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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1969-01-30, Page 3• • • HE GOT THE JUMP—Friday's senior Huron-Perth basketball game at South Huron District high school provided lots of exciting action for the students and teachers in attendance. Above, Bill Fairbairn of the Panthers is getting the jump on his Mitchell opponent and is tipping the ball toward team-mates Jesse Vincent and Uilke Nagel, T-A photo. Huron roads costs higher ; • snowy December blamed GOULD Ai JORY ORDER NOW . . . Don't Miss Out On The Best Selection In Our SUIT SALE 2-PIECE MADE-TO- MEASU RE SUIT Save $20 OR YOUR CHOICE OF ANY WINTER JACKET VAT UE LO $2.50 ' MEN'S READY MACE SUITS Drastically Reduced $39 50 ONE PANT SUIT [vial 25.02,.0 Exeter AS LOW AS • THE FINISHING TOUCHES TO A GARMENT Ladies attending the night school sewing classes at South Huron District High School are now working on their second garment of the course. Above, Mrs. Bruce Perry is pressing open seams for the benefit of her class. From left they are, Mrs. Clem McCann, Mrs. Bill Amos, Mrs. Bob Pryde, Mrs. George Glendenning, Mrs. Beulah Desjardine and Mrs. Ron Desjardine. .T-A photo. di kr 4 it TOP SPEAKERS AT PRECIOUS BLOOD—Public speaking competitions at Exeter's Precious Mood Separate School were held last week with 19 pupils taking part. The top four speakers are shown above, In the centre of the picture ate Vincent Glaab and Roseanne Van Roestel, winners of the junior and senior grades, respectively. At the left is Cindy Cook, junior runner-up and at the extreme right is Mary Agnes Dietrich, who finished second in the senior division, T-A photo. New industrialists detail operations By SHIRLEY J. KELLER The road committee of Huron County Council reported at Thursday's session it had • managed to stay within its estimated budget for 1968 even though maintenance costs were unusually high. Estimate for winter road care for 1968 was $115,000 when in fact actual costs were about $28,000 over that figure. County engineer James Britnell • blamed severe snow storms in the latter part of December for much of the increase. The county spent $12,934.30 on snow fence; $71,889.90 for salting and sanding; and $58,569.75 for snow clearing • throughout 1968. Britnell told council he was proud of the county snow crew who often worked long hours • without complaint during a storm. He compared the cost in .the county of about $340 per • New regulations for snowmobiles Ontario's new legislation, governing the operation of motorized snow vehicles, which became effective last November 1, has now been amended to permit the operation of these vehicles on all King's Highway's, except freeways. On those King's Highways, where operation of motorized snow vehicles was previously prohibited and is now allowed, they may not travel on the actual roadway . . on the shoulder or right-of-way, provided that they are operated as far away from the roadway as is practicable under the circumstances. Before entering or crossing one of these roadways, the vehicle must be brought to a complete stop, and, before entering the roadway, right of way must be yielded to all oncoming traffic which constitutes a hazard. The crossing must be made at an angle of approximately 90 degrees. two-lane mile for winter road maintenance to the department of highway's budget of about $2,800 per two-lane mile. He said while many residents in the county expected the same service on county roads as on provincial highways it was impossible to provide with one-third the snow crew, one-half the equipment and about one-seventh of the budget for provincial highway snow clearing. A very wet summer raised the cost of weed and brush cutting and spraying from the estimated cost of $35,000 to an actual expenditure of $52,501.35. Total road construction cost to the county during 1968 was $467,471.25 and total bridge construction amounted to $135,233.32, both figures well within the estimated budgets. (At the inaugural session of council Tuesday, Judge R. S. Hetherington had praised the county officials for their efforts to improve the county road system and mentioned in particular the number of new modern bridges which had replaced "the old iron cages that used to let the horses through"). Total road budget presented for subsidy was $1,378,231.44. Warden James Hayter, 1968 road chairman received council's approval for an annual boost of $1,500 to Engineer Britnell's salary, now $19,000. Hayter said, "We're just keeping Jim (Britnell) in line with other engineers with his experience and qualifications." Considerable discussion was heard concerning new regulations in the Employment Standards Act by which snow removal crews are not within the meaning of "maintenance" in the Act and thereby must be paid time and a half for overtime. Council approved a 1969 road committee recommenda- tion to petition the minister of labor and the director of employment standards to allow employees carrying out these maintenance procedures to come with the meaning of "maintenance" and thereby become exempt from the new regulation regarding overtime. Britnell explained to council that aside from the fact that road crews had never mentioned dissatisfaction with the present arrangement, if the new regulations were enforced it might become necessary for the county road employees to work shorter hours in the fine weather to compensate for the overtime expenses in the poorer weather. It was the county's policy through the years, added Britnell, to ensure road crews of a full week's pay every week. He said he felt the new regulations were designed to cover workmen who were being exploited by employers. Present rate of pay for snow removal crew members is $2.20 per hour. In other business, ' the Warden, the road committee and the county engineer were appointed to attend the Ontario Good Roads Association convention as delegates. As well, Britnell is to go to the Canadian Good Roads Association convention. System needs 15 assessors E. F. Hall, Huron County assessment commissioner told members of county council meeting in Goderich Wednesday that a staff of 15 full-time assessors and three full-time clerical workers would be required when the assessment office is at full strength in the spring. Presently there are 11 assessors on staff including two supervisors, two grade four assessors, two grade three assessors and five grade two assessors. One more grade two or grade three assessor and two trainees will be sought in the spring. Equipment purchased to date amounts to about $4,000 or one-quarter of the estimated cost for equipment. Furnishings and filing-cabinet partitions will run another $12,000 it is expected. — Continued from front page firm is now marketing it from coast to coast. He said plastic drainage tubing may open new agricultural areas in Northern Ontario where millions of acres could be put into production if economical drainage methods could be found. He explained that plastic tubing is more economical than concrete or clay tile, from a transportation standpoint in particular. SOME TROUBLES Peter Catlos, of Ferplas Industries, reported his firm had experienced many difficulties in getting into production at Centralia. Some of the specialized equipment for the industrial plastic packaging firm had been delayed and one machine was so badly damaged when it arrived, it had to be sent back. However, he said they hoped to be in production within two weeks and would employ from 15 to 20 people when operational. The firm will produce plastic strapping to replace steel strapping for pallets and other packaging, as well as tobacco and baling twine. He said the location at Centralia keeps the firm astride the Ontario market and added that the firm's products would be replacing European products primarily, Catlos said his audience perhaps would have more knowledge of another of his firm's specialties — reinforcing strips above the handles in beer cases. He noted that Ferplas was one of four industries in the area working with plastics — with all four being in different markets, In concluding his talk, he suggested that when the industries at Centralia get into full production an open house tour should be scheduled for area residents. "This would be more interesting than a descriptive talk from us," he said. FIRST RESIDENT Bill Green, manager of Carveyor of Canada, had his audience in almost continual laughter as he detailed his coming to Canada and the establishment of the company, which is a division of the English firm, Carter Engineering. He said he was "pitch-forked" into Canada some 13 months ago and arriving at Centralia he found "supreme desolation". His task was to set up a new company to build transport carriers f9r new cars, and he noted this was a specialii* market and hard to get into. However, he said al break-through had been made and he presently employs six persons. "This may not sound too big, but it's a big difference from when I was only employing myself," he joked. When he arrived in Canada, the Englishman built his first car carrier completely by himself, He said the company hopes to have about 20 on the work force by the end of 1969, which he said would be economic for the operation. He jokingly noted that it was a "self-perpetuating" industry, in that when new models were Rodeo plans — Continued from front page grandstand and hope to completely pay for this work in the future. Local service clubs have shared profits of $3,300 in the past two years from the operation of confectionery stands at the rodeo and the rodeo committee is presently sponsoring a minor hockey team and providing prizes for the pony races held periodically at the local race track in the summer. "We have great hopes for the future," Roelofson stated, produced by the automobile dealers, alterations had to be made in the carriers. "They say if you build 18 of these (carriers) things, it's enough to keep you in business for life," he said. One of his customers has been another Centralia industry, He built a large carrier for Hughes Boat Works to transport their boats. He was asked by Larry Snider what progress his boss, Alistair Carter, was making in his development of an electric car. Green replied it was still on test and suggested Snider need not worry about being put out of business for some time. "I wanted to get the local dealership," Snider replied. OLD COMPANY Although new to this area, Dunlop of Canada is one of the oldest companies in the nation and Monty Gaisford reported the bicycle tire division was the oldest division of the oldest company producing tires. The firm was founded in Ireland by Mr. Dunlop near the latter part of the last century and started producing bicycle tires in Canada in 1896. The company has 100,000 employees in 35 divisions around the world, Gaisford reported he had worked half his life for the company. At present there are 37 persons working in the tire division at Centralia and this number is expected to reach 70 within the next few months. Change in world trade was cited as the major reason for coming to Centralia, as it was a move designed to concentrate production of bicycle tires. Gaisford explained that Dunlop covers 50 percent of the domestic market for bicycle tires and the remaining 50 percent is made up of imported tires. He said the total work force at Centralia could be increased to 150 if the company can get the required performance to put the company in a position where more of the market can be captured. Noting the weekly payroll and purchase of supplies, he concluded by noting the company is making a considerable contribution to the area "and we hope to expand that contribution by capturing more of the tire market". MRS. CLARA HACKNEY Mrs. Clara (Passmore) Hackney, 89, passed away Wednesday at South Huron Hospital, Exeter. She was the widow of John William Hackney. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. William (Marguerite) Harper, Hibbert Township, and Mrs. Lloyd (Anna) Ballantyne, Usborne Township; one son, Lloyd Hackney, Hibbert Township; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Clayton (Rhoda) Frayne, Exeter; two brothers, William Passmore of Exeter and Garnet Passmore of Sarnia. Funeral service was Friday from the Hopper-Hockey Funeral Home with Rev. Ernest Lewis officiating. Interment was in Exeter Cemetery. Pallbearers were Lorne Ballantyne, Don Ballantyne, Larry Ballantyne, Dennis Hackney, Doug Gale and Neil Thompson. CHESTER GAMMON Chester F. Gammon, a well-known citizen of Thedford passed away in the General Hospital, Sarnia, Thursday, January 16 following a short illness in his 75th year. He was born in Bosanquet Township and had resided in this district all his life. He married Ada West 52 years ago. She survives him. He had been active in many community projects having served for a number of years as a village councillor. He has been the mail courier on RR 1 Thedford for nearly 50 years. For the past 34 years he has been assistant funeral director, first at the Zavitz Funeral Home and later with the Gilpin Funeral Home. He was predeceased by a son, Harold, in 1958. He is also survived by two grandchildren, Robert Gammon of Toronto and Janet of London; four brothers, John Anderson of Thedford, George Stanley and Cuthbert Times.Advocate Anderson of Bosanquet. A brother, Gordon predeceased him. The funeral was held from the Gilpin Funeral Home Saturday with the Rev, H. L. Yarr of the United Church conducting the service. Pallbearers were Douglas Zavitz, Horace Mason, Howard Elliott, R. John Hamilton, Jack Welton and Ken E. Ross. The flowerbearers were Charles R. Clark, Leslie Ross, Kenneth MacPherson, Robert Stubbs, Wilfrid Hilborn, Donald Wilcocks and Frank Turner. Interment was made in Pinehill Cemetery. MRS. WILLIAM MOTZ Mrs. William Motz, 69, Crediton, passed away Monday at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, The former Bertha Homey, she is survived by her husband. She was an adherent of Zion United Church, Crediton. The deceased was also a T-A correspondent until the time of her death. Rev. Howard Zurbrigg, Crediton, will officiate at the funeral service today (Thursday) at the Hopper-Hockey Funeral Home. Interment will be in Crediton Cemetery. Pallbearers were Heber Lewis, Leonard Wein, Earl Haist, Russell Clarke, Sammy Lawson and Wesley Heywood. ORRIN DOWSON Orrin Dowson, 57, Varna, passed away Sunday at his home. Funeral service was Tuesday from the Ball Funeral Home, Clinton. Interment was in Bayfield Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, the former Flora Souter; daughters, Mrs. Robert (Marilyn) Rumney, Stratford; Mrs. Wayne (Patsy) McBride, Kippen; Mrs. William (Edith) Falconer, Clinton. MRS. MYRTLE COPELAND Mrs. Myrtle Helen (Walker) Copeland, 77, Woodham, widow of Mervin Copeland, passed away Thursday in St. Marys Memorial Hospital, Funeral service was Saturday from the Lindsay Funeral Home, St. Marys, with interment at a later date in Kirkton Union Cemetery. Survivors include a son, Glenn, Woodham; a daughter, Miss Jean, Woodham; a sister, Mrs. Stanley (Vera) Mountain, St. Marys. "You cannot build character and courage by taking away man's initiative and independence, You cannot help men permanently by doing for them what they can and should do for themselves." — Abraham Lincoln. HOUSE FOR SALE Red brick 1 storey completely modernized school house on 1 acre of land. Three bedrooms, kitchen, living room, dining room, 4 pc. bath, laundry room. High basement ideal for walk out rec room, oil heating, new copper plumbing and electric wiring, drilled well. House area 1260 sq. feet. Small barn with 2 box stalls, 2 dog runs. 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The Chemline division also provides service to the chemical industry and Capstick told his audience that the need for protective coatings could be seen from the fact that $300,000,000 worth of equipment is lost each year in North America through rust. The Chemline division employs 32 people, mostly local, and this number is expected to double in the next year. The division undertook a major project recently with the construction of a lining membrane for a six-mile long conservation lake in Western Canada. Without the lining, water could not be retained in the lake. The work ranges from small rubber-lined parts to heavy equipment, much of which is so bulky, that it must be moved on special rail transport and spur lines at Centralia to enable this work to be done without the necessity of unloading the equipment to be lined. 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