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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1974-07-04, Page 1YOUNG VOTERS — While their parents were inside the Exeter town hall Saturday costing their votes in the advance poll, Monique and Michelle Aunger checked the voters lists posted on the front door, Area residents predict Liberal minority again John Jeff Elizabeth Kathy Debra Deichert Reaburn Jolly Cook Higgins ADVANCE POLL VOTERS A large number of Huron..Middlesex voters exercised their franchise at Scitur. day and Monday's advance poll for the July 8 federal election, At the left of the above picture, Theron Creery of Usborne township registers with deputy returning officer Ruth Stover and poll clerk Patricia Hen, dricic, At the right is scrutineer Jean PoOley, T-A photo WINS GRAND CHAMPIONSHIP — Randy Dougherty of Exeter was named overall winner of a bike rodeo recently at Harriston. The event is sponsored by Western Ontario Kinsmen clubs. Shown above with Randy from the left are Constable George Robertson, Exeter Kin president Dennis Hockey and Gernot Dauber, Agree to amalgamation, another works man hired -TT HS names 11 Ontario, scholars 4v GB extend deadline for bump removal As the election date draws closer, all three candidates in the Huron-Middlesex riding are optimistic about the outcome. Robert McKinley, the can- didate for the Progressive Conservative party and also the incumbent, said he sensed "a trend coming our way the last few days." He said he did not think the voters were apathetic, just in "deep thought" over the questions raised in the campaign. The last few days of cam- paigning will be spent in general canvassing, he said. Although he is ahead of his schedule, he said that constituency work has kept him from seeing as many people as he had planned. The Liberal candidate, John Lyndon said he was very pleased with his reception by the voters. "I'm a first run candidate and I've been happy with the way I've been accepted," he said. He felt the voters weren't getting excited aboutthe election. It was almost quiet complacency he said but they were kicking a lot of issues around that had been raised by the national leaders. The next few days of the campaign are booked solid, he said. Shirley Weary is the New Democratic Party candidate. While she is not expecting any great changes after the election in this riding, she is certain that her party will have an improved number of votes. Eleanor Clarke, Exeter Mrs. Bev Turner, Exeter Carl Turner, Exeter Douglas Boyd, Clandeboye Mrs. G. Russell, Exeter Peter Mills, London Ina Latour, Exeter Anita Scroggs, Brucefield Steve Morgan, Exeter Bill Etherington, London Peggy Lindenfield, Exeter Dr. John Corbett, Exeter Murray Moore, Exeter Jim Pfaff, Exeter Laverne Stone, Exeter Patricia Wilson, Ottawa Ashley Smith, Exeter Helen Bell, Exeter Helen Daniel, Exeter Ron Graham, Port Franks Mrs. Art Bell, Goderich Mrs. Evelyn Walkom, Exeter Paula Zeehuisen, Exeter Mrs. Wm. Elliot, Goderich Ron Griffith, Huron Park Ray Martinusi, London Ernest Appleton, Exeter .. , . Elizabeth Schroeder, Exeter .. George Grace, Lucan Don Stephen, Exeter ..... Sheila Rawana, London ...... Catherine Elston, Centralia Pat Brereton, Huron Park Mrs. Ann Kennedy, Exeter Ann Prout, Centralia Bob Bodkin, St, Thomas Mrs, Alice Smith, Guelph Clarence McDowell, Centralia Mrs. Connie Johnston, Exeter AVERAGE She said she has not been convinced the voters are apathetic as has been charged by many throughout the national campaign. "They're just frustrated," she said. She is trying to see as many people as possible in the last few days, If an unofficial poll taken in the area last week by the T-A can be taken as fact, the upcoming election will result in another Liberal minority with theNDP still holding the balance of power. Voters interviewed said that the Liberals would be back again but this time with 119 seats. At the dissolution of the last parliament the distribution of the 264 seats was 109 for the Liberals, 106 for the Conservatives, 31 for the NDP, 15 for the Social Credits and one independent. Two seats were unoccupied. Of the 40 voters interviewed, 30 said the Liberals would be returned to power. Seven of those polled said the election was basically a waste of time and that there would be no change. Nine voters gave the Con- servatives the edge over the Liberals and three of those said that the Conservatives and Liberals would just swap places as far as the number of seats were concerned. The following is a list of those polled and how they felt the 264 seats in parliament would be divided up after the election on July 8. C NDP S C I 111 103 34 15 1 135 95 31 2 1 130 93 25 15 1 112 105 31 15 1 110 107 31 15 1 125 95 34 10 0 110 107 31 15 1 102 115 31 15 1 115 105 31 12 1 145 77 35 7 0 105 112 31 15 1 118. 110 20 15 1 110 107 31 15 1 110 107 31 15 1 75 150 34 5 0 112 105 30 15 0 107 110 31 15 1 107 110 31 15 1 125 83 40 15 1 150 67 31 15 1 110 107 31 15 1 140 83 31 10 0 140 82 26 15 1 110 107 31 15 1 107 110 31 15 1 120 91 39 13 1 108 106 37 13 0 104 111 33 15 1 112 102 34 15 1 129 104 20 10 1 92 124 33 15 0 130 87 31 15 1 110 107 31 15 1 129 80 39 15 1 106 103 37 15 1 .115 104 35 10 0 98 121 29 15 1 110 110 29 15 0 113 106 32 13 0 119 101 31 13 0 South Huron District High, School had record number of honours students this year with 75 students achieving at least 80 per cent. Leading the list of eleven Ontario Scholars in Year 5 was John Deichert, son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Deichert, RR 2 Zurich, with 93 per cent, Jeff Reaburn, Sim of Mr, and Mrs, Bob Reaburn, Hensall was second with 89 per cent. Elizabeth Jolly, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Don Jolly, Exeter was third and Kathy Cook, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Doug Cook, Hensall was fourth in the class, These students will also receive an academic shield as the top four students in their year. This years recipients of the Moncur Scholarship, which goes to the top boy and the top girl in Year 5, are John Deichert and Elizabeth Jolly, These students will receive scholarships of over $2,000, Other Ontario Scholars this year were: James Kennedy, Jill Drysdale, Pamela Mickle, Patricia Faber, David Graham, Beverly Finnen, and Debra Higgins. Deb Wooden, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wooden, Exeter was the top student in Year 4 followed by Karen Ford, Marilyn Ducharme and Paul Reaburn. The Hopper-Hockey Shield, given to the two top commercial students was won by Marilyn Ducharme, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Ducharme, RR 2 Zurich, and Carol Cyr, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lionel Cyr, RR 1 Dashwood, The Kinsmen Award, given to the two top students in a technical course was won by Arnold Kester and John Neilands, Kathy DeJong, daughter of Mrs. Klara DeJong, Centralia, topped her class for the third year in a row by winning honours as the top student in Year 3, She was also top student of Year II in 1973 and of Year I in 1972. To consider recycling plan Exeter's sanitation committee headed by Councillor Bob Simp- son will be exploring the possibility of having local home owners separate their garbage so paper, glass and other salvageable materials may be recycled. The suggestion for the con- sideration of such a scheme was presented, by Councillor Bruce Shaw at Monday's meeting after it had been proposed by an of- ficial of the ministry of the en- vironment. Ministry personnel had recently inspected the dump with town officials, and while noting the operation was being con- ducted on a satisfactory basis, had suggested in a letter that service clubs could possibly organize paper and bottle drives to cut down on the amount of waste being put into the dump. In many communities, home owners are required to have separate containers for paper, glass and metal so the materials can be collected and sent to recycling plants. The ministry urged council to follow a practice of covering the waste at the dump with a six-inch layer of earth each night, but noted this would be difficult if the present practice of having the dump open five days per week was continued. They also suggested that no scavenging be permitted, although members noted that scavengers at present did reclaim some metal from the dump for recycling. Youngster bitten at Huron Park A six-year-old Trenton lad was bitten by a dog in Huron Park, Monday. Bradley Johnston, who was visiting with his grandfather, C. A. Mortley, required four stitches to repair the wound. The dog, owned by Y, Laurin, 283 Algonquin Drive, was tied up at the time of the incident, She was followed by Tony Kyle, Greg Love and Lois Doerr. Nancy Underwood, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Jack Underwood, Exeter received the top marks in Year 2 and was followed by John Van Gerwen, Kevin Wareing and Mareen Hartman. At the top of the Year I class was Blake Palmer, son of Mr, and Mrs. Doug Palmer, Exeter. He was followed by Carolyn Perry, Heather Little and Paul Van Esbroeck. The top four students in each year receive an academic shield and the top student gets a Lion's Club Award, Those also on the honour role for Year IV were: John Neilands, Arnold Kester, Carol Cyr, Fiona Kennedy, John Creces, Joan Forrest, John Wuerth, Debra Lindenfield. Lucan council was told Tuesday night that the municipality of Biddulph had no objections to being amalgamated with the village under the report on regional government for Middlesex, presented in May. Reeve Ivan Hearn, said that Biddulph was also in favor of the planning, social and inspection services mentioned in the study and wanted them put into effect at the county level as soon as possible, The reeve also said he had asked the local OPP detachment to look into reports of vandalism in the village, Councillors agreed that it appears to have helped and the vandalism seems to be get- ting under control. Reeve Hearn said if anymore residents have complaints about it, they should call the OPP. Some discussion was caused by the council decision to hire Bev Hirtzel for $7,700,as a third man for the village works department. Although Albert Thompson, head of the department admitted there was plenty of work for three men, he said he was afraid it was a move to squeeze him out. Council assured him that their decision had not been intended to take his job away. Reeve Hearn said they were hiring the third man so that Thompson would be able to handle the increased number of inspections and to supervise the maintenance jobs. Speed limits on most Exeter streets may be reduced to 25 in the neat future. In addition, motorists Will not be permitted to make left turns off Main St. in two designated areas, The new regulations were approved at Exeter council's Monday session after being presented by Councillor 13ruce ShaW, chairMari of the protection to persons and property cona- Mittee. Shaw stated that with several streets now being paved, there was a tendency on the part of drivers to go faster. He also cited the problem of speeders The honor role for Year 3 in- cluded: Deborah Hillman, Paul ShaPton, Mary Shoebottom, Jim Ferguson, Peter Catlos, Judy Mickle, Cynthia Gunn, Heather Mallett, Janet Datars, Vincent Glaab, Mathew Muller, and Brenda Neil. Other Year 2, honours students were: Tracy Campbell, Lynne Baptie, Margaret De l3oer, Gayle Ecker, Steven Haberer, Ken Pinder, Sue Anne Schroeder, John Charrette, Karen DeJong, Brad Buchanan, Jill McLellan, Ann Muller, Susan Thompson, Clarence VanWieren. Year I Honour students were: Mary Warburton, Neil Stephens, Tracey Turner, Murray Stewart, Bernice Willert, Marjory 'Mar- tens, Catherine Weido, Daryl-Lee Alexander, Betty Koehler, Catherine Wooden, Karen Please turn to Page 20 It was moved by Larry Hotson and seconded by Elizabeth Goddard that Thompson be of- ficially named the general works superintendent. Thieves take drugs, cash A quantity of drugs and cash were taken from the office of Dr. Charles Wallace, Zurich, when it was ransacked by thieves this week, The breakin was discovered Thursday morning, Value of the stolen property was estimated at $882. OPP Sgt. Norton Rhiness and Constable Bill Osterloo are in- vestigating. A 1974 Case garden tractor was stolen from C. G. Farm Supply north of Zurich on Tuesday. The machine was valued at $1,200. About $165 worth of items were taken from a snowmobile shack owned by James Masluk near Devil's Elbow in Stephen Township. Included in the loot were a lantern, stove, tools, fishing poles and tackle. Two mailboxes were also stolen in Stephen Township during the week. They were owned by Joseph Kaak and Gordon Pollock, squealing their tires on the pavement. Councillor Tom MacMillan noted that there were already provisions for charging motorists who created unnecessary noise, "An additional bylaw (to reduce speeds) won't stop that," he argued. Mayor Jack Delbridge questioned if the proposed speed of 25 would be enforced any more than _the present rate of 30 is. 'That's not up to us," Shaw replied, "It's up to us to see that it is done," the Mayor countered. No other reason for reducing the speed limit was given, This Year's Ontario Scholars Three tenders for the old fire hall and property were received from Liberty Press, Gary McFalls and Paul Dykeman. Council will meet with them Thursday night to get more detailed plans on their intended use of the property before making their decision. A resolution was passed that council concurred with a letter from the regional municipality of Peel. The letter asked council to approach the provincial government and request that legislation be passed to define the powers, duties and delegated the authority for crossing guards. At present, the authority lies with each separate municipality. In other business, a bylaw was passed appointing a dog catcher and setting fines for loose dogs and dog tags. Another bylaw passed makes it illegal for any vehicle to be parked on paved streets in such a way as to hinder sweeping operations on Tuesday and Friday mornings from 5 to 8 a,m. Council decided not to ask Bell Telephone for the London yellow pages to be included in Lucan phone books as had been requested last month by the Federated Women's Institute. It was also decided to join the Association of Municipalities of Ontario for a fee of $30. The municipality is also a member of the Ontario Association of Rural Municipalities. although Reeve Derry Boyle said the Police Chief in Strathroy said it had been a boon to them and they had "laid a lot of charges." It is expected all streets in the community, with the exception of Highway 83, may be affected by the reduced speeds. That high- way is under direct jurisdiction of the ministry of transportation and communication, The areas where left turns will not be permitted off Main St, are directly north and south of the Sanders St. intersection. Council hope to alleviate the tie-ups caused by people attempting to make left turns into the IGA, parking lot and the Itineways Grand Bend councillor Douglas Martin, who is chairman of the Grand Bend and area fire committee said Tuesday the deadline for services of the Grand Bend fire department to the Southcott Pines subdivision had been extended. Martin had earlier said ser- vices would be discontinued by July 1 if speed deterrent bumps were not withdrawn or modified from roads in Southcott Pines. At a regular meeting of council Tuesday night Martin said he would be meeting Wednesday with Don Southcott general manager of Southcott Pines Parklands Limited in attempt to settle the matter. Martin said the speed bumps would have to be removed. He said it was the unanimous decision of the committee which includes members from Stephen and Bosanquet townships. In a letter to council which was read Tuesday night, Southcott said, "we would hope that some reasonable compromise 'Could te reached which would provide protection against speed of traffic which the majority of our residents obviously wish, and the safety of the fire truck in responding to calls in the sub- division, which is also a priority." Grand Bend council approved only a part of a resolution from the City of Nanticoke asking for a provincial lottery to aid municipalities which suffer natural disasters. Councillor Tom Webster said he agreed the present govern- ment system of providing dollar for dollar was unrealistic. Webster added, "I support the plan in principle but not the method of raising monies. There Highway rumbles removed on 83 Those rumble strips along Highway 83 near the intersection of Highway 4 have been shaved down. The raised bumps on the pavement have been drawing complaints from local officials and motorists since they were installed more than two years ago. In trying to avoid the bumps, many truck drivers pulled to one side or the other, thereby creating further hazards, The strips were installed to "shake" drivers into an awareness that a busy in- tersection was ahead. Prior to their installation many accidents arose when drivers on Highway 83 sailed through the intersection without stopping. The strips appeared to halt this dangerous situation. located at MacMillan's Stationery and beside Simpson- Sears. Signs will be painted on the highway in these two locations noting that left turns are not permitted, "They won't even look at them," Councillor Ben Hoogenboom opined. He said the regulations would be unfair to the IGA store, Shaw replied that his com- mittee were "trying to persuade" motorists to drive around to the rear accesses to the Areas in question in an effort to reduce the tie-ups caused On Main St, when Motorists stop to make left turns. must be a better way." As predicted by the municipal auditor two weeks ago, the Grand Bend tax rate for 1974 for residential property owners is up 7 mills from a year ago. The total mill rate of 134.7 was approved by council at Tuesday's meeting. This means an increase in taxes of $14 for an average residential property assessed at $2,000. The seven mill increase is made up of 1.5 mills for the Please turn to page 3 Oppose plan for lotteries Exeter council this week turned down a suggestion by the City of Nanticoke that the Ontario government establish a lottery that would raise funds to be given communities faced with unex- pected financial burden caused by natural disasters. The resolution was apparently prompted by the recent flooding of the Grand River which created losses of thousands of dollars. Members of the local council felt there were already a large number of lotteries and Deputy- Reeve Helen Jermyn suggested money was needed for more pressing things such as hospitals and accommodation for senior citizens and money should not be tied up in funds "for a rainy day" situation. Councillor Tom MacMillan also noted that the province has a scheme whereby they give $1.00 for each $1.00 raised locally to assist victims of floods or tor- nadoes. Mayor Jack Delbridge said there was always great difficulty in allotting funds for disasters, recalling that Exeter abandoned a fund-raising scheme following the flood here when it became evident that administering the fund and equitably paying for damages would be an almost impossible task. Gamblers to get chance, Saturday As part of their present fund raising campaign, the Exeter Lions will be staging a Las Vegas Night at the local arena, Saturday. Participants can engage in a number of games of chance such as black jack, crown & anchor, over & under and horse races. A dance will be included in the evening's program. Tickets are presently available from any Lions member or may be purchased at the door, It was suggested that the plan would be put on a trial basis for two months. Reeve Derry Boyle suggested that if it did not work, parking should be eliminated on the east side of Main St. across from the IGA so through traffic could use this lane to bypass cars Stopped waiting for traffic to clear to make left turns. He said it would eliminate only four parking spots, Signs will also be erected in front of the town hall noting that public parking is available at the rear. Deputy-Reeve Helen Jermyn explained this would be handy for IGA customers. Patricia Pamela Jill Beverly James Faber Mickle Drysdale Finnen Kennedy One Hundred and First Year EXETER, ONTARIO, JULY 4, 1974 Price Per Copy 25 Cents Prohibit left turns at two locations Plan to cut speed limit to 25