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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1975-07-03, Page 1TRIPLE CONGRATULATIONS — After Thursday's Liberal nomination meeting for the Huron-Middlesex riding, present Huron MPP Jack Riddell was congratulated on his acclamation, Frpm the left are Paul Steckle, Zurich; Aubrey Williams, East Williams; Jack Riddell and Dave McClure, Crediton. T-A photo A SORORITY BALL — Members of two Sororities met in a challenge ball game, Monday during Canada Week celebrations. Above, Dorothy Balsdan and Gay Lemmond of Alpha Pi and Carol Arthur and Elsie Tuckey of Xi Gamma Nu match grips. T-A photo. Enjoyment considered, Canada Week success SUPPER TIME — Darlene Davis and Kim McCaffrey, candy stripers at South Huron Hospital get little Nicole Prerscator ready to eat. The young volunteers perform such services as running errands, visiting with patients, assisting with meals and taking patients for walks. "I like being helpful to people." says Kim, who is now thinking seriously of becoming a nurse. T-A photo Most favor arena as initial priority DAMP DOINGS — Exeter Fire Department staged a game of toccet using only the jets from their fire hoses to propel the ball during Canada Week celebrations at Riverview Park on Sunday. Left to right in the above photo are Bev Lindenfield, fire chief Gary Middleton, tared Wells and John Wraight, 1".A photo One Hundred and Second Year EXETER, ONTARIO, JULY 3, 1975 Price Per Copy 25 Cents *Believe in capacity of people says renominated Huron „MPP Medical forum fails to attract spectators Jack Riddell present MPP in the Ontario legislature for Huron will represent the Liberals in the new Huron-Middlesex riding in the next provincial election. Riddell, a Dashwood area farmer and former high school teacher was the only person nominated at the meeting held at South Huron District High School in Exeter Thursday night. The new Huron-Middlesex riding includes five municipalities in the northwest corner of Middlesex formerly part of the Middlesex riding, Now part of the Huron-Bruce riding are the townships of Hullett and McKillop formerly in Huron, Riddell's nomination was made by Aubrey McCallum of East Williams township and seconded by Mrs. Muriel Murphy of Goderich. In making the nomination. Mc Callum'said, "The two Liberal wins in March1973 by-elections brought regional government to a halt and if we don't send Jack and other Liberals back to. Toronto it's our last chance before D'Arcy McKeough completes his task." In accepting the nomination, the Huron MPP said the government was ignoring the problems of local government and the needs of 'individual municipalities. He continued, "We believe in The impromptu lifesaving demonstration put on by the Exeter Swimming pool super- visors was well received. Jim McKinlay remarked that he was pleased at the young people's initiative. Following the demonstration „the, Pobettes a synchronized swim team from the Bob Haywood Y in London performed a water ballet. "It would appear that there is enough interest to begin a synchronized swim club in Exeter," commented Mr. McKinlay after the show. The food was delicious at the Community picnic and barbecue held at Riverview Park, Sunday afternoon. The picnic was sponsored by the Alpha Pi Sorority. A soccer match using fire hoses was played by the Exeter Fire Department. A wet time was had by all. Norm Tait and Rev Tiff' Jarvis, members of the South Huron Ministerial Association, led the community worship service at Riverview Park Sunday evening. Monday was the judging of the garden competition sponsored by the Alpha Pi Sorority. Judges were Mrs. Don Pullen, Clinton, Mrs. Allan Eveleigh, Kirkton and Mayor Bruce Shaw of Exeter. Mrs. Dorothy Balsdon and Mrs. Gay Lemmond, members of the sorority, organized the com- petition. Green thumb awards — Please turn to page 3 Huron County Warden Anson McKinley told the monthly session of the county council that he would initiate restructuring within the county governmental system if the government of Ontario is willing to give more authority at the county level, Speaking as chairman of the restructuring committee, Warden McKinley told council members that county ad- ministration costs amounted to $311,000 not including committee pay, The total administration costs to all the municipalities was over $684,000. Restructuring, or local government reform, could reduce the present 45 member council to 29 if it is adopted and thereby greatly reduce the ad- ministrative cost burden. Council is watching Oxford County Council closely as they have adopted a'restructuring program and trimmed their council to 20 members. There was great polarization between council members on the effects of a restructuring program. One member stated that a cutback would mean a heavier work load On a smaller number. It was feared that this would cause more and lengthier meetings and would discourage Members from seeking re- election. the capacity of our people to run their own affairs, The govern- ment seems to forget that their decisions affect real people." On the subject of education, Riddell said, "We in the Liberal party welcome the new education legislation. It was long overdue. We have been concerned over the direction education is taking in our province." He continued, "I feel that a Liberal government can restore confidence in our schools, restore the quality of education and get the costs under control," Riddel who won the Huron seat in a March 15, 1973 by-election to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of the Hon, Charles S. MacNaughton said, "my job in campaigning starts to-morrow morning. We can't take victory for granted." He praised 'the Huron Liberal Association for their excellent efforts in his election. He added, "The association sure jelled and really came to life. It was you people that got me elected." Riddell also touched on the subject of regional government. He commented, "Three years ago, the Conservatives said there will be no more regional goverament but the statement usually ended with "at this time". The plan was not' aban- doned but just delayed." He also attacked the govern- ment on their farm policies saying, "during a 10 year period ending in 1971 the percentage of farms in Canada taken out of operation was 1.7 while in Ontario the figure was 14.1 percent." The guest speaker, Huron- Bruce MPP Murray Gaunt backed up the two previous speakers on regional government saying, "If the Davis government is returned in the upcoming election, we will have regional government across the province within a year." Gaunt continued, "I am con- fident we can form the next goverment. The traditional power base of the Conservatives in Eastern Ontario is apparently crumbling. Only one Liberal has been elected there since Con- federation." A recent nomination meeting in the Marmora area attracted more than 500 persons, Gaunt added, "Enthusiasm like that reminds one of the Mitch Hep- burn days." ' Gaunt blasted the Davis government for its overspending policies. He continued, "After 32 years of making budgets one would think the government would have a grip' on the technique. Instead of getting better it's getting worse. In the last four budgets, the government has overspent its own estimates by one and a half billion dollars. The first natural resource to go will be the Ontario taxpayer." "The Liberal party is com- mitted to bring financial integrity back into operation in the province, We cannot carry on spending more than we take in on an indefinite basis. Some point along the way we have to stop mortgaging future generations," "We do not think that Ontario can afford another four years of the Davis administration, The Gas leakage is rectified A gas leak was discovered in a line on Huron St. East around 9:30 p.m., Tuesday. The break occurred in a line near the residence of Brian Wedlake. Exeter police, OPP, local firemen and the PUC were at the scene until Union Gas repairmen arrived to correct the problem. However it was also argued that restructuring could be beneficial to smaller towns and villages and provide better services to ratepayers. Clinton Reeve Harold Lobb explained "...we have a good system at present and the only way to improve it is to cut costs." The county has employed the services of a student for the summer to meet with reeves and clerks of each municipality to obtain information from the 1974 auditors report and the 1975 budget and to note the increases and decreases in the annual reports. He will also review the capital expenditures and make any necessary recommendations in connection with restructuring. Under the provisions of the Municipal Act, the council is granted three pptions in the formation of a council and the number of votes allotted to each municipality. Under the section which the council is presently constituted, it accounts for a reeve for up to 1,000 electors; over 1,000 a reeve and a deputy reeve; 'over 2,000 the reeve has an additional vote; and over 3,000 the reeve and deputy reeve have a second vote, Section V fa) of the act allows a reeve for up to 2,500 electors, over 2,500 a reeve and a deputy reeve; over 5,000 the reeve has a Liberal party is committed to restraining government spending and balancing the budget." Speaking about Ontario Liberal leader Bob Nixon Gaunt said, "Bob Nixon not only is tough enough to be Premier, he is also sensitive enough. He cares about people's problems and listens to, their ideas. His unquestioned honesty, tough approach to Ontario's future and ability to deal with the people are exactly the ingredients we are all looking for in Ontario's Premier." Goderich lawyer Dan Murphy PUC staff given boost The Exeter Public Utilities Commission has sanctioned a six percent cost-of-living increase for employees effective July 1. At the meeting on June 26, Hugh Davis, manager of the Exeter PUC justified the in- crease stating percentage in- crease in the cost-of-living index to the end of May had exceeded six percent. Also discussed was an Ontario Municipal Electrical Association newsletter dated April 23 which stated that the Ontario Com- mission faces a $65 million dollar deficit in 1975. $30 million dollars have been set aside in a sur- plus and deficit account to be applied against the amount. The Commission favors taking the balance from the reserve funds for stabilization of rates and contingencies. In addition it is the feeling of the Commission that the energy component should carry a sur- charge to recover increases above a given level in the cost of fossil fuels. Regarding the waterworks department, Mr. Davis informed the Commission that test drilling for new sources of water for the town will be finished in the first part of July. Also the old water tank has been drained and the new water tank and control system are in operation. The old tank has been given to the Bluewater Television Company on condition that the tank be removed from its present site within one year. The rerouting of the water main from the Springs' property on Thames Road to the Veri property, a subdivision north of the Ausable River, to the main pumphouse at Riverview Park has been completed. The George Street main is now complete. The men are now working into the new subdivisions. Work is also being done on the Hill Street extension. The Public Utilities Com- mission is looking for new sources of water for the town in Usborne Township. If this ven- ture proves unsuccessful suggestions have been made about the construction of a pipeline to Lake Huron. This would be a very expensive venture. The Ministry of Water Resources estimates a 113 per- cent increase in rates. This amounts to an approximate annual rate of $148 dollars after provision for an 18 percent area subsidy. second vote and over 7,500 the reeve and deputy reeve have a second vote. The third alternative provides for a reeve only, For up to 2,000 electors the reeve would have two votes. three votes for up to 3,000 electors and four votes if there are over 3,000 electors, explained new provisions of the Canada Election Expenses Act which allows income tax deductions of 75 percent on donations of $100. Huron Liberal Association president Ian McAllister was chairman for the nomination meeting which attacted about 90 persons, Also speaking were executive members Howard Aitken, Jean Adams and A.Y. McLean. Named to the executive were lady director Muriel Murphy and youth director Brad Oke, A large percentage of the Exeter and area residents returning the recent question- naire concerning a recreation centre gave priority to a new arena. Committee publicity chairman Doug Ellison said this week that returns were received from all areas with 40 percent coming from Exeter and about 20 percent each from Stephen, Usborne and Hay townships. Included were some from Dashwood, Hensall and Zurich. Ellison continued, "replies from the surrounding com- munities also put a new arena at the top of the list. About 40 per- cent of the returns came from persons in the age range from 30 to 45 years. The percentage of those rating a swimming pool as high was 57. Some suggested the present pool be closed in. The committee has already looked into this possibility and found repairing and covering would cost almost as much as a new pool. Outdoor facilities were con- sidered important by about half The restructuring committee will sit in on a session of Essex County Council on July 9 to examine their system that has done away with committees. The 41 member council deals with all matters in council and statutory committees meet during the sessions. of the persons returning the questionnaire. A senior citizens hall was rated 41 percent overall but 75 percent by persons aged 45 years or more. Ellison said the committee felt the low rating for a senior hall was due partly to the recent establishment of the Well-Come- In and suggestions during talk of restoring the town hall con- sidered seniors accommodation. Since release of the questionnaire, a proposal to construct a school-community recreation hall has been made. A new gymnasium is currently under consideration for the Exeter public school and the Board of Education will be asked to consider a shared facility. Only 34 percent were in favour of a health club, but committee members feel as handball and squash courts were suggested in the questionnaire some people may have been discouraged in rating it important. As far as a site is concerned it appears to be almost certain to be on the present community park grounds. Over 85 percent Please turn to page 3 If council were to adopt either of the optional sections, Section A would provide a representation of 29 members with 30 votes while section B calls for a represen- tation of 26 members with 56 votes. Council currently has 45 members with 56 votes. There's never one around when you need one! That may be the comment some people have heard in regard to doctors, but Monday night the shoe was on the other foot. The Huron Medical Society had organized a forum for Exeter and area residents and there were more doctors on hand than members of the public. In fact, looking over the small turnout, Dr. Charles Wallace, Zurich, noted that only two women had come "voluntarily" as he had requested the at- tendance of the other half dozen people—which included four nurses, a pharmacist, the husband of one of the nurses and the T-A reporter. On hand to appear on the forum with Dr. Wallace were Dr. Brian Hanlin, Wingham, and Dr, Michael Conlon, of the Goderich Psychiatric Hospital. The forum had been planned at the suggestion of the Ontario Medical Association, following a brief presented to them suggesting doctors should im- prove their public relations through such forums and allow the public an opportunity to ask questions, present briefs or criticisms relating to medical service. "I can only assume the public in this area is fairly satisfied with their medical service," Dr. Wallace noted, although he said the meeting may have been staged at an inopportune time in view of the Dominion Day holiday. Only two problem areas were suggested in the brief discussion that was held. Those were regarding doctors who close their offices down for holiday periods and sometimes fail to provide medical background for other doctors who may have to treat one of their patients, and also the problem relating to securing medical service in an emergencyi situation. Stan Horrell wondered if it would be better if doctors set up group practices so medical in- Another good driving mark , Area drivers came through another holiday weekend with an enviable record. Only two accidents were in- vestigated during the holiday period from Friday evening through Tuesday and there were no injuries reported in either. Both accidents occurred on Tuesday, the first at 1.36 a.m. when vehicles driven by Elizabeth Dalton, RR 3 Goderich, and Bonnie-Beather Erickson, RR 2 Grand Bend, collided on Highway 21 just south of Highway 83. The Dalton vehicle was towing a house trailer at the time. Damage in accident was listed at $1,000 by OPP Constable Ed Wilcox. At 5:30 „ vehicles driven by Lawrence Waghorn, London, and John Gosselin, Windsor, collided on Highway 21, about one mile south of Highway 84. Damage in that crash was set at $1,250 by Constable Larry Christiaen. The other two accidents of the week were reported last Wed- nesday, both being minor in nature, At midnight, a car driven by Peter Harrison, RR 2 Goderich, collided with a parked car owned by Campbell McKinley, RR 1 Zurich, on a Hensall parking lot, Damage was estimated at $35 by Constable Dale Lamont. At 5:15 p.m., an unknown vehicle struck a mail box on Highway 81 with damage to the mail box being listed at $25 by Constable Bill Glassford, During the week, the local detachment officers charged 13 people under the Highway Traffic Act and issued warnings to another 10. There were eight charges under the Criminal Code and three under the Liquor Control Act, formation would be available when a particular doctor was away on holidays, Dr, Ilanlin replied• that most doctors usually leave a nurse on duty in their offices so this in- formation can be provided when needed, "You need someone there who can provide information." Dr, Wallace added, commenting that it was not a good idea for doctors to close their offices for long periods without having someone on hand to give out information on patients who may require treatment by another doctor. On the matter of group prac- tices, Dr. Hanlin opined they are a "good thing" but said there were problems associated with them. One of the problems cited was the fact they were not ap- preciated by some patients, who preferred to have the same doctor at all times, He said this was particularly true in the case of pregnant women, who wanted to know at the outset who was going to look after them during their pregnancy and then deliver their baby, "A patient must have the freedom to go where he wants and he's entitled to see the doctor he wants," Dr. Conlon added. They did agree there were advantages, such as joint sharing of facilities and a central record system. In the matter of securing medical assistance in emergency situations, Dr. Hanlin said the responsibility rested with the hospital to ensure that a doctor was on call 24 hours a day. He said in most hospitals. — Please turn to page 3 Appeal granted over conviction In a county court decision reached last week by Judge Carter, a conviction against a Blenheim firm was reversed. The firm, Dorssers Welding Company Ltd., had been fined $500 in provincial court last September for infractions under the Construction Safety Act. At that time, an inspector told the court he saw a workman on a silo of an area firm on February 21 and said the workman was standing on a four-inch by one- quarter inch piece of metal 97 feet from the ground. The work- man did not have a safety belt, safety helmet, safety shoes nor a net. The firm appealed the con- viction and Judge Carter allowed the appeal. A similar appeal has been filed by William Jenniskens, a foreman for the firm, who was fined $200 for contraventions of the same act, Lay charges over thefts Charges have been laid by Exeter OPP as a result of in- vestigation into three thefts in the area, Constable Jim Rogers laid charges as a result of in- vestigation of thefts from cot- tages owned by William Golding, London, and Winston Shapton, RR 1 Exeter. Fishing tackle and other small items had been taken from the two Lake Huron cottages earlier this year, Richard Munn, Usborne, reported the theft of four tapes from his car which was parked at Huron Park, Saturday. A Huron Park resident has been charged with the offence. Two Globe & Mail newspaper boxes were recovered in Usborne Township, Tuesday, They had been stolen from their locations in front of the Exeter post office and the former post office on Main St. Police are also investigating an, incident of wilful damage, Saturday night, the door on the men's washroom at the Hensall municipal office was kicked in, with damage Set at $50, "In a word, great!" was Exeter's Recreation Director Jim McKinlay's comment about Canada Week. "Our objective was to offer people a chance to get together, Enjoyment not crowds were our criteria for success and I feel the 4leople who turned out for the , tveats really had a good time " he said. "The co-operation, the community pitched into the events really impressed me the most." Events scheduled began Friday evening June 27 with the official opening and flag raising at the Cenotaph. Later the same evening many citizens danced to the tune of Joe Overholt at the arena. Saturday, the Exeter Lions Club tennis courts were officially opened with an exhibition game. Performers in the matches were Hugh Peacock and Rob Lefcoe of London, Alf Williams, Lucan and ArtWhilsmith of Exeter. About 20 different acts par- ticipated in the talent show at the arena sponsored by the Exeter Fair Board Saturday evening, Gas is costly, but speed high An Exeter resident who came to Canada from Germany 49 years ago has just returned from a visit to his home country. Jacob Reder who was in the florist business in Exeter for 23 years arrived back home Wednesday after spending five weeks in his native land. The Exeter man flew from Toronto to Frankfurt, Germany and was met by relatives and Oaken to his home area of ,darlingen, a distance of some 250 timiles. He was the guest of honour at a party at a Barlingen hotel with 120 Reders in attendance. Asked about any differences he found in the two countries, Reder was quick to reply, "There are no speed limits on their super high- ways and we travelled at speeds of well over 100,miles an hour. I just hung on With both hands. I told my relatives if they drove like that in Canada they would all end up in jail," Reder suggested the cost of living could be a little higher in Germany than in Canada. Gasoline is about $2 per gallon. He added, "They have gone too high class over there since I left in 1929". Jacob Reder landed in Halifax in April, 1929 and went on to North Battleford, Saskatchewan where he spent seven years as a homesteader on 160 acres Of land. From there he headed for Leamington and a start in the vegetable and flower business, He came 'to Exeter in 1951 where he operated a florist business for more than 20 years before retiring a few years ago.. Mr. Reder will be 79 years of age on July 16 of this year. He has four brothers and two sisters in Germany and six children in Canada. They are Jacob Jr., iiMayfield; George, John and ter in Leamington; Betty in ,'Yukon and Barbara, Trail, .itish Columbia. Warden would support regionalism if government added more authority