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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1967-09-14, Page 1New teachers on staff at high school Propose bylaw regulating horses Exeter council this week took steps to prohibit the keeping of horses in the municipality, and it appears most present horse-own- ers would be affected. However, Clerk Eric Carscad- den reported he did not know if the bylaw council intends to pass will be enforced upon present horse owners or those keeping horses in the community. Under some bylaws, existing uses are not forced to comply, but cover only those uses which come into However, the press was in- formed a a special meeting Thursday at which time the sub- ject of horses was broached and action taken to ask the department of munieipal affairs for advice. While council -decided to cheek into the Situation, it appeared that not all members were in favor of banning horses entirely. Councillor Joe Wooden noted that some people had large lots and horses didn't create any nuisance for neighbors. However, members indicated at that time they were concerned over the fact some people are keeping horses on small lots and in garages, and complaints have been received from neighbors in the vicinity of such places. Any residents contravening the bylaw and found guilty are liable to fines up to $300, There are 18 new teachers on the staff at SHDHS this year. Back row, left to right; Malt Edgar, johnRobinson, S. Singh, John Remkes, Jim Marshall, Carl Mills, M, Yearsley. George Mitchell, Don Webster and Pete Connon. Front row; Mrs. Don Webster, Miss G, O'Neil, Mrs. Harmen Heeg, Mrs. David Golding, Miss Margaret Stapleton, Mrs, F. Brown, Mrs. Robert Burrows and Mrs. S. J. Bell. Ninety-third Year EXETER, ONTARIO, SEPTEMBER 14, 1967 Price Per Copy 15 Cents Safe-crackers hit area again, get $400 at local Legion hail effect after the bylaw has passed. Not only would the new bylew effect most present owners, it would also appear to rule out the keeping of horses in the present barn at the Exeter race track. The bylaw, which appears in this week's classified section, stipulates that no bending or part of building used or intended to be used as a stable or barn shall be deemed to be suitable unless it is more than 300 feet from any school, church, dwelling or other premises used for human habita- tion er occupancy, other than premises occupied exclusively by the keeper of such stable or barn or members of his immediate family. The barn at the track is closer than 300 feet to houses in the area, as are most barns in which residents presently keep horses. The bylaw presented to coun- cil at a special meeting, Monday, also stipulates that no horse or mule can be kept on property within an area restricted to resi- dential uses under the provisions of any bylaw now or hereafter in force. Those who would not fall under those regulations would still be required to have proper housing for horses and special receptacl- es for the keeping of manure. Such stables and yards also have to be cleaned as often as the Medical Officer of Health deems necessary and deodoriz- ed by means of lime or other suitable deodorant. Manure boxes have to be clean- ed out at least once a week and disposed of in a manner satis- factory to the Medical Officer of Health. In the advertisement appear- ing in this issue, council point out they intend to pass the bylaw, either in its entirety or with slight amendments. Residents have been asked for their com- ments. Clerk Carscadden said he did not know when council planned to pass the bylaw, but indicated it may be at their regular meeting this Monday. The press was not informed of Monday's special meeting so a report of various council mem- ber's opinions on the bylaw is not available. Heads home ec department Miss Molly McGhee has been named associate director of the Cen- tralia School of Agriculture and Home Economics. She will be in charge of the home economics department and reports there are already 33 girls enrolled for the beginning of classes next month. -- T-A photo Agricultural school bustles with activity about an ounce of nitro would be required to blow open the safe. There was nothing to suggest that the yeggs were the same as those who took almost $6,000 from the safe at Darling's IGA in July. The thieves involved in that entry used cutting torches to open the safe. Usually, gangs of safe- crackers stick to the same meth- ods. Legion branches have been prime targets for safe-crackers in recent years. The Legion at Grand Bend was hit last winter. Girl to face knife charge While most area students and teachers have settled down to the work of the new school term, the newest school in the district is still a hive of activity. The Centralia, School of Agri- culture and Home Economics is quickly taking shape in prepara- tion for the registration of ap- proximately 100 students next month. Director of the school, J. A. MacDonald, indicated this week about 75 students have already enrolled and applications are Council okay new sewer Court docket is again light An Exeter area girl will ap- pear in Goderich court, today, on charges of assault causing bodily harm and possession of a switch-knife, Eleanor M. Ayotte, 17, RR 1 Hay, was charged by Exeter OPP Monday during their investigation of a stabbing at a Hensall area farmhouse Sunday night around 7;15 p.m. Cecil L. Wood, 21, RR 3Dash- wood, suffered a chest wound in the incident and was taken to South Huron Hospital for treat- ment. He was released Monday afternoon. Wood is a brother-in-law of Miss Ayotte. The stabbing took place at the home of Ted McDonald, RR 2 Hensall, Miss Ayotte appeared before a Justice of the Peace on Monday and was remanded until today. Bail was set at $500. it's powerful stuff This is the safe at the R. E, Pooley branch Legion after it was blown open by yeggs using nitroglycerine Sunday night. The thieves got about $300 from the safe, and another $100 from a till and smaller safe in the building. It was reported it would take only about an ounce of nitro to do the damage shown above. That's concrete from the safe scattered over the floor, T-A photo For the second time this sum- mer, safe-crackers have hit in Exeter. Sometime Sunday night or early Monday they blew open the safe at the IS, E. Pooley Branch Legion and pried open a cash register and smaller safe to make off with almost $400. Entry to the building was gain- ed by forcing open a small window near the north-east corner. The thugs used nitroglycerine to blow open the large safe in a small office in the basement of the Legion hall. The safe was tipped over before the nitro was applied and the resulting ex- plosion ripped open the door, and scattered dust and concrete around the room. The thieves covered a vent above the door with a piece of paper to apparently keep the light from shining through as they worked. The blast was set off using an electrical cord. Legion officials report about $300 was in the safe at the time. The thieves also got $10 by prying open a small safe in the upstairs snack bar at the Legion and another $70 from a till in the bar. They also pried the till open and left only the pennies and three or four coins they dropped on the floor. The breakin was discovered by Mrs. Horace Pfaff, who looks after the building with her hus- band. Chief C, H. MacKenzie was called and had the OPP identifica- tion unit from Mt. Forest in to assist in the investigation. One of the officers reported Woman's husband killed Due to the continued illness of Magistrate Glenn Hays, Q,C., Mrs. Mabel Gray handled the duties of Acting Magistrate at Tuesday morning's regular court session in Exeter. Only speeding charges and cas- es where guilty pleas were en- tered were heard before Mrs. Gray. The other cases were ad- journed to be heard in Goderich at later dates. Brian R. Jones, 113 Main St. Exeter was fined $35 and costs of $2.50 on a careless driving charge laid by Corporal Harry VanBergen of the Exeter town police on August 5. Jones, while proceeding south on Marlborough street at the Huron street inter- section, was unable to stop and drove over a lawn and two cement culverts. Another careless driving charge cost Andrew Carter, 494 Albert St., Exeter, $25 and costs in connection with an accident on July 20 at the intersection of Highway 4 and Huron County Road 6. Carter failed to stop his vehicle in time and struck another car driven by Lloyd Mor- gan. Total damage to the two ve- hicles was $500. David John Glendinning, AR 8 Parkhill was assessed a fine of $15 for following traffic too — Please turn to page 2 nine days after brother Exeter council met at a special session, Monday, to discuss the installation of a sewer to facilit- ate the nursing home operated by Mrs. W, C. Pearce on James St. She approached council two weeks ago, pointing out her pres- ent system was not large enough and that additional weeping tile had been added but were of little use. She said sewage was seeping into the basement of the house. The nursing home now has 16 patients and Mrs. Pearce re- ported she had received approval to make an addition, but pointed out this was out of the question until an answer could be found for her sewage problems. Works Superintendent J i m Paisley was asked to look into the matter and told council Mon- day that the only feasible sewer line would have to run along James St. and hook into the line near Exeter Furniture. He estimated cost at $3,885 but later said two manholes that would cost $800 could be post- poned until a later date. Council then moved that the sewer be started as soon as possible. Council learned they may get a possible return of $920 in pre- paid frontage charges along the street this year. It was decided that Mrs. Pearce be informed that all drains must be connected to the sewer. A report was received at the special meeting that raw sewage was entering the drain at Albert St. As a metal culvert pipe is being installed this fall it was decided to advise the property owner that any sanitary waste must be diverted into a properly constructed septic tank. Another report indicated con- ditions had not been improved at a Marlborough St. property and on the motion of Councillors Wright and Taylor, Clerk Cars- cadden was asked to write health inspector Jim Pinder, request- ing his co-operation in having the situation rectified. Pallbearers were Norm Stan- lake, Hugh Rundle, Murray, Don- ald, Merton and John Keys. In the only other accident of the week, police report damage of —Please turn to page 2 coming in every day. Furniture is arriving daily for the classrooms and dormitories and workmen are busy putting the finishing touches on the kitchen and student lounge. The grounds around the campus have already been put in order. Mr. MacDonald reported most of the staff have been hired for the first term. Hired last week was Miss Molly McGhee, who will be associate director of the school in charge of the home economics depart- ment. A native of London, England, Miss McGhee studied at the Edin- burgh School of Dietetics inScot- land and has been in Canada for the past 15 years. During those years she's been a teacher, student and dietician. She presently holds Bachelor of Science and Master of Education degrees and hopes to complete her Master of Psychology degree in the near future. Thirty-three girls have al- ready been accepted for the course and they're coming from all over Ontario. One girl will be coming from Fredericton, New Brunswick. Others are coming from Ottawa, Windsor, Port Ar- thur, Barrie and points in be- tween. Only one area girl has registered as yet. The girls range in age from 17 to 20 and most have completed grade 12 at high school. Most of the staff have been hired. They include Mrs. G. S. Knapp, Parkhill, who will be teaching nutrition; Miss Mar- garet Smillie, Hensall, a cloth- ing and textile specialist; Mrs. Douglas Jamieson, Huron Park, foods and home management; Mrs. J. D, McCart, Huron Park, first aid and home nursing. The latter will also act as nurse on the campus. Miss McGhee reported many of the graduates will find jobs as food supervisors in hospitals, while others will be food tech- nicians and demonstrators in test kitchens. Some become involved in interior decorating and home furnishing. An Exeter man was killed in a crash near Hensall, Thursday, only nine days after his brother- in-law had been killed in a crash in the Sarnia district. Elmore Keyes, 151 William Street, was killed instantly when his car was in collision with a bread truck at the intersection of Highway 84 and the second con- cession of Hay at 9;00 a.m. Council time `clown drain' It was extremely foggy at the time and police estimate visibil- ity was less than 100 feet at the time of the crash. Mr. Keyes was returning to Exeter after doing chores on the farm of William G. Thompson, Hensall, who was killed in a car crash at Reece's Corner near Sarnia on August 29. OPP Constable Dale Lamont was in charge of the investigation and reported the news of the death to the man's wife. Constable Lamont had also notified Mrs. Keyes of the death of her brother. Mr, Keyes was travelling south on the concession and was pro- ceeding through the highway intersection when the front of the west bound bread truck slam- med into the side of his car, The car ended up in the south ditch and broke off a hydro pole and Wires, A crew from the Ex- eter office of Ontario Hydro had to be dispatched to shut off the power before the body could be removed from the wreckage. Driver of the bread truck was Anthony A. Bedard, Zurich. He was taken to South Huron Hos- pital for treatment of lacerations and bruises and was released the next day. His truck was spun around and came to rest on its side facing south West. Police estimated damage to the two vehicles at $2,200,NO charg- es will be laid and no inquest held. Mr. Keyes is survived by his wife, the former Florence Thom- son; two eohs, Gerald, New Brunswick, and Grant, Toronto; brothers, Sherlock, Varna; Rus- kin, Kitchenet; Wilber, Seaforth; Stewart, Orillia. Funeral service was held from the Hopper-Hockey funeral home on Sunday at 2;00 p.m. with the Hey, Ivor Bodenham officiating, Burial was intiayfieiciCemetere. Force open till and safe The thieves who hit the Legion also broke into a till and a smaller safe in the building. Chief MacKenzie is shown above looking at the safe in the Snack bar which yielded $10. Below is the change compart- ment from the cash register in the bar. The thieves picked up $'70 from it, but left the pennies. T-A photos Municipal drain reports, com- plaints and petitions occupied most of the time at TJsborne town- ship council's regular meeting held in the township hall, Sep- tember 5. The committee in charge of the Stewart drain reported that Most of the ratepayers involved had agreed to proceed with the repair and moved that the com- plaint on the same drain be for- warded to drainage engineer, James A. Howes of Listowel for investigation and report. Petitions pertaining to the pro.. posed Dougall, Pryde and Row- cliffe drainage Works and the Miller and Passmtrre Municipal drain were accepted and will be forwarded to Engineer C, P, COre belt Of Lucan for a survey, plan and report. A complaint on the Earl Drain and a petition covering the Hero, Brock and Stephen drainage works will be forwarded to A. M. Spriett & Associates Ltd., for reports, The Wildfong Drainage worke,- Initiated by Hay Township, was provisionally adopted. Courictl directed Clerk H. H. G. Strang to riotifytTsieerne township ratepayers who are affected by the Gardiner lerain in Ilibbert and the Arksey Drain in Hlan- shard that the said reports would be read at the next regular Meet- ing of council. Police look into tractor incident Exeter man dies in auto crash An Exeter man, Elmore Keyes, died instantly when his car Wae involved in a eritsh with a bread truck West of Hensall, Thursday. Mr. Keyes Was crossing Highway 84 and the above photo shows the damage to his- car as a result of the impact, ft Was extremely foggy at the time of the accident. 'I'-A photo. Chief C, H. MacKenzie indicat- ed this week the local police are continuing their investigation into an incident at the Community Park, Friday night, A tractor owned by Jim Taylor, liensall, was taken from near the horse barn and moved onto the track and then tipped over, Chief MacKenzie listed damage to the vehicle at about $150. Several persons have already been questioned and Chief Mae- Kenzie indicated he would nett- tinue in his attempt to find the culprits, He pOinted out the park was now nicely filed up with the ad- dition of the rodeo ring and police Would take whatever steps neces- sary to deter people from caus- ing any damage to the facilities.