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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1975-11-27, Page 2 AMMINIMUMMINI. Buy yourself a CHRISTMAS PRESENT with the money you'll SAVE Rent a Steamex Carpet Cleaner He won't mind! Not when he finds out how much you'll save! And Steamex is as simple to use as a vacuum. Six power jets loosen and lift out harmful ground-in dirt. 4,404 Dries quickly! Add years to the #"" 4 life of your carpet. Grand Bend Cleaners and Launderers Len Hu me Grand Bend 238.2122 Carpet cleaner YPAlex sOluto.is seal :Good Housekeeping G *Mt/6 t+ .,r &Mai 111c, 144 ,,0"::::sooke Jim Hennessey Exeter 23.5.0360 THE ASSESSMENT ACT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS AND TENANTS Due to the interruption of regular postal services, the Ministry of Revenue has extended the date for return of the assessment rolls from December 16, 1975 to January 21, 1976 in all municipalities and localities across the province. Therefore, in accordance with the provisions of The Assess- ment Act, assessment notices will be delivered to all assessed persons on January 6, 1976, 14 full days prior to the return of the rolls. This extension affects the time period during which owners and tenants may appeal their assessments. Therefore, the final date for commencing an appeal to the Assessment Review Court has also been extended from January 6, 1976 to February 11, 1976. Should the postal disruption continue into the month of January, the date for the return of assessment rolls may be further extended. A notice of 'any further extension will be published at a later date. NOTE: TOWNSHIP OF WICKSTEED — These alternate arrangements will not be in effect for the Township of Wicksteed in the District of Algoma. Assessment notices will be delivered to owners and tenants on the regular date, December 1, 1975 and the assess- ment roll will be returned on December 16, 1975. The final date on which owners and 'tenants may commence an appeal to the Assessment Review Court in the Township of Wicksteed is January 6, 1976. A Ministry of Arthur Meen Revenue Minister of Revenue T,M. Russell Deputy Minister FHE17528' Ontario Lambton County vs "Rat Race effect-. Last Wednesday night's Rodeo Cornmittee meeting, attracted a favourable turnout to discuss future plans for the Exeter Rodeo, Some 25 persons were in at- tendance, representing various service organizations, com- munity groups, and town council. According to Dr. Don Ecker, the current chairman of the com- mittee, the number of people and the enthusiasm generated at the meeting was "encouraging". Beeause of poor weather in the last three Labour Day weekends, turnout at the annual Rodeo has been below normal and has resulted in low receipts. After this year's rain-out, the Rodeo Committee found itself in its first deficit situation since initiating the event, According to treasurer, Carfrey Cann, the deficit amounted to about $600 even though the committee began the year with a surplus of some $3,000. Disappointing turnouts and the deficit have prompted members of the committee and persons in the community alike to question whether the show really has a future. According to Dr. Ecker, if Wednesday night's meeting had failed to attract many persons interested in saving the Rodeo, it probably would have meant the end of the annual event. "For- tunately, there were endugh interested people at the meeting to keep it going", the doctor said. As a result of the meeting, representatives from the various The Anglican Church of Canada Trivitt Memorial Main at Gidley Rector REV. G. A. ANDERSON, D.F.C., Dip. Th, The First Sunday in Advent November 30, 1975 8:00 a.m.—Holy Communion In Chapel 11:15 a.m.—Morning Prayer Sunday School for all grades St. Andrew's Day December 2nd 8:00 p.m.—Holy Communion in Parish Hall Glory be to God on high! Exeter Pentecostal Tabernacle Main at Victoria REV. DON FORREST nd ay, November 33' We invite you to Join us for the following services 9:45 a.m.—Sunday School 11:00 a.m.—Morning Worship Rev. Les Mann, Representative of Eastern Pentecostal Bible College. 7:00 p.m.—Evening Service Tues.-8 p.m. Bible Study Wed.-7 p.m. Crusaders 8 p.m. Youth We would welcome your prayer requests. Caven Presbyterian Church Minister REV. WILFRED D. JARVIS, B.A., B.D. Organist: Mr. Robert McIntosh Sunday, November 30 10:00 a.m.—Sr. Sunday School 11:15 a.m.—Morning Service Jr, Sunday School Everyone Welcome Emmanuel Baptist .Church Huron St. West Fundamental — Evangelical PASTOR: RAY MILLER Sunday, November 30, 1975 9:45 a.m.—Sunday School A class for every age 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. REV, WM. HUMPHRIES of the NEW TRIBES MISSION Nursery facilities at all Sunday Ser- vices for children four years and under. Wed. 8:00 p.m,—prayer and Bible Study Mrs, E. A. Keyes, Organist Peace Lutheran Church Andrew and George Streets PASTOR: REV. K. HAHN Sunday, November 30 8:30 a.m.—Morning Service Centralia Faith Tabernacle Sunday, November 30 10:00 a.m.—Sunday School 11:00 a.m.—MOrning Worship 8:00 p.m.—Evangelistic Service Everyone Welcome Centralia Community Centre Jesus lathe Revival REV, N. WOLFE Sunday, November 30 Services 3:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Welcome to all organizations in town will attend another meeting, on December 3 in the library of Exeter Public School to elect new officers to the executive and to establish a consistent set of representative committee members from the community. "It will be tip to the new executive to determine the fate of the Exeter Rodeo", Dr, Ecker remarked, declining to predict whether he would remain on the executive committee for another year. Fire fund starts Fire struck the home of Martin Van Derminnen and his family early Saturday morning and destroyed the back part of the house, the kitchen and upstairs. Extensive water and smoke damage was sustained by the remainder of the house. Damage has yet to be estimated. The Van Derminnens have two boys and two girls. A donation fund has been set up by the municipality and donations by friends and neigh- bors or interested parties can be dropped off at Jacklin's Superior Store in Granton. There is also a clothing and supply fund that is being run out of the Scout Hall on Main Street in Granton, Interested parties are requested to drop off extra clothing and such articles that will help the Van Derminnens in their rebuilding process. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish REV. J. MOONEY, PASTOR Phone 237-3593 MASS Saturday-7:30 p.m. St. Peter's Church - Hwy. 4 Sunday-9:00 a.m. Precious Blood Mission (at Anglican Church, Exeter) Main at Gidley Sunday-11:00 a.m. Mt. Carmel Church Courtesy Car: Phone 235-0111 Calvary United Church of Canada Dashwood Minister: REV. BRUCE GUY, B.A. Organist: Miss Idella Gabel, A.R.C.T. Sunday, November30 9:45 a.m.—Church Service 10:50 a.m.—Sunday School Everyone Welcome Zion Lutheran Church Dashwood Vacancy Pastor REV. MARVIN BARZ Sunday, November30 9:00 a.m.—Divine Service 10:15 a.m.—Sunday School and Bible Class All Welcome Bethel Reformed Church Huron Street East, Exeter REV. HENRY VAN ESSEN, B.A., B.D. Minister Sunday, November30 10:00 a.m.—Morning Worship 11:10 a.m.—Sunday School 7:30 p.m.—Evening Worship Rev. S. Wilts, Harriston, Ont. Christian Reformed Church Guest Speaker MR. J. PAYTON Sunday, November 30 10:00 a.m.—Morning Service 2:15 p.m.—Afternoon Service The Back to God Hour CHLO 4:30 p.m. DIa11570 Exeter United Church James at Andrew Ministers: REV. GLEN D. WRIGHT, B.A., B.D. and REV. HAROLD SNELL, B.A., B.D. Organist and Choirmaster: Mr. Robert Cameron Music Director: Mrs. Roland McCaffrey Sunday, November 30 9:45 a.m.—Sunday School 11:00 a.m.—Morning Worship Nursery Courtesy Car - 235-1063 "Why Is It that a man patting his own back too hard gives other peo- ple a pain in the neck?" - E.,C. McKenzie Zion United Church Crediton Minister REV, BRUCE PIERCE, B.Th, Organist Douglas Lewis , Sunday, Nevember 3d 10:00 a.m.—Morning Worship All are welcome Hugh Davis, manager of the PUC, suggested that an "impost charge" be considered with regard to subdividers and outlying lots at the waterworks session of the commission's meeting Tuesday morning. He told the commission that a charge of $5 per lot would be sufficient to provide capital cost for services, Explaining his position, Davis said that some other utilities commissions are doing this and wondered why town council could not allocate some of the impost charge that it receives, to assist in the ex- penditures of providing hydro and water service to subdivision lots. In another matter, the com- mission considered charging for service to privately owned fire hydrants in the Veri Mobile Home Park subdivision. According to Mr. Davis, it is quite customary for the P,U.C. to charge for maintenance. It was argued that even though the hydrants are located on private property, they still require service. The commission decided that a letter would be written to Exeter Council to get an opinion on the matter, The commission was informed that an addition may be required to the Springs Pumphouse. Originally, the Ministry of labour approved the chlorination equipment being located in the same building as the pump machinery. Apparently the ministry has been reconsidering that initial decision. In another matter related to the pumphouse site, the commission: learned that a high nitrate content has been found in the water, even though no fertilizer is currently being used on the Springs property, according to the report. The bacteria level was found to be satisfactory. Only recently has water been tested for nitrate content. JAMES COUGHTR EY Mr. James 'Patrick Coughtrey of 155 Norfolk St., Stratford died at Stratford General Hospital on Sunday, November 23, in his twenty-fourth year. Beloved husband of Darlene (Dale) Coughtrey and dear father of Shelly Anne. Also survived by his mother, Mrs. James Coughtrey of RR 2 Kippen, two sisters, Linda of London and Charlene at home and one brother Larry at home. Friends were received at Whitney Ribey Funeral Home in Seaforth. Funeral mass was at St. James Church on Wednesday. Interment in St. James Cemetery. PERCY H. KLEINSTIVER Percy H. Kleinstiver of Aurora Illinois died on November 15, 1975 in his 67th year. Survived by his wife, Olive (Hyde), one son, Alan, two grandsons, all of Aurora, Illinois, two sisters, Mrs, J. (Floren- ce)Cudmore, of Grand Bend and Mrs. Norman (Ruth) Scott, Stratford, and one brother, Lorne, of Dashwood. Mr. Kleinstiver was born in Dashwood. MRS. MERLE BROWN At St. Joseph's Hospital in London on November 25, Mrs. Merle Brown (McIntyre) of RR 1 /Oise Craig, wife of the late John Brown died. She was the mother of Robert, Ailsa Craig and grandmother of Jason and Jef- fery. Predeceased by sisters Kathleen and Bonnie. Funeral scheduled for Thur- sday, November 27 at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Alex Simpson officiating at the T. Stephenson and Son Funeral Home. Inter- ment at Nairn Cemetery. Donations to the Ontario Heart Fund or Canadian Diabetic Association preferred. Centralia Farmers Supply Ltd. Grain • Feed • Cement Building Supplies Coal 228-6638 SALE ENDS SATURDAY Infants - Children's Men's - Women's Clothing & Footwear 36.„,V 1\9€ MAIN STREET GRAND BEND PHONE 238-2154 MADELINE WITMER T-A staff is here to serve you When we asked Madeline Witmer of the T-A if she would consent to an interview, she wondered if we could interview her Varicomp 2000 instead. Varicomp 2000 is the name of the computerized type machine she uses to type up all of our classified ads, We politely refused her modest request, even though the machine is a fairly important instrument around here. But the fact is, people are more important than machines at the T-A, Actually, no one knows that better than Madeline, who is just a little shy. Born in Stephen Township, just about a mile from town, she has made her home in this area most of her life. Her husband, Wesley, is a retired carpenter and they have one son, Leo, who lives in Woodstock, an employee of Bell Telephone, also two grand- children. Madeline came to the T-A back in 1961. "It was when they first went into off-set type", she recalls. She has been at the paper the longest of all the girls. During those 14 years she has had to adjust to several new typing machines, each a little more modern and convenient than its predecessor, Her faithful friend, Varicomp is equipped with a television screen which flashes her typing back at her as she works. "A community paper must provide information and that includes the ads", she says. When we asked for more comments, she said, "Just tell them that I'm doing the classifieds, and I'm the one that gets in trouble if the ad is not put in right." Announce staff changes A number of staff changes have occurred recently within thi 'usable-Bayfield ConservatiOh, "-Authority. The. secretary-receptionists .df six years, Estelle Chalmers, retired and her position has been filled on a part-time basis by Ms. Sandy Richards, Mrs. Marion Lamport, who worked for the Authority part time is now the full-time secretary-bookkeeper. John Hodgins, the General Superintendent since 1960 retired last month. His contributions to the Authority over the past 15 years will always be remem- bered and appreciated by the staff and members. Mr. Ted Jones of Exeter now fills the position of General Superin- tendent. Ted has been with the Authority since 1966 and has a good working knowledge of all aspects of the position, The new permanent position of Education and Information Co- ordinator has been filled by Ms. Deana Young, Harriston, Ont, Deana is a graduate of honours Recreation from the University of Waterloo, Her first duty was to co-ordinate the fall session of the Conservation School at Camp Sylvan. The staff and members welcome these people to the Authority and hope the in- dividuals who have left for other endeavours, will keep in touch. Communities that don't pay don't grow according to a spokesman for a consulting firm conducting a planning study of Lambton county, Malcolm Martini, planning consultant with. Hedlin, Menzies and Associates Ltd., says com- munities in the Lambton area must define themselves ac- cording to business potential, population growth, and services. His consulting firm is preparing a planning study to be submitted to a steering com- mittee of Lambton County council, The study will also be examined by the province who are paying 80 percent of the study's cost. "A community can't service a large population without in- dustry," he says. "In the 1960's there was a trend by municipalities to try to decen- tralize industrialization. Three- quarters of all Ontario industry is located in the Toronto, Kitchener- Waterloo area.That leaves barely a quarter for 500 to 600 other municipalities around the Municipalities cooperate Continued from front page provincial government is not involved presently in any plans for restructuring the county. He said that the matter was introduced solely on the initiative of County Council and follows similar studies and discussions going on in both Bruce and Lambton Counties. During the past Ontario election campaign, Premier William Davis told voters that further restructuring and regionalization efforts would be halted for the time being, and referred to a period of between two to three years as the length of the moratorium on such projects. Asked to comment on restructuring whether normally under direction of the provincial government, or informally by way of setting up mutual service programs between municipalities, Mayor Shaw said, "There are a lot of advantages to having somewhat larger units of administration. They can provide more efficient government and service and could represent a united front to oppose any topic that might be unfavourable to this area." Last week, the mayor told council that the meeting in Crediton was an opportunity to get the municipalities to develop a common approach to the subject of county-wide restructuring, in addition to Developing methods for coor- dinating various--services. Town hail Continued from front page terview, Reeve Boyle told the T-A he wasn't sure there were ad- ditional grant programs. I'm not sure I know what the mayor was referring to; LIP has become the winter works program. I don't think there'll be . additional money become available in the new year." The reeve also said council wants to renovate town hall gradually. He pointed out the municipality can't afford to tear down the structure. "We need a plage for our police," he said. In the debate period, Ben Hoogenboom, chamber of commerce president, asked council if the structure could be signed over to an interest group for a nominal $1.00 fee. Council said that was possible, but unlikely, because the village wanted to retain control of the land. In related business, council resolved to have Gaiser Kneale insure the building's contents. Previous coverage only applied to the exterior. Town Hall is now insured for $60,000, inside and out. province." In Lambton county there are ab re: csa 1 t Wt.ti)r tbyap en s o ,industrial f population and recreational, Martini says. He says a recreational com- munity like Grand Bend must plan its population growth carefully and in relation to the tax base it can draw from to service that population, Industrial areas can support populations larger than recreation areas because in- dustry provides work, permanent inhabitants and consequently, a larger tax base, he says. Recreational areas on the ,other hand, don't service local residents so much as the surrounding population ac- cording to Martini. As such services must be supplied for people who don't live in the community "I see Grand Bend as a day-use centre that doesn't pay", Martini explains. He says unchecked develop- ment in such a community means more subsidy from the province to provide facilities — a situation the province intends to avoid. It also means an increased tax burden to permanent inhabitants for facilities beyond their needs. The consultant adds that over- development of a recreation area destroys its intrinsic worth. "We have some of the best recreational and agricultural land in the province located in Lambton county, "You curtail growth or acquire more industry. The industry isn't available and undesirable for a recreational area. What do you do?" "Its a strategic issue that crosses municipal boundaries, C of C and posties Continued from front page job, while the number was ac- tually only 1,106 according to a survey of local union represen- tatives across the country, Union president, Joe Davidson termed the government figures a "news media campaign" to Break union ranks, The bulletin also said that a motion made by Ed Broadbent, leader of the NDP in Parliament, that a special mediator be ap- pointed to attempt to reach a settlement between the two parties within a period of 72 hours had been turned down by the government. Two of the contract grievances that the union has been ex- pressing refer to a reduction in accident pay from what the workers had been receiving in the past, and the government's refusal to look at reducing the work hours from 40 to 35 per week. Information on the bulletin said that due to a proposed automated sorting system that the government was planning to implement, further unem- ployment could be created unless work hours were reduced, allowing more people to work on a 24-hour basis, Ben Hoogenboom said that he could see the union's point of view, but wondered if the workers expected taxpayers to pick up more of the tab for sub- sidizing a business (the post office) that runs a deficit of about $100 million each year, He said that the Chamber of Commerce would continue to assess the situation. Asked whether they would consider a private courier service for local businessmen, he said that the committee was considering the idea but had no definite plans at this time, citing costs and time as prohibiting factors. We're looking to distribute growth on a broad scale," the consultant says. Martini explains that doubling 'population in Lambton county over the next 20 years won't cause major problems. "But anything over that and you've got problems," he added, So far, the firm he represents, responsible to steering com- mittee chairman Darcy McKeough, provincial treasurer; believes 60,000 is the target population growth for all Lamb- ton county. Martini also explained that recreational communities have problems developing business year round. He said outside money won't come into a village resort deserted • by a transient population in winter months. Martini believed major growth should take place next to urban centres where business and in- dustry already exists. "Tourism is mainly an export business. We know it won't support stores to balance things off in winter," Martini said, Don Southcott, Southcott Pines, Grand Bend, suggested putting "shoulders" on the summer to bring in added revenue. Martini believed increasing the length of the tourist season would be difficult however, because winter recreation is still an un- defined term for many people. Reeve Bob Sharen pointed out an industrial plaza and residential area near Bell Aerospace would increase the economic base of Grand Bend, Martini believed it would create an internal economic base, self- serving and in Stephen township; thereby adding nothing to Grand "end's business sector. The Reeve replied that restructuring of Grand Bend, Hay, Stephen and Bosanquet townships into a common planning region might be an Manuel Curts attended the Thursday sessions of a two day rural life seminar held in Brucefield United Church. Sponsored by the Huron-Perth Presbytery, lectures and discussions dealt with a Christian's responsibility towards wise land-use. Morley Hodgins is con- valescing from a farm accident which resulted in a foot injury. Mrs. Vera Brophey ac- companied Mr. & Mrs, Ed Bloomfield, Grand Bend, on Sunday when they visited with Mr. & Mrs. Clifford Gilles, Wallaceburg, Mrs. Gilles is Mrs. Brophey's granddaughter. Dawson Woodburn was in Toronto on business Friday and Saturday. Mr. & Mrs. Cecil Smithers were among the many friends who attended a retirement dinner and social evening for Clayton Lovie in London, Saturday evening Mr. & Mrs. Stuart Bullock visited with Mrs, Melissa Gard- ner, Bluewater Rest Home, Zurich, on Sunday. Lillian Ulens was in Mississauga for the weekend, visiting with Mr. & Mrs. Bud Ulens and family, Mr. & Mrs. Jacob Lagerwerf and family were guests at a dinner held at the home of Graham and Anna Eagleson„ Saturday evening. The occasion was Jacob's and Anna's birthday. Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Merner, Stephen and Julie visited with answer. Martini said restructuring the area with Grand Bend as the major commercial centre is difficult because of factors like "The rat-race effect." "The influx of tourists can discourage locals who would normally shop in an area because it is quiet," the consultant ex- plained. He ,says the result is an outgrowth of new stores in surrounding communities that pick up "deflected" shoppers. In turn, the commercialization of the surrounding area is ac- celerated. Related to Bosanquet township and its problems, Martini responded to township reeve Jack MacDonald regarding land severances and community development. The reeve asked if one acre rural severances with assessments of $40,000 pay their way. Martini said generally country homes don't pay taxes that reflect the services they use. "Only true-blue estates of $100,000 or more do, and there aren't many of them," he added, "We'd rather see community development than land severances up and down county roads," Martini explained. Don Southcott asked the con- sultant if the planning report, to be submitted to the Lambton county steering committee, carried the weight of an official plan. "It comes very close to that," Martini replied. "It's difficult to be precise about zoning and bylaws. That's the problem with official plans. We felt a study was more flexible." At the invitation of Grand Bend Reeve Bob Sharen, Martini will take a "guided tour" of Grand Bend, Hay, Stephen, and Bosanquet to "better acquaint himself with the area problems. Gary Eagleson in Guelph on Sunday. Mrs. Hope Clarke visited on the weekend with her sister, Mrs. Jean Parsons in Toronto and with her husband's parents, Mr, & Mrs. Phil Clarke in Pt. Credit. Manuel and Evelyn Curts were dinner guests Sunday, with Mr. & Mrs. Selbourne English. Mr. & Mrs. Geo. Gotten visited Sunday with their daughter and family, Mr. & Mrs. Cliff Hallam, Clinton. Mr. & M rs . Milton Pollock were', guests of Mr. & Mrs. Carl Pollock and family, of London on Sunday. By the way: Recent newspaper headline "Marriages in Ontario up, birthrate, down." Evidently the mail is not the only thing not being delivered. By MRS. HEBER DAVIS Mr. & Mrs, Harry Carroll, Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Carroll and Lisa and Mrs. Ron Carroll were guests Sunday in Sarnia. Mrs. Audrey Taylor and Mrs. Delores Kechnie held a baby shower for Lisa. Mr. & Mrs. Jack Dickins of Exeter and Mr. & Mrs. Heber Davis were Tuesday evening guests with Mr. & Mrs. Hilton Roberts, Lucan. Mr. & Mrs. Bob Tindall and family were Sunday dinner guests with Mr. & Mrs. Heber Davis, Page 2 Times-Advocate, November 27, 1975 Favorable interest for Rodeo By MANUEL CURTS