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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1974-11-07, Page 3Time;-Advocates November 7, 1974 Pa • 3 Seek legal advice over situation October accidents total thirteen Property damage amounted to $17,400 in accidents which oc- curred in Exeter during October, Police Chief Ted Day told council in his monthly report. There were 13 accidents in total, two of them being hit and run. In both of those cases, the cars responsible were tracked down and the drivers charged. A total of 33 charges were laid under the Highway Traffic Act and 26 people were given war- nings. ' Chief Day said one charge has been laid in connectioe with a theft of $600 from a local store last month and one charge has also been laid-in connection with a break and enter which netted thieves $500. Other statistics in the report were as follows: eight parking tickets issued, one disturbance investigated, four mischief complaints, eight thefts of under $200 with total loot being almost $300, one stolen car with four persons being charged, one in- vestigation under the Narcotic Control Act. Council learned that Halloween was again "very uneventful" in the community with the police receiving only a few calls, none of them serious. Under questioning from Councillor Ted Wright, Chief Day said his department would take measures to enforce the new "no left turn" rules at James and John St, Wright said people were tur- ning left in great numbers and wondered if the police were going to,enforce the rule, Day replied that he would advise his officers to keep a closer watch on the situation, noting he had personally warned five or six motorists regarding infractions. Councillor Ben Hoogenboom wondered if it was within council's \jurisdiction to take action over the fact that the equipment at the local car wash did not work properly on oc- casions. He indicated he had 'put money into the machines and didn't get the service expected from them. Deputy-Reeve Helen -Jermyn said her husband recently had the same experience and complained to the owner, who advised he was concerned about the situation and planned to take • the matter up with the man who maintains the facility for him. With that information, council decided to drop the matter. Day care —continued, from front page,, children from the Ewne St. drain. After approving' a motion to apply for the days Care centre, council also decided to continue their discussion with the Lions regarding acquisition of the John St. property. The need for a local day care centre was first mentioned to council early in the summer by Mrs. Marilyn Hohner, She proceeded to conduct, a study of the need for such a facility and told council that about 30 youngsters would enrol if the service was available, Consequently three members 'of council toured day care cen- tres in Listowel and Wingham and came back with gloWing reports about the type of .service that could be offered •to Exeter residents. Admit mistake 'over Burkley Huron County and is one of 19 Shrine clubs which support,Mocho Temple, London in the maintenance of Shrine hospitals for children in Montreal and Win- nipeg. from DeputY,Reeve Helen Jen. rnyn, said he didn't know how many seats the. Burkley management planned when he was constructing the building, "We may as well face it," Mayor Delbridge commented, "we didn't investigate fully the number of seats planned." Council bad earlier opposed a liquor application from the Burkley when that original ap- plication asked for an establish- ment with nearly 200 seats. They agreed not to oppose the bid for 64 seats, which is only a portion or the facility. In fact, some council members had suggested that the area be rezoned so the Burkley would not have to meet any parking requirements. This had been suggested by the planning board. mitted the extra seats. Mayor Delbridge asked if Warkentin was suggesting they should have the Burkley torn down. Warkentin replied that if he had ignored the bylaw, council would have made him reduce the number of seats and said this is the same policy that should be enforced for everyone. When the Mayor suggested Warkentin didn't want the Burkley to have a liquor licence, the latter replied that he had never said that and was ap- pearing before council only to ask that the same rules be applied against everyone. ' Local contractor Milt Keller accompanied Warkentin to the meeting, and under questioning FRIEDSBURG DAYS DONATE — George Tieman, left,chairman of the Dashwood Friedsburg Days com- mittee recently presented a cheque for $250 to Spence Cummings, chairman of the Bluewater Shrine club. The Bluewater Shrine club operates in "That would have been definitely wrong and very discriminatory," Warkentin suggested, The matter was finally resolved Monday night when council agreed to discuss the situation with their solicitor Robert Mountain. "You should advise the LLBO that the parking requirement is not resolved," Warkentin suggested, "We'll try and do what we can," Mayor Delbridge replied, advising that council would make Warkentin aware, of their disposition on the matter, • Council asked later that the clerk attempt to have the Stratford solicitor attend a meeting with them at his "very earliest convenience." Riddell denies accusation, not trying to cause trouble Contest for reeve at resort, three new council candidates "The statement that I am tryieg to stir up trouble between Ontario and Quebec Chicken Marketing boards is absolute nonsense," MPP Jack Riddell said in an interview with the Times- Advocate this week. Riddell was reacting to a statement made in the legislature by Agriculture Minister William Stewart that he (Riddell) was a "chicken-war monger." Riddell said he had, learned that an announcement from the Quebec Chicken Producers Marketing Board was for- thcoming that they would be seeking a 2 cent reduction in the price of chickens in response to a Exeter council members didn't agree they had shoWn any discrimination in not objecting to the recent liquor application of the Burkley Restaurant, but they did agree Monday they may have been in error, That consensus was reached after Peter Warkentin of Les Pines Motel objected to council telling the LLBO that the parking requirements at the Burkley had been resolved to council's satisfaction. Warkentin said the parking requirements in fact had not been resolved and' urged council to take action to correct the situation. He noted that council had forced him to adhere strictly to the town's bylaws and com- plained that they. had not done so in the case of the Burkley. Warkentin said he didn't fight council's decision and had agreed to abide by the bylaw setting out parking requirements. "Let's be fair," he urged, if I have to abide by the bylaw, everyone else should too." It was pointed out to council that the Burkley had a greater number of seats than in the original building levelled by fire. Warkentin contended that only that original number of seats should have been allowed when the structuke was rebuilt. When Mayor Jack Delbridge noted the Burkley had the required parking for the 64 seats outlined in the liquor application, Warkentin reminded him that all the seats in the building should be included in the requirement because that was the basis on which he had to provide parking for his establishment, Noting council members were ignorant as to the number of seats planned for the Burkley, Reeve Derry Boyle agreed council should not have per- be passed on to the consumer. The Quebec Chicken producers are producing over the quota for their market area and are forced to keep their product at a lower price in order to attract the Ontario market, Riddell said, "Therefore," Riddell said, "when the Ontario Marketing board was compelled to reduce their price by 1 cent Quebec countered by lowering their price another cent. This indicates, to me, that as long .as we are prepared to lower our price Quebec will also lower theirs." 1 cent reduction imposed earlier this week on the Ontario Chicken Producers Marketing Board. Riddell reported that he told Stewart in the house that ". . . if the Ontario Chicken Producers Marketing Board is compelled to lower its price to correspond to the Quebec level, then the in- dustry could quite conceivably be entering the threshold of a price war in chickens." It was this statement that caused the Agriculture Minister to accuse Riddell of "trying to stir up trouble." Riddell denied this accusation, saying he had been approached by the OCPMB who were "upset over the fact that they were compelled to lower the price to the retailer when they were at this time marketing the product at the break-even point." Riddell said that the Farm Products Marketing Board had stepped in last week to compel the Ontario Producers to lower their prices in response to a I cent reduction in Quebec. He said that he was concerned about the fact that the rights of the Ontario Chicken Producers Marketing Board to set the price of their product had been rescinded. Riddell said that the govern- ment "surely couldn't expect the chicken producers to take a loss." He said that he doubted that these price reductions would community, we need more co- operation between council and business people and we need to do something to create more recreation facilities for our young people." In his remarks present reeve Robert Sharen said he hoped the village would continue the progress made in 1974 in a financial way. Sharen said he expected current year finances to end in the black, He credited interim tax receipts which began in February and eliminated the need for bank loans for putting the village in a good position along with a cutback in all spending departments. In asnwer to a statement by Payne that the village was not taking full advantage of available grants Sharen said this year the per capita grant would be up to $6 per population of 1,050 as com- pared to only 750 at $5.05 last year. READY FOR ALL SPORTS — Costumes at Thursday's Halloween party at Usborne Central school included several of the sporting variety. From the left are, Murray Rundle and Joanne and Robbie Miller. T-A photo Tom Webster called for im- mediate steps on installing sewers saying, "we will die without sewers. They will allow better buildings. I'M for con- trolled growth," He suggested the village needed a minimum standards bylaw to allow council to do something about substandard housing and businesses and upgrade the life style. Webster took a strong stand on regional government saying "I'll fight hard against it. I've checked some regions and governments now cost more money being run by a group of civil servants." Councillor Murray Des Jardins said he would continue his standon keeping taxes down by holding spending to necessary items. The first of the candidates to speak, Harold Green said he would do his utmost to maintain the beach in a good manner. He added, "the beach is our greatest asset and I would like to see it kept clean." Doug Kincaid said there was a tremendous opportunity for growth in Grand Bend. He con- tinued, "The village is again becoming a family spot as visitors are drawn by the sun and fun. Commenting on the condition of the present town truck, Kincaid said, "I wonder if it will make the next crossroad." Another supporter of the sewer project is the third new can- didate, Bill Baird. He said he would be working for better conditions on the beach and a more effective lifeguard system. Although nominatiqns for municipal elections will not open until today, Thursday, ratepayers of the village of Grand Bend are sure to go to the polls on December 2. At a ratepayers meeting Tuesday night, an election for the post of reeve was assured when John Payne announced he would be in the running against in- cumbent Robert Sharen. Two members of the present council, Tom Webster and Murray Des Jardins said they would seek re-election and three new candidates indicated they would fill out nomination papers. Webster (said he would be nominated for deputy-reeve, a new, position which was only created two weeks ago when the resort's number of eligible electors rose to 1,149, Des Jardins while saying he would be nominated did not specify for whichposition. The newcomers intending to run for a council seat are Harold Green, Bill Baird 'and Doug Kincaid, Green is a resident of Gibbs Park and a small business operatpr, Baird operates Green Haven trailer park and Kincaid is a resident of Southcott Pines and a sales representative for Ralston Purina feeds. Two members of present council, Douglas Martin and John Teevins will not be seeking re- election. In making his plans known to come back to municipal work, 'John Payne said he was a strong supporter of the sewer project. He added, "I would, like to make Grand Bend a different Usborne reeve decides to retire Prior to, the opening of municipal nominations, Usborne township reeve Lloyd Ferguson has announced he will be retiring after serving four years. Deputy-reeve Walter McBride a veteran member of council will place his name in nomination for the reeve's position and Bill Morley will move up from a council seat to try for the deputy- reeve spot, The other two members of the present council Gordon Johns and Jack Stewart have indicated they are willing to continue. THE Place To Buy Meat DARLING'S FaonoddAMbaartktoeitr EXETER A busy session for Exeter court Over 130 cases were on the docket for Tuesday's court sitting in Exeter. Many of those appearing were entering pleas and had trial dates set. However, a total of $1,483 in fines was levied, along with three jail terms and three licence suspensions. DINNER HAMS GB council —continued from front page a decision on the advice of the village's interim solicitor Don Organ. Organ will be named replacing Bill Dyer who has been named to the Ontario Municipal Board. A permanent solicitor will be named by the 1975 council at the first meeting in January, Ask speedy action Council will be asking the Ontario Ministry' 'Of Tran- sportation and Communications to have a previously .approved four-way flasher light at the corner of Highway 21 and Lake road installed by May 1, 1975. The Ministry had agreed several months ago to make the installation but reported later shortage of materials was delaying the work. The province will be paying 50 percent of the cost and the balance will be borne by the village, A grant from Southcott Pines is expected. A financial report from clerk Louise Clipperton showed a saving of more than $7,000 in garbage collection costs for 1974, ,To this councillor Murray Des Jardins commented, "I told Tom Webster if he could save that much money I would take my hat off to him and I am happy to do so." Council on the recom- mendation of Douglas Martin, Grand Bend's representative on the Grand Bend and area fire committee agreed to the pur- chase of a van truck for the fire department. It is expected to cost about $4,600. Grand Bend's share is 40 percent and the balance is split between the townships of Stephen and Bosanquet. COTTAGE ROLLS WIENERS Devon Schneiders BOLOGNA He is also survived by four grandchildren and two great- grandchildren. The funeral service was held at the N. Box Funeral Home, Parkhill on Friday November 1. Interment was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. ' LB. =3:$1.39 LB. 99‘ LB. 89‘ LB. $1.19 16 oz. Pkg. 89 69 Burns or Maple Leaf Sweet Pickled Freezer Specials Fronts of Beef LB. 81 41 Hinds LB. $1.19 Sides LB. 913‘ Super Special Sides of Pork LB. 69( Whole Pork LB 67t Pork From MacGregor's Feed Lot The Best There Is! Whole Cut-Up CHICKEN T-BONE STEAKS LB $1.79 PEAMEAL LB $ 1 .29 BACK BACON sliced LB $1,39 MARJORIE (GOULD) JORY Marjorie (Gould) Jory passed away. at South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Friday, November, 1. She was the wife of Ray Jory of Exeter and mother of Mrs, Douglas (Marilyn) Sillery of Usborne Township, Mrs. Lester (Dianne) Heywood of Exeter, Mrs. Donald (Helen) McAdams of Zurich. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, Mrs. Jory is the daughter of Mrs. Florence Gould and sister of Douglas Gould of Exeter. The funeral service was held at the Hopper-Hockey Funeral Home, Exeter an Monday, November 4. Pallbearers, for the funeral were Graham Arthur, Roy Baynham, Ted Wright, Gary Middleton, Lloyd Webber and Archie Webber. Interment was in Exeter Cemetery with Rev, Harold Snell officiating, SEE US FOR YOUR . . Call TODAY Custom Slaughtering and Deluxe Processing * Pickup Service Government Inspected * Aging Coolers. For 110 Carcasses Smoke House Facilities * Killing Days Monday Beef Wednesday - Pork WALTER C. BRADLEY Walter C„Bradley passed away at Strathmere Lodge, Strathroy on Wednesday, October 30 in his 82nd year. He was the husband of the late Florence A, Lucas and father of Mrs. Garfield (EcinA) Nicholson of West Williams Twp, EARLE WILLIAM ZIMMER Earle William Zimmer of Zurich passed away in Bayfield on Wednesday October 30 in his 60th year. He was the husband of Genevieve LaPlante and father of Leo and Carl, Vancouver. ' Mrs. Barbara Arnezder, Huron Park, Mrs. Dan (Evelyn) Huston, London; Mrs. Les (Catherine) Glanville, Seaforth; Mrs, Ray (Annette) Weido, Zurich; and Mrs. Patricia (Terry) McBride, Zurich, He was .the brother of Elmer, Grand Bend; Louis of Dashwood; and one brother Harry, prede`ceased. Also surviving are nine grandchildren. lie rested at the Westlake Funeral Home„ Zurich until Saturday. The funeral mass was held at St. Boniface R.C. Church Zuri& on Saturday November 2 with Rev, Fr. Durand officiating. Interment was in St, Boniface Cemetery.