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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1973-06-21, Page 3HONOUR PRINCIPAL ON LEAVING — Many graduates of Usborne Central school returned Tuesday night to join in a farewell party for principal Allan Taylor who is taking over the same position at Clinton public school in the fall, Above, Debbie Siddall, left and Bradley Cann make a presentation to Mr. and Mrs. Taylor. T-A photo Exeter council briefs Start plans for workshop Previous deficit blamed lirrio.wAdvocat., 4Lon. 2, 1973 GB taxes rise 18 mills DEDICATE NEW CHURCH ROOMS — A new minister's study and office at Exeter United church were of- ficially dedicated during Sunday's morning service. Above, Rev. Glenn Wright looks on as chairman of the property committee Iry Armstrong accepts the keys from builder Larry Taylor. T-A photo Woodham SS members enjoy picnic at Exeter Mr. & Mrs. LaVerne Rodd and family were Sunday guests with Mr. & Mrs. Wilbert Kirkby, Kirkton. Mr, & Mrs. Harry Webber visited several days last week with Mr. & Mrs. George Webber, Warren, Michigan and Mr. & Mrs. Charles Webber, Rochester, Michigan. Mrs. Catherine Hern, St. Marys visited Sunday with Mrs. Authur Hopkin. Exeter Nomads float which participated in Saturday's camping parade LIONS CELEBRATE BIRTHDAY - Members of'the Exeter Lions club celebrated their 30th birthday Thursday with a ladies night party at the Pineridge Chalet. Shown above are post governor of district Al XI "Jake" Sweitzer of Exeter, Elwood Tucker, governor of district A9 of Kitchener, 1973 Exeter Lions retiring president Ross Dobson and incoming president Peter kaymond, -r-A photo The Public is cordially invited to attend ... The Unveiling and Dedication of an Historical Plaque Commemorating the beginnings and the Incorporation of Exeter SUNDAY, JUNE 24 - 2:30 p.m. Riverview Park — Exeter The Archaeological and Historic Sites Board of Ontario and the Town of Exeter erect this plaque to commemorate the beginnings of settlement here and to torn« rnernorate the Incorporation of the Village of Exeter which occurred on March 29, 7878. Exeter was incorporated as a Town on January 7, 7951, Refreshments hi the park after ceremony ZURICH LIONS CLUB present 'THE CARLTON SHOW BAND' `R.C.A. Recording Artists Direct From The Pig 'N' Whistle S how' Zurich Arena WEDNESDAY, JULY 18 9 -1 2 P . M . Advance Tickets available from. Green Forest Motor Hotel - Grand Bend McLean's Battery Supply - Exeter Jack Merner's Garage - Bayfield Bob's Barber Shop, Phil's Variety, Donald Oke Ltd., Mousseau & Parkins Garage - in Zurich. OR ANY MEMBER OF THE ZURICH LIONS CLUB One hour limit set for parking A move to establish one-hour parking limits on some side streets in Exeter was approved by a slim five to three margin by council this week, with most of the debate coming after the change had been okayed. The changes came in the form of a recommendation from the police committee and were presented by Reeve Derry Boyle. One-hour parking only will be permitted on the south side of Sanders St, West, the north side of Sanders St, East, the south side of John St. East and parts of the north side of John St. East. A loading zone will also be established on James St, beside Russell Electric and on the north side of John St. East beside Eaton's. The latter has been in operation for some time, but will be altered slightly. Councillor Tom MacMillan wanted to know why one-hour parking limits were being established when Main St. limits are two hours. Reeve Boyle said he didn't know. "The police had suggested half- hour limits, but we didn't think that was enough," Deputy-Reeve Helen Jermyn reported, Councillor Ben Hoogenboom didn't think it was fair and joined Councillors Bob Simpson and Ted Wright in opposing the motion, After the approval had been given, Wright said the limit was "too tough for a small town" and said it didn't even allow enough time for a woman to get her hair done. "Until we have off-street parking, I don't think we can be so rough," he commented. "If it's not enforced any more than the two-hour limit on Main St., no one will be hurt anyway," replied MacMillan . Mrs. Jermyn ended discussion when she explained the matter is always subject to review. Three hurt in collision Only two accidents were in- vestigated by the Exeter OPP detachment officers this week. In one, three London men sustained serious cuts and bruise's. The accident occurred on Saturday at 7:00 a.m. when a car driven by Randy Connor, London, skidded out of control on the Crediton Road west of Shipka. The driver and his two passengers were taken to St, Joseph's Hospital for treatment. Constable Bob Whiteford listed damage at $2,000. On Friday at 4:10 p.m., a car driven by Paul Yandt, London , skidded out of control on High- way 23 north of Kirkton when he swerved to avoid colliding with a juvenile boy on a motorcycle. The car slid into the ditch and damage was estimated at $350. During the week, the local detachment officers charged 47 persons under the Highway Traffic Act and issued warnings to another 17. Most of the charges resulted from speeders being clocked by the OPP air patrol. A special committee of Exeter council has been named to look after preparing plans for the new works department building on Nelson St. It will include the property committee of Bruce Shaw, Harold Patterson and Helen Jermyn, along with Derry Boyle and Tom MacMillan. The latter two were added because they recently toured several buildings with works superintendent Glen Kells and Ken Dunn of B.M. Ross and Associated, the town's consulting engineers. MacMillan said he had seen several ideas he would like to see incorporated in the local building, but did not elaborate. "If it's going to be built this year before bad weather sets in, you'd better get cracking," Mayor Jack Delbridge told the committee. A meeting is planned for this week. + + + + Councillor Tom MacMillan this week suggested a "walking trail" be established between River- view Park and the Morrison dam, He made the suggestion as a project that could be undertaken under the provincial govern- ment's SWEEP program. Council had been asked for suggestions and MacMillan's was the only made to date. He said he thought several people would enjoy such a trail if it could be established. + + + Council learned the committee of adjustment has turned down a request to sever a parcel of land owned by Dr. R. Roelofson. He had requested that the building which housed his former clinic be severed from the property on which his house is situated. The committee felt the clinic building was too close to the residence to approve them being separa ted. + + + A search for a dog catcher for Exeter may be nearing an end. Councillor Harold Patterson indicated this week that Lloyd Miller, who resides just east of the local cemetery, has indicated some interest in building an animal shelter and carrying on a part-time control patrol. "He's definitely interested," Patterson stated. The protection to persons and property committee was asked to meet with him, + + + Council meetings for the month of July have been altered due to the centennial celebrations. The regular meetings dates have been set for July 9 and 23. + + + A • local fish peddlar was granted a rebate of 75 percent of his licence fee after council learned he had been in business for only two weeks. Clerk Eric Carscadden said he couldn't remember if the fee paid had been $50 or $100, Councillor Tom MacMillan said the rebate wasn't fair in that other refunds were granted on a pro-rated business, depending on the length of time a person had used the licence or stayed in business. Councillor Ben Hoogenboom said he thought it was a "good experience" for people starting into business to have to pay something. "It's not good experience to pay for something you don't get," replied Mayor Jack Delbridge. The debate ended when MacMillan said he would go along with council's decision to make the 75 percent rebate. + + + The PUC advised council they plan a debenture issue of $200,000 in 1974 to erect a new water tower. It will be located on a lot on Nelson St. It will replace the present tower behind the town hall. + + + Council decided that Ken Ottewell will have to pay a connection fee and full frontage for a new home he plans to build on Waterloo St., despite the fact he plans to take a sewer through a back lot into the Mill St, sewer. Ottewell had suggested he should not be charged for the connection or frontage if he made the connection himself, Council members learned tz.,ere were several precedents set for charging frontage and con- nections even though the sewer did not run past the property in question. By MESS JEAN COPELAND The annual Sunday School picnic was held on Saturday at Riverview Park, Exeter with a good crowd attending. The following were the prize winners: races, preschool and kindergarten, John Hartwick and Leonard Williams; grade 1 and 2, Chris Williams and Patricia Cowdrey; grade 3 and 4, Stephanie Hartwick and Scott Thomson; grade 5 and 6 Bob Cowdrey and David Spence, grade 7 and 8, Lorie Webb and Michele Robinson; ladies, Julie Webb and Brenda Parkinson; men, Marvin Hartwick and Bill Spence; ladies kick the slipper, Brenda Parkinson and Cheryl Brine; men, Jim Gunton and Bill Spence. Girls bag race, Julie Webb and Brenda Parkinson (tied); ladies bag race, Julie Webb and Iris Gunton; balloon and water game, team of June Robinson, Butsy Parkinson, Leonard Thacker and Glenn Copeland; men's bag race, Jim Gunton; three-legged race, Janet Parkinson and Susan Spence, Bob Cowdrey and David Spence; adults, Iris and Jim Gunton and Lorie Webb and Debbie Schaeffer; wheelbarrow race, Beth and Eleanor Williams and Barbara Jaques and Butsy Parkinson. Several relays were played and a candy scramble was held for the children. Cheryl Brine was the winner of the mystery box. UCW The June meeting of the United Church Women was held in the basement of the church with 20 members and five visitors present. Mrs. Lloyd Jaques read the call to worship, meditation, scripture and several readings, Mrs. Ted Insley and Mrs. Glenn Copeland favored with a duet. Jean Copeland introduced the guest speaker, Dr, Albert Berry, St. Marys who showed pictures of New Delhi and England. The president, Mrs. Jim Miller, conducted the business. A parting gift was presented to Rev. & Mrs. Laurie Ray by Mrs. John Rodd, Personals Mrs. Lorne Scott, Tom Scott Ilderton, Tom Corsaut, London and Mrs. Robert Corsaut, St. Marys were guests on Sunday with Mr. & Mrs. David Wheeler. The flowers in the church on Sunday last were in memory of the late William Rodd, a former member of this church. Mr, & Mrs, Donald Brine and Cheryl and Mr. & Mrs. Oscar Brine were Sunday guests with Mr, & Mrs. Ross Robinson, Lynii and Dale, Fourth Line, Taxpayers in the village of Grand Bend face a stiff increase in their 1973 municipal taxes. Monday night council set the current tax levy at 127,7 mills for residential properties. This is an increase of 18.7 mills from a year ago. The commercial rate is up 19.6 mills to 135.6 mills. During the discussion, finance chairman Murray Des Jardins said there were several reasons for the huge tax increase, He said, "the province froze assessments so how can you meet, rising costs without increased assessments. Des Jardins blamed most of the rise in the rate to a deficit in 1972 of over $23,000. The 1972 audit statement shows an accumulated deficit of $23,754 at the end of 1972 operations. The figure at the close of 1971 was $13,047. In his statement Des Jardins continued, "late in 1972, the chairman of the finance com- mittee announced we'd have a surplus of $10,000 and in January our reeve went one better saying the surplus would be $12,000. Now we have a deficit of $23,000. "In 1971 we bought property from the Legion and Bob Jen- nison. These are paid in full, but we simply borrowed from the bank. Also, the province discontinued the basic shelter grant in 1972. This was used the year before to reduce the average residential tax by about $45," he added. MRS. ALBERT ETHERINGTON Mrs. Albert Etherington, the former Bertha Cobbledick, pasted away at Huronview Home, Clinton, June 17, 1973 in her 83rd year. She was predeceased by her husband and was the mother of Archie and Richard Etherington, Usborne township; Mrs. Alma Thar, London; and was predeceased by one daughter, Mrs. Marjorie Allen. Also surviving are 16 grand- children and 17 great- grandchildren. Funeral service was held June 20 from Hopper-Hockey Funeral Home, with Rev. Barry Robinson officiating. Interment was in Exeter., MRS. KEN McKELLAR Mrs. Ken McKellar, Cromarty passed away June 11, 1973 on her 87th birthday at Hillside Nursing Home where she had been a patient since February. She was the former Frankie Scott, daughter of the late James Scott and former Penelope Hamilton. She is survived by her husband and one daughter, Mrs. William (Betty) Binning, Mitchell. Three grandchildren, Richard, Bob and Jane Binning also survive. She was predeceased by seven sisters and three brothers. Mrs. McKellar was a member of Cromarty Presbyterian Church and was organist there for 25 years. She was also a life member of the W,M,S. Until Christmas, Mrs. McKellar was a weekly correspondent for many years for the Times-Advocate and the Huron Expositer, Funeral service was held at the Heath-Leslie Funeral Home, Mitchell, June 13, 1973 with Rev. Wilfred Jarvis officiating. Interment was in Knox Presbyterian Cemetery, Mit- chell. Flower bearers were four nephews, Ernest Allen, Gordon Scott, Lloyd Miller and Alan Somers, Pallbearers were Gordon Houghton, Howard Querengesser, Donald Scott, Dr, James Town, Frank Hamilton and Craig Kerslake, MRS, EDWARD Ho SCHNELL Mrs. Edward If, Schnell, the grant to the Grand Bend Chamber of Commerce to operate an information booth in the village again this summer. The grant of $1,500 will be paid in three installments, Chamber of Commerce president Dick Manore gave a report on the activities of the Winter Works program. He reported an extension had been received to employ six men until the end of June to complete barbecue pits at the boating area and rasing of the municipal docks. Road foreman Vic Anysymiw reported erection of a chain link fence along the river bank and 81 Crescent will be completed this week. Howard Green headed a delegation of five fishermen asking for leases for properties they occupy along the river. He said he and the others were paying taxes on the land and buildings but he felt the land was owned by the village. This matter and that of dockage leases will be dealt with at a special meeting to be called later this month. Exeter sewers — Continued from Front Page will carry over a 30-year term. Council had hoped to undertake the completion of the sewer system this year, but delays in getting the agreement signed and having government approval have stalled the project. There was some concern ex- pressed recently that the project may not even get underway next year. Reeve at resort goes to hospital Grand Bend Reeve John Payne was taken to Victoria Hospital London Tuesday afternoon and he may require surgery. Payne has been confined to his home in Oakwood Park for the past three weeks suffering from a slipped disc in his back. During the last two meetings of Grand Bend council, councillor Douglas Martin has assumed the position of acting Reeve. Council received verification of the appointment of Dr, woliann O'Connor of Grand Bend as a provincial coroner, The village officers bylaw waa amended to include the two newest councillors., Douglas Martin and. John Teevins, Teevins will head the roads and parks committee and will represent the village on the Huron Hope Nursery Sebool board and Martin is in charge of fire, recreation and beaches. Councillor Martin was in charge of Monday's meeting in the continued absence of Reeve John Payne due to illness. Building permits were ap- proved for an addition to the Tender Spot and to Mr. Ashley to construct a slab patio deck on Morenz Lane, Plan cleanup before centennial After reporting the local fire hall should have a complete face- lifting completed in time for centennial, Councillor Bruce Shaw wondered what had hap- pened to plans for a town-wide centennial cleanup. The idea of special garbage pickups had been mentioned a month ago by Deputy-Reeve Helen Jermyn who at that time said council should enlist the cooperation of all citizens to have the town cleaned up for the celebrations. While no action had been taken by the sanitation committee, it was agreed this week to have two special garbage pickups next week to allow citizens to get rid of trash. The west side of town will be covered Wednesday with pickup on the east side the following day. Shaw said the fire hall work was nearing completion, although it would be a rush to have it entirely completed before centennial. The building has been sand blasted and will now get a quick brick face. Shaw also reported that all renovations and improvements had been completed at the library for this year. New carpet has been installed and some painting done. former Charlotte Peck, died in the Bluewater Rest Home, Zurich, June 18, 1973 in her 84th year. She was predeceased by her husband and was the sister of Arthur W. Peck and Mrs. Ellen McEwen, RR 3, Bayfield and Mrs. Margaret J. Schnell, Detroit. Funeral service was held June 20 from the Westlake Funeral Home, Zurich with Rev, Reddick officiating. Interment was in Bayfield Cemetery. MRS, B. GREGORY Mrs. B. Gregory, the former Ada Dell Boyd passed away in London June 13, 1973 in her 86th year. She was the wife of the late Kenneth Haskett (1931) and the late B. Gregory. She is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Fred Thompson, Grand Bend and two brothers, Archie, Petrolia, Ellis, Detroit, Funeral service was held June 15 from the C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home, Lucan with in- terment in St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye, Pallbearers were Irvine Graham, Bill Haskett, Harold Corbett, Clarence Stanley, Ivan Stanley and Emerson Stanley. MRS. HERBERT J.W. FOSTER Mrs. Herbert J,W, Foster, the former Harriett Elizabeth Davidson died at St, Mary's Memorial Hospital June 10, 1973 in her 76th year. She was predeceased by her husband and was the mother of Lorne, Hamilton; Earl, Fullarton Township; Harold, Usborne Township and Mrs. W.J. (Mary) Fisher, Don Mills. She was the sister of Mrs. Carl (Marion) Schneider, Stratford, Ray, Mitchell and Lloyd, Fullarton, and is also survived by five grandchildren. Mrs. Foster was born near Carlingford and after her marriage resided on Highway 23 in Fullarton Township. Funeral service was held June 13 from the Lindsay Funeral Horne, St. Marys with Rev. Laurie J, Ray officiating. Interment was in Kirkton, The make up of the total mill rate of 127.7 mills is 44,3 mills for the village rate, a rise of 12,7 mills; elementary school 29 mills, up 1.4; secondary school, 22.2 mills, up 2.2 mills; Lambton County, 20,5, an increase of 2,4 mills, fire protection 10 mills and Ausable-Bayfield Conservation Authority 1.7 mills, The last two rates are the same as in 1972. In summarizing his tax statement, Des Jardins com- pared expenditures of the Lambton Board of Education and the County of 10 years ago and the current costs. In 1964, the Lambton County levy was $24,829.76 and this year it is $41,923.89, Education levies 10 years ago were $41,296.48 and in 1973 they will be $104,453. Council authorized the annual Stephen council — Continued from front page to $51,193. In explaining the surplus, clerk Wilmar Wein said council had budgeted for extra road work which was not completed. Land severance applications from Dalton Finkbeiner, Lot 25, Concession 2 and Ken Hodgins, Lot 5, Concession 1 were ap- proved and a similar request from Wayne Woods in the area of the Grand Bend Country Playhouse was refused.