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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1971-06-24, Page 3MAJOR IA, SMALL Times-Advocator, ,1.une. 24 1971 Look for solution Fags 0 'Cure' worsens dust "What's the purpose of the oil and sand on the roads?" COt4n- eillor Bruce Shaw asked Monday night. "To add .dust to the town," replied Reeve Derry Boyle. "Well," Shaw replied, "it does that alright." So started a lengthy discussion on Exeter's dust problem' — created oddly enough, by a program designed to reduce the dust problem. Roads chairman Mery Cud- more explained to Shaw that if properly applied, the tar and Challenge match looms in sauerkraut eating TIME FQR CHAT Although lee was a busy man, Rae Gorman, Sarnia, chairman of the weekend oatripout in Exeter, had time to stop and chat with members of the Ausable Nomads. On the left is president Iry Armstrong and with him on the right is Bob Grant, also of Exeter, i-A photo BOAT VISITORS TO HURON PARK — A trio of men from the United States well known in boat racing circles visited Hughes Boat Works at Huron Park last week, From the left they are, Charles Picker, T, Pat Dougan, owner of the 12 metre yacht Columbia; president Peter Hughes, Bill Picker, internationally known American Cup racer and president Howard Hughes, T-A photo Gas stations stay open under new GB bylaw Goderich duo quit — Continued from front page the meeting that it would not accept the letter of resignation of Dr. Deathe borne by Councillor Giesbrecht since it would be "highly irregular" to do so, Dashwood challenging Zurich. Zurich quickly accepting. There's nothing unusual about that, but rather than the intense sporting rivalry that has existed between the two, an entirely new challenge will be featured at next weekend's Friedsburg Days in Dashwood, Dashwood has challenged Zurich to a sauerkraut eating contest and the eyent will be featured around 7:00 p.m., July 3. Trustees Cliff Salmon, Irvin Rader and Bud Schroeder will carry Dashwood's hopes in the contest, while the Zurich entrants are still being hand-picked for the event. Another highlight of the event will be a tug-of-war following the eating test. A team from the Federation of Agriculture will sand program would help the roads and settle the dust. However, he said the sand (or small stones)put on the road were applied too heavily in many places and were only being ground into dust by traffic. Most council members in- dicated they had received many complaints about the dust since the material was applied to the roads a couple of weeks ago. In past years, council has placed stone chips on top of the tar, but a change in DI-10 regulations required sand this year. Cudmore said a good heavy rain may alleviate the problem somewhat as the dust would be washed onto the grass on the boulevards. "We have to settle this problem somehow," Councillor Ross Taylor interjected when Reeve Derry Boyle attempted to move onto new business. There were suggestions that the power sweeper be used to sweep the small stone and sand off the roads; however works superintendent Glen Kells said this would take too much time. It was finally decided to ask consulting engineer B. M. Ross to investigate the situation and see if he could provide an answer. oppose Local 317 of the National Farmers Union. The two-day event gets un- derway Friday with ball games at the park, a midway at the community centre and a street dance to a Polish band from Kitchener. Entertainment will also be featured at the hall Friday and it will be fully licensed for the entire two-day event. A giant parade starts Saturday afternoon's activities at 2:00 p.m., followed by more ball games and a horseshoe pitching contest, The midway continues to operate and another street dance is planned for Saturday night to the beat of the Desjardine Orchestra. Chairman of Friedsburg (former name of Dashwood) Days is Ron Merner. He said this week a large number of entries have been coming in for the parade, including the Shriners' Conestoga Wagon. During the weekend, special Friedsburg "money" will be used. While all establishments selling food stuffs in the village of Grand Bend will be affected by the closing bylaw that went into effect this week, gas stations will be able to remain open 24 hours a day if they so desire. At a Monday night meeting, council agreed to issue permits to gas stations to remain open. They will be allowed to only dispense gas and oil and any articles pertaining to operation of a service station. At the same meeting councillor Ivan Luther tendered his resignation due to pressure of business. Luther, operator of a Gulf service station in Grand Bend at the present time, is taking over as area manager for elementary school teachers. During the meeting, Broadfoot presented his first public report as chairman of the salary negotiation committee for secondary school teachers. He stated that the Trustees' Council salary committee has given the Huron County Board of Education its unanimous support on the stand the Huron board has taken. Broadfoot said that Trustees' Council had noted that the Huron Board was in a "comparable position with other boards in the province of Ontario" and that it would assist the Huron Board in its negotiations. "It will require a great deal of patience and a great desire to settle," said Broadfoot. He Two disagree with committee Kells resigns inspector post Works superintendent Glen Kells Monday night handed in his resignation as building inspector in Exeter. He said due to the increased work load in the works depart- ment, he didn't have enough time to undertake the building in- spection work. Council decided to advertise for a part-time building inspector, but before hiring anyone they will, at the suggestion of Coun- cillor Ken Ottewell, review the whole aspect of building permits and inspection. Ottewell has already presented a brief to council regarding some of the changes he would like to see in this regard. MRS. EMMA BRENNER Mrs. Emma Gratton (Desjardine) Brenner died at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, June 17, 1971, in her 78th year. She was the wife of the late Maurice Brenner of Grand Bend. She is survived by children, Mrs. Gordon (Mona) Pollock, Grand Bend, Mrs. Stanley (Celia) Krauth, Saginaw, Mich., Shirley of London, Mrs. Eric (Betty) Turnbull, Grand Bend, and Irvine Desjardine and Donald Brenner, both of Grand Bend. Thirteen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren also survive. The funeral was conducted by the T. Harry Hoffman Funeral Home from the Gospel Hall, Grand Bend, June 19, with Mr. Robert Booth officiating. Interment was in Grand Bend cemetery, Pallbearers were Wellington Johnson, Les Turnbull, Lyman Gratton, Murray McNabb, Jim Gardiner and Harold Webb. promised the teachers he would make every attempt to keep them well informed and urged them to listen only to the facts presented to them. Tuesday morning following the previous night's regular meeting of the Huron County Board of Education, Dr, A. B. Deathe said he would submit his resignation to the board immediately through normal channels. "If my resignation handed to council was irregular I sincerely apologize," said Dr. Deathe, "The board will have my resignation in the usual man- ner." Dr. Deathe urged everyone to see errors on the part of all parties involved in the salary negotiations with the secondary school teachers in the county of Huron. "I don't hirer the board has anything to be ashamed of," said Dr. Deathe. "I do feel there was too little public discussion. Unless you have public discussion you get rumor and you get distrust." He deplored the fact that the representatives of the press, whom he termed "responsible" were not permitted to hear the deliberations concerning salary and report on them to the ratepayers of Huron County. "I think the board is basically sincere," he said. "I think the whole thing is a misun- derstanding because of too much secrecy." "John Cochrane has done a tremendous job," said Deathe. "It is my sincere hope that he continues to be liaison between the teachers and the board." Councillor Giesbrecht than spoke to the meeting. "Goderich Town Council supports the stand taken by our representatives regarding the parity of teachers' salaries with surrounding rural municipalities," stated Giesbrecht. "We seriously and honestly petition this board to refuse to accept the resignations of the Goderich representatives, Mrs, J. W. Wallace and Dr. Barry Deathe, Council is entirely behind them and we do not want any change of membership from the Town of Goderich." Later in the meeting, the matter of the resignations of the two board members was discussed. It was pointed out that only one resignation, that of Mrs. J. W. Wallace, had been received by the board. it was the only one considered at the meeting. On motion of John Taylor and seconded by James Taylor, the board agreed to accept Mrs. Wallace's resignation. There were two dissenters — Mrs. Marion Zinn and Dr. Alex Addison. Members of the board of education also ratified an earlier decision to appoint John .Broadfoot as chairman of the secondary school salary negotiations committee. Broadfoot was appointed to succeed Mrs. Wallace, im- mediately following her resignation last week as chair- man of the salary negotiations committee. Mrs. Marion Zinn was named chairman of the salary negotiations committee for Approve permit for new duplex A building permit was issued this week to Ed Mittelholtz to build a duplex on Thomas St. The committee of adjustment had previously given consent to' the application. There had been a minor setback variance. Mittelholtz had earlier planned a larger unit on his lot, but with- drew the application when several neighbors complained. Other permits issued Monday were as follows, all subject to final approval of the building inspector: Ken Johns, to build an addition at 67 John E.; Herb Little, to move a garage to 96 Thames Road W.; Betty Coates, replace back steps; Stan Love, shingle verandah; Don Hammond, re- side house; G. Mol, erect new fence; Gladys Johns, shingle roof and install awnings; Al Flynn, erect steel storage shed; Bill Thompson, reroof house on Andrew; Laverne Stone, remove tree, install eavestrough and side steps at 72 Mill; Ray Wuerth, extend shed at rear of house. Council ordered that a pigeon shed being constructed at the home of R. Wedge, Sanders St., be removed because it is not being built to building code specifications. Local men participate in final graduation Campers again enjoy weekend Two members of Exeter council spoke out against a recent committee of adjustment decision, but decided against appealing the matter to the Ontario Municipal Board. The committee of adjustment recently denied consent for Hilt Laing to sell his building west of the Exeter arena to Dalton Skinner, who planned a small engine and snowmobile dealership at the location. The building is a non- conforming use in a residential area and the committee ruled that it was a major change to have a snowmobile dealership operated from it. "It would have a depreciating effect on the surrounding area," the committee claimed. Many area residents had ob- jected to the change. However, Councillors Ross Taylor and Don MacGregor argued that it was not a change in the use of the building as it had always been a small motor repair depot. "I feel we should appeal," MacGregor stated, but neither he nor Taylor presented a motion to this effect, ALBERT JAMES HAWKINS Albert James Hawkins, Parkhill, passed away at St. Joseph's Hospital, London, June 21, 1971 in his 74th year. He is survived by his wife, Susan I (Thompson) Hawkins, and a brother, Reginald Hawkins of London. The funeral will 'be held at the M, Box & Son Funeral Home, Parkhill, June 24, at 2:00 p.m. with interment in Pine Hill cemetery. Exeter hockey teams of the late forties when he was stationed at Centralia. Master Warrant Officer (Canadian Forces official rank structure) Cunningham H. F. will formally terminate his military career August 27 this year and commence retirement as an Exeterite, following that date, and approximately 32 years of military service. Another Exeter area resident taking part in the parade was Sergeant S. J. Obre CD, Of RR 3 Exeter. Court report — Continued from front page He was apprehended in Hensel] on June 20 when he was driving at a high rate of speed. A breathalizer test showed sub- stantial impairment. In other cases heard: Donald James Truemner, Exeter, was fined $30 on a charge of careless driving arising out of an accident south of Exeter. Marko Kekanovich, Kitchener, was fined $30 for following another vehicle too closely. He was involved in an accident on May 24 when he ran into the rear of a trailer being towed by a car ahead of him. Robert E. Heist, Crediton, pleaded guilty to having liquor in tA place other than his residence and was fined $40. William Richard Quesnel, Centralia, was fined $60 for having liquor while under the age of 21. He had been driving at the time and was involved in an accident. Judita A. Larkins, Centralia, was fined $20 for failing to stop at the intersection of Highways 83 and 21 on June 1. Hendrik John Schuurs, London, was also fined $20 for failing to stop for a stop sign. Leonard G. Smale, Hensall, was fined $35 for having liquor while under the age of 21. William Robert Campbell, Exeter, was fined $50 for having liquor while under the age of 21. He told the court he found the beer and had not been drinking and Judge Hays advised he should have left it on the road- side where he found it. Catherine A. Schonebaum, Wisconsin, was fined $20 for disobeying a red signal light and Ricky A. Barkley, London, was fined $20 for disobeying a stop sign. Speeding fines were levied as follows: Gerda Hentschel, London, $20 for a speed of 70 in a 60 zone; Ronald 0. McGuf fin, London, $20 for a speed of 70 in a 60 zone; John Ronald Stephens, Huron Park, $45 for a Speed of 45 in a 30 zone; Paul Munn, Hensall, $60 for a speed of 80 in a 60 zone; F, George Mahas, London, $45 for a speed of 75 in a 60 zone; Derek R. Etherington, Usborne, $20 for a speed of 70 in a 60 zone; Ruth Eileen Barber, Komoka, $20 for a speed of 70 in a 60 zone; Lloyd Thompson, London, $45 for a speed of 75 in a 60 zone, stations in Clinton and Goderich as well as Grand Bend. Councillor Murray Des Jar- dins, chairman of the beach committee reported four life guards had been hired for the summer. Des Jardins said, "I am completely convinced we will have the best lifeguard system this summer that we have ever had. Bill Dinnin, a 25 year-old London public school teacher with four years experience in life guarding at the summer resort beach will be the chief lifeguard and will receive $2 per hour. His assistant will be Sandy McPherson, 23 years of age at $1.90 per hour. Completing the staff will be Mary Lattimer of the physical education staff at the University of Western Ontario and Janet Lochead of Forest who will each be paid $1.75 per hour. After considerable prodding by fellow councillors Des Jardins agreed "to do his very best" to have the village fountain operating by the July 1 weekend. In a letter from lawyer Tom Bates of London, solicitor for the village council learned that in connection with the closing bylaw druggists would not be penalized for supplying drugs and prescriptions after the specified closing hours. In regard to food business closing Bates advised that per- sons in a restaurant at the 2:30 closing would be served without violating the bylaw. Pool rescue — Continued from front page meeting and Reeve Derry Boyle reported he had thoroughly in- vestigated the incident and was completely satisfied everyone had acted in a most efficient manner at the scene, He said that Police Constable John Cairns was high in his praise for the lifeguards and fire department. "I heard everything was done in an excellent fashion by all involved," added Councillor Tom MacMillan. Councillor Ross Taylor noted the very fact the lad had been saved indicated everyone acted properly. Later in the meeting, four firemen appeared on other business and the subject was broached by department member Ted Wright. He said the four people who had called the Fire Chief were very unfair in their thinking and had "treated him pretty rough". "We're volunteers, not professionals," Wright ex- plained. The former member of council said there had been some criticism that the fire truck had preceded the rescue van with the resuscitator to the scene. Wright said the big truck has to be removed from the ball before the rescue van can be taken out. He used the point to emphasize the need for new facilities for the fire equipment. "The fire hall is ridiculous," he told council in urging them to consider a new one. He said there was no room for cleaning up hose or anything. Fire agreement Continued from front page "This would be much fairer," added Councillor Ken Ottewell, adding that the municipalities should share the fixed costs such as the firemen's annual salaries, equipment purchases and repairs, etc., and then be charged for each call on the actual cost involved. Firemen attending with Wright were Frank Creech, Bill Gilfillan and Roy Hunter. "To be fair and square, we need a retainer fee or something," Creech advised. He said under the present setup the firemen could damage equip- ment while fighting a fire in a township and the ratepayers of Exeter would have to pay the cost of fixing or replacing it. At the suggestion of Reeve Boyle, the firemen agreed to bring in a report on how the costs should be apportioned prior to another meeting with the three area townships. DUNCAN ROLAND McCAFFREY Duncan Roland McCaffrey, 73, passed away at his home on Andrew Street, Exeter, June 15, 1971. He is survived by his wife, the former Macey Rusted; sons, Roland and Donald of Exeter; one sister Miss Elizabeth McCaffrey, Toronto, and one brother, Alex McCaffrey of Vancouver. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Mr. McCaffrey moved to Exeter from Preston with his sons in 1953 and established the Exeter Furniture Limited. He was a master craftsman, having been in the woodworking trade for 53 years. Ile was an honorary member of the Loyal Orange Lodge. The funeral was conducted from the Hopper-Hockey Funeral Home, June 18, with Rev. Glen Wright and Rev. Harold Snell officiating. Pallbearers were Lewis Oosterbosch, Wayne Edwards, Charles Poore, Austin McMannamy, Arnold Mathers and Jack Preston, Burial was in Exeter cemetery. Stephen council approves addition At the latest meeting of Stephen township council, ten- tative approval was given to the Dufferin Hotel at Centralia to build an addition at the south side of the present building to enlarge the lounge facilities. A delegation from Centralia was in attendance asking that more streets in the police village be paved. The township will be com- pleting their incentive works program by June 30. Clerk Wilmar Wein reported that the tree removal program was working well with an average of three men being employed on the project. Also, the club house at the Dashwood athletic field is nearing completion. Two tile drain applications in the amount of $5,500 were ap- proved and four drain debentures amounting to $8,200 were passed. Clerk Wilmar Wein was in- structed to attend a tile drainage seminar in Orangeville, June 30 when proposed changes in tile drainage legislation will be discussed. Council were advised that a few persons are dumping garbage over the fence at the two town- ship dumps when the gates are closed. All residents of Stephen are advised that the dump gates will be open each Wednesday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. with an attendant in charge. Participating in the final Graduation Parade held at CFB Clinton recently were two local residents, Major I. A. Small CD, of 566 Main Street Exeter, the Commandant of the Canadian Forces Radar and Com- munications School and Master Warrant Officer H. F. "Buzz" Cunningham CD, of RR 3 Exeter, Major Small, who has resided in Exeter for the past year, in- spected the graduating classes and presented them with their diplomas. Following the presentation, Major Small ad- dressed ,the graduates 'and reviewed the parade on the march past. In 1970, Major Small purchased a property at 566 Main Street and intends to reside there following his retirement from the Canadian Forces next year. In the interim, Major Small has been tran- sferred to the Canadian Forces School of Airborne and Ordnance Engineering at CFB Borden and will hold the position of Officer Commanding the Airborne Mechanical Training Com- pany, In his speech, Major Small said that he was pleased and honoured to be chosen as inspecting and reviewing„ officer for this oc- casion but saddened by the fact that it was the last Canadian Forces Parade to be held at CFB Clinton due to the imminent closure of the base, Master Warrant Officer Cunningham as the Company Warrant Officer was responsible for forming tip the parade and Marching them on to the parade ground. MWO Cunningham, a member of the Exeter Legion, Will be remembered by many of the local ovulation as a member of the Observe birthday at golf course The tenth anniversary of the Exeter golf course WAS celebrated over the weekend. Free refreshments were available to all registered players, Mrs. Phyllis Shaw of Exeter was the winner of a play day golf cart. In a Huron Park Ontario Development Corporation tournament held at the course Friday, Prank Pyke was the winner with a rotted of 40. Pres Levier was second with a score of 41 and Leo Boyle placed third, The Ausable NOnlad4 Christian schools present petitions A petition containing 120,000 signatures was presented to Ontario Premier William Davis and Education Minister Robert Welch Wednesday morning by the Ontario Alliance of Christian Schools. The petition asked for financial aid for additional school systems. Harry Knip, RR 1, Clandeboye representative of the Calvin school in Clinton told the T-A shortly before press time Wed- nesday that Premier Davis ex- pressed his appreciation for the constructive way the petition was presented, Davis added, "Our government is concerned and will strive towards equal opportunity for all of its citizens," About 30 students from the Exeter area attends the Calvin school in Clinton and each family is a member of the Exeter Christian School Society, The school does not receive any grants froth the provincial government. Knip said it costs each family from $11 to $1.6 per week to send their children to Clinton in ad- dition to paying full public school taxes. He said many families support two systems. "Many others want to send their children to our schools but can't afford it." Continuing he said, "We're not looking for hand-outs, butt feel every citizen has the right as a parent to send their children to the school of their choice. We want to be treated like everybody else." aturday'S terhP-out parade shown as they wed the prize as the best Marching unit For the second consecutive year, the town of Exeter was invaded by an avalanche of visitors, all arriving by way of camping transportation. More than 300 units affiliated with the National Campers and Hikers Association started pouring into Exeter Friday af- ternoon and many didn't depart until late Sunday. For the first time a local camping unit was involved in the camp-out and they were certainly heard from. The Ausable Nomads headed by president Iry Armstrong were declared the best camp unit in the parade while Windsor had the largest marching group. Several of the youngest members of the Nomads travelled the parade route by baby carriage. Weekend activities that kept everyone busy continuously included races, scavenger hunts and baseball games for the youngsters. The older and stronger folks enjoyed tug-of-war contests and a Saturday night chicken bar- becue. Later Saturday night, the Exeter Saddle club presented a horse show for the entertainment of the visiting groups, Sunday morning, Rev. George Anderson of Trivitt Anglican church conducted a church service in front of the grandstand while mass for Rieman Catholic visitors was held in the arena. Rae Gorman of the Sarnia Tent Toters, organizeq of the event said he was "especially pleased With the fine response by Exeter merchants and all residents in general, Everybody was so friendly, Gorman added, "We will certainly be glad to come back Again next year, the cooperation we received was terrific. Although they were close to home, 13 families from the Exeter area participated in the damp-out. A total of 25 families registered with the Ausable Nomads will be Attending a damp-out this coming. Weekend at the Parkhill Dam conservation area, :3;