The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1971-08-19, Page 1• Hay,18-your olds first. Didn't even
telephone,
to qet vote in Ontario
Dennis Charrette who lives
nearby will be hired to open and
close the gates each day.
A great deal of malicious
damage to the pavilion has oc-
curred during the past couple of
years and council hopes the gates
and fence will prevent any more
of this damage.
In other business at the latest
meeting, council agreed to advise
the Department of Highways that
they have no objection to having
a sign erected along the
Bluewater highway, designating
the subdivision of Windy Hills as
long as it does not interfere with
the concession road marker.
Council approved the ap-
plication of Exeter lawyer Amer
D. Bell for his client Jacob Hovius
to sell part of lot 21, concession 5,
approximately five acres,
Court of revision on the Madge
drainage works has been set for
August 26.
At the suggestion. of Reeve
Derry Royle„-a letter Will he sent.
to. Bell Ctinada, severely
.chastising the firm for erecting a
telephone booth at the .local Post
,office without securing A .1)411c#40
permit from palmed.
"It burns me up," Boyle stated
"that the federal goverement and
13O1 Telephone think they can do
anything they want in town". The
booth is on federally owned
property,
Although other members
suggested the letter shouldn't be
too nasty, they did indicate they
were "concerned" .and
"disturbed" over the situation.
"Don't be too polite," Boyle
replied.
Discussion also centred around
the fact a pizza establishment
had opened south of Beaver
Lumber without securing a
permit for alterations, but it was
noted that a misunderstanding
had arisen in communications
between the owner and town
officials over the need for a
building permit.
the addition of those between 18
and 21, I wouldn't have any
idea."
Horner also said the two
questions on the ballot concern
the sale of liquor under a dining
room licence and under a lounge
licence.
He was told Monday by
provincial authorities that there
would be slight changes in the
wording from his original in-
formation due to some recent
changes in the Liquor Act.
The clerk added that he ex-
pected the same six polling
stations would be used as in a
township election.
To instal gates
After consultation with the
Ontario Department of High-
ways, the township of Hay has
decided to install gates across the
sideroad leading to the township
pavilion and picnic grounds.
The gates will remain open
each day from 8 a.m, to 8:30 p.m,
during the summer months.
JUNIOR MODELS — Visitors to the Lucan Fair Friday night were able to watch an interesting fashion
show. Above, London model Cheryl White gives final instructions to four of the younger models. From
the left, they are, Karen Radcliffe, Giselle Williams, David Radcliffe and Marnie Wraith. T-A photo
Towne and Country Bowling
Lanes, lost little time in securing
the names of about 325 residents,
asking for the vote, A decision as
to the date of the voting WAs with-
held until recently,
While there has been some mis-
understanding as to whom is
eligible to vote on a liquor issue in
Hay Township, clerk Wayne
Horner explained that "Only
those persons who are eligible to
vote Ina provincial. election." will
he able to cast their ballots on the
liquor question. This means that
only permanent residents in the
municipality may vote, and
hundreds of cottage owners will
not be allowed voting rights.
unless they are year-round
residents.
Horner told the T-A Tuesday
afternoon that enumerators will
start compiling the voters list
next week. Asked as to how many
voters will be eligibile he an-
swered, "There were about 1,100
to 1,200 eligibile voters but with
• Clerk Wayne Horner of Hay
township received wend from
provincial officials in Toronto,
Monday that persons la years of
Age and ,over will be eligible to
vote in the forthcoming - liquor
vote in that municipality. -
It is presumed this is the first
vote in the province of Ontario
that will allow 18 year olds to cast
a ballot.
The date of September 15 has
been set far a' vote on two
questions that will appear on the
ballot.
Hay Township council was first
asked to conduct a vote on the
liquor question last spring, but at
that time they advised the three
property owners who were asking
for a vote that they would require
a petition bearing at least 25
percent of the eligible voters
names, asking that such a ballot
take place.
As a result of the council
decision the three, Bayview
Tourist Inn, Pineridge Chalet and
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EXETER, ONTARIO, AUGUST 19, 1971 Ninety-sixth Year Price Per Copy 15 Cents •
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No settlement
in sight yet
Okay permit regulations,
boost fine for infractions
•
inspector authorization to enter
the property and make an in-
spection at any reasonable time
and as frequently as he deems
necessary.
ONTARIO FARMERS FLY-IN — More than 40 planes landed at the Ken Elder airstrip in Hay township
Sunday as members of the Ontario Flying Farmers gathered for their August fly-in. Shown above are,
Ruth Orchard of Holstein who was chosen Ontario Queen, Marg Haley, Springford, hosts Kay and Ken
• Elder and Flying Farmer president Jim Camden of St. Pauls. T-A photo
GB to aid crisis centre,
complain of beach costs
NEW GB COUNCILLOR —
William Cochrane was sworn
into office Monday night to fill a
vacancy in. Grand Bend council.
Cochrane, a defeated candidate
at the 1971 election replaces
Ivan Luther who resigned
recently. T-A photo
For the first time in close to two
months, Grand Bend council met
Monday night with a full slate of
councillors.
William Cochrane was sworn
into office to replace councillor
Ivan Luther who resigned in June
because of business pressures.
In last fall's municipal election,
Cochrane received the most votes
of any of the defeated candidates
and was asked to fill the vacancy
on that basis.
• After considerable discussion,
council approved a grant of $200
to a delegation from the Grand
Bend Crisis Intervention Centre.
A schedule outlined in the
bylaw calls for five inspections of
a new single family dwelling,
The inspector receives $2.00
per call and where he is required
to make excessive callbacks due
to faulty work or violations,
council may charge a rate of $5.00
per call to the builder.
An entirely new section
regarding swimming pool fences
was included in the bylaw draft
presented by Councillor Ken
Ottewell, chairman of the
building committee.
It calls for a fence not less than
60 inches in height around pools.
At the suggestion of Councillor
Mery Cudmore, regulations
regarding plumbing and heating
installations will also be covered
in the •new bylaw. •
He was asked to prepare some
regulations to be presented to
council for inclusion.
Members made it quite clear
that they were all in favor of
stricter controls on building
regulations and were prepared to
back up the inspector where
necessary.
Newspaper gets
special mention
The Exeter Times-Advocate
received two honorable mentions
in the annual Better Newspapers
Competition of the Canadian
Weekly Newspaper Association.
Women's Editor Gwyn
Whilsmith was rated highly in the
column writing section for her
entry about the fact we oldsters
have a heck of a lot to learn
'from the youngsters.
The newspaper placed right
behind the three winners in the
competition for the best
Christmas edition, with the judge
applauding the good use of
stories by local residents.
The competitions were open to
all weekly newspapers in
Canada, regardless of cir-
culation.
Cow dies in crash,
three persons hurt
Okay wells
for disposal
Speaking for 'the volunteer
group that has carried on first aid
treatment and counselling on
drug and emotional problems
from a trailer located on River
Road were Gary Carruthers and
Howie Winder.
Council was told the Centre was
out of funds and would be forced
to close down if additional monies
were not forthcoming.
After Carruthers and Winder
guaranteed council that they
would be open at least on the
weekends until Labour Day, the
grant was approved.
In answer to a question if any
plans had been made for having
the Centre open again next year,
Carruthers said, "The chances
are much better now than they
were a few minutes ago before
we were assured of the grant.
In explanation to this,
Carruthers said, "the Depart-
A new bylaw regarding the
erection of, or changes to,
buildings in Exeter was approved
in principle by council this week.
One of the biggest changes
came in the penalty clause of the
new edict. Any person guilty of an
infraction under the bylaw is now
liable for a fine not exceeding
$200. The previous maximum was
$50.
Building permits will be
required for all construction,
alterations, repairing or moving
with the exception of exterior or
interior painting and decorating,
sidewalks and driveways and
minor repairs or renovations to
existing buildings where the total
cost of material and labor does
not exceed $200,
Permits are also required for
locating or building any portable
or prefab outbuilding, including
metal tool sheds and the
relocating of any existing
building.
Alterations and renovations
are defined as changing of the
floor plan or any change in the
inside or outside dimensions of
the rooms or building in any way
by the removal of partitions,
doors, ceilings and insulation or
any change in the interior or
exterior wall.
New building permit fee will be
$2.00 for works costing $1,000 or
less and 50 cents for each ad-
ditional $1,000 or part thereof.
In the event of a dispute about
the value of a building to be built
or wrecked or the value of
alterations or repairs, council
will appoint an appraiser. His
decision "shall be final",
The bylaw gives the building
The only indication given at
Monday evening's public meeting
of Huron County board of
education that the board is still
attempting to reach a salary
settlement with its secondary
school teachers came when it was
announced that the salary
negotiating committee would
meet Wednesday, August 18.
Since the weekly newspapers
go to press before the meeting is
scheduled, the county school
news reporter attempted, during
the press question period, to get
some answers from members of
the board and the administration
concerning whether or not
secondary schools in Huron
County will open September 7,
The answer was simply, "No
comment,"
Dr, Alex Addison of Clinton was
the only board member., to
suggest that the board should be
looking toward a settlement
before school opens. Dr. Addison
strongly indicated he would be
entirely disillusioned if the board
and the teaching staff did not
combine efforts to ensure that the
county's five high schools would
conduct classes September 7.
In the meantime, the salary
dispute remains unsettled. At the
moment, the HuronCounty board
of education has been pink-listed
by the teachers meaning that any
teachers seeking employment
would be ill-advised to apply for
work in Huron County; and the
Huron secondary school teachers
have been black-listed by other
boards of education in the
province meaning that they will
not be considered for teaching
positions in any Ontario secon-
dary schools until the dispute is
ended.
ment of State is behind this
project but must be assured of
local support before federal
monies will be contributed,"
Reeve John Payne criticized
the department of secretary of
state for encouraging and
promoting projects for young
people without making sure that
funds are provided.
"Some communities such as
Grand Bend operate on small
budgets," the reeve said. "And
the federal government is cer-
tainly remiss in its duties to small
communities in cases such as
this."
Although the project directors
have attempted to gain federal
funds throughout the summer,
none have been made available.
So far funds from service
organizations, colleges,
universities and private citizens
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'Approve tenders
for town streets
Two tenders were approved by
Exeter council this week,
although both are still subject to
the approval of B. M, Ross,
engineer, who was unable to
attend Monday's session.
Dempsey Construction,
Guelph, won the contract for the
reconstruction of the first three
blocks of Huron St. East,
The firm submitted the low bid
of $18,723,25. There was less than
$1,500 difference in the four bids
submitted.
T. G. Hammond, St. Marys,
was awarded the paving contract
let at the meeting. The work
consists of two blocks onHuron St.
West, three blocks on Carling and
one on Gidley.
The firm quoted a price of
$9,113.00.
Damage to the car was $120.
During the week the local OPP
detachment officers charged 20
persons under the Highway
Traffic Act and issued warnings
to another 35.
There was one charge under
the Criminal Code.
• Lucan enjoys colorful 100 years
Ills and injuries
'cripple' council
The health of members of
Exeter council was at a low ebb
this week.
Mayor Jack Delbridge missed
the meeting. He is in hospital,
undergoing tests.
ReeveDerryl3oyle, who chaired
the meeting, limped into council
chambers complaining of
rheumatism in one foot,
Then Deputy-Reeve Don
MacGregor came hobbling along,
He'd spent most of the morning at
South Huron Hospital, undergoing
treatment for an injury to his leg.
Some wires on art emery stone
on which he had been working
had severed and entered his leg.
At a regular meeting, Tuesday
night Stephen township council
agreed in principle to a request
from a Sarnia area firm to drill
disposal wells for liquid waste in
the municipality.
A representative of Sub-
Surface Liquid Disposals Limited
of Sarnia asked permission to
drill holes of up to 1,000 feet to
dispose of waste, presumably
• from oil wells.
The application has been
sanctioned by the Waste
Management Branch of the
Ontario Department of Energy
and Resources.
Township approval was given
subject to an agreement to be
drawn up by the Stephen
solicitor.
Council was assured drilling .
and disposal of this type would
not contaminate other wells, The
township would receive a grant in
lieu of taxes for use of roads by
• heavy equipment.
The company involved will
make their own arrangements
With property owners in the
township, Cost of a well of this
type would be 'about $50,000,
The accident total remained
low in the district again this
week, but there was one fatality.
A two-year-old Jersey cow
owned by Oliver Miller, Dash-
wood, was killed Thursday when
it was struck on Highway 21 by a
car driven by Robert Daer,
Goderich.
Both the driver and a
passenger, Randy McLean, also
of Goderich, required medical
attention for injuries received in
the crash, They were treated at
South Huron Hospital and
released.
Constable Dale Lamont listed
damage at $1,000.
On Sunday, cars driven by •
William Pratt, Barrie, and Randy
Quesnel, Crediton, collided at the
junction of the Crediton Road and
the 4th concession of Stephen,
Barbara Pratt, Barrie, was
taken to South Huron Hospital for
treatment of injuries.
Damage in the crash was listed
at $700.
The final crash occurred
Tuesday night when a car driven
by Martin Tourigny, London,
collided with a stop sign in the
Greenway area.
Plan week-long celebrations
•
with a teenage dance in the
evening.
The week's activities'will come
to a climax, Sunday, with an
ecumenical church service at
2:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be
Bishop Townsend, youth and
adult choirs will participate, and
an offering will be collected for
world relief. At the same
ceremony a plaque, com-
memorating the occasion, will be
dedicated.
village of Lucan was probably
completed in 1840 and the little
hamlet was named, 'Marysville'
in honor of the wife of Surveyor
John McDonald.
Gradually the population was
built up by such families as the •
O'Neils, the Gibsons, the Portes,
the F Stanleys,exes the McLeans and
the
•
In 1859 a railway route was
surveyed running east and west
through the centre of the hamlet
and 1860 the first trains passed
through. The coming of the
railway presented a problem in
that it was discovered there was
a Marystown already on the
postal lists so a new name had to
be chosen.
It was a young Irishman by the
name of Thomas Hodgins who
suggested the name 'Lucan',
after Lord Lucan in Ireland. The
rest of the townsfolk agreed and
thus Lucan came into existence.
Like the rest of the country the
place grew steadily and by 1868
the population was 750 — the
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equipment. Back, left, Doug Johnson, Rev. W, C. Tupling, Beryl
Kraut, Eileen Haskett, Elizabeth Goddard, Prances Saward, Gladys
Reilly, Cord ilrooks, grille Ross and Harvey Hillman. At the front
are Cliff Abbott and thairthan Ivan Hearn. T.A photo
PREPARING FOR CENTENNIAL — The committee in charge of
organizing next Week's Lucan Centennial has been hard working in
preparing a busy and interesting agenda for all ages of visitors, The
committee is shown above with some of Lucan's past fire fighting
Won't continue
kids' insurance
When school opens next month,
parents will riot be able to buy
accident insurance for their
children through the school. This
fact was made abundantly clear
Monday evening at the board of
education meeting in Clinton.
The accident insurance which
was available in previous years
has been discontinued because it
Wasn't considered too valuable in
case of student accident. Some
claims have been settled only
after considerable dispute
concerning legal interpretation of
the policy and the board agreed
that since students are covered
by OlISIP through their families,
the insurance Could be dropped.
Some suggestion was made
that dental insurance would be
useful but it was learned that
this, too, was unsatisfactory at
this time,
• Mobile homes
to be displayed
At the recommendation of the
planning board, Exeter council
decided this week to allow Len
Veri to Iodate two mobile home
demonstration units in his
proposed Mobile home park in
the vicinity of the local curling
rink.
Veri Will be asked to state in a
written agreement that no One
will live in the units.
• NO services will be Made
available with the exception of a
possible hydro extension.
Entrance to the two mobile
home units will be off Alexander
St. at council's request.
The reason for all this festivity
goes back further than 100 years
because the Lucan area had been
settled some time before the
incorporation of the village.
According to the history
recorded in Jennie Raycraft
Lewis's book, 'Lucky Lucan'
John Galt's surveyors had
scarcely stretched their chains in
1829 on the London-Goderich road
when a group of refugee negro
slaves from Ohio came to
Canada seeking land, They had
been invited by Sir John
Colborne, Governor at York, and
about 460 settled in Biddulph
Township.
They came north on the newly-
surveyed road until they reached
the Little Sauble and spread out
until their colony extended
through what is now Lucan as far
south as the Catholic church on
both sides of the road. By
assisting the surveyors they
made payment on their land,
The .name 'Wilberforce' was
given to this little settlement in
haler of the English statesman
who emancipated slaves. The
only remaining descendants of
the colony are the Butler family,.
Six generations of Butlers have
lived On the land taken out by
Peter Butler I. in 1830.
The Wilberforce colony was
stricken with ill luck and
gradually dwindled. AS it passed
into history, other immigrants
from the British Isles, mainly
Irish, began to occupy the area.
The survey of what is now the
For weeks Lucan citizens have
been readying themselves for a
bang-up celebration to mark the
first 100 years of the village's
incorporation.
The week-long festivities,
which take place next week, will
start off Monday with a monster
parade at 7 p.m. It will be lead by
a stage coach, driven from
London, with London's Mayor
Herb McClure and Lucan's
Reeve Ivan Hearn on board.
Other notables who will ken the
passenger list enroute will be
Graydon McRoberts, reeve of
London Township, the Hon. W. A.
Stewart, Minister of Agriculture,
Robert McKinley, M.P., and
Wilson Hodgins, reeve of Bid-
dulph.
Tuesday's activities will take
the form of a swimming and
track meet, a dance competition
and judging of the best centennial
costumes. A steak barbecue,
pony races and an old-timers ball
game will be featured Wed-
nesday' evening.
Thursday night, the London
Men of Accord will present a
Concert of barbershop singing,
and Friday evening a dance will
be staged.
Saturday will be a busy day
with eight district teams taking
part in a fastball tournament
Which will get underway at 9 Lin.
An English and Western horse
show will commence at noon and
merchants plan to conduct
sidewalk sales from 9 a,m. to 6
p,rn, The day will be rounded out
it