HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1968-01-11, Page 1Dunlop division moves to. CE
---will start with 40 workers
The Hon. chariee MaeNatigh-
ten, provincial treastire r and act -
Jeg minister of economics and
development, announces the re.
IpeatiOp of the Chemline Services
Plvigoll of 'Wien Canada lArnit-
ed .te the ()Marie DeVeiopMent
Corporation's Industrial Park at
Centralia,
Dunlop will take over a 42,090
sq. ft, hangar at the former air
force base to provide all of its
division's lintng and corrosion
protection services which have
expanded out of present accom-
modation in Toronto.
The Centralia operation will
serve as headquarters for the
Chemline pivision's national net-
work of fabrication and lining.
shops including those now locat-
ed in Elliot Lake, Vancouver,
Edmonton and St, John.
production at Centralia will
commence in February pf this
year and the new plant is expect-
ed to be in full pperatipn by mid-
summer, employing up to 40
people in the initial stage.
Dunlop's new plant at Centralia
will provide greatly improved
facilities for handling the full
range of rubber and plastic lin-
ings, coatings and fabrications,
Complete rail loading and un-
loading facilities for tank and
railway cars are provided in the
plant which, along with, the corn-
pany's modern equipment, will
allow the Chemline division to
meet the increasing demand for
its services.
Mr. MacNaughton, acting min-
ister of economics and develop-
ment in the temporary absence
of the Honourable Stanley,I.Ran-
dell, said he heartily welcomes
the decision of Dunlop Canada
Ltd. to participate in the Gov-
ernment's pilot industrial park
program at Centralia,
"This development, under-
taken by an international firm of
this stature, consitutes a solid
vote of confidence in our ef-
forts to stimulate regional in-
ciuStrinl .development. The ,04-
tahlishment of Dunlop's phein,
line Services Division, along with
the three other promiaiag firms
which are locating at ceetralia,
forms a sound base for the prep.-
Health Unit
okay merger
The Huron County health unit
will recommend to county coun-
cil next week that it be merged
with the Perth County health
unit.
County clerk-treasurer John,
G, Berry, who made the an-
nouncement Tuesday after a
meeting of the two boards and
representatives of municip al
councils, said the recommenda-
tions will carry certain condi-
tions.
Mr. Berry did not say what
those conditions are, but indi-
cated they will be contained in
the Huron board's report to coun-
cil next Wednesday.
Both counties held meetings
last year to establish terms of
agreement leading to the amalga-
mation of the two health units.
tion of a viable industrial com-
plex which has unlimited potential
to share in Ontario's economic
growth.
"We continue to be impressed
by the quality and quantity of en-
quiries received by our develop-
ment corporation for facilities:at
Centralia."
Established in Canada just be-
fore the turn of the Twentieth
Century, Dunlop C anad a Ltd.
started with a single product —
the automobile tire. Today, four
product divisions backed by an
autonomous research ceptr e,
serve the country with a wealth
of different products.
These include belting, hose,
moulded and extruded products,
plastics and processed plant pro-
tective systems,
The development of facilities
in Centralia is one in a series
of current expansion programs
announced by the company as part
of their planning to increase its
contribution to two of Canada's
major areas of consideration --
economic development and the
defeat of distance.
Dunlop Canada Ltd. is part of
the international Dunlop organiz-
ation, with headquarters in Eng-
land, which embraces more than
100 plants around the world.
Enjoying blustery weather
While the recent stormy actions of the weatherman were not appreciated too much by adults, the younger
fry were delighted by the chance to play in the snow. Above, Mary Margaret Jeffrey and Rose Marie
Webber are shown well bundled up and enjoying a recess period at Usborne Central School, early this
week. T-A photo
EXETER, ONTARIO, JANUARY 11, 1968 Price Per Copy 15 Cents Ninety-third Year
Who needs a hill?
When you've got a sturdy dog such as Spot, you don't really need a hill to enjoy a toboggan ride. John
Lindenfield gets the free lift above, while Dave Keating and Jeff Lindenfield run along beside in an at-
tempt to keep Spot on the right course. However, he had different ideas at times and the lads spent much
of their time digging out from snowbanks where he dumped them. T-A photo
GB's new PUC chairman
hopes to curtail tensions
Pair suffer injury
in district accident
Although no elections were held
in Grand Bend this year as of-
ficials start on the final year of
their two-year terms, some
changes have been made.
The changes were brou ght
about by the resignation of Cam
Chapman as chairman of the PUC.
Councillor Douglas Martin re-
signed his seat on council to fill
this vacancy and council named
Rollie Grenier to fill his seat for
the balance of the year. Grenier
is a former councillor and was
asked to fill the vacancy when
Emerson Desjardine and James
Connelly, defeated candidates in
the last election, declined the
offer.
Pay penalty for
careless driving
Two Exeter area men paid fines
after pleading guilty to careless
driving charges in court pre-
sided over by MtS. Mabel Gray
in Exeter, Tuesday.
Both had been involved in a
chain-reaction accident in Hen-
sall on December 2.
Orville Ford, RR 1 Hay, was
fined $50 and costs and Clarence
Helmer, Exetet, paid a fine of
$55 and costs.
Each of the two drivers hit
parked vehicles on Highway 84
and it was reported bOth had
been drinking prior to the ac-
cidents.
Another fine of $50 Was hand ,
ed out to James F. Woods, EX ,
eter, for failing to report dam-
age.
The court was told Woods was
driving in Centralia and drove
over several lawns, doing con-
siderable daMage. He failed to
repOrt the incident to police.
TWo lady drivers were also
fined for driVing infractions.
Miss Marilyn Marthell, Kirk,
ton, was fined $20 for failing to
yield the right of way on Dedern-
bet 4. She was driVitig out her
farm lane and struck A vehicle
on the St, Marys Road.
June Essery, Centralia,
was fined $20 for following An,
Other car too elotely on Decem-
ber21.
She was following two cars
south on Highway 4 and failed to
get stopped when the dart ahead
stopped suddenly, Damage of $500
Was listed in the ensuing accident.
In another case, John Hebert
London, was fined $10
lot falling to V at an inter-
Section.
All ether &otos heard were
Speeding infractions atidt eSillted
in fines for the •10116Wingt
Calvin F. Smith, London; liar.
vey Irwin, Dicknow. Gordon
dttitIti, Clinton; Whilatit
FOrreSter, Zurich; liettle A.
Charlton, Lobo; and KennethJ
:MeintgomerY, Ferett,
Grenier was sworn into office
by Clerk Murray DesJardins at
council's first session, Monday.
In his formal resignation read
to council, Martin said that in
his new position as chairman of
the pUC he hoped to be able to
contribute to easing the tension
which has existed between coun-
cil and PUC in recent years.
Councillor John Teevins said
at the end of the meeting he
would favor a meeting between
council, the PUC and Ontario
Hydro representatives to deter-
mine why the resort's hydro
customers paid the highest bills
in Ontario.
He said now was an opportune
time because of the change of
personnel at the PUC, which also
has a new line foreman in the
person of Morris Howson.
However, Reeve Ory Wass-
mann said the two new PUC of-
ficials should be given time to
acquaint themselves with the set-
up before such a meeting.
Although Wassmann and his
councillors listed no projects
for the coming year in intro-
ductory remarks, several items
arose during the meeting.
A suggestion by Teevins that
council seek the support of MPP
Lorne Henderson in getting ar-
tificial ice installed at the Pinery
Park rink was backed by all
members,
They decided to enlist the sup-
port of Bosanquet Township in
pushing for the facility which
would increase the popularity of
the winter sports facilities at
the park.
Teevins pointed out now was
the time to discuss the matter so
it could be placed on the budget
of the department if approved.
It was also decided to renew
the request for permanent im-
provement to the harbor at the
resort, which annually fills in
with sand and hinders fishing and
pleasure craft.
Wassmann noted that a study
had shown that a breakwater
would be too costly and wouldn't
solve the problem permanently
and he suggested council recom-
mend that about 200 feet be added
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Hazardous driving conditions
throughout the area in the past
week made driving dangerous at
times, but the Exeter OPP re-
port six accidents.
The first of the accidents took
place last Sunday at 9:15 pm
when a department of highways
snow plow operated by Craig.
Kerr, Exeter, knocked down a
railroad standard signal onHigh-
way 84 in Hensall.
Damage was estimated at $300
by OPP Constable D. A. Lamont.
On Wednesday, a car operated
by Edward W. Johns, RR 3 Ex-
eter, went out of control on
Number 20 sideroad in Usborne.
Township and damaged a farm
fence owned by Edgar Baker,
RR 1 Granton.
Damage to the car was listed
at $360 by Constable W. G. Glass-
ford.
Two cars were involved in an
accident on Highway 4 north of
Exeter on Friday at 4:15 pm.
Drivers of the vehicles were
Lulu E. Denomme, Goderich, and
Frederick H. Bissett, also of
Goderich.
Constable F. L. Giffin investi-
gated and estimated damage to the
two vehicles at $650.
Damage was listed at $200 in
a single car mishap on Saturday
at 4:30 am. Donald W. Colter,
Crediton, left Highway 4 south
of Exeter and crashed into the
ditch.
He and his wife suffered minor
injuries in the crash investigated
by Constable Glassford.
At 3:38 pm the same day, a
car operated by George L. Blair,
Hayfield, collided with One driven
by Edward J. Smith, Zurich.
Damage was listed at $200 by
Constable Lamont.
Damage of $100 resulted in a
two-car crash at the junction of
Highway 4 and 84 in Hensall on
Sunday at 1:00 pm.
Drivers involved were David
Paul Regier, RR 2 Zurich, and
Claude C. Gelinas, London.
The crash was investigated by
Constable Ed Wilcox, who also
investigated the final crashof the
week on Monday at 8:15 am.
It was the most serious of the
week with damage listed at
$2,500, when cars driven by
Marilyn E. Thompson, RR 1
Lucan, and Lavern Gould, RR 1
Exeter, collided at the junction
of Highway 4 and the Usborne-
Tuckersmith line.
The Thompson vehicle was
proceeding north on Highway 4
and Gould was coming out of the
sideroad prior to the accident.
The Lucan area lady suffered
neck injuries in the crash.
Three drivers were charged
under the Highway Traffic Act
and another 17 issued warnings.
One person was charged under
the Liquor Control Act.
MORE TIPS
OPP Cpl. C. J. Mitchell sup-
plied some more tips for snow-
mobile drivers in his weekly
press release. These are as
follows:
1. Wear appropriate, warm,
windproof clothing; insulated
footwear and mitts, toque with
attached face mask; shatterproof,
tinted goggles and safety helmet.
2. For casual snowmobiling
within reach of assistance, carry
spare equipment such as, drive
belt and spark plugs with tools
for installation.
3. For distant safari operation
carry the following equipment;
snowshoes, emergency fuel, map
and compass, axe, knife, water-
proofed matches, mess kit,
emergency rations, first aid kit,
Waterproof shelter and survival
blanket,
4. Do not attempt distant saf-
aris without an experienced per-
son in charge; and use the
"buddy system", two snowmo-
biles or more,
In her inaugural address to
dotheil, Menday, Reeve
Minnie Noakes Said the "'great-
est problem is the one of dogs
running at large".
She said the had two calls
from MOthert that very day re-
garditig the safety of their thild,,
ran and added that not only are
dogs running at large they are in
packs and have been snarling
and chasing children*, and even'
grOwnitpt.
She asked council back her
in having Ernie Davis pick these
dogs up within one week and said
that if he couldn't do the job
alOney other men should bedepti ,
used to assist.
',This problem ,18 SetiOng brie
and before 'Oft Of our children
or adults is seriously injured by
one of the Canine species, 1 ath
dernatiditig"abiloti," she stated.
Reeve Noakes Opined that many
people Were undo p I iiiptettion
that 'dogs had to be lied ohlydtti,,
ing the summer ynontris. She Said
JACK MORRISSEY
Jack Morrissey was elected
chairman of the SHDHS board at
their first meeting of 1968, Tues-
day. The board met in the school's
new library and will conduct all
meetings there in the future.
In recent years, the board has
been forced to meet in class-
rooms during the alterations
which eliminated the former
board room.
Morrissey succeeds Ken Johns
as chairman of the board.
Iry Armstrong was named vice-
chairman of the board.
The following committees were
named, with the first mentioned
being chairman:
Management: Don Joynt,
W. F. B. MacLaren, Elmer Bell,
Garnet Hicks.
Finance: Iry Armstrong, Herb
Klopp, Harry Hayter, Hicks.
Transportation: Ken Elder,
Hicks, Hayter, Doug O'Brien.
Property: Lloyd Lamport, O'-
Brien, ken Johns, Peter Ray-
mond.
Named from the board to the
advisory vocational committee
Were Armstrong, Hicks, O'Brien
and Hayter. Appointed by the
board were Karl Guenther, Ted
Snider, Harry Dougall and Lorne
Kleinstiver.
this waS net tree aS dogs must
not ten at large at any time' dur-
ing the year.
It was suggested that Davis
hand out automatic fines for dogs
running at large if their owners
can be identified, and if the dogs
have no tags they be taken 10 the
dog pound at Zurich and destroy=
ed immediately: .rtte year we hear froM the
County that rabies 18 not on the
deCline to let us declare war on
the stray dogs before it is too'
late," she concluded.
Members Of council supported
her appeal and Davis indicated
he would pick Up as many degt
as possible.
",It's Wend me why people
goad neighbors to the point
of loOking after their tiogs‘t
Councillor Harold 'Knight deln,
Mentect
in her address, HeeVe Noakes
listed several other prOblenig
facing council lathe coming year.
One Is that of sidewalks and
BEV PARSONS
Officers for the advisory com-
mittee will be named at the
group's first meeting.
Jim Taylor and Garnet Hicks
were again recommended to the
Central Huron Secondary School
board for appointment to their
advisory vocational committee.
Hicks was also appointed as
the board's representative to at-
tend a meeting in Brucefield,
Monday, when area school of-
ficials will discuss the possible
formation of a county board.
MacLaren was the board's al-
ternative delegate to the meet-
ing.
Business Administrator Wally
Burton told the board that for all
intents and purposes construc-
tion of the new addition is now
completed.
Parents of SHDHS students will
have an opportunity to view the
new facilities when they attend
parents' night on January 16.
In his report, Principal J. L.
Wooden reported that report
cards were being sent home and
that Spring vacation will be held
during the week of March 18.
This replaces the Easter vacation
and will be held during the same
period each year.
She said council thOuld give the
matter early attention and try
to have SOMA repaired at least,
Connell also received a letter
from the Hensall WI complaining
Of the condition of sidewalks and
parking lots hi the village,
"The arena is a perennial
problem and needs many re-
pairs,'" the continued. "We have
too Much invested to let it go to
rack and ruin at this stage."'
It was suggested neighboring
communities,whose residents
'Use the facilities, be contacted
regarding a grant to help with the
Maintenance and repairs.
-While Mr's. NOaket recom-
mended a leiter be Sent from the
board, Councillor Harolddtnigiit
said he was Of the opinion
delegation Should visit the 00th-
oils and Make theni aware of the
situation.
The Municipal dump was also
'Sited as 'a prObIent as well as
drainage and dead and dying treeti,
garding the latter, Mrs.
Usborne bucks
County boards
At the inaugural meeting of
the Usborne Township School
Area board held Saturday, Bev
Parsons was elected chairman
and Jack Stewart, vice-chairman.
Tom Hern, former chairman,
along with newcomers Lorne El-
ford and Sam Skinner comprise
the other members of the board.
The board went on record as
favoring enlargement of school
boards to coincide with the pres-
ent secondary school boundaries
in counties. They do not approve
one board for the entire county.
A communication was read that
a meeting will be held in Bruce-
field on Monday regarding the
government's proposal for county
boards.
Jack Stewart, who previously
represented the board at a meet-
ing among county officials, will
act in this capacity again.
On request from Usborne coun-
cil, the board agreed to provide
further data and estimated costs
for the proposed building pro-
gram.
Committees named at the meet.
ing were as follows:
Staff and management — Sam
Skinner and Jack Stewart.
Property and equipment—
Lorne Elford and Tom Herm
Transportation —Hera and
Skinner.
Finance —Stewart and Elford.
A. Garnet Hicks was re-hired
as secretary-treasurer at a sal-
ary of $950.
Breaks leg
in long fall
Garry Alderdice, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Vern Alderdice,RR 2
Kippen, slipped on a laddr and
fell 40 feet inside a silo on the
family farm Monday afternoCon,
suffering two fractureS to his
left leg.
The 14-year-old youth had been
helping his father with repairs to
the silo when he slipped. He fell
onto a wheelbarrow at the bottom
of the silo, saving him from
crashing into the cement floor.
He was taken to South Huron
Hotpital arid later transferred to
St. Joseph's Hospital, London.
Noakes suggested a thorough
study be Made of the tree prob-
lem and have it rectified as soon
as possible depending on the
danger posed by Certain trees.
However, later In the Meeting,
Ernie Davis reported that re-
moving trees was no simple prob-
kin. He reported 'he had been
trying for sothe time to get seine.
one to cut down a couple of bad
ones but had been'unsuccessful.
He Was told to contact area
Municipalities to see if they could
ttiggett persons who may do the
work.
Concluding her address, ReeVe
Noakes paid tribute to the assist,.
ance 'of Clerk Earl CaMpbell and
Councillor Harold Knight, 'Who
was chairman of the centennial
committee.
She Said 'the Hensall celebra-
tion was second to none and pity.
ed beyond a shadOw of a doubt
:hest bow Much Of a 'community
Spirit prevails in'the Area,
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New Year's baby
The fifth day of Jatiiiiity was well Obits way When the first baby of 1868 'arrived at South Huron Hos ital.
Steven Douglas the Seven-pound, four Mike son of Mr, and Mrs. on 'Lightfoot of Mt .Crediton made
his appearance At the local hotpitalat, 2;',30 Friday -afternoon. The help of the ,Stephen 'TOWrithip shoW plOW
'bit* *AS needed to get Mtg. LightfOcittehospital during the tnoWstOrni early :Friday thorttom, Above
the first 'Child of the :LIglititiOtt taking o, good look at the WOrld With his parenta looking
Dump, arena also problem
High school board
elect new chairman
Declare war on Hensall dogs