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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 — Please turn to page 2 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, please turn to page t 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