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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1973-06-14, Page 1Karen McCann Two weeks 'til .blast-off! Centennial office opens tickets on sale Receives Nursing Degree Carol Lynn Shapton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Winston Shapton, ft RR 1, Exeter, graduated recently from the University of Western Ontario with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. She is presently employed at Victoria Hospital, London, The Exeter Centennial com- mittee have epened an office and advance sale a tickets for all events during the week-long celebration will go on sale today. The office has been donated by Mel Gaiser and Jim Kneale and is located in the building just south of Victoria & Grey Trust. Chairman Derry Boyle plans to have the office open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and it will be operated by volunteer help. Anyone wishing to assist in the office is asked to call Derry or drop into the office. Several orders have already been received for tickets to the many attractions. There will be limited numbers sold for all events planned for the Exeter arena and the committee have urged area residents to secure their tickets as early as possible Received Masters Degree Bill Jeffery, son of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Jeffery, Exeter, received his Master of Arts degree in English at the spring convocation of the University of Western Ontario. In September, he will attend the Faculty of Education at the University of Toronto in order to prepare for a career in high school teaching. (photo by Doerr) to avoid disappointment. Centennial buttons, which enable the purchaser to receive reductions on all attractions, Will also be on sale at the office. Details have now been released for activities scheduled by Exeter's RAP committee on Monday, July 2. Eight teams have entered to vie for the $500 in prize money for the fastball tournament. They include Lambeth, Breslau, Petrolia, Mt. Forest, London Berkshires, London Gary Car Shell, Strathroy arid Ingersoll, At the swimming pool, a diving team from the University of Western Ontario will put on a demonstration and a highlight of the day will be an exhibition by a synchronized swim team from Toronto. Local youngsters will also be competing in a swim meet and CENTENNIAL OFFICE OPENS — An office at 429 Main Street, next to the Dutch Canadian store will open today as headquarters for Exeter's Centennial committee. Above, Centennial chairman Derry Boyle cleans the windows before moving in. 1-A photo there will be periods of free swimming throughout the day. Several minor soccer clubs have indicated their intent to perform in the tournament at the high school grounds. The boys, who are 10 and under, will be coming from Goderich, Parkhill, Huron Park, and other neigh- boring communities, along with two local teams. To round out the day's ac- tivities, there will be an amateur show in the arena and a giant fireworks display will follow the ball tournament, The Exeter Liens have also completed plans for their portion of the celebration on Thursday, They'll kick off with a parade at 6:30 p.m., featuring antique farm machinery and other displays pertaining to agriculture. This will be followed by a bingo and entertainment in the arena. A total of $no will be offered in the bingo, including a $500 jack- pot. Entertainment will be presented by the Heywood Brothers and Gerry Smith and The Ranch Gang. The Heywood Brothers will be a busy pair during the week. They'll also be performing at Monday's amateur show and will be playing downtown Thursday during the sidewalk sale. A puppet show from Toronto will also be featured downtown, along with the Jesus People and other entertainers. A full list .of the celebration activities is printed elsewhere in this issue. Out-of -towners are also reminded that camping facilities are being made available through the Ausable Nomads, who have been provided land by Canadian Canners Ltd. on Wellington St. Purchase fee won't cut bills Dental Assistant Lois A. Porter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Porter, Exeter, graduated from Fanshawe College of Applied Arts and Technology with a diploma in Dental Assisting. Lois has accepted a position with the Medical Arts Centre, Oakville. One Hundred and First Year EXETER, ONTARIO, JUNE 14, 1973 Price Per Copy 20 Cents RAP approves review of rental rate structure French Major Linda Haugh received a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in French at the convocation ceremonies of the University of Western Ontario last week. She is now employed with the Thrifty Sportswear chain of stores in Toronto. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Haugh, Crediton. was to the fact council members are paid and RAP members are not, The need for the rate review didn't stem entirely from council's discussion. Rec director Alvin Willert pointed out that some of the fees were too low in view Of the amount of work needed to have the facilities ready for some ac tivi ties. He broached the subject by — Please turn to page 3 didn't raise their figures (budgets) and we were the only ones condemned," he said in reference to council's debate. Shaw assured him council had not-condemned RAP, but some members had merely asked questions. However, that apparently didn't satisfy Baynham, who replied that he didn't always agree with people getting $20 per meeting criticising others who work for nothing, The reference At the suggestion of some members of council, Exeter RAP committee this week agreed to establish a committee to review the rental rates for all facilities and activities supervised by them. At last week's budget session of council, the RAP budget came up for lengthy discussion and Deputy-Reeve Helen Jermyn questioned if some of the rental rates should be increased so the town grant could be reduced. The motion to comply with council's request was made by RAP member Bruce Shaw, who is also a member of council. (photo by Kumano) (photo by Doerr) To Teach in London David Elston, A.W,C.M., Mus. B., son of Mr. and Mrs. Allan Elston, RR 1, Centralia, graduated from Althouse College of Education recently. He has accepted a posi- tion at Saunders Secondary School in London, to teach music. BROTHER, SISTER GRADUATE - William C. Malone, and his sister, Judith Anne, son and daughter o F Mr. and Mrs. C.J. Malone, Centralia, both graduated at recent convocation ceremonies at the University of Western Ontario. Dr. William Malone, graduated from the UWO School of Medicine, and with his wife, Lorna, is en route to intern at St. Paul's Hospital, Vancouver. Judith received a Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in English and History. She plans to attend Althouse College of Education in the fall. Both are graduates of SHDHS, Exeter. Exeter native earns Doctor of Law degree fellowship, valued at $6,200 is limited to persons who have demonstrated an intention to devote their lives to the teaching of law. His program of advanced study Keith Bertram Jobson, son of Mr, and Mrs. B.T. Jobson, Exeter, has been awarded a Doctor of the Science of Law degree from Columbia Univer- sity, Mr. Jobson, who is a member of the faculty of Dalhousie University, Halifax is presently on a two-year leave of absence and is working with the Law Reform Commission in Ottawa. He has a distinguished record of academic achievements. He graduated from the University of Saskatchewan in 1953 with the degrees of B.A. and B. Ed. After teaching high school for six years, he entered Dalhousie to study law. While there, he received several awards, in- cluding the G.O. Forsyth Prize as the student best combining the qualities of scholarship and character. After practicing law in Calgary, he joined the Dalhousie faculty in 1963 teaching criminal law and contracts. In 1964 he was awarded a Hughes Fellowship for post- graduate work in law by Columbia University. This He asked that the committee named by chairman Gord Baynham report to RAP's September meeting. Named to the committee were Jack Underwood, Bob Pooley, Derry Boyle and Lee Dobbs. Baynham said the action to form the committee and review the rates should appease council. "We were the only ones who Construction delays swim pool opening The fact that town council is purchasing street lighting from the PM for a lump sum of $50,000 will definitely not mean a reduction in electrical bills. "No way", said PUC manager Hugh Davis. "In our type of operation, $50,000 isn't that much, he said and added that it would hardly be the equivalent of power bills for two months. What will actually be done with the money has not yet been decided, Mr, Davis told the T-A. He added, however, that in effect, the PUC is not making any money, just recovering money they have already spent on the lighting. Up until now the Public Utilities Commission has been supplying the capital to purchase the street light plant and has been repaid by council in monthly payments. In addition, two percent of the capital street light plant has been added to each annual street light bill to take care of depreciation and to set upa reserve to assist in the replacement cost of the system, if and when it becomes necessary, The maintenance and energy costs have made up the remainder of the street light charges. Once council makes the purchase, these two things are all they will be billed for. This is beneficial to the council, explained Mr. Davis, because they are no longer paying interest on the capital plant or the two percent depreciation. They have built up a reserve ,of approximately $14,000 as a result of having paid the depreciation and the PUC is giving council credit for this amount. As far as actual management of the lighting, there will be no change, because council has always had final say in what was to be done. Now, council will receive work estimates and perhaps suggestions of work to be done. PUC will do the work they are instructed to do and will then invoice council for it. Awarded Gold Medal John D. Goddard, Hensall, receiv- ed a Bachelors of Science degree in Honors Chemistry at spring convocation of the University of Western Ontario. He was award- ed the Alumni Gold Medal; the Merit Award of the Society of Chemical Industry; and a National Research Council scholarship for graduate studies at the University of Toronto. Lambton College Grad Ruth Ann Whiting, daughter of Mrs. Stan Whiting, Exeter, graduated from Lambton College with a diploma in Early Childhood Education. Ruth has accepted a position with the Ex- eter Nursery School. Exeter area youngsters probably won't have the local swimming pool available to help them beat the heat until next week. Recreation director Alvin Willert informed RAP Monday night that the pool won't be filled until construction has been completed on Andrew St. He said the state of the street at present would result in youngsters tracking in too much dirt which would make the water dirty and unsafe, and cited the additional problem of them tossing in stones. Many have already been tossed into the pool. RAP members were concerned about the delay in having the pool opened, not only for the kids during the current heat wave, but also for the campers coming to town this weekend. "If it's this hot, we'll be criticised," lamented member Investigate theft from milk bottles This week officers of the Exeter police department have investigated five complaints of money being stolen from milk bottles. One youth has been ap- prehended over the incidents and charges are pending. Police ask householders to purchase milk tickets from their milk man rather than putting money in bottles. Tuesday, John Fisher, 429 Main Street reported the theft of a tape deck and nine tapes from his motor vehicle when it was parked on the Snell Bros. lot on Main Street. Constable John Goarley is investigating. and research at Columbia in criminal law and criminology led to the degrees of Master of Laws and now to the Doctor of Science of Law. Bob Pooley, but he quickly noted there was little RAP could do about the situation, The condition of the street had been cited at the last meeting and it was indicated at that time the contractor planned to start at the pool and work south. However, he started working at the other end of the project and isn't expected to be into the pool vicinity until late next week. In addition to this delay, Willert explained that the paint for the pool had not arrived as yet, although it was expected the following day. He said even if the pool could be filled as soon as the painting was completed, the water probably wouldn't be warm enough to allow swimming this weekend. There was a suggestion by Lee Dobbs that lifeguards be hired to supervise swimming in the river, but no action was taken. Law Graduate Bruce Lee, son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Southcott, Exeter, graduated June 11 with a Bachelor of Law degree from Osgoode Hall Law School, Toron- to. He has accepted a position with the law firm of Walters, Greatrex of Kitchener. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Eric Lee, Toronto. Young cyclist dies, one injured by Evelyn Social Science Grad Helen Louise Cole, daughter of Harry M. Cole and the late Ruth Cole graduated recently from the University of Western Ontario with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the Faculty of Social Sciences. She is now employed with Clarke School in Sarnia. The final crash of the week occurred at 7:40 p.m., Tuesday, involving vehicles driven by Robert Cuillerier, RR 3 Ailsa Craig, and Ronald Gerald O'Brien, RR 2 Crediton, It took place near the main intersection in Creditor) and damage was set at $550 by Constable Quinn. During the week the local detachment officers charged 22 people under the Highway Traffic Act and issued warnings to another 14, There were three charges under the Liquor Control Act and three under the Criminal Code, Urges change in park setup A seven-year-old Mt. Carmel girl died Thursday, a week after her bike was involved in a collision with a car, Karen Elizabeth McCann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph G. McCann, suffered head in- juries in the mishap and died early Thursday evening in St. Joseph's Hospital, London, The accident occurred around 7:30 p.m. on May 31 in front of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Separate School when the youngster rode her bicycle out of the school grounds and into the path of a northbound car driven by Godelieve Aerssen, RR 3 Dash- wood. Storm, vandals trigger alarms Vandals, a storm and a faulty alarm system kept police and firemen busy in the area this week. - Monday night's electrical storm was blamed for setting off the bank alarm in the Bank of Montreal office in Zurich and also the Royal Bank office in Exeter, A large maple tree was blown down on concession 2-3 of Hay, pulling down some hydro wires with it. Exeter firemen made two more visits to Huron Park, both being false alarms. That brought the total to three during the past week. The last two were triggered on Thursday and Friday evening. Around midnight, Friday, the brigade also answered a call to Dashwood Industries at Cen- tralia. A new sprinkler system had malfunctioned and activated the alarm. It was the second time during the week the system had been activated. Vandals again activated the CNR signals on County Road 21 at Centralia. It was the third time for that occurrence in the past couple of weeks. Police report that three mail boxes in Usborne were also damaged by vandals during the week. Several charged in rape incident Several Windsor area men have been charged with rape and indecent assault following police investigation into the alleged rape of two London women over the Victoria Holiday weekend. The investigation is continuing into the incident which occurred in a field north of Grand tend. Plan receptacles at park pavilion The picnic pavilion erected in Riverview Park as part of the 1067 centennial project of the Exeter Legion, may soon have lights and electrical outlets for hooking in coffee pots. The Exeter PUC had previously agreed to instal un- derground wiring to the pavilion and Monday night, RAP accepted the offer. A couple of area groups who have expressed an interest in funding the installation of receptacles will be contacted by chairman Gord 13aynliam. In an effort to bring about better control of the parks opera Lion in Exeter, Reeve Derry Boyle has proposed that RAP take over complete ad- ministration. He made the suggestion at Monday's session of RAP and was given permission to make the recommendation to council. At the present time, RAP looks after the maintenance at the park, but all bills must go to council for approval. The result is that explanations for many of the bills, which have been approved by RAP officials, is not available when questions arise at council meetings. Alvin Willert said the idea appeared sound, explaining that while he approves work for the park, he doesn't have any idea of the total spent in comparison to the budget approved by council. Boyle said it would appear much more desirable to have RAP approve the bills as long as they are administering the parks from all other standpoints, proximately two and a half miles Millar, RR 1 Hensall, and Ken- north of Exeter. neth David Moffat, Grand Bend, Vehicles driven were involved and damage was set at $1,300. At 3:30 p.m., Friday, vehicles driven by Richard Thiel, Zurich, and Cornelius Haak, London, collided at the intersection of Highway 84 and County Road '31 with damage set at $200 by Constable Ed Wilcox, A hit and run was reported shortly after 7:00 p.m. the same day. A car owned by Glen Stewardson, RR 3 Parkhill, sustained damage of $70 when struck while parked at Huron Park. Another hit and run was reported Tuesday morning. A parked car owned by Gertrude Fleischauer, Zurich, had damage of $125 after being hit by an unknown vehicle in Zurich. Three vehicles were involved in a crash near the main in- tersection in Dashwood on Tuesday at 4:50 p.m., and total damage was listed at $1,000 by Constable Bill Glassford. Involved were a car driven by Florence Finkbeiner, RR 2 Crediton, and trucks driven by Dashwood, and Becker, and Bruce Leis, RR 2 Wellesley. The tar had stopped to make a left turn and Becker managed to get stopped behind, but the Leis vehicle hit the truck in front and sent it crashing into the car, Coroner Dr, J.B. Robinson, London, attributed death to the head injuries and has advised there will be no inquest into the tragedy. Details of the obituary are printed elsewhere. Another young cyclist, John O'Brien, Hensall, sustained a broken arm and head injuries when he was involved in a collision with a truck pulling a trailer on Thursday. The accident took place at 5:40 p.m. on Highway 4, just south of the main intersection. The seven-year-old was taken to South Huron Hospital by Constable Bill Lewis and was transferred to London hospital later. Damage in the mishap was set at $50. There were two crashes, Wednesday, the first at 10:40 a,m. involving vehicles driven by Donald T. Jolly, and Jacob Reder, both of Exeter, Reder was taken to South Huron Hospital and was treated for chest pains. Total damage in the crash, which occurred on Highway 4 about one mile south of mensal], was set at $1,400 by Constable Al Quinn, At 2:00 p.m., Constable Quinn was dispatched to investigate a collision on Highway 4 aP. Alumni Gold Medalist Judy Thomson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Thomson, Lucao graduated recently with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from the University of Western Ontario, Judy was presented with the Alumni Gold Medal from her class. She has accepted a position with the Lon- don, St. Thomas branch of the Victorian Order of Nurses, Economics Grad Peter A, kegler, son of M. and Mrs. Leslie Lee kegler, Zurich, graduated recently from the University of Western Ontario with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Ecoeornits, He has accepted a position with Clarkson, Gordon and Company, chartered accoun- tants. Mr, ftegier is a graduate of South Huron District High School, 4