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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1970-12-17, Page 1SANTA SAYS HI — Most of the youngsters attending Sunday's Christmas party sponsored by the Exeter Legion Ladies' Auxiliary received personal attention from Santa Claus. The jolly fellow is saying Hi to Mrs. Doug Wedlake and granddaughter Cheri Wedlake. T-A photo Huron policemen criticize new school board policy • • a A WELCOME VISITOR — Patients at South Huron Hospital received a welcome visit Saturday from members of the Salvation Army. Mrs. Eric Luther is presenting treats to Bert Bissett and Nels Laughren. EYES FRONT AND CENTRE — Santa Claus received plenty of attention Sunday afternoon when he arrived at the Exeter Legion Auxiliary Christmas party. Taking a good look is Elizabeth Robertson shown here with her mother Mrs. George Robertson. Snowmobile mishaps injure three persons GElS ALWANCE HONORS — At Saturday's annual 4-41 Achievement Day at South Huron District High School one member received advance honors. Norma Weigand is shown at the left with leader Mrs. Gordon Bender who was also the leader in her very first 4-H club. T-A photo 4 4 Ninety-sixth Year EXETER, ONTARIO, DECEMBER 17, 1970 Price Per Copy 15 Cents Area businessmen plan commercial facility Flying Flying..ervices for Centralia • Two Huron County police officials this week criticized the recent policy set by the Huron County Board of Education regarding the restrictions placed on police in the interrogation of stu dents. The board ruled November 30 that students under 21 cannot be * questioned by any police officer on school premises unless the officer has obtained written permission from, the student's parent or guardian. Clinton Police Chief Lloyd Westlake told his council this week the board didn't have such authority as there is nothing under the provision of the Criminal Code that says a policeman must contact the Serious discussion was held by Stephen Township council • Tuesday night concerning the use of snowmobiles within the municipality. Many complaints have been received from Huron Park and the three Police Villages regarding excessive noises made by snow vehicles at late hours and trespassing on private property with damage to lawns, flower beds and bushes. If these complaints continue, council will seriously consider passing a bylaw prohibiting the use of snow vehicles anywhere in the township except of course persons using machines on their own lands. Stephen Reeve James Hayter told the T-A Wednesday morning, "I regret that we are forced to take this stand, but if these practices continue we will have no alternative but to take drastic • measures. This is something we can't fool around with." Councillor Gerald Dearing gave a report on recent activities of the area waste management committee. He said provincial parents if the student is over 16. Exeter Police Chief Ted Day also questioned the new regulations, pointing out that the ruling would hamper police investigations. Firemen answer . one Exeter call The Exeter fire brigade answered a call Monday night at the home of Norman Kleinfeldt, 510 Carling St. The motor on the' furnace blower had overheated and was blowing smoke through the house. No damage was reported. authorities were attempting to get costs of garbage collection throughout the area. As far as sites are concerned, Dearing said, that's quite up in the air yet." Clerk Wilmer Wein was instructed to advertise for the positions of drainage inspector and, building inspector. Closing date for applications to be January 19. Petitions for three new municipal drains were accepted and they will be turned over to drainage engiheers Gamsby and Mannerow for a survey, plan and report. They were received from Adrian Kester, Ron Desjardine and Glenn Webb for an extension of the Adams drain, Louis Dietrich, Lloyd Willert and Ray Webb for an extension of the Webb drain and the third is to drain the area from Crediton Community park to the river. Newly elected councillor Ken Campbell sat in on the meeting. The first meeting of 1971 will be held Tuesday, January 5 at 10 a.m. He had planned to write a letter to the board asking them to review the policy in an effort to have it changed before any situation arose where it would have to be tested. Chief Day added that he has always had excellent co-operation from, local school officials, and never asked to question a student unless it was absolutely necessary to do so. Noting that some parents of SHDHS students live almost 20 miles from the school, he said it would hamper police work to a great extent if a parent's signature was required before any questions could be asked of stu dents. In addition, he noted that in many cases both parents work, and this could mean a delay of several hours in being able to talk to students. "There are certain types of cases where a long delay would — Please turn to page 3 ROADMAN REeIGNS — Jim Connolly who has held the position of acting road foreman in the village of Grand Bend for the past three and a half years resigned recently. Connolly has accepted the road superintendent position in the village of Southampton: The Hon.. Charles MacNaughton announced today that arrangements are being completed for the provision of flying services at Centralia Industrial Park. A new firm to be incorporated by district businessmen under Huron Air Parks Limited will provide radio and weather reporting services, commercial air transportation and flying instruction, and, aircraft sales and servicing out of a new hangar to be erected on the former airforce base. The Ontario Development Corporation will provide a: 12,500 square foot hangar for which tenders will be called in the, near future.. The facilities will include an office, air conditioned lounge area, classrooms, storage, and repair facilities for aircraft. Mr. MacNaughton said' the. new service will complete the "fly-in" concept for Centralia Industrial Park. "I am pleased that these additional facilities, which will provide airport services for the South Huron and North Middlesex area, are being provided in co-operation with a group of district citizens. This concept reinforces our partnership philosophy in the development of the industrial park." Huron Air Parks Limited will lease the facilities for 10 years with option to renew. Sub-leases will be arranged for the provision of certified airframe and radio servicing. Principals in the firm are Larry Snider, Exeter, a former reeve and automotive dealer in town, and G. Robert Glatt, a London developer. Both men along with John Hopkinson, also of Exeter and There were six accidents investigated by the Exeter OPP detachment officers this week. Again, there were none of a serious nature. Four of the crashes occurred, Friday, the first at 8:00 a.m. involving a pickup truck driven by Ross McNichol, Hensall, and a car driven by Swaby Williams. Damage was set at $650 by Constable Bob Whiteford who investigated the Hensall area crash. Constable Frank Giffin estimated damage at $250 to two vehicles which collided in the parking lot of Dunlop Rubber, Huron Park, at 4:10 p.m. The cars were operated by Oliver Jaques, Hensall, and Gerald Glavin, RR 2 Lucan. At 5:20 p.m., a single vehicle mishap occurred at the junction of Highway 84 and the 14th concession of Hay. A pickup Two resign resort posts Attending to resignations and discussion on snowmobile operator consumed most of the time at the latest meeting of Grand Bend council. During the meeting council received the resignation of clerk Mrs. Gladys Crumplin and acting road foreman James Connolly. Both were accepted with regret. Connolly has accepted a position as road foreman in Southampton and will assume his new duties, December 28. He will be in charge of a four-man staff. The resigning road man started in April, 1967 and was bylaw officer and in charge of water maintenance in addition to road duties. Mrs. Crumplin who took over the clerk's duties in the Bend earlier in the year gave her resignation date as January 9. In discussing snowmobile operations decided to have signs put on green areas owned by the village and are urging snow vehicle operators to abide by these signs and, to also give due courtesy to pedestrians while using village streets. Please turn to page 3 — Only one crash for town drivers The only accident of the week in Exeter occurred Friday afternoon at the intersection of Anne and William Streets. Involved were vehicles driven by Randal 0. Tiernan, 143 Anne Street and Douglas Warren, 31 King Street north, Crediton. Constable George Robertson estimated total damage at $375. formerly of Sky Harbor Airport, Goderich, will operate Blendcraft Aviation Limited, which will sell new and used aircraft. Huron Air Parks will apply for a class "A" aircraft taxi and charter licence from the federal department of transport, . The combined services will provide overnight storage and refueling for visiting aircraft, minor airframe and engine repairs and maintenance, unicorn communications and weather reporting, classroom facilities (including full instrument simulator) for instruction on twin-engine aircraft and flight instruments. Six highly skilled persons will be employed when the service opens, with anticipated expansion to 10 employees within the first year. Churches plan special services Christmas conceits, which were once the event of the season, and later almost passed into oblivion, are making a revival in some churches this year. Sunday school programs will be presented in several community churches including Thames Road Church, Friday evening; Caven Presbyterian, Sunday afternoon; Zion United Church, Crediton and Calvary United Church, both Sunday evening. Most of the public schools are holding concerts or parties before school closing. One of the largest planned is at Stephen Central School when "A Christmas Program" will be presented, Monday night. truck driven by William Campbell, RR 1 Exeter, went out of control on the snow covered concession road and rolled on its side. Damage was set at only $10 by Constable Bill Glassford. Three cars were involved in the final crash on Friday at 5:25 p.m. when they were in a chain reaction rear-end collision on Highway 4 at the junction of the St. Marys Road. Involved were vehicles driven by Gerance C. Haynes, RR , 1 Fullerton; Douglas Ford, RR 3 Dashwood; and Michael Keay, London. Constable Frank Giffin investigated and listed dahiage at $500. There was one crash, Saturday, it taking place at 9:30 p.m. on Highway 4 just south of Exeter, involving cars driven by Frederick Allison, RR 3 Ailsa Craig, and George Colter, RR 2 Goderich. Damage was listed at $350 by Constable Don Mason. The final crash of the week involved two horses and occurred on the 10th and 11th concession of Usborne, just north of the St. Marys road. The horses were owned by Clarence Poortinga and had raced out his lane and were hit on the road by a car driven by Ronald C. Fletcher, RR 1 Woodham. One was on each side of the car. The animals quickly headed back to the farm, but not before one kicked a couple of dents in the car door. Damage to the car was set at $200 by Constable Glassford. Fear damage to picnic spot Members of Exeter's RAP committee meeting Monday night were told numerous youngsters have recently been playing on the roof of the pavilion at Riverview Park. Recreation director Alvin Willert said if this practice is allowed to continue "the roof will be totally wrecked." Members decided to keep a close eye on the matter and call the police department if any further vandalism occurs. One of the committee members, Jim Newby, who is also a snowmobile enthusiast said the cable strung along the south end of the park to designate the parking area was a hazard and could injure snowmobilers. Willert is to look into the situation and put reflectors on the cable or remove it completely,. In his regular report on recreation,, Wiliert advised that Please turn to page 3 Three persons were injured in snowmobile accidents in the area this week. Friday night, Gerald D. Morley, Simcoe St., Exeter, sustained a back injury when a snowmobile slammed into the side of a drainage ditch in the Huron Park area. He was taken to South Huron Hospital by Hoffman Ambulance and was released, Monday. Pick six more contest winners Another six winners have been picked in the Exeter Board of Trade Pic-A-Prize contest. One of the winners was also a lucky winner last year. She's Belva Rowe, Wood ham. The other five winners were: Elizabeth Lamport, Exeter; Helen Cole, Exeter; Mrs. Edmund Becker, RR 1 Dashwood; Audrey Schroeder, Exeter; and Wally Burton, Exeter. The final six winners will be picked Monday. All coupons for the final draw must be deposited at the participating stores by Saturday night. Begin holiday on Wednesday The long awaited Christmas holiday for district school students begins Tuesday afternoon. Classes in most area public, separate and • high schools will come to an end around three o'clock Tuesday afternoon. South Huron District High School principal J. L. Wooden reports that exams will be completed Tuesday and elasses will dismiss at 3:20. Students will have the opportunity to celebrate the end of the term by attending a dance at the school Tuesday night.. Classes will resume Monday morning, January 4. 0 a •• • Stephen may curb use of snowmobiles Property damage low in six crashes A GIANT SIZED SNOWMAN — The recent heavy snowfall was very welcome to the children of Mr. ana Mrs. Gerry Finnen of Kingscourt Crescent. With lots of snow to work with the youngsters went to work and created a giant snowman. Putting on the finishing touches are Jodi, Bev and Shelly Finnen. He was on a machine with Robert Hodge, Mill St., Exeter. Hodge sustained a bloody nose. OPP Constable D. A. Lamont rendered assistance at the scene. Two Exeter lads were shaken up Tuesday night when they were involved in a collision with a snowmo bile. David Bogart and James Veri were playing hockey on the street on Pryde Boulevard when the mishap occurred. Driver of the machine was Larry McCarthy, RR 8 Parkhill. The youngsters were knocked over and sustained bruises. The accident happened around 8:30 p.m. McCarthy was passing a slow-moving car as the driver was looking for a house number. Early next week —then miss week Next week's issue of The Times-Advocate will be published a day early to facilitate mailing before Christmas. The paper will go to press Tuesday night and will be delivered Wednesday morning. Deadline for display advertisement will be Monday noon and the news and classified advertising deadlines will be Monday at 5:30 p.m. The issue will again contain Christmas features prepared by school children in the area and will include drawings, poems, stories and letters to Santa. It will be the final issue of the year as there will be no publicationears. during the week between Christmas and New Years. After the December 23 issue, the next issue will be Thursday, January 7. Persons planning special events during that period should have advertisements included in the Christmas issue. Plan to rebuild district church An 11-member committee will be in charge of arrangements to rebuild the Brucefield United Church that was destroyed by fire, November 20. Close to 100 members of the congregation attended a meeting to formulate building plans. The first step for committee members will be to study church plans and visit other churches for ideas. All organizations of the church are represented on the building committee. Heading the group will be the board of trustees including Elgin Thompson, Ross Scott, W. D. Wilson and John Broadfoot. The elder representative will be Mel Graham, John Moffatt will represent the stewards, Mrs. John Henderson is the UCW appointee, Arnold Taylor and Robert Fotheringham are from the young married couples group of the church while Mrs. Stuart Wilson and Fred McGregor were named by the Sunday School.