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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1973-03-01, Page 1'A'"'*** }, t. ,A " * .• A A A * * ► 0.• b' 11/41'. I•11 A *, A A ►0, OA A kkA AA ***A** IA 1* A A.k. • lo A AA,M AA A, A A. A. A.„ A A A ANA A. A A. ill A * A A A keAiek,, • • AA A Ay. A A, A, A , • O. #1, ..A A R . A A 4A A• Ar* A • .0"' SKATERS OF DIFFERENT ERAS - The Centennial theme was very evi- dent at Saturday's carnival of the Exeter figure 'skating carnival. Above, Exeter's Centennial chairman Derry Boyle, depicting a skater of 100 years ago is shown with Jeff Pfaff who was attempting to turn bock the clock. T-A photo. Middlesex officials seek modified plan HERE 1$ PE FUZZ - One of the acts at Saturday's annual E xeter figure skating club carnival contained several policemen. Shown above with their artillery are Edward and Steven Willis and David Prout. T-A photo 044,14,10.O•- AAAt Mss ,• •• • •• N PULLING COVERED WAGONS - Horses and covered W`Ogons helped to portray the history of Exeter in Saturday's Exeter figure skating club carnival. Shown above from the left are David Underwood and Donny Beaver. Expect no increase in local hydro rate T-A photo. 14,r,4-ceit'ip# ti PROPOSSO WORKSHOP FOR soUti-t HURON AWN AssdclAriaN Pthp THE menrrAior REtAROSO OASHWOOO 1 II". ‘, A I{ 10 ,t 1 ;F Poli,ticol activities in full swing Premier visits Exeter today ,t At a closed meeting this week, the Middlesex County Board of Education decided to prepare a modified proposal for an addition to North Middlesex District High School at Parkhill: The addition would provide facilities including a new gymnasium, resource centre, and shops and home economics classrooms. The shops and home economics rooms would be used by secondary school students as well as grade 7 and 8 elementary pupils who would be bused to the school for these subjects only. At the same time, the board will prepare construction briefs on elementary school additions that are considered necessary to provide high quality education for the area students, The alternative plan is being considered because area residents have objected strenuously to the "Seven to thirteen concept originally proposed by the board. The board had suggested that grade 7 and 8 students from the feeder elementary schools of Ailsa Craig, McGillivray, East and West Williams and Parkhill should be moved to the high school in Parkhill, making a large addition to the secondary school possible. The board felt that this, it turn, would vacate enough space to make further expansion within each individual elementary school possible. The proposal raised a great deal of controversy in the area, however, among the ratepayers. Numerous delegations ap- proached the board, some with petitions favoring the move, but the majority opposing the proposal. A statement released by the board of education following the closed session Monday stated that "area residents objecting to the complete transfer of grade 7 and 8 pupils believe that the Ministry of Education guidelines will permit the board to improve the elementary school facilities as well as those at the secondary level. "Acceptance of the alternative plan may well depend on whether the Minister of Education is Minor damages in town crashes Only minor damages were reported in two accidents this week investigated by the Exeter police department. Saturday morning vehicles driven by Donald G. Mason, Main street, Exeter and Brent Tedford, 27 Ardaven Place, London Were involved in a collision on Main street, north of the bridge. Constable George Robertson estimated damages at $160. The second accident took place Saturday evening on Main street, north of Sanders. Involved were vehicles driven by Mary Anne Regier, RR 8, Parkhill and Larry Coddington, RR 1, St. Marys, prepared to finance upgrading of elementary schools in the face of decreasing enrolments," the release continued. Dr. Murray Boyce, RR 1, Ailsa Craig, fed' Marry of the delegations opposing the proposal, and he said he is very happy that the school board is considering the modified plan. He added, however, that he thinks it is "very questionable whether there is going to be a decrease in enrolment in elementary schools in this area. I realize the post-war baby boom is over," he said, "but Ailsa Craig and this whole area is expanding all the time". "It is remarkable to me how the people of this area got together and worked so hard against this thing," Dr. Boyce continued, "They got themselves organized to the point where they have a majority and a voice. I think it is good to make it clear that the people do have a lot of power". At a meeting held last week the South Huron Association for the Mentally Retarded received and accepted the architect's plans for renovations to the former Dash- wood Industries plant in Dash- wood and decided to begin the last phase of their campaign for funds. Bruce Martin, of the ar- chitectural firm of Murphy, Schuller, Green and Martin presented the plans for the adult workshop, and estimated that the outside costs, including the building and renovations, will be $130,000. Tenders will be called shortly for the building and it is hoped that construction will begin in early spring. The workshop is to open in September. Included in the plans are the workshop area itself, a library, training room, fully equipped kitchen, cafeteria, health room, three Offices, washrooms, and completely new heating and electrical system and a remodeling of the front of the old offices. Bruce Shaw, head of public relations for the association said there are 30 trainees waiting for the opening of the workshop and added, that the facility will eventually have the potential for 60 trainees, "We delayed the campaign in Exeter until we had a clearer understanding of our financial obligations," said Mr, Shaw, He explained that without Exeter, the association has realized more than one-half of its $130,000 ob- jective. With only two weeks remaining until the Huron by-election, pontleal,activity is in full swing. As expected, the riding is at- tracting the full attention of ail three parties, with high-ranking officials paying frequent visits. Premier William Davis will make his first visit today (Thursday) with a free pancake breakfast in Goderich and a free noon luncheon in Exeter with PC candidate Don Southcott. Tours are also being arranged for the two at Dominion Road Machinery in Goderich and at Dashwood Industries Limited at Centralia. Premier Davis will be back in the riding, Wednesday, to speak at Seaforth. That engagement Following through on a war- ning issued at the last court sitting, Judge Glenn Hays this week sentenced two area men to jail terms for their part in a disturbance at an area hotel. Bruce K, Breen, Centralia and Robert W, England, Crediton Were sentenced to five days in jail each after pleading guilty to causing a disturbance at the Dufferin Hotel in Centralia. Evidence indicated the two were using obscene language and committed wilful damage, It was a second offence for Breen. In handing down his sentence, Judge Hays said this type of altercation is becoming all too common. A third man, Kenneth John Horrell, Crediton, pleaded not guilty and his case was set over to March 13, along with a charge of failing to produce his driver's licence and failihg tp stop at a step Sign iii*Exetei, on February 3. Stiff fines and licence suspensions were handed out to two area drivers convicted of driving with a blood alcohol content of over 80 mgs. Benjamin E. Masse, Zurich, was fined $150 andprohibitedfrom driving for three months, although Judge Hays gave him permission to drive a vehicle between his two farms and from his farm to a feed store. He was charged on January 30 and a breathalizer test gave a reading between 150-180 mgs. Masse stated he had been drinking in Hensall and had called his wife to drive him home, but along the way they stopped at a store to get something, and he then proceeded to drive and was stopped by police. The campaign objective for Exeter and immediate vicinity is $20,000. "I know this is high," said Mr. Shaw, "but we hope that once the people realize the need, they will contribute generously". He said that inevitably some Exeter residents who have Issue warning on 'harbingers' Spring is apparently here! Those annual harbingers — home repair men, not robins — have already started to visit the area. OPP Cpl. Ray Brooks reported that an elderly lady in the district was contacted Saturday by some travelling roof repairmen, who advised her Muse roof needed repair. They offered tO fix part of the roof for $45 or to do a complete job for $300. She authorized the "complete" job for $300 and it was completed within half an hour as the men merely applied some tat' over a few wooden shingles. The money was subsequently recovered by the police. Cpl. Brooks said elderly per- sons should be aware of such callers and suggested the police be contacted if any approach is made by itinerant home repaitneen, "It's unfortunate that there are those who take advantage of elderly people," he said, will be followed by a dance. A number of Ontario cabinet ministers are also expected to be in the riding as the March 15 by- election date -draws nearer. Opposition leader Robert Nixon has already been in the riding twice with Liberal candidate Jack Riddell. Nixon spoke at the party nomination meeting in Hensall and was back Tuesday for a full day's barn-storming tour of the riding, Huron-Bruce MPP Murray Gaunt was also included in both functions. Both the Liberal and PC candidates have been spending a tremendous amount of time on the campaign trail, while NDP hopeful Paul Carroll has been Joseph Bertram, Exeter, was fined $250 and had his licence suspended for six months on the same charge. A breathalizer test showed a reading of over 200 mgs. It was his second offence. lie was charged after his car went into the ditch. Judge Hays refused to allow a restricted suspension and said he hoped ,Bertram's employers could find work that did not in- volve driving for him for the six- month period. Douglas J. Fairbairn, Exeter, was fined $125 and had his licence suspended for nine months after pleading guilty to a charge of failing to remain at the scene of an accident. He side-swiped another, car on February 2 and told the court his vision had been blocked Fans injured at arena tilts Two persons were injured this week while attending hockey games at the Exeter arena. Friday night, six year-old Michael Angyal, 61 Gidley street was struck on the back of the head by a flying puck. He was taken to South Huron Hospital for treatment. In a similar accident at the Exeter Hawks-Clinton game Tuesday night, Mrs. Sharon Appleby, 142 Catherine street, Parkhill was injured. A flying puck struck the woman in the face, breaking her glasses and cutting her left eye. She was admitted to South Huron Hospital for treatment. already given to the fund will be asked to contribute again. "I hope they understand, but there's no way we can avoid it," he said. "Bet if the people of Exeter are as generous as the people of Zurich, Hensall, Grand Bend, Seaforth, Thedford-Parkhill and surrounding rural communities, unable to keep pace with his duties as a teacher requiring him to be in the classroom. All three candidates will be on hand for a debate in Clinton tonight (Thursday) sponsored by the Federation of Agriculture. It's one of the few times in the campaign that all three will share the same platform. The NDP activity will hit high gear this weekend with the provincial council meeting in Goderich. Delegates will take time off from business sessions to go knocking on doors. Local committees for all three candidates have scheduled Several "coffee patties" and similar get togethers to acquaint the voters with the three men. momentarily by his windshield wipers. He said he panicked after the collision, which caused $150 damage, and drove off. A licence suspension of six months and a fine of $125 was levied against Larry E. Baird, Hensall who pleaded guilty to a charge of failing to offer assistance at an accident in Hensall on October 15. On that date, Baird's vehicle collided with a pedestrian, Frank Dudharme. The accused did not stop to investigate the situation. Hubert Schroeder, Exeter was fined $100 on a charge of careless kiving. His car went out of control on November 25 and went into a ditch. Schroeder sustained a facial injury and the court was told the road was icy at the time. In other cases, the following ;hies were levied by Judge Hays ind Justice of the Peace Douglas Verilake Daniel George Cameron, Hensall, $30 for failing to report an accident on February 10. His vehicle struck a guy wire on a pole and damage was listed at $300. Donald Dodds Darling, New Hamburg, $60 for travelling at a speed of 90. Michael L. Erickson, Exeter a total of $76 on charges of failing to produce proof of insurance and for failing to forward notice of ownership transfer in the proper time. He pleaded not guilty to a third charge of failing to remain at the scene of an accident. He was also fined $20 for failing to obey the stop light in Exeter on January 14. Calvin Gingerich, Zurich $30 for failing to obey a stop sign in Please turn to page 3 we should have no trouble in realizing all our goals". The workshop will serve the area from Goderich to Seaforth, down the Huron shoreline to Grand Bend, Thedford and Parkhill and up through the rest of the county from Exeter to Clinton, The Exeter Public Utilities Commission has approved its capital hydro and water budget for 1973. R.E. (Ted) Pooley, the chairman, advised that approval had been requested from Ontario Hydro for a capital expenditure for the hydro department of $59,134.20. The chairman stated that if there were no further increases in the wholesale cost of power during 1973, the commission would absorb the last increase and no retail rate adjustment would be necessary, The budget will be financed from revenue, and the sale of debentures would not be required. Proposed in the 1973 budget are secondary and primary ex- tensions in the Pryde Blve. area as well as services for new in- dustries on Thames Rd. E. A new truck will be purchased to enable servicing of the newer street lighting in Exeterby one employ- ee. Additional street lights are also proposed for John St. E., Commenting on the program Mr. Pooley said improvements to hydro lines in recent years have greatly assisted in reducing outages during adverse weather conditions, The chairman also advised that several improvements and ad- ditions would be made by the water department. New mains are planned for Gidley St., Waterloo St., Simcoe St. and Sherwood Crescent. Several of these extensions will replace piping of an inadequate size. Possible extensions may be made on Thames Rd. E. and Alexander St, The purchase of an additional truck by the water department is also planned. The proposed capital ex- penditure for this work, as well as some other minor installations is $35,450.00 , which will be financed from revenue and no debenture debt will be incurred for these projects. It was also indicated that even though material costs have risen sub- statially, the commission intends to avoid increasing rates for 1973. Fires strike area homes Four district Lire departments were called out this week to answer alarms but damage occurred in only two instances. The most serious blaze was Tuesday night of last week when a camping trailer at Turnbull's Grove was completely destroyed. The Dashvvood volunteer brigade answered the call but the fire was out of control when they arrived. Neighbouring summer housing units were saved. The owner of the trailer is Bob Gee of Lucan and the loss was estimated at $3,000. Thursday morning, the Huron Park fire brigade was summoned to the home of Gordon Brooks, 135 Empress Avenue. Fire confined to an upstairs bedroom was extinguished in a few minutes. Fire chief Robbie Robichaud said investigation into the cause of the fire is continuing. Loss was estimated at, $1,400 including contents and was covered by insurance. No damage was reported in a fire at the home of Mrs. Mary E. McKenzie, 146 Andrew street in Exeter Friday morning. Local fire chief Gary Middleton said a faulty oil furnace motor bearing caused a small blaze. The fourth call in the district, again of a minor nature came in Crediton Monday evening, Credi ton volunteer brigade members were called to the home of Miss Laura Ma thers, King street south in Crediton to check a chimney fire. Crippled kids given big lift The fourth annual Crippled Children's Weekend at the Pineridge Chalet, near Hensall has produced a record amount of profit. Mrs. Shirley Mousseau, treasurer of the event told the T- A Tuesday afternoon all accounts were finalized and the net profit amounts to $3,006.50. This comes close to doubling the 1972 figure which was also much higher than the first two years. The monies will be turned over to Bill Brady's Bunny Bundle on CFPL Radio and in turn will reach the Crippled Children's Treatment Centre in London. Hundreds of volunteers from the Pineridge Chalet club worked together in producing an ex- cellent three days of en- tertainment for more than 2,000 visitors. The profit to be turned over to Crippled Children's funds came from the sale of admission but- tons, a pancake breakfast, moose and venison burgers, dances, a table raffle and individual donations. Joining in on the fun were personalities from radio and television stations in London, Wingham and Kitchener. Helping Bill Brady, Bob Baker and Russ Tiernan with the pancaking frying was Ralph Duffus of London, president of the London Crippled Children's Treatment Centre. London's 1973 Timmy, Duncan Minnis was in attendance along with his 1971 counterpart Bob Sweeney, Few mishaps • p • inery Officers of the Pinery Park detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police investigated three accidents this week with damages totalling $1,700, Wednesday afternoon vehicles driven by Barbara Gooding and Bonnie Klopp, both of Grand Bend collided on Ontario street in Grand Bend in front of the Colonial Hotel. Constable R.D. Hendley reported no injuries sustained and set damages at $200. Early Friday morning, a vehicle driven by Thomas Humphries, RR 2, Grand tend was involved in a one car crash on Lambton County Road 5, Constable A.D. Mitchell reported Humphries and a passenger sustained injuries and the vehicle was damaged to the amount of $800, Sunday night, minor injuries were suffered by two persons when a vehicle struck a telephone pole at Northville. The driver of the vehicle was Betty Thomas, R1. 2, Forest and. the passenger was her son Philip Thomas. Constable P.M. Clushman estimated damages to the Thomas vehicle at $700. Constable F.A. Gardner in- vestigated a break and enter in the Port Franks area this week hut no articles were stolen. Five charges were laid this week by officers under the Motorized Snow Vehicle Act, four charges for infractions of the Highway Traffic Act and one liquor charge was laid. In order to eliminate snowmobile accidents, the detachment officers advise snow vehicle operators using a hip-way to drive as fat as Possible to the right of the roadway. Judge backs up warning, jails two hotel disturbers Renovations to workshop could cost up to $130,000 One Hundred and First Year EXETER, ONTARIO, MARCH 1, 1973 Price Per Copy 20 Cents