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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1975-09-04, Page 3CHAT WITH PREMIER — Premier William Davis took time out from enjoying his barbecue dinner at Ilder- ton, Friday, to chat with Huron-Middlesex PC candidate Jim Hayter and Elaine Skinner, Exeter. The Premier paid a visit to Goderich on Monday to assist with Hayter's campaign. T-A photo Auto demolished in crash, driver sustains fractures Davis visits Oderton, Goderich Times-Advocate, September 4,1975 Page 1 Reassured gaga n) on regionalism SIGN TIME — It's not every candidate that takes time out from cam- paigning to get directly involved with the production of election signs. Paul Carroll, Huron-Middlesex NDP hopeful is shown here assisting with the silk screen process that is used by the local New Democrats for campaign signs. All such work is done by hand at the Goderich cam- paign headquarters. Carroll discounts power station claim Walter Ostanek KIRKTON-WOODHAM COMMUNITY CENTRE Sept. 26 & 27 (Tickets still available for Sept. 26) Tickets available at Jerry MacLean & Son Automotive Kirkton Market Atthills Est° Chiselhurst 115th Anniversary • Service will be held on Sunday, Sept. 7 2:30 p.m. REV. HAROLD CURRIE will be'the guest speaker. Special music by the HURONIA CHOIR. Guest Soloist MISS MARION HOFLEY Winnipeg BACK SCHCOOL SPECIAL Remington Full Feature ELECTRONIC CALCULATOR • Memory • Square root • Percent • Include batteries AC/DC adaptor & carrying case JERRY MATHERS TYPEWRITERS See Our Complete Line of Office Furniture & Equipment 92 Main St., Exeter Phone 235-1840 Notice to the Exeter P.U.C. Water Consumers In 1973 the Exeter Public Utilities Commission obtained the services of B. M. Ross & Associates to complete a study of the local water system. The results of this report which have been studied by Town Council and the Commission recommended the erection of an elevated water tank and the development of an additional supply of water. Both of these recommen- dations were adopted. The elevated tank has now been completed and the Commission is prepared to com- mence the second phase which is the installation of a new well and connecting pipeline. The feasibility of Lake Huron Water was explored in the first report and it was deter- mined that the cost was prohibitive. However, as two years have passed since the report was prepared, a second report was prepared that again considered water from the Lake Huron Pipeline. The second report.. confirmed the earlier figures and it was decided that an additional well would be installed. The estimated cost of the project is $333,040.00 and to finance this project over 297 years it has become necessary for the Commission to increase the annual revenue by $41,.' 134.00. Effective with the September 30th water billing, water rates will increase by 30%. An example of the domestic rates is as follows: Present Rate Proposed Rate (annual) (annual) $52.50 $68.25 ' Lake Huron Pipeline Rate (annual) $148:00 + water distribution, billing & collection costs The Commission's proposed increase is only increasing rotes to provide sufficient funds for the debenture payment and not to meet any other local expenses. The Commission's last well was installed in 1960 and at that time the annual consump- tion was 126,801,000 gallons. In 1974 the annual consumption was 190,120,000 gallons and in order to ensure a reliable supply, additional water must be procured. EXETER PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION as follows three break and enter, four thefts, one fraud, one vehicle theft, two dog bite complaints, two assaults, three wilful damage. Huron-Middlesex NDP can- didate Paul Carroll told a meeting in Bayfield on Sunday that the election issues in the riding seem to be similar to those questions being asked across the province. A major issue, said Mr. Carroll, was the role the citizens can play in government decisions and he discounted a recent statement by Conservative candidate Jim Hayter that a nuclear power station would not be built in Huron unless the people wanted it. "You and I both know that the Davis government does not operate that way," said Mr. Carroll, suggesting that such idle campaign promises should be quickly discounted. Touching on the Liberal party, "since we are fighting a Liberal incumbent", Mr. Carroll said Restructuring •- Continued from front page and local autonomy in a restructured county, lie said. "On the whole, they didn't see enough benefits to the people to warrant political restructuring," the warden said. Under both proposals, for- mulated from population and assessment statistics complied since the committee undertook the restructuring study earlier this year, Goderich would remain a separate entity. In the eight-unit proposal, the remaining four towns in the county would be lumped with surrounding townships and villages, and some villages would join townships. The 12-unit proposal differed only in that the four towns would, like Goderich, remain separate from the amalgamation. Under the committee's eight- unit proposal,,the following were suggested amalgamations, Ash- field, West Wawanosh, East Wawanosh, and Colborne townships, Wingham, with Turnbury and Howick town- ships; Brussels with Morris and Grey townships, Clinton, Goderich and Hullett townships, Seaforth, with Tuckersmith and McKillop townships, Zurich, Hensall, with Stanley and 0 Hay townships, Exeter with Stephen and Usborne townships, the town of Goderich. There would be 56 members of local councils of which 16 would sit on county council under this proposal, The 12-unit proposal, in which the only difference was that all five towns would remain separate while the remainder of the county was amalgamated into seven municipalities, would have seen 70 local elected of- ficials of which 21 would sit on couhty council. Warden McKinley said the committee will abandon the amalgamation of local municipalities and concentrate on amalgamation proposals for services, "HuronCounty already provides many of the services provided by regional governments," he said, "and the significant thing that arose from our discussion was that we, as a county, could be looking at what additional ser- vices can operate on an area wide basis." One such service which will likely be discussed by the com- mittee is the question of roads and whether the county should relieve local governments of some of their responsibilities in maintaining road systems, he • said. Recreation, fire„,"possihly police" are among other services to be considered, he said. Rodeo Continued from front page McConnell and Wayne Kennedy of Ilderton participated, Recording secretary Janet Ecker said the record entry list included a lot of new people. Participants came from Oklahoma, New York, Florida, Texas, Michigan in addition to Ontario and Quebec. A regular rodeo contractor Mel Wakefield provided the stock for the show and was in charge of the complete operation. Saturday night's dance at the arena was a huge success with more than 900 tickets being sold. A feature of both shows was trick and Roman riding by Mary Dunning of Swartz Creek, Michigan. The 28 year-old girl who is a Michigan director of mental health during the week thrilled the crowds with her rides on two horses at one time. The Ohsweken Indian band from near Brantford provided Indian dances during Saturday's intermission. Rain forced can- cellation of the Ohsweken act, Sunday. MRS. JESSIE SANDERS Mrs. Jessie Sanders, formerly of Exeter, and Sioux Lookout, Ontario, passed away in Weyburn Sask. in her 91st year. Mrs. Sanders was the wife of the late Samuel Sanders of Exeter. For many years they farmed in Salter Sask. Surviving are two sons, Peter, Weyburn, Sask., and Donald, Sioux Lookout, Ont., also six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Mrs, Sanders was a long time member of Caven Presbyterian Church, a life member of the Women's Missionary Society, and had many friends in Exeter. Burial was at Salter, Sask. GARNET ROY JACOBI Garnet Roy Jacobi, West Williams Township passed away August 28 in his 57th year, Mr. Jacobi was the son of the late William and Edith Jacobi and brother of Mrs. Doris Lightfoot, Huron Park, Harry Jacobi, Oil Springs, and dear friend of Esther Devine, Funeral service was held Saturday, August 30 haft' the M, • Box and Son Funeral Home, Parkhill, An Agincourt man sustained fractures when his car went out of control and hit three trees in the ditch on the Mount Carmel Road early Sunday morning. Peter R. Murray was taken to University Hospital in London following the accident at 4:10 a.m. His 1975 model car was demolished and OPP Constable Larry Christiaen estimated total damage at $4,500. It was one of six accidents investigated by the Exeter OPP this week, with three of them occurring over the holiday weekend period. Roast corn at Greenway By MANUEL CURTS A picnic and corn roast was held at the Corbett Community Centre on Sunday for thelfour baseball teams of this area, winding up a successful season. Grace Anglican Church is showing off its fresh coat of paint. Mrs. Annie Sherritt shared the guest of honor position with Mrs. Lawrence Curts at a birthday celebration, held at the latter's home in Green acres, Grand Bend, Friday evening. Mrs. Graham Eagleson and her brother Jacob Lagerwerf are holidaying in Holland and other Western European countries. Two couples from Holland are visiting with their relatives here, Mr. & Mrs. Frank DeVree and Frank, Jr, Mr, & Mrs. Selbourne English visited a couple days last week with Mr. & Mrs. Ed McKim in Ingersoll. Recent visitors with Mr. & Mrs. Jack Hutchinson have been Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Senesfky, Orange, California, Mr. & Mrs. Geo. Leadbetter, Lighthouse Point, Florida, and Mrs. Floyd McLean, Detroit. Mr.. & Mrs. Ross Brown motored to Nova Scotia recently. Their daughter, Helen returned with them, and is now taking advanced studies , at the University of Toronto. Holiday visitors with Mr. & Mrs. Stuart Bulloch included Mr. & Mrs. John Davis of Toronto and Carl & Wayne Leeder, Alton, Mrs. Ethel Bullock returned with them to visit her daughters there, Evelyn & Manuel Curts visited Sunday evening with Mr. & Mrs. Dean Smith, Grand Bend. Earlier during the weekend Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Curts, London were their guests. GRAND BEND Ezra Webb is a patient at South Huron Hospital, Exeter. Mr. & Mrs. George Latta, Mrs. Katie Vincent, Buelah Holt and her friend, Mrs. Margaret Maven of Guelph, enjoyed a four day Fettes bus tour last week, A highlight of their trip was crossing from Tobermory to Manitoulin Island on the new Chi- Cheemaun boat. They also visited in Sudbury and watched the "Changing of the Guard" in Ottawa. Guest speaker at the Church of , God on Sunday was Edgar ' Cudmore of Exeter. At the morning service Esther Snyder sang a solo titled "Sheltered in the arms of God." Colonel Stanley Preece, of London, a retired Salvation Army officer, was the guest speaker at the United church Sunday morning, Special music was supplied by Buelah and Erwin Holt when they sang a duet," Have I done my best for Jesus?" Speaker next Sunday Will be Rev. Grant Mills of Exeter, There were two crashes, Wednesday, the first occurring when a 1971 Pinto stolen earlier from Huron Motor Products in Zurich went out of control and hit ' a ditch on sideroad 15-16 of Hay Township. The driver fled the scene. Constable Don Mason set damage at $1,000 to the vehicle. The theft of the car is being in- vestigated by Constable Bob Whiteford. At 10:00 p.m., a car operated by George Watson, Zurich, went into the ditch on concession 12-13 of Hay when he swerved to miss some cattle on the roadway. Damage to his car was set at $200 by Constable Bill Lewis. Cars driven by Vernon Thomson, RR 1 Granton, and Carl Farr, RR 3 Granton, collided at the intersection of Highwayl4 and the Mount Carmel Road on Friday at 3:50 p.m. Thomson was stopped while waiting for traffic to clear to make a turn when the Farr vehicle hit his. Total damagewas listed at $925 by Constable Frank Giffin. The other two accidents in- volved only one vehicle. At 2:30 a.m., Saturday, a car driven by Terry Keller, Huron Park, failed to negotiate a curve at the in- ' tersection of Huron St. and concession 18-19 of Stephen and hit a sign post in the ditch. Constable Bob Whiteford in- vestigated and estimated damage at $400. On Tuesday at 5:30 p.m., a vehicle operated by William Vidito, 2189 Dundas St., London, went out of control while proceeding east on Highway 83 and rolled into the north ditch. The vehicle also smashed through a fence on the property of M. Klumpp, RR 1 Hay. Damage was listed at $270 by Constable Lamont. During the week, the local detachment • officers charged 51 people under the Highway Traffic Act. There were 11 charges under the Liquor Control Act and five under the Criminal Code. Other statistics this week were Council okay official gift The Town of Exeter now has an official 'gift' to bestow on deserving citizens and visiting dignitaries. Tuesday night, council ap- proved an expenditure of $115 to purchase a dye to cast colored metal replicas of the town crest, along with 25 crests. Additional crests will cost $2.50 each. They can be mounted on pen sets, paper weights or plaques. Mayor Bruce Shaw and Reeve Derry Boyle had visited the outlet in Ingersoll and recommended the purchase of the crests. Mayor Shaw explained that it would be up to council to decide who would receive the special recognitions, but said in reply to a question from Barb Bell, that Ontario championship sport teams would probably be among the future recipients. Council have discussed at various times a suitable recognition for such teams and deserving citizens who should be honored by the community. Soap box Continued from, front page final battle with John Stephens for the senior title, Dinney won the first race, and while Stephens appeared to be heading for a win in the sescond heat, he ended up against the curb a few feet from the line and that' ended his chances. Third-place finisher in the senior division was Ian Sweet. Regional government, which played such an important part in the 1973 byelection in Huron, was again brought to the forefront by Premier William Davis when he visited in Goderich, Monday. The Premier reaffirmed Conservative policy to heed the wishes of local citizens and not force regional rule in areas where it is not wanted, He made the same type of statements in the byelection but voters at that timerti apparently, weren't certain of his promises and Liberal candidate Jack Riddell won the election partly because Huron voters feared they would be absorbed into a larger governing structure. Mr. Davis said he was not apologizing for the establishment of regional governments elsewhere. But, he said, "there are areas where it is necessary Exeter's new police constable, Ronald Fice, will join the force Monday. He will replace Con- stable Joe O'Driscoll who resigned last month. Fice, who lives at RR1 Port Lambton, is presently a car salesman but has seven years' experience as a policeman . He is 34 years old, While council debated for some time at recent meetings whether they would replace that in the last!four years there have been as many positions on a given issue as there are Liberal members. "A moment's attention to the campaign speeches of Robert Nixon will illustrate my con- tention," said Mr. Carroll. "I have no doubt that Jack Riddell will show symptoms of the same disease if he issues any statements during the cam- paign," Mr. Carroll •suggested that the province-wide issues include housing, rent review board, energy costs, land use and "people". "The people issue must over- ride all others," said Mr. Carroll, stating that items relating to people such as pensions or oc- cupational hazards had been neglected by the Davis gover- ment. and areas where it is not", "But if someone comes in here in the next two and a half weeks and says 'you elect Jimmy Hayter (the Tory candidate in Huron-Middlesex) and you're going to have regional govern- ment.' it is just a complete un- truth," Mr. Davis said to about 150 supporters at the noon lun- cheon. He said the loss to the Grits in the byelection "should never have heppened, but it did," because "the present sitting member used that (regional government) device." Mr. Davis also refused to defend himself against attacks on his personal integrity by Liberal leader Robert Nixon. "It's ,something the people of this province, I guess, are going to have to settle," he said in a Goderich interview, O'Driscoll, the monthly report given by Chief Ted Day indicated the fifth man is required. "It's been a busy month," Mayor Bruce Shaw reported at the end of the August report. "Very busy," Chief Day replied. Once again, police were kept busy with theft investigations. There was one break and enter with total loot over $1,000. Another theft netted thieves $220. Both are still under investigation. There were 10 thefts of under $200 with total loot being $505.25. Of that, $252,95 has been recovered. Other statistics were as follows: 15 accidents with eight injuries and damage of $8,040; 13 charges and 16 warnings under the Highway Traffic Act, 12 parking tickets, seven defective cars removed from the road, two impaired drivers, five wilful damage acts with loss of $419; six mischief incidents with 13 people being dealt with by police, 2 charges under the Liquor Control Act and 12 complaints regarding animals. Chief Day said he hadn't seen the London Humane Society officers during the past week and Councillor Lossy Fuller was asked to look into this. She was also asked to check with the Humane Society, regarding the pickup of stray dogs beingheld by private individuals. Chief Day said the Humane Society charged to pick up any such animals and he felt this was ridiculous. He said he wauld check into a complaint registered by Coun- cillor Ted Wright regarding erratic driving that appears to occur during shift changes at Canadian Canners. "It's ridiculous," Wright said after reporting that drivers of some cars race at speeds of 60 m.p.h on Marlboro St. "It must be nice to live on a street where you can drive that fast," quipped Councillor Garnet Hicks. CORRECTION A reversal of figures in the eport of the Exeter Public Utilities Commission last week resulted in considerable con- fusion. The cost of the proposed Cudmore well will be $333,000, not $137,475 as reported. DASHWOOD - Mrs. Earl Guenther and Mrs. Vernon Schatz are patients in St. Joseph's Hospital. He told the party supporters "I have not attacked a person on a personal basis, nor shall I through the rest of the campaign. To me, it's offensive." • He continued that he didn't think the people were interested in this sort of thing. "I think they are interested in a positive ap- proach, what the policies are, what the people are prepared to do," Friday night, Premier Davis attended a barhecue in. Ilderton which attracted throngs of people. Some estimates went as high as 5,000. The event was primarily in support of Bob Eaton, Middlesex candidate, but several other candidates were on the platform, including Jim Hayter, Huron- Middlesex; Lorne Henderson, Lambton; and the three London candidates. In a brief address to the sweltering crowd jammed into the Ilderton curling rink, Premier Davis said the crowd indicated there was certainly no apathy in the election, as some people had been suggesting. He attacked the Liberals for not having any policies to present to the people. When a balloon broke in the hall, he quipped "there goes the Liberal platform". However, he quickly added that that couldn't be, because the Liberals didn't even have a platform to break. Looking out over the huge NURSING GRADUATE Debra Ann Shipley, daughter of Corporal and Mrs. Bruce Shipley of RR2, Grand Bend recently graduated from Sheridan College. School of Nursing in Mississauga. She has accepted a position at Toronto General Hospital. crowd, Mr. Davis said "it has to mean that the Tory party in this part of Ontario is alive and well and it's going to do well (Sep- tember 18). He was introduced by retiring agriculture minister William A. Stewart, who told Eaton he would do everything he could tq get him elected. The Premier had words of praise for Mr. Stewart, saying that his experience and ability had aided him greatly through the years. Hay renews home permit Hay Township council, meeting at the township office in Zurich Tuesday evening, approved the renewal of the building permit for the Bluewater Rest Home. The approval was necessary as plans had been changed. The new building will now be an L-shaped structure with each wing of the L- shape being 128 feet by 31 feet, Cost of the building is estimated at $425,000 and construction is scheduled to start in October, A tile drain loan for $9,000 was approved and council apponted A.W. Clarke of Wingham to present a drain report on the Don Mousseau property on concession four, the Will Mousseau property on concession five and the Edith Ball property on concession four. Two applications for land severances were brought before council. Not recommended was an application for severance of lot five, North Concession Boundary. Approved was an application for a severance of part of lot 24, South Concession Boundary, within the village of Dashwood, The next meeting of Hay Township council willl be held at the township office in Zurich on October 6 at eight o'clock, Centralia Farmers Supply Ltd. Grain • Feed • Cement Building Supplies Coal 228-6638 Hire new officer for Exeter force