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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1973-10-25, Page 3PLANNING FOR A DANCE - Students at Centralia's College of Agricultural Technology and the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority of Exeter are joining forces in the area canvass for the Canadian Rheumatic and Arthritic Association. The Sorority is sponsoring a dance at Huron Hall on Friday, November 2. In the above picture taken at a recent meeting are back, CCAT students Don Johnstone, Bob Simpson and. Nick Barclay, Front, Carol Reid of Beta Sigma Phi, student Judy Sober and Elsie Tuckey, also of the Sorority. T-A photo Statistics questioned Only nine dogs in park ,365,000 projected Times-Advocate, .October 25, 1973 Page 3 Plan RC school additions GET KINSMEN AWARDS - Each year at the South Huron District High School Commencement exercises, the Exeter Kinsmen club presents top students in technical and commercial classes with awards. Shown above are from the left, Diane McCann, Darlene Ducharme, David Finkbeiner, Bruce Pfaff and Gerard O'Rourke with Kin president Brian Sanders. T-A photo. Tuckkersmith Township council approved the sale of debentures for $24,000 to the Ontario Municipal Improvement Corporation for financing the Brucefield water system at a special meeting of council Tuesday. Applications for building permits were approved for Murray Hohner RR 5, Clinton for an addition to the ice cream stand on Hyw. 4 at Vanastra and for Kenneth Barry, Egmondville, for addition to house, Harold Roth of Roth Drainage attended the meeting to discuss three drains he is completing for the township-Clark, Dallas and Kinsman drains. A meeting will be arranged with the assessed owners of the Charters and Jackson drains on Nov, 20. The engineers reports have been received on the drains and will be discussed. A letter from the ministry of revenue informed council that there will be a two year delay in bringing in new market value of Shooting brings mischief charges Six persons including two • females were taken into custody Monday night by area police after a hydro switch was knocked out on highway 83, east of Exeter. An Exeter PUC employee notified police when a reservoir failed to fill due to the power failure. The Exeter OPP detachment with the help of officers from Goderich and Lucan OPP and the Exeter town department in- vestigated and seized three rifles. One of the persons ap- prehended, is to appear in Exeter court on a charge of mischief. Two accidents in resort area Officers of the Pinery Park detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police investigated two accidents this week, The first occurred Tuesday on highway 21, south of Grand Bend when a vehicle driven by Thomas Manning of Alvinston struck a number of mail boxes. Constable De Jager was the investigating officer and advised there were no injuries. Richard Neilson of Grand Bend was the driver of a vehicle which rolled over Sunday on a Bosanquet township road, south of Grand Bend, Constable M.J. Stinson estimated total damages at $800. assessment, Scheduled for 1975 the system will be postponed for two years because market values have changed within the last 12 months and the information the assessment office has is out- dated. Market value of assessment will be introduced in 1976 to be ready for 1977 taxation. The regional assessment office in Goderich reported to council information of assessment in the township. The populations of Tuckersmith is given as 2,821, Vanastra 494 and Egmondville 460. Clerk James McIntosh • reported the population in Tuckersmith is down and he had expected it to increase. Mr. McIntosh was advised to contact the assessment office to question this, of Ocroller15) Delbridge facetiously suggested this week he may consider purchasing a machine that cleans sewers. He made the comment after council learned that some local sanitary sewers are being cleaned this week by a pressure cleaner. The bill for the work is $40 per hour. Works superintendent Glenn Kells said he would like to have the equipment available for most of the week after seeing the amount of debris being cleaned from some sewers. After noting the $320 per day cost, Deputy-Reeve Helen Jer- myn wondered if the budget could stand it. "Can we afford not to do it?" questioned clerk Eric Car- scadden. Council authorized the work to be done at the discretion of the works superintendent. Kells suggested that perhaps the old fire truck could be con- verted for this purpose when the new pumper arrives. * * While Exeter council strive to find designs for garbage con- tainers for Main St., at least one place of business finds the present containers unsightly. Councillor Bob Simpson reported that an official of Eaton's had visited the local store and has requested that the litter container be removed from in front of the store, That prompted a debate on containers, one that has been going on for several weeks now, The assessment office also reported that there are only nine dogs at Vanastra. Vince Fowlie, of Vanastra, a member of council scoffed at this figure. "There are more than five dogs on my street alone" he said. Mr. McIntosh was advised to question this dog population when he contacts the assessment office. McIntosh reported that the Assessment Review court for Tuckersmith will be held in Mitchell on Oct. 25. Councillor Fowlie reported that no leak has been found to date at the water system in Vanastra, Council authorized the clerk to have the meter checked to insure that it is not at fault for the in- crease water consumption at Vanastra. pr orfety'd fiiiistteetellioWed t'o spend up t`o $191) on,Mit pagp containers and thlt theft:60d of Trade be approached for a similar amount. Two designs are being con- sidered; ones similar to Lucan at a cost of $12 to $15 and those similar to St. Marys at a cost of $85. Some members of council thought the Lucan cans were unsightly, while others didn't think so because they had never even been aware of them while driving through the village. "They don't look bad", com- mented Councillor Bruce Shaw, head of the committee in charge. * * * Similar to some of their predecessors, Exeter council are upset over the fact no highway signs between London and Exeter indicate this town exists. Signs at two locations on High- way 4 — at Highway 7 and 22 — give the mileage figures only for Lucan and Clinton. Councillor Ben Hoogenboom broached the subject on behalf of the Exeter Board of Trade and suggested Exeter should be on the signs. He said he mentioned this to MPP Jack Riddell and the latter plans to take it up with ministry officials. Council decided to send a letter as well. Reeve Derry Boyle gave them little hope of success. He said the matter was aired when the minister of highways lived in Exeter and no changes were made, so he doubted any would be made now. The Huron-Perth Roman Catholic separate school board Monday night approved capital expenditures of at least $1,365,00Q for 1974 and 1975, In keeping with a ministry of education requirement, the board gave a projected five-year figure for enrolment which showed a 1978 decrease to 2,242 from this year's 3,272. Joseph Tokar, acting" superintendent of education, reminded trustees that the projected figures would be: subject to the amount of money available to the board. The ministry imposes spending, ceilings each year. Proposed projects for 1974 include: A $520,000 addition to St; — Continued from front page also backing Nixon and feels that Cafik would be best as a secon4 choice. As far as Nixon's nice guy image, Mrs. Rader thinks he is a nice guy. She travelled in Huron riding with Mr. Nixon when he was campaigning for Jack Riddell in the March byelection and she was "very impressed". She also feels that he "has a lot more oomph since the byelection. He has more leadership now," said Mrs, Rader, "We shouldn't be ready to boot him out on his ear now that there is a chance the party will do something. He's been through all the strife and turmoil of the pait few years and I think we should stand behind him now," she said. Brad Oke, Zurich, the student delegate for the area, is also putting his support behind Nixon. After meeting all the candidates he has decided that Nixon is a "really good guy" and is con- ducting a good campaign. He too thought the results of the March byelections had changed the The Bayfield Area Bluebird Society was organized in May. Its object is to do everything possible to bring back bluebirds to the Hayfield area, including the townships of Goderich and Stanley. Bluebirds have been prac- tically extinct in this area. In 1970 a pair was discovered by Philip and Greta Du Boulay of Bayfield, nesting in an old cedar post on the 20th sideroad of Stanley. Harvey MacDougall put out nesting boxes in the fall of 1969 and he has continued with this work, Results have been James' school, Seaforth, to in- clude five classrooms, a special ec19.cation room, industrial arts and home economics rooms, library resource centre and other rooms. A $230,000 addition to St, Patrick's school, Kinkora, in Ellice Township to include a library resource centre, general purpose room, a health room and otlier rooms. A $195,000 addition to St. Boniface school, Zurich, to in- chgle two classrooms, library resource centre and renovation forreading centre and principal's office. If funds are available, renovation of St. Patrick's school, Dublin for library resource area and purchase of provincial Liberal party con- siderably. "Since we won the people really have something to work ,for," said Brad. He is quite impressed by Norm Cafik and would support him if Nixon should be defeated. He was glad, however, to see Eddie Sargent drop out of the race. "He was giving a bad name to the party and to the rest of the candidates," said Brad. The convention to be held at the Royal York hotel will officially get underway Saturday morning at 9 a.m. with speeches by the four candidates. A one hour candidates plenary session complete with a bear pit atmosphere is scheduled for 2 p.m. The candidates will speak again at 5 p.m, and this portion of the program will be televised. Actual balloting will begin Sunday at noon and a Liberal party spokesman Jane Dixon said she expected a winner should be declared by about 4 p.m. gratifying. He had 15 boxes out in 1970 and 1971, with no nestings. Last year with 60 boxes out he had three nestings; this year with 150 boxes along concession lines he had 17 nestings from which 49 young bluebirds were fledged. Bill Wisser of Goderich has had some success, too, working mostly in the Dungannon area. The Bayfield group applied to the New Horizons program for assistance in organizing the retired in building a great number of boxes, getting these put up in suitable locations, checking these periodically and keeping records on nestings. From the work done so far it seems certain that the bluebird can be brought back to something like their old numbers provided By MRS. RENA CALDWELL St, Andrews Church Kippen celebrated their 106th an- niversary Sunday Rev. George Ambury, Kingston spoke on "Love, a four letter word." The Huronia Men's Choir under the directorship of Mrs. R. McCaf- frey, Exeter provided the message in song. M. & Mrs. Robert Stokes, London ,visited Mrs, Stoke's father, Robert Thomson. Mrs. W.L. Mellis spent Saturday in Wroxeter. Mr. & Mrs, Peter Postill, Clinton visited Jean Ivison and attended Kippen anniversary services. Mr. Sz Mrs. Earl Sproal Exeter visited Mr. & Mrs. W.L. Mellis. four or five acres for school site in Listowel up to $40,000. For 1975 a $165,000 addition to Sacred Heart school, Wingham and a $215,000 addition at St. Joseph's school, Stratford are proposed, William trines Stratford at- tendance officer for the board, had his salary increased from $3.25 an hour to $4,00 an hour and his mileage will be paid at 14 cents a mile, an increase of 2 cents a mile. These rates are to be effective as of September 4, 1973. Last year during an eight month period Mr. Innes was paid $445.86. A dispute erupted when it was suggested that any trustee wishing to attend the Christian Curriculum Development Conference in Toronto, November 16 to 18, should leave his name with the secretary at the end of the meeting. Joseph Looby criticized the trustees and administrative staff for "going in droves" to con- ferences. He was critical of the lack of poilicy of the number who should attend and said the board should approve the attendance of each trustee and member of the administrative staff at any conference. Trustee David Teahen of Stratford stated he was in complete agreement with Mr. Looby's statements. Mr. Tokar and three trustees will attend the Christian Curriculum Development Con- ference and Edward Rowland, maintenance co-ordinator, will attend for one day only, the Canadian Education Showplace in Toronto. The board authorized the business administrator to write to the Stratford city council asking them if they would be interested in maintenance of the board- property located in the Devon Park area in return for free use of the property as a playground area. The board will notify the Stratford Planning Board that it there is careful planning and continuing work over the years. The Bayfield group have plans to work with the schools and young people generally. Word has just come through that the Hayfield group's ap- plication for $5000 to underwrite this work has been approved under New Horizons auspices. This will enable the purchase of lumber, steel posts (where necessary) and other supplies. No remuneration is allowed the retired persons working on the project. The Bayfield council has set aside a room in the Town Hall for box building work this coming winter. The officers of the society are; Harvey MacDougall, president; Philip Du Boulay, vice- president; Mrs. Frank Burch, secretary; and Brig. Morgan Smith, treasurer. Directors in addition to the above are: Mrs. Gwen Pemberton, Miss Jessie Metcalf, Mrs. Robert Blair, Miss Dorothy Reinke, Dick Moore and Reg York. When these directors were young the bluebird was quite common throughout this area. It was particularly welcome as the harbinger of spring, with the males coming north in March and the females following in April. With its cheery song, its lovely light blue back and rusty red breast, it has often been called the continent's most loved bird. The name "Bluebird of Hap- piness" has been well applied to it. The Bayfield group feel that many things of their youth which have gone cannot be brought back - not so the bluebirds, The wishes to retain its 11.5 acre site in the Mornington Street sub- division but would be open for discussion for relocating a portion of that property. A motion by Oscar Kieffer, RR 1 Bluevale, that an inexperienced Custodian be trained by one of the regular custodians was defeated in a recorded vote (called by David Teahen). Voting in favour of the motion were Francis Hicknell, Arthur Haid, Howard Shantz, Oscar Kieffer and Joseph Looby, and voting to defeat the motion were Ted Geoffrey, F. Vere, Vincent Young, Gordon Ball, David Teahen and Michael Connolly. Chairman John McCann did not vote and absent from the meeting were Patrick Carty and Donald Crowley. Superintendent John Vintar and board chairman, John McCann, will attend the 100th anniversary of the Sisters of St. Joseph in Goderich. Trustee JOHN H. BRAY John H, Bray passed away at his residence in Usborne Township October 22, 1973 in his 84th year. He was the husband of Janet Hoggarth and father of Agnes Bray, at home; Mrs, Mark (Elsie) Strapp, London; Mrs. Gerald (Margaret) Gilmour, Lucan; and Donald Bray, Usborne Township. He is also survived by nine grandchildren. Funeral service was held October 23 from the Hopper- Hockey Funeral Home, Exeter with Rev. Barry Robinson of- ficiating. Interment was in Exeter Cemetery, ALPHONSUS J. DIETRICH Alphonsus John Dietrich died in South Huron Hospital, Exeter October 19, 1973 in his 73rd year. He was the husband of Mar- starlings, the loss of the old rail fences, pesticides, many things have made it difficult for the bluebirds to survive. But if they are given "a leg up" with the building of nesting boxes to take the place of the wood- pecker holes in the old cedar fence posts, the bluebird can be brought back, The Bayfield group were greatly encouraged last summer by the gift of 100 boxes by the SWEEP organization working out of Exeter. These young people put up the boxes in the south part of Stanley township, A number of these boxes should have bluebirds nesting in them next summer. Minor damages in town crashes Only minor damages were sustained in the two accidents investigated this week by officers of the Exeter police department. The first occurred Thursday afternoon on Main street, north of James, A vehicle driven by Murray McNab of Grand Bend struck a parked vehicle owned by Clarence Johns, RR 1,Woodham, Constable Alex Balazs in- vestigated. Friday evening at 8.50 p.m. vehicles driven by Alexander McBeth, 457 Wellington street, Exeter and Peter Timmermans, RR 3, Kippen collided at the intersection of Main and Sanders streets. Constable George Robertson investigated and set damages at $175, Vincent Young of Goderich will attend as well, The anniversary celebration will be held Sunday, November 4. Mrs. Patricia Meidinger, secretary or St. Ambrose Parish, Zurich, wrote the board thanking them for installing a portable classroom at the school to overcome the.crowded conditions and complimenting them on the quality of the teachers at the school. David Teahen chairman of the personnel committee, reported his committee had met with the teachers' negotiating committee on October 17 and will meet with them again on October 24. The 1973-74 salary schedule has not been set as yet for the teachers. Howard Shantz, chairman of the ad hoc committee on building projects, reported that work on the new addition at St, Aloysius School in Stratford is supposed to be completed by the end of the week. cella Matilda Farwell, Zurich and father of Donald Clarence Dietrich, London; Harold Simon Dietrich, Zurich; Mrs. Joseph (Irene Marie) McCann, Mt. Carmel; and Mrs. Lawrence (Dianne Mary) Becker, Crediton. He was the brother of Ervin, London; Mrs. Laura Prevost, London; Mrs. George (Ethel) Regier, RR 2, Zurich; and Mrs. Edwin (Agnes) Roger, RR 3 Zurich and is also survived by 12 grandchildren. Funeral masswas said from St. Boniface R,C. Church, Zurich October 22 with Rev, Father Durand officiating, and the Westlake Funeral Home in charge of arrangements, Interment was in the adjoining cemetery, WILMER GEORGE McCLINCHEY Wilmer George McClinchey, RR 1, Varna, died at South Huron Hospital, Exeter October 23, 1973. He was the husband of the former Nettie Pepper and brother of Mrs. Emerson (Mable) Kyle, Kippen and Mrs. Ivan (Gertrude) Steckle, Hayfield, Several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral service is to take place from the Bonthron Funeral ChOell.p.A4425,1.1i73 with Rev. M, Morrison oificialing. Interpenct is in, Bayfield Cemetery. AARON WEIN Aaron Wein, Crediton passed away at South Huron Hospital, Exeter October 21, 1973 in his 83rd year. He was the husband of Cora (Truemner) Wein and father of Mrs. Cecil (Arliss) Caughlin, Edmonton and Wilmar, Crediton. He was the brother of Emer- son, Leonard and Lloyd, all of Crediton, Melvin, of Flint, Michigan and Lawrence, Exeter. Also surviving are four grandchildren. Mr. Wein was a retired taxi operator. Funeral service was held from the T. Harry Hoffman Funeral Home, Dashwood October 24, 1973 with Rev. D. Warren of- ficiating. Interment was in Crediton Cemetery. GIBSON - Clara Genevra Wilson, wife of the late Walter L. Gibson Hamilton and formerly of Lucan passed away at Hamilton October 20, 1973. HAINES - George Louis Haines died suddenly at his residence in Morris Township October 19, 1973 in his 67th year. He was the father of Donald Haines, Exeter. MORAN - Joseph Robert Moran, London died at Victoria Hospital, London October 22, 1973 in his 60th year. He was the father of Mrs. Robert (Elizabeth) Chapdelaine, Grand Bend. PARKER - Mary (Gower) Parker, wife of the late Frederick Parker, London died October 21, 1973 in her 90th year. She was the sister of Harold Gower, Zurich. Town & Country Hairstyling DA SHWOOD NOW OPEN Specializing in Cuts & Perms OPENING SPECIAL $15,00 perm for $8.00 includes wash, cut & set Offer expires bet. 1 PHONE 2.37,1587 I am looking forward to meeting all new dente! BEATTY RAU Signs, sewers, trash on Exeter's agenda (From Exeter•Council --------1t-wasitnaily-restilved-tirat t14 Area Liberals KIRKTON EXECUTIVE - The annual meeting of the Kirkton Community Association was held Tuesday night and a slate of officers for the com- ing year elected. Back, left, Howard Bearss, Lloyd Fletcher, Burns Blackler, Stan Francis, Ken Duncan, Mervyn Shute, Garth Blackler, Glenn Copeland and John Stephen. Front, Gordon Johns, vice- president Norman Amos, president Bill Waghorn, assistant treasurer Mrs. Roger Urquhart, Mrs. Carl Zvonkin and Leon Paul. T-A photo Receive $5,000 grant to help attract bluebirds