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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1970-10-01, Page 3BEST DECORATED BICYCLES — Winners of the best decorated bicycles in the Exeter Fair parade are shown above. They are from the left, Gregory Dougall, Jayne Dougall and Patti Lou Down, third, second and first place finishers, respectively, T-A photo. ADMIRING PRIZEWINNER —The quality of the flowers shown at the Exeter Fall Fair was excellent. Shown above admiring a basket of dahlias and zinnias are members of the flower committee Mrs. Elmer Bell and Mrs. George Dobbs and former fair president A. J. Sweitzer. Add to Seaforth school To have shop, home ec Reserve Now For AUTUMN WEDDINGS complete RENTALsERvrcg By Tuxedo Junction For Weddings And Other Special Occasions LEN McKNIGHT & SON IVIEN'S WEAR MAIN ST. EXETER Phone 225.2320 A PRIZE WINNER — The float entered by Charles Webber, RR 1 Hensall, won first place in the horse,drawn vehicle section of the Exeter parade. Mrs. Webber handled the reins with. Mrs, Harold Chappel seated beside her. The costumed characters were Rosemarie, Joyce, Charlotte and Ricky Webber, Bradley Johns and Rene Kirmse. 'NA. photo Palm 3 Time*Advocato, October 1, 1970 Predict real problems ar MRS. WILLIAM BRAUN, SR, Mrs. Margaret (Lamont) Braun, passed away in South Huron. Hospital, September 23, 1970, She was the widow of the late William Braun Sr., Forest, and mother of William Jr. of Forest, Allan of Exeter, Mrs. Paul Postian of London. Mrs. Braun is also survived by two sisters, Miss Jane Lamont and Mrs. Mary Hoffman, both of Zurich, and nine grandchildren. The funeral was held from McFarlane Funeral Home, Forest, September 25, 1970, with interment in Beechwood Cemetery. ALBERT ERNEST HARRIS Albert Ernest (Ernie) Harris, Sarnia, passed away at the Sarnia General Hospital, September 23, 1970 in his 66th year. He was the husband of Mona Allen Harris and father of Mrs. Murray (Madeline) West, Sarnia, Mrs. Robin (Elizabeth) Hawker, Vancouver; brother of Leonard Harris, Kirkton, Mrs. Thomas (Agnes) Fanson, Mitchell, Mrs. Nelson (Nettie) Couch, Dundas, and grandfather of Timothy Christopher Hawker. The funeral service was held from the Stewart Funeral Home, Sarnia, with interment in the Munro Cemetery near Mitchell, September 26. ROYAL L. McCLYMONT Royal L. McClymont, Belle River, formerly of Kippen, died ▪ September 29, 1970 at Hotel Dieu, Belle River, in his 71st year. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie, of Belle River, one son The four harness race heats at the Exeter Fair Saturday afternoon drew lots of attention and produced good, exciting action. The first three races were run off on a good track but the fourth heat was raced during a blinding rainstorm that reduced the time by about 12 seconds. Jack Morrissey of Crediton was the presiding judge for the Approve dates • for nomination At a special meeting, Monday, Exeter council set Thursday, November 26 as the date for the local municipal nomination. An election, if necessary, would be held on December 7, the same date set for the school board elections. The nomination meetings for school boards will be held on November 23. Council also decided to once again have an advance poll. It will be December 5. Clerk Eric Carscadden reported that last year's advance poll cost $27 and six persons voted. Given jail term on area charges John Patrick Scannapeico aged 35 of 144 East Plaza, Pleasantville, New Jersey received a two.year penitentiary sentence in Provincial Judge's court in London last week on charges of theft, fraud and false pretences laid by several police departments. As the result of investigation by the Exeter police department in August, Scannapeico was charged with defrauding a local garage owner of merchandise and gasoline to the amount of more than $200. He was also charged with possession of a stolen motor vehicle from Detroit and two other fraud charges laid by other departments. The Exeter • investigation was conducted by Chief Ted Day. Gerald, Chatham; one daughter, Mrs. Donald (,)oa„n) Longmore, Chatham; two. brothers, Vernor, Detroit and Harvey of Vancouver; two sisters, Mrs. Vern (Florence) Terryberry, Goderich, Mrs. Russell (Louise) Geoghagan, London; two stepsons and two step-daughters, 21 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mr. McClymont owned and operated the Royal Drug Store in Belle River for 24 years. The funeral will be held Friday, October 2, at 2:00 p.m. from Melady's Funeral Home, Notre Daale'.Street, Belle River, with interment in Windsor Memorial Gardens. MRS. WILLIAM DAMEN Mary (Banning) Damen, died suddenly at her residence in Biddulph Township, Saturday, September 26, 1970 in her 58th year. Surviving are her husband, William, and children, Mrs. John (Anne) Van Sas of Winnipeg, Bert of R. R. 3, Lucan, Tony of R. R. 6 London, and John, Bill, Harry and Mary all at home; several brothers and sisters, and two grandchildren. The C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home were in charge of the funeral and requiem high mass was said at St. Patrick's Church, Biddulph, Tuesday morning. The pallbearers were Joe Grace Jr., Jim McCarthy, Paul Toohey, Hamilton Hodgins, Bill Grace and Jack Harrigan. Flower bearers were Ken Hodgson, Earl French, Bill Heenan and John Vanderloo. Interment was in St. Patrick's Cemetery. event, the Whitesell starting gate was in operation and George Moffatt of Western Fair Raceway in London was the announcer. Jim Wallace of Crediton was track secretary. The complete results are as follows: NON-WINNERS of $200 Phantom Bomb, owned by Bill Locke, Strathroy, driven by John Atmore, 4-1. Direct Dream, owned by J. McNeil, driven by Clarence Young 1-dnf. April Lady, owned and driven by Neil McRann 2-2. Centennial Babee, owned by Gerald Schenk, Crediton, driven by Ken Hardy 3-4. Worthy Flash, owned and driven by R. Bannerman, 7-3. Barb's Ace, owned by Klynne Flynn, driven by Don Flynn 5-6. Peggy C Volo, owned and driven by Wilmer Stiller 6-5. Times 2.15.3 and 2.14.3. NON-WINNERS of $1,500 Johnny Pull, owned and driven by Gord Pullman 4-1 June's Special, owned by Mrs. J. Walker and driven by J. Walker 1-6. Casey Jones, owned and driven by Neil McRann 2-2. Blue Glenn, owned and driven by R. Williamson 3-5 Lochinvar Robbie, owned and driven by Fred Branston 6-3. Polly Adios owned by Sheldon Atmore and driven by John Atmore 5-scr Scrapper Bars, owned by Arnold Campbell driven by R. Bannerman 7-4. Times 2.15.2 and 2.27 Taylors collide at intersection The only accident of the week investigated by the Exeter Police department took place Saturday morning at the intersection of John and Albert streets. Involved were vehicles driven by Ross Taylor, 97 Huron Street, Exeter and Carole Anne Taylor, 222 Churchill Dr., Exeter. Constable John Carins reported only minor damage. All the students in McKillop Township are to have equal educational opportunities following a Huron County Board of Education decision Monday, evening in Clinton to build an addition at Seaforth to accommodate all of the Seaforth children and the students from grades 5 to 8 in McKillop and at Walton. At the same time, the four-room Walton school will become a junior school for students from kindergarten to grade 4 from McKillop and Walton. Several board members, including Chairman John Lavis, Clinton, said that rumors of the proposal had reached McKillop Township ratepayers prior to the meeting and there had been telephone calls voicing disapproval of the plan even before the matter had been aired before the board. "I thought we had coma as close to pleasing all the people in McKillop as possible," said vice-chairman Robert Elliott. The original addition suggested for the Seaforth Public School had been for three new classrooms and a library as well as some storage space. When Mrs. Marilyn Kunder, John Henderson and Donald McDonald as well as members of the board's administrative staff went to London, they received tentative assurance the new addition could consist of an art room, a science room, a special education room, a library resource centre, an industrial arts shop, a home economics room, change rooms with showers and storage space. It is thought that such an addition, though larger than the one originally proposed, would be financed 100 percent by the Ontario Department of Education if final approval is given in Toronto, D. John Cochrane, director of education for the county, told the board that in order to justify the industrial arts shop and the home economics class at Seaforth Public School, the board had to show that the shops would be in use at least 80 percent of the time. The board learned that's' justification for the shops had been proven through a plan to. bring grade 7 and 8 students from Hullett Central School near Londesboro and Huron Centennial School near Brucefield into Seaforth for weekly classes. "This has brought up a whole new ballgame," stated board chairman John Lavis. "I don't think we have ever discussed this possibility before tonight." Vice-chairman Bob Elliott asked if it was the board's intention to provide industrial arts and home economics at the elementary level throughout the entire county. "Have we got French all through the county," asked John Henderson. Elliott then suggested it might be wise to complete one program across the county before beginning another. "We can't stand still to wait for the have nots to catch up," observed Cochrane. "Personally, I would like to see industrial arts and home economics in all of the high school districts." Donald McDonald termed the pilot project of industrial arts and Court Continued from front page was fined $45 on a charge of speeding at a rate of 75 in a 60 zone. He also was ordered to pay a fine of $35 for having liquor in a place other than his residence. Anthony Alphonse Corriveau, Zurich, was fined $40 on a charge of having liquor in a place other than his residence. A quantity of beer was found in his car on August 29 when he was stopped for a traffic infraction. Robert Henry Fink, Rostock, was fined $60 for having liquor in his possession while being under 21. He was in charge of a car stopped in Exeter on June 27. Harold G. Bender, Hay, was fined $35 for having liquor in a place other than his residence on August 21, Dismiss charge A charge of driving while being disqualified against Philip Wayne Davis, Dashwood, was dismissed by Judge Hays. Two Dashwood residents, Lorne Becker and Paul Watson told the court they saw Davis driving a car on August 9. However, two London men, Percy and Brian Watson, said they were with Davis on the date in question and they had been driving the car and not Davis. In dismissing the charge, Judge Hays said he considered the fact the Dashwood men were impartial witnesses, while the two London men being friends of the accused may have been somewhat partial. Davis was represented in court by L. Raymond. home economics shops in Seaforth as an "opportunity to get started". Another Seaforth area trustee, John Broadfoot, said he had "very grave doubts" about the worth of an industrial arts and home economics program. He said it had been tried 20 years ago arid discontinued. Broadfoot also questioned the board on the matter of bussing the students from Londesboro and Brucefield to Seaforth. He wondered at the wisdom of losing about one hour bus time to gain one or two hours of industrial arts and home economics instruction. "I have no doubt that the children would like it," observed Elliott. Rain delays Zurich Fair The Zurich Fall Fair was completed Tuesday, a day late due to the heavy rains Monday morning. The fair actually opened Friday night with a dance and the selection of a queen and continued Saturday night with a variety show. Miss Debbie Anderson of the Hensall area was chosen Queen of the Fair and was crowned by Miss Jean Jennison of Grand Bend who was recently named Miss Midwestern Ontario. The only activity held Monday was the baby show and the crowning of the baking queen. Mrs. Eben Weigand, RR 1, Dashwood who also won most of the baking awards at the Exeter Fair was named baking queen. Taking top prizes in the baby show were children of Mr. and Mrs. George Sweeney, Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Sweeney, both of Zurich and Mr. and Mrs. Victor Anysymiw of Grand Bend. The Fair was officially opened Tuesday afternoon by Huron Warden Roy Westcott. He was assisted by fair president Claire Geiger and Flay township reeve Joe Hoffman. Lady editor is generous Exeter fair baking queen, Mrs, Eben Weigand was really "paid off" after being declared champ, Friday. Gwyn Whilsmith, ladies' editor of the T-A, presented Mrs. Weigand with the envelope containing the newspaper's cheque. However, the cheque was not the one intended for the winner. It was Mrs. Whilsmith's pay cheque which she had picked up Friday afternoon while getting the envelope for the baking queen. To add insult to injury, Mrs. Weigand pointed out the error to chairman Carf Cann. The latter is a brother of the women's editor and took great delight in being Made aware of his sister's faux pas. — Continued from front page would pay nothing toward education in Ontario. He said he knew of a farmer who had over 500 acres and paid no income tax at all because he put everything back into the business". "He must have had a good bookkeeper," chided Stafford. James. Hayter asked about a study being made right now by the Ontario government concerning farm assessment. Bailey assumed Hayter was referring to the scheme now in operation in a township near Brampton where farm taxes were increased by 18 percent; urban taxes by three percent; and corporation taxes were lowered. However, it was later pointed out that this scheme was devised locally and was not a direct result of new acs.essment methods. Bill Elston, Morris, said withholding education taxes was a poor method to use to get things changed. "It is not going to get what we want," observed Elston. "Taxes on farms have been very unfair since high school districts were first formed,. I know of one farmer who is paying as much education tax as the whole village of Belgrave. What can we do? I don't know but we must do something, We've been pressed into bigger and bigger farms and the education tax is going to kill us." Roy Pattison, East Wawanosh, said he had completed a study of education taxes for the past 100 years. He had noticed that even at that time, education accounted for about one-half of the tax bill. Bailey estimated that about 75 to 80 percent of the farmers in the townships of Goderich, West Wawanosh, Turnberry, Hullett and Morris had indicated they would withhold their education taxes this fall. "Do you want a revolution?" asked Reeve Campbell. — Continued from front page disappointed by this fact in that he was concerned that the area look as attractive as possible. Consider charge After the street matter was cleared, council proceeded to answer the questions on the planned Darling subdivision as required by the department of municipal affairs. He plans 86 building lots in the area bounded by Sanders and Pryde Boulevard. During the discussion, B. M. Ross urged council to consider a surcharge on all the lots for the extra costs which would be incurred by the town when house construction begins. He said it would possibly bring about added costs for enlarging the sewer system and in such things as hiring another policeman in view of the increased population. While some members of council appeared opposed to such an idea, Ross said it had been proven to him that there should be a surcharge as people in other parts of the town should not be expected to pay costs of subdividing another person's land. He said in Kincardine the surcharge is $1,000 per lot, which Indicate terms will be changed Members of Exeter council were apparently successful in their attempt to have a new agreement reached with the Ausable River Conservation Authority regarding the maintenance on the Authority office in Exeter. Under an existing agreement, Exeter was responsible for the exterior maintenance of the grounds and building. In the past year local ratepayers provided a new roof, exterior painting and construction of a new parking lot. Some members of council were of the opinion this was unfair in that costs of other Authority buildings and property in the watershed were shared jointly by all municipalities through the general levy. No complete report of a recent meeting between a council committee and the ARCA was given at Monday's special meeting of council. However, during the evening Councillor Don MacGregor indicated Exeter would now only be responsible for cutting the grass on the Authority property and plowing snow off the parking lot. "Farmers are the most unrevolutionary group I know of in Ontario," retorted Barley, "but there could be a revolution yet," Just after the question of education taxes had been given thorough study, representatives from the Huron county Assessment office presented a brief instruction course on the application of the equalization factor which will affect tax assessment in the county beginning in 1971. Questions were invited by the Warden Roy Westcott who warned councillors they would be expected to return home with knowledge about this subject. "I have a question," said Wilmer Hardy, reeve of Colborne. "Who in the world ever came up with a thing like this?" "That's what education does!" interjected Reeve Anson McKinley to the delight of his fellow councillors. Figures attached to the report showed what changes would have been affected in 1970 if the new method of determining percentage of costs per municipality had been used to calculate taxes. Significant increases were shown in Hay Township, Ashfield Township, the towns of Goderich, Exeter and Wingham and the villages of Bayfield and Brussels. Sizeable decreases would have been effective in the townships of Grey, Howick, Hullett, McKillop, Morris, Tuckersmith, Usborne and West Wawanosh, the town of Seaforth and the village of Blyth. In other business during the morning session, council approved an executive committee recommendation to the effect that beginning December 1, 1970, the' retirement policy of the county will state that all county is in addition to the requirement that the subdivider provide all services. Mayor Jack Delbridge suggested such a surcharge would possibly jeopardize Darling's competitive position in that other subdividers had not been required to pay any surcharge. Ross agreed this may be true, but pointed out that not charging such a fee was only perpetrating the situation. Longwo rth entered the discussion and said he agreed with the principle of a surcharge, but suggested that the amount to be charged would have to be looked at very carefully. All appeared to agree that the $1,000 figure mentioned was out of the question. New owner at local store Jim Henderson, a native of Toronto, assumed ownership of the local Canadian Tire Associate store, Monday. He purchased the business from Ross C. Bygrave. Mr. Henderson graduated in business from the Ryerson Polytechnical Institute in 1965 and then moved to Winnipeg where he was employed by GAF Canada Ltd., selling industrial and consumer products in the photographic equipment field. He served a territory including Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Northern Ontario. His wife, Sandra, is also a Ryerson graduate in the secretarial science course. She taught commercial for four years at the Red River Community College. While in Winnipeg, Mr. Henderson was a member of the Kiwanis Club. employees retire .at the .0.4d of the first full pay period beyond their 65th birthday; approved reforestation report showing replanting costs at $224.23 of which the county paid $1,110$2 directly as well as $562.10 in ,other expenses; heard that the surplus to the end of August 1970' is $195,143 with an estimated surplus of $201,394 estimated for the year ending December 31; and planned a 1:71.4 trip to the University of Western Ontario where members of council are to be luncheon guests, Exeter fair — Continued from front page McAdams. Second and third respectively were Roxanne, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Overholt, Zurich and Mark, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Mathers, Exeter. Top prize in the up to one year class went to Dwayne, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Lawrence. Runners up were Ruth Anne, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Cullierier, and Trevor, son of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Nichols. One of the features of the harness racing events was the win in the third heat by an Exeter trained pacer Phantom Bomb. After finishing fourth in the opening heat Phantom Bomb owned by Bill Locke of Strathroy and trained at the local track by Jim Wallace came from behind to gain a neck decision over the favored Direct Dream. Complete race results are shown elsewhere in this issue. Council oppose longer trucks Exeter council this week concurred with a resolution from Owen Sound that the ministers of transport and highways be asked to reject any request for larger trucks on Ontario highways. The resolution urged that the overall length of trucks be kept to a maximum of 65 feet. At the present time, consideration is being given to permit three-unit trucks on the highways which would be about 90 feet in length. Members suggested that large units may be alright on four-lane highways, but as Reeve Derry Boyle noted. "you'd be in hot water:: trying to pass one on a two-lane highway. Councillor Ross Taylor also noted that some large trucks already have troubles negotiating some corners in communities and adding to the length would increase the problem. Accidents — Continued from front page driven by James Garfield McLaughlin, Woodham, and Bill Alcock, London. Both vehicles were southbound on Highway 4 and the mishap took place near the junction of the St. Marys Road. Damage was set at $300. The only injury of the week occurred at 3:40 a.m., Sunday, when a car driven by Arlene M. Wood, RR 3 Dashwood, was involved in a crash at the intersection of Highway 83 and the Usborne-Hibbert townline. The area lady had been proceeding along the concession road and upon approaching Highway 83, the car brakes The car ran into the ditch and the driver sustained a laceration to her chin. Damage was estimated at $400. During the past week, the local detachment officers charged nine persons under the Highway Traffic Act and issued warnings to another 17 drivers. There were four charges under the Criminal Code and one under the Liquor Control Act. Rain spoils one heat at fair harness races To maintain street Diet Conscious? A custom fitted garment is the answer to the diet conscious There is a way to redistribute weight so that you can look 5-10 lbs. slimmer.. Choose the right girdle and bra. Custom fitted Spencer-Spirel I a will help correct your figure problems. MRS. V. ARMSTRONG 89 ANNE W. EXETER, ONT. 1111,A101041111411 ill* 000 61110111illi