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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1972-03-23, Page 10Pape 10 Thras-,Advocate{ March 23, 1977 Plan improvements for hydro, water CELEBRATES 99TH BIRTHDAY — Dashwood's oldest resident enjoyed a double celebration, Friday- Mrs. Adella (Bammie) Fisher celebrated her 99th birthday on St. Patrick's Day. Mrs. Fisher is shown above with three of her great-grandchildren, Jeff, Jackie and John Musser of Exeter. T-A photo St. Patrick's euchre Saintsbury baby baptized 411- COLLEGE GIRLS VISIT ABATTOIR — Home economic students at Centralia College visited Merner's Meat Market in. Dashwood, Thursday get a first hand look at beef processing. Above, Ron Merrier demonstrates the proper cutting of a steak to Cathy McKay, Shirley Van den Dries, Luba Lewanowsky, E. Crawford, Marion Wood, Liz Firman and Sheila Siemon. T-A photo YOUTHFUL GERMAN DANCERS — The audience at Thursday's Achievement Night at McGillivray Central school were treated to a variety of entertainment. Above, dressed as German dancers are Brenda Lee, Jim Dixon, Janet Amos, Terry Kellestine, Linda Hardy, Jerry Thompson, Judy Scott and Randy Romphf. T-A photo .........smolloomenamme•••••=mommomonin t‘OHNI&O it4 414, IV viol L044.ALL if you do, you should ADVERTISE REGULARLY IN THIS NEWSPAPER DU 10d •"11k *4tf 4%1 `4!%, Aviik Rit45 aleimicrie kW 1% tir L4,4.44 ft‘ 414 tk 044 Because Discuss Rader family tree at Dashwood. WI meeting The Exeter Public Utilities Commission is planning to continue its program of im- provements and extensions to the hydro and water distribution system. R.& (Ted) Pooley, the chairman, advised that approval had been requested from Ontario Hydro for a capital expenditure for the hydro dept. of $36,147.00, The chairman stated that all proposed expenditures would be financed out of revenue, and that the sale of debentures would not be required, Proposed in the 1972 budget are extensions to the street lights on Sherwood Crescent, and im- provements to the street lights on Huron St. Replacement of secondary and primary con- ductors on Alexander St., Huron St., Anne St, and Carling St. are planned. Commenting on the program, Mr. Pooley said that im- provements such as these assist the Utility to avoid outages due to ice and wind such as was recently experienced. The Exeter PUC had no damages to their lines during the March sleet storm. The chairman also advised that improvements by the water dept. are also being planned. New Seal fund is half way Have you seen what your dollars can do? Take a look at the Easter Seal Thermometer at the Post Office. By the warmth of your giving it has risen to the 50 per cent mark, And that's just the beginning of what dollars can do. It is when they go to work to provide research into the many things required by Crippled • Children that the exciting thing start to show up. The real scene is completed when we are able to see the gleam in a child's eyes as he slowly but surely learns to walk on artificial limbs, or feed himself with a mechanical device to take the place of faultering hands, Our Easter Seal Dollars are doing a fine work. But, ordinary dollars won't do the job we are talking about — it takes Easter Seal Dollars. They are the kind that magically disappear from your view, but turn up later in the form of happy, healthy and active children. This community has done very well in the past Seal Campaign. It will do well this year if our usual donors all remember the Easter Seal donation before Easter if possible, but anytime. By the way,if you didnt receive your Seal letter this year please phone 235-0613 and one will be delivered to you — how about that? The kids are worth it, water mains are planned for Victoria St., Pryde Andrew St., James St., and Alexander St. A new service pump is planned for the main pumphouse and a number of old fire hydrants and services will be replaced. The proposed capital ex- penditure for this work, as well as Some other minor installations is $25,502.00 which will be financed from revenue, and no debenture debt will be incurred for these projects, Rabies clinic for Hibbert Hibbert township council an- nounced at the March meeting that a free anti-rabies clinic will be held at the Hibbert township shed on April 6 from 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon. The warble fly program will be Continued again this spring with Fred Harburn doing the spraying. Cattle owners will be charged for spraying of their cattle and collections will be made on the property taxes. The tender of Sandy Con- tracting of Goderich was ac- cepted to supply, crush and deliver approximately 14,000 cubic yards of gravel. The Goderich firm with the lowest of two tenders will receive $1.48 per yard if a primary crusher is used and $1.36 if a primary crusher is not used and $1,25 for stockpiling, Farmers will pay $1.25 per yard for gravel for lanes. Maloney Bros. Construction of Dublin will construct a box culvert at Lot 12, Concession 4 and 5 for $8,340 the lowest of six bids received. The Lannin municipal drain report was received by council and the clerk was authorized to send each owner a copy, The report will be considered at the next meeting of council. The assessment for the Ausable drain has been paid to Usborne township and assessments af- fecting Hibbert ratepayers will be added to the June taxes for collection. By MRS, HEBER DAVIS Cottage service was held at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Tom Kooy Sunday, Dr. H. Rokeby- Thomas conducted the service of baptism for Clyde Alexander Kooy, infant son of Mr. & Mrs, Clayton Kooy. Following the service, Mr. & Mrs. T, Kooy entertained the following to dinner: Dr and Mrs. Young ideas on birthday Despite the fact she celebrated her 99th birthday on SL.Patrick's Day, a Dashwood lady has plenty of younger ideas, Mrs. Adella "Bammie" Fisher said, "I would marry a man of 91 if I could find one providing he had plenty of money. Then for a honeymoon, how about a trip to the moon?" Mrs. Fisher, although blind and hard of hearing is in excellent health and credits daily exercises for her lengthy life. She went on to say "if I had my eyesight I would like to walk from Dashwood to Exeter." Born in Elise§ Lorraine, Germany in 1873, Mrs. Fisher who lives with her daughter Mrs. Edna Weber in Dashwood has eight living children, 21 grand- children and 27 great- grandchildren. She adds, "In addition to myself I have six children that are receiving old age pension." pay," Councillor Mery Cudmore added. Council agreed to send the bill to McGillivray. Rokeby-Thornas,Mr.& Mrs. Ivan Paff and girls, Anne Paff, Ailsa Craig, Mr, & Mrs. Maurice MacDonald, Grand Bend Howard MacDonald, Lauralee, Jason, Faren and Ferlin Sovereign, Lucan Euchre A St. Patrick's progressive euchre was held in the Parish hall of St. Patrick's church Friday evening with 14 tables. The winners were: Mrs. Les Gibson, Exeter, Mrs. Jack Dickins, Exeter; Mrs. Raymond Greenlee, Exeter; Sharleen Beecham, London; L. Gibson, Exeter,Arnold Cunningham, and Keith Lefter, London, Persona Is Mr. Si Mrs. Harry Carroll at- tended the operetta "Snow White and the Seven dwarfs" presented by the pupils of Prince Charles School, London, Tuesday evening. Cathy Carroll, their niece, was one of the cast, Mr. & Mrs. Gord •Beecham and Mr. & Mrs. Keith Lefter, London, were Friday dinner guests with Mr. & Mrs, Ken Eaton. Mr. & Mrs. Ron Chisholm and family were guests for lunch Sunday with Mr. & Mrs. Earl Greenlee. Mrs. E. Lenord is home with her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. & Mrs. Ken Eaton following a week's visit with another daughter Mrs. Gord Beecham, London. Mr. & Mrs. Larry Greenlee were Sunday evening dinner guests with Mr. Si Mrs. Earl Greenlee. Mr. & Mrs. Heber Davis were Saturday dinner guests with Mr. & Mrs. Jack Dickins, Exeter. During the afternoon they visited Clarence Fletcher and Mts. M. Gardiner, Exeter. Police warn dog owners In response to numerous complaints received during the past few weeks, officers of the Exeter police department have received orders to issue sum- monses to owners of dogs found running at large, Police chief Ted Day said this week, "there will be no warnings, summonses will be issued and the owners will be liable to a fine of not more than $50." 4 Day went on to say that if a dog is caught without a proper tag, the owner could be charged on two counts. Dog tags are available at the clerk's office and were due March 15. lay MRS. IRVIN RAPER DASHWOOP The Historical Research Committee with Mrs, Mervin Tiernan, convener, was in charge of the March meeting of Dash- wood W.I. Roll call was answered by displaying a centennial souvenir, Mrs. Tiernan read the poem "The Pond", She also discussed the motto, "We are never too old to learn if not too lazy," Mrs. Stuart Wolfe gave a reading "Don't. Quit." Guest speaker, Mrs. Hilda Wein, discussed the Henry Rader family tree. She had brought some old pictures as well, The Tweedsmuir History was on display. Mrs. Howard Maier, president, dealt with the business. Members will bring a gift for their secret pal to the April meeting, Mrs. Gordon Bender reported on her trip to Toronto to the 75th Anniversary celebrations. Plans were discussed for entertaining at Huronview and the Blue Water Rest Home. Suggestions are to be given to the Friedsburg committee and the Exeter Fall Fair list was discussed. UCW meeting The March meeting was in charge of the Stewardship and Recruiting group with Mrs, Hugh Boyle, chairlady. The theme was, "Our World," A reading, by Mrs. E.R. Guenther "So you are to Love", was responded to by Mrs. Lloyd Beaver. Mrs. Ken McCrae and Mrs, Jack Gaiser sang two Irish songs, "My Wild Irish Rose" and "Galway Bay". There was a prated with Rev. Bruce Guy, Mrs, Don Geiser, Mrs. Letta Taylor and Judy Guy discussing concern for youth. Mrs. Jack Gaiser brought the program to a close with prayer, Mrs. Gordon Bender president, dealt with the business. Twenty- five members were present with 8 guests. The Sunshine com- mittee for March is Mrs. Stuart Wolfe and Mrs. E.R. Guenther, A donation to Care for the Bengal Relief Fund was made. Ladies aid The regular meeting of Zion Lutheran Ladies Aid was held with Group II in charge of devotions and lunch, Mrs. Charles Martene was convener, Mrs. Rosaline Schenk took for the topic "Telling by Telephone". This stressed witnessing, Rick Hayter played two piano solos. Mrs. James Hayter, president, dealt with the business. Final plans were made for the con- firmation dinner. Personals Jodi Lee Green, small daughter of Mr. & Mrs, Robert Green was baptized Sunday in Zion Lutheran church by Bruce Bjorkeuist. Sponsors were Mr. & Mrs. dary Hambrick. Sunday visitors with Mrs. Rosaline Schenk were Mr. & Mrs. Robert Green and Jodi, Mr. 4 Mrs. Win. Green, Mr. & Mrs, Jack Schenk and family, Huron Park, Mr. & Mrs. Gary Bamb- rick, Kitchener, Mr. & Mrs. Ken Snedden, Exeter, Mr, & Mrs. Delmar Miller and Chris and Doris Webb and Joe Wragg, Thames Road. Mrs. Leeland Restemayer has returned home from St, Joseph's Hospital where she underwent surgery. Mrs. Hilda Wein had the misfortune of slipping on ice and fracturing her collar bone. Mrs. J. Taylor heads sorority Mrs. Jack Taylor was elected president of the Xi Gamma Nu chapter of Beta Sigma Phi at a meeting held Tuesday. Others on her executive are vice president, Mrs. Barry Reid; recording secretary, Mrs. Chan Livingstone; corresponding secretary, Mrs. Ron Bogart, treasurer, Mrs. Hugh Patterson, The meeting was held at the home of Mrs. Taylor who also had charge of the program. She showed slides of her trip to Nassau and the out-islands. Send fire bill to McGillivray Exeter is having a difficult time to collect $195 for a fire call made to the McGillivray Township farm of Harry Van. Osch last August. The local brigade was called to assist by the Crediton depart- ment, but Stephen Township this week returned the bill saying it should be sent to the property owner because McGillivray was putting the responsibility on him, Mayor Jack Delbridge termed this "ridiculous" and indicated he was totally opposed to sending the bill to Van Osch, "The municipality should 1, Our circulation is LOCAL. People who read this newspaper are your best customers. 2, Our circulation is PAID IN ADVANCE. Thus, people who get the paper read and respect it. 'They show they do by paying for it, and by sharing it with their neighbors. 3. This paper contains news vital to local residents and available no- where else. 4. This paper is not to large that your advertisement will be "buried" in it. 5. The "long life" of weekly newspaper readership is an established fact. Papers are still being sold on newstands five days after publi- cation. 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