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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1968-10-24, Page 1S boo Pqrs17 Dashwood Avaries score more points Dashwood. Avaries, owned and operated by Ray VanDorsselaer scored some valuable points at the London and District Cage Bird Association show during the weekend. One clear yellow budgie bird entered by VanDorsselaer was named the best 1968 male bird, the best 1968 novice bird and took the Arn Challenge trophy. Six other first prizes went to Dashwood Avaries as well. In addition, VanDorsselaer sold the winning ticket in a draw and his neighbor, Louis Restemayer, was awarded $76.75. Seen here with two of his prize budgies is a very pleased Ray VanDorsselaer. (T-A photo) Helping the cause Saturday was Apple Day in Dashwood as the Boy Scouts and Cubs canvassed the village with their fresh supply of shiny red fruit. Above, a visitor to town, Bob Wiseman of Clinton is getting his apple from Gordon Braid and Randy Keller. T-A photo County's assessor details new system Will Exeter residents be ".limed into huukirig up to sanitary sewers when this service is provided in the future? Kinsmen help in rummage sale A large crowd attended the Hensall Kinette Club rummage sale at the Hensall arena Friday night and many waited in line for the doors to open. Members of the Kinsmen club pitched in to help collect the money and pack the merchandise. Above, Harold Knight is packing a large order for Mrs. Earl Vincent, RR 1, Dashwood.. T-A photo. Council debate compulsory hookups to sanitary sewer ve been rabi M Paving commences on Exeter project • • • • • • Huron's Assessment Commissioner, E. F. Hall, paid an informal call — "just to say hello" — to Exeter council, `Monday. He said he was at present calling himself "Available Jones" a should any of the municipal officials or residents in Huron have any questions regarding the new assessment system which comes into effect January 1. At that time, municipal assessors will lose their jobs and the work will be undertaken by Hall and his staff at Goderich. Hall hinted it will be some time before residents note any major change in the assessing system in Huron. However, within the next year or two all properties in Huron will be re-assessed and values will be set at market value. A data system will be installed at Goderich to assist in th,e work. The new commissioner told council that after the end of this year they would not sit as a court of revision either, pointing out there would be courts set up at the county level. He jokingly pointed out that when the re-assessment is completed with market values being used, council members would be quite happy that they weren't on a court of revision. In answer to a question by Councillor George Vriese, Hall pointed out that when the re-assessment is done, all measurements will be checked on properties and an inspection would be made both inside and outside of homes, farms and commercial buildings. It is expected that the entire county will be switched to the market value scale at one time. Hall told council there may be temporary offices set up in some other municipalities in Huron and the court of revision would come to the people — rather than having them go to Goderich to register appeals. Paving equipment was moved onto Exeter's Main St. Wednesday by Levis Construction as the first stage of the reconstruction nears completion. A sand pad — consisting of sand and asphalt — will be laid and will then be covered with another asphalt layer and left until spring. Two more coats will be applied in the spring to complete this portion of the work. A slight delay occurred in the work last week when it was found that a drain south of. Sanders St. had to be replaced. It was found to be in a poor condition, and while it wasn't included in the intended work schedule, council decided it should be replaced to prevent the threat of having to dig the street up again in the future. Engineer B, M. Ross, who agreed with the decision to replace the drain, mildly criticised council Monday night for not takin the matter up with the Lavis firm. When the work was approved, council made arrangements with C. A. McDowell, a sub-contractor on the job, to do the work. Ross pointed out council should have held their discussion with Lavis and the work could have been included as an extension of the contract. Members of council agreed they had been wrong in the manner of doing the drain work, but pointed out they were trying to get it done the quickest way possible. "If we were wrong, we hope May begin sign project Exeter may soon be sporting some new street signs. However, they'll probably not be of the design shown to council, Monday. Councillor Ross Dobson arrived at the meeting with an illuminated sign bearing the name "Pryde Blvd". He reported it had been purchased by Gib Dow some four years ago at a cost of $45. While members of council admired the sign, most were of the opinion it was prohibitively priced and would be too costly to instal and provide electricity. However, local sign painter Don Webster is to have another sign designed for council's consideration at the next meeting. Mayor Jack Delbridge said he was in agreement with a suggestion made in this newspaper that the replacement of the worn out signs carrying the street names be carried out as a piece-meal project rather than waiting until funds for the entire project could be set aside. He suggested a start be made along Main St., working towards the limits. Other members appeared to favor the idea, although no decision will probably be reached until sign prices have been fully investigated. they (Lavis) will accept our apologies," Mayor Delbridge stated. Ross was also critical of the fact that some criticism of the work schedule had been aired by council in the past weeks. He said such criticism should have been passed on to the engineer to deal with it, and should not have been sent directly to the contractor. Councillor Ross Taylor explained council members had only been passing along criticism received by them from merchants and residents. The engineer indicated he was happy with the progress and was of the opinion the work would be completed to Gidley St. by the November 15 deadline. Councillor Joe Wooden asked when work north of Gidley St. would commence, and Ross replied that some of the work on sewers would be started this win ter. However, the travelled portion of the road itself will not be torn up until next spring. Other work will continue as long as weather permits. SOME COMPLAINTS A letter was received from Traquair Hardware, complaining about the u n stisfactory condition of work in front of their building. The sidewalk is four inches below its previous level and the resulting step has become a hazard to shoppers. Several elderly people have stumbled. In commenting on the situation, Ross said it had been looked after. However, he indicated there would be no changes made in the steps at the post office. He noted there was only a one-inch difference there and it was — Please tutu to page 3 Six grandmothers at event While most babies have a grandmother or two present for a baptismal, Karen Rowe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Rowe, Exeter, had no less than six present for a family dinner following her baptism at James St. United Church, Sunday. Shown with Karen and brother Larry in front are their grandmothers, Mrs. Ross Richardson and Mrs. Harold Rowe. The great-grandmothers standing from the left: Mrs. Elizabeth Richardson, Mrs. Louella Willert, Mrs, Clark Fisher and Mrs. Chester Rowe. T-A photo That's the way some members of council were talking Monday night, but no conclusion could be reached from listening to the various view-points. Monday's meeting was the scene of several "serious" discussions on new topics, but none reached the decision stage. The matter of forcing people to hook into sanitary sewers was mentioned by Councillor Ross Dobson, who started it all off by asking how many residents had hooked into the new line recently installed on Sanders St. East. Prompting the question was the fact Dobson saw a truck in the area last week emptying septic tanks. Councillor •Joe Wooden explained that council could force people to hook up at the present, but only if it was found they were contributing to a sanitary or pollution problem. "We could prove pollution down there," Dobson replied, and most members agreed, noting that the sewer had in fact been installed because of a sanitary problem along the street. "Unless we take a stand, people won't hook up," Dobson added. Wooden agreed there should be more stringent enforcement of the bylaw. He added that some municipalities make it mandatory to hook up to sewers — Please turn to page 3 Exeter town police have r esitieddents the of the wrstrawctiotiiion ofof town In locating the owner of a large cat that is suspected of VtAhl " a yellow larrgb e41; .black eyes and jumped vi" white ea ie at a six- year-old l b o g 011)1 44n the ee ts s area Monday afternoon. Constable- Jim Diagwell of the local force was called and shot the animal. It was picked. up Tueaday by Dr. M. K. Clugston, $eaforth, of the;health of animals hrancha dePartrnent of pia:lweenillttirseaid anode Sec raitt had Toronto for diagnosis. been running in circles and was lying in a field when he arrived, If anyone knows the owner of the cat, he is asked to call the town police office, immediately, The appearance of rabid animals in the district is becoming more prevalent. Only a week earlier, a fox was shot in Stephen Township and the carcass was left in Exeter for some 24 hours before being sent to Department of Health labratories for diagnosis. It proved to be rabid. Exeter police again repeat the warning that children should be continually reminded of the dangers of touching dead animals and to be on the lookout for pets that act strangely. New owners for rummage Area residents got a chance last weekend to dispose of their own rummage and to buy the more useful discards of other folks. Two rummage sales — one sponsored by the Hensel' Kinettes Friday evening in the Hensall arena and another convened by the ladies of the South Huron Hospital Auxiliary in the Legion Hall Saturday netted close to $1400 for community work. The Hensall girls earned about $175 at a sale convened by Mrs. Harold Knight and Mrs. John Baker. Although the spring sale usually brings greater returns, members were gratified with the results. About $1200 was added to the Hospital Auxiliary treasury following the Exeter rummage sale and furniture auction sale. Poziple contributed well' to the sale and the usual lineup of enthusiastic shoppers picked up the bargains they had waited since spring to buy. Despite the unusually high returns on the sale, a tremendous amount of clothing and other goods remained unsold. The clothing, of course, will be baled and sent to the Salvation Army. Co-conveners noted Mrs. Robert Chaffe and Mrs. Robert Fletcher, the clothing donated was clean and in good condition. Their thanks go out to workers, those who donated and those who came to buy. Regain sleep this weekend If you are feeling a little more tired of late, it may well be that hour of sleep you lost this spring is just beginning to catch up with you, But good things come to those who wait long enough, and this weekend you can regain that hour. Remember to turn your clocks BACK one hour sometime Saturday night (if you want to be official, you must do it at exactly 12:01 am). Church services will be on standard time Sunday morning. EXETER, ONTARIO, c•NTARIO, OCTOBER 24, 1968. Price Per Copy 1$ Cents I Ninetrfourth Year Many names missing on resort voters' list Drivers lose control —three persons hurt Residents of Grand Bend are being asked to take a dose look at the village's voters list when it is posted on November 4, The matter was brought up at Monday's regular meeting when Clerk Murray A. DesJardins told council members; names of a lot of eligible voters will not appear on the new list. Although Desiardins compiles the list, he takes his information directly from the assessment roll which is drawn up by the Lairibton County Assessment Commission. Under provincial" regulations, a clerk cannot add a name 'that does net appear on the assessment roll Reeve Orval Wassmann said, "It's difficult for central government to be accurate." The Reeve then stressed that all residents over the age of 21 should cheek the liSt as soon as potsible after November 4 to make sure their riaine is there. A 144lay appeal period is allowed in which qualified voters may be entered On the list by contacting. Clerk DeSJarding, A reW years 00, the Municipal Vranthise Extension Act was approved in Greed Bend whereby everyone at the age of 21 or over may cast a ballot, regardless of their municipal status. Village garbage collector Bill Baird attended the council session and was given permission to make Several changes in his collection procedures. Council had received a few Vandals damage sign at Hensall Vandals this week caused considerable damage to a large sign erected on the farm of Stewart Bell l West of Hensal Two of the posts holding the sign were cut with a saw and the other two were chopped down with an axe. The sign was 12' by The sign was cut down Sunday night, The same night an electrie fencer Was stolen freni the farm' of ItOsaire Bedard in Hay TOwnship,, complaints from property owners that Baird was asking them to put their garbage at the street line rather than pick ut up at the regular location of the containers. This matter Was quickly cleared Up when Baird said he would be eharging more for going Well onto the property to make his pickup than street-line collection. The village garbage niari also said business property pickups would still be 'Made in the normal way, usually at the back of the buildings: Council had been concerned that garbage cans left on Main Street would be fait game for pranksters, Year-round residents of the Suinrner resort will be asked to pay $15 per, year for street-line pick-up And $20 for at the building collection, The StiMiter resident rates for july, and August will be $7 and $9. Baird told council in some instances he had to Make two or three trips of several hundred feet to pia UP garbage and this involved eXtra labour costs. He is — Please turd to page gymnastic equipment at Usborne Central Students at Usborne Township's Central school are having an opportunity this week to try out sonic new gyninasitun equipment, A climbing and hanging device was tried out rot the first time Monday. Some or the boys and girls are shrift shove in various positions to rind out what can he accomplished with the new equipient, photo Three drivers lost control of their vehicles in separate accidents this week with property damage amounting to $2,450. Two of the drivers were injured as was the passenger in one vehicle. On Tuesday at 10:40 p.m. a car operated by Herbert Broom, Exeter, went out of control on Highway 4 when passing another vehicle and rolled over on the highway. Broom suffered a fractured pelvis, fraetured shoulder and brush burns to his thigh and back. He Was tossed from his car, Constable W. G. Glassford, who investigated ell three Accidents, listed damage at $200, Damage was listed at $50 in a crash on Friday et 12:35 a.m. when wear operated by:Bryan D. Hogg, Itn, 1 Exeter, went bfr No. 21 County Read and "struck a culvert in the West ditch, Hogg suffered a lacerated rioSe and a paSsenger, Nancy sane Brady, Eketer, sustained a bruised forehead arid a tore left ati kle The final accident took plate on Saturday at 4:40 p.m. when a car operated by Douglas W, Dick, RR 2 flensall, went but of control on coneession 2; Tuckersmith Township, and struck a hydro pole in the south di2,tc0h. Damage 00. was estimated at During the week the local a0nPdP laid d 2e 5t. a cchhma regnets u n d inefrif ctehr se travelled 2,555 miles on patrol Highway Traffic Act. Another 25 drivers Were issued warnings. WATCH ANIMALS OPP Cpl. C. Mitchell this week issued A plea to all area farmers' to' keep a closer watch on cattle they have out on pastdre, During the past Month the Police have investigated a number of accidents caused by straying animals getting onto CO, Mitchell alao advised that keeping a close watch on anitrials was decessary to make sure they, were not falling Prey to tattle rustlers, New •