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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1973-04-26, Page 3See Mel Whiting About A Mermaid! IN GROUND ALUMINUM POOLS WITH 40 GAUGE LINER The Pool With The 20-Year Ouoronlee PHONE EXETER 235-1454 (Evenings) Tim Advocate, April. 26, 197$ Park 3- Only four accidents were reported by the Exeter OPP detachment this week. One driver was injured, but not seriously. He was Harold Bender, RR 1 Hay, whose car skidded out of control on the Crediton Road on Stydents get early holiday teachers to .evaivato, plan reassamer ATTEND SAFETY SEMINAR - School bus drivers for Charterways (Exeter division) attended a safe driving seminar recently. They are shown above. [kick, left, Sue Gackstetter, Adolph Keller, Ken Baker, Grant Triebner, Carl Oestreicher, Ray Rader, Ted Sanders, Archie Webber and Aldene Skinner. Front,Lloyd Hewitt Elmer Rowe, Harold Simpson, Donald Dearing, Norm Wolper, Don Hooper and Jack Cockwell. Bus drivers attend seminar Minor injury listed in crash with .bridge Court — Continued from front page current licence plates. Bevin J, Kinsman, Staffa, $40 for a speed of 80 in a 60 zone, David A. Jervis, Clinton, $10 for a speed of 70 in a 60 zone. William Henry Horner, Zurich, $20 for failing to obey a stop sign. Hugh A. Rundle, Exeter, $20 for driving a truck with no current licence plates. Floyd King, London, $10 for a speed of 50 in a 45 zone. Gerard Ducharme, $75 for damaging a window in the Dominion Hotel in Zurich, He had previously made restitution of $104.57 for the damage. John M. Smith, Exeter, $50 for failing to stop at the intersection of Highway 83 at Sarepta on March 7. Damage was $3,600 in an accident in which the accused was involved, Both drivers were injured. Paul Randall Munn, Hensall, $30 for having liquor in a place other than his residence. A charge of obstructing a police officer was dismissed by Judge Hays. The pupils in the 19 elementary separate schools M Huron and Perth Counties will start their summer vacation a week earlier than their teachers this year. While the 3,377 pupils -close the school doors behind them for the 1972-73 term on June 22 the principals and teachers will use the last week — June 25-29 — as "professional activities days" when they will evaluate their curriculum, objectives, school policies and program planning. John Vintar, Superintencent of Education, reported to the Huron-Perth County Roman Catholic Separate School Board at a meeting in Seaforth Tuesday that the principals and staffs of the schools have held meetings to establish the program for the "professional activities days" as referred to in the Ministry of Education memorandum 1972.73 in order that benefits from such a week be realized in full. The Ministry's memorandum states that elementary schools may use a maximurriof fiveschool days for professional activities such as parent and student counselling, curriculum Constable attends safety course Constable George Robertson of the Exeter town police depart- ment attended an Ontario Traffic Safety Teaching course in Toronto last week. Constable Robertson received his diploma and will be looking forward to using some of the teaching methods when school opens in the fall of the year. The Exeter Kinsmen club and the police department are again combining to conduct a bicycle safe driving rodeo sometime in May. To be able to enter this rodeo, children with bicycles must have a licence for the current year and the bicycles must be safety in- spected. Bicycle licences go on sale on Saturday May 5. Break-ins and thefts made up roost of the investigations this week by officers of the Pinery detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police, An undetermined amount of ladies clothing was stolen during a break-in at the Merry Rags Fashions Shop in the Grand Bend area, Constable F. A. Gardiner is investigating, Thefts in the amount of $280 were reported. Of this amount $100 was recovered, A car stolen in the Woodstock area was recovered by Constable P. M. Clushman. Friday night at 10 p.m. $1,200 damages were incurred when a vehicle driven by Barry Eick- meyer of Brights Grove was in collision with a parked vehicle on Highway 21, just north of Nor- thville, Constable P. M. Clush- man investigated. Sunday afternoon two cyclists received only minor injuries when the tandem bicycle they were riding was in collision with a motor vehicle driven by Robert Clark Carle of St. Clair Shores, Michigan. The cyclists were Karen Dyer and Chris Hutton, both of Tecumseh. Constable Clushman again investigated. Juniors sing at development or staff develop- ment. The days may be used at any time during January-June, 1973 as approved by the board. Mr, Vintar said the teachers realize that a true concern for the child must begin with the development and growth of the child in the Christian community, a clear definition of the general aims and objectives of the school, staff conferences concerning each child's progress and problems, and review of staff and individual teacher curriculum planning for the coming year. A detailed memorandum will be forwarded by the board to all parents early in June explaining all details. The board will notify the Ministry of the Environment that it is prepared to have the Town of St. Marys proceed with the in- , stallation of the sewer on Egan Avenue to Holy Name School, The estimated cost of the sewer is $9,221. The Board will prepay 50 percent of the actual cost. Mr. Vintar read a letter of thanks from Steven Gould of Stratford, a successful contestant in the singing division at the Stratford Kiwanis Music Festival, who received the scholarship donated by the Huron-Perth Board. The board members accepted the invitation of the Ursuline Religious and staff of Immaculate Conception School in Stratford to attend the golden jubilee celebrations on May 27 e the school, Oscar Kieffer, RR 1 Bluevale, chairman of the building and property committee, reported that new steps will be installed at one of the entrances to Immaculate Conception school by the Unit Company of Wood- stock at a cost of $185, the lowest of two tenders; that a chain link fence will be put up along Queen Street at the school as well; that the incinerator chimney at St. Mary's School in Goderich is to be raised four feet for draft, Mr. Kieffer also reported there is still about $4,000 left from the Provincial-Municipal Incentive Program for winter work, which he expects will be used up in completing a painting program in the separate schools. To date $4,159.68 has been paid out for labour in painting from the program, while cost to the Board for paint has been $1,982.77 less 20 percent paid by the program. David Teahen, Stratford, chairman of personnel com- mittee, reported his committee trying to get uniformity among our drivers," he continued. McAlpine added, "School bus drivers are very under-rated and do more for the community than anyone else. They have a tremendous responsibility and certainly don't get enough credit". Also speaking at the seminar was Exeter police chief Ted Day. Safe driving awards to the local drivers were handed out several months ago, They went to Earl Guenther, Lloyd Guenther, Ron Caldwell, Norm Walper, Ken Baker, Donald Dearing, Don Hooper, Adolph Keller, Shirley Kipfer, Ray Rader, Elmer Rowe, Grant Triebner, Archie Webber, Harold Simpson and Carl Oestreicher. He asked the drivers to check their buses a little more carefully before starting out on a trip saying, "remember it's not only the children on the bus, you're in it, too". Constable Moulton asked the drivers to use the bus actuating lights only where necessary, He said he hoped regulations would be changed shortly when the flashing lights would be necessary in any speed limit zone. Presently drivers are not required to use the flashing lights in a 35 mile per hour or slower zone. Murray McAlpine, claims manager for Charterways in Toronto continued the same theme. "We have only two things to sell, safety and service, We are Friday at 3:20 Lm-.and collided with a bridge abutment. The driver received lacerations and was treated at South Huron Hospital. Damage was estimated at $1,200 by Constable Frank Giffin. There were two crashes, Thursday, the first at 12:00 noon when cars driven by John Bechler, RR 2, Zurich, and Carmel Sweeney, Zurich, collided on Goshen St. in Zurich. Damage was set at $225 by Constable Giffin. At 7:15 p.m., a car driven by Thomas White, RR 1 Crediton, collided with a cattle beast on concession 4 of Stephen Town- ship, south of the Crediton Road. The hereford steer owned by Earl Heist, Crediton, was not injured. Damage to the. ar was listed at. $100 by Constable Bill Glassford. The final crash of the week occurred at 10:30 p.m., Monday, when a car driven by Gary Leger, Huron Park, went out of control on County Road 21. It hit a county road sign and smashed through a fence owned by William Elliott, Centralia. The driver told police he had swerved to miss a dog which ran in front of him. Damage to the car was set at $700 by Constable Giffin, while the damage to the fence and sign was $150. In their weekly press release, the OPP remind owners of cattle, horses, sheep, etc., to check their fences to ensure their livestock cannot wander onto the roads and highways, A penalty by law is provided under the Highway Improvement Act for owners of livestock who allow their stock to wander on the highway. Each spring the occurrences of livestock found on the highways and being involved in collisions increases, the OPP advise. keep town police busy Answer fire call to Kirkton home go The Times-Advocate would like to extend best birthday wishes to another member of our Over 80 Club this week, Congratulations to: Mrs. Ella Hedden, Exeter, 90, May 3, 1973. If you know of anyone who would like their name to appear in this column, please let us know. There is no charge. street, near John. Constable Jim McMeekin is in charge of the investigation. Tuesday an Exeter youth appeared in Juvenile and Family court in Goderich charged under the Juvenile Delinquency Act with possession of marijuana. He was found guilty, given a suspended sentence and placed in a training school for boys for an indefinite period. Also, Sunday, Harris West, operator of the Zip Car Wash on Main street north reported a quantity of paper towels had been taken from the dispenser at the car wash, Constable George Robertson is the investigating officer. The first safe driving seminar for bus drivers of Charterways (Exeter Division), formerly Exeter Coach Lines was held recently. More than 20 drivers now handling buses to and from South Huron District High School and Usborne Central were told defensive driving was important to prevent accidents. Chuck Anderson, field in- spector for the Transport Safety Association of Ontario and Constable Wayne Moulton of the Goderich OPP detachment both emphasized defensive driving. In speaking of the Association's aims Anderson said, "our 'pur- pose is to prevent accidents through safety education...We are constantly doing analytical work to see where and how people get hurt". He continued, "Our program is the philosophy of defensive driving to prevent accidents. A preventable accident is one in which drivers don't do all what is expected of them". Anderson added, "Attitude is important for drivers. Don't assume what the other fellow is going to do, In case of an accident the question will be, what evasive action did you take?" The safety inspector reminded the drivers of school buses, they were handling the most valuable cargo in the world, He said the Transport Safety Association driver award programs are ef- fective. "You will hear a lot about these programs in the future," he continued. Fred Fuller, safety director of Charterways congratulated the Exeter drivers on their fine record. He said there was only one accident involving a school bus in the last three years and it involved only minor property damage. Constable Wayne Moulton of the OPP agreed with the good per- formance of Huron County school bus drivers. Moulton also said, "to further accident prevention, drive for the other fellow". The Exeter fire department answered a call at 9:13 Saturday morning to the McCutcheon home in Kirkton. A fire starting in a toaster was extinguished by the time firemen arrived. The call came from the Blanshard township side of Kirk ton. Break-ins at Pinery Reaeteia Worite Told to drive defensively Thefts, vandalism acts in subdivision Bad roads will meet with the teachers for the second time in Seaforth on April 25 to negotiate eateries for the next term. The Board approved the purchase of two pew buses. One will be a 66-passenger bus and the other a 60-passenger. It was not revealed where the buses will he located. With these purchases the board will own seven buses, Francis Hicknell, RR 5 Seaforth, chairman of tran- sportation committee, reported that new mirrors are being in- stalled on all board-owned buses Easter service Rev. Wilfred Jarvis conducted the Easter Service in Carmel Presbyterian Church. The ser- mon was on the topic "Death is not the greatest tragedy." The junior choir of the Sunday School sang as did the senior choir assisted by the Ladies Aid members, and the elders. Mrs. Malcolm Dougall led the choir and presided at the organ. The Easter lilies were placed in the church in memory of the late Mrs. Elizabeth Luker by her sister, Mrs. Gertrude Moir. The Ladies Aid Luncheon is to be served May 1. Services next Sunday will be held on Daylight Saving Time. Centralia Farmers Supply Ltd. Grain • Feed • Cement Building Supplies Coal 228-6638 Lodge gets invitation Five reports of theft and vandalism were received this week by the Exeter police department. Late Friday evening, Bruce Schweertman, 27 Gidley street, Exeter reported to police that a stone had been thrown through the windshield of his motor vehicle while parked on Hunn7 street, near Main. Constable Jim McMeekin is investigating, Saturday, two-eight track stereo tapes were stolen from the home of Mrs. Dorothy Taylor, 78 Thames Road west, The tapes valued at $16.80 were recovered and a juvenile was apprehended and appeared in Family Court in Goderich,' Tuesday where a suspended sentence was handed out. Constable McMeekin was the investigating officer. Sunday morning at 4 a.m. a stone was thrown through the front window of the home of Milton Taylor, 78 Thames Road west. Monday, the person responsible was apprehended by Constable Alex Balazs and will be appearing in court at a later date, Stereo tapes and a tape carrying case valued at $90 were stolen Tuesday from a vehicle owned by William Inch, 148 Andrew street, Exeter. When the theft occurred the vehicle was parked on Main Exeter subdivider Gib Dow said he was of the opinion his name "was synonomous with bad roads" but told council this week that the area from which they are receiving the most complaints is actually a town owned street. He produced a written form signed by Former works superintendent Jim Paisley that the town accepted a portion of Kingscourt Crescent in 1969. Complaints have been received regarding this area this year, and at their last meeting, council said the road should be fixed up by the subdivider. They had little comment when Dow produced his letter at Monday's meeting, although some said the road problem wasn't as bad as some com- plainers suggested. The local subdivider also noted there were problems with completing roads while house construction was underway, and this was confirmed by works superintendent Glenn Kells. He said that during home construction, dirt was tracked onto roads. "If they had been gravelled, they wouldn't be in any better condition than they are now," addedDow in reference to roads in the subdivision. He explained that soil con- ditions in Exeter were not ideal and mud was always a problem. "It also poses a problem when you come along after the street had been completed and put in a storm sewer," he advised council. While attending the meeting, Dow suggested council consider again the establishment of walk- ways from Pryde Boulevard through to the school properties. Allowance has been made for two walkways but nothing has been done with them andchildren walk across lawns in the area. Dow said his lawn was one of the walkways, while Councillor Harold Patterson indicated his front lawn was another. Reeve Derry Boyle noted council had discussed the walk- ways for the past two or three years and said "it's time to rectify the situation". Minor damages in town crash The only accident of the week in Exeter occurred Thursday evening at the intersection of Main and Waterloo streets. Involved were vehicles driven by Frederick Lanting, Lucknow and Steven Hibbert, RR 1, St. Marys. Constable Jim McMeekin listed dainages at $150. Ladies bicycle for cancer fund Sunday is the day when Exeter and area ladies will take to their bicycles for the annual Ride for Cancer. District campaign chairman Norm Whiting has set one o'cleck e Sunday afternoon as the starting time for the 16 mile ride to Dash(' wood and back, Entry forms are available at all area grocery stores and The Times Advocate. To make the ride a little easier for the ladies Shirley Grigg of Dashwood has offered her home and a cup of coffee at the halfway mark. The ride is open to all ladies or any facsimile thereof. Chairman Whiting is expected to dress like a woman and make the trip. For reasons unknown he is going to morning. einthge . trip sometime Sunday If any other persons wish to make the trip at times other than the regular starting time arrangements may be made. Mrs, Grigg will also have coffee available at any time if she is notified at 237-3601. Receipts to date in the Cancer campaign have reached $4,651.12. The total objective is $8,000. Lady named to synodical Mrs. Vi Coates presided at the recent meeting of the Pride of Huron Rebekah Lodge. Mrs. Mildred Thomson assisted and also gave the visiting report. Mrs. Mavis Atthill gave the financial report. A letter was read from the Oddfellows inviting the ladies to attend church service on Sunday at Exeter United Church. The Lodge members voted to help in the Centennial booth in the Park during the celebration and also will have a booth during the sidewalk sale, The members along with Amber Lodge, Hensall and Edelweiss Lodge, Seaforth will attend the 25th anniversary of Monkton Rebekah Lodge in the Atwood Community Centre on Friday evening. The Hamilton-London Synodical of the Presbyterian Church was held in Wingham last Tuesday and Wednesday. Mrs. R.A. Orr, Mrs, Elizabeth Faber and Mrs. Rachel Schwalm from Carmel Presbyterian Church in Hensall attended. Mrs. Schwalm accepted the position of literature secretary of the synodical and is also one of the six delegates of the synodical of ten counties to be attending the National Council meeting in Ewart College in Toronto the end of May. MRS. WILLIAM DESJARDINE Mrs, William Desjardine, the former Mary Jane MacGregor, died at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital, April 20, 1973 in her 90th year, She was the wife of William Desjardine, Strathroy, and formerly of RR 1, Grand Bend, `and mother of Mrs. Nola Gerry, RR 6, Strathroy. She was predeceased by two sons, Donald and Howard. She was the sister of Mrs. Jessie Snider, Grand Bend, Mrs. Annabelle Sherritt and Russel MacGregor, both of concession 20, Stephen township. She is also survived by six grandchilren and six great-grandchildren. Funeral service took place from the T. Harry Hoffman Funeral Home, Dashwood, April 23, 1973 with Rev. E, Wattam officiating. Interment was in Grand Bend Cemetery. BEATRICE GRAYBIEL Beatrice Graybiel, Dashwood passed away at St. Joseph's Hospital, London, April 20, 1973 in her 81st year. She was the sister of Mrs. Violet England, Dashwood, Wilbur, Woodstock and Oliver, predeceased. Funeral service was held from the T, Harry Hoffman Funeral Home, Dashwood, April 23, 1973 with Rev. Bruce Guy officiating. Interment was in Exeter Cemetery. MRS. JOHN VAN MASSENHOV EN Mrs. John Van Massenhoven, the former Elizabeth (Lisa) Van Loon, West Williams township, died suddenly at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital, April 18, 1973 in her 71st year. She was predeceased by her husband, and was the mother of Mrs. Ken (Mary) MacRae, Washington; Cornel, West Williams township; Mrs. James (Lucy) Struyf, Thedford; August, McGillivray township. Joseph, West Williams township; Mrs. Andy (Magda) Godts East Williams township; and Francis, at home, She is also survived by 24 grandchildren and several brothers and sisters in Belgium. Requiem mass was sung from Sacred Heart Church, Parkhill, April 21, 1973 with M. Box and Son, Funeral Home, Parkhill in charge of arrangements. Interment was in Parkhill Sacred Heart Union Cemetery. HONOLMINO OFFICIALS w At the retest banquet of the South Huron hockey league, presentations were mode to league officials for their work during the year. Above, Gory Thompson, left, bf the thampiOnship Shipica Saints presents awards to president Ardell McIntyre and Mrs. Bob Somerville, wife of the league T-A photo. Dear Mr. Editor: The Seaforth and District Knights of Columbus and the Alliance for Life would like to draw to the attention of your readers the statement made recently by Dr. Richard Potter Ontario Health Minister, that abortions should not be covered under the Ontario Health Insurance Plan. (Toronto Star) March 17, 1973. He stated further that it is hi his personal view that abortion in many cases is being used as a method of birth control and these abortions cost the Ontario tax- payer approximately` $6 million in 1972. Dr, Potter expressly stated that he was giving his personal opinion rather than government policy, but that he would like the Health Plan changed to be in line with his views. It would seem reasonable that only abortions performed because the mother's life was at stake should be covered by a medical insurance plan. The Knights of Columbus and the Alliance For Life believe this statement has been made to test public reaction. It is believed that Dr, Potter will be put under great pressure by the Pro-abortionists to reverse his stand. If he is to maintain his opposition to this abuse of the Ontario Health Plan, he will require tremendous public support, Aecordingly, the Knights of Columbus and the Alliance For Lire would appreciate it very much if you would support Dr. Potter's standby carrying out the following: 1. Write to Premier Davis, requesting that, his government support Dr, Potter in his position that abortion should be removed ft om the Ontario Health Insurance Plan, 2. Write directly to Dr. Potter offering hint your en., couragement and support for his position, 3, Write to your local MP?. supporting Dr. Potter's views. 4, Write to your local newspaper(s) supporting Dr, Potter's Views. Sincerely yours, Wilfrid MOUseeau, Itecorder ALLAN LJGHTFOOT Allan Lightfoot, RR 5 Clinton, passed away at Stratford General Hospital, April 21, 1973 in his 69th year, He was the husband of Clara Gough and father of Mrs. Jim (Caroline) Handy, West McGillivtay township; Mrs, Robert (Edna) Reid, Len- desbore; Mrs, Ray (Viola) Bender, Clinton; Allan Ross, Aylmer; Hugh, at home: and Daehvsood. Also surviving are one brother, Tom, of Athens, two brothers and three 8isters in Scotland and 19 grandchildren. Funeral service was held from the Ball Ftineral Home, Clinton, April 24, 1973 With interment in Clinton Cemetery,