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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1970-05-14, Page 1e 0.7 te t 4 1 ::114.! P5(14t:ii A ,t447. l'Ala R44 EXETER, ONTARIO, MAY 14, MO Deficit, education me in contributors I 4 READY FOR THE SHOW — When a lad is making his initial musical debut, he has to look just so, The final adjustment of how ties was a job quickly handled by kindergarten teacher Mrs. Janet Desjardine at the Exeter PS Spring Sing. The three lads from the left are: Jeff Hohner, Michael Brunslow and Billy Glover. T-A photo cost ahead of the ratepayers. Taylor then argued that a sizeable increase in the mill rate would keep industries from settling in the community. Cudmore refuted this, noting that there were "no grab-bags and industries wanted services and expected to pay for them. Taylor presented an amendment to the motion on the mill rate calling for a $35,000 debenture, but he failed to get a seconder. — Please turn to page 3 REMINISCING TIME — During an intermission at Saturday's 40th anniversary celebrations of the Exeter Legion, charter member Sylvanus Cann is shown chatting with District "C" Commander Allan Nicholson of Seaforth and. Dominion Legion chairman Chester Merriam of Chesley. T-A photo In accident after court, youth back in court again The charge resulted from an incident on April 10 when Thiel and another vehicle driven by a — Please turn to page 3 Pay fines on liquor counts A COUPLE OF WALKERS — More than eighty Huron Park residents participated in a walkathon to Grand Bend and back, Saturday in aid of various projects at the park. On their return, Sharon Neely and Brian Wild put their feet up for a rest and showed visibly their accomplishments. Brian made the return trip in the shortest time while Sharon was the girl completing the most miles, twenty-seven. T-A photo Will save $230,000 Hydro office at base Zurich C of C wins award The Zurich Chamber of Commerce received special recognition last week at the 58th annual meeting of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce in Windsor. The district group was one of five in Ontario that received The President's Awards for Outstanding achievements during the past year. The President's Awards are presented annually, to member Boards of Trade ur Chambers of Commerce which have made special contributions or continued to provide outstanding achievement to their communities or areas and by so doing have enhanced generally the prestige and effectiveness of the Chamber of Commerce movement. Before presenting the engraved plans, Ontario C of C presiden I W. E Gunn said, "It is not an easy task to make a selection of this kind from so many fine organizations, all of which have worked so diligently and done so much tor the Chamber of Commerce in Ontario. The Zurich award was for initiating projects of special interest to Zurich and area and for general excellence of program activities. Named as the specific projects responsible for the award were promotions leading to a successful Bean Festival, organization of the trip from Zurich, Ontario to Zurich, Switzerland and organizing a recent meeting of district municipal and service club officials on the subject of regional government. Gerald Gingerich, a director of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce accepted the award for the Zurich group. Leroy Thiel is president of the Zurich C of C. "Good heavens!" That was the comment of Reeve Derry Boyle after the 1970 tax levy was outlined to Exeter council at a special meeting, Thursday, and it will probably be the type of comment which many local ratepayers will use. Residential mill rate will jump 13.5 mills and the commercial rate will be up 13.9. The new rates are 131.8 and 142.8 respectively. The budget itself was approved with very little discussion and only a couple of minor changes were made in the figures presented by the finance committee. However, there was a lengthy discussion regarding the possiblity of selling a debenture to cover part of the mill rate increase. Council members leaned that by floating a $35,000 debenture, the increase in the mill rate could be sliced to about four mills, but this gained little support. Clerk Eric Carscadden explained that the cost of borrowing the $35,000 over a 10-year-period would cost about $20,000 in interest and most members appeared of the opinion that it was just too expensive to borrow money at today's high interest rates. "Borrowed money is the biggest load you can have," opined Deputy-Reeve Mery Cudmore. He received support from two other businessmen in that opinion. "The sooner you can pay debts off the better it is,' commented Councillor George Vriese, while Tom MacMillan said it was a bad time to borrow money in that council would be committing themselves to a high interest rate. He said that if a recession came, the town would still have to pay the high interest rates. Councillor Ross Taylor, who fought strenuously to have council approve the debenture issue, asked if it was a good time to push the mill rate up so high when people were in fact expecting everything else to come down. He said the high rate would place taxes in a position where it would not give people much incentive to own their own homes. Other members replied that an increase in taxesalso showed up in rental figures. Cudmore contended that a debenture wouldn't ease the burden — but merely pushes the and driving while having an alcohol content in the blood of over 80 mgs, were withdrawn against Bierling. James W. Campbell, RR 1, Exeter, paid a fine of $100 on a careless driving charge. He was involved in an accident on April 18 when his car went out of control on Highway 83 and was completely wrecked. Crown Attorney W. G. Cochrane suggested that a combination of lack of sleep and drinking contributed to the crash. However, Campbell said he was reaching over to the glove compartment and lost control of the car in so doing. A similar accident resulted in a fine of $100 for Albert Charles Corbett, RR 1, Exeter. He was charged with careless driving after his car went out of control on Highway 84 at 3:15 a.m. on April 25. The investigating officer again reported a combination of the late hour and the fact the 16-year-old had been drinking as the cause of the crash. The final charge of careless driving resulted in a fine of $125 for Robert Earl Thiel, 26, Zurich. 1970, the existing office in Clinton will be completely inadequate. Mr. MacNaughton and Mr. McKinley stated that both Hydro customers and taxpayers generally should benefit from the co-operation displayed by federal and provincial authorities in employing existing public facilities to maximum advantage. To save costs in providing quarters for expanded operations in the Clinton area, Ontario Hydro will take over one of the major buildings at Canadian Forces Base, Clinton which is being phased out by the Department of National Defence. The announcement was made jointly Tuesday morning by the Hon. C. S. MacNaughton Ontario Treasurer and MPP for Huron and Mr. R. E. McKinley, MP for Huron, both of whom assisted in the negotiations. Ontario Hydro will acquire the Supply building, effective Conduct two courses for area swimmers A Zurich area youth was fined $200 when he pleaded guilty to a charge of careless driving in an appearance before Magistrate Glenn Hays in Exeter court, Friday. Gordon Harold Bierling, RR 2, Zurich, was charged after the April 10 accident in which an Exeter woman, Mrs. Earl Campbell was seriously injured. Both vehicles had been eastbound on Highway 84 east of Zurich when Mrs. Campbell stopped for a school bus. The Bierling vehicle rammed into the rear of her car. Mrs. Campbell was pinned under her small car until it was removed by students on the school bus. Defense lawyer Dan Murphy, Goderich, admitted Bierling had been drinking prior to the accident. Earlier the same day of the accident, he had been given a $75 fine in Exeter court by Judge Hays for having liquor while under the age of 21. At that time, Judge Hays warned several underage drinkers he was concerned with the problem and advised them he could hand out penalties of up to $2,000 for such an offence. In this week's court session, Judge Hays said the careless driving charge was a "serious case" and decided not to revoke Bierling's driving privileges because the youth has to drive to his job in Exeter. Charges of impaired driving July 1 of this year for the price of $70,000. Tenders will be called shortly for converting the structure into office and service facilities. Before the announcement that CFB Clinton will be deactivated by September, 1971, Ontario Hydro had made plans to erect a new area office at a cost of close to $300,000. At the request of parliamentary representatives, Ontario Hydro reviewed the alternatives of using the facilities at the Armed Forces Base. Along with the Supply building, Ontario Hydro will acquire 3.44 acres of land which will be used for the storage of vehicle and other service equipment. Alterations will start early in July and the new facilities should be ready for occupancy by October 1 of this year. Clinton area office of Ontario Hydro has experienced a space shortage for some years. With the transfer of administration for some 2,600 customers from Exeter to Clinton as of June 1, Youth hurt in accident Receipts climb in area appeal The Flowers of Hope campaign conducted last week was a huge success, according to Mrs. Carfrey Cann, member of the local Association for the Mentally Retarded who convened the drive. She said approximately $1,200.00 has been banked, with Crediton, Grand Bend, Zurich and Elimville yet to turn in their receipts. So far Exeter has contributed $665.00; Huron Park, $160.30; and Hensall, $396.90 Anyone who missed being canvassed is asked to pick up their Flowers of Hope and make their contribution at the Bank of Montreal, Exeter. Several area residents appeared before Judge Glenn Hays on infractions under the Liquor Control Act, Friday. Stiffest penalties went to William Robert Jennison, Grand Bend, and James F. Wood, Exeter. Jennison paid $80 on a charge of consuming liquor while under the age of 21. lie was a passenger in a car stopped on March 28. A bottle of liquor was found in the vehicle. The court was told Jennison had a similar conviction one year ago when he was fined $60. Wood was charged as being a minor found in a licensed premises. He was in the Hensall Hotel and the court was advised he too had a previous conviction under the LCA. His fine was $80, Joseph Michael Ryan, RR 3 Ailsa Craig, was fined $75 on a charge of having liquor while under the age of 21. He had a similar conviction two years ago. Verne Jack Finley, Richmond St., London, paid $60 on the same charge, and when he asked time to pay the fine, Judge Hays denied the request, pointing out the youth had known for one month the case was corning to court. Three persons paid fines for having liquor in a place, other than their residence. Paul Joseph Young, Lucan, paid $30; Ross J. Christensen, Hensall, paid $35; and Dennis E. Morrissey, RR 2 Crediton, paid $60. It was the latter's second conviction. Capture prizes in cup contest Bobby Orr endeared himself to Boston Bruin fans when he led the club to the Stanley Cup championship, and his overtime goal Sunday was much appreciated by a Hensall area man as well. Harold (Pat) Willert, RR 2 Hensall, picked up $500 as he held the winning ticket in the Clinton Kinsmen Stanley Cup draw. Jim Hyde, Hensall, also won $100 in the contest. ci Okay bylaw in Usborne to head the swimming instruction and working under her will be Susan Tuckey and Bob Dobbs. Peter Mason will be hired to work in the pool check room. Willert reported that a ball program had started with 10 boys teams and four teams of girls participating. In other business, RAP: approved installation of a telephone in the fair board office for use in emergencies by the campers coming to the park on the weekend of June 12-14. The telephone will be left hooked up for the summer for use of the parks and recreation staff. Learned the horsemen planned to have the track graded arid that they wanted about $150 worth of sand to put on the track. Okayed $100 each for two delegates planning to attend a recreation convention in Hamilton. A Grand Bend youth was injured Wednesday nnrning when the gravel truck de was driving rolled over at the intersection of Sideroad 5 and the 10th concession of Usborne. William Robert Jennison was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital, London, with possible back injuries. The accident occurred at 8:00 a.m. in dense fog. Details of the accident were not complete at press time, but police estimated damage to the truck at approximately $400. It was the only accident investigated by the OPP detachment officers during the week. Nine persons were charged under the Highway Traffic Act and warnings were given to another 36. There were two charges under the Criminal Code and one under the Liquor Control Act. TIME OUT POR READING The Datitwood Boy Scouts and Cubs were busy Saturday on their annual paper drive but they were able to take a few moments out to peruse some of the reading material. They are from the left, Brian McCann, John Ducharme, Fraser Boyle, Paul McCann, lid McCann, Doug kegler, assistant -Cub leader lid liolubowicz and Cord 13raid T.A photo, Receives term in reformatory William Arthur Hastings, 18, of Hensall, was sentenced Monday to 18 months definite arid five months indefinite in reformatory on a charge of break, enter and theft. Hastings pleaded guilty to the charge before Judge Glenn Hays in Goderich. The offence took place April 10 at the Drysdale Crest Hardware, Hensall. A quantity of merchandise including a radio and watches was stolen. About two years ago, Hastings was given a reformatory sentence on a charge of anted robbery when he stole money at knife-point at irwin's Ladies' Wear in Hensall. Plans for the summer's swimming and playground program were approved by Exeter's RAP committee, Monday. Members learned that the heater would be installed at the pool, and this will extend the swimming season. Some doubt about the installation of the heater came about when the estimate in the price jumped from $1350 to $1900, However, Union Gas indicated they would install the heater with RAP paying the original $1350 this year and the balance next year. There would be no interest. Since then, the Exeter Legion Auxiliary have indicated they will donate $500 for the purchase of the equipment. With the extended swimming season, rec director Alvin Willert proposed that instruction be broken into two phases this year. Swimmers could then try two tests, while those away on holidays for either July or August could still enrol in one of the two courses and get instruction. Willert reported most communities have more than one course during the summer, with some having as many as four. The fee will remain at $5 for one course and students taking two courses enrol in the Second for $2.50, Family plan for one course is $10 and for two courses is $15. The fee for the playground program has been increased from $1 to $2 for the six,week period. rah-lily plan is $5. Members noted this was still very cheap babpsitting service. Playground instructors hired for the summer are Joanne Burke, Michelle Harrison, Lynne Farquhar and Gwen Mills. Joan Warren will return to Okay committee —prohibit signs At a special meeting, Thursday, Exeter council approved a plan to establish a committee of adjustment. The committee, consisting of at least three persons, would have power to deal with minor variances in the town's Zoning and building bylaws. The Exeter planning board had recommended the establishment of such a committee. The naives of several persons Were mentioned as candidates for such a committee and Mayor Jack Delbridge was asked to ridge noted that interview them. ib soine decisions are already Awaiting the jurisdiction of the Please turn to page Judge orders dog restrained A Huron Park man, Kenneth A. Riggs, was granted a remand on a charge laid under the Vicious Dog Act when lie appeared in Exeter court, Fri day. However, Judge Hays said he was apprehensive about an adjournment of a month in view of the circumstances in the case in which it is alleged that a dog owned by Riggs bit a Huron Park toddler. Crown Attorney W. G. Cochrane also noted there was a problem because the dog could be involved in a similar incident, However, Riggs said he would take precautions so it wouldn't happen as the dog would be confined to quarters. Mr. Cochrane noted again_ that even if the St. Bernard was restrained, children could still reach it on the Riggs property. The dog owner then indicated he would take immediate action to ensure that children could not reach the animal. Judge Hays said that such steps would have to be taken that day or another summons would be served and the case tried in Goderich at the earlied date. When the case COIIICS to court, Riggs will have to show just; cause why the animal should not be destroyed. At their latest meeting, Usborne township council issued instructions to their solicitor Peter Raymond to draw up a Subdivision Control by-law under Section 26 of the Planning act. At the same time Raymond will be drawing up a building bylaw to control the type of building in the township. At the moment selling of portions of property in the township is governed by a holding bylaw whereby anyone wishing to sell parts of a property or splitting lots must appear before council with an application. The tender of Lee Jennison for the supply and delivery of 35% liquid calcium chloride was accepted for 100 flaked equivalent tons at $52.60 per ton. Jennison's bid was one of three received, Road Superintendent Bill Routly was authorized to advertize a tender call for the supply and delivery of road building Materials for reconstruction work on Concession road 2 and 3. Routly was also asked to call tenders for a new trader and Mover subject to approval of the Ontario Department of Highways. Floyd Cooper was appointed as an additional warble fly inspector, The report oh the Thompson-Rundle Municipal Drain Was, provisionally adopted subject to DI10 approval, • 4 •