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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1967-03-02, Page 1Snow, poor plague district drivers. Lansberger pulled out of a drive and struck the side of the other car. Damage was estimateda.t$400. For the second week in a row, hazardous driving conditions re- sulted in several area crashes. The local OPP detachment had investigated 10 by Tuesday noon and total damage had been estim- ated at close to $5,000. In addition one man had his leg broken and other area residents suffered Present safety awards to transport drivers Thirty-one drivers were presented with safe driving awards at the annual awards banquet held by Guenther Tuckey Transports Limited in Lucan, Saturday. The awards range from one year to 10 years of unpreventable accident-free driving. Standing from the left: Bob Dykstra, Cecil Smith, Hob Nicholson, Reid Hackwell, Lloyd Hoy, Dan. McLeod, Tom Voerman, Wilmer Adkins, Jack Harvey, John Madge, Marvin McAdams, Ron Anderson, Seldon Nichols, Richard McWhinney, Glenn Irvine, Ross Gwyn. Front row: Bev Skinner, Larry Baynham, Jerome Rurnig, President B. W. Tuckey, Les Mitchell, Gordon Preston, George DeJong, Missing from the photo are; Frank Rob- inson, Dennis Martin, Gordon Appleton, Ben Edwards, Harold Thiel, Ross Parsons, Lewis Erb, Eldon Deters. The drivers are from Toronto, Gederich and the Exeter area. — Photo by Jack Doerr QUEEN HURT Linda Gdscho, Zurich, who was crowned queen at the "At-Home" dance at SHDHS Friday night, was injured in an accident on her way home from the dance. She was a passenger in a car driven by Jim Young, Grand Bend, which became stuck in a huge drift on Highway 84 at Decker's Hill, east of Zurich. Miss Gaecho was sitting in the car when it was struck by another westbound vehicle drivenbyDon- ald Louis Farewell, RR 3 Zur- ich. The school queen's foot was injured in the crash which result- ed in damages estimated at $750 by Constable Bill Glassford. On Saturday at 7:30 a.m, two cars collided on Highway 84, one mile east of Zurich. Cars in- volved were driven by Irvin Thomas playfoot, Zurich, and Jim Maloney, RR 5 Seaforth. Both had been eastbound and Playfoot became stalled in a large drift and was hit from be- hind by the Maloney vehicle. Constable Harvey Beyer esti- mated damage at $550. Minor cuts and bruises. Several of the crashes resulted When motorists became stuck in huge drifts and were rammed from behind by other ears, in one such crash there were three vehicles involved. Probably the only thing that kept the damage and Injury total down was the fact that motorists were driving at very low speeds due to the heavy snow and poor The rash of crashes started on Thursday at 12;40 p,m. when Constable Ed Wilcox was called to the scene of a two-car crash on Highway 4 about two miles south of _Henn11. Involved were two London drivers, William A. Phelan and Gordon K. Lewis. Both had been southbound when Lewis stopped behind an Ontario Hydro truck working on the re- construction job. While he was stopped waiting for traffic to clear, he was hit from behind by the Phelan car. Damage was listed at $400 and Lewis suffered a whiplash injury. At approximately the same time, Cpl. C. J. Mitchell was in- vestigating an accident on No. 5 sideroad in Stanley Township. Damage was listed at $300 when Robert John Bennett, London, was driving across the CNR crossing and had the undercar- riage of his car strike the plank- ing on the crossing. Constable Wilcox was out bright and early Friday investig- ating a two-car crash on the 10th and 11th concession of Hay Town- ship at 7:45 a.m. Involved were Nicholas Lans- berger, RR 2 Zurich, and Edward John Deters, Zurich. The ac- cident took place about one mile north of Zurich. Datars had been northbound on the concession road when Ninety-third Year Joins OPP Ralph Finkbeiner, a former member of the Exeter Auxiliary Police, has recently graduated from the Ontario Provincial Pol- ice College and has been posted to the Sombre Detachment in the Chatham District. A native of the area, Constable Finkbeiner attended SHDHS, and worked pre- viously at Dinney Furniture and South-End Service. His wife, the former Joan Parsons, Exeter, plans to take up residence in Sombra with her husband when they find suitable accommoda- tion. Price Per Copy 15 Cents EXETER, ONTARIO, MARCH 2, 1967 SHDHS teachers seek big increases DEBENTURE DRAIN? ',They'll have a party on Pryde Boulevard tonight". That was Councillor Jim New- by's comment after council voted by a 5 to 2 decision to proceed with plans to build a storm drain to alleviate the flooding condi- tions on the street, Monday. The work on the drain is ex- pected to be completed this sum- mer. Total cost of the project has been ,estimated by Works Super- intendent Jim Paisley at $32,- 000, on which the town will re- ceive a 50 percent grant. Councillor Joe Wooden, whose drains committee recommended the work be done, said he felt the $16,000 should be raised by a debenture issue as it would add substantially to this yeae)"§oe mill rate if paid for from geeffee eral revenue. Approve Pryde Blvd. drain; cut road budget by $4,000 ASPHALT STREETS The finance committee of Ex- eter council will be asked to approve a road budget of about $46,000 this year. This is ap- proximately $4,000 less than was spent last year. Chairman Ross Taylor pres- ented the estimate for the roads committee, calling for an expen- diture of $25,811 for new con- struction and $20,000 for main- tenance. The latter figure 'else- includes maintenance on sorqe drains.. The budget is in kee'elng crease the stated policy of councillbr.9 Taylor and his committee" in, cutting maintenance to a, min- • imum so more money can be spent on building permanent roads. Under the new construction, four streets will rece er m an- ent asphalt thle s . •,.. The are 't saved inntet16,, Gidley St Man to Senior St. and then south-to the Gidley;- St. ext'lliesevoni William St. from Gidley to Vieth-tea; Victoriafrom the pillars at the arena to Main St; and John St. from Main to Andrew. The maintenance budget is comprised of the following esti- mates: snow removal $4,600; asphalt patching $1,800; surface treating $800; grading $2,000; dust laying $1,000; prime $3,- 000; catch basins $800; spring cleanup $800; miscellaneous $1,500; storm drains $2,500. The budget for snow re- moval was only set at $4,600, although most of this amount has already been used up this winter, BREAKS LEG The three-car pileup took place on Highway 83 about half a mile east of the Goshen line at 7:50 a.m, Saturday. All cars had been westbound. The first car was driven by Bertram Chapman, London, and after he became stuck in a large drift, was hit from behind by a car driven by Alexander Black, also of London. The two drivers were out look- ing over the damage when a third car, driven by Neil D. Campbell, Beamsville, slammed into the Black vehicle. A passenger in the Black car, Cecil Rillinger, London, had been standing between the two cars when the Campbell vehicle struck, and his leg was broken. A passenger in the Campbell car, Eleanor Campbell, also re- ceived an injury to her right hand. Total damage was listed at $1,800 by Constable Wilcox. At 11:30 a.m., Saturday, two vehicles collided on Highway 83 about one and a half miles west of Dashwood. Involved were Arthur Adolph Metzger, Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Adrianas Diepstraten, Dashwood, Metzger was in the process of passing• a stalled car on the highway when Diepstraten at- tempted to go to the right of the Metzger vehicle. However, his truck skidded and hit the car, causing damage estimated by Constable Wilcox at $225. Another crash involved a hit and run on Highway 21, about —Please turn to page 2 Salary negotiations have com- menced between the board and teachers at South Huron District High School, and after the first round of discussions the two groups are from $400 to $700 apart on their respective pro- posals. The teachers are seeking pay boosts ranging from $900 to $1,600 in the various categories. Those eligible for the annual increment of $300.would receive that in addition to the increases in the categories. The teachers have pointed out in their proposal that the local board's salary range is from $100 to $300 lower than the median salary of schools in Ontario em- ploying from 26 to 50 teachers. Area men pay fines Exeter drivers my twd They have asked that this dif- ference be added and then an additional 14 percent pay boost on top of that. Their request calls for a $6,200 minimum in category one and a maximum of $10,300. Last year's figures were $5,300 and $9,000. In category two they are seek- ing $6,500 minimum and $10,600 maximum, compared to the 1966 figures of $5,600 and $9,300. The request in category three is eor $7,300 and $12,000. Last year's figures were $6,100 and $10,500. In the final category the teach- ers are asking for a minimum of $7,800 and a maximum of $12,500. The previous range was $6,600 and $10,900. Dr. R. W. Read, chairman of the board's management committee; reported their counter-proposal to the teachers callspr a straight 10 percent increase in all four categories. This is based on last year's schedule. This would bring the four ranges to the following minimums and maximums: category one — $5,800 minimum to $9,700 maxi- mum; category two, $6,100 t o $9,900; category three, $6,700 to $11,300; category four, $7,200 to $11,800. Each of the groups is now ex- pected to discuss the proposals and will meet again in the near future for further discussions. Come Wooden told council that Come decision should be made regard- ing, tile, &greet, which had been ,proposed at the last meeting with no decision having been It just kept coming •• Despite the fact he's up to his shoulders in snow, Exeter businessman Ray Jory still manages a smile as he digs into the task of removing snow from the sidewalk, Saturday morning. Not all Main St. merch- ants could manage smiles. Some of them had completed clearing their sidewalk when the department of highways plow pushed it all back. The area was practically strangled with heavy snows and strong winds that started Friday and didn't subside until Tuesday night. Many motorists were stranded and some schools were closed Tuesday. — T-A photo Hit by five-day blast District students see performance Last Tuesday over 1,600 public school pupils were taken to CFB Clinton to see The Tinderbox, a Hans Christian fairy tale, pres- ented by players from Toronto in a live performance, Some 490 went from Exeter Public School with the School Board paying the transportation costs and each pupil paying 25 cents. It was a first time for Most of them to see players actually performing. Snow cripples district es .. - Only two •,adetIttenfe, were in- made. - vestigated by the Exeter It was enthusiastically endors- Department this week, with teti ed by Councillor Ross Taylor, damages amounting to $250. who reported that the problems On Thursday, two cars collided created by the flooding on Pryde at the intersection of Huron and Main Streets. Involved were Wil- liam E. Heywood, 176SandersSt. East, and Verne Pincombe, 150 Huron St. East. Heywood had been westbound on Huron St. and was making a right turn, while Pincombe was southbound and was making a left turn when the collision took place. Total damage was estimated at $150. At noon on Monday a rear-end collision was reported at the intersection of Main and Anne Streets. Drivers were Brian Sweitzer, 322 William St., and William Robert Jones, 113 main St. Both were southbound when Jones stopped on the street and was hit from the rear bySweitzer. Total damage was $100, with most of that to the Sweitzer car. One wedding had to be can- celled, several motorists were stranded throughout the area, many were involved in accidents, scheduled events were postponed and shovelling was the order of the day, Those were a few of the prob- lems that arose as the district Only four cases were heard in Exeter court, Tuesday, with three of them resulting in fines for area persons pleading guilty to charg- es of having liquor in a place other than their residence. Total fines levied by Magis- trate Glenn Hays, Q.C., reach- ed $115 in the three cases. Mervin S. Taylor, Exeter, was fined $45 and costs on a charge laid by OPP Constable John Wright. He found 61 pints of beer in Taylor's car which was park- ed at Morrison dam on February 4. It was reported that Taylor had not been drinking, but Crown Attorney W. G. Cochrane said some of the bottles were opened and the drinking was apparently "just about to start". This was Taylor's third of- fence and the 61 bottles of beer were ordered forfeited. Raymond A, Playfoot, also fac- ing his third charge of having liquor in a place other than his residence, was fined $40 and costs. The Zurich man was found in his car near the DashwoOd Com- munity Centre by C onstabl e. Wright on February 5, A full bottle of rye was found in the car and it was reported that Playfoot had been drinkihg. The final charge was laid against Wayne George Harrison, Centralia, by OPP Constable Bill Glassford on February 4 in Ste- phen Township. Sixteen pints of —Please turn to Page 3 WELL SPENT Councillor Ross Taylor pre- sented council with a compre- hensive report of the recent Good Roads Convention attended by himself, Mayor Delbridge, Coun- cillor Newby and Works Super- intendent Paisley. Taylor was complimented on his report by Reeve Derry Boyle who annually opposes attendance at the event, "That was a very good report," he told Taylor. "I may change my mind about that convention in 10 or 15 years." — Please turn to Page 3 was hit by the worst storm of the winter—or for several winters in fact—over the past week. Heavy snows descended Friday afternoon, and with gusting winds of up to 50 mph, soon clogged Most roads and brought visibility to zero. The storm raged through the was costing a considerable a- mount of money already for the town and residents on the street. He explained that last week the town crew had worked many hours letting water away during a thaw. He added that many cars and trucks had been stuck due to the slushy conditions, Opposed to the move were Councillors Wright and Mac- Gregor. Wright said council were "jumping the gun" by not know- ing the cost of the drain. He had been absent at the last meeting when the estimate had been pre- sented. Later he said he was not deny- ing the need for a drain, but said that the sanitary sewer to the end of SandersSt. East should be completed as raw sewage would run down the storm drain into the river if the sewer was — Please turn to Page 3 Youths mark event with church event Receive 10-year service awards Two youth leaders Were presented with 10-year service awards at the annual father and Son banquet held for Cubs and Scouts in Exeter, Wednesday. The two frotn the left are Scout Master Doug Harrison and Cub Master Harold Sissons. Making the presentation was Lawrence May, Palmerston, Regional Scout Commissioner, while Mel Geiser, chairman of the local committee fOr Cubs and Scouts 'leeks on. T-A photo Drivers receive safety awards kpproximately 130 persons at- tended the Guenther Tuckey Transports Limited annual safe driving award banquet held at the Shillelagh Motor Hotel in Lucan, Saturday. Thirty-one drivers were pre- sented with safe driving awards, ranging from one year to 10 years of unpreventable accident-free driving. Each of the drivers was pre- sented with a cheque from Guen- ther Tuckey Transports Limited. Leslie Mitchell, Crediton; Frank Robinson, Toronto; and Joe Rumig, Goderich. each re- ceived their 10-year safe driv- ing pins. Jim Kneale of W. Ii. Hodg- son Ltd. presented cheques to the 10-year award winners. He al so provided a safe driv- iug Guest speaker for the event was Wilt Linder of the Trans- portation Safety Association of Ontario. Dancing to the Hi Vi's or- cheStra concluded the evening. night and didn't start to subside until late Saturday. Most roads were open by Monday morning, but some of them only facilitated one-way traffic. In some spots there just wasn't any room to shove the snow. It was the fourth time this winter that travel had become impossible on some roads due to heavy snow or poor visibility. Perhaps the persons most in- convenienced by the weather were a young McGillivray Township couple, Allan M. Lewis and Gladys Carter. They had planned to be married in Lucan, Saturday, but couldn't reach the church due to the storm. The event was postponed until Monday evening. Reports indicate about 20 per- sons spent early Saturday morn- lug at the Exeter town hall when they could go no farther on the roads. However, no one knows who they were. No one was at the hall when Special Constable Irwin Ford went off duty at 2:00 am and they weren't there when Hank Green arrived early in the morning. Many of the area high school students who attended the SIIDHS dance had to bunk in with Exeter friends. One house accom- modated 11 teenagers for the night. Most area roads were still impassable through Saturday, and drifting Snow made visability nil on those that were open. The centennial carnival at the Exeter arena was called off and has been rescheduled for this --Please turn to Page 3 and tumbling acts were part of the activities carried out by the cubs and scouts. The group committee provided a pleasant surprise by offering cash prizes for the best talents displayed. "A" pack were judged as presenting the best skit and received $10. ',13" pack and tie" troop are each $5 richer for their efforts. Mel Geiser, chairman of the group committee, was master of ceremonies for the evening. Leaders of the various packs and troops took an active part in the Main Street United Church service, Sunday morning, Bob Richardson and Harold Sissons, cubmasters, read the scripture and psalm, respectively, while rover crew leader Bruce Shaw told a children's story. The church parade was aug- mented by cubs, scouts, girl guides and brownies from C P13 Centralia in addition to guides and brownies from Exeter. The anniversary of Lord Bad- en-Powell's birthday received double recognition by members of the Exeter cub packs, scout troop and rover crew during the past week. More than 100 boys and their fathers attended the annual ban- quet at the Legion Hall Wednes- day to start the week away and many of the same youngsters were part of a church parade to Main Street United Church, Sun- day morning, One of the features of the Wed- nesday program was the pre- sentation of 10-year service a- wards to Harold Sissons, eub- Master of itA" pack, and Doug Rarrison, ,411" troop's scout- ni aster, The awards of recognition were handed out by Lawrence May, Palmerston, regional scouting commissioner. Most of the evening's enter- tainment was provided by the boys themselves, Skits, songs Cemetery board asks more grant The Exeter Cemetery Board has asked council for a $2,000 grant this year. They received only $1,000 in 1966, although they had requested $1,500. Deputy-Reeve Mere Cudmore explained that the board, of which he is a member, is faced with higher wage costs this year clue to recent pay boosts. Two part-time employees were recently granted pay increases of 25 cents per hour s bringing their salary to $1,15. The board has not yet Cgm ,- pleted salary negotiations with the superintendent, but Cudmore SuggeSted the total wage increase for the board would probabtytotal $1,200 this year for the three then.