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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1970-01-15, Page 1Discuss horse races for fair Rental fee to be, discussed Say RAP rate could kill 'rodeo standing in the Ontario -Rodeo Association. WANTS RACES Donald Dearing, a member of the Exeter Agricultural Society, approached RAP to determine if the fences around the track could be rebuilt to facilitate horse races at this year's fair. He said he planned to suggest at the fair board's annual meeting that races be held, but wanted to have some answers for them, Pooley pointed out that the Ontario department of agriculture has to approve the dates for any races and he also opined that they would set out the requirements as far as the grounds were concerned. - Rec director Alvin Willert said replacing the fences at the track negotiations with the rodeo committee, It was suggested by Tom MacMillan that the rates .set could be maintained and then RAP could buy some ,of the facilities supplied by the rodeo people over 'a period of a few Years which would in fact offset some of the rental increase. 'Chairman Baynham then named MacMillan .and Pooley to meet with rodeo officials to discuss the rental rates as soon as possible. • It was agreed that RAP would have .a special meeting to hear the findings of the two men if this was deemed necessary. The rodeo people had indicated that their decision regarding continuance of the: rodeo would have to be made shortly in order to keep their would cost a considerable amount of money. "It would be too much money for only a one-day race meet," Newby suggested, although Eric Carscadden noted the agricultural society could probably receive grants on a portion of the cost, It was suggested that Dearing contact some of the local horsemen to get answers to some of his questions. SEEK POLICE AID RAP members Newby and Durand were named along with Willert and two members of the Exeter Teen Town to interview police officials this week regarding police protection at the dances sponsored by the teen group. At the last dance, a fight Reeve Derry Boyle ,suggested they were not [obliged, but Other. members suggested because the arena was ir -Onhiic building and was in fact being rented by 0_0 town, then police should pc. made available. This matter will. also he discussed with Police Chief Ted Day. In other business, RAP; Learned from Willert that the Exeter Teen TOwn had: distributed 45 cases of canned foods to local families during the Christmas season,. Approved the purchase of.1() new picnic tables for Riverview Park. Decided to .erecta snow fence on the park iand- just north_ of the bridge to keep snowmobiles off the rose and flower gardens in that area. broke out in which a local youth suffered a concussion. Mrs. George Dobbs, a member of RAP, recommended that an off-duty policeman be hired to be in attendance at the dance. Discussion was also held on Providing police protection at hockey games at the arena. In Friday's game, a fan became involved and when the referee called for the police to remove the fan from the game, none was present. The OHA has advised team officials that police must be in attendance at all games and failing this, the OHA will hand out severe disciplinary action against the club. Members of RAP differed in their opinions as to whether the local police were in fact required to be at all games. v Ninety-fourth Year EXETER, ONTARIO, JANUARY 15, 1970 Price Per Copy 15 Cents • A CONTRAST IN WINTER CLOTHING — Recent snowstorms have brought out various items of clothing to fight the wintry-conditions. The picture above taken outside the entrance to South Huron District High School, Monday afternoon shows a contrast in coats. Yvonne Romaniukin her maxi-coat and Barb Grenier with a shorter garment are fighting the snowflurries. T-A photo. Parents express views on education objective C Three die, 133 hurt in district accidents Directors of the Mid-Western Ontario Rodeo have inferred recent rental fees set by RAP for use of the local grounds could have a serious effect on future rodeos in Exeter. The local rodeo promoters asked that RAP submit the exact charges to be levied so the directors could determine if the rodeo could continue to operate. RAP 'recently set the rent for the grounds at $100 per day for the rodeo, plus five percent of the gros receipts. Jim Newby suggested the letter was a bluff, but RAP chairman Gord 13aynham quickly replied that he could guarantee that the letter was certainly not a bluff and that the rental fees set by RAP could spell an end to the local rodeo. Baynham is a member of the rodeo committee. Bob Pooley charged that the new rental rates set by RAP had been set too quickly as far as he was concerned. "These guys (rodeo promoters) worked hard and now we stand a chance of killing it," he went on. However, he agreed that RAP had to charge more than the previous figure of $100 per day. Some criticism was made of the fact the rodeo people had not been advised of the change in rent before it was announced in the paper. However, Ruth Durand said this was a good way to bring the matter to a head. "No, it was a childish way," Pooley replied. He said RAP should have discussed it with the rodeo promoters first. "We're the ones who stand to lose, because we could end up with a pile of dead wood up there," he added in reference to the elaborate rodeo facilities. Reeve Derry Boyle said he was quite prepared to haggle over the rental figure in 1•10 epidemic reported yet A total of thirty-five parents, high school students and teachers from Stephen township attended one of the first meetings sponsored by the Huron County Board of Education to give everyone a chance to air their views on the aims and objectives of education in the county, Thursday night. The same evening a similar session at JAD McCurdy school at Huron Park attracted about the same number of persons. Other similar meetings are being held in other schools this week. Cites need of were under the Criminal Code and 111 charges were laid from these investigations. Stolen property in 1969 amounted to $3,502 of which $281 was recovered. There were 28 persons who went through the identification and finger printing process. In detailing the report for the past year, Cpl. Mitchell explained there would be one major change which will effect the 1970 statistics. This year, accidents do not have to be reported unless damage amounts to $200 or there is personal injury. Last year, accidents in which damage was over $100 had to be reported to police. interim taxes Four representatives from each school will be meeting at South Huron District High School on January 20 to pool their ideas. Following is a resume of the Stephen opinions on various subjects discussed: French _Instruction in the Schools - All groups agreed that the teaching of Conversational French in the elementary schools is desirable — as a help in paving the way for more formal study in high school and because children are less self conscious when they are younger. — some expressed concern regarding the cost, timetabling, and the availability of qualified instruction and suggested a gradual approach to such a program. Religion in the Schools — All groups favoured the inclusion of religion in the curriculum. It was suggested that ministers were better able to deal with the subject and where possible should conduct the classes. Music Education — all groups favoured the inclusion of music in the curriculum; a desire for a more varied program was expressed; could it not be continued at the secondary level; in preparing for an adult life —Please turn to page 3 WARM UP FOR RIDE — Although there's not much area to get cold on a well dressed snowmobile enthusiast, these four local ladies still find the heat from a wood stove a welcome relief after a long trail ride: Enjoying the comfort at the Pine Ridge Chalet stop-over shack in Hay swamp are, from the left: Mrs. Chan Livingstone, Mrs. Doug Robbins, Mrs. Russ Tiernan and Mrs. Jake Marks. T-A photo Set fines for snowmobilers Two men fined $100 each for disturbance at hotel Few turn in illegal DDT The area driving record took a turn for the worse in 1969 ac- cording to the .year-end report compiled this week by OPP Cpl. C. J. Mitchell. Total number of accidents increased by over 20 percent as they went from 202 in 1968 to 243 in the year just completed. The number of persons who met death through accidents was three. There were two in 1968, but the figures are still far below the black record established in 1966 when 10 persons met violent death on area highways. A total of 133 persons were injured in 71 of the accidents investigated, This number was up only fractionally over the previous year. Property damage in accidents in 1969 was estimated at $151,370 compared to $132,283 in 1968. In 1967 the property damage was $116,495. Charges laid under the Highway Traffic Act totalled 785 compared to 860 in 1968, but driving, charges under the Criminal Code jumped from two to 19. In the latter category are impaired and drunk driving charges. Ninety charges were laid for non moving infractions, which consists mainly of faulty equipment on vehicles. One of the most noticeable increases was in the number of occurrences investigated by the local detachment officers. In 1968 the total was 908, while this year it mushroomed to 1420. Of this total, 93 were occurrences under Provincial Statutes and 80 charges were laid in this regard. Another 172 Two men paid $100 each on a charge of creating a disturbance at the Dufferin Hotel in Centralia when they appeared before Provincial Judge Glenn Hays in Exeter, Friday. Fined were Larry Walter Cowie, RR 3 Exeter, and James Everett Miller, River Drive Park. They pleaded guilty to the offence at the hotel on November 21 and the court was told they were using obscene language and were shouting loudly. Crown Attorney W. G. Cochrane said the pair used "very foul language" and reported ladies were present at the time. Milldr told Judge Hays he was "pretty drunk" at the time. Grand Bend girls skate Some area snowmobile operators were among those who appeared in Provincial Court before Judge Glenn Hays in Exeter, Friday. John Pritchard, Crediton, pleaded guilty to failing to produce proof of insurance for his machine and was given the minimum fine of $50. A Stratford man, Gerry Murray McFadden, was fined $25 on a charge of having liquor in a place other than his residence. He was fined after police found a quantity of beer at a snowmobile party in a shack in Hay Township., Ross Gould, RR 1 Exeter, paid two fines out of court for infractions under the Motorized Snow Vehicle Act. He was fined $20 for operating his machine on a provincial highway and another $20 for not having marker plates on his snowmobile. Is Exeter experiencing an epidemic of influenza? Not et ... according to Dr. W. Read, M.D. and Supervisor Alice Claypole of the South Huron Hospital. Doctors are much busier than usual and an epidemic stage could certainly be reached if the virus continues on the upswing. One can't really tell what kind of flu bug this is, but antibiotics have little effect accept . in preventing complications, such as pneumonia; in the very young and old, Dr. Read stated. He also said there is no way of knowing if it is a type of Asian flu since there are more types than can ever be imagined. Patients at the Blue Water Rest Home were vaccinated against influenza but many still came down with the malady, indicating that the usual flu shots are not entirely effective in combating this type of virus. Miss Claypole reported that only a few cases of flu had been admitted to the local hospital. There is no thought of curtailing visitors at this time. "We have been very fortunate that none of our staff have been stricken with the illness so far," she said. However, the hospital is very busy as is usual at this time of year. The Supervisor said there has been no real shortage of beds. "As someone needs to move in, someone is ready to go home." Attendance at the local schools does not seem to have been seriously effected. Both schools in Exeter and Stephen Central School report attendance is normal with both students and staff. Usborne Central School had 10% drop in attendance on Wednesday. Members of Grand Bend village council meeting in their first session of the year, Monday learned that close to 150 boys and girls of the summer resort were taking part in winter sport activities sponsored by the Grand Bend Recreation Commission. Mrs. Art Haist who appeared before council on behalf of the recreation group told council that six hockey teams were in regular league play this year and nearly 30 girls were participating in the first figure skating club. The group was given a grant of $600 to help in defraying expenses during the winter's operation. This is an increase of one hundred dollars and Reeve Orval Wassmann said he felt the rise was warranted because of the extra activity for the girls. The figure skaters are taking lessons at the Zurich arena each Sunday night from five until seven with Mel Douglas as the instructor. The village recreation group also holds bingos and draws in an attempt to raise close to two thousand dollars needed to operate the winter program, Council decided to defer'until the next meeting consideration of a proposed fireworks bylaw that received the first two readings in 1959. At that time council planned to bah the sale of fireworks completely in, the Village. Rollie Grenier and Peter De Jong, two merchants who sell fireworks attended the meeting —Please turn to page 3 Area residents are reminded that since January 1 of this year the use of DDT is banned throughout Ontario except in tobacco and apple growing and then only on a permit basis. Everyone that has a supply of the pesticide, in any amount is asked to deliver it to any of the six drop-off stations in the southern part of Huron County. These collection centres are located at the Health Unit Office at South Huron Hospital; Stephen township clerk's office, Crediton; Hayter's Garage, Dashwood; Harvey Ratz Garage, Shipka; Usborne township Garage, Elimville and Village Office in Hensel'. Most collection centres checked Wednesday morning reported having received only small amounts of DDT. In his opening address to Usbome council last week, Reeve Roylance Westcott stressed that financing will be one of the foremost problems in 1970 with the announced requirements of quarterly payments toward County education requisitions. Westcott also indicated the county might also insist on interim payments for their levy and suggested Usborne should consider an interim tax billing plan. While speaking on tax billing, the Reeve added that County council is planning to have representatives from IBM attend the January session at which time all local clerks and treasurers would be called in to discuss tax billing procedures through IBM. A petition from Freeman Horne and other residents of Winchelsea regarding complaints of pollution in the area of the hamlet was filed. Road Superintendent William Routly was instructed to call for tenders for the supply of all liquid fuels used by the municipality. Routly was also authorized to call tenders for the supply of 15,000 yards of gravel to be applied on township roads and 2,000 yards to be stockpiled. A tender deposit of $500 will be required. The bylaw setting the salaries of road employees was amended to cover certain increases in pay. — Please turn to page 3 Dashwood in an erratic manner. Crown Attorney W. G. Cochrane cited examples of quick acceleration, quick turns and skidding tires and reported that one witness had become concerned enough about the driving to report the incident to' police. Defense lawyer James Donnelly agreed it had been a bad exhibition, but pointed out Corriveau's temper was at a high peak in view of losing his job. It was reported the youth has since regained his position. Judge Hays said he had seriously considered placing a driving suspension on Corriveau when he handed down the $125 fine. In another contested case, a charge of careless driving against Denis E. Regier, RR 2 Zurich, was dismissed when Judge Hays ruled there was insufficient evidence to prove that Regier had actually been the driver of the car involved in the case. The charge arose from an incident on October 18 on Highway 21 when a car pulled onto the highway, forcing a Sarnia man to drive his car off the highway to avoid a collision. — Please turn to page 3 When Cowie told the court he was the father of three; Judge Hays remarked it would have been better if he had been spending the night with them. "Some people may think a disturbance at a hotel should be considered of a lesser degree than one at other public buildings," Judge Hays stated, "but I don't see it that way particularly." He said that in this day and age hotels were frequented by families and afforded couples entertainment and pleasure. Judge Hays said their evenings out were disturbed by such upsetting experiences. Both men told the court they were presently unemployed and each was given until February 13 to pay the $100 fine. STIFF FINE "Cars are too deadly to be used as play-things," Judge Hays told a Zurich area driver, Anthony A. Corriveau, who pleaded guilty to a charge of careless driving in Dashwood on September 12, The court learned that Corriveau had been discharged from his job and shortly after drove around the streets of Three persons hurt in district accident collision with a car operated by Dominic Fassbind, RR 2, Mitchell on Highway 21 north of Grand Bend. Constable J. A, Wright listed damage at $350. There were two accidents on Saturday, the first at 1:55 a.m. when a car operated by Paul R. Munn, RR, 2, Hensall, went out of control on Highway 84 in Hensall and struck a street lig:it standard. Damage was estimated at $800 to the car and $250 to the light standard by Constable W. G. Glassford. At 2:00 aan, Constable Glassford investigated an accident when a car operated by Frederick M. Brock, RR 2, Crediton, went off the Crediton Road near Highway 21 and struck a hydro pole. — Please turn to page 3 Three persons were injured and property damage amounted to $2,250 in a three-car crash south of Exeter Friday evening. The mishap was one of four collisions investigated by the Exeter OPP this week. The three-ear accident occurred at 6:27 p.m, in front of the Derby Dip on Highway 4. Drivers involved were John E. Owens, Huron Park; Frederick 0. Negrijn,Exeter; and David S. Parker, RR 1, Lucan. Owens suffered a concussion and leg - injuries, while a passenger, William W. N. Owens sustained a bump on the head, sore neck and knee injuries. Negrijn also suffered leg injuries. OPP Constable D. A. Lamont investigated. At 1:10 p.m., Friday, a Vehicle operated by Gerald I. Eagleson, Grand Bend, was in A DIFFERENT KIND OF SNOW CREATION — Motorists travelling on No. 4 highway just east of Clandeboye have been noticing a large chicken sitting in the front yard. It was made out of snow a few weeks ago by the children shown above, Toni, Wendy and Janet Earhart. T-A photo. PUSSY WILLOWS OUT OF SEASON — The season may not be right for pussy willows but Dorothy Flax shows that they can thrive in this kind of weather. The grade four student at :Usborne Central School is shown with her flowery friends brought in out of the cold about a week ago. T-A photo. ,;.1.134,.. •