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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1972-11-09, Page 30.3x,w.w,w.o.worot-r.w.r... • Pe.w4wor,r,r st,14.w.1E,w.o.w woo, .r iiiAi liiiiiiiililiiiii1;i:.;'. "•%":;I:goa.wrim”•.0 •Ivi""01, .1.4,...w.,E.w.„.x....w.;.7..,.NwoR.41"; .m...N.X.14.11.0400,K, :::::::::::::::::::: 1 :IF:. ..:11:111iii.E4.*:::::::!?*, .., , ii:I. :"1., 1 ri!, : 1:11 ::.::!: 1•:::::: . :II. ::.4 I: :::::::::7.1 "::::::::L. 7::::::::., •pc,r•P.P,, ..10 Tinrws-Advociollo, Nov•mbor 9, 197 k of communication and weather Creates havoc on Andrew Street READY FOR A RIDE — Students at the Huron Hope School for the Retarded visited the Huron Park fire hall recently. Shown on the fire truck with teacher Mrs, McAdam are Cindy Weston, Tommy Masse, Ilene Decourt, Susan Hemmingway and Barbara Maxwell. T-A photo the time of construction and what steps they would have to take to hook into new sanitary and storm sewers, Sewers — or rather lack of them — sparked one of the few debates between members of Fx- eter council and the 14 ratepayers who attended a public meeting, Wednesday, Other topics that drew response from the ratepayers were potholes and lack of playground facilities in the Dow subdivision area. Ratepayer Bill Dougherty also questioned why the meeting had been called a ratepayers' meeting rather than a citizens' meeting as he felt all citizens should be welcomed. Members of council replying to the matter said the name was probably tradition and they had drainage facilities for a week because he didn't know what he was to have done to hook into the new sewer. Shaw continued that one homeowner didn't realize he needed a plumber to hook things up and another didn't realize he would have to have his basement floor dug up. Kells replied that some of the people didn't want to understand. The works superintendent also indicated there was a problem because only one Plumber in town would make sewer connec- tions. Mrs. Jermyn wondered what would happen next year when the balance of the sanitary sewer was to be completed. It was suggested that a form letter be sent to all residents outlining what would happen at Cite construction, town hail as problems for new council Give final approval to two RC schools Bruce Shaw complained about the high taxes in Exeter, terming them "extremely high." He said they were higher than other com- munities around. He said the situation could be bettered possibly by financing projects over a longer period of time and attracting more in- dustry. "There has to be a way to do it," he said. However Tom MacMillan pointed out to the audience that 85 percent of the tax revenue is spoken for before council gets it. He said one of the reasons Exeter may have higher taxes than some is the fact the com- munity has one of the best recreation programs of any com- munity, The local businessman ad- mitted it was costly, but it produced a program of interest to youngsters and older people. "Fine," :Idle replied, "I was promised the same thing a year ago". Dougherty wanted to know what priority sewers had and he was told by the Mayor it was number one. "Definitely," added Councillor Helen Jermyn. Mrs. D. Solomon and Mrs. W. Jarvis, bath Sanders St. East residents asked why no percen- tage of the Dow subdivision had been turned over to the town for park purposes, They were advised one lot had been secured on Sanders St. from another developer, but land in the river flats east of Riverview Park had been secured from Dow rather than land in the subdivi- sion. Mrs. Jermyn told the two that park maintenance is a costly situation, but said the matter of park land in the area would be investigated. Ratepayers attending the meeting were: Gernot Dauber, Cameron Wein, Bill Dougherty, Ralph Genttner, Arthur Idle, Les Thomson, Dennis and Mrs. Hockey, Mrs. Solomon, Mrs. Jar- vis, Mrs. Walter Davis, Dick Jermyn, Harold Gunn and Norm Brock. hoped no one stayed henle because they were not ratepayers. Ralph Genttner and Arthur Idle managed to, get some results from the meeting..Roth com- plained about pot holes and Mayor Jack Delbridge asked works superintendent Glenn Kells to look after their com- plaints as soon as possible. Genttner was complaining about the first block of Sanders west of Main, while Idle noted the poor condition of Victoria St. west of Main. He said heavy trucks and wagons use the street to get to local mills and there are problems regarding water on the street at times, and dust on other occasions. It was also Idle who broached the subject of sewers. He ex- plained he had met with council to discuss the problem some time ago and no action had been forthcoming. Mayor Jack Delbridge replied that sewers had been planned for many sections of the town this year, but the necessary ap- provals had not been received, "You'll get them next year," he told the former Exeter Public School principal. Wet weather and an apparent lack of communication is creating problems for Andrew St. residents. Work superintendent Glenn }ells advised council this week the contractor doing the sewer construction work between Gidley and the river is having a difficult time making the road passable because of wet weather, He submitted a request that additional gravel be allowed on the jobabove the requirements of the contract. One more foot of gravel was approved by council at an estimated cost of $1,650, of which the ministry of transporta- tion and communications will pay $528, }ells noted that because of the wet weather, the contractor had been able to work only three days in the past two weeks, "It's certainly a mess there," commented Reeve Derry Boyle. Councillors Helen Jermyn and Bruce Shaw raised questions as to what communication had been received by the home owners regarding the cutting off of their existing drainage outlets, Kells replied he had visited each residence to outline what was going to happen and advised that the contractor had done the same. "They didn't understand then," commented Shaw, noting that many had been unprepared for the disruption to their service. He said one homeowner hadn't Monday deadline for nomination papers Authority grant Mount Carmel and Tea Geoffrey of Zurich, representatives on the Huron-Perth Separate School board. Jack Murdy who represents Lucan, McGillivray and Biddulph on the Middlesex Board of Education has indicated he is willing to return to his position. Murdy has been connected with education boards for the past 35 years. Could be PUC vacancies Two vacancies are possible in area Public Utility Commissions. Allan Scott is retiring at Lucan and Cam Chapman a veteran board member at Grand Bend said Monday night he was still undecided. Cecil Lewis at Lucan and Prosper Van Bruaene at Grand Bend are seeking re-election along with Charles Hay and Rodger Venner at Hensall. Murray Greene and R. E. "Ted" Pooley are planning on retaining their seats on the Ex- eter Public Utilities Commis- sion. New 'Postmaster Jim Robertson, Fergus, has been appointed Postmaster of Lucan and will take over the Office November 2, 197,3-, Mr. Robertson is married with 4 children. He intends to move his family to Lucan as soon as he can find suitable living quarters. end of the school and the original school built in 1876 at the ex- treme south end will be demolished. Only a stone wall will be retained as part of the existing school. At the beginning of the meeting the trustees were invited by the chairman to indicate their inten- tions to stand for re-election to the board. Chairman James Morris of Stratford said he would not be running again but would seek a seat as a Stratford alder- man. Trustee Chris Walraven of St. Marys will not run again, he said, as he has been transferred to Kitchener by his employers. Trustee Pat Carty said he will run as school board member for Stratford as he has moved to the city from RR 5 Stratford. Formerly he represented Ellice, North Easthope and South Easthope. The other eleven trustees said they would stand for re-election. They are: Howard Shantz, David Teahen and F. J. Vere, Strat- ford; John McCann, RR 3 Ailsa Craig; Joseph Looby, Dublin; Michael Connolly, RR 3 Kippen; Arthur E. Haid, RR 4 Listowel; Oscar Kieffer, RR 1 Bluevale; Ted Geoffrey, RR 2 Zurich; Vin- cent Young, Goderich and Fran- cis Hicknell, RR 5 Seaforth. Monday night the Huron-Perth County Roman Catholic Separate School Board held a special meeting and gave final approval to the architect's completed plans for the additions to St. Aloysius Separate School in Stratford and Holy Name School in St. Marys. Brian Garratt and Brian Reid of the firm of architects, Kyles, Kyles and Garratt, Stratford, had their plans for the additions on display and outlined the details to the trustees, Given the board's approval of the plans, Mr. Garratt will be in Toronto on Thursday for final approval by Ministry of Educa- tion officials and the Ontario Fire Marshal. He hopes to call for tenders on November 13, asking that the tenders for St. Aloysius School be in by December 4 and for Holy Name School by December 11. The grant price for the addition at St. Aloysius is $198,000 and at Holy Name is $295,000. Some additional maintenance work will be tendered at the same time, Mr, Garratt said. Included in the addition at St. Aloysius will be more ad- ministrative space, with a library-resource centre, gym- nasium, change rooms and a general purpose room which can be used by the public after hours. Included in the addition to Holy Name School will be three classrooms, administrative space, library-resource centre, gymnasium and change rooms. The additional space at Holy Name will be built onto the north MacMillan was critical of the new election procedures, suggesting they would not be as effective and it would be harder for' people to find out who is running, Ross Taylor also criticised the new system and said council members may have to seek out replacements for those resigning. Mery Cudmore spoke on in- dustrial development and the local cemetery. He represents council on the two boards. He noted the industrial board was trying to attract new in- dustry but said it was hard to get because other areas were trying just as hard. Regarding the cemetery, he termed it one of the best kept in the province. In her remarks, Mrs. Jermyn made reference to the new fire area board, terming it a "very good setup." She said the acquisi- tion of the new fire hall was wise and should be a great boost for the morale of the firemen, Mrs. Jermyn noted that people were afraid of regional government" displayed by Ex- eter and its neighbors regarding fire protection was a better answer than government on too large a scale. She said she was vitally in- terested in the senior citizen and family rental housing survey now being conducted and hoped such facilities could be built here, However ,,she expressed some concern that younger people re- quiring low rental housing May not be reached by the survey. Several matters that will be up for discussion by Exeter council j in the next two years were men- tioned by the present members when they made reports to a ratepayers' meeting, Wednesday. The town hall was one of those topics, with retiring member Bruce Shaw saying .if he were to stay on council' he would "bemore interested in getting rid of this building than .anything else." He said the present structure was a disgrace to the citizens of Exeter. Another retiring member, Ken Ottwell, said the post office building should soon be available and this could meet the town's needs with little expense for alterations. Mrs. Helen Jermyn also said the post office was a considera- • tion, but noted that it took 15 years before the present one came into fruition. That was the elapsed time between the plan- ning and construction stages. She added that a new post office has not been talked about for four years. • Ottewell said council had been "lagging" .on roads and sidewalks and suggested too much was being spent on maintenance in comparison to new construction. "I'd rather see more rebuilding," he said. • He mentioned the substantial progress made in building bylaws and cited the excellent job being done by the inspector, Doug Triebner. He also praised the new fire agreement with neighboring • townships and touched on the problem regarding dogs, suggesting a dog trap be added to the equipment of the control officer for use at night. May absorb hydro boost Police villages Present members of the boards of trustees in the police villages of Crediton and Centralia will be filing nomination papers. At Crediton Gordon Slaght, Fred Sims and Alfred Smith have their papers completed while Tom Tomes, Leonard Wilson and Ken Hodgins plan to do the same at Centralia. The situation at Dashwood is far from settled. Ervin Rader, a trustee for 16 years said Tuesday night he was definitely quitting. Another veteran trustee Clif- ford Salmon said he was un- decided after saying earlier he would retire. The third Dashwood trustee Harold Schroeder is away on a hunting trip and could not be reached. Monday afternoon at 5 p.m, is the deadline for persons wishing to qualify for various municipal positions to file their nomination papers with the clerks of the municipalities. Under new regulations provided recently by the Ontario government, a person wishing to participate in municipal elec- tions must secure a nomination form and have it signed by 10 eligible voters. These new laws cover municipal councils, school boards and Public Utility Com- missions. Another change allows all per- sons residing in a community who are 18 years of age or more to vote. This week in the third of a series of municipal election sur- veys, the T-A has contacted members of the trustee boards in the three police villages in Stephen township, the area PUC's and district school board represeritatives. The only school board trustee in the area who was definitely planning on retiring was James Taylor, the Hensall* and Hay representative' on the Huron County Board of Education and he may have a change of heart. Taylor told the T-A Tdesday night, "I had fully planned on quitting but I haven't heard of anyone else who is interested. If no one else comes forward, I may reconsider," Garnet Hicks and Clarence "King" McDonald, the Exeter, Stephen and Usborne members on the same board are seeking re-election, Charles Rau who represents the Huron-Perth Separate school area on the Huron Board of Education has indicated he plans on filing nomination papers. The same goes for Jack McCann of Youngsters take truck for ride Youngsters caused damage of $50 to the Town of Exeter's panel truck when they took it for a joy ride behind the town hall recent- ly. They ran into the grader, works building and a nearby house before being scared away. The youngsters had broken into the works department building to get the keys for the truck. After mentioning the details, works superintendent Glenn Kells advised council the truck was in need of repairs and said he wouldn't drive it in its present condition. It requires a new gas tank and the steering and brakes are in poor condition. Council agreed to have the truck made roadworthy. A man received a second notice from the Internal Revenue Service. It carried dire threats as to what would be done if payment were not immediately for- thcoming. Hastening to the collector's office he paid up and said: "I would have paid before but I didn't get your first notice." "We've run out of them," replied the clerk. "Besides, we find second notices more ef- fective." to purchase land The Honorable Leo Bernier, Minister of Natural' Resources, and the Honorable C. MacNaughton, M.P.P. for Huron, announce the approval of a provincial grant of $5,700 to the Ausable-Bayfield Conservation Authority for the establishment of a conservation area on the Bayfield River near Clinton. The Authority proposes' to purchasesome 12 acres of land located just south of the limits of the Town of Clinton immediately to the east of Highway 4. It is traversed by the Bayfield River for a distance of about 1,000 feet, Acquisition of this property will enable the Authority to provide a day-use conservation area providing for picnicking, fishing and perhaps swimming, and act as . a nucleus for the proposed extended river valley parkland system, stretching east from Highway 4 to the first con- cession east of Clinton. Acquisition of these valley lands for public open space will also eliminate potential problems of flood plain construc- tion and filling as future urban development progresses in the area. All member municipalities are designated as benefiting and will bear the Authority's share of the cost. • Many attend GB meeting Only passing mention was made of ,the increased Ontario Hydro rates at Wednesday's ratepayers' meeting. "I feel we can possibly absorb them," stated Mayor Jack Delbridge, a member of the local Commission. However, he quick- ly added "but don't jump me if we can't." He said the increase was an- ticipated by the PUC when the local rates were boosted in July. It was indicated the position wouldn't be known Wail an auditor had reviewed the local situation. PUC chairman, R. E. Pooley was unable to attend the meeting, while Commissioner Murray Greene made no mention of the situation. is NEW KIN MEMBERS At a regular meeting held Thursday night two new members joined the Exeter Kinsmen club. Above, at the left Kin president Bill Dinney welcomes Dennis Hockey and John Relouw while sponsor Art Flunking is at the right. T-A photo Mayor speaks — Continued from front page such positions until they can communicate. Later in the meeting, Mayor Delbridge emphasized to the T-A that he was not apologizing to anyone for his comments. "I'm just explaining," he said. He also indicated he was answering all the letters he was receiving on the subject. Councillor Ken Ottewell asked the Mayor if he had received many requests for speaking engagements at Brotherhood Week functions, In Tuesday's Free Press, a St. Marys letter writer suggested Mayor Delbridge establish a new government department, headed by. himself, "which would be charged'with the responsibility of culling out such undesirables." Fred Steinmetz suggested there were enough foreigners (by name at least) in the national sport of hockey to keep the com- mittee going for the best part of a year, He Said this could be followed up with a close look at artists, painters, musicians and dancers, "We could, for example, form a vigilante group called TIF (Turn In a Foreigner) and- reward them with the Bunker Award for their efforts," the letter added. An editorial in the Free Press on Monday stated Mayor Delbridge shows "an unattrac- tive prejudice" in some of his comments, but said his accusa- tion that there are too many foreigners in Queen's Park may have some foundation. The writer said Canadian citizenship should be a require- ment for employment in govern- ment departments. "A citizenship requitement Would ensure that new Canadians would have a few years in which to polish their knowledge of the language and the system before entering the public Service," the editorial added. He was the husband of Sadie C. Schofield and father of Mrs. Stuart (Dorothy) Japp, Ann Ar- bor, Michigan, Leslie Larkin, Manitoulin Island and Hugh Larkin, Windsor. He is also survived by one brother, Martin, Thedford. Requiem mass was sung from the Sacred Heart Church, Parkhill November 6, 1972 with M. Box and Son Funeral Home, Parkhill in charge of arrangements. Interment was in Parkhill Sacred Heart Cemetery. CHARLES H. ALFORD Charles H. Alford died at his residence, RR 1 Dashwood, November 4, 1972 in his 70th year. Formerly of London, Mr. Alford was the husband of Monica M. Carter and father of Mrs. William (Sharon) Clarke, London. He is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Marjorie Blodgett, East Longmeadow, Massachusetts and Mrs. Hugh (Margaret) Boyd, London, and two grandchildren, Billy and Susan. Funeral services were held from the Needham Memorial Chapel, London, November 7, 1972 with George Tomlinson of The Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints of- ficiating, Interment was in Mount Plea- sant Cemetery. R. ELGIN WEBS R, Elgin Webb, Grand Bend passed away suddenly at his residence November 1, 1972 in his 82nd year. He was a son of the late Stephen and Jenny Webb and is survived by his wife Adah B. (MacPherson) Webb, a daughter Mrs, William (Margaret) Whyte, Sarnia, and sons, Norris, Woodham, Bennie, London, and Ronald, Thunder Bay. A daughter Mrs. Jack (Donna) Mann predeceased him in 1965. Mr. Webb farmed in Stephen Township and moved to Grand Bend in 1950. He was a Member of the Grand Bend United Church and is survived by 25 grandchildren and nine great- grandchildren, Funeral services Were held in the Hoffman Puneral Horne, Dashwood, November 3, 1072 with Rev, IL Dobson officiating. Six grandsons acted as pallbearers. Interment was in Grand Bead Cemetery, Attendance at- the ratepayers meeting in Grand Bend Monday night was "gratifying" according to Reeve John Payne. A total of 47 persons attended the meeting and many took part in the discussion which covered most activities of village council for the past two years. The questions ranged from gar- bage collection, taxes, lifeguards, street cleaning to police protection to name a few of the subjects. Former councillor Doug Mar- tin fired a majority of questions at council. On the subject of garbage collection, Martin said, "I'm pretty well satisfied with it," When told garbage was taken to a private dump, the former councillor asked, "Why don't you sell the dump?" This was quickly answered by councillor Dave Jackson who said the dump was open Satur- days from 10 am, to 3 p.m. for supervised dumping and also took Care of the spring and fall cleanups. Martin also suggested earlier collection of taxes in the year, giving early payers a discount. "The money you usually pay to the batik on loans could be given back to the taxpayer for early payment," continued Martin. Councillor Paul Panet said this Sounded like a good idea but added "will it work, Murray Des Jardins was in opposition saying, "we would be charging ratepayers for services not yet received. John Manore agreed with Des Jardins with the eommerit, "in Grand Bend most people don't take in much money before May 24, GB council — Continued from front page three Saturdays after a few com- plaints from ratepayers wishing to make tax payments. A survey showed that most persons appear to pay taxes on a • Saturday morning was three in addition to a few phone calls, The matter is being left over to the 1973 council, Council was informed road foreman Vic Anysymiw has started a youth program for boys with regular weekly Weight lif- ting classes. Councillor Paul Panet corn- mented, "I think this is a wonder- ful idea and if some financial aid is necessary from council, I would be in favour of it," Dick arid John Manore • attended the council meeting asking for village approval on the docks installed by Manore Marina, The Men said village consent waspecessary before the necessary permits from federal and provincial authorities could be received. Council has been attempting on several occasions to fihd out from the province what authority they have as far as leases and docks are concerned without any success. \'• BIG DRAW WINNER — The top prize in the annual Grind Bend Alhambra cat draw was Leo Ducharite, R.R.2, Grand Bend. Above, Duchar tic third from the left accepts a cheque for 52,600 from 'Past Grand Commander, Peter Dejong, Grand Commander Tony Relouw is at the left. The others are Ben Weedels, Loo Masse and Rollie Grenier. T.A photo. MRS. W. D. SANDERS Mrs; W. D. Sanders, the former Mary Knipe, Exeter passed away at Queensway Nursing Home, Hensall, November 6, 1972, She was predeceased by her husband and was the sister of Mrs. 'Emily Stocks, Detroit. She is also survived by four sisters and one brother in England and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Sanders was a charter member of the Eastern Star. Funeral services were held November 8 from the R. C. Dinney Funeral Home, Exeter, with Rev. George Anderson, D.F.C. of Trivitt Memorial Anglican Church officiating. Interment was in Exeter Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jim Smith, Stan Love, Earl Campbell, Mel Douglas, Murray Greene and Roily Williams, DAVID PAUL KEATING David Paul Keating, Exeter, died at Parkwood Hospital, Lon- don, November 4, 1972 in his 19th year. He was the son of Villetta Keating, Exeter and was predeceased by his father, Melbourne Keating, in January, 1972. He is also survived by one brother, Charles, London, Funeral services were held November 6, 1972 from the Hopper-Hockey Funeral Home, Exeter, with Rev. George Ander- son officiating. Interment was in Exeter Cemetery. MRS. WILLIAM HAMILTON Mrs, William Hamilton, RR 3 Ailsa Craig, the former Abigail May Flynn, passed away at St. Joseph's Hospital, London November 4, 1972 in her 55th year, She was the wife of the late William Erle Hamilton and mother of Mrs. William (Elaine) Yearley, Crediton, Erle, RR 8 Parkhill and John, RR 3 Ailsa Craig. She was the sister of Mrs. William (Mary Jane) Wareing, Exeter, Robert, Parkhill and Mrs. Austin (Irene) O'Neil, Parkhill and is also survived by seven grandchildren, Funeral services were held from the T. Stephenson and Son Funeral Home, Ailsa Craig, November '7, 1972. Interment, was in St. Mary's Cemetery, Brinsley. HUGH .1. LARKIN Hugh J, Larkin, Parkhill died at St. Joseph's Hospital, London, November 3, 1972 in his 89th year. v