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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1967-09-21, Page 1Stephen Central student council EXETER, ONTARIO, SEPTEMBER 21, 1967 Ninety-third Year Price Per Copy 15 Cents. Expect statement in few days over Centralia's first industry Provincial Treasurer runs again As expected, the Hon. C. S. MacNaughton, left, was nominated by the Huron Progressive Conservative Association to contest the forthcoming provincial election, He's shown here enjoying some light-hearted fun after his nomination with area supporters. To the left of him are: Graham Mason, Bill Ford, Doug Parsons, Jud Dykeman and Doug Hughson. Seated on the right is Elmer Bell, who chaired the nomina- tion meeting. T-A photo MacNaughton enters race It was reported that the govern- ment provided an allowance of $600,000 to adapt the buildings for industrial use, and only$30,- 000 has been spent to date. He said it would appear that "we will be far below our budget". Commenting on the new agri- c u 1 tu r e and home economics school, he told the audience 75% of the enrolment had been reach- ed already and that the school will be employing some of the most modern educational tech- niques available anywhere. "That alone is good for Huron —and good for agriculture gen- erally," he said. "That's what our County Council, our Feder- ation of Agriculture and our Farmers' Union wanted—and it's there and ready to go." Wants lid put on taxes Stephen barn destroyed A fire of undetermined origin completely destroyed a frame barn on the farm of Basil Coolman at Lot 17, Concession 4 of Stephen Township early Monday evening. Total loss of $10,000 included two grain boxes, an elevator and combine. T-A photo Horsemen buck bylaw, plead case with council ((most remarkable" the perform- ance of Ontario under the Robarts administration in the past four years. He explained that while On- tario has only one-third of Can- ada's total population, the prov- ince is delivering over 52% of all the manufactured goods in Canada, over 40% of the nation's income, retail sales and housing starts, and 50% of the direct taxes collected in Canada. "These results stem from sound politics, wise investment of public funds and a strong faith in private enterprise," he stated. Pointing out he didn't want to engage in the customary recital of facts and figures about Huron's As expected, the Hon. C. S. MacNaughton was named by the Huron Progressive Conse rva- tives to contest the provincial election on October 17, at a meet- ing in Clinton, Friday. Even before he was nominated, platform speakers at the meeting attended by over 250 persons were extolling his merits. When his nomination was presented by Goderich Reeve Bert Such and S tephen Township Reeve Jim Hayter, nominations were im- mediately closed by a motion from the floor and the Provincial Treasurer was given a standing ovation as he made his way to the platform. Mr. MacNaughton termed NEW COLLEGE The other bit of news of in- terest to Huron residents came from Goderich Reeve Bert Such. While speaking on Mr. Mac- Naughton's behalf at the meet- ing, Mr. Such informed the audi- ence that Huron "can be assur- ed" of having a satellite com- munity college. The Goderich man is a direct- or of the Conestoga College of Applied Arts and Sciences at Kitchener which is the main corn - munity college serving this area of Western Ontario. Mr. Such said he couldn't pin- point the location of the satellite college for Huron. Huron residents got some good news during the Progressive Con- servative nomination meeting in Clinton, Friday, The Hon. C. S. MacNaughton Indicated “negotiations are reaching the final stages with a number of firms we're going to be proud to have as resident neighbors in Huron". The firms, of course, are -those interested in settling at the Centralia In- dustrial Park. Mr. MacNaughton hinted that an announcement regarding some of the firms may well come within a few days. During his speech, he referred to the pilot program in developing Centralia and said it could mark the beginning of a new era in Huron's history one that will add a new and welcome element to our economy., "This is a solid and practical experiment which has been the result of a great deal of study, effort and negotiations," he ex- plained. noting it was the first time such a project was ever attempted in Canada. "I'm convinced it's going to pay off," he added, and "I'm convinced it's not going to cost the people of this Province, or this riding, one red cent in the long run." He said the project would be self-liquidating and would pay handsome dividends to Huron. with keeping horses and hoped some solution could be worked out. Dr. R. W. Read pointed out the planned bylaw printed by coun- cil last week caused considerable concern among horse owners, but agreed that some type of control was needed. Fires raze barn, auto Exeter council found out Mon- day their plan to regulate the keeping of horses in the com- munity is far from popular with horse owners. However, out of four written submissions, and some verbal ones, the horse owners agreed there were problems associated injured rashes Three men in district c progress, he did point out every- one shares in the pride associat- ed with new schools, improved roads, more facilities for senior citizens and better hospital facil- ities. He also referred to the farm income investment programs of the Robarts government, detail- ing the capital grants for farm ponds, field enlargement, farm buildings and other individual farm improvements; the market- ing programs that have had their growing pains but generally are proving successful; and crop in- surance, adverse weather loans, improved educational opportuni- ties for young farm people, He said farm income has risen 25% over the past four years, and "I'm confident there will be even greater progress, based on self-help policies, resulting from the major new studies being undertaken to determine methods of increasing farm incomes in the future." Much of the Minister's re- marks were confined to the recent Smith report on taxation, which he said could become one of the most important documents inthis Province's history. He said it did not represent the policy of the government, but would serve as a guide to develop the progressive policies of the future. "The Smith Report advocates a number of measures to reduce the level of property tax in this Province," he said, "and our government has been conscious of the need in this area — and we have moved to the extent that well over 40% of our budget, or more than $1 billion, will go toward the relief of property taxes during this current year." — Please turn to page 13 NDP leader tours district Donald C. MacDonald, leader of the New Democratic Party, toured through Western Ontario, Friday, and held a press conference in Seaforth before moving on to a speaking engagement in Walkerton. He's shown answering questions for Mrs. Ken Keller, Clinton News-Record, and Herb Turkheim, right, Zurich Citizens News. Second from the left is the Rev, John Boyne, NDP candidate for Huron. T-A photo Two fires in the area this week caused damage estimated at around $12,000. On Monday night. a barn on a. farm owned by Basil Coolman. RR 1 Exeter, was completely de- stroyed, along with several pieces of valuable equipment. The fire broke out around 9:00 P.m. Destroyed in the barn were a combine, elevator and two wag- ons. Total damage in the blaze was listed at $10,000. The loss was partially covered by insur- ance. There is no indication of how the fire got started. Mrs. Cool- man reported members of the family had passed the barn only a few minutes before they re- ceived a telephone call from a neighbor telling them the barn was on fire. When they looked out, the barn was completely engulfed. The Crediton fire brigade was called, but the blaze was well out of control by the time they arrived, He asked council to postpone any decisions until their next meeting so local horse owners could meet with them and talk the situation over. A letter from Dalton Finkbein- er suggested too that some con- trol over the premises being used for horses was reasonable, but said Only portions of the bylaw be passed. Mr. and Mrs. Vern Posthill argued council appeared to be making all horse owners suffer for the infractions of a few. "We realize there are prob- lems as to proper stabling of horses and riding habits of young- er riders, but with proper in- struction and rules, these prob- lems could be overcome," they suggested. "Does it seem reasonable to outlaw horses and try to become the rodeo town of Ontario?" they added. "This proposed bylaw in its entirety would certainly elim- inate all the problems but is it fair to the horsemen?" Gloria O'Dell was more aft.- - Please turn to page 3 MacDonald's view: Fight between NDP and PCs OPP Constable Dale Lamont investigated all three area ac- cidents this week, with injuries reported in all mishaps. Most seriously injured was W. Ross Love, Clinton, who was in- volved in a crash at the farm of his son, Keith, located on County Road 31, two miles north of High- way 84. Mr. Love was driving a tractor with an elevator in tow out the farm laneway at 11:45 a.m. last Wednesday, when he was in col- lision with a County of Huron truck which had been proceeding south on the County Road. Driver of the truck was Arthur Youngblutt, Auburn. Mr. Love suffered a dislocated shoulder and fractured pelvis in the accident and is a patient in South Huron Hospital. Damage to the vehicles was estimated at $700. On Friday at 9:20 p.m., Con- stable Lamont was called to the scene of a one-car crash on Population jumps 55 Government farm policy `bankrupt' Eight enjoy tour of west "After only one week of cam- paigning, it is already clear this election is strictly a contest be- tween the Conservative govern- ment and the New Democratic alternative." Those were the comments of NDP leader Donald C. MacDonald at a press conference held in Seaforth, Friday. Also present at the session was the Rev. John Sideroad 15 in Hay Township, one mile west of Highway 4. Jack McKenzie, Hensall, had been proceeding west on the side- road when his car went out of control, went into the south ditch and hit a tree. The driver sustained cuts to his mouth and ear and damage to the car was listed at $700. In the final accident, Daniel Cameron, Hensall, escaped with only minor injuries when he fell out of the car in which he was riding on Saturday at 9:15 p.m. He was a passenger in a car driven by Bruce J. Forrest, RR 2 Dashwood, who was southbound on the second concession of Hay, one mile north of Highway 84. Cameron was in the front seat and fell out onto the road when the door unexpectedly flew open. He suffered abrasions and scratches to his elbows, arms, lower abdomen and nose. While Constable Lamont was investigating all the accidents, the other officers from the local detachment were kept busy. They laid 19 charges under the High- way Traffic Act and issued warn- ings to another 68 drivers. Two charges were issued under the Criminal Code and 20 oc- currences were investigated. CAR DESTROYED On Friday night, a car owned by Huron Motor Products, Zur- ich, was totally destroyed when it caught fire near the CNR cross- ing on the Mt. Carmel Road at 10:30 p.m. The 1964 Oldsmobile was being driven by Ed. Roelofs, who re- ported to Exeter firemen that flames started shooting out of the dash just after he went across the railway crossing. He manag- ed to get out of the vehicle with- out any injury. "We're on the move!" That was Reeve Boyle's com- ment upon learning that Exeter's population had increased by 55 over the past year. Clerk Eric Car scadden said the total population was now 3,166 and Councillor Wooden pointed out the town still had to get another 150 or so persons to get back where it was a few years ago. The assessment increase in the community was listed at just under $25,000. Boyne, NDP candidate for Huron, Mr. MacDonald said the main question in the campaign is wheth- er Ontario people, like the Tor- ies, are content to leave things the way they are, or whether, like the New Democrats, Ontario people feel there is still much to be done to equalize individual opportunities and make Ontario an even better „,lace to live. "It looks as though the Con- servatives are going to run on their record though if I were a Conservative I would be more likely to run from it," he mused. And the Liberals? He finds people regarding them as irrele- vant to this campaign. "When where b u siness corporations would pay their fair share to- wards future revenue, the same as private citizens." He said the people of Huron should take a second look at the eleventh hour "pick of plums" from the Smith report. "The sav- ings are an illusion," he sug- gested, adding that the govern- ment was giving with one hand and taking away with the other. The main objective of the Smith report — that property tax should be reduced — was not being faced up to, he suggested. Noting that people were wor- ried over making ends meet, he reported the New Democrat s — Please turn to page 13 Police check bogus money Thieves swipe cash, cigarettes Thieves hit in the area again this weekend and made off with about $81 in cigarettes and cash from Scott's Shell Station at the north end of Exeter. The breakin was discovered by Don Scott when he went to open his service station Saturday morning, The thieves gained entry by smashing a window at the rear of the garage. They took six cartons of cigarettes and $35 in cash from the till. The draw- er from the till was also miss- ing. They also tried to pry open the coin box on the Pepsi-Cola cooler at the front of the station, but police believe they may have been frightened off before they succeeded. The breakin is being investi- gated by Chief C. H, Mackenzie and OPP Constable John Wright. they're not flailing away in all directions at the Tories, or dreaming up instant policies to get rid of muskeg, they're attack- ing the New Democrats. Like everyone else, they regard the NDP as the alternative to the Tories," he said. "I'm more confident than ever the New Democrats are going to win a great breakthrough on Oc- tober 17," he added. He said the housing problem, the cost of living and taxes were the three main reasons why the Ontario election had been post- poned from the spring. However, he said the PCs were still playing the housing crisis by ear and were "patching things up as they go along to compensate for the inadequacies". "I find people are concerned with housing -thereis not enough of it, and what there is costs too much. To them the government's so-called HOME program Spells Home Ownership More Expen- sive," he added. Mr. MacDonald said Ontario people should have the oppor- tunity to obtain decent housing as a matter of right, and indicated his party would set up a Housing Ministry and a large-scale pro- gram to build thousands of low cost, geared to income dwellings. "We feel we can lick thehous- ing crisis," he said. On the subject of taxes, he said people are concerned vo,th high property taxes and they have not been persuaded by the Smith report, or the govern- ment's greedy reaction to It, that any relief is coming from that quarter. "They want the kind of fair. share tax system a NDP govern- !bent would provide, where the burden of services would largely be lifted off the property tax, and Police Chief C. H. MacKenzie is investigating the appearance in Exeter this week of what is believed to be a counterfeit $10 bill, The bill was discovered Mon- day in a deposit made at a local bank. Chief MacKenzie said RCMP officers from London looked at the bill and were of the opinion it was bogus, and it is now being sent to the RCMP Crime De- tection laboratory in Ottawa fOr further study. The $10 Canadian bill carries the serial number P/T 1314604 and Chief Mackenzie said it ap- pears to be printed on a slightly different quality paper than an ordinary dollar bill. The color on the bill is faded and there are no water marks, In addition, the picture Of Queen Elizabeth ap- pears a bit distorted. Eight members of the Ausable Conservation Authority returned home Friday after participating in the Ontario Conservation Auth- ority centennial tour. The group flew to Calgary on Monday, September 11 and after travelling some 1,132 miles by bus to Saskatoon, returned by air to Toronto on Friday. Included on the tour were chair- man Wellington Brock, secret- ary-treasurer Mrs. C. Hume, Fred Dobbs, Lorne Hay, Earl Dick, Charles Corbett, Freeman Hodgins and Bill Amos. There were two groups of 70 on the tour through the Western Provinces, with one starting at Calgary and the other at Saska- toon. They met for a joint lunch- eon along the way at Medicine Hat, The tour was sponsored by the Canada Department of Agricul- ture, the governments of Saskat- cheWan and Alberta, and the East- ern Rockies Conservation Board. The Ontario members toured conservation projects and agri- cultural research programs as well as Canning factories, sugar beet refineries, grain storage elevatorS, feed lots and other Operations Which are part of the prairie scene. Some of the highlights included a stay at Banff, the Waterton Lakes National Park, the 000-acre St. Mary dam and the three-mile long Gardiner Dam. Students at Stephen Central school Went to the pollS this week to elect Shapton, Chris Rippon, Peter Wuerth, Kevin ivicCart and Philip a Student Council. ShOwn above is the complete group of elected Wilkinson, Front, Norma Neilsen, president Marjorie Schenk, sec- representatives. Back, left, Darryl Finkbeiner, Rick Hayter, Larry retary Candy Mueller, Sharon Rader and Randle Hicks,— T-A photo