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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1975-08-07, Page 3;esese:elee, ee: Times-Adv000te,.A.P0W 71197 Po • DIFFERENT SIZED TURTLES — More than 75 turtles were entered in Monday's big race at Ailsa Craig. Shown with the largest and one of the smallest entrants are Dawn Cousins and Tim Leyten, T-A photo Maple Leaf Wieners LB. 79' Burns Bacon Ends LB, Utility and Grade B Turkeys LB,69' Ranch Style Bologna By Piece LB. 49' Slices u 9 .29 Maple Leaf Breakfast This Weekend's Extra Specials at DARLING'S Food Market EXETER BEEF For Your FREEZER Price Includes Cutting, Wrapping and Sharp Freezing MONEY BACK GUARANTEE Fronts Hinds L. Sides Whole CARCASS 9.19 LB 93' ,e 89s We Are The CUSTOM KILLING and PROCESSING SPECIALISTS * Custom Deluxe Processing * Pickup Service * Aging Coolers For 110 Carcasses * Smoke House Facilities * Rendering * Government Inspected KILLING DAYS BEEF — MONDAYS HOGS — WEDNESDAYS GOOD OLD SCHOOL DAYS — The Hoffman families combined to enter a School Days float in Saturday's Friedsburg Days parade at Dashwood, From the left are Debbie Taylor, Karen Johns, Robbie, Randy, Jeff, Kim, Terry and Carol Hoffman and Jeff Taylor. T-A photo There was plenty to see, plenty to do, plenty to, eat and plenty to. .drink, et Friedsburg Days, in Dashwood Friday and Saturday, The ladies tending the food booths were busy.. Patrons ate their way through WO pounds of sausage, 1,000 poonds. of spareriha. and 500 pounds of sauerkraut. The Bavarian garden was a popelar spot th shri roughout. the Celehrationa..The nere added Fence regulation considered lenient Swimming pool owners in Exeter may use temporary fencing for 45 days before in- stalling permanent enclosures, but some members of council feel this may be to lenient. The discussion on pool fences arose after Councillor Bob Simpson expressed concern about a snow fence put up around one pool recently opened. He said the snow fence had Openings which a child could get through. When advised about the 45-day regulation in the local bylaw, Councillor Ted Wright suggested this may be too lenient, Building inspector Doug Triebner said he would visit the site in question and check the condition of the fence. Town accidents down for July While July was a bad month for accidents on area roads, it was one of the best ones on record in • Exeter. The monthly report by Chief Ted Day indicated only four accidents during the 31-day span, with property damage of $2,700. There were no injuries. The Exeter officers charged 41 people under the Highway Traffic Act, issued warnings to another 15 and handed out 24 parking tickets. Two defect tags were issued. Other statistics in the report were as Pillows: two, in- vestigations under the Narcotics Control Act with one charge of cultivating being laid, two places of business found insecure, one impaired driver charged, 13 animal complaints, ,seven thefts of under $200 with total loot being $278 and $105 being recovered, one stolen car recovered, one disturbance investigated with two juveniles being warned 62' summonses issued. Steal drugs from doctor The office of Dr.Charles Wallace, Zurich was entered by thieves early Saturday morning. Approximately $750 worth of drugs were reported missing. OPP Constable Bill Osterloo is investigating the theft, as well as a theft from a car parked at Port Blake on Saturday, A wallet containing $27 was taken from the vehicle while the owneriwas on the beach. J.A.D. McCurdy school at Huron Park was entered by vandals' over the weekend,Glue was spilled on some floors and the library had been sprayed by foam from a fire extinguisher. Entry had been gained through a washroom window. Mrs. Florence Jackson,Huron Park advised police Wednesday morning that her home had been entered. Constable Frank Giffin was investigating and at press time there had been no indication that anything had been taken from the home. A 1975 model car stolen from Hensall Motors Ltd. over the weekend was recovered by London OPP. It was found abandoned on Highway 401. Need education for dump users Sanitation commitee chairman Garnet Hicks Wondered this week how Exeter residents could be educated to show more con- sideration in the method of set- ting out refuse to be picked up by the garbage collectors. He said many businesses set out garbage in a haphazard mariner and it was creating extra Work for the town crew. Mayor Bruce Shaw noted that a local bylaw gives some guidelines on the type of containers that must be used and suggested that people creating problems Should be advised by letter that their garbage will not be picked up if they fail to comply with the regulations. Reeve Derry Boyle and Councillor Ted Wright reminded Hicks that councitmemberalwere more concerned about the large amount of refuse being set out for special garbage pickups each month arid that the, sanitation committee had been asked to consider this situation. "We'll try to come up with something,"' Hicks Stated. "We'll wait anxiously for the solution," Mayor Shaw replied. Hicks also said the committee hopes to find the 'culprits" responsible for breaking the lock on the dump gate or, those who dump their trash at the gateway whenithey find theaccess closed. a little music to get everyone into the spirit of things. There were 15 entries in the talent ahoweVi C'd by nary Pare sons of CJBK radio, London, Winners of the comedy award were "The Greatest Goofs." Performers in the eldt Were Danny, Joe and Sue Ann Becker, Terry Bender, Dean Boyle, Trevor Boyle, and David Hayter, First prize for the best dancers went to Sandra and Shelley Finlayson. Lori Noyes was tops of the vocalists with her rendition of 'Gary Indiana',The instrumental award went to Rick Lee for his accordion solo, The best band award went to `The Girls from Parkhill', Mary Jane McLinchey, , Joanne McLinchey, Marilyn Hodgins and Karen Hudgins, A highlight of the show was the special guest appearance ef the Huron Country players who performed popular "bits" of plays' on stage at the playhouse this summer. And then came the event everyone was waiting for, the Miss Friedsburg contest, Wearing the crown for 1975 is pretty Janet Gielen. Runners up were Kelly Zimmerman and Mary Ann Mathonia. Janet was crowned by last year's Miss Friedsburg, Betty Guenther. About 30 floats and 100 shriners made the great callithumpian parade a long and colorful suc- cess. The theme was music through the years. Floats chosen most ap- propriate to the theme were; Cliff Pepper for "Chicken on the Coop", Rumbells Garage, "Mother Goose"; North , . LOUIS DAY Funeraservice for Louis Edgar Day of Exeter is to be held August 7 at 2:00 p.m: "at Hopper-Hockey Funeral Home, William St.,•Exeter, In his 87th year, Louis was the brother of Mrs, Annie Lloyd of Toronto and Mrs. Alf (Mary) Andrus, of Exeter. Interment is in Exeter Cemetery. ROBERT EARL WINEGARDEN At Craigholme Nursing Home, Ailsa Craig, Robert Earl Winegarden passed away Saturday, August 2 in his 83rd year. Earl was the husband of the late Bertha M. Pollock and father of Mrs. Thomas (Norma) Morley of Parkhill, Kenneth, Orval and Everett Winegarden, Mrs. Willis (Betty) Heaslip, and Mrs. William (Audrey) Holden, all of London. Mrs. Morland (Loatus) Turner of Bramalea, Mrs. Robert (Evelyn) Harmer of Woodstock, Mrs. Charles (Phyllis) Deavu of Caistor Centre, Mrs. James (Shirley) Clark of Shipka, George Winegarden of Grand Bend and Beverly Winegarden of Glencoe. Mr. Winegarden is also sur- vived by two sisters Mabel MacLean of London and Mrs. Ethel Greene of Parkhill, 42 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. The funeral service was con- ducted at the M. Box and Son Funeral Home, Parkhill on Tuesday August 5 with interment in Parkhill Cemetery, TIMOTHY TOOHEY Funeral service was held Tuesday, August 5 at St. Patrick's Church Biddulph for Timothy Toohey who passed away in his 78th year, Saturday, August 2. Mr. Toohey was the beloved husband of Rose McLaughlin. Father of Mrs. Osmond (Loretta) Gillis of Dresden, and James at home. Brother of Sister Regina of Mt. St. Joseph's, London, The body rested at the C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home until the funeral mass was said by the Rev. Father J. McGraw, Interment was at St. Patrick's Cemetery. Nephews serving as pallbearers were Mike DeWan, Henry Bondy, Paul Toohey, Mike FreZell, Ed McLaughlin and Jim Quirk. SARAH ELIZABETH (OZZIE) CLARKE Sarah Elizabeth (Lizzie) Clarke of Dashwood passed away in her 91st year at Green Gables Nursing Horne, Parkhill, Tuesday July 29, Left(to Mourn her passing are sisters Mrs. William (Alice) Rendall, New York, Mrs. Freeman. (Mabel) Hodgins, Parkhill, Mrs. Beli (Edna) Thornpaon of McGillivray ToWnship arid brother James of ;Dashwood. Mrs, Clarke is predeceased by the late Wirt. Maggie Burr, George and Harry Cleeke. Funeral service took place Thursday, July 31 at the T. Harry Hoffman Funeral Home, Dash- MitterAient was at Grand Bend 'Cemetesei with Rev. H. Moore officiating, DOUGLAS SCHILBE Douglas Henry Schilbe, son of Albert and Doris Schilbe, RR 1, Bayfield, died Saturday,,August 2 in his 20th year. He was the brother of Mrs. Ray (Cathy) Scott, Dianne, Tammy and Eric all of Hayfield. Also loved by grandmother Mrs. Emma Schilbe of Zurich. Funeral service washeldi at the Ball Funeral Home, Tuesday, August 5. Interment was at Bayfield Cemetery. HUGH THIEL Hugh George Thiel, of Zurich passed away Tuesday August 5 in South Huron Hospital, Exeter in his 79th year. Hugh was the husband of Eva Weber and father of Keith George Thiel, Zurich, and Glenn Carl Thiel, RR 2, Zurich. Also survived by three grand- children Joanne, London; Mrs, Dave (Carolyn) Stark, Zurich, Randy, Zurich; and two great grandchildren, The funeral service will be held Thursday, August 7 at 2;00 p.m. with Rev. A. C. Blackwell of- ficiating. Interment is at St. Peter's Lutheran Cemery, Zurich. LEWIS THIEL The funeral service for Lewis Hugh Thiel of 17 Picton St., London, was conducted Satur- day, August '2 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout St, South, London, Mr. Thiel was in his 56th year. He was the beloved husband of Carolyn Smith and father of Mrs. Hendrick (Shirley) Schurs, Stephen, Brian and Charlene, all of London and Barry of Exeter. Lewis is the son of Mrs. Ellen Thiel of Zurich and brother of Charles, Stewart, Leroy and Mrs. Karl (Helen) Haberer all of Zurich and Laird of Nova Scotia. He is predeceased by a brother Earl and a sister Mrs, Alice Begin. Interment was in St, John's Church Cemetery, Morris Township with Rev. Robert W. Breitwieser and Rev. Fred Carson officiating, ELIZABETH GRIEVE NOYES On Monday, July 28,19'5 at Sun Haven Nursing Horne in Delaware, Elizabeth Grieve Noyes passed away in her ninety- second year. She formerly resided On Woodward Avenue in London, Elizabeth was the beloved wife of the late William E. Noyes. Mother of Mrs. W.G. (Marian) Trestain, William G. and Lottie Bedley, all of London and Jack of Lobo Township and Charles (deceaSed). She was the sister of Mra, M. (Belle) McLean of Lobo Town- Ship, Martin of Ilderton and James of London. Mr. Noyes is also survived by tight grandchildren and five Larry Merner And family and second -lake Schroeder and family. Dancers, both young and old polkaed to the German sound of the Alpenaires in the community eentre. Both the community centre and the pavilion were licensed on Saturday, Lovers of country music enjoyed the songs of Country Unlimited who per- formed in the pavilion for dan- cing throughout the afternoon and evening, Friedsburg days were reminiscent of an old time feast when eating drinking, dancing and singing went on for days at a time. No generation • gap, just people having a good ' time together. Told better way to leave a mark Judge Glenn Hays this week ordered a pre-sentence report before handing down a decision on a charge of wilful damage against Thomas McVeeney, Crediton. McVeeney was charged on July 17 after he carved his initials in a tree in front of the Zion United Church in Crediton. The court learned the letters were three inches big and were Judge Hays told the accused there were better ways to leave his mark in the world. He also noted it disfigured the tree. great grandchildren. The funeral service was held Thursday, July 31 in St. George's Anglican Church, London Township with interment in St. George's Cemetery, Rey,. L. Jacklin, officiating. T. Stephenson and Son Funeral Home, Ailsa Craig was in charge of the funeral arrangements. DAVID HENRY David Nelson Henry, of Ailsa Craig passed awayFriday August 1 in his 74th year, David was the husband of Mary Donaldson and father of Mrs. Alex ,(Margaret) Gordon of Vancouver Is, and Bruce of RR 2 Lucan. He was brother to Edna Rosser of 'Denfield. Also survived by three grandchildren. The funeral service was held Monday, August 4 at the T. Stephenson and Son Funeral Home, Ailsa Craig. Interment was at Denfield Cemetery with Pastor Dan Cudney officiating. DONALD FRASER The funeral of the late William Donald Fraser was held Tuesday' August 5 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout St. South with Rev. Frank Gilbert officiating. In his 72nd year, William will be mourned by his wife Jeannie (Murray) Fraser and children, William of Mississauga, James of Belmont and Murray of Granton. Also surviving are sister, Mrs. Margaret Morrice of Stratford and 3 brothers and 5 sisters in Scotland and six grandchildren, ELIZABETH STEPHENSON The funeral of the late Mrs. Elizabeth G, (McHugh) Stephenson of 43 Wexford Ave., London, was held Friday, August 1 at the Needham Memorial Chapel, London with Rev. R,J, Warren of Trinity United Church, London, officiating. Mrs. Stephenson was in her 79th year, wife of the late Harrison F, Stephenson (1972), Mother of Sam of London, and Catherine of Toronto, Sister of Bill McHugh, Grand Heed. Also survived by five grandsons, Allan, Daryl, Don, Sam and Rob. ROBERT SMITH Robert Angus Smith of Exeter passed away Tuesday, July 29 at South Huron Hospital, Exeter in his 64 th year. Robert was the husband of Kathleen McMillan and father of Mrs. Bob (Marilyn) Doerr and Mrs. George (Linda) Martin both Of McGillvray Township and *8. Carman (Betty) Cable of Huron Park. Also surviving is a sister Mrs, Russell (Sadie) Harmeri, Lambeth and seven grand- children, Funeral service was held at the T. Stephenson and Son Fufieral Home, Ailsa Craig, Friday, August 1, with Rev. C.G. Westhaver, Ailsa Craig, 'United Church officiating. Pall bearers were Dori Cowan, Wilmer Adkins, Norman Walper, Lawrence Wein;, Pete McLean and Robert Robinson. Work on Exeter's new ad- ministration offices in the former post office is progressing satisfactorily according to property committee chairman Derry Boyle. However, he said he has his doubts that the contractor will complete his work by August 21 as he had indicated. Council anticipate moving into the new facilities around Sep- tember 1. The lease for the building has still not been received from the department of public works and as a result, the monthly rent was again held up by council. They had been paying rent since early in the year, and have been advised verbally that the payments will be credited to them once they assume oc- cupancy. + + + The council committee studying the town hall committee report will meet this week. Reeve Derry Boyle said some members of the committee which undertook the original study earlier this year will be asked to attend. He explained that the council committee had some question marks regading the report they wanted clarified. No deadline has been set for the council committee to present their rcommendations to council. + + + Ontario Hydro advised they, were closing their regulator station on Thames Road East and will give council first opportunity to buy the 80' x 130' lot if they wish it. The matter has been turned over to the subdivision and land use committee, + + + Hensall council this week notified Exeter they would join with the other area communities in the operation of the OHC senior citizen apartments in town. The local municipalities will pay seven percent of any operating deficit, with each share based on the number of residents from each of the municipalities. The Township of Hay, Stephen and Usborne are also involved and the facility is available to residents of the five municipalities. Some vacancies still exist in the building. A tentative date for the official opening and dedication has been set for mid-October. The building will be named in memory of the late Helen Jer- myn. + + + Council took no action on the purchase or rental of a hot beverage dispensing machine that was demonstrated to them by Doug Palmer, Exeter. President answers — Continued from front page dition to be used as a detour route and it was poor advertising for the town to puteteavy traffic over a street which had recently been excavated. Wright also complained that the detour routes were not marked properly and some drivers didn't know where they were supposed to go. He said closing the street was an "unwise decision". Hoogenboone said the mer- catts' group would have gone to get the proper signs, but he was advised by works superintendent Glenn Kells they were not available. Deputy-Reeve Tom MacMillan entered the discussion at this point to note that the debate was just a hassle and that council had made a decision to not close the street and it was a ease of anarchy when someone else decided to Make other rules. He suggested the country Would fall apart under such cOriditions, Mayor Bruce Shaw added that the Board of Trade had been sent a letter indicating council's decision arid he hoped that next year the event wail(' be planned properly. Councillor Barb Bell suggested part of the problem was a lack of communication and Councillor Harold Patterson urged the Board of Trade to not consider having the sidewalk sale on a Priddy because traffic through town was too heavy. He suggested the machines would be suitable for the works department shed and the new administration offices. Samples of the productwere given to some members of council on their arrival at Monday's meeting. However the matter wasn't discused after Palmer left. Seniors to get cards Senior citizens in the area are among those from across Canada to receive special identification cards issued by Health and Welfare Canada. The cards are being sent automatically to all Old Age Securityrecipients 65 years,of age and over. The department em- phasizes the fact that there is no need for anyone to file ap- plication - cards are being mailed automatically to eligible persons. Department officials also stressed that the entire program of issuing the cards will take approximately three months to complete, Health and Welfare Minister Marc Lalonde pointed out that the identity cards will allow the bearer to benefit from certain consumer discounts, reduced travel fares granted by local and long distance carriers and other advantages accorded to the elderly, It may also be used by 'pensioners and their organizations in negotiating additional discounts for senior citizens. Gunning family holds reunion The annual Gunning reunion was held on Sunday, July 29th at Riverview Park, Exeter. All were welcomed by the president John Constable after which a minute's silence was observed in memory of those who had passed away in the past year, Approximately 85 sat down to enjoy a delicious dinner after which a short business meeting was held. The slate of officers for 1976 are president, Fred Parkinson; vice-president, Emerson Gunning; secretary- treaurer, Hazel Miller; table emmittee, Mr. & Mrs. Ray Jaques, Mr. & Mrs. Russel Parkinson; sports committee, Mr, & Mrs. Wm, Wright, Ola Morley Murray Parsons; registration, Mrs, Elsie Earl, Mrs, IVIinnie Mar dlin snominating committee, Reta Morley, Earl MacKeller. An enjoyable programme of sports was prepared by Mr & Mrs. Ray Jaques and Mr, & Mrs. Gary Parkinson. Oldest person present was Mr. Albert Scott and youngest person present was Darrel Here. ROYAL BANK APPOINTMENT 1.1. SMITH The Royal Bank of Canada On- nbuntes the appeintrrient of Mr. Iner Smith as Manager of its Ex- eter, Onto rio branch. Mr. Smith, o native of Melfort, Saskatchewan, leined The honk, there in 1960 and has since held various positions throughout that Province, in recent years., he has been the Assistant Manager in Ex- eter, Shriners feptur.e. ,parade Patrons were hungry Fun for young and old at Friedsburg American Life Insurance Co., "School Days. Best service clu1 Dashwood Chamber of Commerce. Novelty Jim Becker Con- struction, Merner's Meats. The youngest participant was Jeff Butler on a bicycle. Decorated small vehicle; Snoopy and the Red Baron from Granton; Dashwood town trustees. Decorated bicycles, Sandra Riddell, Susan Baynham, Bob Boogermans and Alphonse Denomrne, Riding horse: first - Carl Tyler; second - Michael Webb. Horse drawn vehicle; first Government adds to the problem! Exeter is about one year ahead of a suggestion by the ministry of the environment that municipalities create and enforce bylaws, prohibiting open burning. Council has already passed a bylaw banning the burning of leaves and other refuse in open fires in the community, The letter from the ministry noted that open burning adds to pollution and is particularly offensive to people with respiratory problems. Several other letters of in- formation were received from government ministries and this prompted Councillor Ted Wright to suggest "we wouldn't have so much burning if the government didn't send out so much material,"