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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1974-11-07, Page 1Three men given 'ail terms Three jail terms were handed out by Judge Glenn Hays when he presided at Exeter court, Tuesday, Dawson Raymond Keller, Grand Bend, was sentenced to 17 days in jail, ordered to pay a fine of $100 and was prohibited from driving for 10 months after pleading guilty to three charges. The charges were for driving while disqualified, driving while impaired and failing to remain at the scene of an accident, The charges were laid after an incident at Huron Park on October 11 when Keller was in- volved in an accident. Sentenced to four days in jail was Gary Wayne Gowan, Huron Park, while William H. Robert Jamieson, St. Marys was given a two-day term. The two were appearing for sentencing, having pleaded guilty previously to break, enter and theft charges at the concession stand at the Kirkton fair grounds. another parked car, which in turn hit a third car with total damage of $1,100. Eleanor Mary Johns, RR 3, Exeter $13 for a speed of 70 in a 60 zone, Renee N. Maria, Grand. Bend, $100 for careless driving on October 1, The car the accused was driving hit a pole. Bradley Brown, Owen Sound, $100 for careless driving, in Stephen on October 7. He fell asleep and his car hit a tree, Donald D. Brown, Tiverton, $61 for a speed of 89 in a 60 zone. John R. Greenaway, Bluevale, $16 for a speed of 73 in a 60 zone. Billie Henry Manske, Brucefield, $57 for a speed of 87 in a 60 zone. awhile after getting out of jail. Edward Miller, Kitchener, $43 for following another vehicle too closely. John Webster, Clinton, $78 for creating unnecessary noise with his vehicle in Zurich. Jane E. Bowerman, Exeter a* fine of $100 and a licence suspension of two months for careless driving in Exeter on October 13. The court learned the car she was driving was speeding on town streets at a high rate of speed at 3:00 a.m. and she failed to stop at stop signs on several occasions. R. Gordon Robinson, Exeter, $100 for careless driving in Exeter on September 11. He was attempting to park and struck POPPY SELLERS — Businesses on Exeter's Main street were canvassed Monday by two poppy salesmen from Royal Canadian Legion branch 167. Above, Bob Cutting and Wilf Reeves make a sole to Doug Wedlake, T-A photo One Hundred and Second Year EXETER, ONTARIO, NOVEMBER 7, 1974 Price Per Copy 25 Cents Approve loan to back RAP Nurses residence not available, apply for new day care facility Cut by glass in Halloween prank Exeter OFF report a "very quiet" Halloween in their area. The only serious incident oc- curred when a balloon filled with liquid was tossed from a passing car at the windshield of a vehicle driven by James Smith, RR 2 Hensall. The Exeter bank manager sustained cuts to his hand from the flying glass when the wind- shield shattered. Two trucks were taken from parking spots in Hensall. One was owned by Russell Manson, Zurich, and the other by Ted Harburn, Stella. The Manson vehicle was found later the same night at his residence. He had been given a ride home by the investigating officers and the vehicle was parked there when they arrived. The Harburn truck was found three days later on concession 2 of Stephen, Neither vehicle was damaged. Hensall was the major trouble spot for police, Old appliances were rolled onto the highway by vandals and later someone ignited some gasoline on the street. In many communities, cars were the targets for eggs, tomatoes and pumpkins. In Usborne township, farm grain wagons were moved about in two fields, but little damage was reported. Police paid tribute to the assistance they received Halloween night from 15 area ham operators. The radio en- thusiasts volunteered their assistance and patrolled with their vehicles in many villages and relayed information to police. "We certainly appreciated their assistance," a police spokesman said this week, suggesting that the radio operators patrolling in their cars acted as deterrents to vandals as well as keeping police informed of activities. In handing down the jail terms, Judge Hays said that probation for the two accused seemed to be meaningless. A third youth who was involved in the incident was Michael John Doyle, RR6 St. Marys. He had no previous record according to the pre-sentence report and was placed on probation for one year. At Tuesday's court, Judge Hays ordered a pre-sentence report on Ronald C. Lindenfield, Exeter who pleaded guilty to a mischief charge laid on May 19 after he threw a beer bottle through the windshield of a car in Turnbull's Grove. The court was told the action was not intentional and defence lawyer Peter L. Raymond said the incident was out of character for the accused. A fine of $100 and a licence suspension of two months was levied against Janies William Moffatt, Huron Park, who ap- peared for sentence on a charge of failing to remain at an ac- cident. He had previously pleaded guilty. Other fines levied Tuesday were as foolows: William Grant Cudmore, London $100 for possession of a narcotic in Stephen Township on October 4. The court learned the accused is already on probation for break and enter offences. The charge was laid in Stephen after police stopped a car and a passenger dropped a plastic bag and ran from the scene, The accused remained in the car. Franklin Grey, Belmont, $100 or 10 days in jail for careless driving in Exeter on October 10. He fell asleep at the wheel of his car on that date and struck a parked car with total damage being $2,300. David Brian Flick, London, $50, for making a false statement regarding his name. He had the name of Stubbs on a licence he possessed and told the court he had assumed that name for Exeter council this week ap- proved a loan of $5,000 to the RAP committee. The committee, which had a budget forecast calling for an $8,000 deficit this year have exhausted their funds, although Councillor Bruce Shaw indicated the anticipated deficit may only be $2,000. He said income from ice ren- tals from minor hockey and the figure skating club would not come in until the end of the year and RAP needed funds to meet payroll and other commitments prior to that time. Council approved payment of $2,500 on November 1 and $2,500 on December 1. Exeter plans citizen event Two people injured in district collisions balance is owned by the Exeter Lions. It was sold to the Lions for $1.00 and president Glenn Kells said it was likely that the service club would sell it back to council for that amount for a day care centre. Kells said the matter had been discussed unofficially at a recent Lions gathering. The property has a 275-foot frontage on John St. Council learned that if the local day care centre is approved, the government would provide all the planning for the building as well as fencing the lot to protect —please turn to page 3 However, Clerk Eric Car- scadden advised that the government favored using existing buildings where possible, although he had been advised by an area official it would do no harm to apply for a new structure when no other suitable facility was available in Exeter. Jim Deneau, of the ministry of community and social services, advised that the vacant land adjacent to the local Scout hall on John St. West would appear to be a favorable location. Part of that land is already owned by the town, while the A 12-year-old Huron Park lad sustained cuts and bruises when the bicycle he was riding collided with a car at 6:55 p.m., Saturday. After learning Monday night that the South Huron Hospital nurses residence will not be available to be considered as a day care centre, Exeter council approved application to the government to have a new building erected in the com- munity for this purpose. The hospital board advised council that the residence will not be rented, sold or disposed of in any manner' until the planned renovations at the hospital are completed: They plan to use the residence for temporary office facilities during the renovation project. With that information, council decided to ask for a new building to be provided. If approved, the cost of the new structure would be paid for 100 percent by the provincial government. Second trip for Funston A LITTLE TRICK OR TREATER — Becci Farquhar, 11 months was the littlest bunny at the Exeter Nursery School Halloween Party last Thurs- day. She is the daughter of nursery school supervisor, Mrs. Linda Farquhar. T-A photo Two women contest Exeter council race Despite the fact that ratepayer meetings in the past have at- tracted only a handful of people, Exeter council decided this week to try onceagain this year. The citizens' meeting will be held at the town hall on November 20 at 8:00 p; m. Members of the present council will be on hand to outline their efforts during the past two years, while new candidates seeking public office will also be given an opportunity to speak. In broaching the subject this week, Councillor Ted Wright said he thought such a meeting should be held "so we don't deny the few who want to attend". Reeve Derry Boyle, noting that normally about six people attend, said council may be surprised this year at the attendance. He added it would be nice to get ithe public upstairs at town hall "to show them the condition this building is in". Mayor Jack Delbridge noted that at the citizens' meeting two years ago he "put Exeter on the map" with his comment about foreigners in the Ontario civil service. His comments were published and broadcast from coast to coast and he said he had been checking the stack of letters he received on that occasion just before coming to Monday's council meeting. GB delay decision on dockage lease Only few apply for senior units Clerk Eric Carscadden advised this week that some applications have already been received from local residents wishing to have accommodation in the new senior citizens apartments being con- structed on Sanders St. East. A total of 32 units will be available and application forms are now being accepted at the clerk's office. The apartments are being built by the Ontario Housing Cor- poration and the rental rate is based on the occupant's income. OHC advised council this week they wereprepared to extend the parking facilities at the site if the present area was found inadequate. They advised that the project would be completed early in the summer of 1975, although most members of council said they expected it would be available for occupancy before that. Leaf raking cost $442 Hold decision regarding gift Exeter council this week decided not to follow that old adage which suggests "never look a gift horse in the mouth". They were notified that developer Len Veri would donate a 15-foot right-of-way into Riverview Park off Riverside Drive in the vicinity of the curling rink parking lot. However, he had decided to make the donation of land north of the present park access which has been used for some time. Council learned that by changing the access, Veri would be able to open up one more lot in the area, despite the fact the ministry of housing has pbjected to having a home on the lot, The ministry moved to block the severance on the lot. In view of this, council decided to discuss the matter with their solicitor, Robert Mountain, to get some clarification of what would happen if the new access was accepted. Council members noted they were not arguing if the access was right or wrong, but just wanted to know the implications of accepting the new proposal. The only opposition to the move came from Reeve Derry Boyle, He said he wasn't concerned "as long as we get access" to the park. During the discussion, Coun- cillor Ted Wright said houses should not be allowed south of the park access along the river bank at the park. "We'd be building a mess and it would be something we would regret," he argued. Last week's leaf pickup in Exeter cost $442.70 in wages. That information was relayed to council this week by clerk Eric Carscadden who said the 40 or so youths who showed up to help were paid $1.90 per hour for their time. "It would have been cheaper to burn them." Mayor Jack Delbridge commented. No further discussion was held on the topic. noted she was interested in having the community move in ways to assist senior citizens and provide them with more ac- tivities for their many leisure hours. "This can be accomplished with very little expenditure," she noted, adding that in many cases it required only some leadership and volunteers to assist. "I'm not that aware of the problems councils face in the matter of roads and drains," she stated, "but I'm certainly willing to learn". She also noted it was important for the community to invest money in activities for young people rather than increasing police budgets to control the activities of idle youth. The mother of four children, she said she had found from experience that teenagers engaged in activities didn't have time to get into mischief. At least two Exeter women have accepted the challenge issued recently by Deputy-Reeve Helen Jermyn when she an- nounced her resignation. At the time, Mrs. Jermyn said she hoped some woman—or preferably women— would allow their names to stand in the up- coming municipal election. This week, Mrs. Barb Bell and Mrs. Dolores (Lossy) Fuller announced they would be can- didates for council. Both women are well known in the community and have had considerable election experience assisting their husbands in provincial and federal elections. Mrs. Bell's husband, Elmer, is a former president of the Ontario Progressive Conservative party and was a campaign manager for John P. Robarts, a former premier, while Jack Fuller has been involved in both federal and provincial elections for PC candidates in Huron ridings. Both ladies told the T-A they believed there should be women on municipal councils and both noted they were interested in municipal affairs. Mrs. Bell said she felt council needed to do more long-range planning in their deliberations and to set priorities for things that needed to be done in the community. She also noted that with property taxes becoming a burden, it was important that councils spend their money in the most advantageous way. Mrs. Bell explained she was upset with council's decision to purchase their own garbage packer two years ago when they had been getting excellent pickup service from McDonald Sanitation, She said the money invested in a packer could have been spent in better ways and indicated she would like to see council in- vestigate the possibility of having garbage separated to reclaim some of the reusable items. Mrs. Fuller, a former president of the Exeter figure skating club, Despite rumours that the Canadian peacekeeping force in the Middle East may be reduced or discontinued, 790 members of the Royal Canadian Regiment stationed in London are heading for Cyprus. Included in the group which will be leaving London on November 14 are at least a half dozen residents of Huron Park. It will be the second tour of Cyprus for Warrant Officer Frank Funston. He spent six months there in 1970. Funston who has been involved in minor hockey at Huron Park for several years and just completed a term as president of the Shamrock minor hockey league said he wasn't thrilled with the tour at this time. He added, "I would sooner go in the summermonths so I could be back for hockey, but we must accept it as part of the job." Funston said he expected housing quarters to be much better than they were four years ago. The Canadian contingent will be billetted in the largest hotel in Nicosia, This time of the year the weather in Cyprus is very wet with temperatures ranging from a low of 50 at night to about 80 in the daytime. Funston said from March on daytime temperatures range as high as 120 degrees. The RCR's will leave London November 14 by bus to Trenton. They will then fly to Laahr in West Germany and on to a British Sovereign base in Cyprus and a bus will take them the rest of the way to Nicosia. Nicosia is the capital of Cyprus and has a population of 103,000. governments. The meeting being arranged between the village and senior governments is hoped to clarify ownership of the river banks. Councillor Murray Des Jardins attempted to approve the lease immediately saying "we promised these people a decision tonight so let's do it. I agree as long as Dick's lease expires at the same time as the yacht club's. Tom Webster said a decision should be delayed until all in- formation is gathered. To this councillor Doug Martin replied, "we've had all the fact for years." Manore said he was only asking for approval of the option on the lease, He added "If cancellation comes from higher authorities we ' will abide by it," Council finally agreed to delay —please turn to page 3 Grand Bend council has delayed until at least November 12 the issuing of a dockage lease to Manore Marine. Reeve Robert Sharen,told Dick Manore and his solicitor Philip Walden at Monday's regular meeting that a government of- ficial has asked the village to delay any decision until a meeting can be arranged. Manore is asking for his option of five years on an original lease of five years which expired on November 1 of this year. Council had agreed two weeks earlier to a four year lease allowing the Manore agreement to coincide with a similar one with the Grand Bend yacht club. Both groups pay the village 25 cents per foot for their dockage space under an occupational 4 ,lease agreement the village has with the provincial and federal Clarence Morden was treated and released after the accident. Driver of the car involved was Joseph Matthews, also of Huron Park. OPP Constable Ed Wilcox investigated and reported no damage. An Exeter man, Robert Brand, suffered cuts, and bruises .when the car he was driving went out of control on Highway 4 south of Exeter and ended up in the ditch at 3:55 a.m., Sunday. Damage to the vehicle was listed at $3,000 by Constable Al Quinn. At 6:30 p.m., Sunday, vehicles operated by Leo Ducharme, Grand Bend, and Ivan Hunter- Duvar, Toronto, collided on High- way 21 north of Grand Bend. Constable Frank Giffin in- vestigated and set total damage at $600: There were two accidents, Tuesday, the first at 8:10 a.m., when a vehicle driven by Dean Oestreicher, Dashwood, went out of control on Highway 83 just west of Exeter and hit a tree. The driver escaped injury and damage was set at $60Q by Constable Wilcox. He also investigated the other accident at 1:30 p.m., when vehicles operated by Rene Beck, RR 1, Exeter, and Arthur Whilsmith, Exeter, collided on concession 2-3 of Stephen. Damage in that one was listed at $700. On Thursday at 5:10 p.m., a car driven by Charles Bremner,RR 1 Centralia, caught fire when the engine ignited while he was proceeding south on County Road 11 near the Highway 83 in- tersection. The Exeter fire department extinguished the blaze and OPP Constable Jim Rogers estimated damage to the vehicle at $600. During the week the local detachment officers charged 32 people under the Highway Traffic Act and issued warnings to another 40, There were six charges under the Criminal Code and three under the Liquor Control Act. Young drinkers appear in court The increase in the number of liquor infractions cited by Exeter OPP and town police in their recent reports was evident during Tuesday's court session in Exeter. A number of area young people appeared to face charges of having liquor while under the legal age of 18. Other charges were also heard for being in an intoxicated condition and having liquor in other than a residence Laurie Nelson Dayman, Rippen, was fined $78 for having liquor while under age. The court learned he had previous con- victions. A fine of $53 was levied against several other offenders who pleaded guilty to having liquor while under age, as follows: Barbara Elizabeth Dietrich, Zurich; Susan H. Schenk, Clin- ton; Shawn A, Jeffery, Hensall; Stephen Terrance Bedotir, Zurich; Gregory Carl Thiel, Zurich; Paul Elmer Klopp, Zurich; Paul W. Shapton, Exeter; D. Wayne Campbell, Exeter; Ronald W. Webber, Woodham; Terrence James Cox, Exeter; Ross Andrew McNair, Huron Park; Steven C. Atthill, Exeter. Mark E. Hearn, Huron Park, was fined $38 for having liquor in a place other than his residence, Ernest Wilfred Hohtier, Exeter, was fined $53 for being drunk in a public place. He was found sleeping on the steps of a local coffee shop on September 13, E. A LOSSY FULLER BARB BELL -tfee congratulated by Central. Huron with their reflections showing in the water puddles at midfield, T-A photo MUDDY CONGRATULATIONS — Tuesday's senior football game at South Huron District high school turned into a mudbowl as rain per- sisted throughout. Above, South Huron Panthers at the left are being