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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1976-12-30, Page 16Wild Cherry, Raspberry, Strawberry 3 oz. 99' Jello Powders 3/59' J Cloths Pkg. Jiffy iiie Crust Mix 18.z. 69' Clarks & Beansi9oz. 46' MEAT MARKET DASHWOOD 237-3314 Page 16 Times-Advocate, December 30, 1976 July 8 . . Six students at South Huron District High School received Ontario Scholar status. They were top student Cynthia Gunn, Paul Shapton, Vincent Glaab, Lois Doerr, Tony Kyle and Bill Elliott. , Frank James Zubal, 35, of Centralia died in a two car collision south of Exeter. Driver of the other car was Beatrice Woodburn of RR 2 Lucan. „ A committee of three was appointed by Exeter council to determine the fate of the Exeter arena. Deputy-reeve Tom McMillan and councillor Lossy Fuller were appointed by council With the third member to be named by the recreation and parks committee, „ . Hensel) residents were in- formed that they would have to pay sewer frontage and con- nection charges in 1976, not 1977 as had been expected. . , . It was announced that Mrs, M, L. Gibson, clerk treasurer of the village of Lucan, will be retiring in November after 40 years of service to the village. . Don Urbshott was named manager and coach Of the Lucan Ilderton Jets. . The new apartment building in the village of Hensall should be completed by November ac- cording to clerk Bob Heil, July 15 „ . Lightning caused extensive' damage to the home of Don and Margaret Sandercott at Grand Bend. Escaping injury were Mr. and Mrs. Sandercott and their infant grandchild. All were sleeping when the lightning hit. . . Fire destroyed the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Regier on Huron County Road 2. Mrs. Regier's mother, Mrs. Irene Farwell, died in the fire. . A 30 percent hike in taxes for residents of Usborne township in 1976 was announced. . . . Recreation director Jim McKinlay noted one of Exeter's Canada Week balloonagrams had been returned from Picton. . . . Terry Crisp of the Philadelphia Flyers appeared in the big parade highlighting the Ilderton Centennial parade. Country and western singer Ronnie Prophet also appeared. July 22 . . Many Exeter area residents travelled to Vanastra to meet Progressive Conservative federal leader Joe Clark during his Huron county visit, . . Grand Bend announced an increase of 12 percent in the municipal taxes for 1976. . . A large barn on the farm of Eric Finkbeiner was destroyed by fire. The blaze was believed to have been started by lightning. . . . Exeter council found them- selves in the middle of a heated debate regarding the proposed site of the new arena. Three groups, the Exeter Agricultural Society, the Mid-Western Rodeo committee and the local hor- semen and turf club are opposing the site which would use part of the race track. , The Huron Country Playhouse celebrated its fifth anniversary. Doug McCullough, assistant Deputy Minister of Culture and Recreation, was on hand for the celebration. July 29 . Close to 1,000 persons enjoyed the second annual tractor pull at Exeter Community Park. . . .Over $1,000,000 in damages ,...re,sult01 . a„ , severe wind, storm which struck Exeter. Hardest hit were Canadian Canners and Exeter Storage and Produce.. . . Two men drowned at Grand Bend. They were John McCarthy of Grand Bend and Donald Wreaks of London. ... Audrey Bentley of Exeter was the winner of $100,000 in the Wintario Lottery. . Janet Gielen of Crediton was one of the many athletes chosen to carry the Olympic flame to the Montreal site of the 1976 games. Janet is a top track and field competitor at South Huron District High School. . . . The annual Kirkton Garden Party drew more than 5,000 persons to the thirty-second staging of the popular event, . . . Two area communities, Granton and Ailsa Craig, held successful events. At Granton it was "Fun Day" and at Ailsa Craig it was "Gala Days." August 5 . Marilyn Ford of Dashwood was crowned queen of Fried- sburg Days. Princesses were Diane Ducharme and Mary Van Osch. . While production was reduced, Canadian Canners continued processing of the seasons pea crop despite damages suffered in the recent wind storm. . . . Exeter council received a warning from the Ministry of the Environment about the "deplorable condition" of the municipal dump. . . . Exeter council approved the rezoning of 12.6 acres of land owned by Len Veri in the town's north end from industrial to commercial, • While the fund total reached over $75,000, chairman Ron Bogart of the South Huron Recreation Centre finance committee issued a plea for canvassers. August 12 . . Exeter recreation director Jim McKinlay said the decision regarding laying off employees of the Recreation and Parks Committee was up to council. The committee has run out of funds, • Grand Bend Chamber of Commerce allocated $2,800 of the $6,431 profits from the 1976 Buffaloburger Fest to purchase a sign advertising the Huron Country Playhouse. . • , Donna Mitchell, 21, of Grand Bericl,iwas killed in a car trash. Miss Mitchell was well known as the nursery school teacher at Grand Bend, . With the demolition of the railway station at Bengali, the railroad era for the village was coming to an end. Authorities announced that Roger Layton, 33, of Brucefield had no traces of swine flu in his body following his death. Medical examination disclaimed earlier diagnosis of the swine flu. August 19 • . Doug Gould, president of the Exeter and District Heritage Foundation, announced the group had received a grant of $47.100 for restoration of the town hall, . . About 350 people moved into Exeter park as the Ontario Campers Association held its annual campout, . . . Exeter council agreed to authorize a letter of intent to a company to provide steel for the town's new arena. , . Claude and Pearl Rau of St. Clair Shores were killed on high- way 21 near St. Joseph. The couple were related to many area residents. . . . Reeve Bob Sharen laid a charge of unnecessary noise after numerous complaints had been received from neighbours of a cottage near the main street. . . , Rene and Julien Boogemans of Hensall won the annual Grand Bend Canoe Race from the Greenway bridge to the Grand Bend harbour. . • . A report by the Ausable- Bayfield Conservation Authority informed Grand Bend council that river bank erosion control could cost $680,000. August 26 . . Kongskilde Ltd. of Exeter were awarded an "A" award from the Ministry of Industry and Tourism for achievement during the past three years, . . . Mayor Bruce Shaw an- nounced that the race track site for the new arena in Exeter was definite. An alternative site had been discussed. . . . About 25 persons attended a meeting in Hensall to hear council report on work already done at the arena as well as further work needed to bring the arena up to standard, A target of $50,000 to $80,000 to be raised locally „has been set. Total cost will be $200,000. . . . Crediton bantams won the WOAA championship two straight over Kincardine, Crediton juveniles also won the WOAA crown, defeating Wingham. September 2 . • . Lynne Brooks of Exeter was crowned Zurich Bean Queen. Over 10,000 people attended the annual event, . . Exeter PUC manager Hugh Davis predicted Ontario residents could be faced, with electrical rationing sometime in the future. . , . Exeter council called tenders for the South Huron Recreation Centre after they were convinced by members of the finance committee that sufficient funds could be raised. . A member of the Exeter turf club suggested obtaining a court injunction to halt plans to con- struct the arena on the race track. . More than 60 residents of Grand Bend objected to plans by Southcott Parklands Limited to establish a marina in the vicinity of the old river bed. September 9 • . . . A petition signed by several Exeter merchants was presented to council. The petition objected to the rezoning of land in the towns north end to commercial from residential. . , After a shaky start, the Exeter Midwest Rodeo had a very successful event in 1976. • A London engineer refused to certify the safety of the Exeter arena for use this winter. September 16 . Harold Lewis of Ingersoll was killed while walking,along River Road in Grand Bend. Jack Parsons, president of the Exeter turf club, reported that group still plans to seek an in- junction against Exeter council, restraining the town from using a portion of the local race track as a site for the new South Huron Recreation Centre. . John Stephens, chairman of the South Huron Recreation Centre, said news that 75 percent of the costs of the centre would be covered by grants was "just like Christmas". Over 170 persons turned out at the Pineridge Chalet to honour Peter McNaughton, an active citizen of the village of Hensall, for many years. . Kirkton fair escaped threatening inclement weather and came through with another fine event. Admissions were "about the same as usual", • . With tenders for the new structure let, demolition of the Lucan arena commenced. September 23 ... Exeter council announced no additional funds would be for- thcoming for the financially exhausted Recreation and Parks committee. Employees were facing layoffs and plans were considered to close the office. . . Huron County secondary school teachers ratified a con- tract which will cost the ratepayers of the county a 7.7 percent increase. . Exeter's population grew to 3,441, up from 3,354 at the time of the last census in 1971. . . About 35 Exeter merchants heard Bob Pollock of the Ministry of Industry and Tourism speak on downtown revitalization and promotion. • .. Gerry Smith of Exeter picked up two first place awards for his fiddling ability at the Western Fair in London. . , . Several residents 'of the Senior and Gidley Streets area present Exeter council a petition opposing a 14 unit apartment building in the area. September 30 . The Exeter Leo Club received its charter. Connected with the Exeter Lions Club, the Leos are open to area young people. . . The cost of the new South Huron Recreation Centre was set at $1,016,500, While the figures were higher than anticipated and some committee members were disappointed, engineers for the projects were pleased ter- ming it a "good price". . , . Area residents danced to the music of Guy Lombardo and his orchestra at Huron Park, an event staged by the Exeter Heritage Foundation. ... The Exeter Fall Fair, held in emergency facilities since the local arena was not available, attracted one of the largest crowds in recent years. , . Although pledges from the finance campaign were slightly under the goal set, the calling of tenders for the proposed Kirkton: g.. swirninin.po01, was. authorize; October 7 ... Exeter council decided to hire services of ,a legal firm to fight the writ by the Exeter Agricultural Society challenging council's right to use part of the race track for the community centre site. ' . Ray Finkbeiner of Zurich was killed when his car struck a ,pole on concession 12-13 Hay town- ship. • . As a result of a successful 1976 Exeter Mid-Western Rodeo, the South Huron Recreation Centre fund received a $2,628.81 boost. , . . Exeter Royals copped the Southwestern fastball cham- pionship downing Lieury 4-2 in a six game series. October 14 . Exeter OPP are investigating the death of Mrs, Florence Wein, 62, of Dashwood, . . . Mayor Bruce Shaw an- nounced that after a meeting with officials of Wintario and Com- munity Centres grants, Exeter area residents would be required to raise only $245,000 for the new recreation centre. . . Exeter RAP committee refused to accept the task of relocating the horse barns after being requested to handle that responsibility by Exeter council. . . . While council has hoped to make some money on the demolition of the Exeter arena, tenders showed that the job would end up costing the community $3,500, October 21 , Council upheld its decision for the site of the new South Huron Recreation Centre and a sod turning ceremony was held. . Exeter council were informed by the lawyers of the Exeter Agricultural Society that a writ issued in the society's name was done so Without its authority, , • OPP charged 64-year-old Floyd Wein with non•capital murder in the death of his wife, Florence. A preliminary hearing was set for November 22. Written confirmation of verbal permission to keep the Hensell Qrena open for the winter months had not been received but was expected shortly. • Officials of Southcott Pines Parklands Limited told Grand Bend council they were questioning the right of Reeve Bob Sharen to take part in discussions of objections to the village. zoning bylaw, Their position was based on the fact that Mr. Sharen was a shareholder in' a firm purchasing property governed by the bylaw. October 28 ... A meeting of the Exeter Mid- Western Rodeo committee drew only eight persons and once again the future of the annual event was being questioned, . • . Valedictorian at South Huron District High School annual commencement was Tony Kyle. . The Grand Bend Lioness Club received its charter. Club president Sharon Soldan accepted the charter. November 4 . Exeter council named two members to a committee to help the turf club find a new home for the race track but refused to commit any funds to the project. It was suggested the move could cost up to $100,000. , . . . Exeter councillor Garnet Hicks recommended council meet once a month without the public or press being present. . . . Several large donations, including a $5,000 cheque from Canadian Canners, boosted the recreation centre fund drive leaving only $75,000 to go. . . With the exception of $300 damage at J.A.D. McCurdy Public School at Huron Park, Hallowe'en in the area was guiet. . . . Grand Bend and area Chamber of Commerce. elected Bert Albertson president, taking over duties from George Kadlecik. November 11 . . As a result of a lack of in- terest, the Exeter Mid-Western Rodeo was suspended for one year. . . . Constable Jim Barnes joined the Exeter Police Department. He came to Exeter with eight years experience on the OPP. . . . Harold Patterson, chairman of the Recreation and Parks committee, announced the RAP committee would continue operation despite the fact that funds were expected to run out in two weeks. . The Grand Bend Chamber of Cortantr de" approVed a Lions Club proposal to obtain a site for long range recreation facilities. November 18 . . . Exeter Reeve Derry Boyle announced he was opposed Mayor Bruce Shaw in the December election. ... Bill Morley was acclaimed to the post of reeve of Usborne township replacing the retiring Walter McBride. . . . Exeter recreation dicrector Jim McKinlay was to join three other RAP employees on a temporary layoff. . . South Huron senior Panthers won the Huron-Perth Conference football championship downing Goderich 19-14. . A second nomination meeting was required in Grand Bend when less than the required number of names were put up fdr office. . . Reeve Elgin Thompson of Tuckersmith township an- nounced he would not seek re- elction after serving on township council after 15 years. November 25 . . . Donald Southcott of Grand Bend denied charges made by Huron-Middlesex MPP Jack Riddell surrounded the purchase of land near the Severn Park property recently assigned to Grand Bend from the provincial government. . . . Sixty-two employees at Bendix Home Systems in Hensall were laid off. The workers were' employed in the mobile home plant. ... After demolition of the Exeter arena was commenced, it was discovered that the structure was in worse physical condition than had been originally inspected. . President Jack Stewart of the Exeter District Co-operative told , 200 members , at the annual meeting that while it was another successful year, profits were down due to increasing costs. . . James Murphy, managing director of the Huron Country Playhouse said critics of the Playhouse were "off-base"as they were singling out an in- dividual performance rather than looking at the overall pic- ture at the theatre. December 2 Exeter Public Utilities Commission authorized a rate increase of 21.2 percent for electrical energy, , The annual meeting of the Exeter Community Credit Union authorized the amalgamation 'of the Exeter and Clinton credit unions, . Ed Melanson assumed his duties as clerk of the village of Lucan, taking his oath of office from retiring Clerk Mrs. M.L. Gibson. .. • . Brian Kipfer of Dashwood was 'named Sportsman of the year by Canadian Snowmobile and Cycle Sport. Local officials declined to become involved in a controversy regarding land purchases close to the Severn Park site at Grand Bend, December 9 . Mayor Bruce Shaw retained his position winning an easy victory over Reeve Derry Boyle 852 to 535. • . . OPP Sgt. Ray Glover was named head of the Exeter OPP detachment, replacing Sgt. Norton Rhiness. . . The Bendix recreational vehicle plant in Hensall laid off 204 of its 207 employees, . . . Elementary school teachers in Huron County ratified a con- tract setting salaries. . Neil McRann's horse "Dart Camp" was named Trotter of the Year on the Ontario Jockey Club Circuit, McRann lives at Clan- deboye. December 16 ... A large crowd lined Exeter's main street for the annual Santa Claus parade, this year spon- sored by the Exeter and District CB Radio Club. . A swimming pool for Kirkton was certain to become a reality by summer of 1977 as a tender for $112,770 was let tia Frank Van Bussel and and Sons of Lucan. . . Huron-Middlesex MPP Jack Riddell said there was no truth to rumours that Ontario Hydro had decided to go ahead with plans for a nuclear power reactor between Bayfield and Grand Bend. December 23 . . , Mary Cudmore whose husband Alvin was killed in a car crash two years ago was awarded $192,661 for herself and her children in an Ontario Supreme Court settlement, . . Five Exeter residents were singled out for outstanding contribution to their community. The five'were Dr. M.C. Fletcher, Alma Godbolt, Carf Cann and Russ and Shirley Wilhelm. The awards were presented by the community. IR YEFIVii June 24 .. Exeter and area residents had "Breakfast with Brady" as Bill Brady of CFPL radio broadcast his morning program from the Exeter town hall, Pancakes and sausages were served by the Exeter Heritage Foundation to raise funds to restore the building, . . The Kirkton-Woodham swimming pool committee revceived approval to build an Uncovered pool pending the results of a canvass forpledgesto the building fund. . . Grand Bends second annual Buffaloburger Fest was a big success despite some wet weather. Between 7,500 and • 10,000 persons attended the event. A new feature, children's day on Sunday, was very popular. . Record prices were paid by buyers at the annual Hensall Spring Fair and Beef Feeder Calf Club Sale. An amazing $1.45 per pound was paid by Harry Winters for Bill Kinsman's 893 pound champion steer. , . The annual Hensall Kinsmen Fiddlers Contest drew huge crowds of fiddlers and music lovers. Ed Gyurki of Woodstock won the championship, edging out Don Reed of Sudbury. The Lucan arena fund raising drive got off to a good start with a donation of $25,000 from the Lucan Memorial Community Centre Ladies Kit- chen Committee. . . . Gerald N. Legault of Exeter was killed in a two car crash south of Exeter. Mrs. Diane Kaak of Dashwood, driver of the other car, and her daughter who was a passenger, were injured. . . The first production of the summer at the Huron Country Playhouse "You're A Good Man Charlie Brown" was met by enthusiastic response from audiences and critics. . . The Usborne and Hibbert Mutual Fire Insurance Company, now located in Exeter, marked its one hundredth anniversary. The company was started by farmers in the two townships to protect themselveseptamelessesea . . A number of large donations from area industries and retailers boosted the Exeter arena fund to over $50,000. Large donors were Dashwood Industries, $20,000; Conklin Lumber, $5,000; and Northland Mobile Homes, $10,000. . Peter Weekes, 14, of Exeter, was named as one of the most valuable players in a cricket tournament won by Huron County in Windsor. The Huron club downed Toronto, Hamilton, Waterloo and Windsor to gain the title. . . Hensall clerk Bob Heil said the village's arena should be in no danger of being closed due to safety standards. Improvements were made last year to bring the arena up to standard. . . . The congregations of Wesley and St. Thomas Anglican Church joined with Granton United to honour Rev. Mary Mclnally who was leaving to go to Mt. Elgin. . Hundreds enjoyed a picnic in Exeter's Riverside Park to honour De. Mac Fletcher after 50 years service to the community. It was estimated that Dr. Flet- cher had delivered 3,000 Exeter babies. ,e.4)