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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1973-03-08, Page 1IN PEEP THOUGHT — Three candidates contesting the March 15 Huron by-election appeared at a debate in Clinton Thursday night sponsored by the Huron Federation of eolopee Agriculture, Shown above are Mason Bailey, Huron F of A president; Liberal candidate Jock Riddell, Conservative Don Southcott and NDP Paul Carroll. T-A photo One Hundred and First Year EXETER, ONTARIO, MARCH 8, 1973 Price Per Copy 20 Cents Students quiz all candidates on regionalism, funds, signs CASTING AN AUTOGRAPH — Premier William Davis was happy to sign autographs when he attended a luncheon at the Exeter Legion hall, Thursday. Above, the premier prepares to sign the cast on Cheryl Sweet's broken leg. T-A photo Approve lifeguards for summer resort A TOUR OF DIL — Part of the South Huron tour Thursday by Premier William Davis took him to the Dashwood Industries plant on Highway 4. Shown above checking material for windows are Mr. Davis, PC can- didate Don Southcott and DIL president Jim Finnen, T-A photo. HE LIKES CANDY During the visit of Premier William Davis to Dashwood industries, Thursday he took time out to enjoy a humbug. Above, he accepts a second Candy from chairman of the board Maurice Klurn pp while executive assistant 'fom Duffy', owner'of the candies looks On. T-A photo Two men injured in district crash Members pointed out this could create hardships for persons who wished to move into houses and do some of the finishing work themselves. Riddell, the first to reply to a question on education said, "we need re-organization of the secondary school system. Education was set back several years with the abolition of compulsory subjects." The former teacher at SHDHS said students should be exposed to some English and Math. He suggested compulsory subjects up to the end of grade 10. Don Southcott, next on the subject said, "under the present system principals have the flexibility to impose some sub- jects. The system gives a fair prerogative and I approve of flexibility with some control, The ND? representative Paul Carroll, an elementary teacher in Goderich said his party clearly endorses the liberalization of curriculum to develop the right — Please turn to page 3 Withholct permits for new houses Two men were admitted to South Huron Hospital following a violent two-car crash at the junction of Highway 83 and County Road 2 Wednesday mor- ning. Jack M. Smith, 213 Pryde Boulevard, Exeter, sustained severe facial lacerations, while the driver of the other car, Hugh James Carter, 1982 Franklin Ave., Brights Grove, suffered broken ribs. Both cars were almost demolished in the crash with total damage being set at $4,200 by May name town trees The Profusion Crab and Norway Maple will probably be designated as Exeter's cen- tennial trees, although a suggestion that council take orders for the trees met with some opposition, Monday, After considerable debate on the subject, the tree committee was given authority to do what they consider best. Council authorized the ex- penditure of $200 for trees this year, which will buy ap- proximately 30. Councillors Bruce Shaw and Ted Wright urged that council take steps to accept orders from private citizens for trees, but Reeve Derry Boyle said they shouldn't get into the business of handling trees. Others thought it was the only way to make buying trees easier and felt people would take ad- vantage of the situation and Exeter's replanting program would at least keep pace with the tree cutting program. Councillor Ben Hoogenboom suggested that Profusion Crab shrubs were better than other types and said it, along with Norway Maples, would be ideal for home owners to purchase for their own needs. It was recommended by Deputy-Reeve Helen Jermyn that large planters with flowers be considered for the new fire hall, library and possibly post office. This too was left in the hands of the committee. Dog sniffs out suspect An Exeter man Ought in the kidnapping of a Cornwall bank Manager's family and an abortive bank robbery February 15 was returned to that city Friday after being arrested in London by city police. Donald Wayne Wolfe, 24, was taken into custody after being sniffed out of a basement of a Gore Road house Thursday by London police tracking dog, Nick. Police said Bryant John O'Connor, 24, of 1619 Gore Road, is charged with assisting a person after the commission of an of- fence. Two other Exeter men face charges similar to that of Wolfe. They are Rick Weber and John Loader, who were arrested two weeks ago in Sarnia. Superintendent Len Elgie of the criminal investigation division said police were aware that Wolfe might be in the city. The Gore Road home was kept under surveillance and Wolfe, said Detective Brian Garraway, was known to be inside Thursday. The house was surrounded by six uniformed officers, the dog and two detectives. The dog,said police, led them to the exact spot where Wolfe was hiding in a "cubby hole" in the basement covered over by in- sulation and building materials. Tuckerstnith township council Thursday authorized the hiring of a dog control officer with authority to kill stray dogs without impounding. This measure followed numerous complaints from residents of Vanastra, the former air force base, A delegation of six persons, Kenneth Zeigler, Harvey Hammond, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Livingstone and Mr, and Mrs. Samuel Russo, all of Vanastra, who attended the special meeting, complained of dogs running "wild' in packs of 10 to 15. They said dogs get into residents' garbage, kill Squirrels in the park and kill chickens on farms adjacent to Vanastra. The necessary by-law is to be prepared by township clerk James McIntosh for the regular meeting of council on March 6. Services of the township's previous dogcatcher were discentineed last fall because he didn't have adequate pound facilities. Council granted land'severance of a house and lot owned by OPP Constable Frank Giffin, The mishap occurred at 9:40 a.m. and Carter was eastbound on Highway 83 and Smith was proceeding south on County Road 2 prior to the collision, It was one of five accidents investigated by the Exeter OPP detachment officer this week, There were two on Saturday, the first at 1:30 a,m. when cars driven by Janice Hayter, RR2 Dashwood, and Thomas Barry, RR 4 Seaforth, collided on COunty Road 21 at the junction of the Crediton Road. Total damage was estimated at $375 by Constable Bob Whiteford, At 8;00 p,m, a car driven by Ross Keller, RR2 Dashwood, collided with a hydro pole on Huron County Road 2 south of Dashwood. Damage was listed at $750 by Constable Whiteford. Dense fog contributed to an accident Sunday at 6:30 earl. when a car driven by Clifford Thomas, RR2 Ilderton, missed a curve on Saskatchewan Ave. at Huron Industrial Park and struck a steam tunnel cover. Constable Bill Lewis in- vestigated, setting damage at $650. The final crash also occurred at Huron Industrial Park when a vehicle driven by Hubert Deneizen, Exeter, collided with a parked car owned by Joseph Alblas, Huron Park. Denelzin had swerved to avoid a collision with a vehicle driven by Gord McTavish, Exeter, which was backing out from a laneway, The mishap occurred near the fire hall and total damage was listed at $325 by Constable Whiteford. During the week, the local OPP detachment officers charged six persons under the Highway Traffic Act and issued warnings to another 14 drivers. There were no charges under the Liquor Control Act or Criminal Code. Hay okays drain loans Hay township council approved three tile loan applications for a total of $16,000 at their regular meeting held Monday. Council also decided to order a 1,000 gallon portatank, a collapsible water tank which can be set up at the scene of a fire and filled with water, allowing the tank truck to go'Arid fill up`again. This ensures a constant supply of water at a fire. The cost of the tank is approximately $175 from the Safety Supply Co. Tenders were called for 20,000 cubic yards of sand cushion for two and one-half miles north of flighway 83 on concessions two and three of the township. It was also decided to contact Exeter Cemetery Board, requesting them to improve the south west corner of the cemetery to coincide with im- provements being made to the township road. It is hoped that improvements at that corner of the cemetery would improve the visibility, A motion was passed to discontinue warble fly spraying in the township and they sold the used weed sprayer for $608. Council approved a $100 donation to the Zurich Minor Athletic Association and donated $50 to the Hensel]. Community Minor Hockey and Baseball Association. Clerk Wayne Horner said that tenders will also be called to count the dogs in the township. General accounts of $18,239.46 were approved; road accounts of $6,338.72 and drain accounts of $140. Norman MacLeap, Egmondville, to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Watson, Egmondville; and a residential lot owned by Alex Finnegan, Egmondville, to Darwin D. Bannermate Council signed an engineering agreement with B. M. Ross and Associates of Goderich with regard to the bridge over Silver Creek at Seaforth Golf Club which is to be constructed this summer, Mr. McIntosh reported the balance of the 1972 road subsidy had been received — $14,228. The total subsidy in 1972 amounted to $51,242, Council refused to refund 1972 taxes on the Van1gmond estate in Egmondville as the county and education levies on them had already been paid. As an historical site the property will be tax exempt beginning with 1973 taxes. Council will make no ad- justment on its grant of $600 Made last month to TudketeMith Pederatien of Agriculture. The Pedetatioe had asked for $900. At the last meeting of Council Two decisions made Wed- nesday during a special meeting of Grand Bend council were made on recorded votes with one dissenter in each case. A proposal by councillor Ted Flint to approve a budget of $3,000 for a summer lifeguard program was opposed only -by several members of Federation had attended to express their disappointment at the cut. Tuckersmith Township council approved for 1973 a 20 mill municipal tax rate for farm and residential properties. This is 1.6 mills lower than last year. The commercial rate will remain the same as last year at 25 mills. The total levy will raise $92,056.22. Total assessment in the township is $4,538,035. Clerk James McIntosh said township residents will not know the total amount of tax they will have to pay until Huron County council and the school boards have set their rates. In other business at their meeting ie Brucefleld Tuesday, council: Appointed Gordon Dale, RR 4 Clinton, as animal eoritrol officer for the township. The bylaw covering his appointrilent gives him Authority to destroy im- mediately any stray dogs he finds — Please turn to page 3 Murray Des Jardins, who has been in charge of the beach committee for a couple of years. In his argument to maintain the lifeguard program, Flint said "we need them. Lifeguards reduce the possibility of drowning. It could happen to one of my children," Earlier in the meeting council decided to further investigate a proposal by Des Jardins that $1,000 be spent for a chain link fence for the safety of children going to and from school near the river. After the meeting, Des Jardins said, "It seems damn disap- pointing that a council who can't see their way clear to sepnd $1,000 on a chain link fence to protect children on the way to school which will last for about 7,300 days are willing to go for $3,000 for subsidized baby sitters — Please turn to page 3 Consider jackets for councillors Members of Exeter council expressed support for a suggestion by Councillor Ted Wright that jackets be purchased for council members, He said there Would be neatly official functions for centennial and a jacket with the town crest would be an attractive item for members to wear. Each member would pay for his — or her — own jacket. However, there was no agreement on colors to be chosen and with the number of suggestions forwarded, a coat similar to Joseph's may have to be considered. Mayor Jack Delbridge was asked to investigate the cost of jackets. The three candidates in the March 15 Huron by-election met a large, loud and inquisitive audience of students at, South Huron District High School, Monday afternoon. The students put up a loud roar of protest when student council president Don Noakes brought a halt to questions after more than an hour. The candidates, Conservative Don Southcott, Liberal Jack Riddell and Paul Carroll of the NDP party took turns in answering four questions prepared by the student council and then questions were fired from the floor. The first question concerned priorities in reducing Ontario's debt. Paul Carroll, the first to speak on this question, suggested the present tax program be torn apart by eliminating the "regressive property tax system with special benefits to pen- sioners and measures be in- tr od ee'd4aet 0,04 tett tti gee' economs,," In his reply, Liberal Jack Riddell said, "it's time the government put the cards on the table." He suggested Ontario's deficit was equal to seven percent of the gross national product and added, "if it gets to nine percent, we're broke." Riddell continued by saying, "we need to reform the tax system. Property taxes should be for services to property and people taxes for services to people." In response to Riddell's comment that Ontario's deficit would reach the eight hundred million dollar figure, PC can- didate Don Southcott replied, "let's not confuse current deficits with next year's. The 1973 figure will be considerably less than last year, probably lower than five hundred million. Continuing Southcott said he was not ashamed of the Davis deficit, but proud of the govern- ment's priority to people. He said 70 percent of the Ontario budget goes to transfer payments to education, municipalities, hospitals, senior homes, etc. On the second question Upset about nails in trees Exeter council plans to pass a bylaw prohibiting the erection of signs on trees and utility poles, but decided Monday to delay action until after the present election. Mayor Jack Delbridge broached the subject when he complained that local cam- paigners for the Liberals had used roofing nails to erect signs on trees, He said he had asked that no nails be used, When someone suggested the Liberals had planned to use staples, he replied "I know the difference between nails and staples" indicating that nails had been used. Reeve Derry Boyle, pointing out that he and the Mayor's politics were well known, suggested the matter should be held off until after the election so there could be no charge that council Members were biased. Council also agreed to pure chase Souvenir paperweights bearing the town crest for distribution during centennial activities. These will be given to visiting dignitaries at the discretion of Mayor Jack Delbridge. Cest of the items IS less than $2.00. regarding the candidate's position on regional government, Southcott was the first to speak saying regional government is a response to local government and he wanted it kept within county lines. Paul Carroll said the ND? policy on this matter would be to plan it through a thorough con- sultative basis and a major tax reform was necessary. Liberal candidate Jack Riddell said, "we're not ready for this. Some of the regions which have this type of rule now, want out," He listed the St, Catharines region as one example. Riddell said the recent move to county school boards was a typical example of regional government. He continued "Even on a county basis, the school boards are so remote from the students and teachers. Exeter council turned down requests for two new houses and a workshop, Monday. J. Paul Ducharme Homes Ltd, had asked for permits for two new houses on Sherwood Crescent. They were refused because the two lots in question are presently not serviced by roads or sewers and council wants some assurance on who will undertake this work. It was indicated the permits would be approved when the matter was settled to council's satisfaction. The 20' by 30' workshop was planned by Russ Wilhelm at 53 James St. He operates Braemor Manor and patients there have been assembling cultivators and members concluded this is one of the purposes for which the structure would be used, Members agreed the principle was good, but felt they could not allow this in a residential area. "I'm all for providing the people with work, but not in that location," Reeve Derry Boyle stated. Permits approved included one to Garnet Hicks to undertake renovations to the interior of the IOOFhall and for Russell Electric to make renovations at 432 Main. Council also took no action on a suggestion by building inspector Doug Triebner that occupancy of new houses would not be per- mitted until the inspector has given a final approval. Okay funds for fire truck Exeter council Monday night agreed to set aside $8,000 (two mills) in 1973 for the purchase of a new fire truck for the Exeter area fire board. The balance, between $8,000 and $9,000 would be raised by taxation in 1974. The decision is dependent upon agreement by the other three municipalities to go ahead with purchase of a new fire truck in 1974. Deputy-Reeve Helen Jermyn said Usborne had already ap- proved the idea in principle and had started to set part of their share aside for the purchase, No decision has been reached as yet by Hay or Stephen, although it is expected to be made known at a fire board meeting set for March 15, Total cost of a new truck is expected to be around $35,000. Exeter would pay 50 percent of that total, Mayor Jack Delbridge said he was in favor of a new truck, pointing out council had been considering it for the past two years. He said members of the fire board were unanimous in their decision that a new truck was required. "Can we afford it?" questioned Councillor Bruce Shaw, "Can we afford not to afford it?" Councillor Tom MacMillan asked. Some discussion was held on allowing fire chief Gary Mid- dleton more time for fire department duties, but no decision was reached, Middleton is presently allowed half a day and it has been suggested more time is required to effectively undertake the duties and responsibilities required for fire inspections and other tasks, Approve rebate but no interest Although he's not leaving the local police force, Constable George Robertson will have his $50 equipment deposit returned. Council made the decision this week after it was learned that none of the other three constables has been required to make deposits. Each was hired after Constable Robertson. Councillor Tom MacMillan wondered if some interest should be paid for the town having use of the $50 since the officer made his deposit. Other members suggested this w,as note. normal,ptecetire., While deposits are no longer required, few policemen fail to turn in their equipment or uniforms upon leaving the force. Police Chief Ted Day has implemented a policy similar to that followed by London. Officers failing to turn in their items are charged with theft. k 101 To shoot stray dogs, decrease tax levies