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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1975-09-18, Page 1KIRKTON CLOWNS — Appearing as a pair of clowns in Saturday's parade at the Kirkton Fair were Connie and Steve Francis. T-A photo Settlement approved for another easement • 11 HOSPITAL GETS AWARD — South Huron Hospital recently received an accident prevention award. From the left are executive housekeeper Bertha McGregor, administrator Elmer Taylor and board chairman Harry Hayter. T-A photo Hospital staff receives Ontario safety award OPEN MEADOWCREST HOMES — The official opening of Crestview and Crestwood Homes on Highway 7 west of Elginfield were held Sunday, Above director John Burke-Gaffney presents roses to Mrs. Ruth Bacon originator of the homes concept. Also at the front is David Bacon. Directors in the background are Kurt Wagner, Nelson Stheifele, Carolyn Garbett, Judy Lloyd and boug Blake, T-A photo One Hundred and Third Year EXETER, ONTARIO, SEPTEMBER 18, 1975 Price Per Copy 25 Cents Now voters have .their sa Exeter council's decision of last fall to pay for easements on some of the properties required for the Anne St. drain came back to haunt them this week. Andrew St. resident Mike Hodgert appeared at Monday's meeting to ask why he had not received payment for the easement on his property in view of the fact council had paid for some easements. "Am I not as good as the rest of the people?" he questioned. He said he probably had the worst mess of anyone when the new storm drain was constructed last year and noted that he and his wife had spent many hours returning their property to the condition it was prior to the construction. Mayor Bruce Shaw pointed out that Hodgert had agreed "as a good citizen" to allow the easement while others had not. He went on to explain that council "in their wisdom or lack of it" had to make deals with the other people to allow for the con- struction, At the time, only three property owners objected to providing easements, and when this fact came to light after the contract had been signed, council had to meet their demands or face a stiff South Huron Hospital has received the Ontario Hospital Association's Accident Prevention Achievement Award. financial penalty in holding up the contractor, They had to take expropriation action against one of the property owners when he would not settle for the $3 per running foot as the other two had. Hodgert said he had worked out his suggested price on the basis of the $3 per foot as well as the labor and materials required to repair his property. The fee he suggested to council was $1,000, Reeve Derry Boyle said he felt Hodgert was entitled to payment, the same as the others, and presented a motion that the $3 per foot be approved. It was estimated that the Hodgert easement was about 200 feet. The motion also included a provision that council take the matter of property restoration up with the contractor to see whether the latter had lived up to his requirements to restore the property to its original condition. There was a suggestion that this had been done on other neighboring properties and perhaps Hodgert had been over- anxious and had taken on the work himself before the con- tractor had time to do it. Councillor Ted Wright said that other people appeared happy over the way their properties had been restored by the contractor. with the best Safety Records", says Doug Callan, HAPD Manager, Mr. Callan adds "that of the 148 hospitals now participating in the program, eighteen of these have earned the Award this year, All Ontario Hospitals and other Health Care Institutions are eligible for it", Chairman of the board of directors of the hospital, Harry Hayter, said "I would like to congratulate all the hospital's staff on their earning of the Traditionally a Conservative riding in provincial politics, Huron-Middlesex is one of the big question marks in the Ontario election and as the polls close and the votes are counted tonight after eight o'clock, the results will tell whether a win by Liberal Jack Riddell in the 1973 byelection was a fluke or a swing in the voting trends of the area formerly represented for many years by Charles MacNaughton, Although few except those with party affiliations are prone to predict a winner in Huron- Middlesex, Riddell has conducted a strong campaign. Many feel a defeat at the hands of Progressive Conservative candidate Jim Hayter of Goderich would certainly be an upset. Paul Carroll of Goderich, unsuccessful in the past two elections as a New Democratic Party candidate will likely win more voters over to his camp but his hopes for gaining the seat are minimal. While the voters have been listening and reading about the three candidates locally and also watching the provincial leaders with interest, interest in the election has generally been considered low compared to other election years. Asked by The Times-Advocate for a prediction of the outcome locally, NDP candidate Paul Carroll was frankly honest when he answered that he "didn't have a clue." "We've been approached by many people this campaign who never showed an interest before but I guess we'll just see what happens. At this late date, I'm not going to lose any sleep over it," said Mr. Carroll. Mr. Carroll, a 31-year-old Goderich native and vice- principal of Seaforth Public School, says he's pleased with the way the campaign has gone provincially in the past week. Referring to the Davis-Nixon debate on CBC television Saturday night, he intimated that the NDP came out the winners. "It focussed the attention away from the issues and onto the leaders and this will be a big factor with the uncommitted voters," said Mr. Carroll. "The Davis-Nixon encounter typifies what the Tories and Grits have to offer this province. I use the word encounter because to call such an exchange a debate would be to misuse the word." Mr. Carroll said he did not believe the voters were in- terested in vicious personal at- tacks but more with the things the provincial government controls. "I'm proud that Stephen Lewis has kept to the issues. That's what an election campaign should deal with," said Mr. Carroll. Issues, he said, include costs of housing, energy and food. "Generally speaking, the majority of citizens are becoming quite cynical about politicians and government," said Mr. Carroll. "I guess that's why I find it easy to be persistent in my repeated political attempts at gaining a legislative seat." Mr. Carroll said he, and many more, were "tired" even fed up with "all the doubletalk." "For me, the whole campaign Accident prevention Achievement Award. Accident prevention happens on a very personal level and it's up to each individual to ensure his own safety and the safety of those around him", The staff of South Huron Hospital have demonstrated great responsibility, both hi dividually and collectively, in earning this Award and on behalf of the Patients, the Community and the Board of Directors, I would like to add my personal thanks and congratulations", can be summed up in three words, which we used in our ads last week - Tomorrow starts today," he concluded. Longtime Dashwood resident now operating a car dealership in Goderich, Jim Hayter has been outshone on the stages of the riding by Mr. Riddell and Mr. Carroll but seems to have been very effective in a "face-to-face" campaign, "Maintaining an open, receptive, and energetic cam- paign were the priorities we set," says Mr. Hayter, "This style of campaign put the focus on the local scene, where it, should be„ not on the leaders." Mr. Hayter claims that too Usborne township council solved one problem for the town of Exeter but went home without a solution to a problem of their own on Thursday night. Usborne had requested a joint meeting with the Exeter Public Utilities Commission to discuss the possibility of having the town water service extended to Nor- wood Village mobile home park just south of Exeter, and also to give the commission its decision on allowing the testing of the new Cudmore well in Usborne township. After polling the township councillors, Commission chairman Ted Pooley, announced that unanimous approval of the testing had been received, But the township didn't get a Thieves busy in area again Eight thefts were reported to the Exeter OPP this week, with the loot being a variety of items, Jackson's Market at Crediton which houses the local post office, was entered in the early hours on Thursday and about $330 worth of cigarettes taken. Thieves made off with $36 worth of sockets and wrenches from the Ted Thuss Garage in Hensall while the business was operating on Thursday, Two cases of gasoline thefts were reported. William Oestreicher, Crediton and Neil Gingerich, Hay Township, both reported the theft of gasoline from their vehicle's tanks. Gordon Ratz, RR 3 Dashwood, advised police an hydraulic cylinder valued at $110 was removed from a cultivator on his property. The Starlite Drive-In Theatre at Shipka was entered for the second time this month and $10 worth of ciagrettes and ice cream was taken. Henry Wild, Stephen Township, reported the loss of a mailbox Monday morning, while two shovels valued at $25 were taken from a construction site north of St. Joseph's, They belonged to John Morley, Trenton. Police are also investigating a wilful damage complaint, An unknown vehicle drove over the lawns at the residence of Harvey Hyde, RR 1 Herman, causing consielerable damage, often voters are solely concerned with what are called "political issues" but suggested that a Particular issue may last only a few months while the MPP will be in office four years. "Electing a candidate with a poor track record, though he may be a good speaker, is the price consituents may pay for too much attention on short term issues," said Mr. Hayter, He used as an example the fact that there are already signs that the Ministry of Education is to put more stress on basic courses. "Therefore the educational issues, so much a part of the Liberal platform, will soon be corrected by the government's "yes or no" answer from the commission regarding the water extension to Norwood Village. Exeter mayor Bruce Shaw pointed out that there were a number of factors which would have to be considered before the water service was extended to Norwood Village. Cost would be one of the major factors along with the fact that the town has Board provides teacher for ARC The Huron County Board of Education is providing a teacher for the ARC Industries workshop at Dashwood. Huron superintendent R. D. Kenwell announced this week that Mrs. Jacqueline Mitchell of London would be giving academic instruction at the Dashwood workshop for retrainable retardates four mornings each week, Kenwell continued, "This is the beginning of an academic program at Dashwood and the board is pleased in being able to provide the service. Mrs. Mitchell is an experienced 'classroom teacher and has been employed recently by the CPRI school in London. own initiative," he said, Mr. Hayter, at 47, is banking.on his twenty years experience in public life as a big plus. His advertising during the campaign stressed his past service which has included a stint as warden of Huron county. lie is also well known in the riding through sports he participated in his earlier days. "Looking back on the cam- paign, I'm glad I've had the chance to straighten out the record on a few issues," said Mr. Hayter. "There will be no regional government at this time or at any other time unless local government requests it and that question has been answered with required all services to he in- stalled at the Veri mobile home park to the point that it will cost the developer almost $7,000 per lot. The mayor suggested that the town could annex the area south of Exeter and then require the same subdivision requirements in Norwood Village. Usborne Reeve Walter McBride said the township was concerned with the situation at Norwood Village, particularly since the owner, Norman Thompson, had indicated he wanted to expand the park from its present 22 trailers to 50. The reeve stated that Mr. Thompson wanted Usborne to zone his entire property, about 30 acres, as residential. The council was concerned about possible pollution of wells from the septic tanks of the proposed trailers and thought that obtaining Exeter water would at least solve that problem. Commission chairman Ted Pooley pointed out that water would be only a portion of the problem and the township would have to make some arrangements for sewage treatment if the park was to expand, unless approval could be obtained using septic tanks. — Please turn to page 3 4 firm no by county .council." Incumbent member Jack Riddell, 43-year-old .Dashwood area farmer, feels the most important issue of the campaign has been the fiscal and financial mismanagement of the govern- ment, "Many people J have talked to believe this is the result of an entrenched .government which has been in power too long and has become so complacent it fails to respond to the real needs of the. people," said Mr. Riddell, The former auctioneer who took the longtime Conservative stronghold with a win over Don Soutlicott in the 1973 byelection believes another big issue is It's an ill wind that doesn't blow some good! That may be what residents on Churchill Drive will be saying following a decision made by council this week. That decision could lead to early construction of a storm sewer on Churchill. Works superintendent Glen Kells reported that some problems were being ex- perienced in constructing the base of the road on the portion of Andrew St. now being recon- structed. He said some water line breaks had been experienced and it may be advisable to put only one coat of asphalt on the street this year in case more problems were experienced over the winter and repair work had to be un- dertaken. The second coat would be applied next year. He said the money saved in laying only one coat could be used to start the Churchill Drive storm sewer. Council decided to have the engineer prepare the preliminary drawings for this drain and to have it included in a tender call being made for a storm drain on Huron St. East. It may however, be deleted when the contract is opened, depending on the cost and also whether coun,:..il decides to proceed with the second coat of asphalt on Andrew St. At a special meeting last week, council approved the Huron St. East sewer. It will run from the Bethel Reformed Church to the eastern limits, Money for this project was made available due to the fact the Andrew St project was costing less than estimated and also A former resident of Exeter, William Eldon John Heywood of Arkona died Saturday night in a fire in his car outside the Taxandria Community Centre. Forest Provincial Police, in- vestigating the mishap said an autopsy showed carbon monoxide poisoning as the cause of death. Ontario Fire Marshall's Office inspector Bob Kaufman is in- vestigating the cause of the fire. Mr, Heywood was a shareholder in the Taxandria, a catering business and social club. Mr. Heywood had been at the club making plans for the coming hockey season. He was a member regional gOVernment. "Area residents know that the hy election halted further Oa- position of regienal government and everywhere I travel in the riding people are demanding Thai I continue to. fight the Davis government's obsession of Centralization," said Mr. Riddell. Humble but confident, Mr. Riddell said that the people of the. riding have indicated they will continue to support him "helping the Liberal party fulfill its commitment to an open government which will do business in full public view and .attempt to restore public con- fidence in our provincial ad- ministration." because some work in other sections of town could not be undertaken along with the sanitary sewer construction now in progress. Application filed for hall project Exeter council has filed ap- plication for a Local Initiatives Program grant to renovate the town hall. The application is for $75,000. " Mayor Bruce Shaw said this week that Huron MP Bob McKinley indicated that "it doesn't look hopeful" that the full figure would be received, but that at least a portion could be ex- pected. Shaw said other grants could be available, indicating this would be in the area of refurbishing historical buildings. BILL HEYWOOD of the Thedford-Arkona senior hockey team. Mr. Heywood is survived by his wife, the former Dianne Willert, of Exeter, and four children, Lisa ,Tracy,Brent and Darren, all at home. He is also survived by his parents Eldon and Alva Heywood of Exeter, three sisters Mrs. Cyril (Eleanor) Blommaert of Exeter, Mrs. Donald (Dorothy) Brintnell of Victoria, B.C., Mrs. David (Joan) Goddard of Lucan and a brother, Lester Heywood of Exeter. Mr. Heywood is also survived by grandparents Evelyn and Gordon Heywood of Exeter and Mrs. Mary Elliott of Exeter. Funeral services were held Monday from Gilpins Funeral Home in Thedford. Interment was in Exeter Cemetery. Pallbearers were Tom Meadows, Wayne Johnson, Terry Johnson, Martin Brown, Lloyd Richter and David Zavitz. Flower bearers were Gerald McBride, Jerry Broderick, Dale Turvey, Frank Boyle, Murray Bell and Bob Jones, New town office nearly completed Exeter's new administration offices in the former Main St, post office could be completed Within the next two weeks. This was the information presented to council this week by property committee chairman Derry Boyle, He made the announcement in asking council to approve a further interim payment of $10,000 to the contractor un- dertaking the renovations. To date, $30,000 of the $35,000 contract has been paid. The award is presented by the Association's Hospital accident prevention department, (HAPD), to the Hospitals with the lowest frequency of lost time in5uries among its staff, "Hospitals are classified into seven different categories, based on hours worked annually. At Awards are presented each year Tip to those hospitals in the province VOTING AT ADVANCE POLL — A large number of area voters took advantage of the three days of advance polling over the weekend for today's provincial election. At the Exeter town hall Wayne Oke returns his ballot to poll officials Doris Dettmer and Gladys McDonald. T-A photo Reach accord on water test, not on supplying trailer park Problem with street may benefit others Former resident dies in car fire