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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1971-12-09, Page 3eeeee'Sge Watch where you push it Times-Advocate, picerriber 9, 1971 Pogo 3 Okay rules for snow NIGHT COURSE IN POTTERY -- Numerous area residents are learning the art of pottery at a ceramics course being taught by William Hart during current night classes at South Huron District High School. Above, Mrs, Mary Weber holds a finished product, Sister Lorraine, Mrs. Ann Helm and Mr. Hart watch as Mrs. Helen West, centre, operates the potter's wheel. T-A photo Okay pay increases • • • 4 • • • MRS. GRTRLIDE (SHEERE) HOCKEY Mrs. Gertrude Hockey passed away in South. Huron Hospital, December 8, 1971, in her 87th year, She was the wife of the late George Hockey of Exeter, A life-long resident of Exeter, Mrs. Hockey had been a tailor for many years in the shop of the late W. W. Taman. She was a member of Exeter United Church. Surviving is her son, Kenneth Hockey, of Dundee, one brother, Frank Sheere of Exeter, four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. The funeral service will be held from the Hopper-Hockey Funeral Home, Friday at 2 p.m, with the Rev. Glen Wright officiating. Burial will be in Exeter cemetery, LAWRENCE PHILIP REGIER Lawrence P. Regier,, husband of Margaret Lydia Ducharme, passed away at his residence, RR 2 Zurich, December 1, 1971 in his 63rd year. He is survived by six sons, Clements, RR 2 Zurich, Leo, RR 1 Beachburg, Joseph, RR 2 Zurich, Michael, Scarboro, Peter and Lawrence Jr., RR 2 Zurich; five daughters, Mrs. Clare (Lucille) Masse, RR 3 Zurich, Mrs. Jerry (Patricia) Boland, London, Mrs. Peter (Ceclia) Kieley, Niagara Falls, N.Y., Mts. Peter (Theresa) Salvador, London sand Mrs. George (Gloria ) Also surviving are four brothers, John of Seaforth, George and Edwin, RR 3 Zurich, Anthony, Detroit, and one sister, Mrs. Ted Denomme, Zurich, 60 grandchildren and seven great- grandchildren. Westlake Funeral Home, Zurich, arranged the funeral and the mass was held in St. Peter's R. C. Church, St, Josephs, December 4, with interment in the adjoining cemetery. Pallbearers were Gerald Regier, Tony Regier, Jerome Denornme, Bob Denomme, and Jereme Durand. — Continued from front page discuss the matter of salaries unless the press complied with a request not to print council members' statements. Pay for committees Although they left their own basic salary unchanged, council members approved a $300 hike for the Mayor and will institute a plan whereby they receive $10 for each committee meeting at- tended, Mayor Jack Delbridge will now receive $1,000 per year, Coun- cillors receive $20 for regular meetings, $10 for special meetings and the new $10 for committee meetings. In backing the move to pay a stipend for committee meetings, Councillor Helen Jermyn noted there was a great deal of work involved in such meetings. Reeve Derry Boyle suggested committee duties should be divided evenly so all members receive the same number of committee sessions "so there will be no jealousy" now that pay is involved. Mrs. Jermyn replied she wouldn't worry about not getting as many committee meetings as someone else and in fact felt sorry for those people who had to attend more committee meetings than others. "Why is a regular meeting worth twice as much as a special meeting?" Councillor Tom MacMillan asked. "It takes half the time," Councillor Don MacGregor replied. "`Not always," MacMillan suggested, Councillor Ker Ottewell also thought special meetings should be paid at the same rate as regular meetings, and he also questioned if a flat rate leer year With one motion, council spent $203,543.83 at Monday's meeting. That was the amount of the bills approved. Biggest ex- penditures included $84,950 for the Huron County board of education levy and $80,368.37 for the County of Huron levy. A $13,617 debenture payment was also included. Council members received their stipends as did the local fire brigade. + + + Exeter council has declared Monday, December 27 as Boxing Day, Actually the annual holiday falls on a Sunday this year with Christmas on Saturday. Council's declaration will give Many residents a three-day Weekend on which to enjoy Christmas. -I- + + One building permit was ap- proved. That was fora fitcV home being constructed by Fred Lankarep at the corner of William and Church Streets, + + + Members learned the torn- mittee of adjustment had met wouldn't be a better system for paying members. The Mayor replied this had been done in the past, but it was found some people stayed home to cut their lawns instead of at- tending meetings when it was on a flat rate per year. Councillor Bruce Shaw said he The Exeter police department have already issued warnings to two operators of snow vehicles it was noted by Chief Ted Day in his monthly report, Monday. In reply to a question, he said he wasn't sure what complaints had necessitated the warnings. A discussion was held regar- ding the new traffic control lights to be erected at the intersection of Main and Sanders, and it was learned that special poles were being used and were not available as yet. Councillor Bruce Shaw, who spear-headed the campaign to get lights, said the poles were a more durable type than used at present. Indications are that it will be at least another month before the equipment is installed, Other statistics in the November police report were as follows : Eleven accidents with damage of $2,170, six business places found insecure, seven parking VISIT SAINTSBURY Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Love, Varna were Sunday dinner guests with Mr. & Mrs. Hugh Davis, Heather and Michael. recently on two matters and both had been approved. They were for the sale of the George' Vriese Men's Shoppe to Mrs. Vriese from Norm Walper and a parcel of land sold by J. F. Farm Machinery Limited to Thames Valley Building Products Ltd. It was reported that the latter firm planned to erect a building for Exeter Ford Equipment on the land purchased, -4- + Donald Southcett, executive assistant to the Hon. C, S. MacNaughton, wrote to council advising that the department of transportation and C0111 , munications would be reducing the "rumble strips" on Highway 83 on both sides of the Highway intersection. Snow plow equipment Will be used to shave the strips down. They have caused considerable criticism since they were built up earlier this year, The strips were so rough, many motorists were pulling onto the shoulder of the road to avoid them. didn't think the $1,000 was enough for the Mayor, "but not because you need the money" he told Delbridge, The Mayor said he was quite happy with the stipend suggested by the committee, and the entire recommendation for council pay was approved, tickets issued, nine charges under the Highway Traffic Act and 33 drivers cautioned, three thefts under $50 with $30 of the $94 total being recovered, one fraud investigated with one male warned, two cases investigated under the Narcotic Control Act, five animal complaints, three public mischief incidents with one child being warned in relation to damage of $45, three assault and domestic problem calls answered. A discussion was also held regarding the two-hour parking on Main St. Councillor Ross Taylor asked if it was being enforced by the police, and Chief Day replied "not very much". Taylor suggested the police forget about it for the next few weeks as two hours wasn't long enough for some people to do their shopping. Councillor Tqm MacMillan complained about persistent violators. He said one man in town rented off-street parking space to other people and then left his car on Main St. for most of the day, Chief Day said he would in- vestigate such violations. At the suggestion of councillor Torn MacMillan, it was decided to write the Exeter Industrial Development Commission to ascertain what activities had been conducted by that group recently, MacMillan, an appointee from council, reported he had not been called to any meetings for some time and suggested the group should report on their activities. The Commission receives a grant from council each year. + + + Reeve Derry Boyle advised he had attended a recent meeting in London where municipal elec- tions had been discussed, The provincial government is studying the situation with a view to having all municipal elections fall on the same date, Boyle predicted municipal electione would only be held every three years. He said there was nothing concrete from the meeting, but there was considerable op- position expressed by seine to changes ing planned. Although it was raining out- side, Monday night's meeting of Exeter council featured a lengthy debate about snow removal, Councillor Mery Cudmore, presenting a report for the road committee, said it was their feeling that a bylaw should be prepared prohibiting persons Irrelevant questions! Residents of the Kirkton- Woodham area have again asked the Ontario Water Resources Commission to arrange a meeting to discuss the lack of water in the district. After a meeting of the Ad-Hoc committee Tuesday night a letter was sent to Toronto asking for immediate action. Alex Gartenburg, chairman of the committee told the T-4 Wednesday morning that questionnaires left by an OWRC official a week ago would not be filled out by area residents, "We 'feel a meeting will produce a lot more results than a bunch of irrelevant questions." The letter in regard to the questionnaire said, "We consider the questionnaire to be a white wash and an attempt by the OWRC to push the matter into the labrynth of the departmental jungle," Gartenburg said his committee wants to know why the provincial government allowed the Ontario Development Corporation to install a pump in an existing shallow well that would pump 500 gallons per minute in January of 1970 when the federal govern- ment shut down the well in 1951 when area wells went dry. The committee claims a high usage of water from the Kirkton wells by Huron Industrial Park has caused the severe shortage while OWRC officials blame the low amount of precipitation in recent months, SEEKS SUGGESTIONS To the editor: ;The Exeter centennial corn- n\ittee plans to stage a "homecomitig' week" during the first week of July, 1973. ; To be successful, it must be planned early and have the support of all the organizations within the community. Some have already undertaken tasks and others will be asked to assist as the need arises. To have a gala week-long festival, the committee is asking each organization within the community to outline any special events they would wish to un- dertake. These can certainly he money-making ventures, but at the same time should have some entertainment value, These may take the form of dances, concerts, athletic tournaments, special church services, town decorations, etc. Each organization is asked to submit their ideas to the central committee no later than February 15, 1972. These will then be considered by the committee to ensure that the week has a balance of activities of interest for young and old, and those from far and near. Individuals too are urged to submit any ideas they may have to incorporate into the celebrations. All presentations should be made in writing to the un- dersigned. Yours truly, Derry Boyle Centennial committee chairman Works superintendent Glen Kells told council he had attended a meeting of the Huron road superintendents when the use of a county-wide radio hookup was discussed. He said one base station would cover the whole county and each municipality could use it. Kells said the township men appeared interested as it would make it possible for them to communicate with employees over their vast network of roads. "I can't see any advantage in town," Councillor Ken Ottewell stated. Kells said the matter would be brought up at an upcoming meeting of county council. + + + Members cited the need for appointing three members as their representatives to the area fire committee, if in fact the idea is approved by the three neigh- boring townships. However, the meeting ad- journed without anyone being named to the committee. from pushing snow from their private property onto town streets. However, he said there was some question if they had authority to do so. Reeve Derry Boyle said he could see no problems, noting it was not unlike a bylaw con- trolling peoples' dogs. After a brief discussion it was approved that such a bylaw would be prepared. The matter of a penalty for infractions was then debated, with Councillor Bruce Shaw suggesting a $25 fine. Councillor Ken Ottewell said this was too low and recom- mended it should be $100, Most appeared in agreement with the $25 figure and the ratepayer will still be responsible for the removal of the snow after such a fine is levied, One problem was unresolved. What happens when the town Exeter has a budget of over $15,000 per year for welfare, but unfortunately none of the recipients are in a position to take work that could be created under the incentive works program being sponsored by the federal and provincial governments. The town could receive up to $3,400 for projects undertaken locally, but those doing the work are supposed to be on welfare or unemployed. Most of the town's welfare recipients are older women. Clerk Eric Carscadden reported this week there were two men presently receiving welfare, but one of them expected to have a job in the immediate future. However, council decided to apply for their share of the in- centive program. Work planned includes cleaning up the parks in the spring, painting picnic tables and the cemetery fence, tree planting, etc. Works superintendent Glen Kells said that he learned at a meeting of the Huron road superintendents that only one township in the county planned to undertake a project under the scheme. Most others find it is un- profitable — even with the grants — to do winter works projects. The Hon. C, S. MacNaughton advised council that work was also available with the depart- ment of lands and forests under the provincial season works program. Exeter court — Continued from front page The case was adjourned to January in Goderich because Miss Christie was in hospital. In other cases heard, Friday: Robert Bruce Simpson, Exeter, was fined $40 and costs of $3.00 for speeding at a rate of 80 in a 60 zone. Frederick Edwards, Clinton, was fined $15 and costs of $3 for speeding at a rate of 45 in a 30 zone, Donald W. Wolfe, Exeter, was fined $20 for operating a com- mercial vehicle without having the owner's name on the vehicle. Facilities used by many groups Facilities at South Huron District High School are being used for outside activities every day of the week except Friday and Sunday. A large variety of evening class courses are held the first four nights of every week. Monday night features two sewing classes and an advanced typing course. Tuesday evening it is sewing, beginners typing, welding, electronics, ceramics and grade 13 geography. Electricity, oil painting, sewing and decorative tube painting occupy Wednesday nights while Thursday nights feature grade 13 English, advanced auto mechanics, sewing, art, con- versational french and physical fitness for women, In addition to the evening class programs there are a number of other regular activities at the school. Monday nights, the Huronia Male Chorus practices and a badminton group uses the gym. A St. John's Ambulance course uses a class room Tuesday nights and Wednesday the badminton players are back with two groups of slauare dancers, The Exeter Nomads use the cafeteria for their meetings, Thursday and Saturday mor- nings, ballet and gymnastic classes are held in the two gynnasiums. The school is also used on an irregular basis for 4-H, Snowmobile and other club meetings. In a recent report to the Huron Board of education, South Huron principal J. L. Wooden said he felt That good community use of the school was being made. pushes snow ante private property? The lengthy part of the snow removal debate enseed when members started to consider from what areas they would remove snow. Boyle noted this had created problems in former years and it was his understanding that the town policy was to remove snow from streets when it created a hazardfor the public by reducing the width of the streets, "It's not done as a benefit to any businessmen," he claimed. Ottewell then presented a motion that council establish a policy of removing snow along Main St. between the southern limits and Gidley St. and that if other businesses request snow removal from other areas, this be done with the owners paying 50 percent of the cost. Boyle argued this was unfair and said that if such a policy was One of the jobs is at the Bullet marsh area north of Clinton and councillors were asked to advise interested persons to apply. Turkeys — Continued from front page quantity of home decorations was increasing yearly. "I don't think people decorate just because of the prizes," Councillor Helen Jermyn stated in predicting there would be no decline just because council dropped the contest , Mayor Delbridge also noted the problem that was experienced because the same people had the best showing each year. The turkey talk didn't end there. Reeve Derry Boyle later suggested that the Mayor be ruled ineligible for any prizes offered in contests sponsored by the Minor Hockey Association, Last year, the Mayor won $100 being offered by the hockey organizers and at last week's turkey raffle he walked out with three turkeys. "We have to put a stop to it," Boyle exclaimed. GB council -1'" — Continued from front page.. facilities for residents and visitors of all ages, Negotiations to purchase the lands from the Grand Bend Legion and Robert Jennison located east of Highway 21 near the main intersection will be made immediately to facilitate financial help from the federal and provincial government work incentive programs. In making the recom- mendation, Reeve John Payne said, "We as the village should provide more in recreation. All we have now is the beach which God gave to us." Payne suggested facilities for tennis, lawn bowling and shuffleboard in addition to a skating rink for the youngsters. Local people could be em- ployed under the winter works program to install fencing, lighting and prepare the tennis court and bowling green bases, Councillor Dave Jackson said he had been in touch with Department of Municipal Affairs officials in London and was told application could be made to the OMB for the proposed purchase. Jackson said the money could be borrowed from the Bank of Montreal at a prime rate for a term of three years. Cost of the double purchase is expected to be about $8,000. The only dissenting vote on the motion to purchase was cast by councillor Murray Des Jardins who said, "It is desirable but not necessary". RESTAURANT SOLD The Burkley restaurant business was recently sold by John Tzavaras. The new owners are Gus Pittas and Angelo Pappas, SHDHS pair given awards Two 1970-71 grade 13 students at South Huron District High School recently received special honours by receiving cash prizes from the Carter Scholarship, The scholarships, ad- reinietrated by the Ontario Department of Education go each year to three students in each county. Ann Hereirrian will eeeeiee $100 as the first prize in Huron and Don Jolly gets $40 as third prize. South Huron principal J. L. Wooden said this is the first time in several years that students frail SHIMS had received Carter awards, The schelarships are based on school Marks with an emphasis in the mathematics area, established the _downtown merchants should he charged 50 percent too, However, the motion was, approved, with opposition from Boyle and Councillor Ross Taylor. "It's not fair," 'Taylor suggested. Ottewell claimed it was better than having no policy at all and it was agreed to give it a try. Grand Bend breaks even If everything goes according to schedule for the balance of the year, Grand Bend council will stay within their budget and break even on the year's operation, At Monday's regular meeting of council clerk Mrs. Gladys Crumplin and finance chairman Mrs. Shirley Sylvester reported, "we should come within a couple of dollars of breaking even," As of the end of November, the unpaid current taxes for the year 1971 for the village were $21,833.71. Mrs. Crumplin said this amounted to 85 percent of the total tax roll and was the highest percentage ever collected. Mrs, Sylvester, who started a vigorous campaign on collecting tax arrears soon after she took office in January of this year has been able to lower the unpaid tax amount from $78,951 to $26,579, A substantial decrease was noted in the amount in salaries paid to the members of council. In 1970, the Reeve and council received a total of $4,406. This year's figure will be $3,236. Reeve John Payne and each member of council receive a salary of $300 with the Reeve getting $14 and each councillor $10 for each meeting and special me, Ine t ienxg p laining the lower costs, Mrs. Crumplin said, "We had a lot less special meetings this year. Santa visits senior party Senior citizens Christmas meeting was held at the Legion Hall with over 100 attending. After:,, en hour of cards, the program arranged and directed by Bob and Danny Heywood, was presented. It included a reading by Mrs. Valeria Armstrong; accordion selections by Pat Bender and Susan Grigg; step- dancing by Michelle Robinson; recitation by Murray Heywood; musical selection by Bob Robinson, Ken and Burns Blackler. Duets were sung by Bob and Danny Heywood and Norm Whiting called for square dan- cing by the Promendaders. Santa made a visit and distributed candy to all. Unit IV UCW served lunch. Locate machines stolen in district OPP Constable Bill Lewis this week returned $1,250 worth of stolen business machines to Hodgins and Hayter Ltd., Stephen Township. The property, stolen two weeks ago, was recovered as a result of a police search at a Forest area residence. Two Forest men have been charged under the Criminal Code with possession of stolen goods. Constable Frank Giffin in- vestigated 1 stolen car complaint on Saturday. A vehicle owned by James Orr, Exeter, was found in Exeter after being stolen in Credi ton, COMING SOON! Watch This Spot for Exciting News from Boyleis Lucky Dollar In Dashwood MR$. MILO SNELL Fleeda Beatrice Baker, wife of the late Milo Snell, died in her 84th year at North York Hospital, Toronto, November 30, 1971. She is survived by her daughter Mrs. Donald (Helen Mae) Hill of Toronto and three grandchildren, Sandra Lyn, David and John Hill, all of Toronto. 4 The funeral was held at the Hopper-Hockey Funeral Home, December 4, with Rev, Glen Wright officiating. Burial was in Exeter cemetery. EDWARD JOHN GREEN Edward J. Green, Simcoe, formerly of Exeter, died December 2, 1971, in his 76th year, He was born in Cornwall, England and was predeceased by two wives, Beatrice Richards and Elyse Brothers. Mr, Green is survived by his son J. Stan Green, Simcoe and his daughter, Mrs. J. E. (Dorothy) Graff, Stratford, and eight grandchildren. A brother, Fred of England, also survives. While living in Exeter he was the manager of Canadian Can- ners Ltd. He had also resided in Morden, Manitoba, and Hamilton. Mr. Green was a charter member of OES Morden Chapter 54 and of OES Exeter Chapter 222, He also belonged to Lebanon • Forest Lodge No. 133, AF & AM. The funeral was held December 4, 1971 with burial in Exeter cemetery. Pallbearers were George Anger, Rob Graff, Rick Graff, John Green, James Green and Bruce Green. MRS. ALFRED N. MEIDING,ERor Emily Virginia Bedour died in St. Joseph's Hospital, London, December 5, 1971, in her 72nd year. She was the wife of Alfred N. Meidinger. She was the mother of Roman, • RR 3 Zurich, Leo, Ivan and Stephen, all of Zurich, Mrs. Paul (Margarite) Jester, Detroit, Mrs. Clem (Theresa) Regier, RR 2 Zurich, Mrs. Lloyd (Virginia) Denomme, Zurich, Mrs. Gerrard (Mary) Ducharme, RR 2, Zurich, Mrs. Philip (Martha) Vrcouterin, Blenheim, Mrs. Cryil (Ann) Hartman, Thorndale. Forty-six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren also survive, The body rested at the Westlake Funeral Home, Zurich • until Wednesday when funeral mass was said at St. Boniface R. C. Church, Zurich. Interment was in St. Boniface cemetery. Warnings already for snowmobilers ST. PATRICK'S RUG MAKERS — The art of rug and mat making is being taught to students at St. Patrick's Separate school near Lucan as an elective this year. Starting on a rug above are Harriet de Kort, Ann Marie Dewan, Vickie De Block, Margaret Dewan, Mary Duenk and Margaret Duynisveld. T.A photo Spend $203,543 declare holida Money is available but workers aren't IP •