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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1970-09-24, Page 1JEAN JENNISON Possibility of central dump discussed by district councils was no trouble in this regard at Homesville because of the daily fill operation, there is no food available for the rodents. One of the main criticisms of the new plan of central sites was that some people rather than go a farther distance would start dumping rubbish on the road sides, Childs said if the seven Municipalities represented decided to combine it would definitely call for more than one site, probably three. Exeter councillor Ross Dobson asked about disposing of wire, car bodies and tree limbs and was told these larger forms of refuse could be handled at smaller sites, possibly some of the existing ones. A REAL COLLECTION — The daughters of Dr. and Mrs. Don Ecker of town haven't had many idle weekends this past summer as they have been attending horse shows in many parts of the province. Words aren't needed to describe their success. Janet and Gail are shown above with the many trophies and ribbons they have won this summer. T-A photo Drain study not finished MANY COSTUMES — The costumes of grade nine students at South Huron District High School during Initiation last week were varied. Shown above heading down the hall are Yvonne Oud, Shelley Weber, Debbie Love and Susan Grigg. T-A photo VVE'llE PEEKING — Two entries in the school section of the Exeter Fall Fair will be peep boxes entered by a couple of girls. Shown above getting in some practice peeking are Ruth Noels and Kim Turner. Another record court? Board and teachers settle new contracts Suspend two licences lost sight of the car at certain times because of obstructions, such as the hotel building. Mr. Raymond told the court that Morgan could not remember the fight or driving the car and that he couldn't dispute any of the constables' evidence because he could recall nothing of what happened. To crack down on local littering Exeter council decided this week to ask the local police department to start enforcing the anti-litter bylaw. However, prior to starting the enforcement, Chief Ted Day will be asked to publish two "warning" advertisements in this newspaper, as well as talking to local school children about keeping their town clean. Councillor Tom MacMillan said council shouldn't be placing all the blame on the youngsters and Councillor Helen Jermyn agreed, but explained that children can often influence their parents in such programs. It was noted by Councillor Ross Taylor that more litter cans should be placed on Main St. prior to the enforcement of the bylaw and Mrs. Jermyn also noted that many of the present ones are a disgrace and should be painted. While some council members appeared to doubt the effectiveness of such a campaign, Councillor Tom MacMillan predicted that if a few fines were levied, the litter problem would be greatly reduced. At the same time, council members asked works superintendent Glen Kells to consider the possiblity of having Main St. swept more than the present twice weekly schedule. Seven area municipalities agreed. Thursday night to ask the Ontario Department of Health to do .a survey on the various municipal dumps in the district and come up with suggestions for a central site or sites for waste disposal. Meeting in Crediton, representatives from the townships of Stephen, Hay and Usborne, the town of Exeter and the villages of Hensall, Zurich and Grand Bend said they would provide the department with a resolution at their next meetings asking that the survey be undertaken. Provincial regulations come into effect February 28 that require all waste at municipal dumps to be covered daily. Mr. Childs of the provincial department said between now and the end of February every municipality will have to apply for a licence and state their intentions as far as the new regulations are concerned. He said in order to meet the new rules, it would cost about $5,000 to operate one waste disposal site. "If these seven municipalities decided to combine, I think the costs of a central site would probably be about $20,000 per year. When asked as to the amount of land needed, Mr. Childs said, "the figure we use is one acre for every 10,000 people. This is garbage covered to a depth of eight feet." When asked which of the present dumps would be suitable for a central site, Childs said, "The Hensall grounds are fine, Exeter, we would have to work at it, Usborne could be converted, Stephen West could be converted, but the east one I'm not too happy with." He was emphatic in saying that the Zurich and Hay townships were not suitable. "No way for these two." The new central dump site at Holmesville that services the towns of Goderich and Clinton and Goderich township • working out quite well according to several people at the meeting. Stephen Reeve James Hayter who was chairman for the meeting said, "It's a credit to the municipalities and the man who runs it." They will be filling about two acres per year." The question of rats was brought up and Hayter said there Resort girl WO queen After a record court sitting on September 8 when fines totalled $3,548 in 113 cases, the court docket almost reached a record low this week. There were only two cases heard by Judge Glen Hays and he handed out licence suspensions in both of them. James J. Foster, Exeter, was fined $150 and had his licence suspended for six months after he pleaded guilty to a charge of careless driving. The charge resulted from an incident in Exeter when Foster hit speeds up to 60 m.p.h. as he approached Huron St. Constable Jim Dingwell said Foster's speed later was up to 90 m.p.h. and in passing several cars, he endangered one. In a contested case, Gerald D. Morgan, Ailsa Craig, was convicted of having care or control of a motor vehicle while B. M. Ross & Associates have not completed their study on Exeter's drainage report, indicating they found quite a bit more work than they thought there would be. Works superintendent Glen Kells told council that Ross had indicated the report may be ready for council's next meeting on October 5, but would make no promise to that effect. "We certainly don't want to push him, Mayor Jack Delbridge commented. Kells did have some predictions of some of the recommendations which may be contained in the report and members expressed the opinion that following them would be costly. It was indicated improvements would require additional trunk lines for the sewer system as had been outlined in stage two of the system. However, these were never installed as work was commenced on stage three before number two was finished. Kells reported that a section of the Ann St. sewer had been cleaned and workmen found a large two by four in it. Apparently the piece of lumber had been left in during construction. "That's like a doctor leaving the scissors in after an op era ti on," commented Councillor Helen Jermyn. Don MacGregor also reported that about two ton of gravel had been taken out of the sewer, having been washed there since construction. MacGregor, reporting on the Carling St. project, said the sanitary sewer was completed and about half the storm drain was in. "They're coming along very nicely," he told council. Crash total down to two Being crowned a queen at District events is nothing new to Miss Jean Jennison of Grand Bend. The 19 year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Jennison of the summer resort village was named Miss Midwestern Ontario Saturday night at the Lucknow Fall Fair. In late April of this year Jean was named Queen of the Ball at South Huron District High School. Representing the Grand Bend Chamber of Commerce, Jean was crowned by Miss Dominion of Canada, Miss Norma Hickey of Prince Edward Island. The win at Lucknow qualifies the Grand Bend girl to enter the 1971 Miss Dominion of Canada contest. She is currently employed at Guenther-TuCkey Transports of Exeter as a stenographer. Approve permits for new houses The salary agreement for 1970-71 between the Huron County Board of. Education and the elementary school teachers was approved Monday evening, September 21 in Clinton. Vice-chairman Bob Elliott termed the agreement, which was settled finally with the Teachers' Federation, as a "fair settlement for both sides". One of the biggest changes, according to Elliott, came in the definition of Category 3. In last year's contract, a teacher was required to have all university courses to qualify for the increase. This year Department of Education courses will constitute qualifications for a Category 3 rating. The basic salary scale has changed about $300 upwards, said Elliott. Teachers in Category One range from a salary of $5300 to $7100; Category 2 from $5700 to $8500; Category 3, $6200 to $10,200; Category 4, $7100 to $11,400; Category 5, $7400 to his blood alcohol content was over 80 mgs. He was fined $100 and his licence suspended for three months. A breathalizer test showed the accused had a reading of 200 mgs. OPP Constables W. G. Glassford and R. T. Whiteford reported they were called to the Dufferin Hotel at 2:00 a.m. on July 4 as a result of a disturbance. Glassford said he saw a car drive out of the parking lot at the rear of the hotel, and the car then proceeded on the wrong side of the road. He said Morgan appeared to be somewhat disheveled and had blood on his face and shirt. Two pints of beer were found in the car. P. L. Raymond, acting for the accused, contended that during the process of the movements of the car the constables must have Board airs concern over bomb in school Vandals attack school, runways Exeter OPP officers are investigating two acts of vandalism in the area over the past week. At Hensall Public School, several window screens were slashed and two tar drums were turned over, one spilling its contents. The drums were at the location in preparation for a roofing job. Damage in the incident was estimated at $30. At Huron Industrial Park, vandals driving cars on the runways caused $100 to landing lights. Members of the Huron County Board of Education expressed deep concern for the recent bomb threats in Clinton schools. Meeting Monday evening in Clinton, the board agreed to notify the Clinton Town council of their concern in the matter and to offer any assistance it might be able to render in solving the problems. It was learned that a bomb actually was discovered in Central Huron Secondary School Sunday morning, September 13. As well, telephone calls warning of bombs ready to explode were received at Clinton Public School as well as the Separate School in Clinton. The police warning of a crack-down on traffic offenders appears to have had some result in the habits of area drivers. There were only two accidents investigated by the Exeter OPP detachment officers in the past week. Damage was light in both and there were no injuries. On Saturday at 2:15 p.m., Constable D. A. Mason investigated a one vehicle collision that occurred on concession 13 Hay, just north of sideroad 5. Driver involved was Lucy Klumpp, Dashwood. Damage was listed at $400. The other crash occurred Monday at 8:35 p.m., when a car driven by Judith Ann Sanders, Grand Bend, collided with some guide posts on Highway 81 east of the resort. Damage was estimated at $150. During the week, the officers charged eightpersons under the Highway Traffic Act and issued warnings to another 16. There were two charges under the Criminal Code and one under the Liquor Control Act. GB council approve nine building permits Gordon Moir, Wingham, urged the board to "press for the maximum penalty" if and when the culprit or culprits are apprehended. "'!'his is a three and half million dollar building," stated vice-chairman Robert Elliott. "It seems to be up to anyone who wants to take a crack at it." John Cochrane, director of education, stated that he and the Bob Homuth, principal at Central Huron Secondary School, were "disappointed" in news coverage of the event which seemed more interested in giving a lesson on constructing a better bomb than in presenting facts. The board members made it clear that they were not criticizing anyone for the mishap but rather expressing a desire to protect the taxpayers' investment by whatever means was deemed necessary. $12,CO0;Category 6, $8300 to $13,700; and Category 7, $8800 to $14,700. Principals in elementary schools are paid according to their category placement on the salary scale. In addition, they receive $200 per teacher under their jurisdiction; including this year part-time teachers which are pro-rated to no maximum, Vice-principals are paid according to their category placement on the salary scale plus $100 per teacher, pro-rated, exclusive of the principal and vice-principal to a maximum total salary of $14,500. Following the successful completion of each department of education or university course, up to a maximum of two per year, a teacher will receive the sum of $100. Teachers who wish to apply for Board assistance in the form of course allowance, shall submit their applications through, their principals for approval and recommendation to the director of education who shall have the right to limit the number of applicants for any one course. Payment for courses taken during the summer will only be made to staff members who continue their employment with the board in September, 19' McKillop township teachers received the right to elect a teacher to represent McKillop teachers at meetings and disseminate information to the teachers. That teacher, this year, Mrs. Teresa Coville, will receive a compensatory allowance of $300 for these extra duties. Mr. Elliott claimed the salary negotiation committee had held a "tough line" in the matter of supply teachers and there has been no change in this area. Fringe benefits, retirement gratuities and sabbatical leaves saw few changes. Exeter council approved permits for two new homes this week. The Exeter United Church congregation plans to erect a new manse on Pryde Boulevard and Gregus Construction will build one at the corner of Marlboro and Victoria. Miscellaneous permits for shingling and repairs were granted to the following: N. C. Jones, E. Gackstetter, Howard Boltzmann, Frank Sheere, Lloyd Henderson, Anne Kennedy, Dwayne Tinney, Gerald Glenn, W. Seldon and Donald Melville. During the discussion on permits, Councillor Ross Taylor said he didn't know why anyone bothered to get a permit because council was "lax" in not taking action against those who started projects without the required permits. "Anyone — particularly a contractor — should know more than two weeks ahead of time what they plan to do," contended Councillor Helen Jermyn. Some talk was held on taking action in the matter, but Reeve Boyle suggested "council hasn't the nerve to fine anyone". Exeter horses win top prizes A pair of Exeter horses won top awards at the Canadian National championship classes held at Fort Erie over the weekend. The winners were Raffzarette owned by Dalton Finkbeiner and Shalid from the barn of Dr. and Mrs. Don Ecker. Raffzarette was one of the top five stallions entered in the All-Arab show while Shalid, a gelding achieved the same status in his divisions as well as acquiring other ribbons under saddle along with Phoebe's Golden Dawn, another Eder owned Arab. Most of the time at the regular meeting of Grand Bend council Monday night was spent on building permit applications. A total of nine summer resort residents and builders were in attendance to submit their requests to council and building inspector Cohn Love. Jim Jarvis was given permission to erect an overhang on the southerly and easterly side of his booth on Main street to protect patrons during rainy weather. Jarvis had already erected a three-foot overhang on the south side but was told he must reduce this to two feet because it was jutting out on to the street line. Make decision over sidewalks After considerable deliberation, Councillor Helen Jermyn announced this week that a new sidewalk will be built on the west side of Albert St. The considerable deliberation Was necessitated by a small budget on one hand and a large number of bad sidewalks on the other. At council's meeting, Monday, at least half a dozen sidewalks Were included in the list for consideration. The final decision was left to Mrs. iertnyn arid works operintenden t Glen Kell& It was also decided at the meeting to call tenders for the removal of several trees and some stumps. Other permits okayed subject to the approval of the building inspector and submission of plans were as follows: Dennis Mathers, an extension for living accommodation; Lyman Grattan, widening a garage; Don Flear, carport; Elmer Webb, house renovation and extension; Gerry Eagleson, house addition; Jack McQueen, basement under house; Harold Klopp, erecting a two-car garage. Clerk Mrs. Gladys Crumplin was instructed to write to the Ontario Department of Highways to ask for a survey on the possibilty of erecting traffic lights at the intersection of Highway 21 and Lake Road, The clerk was also instructed to mall copies of the village building bylaw to all contractors in the area. Consent was given to Mr. and Mrs. Dan Spence to apply to the provincial government to subdivide several lots. A delegation from the Grand Bend Eecreation committee asked council to install a water shutoff valve on the west side of Alberta street to permit flooding of the old riverbed forskating for Grand Bend youngsters. All members of council were in favour of having this done and the property committee will be looking after arrangements, Supreme court sits in Goderich The Huron County fall assizes of the Supreme Court of Ontario opened in Goderich, Monday. Mr. Justice E. G. Thompson, Toronto, was presented with the ceremonial white gloves indicating no criminal eases were on the docket. A grand jury report on the condition of the county buildings was to be presented to Mr. Justice Thompson. Plan discussion on design report Exeter council will hold a special meeting October 1 to discuss the Design for Development: Midwestern Ontario Region, Councillor Helen Jermyn explained that any submissions council wished to make had to be done by October 30 and she said home report — pro or con — should be filed. Several members had attended the recent meeting of Huron officials when a portion of the priorities outlined were discussed and Ross Taylor said he felt the remaining tables should be discussed by council. While council made no mention of issuing an invitation to the public or those interested in the report to attend the meeting, it Will be a regular session that is open to the public. Crediton woman wins fair $500 A trip to Western ?air in London proved beneficial to a Creditors family last week, to the tune of five hundred dollars. Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Wein attended the Pair On Sunday, September 13 and Monday night Mrs. Wein'S admission number Was drawn from more than one hundred thousand that were in the large drum. AN INTERESTED CROWD •-•-• The largest crowd of the season was in attendance at the weekly stock cat races at the Ausable Valley track near Brinsiey Sunday afternoon, Part of the large crowd is shown above watching one of the feature 25-lap races. T-A photo 1