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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1969-11-27, Page 1• fi I) 7 • LOOKING OVER THE DAMAGE — Thousands of dollars of damage was caused at the Ausable Golf Course over the weekend by snowmobiles travelling over a thin coating of snow_ Above, course owner George Rether is checking the damage to one of the greens. it4 SANTA MAKES VISIT— Santa Claus made his first visit to the area Friday when he appeared at Crest Hardware in Hensall. Cindy I3isback was one of the many children on hand to relate her wishes to Santa. He'll be making several appearances in the area until Christmas and no doubt will get plenty of letters from district youngsters as well. T-A photo. Panel of parents discuss discipline COUNTY WINNERS AT SATURDAY'S ACHIEVEMENT DAY — At Saturday's 4-H Achievement Day at South Huron District High School, the girls shown above received County honours after completing six projects successfully. flack, left, Cathy Schenk Brenda Hiner, Janice Prayne, Cathy Ratz and Susan Davis. front, Karen Hern, Mary Margaret Jeffery, Frances Zandbergen, Judith Cann and Linda Jones, T-A photo. WIN PROVINCIAL HONORS — Three girls of district 4-H clubs have completed 12 projects and qualified for provincial honors. Shown above, from left are, Margaret Hunkin, Judi Mayer and Bev Passmore, all of Hurondale clubs. T-A photo. Hensall voters go to polls; former reeve back in fight FIRST SLED TRIP OF THE SEASON The heavy snowfall of the weekend enabled area youngsters to get their winter transportation for a trial run, Above, Mark and Heather Stephen arc pleased with the ride they are getting from Elizabeth Vriese and Nancy and Debbie Whiting. T-A photo. cA Rip up golf course • a S • Many and varied measures of discipline were discussed at the Tuesday night meeting of the Home and School Association. • Discussing this topic were members of a panel consisting of Mrs. Dick Jermyn, Mrs. Lorne Kleinstiver, Mrs. Warren Sanders, Dr. Don Ecker, Terry McCauley, Bruce Perry and H.R. Corbett, social worker with the Children's • Aid Society. Carfrey Cann, moderator, suggested that the large audience was indicative of the interest in the subject on the agenda. Each panelist introduced himself and stated his views on discipline. Dr. Ecker said he believed children must be taught • to respect others and other people's property and that parents must be consistent in their discipline. "You can't let Mary walk on the piano to-day and then spank her for doing the same thing to-morrow," he stated. He was firm in his belief that once a parent makes a decision he should stick to it. Mr. Corbett pointed out that the old traditions no longer work. The day when father was boss and all other members of the family were subservient is gone. All people, men, women and children, have rights and must be respected. Mrs. Jermyn felt it was important that a child know why he was being disciplined and that after the discipline had been administered the child understood that he was still • loved by the parent. Mrs. Sanders agreed that there must be discipline but that one method did not work for all children. "Discipline," is never easy", said Mrs. Kleinstiver, "but it is needed more to-day than ever. Good parents must have Last week's heavy snowfall brought snowmobile enthusiasts out in droves — and the erratic driving and late hour activities of some brought a host of complaints from area citizens. Exeter Police Chief Ted Day indicated his department received a large number of complaints in the wake of the snow machine operators. The Ontario Provincial Police detachment officers also answered complaints from other communities in the area. While the noise factor of the early morning romps around streets was the cause of the majority of complaints, there were also many regarding property damage caused by the machines. Lawns were dug up in places, rose bushes and shrubs knocked down and some trees and fences were damaged. Chief Pay was particularly critical of the drivers who raced around in the area of South The heavy run on accidents continued in the area this week as the local OPP detachment officers investigated nine crashes in which property damage amounted to over $5,000, Over half that amount resulted from a single car crash on Highway 81 south of the Crediton Road early Sunday morning. Driver of the vehicle was Larry Wilson Hicks, Parkhill, and he was in the car for almost 11 hours before a passing motorist stopped to investigate at 11:30 a.m. Hicks was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital in London suffering from gas and chemical burns and is still in the intensive care ward. He was apparently travelling south on the highway when his vehicle crossed over to the east side and then flipped over into a water-filled eight foot ditch. Damage to his car was listed at $3,000 by Constable E.C. Wilcox. The rash of accidents started Wednesday when Constable W.G. Glassford investigated a one-car collision on the Crediton Road near the 14th concession of Stephen. A vehicle driven by John Russell Schenk, Grand Bend, went into the ditch and damage was listed at $300. Later the same day, Cpl. C.J. Mitchell investigated a crash on Highway 83, three miles east of Exeter, again involving only one car. Driver was Ladelle Fenton, Stratford, and damage was set at $620. There were two more one-car mishaps on Thursday, the first at 11:15 a.m. on Highway 4, just north of the Kirkton Road. Driver involved was Cheryl Ruth Potter, RR 2 Clinton. Constable Glassford listed damage at $400. At 9:15 p.m., Constable D.A. Lamont was called to the scene of a crash on Highway 84 near the junction of Highway 4. Involved was a car driven by Floyd Gene Riley, Exeter. Damage was set at $360 and Riley was injured in the crash. Huron, Hospital and disturbeVI patients. Although the weatherman ended the activities for the time being, Chief Day warned that if the complaints continue, he Would suggest to council that a bylaw be passed prohibiting the motorized snow vehicles within the town limits. "These people must show proper courtesy and respect other people and their property," said. Chief Day urged that snowmobile owners obtain consent from property owners before using vacant lands and to be careful not to damage any landscaping. "A motorized snow vehicle creates sufficient noise to disturb people who want peace and quiet." he added, suggesting that the early morning activities in residential areas should be terminated. The most damage from the machines was caused at the Another one-car collision was investigated Friday at 8:00 a.m. by Constable J.A. Wright. It occurred on Highway 83 just east of County Road 2 and involved a car driven by Dianne Sylvia Stone, RR 3 Exeter. Damage was set at $200, A two-car crash at 1-luron Industrial Park was investigated by Constable D.A. Mason on Saturday at 7:55 a.m. The crash occurred at the intersection of Canada and Saskatchewan Streets and involved vehicles driven by Francis Sweeney, Huron Park, and Presley Lavier, Exeter. Damage was listed at $225. DEER KILLED The final crash occurred Sunday at 6:30 p.m. when a deer was killed on Highway 83 in the Hay Swamp area west of Exeter. The animal bounded out of the ditch in front of a car driven by Kenneth Grove, RR 2 New Hamburg. Damage to the car was set at $140 and the animal was disposed of by the area game warden. During the past week, the local detachment officers laid 14 charges under the Highway Traffic Act and issued warnings to another 20 drivers. Ban on parking starts Monday Starting Monday, the winter parking regulations come into effect in Exeter. Between December 1 and March 31, it is unlawful to park a vehicle on any street between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. The regulation was strictly enforced last year and Chief Ted Day indicated his department would follow the same policy this year. This bylaw was approved by council to assist in snow removal on all streets. taints Ausable Golf Course. George Rether reported considerable damage to the greens at the course, suggesting the cost of repairs could run into thousands of dollars. Although the golf course has been used by the machine operators in the past with little damage, the problem last week stemmed from the fact the ground under the snow was not frozen and the rnachines dug into the turf when they crossed the greens, Rether said the golf course would not be available to snowmobile enthusiasts this year and the OPP have been asked to patrol the area. OPP Constable J. A. Wright advised that the local detachment officers would also lay trespassing charges against snowmobile owners found driving on property without the owner's consent. He said charges would also be — Please turn to page 2 Anyone expecting a "hot time" at Friday's nomination meeting in Hensall was badly disappointed — in more ways than one. In the first place, there was no heat in the upstairs of the town hall and the handful of spectators sat shivering — even in their overcoats — for the duration of the meeting. Even the rumors of a heated debate failed to materialize to heat things up to any noticeable extent. However, Hensall ratepayers will go to the polls again this year. Minnie Noakes, defeated in' last year's race for the reeve's spot will try to turn the tables on Oliver Jaques. The four members of the present council, John Baker, Leonard Erb, Harold Knight and Hbin Rooseboom will face opposition from Paul Neilands and Willard Buchanan. None cf the new candidates listed any issues over which they will fight the election. Mrs. Noakes said she was going to stand "as living proof" she was not guilty of some vicious statements made about her in last year's election. She added that a "couple of gentlemen" must be surprised to see her out at all. "If re-elected I will work my heart and soul out for anyone - regardless — regardless of financial standing, she said concluding her brief remarks. Jaques contended he should be given an opportunity to stand one more year, because one year doesn't give a man enough chance to prove himself. Buchanan, a garage operator, Was not present during the time for speech making and Neilands presented no issues. He has been a member for four years of the Hensall parks and recreation committee and is president-elect of the Hensall Legion. He did suggest Hensall needed a trailer park. Missing N B. youth found hitch-hiking A 15-year-old youth, reported missing from his home in New Brunswick, was located in this area by OPP Constable W.G. Glassford Tuesday evening. The youth was spotted hitch-hiking on Highway 21 with a 19-year-old friend. Thejuvenile was put aboard an Air Canada flight to his home Wednesday morning. One municipal official was acclaimed at the meeting. Rodger Venner was the only one nominated for the PUC as the retiring member, John Sangster, declined to stand. Sangster had some parting shots for the PUC and members of council, charging at one point that a lot of business was being done under the table. "This is ridiculous," he suggested. He was critical of the fact Ontario Hydro had reduced hydro rates for the mill of W. G. Thompson and Sons Ltd. and also suggested that council appoint someone other than the reeve to represent them on the PUC. However, he explained this was not directed at Jaques' capabilities. He said it was too big a business for any reeve to give the time required. Several meetings had to be cancelled because the reeve couldn't attend due to other functions and he noted it had been the same the year before when Mrs. Noakes was reeve. Sangster, who joined the PUC over the issue of water meters, suggested that the termination of the meters had enabled the water department to get into the black after being $6,000 in debt three years ago with meters. "I don't think you should consider going back onto meters," he advised. Sangster also listed some areas where the community will face major expenses in the near future. He said $50,000 would be required for the village to hook into the water tank owned by Boise Cascade, although he explained this would result in a saving of $100,000 over five years. Other improvements and additions suggested were an addition al well, another employee for the PUC to comply with department of labor stand rds and a new hydro sub-station to meet the demands of the new plant planned by Boise Cascade. Charles flay, who still has a year to serve on the PUC, replied to Sangster's charges, noting he did nothing under the table. There was some controversy over the printed financial statement given at the meeting, and after it was explained the report did not represent an entire year, Dave Sangster suggested the printing of the — Please turn to page 2 Centralia hotel changes fiance A ehango in ownership of the .Dufferin Hotel in the village of Centralla took place earlier this month and the new management plans to continue the same service that has been rendered over the past few years and make a few innovations. Former owners Margaret and James Cook sold the hotel to Keith Butler of Kitchener. Doug Brunton with hotel experience in Breslau, Preston and Kitchener areas has been named resident manager with Scott McNair who has' been an employee of the Dufferin for several years taking over as assistant manager. Brunton said he hoped to come up with a wider range of food with the possible addition of rolled ribs, pig tails and cabbage rolls. The new manager also said he expected to provide dancing facilities for his patrons in the dining room area within the next month. Included in a two year expansion program is an addition to the building and enlargement of the bar. This is the first step in the hotel business for owner Butler who is involved in insurance, warehousing and storage in Kitchener. Charge two men over disturbance Two men were charged with causing a disturbance following an incident at the Dufferin Hotel in Centralia early Saturday morning. Charged were Larry Walter Cowie, RR 3, Exeter, and James Everett Miller, Brantford. They pleaded not guilty in Goderich court, Monday, and were ordered to appear in Exeter court on January 9. At the same court in Goderich, Jerry W. Martyn, 17, St. Marys, was remanded out of custody on a charge of false pretences. He will appear in Exeter, Friday. Okay licence for LePines The Liquor Licence Board of Ontario advised C.V. Laughton, Q.C., Wednesday that his application for liquor licences on behalf of LePines Motel had been approved. Approval was given to the motel's application for a dining lounge licence for the sale and consumption of liquor with meals, as well as a lounge licence for the sale and consumption of liquor without meals. Motel owner William Lupson advised the 'l'-A that his plans will still have to be scutinized by several provincial government departments before construction can commence. He said there was "a good possibility" construction on the addition at the local motel will start before spring. It was learned late Wednesday afternoon that a similar licence for 'The Albatross' at Centralia's Industrial Park had been tentatively approved. Ed Burke, manager of The Albatross said Jack Rice Caterers of Aylmer, owners of the Centralia establishment received a letter Wednesday morning giving the okay to proceed. First winners of draw listed The first six winners have been declared in the Exeter Board of Trade Pic-A-Prize promotion. The winning tickets were drawn by Constable Jim Dingwell of the local police department. Winners included: J. Ellwood and Mrs. Laverne iiainilton, Exeter; Mrs. John Kowalchuk, Huron Park; Mrs. Ed Mittelholtz, RR 3, Exeter; Mrs. Albert Vincent, Parkhill; J. Chester, RR 3, Ailsa Craig. All other coupons in the contest were destroyed after the draw and a new contest is now underway with six more winners to be selected for the 31 attractive prizes being offered by local merchants. 4 Police may request bylaw patience, faith and • great understanding. Mr. Perry commented that for a parent to withold discipline is to deprive a child of his moral right. As a child grows and matures more and more responsibility must be borne by him. Mr. McCauley cautioned parents not to confuse discipline with punishment. He said we need discipline to have order in the home, school and society at large. The panel went on to discuss three methods of — Please turn to page 2 Reserve decision on some appeals Court of revision hearings on assessment appeals were heard in two district municipalities during the past week. At Usborne township, Monday, judgement was reserved on 14 appeals on the newly placed business assessment on poultry and hog buildings. Clerk Harry Strang said five appeals were by feed companies that had feeding contracts with Usborne farmers and the other nine were for private poultry or hog farm operations. For the first time this year, farm buildings were assessed as a business if the feed being used was bought and not grown on the farm. Strang said the other appeals were for either change of school support or other small technical errors on the assessment•roll. Earlier, at Crediton the same County court of revision heard appeals from Stephen township ratepayers. Similarly to Usborne and — Please turn to page 2 Snowmobiles draw comp Weather helps keep accident total high Ninety-fourth Year EXETER, ONTARIO, NOVEMBER 27, 1969 Price Per Copy 15 Cents