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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1970-11-19, Page 3MAKE MINIATURE CHAIRS Students at Usborne Central School began their elective programs recently. Shown here with teacher Larry Black and small scaled rocking chairs they manufactured are Marit McLennan, Janet Kerslake and Joan Van Duyn. T-A photo. Urged by fire marshal study Will name deputy-chief Accidents — Continued from front page Ducharnie, RR 2 Zurich. Damage to the Lindenfield car was set at $700 by Constable Lamont. At 3:20 a.m., a car driven by William L. Mickle, Hensall, went out of control on Highway 4 about one mile south of Kippen and struck a tree. Mickle suffered rib injuries 4, and damage to his vehicle was estimated at $500 by Constable Lamont. The other crash occurred at 3:30 a.m., when a car driven by William Fairbairn, 148 Sanders St., Exeter, went off Highway 83, bounced off one tree and then struck another. Fairbairn sustained a cut forehead, lip and sore chest. Constable Lamont investigated and listed damage at $1,000. In his weekly press release, Cpl. Ray Brooks offers the following suggestions for area drivers: With the advent of slippery snow covered roads, motorists should prepare themselves by being mentally alert to "the difference" in winter and summer driving. Many winter collisions could • well be avoided if drivers take time to realize the road conditions have changed and thus, their driving habits also have to change. It has been said, "a word to the wise is sufficient." Winter conditions also mean a change for cars. Exhaust systems should be checked to make sure deadly carbon monoxide fumes are kept out of the car. The combination of mental preparation and mechanical fitness of vehicles for the winter months will make for better • driving and help reduce the risk of collisions. a eftee ae 4 elate maainumamoumat•,...r...= `111110.4414 ; CUIVSMM443It. 4 ;Pert Trrn i7i iune& -a, aid set am. MOD • j. ft • I 11, 16113-51 " p If ADMIRING THE BUNNIES — The recent show held by the South Huron Rabbit Breeders' Association at the Centralia Community Centre drew many visitors. Admiring some of the prize bunnies are Mrs. Milton Price and Melinda and Benjy of Huron Park. T-A photo Remodelling Hydro office said nearing completion Fire chief Gary Middleton met with council this week and asked them to name a deputy-chief for the department. He submitted the names of three men from the brigade whom he felt could handle the duties, but asked that council make the final decision, Although the recommenda- tion to appoint a deputy-chief had been made by the fire marshal's office recent survey of the local department, Middleton Approve gabions to halt erosian Exeter council this week approved more stream bank erosion control work for the stream below the dam at Riverview Park. Gabion work was done on the south stream last year and work will now be undertaken from the dam wingwall as well as at the point of the island. Total cost of the work has been estimated at $8,000 with the town's share of the cost being $1,800. had to explain to some members again the need for such a person. He said the deputy would be in charge when the chief was not available for a fire call and would also assist in some of the administration duties. The protection to persons and property committee will hold a meeting 'this week to discuss the matter. Middleton also asked council what they planned to do with the old fire truck for the upcoming winter months. Last year it was kept in the works department shed behind the town hall, but because the building is not heated, the tank and pumps had to be drained. In addition to not having a ready water supply available when the truck arrives at the scene of a fire, the draining of the tank also leads to another problem Councillor Don MacGregor indicated. He said the tank rusts and MISS ANNETTA McTAGGART Miss Annetta McTaggart passed away in Huronview, Clinton, November 12, 1970 in her 95th year. She is survived by one sister Mrs. John' M. (Mabel) Glenn; three nieces and four nephews. Three brothers predeceased her, Dr. Albert, Edward and Ernest. She was the daughter of the late Peter McTaggart and Annie Case and a resident of Exeter for fifty years. Miss McTaggart was a member of Trivitt Memorial Church, a life member of the A.C.W. and a charter member of Hurondale Women's Institute. Funeral service was held at the Hopper-Hockey Funeral Home November 14, 1970 with Rev. G. A. Anderson officiating. Interment in Exeter Cemetery. Pallbearers were Mark McTaggart, Benson Case, Gerald McFalls, Mervyn Hayter, Gerald and Bruce Glenn. Kindergarten — Continued from front page board he would move to have the subject re-opened. "I wasn't in favor of the de- cision made by this board anyway," stated Taylor. "Nomination day is coming up!" said Don Gaiser, Dashwood, also a member of the Stephen delegation. "The people have made it known they are willing to drive their children to school. You say, No. You have to ride on our yellow buses, Don't you think that's a little ridiculous?" "We've let down all the people in Stephen because we've gone and upset the apple cart," continued Geiser. "We've really loused things up." At this point, Mr. Lavis closed off the discussion reiterating the hope the subject would be re-opened before the end of the year. can trust the news media to be 99.9 per cent factual, because competition ensures accuracy. Bremner noted no reporter would write something entirely different than what is appearing in other papers or on the electronic media, In concluding his speech, Bremner gave some highlights of his recent trip to Australia and New Zealand with Prime Minister Trudeau. He said Mr. Trudeau was a "puzzle" for him and opined that he has no desire to perpetuate himself in office. "He's not power motivated," Bremner stated, adding that the Prime Minister appeared to undertake his work as an intellectual exercise. Andy Bierling acted as chairman for the annual banquet and special guests were introduced by tteg McDonald. Others participating were President Gord McTavish, Mayor Jack Delbridge, poppy chairman Pat Skinner, zone eommander 13111 Chambers, R. E. Pooley and Garnet Shiptt,an. when water is then put in the tanks, rust particles wash free and can clog up the equipment. Mayor Jack Delbridge indicated he would look into the possibility of storing the truck at the PUC building at Riverview Park. Middleton was also given permission to have clerk Eric Carscadden assist him in drawing up a new set of rules and regulations pertaining to the department and the firemen. The matter of parking on the east side of the Exeter arena was again discussed at length and it was finally decided to have no parking from a point 10 feet south of the big doors on the east side to the northern end of the building. Proper signs will be erected. Council learned that it is not necessary to have a bylaw to cover the parking regulations because the laneway is not a street. MRS. FERN (LUTHER) CRAWFORD Mrs. Fern Crawford passed away in South Huron Hospital, Exeter, November 16, 1970. She is survived by her husband Oswald; two sons, Basil and Ronald of Exeter; four grandchildren; one brother, Murray Luther of Sarnia, and an aunt, Mrs. Eva Laughton of Grand Bend. The funeral will be held November 19, at the Hopper-Hockey Funeral Home at 2 p.m. with Rev. Glen Wright officiating. Burial will be in Exeter Cemetery. Pallbearers will be John Madge, Eldon Culbert, Seth Winer, Joe Wilson, Fred Balcombe, Hubert Cooper. MRS. WILLIAM DECKER Mrs. William (Violet Susanna) Decker, Zurich, died in South Huron Hospital, November 12, 1970 in her 77th year. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Gaiser, Crediton. Mrs. Decker is survived by her husband; one son Karl of RR 1 Zurich; six grandchildren; one brother Lloyd Gaiser, and one sister Mrs. Ferd (Alice) Haberer, Zurich. The funeral was conducted from St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Zurich, November 15, by the Westlake Funeral Home with interment in the Lutheran Cemetery. Pallbearers were Wayne Decker, Brian Decker, Randy Decker, Timothy Decker, Richard Gaiser and Arnold Meyer. MRS. ANTON MILLER Mrs. Mary Edna (Culbert) Miller passed away at St. Joseph's Hospital, London, November 6, 1970 in her 55th year. She was the wife of the late Anton Miller, Usborne Township mother of Andy, John, Frank, Ruth, Mrs. Howard (Katherine) Cunnington, all of Exeter, Mrs. Jim (Annie) Romphf of Arkona, Mrs. Jim (Mary) Davidson of Parkhill and Margaret of London; a sister of Mrs. Charles (Margaret) Smith of Michigan and Norman Culbert. Mrs. Miller is also survived by 21 grandchildren. The funeral was held at the R. C. Dinney Funeral Home, November 9, with Rev. D. S. Warren officiating. Burial was in Exeter Cemetery. Pallbearers were Howard Cunnington, Jim Romphf, Jim Davidson, Richard Culbert, Ronald Culbert and Philip Johns. GB council — Continued from front page determine the extent of the village's lease and what property belongs to Whom was denied. A building permit application front Phil Presant to put a roof on an existing carport Was approved. Estimated building cost was $400. On a request from Burton Green, Council will recommend to the Ontario Municipal board that part of Block K, now Owned by Green be rezoned to commercial property. water In the lagoon is reduced and the engineerswarn, large amounts of chlorine will be required if the OWRC requires chlorination of the oxidation pond effluent. The town' has proceeded towards the creation of a completely separated system of sewers, the report notes, and council should continue towards this plan although the initial costs are greater than that of a combined sewer system. Three changes The report details three areas in which changes were made in the original plans for sewer construction. 1. The enclosed portion of the Anne St. drain between Andrew St. and Snell Brothers Ltd. has a capacity of only 60 cubic feet per second or 40 per cent of the design capacity as determined,for this drainage area. The capacity of this portion of the drain should be increased by the construction of a paralleling sewer as recommended in the original report. 2. The engineers originally determined that a 36-inch diameter pipe should be used on the Pryde Boulevard storm drain. In 1967, this sewer was built using only 27-inch pipe diameter at very flat grades and the result is Members of Huron County Board of Education agreed Monday evening in Clinton that they were dissatisfied with the terms of a letter from the Frank Cowan Insurance Company Limited regarding a claim against the School Accident Insurance Policy and will transfer negotiations into the hands of the board's solicitor, Elmer D. Bell, Q.C. The claim involves a student who lost part of two fingers in an accident. The insurance company will not pay for the loss of the fingers because not enough of the fingers were severed from the student's hand. The board learned the fingers were lost from just below the second joint on the student's fingers. Main problem seems to arise from the fact that when the students and their parents contract for the insurance at the beginning of the school year, the master policy is not in the hands of the school board nor is there any particular reference to the fact that there is a master policy. Some board members indicated it is possible to believe you have coverage which doesn't actually exist according to the master policy. A letter from the Clinton Police Department to the board from Police Chief L. A. Westlake was on file concerning the AVM' AtiN.,4114.0 MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23 — Huron-Perth Combined Roman Catholic Separate School Board at Stephen Township Hall, Crediton — 1:30 p.m. Hay Township Hall, Zurich — Huron Board of Education; H-P Combined Separate School Board; Separate School trustee for Huron Board of Education. 1:00 p.m. South Huron District High School, Exeter, Huron County Board of Education nomination 8:00 p.m. West McGillivray Hall — McGillivray township council 7:30 p.m. Grand Bend Village Hall — Village of Grand Bend council 8 p.m. * * TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24 — Lucan Legion Hall — Village of Lucan nominations 7 p.m. • * * WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25 - Hay Township Hall, Zurich — Hay township council 1:00 p.m. Exeter Town Hall — Town of Exeter council 7:00 pail. AL 4 4- THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26 Hensall Town Hall Village of Hensall council 7:00 p.m. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30 Usborne Township Hall, Elimville — Usborne township council 1:00 p.m. Stephen Township Hall, Crediton — Stephen township council 1:00 p.m. Stanley Township Hall, Varna — Stanley township council 7:00 p.m. Zurich Community Centre — Village of Zurich council 7:00 p.m, that the sewer between Sherwood Crescent and Churchill St. has an actual capacity of 9,5 cubic feet Per second; whereas, the design opacity required was 50. This represents less than 20 per cent of the required capacity and although the problems associated with this reduction are not yet realized, it is obvious that these problems will appear as the area develops and the runoff increases. 3. The report on the sanitary Approve contest, building permits Exeter council will again sponsor a home decorating contest for the upcoming festive season. Turkeys will be awarded to the three winners, with judging scheduled for December 18. Three building permits were approved at Monday's meeting. They were: Hopper-Hockey Furniture to erect a flush mounted sign at 355 Main; J. Wilson to remove a house from the Canadian Canners property to his property south of town; and to H. Rowcliffe to renovate house at 318 Caning. bombing at Central Huron Secondary School. "The rumours you hear are, as far as I am concerned, just that," the letter stated. "We have our suspicions but we cannot convict on suspicions. It is my intention to contact you personally when and if sufficient evidence has been uncovered to prosecute the person or persons responsible." In the meantime, the board learned of another break-in at CHSS as well as a Hallowe'en stunt at Walton PS and a minor break-in at F. E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham. In other business, the board agreed to give consideration to the inclusion in the budget of several items for the Schools for Trainable Retarded Children in Huron County; moved the date of the next regular meeting ahead to November 30 in Clinton at 8 p.m.; received the resignations of Mrs. Andrea Lee, SHDHS; Mrs. Madeline Aggerholm, Clinton PS; and Mrs. Pamella Scotchmer, Exeter PS; agreed to table a letter from Lambton County Board of Education re Educational Tax Levy; and discussed a progress report from the Seaforth PS building committee. Concerning the last item, Chairman John Lavis wondered if the Department of Education was aware that in order to justify the home economics and shop classrooms at Seaforth, students had to be transported from Hullett. Mrs. Marilyn Kunder told them the idea originated with the Department of Education. "It is allowable?" asked Lavis. "Yes," stated Mrs. Kunder. "Is it advisable?" asked vice-chairman Bob Elliott. "Yes," answered Mrs. Kunder firmly. Zurich plans water, sewage The council of the village of Zurich, at their latest meeting, were advised that plans for both the proposed water system rebuilding and the sewage system for the municipality are now completed, and notices to the ratepayers will be published in the very near future. Anyone wishing to protest eigher project will have the right to lodge their complaints with the Ontario Municipal Board following the publishing of the notices. Some changes have been made to the proposed program for the water system, and instead of installing new mains throughout only part of the village at the present time, the plans now call for new mains throughout the entire area, Under this new plan, every ratepayer in the municipality will be assessed an annual frontage rate, as well as their regular rate for water. Each property in the village will be assessed a frontage rate of 50c per foot, for 20 years, as well as the present Water rate of $48 per year. Along with this there will be another rate of four mills on the tax bills, to pay for fire hydrants. With the sewage system, the estimated cost for a 66-foot lot Will be $75 to $85 per year. The Sewage system would be owned by the province of Ontario, and this rate would be permanent. In both the water system and sewage system, there would be an exemption of up to 100 feet on corner lots for frontage rates, along the length of the property. While approval for both projects must be obtained from the Ontario Muncipal Board, the board has granted permission to the village, to replace a puny on one of the present wells. A contract has been awarded to International Water Supply to install a new pump for the price of $3,175. Fob. Zurich, The new pump should arrive in about four Weeks. system in 1961 Proposed a major collector sewer flowing north on Marlborough St. from Gidley and eventually outletting at the main pumping station. This collector sanitary sewer was to be 18 inches in diameter, but since the writing of the 1961 report, a sanitary sewer has been constructed on portions of the street and the required collector system would now duplicate the sewer system on part of Marlborough. The engineers proposed that a new routing system would have to be established to handle the sanitary sewage from the west section of the town. Checking the Sanders St. sanitary sewer, the engineers found that the gradients were very flat, and while the flow will be less than the recommended minimum, the sewer is satisfactory. However, the flat grades may require additional maintenance and regular flushing to prevent a ouildup of solids in view of the low velocity. The problem associated with the backup of sanitary sewer on Thomas St. just east of Marlborough was listed as being partly due to the very flat gradient, This causes a buildup of solids and reduces the sewer capacity. However, the report states there is probably another factor, becauSe if the backup into. Names was caused by sewer blockage, it is unlikely that it would happen only during the periods of heavy rain. The engineers spent many hours trying to solve the reasons for the backup, but were unable to, Three urgent Three items were considered as "urgent" by the engineers to eliminate flooding similar to that experienced in the July 29, 1970 storm. 1, The construction of new storm sewers on William St, between Anne and the river, and the removal of all storm water connections from the present combirfed sewer thereby leaving this sewer to function as a sanitary sewer only. Estimated cost is $57,070, 2. The construction of a new storm sewer on Victoria St. and Andrew St. from the public school to the river. This will include the transfer of all storm water from streets and the arena and fairgrounds area, out of the present combined sewer and into the new storm sewer, thereby, leaving the present Victoria St. sewer to function primarily as a sanitary sewer. Estimated cost is $41,790. were transferred to Clinton. Six linemen were part of the group, including: Jim Potter: Doug Harrison: Doug Ritchie: Murray Brintnell: Herb Stretton: and Bill Bircham. Forester A.A. Simpson and meter readers Graham Mason and John Leppington, and of the office staff, June Bierling, Marg Prout and Sales Rep. Chan Livingstone, were also transferred. Temporary arrangements to accommodate the employees were made by leasing offices for the sales and inspection staff, across the street from the present downtown Clinton location. Area Manager Walter Palmer adds that "a new building would have given us 9,500 square feet, while the supply depot, remodelled to our standards, provides a total of 15,691 square feet." A third larger than other area offices in Western Region, Clinton Area will have ample room to hold marketing seminars, staff training, and other meetings., "Everyone's been real good about having to work in Exeter council debated at some length the use of tire studs and 1 arger transports on highways, Monday. They failed to change their minds on a resolution on which they had concurred asking the Ontario government not to extend the length of transports. The original resolution was from Owen Sound. The debate opened when council received a long letter from the Automotive Transport Association arguing the case for longer units. It wasn't read to council. "We made our decision and that's it as far as I'm concerned," commented Reeve berry Boyle, who drew support from all members except Councillor Ross Taylor, The latter argued council may change their minds if they read the letter from the Transport Association. "We need to hear both sides," he said. He was told he could read the letter on his own time if he wished, but council moved on to new business, that being a resolution from Timmins that the department of highways and transport permit the use of studded snow tires in Northern Ontario. Taylor suggested tire studs 3, The construction of a new sanitary sewer in the west central. sectriOn from the corner of Thomas and Marlborough to the pumping station., This. will Provide a proper outlet for the Thomas St. sanitary sewer and will serve one 'built-up block on Wellington as well as serving the outlet for the subsequent sanitary sewers in this area. Estimated cost is $44,350. Total cost of this "urgent" work is $143,210, The additional storm and sanitary sewers which would form the. basic sewer patterns were as follows; -- Storm sewer on Marlborough from Wellington to the Anne St. drain. Cost $48;525, — Storm sewer on Riverside Drive, Hillcrest Drive and Andrew St. Cost $13,750. (The report noted there is "apparently" an existing storm sewer on Riverside, but they were unable to find manholes to determine sizes. — Sanitary sewer on Carling from Gidley to Wellington. Cost $16,675. — Victoria St, sanitary sewer from William to Caning. Cost $6,450, — Andrew St. sanitary sewer from Gidley to Mill. Cost $32,900. conditions which are far from the ideal," says Mr. Palmer. "All of us are eagerly looking forward to moving into the new building." Not advising right people Area councils this week received notice from the department of highways to be careful in their use of salt on roads this winter. It was noted that salt can add to pollution problems as well as it being a cost factor that should be considered. The department urged the co-operation of municipalities in using only an amount essential for traffic safety. Mayor Delbridge suggested that Exeter should write a letter back to the Hon. George Gomme, minister of highways, advising him to look after his own department. "They use it (salt) to the extreme," he said. "We don't!" should be used anywhere in Ontario, terming it "stupid" that people from other provinces will have to change their tires if they wish to drive in Ontario when studded tires are outlawed. Again, Taylor found little support from his cohorts, most of whom noted the high cost of repairing highways damaged by tire studs. "If it saves someone's life it's worth it," Taylor replied as the tire studs matter was filed. Angelo's PIZZA For True Italian Flavor To Complete A Perfect Evening OPEN F i and SAT 6 30 p m 00 a m SUN 4 00 p.m in 11 30 p.m. GRAND REND 41 Main St Phone 238 2161 Cost 143,210 to curtail .floodiri Tinies-Advocote, Novemlwr 19, 1970 Ng. 3 — Continued from front page • do present viewpoints. He said open lines give people an opportunity to disagree with any opinions expressed. In the matter of sensational news, Bremner said the media was Accused of promoting it, but really, he suggested, this is what apeople want. He suggested if people took • count of the "good" news as opposed to the "bad" they would find the latter always tend to gain a person's attention, but that "good" news items were very much in evidence in any paper. He also questioned "power of the press". He agreed there is a power, but those who wield it often don't know what they achieve. In a number of cases when newspapers back politicians, the voter gets his back up because he doesn't want anyone telling him how to vote. Bremner suggested the backing of the news media has spelled defeat Air some candidates. The large Remembrance Day banquet crowd was told'that they Banquet debate Won't pay for fingers didn't cut enough off Remodelling of the former supply building at Canadian Forces Base to provide new quarters for the expanded operations of Clinton Area is moving ahead rapidly. Says Area Manager Walter Palmer, "Our service group should be in the centre by late November. And we expect to move the rest of the staff early in the new year." Ontario Hydro bought the building from the Department of National Defence last July for $70,000. Along with the supply building, Hydro acquired 3.44 acres of land which is to be used for storing vehicles and other equipment. Larger facilities for Clinton Area became necessary after it was amalgamated with Exeter Area this spring. "This meant we had to provide administration and service for an additional 3,000 customers," says Mr. Palmer. The Clinton office has experienced a space shortage for some years. When the customers from Exeter were transferred, the existing office became totally inadequate. Harrison-Martyn Construction of London has the general contract for converting the former depot to Hydro's needs. The estimated cost of renovation is around $250,000. Work at the site includes complete remodelling of the 212' by 61' building, plus an attached two-storey annex of 20' by 63', as well as fencing and paving of the property. Hydro's architect Ken Candy designed the interior and exterior changes to the office, service centre, and grounds complex. The property, located 11/4 miles south of Clinton on No. 4 Highway, has been fenced with temporary access to the roadway built. Eventually the entrance will be widened and paved, and an extension to the highway (an exit lane) added. Some savings will be realized by Ontario Hydro as a result of the deal to buy the Canadian Forces property rather than building a new facility. As was stated last spring by' provincial and federal authorities, 'both Hydro customers and taxpayers generally should benefit from the co-operation displayed by both authorities in employing existing public facilities tornaximurn advantage." Mr. Palmer notes that the new offices will be completely air conditioned and electrically heated. The Service part of the building will draw steam heat from the original facilities which will continue to be supplied from the Base's central heating System. With anialgamation, a number of the staff 'from Exeter Area Debate long trucks and studs for tires