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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1973-09-20, Page 3Randy Jones. 'moving v Times-Advocute, September q0, 1973 Pe, e Review commends artist PRETTY LITTLE GIRL? - Don't let this cute young thing fool you, She is really a he and his name is Scott Brintnell, Scott won first prize for the best decorated bicycle at the Kirkton Fair parade Saturday, T-A photo AT THE KIRKTON FAIR GB delays one sign, approves replacement ILLUSTRATION - The above reproduction is from one of Randy Jones' most recent jobs, illustrations for an edition of a 19th century sporting magazine called The Fancy. This same picture appears on the front of his business card. 4 An application for a permit to erect a new sign in the village of Grand Bend was temporarily delayed while another for a sign replacement was approved, Monday night, After considerable discussion following the application from John Aselstyne to erect a real estate sign on private property in the village, the village's newest councillor Torn Webster sub- * mitted a motion, The motion read, "in view of the present situation of signs and the strong opinion of some members of council, a decision on all sign permits will be delayed for 21 days. At a meeting several months ago, council decided to freeze all signs until an agreement with Championship Displays was completed or dropped. The agreement with Cham- pionship had 20 days to go at the time of Monday's meeting. According to the village bylaw, everyone must apply for a permit for a sign regardless of the location of the proposed sign. Councillor Murray Des Jardins argued saying, "it's a little bit of County board — Continued from front page the board may choose not to reach the new ceilings in an effort to hold down the cost to local taxpayers. He said the stated ceiling figures represent the maximum amounts which may be spent for each pupil subject to the adjustments via the weighting factors which are designed to average out spending power of boards across the province, depending on the number of students. The detailed analysis of the 1974 weighting factors will be announced by the Ministry in early November. In the mean- time boards were assured that they may proceed with preliminary budget calculations confident that the 1974 ex- penditure weighting factor will not be less than 90 percent of that for 1973. Special consideration in 1974 will again be given to school boards which are experiencing falling enrolments. This is in recognition of the fact that boards have certain fixed costs which do not decrease in proportion to a drop in enrolment, In Huron the enrolment is down this year in elementary schools to 8,101 from 8,285 last year and in secondary down to 4.441 from last years 4,581, Air problems — Continued from front page particularly annoying if the trees were wet. He urged council to send a letter to Mr. Peat asking him to trim the trees. Reeve Boyle then wondered what the Mayor wanted to do about "your neighbor's evergreens". The neighbor was never named, but members appeared to understand it was former councillor Joe Wooden in question, Mayor Delbridge admitted the evergreens did create a problem, but said no action was necessary because no complaint had been registered. "I just did register a com- plaint," Reeve Boyle contended. Deputy-Reeve Helen Jermyn suggested the action on trees should apply to everyone and Councillor Tom MacMillan said he couldn't see writing only one person when many others were producing the same problem, "Our problem is that we tend to react," commented Councillor Bruce Shaw, adding that council should take some initiative "to do the right thing before it's wrong". A vote was then conducted on whether a letter should be sent to Peat and it carried by a narrow 5- 3 margin. dictatorship when we tell people where and what kind of sign they may put up. Reeve Bob Sharen agreed that according to the bylaw everyone should apply and Douglas Martin recommended the owner of the property involved make the application. Councillor Tom Webster who is a commission agent for a sign company said he felt the bylaw was a good one, He added, "if some larger centres had a bylaw like this they would 'be doing something," Webster continued, "I think we should review the sign situation. A $5 permit doesn't seem to be enough, It should be $25 for a four by eight foot sign and $50 for anything larger." Council did tell Aselstyne who was present at the meeting that the owner of the land should make application after a period of 21 days and it would be con- sidered. Later in the same meeting council gave permission to Gerald Sanders, owner of the former Monetta Menard Tavern property near the beach to replace an existing sign. Sanders wished to move the sign closer to Government road so it can be more readily seen from the ,Main street in- tersection. When council first refused to agree to the moving forward of the sign, Sanders said "with the new turnaround at the end of Main Street, a lot of people make the turn without heading towards the pier and thus can't see my sign unless it is moved westerly." He was given the okay to re- erect the sign nearer the road providing construction does not interfere with an existing un- derground line. As the result of a split 3-2 recorded vote Peter Rumble was given approval to establish a body shop on the Supertest property on Main Street formerly owned by the late Lawrence Mason. Councillors Teevins and Webster voted against the ap- plication while Reeve Sharen and councillors Martin and Desjardine gave approval. Village legal counsel Bill Dyer who was at the meeting said in his opinion the application was valid. He said the bylaw included operations which were incidental to a business and he felt a body shop was incidental to a service station. Rumble said he would sign an agreement with the village whereby he would construct a screen to hide any vehicles which may be stored on the property. Councillor Webster said he couldn't agree that business should go on the main street of a lovely village while Reeve Sharen countered with, "I welcome a viable business where we get our taxes." Pinery police look after GB Residents of Grand Bend are reminded that the village is now being patrolled by officers of the Ontario Provincial Police detachment at the Pinery Park. Corporal Bruce Shipley in charge of the Pinery detachment in a special news release this week asks that Grand Bend residents needing the services of his department call 243-2735. If there is no anser, the person attempting to get in touch with the OPP should dial the operator and ask for Zenith 50000, Thisis a toll free call and will connect immediately with the Forest detachment. Corporal Shipley added, "The Forest detachment is in constant radio communications with our officers and one of our cars can be in the Grand Bend area in minutes." MRS. CLAYTON SMITH Mrs. Clayton Smith, St. Marys died suddenly at Bridgenorth, Ontario September 7, 1973 in her 70th year. The former Bessie Kathleen Bailey, she was born on the fourth line of Blanshard town- ship, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Bailey. In 1925 she married Clayton Smith and lived in Usborne township west of Kirkton until Mr. Smith's death in 1969. Mrs. Smith was a member of St. Pauls' Anglican Church, Kirkton and was active in the ladies organization of that church. Mrs, Smith is survived by a son, Lloyd, Woodham; and daughters Mrs. Ed (Rhea) Gough; Mrs. Vic (Marie) Hearn, both of St. Marys; Mrs. Robert (Myrland) Clark, Unionville; and Mrs. John (Rosemary) Cutting, Kincardine. Funeral services were held from the Lindsay Funeral Home, St. Marys with Rev. Sevrier, St. Pauls Anglican Church, Kirkton and the former rector, Rev. Rokeby-Thomas in charge. Pallbearers Were Sam Bell, Don Bell, Gordon Smith, Ken Dundan, Jack Duncan, and Ross Francis. Interment was in St. Marys Cemetery. LESLIE R. VINCENT Leslie R. Vincent passed away in University Hospital, London, September 5, 1973 in his 54th year. He was the son of Mrs. Amy Vincent, Windsor and husband of the former GloriaJupp. He is also survived by five sons, Ken, Winnipeg; Jess, London; David, Bruce and Jon, all of Exeter. One brother, Harvey, of Windsor also survives, plus two granddaughters, Debbra Ann and Charlene Leslie Vincent, Win- nipeg. Mr. Vincent, formerly of Windsor, lived in Exeter for six years. He was the manager- treasurer of the Exeter Credit Union since March, 1971 and was a member of the R. E. Pooley Branch 167 of the Canadian Legion, Funeral service was held from the Windsor Chapel Funeral Home, September 8, 1973 with interment in Victoria Memorial Gardens, Windsor. Pallbearers were all legion- naires, Stan Obre, Walter Romaniuk, Bob Grant, Harvey Pfaff, Johnny Angyal and Jim Hamilton. Members of Legion Branch 255, Riverside in Windsor formed a color guard. MRS. JAMES DEWAN Mrs, James Dewan died at St. Joseph's Hospital, London, September 12, 1973 in her 50th year, She was the former Marion Moore, wife of James (Dewie) Dewan, Creditors and formerly of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. She was the mother of Gordon, Vancouver; Mrs. Donald (Sharon) Branscombe, Picton; and Heather, at home. She was the sister of Mrs. Cliff (Dorothy) Dorey, Dartmouth; Mrs. Gordon (Winifred) Hill, Hawkesbury; Mrs. Al (Norma). Levitt, Toronto; Ralph and Lloyd Moore, both of Dartmouth; and Kenneth Moore, Bramalea. Also surviving are four grandchildren. Funeral mass was held from Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, September 15, 1973 with the T. Harry Hoffman Funeral Home, Dashwood in charge of arrangements, Interment was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. COURSEY BROWN Coursey Brown died in Victoria Hospital, London September 16, 1973 in his 79th year. Funeral service was held September 18, 1973 from the Hopper-Hockey Funeral Home, with Rev. Barry Robinson of- ficiating. Interment was in Exeter Cemetery. JOHN EDWARD NEIL John Edward Neil, of Twilight Haven, Petrolia passed away at Victoria Hospital, London, September 16, 1973 in his 77th year. He was the husband of the former Kathleen Pfaff and father of Mrs, Doreen Egerdeen, RR 3 Kamloops, B.C.; and Ronald, RR 1 Mill Bay, B.C. The late Mr, Neil was retired from John Labatt's Limited and was a member of the LOL Hackett Lodge, London. Funeral service was held from the Bonthron Funeral Chapel, Hensall with Rev. W. Jarvis officiating. Interment was in Exeter Cemetery. MRS. JOHN A. McCRACKEN Mrs. John A. McCracken, the former Grace Stirling, Grand Bend and formerly of Toronto died at South Huron Hospital, September 17, 1973. She was predeceased by her husband (1962) and was the aunt of Mrs. Arthur (Mary) Wayling, Calgary and High Gunn, Win- nipeg. She was the sister-in-law of Mrs. J. H. (Ida) Langford and Miss Ethel McCracken, both of London. Funeral service was held from the A. Millard George Funeral Home, London September 20, 1973 with Rev. H. G. Dobson of Grand Bend United Church of- ficiating. Interment was in Woodland Cemetery. MRS. ALFRED NICHOLSON Mrs. Alfred Nicholson, the former Ellena McConnel, passed away at Strathmere Lodge, Strathroy September 17, 1973 in her 80th year. She was predeceased by her husband and was the mother of Mrs. Earl (Marion) Steeper, McGillivray township and Mrs. Alden (Alice) Walker, London township. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren. Funeral service will be held September 20 from the M. Box and Son Funeral Home, Parkhill with interment in Sylvan Cemetery. MRS. NELSON W. SQUIRE Mrs. Nelson Wilbert Squire, Exeter passed away at St. Joseph's Hospital, London September 12, 1973 in her 74th year. The former Verda Maude Hicks, she is survived by her husband, and she was the mother of Mrs. Don (Dorothy) Meyer, London and Orland of Centralia. She was the sister of Mrs, George (Vera) McFalls, Cen- tralia. Four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren also survive. Funeral service was held September 15 from the R. C. Dinney Funeral Home with Rev. Glen Wright officiating. Interment was in Exeter Cemetery. Pallbearers were Thomas Yearley, Lloyd Hen- derson, Charlie Fisher, Ross McFalls, Don Squire and Cleon Wallace. Flower bearers were George Meyer, Don McFalls, David McFalls and Hugh Davis. MRS. SAM McCURDY Mrs. Sam (Sarah) McCurdy, Exeter passed away at South Huron Hospital, September 17, 1973 in her 75th year. She was the wife of Sam McCurdy and sister of Mrs. Wilbert (Annie) Miller, Staffa and Malcolm McKellar, Seaforth. Funeral service was held from the Hopper-Hockey Funeral Home September 19, 1973 with Rev. Wilfred Jarvis officiating, Interment was in Itey's Cemetery. "I knew Bandy Jones when .. ," might become an often-heard expression if this talented young artist from Exeter continues impressing the world of art. Randy, 24, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Jones, has already made a name for himself even though he had no formal training past high school. He took grade 9 at SHAHS and then finished his high school education at Beal Secondary School, London where he specialized in art, At the present time, at the invitation of Hart House Gallery in Toronto, Randy is presenting ,a one-man exhibition of his illustrations, The show is a retrospective of the period from 1969 to 1973, During that time, he sold work to The Globe and Mail, Toronto Star, MacLean's, Saturday Night and Last Post. One of his first jobs on going to Toronto in 1969 was the illustration of Barker Fairley's translation of Faust, More recently, he completed illustration for George Plimp- ton's edition of the 19th century sporting magazine, The Fancy. The show, which lasts until September 29, has been very well received. To quote the Globe and Mail review, "Jones is an illustrator, who, though young, is moving up quickly." "Jones' work closely resembles that of nineteenth- century Punch illustrators, although the subject matter is new and Jones' macabre humor is his own," the review continues. Randy has a total of 42 drawings at the show, One of the highlights is a front page cartoon from the New York Times Week in Review called The Roast Beef Rebellion, Randy himself was only able to attend the opening night of the show, before he had to fly back to New York. He first went to New York in February of this year, hired an agent, and is now working on a comic strip which he hopes to complete and syndicate within a few weeks. One of the people already saying "I knew Randy when . ," is Mrs. Helen Jermyn, and she knew him when he was her student in grades one and two, at 4xeter Public School. "Even then it was evident that he had great potential," said Mrs, Jermyn. "He used to illustrate nursery rhymes, or do murals or other illustrations for me," she said, "He never copied, but did it all in his own way." As it became more and more evident that art was his formost interest, teachers gave him the chance to use his talents. When he was in grade six, he used to go back to the grade two class to teach them hew to draw, especially animals. "It was just marvelous how he could make those animals, and especially their faces, come alive," said Mrs. Jermyn. She even has a couple of Randy Jones originals - some paintings and a mural he did in public school that she "just couldn't bear to throw away". K-W HILLBILLIES —Maybe with their prize money for having the best float in the Kirkton Fair parade Satur- day the K-W Hillbillies will be able to get their old jalopy fixed up a bit. But no matter. They looked like they were having a great time and driver Cliff Scott looks like he doesn't have a worry in the world. T-A photo Ups and downs of donkey ball