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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1972-03-23, Page 1The car in which three Goderich women were seriously injured Saturday night. 4 Ninety-eighth Year Car, truck hit cattle in fog Area crashes hospitalize. six Vehicle of Larry Willert, Exeter involved in a crash on No. 4 Saturday night, Bidder challenges opinton on gravel scene while returning from London. Hoffman's Ambulance of Dash- wood had two units at the scene and the third was supplied by Westlake's of Zurich. Total damage in the crash was listed at $4,300 by the in- vestigating officer, Constable Dale Lamont, who was assisted by Cpl. Ray Brooks and Constables Al Quinn and Bob Whiteford, Two tow trucks had to be used to carry the Goderich car back into Exeter. Two of the four persons seriously injured in a violent two- car crash south of Exeter Saturday night remain in in- tensive Gare at St. Joseph's Hospital, London, Cars driven by Larry Willert, Exeter, and Rita Ross, Goderich, were demolished in the crash and three ambulances were required to take the four persons to the London hospital, Willert sustained a cracked jaw, broken nose, cracked tooth and a severe laceration to his • head, but is expected to be released from the hospital today. Mrs. Ross remains in intensive care, suffering from a broken pelvis, internal injuries, frac- tured ribs and multiple lacerations, Her sister, Catherine Johnston, London, was also critically in- jured, She had a concussion and multiple lacerations. The other passenger in the Goderich car was Mrs. Marjorie Robinson, who sustained multiple lacerations. Willert was southbound on Highway 4 and the Goderich trio were northbound when they collided midway between the Crediton Road and the Kirkton Road around 11:40 p.m. Both vehicles ended up in the east ditch, some 200 feet apart, The left side of the Goderich woman's car was ripped away and two of the occupants were jarred partly out of the vehicle. Willert was pinned in his car and was freed by police and Dr. R. W, Read, who happened on the • Industries cite complaints over special dump levies gravel or make a public apology to him. T-A editor Bill Batten pointed out that the names of the two unsuccessful bidders had pur- posely not been mentioned in the news account explaining coun- cil's decision not to accept the lowest tender because of the comments made at the meeting, However, Reid indicated "everyone knew" it was his firm's gravel that was being discussed and not that of the other unsuccessful bidder, Council finally decided to have Kells make a report at the next meeting explaining his reasons behind his opinions of the gravel. Before leaving the meeting, Reid said in question to Coun- cillor Mery Cudmore, that council should require a test of the gravel to be used by any bidder in the future. Stanley lad dies of burns A decision to accept quality above price in regards to their recent gravel contract has drawn a complaint for Exeter council. Gerald Reid, one of two un- successful bidders, appeared at Monday night's meeting and questioned council as to why his firm's gravel had been turned down in favor of that of Norval Jones. Council members explained they had made their decision on the recommendation of works superintendent Glenn Kells, who said in his opinion the "A" gravel supplied by Jones was of a superior quality. Reid said he couldn't un- derstand this as the gravel supplied by both he and Jones comes from the same pit, He said it was "all the same" as far as the department of transportation and corn- munications specifications were concerned. It was also explained that Usborne used the gravel and were satisfied and the firm had recently won the Huron county contract. Kells explained that when the town had used Reid's gravel previously, it did not compact as well as that supplied by Jones, but Reid said this was because it had been dumped on mud and nothing would compact well, Reid said he wished he had never bid on the job, pointing out the write-up of council's decision in the paper "didn't do us any good". Councillor Bruce Shaw said council should substantiate the opinions expressed about Reid's sr paid in taxes should surely provide dump privileges. He pointed out the firm has no sewer facilities and the un- dersized water main does not provide enough pressure to allow them to instal a sprinkler system to reduce their insurance rates. Burke also explained the firm has not made a decision on what to do if their present facilities are sold (see story elsewhere) but The longest discussion at this week's Exeter council meeting concerned special levies for industrial users of the local dump facilities, Letters of protest were received from two of the firms which were to have been sub- jected to the special levies and they were dropped from the list. John Burke of Kongskilde Limited, said that the $4,591.73 Two others The other two crashes during the week were also of a serious nature. Two cattle beasts were killed in one and in the other, two Hensall area men were hospitalized, They were Henry Adkins, RR 2 Zurich, and William Hoy, Hen- sail, who were involved in a two- car crash on Highway 84 west of Hensall on Saturday. Adkins received chest and leg injuries while Hoy sustained numerous lacerations. Total damage in the crash was listed at $850 by Constable Al Quinn, The two cattle beasts killed were owned by Lyle Revington, RR 2 Lucan. They were among a herd of 25 animals which strayed onto the Mt. Carmel Road during heavy fog on Thursday. A truck driven by Vincent Thompson, RR 8 Parkhill, struck and injured one of the animals and minutes later a car driven by June Hodgins, RR 2 Ailsa Craig, struck and killed two more steers before the herd could be returned to the pasture. Damage to the Thompson vehicle was listed at $100 by Constable Bob Whiteford, while the Hodgins vehicle sustained damage of $1000. The value of the steers was set at $600. During the past week, the local detachment officers charged 10 persons under the Highway Traffic Act and issued warnings to another 12. There were three charges under the Liquor Control Act and one under the Criminal Code. Summer police force at GB to be larger later meeting, Des Jardins has suggested a cut to two lifeguards whae Councillor Dave Jackson — Please turn to Page 3 Police plan crackdown CUTE DUTCH DANCERS — Variety in the program was evident at Thursday's Achievement Night at McGillivray Central School, Thursday. Dressed above as dutch dancers are Barbara Smith and Nancy Amos. T -A photo Collides with parked cars Pedestrians failing to obey new lights A two-year-old Zurich area boy died in St, Joseph's Hospital London about 10:15 Saturday evening after suffering third degree burns in an accident the same morning. Douglas Clarence Reichert, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Karl Reichert, RR 1 Zurich suffered the burns to about 25 per cent of his body when he accidentally fell backwards into a pail of hot water in the kitchen of the Reichert farm home. The Goderich OPP detachmeht spokesman said the water had been set on the kitchen floor by the father before heading to the barn to prepare a feed mixture. He was first rushed to South Huron Hospital in Exeter and later transferred to London. London coroner Dr. Bev Robinson and Huron coroner Dr. C. Wallace said an inquest into the accident is not expected. Investigating officers were Corporal Bruce Wheeler and Constable John Phillipson of the Goderich detachment. The funeral was held Tuesday from the Westlake Funeral Home in Zurich with burial in St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery. Besides his parents the boy is survived by a brother, David Karl and grandparents, Mrs. Sarah Gilchrist, Fullarton and John Baker, RR 1 Zurich. Exeter police chief Ted Day announced this week his department will begin a crack- down on motorists failing to observe stop signs and speed limits in town. In a news release Day advised, "With spring weather at hand, the department has noticed some drivers are exceeding the speed limit and failing to come to a full stop at stop signs." "We suggest that all motorists watch for the radar and police spot checks at stop signs," the chief added. they may elect to leave town and build elsewhere. Mayor Jack Delbridge suggested council should write and indicate they'd look after the garbage if the firm built in Exeter, The other letter was received from Tuckey Beverages Limited, Bill Gilfillan asked council to explain the logic of making the special fee and providing some justification for charging in- dustrial users when there was no special fee for residential or commercial use. He said if the explanations were satisfactory, the firm would be prepared to pay a special fee, which had been set at $50 for them. Councillor Helen Jermyn, noting the debate over use of the dump had started over the influx of turnips, wondered if the matter hadn't got out of hand. "It's a pretty small fee to create ill-will from any in- dustry," she stated. Councillor Ross Taylor in- dicated the onus would be on the industrial users to give reasons why they should not pay a special fee. "If they can prove they're not getting three times as much as anyone else, they shouldn't be charged," he commented. It was finally resolved to charge Custom Trailers $200, Algoma Tire $100, Exeter Produce $400. Negotiations will continue with Canadian Canners Ltd., the only other industrial firm being considered for a special fee. Two accidents were in- vestigated during the week by the Exeter Police department with damages totalling more than $2,700, Early Sunday morning damages of $2,600 were incurred when a vehicle driven by William W. Sims, 145 Mill Street collided with two parked vehicles on Main street, just north of Wellington. The parked vehicles were owned by Don Campbell, 176 Huron and Lester G. Heywood, 45 Anne street, Exeter. Sims suffered minor lacerations in the crash, Con- stable Ardell McIntyre Was the investigating officer. The other accident occurred late Saturday afternoon at the intersection of Main and Sanders streets. Constable John Cairns .listed damages at $125, The drivers involved were Bryan Hearn, 118 Parkdale Avenue, Huron Park and Jean Neil RR 1, Exeter. Motorists seem to have taken the new traffic lights at the corner of Main and Sanders streets in their stride but that isn't the case as far as • pedestrians are concerned. In a 30-minute survey taken by the T-A Thursday noon, a total of 35 pedestrian infractions were noted while all drivers at that time heeded all regulations. Infractions were made by persons of all ages, In about 35 percent of the instances pedestrians seemed to forget about the lights and didn't appear to look up at all. In addition to the 35 people appearing to violate the regulations, about seven others • stopped quickly after taking a couple of steps across the in- Grand Bend council learned Monday night that the Ontario Provincial detachment which polices the village each summer will be enlarged for the year 1972, Reeve John Payne said he had learned from Deputy OPP Commissioner Harold Graham that the force would include one sergeant, four corporals and twenty-four constables. This is an increase of five constables over the 1971 force. While discussing police mat- ters, another letter was read asking Grand Bend residents to call the Zenith 50000 number when wishing to contact OPP officers. This puts the caller in touch with the Forest detach- ment. By radio the Pinery detachment which now covers Grand Bend until the summer detachment arrives can be contacted. Council was also informed free- toll telephone calls between Grand Bend and Port Franks- Thedford would be available in the near future. The bylaw giving the village right to acquire the street lighting system and take over unpaid street lighting capital was given two readings. The cost will be $1,433.54 per annum for a period of ten years. In continuance of a discussion on the lifeguard and beach program for the summer, council authorized Councillor Murray Des Jardins to advertise for attendants for the parking lot and bath house and for lifeguards. The number of lifeguards to be hired will be determined at a tersection when they realized the light was red. Two ladies came from the north on the east side of the in- tersection, started across, saw the light was red and quickly backed to the curb, After the light changed to green they went to the south side but promptly proceeded to the west side against a red light. Similarly, two boys went east to west on green and then north to south on red, One lady was noticed going north to south on the west side, — Please turn to Page 3 Kongskilde to stay in area With the news this week that sale of one building at Kongskilde Limited has been approved and an option taken on another, the farm machinery firm has indicated they will stay in the area. Representatives of Kongskilde told the T-A shortly before press time Wednesday that if all of their present property located on Highway 83 west was sold, they would "definitely stay in the area." The Ausable-Bayfield Conservation Authority has purchased the most easterly building at Kongskilde along with 2.5 acres of land. Mrs. Lila Hume, Authority secretary said this week, "we hope to get possession as soon as possible. The SWEEP program will again be operating and we would like to use the new building for this purpose. In a news release late last week, the Hon. James Auld, Minister of the Environment and Hon. C. S. MacNaughton, Huron MPP announced the approval of a provincial grant to the Authority for the establishment of an office and workshop in the newly acquired building. Mrs. Hume said with a sliding scale of grants, the Authority would receive about 70 per cent of the $60,000 purchase price and and ad- ditional $5,000 for con- tingencies. T-A photo FIREMEN HONORED — Two recently retired members of the Exeter volunteer fire brigade have received long service plaques from the Ontario Fire Marshall's Office. Shown above are fire chief Gary Middleton, captain Roy Hunter, Aljoe "Mike" Sanders and Ernest "Hap" Wells with their awards and Mayor Jack Delbridge, chairman of the area fire committee. Permit okayed for new outlet • The Ontario Municipal Board has approved Exeter's ap- plication to have the restricted area zoning bylaw changed to permit Jerry McLean and Son Automotive to erect a new store • on the Main St. lots north of the Brewers' Retail, Later in the meeting, council approved a building permit for the new structure, The firm presently operates out of a service station at the nor- thern limits of Exeter. • Other building permits ap- proved were as follows, all subject to final inspection by the building inspector: Wilson Brintnell, to renovate house at al Huron; Robert Fletcher, to build a carport at 318 Prydo;. Henry Dyck, to rewire and Make interior renovations to entire house at 16 John E.; Robert Gregson, to bred a greenhouse oh Thamee Road E.; Russell Electric, to renovate rear portion of building on Main. Retarded group options other Kongskilde building Approve change at local corner Exeter council this week ac- cepted the recommendation from Chief Ted Day regarding changes at the intersection of Main and Sanders St., but turned over to the roads committee his suggestion the first block of Sanders West should be resur- faced and have some of the trees removed. He had been asked to make a study of the intersection after Darling's IGA had requested a loading zone On the north side of Sanders beside their store. This was approved, as well as the Chief's suggestion that the "no parking" signs at each of the eight corners should be moved to a uniform distance of 36 feet from the intersection. At the present the signs range from 20 to 32 feet and there is a problem with ears attempting to make turns off Mein St, The changes would leave a turning lane open. He said the removal of four trees on the south side of Sanders West would facilitate parking, pointing out it was now done quite haphazardly in this section because of the obstructions. Despite the set-back to the original plans, to build a County workshop, when the Wingham and Goderich associations opted out of the agreement, the South Huron organization has regrouped and decided to move ahead with a district workshop. Campaign plans Plans are already in the making for a giant campaign for funds which will be kicked-off at a dinner-dance at the Exeter Legion Hall, April 14. Federal and provincial officials will attend and Case Van Raay states he hopes some of the major contributions front businesses South Huron Association for the Mentally Retarded announced this week they have taken an option on a building owned by Kongskilde Limited at Exeter's north end. They plan to use the building for a proposed adult workshop in this area. A deputation consisting of Harry Klungel, Gerald Godbolt, Case Van Reny and Wilfred Jarvis met with officials in Toronto last week, Mr. Van Raay said that while there is much red tape to go through yet, the committee were given assurance that the building would pass the necessary specifications for a workshop. businesses and the recreation programming will be handled by Don Weber, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Klungel will look to the professional people for support, and councils and organizations will be con- tacted by Mr. Blackwell, Nine speakers from the Association have agreed to speak at . all organizations in the district, and if any group desires a speaker for a meeting, Mr. Jarvis is the man to contact, Members of the Association will appear on Bill Brady's CIPPL-TV Act Fast program, and other promotional schemes for — Please turn to Page 3 and organizations will be handed in at that time, Mr. Van Raay heads up the Special Workshop Committee which also includes Mrs. Helen Kneale, Rev. A, C. 'Blackwell, Carfrey Cann, Harry Klungel and Gerald Godbolt. Bruce Shaw is campaign treasurer; Wilfred Jarvis is head of Public Relations; cam- paigning in the schools will be looked after by Doug Mock, president of MIMI'S student council. Lawrence McCann and Jim Dalton will work with Gerald Godbolt and Cart' Cann in soliciting support from ASSOCIATION SIGNS OPTION: Representing South Huron Association for the Mentally retarded, Mrs., Alma Godbolt, president, signs an option on a building belonging to Kongskilde at the north end of 83(1:ter, The Association plan to use the property for a retarded adult workshop. Shown with Mrs. Godbolt ate John Burke of Kongskilde (seated) and Gunnar rind also withKongskilde (left) and Case Van Raay, chairman of the special committee for the workshop. T-A photo