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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1970-03-26, Page 3Reduce assessment PRESENT PUPPET SHOW — Spectators attending last week's Achievement Night program at McGillivray Central school were treated to a puppet show. Shown above with their "acting hands" are Colleen McGregor, Allan Hamm, Vincencz Krainz, Randy Turner and Barbara Turner with Jeff Dixon, kneeling. T-A photo RAP still on horses Members of the area, pony racing club continued their attack against the new rental rates established by Exeter's RAP committee and may have ended up with a concession, Tuesday. Spokesman Jack Parsons told RAP the $25 fee was '"too rough" and he received some vague suggestions that the price would be reviewed. Reeve Derry Boyle said he agreed the fee was too high for the pony group in view of the fact they were a new organizations. "I have a lot of sympathy for your group," he said, adding that personally he would be willing to take what rental the group felt they could .afford to Pay. Vice-chairman of the Huron County Board of Education, Robert Elliott, took public exception at Monday evening's board meeting to a few comments included in the "First Column" of the Clinton News-Record two weeks ago. News-Record Editor Keith Roulston, who covered the last Knight returns to Hensall seat Harold Knight has accepted the Hensall Council's invitation to fill the vacancy which was caused by the death of Hein Rooseboom recently. Mr. Knight, who will be sworn in at the next council meeting, has had many years experience in this capacity and was runner up in the election last December. Seal campaign needs donations An Easter Seal won't get a letter through the post office. It can't be redeemed for an electric frying pan or converted into instant cash. All it can do is bring a smile to the face of a handicapped youngster. This year the Exeter Lions club is seeking $2,050 in donations to its Easter Seal campaign which ends Easter Sunday, March 29. To date $1,400 has been donated. Club members, working with Lion Tom MacMillan, chairman of Crippled Children's Committee also maintain a close and direct contact with the youngsters of this area and their parents. This way they are able to provide the Society with a continuing and personalized report on each child and to ensure that everything possible is being done to give them their 'rightful place in the community. George Busche, campaign chairman, urged all those who have not done so to mail their contributions in the pink envelope provided. "Spring," said Mr. Busche, "traditionally represents the season of hope, and, for a crippled child, hope means a donation to the Easter Seal campaign." DEATH RATE REDUCED In the past 25 years the death rate from cancer of the uterus has been cut in half. If all women over the age of 25 had a simple Pap test every two or three years this form of cancer would be practically eliminated. So states the Canadian Cancer Society which needs your contribution to help it to continue its research into more ways to keep us healthy and happy. In case you're worried about what's going to become of the younger generation, it's going to grow up and start worrying about the younger generation. Chairman. Gord Baynham asked Parsons how many ponies raced each meet and was advised the average was about 50 horses. The lowest number last year was 37 and the highest was 92. Baynham then pointed out that 50 cents more per entry would pay the rental rate. Parsons advised the pony owners now paid $1.00 entry fee per heat and added that the club still had to spend about $200 to $300 this year to complete work on the track and facilities. Baynham said RAP would take this capital expenditure into account and would take another lock at the situation to see what deal could be worked out to help the pony club. Much of the discussion between the pony club officials regular meeting of the board in the absence of the regular reporter, noted in the column that the meeting was short (just 55 minutes). Elliott indicated the editor left the impression with his readers that the Huron Board was not too active. While Mr. Elliott insisted he was not critical of the editor or his observations, he felt Mr. Roulston was not too familiar with the method by which the board operates. Mr. Elliott said each board member as well as each regular press reporter, receives a copy of the agenda of the meeting two to three days in advance of the meeting. In these reports, most of the topics to be discussed at the meeting are covered in detail in mimeographed "back-up material" which is intended to be digested prior to the meeting. This saves time at the regular meetings and leaves more time for discussion of certain items. Mr. Elliott also noted that during the period February 23 to March 21, the board or a committee of the board will meet 14 nights and eight days. In addition, several members of the board attended regional meetings throughout the province. "This is not exceptionally out of the ordinary," stated Mr. ' Elliott. He also pointed out that before and after that 55 minute meeting to which the Clinton editor referred, the board spent two and a half hours in committee of the whole. As well, some members spent an hour driving to the meeting and another hour driving home. "It (the editors comment) rubs a little the wrong way," said Elliott. "Next they will say that we're getting well paid for it," commented Elliott. "Anyone thinking , of making it a career had better have a rich aunt with as much dedication to him as he has to education." The following retirements and resignations were recorded: Ida M. Rhoads, Central Huron Secondary School; Marlene Morrison, Clinton Public School; Nancy Daer, East Wawanosh Public School; Barbara Livermore (teacher) and Glen McKnight (custodian), Exeter PS; Robert J. Bondy, Goderich District Collegiate; Joan Sparling and Margaret Livermore, Howick Central School; Cheryl Hessels, Hullett Central School; Sandra Nichols and Marguerite Schleich, F.E. Madill Secondary School; Marilyn Bruinsma, Linda M. Girard, Sheila Haas and Constance L. Wilson, South Huron District High School. In other business, the board has decided that it will attempt to make arrangements to run a series of articles in the Huron County Weekly Newspapers, perhaps during the summer months, concerning the past, present and future of the board in the county. After the public has had a chance to read these articles and to digest them, the boird will plan public meetings at which the ratepayers may "grind their axes". and RAP centred around conditions at the grounds, RAP had indicated they were not pleased with the condition of the area. Parsons explained that th'e flood of July 24 had ruined much of the work completed at the track and had put the club about one month behind in their work schedule. He indicated that the grounds would be made satisfactory as soon as possible this season. In other business dealing with area horse enthusiasts, RAP: — Decided to verify in writing that the Mid-Western Rodeo Association owns the structural assets erected by the group at the local park. — Agreed to a suggestion that the present rental rate for the rodeo and the use of the park for the Labor Day weekend be set until a request for a change has been made by either RAP or the rodeo group in writing. The rental rate is five percent of gross gate receipts with a minimum of $200 for the event. — Decided to advise the Saddle Club they would do as much as possible in assisting with the annual Quarter Horse show if the event was staged on the Len Veri farm, west of Exeter. — Continued from page 1 and psychiatric clinics for those suffering from overdoses of drugs and turning schools into hospitals. Fleets of ambulances would be required and' even several helicopters to evacuate the injured. A spokesman for the attorney-general's office said the List changes in gun laws OPP Cpl. C. J. Mitchell asked the T-A this week to remind area residents of recent amendinents to the Criminal Code regarding the use and possession of firearms. It is now unlawful for persons under the age of 16 to be in possession of any firearm which has a muzzle velocity of 500 feet per second. Persons who sell, lend or otherwise deliver ammunition to persons under 16 who do not have special firearm permits are also guilty of an offence under the amendments. promoters must put up bonds as proof of security that they can pay the costs of the province providing services. "Until a site is found, it's pointless to say how much this might be," he said. "Let's first find a site and then discuss security bonds." The Tuesday night meeting was attended by Staff Supt. Lawrence Gartner and Chief Supt. Eckbert Miller, both of the OPP Toronto headquarters, and OPP No. 2 District Supt. A. E. Ayers of London. They presented a 20-minute New York State police film on last August's Woodstock rock festival, which attracted 400,000 persons. "The promoters have been showing the good side," said Supt. Gartner. "We just want to show the other side." Supt. Gartner said the director of the Woodstock festival has been hired by Karma Productions, so he hopes, if one was held, there would be improvements. The meeting was called to find out if they can set up plans to prevent the festival from taking place on unzoned farm lands. Damage high in accidents Reeve Dixon said his township could pass a zoning bylaw to prevent the festival. A spokesman for the attorney-general's office 'said Tuesday he could not answer if this could be leitally done. "This is up to 'the township, don't involve us," he said. Since the announcement that this area could be the scene of the festival, township politicians have been bombarded with pleas from worried farmers fearing their children might be affected by "doped-up hippies." — Continued from page 1 he said he was willing to back down. "You don't believe that," he quipped to clerk Eric Carscadden., "It's a bit difficult to believe," Carscadden admitted. Mayor Delbridge said he thought the heater was "foolishness" when he first heard the idea presented, but RAP members explained it would pay for itself in increased swimming admissions in a cool year. In fact, Mrs. Dobbs predicted the $1,300 fixture would pay for itself by the end of the coming season. She noted that swimming lessons for the younger children could be started earlier in the morning. At the present time, cool morning temperatures necessitate a delay in getting into the pool for the smaller fry. Mrs. Pete Durand also predicted the heater would entice more adults to the pool in the evenings and others noted that the heater would attract more children for open swimming on cooler days. Roc director Alvin Willert had figures of the pool revenue for the past fiveyears. They showed a high of $1,900 during the warm summer of 1969 and $1,100 during the cool temperatures which prevailed through much of 1967. It was further explained by chairman Gord l3aynham that the pool has made a profit during all those five years. Willett also noted that 'swimming instruction is much easier if the children are comfortable in the water aS White paper is criticized Proposed federal government changes in taxation were criticized Monday at the opening session of the Huron County Agricultural Information Week in Clinton. About 150 farmers were told that Finance Minister Edgar Benson's white paper has precipitated "howling criticism" from poor, middle class and rich alike. Don McArthur, in charge of the farm management division of Centralia College of Agricultural Technology, said all factions of the economy are "howling" about proposed tax reform because all had a vested interest which is being threatened. He conceded, however, that Canadians can't have more services and benefits without paying higher taxes. He also criticized proposed federal government changes in capital gains tax. Because of the proposed capital gains tax, he said, cattle herds may disappear and family farms will become incorporated within 10 to 15 years to relieve a financial squeeze. The white paper ignores an inflation problem, he said, and leaves room for improvement in the proposed depreciation schedule for farm properties and transfer of family farms such as from father to son. Mr. McArthur also criticized succession duties. On an $80,000 estate in Ontario for example: he said duties are $9,800 compared to $2,200 in the provinces of Saskatchewan or Alberta. He urged modification of the tax rates for Ontario farmers. McArthur told the gathering that the White Paper presents only proposals 'and pressure should be exerted to have them improved through requests to farm organizations, members of Parliament and the Minister of Finance. He added, "Many areas are grey, policies haven't been made and in some cases clear cut decisions could not be made until an actual situation arises." opposed to times when they stand with their teeth chattering. Councillor Dobson said the heater would probably be installed some time in the future, and noted that if it prolonged the season or added hours to certain days, it would be a good thing. In reply to a question by Deputy-Reeve Mery Cudmore, Willert explained that the added hours would not require additional staff as they are already hired and paid for, and in fact sat around when the water was too cool for children to swim. Operating cost of the heater, which will use natural gas, was estimated at around $175 per season, although will naturally depend upon the weather, Gets jail term on cottage theft Phillip J. Tuckey, 21, of 1064 Du ndas St., London, was sentenced in. provincial judge's court Thursday to 90 days in Huron County jail. • He had pleaded guilty to break, enter and theft at a summer cottage owned by Mrs, Lorna Pearce,_ Detroit, near Grand Bend on March 10. Stolen was $770 worth of goods, including a radio, hi-fi record player and clocks, all Of Which were retovered,.. Tuckey has a previous record, the court was told. Police are still searching for another man believed involved the theft, — continued from page 1. also been "sick from the stench," throwing her off a diet needed to offset insulin treatments, the farmer testified, Mrs. McLean said doors and windows of their home have to remain shut from April to December, "And still the stench gets into the house," she said. "It's like a blanket. It just falls over you." The waste storage pit is located beside a pig barn about 1,300 feet south of the McLean farm. Mrs. McLean said after the judge's decision she hopes more farmers adjacent to liquid manure systems will appeal their assessments to spur pollution control action by the government. She said she had exhausted all avenues of appeal to local, provincial and federal pollution authorities before deciding to raise the assessment question. "All we got were excuses, nothing but excuses," she said outside the courtroom. "Mr. Robarts (Ontario premier John Robarts) says pollution is a number one priority, but he is just sweeping the problem under the carpet." Grant McGregor and his father, Robert, expressed resentment at the judge's decision. They said it will undoubtedly trigger more assessment appeals. The McGregors claimed they are meeting standards set by the Ontario Water Resources Commission in addition to those proposed for a code to govern piggery operations in the province. Grant McGregor said a certain amount of odor has to be expected from a farm. Grant McGregor said he installed the liquid manure system after seeing similar operations in the United States. The system, which liquifies waste for storage in a lagoon until later disposal, saves time and money in hog management. Robert McGregor said the liquid disposal system is relatively inexpensive and is needed if Canadian hog producers are to compete with U,S. farmers. Rev. Bruce Guy, Dashwood United Church, came up with an ingenious way of calling his parishioner's attention to the plight of the hungry people of the world. Under a cloak of secrecy he contrived to hold a Hungry Supper which was catered to by a women's group from another church and thus the menu was unknown to those attending. People arriving for the meal found that some of them had tickets for a more-than-enough North American dinner, while others were confronted with meals as might be had in many of the under-privileged countries, The reactions ranged all the way from anger and disappointment to frustration and guilt. It was Mr. Guy's hope that the supper would point out, more clearly than words, the poverty and hunger situations in the world and display the feelings of those, who through no fault of their own, find themselves without enough food, let alone the huge quantities that are available to North Americans. "You can't tell anybody about the love of God wheh his MICKEY WAS THERE — There were a half dozen Mickey Mouses in attendance at the Exeter Figure Skating Carnival, Saturday. David Hay ter is shown above in his costume. T-A photo During the assessment hearing, Judge Hetherington repeatedly told the McLeans' lawyer, K M. Kelly of Kitchener, that he was not refereeing the dispute between the two farm families. He said his job was simply to determine if the McLeans had been over-assessed in view of the pollution situation. At one point the judge ruled unacceptable the lawyer's attempt 'to have government inaction introduced as an issue in the case. Mr, Kelly unsuccessfully argued that as taxpayers the McLeans did not receive "the backing and support" they had a right to expect from their elected representatives, Judge Hetherington said the question before the court was strictly one of property value. Mr. and Mrs. McLean estimated the market value of their farm at about $40,000 before the McGregors installed the piggery. The value has depreciated between $10,000 and $15,000 they testified. The judge did not accept the couple's estimates, claiming that from the testimony it appeared the McLeans are not interested in selling the farm, which has been in the McLean family since Confederation. Mr, McLean said, despite appeals to the OWRC and the air pollution branch of the Ontario department of health, "we can expect no change" in this situation this summer. Elmer Hunter, a former president of the Huron County Federation of Agriculture, himself a hog producer, said pollution is always a problem when dealing with livestock. He said he had not changed his view, expressed in a 1968 letter to another farmer in the neighborhood, that "pigs just plain stink." Mr. Hunter added, however, that pollution varies with the ability of the individual to manage the operation. He described the McGregor farm as well operated. Two area farmers, John Davidson and Andrew Crozier, testified in the McLean's behalf. stomach is empty," said the minister. After the supper the congregation viewed a film, "A Crusade Against Hunger," which was followed by discussion. The proceeds for the event will go to feeding some of the hungry of the world. Resort kids in semi-final The Grand Bend pee wees moved into the semi-final round of the Young Canada tournament at Goderich with a 7-0 win over Monkton, Wednesday morning. The resort boys will be in action again Saturday afternoon at three o'clock. Cameron Haist scored three goals to lead the Grand Bend attack Wednesday with singles being added by Mike Desjardine, Steve Jennison and Stanlake. In the opening win for the Bend over Paisley 4-3, the scorers were Mike Desjardine, Steve Jennison, Mike Jackson and Phil Panet. The goal by Panet came with twenty seconds left in the game. Also, Wednesday morning Ilderton blanked Ripley 6-0 and Belmont downed Zurich by the same score. Native of Exeter gets appointment Elgin W. Luxton, formerly of Exeter has been appointed services supervisor for the Chatham district of the Ontario Department of Highways. He was selected over 42 other applicants. Mr. Luxton, a highway equipment supervisor with the Kenora district started with the Highways department in 1949 as an auto mechanic improver in the Stratford district. In 1958 he transferred to Owen Sound district and moved through the positions of, mechanic, mechanic foreman and highway mechanic foreman. He transferred to his Kenora position in 1966. Theft — Continued from page 1 merchants and their employees to get in touch with the police if they see suspicious persons in their stores. If the police can not be Contacted,. a good description of the' persons should be obtained, or better still, follow them at a distance and get the license number of the vehicle they are driving. It is believed the persons involved in Saturday's theft had been in other Exetor gores as well, Replies to comments by editor at Clinton Will review pony fees Damage amounted to approximately $2,500 in three accidents investigated by the Exeter Police Department this week. All occurred on Saturday, the first at 11;15 a.m. at the intersection of Main and Sanders Streets. Drivers involved were Ted Jones, 273 Marlboro, and Ross Huff, 403 Carling. Constable Cairns listed damage at $650. At 8:00 p.m., Constable Robertson investigated a two-car crash on Main St. involving vehicles driven by James W. Campbell, RR 1. Exeter, and James W. Jesney, RR 1. Exeter. Damage was estimated at $500, The other crash occurred 15 minutes later on Main St. near Wellington. Drivers involved were John William Forrest, 176 Sanders, STUDENTS DO THEIR SHARE — The large percentage of donors at the Red Cross blood clinic at and Archie Hamilton, Goderich: Huron Park, Monday came from the Centralia College of Agricultural Technology. Some of the boys are Damage was listed at $1,200 shown above recovering after making their donation. T-A photo by Constable Dingwell. WE .WERE PINK ICE CREAM — Skaters of all ages took part in Saturday's "Music from the Movies" presented by the Exeter Figure skating club. Shown above with pink ice cream costumes are Elaine Cross, Shelley Finnen, Blanche Cross, Janet Simmons and Lisa Van Steeg. T-A photo Peace festival planned Okay heater Dashwood supper provides surprises