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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1974-08-08, Page 3Ten injured damages $14,000 Area .drivers involved Thine;-Advocate, August 0.1974 Page 3 in 17 crashes 3:15 a.m., when a car operated by John Lenk, Huron Park, collided with a bridge on sideread 5 in. Stephen Township. A passenger in the car. Libby Wasson, Exeter, received bruises. Damage was listed at $550, A car driven by Theodore Soudant, Zurich, collided with a car driven by Fairly Marten, Glencoe at 11:45 a,m. with damage set at $75 by Constable Al Quinn. At 5:15 p.m., cars driven by Bruce Wilson, Thedford, and John Mason, Dashwood, collided in the Dashwood Hotel parking lot with damage of $50 being set by Constable Mason. The final crash on Saturday was at 5:30 p,m., when a car driven by Richard. Clarke, RR 2, Dashwood, struck a tree on concession 12-13 of Hay with damage set at $1,200 by Constable Quinn. Three people were injured in Sunday's lone crash, it occurring at 11:45 a.m. on Highway 21 just south of St. Josephs. Drivers involved were Richard J. Robinson, St. Marys, and Jessie May Alton, Lucknow. Both drivers were injured as was Albert Alton, Lucknow. Constable Bill Lewis set damage at $2,450. On Monday at 7:30 p,m., a van driven by Kim. Leonhardt, RR 1, Bornholme, collided with a sports car operated by John E. Wells, Mississauga. The collision oc- curred at the junction of Highway 83 and County Road 11. Total damage was listed at $1,600 by Constable Quinn. Wells and a passenger in his car, Rosemarie Campolin, also of Mississauga, were injured. The final crash of the week occurred on Highway 21, about HEY WAIT A MINUTE! — It looks like these two gentlemen could have an argument about which direction they will be travelling. But Russ Morgan and Gary Deveney worked it out by having one pedal backwards. Centralia, Crediton water This Week's Extra Specials at DARLING'S Food Market EXETER Home Cured Side Bacon Plie: Smoked Picnic 69 Hams LB 44 * * SLICED White Bread el Have Your Beef or Pork CUSTOM SLAUGHTERED. Killing Days Monday & Wednesday. The BEST For Your Freezer Beef or Pork From Darling's By The 89 $ FOR • 04 4 A,4400 :fr :4. ...i,:: .... ',' . 4 14 _ Jr CUDDLING UP FOR THE MOW — The kick from Carrie Core, the OFY sponsore d day care service in Huron Park, were on an overnight camping trip of the farm of Harry Gielen, Crediton. Many, like this group, slept in the barn, Frain the left are Sornentho Condor, Jeanette Smith, Pau( Smith and Belinda Lowe, T-A photo —continued from front page serious concern that the water supply would be too costly for them to consider. Total cost of the project to take in Dashwood, Centralia and Crediton has been estimated at $892,100 by consulting engineers, B. M. Ross & Associates Ltd. The Crediton-Centralia portion is.ite at around $600,000. When officials at the meeting continually remarked that.they: could not be certain of the final costs involved due to inflation and other circumstances, several ratepayers said it was difficult to know how to cast their vote in this "pig in a poke" situation. Alan Ladbrooke, an official from the ministry of the en- vironment, said he anticipated there would be "another six meetings like this" and added that "better figures would be available each time". The audience members were also advised that they would have the right to appeal council's decisions and actions to the Ontario Municipal Board if they were not in favor of the scheme when it was finally detailed. Ladbrooke reported that under present government grant structures, the average household in the two com- munities would pay ap- proximately $110 per year for the water service, based on a con- nection fee of $15, frontage of 33 cents per foot and the balance for water used. The average frontage was listed at 60 to 65 feet, Several ratepayers — par- ticularly farmers — questioned the fairness of the frontage charges, noting that those with large frontages would pay sub- stantial amounts over the $110 suggested. "Pigs would really have to go up," noted Steve Pertschy, one of the farmers on the 6th and 7th concession whose property would beonthe water line leading to Crediton. Others complained that government officials had required residents to have larger lots in recent years, and now they were being penalized with frontage charges. Deputy-Reeve Cecil Desjardine ,said the minimum amount that farmers could be charged frontage for agricultural land was 100 feet. However, When the township established a water system serving Oakwood Park, the maximum frontage for farmers was set at 250 feet. Some of those in attendance thought they were being misled by the 100 figure when the township had set 250 previously. Desjardine said he was of the opinion that the 250 feet for the Oakwood system was' excessive and he was net now in favor of it. While Some questions indicated concern over the water system, there were others in the audience who asked if their areas not in- cluded in the proposal could be considered. To these questions, Dietrich replied that they would have to be considered id the future, While B. M. Ross noted that there was a point beyond which supplying Area drivers kept the Exeter OPP detachment officers on the hop for the second consecutive week. There were 17 accidents, many of them over the holiday weekend period. In those accidents, property damaged totalled close to $14,000. Ten people sustained injuries. The rash of crashes started at 12:35 a.m. Wednesday, when a car driven by Joseph. Regier, RR 8, Parkhill, struck a highway sign and mailbox at the intersection of Highway 53 and 21. Total damage was set at $105 by Constable Bill Lewis. At 11:05 p.m., a- car driven by Marg Armstrong, Walkerton, collided with a car driven by Eric Barr, RR 2, Orono, on Highway 4. Sgt. Norton Rhiness investigated and listed damage at $350. There was only one crash, Thursday, it taking place at 5:50 p.m. when a car driven by Murray Glanville, RR 1, Hensall, went out of control on Sideroad 30 in Usborne, struck a hydro pole and rolled over. Glanville received cuts and bruises and Constable Lewis set damage at $3,500. There were four accidents, Friday, the first at 1:30 a.m. when a car driven by George Beiber, Huron Park, went out of control and struck a stop sign on County Road 21. Constable Lewis set total damage at $200. An unknown vehicle struck a truck parked at Hensall Motors, causing damage of $250 to the latter as estimated by Constable Don Mason. At 12:30 a.m., another unknown vehicle struck a car owned by Leo Masse, Dashwood, which was parked at the Dashwood Hotel. Damage was set at $150 by Constable Bob Whiteford, who investigated this and the four succeeding accidents. At 11:20 p.m., a car driven by Ronald Keller, Grand Bend; went out of control on Highway 83 and struck a telephone pole. Total damage was listed at $225. A car driven by John Wilds struck a fence on concession 8-9 of Hay at 11:40 p.m. and damage was listed at $450. Six accidents were investigated Saturday, the first at 1:30 a.m, when a car driven by Jacques Bissonnette, Huron Park, collided with a car driven by David Ratz, RR 2, Dashwood. The mishap occurred on County Road 2 and damage was $1,600. At 2:30 a.m.,a, car driven by LarrY Whiting, Exeter, struck a ,,,sign post on Highway 83 .,„with damage of $70. One of the more serious ac- cidents of the week occurred at NURSING GRAD Rita McCann graduated from Vic- toria Hospital, School of Nursing, August 2, 1974. She has accepted a position in the Cardiac Care Unit, Royal Victoria Hospital, Montreal, Quebec. Rita is the daughter of Arnold and Theresa McCann, RR 3 Dashwood. Drain project winter work? The construction of the new Anne Street storm drain may be undertaken as a winter works project by Exeter council. Council Tuesday night agreed to submit an application for funds 'under this scheme, although Mayor Delbridge questioned if there would be any savings. He has said before that while grant money is available for winter projects, the added cost of construction under adverse weather often offsets this factor. When advised that no easements had been obtained as yet for the new drain, which is expected to reduce flooding con- ditions in the core area, coun- cillor Ted Wright said he wished "they'd get cracking". Thieves get tapes at HP residence Only, one theft was reported in the district this week. Thieves entered the home of Ronald GraSdahl, 141 Empress Ave., Huron Park, and Made off With about $1,200 in tapes. Entry had been gained by for- cing a window. Mi attempted breakin was reported at Darling's Clever Farms market at. Huron Park, An attempt had been Made to pry a fan from a window, but no en- try was Made. water to outlying areas was not economical. Residents were advised they could pay their frontage and connection fees in a lump sum within the first two years at an approximate cost of $5 per foot frontage and connection of about $200. They would then pay only for water consumption in sub- sequent years. Officials said it would be at Tea St two years before any system would be in operation and it could take much longer if objections were received and OMB hearings required. In his opening remarks, Ladbrooke explained that "within five years or sooner" after the water system has been installed, the need for sewers would become a reality as people became accustomed to an abundant water supply. Cost of that was suggested at $120 per land owner per year. He said that pollution in Crediton was already evident from septic tanks. One ratepayer, Carl Radford, suggested they should be talking about sewers first rather than water in view of the apparent need of sanitary disposal in the village. No expression of need for water was asked at the meeting, although comments indicated some residents in both com- munities are facing shortages now or have questionable water from a quality standpoint. Centralia trustee Tom Tomes said 51 wells were tested in Centralia last year and only 15 passed tests. He said he had the signatures of five senior citizens who wanted water, This comment was made after one other ratepayer at the meeting said the cost would be too high for people on fixed in- comes. In his survey, Ross noted that there was a short supply of Water evident in both Centralia and Crediton, particularly during the summer months, and added that shortage of water is also a very important factor to many of the farmers in Stephen. Water service for Huron Park and Dashwood Industries Limited was also considered, although at the present no in- terest has been indicated on their behalf. However, Ross said the ODC had a change of mind and may hook into the Centralia line to provide water for standby use. No provision was made for Mt. Carmel as McGillivray Township anticipates the construction of a distribution system that will serve these residents in 1974. Exeter Court Continued from front page risk", Judge Hays agreed to give Mann 15 days in which to pay the $100, Two Exeter youths had their sentence delayed on charges of causing a disturbance in Exeter on July 30, David L. Dunn and Charles Anderson pleaded guilty to the charge arising out of an incident where they were shouting and using obscene language towards Exeter Constable James McMeekin, for no known reason. While Judge Hays said this was a "poor show" directed towards the police, it was the public who were offended. Evidence revealed neither of the 16-year-olds were living at home and they were ordered to return to court on September 3 ,for sentencing. Other fines levied at Tuesday's court were as follows: John D. Mitchell, Belgrave, $51 for a speed of 54 in a 30 zone in Exeter on May 6. Michael J. Robinson, Komoka, $35 for having liquor while under the legal age in Exeter on June 29. one mile north of Highway 83, involving vehicles operated by Jerry K. Salton, RR 5, Clinton, and Gerrard P. Sartori, Goderich. Both had been northbound and Sartori swerved to miss a collision With the other vehicle which was stopped awaiting traffic to clear to make a left turn. The Goderich man and two passengers, Bruce Allin and JOHN PRANCE John Prance passed away in his 96th year in South Huron Hospital Exeter on Tuesday August 6. He was the husband of the late Mary Ann Bullock. Surviving are his children: Harold of Grand Bend; Mrs. Mervin (Olive) Pym, Thedford; Mrs. Clifford (Audrey) Moore, Exeter; Clarence of London; Gordon of Usborne Twp.; Mrs. Wilson (Lois) Yule, RR 1, St. Marys. Also surviving are 23 grand- children, 36 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. One brother predeceased him in 1949. Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 8 at the Hopper-Hockey Funeral Home, Exeter. Interment will be in Exeter Cemetery with Rev. Glen Wright officiating. A Masonic Service was held at the funeral home Wednesday evening. ELSIE (MARRIOTT) VOLK Elsie (Marriott) Volk of RR 2, Dashwood passed away in her 83rd year at South Huron Hospital, Exeter on MOT1- day,August 5. She was the widow of the late William Volk. She is survived by several children: Mrs. Delos (Annie) Stebbins, Grand Bend; Mrs. Walter (Francis) Weston of Hamilton; Mrs. Wallace (Nettie) Menard of Windsor; Mrs. Rudolph (Violet) Becker, Dash- wood; Mrs. James (Grace) Dorman, Ailsa Craig; Mrs. Leonard (Alice) Doxsee of Delta; Alvin of RR 1, Londesboro; Charles, RR 2, Dashwood. A sister, Mrs. Flem Russell of Bobaygeon also survives. Services will be held Thursday, August 8 at the T. Harry Hoffman Funeral Home, Dashwood with Rev. D. Warren officiating. Interment in Grand Bend cemetery. IRENE (HARRISON) LEITCH Irene (Harrison) Leitch passed away in her 69th year in St. Joseph's Hospital on Tuesday August 6. Surviving are her husband Wilfred Leitch of Denfield; her children: Harold of Arva; Gerald of Burnaby, BC; Mrs. Cecil (Marie) Lewis of Clandeboye; James and Donald, both of Lucan; George and Alice McFalls, both of London and Carl of Denfield. She was the sister of Margaret (Peggy) Gilmour of Ridgeway, Mrs. George (Barbara) Faulkner of Smith Falls,; Mrs. Wilmer (Mary) Scott of Clandeboye; Mrs. Lionel (Beryl) Shipley of Ottawa; Mrs. Lloyd (Dorothy) Elgie of London. Also surviving are 23 grand- children and nine great- grandchildren. Services will be held Thursday, August 8 at the C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home with Rev. John Hofland off icating. Inter- ment in Carisle Cemetery. LILLIAN STEWART Lillian (Taylor) Stewart passed away at the Wildwood Rest Home, Downie Township, Tuesday, July 30. Formerly of Queens St., St. Marys, she was in her 98th year. She was the wife of the late Charles T. Stewart and aunt of Freda and Charles Taylor, Bruce J, Walls, both .of Goderich, were injured. Damage was listed at $1,000, all to the Goderich car as the other vehicle was not direetly involved in the collision. Constable Don Mason in- vestigated. During the week, the local detachment officers charged 25 people under the Highway Traffic Act and issued warnings to another 27, Cleveland; Mrs. Helen Dulcher, Miami; and Ross Taylor, Exeter, The funeral service was held Friday, August 2 at the Lindsay Funeral Home, Wellington St., St. Marys. Interment was in St. Marys Cemetery. ALVIN ORRIE ESSERY Alvin Orrie Essery passed away in his 83rd year on Satur- day, August 3 in South Huron Hospital, Exeter. He was the husband of Delia Isaac and the father of Mrs. Harold (Doris) Lightfoot, Jack and William Essery, all of Centralia and Mrs. Charles (Marjorie) Rowe of Windsor. Also surviving are 12 grand- children and 19 great- grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, August 5 at the Hopper- Hockey Funeral Home, Exeter with Rev. E. D. Stuart officiating. Interment was in Exeter cemetery. WILLIAMJ. GAISER William J. Gaiser of RR 2 Crediton passed away in his 65th year on Thursday, August 1 at St. Joseph's Hospital, London. He was the husband of the former Ruth Pearce and the son of the late John and Catherine Gaiser. Surviving are his children, Mrs. Kenneth (Sharon) Jones, Goderich; David of B.C.; Mrs. Ron (Katherine) Mason, Exeter and one sister Mrs. Mel (Clara) Lamport of Port Alberni, B.C. One brother, Lorne predeceased him in 1970. Seven grandchildren also survive. Services were held at the T. Harry Hoffman Funeral Home, Dashwood on Monday, August 5 with Rev. D. Warren officiating. Interment was in Crediton Cemetery. WILLY COOLMAN Willy Coolman passed away in his 42nd year at his residence, RR 1, Centralia on Tuesday, August 6. He is survived by his wife, Anna Louisa (Gotheyn) and his children; John, Ronnie and Mary Anne all at home. He was the son of Mrs. Yvonne Coolman and the late Basil Coolman. Also surviving are a sister, Mrs. Willy (Jeaninne) Vaneste, Clandeboye and five brothers, Frits of California; Guido of Hanover; Dirk, Mark and Leon of Exeter. A prayer service will be held at the R. C, Dinney Funeral Home, Exeter, Thursday evening at 8:30. Funeral service will be held Friday, August 9, at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Mt, Carmel Church with Father J. Mooney of- ficiating. Interment will be in Mt. Carmel cemetery. ADRIEN NELSON DENOMME Adrien Nelson • Denomme passed away at University Hospital Sunday, August 4. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Denomme, born July 12, 1915 in Hay Township. He was the husband of Louise Lilian Marie Bedour and father of Mrs. John (Jean Loretta) Regier, Kincardine; Peter Donald Denomme and Paul Lennis Denomme, London; and Larry, predeceased (1971). lie is also survived by six grandchildren. He was the brother of Gus, Hamilton; Andrew and Harry, Windsor; Alfred and 'Matthew, RR 2 Zurich; Loftus, Zurich; Mrs. George (Lottie) Grenier, Dashwood; and Mrs, Louis (Mary) Ayotte of RR 2, Zurich. He rested at the Westlake Funeral Home, Zurich. Funeral mass was held, Wednesday, August 7 in St. Boniface R. C. Church, Zurich with Rev. Father Durand officiating. Interment was in St. Boniface Cemetery. ELVA HARVEY COAtE Elva Harvey Coates passed away Sunday, August 4 at South Huron Hospital, in her 18th year, She was the wife of the late Thomas Coates and mother. of Mrs. Williarh (Elaine) Taylor of Prince George, B.C. She is also survived by three grandchildren, one great- grandchild and one sister, Mrs, Florence Murray of Anaheim, California. The funeral service was held at. the Hopper-Hockey Funeral Home, Exeter, Wednesday, August 7. Interment, was in txetet Cemetery with Rev, Glen Wright officiating. I