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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1975-01-09, Page 3Times-Advocate, January 91 1975 Papa a GOING FOR A LEAP — While youngsters were in the majority at Morrison Dam Sunday afternoon, a few adults participated in the sliding fun. Above, Jim Dingwell bounces over a bump. T-A photo "Your Family Health Centre" 373 Main St, Phone 235-1570 or 235-1070 EXETER PHARMACY LTD. Now Open Wednesdays - 8:30 a,m. to 6:00 p.m. and Harold Green is the chair- man of beach, docks and recreation. The third new councillor Bill Baird will head the property, sanitation and new cemetery committee. Authority manager is Exeter native A native of Exeter, Tom Prout, has been appointed resources manager of the Napanee Region Conservation Authority, He is the son of Mr, and Mrs. Gerald Prout, RR 3, Exeter. He succeeds Ken Musclow, manager of the Napanee Authority for the past five years, who has been appointed Resources Manager of the South Nations' Conservation Authority which has its office at Berwick, near Chesterville. Before being appointed resources manager, Mr. Prout worked for six months with the conservations authority branch of the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources in Toronto. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture from the University of Guelph. His time is spent on alternate days between the Napanee area within the region and Prince Edward County. Mr. Prout has a number of hobbies and interests such as canoeing and photography which are related to his interest and work in the out-of-doors, A major project of the Authority in the immediate future is construction of a dam at the Larrabee Rapids to control TOM PROUT the level of Beaver Lake, Mr. Prout is hopeful that tenders for this much delayed project' will 'be called for early next spring so that the project can be completed in 1975. GB sewers - Continued from front page new members of the summer resort council. The three municipalities are now involved in the Grand Bend and area fire area sharing costs of operation of the Grand Bend fire department. Stephen Reeve Desjardine was pleased with the operation of the fire area and Reeve McDonald'of Bosanquet indicated he felt there may be some duplication of services between the Grand Bend and Thedford departments in his township. Earlier in the day on the subject of sewers, Reeve Sharen suggested council establish a reserve fund of $15,000 this year to be used for repair of roads after the sewers are installed. Sharen suggested a reserve fund would prevent a sudden, large tax increase due to ex- pensive road repairs later on. Second Exeter Lions SPORTSMEN'S DINNER Exeter Legion Hall Tuesday, February 4 Reception 6:00 p.m. Dinner 7:30 p.m. MASTER OF CEREMONIES * BRUCE MURRAY Lions District Governor MAIN SPEAKER * JACK DONOHUE Coach of Canada's National Basketball Team OTHER SPORT CELEBRITIES * SHELLEY GOUDREAU — top harness race driver * KEN DOIG — Ontario's third best golfer * GEORGE PARKES -- representing curling * GLENN WEIR and MIKE WIDGER of the Grey Cup Champion Montreal Alouetles * RON LEFLORE — fleet footed Detroit Tiger rookie * RUSS EVON — former fastball and baseball star in W.0, * TUFFY KNIGHT — Wilfred Laurier University football coach * WHIPPER 'BILLY' WATSON — star wrestler and the friend of Crippled Children * Also in attendance will be the National Timmy. TICKETS $25.00 EACH ALL PROCEEDS TO AID CRIPPLED CHILDREN'S WORK Tax deductible receipts available Ask delegations to GB council to be announced in advance ,, „ ., ,.. , 1, • i A . „., ,--S 0 DARL Food taik , EXETER Market This Extra Weekend's Specials at. NG'S 91 1 79' 89' Hamburg LB. LB. LB: Carcass LB. LB. , - .. . ,-, Fronts „, , . .. 4 I Sides Hinds 530 Loins Cut Whole • 230 430 Into 'BEEF SALE Pounds to 260 Pounds to Steaks & Sirloin, T-Bone Round or Wing Steaks ,„ 91 79 . Hamburg Homemade Patties 89' LB. SAVE 40G 10 Pound Boxes Minute Steaks $ 1 59 LB. of LB. Canada Packers SAUSAGE Maple Leaf WIENERS Devon . BACON Maple Leaf COOKED Maple Leaf COOKED Golden Fry LB. 99' LB, 77' LB. $ 1 27 HAM 6 „. Pkg. 89' MEATS )3k°:s., 39' See Us CUSTOM DELUXE For Your . . and SLAUGHTERING PROCESSING * Pickup Service * Aging Coolers For 110 Carcasses * Smoke House Facilities * Government Inspected KILLING DAYS MONDAY and WEDNESDAY Darling's Abattoir and Food Market THE Place To Buy Meat In a lengthy prepared statement, Reeve Bob Sharen outlined many priorities and changes which will be facing Grand Bend council during the 1975-76 term at Monday's inaugural meeting. Sharen was the only returnee when the oaths of office were administered by clerk-treasurer Louise Clipperton. Rollie Grenier who has some previous ex- perience takes over the newly created deputy-reeve post and council seats will be filled by newcomers Doug Kincaid, Bill Baird and Harold Green. Baird was absent from the opening session. Father D.F, Boyer of the Grand Bend Roman Catholic Church gave the invocation and Mrs. Clarke Kennedy was at the piano for the singing of 0 Canada. Sharen's first recom- mendations concerned the village's procedural bylaw concerning delegations and handling of complaints , from ratepayers. In future, all delegations must submit a brief written notice of the nature of the matter to be brought before council. This notice must be presented to the village clerk by 2 p.m, on the Thursday immediately prior to the meeting at which the brief is to be presented. Exeter's new mayor, Bruce Shaw got off to an auspicious debut this week. While sitting on council for the past four years, Shaw earned the rather dubious distinction of being the last member to arrive at most council meetings, His predecessor remarked on many occasions that "Bruce is here, it must be time to start.” Monday night, however, Shaw was the first member of council to arrive at the council chambers and in fact was the only one on time according to the clock on the council chambers wall. Most members were one or two minutes late arriving for the 7:00 p.m. start following their dinner at Wally's Restaurant and a picture-taking session with photographer Jack Doerr. In his inaugural address, Shaw outlined several new procedures for meetings, one of which-Was to have all meetings concluded by 10:00 p.m. He suggested any extension must be approved by a motion of council. Council narrowly met these new guidelines. The meeting was adjourned at 9:58 p.m. As chairman, Shaw said he would also attempt to have council follow a policy of allowing every council member to speak only once on every issue. Beyond that, each member must have permission of the chairman to address council for a second time on the same issue. A meeting concerning the proposed recreation complex for Exeter and district will be held at the Exeter Public School library Tuesday night, January 14 at 8 p.m. Newly elected chairman John Stephens and his committee are asking all interested persons to attend to give their reaction to some of the proposals. In a release this week, publicity chairman Doug Ellison said, "we want reaction from the public at Tuesday's meeting regarding proposed sites, If they are for or against our suggestions or have different ideas for alternate sites, we want to know about it. Public input in a matter of such great importance is very necessary." Ellison said the committee has been discussing use of the present site at Exeter Community Park with possible expansion on two sides joining up with the curling club property. Advantages for the present site listed by the committee are the new tennis courts being con- structed; close proximity of the high and public school for recreational value; use of the ball Agendas will also be prepared by the clerk and be made avilable to council members and the press normally in regular attendance by noon on the Friday previous to a meeting. Sharen asked council to begin preparation of a five year Capital Works forecast and seek the necessary assistance from the Ontario TEIGA Ministry, In the future, ratepayers making complaints to council will be required to sign a form stating the nature of their complaint. The Reeve suggested the position of building inspector in the village be eliminated and the work turned over to Lambton County. SGT salaries Rates of pay were set for members of council, employees and members of the Grand Bend fire department. The rates for firemen were forwarded by fire chief Harry Hamilton and will have to be ratified by the Grand Bend and area fire board. Salaries for the reeve and councillors will remain the same as in 1974, The Reeve will receive $40 for each regular meeting and $15 for any special session. Councillors will get $35 for regular meetings and $10 for each special, Pay for the newly created position of deputy-reeve was set Want public reaction park and location in the central part of Exeter. Some of the disadvantages include possible moving of the race track, eventual removal of small buildings (horse and sheep barns) and grandstand. The rodeo site would possibly JOHN STEPHENS Statistics show police were busy Although the police report for the past year is not yet com- pleted, Chief Ted Day told council this week it would show that the department was getting busier every year. He said there were 33 more accidents than in 1973 and 200 to 300 more charges were laid. Chief Day said occurrences were up in every area com- munity. Aqiie tepoit for the month of 4December listed the following statistics: SeN)enteep accidents with damage of $2,725, six charges under the Highway Traffic Act and 22 warnings, seven parking tickets issued, 11 investigations under the Liquor Control Act with seven charges, two break and enters with total loot of $1,398, six other thefts with total loot of $378 and most being recovered, four wilful damage investigations, three mischief, two suspended drivers charged, one impaired driver charged. also be removed to another location on the present recreational grounds if it is not possible to build the complex around it. John Stephens, who has been named complex chairman is a resident of Exeter, moving here in 1970 to take over as head of the Agricultural Business Management division of Cen- tralia Agricultural College. In accepting the position, Stephens said, "I feel there is a great need for recreation for all ages from six years to 90. My family benefits from this town and therefore I want to return a service if possible." Don Reid, a consultant with the Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services be at- tending Tuesday's meeting. He will be explaining the number of grants available for a recreation complex program. According to the local com- mittee, provincial grants have been increased recently setting the maximum figure for new Community Recreation Centres at $75,000. This is an increase from $25,000. m. An auspicious debut, start, quit on time A general informal gathering of council will be held each meeting night from 7:00 to 7:30. This will enable committee members and department heads to consider specific problems upcoming on the agenda. Half the council committees will report at the first meeting of each month, while the balance will air their reports at the second meeting of the month. Shaw also urged committee chairmen to present written reports to council and also that each is to examine the correspondence prior to each meeting so they can determine what is on the agenda pertaining to his committee. Committees were also asked to set a specific date for a monthly meeting, "No doubt we will find many more changes ,desirable as the year progresses, but I think we!i„,', can do an efficient as well as a /- conscientious job while at the same time feeling a sense of accomplishment,” Shaw con- cluded. Several veteran members of council lauded his new approach to the conduct of meetings and urged him to ring the gavel with a firm hand. Later in the meeting, he said it would be unfortunate., if the in- formality of council meetings was lost and noted there would always be a time and place "for frivolity and humor." at $37,50 for the 24 regular Meetings and $12.50 for extras. Members must be in attendance to qualify for pay. They do not receive an annual honorarium. The fire chief will receive an annual salary of $175, his assistant is to get $135 and the captains pay will be $105. They will each receive $5 per hour for any practice sessions and fires they attend, Firemen are to receive $4 per hour for practices and fires but will get another 50 cents per hour for practice sessions if they are in attendance 75 percent of the time during the year. The salary of milt treasurer Mrs. Louise Clipperton was Set at $8,000 per annum. This salary will include her new duties as secretary-treasurer of the newly created Grand Bend recreation committee. She is also the tax collector and lottery licence officer. Mrs. Constance Lewis will be retained as an office assistant at the rate of $3 per hour. She will be required to work two days per week through the winter months and full time through the summer and peak tax collection times. Works foreman James Rumball will receive $8,300 per year with an additional $300 when he completes a current roads department course. Set committees Reeve Sharen was named to the Ausable-Bayfield Con- servation Authority and the village's police liaison representative. Deputy-reeve Rollie Grenier is in charge of roads, parks and green areas and was named to the Grand Bend Public Utilities Commission, Councillor Doug Kincaid will represent the village on the Grand Bend and area fire committee and will be in charge of finance and administration To discuss complex site Residents in western Hay Township may have problems in the near future if a dispute bet- ween that township and the village of Zurich and township of Stanley over cost sharing for fire protection is not reached soon. Technically, the three Huron Municipalities have been without a firefighting agreement since January 1. The Zurich Fire brigade covers the hub of Hay township surrounding the village from about 2 miles west of Hensall to Lake Huron. The Dashwood brigade covers a portion to the south, the Hensall brigade to the east and the Exeter brigade in the south-east corner. Zurich clerk, Mrs. Oke said the Zurich Report breakins in resort district An undetermined amount of clothing and novelties was taken in a holiday break-in at the Sun and Surf Shop at Grand Bend. The break-in was discovered on New 'Year's Day, Constable R. D. Hendley is investigating. Two cottage break-ins were' reported in the Port Franks area with property valued at $300 stolen. The first of two accidents during the week investigated by officers of the Pinery Park detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police occurred Monday, December 30. Involved were vehicles driven by Alexander Sholtanuk, RR 2 Grand Bend, and Clark Gray, Dresden. The mishap took place on Highway 21 at the intersection of Lambton County road 5. Constable R, J. Sawyers set damages at $300. Tuesday, Constable Sawyers estimated damages when a vehicle driven by Jerry Relouw, RR 2 Grand Bend, left the road and struck a tree. During the week, detachment officers investigated a total of 18 occurrences and laid two High- way Traffic Act charges in ad- dition to two charges to drivers for being impaired. To remain a woman's ideal, a man must die a bachelor. Still no fire agreement for Hay Twp residents portion of the township is the largest. A stalemate in the agreement, which was set for December, was caused by Hay Township's op- position to its share of the cost. The cost sharing of the proposed plan is based on direct relationship to the assessment value. Under this new system Hay township would contribute 52,5 percent, while Stanley would contribute 20.4 percent, and Zurich 27.1 percent, Mrs. Oke said that the portion of Hay, including a string of cottages along Lake Huron represented 52 percent of the total assessment for the fire area. The pact was designed to replace an old agreement under which Hay and Stanley paid the village a flat rate of $125 an hour per fire. Mrs. Oke said that it was "the opinion of the board that the only fair way of dividing the costs is through assessment". Leroy Thiel, an Zurich councillor and member of the fire board com- mittee said Monday, the village would 'likely' help Hay township in the event of an emergency. But, he added the village is anxious that an agreement be signed as soon as'possible. ' Zurich Clerk, Mrs. Oke said Tuesday she had no idea what the Hay members were going to come up with as an alternative to the assessment based plan. Hay clerk, Wayne Horner said he thought, as far as Hay council was concerned, "anything over 50 percent was too much". He said the problem would likely be resolved by the end of the month and that the differences could be worked out, possibly on some basis other than assessment. Hay Township Reeve, John Tinney said Tuesday, he was "anxious to get the agreement settled" but he said he felt the Zurich fire brigade was dedicated enough that they would answer a call from Hay township. He said the Zurich brigade has not indicated that it wouldn't. Tinney said he felt the municipalities were not too far off an agreement at the present time but that Hay would try to keep their share of the costs below 50 percent. He said Hay township's total assessment, including fire protection with the other three brigades it deals with, comes to more than 100 percent.