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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1971-10-21, Page 1Kids search for bargains at hospital rummage sale DAY D S VOTING D Yo THING Turnout 01. advance poll indicates heavy vote are of the exact opposite from previous elections and-carry only the names of the four candidates. The printing is in white on a black background. The can- didates names are listed without any party affiliation. On other ballots in addition to the name of the party, each candidate's oc- cupation was listed. The ballot boxes are of yellow plastic and carry the Ontario emblem on one side with a cir- cular opening at the top to deposit the ballots. They resemble a styrofoam picnic cooler. Another new aspect to this election is the fact 18-year-olds type of ballot, brand new ballot boxes and officials from -two parties in charge of the voting -at -each poll. One person who is not new to the election scene is Huron Returning Officer Russell Bolton of Seaforth. Bolton is handling his eighth election on a federal and provincial level. He first took over the job in the provincial by- election in Huron in 1958 when the present Conservative candidate C. S. MacNaughton was first elected to the Ontario Legislature. The ballots being used today Today is election day in the province of Ontario and if the advance polls held Saturday and Monday are any indication, a record number of voters could cast their ballots. Huron riding's returning of- ficer Russell Bolton said Tuesday night that a total of 304 persons voted at advance polling stations in Croderich, Clinton, Seaforth and Exeter. This is a much higher figure than previous elections. When voters go to the polls today they will find many changes from previous elections. They will be faced with a new riding except doderich which is classed as urban. A total -of 85 regular and four double polls will be open throughout the Huron riding today. The polls opened at 9. a .01 and will close at 8 p.m. In addition. to the regular polling stations, sub polling stations will be open at a Seaforth nursing eome, the Queensway Nursing Home in Hensel], and -the Blue Water Rest Home at Zurich. The Huron returning officer said this is the first time he hasn't had to "borrow or steal" ballot boxes and have them - Please turn to page 3 will be able to vote for the first time. Returning officer Bolton said the number of eligible voters in the Huron riding of 21,629 is about 3,000 more than the last election, He said some additions were made by revisions which should add another 200 eligible voters to the list. Bolton told the T-A Tuesday night that persons who were missed on the voters lists and are eligible may still be sworn in at the polls today providing they are vouched for by an eligible voter in his particular poll, This rule applies to all areas of the Huron NEW BALLOT BOXES - A new type of ballot boxes are being used in today's provincial election. Above, deputy returning officer Mrs. R. E. Pooley is shown depositing the ballot of Murray Greene at Monday's advance poll while poll clerk Mrs. Roy Stover watches. T-A photo EXETER, ONTARIO, OCTOBER 21, 1971 Ninety-sixth Year Price Per Copy 20 Cents Exeter grants pay hike of 10 percent for police three Exeter men who called the Liberals to lead in thenumber of seats. Chester Mawhinney, Dean McKnight and John Wagner forecast a Liberal win with 55, 60 and 60 seats, respectively. District steer best in test $10,000 and allow for 10 statutory holidays instead of the present seven. In addition, the policemen asked that mileage allowance be increased from 10 to 12 cents when they use their own vehicles for police work and that three weeks' holiday be given after five years' service and four weeks after 10 years' service. The committee, Mrs. Jermyn reported, had offered an eight percent increase, but the gere'd, 4,510, dev call et! Garry Hess, Zurich PC 59, NDP 32, Lib 26 PC 70, NDP 28, Lib 19 NDP 55, PC 48, Lib 14 PC 73, NDP 33, Lib 11 PC 60, NDP 32, Lib 25 PC 66, Lib 26, NDP 25 PC 67, Lib 32, NDP 18 PC 55, NDP 35, Lib 27 PC 60, Lib 38, NDP 19 Lib 60, PC 30, NDP 27 PC 62, NDP 39, Lib 16 PC 68, Lib 29, NDP 20 PC 60, NDP 30, Lib 27 PC 60, NDP 37, Lib 20 PC 50, NDP 37, Lib 30 PC 54,:Lib. 35,NDP 28 PC 72, Lib 40, NDP 5 PC 50, NDP 46, Lib 21 PC 49, NDP 35, Lib 33 PC 70, NDP 27, Lib 20 PC 57, NDP 39, Lib 21 PC•58, Lib 30, NDP 29 PC 62, NDP 37, Lib 18 PC 61, NDP 40, Lib 16 PC 70, NDP 30, Lib 17 PC 52, Lib 35, NDP 30 PC 63, NDP 40, Lib 14 Lib 49, PC 46, NDP 22 PC 53, NDP 47, Lib 17 PC 60, Lib 30, NDP 27 PC 59, Lib 31, NDP 27 PC 60, NDP 30, Lib 27 PC 62, NDP 35, Lib 31 Lib 55, PC 40, NDP 22 PC 45, NDP 42, Lib 30 PC 70, NDP 27, Lib 20 PC 67, Lib 30, NDP 20 PC 62, NDP 33, Lib 22 PC 60, NDP 37, Lib 20 PG 63, Lib 30, NDP 24 PC 60, Lib 37, NDP 20 Lib 60, PC 30, NDP 27 PC 70, Lib 35, NDP 12 NDP 55, PC 34, Lib 28 policemen said they would turn the negotiations over to ar- bitration before accepting that figure. The committee then offered the 10 percent figure, which was tentatively approved by the three officers. A compromise was also reached on the other areas. Payment of fringe benefits will remain at 50 percent, while the life insurance will be increased to $10,000 and the number of statutory holidays will be 10, Mileage payment was left at 10 cents and the holiday schedule will remain at two weeks for seven years' service and three after that. In addition, the committee agreed to allow for a four-week holiday after 15 years' service. Pay for a first class constable - Please turn to page 3 Charges dropped against area man Charges of possession of stolen goods were dismissed against Joseph Keith Ayotte, RR 2 Dash- wood, in Exeter court last, week'. All the items had been returned to their owners, Exeter council this week granted pay increases to the police department and the telephone answering service firm. There was a wide variance in the increases, The police department per- sonnel, excluding Chief Ted Day, received a 10 percent hike, while the telephone answering service firm operated by Ron and Lorna Dale, received a 50 percent boost. The Chief's salary has not yet been negotiated. Councillor Helen Jermyn presented the protection to persons and property report on the negotiations with the three- man Exeter Police Association. They had asked for a 12 percent increase along with a request that council pay 75 percent in- stead of 50 percent of fringe benefits, increase the life in- surance for each from $5,000 to NOT REALLY A HAT - During the big rush at Friday night's rummage sale sponsored by the Ladies' Auxiliary of South Huron Hospital, customers had trouble getting to the cashier. Above, Rev. Bruce Guy of Dashwood carries a lamp shade high above his head in order to reach the exit in easier fashion. His daughter Judy is shown in the foreground. T-A photo The herd of Whitney Coates & Son, RR 1 Centralia, continue to chalk up impressive wins in beef competitions. At Glencoe last week, an entry from the area farm won first place in the Red Brand Beef and Steer Show, There were 125 en- tries and it was the second year in a row the Coates' won the top place. This year's winner weighed 1,055 pounds and sold to Lobo Abattoir for 45 cents per pound. An election poll taken by the T- A early this week shows most Exeter and district observers feel the present Cmiservative, government headed by Premier Bill Davis will be returned to power in to-days election. About one-quarter of the 44 people pulled look for a minority government. When the 44 predictions are averaged, the result shows the Conservatives with 58,3 seats, the New Democratic Party in second spot with 30.4 seats and the Liberals trailing the field with 28.3 seats. Several selectors were quite Predict PCs will return Area voters polled definite in naming the Con- servatives to go back intcepower with a good majority. One of the high school-students polled, who gets his first vote today, Brian Bestard of Grand Bend gave the Conservatives 73 seats. Next in line with a prediction of 72 PC seats was Grand Bend councillor Dave Jackson. Calling for 70 seats for the Conservatives were former Grand Bend reeve Ory Wassmann and Exeter residents Alvin Willert, Harold Wolfe and Lynne Farquhar. The lowest number.of seats for the Tories were predicted by Area farmer critical, run over by tractor A McGillivray township farmer remains in serious condition in St. Joseph's Hospital London after being injured in a farm accident Saturday. CAR WASH AT DASHWOOD - With terrific co-operation from the weatherman, members of the Hi-C group at Dashwood United Church held a successful car wash Saturday. Some of the youngsters are shown in action. T-A photo Receive tentative OMB approval Stephen to get water system • • • Ory Wassmann, Grand Bend Bob Lammie, Exeter Brian Bestard, Grand Bend Ron Merrier, Dashwood Leila Kestle, Exeter Maude Hedden, Hensall Don Urbshott, Lucan Joyce Black, Exeter John Wagner, Exeter Elva Finkbeiner, Crediton Harold Gunn, Exeter Pearl KeyeS, Exeter Wilmer Wein, Crediton Betty Bates, Lucan Howard Holtzmann, Exeter Dave Jackson, Grand Bend Susan Tuckey, Exeter Howie Wright, Hensall Alvin Willert, Exeter Red Fairley, Exeter Marlene Stewart, Usborne Bruce Shaw, Exeter Mary Ann Gielen, Crediton Lynne Farquhar, Exeter Doug Mock, Hensall Ken Bridges, Exeter Roy Finkbeiner, Crediton Muriel Abbott, Usborne Ted Chaffe, Exeter Doreen Webb, Dashwood Milt Robbins, Exeter Carl Mills, Exeter Chester Mawhinney, Exeter Jim Dalton, Grand Bend Harold Wolfe, Exeter Mel Geiser, Exeter Irwin Ford, Exeter Harvey Hill, Exeter . . . . . Sharon Jacobe, Zurich Bob Pooley, Exeter Dean McKnight, Exeter . .... George Robertson, Exeter Gerry Pitre, Goderich waive the township rights to the 5 percent fee of any land severances for recreational programs. Council will be reviewing the matter in the near future, Road Superintendent Frank Mclsaac was instructed to invite tenders for the crushing and -Please turn to page 3 Norman Lewis, 29, who farms on Concession 11, about a half- mile south of Brinsley suffered a broken pelvis, other splintered bones and a smashed knee when a tractor backed over him. Lewis who was plowing had stopped to adjust the plow when a young son Todd,in attempting to crawl onto the tractor, ac- cidentally bumped the Selec- tomatic gear shift and the tractor backed up. The back wheel went over his dad's body while the front wheel passed over his head. The McGillivray farmer was able to crawl 60 rods to the farm house and -get another tractor with a bucket and bring his three small children back to the house. Five year-old Terry who was with his father behind the tractor was also knocked over by the vehicle. He was taken to hospital for treatment but returned home early this week. Drive for blind has $1,500 now Most of this district was covered Thursday night by a large group of volunteer can- vassers for the Canadian National Institute for the Blind. Larry Snider chairman for the Exeter area reports that a total of $1,303 had been collected in Exeter, Centralia end Huron Park. In Crediton chairman Mrs. Norman Eveland and Mrs. Bob Bushfield canvassed the police village and surrounding farm community and received total donations of $169.79. Eric Luther is in charge of the Hensall campaign that has not -Please turn to page 3 Area lady hurt in auto collision There were only three ac- cidents in the area this week, all being of a minor nature again. However, one lady sustained injuries. That was in a crash Sunday at 2:35 a.m., when a car driven by Hendrik Martyn, Huron Park, collided with the old CNR station building in Centralia. Mrs. Alice Martyn, a passenger in the car, was taken to South Huron Hospital and released after treatment for head injuries. Constable Bill Glassford in- vestigated and listed damage at $430. On Thursday, a car driven by Ernest Rowe, Camlachie, skidded out of control on High- way 83 west of Dashwood and damaged a wire fence owned by Fergus Turnbull, Dashwood, Damage was set at $180 by Constable Frank Giffin. The other crash occurred on Friday and was a hit and run. A car owned by Charles Regier, Zurich, sustained damage of $10 when it was struck while parked on the main street in Zurich. Constable Don Mason is in- vestigating. During the past week, the local detachment officers charged eight persons under the Highway Traffic Act and issued warnings to another 16 drivers. The township of Stephen this week received good news from the Ontario Municpal Board regarding the long proposed water system for the north-west portion of the municipality. A letter from the OMB following a second hearing on the water system proposal held on August 19 of this year gave tentative approval to allow residents mostly on the west side of highway 21, north of Grand Bend to obtain water. A first hearing in July of 1970 turned down the application but the township was able to get the matter re-opened. In making his interim decision F. G. Blake of the Municipal Board stated, "We are satisfied on the evidence that the proposed system is nceessary and desirable, and also that the differential in the total rates for permanent and summer residents should be no more than $10," At the same time the OMB asked the township to come up with another schedule of rates for commercial and large consumers and to clarify the exemptions on semi-agricultural properties. The original estimate in 1970 of the cost of the water system was set at $180,845 but at the latest hearing officials of the Ontario Water Resources Commission said with the application -of new provincial grants the cost could be reduced to $122,000. The system when installed would obtain water from the pipeline now supplying water to the Village of Grand Bend from the Lake Huron water plant at the intersection of highways 21 and 83. Water would be supplied to- Oakwood and the other sub- divisions in the area along with all other residents on the west side of the road and some ad- jacent to Highway 21 on the east side. At Tuesday's regular meeting of council, a motion was passed to To investigate new town hail A committee of Reeve Derry Boyle and Councillors Mery Cudmore and Ken Ottewell was set up by Exeter council, Mon- day, to bring in ideas for a new town hall before the end of the year. The naming of the committee was recommended by Councillor Bruce Shaw, after it was pointed out it would take at least a year and a half to get a new town hall. He suggested that if council planned to have the structure completed by centennial year -- 1073 - they would have to get at the project. The committee members made plans- to visit the new municipal complex at New Hamburg and to also investigate the services of firms which will provide assistance to alleviate the need for paying costly architectural fees, At the cod of the discussion, Clerk grit Carseadden noted that -Please turn to page 3