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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1975-10-16, Page 1—mos° Usborne okay water route 'Good news turns bad, RAP deficit increases There was some good news and some bad news for Exeter's RAP committee this week, Unfor- tunately, it was the good news that turned to bad though, At Tuesday's meeting, recreation director Jim McKinley detailed the current financial picture and announced that some of the group's an- nounced deficit of $18,700 had been reduced, His figures indicated the 1975 deficit would probably be around $15,550.88, and on close examination of some of the details, RAP members found a couple of errors and had the deficit down to $15,337.80 However members couldn't understand how McKinlay had worked in the $5,000 which had already been extended to them by council to meet current expenses. RAP chairman Jack Under- wood and member Bob Pooley argued that the deficit was ac- •view of the fact RAP had already tually going to be $20,337.00 in received $5,000 from council this month. This prompted considerable discussion and the end result was that McKinley and the other members finally had to agree that Underwood and Pooley were indeed correct and the aa- ticipated deficit was not going Weather aids area farmers down, but was actually climbing and has now been predicted at $20,337.80, "I don't like it," Underwood stated at the conclusion pf the debate. McKinlay apologized for having made the error in his calculations. "I still can't figure it out," he stated, while again going through the columns of figures, Underwood asked RAP how he should approach council over the matter of the deficit. He said they could continue to appear and ask for funds as they were required or he could ask council for a commitment to underwrite the entire deficit and then have secretary treasurer Liz Varley secure funds as they are needed. He failed to get much direction from his fellow members, who advised him to play the matter as he sees fit. During his request for funds at the last council meeting, Underwood had indicated that the deficit was being reduced by RAP and Mayor Bruce Shaw replied that council would wait with baited breath to get the figures for their next meeting. Underwood is now faced with advising council that the situation is not improving - but is actually getting worse. RAP members, as they con- cluded the debate, urged McKinlay to go over the figures once again before Monday's council meeting in the hope that his earlier calculations that had reduced the deficit would in some way turn out to be true. CHECKING THE RESULTS — The entire town of Exeter was canvassed Thursday night by members of the ExEler Lions club for the Canadian National Institute for the Blind. Checking the returns are CNIB chairman Larry Snider, George Busche and president Frank Giffin. T-A photo One Hundred and Third Year EXETER, ONTARIO, OCTOBER 16, 1975 Price Per Copy 25 Cents Excellent weather for the past week has allowed South Huron farmers to pretty well complete the white bean harvest. Huron's Associate Ag Rep Stan Paquette said Wednesday, white beans are pretty well cornered. There may be a few left in the north part of the county. On the subject of corn Paquette said, "the corn harvest is hitting its peak this week. All you have to do is look at the long lineups at any area elevator," He suggested about 50 percent of the corn was harvested. "Another ten days of good weather and most of the farm work will be completed, Many farmers are already into fall plowing and a lot of winter wheat has been planted," he added. Back to corn Paquette said the yields are excellent, He suggested some production in North Huron had reached "unheard of" proportions, Early planted fall wheat is growing well and should have a good growth cover for the winter months ahead. Area youngster killed in crash Blind canvass nearing $3,000 The blitz Thursday night by the Exeter Lions club on behalf of the Canadian National Institute for the Blind was very successful. Lion president Frank Giffin said Wednesday morning, "Although final returns have not been received from some of the outlaying areas we expect con- tributions will reach the $3,000 figure." An 11-year-old Kirkton area youngster was killed Friday evening while walking along Highway 23, Thomas A. Bibby, RR 1 St. Marys, died of injuries sustained Hibbert plan second wire fencing drive During their late Usborne township not proved the reacisiO designated as a route f4 proposed water main for' t:' Exeter Public Utilities Com- mission, It was approved with the provision that all farm drains encountered and disturbed by the installation be restored to the satisfaction of the township drainage commissioner, With no objections being registered, a bylaw was passed providing for the final closing of unopened road allowances at. Lot E, Concession 9 and Lots 17 and 18, North East Boundary Con- cession providing owners to pay the title transfer costs. A land division application from Exe Fibercraft Limited for part of Lot 14, Concession 1 was given approval with a con- sideration of $100. A tender from James Siddall, RR 1, Kirkton to provide snow plowing services for Usborne roads this coming fall and winter was accepted, The Siddall firm is contracted to keep approximately 25 miles of townshiop road clear from December 1, 1975 to March 31, 1976 at a rate of $15 per hour working time and $10 per day standby time, subject to approval of the Ontario Ministry of Transportation and Com- munications. A special meeting will be held October 28 at 7:30 p.m, when Huron County planner will be present to discuss the preliminary draft of the town- ship's secondary plan and make arrangements for its final adoption. Council agreed with a proposal forwarded by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation and Communications to extend the 40 miles per hour speed limit to a distance of 2,000 feet south of the limits of the town of Exeter. A grant of $200 to the Hensall recreation, parks and community centre board to assist in arena renovations was approved. Nearing goal at Playhouse With the success of a drive last year to collect old fence wire, council of the township of Hibbert has decided to repeat the project on October 21 and 22 of this year, The township garage will be the collection point, Council will be asking the Ontario Ministry of Tran- sportation and Communications for a subsidy for construction of sidewalks in the police village of OBEDIENT DOGS — A Dog Obedience course is being offered by Fanshawe College at St. Patrick's school near Lucan. Shown with their animals from the left are Patricia Van Dam, Lynda Rees, Barbara Edwards, in- structor Molly Donaldson, Al Wright and Bill Kraft. T-A photo Add another on paper Ice equipment can't beat heat The warm weather which hit the district this week is ap- preciated by most people, but it's making it most difficult to p;epare ice at the Exeter arena. Arena manager Alvin Willert told RAP this week he had turned on the ice-making equipment, and while he would normally expect to have ice within two or three days, it could be next Tuesday or Wednesday before it will be ready if the current hot spell remains. The floor temperature has to be dropped to 32 degrees F. to make ice. When Willert turned on the equipment Monday night, the floor temperature was 65 and since then has dropped down to 35, but that's as low as the equipment has been able to take it. It was announced at Tuesday's meeting that former Exeter Hawks captain Jim Guenther has been hired to fill the vacancy on —please turn to page 3 after being struck by a truck driven by 76-year-old Otis Sawyer, RR 1 St. Marys at 8:00 p.m. The lad was standing on the west shoulder of the road with his mother and 10-year-old sister, Laurie, The Sawyer vehicle was south- bound and pulled onto the shoulder of the road when a northbound vehicle was passing another vehicle which had been parked on the east shoulder opposite the three pedestrians. Laurie Bibby was also hit in the mishap and sustained numerous cuts and bruises. She was treated in St, Marys Hospital, Mrs. Bibby was not involved. Thomas Bibby is survived by his parents, Robert and Lois (Coward) Bibby, three married sisters, Mrs. Robert (Carol) Edwards, Rockwood; Mrs. Blayne (Linda) Hunter, Huron Park; Mrs, Brad (Brenda) Thomas, Unity, Saskatchewan; and four brothers and sisters at home, Donna, Stephen, Joan and Laurie. Funeral service for the youngster was held Monday from the L.A. Ball funeral home in St. Marys with interment in Kirkton Union Cemetery. The accident was the only one investigated by the Exeter OPP during the past week, Constable Don Mason was in charge of the fatality in- vestigation. A letter sent to patrons of the Huron Country Playhouse this week indicates that $17,151 is still required to meet the debt on the new permanent theatre building. The cost of the building, inlcuding dismantling four barns, 'totalled $173,951, Donations have been received in the amount of $156,800. Donations to date have been listed as follows: LIP grant $29,181, Province of Ontario $60,000, foundations $35,000, private sector donations $20,089, corporate $11,130, municipal $1,400. Bruce Sully, Goderich, has agreed to match contributions dollar for dollar during the months of September and October, up to $10,000. "If anyone wishes to make a contribution, it will, or course, count double toward meeting this year's obligations," fund raising chairman Benson Tuckey ex- plained. Parklands create mysteries Dublin on the west side of County road 10 from Mrs. Costello's property to the bridge. Oil tenders were received from F. W. Stapleton and Son and Henricus Van Bakel for sup- plying heating oil to the township hall and office. It was decided to ask each supplier to service, the buildings, on yearly basis with the Stapleton firm continuing to December 31, 1975 and Van Bakel taking over for the following year. The Hooper municipal drain report will be read on October 27 at 9.15 p.m. with engineer Henry Uderstadt in attendance. The Stratford law firm of Mountain, Hill, Monteith and Hastings will be asked to assume the duties of representing the township at future hearings of the Ontario Municipal Board on the passing of the zoning bylaw. John Stephens and Allan Campbell of the Ausable-Bayfield Conservation Authority discussed with council the responsibility of assuming ownership of two parcels of land on the Liffy drain in the village of Dublin. One was suitable for picnic tables and a summer rest area, John Chappel was granted permission to install a house trailer on part of Lot 28, Con- cession 10 on a temporary basis until a decision has been arrived at as to rebuilding the house recently destroyed by fire. The final payment of $19,000 for the township's share of 19 percent in the Mitchell and district arena and community centre was discussed. It was decided to pay this in cash rather than debenturing over a fiveyear period. Bylaws were passed for the McLaren and Forbes municipal drains and tile drainage debentures totalling $15,000 were approved. JOINS OPP FORCE — The newest member of the Exeter detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police is Corporal W.G. "Bill" Freeth. A native of Goderich, Corporal Freeth has been stationed at Renfrew, Perth, Almonte, Prescott and Wawa during the past 20 years. He is currently looking for housing for his wife Theresa and children Bill, Cathy and Chris. T,A photo. Rummage sale scheduled Friday A total of $1,152.55 was raised by members of the South Huron Hospital Women's Auxiliary during their tag day. Mrs. Pooley reported the success of the day at the meeting October 14, Eight members of the Auxiliary attended the fall conference of the Hospitals Auxiliary Association of Ontario District 2 held in Stratford on September 29, Marion Bissett and Mrs. Huntley gave highlights Of the conference. Mrs. Huntley and WS, Knowles were named as delegates to attend the almal convention in Toronto Weber 26 to 29. Members voted to purchase a cassette recorder, a silver screen and projector for use in the hospital. Lockers for the nurses and candy stripers Were also approved for purchase. A meeting will be held at the Exeter Public School on November 5 regarding public health service. The topic will be "Findings of the National Nutrition Survey" and the itn- pertance of nutrition in everyday life, The Auxiliary rummage sale is to be held et the Legion Friday, Details are included in an advertisement in this issue. The five percent works out to approximately one-quarter of an acre, valued at just over $400. It's exact location will not be pinpointed, but will be held in abeyance until Veri undertakes development on the former Keller property east of the curling rink. At that time, it is hoped that when the five percent requirement from that land is added to the land acquired under the agreement worked out this week, that almost all of the river valley land north of the river will become town property for park purposes. Location of the land will be subject to the mutual approval of both parties involved. When McKinlay again reminded RAP that more than the quarter of an acre of land could be asked for, Veri said it sounded to him as though he was being hustled, "If you're going to hustle me, there won't be a subdivision," he stated, He said he felt he was being fair in giving RAP their choice of land, noting again that had town Exeter's RAP committee came up with several new pieces of parkland at their Tuesday night meeting, but they're not certain about the ownership of a couple of the pieces of property and in one deal in which they are more positive about the ownership, they don't know the exact location. The latter situation pertains to a piece of property that developer Len Veri will give to the town in lieu of providing parkland in his new 22-home subdivision west of the local curling rink. Veri met with RAP at their October meeting to discuss what property ,could be given to the town. RAP members felt that a portion of Veri's river valley land east of the curling rink would be best, and while recreation director Jim McKinley hinted that RAP should get more of this type of land in exchange for the more prime land in the sub- division, RAP did settle on a parcel of land equal to that to which they would be entitled in the subdivision, SWEEPING UP LEAVES The problem of getting rid of leaves in Exeter is not as big as it was a year ago: The new leaf machine is shown in action in the above picture. Raking leaves to the giant vacuum cleaner are Gary Middleton and works superintendent Glenn Kells, T-A photo. council made up their minds earlier,he could have left the five percent in the subdivision. The local developer also pointed out that the river valley land may be as valuable to his future development as the land in the current subdivision. Bob Pooley and Ruth Durand wanted to take Veri's offer to accept a cash settlement for the required parkland with the stipulation that he give them an option to buy an equal amount of land at a later date at the same price he was giving them. Pooley noted this would give RAP the money to use until such time as they decided what land they wanted for future parkland. However, Gord Baynham, Dave Zyluk and Lossy Fuller favored the other transaction. The entire matter will have to be approved by council and will be presented to them this week, The other parkland which came up for discussion at RAP's meeting this week followed a complaint from Jim and Betty DeBlock about land adjacent to their Sherwood Crescent home. They noted they were bringing the complaint of other neighbors as well. McKinley explained to RAP that the two lots in question were apparently owned by the town, having been given by developer Gib Dow as his requirement to provide parkland in the Dow subdivision, However the land has never been registered to the town ac- cording to McKinley. The two lots are directly north of a lot on Sanders St. East which was given to the town by developer Art Whilsmith as his parkland donation. A hydro line runs through the middle of the three lots and they have never been developed as parkland or playground by the town because of this fact. Resources manager Alvin Willert said he knew RAP was responsible for the lot on Sanders St., but he had never been ad- vised they had anything to do with the other two lots mentioned as a "disgrace" and "eyesore" by the DeBlocks. Pooley said he knew' the two lots were owned by the town, although Gord Baynham veteran RAP member, Said he wasn't certain because he thought bow Please turn to page Kinsmen to mark 25 years The twenty-fifth anniversary of the founding of the Exeter kin- smen club will be celebrated Friday night at the Pineridge Chalet at Hensall. Past president Dennis Hockey who is thaititari of the event has indicated a large 'number of dignitaries will be in attendance, These include District 1 Governor John Green Of Drayton; newly elected district vice.goverrior Bob Smith, Stratford; Zone deputy. Kinsmen clubs froni Wingharn, Harriston, Goderich, St, Marys arid Hensall will be represented, Past presidents of the Exeter club who ate expected to attend are Les Parker, Iry Armstrong, Gad Baynham, Bud Preszcator, Art Clarke, Cal Wein, Joe Gunn, Claire Hoffman, Oho Dow, Walter Peitsch, George Pratt, till Nutley, Brian Sanders, Dennis HOckey, Ralph Genttner and have Cross, governor Ray Gilmour, I-larriston, District 1 convener Pat Staley; Huron-Middlesex MPP Jack Riddell; Exeter Mayor Bruce Shaw; Ontario Police Commission, chairman Elmer Dell and Rev, Harold Snell of the Exeter United Church. Charter Members expected are Iry Armstrong, Gordllaynham, Walter Bentley, Lloyd Ferd, Eldrid Simmons, Les Parker, Bob Seuthcott, Ralph Genttner and Winston Shapton. LOTS OF SPROUTS — The Kippen cu'eo hos become known at a fovorite spot for pick-your-own vegetables, but there's a hew product this year, hots Dobson, former Exeter counalor, has -seven acres of Brussels sprouts on his farm two miles west of "Moon, While Kandy, Kim, bean and Kelly bobson have been helping out, they're looking for customers to help them with the monumental chore, 'f-A photo ii 3.