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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1970-12-10, Page 3Almost 40 entries Parade Santa Claus made his annual visit to the town, of Exeter Saturday afternoon and his arrival was welcomed by a large and enthusiastic crowd. . Persons of all ages lined Main Street from Victoria to Anne Streets to watch a long and interesting parade led by Carf Cann driving a team of ponies pulling a carriage containing Mayor Jack Deibridge, Warden Roy Westcott, Provincial Treasurer Charlie MacNaughton and Huron MP Bob McKinley. The well decorated floats depicted many themes. The winner was entered by the CGIT group of Exeter United Church. Placing second was the junior football team from South Huron District High School. Heading the school float was a group of pretty cheerleaders from the SHDHS. Getting the third nod from the judges was a float entered by the Outers club of the same school. This float included four girls • paddling a canoe and others gathered around a campfire. A winter scene was shown on the fourth place winning float entered by the Pine Ridge Chalet, near Hensall. Placing fifth was a "Peace" float entered by Snell's Shell Service. Sixth prize went to the Exeter Lions club entry. Receiving honorable mention was the Hensall Kinsmen float Only one crash for town police In his weekly press release Exeter Police Chief Ted Day has some information that should prove valuable to snowmobile owners in the area. Operators of snow vehicles must now report any collisions on or off the highway which involve personal injury or property damage exceeding $200 to property other than that of the owner or driver. The driver or operator of a snow vehicle must hold a valid • drivers licence when operating the vehicle on a highway where snowmobiling is permitted. The owner of a snowmobile is to be held responsible for any infractions committed by persons using his machine, This owner responsibility is in • addition to that of the operator of the machine. The only accident of the week investigated by the Exeter police department ' occurred Saturday afternoon on William Street North of Anne. Involved were vehicles driven by Joy Ellen Seldon, 221 Andrew Street and Alvin Moir, 89 Andrew Street. Damage was estimated at $475 by Constable George Robertson. 6 THE EXETER LIONS CLUB FLOAT WAS PART OF EXETER'S. SANTA CLAUS FARADF. CLOWN DEAN McKNIGHT AT THE CONTROLS Congratulations To The Winners In The Grand Bend Election I would like to express my sincere thanks to those who supported me at the pork Monday and helped in my campaign, On behalf of my wife and family I would like to wish everyone the compliments of the season, Orval J. Wassmann To the Electors of SEAFORTH, STANLEY, TUCKERSMITH and BAYFIELD I appreciate and thank you for the confidence you again have placed in me through your support at the polls on Monday. Compliments of the Season to all. JOHN BROADFOOT Are You Interested In Saving Income Tax $ The government makes the rules for your benefit — take advantage of a Registered Retirement Savings Plan in • Canadian Gas & Energy Fund Ltd. • Canadian Security Growth Fund Ltd. • CSM Japan Fund Ltd. For further information call your local representative of Canadian Security Management Limited, 1925 Dundas St. E. London, 455-9220. Velma Huff Margaret Cook Exeter 235-0709 Centralia 228-6718 gaq.,6-01tivq,,:mt.oNmittimtgto"t,vi.Ktilk.m.ft.wg..4% Ma cy is Hurrying to Ivan & Mickey's GULF SERVICE GRAND BEND 238-2267 WAittigrct?MtV61:%144vrAMAzEtissc:NMA*4Waltt SAT., DEC 19 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. wAvq.:41,:ktcztittmc:0414FwozAit4v4,,47.RdvmtliA*40:rgiwki.00.6 Don't Miss Him For Special Gulf Goodies At the same time Mom and Dad can look at our new line of Trockmaster Snowmobiles 4,:i001004#4,N01110RI.:iimalizriimPidzw:ist4gOrkstiV4a,§4o-Ma-Nio4.14,;a4,43N:10.0 Tim•pAdvocate, Dimiorrobar 10, 1970 Pap. 3 Okay drains plan attracts crowds From the Bethesda, Md., Bethesda-Chevy Chase Tribune: "Penny is now attending university at Kent, Ohio, having been driven out by her parents." Christmas Draw WIN $30, S20 or $10 IN MERCHANDISE OF YOUR CHOICE at Betty & Arts FOODLINER Grand Bend One Entry Available With Each Dollar Purchase Winners Will Be Drawn And Notified After Closing Sat., Dec. 19 Fresh Domestic Rabbits 79' LB, Fresh Baked Rabbit Pies 4 FOR 99' DARLING'S IGA Exeter promoting a mammoth fiddlers' contest they will be staging next June and probably the largest entry by the gxeter Minor Hockey Aseneiation, Adding to the color were several clowns representing the hockey group and seven comic characters including Yogi Bear, Donald Duck, Mickey Mottee, Smokey the Bear, etc. Many small children were thrilled to have these comic characters come along and shake hands with them and also distribute some treats. The main attraction for the Biddulph still year at a time Four building permits were issued at the last meeting of Blddulph township council. Permits were issued to the Village of Lucan for a reservoir on Concession 3, Gerhard Kress, a house on Concession 2, Earl Morgan, a house addition at Clandeboye and Earl Greenlee, roof over barnyard on Concession 3. Notice was received from the Waste Management branch Department of Energy and Resources that an application to continue operating the township dump must be made before March 31, 1971. In last week's edition of the T-A it was stated that Biddulph council was re-elected for a two year term. This was in error. As one township official put it, "We still do it one year at a time." Usual complaints on snow removal As usual, the first snow storm of the season has left a number of complaints in its wake. Exeter council members indicated this week they have received complaints from several businessmen in other than the downtown area about not removing snow from in front of their premises. It was the usual complaint and Reeve Derry Boyle gave council's usual reply. Snow is removed in the downtown area only as a safety measure for pedestrian and vehicular traffic. Works superintendent Glenn Kells asked council if their policy to plow all sidewalks was worthwhile. He said people still walked on the roads even when the walks were cleared. He thought the money could be better spent on snow removal. However, most members maintained their position that the sidewalks should be cleared, although no definite decision was given in reply to Kell's inquiry. Councillor Tom MacMillan commended the roads committee chairman for the excellent job in having the snow removed, but wondered if it was money well spent in view of the weather forecasts which called for mild, wet weather. "You can't go by predictions," Councillor Taylor, committee chairman, replied, Kells further explained that if the rain doesn't take away all the snow more serious problems arise. Taylor reported the usual complaints had been received about the plows digging up lawns, but he said it was a difficult job for the plow operators and said any bad spots would be repaired in the spring. Few complaints on snowmobiles The Exeter police investigated various incidents ranging from false bank alarms to an attempted suicide during the past month it was reported to council this week by Police Chief Ted Day. He gave no details of the latter investigation. The police department handed out 24 parking tickets in November, laid three charges under the Highway Traffic Act, three under the Liquor Control and one under the Criminal Code. One person was charged with impaired driving and another with trespassing, while 16 warnings were given to drivers regarding faulty vehicles or improper driving. There was only one accident during the month, three places of business found insecure, five complaints regarding animals and siX minor thefts, Chief Day reported there had been a couple of complaints regarding snowmobiles, and in answer to Councillor Ross Taylor, said they had been regarding noise and driving on lawns. Council authorized Chief Day to send out information regarding snowmobile practices to owners in the community in an effort to prevent accidents and complaints. Mayor Jack Deibridge noted there were Many people who had fen on the Machines and opined that the activity kept them out of mental institutions, "That's why Derry (Reeve BOyle) shOuld have one," the Mayor Mocked, "I'm too far gone," Boyle replied. small fry brought up the rear. Santa rode high On a cutter on a float Presented by the London. Free Press. Santa added to the enjoyment by calling many of the people along the way by their first names giving an extra personal ketch, Firemen control blaze in chimney Fireman Ray Smith was the first to arrive at A fire call scene Wednesday afternoon. In fact he was there to greet fellow members of the local brigade because it was at his Gidley Street home. Smith had been cleaning out a chimney to have it ready for a new furnace installation, when a bag he was using caught in the chimney and was ignited. Firemen quickly brought the fire under control and helped Smith finish his chimney cleaning chores. Smoke filled the basement, but there was little damage. Consider change in parking bylaw Complaints have been received regarding the proposed parking restrictions on Main St. north of the bridge. At a recent meeting, council gave partial readings to a bylaw which would prohibit parking from Alexander St. north on the east side and from the residence of Mrs, William Webster to the northern limits on the west side, Some of those raising complaints were members of council and a few were surprised to learn the bylaw had been approved in the initial stages at a recent meeting. When Councillor Dobson suggested he was opposed to the parking regulations, Councillor Helen Jermyn told him he probably seconded one of the bylaw readings. Clerk Eric Carscadden looked back through the minutes and advised that most members had a hand in it. However, the bylaw has not gone to the department of transport for final approval and it was decided to ask Chief Ted Day to indicate his opinions regarding the matter. The restrictions approved had been made at the suggestion of the department of highways. Deputy-Reeve Mery Cudmore noted they had been told the restrictions were put on parking to get maximum benefit out of the feeder lanes on the new street. Crash total takes decline There were only three accidents investigated in the area by the Exeter OPP detachment officers this week, all being of a minor nature, A car parked at the Dufferin Hotel in Centralia by Mrs. Brigitte Minderlein, Huron Park, was hit by an unknown vehicle. Damage was set at $75 by Constable Don Mason. Damage was listed at $200 by Constable Ed Wilcox when two cars collided in Crediton, Saturday. Drivers involved were Mrs. Eleanor Jean Hodge, Crediton, and Mrs. Hazel Mitchell, London. The other crash occurred Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. on Highway 84 one mile west of Zurich. Mrs. Lydia Regier, RR 2 Zurich, was pulling onto the highway from a driveway when she was in collision with a vehicle driven by Douglas Hodgson, RR 1 Blenheim. Total damage was set at $600 by Constable Bob Whiteford. During the week, the officers charged three persons under the Highway Traffic Act and issued warnings to another 10. There were two charges under the Liquor Control Act. Use care In his weekly press release, Cpl. R. F. Brooks notes that office Christmas parties and other social festivities will be held over the next few weeks. "Might we suggest to persons MRS. FLORENCE HOPKINS Mrs. Florence (Baker) Hopkins, wife of Harold Hopkins of Grand Bend, passed away December 21, 1970 in St. Joseph's Hospital, London. Besides her husband she is survived by a daughter Mrs. Gary (Mary Jo) Galbraith of Windsor and a son Edward Hopkins of Toronto; one sister, Mrs. Robert Fox, Thorndale; two brothers, James Baker, St. Marys, and Dr, A. L. Baker, Stratford, and two grandchildren. The funeral was conducted by the T. Harry Hoffman Funeral Home at St. John's By-the-Lake Church, Grand Bend with Rev. E. J. Insley officating, December 6. Burial was in Exeter cemetery. MRS. MARGARET E. HORNEY Mrs. Margaret Elizabeth Homey (nee Ferguson) died December 5, 1970, at St. Joseph's Hospital, London, in her 87th year. Her husband, William Homey, predeceased her five years ago. Mrs. Homey was born in Lucan, had farmed in the Kippen area, retired in Exeter, and for the past three years resided at Huronview, Clinton. She was an active member of the United Church and United Church Women and a life member of the Women's Missionary Society. Surviving her is one daughter Mrs. Arnold (Irma) Gackstetter, Guelph, and grandchildren, Mrs. Thomas Toner, of Timmins, Lynn, Karen, Myron and Dean of Guelph, one great grandson, Jeffrey Toner, three brothers, William Ferguson, Exeter, Joseph Ferguson, Hensall, and James Ferguson, St. Marys. One brother, Edward, and a sister Mrs. Sylvanus Cann predeceased her. Funeral services were attending these get-togethers to make arrangements to use a taxi or have a nondrinker drive? It is better to be safe than sorry." He went on to explain that the police would be extra vigilant at this time of year in an effort to reduce accidents which would mar the festive season by injury or death. conducted at the Hopper-Hockey Funeral Home, December 8, with Rev. Glen Wright officiating, with interment in Exeter cemetery. The pallbearers were Bruce Cann, Norman Ferguson, Russel Ferguson, Ronald Ferguson, Dr. Donald Homey, and Gordon Brown. Trustees return pt police villages Trustees in two Police Villages in the township of Stephen have been returned to their positions by acclamation. At Centralia, Tom Tomes, Kenneth Hodgins and Leonard Wilson were the only ones nominated for the three-man board of trustees. Clifford Salmon, Harold Schroeder and Irvin Rader were returned for another term as trustees for the police village of Dashwood. Also nominated at Dashwood were James Hayter and Aaron Restemayer, but they failed to qualify. Oh yes, they did talk clock The saga of Exeter's clock continues this week, but readers who have closely followed the weekly discussions from around the council table may be disappointed to hear the series may now be concluded — for the time-being at least. Councillor Don MacGregor told council he and Glenn Kells had climbed to the top of the tower and found the clock to be in "decent shape" but there was no way to take it down. He indicated the clock would have to stay in its present spot until the town hall is torn down. No further discussion was held on the matter. New members attend session Two SHDHS teachers who will join Exeter council for the coming two-year term sat in on this week's meeting as spectators. After a couple of debates about drainage problems and other matters, Mayor Deibridge asked Ken Ottewell and Bruce Shaw if they would like to resign. "I was thinking about it," Shaw remarked. "We aren't sworn in yet, are we?" Ottewell questioned. However, the two were told they "were in" and it was too late to back out. The night did have its benefits though. Retiring councillor Ross Dobson invited the council members, clerk, works superintendent and press reporter to his home for a social hour after the meeting. The two new members probably got some insight into the amount of time councillors devote to their tasks. Part of the evening at the Dobson residence was spent in talking town business. Court — Continued from front page Ronald Bruce Williams, Parkhill, was fined $50 for having liquor while under the age of 21 and asked for time to pay the fine. "You've got 10 minutes," Judge Hays told the youth. A Crediton youth, Terry Lee Pfaff,, was fined $80 for having liquor while under age. In other cases heard at Exeter court, Judge Hays handed down the following decisions. C. Paul Brintnell, Exeter, was fined $35 for following another vehicle too closely on November 14. He was involved in a two-car crash on that date at the intersection of Highway 4 and the Crediton Road when he ran into the car in front which was slowing to make a right turn onto the Crediton Road. It was snowing heavily at the time. Gary Lee Collins, Exeter, was fined $25 for failing to yield the right of way on November 4.'He was driving a tractor and trailer on conession 4 and 5 of Usborne and a car on Highway 88 had to take to the ditch to avoid an accident with the Collins vehicle. A fine of $50 was levied against Philip Allan Steckle, Zurich, who pleaded guilty to creating unnecessary noise with his vehicle. He was charged after police heard screeching tires in the Zurich school yard where Steckle was turning around. Randall G. Joseph Bedard, Zurich, was fined $30 for littering after he pleaded guilty to throwing vegetables onto the highway on October 6. Constable Don Mason reported the youth had thrown a cucumber at the windshield of a car and that several other persons in the same car as Bedard were also throwing cucumbers. Frederick Smith, Huron Park; Mervyn Cecil Hern, Usborne, and Edward Dale Schram, Parkhill, were each fined for speeding. —Continued from front page Ontario Water Resources Commission, During the .discussion 00 sewers, it was mentioned that the frontage rate to ratepayers should be increased from the. present rate because construction costs are increasing. Mayor Deibridge oppeeed this suggestion, pointing out that those who haven't had sanitary sewers as yet have been helping to pay for the system on the general tax levy each year. The Mayor, who Owen% have sewer service as yet, said he wasn't thinking of himself, but felt that the present rate of 42 cents per foot should be maintained. He met with opposition from Councillor Ross Taylor and Deputy-Reeve Mery Cudmore, Taylor explained that prices are increasing and the rates should ,reflect this, while Cudmore noted this was one of the things that happens in progress, However, the Mayor was not convinced, although no decision was made at the meeting. Installpieces At the meeting, council agreed to provide small extensions to the sanitary system to provide two ratepayers with hookups. One was Deputy-Reeve Mery Cu dm ore, who recently purchased the house at the corner of Andrew and John Streets. He told council he has been pumping water out of the basement for the past week. Cudmore had asked for a sanitary hookup a month ago, but it had been turned down, Mayor Deibridge pointed out that he sympathized with Cudmore but explained several other ratepayers wanted hookups as well and had been denied. .Councillor Tom 114401 Ilan then reminded coetleil they bad asked the previous .owner of the .house to tool; into the system two years Ago. because of pollution problems and. now they were trying to make it difficult when Cudmore wanted to hook in, It was finally agreed to extend. the sewer from the corner of Andrew and John to give Cudmore an outlet, Estimated. cost was over $500 and the Deputy-Reeve indicated he would prepay the frontage charges. Later, council .agreed to provide another hookup at the corner of Carling and Sanders if the owner would prepay the frontage, The cost was estimated at $350 to bring the 'sewer west on Sanders from the intersection at The property owner, Mrs, John M. 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