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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1973-09-06, Page 3RETURN FROM SUMMER IN NORTH - Katherine Hall, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Morley Hall, Exeter arrived home recently from her job in Frobisher Bay with a mission team. The team captain, who is visiting the Halls now is Gene Clark, Newfoundland. Okay feasibility study for Dashwood water Work on mission team Times-Advocate, September 6, 1973 Page 3 Meet beautiful people in North A POPULAR SPOT — All the beach area along Lake Huron proved very popular over the Labor Day weekend to thousands of visitors. The above picture taken at Grand Bend Saturday afternoon was a typical Western Ontario beach scene. T-A photo PROCEEDS TO MINOR BALL - A food booth at the Mid-Western rodeo over the weekend was operated by the Exeter Minor Baseball Association. Handling the cooking chores were Harold."Bud" Preszcator, Don McIver, Joe Wooden and Wilf Beattie. T-A photo Stephen okays food law, accepts tender for fuels REV. JOHN EDWARD JONES Rev. John Edward Jones, B.A., B.D. passed away August 31, 1973 at the Health Sciences General Centre, Winnipeg in his 81st year. He was predeceased by his wife, Anne, in 1958 and was the father of Margaret Jones, Calgary; Col, Frederick C. Jones, London; Douglas L. Jones, Toronto; and John T. Jones, Victoria, B.C. Two brothers, Cecil S„ of "Exeter and Langford A,, of Toronto, seven gradchildren and• two great-grandchildren also survive. Rev. Jones was born in Exeter and was ordained in the Methodist Church in St. Marys in 1915. He served pastorates as Staffa, Hickson and Fort Frances, Ontario from 1932 to 37 before moving to Winnipeg. Funeral services were held from Harstone Memorial United Church, Winnipeg, September 5, 1973 with Rev. Dr. Walter J. Spence officiating. Interment was in Brookside Cemetery. HILDA SOPHIA MIKKILA Hilda Sophia passed away September 2, 1973 in South Huron 0 Hospital in her 79th year. She was the mother of Mrs. Albert (Lilly Maria) Dupee, RR 1, Corunna and Mrs. Tyyne Sulovesanen, B.C. Funeral service was held from the Steadman Brothers Memorial Chapel, September 5, 1973 with interment at Grandview Memorial Gardens. PAUL MASSE Paul Masse, Windsor, formerly of RR 1, Dashwood passed away at Hotel Dieu, Windsor, August 29, 1973 in his 85th year. His wife, the former Jane Geromette predeased him last June. He is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Hubert Carey, Mt. Carmel, Mrs. Max Frey, Mrs. Leonard Parent and Mi-s. Cyril Ducharme, Windsor; and 'seven sons, Gerald, Dennis, Ernest, John, Donald, Patrick and Norman, all of Windsor, Two sisters, Mrs. Remy Jeffrey, Zurich and Mrs. Alice Beni teau of Windsor, also survive. Funeral mass was at Immaculate Conception Church with interment in Windsor Cemetery. GARNET C. WILDFONG Garnet Chester Wildfong, Sarnia, formerly of Dashwood, passed away September 3, 1973 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Sarnia in his 70th year. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Pearl Tieman in 1955. He was the son of the late Joseph and Lucinda Wildfong, and the father of Mrs.. David (Marion) Bull, Chatham; Keith, *RR 2, London; and Grant, London; and Neil, Leamington. One brother, Clayton of Strathroy and 13 grandchildren also survive. Funeral service is to be held from the T. Harry Hoffman Funeral Home, Dashwood September 6 with Rev. B. Guy officiating. Interment will be in Calvary United Church Cemetery. VICTORIA COWARD Victoria Coward passed, away at Huronview, Clinton Monday, September 3, 1973. She was formerly of Exeter, in her 85th year. She is survived by two brothers, Charles and Roy Coward, both of Exeter and a sister, Mrs. W.A. Burns (Florence) of St. Thomas. ‘"' Funeral services were held at the Hopper Hockey Funeral Home, William St. Exeter, on Wednesday, September 5 with Rev. Wilfred Jarvis officiating. Interment was in the Exeter Cemetery. PETER 0. GINGERICH Peter O. Gingerich passed away at St. Mary's General Hospital, Kitchener on Thursday, August 30, 1973. His wife was the late Barbara Gascho. He is the father of Kenneth, Sarasota, Florida; Richard, Guelph; Willard, Baden; Raymond, Baden; Mrs. Walter (Ruby) Hammer, Baden; Mrs. Walter (Leone) Steinman, Baden; Mrs. Carl (Miriam) Desch, Zurich; and Elaine Brennan, Baden, He is also survived by a brother, Enos, Shakespeare, 22 grandchildren and four great- grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Steinman Mennonite Church, Sunday September 2, 1973 with the Bruce J. Omand Funeral Home, New Hamburg in charge of arrangements. Interment was in the Steinman Mennonite Cemetery. LINWOOD GRANT AMOS Linwood Grant Amos passed away suddenly in his home at RR 3 Ailsa Craig on Thursday, August 30, 1973 at the age of 63, He was the husband of Mary Lamport and father of Ross, Strathroy; Mrs. Alan (Betty) Hodgson, Vancouver; Mrs. Donald (Marg) McAlpine, RR 3 Ailsa Craig and Bill at home. Also surviving are brothers Owen, London; Joe, McGillivray Twp; John, Wanstead; Norman, Kirkton; Ernest (deceased); sisters, Mrs. Gordon (Kathleen) Rock, Mrs. Stan (Margaret) ' Grabowski both of London; Mrs. Jack (Gertrude) Rosser and Mrs. John (Mabel) Scholfield both of McGillivray Twp. There are also three grand- children. Funeral services were held at the T. Stephenson & Son Funeral Home, Ailsa Craig on Sunday, September 2, 1973 with Rev. Kenneth Hick officiating. Interment was in the Mars Hill Cemetery, McGillivray Twp. FLORENCE La BELLE (HANDFORD) PHINN DOWDS Florence LaBelle Phinn Dowds passed away in Victoria Hospital Tuesday, August 28, 1973. She was a resident of Grand Bend. Her husband was the late James Dowds of Delaware, and she was the mother of Margaret R. Donaldson, Columbus Ohio and the late Ted Phinn, Ancaster. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Melissa Handford, Exeter and grandmother to Ellen, Tory and Rian Phinn. Memorial services were conducted at the Mary Ellen Memorial Chapel (Iva Eisenbach Museum) Grand Bend by the Rev. William Robinson of Goderich on Saturday, Sep- tember 1, 1973. The T. Harry Hoffman Funeral Home, Dash- wood was in charge of arrangements. At the request of the deceased, her body was donated to the University of Western Ontario's Medical School. THOMAS KYLE Thomas Kyle, Hensall, passed away September 5, 1973 at South Huron Hospital, Exeter in his 95th year. He is survived by his wife, the former Nancy Kipfer and was the father of David, Hensall; Ray, Timmins; Russell, St. Catharines; Mrs. Arnold (Bell) Merner, Zurich; and Mrs. Claire (Dorothy) Tuckey, London. He was predeceased by one son, Byron in 1972. Also surviving are 15 grand- children and 23 great- grandchildren. A private funeral service will be held September 7 from the Bonthron Funeral Chapel, Hensall with Rev. Don Beck officiating. Interment will be in Exeter Cemetery. Observe walkers In their weekly press release, the OPP remind drivers to be observant for pedestrian traffic now that schools are open again and to stop when passing or meeting school buses which are stopped with red lights flashing. "Continued safe driving 'habits by area drivers will keep our children from being injured in collisions involving school buses," Cpl. Ray Brooks noted. Hay township council rejected a request from the Huron County Health Unit to pass a food licencing bylaw at their Sep- tember meeting Tuesday. The reason said clerk Wayne Horner, was because food establishments, such as restaurants are practically non- existent in the township. At the same time, they notified Stephen township that they are in agreement with them that the Ministry of Environment do a feasibility study with regard to piping water from the Grand Bend water plant for the village of Dashwood. Four tile drain loan ap- plications were received in the amount of $11,500. Council also recommended that an application from Harold Willert to sever the south half of lot 24, concession 3 be granted. He wishes to sever two acres. GB council — Continued from front page year-round population is very low." The equalization grant is based on the amount of average assessment and Grand Bend's is extremely high because only the winter population is taken into consideration while all properties are used for the assessment figure. For an example Sharen said Thedford pays about $10,000 in county levy and will receive more than $12,000 in equalization grant while Grand Bend's county excess of is in contribution$43,000 and the provincial grant less than $2,000. The motion to keep a closer watch on road expenditures was made by Webster but was based on suggestions made by Teevins, who is chairman of the road committee. The move will institute a cost control ledger involving all ex- penses incurred by the road and public works department in- cluding control of gas con- sumption and mileage records. Councillor Martin told council he was pleased with the lifeguard program this year and expected total costs would be under his proposed budget of $3,000. The beach chairman added, "we had no casualties on the beach this year due to the ex- cellent supervision." In talking about the just con- cluded summer season, Reeve Sharen said he felt it was very successful and one of the most profitable in sometime for village businesses. Sharen said 14 boats from the Black Water yacht club spent the weekend in Grand Bend and members were "ecstatic" about the change in atmosphere at the summer resort. General accounts of $39,885.89 were approved. This includes four tile drain loans. Council also accepted road accounts of $5,408.88 and drain accounts of $1,138.92. Stephen township Tuesday night passed a bylaw authorizing the Huron County Health Unit to licence and supervise food premises in the municipality. The new ruling will cover restaurants, lunch counters, refreshment stands, mobile canteens and bakeries, The following fee schedule for licences will be in effect: restaurants $20; lunch counters $15; refreshment stands $15 ; mobile canteens $100 and bakeries $20. The Health Unit will be responsible for collection of licence fees. The bid of Carmen Roeszler, area distributor for British Petroleum Products was ac- cepted to supply fuel products to the township for a period of one year. The lowest of three invited bids, it calls for gasoline to be supplied for 46.1 cents per gallon, diesel fuel at 49.8 cents per gallon and furnace fuel at 24.5 cents for each gallon. A building permit application from Cook's Division of Gerbro Corporation to extend their mill It used to be "go West young Plan, go West", but now some Canadians go North instead. Katherine Hall, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Morley Hall, Exeter spent her summer in the town of Frobisher Bay, 180 miles south of the Arctic circle. Katherine was part of an eight person team, Ambassadors in Mission (AIM) sent north by the Christian Youth Outreach program. This is the third year such a team has been sent to Frobisher Bay. Other teams visit all over Canada and many parts of the world, Their purpose? "To lead practical Christian lives," said Katherine, The eight young people held down full time jobs in govern- ment offices and the Frobisher Inn as well as running the community church while the minister vacationed for the summer. "We did the visitation and maintained all the church ac- tivities." she said. Gene Clarke, Newfoundland, the team leader is visiting with Katherine before she goes back to college. He said that Frobisher Bay has a discrimination problem. "It's a big problem up there but you never here about it down here." he said. Katherine agreed but they both found the Eskimoes to be "beautiful people". "They're straightforward and facilities at the Centralia plant was approved. Included in the construction estimated to cost $300,000 are unloading facilities, a number of silos, a cleaning plant and drying unit. A request from Grand Bend council for repair of a portion of the Walker drain was accepted and will be forwarded to the engineering firm of Gamsby and Mannerow for a survey plan and report. Lay charges for car theft Two youths were arrested in Stratford Sunday and charged with the theft of a car in Exeter early Sunday morning, The vehicle owned by Gordon Becker was taken from his residence at 103 Park street, Exeter. The youths will appear in court at a later date, While reporting the incident the Exeter Police department asks motorists to remove keys from cars while parked overnight. The department has in- vestigated several car thefts in the past month and on each oc- casion, the persons responsible have admitted finding keys in the cal'. Verbal warnings issued throughout the summer to bicycle owners in Exeter have been to no avail according to Exeter Police Chief Ted Day. Day said this week that cyclists committing any offences will be charged. He also asks cyclists to "please keep off the sidewalks on the Main street business see- tioTilh'e " Highway Traffic Act requires that all bicycles being Used on roads after dark must be equipped with a white or amber light on the front and a red light or reflector at the rear. Lost & Found A man's electirc shaver found on Main street has been turned into the town's police office. The owner may claim the shaver by making the proper identification, expect you to accept them just as they are. And they're willing to accept you just as you are." said Katherine, "But they are being utterly destroyed by the while man," she continued. "One social worker told me that all their problems were brought in by the whites." Gene said "The town has the highest alcohol comsumptiian rate per capita in Canada and VD is also very common." Despite their problems, the Boyle complains of board action "We don't have to pay any attention to the county planning board!" Those were the words of Exeter Reeve Derry Boyle after council this week received a letter in- dicating some changes being proposed in a local subdivision by the Huron Planning Board. The changes were for the conventional housing subdivision Len Veri plans on the outskirts of hisp of the river. edmobile home park north Boyle claimed the Exeter planning board was completely autonomous and said he resented the county being in on any of the planning work in Exeter. He suggested Veri be adatised to submit his plans to the neter Planning Board for their ap- proval. Tile drain loan application in the amount of $33,000 were ac- cepted and a tile drain debenture in the amount of $13,400 was passed. fibreglass boat stolen Exeter OPP this week are investigating two incidents where cars have been stripped. On Sunday, a late model Mustang stolen from Grand Bend was found in Hay Township. Three tires had been taken off the vehicle and it had then been set on fire. Tuesday afternoon, a 1964 Dodge was found in Stephen Township with three tires, the battery and generator removed, Another car was found aban- doned in Hay Township with the plates removed and police believe it may have been stolen from the U.S.A. A break and enter at the cot- tage of Edward Potts at Oakwood Park was reported Friday. A digital clock radio valued at $70 was reported stolen. A 16-foot fibreglas canoe was also reported stolen from the Oakwood area. It was owned by Gordon A. Mitchell, Deaborn and was valued at $100, native people maintain a great pride in their race, And if whites descriminate against them, the members of the team did not find that the feeling was mutual, "They would always meet you with a smile," said Gene. Katherine found them to be sincere and friendly. "They were eager to invite us into their homes to talk with them." she said. A lot of the whites who go to the North are there to make their fortune and then leave. "It's a town of transients," said Katherine. "Carpenters get f$12 an hour." commented Gene. "People will work in the north for awhile and then go south to invest all their money." Frobisher Bay, with a Action on dog first business Exeter council, attempting to find a eselution for the dog problem for several weeks now, were forced into a decision on one stray canine, Monday. The dog had been picked up by policain the afternoon and it was in thiwcouncil chambers and had to be put in a different spot before the meeting could get underway. Council had Constable Alex Balazs call the South Huron Veterinary Clinic at Zurich and he returned to the meeting to advise it would cost $3 per day to have the dog held at the clinic for three days awaiting its owner to claim it. If the animal had to be destroyed after that, it would cost an additional $10. Council decided to have the dog taken to Zurich. It precipitated a brief discussion on dogs and Councillor Harold Patterson, who has been negotiating with a dog catcher, said the fee for such a service had now been sliced in half to $25 per week. Councillor Bruce Shaw thought it would be cheaper to have the police continue to pick up dogs, but Constable Balazs explained that it may not be in the long run, considering the fact the cruiser would be tied up taking animals to Zurich and the necessity of calling in an extra policeman while anottier was making the trip. No decision on the overall problem was given. The August police report was submitted to council by Constable George Robertson, in the absence of Chief Ted Day who is away taking-an administrator's course at the Aylmer Police College. At the conclusion of his report, Constable Robertson advised council the police would crack down on bike riders in view of the large number of complaints being received regarding the riding of bikes on sidewalks. He said the youngsters would be charged if they failed to heed an initial warning over such instances. population of 2,200 about half of them Eskimo, is the centre of all the activity in the eastern Arctic. The government offices are located there and Eskimo children from many outlying settlements come down to the schools. The school system creates a problem though. "When the kids come to the schools they are in early teens." said Katherine. "They are raised in an institutional environment with no family life. When they go back to their parents, they can't relate to them anymore." Very few of the native people go on to university. "They stay in the Arctic." she said, "I only met three who had even attended university." Katherine and Gene found that they too had adjustments to make when they arrived home. "Everything is so relaxed and easy up there." said Katherine. "And the roads are so bad you only drive 15 mph, The first time I went driving with my father I kept telling him he was speeding, But he was only doing about 50." But worse than getting used to the more hectic pace of living again was encountering our heat wave. "The temperature actually got up to 70 once or twice." said Katherine. "That's unusual." "Summer temperatures usually are around 40 there." said Gene. "They actually got some grass this year," "People keep asking me if it was a good summer," Katherine said thoughtfully. "But it's hard to describe, It was certainly a good experience." "I suppose anything that makes you mature and grow helps you." she continued, "In that sense it's been very good." Rodeo — Continued from front page address system. On Sunday afternoon Bill Brady showed up as usual, only this time he landed in the CFPL- icopter. He told the crowd that this year he could not participate in the events because of a bad back — it had a yellow streak. If the heat was lowering profits for some people, the cowboys were an exception. Entry fees are added to the pot and since total prize money amounted to $4,000 and entries were up almost 25 percent, the winning cyntostvati, received a satisfyina. rewardr Larry Piconi. if New York state, winner of the Bull riding received $296 for his eight seconds work in the arena. Fred MacKenzie who won the champion calf roping at the rodeo was also the top money winner and will receive a trophy at the annual Ontario Rodeo Association banquet next March. The trophy will be donated by H & K Sports of Exeter. Another cowboy who went home happy was Jim Rundle of Pinecrest Farms in St, Marys. He and his horse Snippy, won all three go-rounds of the pick-up race. Calgary Malting & Brewing Co. donated gold and silver trophy buckles to the top winners in the various events. The Humane Society were present during the whole weekend and reported that none of the stock were being abused or improperly cared for. Winners in the rodeo events were: saddle bronc riding, Jerry Kinsella, Guelph; bare back bronc riding, Tom Tucci, New York state; calf roping, Fred MacKenzie, Caledon; steer wrestling, Len Greenlagh, Missisauga; bull riding, Larry Piconi, New York state. The top wild cow milkers were Mike Whitely, Oshawa; Mel Wakefield, Norwood; and Larry Walls, Windsor. Winner of the barrel racing was Shelley Wakefield, Norwood; pick-up race, Jim Rundle, St. Marys. Little britches was won by Mark Leggette, Campbellcroft; Eddie Gelinas, Windsor; and John Mol, Exeter, LOCAL RIDER UPSET - Several local youngsters participated in the lit- tle britches event at Saturday's Mid-Western rodeo. Above, Paul Scott is thrown by a calf. Report stripped cars, T-A photo A RODEO WELCOME--- A regular performer at the Mid-Western rodeo for the post seven years, Bill Brady of CFPL in London was just a visitor at Sunday's performance. in the above picture, the popular radio announcer at the left is being welcomed by rodeo president Lloyd Mousseau after landing in the CFPL-icopter, -r-A photo