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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1974-11-14, Page 3Times-Advocate, November 14, 1974 Page a Not possible for 75- RAP turn down winter weekend Complex far from reality. The proposed sports complex for South Huron communities will be at least a couple of years becoming a reality. The publicity committee comprising Doug Ellison, Dave Zyluk and Irene Jackson told the T-A this week "it cannot possibly be started in 1975." "If we do get the go-ahead from the various authorities it will probably be built in stages as the need arises and present facilities are no longer suitable." • The committee also pointed out that the name "sports complex" was probably not the most desirable. It would provide recreational facilities for a variety of activities and fill the recreational needs of a variety of age groups. They added, "the Exeter arena has a life expectancy of five Exeter seniors AT WREATH LAYING CEREMONY — A large number of wreaths were laid during Sunday's Remembrance Day service at the Exeter cenotaph. From the left are, Elmer Bell, Lloyd Ferguson, David Zyluk, crease the number of grants. At the moment while the cost of the Exeter swimming pool has been taken care 014 upkeep continues and Exeter ratepayers are paying taxes for this. During the past summer out of town children paid extra fees for the swimming programme. Three other committees are working on various aspects of the recreational eomplex. On the building committee are Dr. Gary Balsam, Arnold Mathers and Hal Walsh. The finance committee is made up of Don Finkbeiner, Jim McKinlay and Al Taylor. The needs committee comprises Bob Whiteford, Ruth Durand, Dean Frayne, Bob Chaffe, Jim Chapman, Murray Neil and Elizabeth Varley. The next joint meeting of committees will be held at the Exeter public school library On Wednesday December 4 at 8 p.m, attend. leinntcresed persons are asked to d years at the very most, the swimming pool is good for about 10 years and no permanent quarters .are available for senior citizens." On the question of costs, the committee determined, "costs depend on what the people want and what we can afford for our children, senior citizena and ourselves. Proper planning enables use of the grant system with minimal tax increases expected." All facilities in a central area would make it easier for family participation and costs to the town would be lower rather than having facilities throughout the town. The committee suggests a combined recreational facility would encourage people to live in Exeter because there would be something to do. In looking at the project to include neighbouring municipalities, the committee is suggesting the more com- munities participating will in- Dennis Hockey, Norman Hackney, Doug Sweet, Howard Holtzmann, John Miners and Legion president Henry Dyck. T-A photo Exeter's RAP committee this week turned down a suggestion they sponsor one event of the Mid-West Snowmobile Association race curceit this year, but they did agree to in- vestigate the matter further with a view to sponsoring an event in the winter of 1975-76, If it is planned at that time, it may be part of a giant winter carnival weekend in Exeter, Members didn't feel there was time to organize a race event this year and were also frightened off to a considerable extent by the fact they would have to invest up to $3,000 to sponsor the race. A major portion of that total— some $1,600—is for prize money and members were told it is primarily paid by the drivers through entry fees. "It's a gamble," stated rec director Jim McKinley who advised he had been approached by an executive member of the Snowmobile Association to see if there was any interest locally in staging a race event, McKinlay had in turn contacted Dalton Skinner of the Exeter Drift Skipper's Snowmobile Club to see if that organization was interested and Skinner attended Monday's meeting to advise that the club would assist. However, he indicated they were not particularly interested in sponsoring the race event or in receiving any money for their assistance as they are not a money-making organization, RAP members appeared in- terested in the suggestion of a winter carnival weekend, but no mention was made of staging such an activity this year after they voted against holding the snowmobile races this winter. Area election scoreboard —continued from front page given to using the old fire hall at the town hall for a senior citizens' facility, but they opted for the scout hall. Rec director Jim McKinlay said the latter may be a bit off the beaten track, but opined that seniors would find walking two blocks west was the same as walking two blocks north or south. "They're very enthused," stated Mrs. Durand, who has been assisting the seniors in the project. Veteran pensions increased, badge presented to padre Pensions to war veterans will increase substantially in the very near future according to William "Red') Allison, a Department of Veterans Affairs official from London, Allison speaking to more than 250 persons at the annual Exeter Legion Remembrance Day banquet Monday night said the bill increasing pensions along the same lines as Old Age Assistance should receive Royal Assent this week. The new veteran pension rates will be $231.49 per month for a single veteran and $403.19 for a married veteran. Allison said the big change will affect dependents of veterans. There will be no limit to the number of eligible orphans in one ' family. The previous limit was three. Children of veterans continuing their education will be eligible for support up to the age of 25 years of age. The maximum age is now 21. The Veterans Affairs official said the "real shocker" in the increases is the five retroactive payments similar to Old Age Assistance, He indicated some of the retroactive increases may , have to beiCalculatedjat the local level. The new' Act will also feature Equality of: the Sexes,, A, veteran. ,, from a women's division of the armed forces may now claim a husband and children as dependents. A widower's allowance is also being established to go into effect on the death of a female veteran. A common-law relationship is being recognized after one year for the first time. Allison said Canada's pension plan for veterans is the best package of any nation in the world. In his opening remarks Allison said he has been the Veterans Affairs representative in this area for the past 17 years and paid high compliments to Ted Pooley for his dedication to the welfare of veterans. He com- mented, "It's the Ted Pooley's of this country who have made the Legion a respected and effective force." Monday's banquet was the culmination of a weekend of Remembrance Day services. Members of the R. E. Pooley branch 167 attended a service at Usborne Central school Friday morning and participated in the church service at Trivitt Anglican church Sunday morning and at the Cenotaph immediately afterward. In his Sunday address, Legion padre Rev. George Anderson questioned the slogan adopted by the Royal Canadian Legion across the nation for the 1974 Remembrance season, "Freedom—Man made, not God given," EXETER Mayor Jack Deibridge, Bruce Shaw Reeve - Derry Boyle, Ben Hoogenboom Deputy-reeve - Tom MacMillan (accl.) Council - Six to be elected - Barb sell, Lossy Fuller, Garnet Hicks, Glenn Northcott, Harold Pat- terson, Bob Simpson, Ted Wright, Dave Zyluk. Public Utilities - Murray Greene, F. E. Pooley (accl.) STEPHEN Reeve - Cecil Desjardine (accl.) Deputy-reeve - Kenneth Camp- bell (accl.) Council - Three to be elected - Frank Boyle, Jack Jesney, David McClure, John O'Neill, Jesse Reed, Joseph Regier, Douglas Russell, Allan Walper, Ralph Weber. GRAND BEND Reeve - John Payne, Robert Sharen Deputy-reeve - Rollie qrenier, Thomas Webster Council -Three to be elected -Bill Baird, Murray Des Jardins, Harold Green, Douglas Kincaid. Public Utilities Commission - Cam Chapman, Prosper Van Bruaene (accl.) HAY Reeve - Joseph Hoffman, Jack Tinny Deputy-reeve - Joseph Miller (accl.) Council - Three to be elected - Tony Bedard, Donald Geiger, Lloyd Mousseau, Lionel Wilder. USBORNE Reeve - Walter McBride (accl.) Deputy-reeve - Bill Morley (accl.) Council - Murray Dawson, Gordon Johns, Jack Stewart (accl.) TUCKERSMITH Reeve - Elgin Thompson (accl.) Deputy-reeve'- Ervin Sillery Council - Three to be elected - Bert Branderhorst, Bob Bell, Cleave Coombs, Addison Juzi • HENSALL Reeve - John Baker, (accl.) Council - Four to be elected - Murray Baker, Janis Bisback, Leonard Erb, William Fuss, Harold Knight, Paul Neilands Public Utilities Commission - Charles Hay, Rodger Venner (acct.) Frayne of Exeter, Mrs. Ronald (Donalda) Burnett and Donald Sullivan, both of Toronto, She was the sister of Mrs, Ulla Stonehouse of St. Thomas and Archie McGilp of London. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and one great grandson. She rested at the R. C. Dinney Funeral Home, Exeter, The funeral mass was held at Precious Blood Church on • Monday, November 11 with Rev. Father John Mooney officiating. Interment was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Pallbearers for the funeral —were Ivan McKay, Bill Bowles, Wilf Cass*, Mike. Williamson, „Richard Frayne, ,,and Earl Frayne. McGILLIVRAY Reeve - Gerald Wright (accl.) Deputy-reeve - Ben Thompson (accl.) Council - Three to be elected - Jack Dorman, Ellison Whiting (accl.) LU CAN Reeve - Ivan Hearn (accl.) Council - Four to be elected - Cliff Abbott, Elizabeth Goddard, Larry Hotson, Elmer Huffman, Gary McFalls, Norm Steeper, Harry Wraith Public Utilities Commission - Two to be elected - Peter Butler, Paul Dykeman, Rudy Engel BIDDULPH Reeve - Wilson Hodgins (accl.) Deputy-reeve - Fred Dobbs (accl.) Council - Hubert Dietrich, Frank Hardy, James Shipley (accl.) HURON BOARD OF EDUCATION Exeter, Stephen, Usborne - Harry Hayter, Clarence MacDonald (accl.) • 4 Hensall, Zurich, Hay - Herb Turkheim (accl.) Seaforth, Stanley, Tuckersmith - two to be elected - Rob Gates, Harvey Hammond, Marilyn Kunder, Bob Peck, Dr. Morgan Smith Separate school representative - Charles Rau (accl.) MIDDLESEX BOARD OF EDUCATION Lucan, Biddulph, McGillivray - Jim Scott (acct.) HURON-PERTH SEPARATE SCHOOL BOARD Exeter, Stephen, Usborne, McGillivray - one to be elected - Greg Fleming, Jerry MacDonnell Zurich, Hensall, Hay - Ted Geoffrey (accl.) CR ED ITON Trustees - Charles Browning Sr., Ken McCann, Fred Sims (accl.) CENT RALIA Trustees Ken Hodgins, Tom Tomes, Leonard Wilson (accl.) DASHWOOD Trustees - Doug Riddell, Harold Schroeder, George Tieman (accl.) • GRANTON Trustees - Three to be elected - Elsie Dann, Robert Foster, Kenneth Hodgins, Ron Mills, Jack Noon Accidents —continued from front page by Constable Dale Lamont. On Friday, a vehicle owned by Joseph Elgin Robbins, Exeter, was hit while parked in Hensall, with resulting damage of $400. Constable Glassford in- vestigated. During the week, the local detachment officers charged 15 people under the Highway Traffic Act and issued warnings to another 32, There were 11 charges under the Criminal Code and seven under the Liquor Control Act. OPP remind area motorists that it is the time of year when sudden changes occur in driving conditions, such as fog, freezing rain and snow. They note that driving habits have to be ad- justed accordingly. Statistics show that 45 percent of motor vehicle colligions happen during rain, yet in this part of the country it rains less than one percent of the time, "So heed those 'reduce speed on wet pavement' signs," police urge. have ended in failure." At Monday's banquet Rev. Anderson received his Legion padre badge from branch past president John McAllister. During brief remarks, another local Legion official Harvey Pfaff noted several members were not wearing their badges and service ribbons at the parades. He continued, "These' badges are earned not given, let's wear them." Rev, Anderson continued, "Perhaps the Legion is saying that in order to obtain freedom we must act. Aesop who lived almost 2,600 years ago is reported to have said, The Gods help them that help themselves.' " "The men who marched in 1914 and 1939 and during the Korean War marched in the cause of freedom, but without God's co- operation their enterprise would Liquor offences still crowd court docket New administrator assumes duties Elmer Taylor, 30 started duties' last week as the new Hospital administrator at South Huron Hospital. Miss Alice Claypole, ad- ministrator for many years who resigned dreier this year will continue to act as advisor until December. Mr. Taylor and his wife have Picked poor spot to keep new pet A 10-year-old Crediton girl is in her brother's "bad books" this week. The youngster found a large "dog prior to leaving for school one morning and decided to put the animal in her brother's car until she returned. Unhappy with his captivity, the dog did considerable damage as it took out its wrath on the padded dash in the vehicle. Announcing . . . BETTY and ARTS Foodliner and Annex GRAND BEND Annual Christmas taken up residence in Exeter. They come from Toronto where he graduated from business administration at Ryerson and has been working for the Ministry of Health for eight years with the Hospital grants and planning division. Although this is his first job in a hospital, Mr. Taylor said he had taken courses in Hospital management and organization sponsored by the Canadian Hospital Association. He looks on his job as ad- ministrator at South Huron as a challenge and said that there were a number of areas of interest and problems that would have to be dealt with. Seven for council, reeve acclaimed Electors in the village of Lucan will go to the polls on Monday December 2 to select four councillors from a slate of seven and two Hydro commissioners from a slate of three. Reeve Ivan Hern was returned to office by acclamation when nominations closed Tuesday evening. All veteran councillors have thrown their hats into the ring for another try and added to the slate will be Elmer Huffman, Gary McFalls and Norm Steeper, Returning for another try are Elizabeth Goddard, Clifford Abbott, Larry Hotson and Harry Wraith. Both Hydro commissioners from last term were ineligible for re-election this year, On the slate for commissioners are R.E. Engel, Peter Butler and Paul Dykeman. Liquor related offences con- for a speed of 75 in a 60 zone. stituted the majority of cases Roderick J. Tuckey, London, heard by Judge Glenn Hays and $28 for failing to produce a Justice of the Peace Douglas driver's licence. Wedlake in Exeter court, David Gibbs, Goderich, $39 for Tuesday. a speed of 48 in a 30 zone. Two men appeared to face Nixon R. Baker, Huron Park, charges of impaired driving, with $13 for a speed of 40 in a 30 zone. Clarence A. McNichol, Clinton,, Jacob Doelman, St. Thomas, receiving a fine of $150 anea*„$27'iti speed of 42 in a 30 zone. licence suspension of three 3 fRe,bin Bateman,London, $13 Months and George W. Howell, for'a speed of 40 i a 30 zone. Centralia, was fined $75 with a three-month suspension as well. Judge Hays denied a request for a restricted licence suspen- sion for McNichol. The court learned the Clinton man was stopped after police spotted his erratic driving and a breathalizer test gave a reading of 140 mgs. Howell also was stopped after the car he was driving was noticed travelling back and forth across the highway. He refused to take a breathalizer test. The following fines were levied for persons convicted of having liquor in a place other than their residence: Douglas R. Ferguson, Exeter, $53; Ronald Pickering, Stephen, $53; Robert P. Lindenfield, Exeter, $53; John Pettinger, Dashwood, $53; Daymar Swateyar, Clinton, $38; John Allen Hill, Wallaceburg, $38; Joseph Thomas Foley, Exeter, $38; Ivan F. Coleman, Hensall, $53; Lawrence A. Becker, Crediton, $53; Ronald E. Ferguson, RR 1 Hensall, $78-, Robert Connell, Holland Centre, $33. Victor Robert Taylor, Grand Bend, was fined $75 for causing a disturbance in Huron Park on October 10. The court learned he shouted obscenities at a police officer in the presence of other workers near one of the in- dustries in the industrial park. Roy Lindsey, Exeter, also paid $75 for causing a disturbance at Club Albatross in Huron Park on November 3. The charges arose as the result of a fight. Other fines levied by Judge Hays and Justice of the Peace Douglas Wedlake were as follows: James A, BisSett, Goderieh, $13 for speeding. Nicholas Visser, Dashwood, $28 for failing to stop at a stop sign, Eckleton Richards, Sarnia, $33 Draw -IL In appreciation to all of Our customers, we will be presenting the following merchandise: Retail Value 1st Draw-1 Steer Hip of Beef Processed and Frozen 2nd Draw-2 Choke Loins of Pork Processed and Frozen 3rd Draw-30 Pounds Fresh Chicken Legs 4th to 10th Draw--5 Pound Bag of White Sugar to the Last Seven Tickets Drawn '80 *30 *28 $300 RETIRING ADMINISTRATOR HONOURED Miss Alice Claypole, retiring administrator for South Huron hospital was presented with d silver tray by the Hospital Auxiliary Tuesday afternoon in appreciation for her service to the hospital. The Auxiliary held e tea in her honour following the annualmeeting, Pictured here from right are Mrs. Elmer Bell, Miss Alice Claypole, Elmer Taylor, new odmistratar and Mrs. Taylor. 1-A photo Miller of Brampton. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 15 greathgrandchildren. ThelfunerarseRliceiwill be held Thursday, November 14 at the R.C. Dinney Funeral Home, Exeter, at 2 p.m, with Rev. Glen Wright officiating, Interment is in Exeter Cemetery. Pallbearers at the funeral are six grandchildren, Brian Fred Miller, Earl Miller, Ray Miller, Bob Miller and John Blackwell, HENRY ANDREW FLAXBARD Henry Andrew Flaxbard passed away Tuesday, November 12 at the Bluewater Rest Home, Zurich in his 89th year. He was the husband of the late Bertha Brenner arid father of Earl Daniel Flaxbard, Zurich, William Henry Flaxbard, Mrs. Harold (Vera) Thiel, Zurich and Mrs. 'Greta Dalmidge, predeceased. He , is also survived by 13 grandchildren and seven great- grandchildren, The funeral service will be held at the Westlake Funeral Heine, Zurich at 2 p.m. Thursday, With Rev. A. C. Blackwell officiating, Interment Will be in St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetety, A CHANCE TO WIN WITH EVERY PURCHASE Contest Starts Nov, 14 - Draw Mon., Dees 23 kim•oNdor,ogwarsk eiTeer•eariletteMelaea erevreeae ere, ere ore v0140114 GERTRUDE HARRIS Gertrude Harris formerly of Usborne Township passed away at South Huron Hospital, November 9 i-- her 80th` year, She was the iother of Charles of London, J nes of Windsor, Ernest of Iisoorne Township, Arthur of Stratford and Mrs. Ina Nesbitt of London. She was predeceased by her husband Leonard in 1972. The funeral service was held Monday at the Hopper-Hockey Funeral Home, Exeter with Rev. Barry Robinson officiating. Interment was in Munroe Cemetery. Pallbearers at the funeral were Don Verbeke, Harold Carroll, Ken Fanson, Orland Squire, Jim Gardiner and Keith McLagen. EDNA TILLEY Edna (Witzel) Tilley passed away at South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Saturday November 9 in her 80th year, She was the wife of Alfred Tilley, RR 1, Crediton and mother of Mrs. Don (Ila) Jory of Forest, Mrs. Harry (Winnifred) Crocker of Lambeth and Fred of Seaforth. The funeral service was held at the T, Harry Hoffman Funeral Home, Dashwood with Rev. D. Warren officiating. Interment was in Crediton Cemetery. Eight grandchildren also survive, Pallbearers at the funeral were Wallace Pfaff, Barry Heywood, Ted Lamport, Sid Neeb, Dave McClure and Allan Pfaff. JACK HUNNIFORD Jack Hunniford passed away suddenly as a result of an ac- cident at Ottawa on Tuesday, November 5. He is survived by his wife Dolly (Finn) and three children, Shaune, John and Sherry, all at home, 146 Elm Street, Ottawa. He was the brother of Mrs. Stan (Ora) Humphries, Hagersville; Mrs. Grace Elsie, Exeter; Mac of London, Norman and Jim of Thedford. A sister Alta (Mrs, Leslie Ross) and a brother Ed both deceased. The funeral service was held in Ottawa at the Kelly Funeral florae on Friday, November le Interment was in Notre Dame Cemetery* CHARLES W. MILLER Charles W. Miller, formerly of Exeter passed away at Huron- view on Monday, November 11 in big 89th year. He was the husband of the late Hattie Ingram Dougall and father of Mrs. David (Lillie) Blackwell of Hensall, James of Exeter, Everard of Grand Bend, Edwin of Exeter. He was the brother of Fred STUART C. KUHN Stuart C. Kuhn of Baden, formerly of Crediton passed away suddenly on November 7 at the Peterborough Civic Hospital in his 66th year. Born at Crediton, he was a resident of Baden for 42 years. He was predeceased by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kuhn. Surviving are his wife, the former Grace Boettger, a son, Douglas of St. Clemens, and a daughter, Mrs. Peter (Nancy) Brenner of New Hamburg. He is also survived by a sister, Mrs. Mervyn (Margaret) Ryck- man of Flint Michigan and six grandchildren. rn He rested at the' Bruce J. Omand Funeral Herne, New Hamburg. The funeral service was held at the Livingson Presbyterian Church, Baden. Interment was in Crediton Cemetery, MAGGIEt(ROHDE) SLEAMON Maggie (Rohde) Sleamon passed away in the Bluewater Rest Home, Zurich, on Thursday, November 7, in her 90th year, She was the wife of the late Milton Sleamon,formerly of Exeter and mother of Alex Roh- de, Mitchell; Mrs. Margarite Gibson of London, Mrs. Riney (Anna) Keller of Exeter and William Rohde of Usborne Township, predeceased by one son, Arthur, (1966). She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 24 greatgrand- children, a sister, Mrs. David (Ann) Miller of Exeter and three brothers, Harold Turnbull of London, Wilfred of Toronto and Robert of Exeter. The funeral service was held at the Hopper-Hockey Funeral Home on Saturday, November 9. Interment was in Exeter Cemetery with Rev. Harold Snell officiating. Pallbearers at the funeral were Cliff Rohde, Calvin Rohde, Jim Rohde, Lorne Keller, Earl Benneweis and Keith Daniels. PHIL WILLIAM PHILLIPS Phil William Phillips of Huron Park passed away at Victoria Hospital, London on Thursday November 7 in his 55th year. He Was the husband of Lily (Morrell) Phillips and father of Mrs,Allen (Sandra) Nice of Petawawa, Jack of Brantford, Phil Jr. and Bonnie Anne of Huron Park. He was the brother of Harold of Newfoundland, Mrs. Gerald (Jean) Harris of Paisley, Mrs. Lundy (Jessie) McKay of Toronto, Mrs. Paige Tzannes of Toronto, Mrs, John (Doreen) Medd of Clinton and Mrs. Ray (Shirley) Vincent of Blyth, He is also survived by four grandchildren. The funeral service was held Sunday at the R. C.Dinney Funeral Home With Rev, George Anderson Officiating, Interment was in Blyth Cemetery. Pallbearers for the funeral were Norm LaCroix, Dick Fremlin, Bill Radford, Gordian Elliot, Vaugh Morrell and Winston Morrell. IJILHEAS ROSLIN (MctalLP) SULLIVAN Dilhens Roslin Sullivan of Exeter, formerly of Beach O'Piries, Grand Bend passed away at South Hurdn Hospital on Friday, November 8 in her 74th year. She was the Wife of the late Jatnes Joseph Sullivan and mother of Mrs, Ray (Helen)