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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1970-02-19, Page 1, • , rediton area couple.. foster parents of year Mr. Paget said the man is a very important part of the foster parent plan, and suggested that ' foster parents should be paid for their efforts. PARENTS OF THE YEAR AWARD TO CREDITON COUPLE — Mr. and Mrs. Ross Krueger, RR 2, Crediton, shown above were named Foster Parents of the year by the Huron County Children's Aid Society at their annual meeting held in Goderich last week. Approve permit for new house Three building permits were approved by Exeter eouricil this week. One was issued to Clarence Leeson to build a house on the north side of Alexander St, near Andrew St. The others were to Gregus Construction to make renovations to the former Main St. manse, now owned by John Hopkinson, and to The Exeter Tithes-Advocate, to renovate offices. TWO HAPPY GIRLS receive the trophy for best display at Open House of Centralia College of Agricultural Technology. They are Lee Anne Godard, Stratford, and Penny Quinlaxid, Midland, who accepted for the Junior Animal Health students. President of Student Council, John Harlton presents the award while James MacDonald, principal of the College and Gerry Kuglin, chairman of the open house committee applaud. T-A photo. Exeter may have liquor outlets yet "We pay them $100 a month after three years," Mr, Paget reported, "because they are staff. It costs money to rehabilitate children in foster care." Mr, Paget was introduced by Rev. It. C. McLeneghan, Dungannon, and thanked by Mrs. Mew Cudinere, Exeter. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Krueger, Crediton, were named 1969 Foster Parents of the Year. They received a framed certificate as a token of appreciation for their work. Four other couples received similar certificates for services rendered in the past. They were Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Dolmage, 1968 foster parents; Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Patterson, Goderich, foster parents for 1967; Mr. and — Please turn to page 3 Ninety-sixth Year EXETER, ONTARIO, FEBRUARY 19, 1970 Price Per Copy 15 Cents Canners increased 40% Former policeman seeks $1,500 Exeter may yet have a licensed dining lounge. It was indicated to council this week that the Le Pines Motel is being sold and the new owner plans to erect the dining room facilities. The present owner, William Lupson, had originally planned a liquor outlet, but after receiving approval from the Ontario Liquor License Board, announced his plans would be delayed. He told the TA two weeks ago "that plans have been held -1 Lady breaks leg at fitness course up because of legal technicalities that preclude construction at this time". At Monday's council meeting, Lupson indicated the new owner hoped to have dining facilities under construction within six to eight weeks. The matter was brought to council because a small portion 'of the present building encroaches on town property. Letters from C. V. Laughton and P. L. Raymond asked that council indicate that they have no intention of taking action over the encroachment. This would facilitate sale of the building. Council approved the matter. Claim water lump excessive Norman W. Paget, executive director of the Children's Aid and Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, Erie County, Beffalo, New York, was the speaker last Wednesday at the annual banquet of the Huron County Children's Aid Society held in Knox Presbyterian Chureh. Mr. Paget said the "little old family is the ptinching bag" for all the changes in society, churches, industry and politics. All of these changes "affect the family first" said Mr. Paget. He told the meeting it takes "a massive amount of money and a massive amount of staff" to hold families together. Mr. Paget stressed the need to keep families together "at all costs". "Poo often, I believe, people expect social workers in a six month period to perform their miracles," Mr. Paget noted, "and it just won't work." He spoke of a child in foster care as a child "in limbo" and outlined the 24-hour service known as Emergency Parents which is now operating in New York State. "Children in crisis need a social worker right at the moment of crisis rather than picking up the pieces later," Mr. l'aget continued. He said Emergency Parents goes into operation the moment it is learned that children have been left alone in the home, whatever the reason. Whoever goes into the home makes every attempt to locate the parents and then stays with the children until the parents do arrive back. "We take the risk of being sued," he told his audience, "but I believe if I have the right to remove a child from his legal home, then surely I have the right to keep a child in his own home." Mr. Paget called the single-parent family a "most fragile type of family" and he urged all organizations in the community to recognize that fact. He stressed the importance of a homemaker service and noted that in the USA there are about 6,000 to 7,000 homemakers across the country as opposed to about 50,000 homemakers in England. He referred to foster parents as "treatment teams dealing with emotionally disturbed children". Mrs. Charles Atthill, Exeter, had the misfortune to fall and break her leg while attending a physical fitness class at SHDHS, Monday. She was taken to South Huron Hospital, but transferred to St. Joseph's Hospital, London, in view of the serious nature of the break. Two crashes are reported Two accidents were investigated over the past week by officers of the Exeter Police Department. The first "occurred early Thursday afternoon on Main Street and involved vehicles driven by Clarence Hedley May, RR 1, Centralia and Charles Wesley Heywood, RR 1, Crediton. Total damage was estimated at $180 by Chief Ted Day A . truck owned by Conklin Lumber, Exeter and a vehicle driven by David Morrissey, RR 3, Ailsa Craig were in collision Saturday evening at the intersection of William and Victoria streets. Anthony Robertson, Exeter was the driver of the truck and Constable George Robertson estimated damages at $600. manner and expect only one customer to be subjected to such an unreasonable increase." Council discussed the matter at a special meeting on February 6 — a meeting to which the press was not invited. The minutes of the meeting show only that a motion was passed that the new rates as established on December 17 be maintained. The new rates were effective January 1, 1970. SEEKS $1,500 At the same meeting, council received a letter from C.V. Laughton advising that the law firm of Bell & Laughton had been re_tainneeased tub H my to page CONSTABLE> JOINS POLICE FORCE — The newest addition to the Exeter Police Department began his duties, Monday. Shown above is John Harvey Cairns of Huron Park who has police experience gained in Scotland. T-A photo. Crash total down some Kin observe anniversaries A LION CAME VISITING FROM GRAND BEND — Members of the Grand Bend Lions club paid a surprise visit to the Exeter Lions club last week and it turned out to be a real surprise. To remind everyone it was a Lions meeting they brought along a live lion. Lorne Vincent is shown above holding the lion while presidents Ron Gunning of Grand Bend and Murray Moore, Exeter hold a lion replica. Enjoying the antics of the lion from a safe distance in the background are Harold Gunn, Peter Raymond and Jack Eagleson. T-A photo. Hit speeds of 100 Exeter Kinsmen will be observing two special events at their meeting tonight. It will be anniversary night — the 50th anniversary of Kinsmen Clubs of Canada as well as the 20th anniversary of the local club. The Exeter club was chartered in 1950 and was the largest charter club in Canada, having 57 members. Many of those former members will be guests of the club at their anniversary fete at Club Albatross. Driver pays $200 fine NEW CLERK AT GRAND BEND — Miss Penny Martelle of Port Franks started her new position as clerk-treasurer of the village of Grand Bend, Monday. Miss Martelle has been employed for the past five years in the Bosanquet township office at Thedford, T-A photo. The Exeter OPP report only three accidents in the district this week. Damage was similar in all three. The first occurred on Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. when a car operated by John Pet Hensall, went off Highway west of Hensall and struck a tree. Petty suffered a nose injury and damage was estimated at $800 by Constable D. A. Mason. At 7:50 p.m., Thursday, a car operated by Glenn Thompson, RR 2 Ailsa Craig collided with a car operated by kubie Turnbull, RR 1 Dashwood, on Highway 81 north of Greenway. Damage in the mishap was listed at $700 by Constable F. L. Giffin. The final crash happened on Friday at 8:25 a.m. when a car operated by Nick Melnik, Burlington, collided with the rear of the Zurich Public School bus operated by Neil Walker, RR 3 Zurich. The accident took place on Highway 83 west of Dashwood and damage was listed at $725 by Constable J. A. Wright. During the week, the local detachment officers laid five charges under the Highway Traffic Act and issued warnings to another 19 drivers. There was one charge under the Criminal Code. spots which could create a problem for the driver. For the second court sitting in a row, a case was heard involving a charge of failing to — Please turn to page 3 Three pay fines on liquor counts FriTdahyree . charges laid under the Liquor Control Act were heard by Judge Glenn Hays in Exeter, However, three charges arising following tests on area residents by the breathalizer were adjourned. James Milton Warwick, Exeter, was fined $30 for having liquor in a place other than his residence. He was charged in Usborne Township on December 14. Larry D. Gould, Exeter, was also fined $30 on a similar charge, arising from an incident in Exeter on January 17 when beer was found in his car. Tge stiffest penalty was paid by Donald R. Cole, Staffa. He was fined $60 on a charge of having liquor in his possession while under the age of 21. The court was advised he was in charge of a vehicle at the time of the infraction. There was one charge heard under the Criminal Code. Kenneth Edward Walker, 16, Huron Park, pleaded guilty to a charge of theft under $50. The court learned he entered a home in Huron Park and took $11 in cash and a package of cigarettes. Judge Hays asked for a pre-sentence report and delayed his decision for two weeks. Canadian Canners Ltd. have objected to Exeter council over the establishment of new water rates effecting the local industry. Plant Manager Jack Urquhart advised that the new rates could jeopardize the competitive position of the company. Council approved the new rates as recommended by the PUC on December 17. The new rate was set at 51cents per thousand gallons for the first 30,000 gallons used in one month and 32 cents for the balance consumed each month. The original rate, established under an agreement of December 1, 1959, was 16 cents per 1,000 gallons, but this was later increased to 23 cents as the agreement provided for ' the original rate to be changed if the rates for other water users was changed. The contract was to run for a period of 10 years. Urquhart pointed out in his letter that the new rates represent an increase of 40 percent, "and we contend is excessive in our competitive industry throughout the province. He also noted that the original agreement stated that the rates were subject to review of the parties involved, and pointed out this had not been done. "Apparently the Town has reviewed the rates but we were not given an opportunity to participate in the discussion." "We realize that we must pay our fair share of the water costs and agree that some increase is warranted. We have investigated the rates paid in our factories in other municipalities and would like to suggest that a special rate of 26 cents per thousand gallons be charged to us for all water used. This would be a 13 percent increase". Urquhart concluded that the 26 cent rate "would be the maximum we could bear at the present time and still remain in a competitive position". The letter also pointed out that the revision to the water rates would effect only a few customers, of which Canadian Canners is by far the largest. "We feel it is very unfair to change the rates in such a very easy to get caught in the slush, thereby causing the car to be difficult to control since there were only narrow ruts which were clear of snow. He also stated that his landing in the ditch was caused by his effort to keep out of the path of oncoming traffic, rather than by careless driving. However, Judge Hays stated the defendant had an opportunity to see the trouble A Varna driver, John Henry Pepper, was fined $200 after pleading guilty to a charge of careless driving before Judge Glenn Hays in Exeter, Friday. Pepper's driving licence was not suspended because Judge Hays noted that it would be a greater penalty than in most cases because the Varna man would lose his job if his driving privileges were taken away. The court learned that Pepper's car made a considerable noise when passing the Exeter Police Office and Constable Jim Dingwell set out to follow the accused to investigate. The officer clocked Pepper doing 60 m.p.h. at the intersection of Highways 4 and 83 and at speeds up to 100 during the ensuing chase north on Highway 4. A fine of $100 was levied against Brian John Hogarth, Exeter, Who contested a charge of careless driving against him, OPP Constable John Wright, off duty at the time, said he saw Hogarth's car on November 30. He said Hogarth crossed to the centre of the highway and almost hit another car and then continued on for some distance along Highway 4 before spinning out of control and ending up in the ditch. The officer said Hogarth was driving quite fast in view of the Meshy CefiditiOne of the road. In his defence, Hogarth said he got caught in a patch of slush and his ear skidded and ended up in the diteh. Raymond, representing Hogarth, suggested it Would be SCOUT GROUP GETS CHARTER AT HURON PARK — At a recent ceremony, the Boy Scout Of Canada charter was presented to the group committee in charge of Cubs and Scouts. Above, District Commissioner keg Maclnnis of Clinton it presenting the charter to D'Arcy McCart, Huron Park Untied chairman and group committee chairman Dave IVIckinsey, TA photo. Will re-negotiate office agreement The Ausable River Conservation Authority has indicated it is willing to re-negotiate the agreement regarding the upkeep of their clooeualneo ll. ffice building with Exeter Under the present agreement, council is responsible for the exterior upkeep of the building and premises, although the ARCA holds ownership. The Matter was discussed by council some time ago, and while some members felt the situation unfair, a proposal to ask that the agreement be renegotiated was defeated, ARCA officials indicated they 'would hold Such a discussion regarding the upkeep,- but this would not affect the present obligations of council. Exeter is to pay for a parking lot at the site and also for painting the exterior of the house and installing a new roof. CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHY TO THE CAPTAINS — Most of the Huron, Perth Conference wrestling championships were taken by South Huron District Hight School. Above, principal Wooden is presenting the fl-P team trophy to co-captains ban Shoebottom and Morley Eagleson. 'I'-A photo,