The National EMployMent Ser- vice has conducted interviews with several of those who will be unemployed, and will be attempt- ing to place people as jobs are made available. The three civilians who have accepted jobs at CFB Clinton are Allan Fraser, Mrs. Irwin Ford and Ray Foster. Going to London are: Mrs. SOME JOBS Meanwhile, some jobs are be- ing made available for the civilian employees who will be out of work PYlvaman, Miss AMP Mere nZ, Mrs. Lyle Anderson, Ralph Kipp, f3erti 13.aynhare, Roy Bayninion and Miss Jane Dougherty. Miss Iris Harvey plans to go to CFB Downsview. TWO more have appointments for medicals at WeAtm.inster Hospital this week, and U ae- ceptable, Will be given jobs, Another encouraging report in- dicates that several other jobs may be available at CF13 London. An announcement has been made that a unit will presently move In from CFB Downsview and will have positions for as many as 26 e However, this report has not been confirmed as yet. by the first week in September, To date, J4 people have been placed with the majority of those going to CFB London. Three have gone to CFB Clinton, and others have been placed at various lo- cations in London, such as West- minster Hospital and the Unem- ployment Insurance Commission. Offers have been received for at least five or six more jobs and today (Thursday) officials from Waterloo University will be at Centralia to conduct interviews for staff in that city. They are looking for kitchen helpers, cooks, maintenance men and electricians. The number of positions they will offer is un- known. That's some form Local dignitaries were invited to officiate at the opening of the new floodlights at Exeter's Community Park, Friday, and the Hon. C. S. MacNaughton displayed a typical Willie Mays style as he knocked out the first ball, The distance the ball travelled is duly recorded on the sport's page. While big league scouts may have been interested in the highway minister's form for some reason they showed no interest at all in Mayor Jack Delbridge. Take a look on Page 6 and see why, --T-A photo Still hope for industry at Centralia Ninety-third Year EXETER, ONTARIO, AUGUST 11, 1966 Boost OPP to 25 after GB outbreak HENSALL TAXES JUMP Up over five mills in Usborne Optimism remains high among area officials that an industry will be attracted to the facili- ties at CFB Centralia, but as yet nothing concrete has been announced. Several more interested par, ties have been given a tour of the site, according to Peter Ray- mond, secretary of the Exeter Industrial Development Ltd, Some of these have efshown a definite interest" in locating at Centralia and the local lawy- er indicated some of them are presently negotiating with the federal government. serious this negotiation is, or at what stage, we don't know," Raymond stated. However, he did indicate that some of the industrial concerns which have shown an interest would fill the gap left by the closing of CFB Centralia "very nicely". It is reported that the facili- ties at Centralia will be turned over to the Crown Assets Dis- posal Corporation in September, but Raymond indicated he doubt- ed this would really change things regarding the disposal of the base. Be said it was unlikely that Crown Assets would rush into selling any of the property or buildings in a hodge-podge man- ner until a "good run has been made at attempting to attract an industry". The federal government cer- tainly wants to see an industry come in which would benefit the area, he opined. and wearing plastic helmets. A large crowd gathered on the Sunday evening as well, but was not as unruly as the previous night. The fire brigade was called out to quelch a blaze of picnic tables at the beach and were stopped by the throng. Wires were pulled from the truck and several firemen were liberally sprayed from plastic jars of catsup and mustard wielded by the youths. Three persons were arrested and charged with causing a dis- turbance. At one time, members of the mob yelled threats of "kill the cops". — Please turn to Page 3 GET PUBLICITY The fac,t that Centralia is avail- able has certainly been receiv- ing wide-spread publicity and has resulted in the fact being known by industrial concerns in Canada and the United States. On Monday of this week, Reeve Derry Boyle and Ross Tuckey, chairman of the local industrial group, appeared on the national TV news over CBC. Area sta- tions and newspapers have also created plenty of attention with periodic news coverage. In addition, the local com- mittee representing Exeter and The OPP detachment at Grand Bend has been more than doubled following disturbances by a large crowd at the resort over the Civic Holiday weekend. A total of 25 policemen are now on duty, compared with the 11 men who started the summer. Sgt. Orton of Huntsville, has been placed in charge of the de- tachment and he has three Cor- porals and 21 officers under his jurisdiction. Following outbreaks by an un- ruly mob of some 500 young people on the Saturday night of the holiday weekend, some 65 officers were on standby duty in the vicinity of Grand Bend. Some of those were military police from Ipperwash. During the melee, stones and bottles were tossed through wind- ows at the police station, town hall and LCBO store. Two other windows were broken, but ap- parently by the pushing crowd of onlookers who had gathered to watch the fray. Firecrackers were also toss- ed on the street, radio aerials were ripped from several ve- hicles, picnic benches were set afire on the beach. The crowd was finally dis- persed when the police on duty charged out of the station carrying three-foot billy sticks crease in the mutual fire aid with the Town of Exeter. The new five-year agreement calls for a rate of $75 for the first hour and $60 for subsequent hours. Usborne also agreed to the Town of Exeter participating in a County Mutual Aid System. In other business, council: Accepted the tenders of Robert Nicholson Construction Ltd., Monkton, for the Prout and Kers- lake drains. Tender on the Prout drain was $1,762 and $3,300 on the Kerslake drain. The Nichol- son firm was the lower of two bidders. Heard a request from Huron County EMO Co-ordinator Stuart Forbes that the municipality join with the County in planning for mutual aid under the provisions of the Emergency Measures Act. Complied with a request from the Village of Hensall that they share the cost of maintaining the domestic dump without the limit of $200. Residents of Usborne Township will notice a jump of five and a half mills on their tax rate this year, with one and a half of those mills being added in the last month. At their July meeting, council had set a township rate of only 12.5 mills, but when the budget was presented at the A u gu st meeting they decided to hike it to 14 mills in order to balance the budget. Total rate in the township for public school supporters will be 60.5 mills, compared to the 55 of last year. The township rate took the big- gest jump with an increase of 2.5 mills over last year's rate of 11.5 mills. The other increase was due to increased high school and county rates. Clerk-treasurer Harry Strang estimated a total expenditure of $233,800 for the year for all purposes. Council also approved an in- Policing worries at Hensall The investigating officer re- ported Keller drove around Grand Bend in a dangerous manner and at one point his skid marks measured 117 feet. He barely missed two constables who at- tempted to flag him down and he also came close to hitting some pedestrians and vehicular traffic in his escapade. Police found Keller's car in the ditch on Highway 83 and when they approached, he ran off into a corn field, but was apprehended. The only other area youth in court was Roland Larry Rumple, Exeter, who pleaded guilty to a charge of creating an unneces- sary noise with his car. He was fined $15 and costs. Magistrate Pearson decided a- gainst taking the youth's licence when the investigating officer reported he felt "the lad has learned his lesson", Former pupils greeted by chairman Chairman Roy Ratz of the Shipka School Reunion committee extends simultaneous greetings to Herbert Harlton of Shipka Hubert Hodgins of Granton, the two oldest former pupils attending the celebration last week. Hensall village council approv- ed a slight increase in taxes to be paid by residents this year. Mill rate will be 77 for resi- dential property and 85 for com- mercial, a jump from 73,6 and 81.7 over last year. Separate school supporters will pay 75 residential and 83 com- mercial. Breakdown of the tax struc- ture shows the county rate at 16.2 and 16.2; village, 18.3 and 23.3; high school, 13.5 and 14.5; public school, 19 and 21; separ- ate school, 17 and 19; library, 1 and 1; park board, 1 and 1; artificial ice debentures, 2.1 and 2.1; waterworks, 3.8 and 3.8 and hydrant rental, 2.1 and 2.1, Predict school addition underway next month J. G. Burrows, former inspect- or of public schools for the south part of Huron, has been appointed superintendent of public schools in Timmins. His appointment is effective August 15. Susan Insley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Doug Insley, 149 Main Street, has been awarded a sec- ond prize of a bicycle accessory kit in Elmer the Safety Elephant's summer safety contest currently running in the T-A. The contest in this area is be- ing sponsored by Milt's Mower & Cycle. Any child of elementary school age may enter. First prize is a CCM bicycle. * * * * The Hon. Joe J. Green, Canada Minister of Agriculture, will of- ficially open the 1966 Interna- tional Plowing Match on the Scott Farms, Seaforth. The official opening takes place on October 11. A. McDougall Ltd., London. The firm has already supplied a new tender for the revised plans for the addition at a cost of $1,755,000. Total cost, with equipment and furnishings added, will reach an estimated $2,118,- 532, of which the area municip- alities would pay $574,446. "All the hurdles we can fore- see have been passed," Burton stated. In other business, the board: Authorized Chairman Ken Over 100 cases were heard by Magistrate William Pearson in Grand Bend court, Monday. The charges ranged from driving with faulty mufflers to indecent ex- posure and common assault. Close to 40 of the charges re- sulted from speeding tickets after the OPP had set up a radar oper- ation on Highway 21 on July 10. Many of the other persons were appearing on liquor violations. Several youths paid $50 and costs for consuming liquor while under the age of 21, while many others were fined $25 and costs for having liquor in a place oth- er than their residence. A Dashwood man, Raymond Gordon Keller, had his driving licence suspended for a period of 60 days. However, that penalty was levied on the most minor of four charges—unnecessary noise — to which the driver pleaded guilty. He was also charged with dang- erous driving, failing to obey the directions of a police officer and having liquor in a place other than his residence. Keller was fined $15 and had his licence revoked for 60 days on the unnecessary noise charge and Magistrate Pearson remand- ed him out of custody for two weeks to await sentence on the other charges. "These other charges are too serious to decide on a penalty hastily," the Magistrate explain- ed. SHOULD BE TWINS? During a discussion on policing in Hensel', Reeve Minnie Noakes observed that Ernie R. Davis should be twins. Davis acts as the town con- stable as well as the road super- intendent, and although his first Johns to arrange the purchase and installation of a vault to re- place the one ruined during a breakin in June. Decided to call for the sale by tender of the barn now situated on school property and which must be removed to make way for the addition. Agreed to pay the transporta- tion and board expenses of Prin- cipal Douglas Palmer at the OSS Headmasters' Conference at the — please turn to page 12 duties are as a policeman, his other title demands a great deal of his time. Council is concerned about the growing number of of- fences against the law, and enter- ed a lengthy discussion of the problem. When he took on the job 15 years ago, the arrangement was "not too bad", said Davis. Now, he argued, police work in the village requires the services of a full time policeman. Presently, the village is under protection of the Ontario Pro- vincial Police. It is not designat- ed as a police village, therefore does not receive a grant for police work and cannot enlist auxiliary police such as those engaged in Exeter or Seaforth, Davis explained his position. He said that neither of his two assistants on village work pro- jects care to drive the tractor which is needed on most jobs. Consequently, he must be on hand to manage the machine. He added it is very difficult to do police work at such tina?,s, due to the fact he is out of uniform. Davis told council that while he does take Saturday afternoon off, he goes on police duty during Saturday evening, often remain- ing on the streets until 2 am. Councillor John Baker sug- gested Davis might take another afternoon off earlier in the week and spend all day Saturday as a policeman. Baker also contended that Davis should endeavour to put police duties ahead of village maintenance. "I'd sooner see an empty lot full of weeds than some kid get killed because of a speed- er. We'll hire others to cut weeds if we have to," said Baker. "Clamp down," interjected Councillor Oliver Jaques, who thought the $1260 worth of radar equipment was a "poor invest- ment" when Clerk Earl Camp- bell reported very few summons- es had been issued to speeders. —Please turn to Page 3 Failing further road blocks — of which there have been in- numerable—the contractor could ,be on site to start the planned vocation addition for SHDHS by September 1. Business Administrator W. D. Burton reported this week that the Town of Exeter has received notice from all supporting muni- cipalities they are in agreement for the Ontario Municipal Board to reinstate the application for the debenture issue, and Exeter has requested the OMB to do so. At their meeting last week, the SHDHS board received final approval for the addition from the department of education and Bur- ton stated that following approval from the OMB, the contract will be signed by the contractor, W. GOES TO JAIL One youth who appeared in court was given a three-day jail term in Sarnia. He had pleaded guilty to re- moving wires from a polic e cruiser parked behind the town hall. One man who contested his traffic ticket after being clocked 50 in a 30 m.p.h. zone, questioned why only those going over 40 had been charged and not all who had been travelling over the 30 limit. "We don't have enough men to stop everyone," the investigating officer replied. Start Marlborough soon May do John too Over 100 appear on resort's docket USBORNE, Work on sewers beats schedule lines could be built. "It looks very hopeful," he reported. The reason for moving on the Marlborough Street line is simple. When it is completed, the trouble spots on Thomas and Victoria Streets could then be hooked to it. Otherwise, these two streets would have to be hooked into William Street and this would require expensive lift stations. Wooden indicated the town was well ahead of the original sche- duling on the sewer installation, Work on Exeter's sanitary sewer system continues well a- head of schedule with the an- nouncement this week that con- struction on a line along Marl- borough Street would be started In the near future. Councillor Joe Wooden report- ed to council that Works Super- ihtendent Jim Paisley had met with a very favourable respohse from property owners on the Street and all but two had in- dicated they would prepay their charges to make construction possible. Wooden and paisley expect to take plans for the sewer to the Ontario Water Resources Com- mission this week for approval. The line will be built from the pumping station at the corner of John Street to the northern limits of Marlborough Street. Wooden also reported that sev- eral reSidente on John Street East has requested the installa- tion of a sewer in that area and he said it was even possible this work might be undertaken this fall. Again, most of the residents on John Street from Edward to Andrew Street have inditated a willingness to prepay their charges to have the sewer in- stalled. With the prepayments and a $12,000 budget, Wooden stated there Was a good possibility both although the three stages pre- viously set have not been follow- ed, due to the fact better ar- rangements have been possible. Works Superintendent J I m Paisley has engineered most of the work, as well as much of the road work in Exeter. Wooden stated that his work has resulted in a Saving of up to $3,000 this year alone. Hospitality was great! T-A given paper prize The Exeter Legion pipe Band was one of the feature attractions at the Golden Anniversary cele- brations held in Sherrill, New York, from July 29 to 31. The local band, 61 members strong, was met Friday afternoon by Sherrill mayor,Marian Thurstoti and received large key to the City. Mrs. Thurston is the only lady mayor in the state of New York. Sherrill is located 50 miles east of Syracuse and is known as the Silver City. The theme of the Celebration was based on the 1st verse of 133rd Psalm, "Be- hold how good and pleasant it is for brethern to dwell in unity". Drum Majer Jim Kennedy and Pipe Major Hee Kingswell along with a dolOur party that included Herb Broom, Walt Remanink, Percy Noels, Gerry LaWson and Garnet Shipman led the Exeter band. The local group were rein- forced by pipers and drummers front Forest, Strathroy, Clinton and Brussels. They were the only Canadian band in attendance. The Sattirday afternoon parade included 20 bands and more than 100 floats and covered tWo miles of Sherrill streets. After the marching the local bandsmen Joined with two bands fromSYra, cuse to perform for the large crowd. The silver key of the city of Sherrill now resting in the Exeter Legion will be engraved with the names of all the persons making the 300 mile journey to the American city. Members of the local canting. ent on their return Were loud in their praise of the hospitality re , delved from the residents of Sherrill. WANTS STREET Leslie Thomson presented a request to council regarding the opening of a 50-foot Street be- tween Carling and Marlborough Street in the block bounded by Gidley and Victoria Streets. He reported this would open up from eight to 10 building lots on property in that area. Council decided to inquire from the Ontario Municipal Board whether this was permissible, and if so, refer the request to the town's planning board. In Other business, council: Discussed the condition of street name signs and decided that next year's council should consider the erection of new signs, Requested the police Commit- tee to review the entire Setup of the Police betia.rtment. Decided to issue another lease to Lorne Keller for use of the lagoon farm, /t was noted the lease could be broken after crops had been harvested. AraNOSN ESISIS Competing against weekly newspapers from across Canada in an open competition, the T-A women's page edited by Mrs. J. M. Southcott has been awarded a third place finish. Winner of the Senator W. A. Fraser Memorial plaque for best women's news and features con- tent was the Pointe Claire News and Chronicle from Otiebee.Sec- ond was the Port Credit Weekly. Placing in a tie for third place With The Times-Advocate was the North Vancouver Citizen. The awards for the 1906 Bet- ter Newspapers C ompe t i ti Were made at the annual ton- vention of the Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association held itt Saint Jelin, N.B., earlier this Month. Drum Major Jim Kennedy of the Exeter Legion band is presenting the key of the Silver City, Sherrill, New York, to Legion president Chub Edwards on the band's return to Exeter. Pipe Major Hee Kingswell is flanked by pipers Fred Simmons and Eric Heywood.