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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1976-01-29, Page 3SAFETY AWARDS for a record setting 193,828 man hours without a lost-time injury were presented to 10 area men working for Bendix Home Systems, Ltd. in Hensall last week, Bendix builds recreational vehicles and is a subsidiary of Textron, an American multi-national cot, poration. The safety awards acknowledged a record set for Bendix's entire Canadian recreational vehicle division as well as for similar plants located in the US, and Europe. Pictured above are recipients of the award and management personnel who made the presentation. From left to right: Back row: Fred Funk, Paul Predhomme, John Snell, Murray Hounsell, Dick Denomme, Milo Westlake, Andy Imense, Geof- frey Hoyle, Ted Brunsdon. Front row: Gerald Moir, Don Masse, Stu Taylor, Wayne Glanville, Max Learn. Weather blamed Police investigate accidents )- Let Us 6 Hear or° From You! If you know of a young couple recently married or about to be just fill in this coupon and mail to our office, We will start a 6 month subscription for the newlyweds as our wedding gift. NAME OE NEWLYWEDS -ADDRESS DATE MARRIED SIGNATURE excio'Zinc.s.Akiocafe ' no, 85021V.MiOniorin Dea • Editor: A meeting of the Provincial Board for the Association for the Mentally Retarded was held in Toronto on Saturday, January 24, 1976. " The Board was unanimous in a motion that we strongly object to the use of Goderich Psychiatric Hospital for a resource centre. At no time was the Provincial or local Association contacted on this matter prior to its inception, We had no knowledge of their plans to close nor of the plans for a Resource Centre for the Retarded until heard on the media. Our agreement with the Ministry was that no facilities - either new or renovated be planned without the full approval of the local working group (made up from persons from the com- munity-professionals, ministry personnel and Association for the Mentally Retarded). This group was in no way ever consulted until after the announcement was made. This is in direct conflict to our conception of the return of the MR to community living. OAMR is striving to get the children out of institutions of this size, We, the Ontario Association for Mentally Retarded are voicing a very strong protest to govern- ment . N. Hemmingway, Director-Provincial Board ()AMR for Midwestern Regional Council. Dear Editor, I would like to thank Gwyn Whilsmith and Paula Moir Robinson for the charming poem "Santa's Foot Warmer" which you printed in your Christmas edition. The drawings were delightful, and my children so enjoyed the story that we have saved it in a scrapbook to be read again next Christmas. I am sure the effort which went into this offering was appreciated in many more homes as well, Sincerely, Helen Hodgins HEARING TESTS No Obligation EXETER PHARMACY Thurs., 'Feb. 5 - 1 to 3 p.m. Batteries, accessories, repairs to most makes earna2 HEARING AIDS 88 Queen St., S. Kitchener E. A. THEDE Hearing Aid Service Ltd. Shop At Wilson's Jewellery 413 Main St. - Exeter PLEASING YOU PLEASES US Separate School Board hires new curator Anthony Chater of St, Catharines was hired Monday night as the co-ordinator of the family life program by the Huron-Perth County Roman Catholic Separate School board at a meeting in Dublin. Mr. Chater will go into the 19 separate elementary schools under the board's jurisdiction and set up the family life program. Pilot family life programs have been carried out in Grade 8 classes in the schools, and in Grade 7 at St. Joseph's school in Seaforth, during the past two years. A number of the teaching staff in the system have been taking the familylife courses at St. Jerome's College in Kitchener Fire hydrants disappear Some of the town's fire hydrants have disappeared. Actually, no one has absconded with them, its just that snow drifts have swallowed some up, It could be a serious matter, I however, if there was a fire in your neighborhood and the fire department couldn't locate a hydrant nearby. For this reason the Exeter PUC has wired eight foot high wooden stakes to the "missing" or potentially "missing" hydrants around town and has advised both the fire department and public works that the stakes serve to identify a hydrant. When PtJC manager, Hugh Davis, advised the commission of the situation it was decided that an appeal should be made to the public to clear off snow from hydrants near home. The Exeter PUC was advised of a letter from the Goderich utilities commission stating that they now charge a rate of $300 for three-quarter inch water service installation and also charges for replacement of the service to the lot line. At present, Exeter PUC charges $150 for the water ser- vice installation and replaces the service free-of-charge, It was noted that Goderich has in- creased the lot frontage charge as well. Good advice may be more valuable than money, but most people prefer cash. The most wonderful thing about a popular, song is that it can't last. MRS. OTIS SAWYER Mrs. Otis Sawyer, RR 1, St. Marys, passed away Thursday, January 22, 1976 at St. Marys Memorial Hospital, after several months illness. She was the former Gladys Selves, a daughter of the late Richard Selves and the former Mary Beavers, and was born at Glen Gowrie, April 4, 1900. In June, 1924 she married Otis Sawyer, and they have resided on their preSent farm since their marriage. She was a member of Kirkton United Church and the Glen Gowrie Women's Institute. She is survived by her husband, and three daughters Mrs. Walter (Marion) MacDougald, RR 1, Fullerton; Mrs. Harvey (Lois) Hodgins, RR 2, Ailsa Craig,; and Mrs, William (Fern) Dougall, RR 3, Exeter, and one son, Thomas of Freelton Also surviving are 15 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren, and two brothers, Ernest and Wallace Selves, both of Fullarton Township. She was akpredeceased by one brother, WElmer Selves. The funeral service and committal were held at the Heath-Leslie Funeral Home, Mitchell, on Saturday, January 24, at 2 p.m. Rev. Grant Dawson, Kirkton, officiated, Temporary entombment took place in Woodland Cemetery Chapel, with burial to follow later in Kirkton Union Cemetery. LAURA M. RAEBURN-GIBSON Laura M. (Ferguson) Raeburn- Gibson, formerly of Exeter, passed away at Huronview Nursing Home on Tuesday, Jan. 27 in her 91st year, Beloved wife of the late Rev. Alexander Raeburn-Gibson, D.D. Dear mother of (Flora) Mrs. Jack Doerr) (Rhoda) Mrs. Arnold Polzin of Bramalea, and Captain Ian Raeburn-Gibson of Kingston. Predeceased by one daughter, (Peggy) Mrs. Alexander Walker of Hanover. Also survived by 15 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Resting at the R. C. Dinney Mineral Home, Main St., Exeter, where funeral ser- vices will be held Friday, Jan, 30 at 2;30 p.m. with Rev. Wilfred Jarvis officiating. Interment in Presbyterian Cemetery, Mitchell at a later date. during the past two summers so that they are trained to teach the program. Mr. Choler will commence his duties with the board on February 2. E. Lorne hideout was hired to teach Grade 8 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel School at Dash- wood and Mrs, Mary Jane Osborne was hired to teach music at the same school on a part time basis, effective this month. The resignations of Clement Steffler, principal of St, Joseph's School, Kingsbridge, and Melba Park, Grade 2 teacher at the. same schOol were accepted, The board granted easement for the sewer at St, James School, Seaforth, to the Ministry of the Environment which is con- structing the sewer system in the town. Vincent Young, Goderich board member, in reporting on the information meeting held in Wingham with provincial cabinet members, saidhe believed Darcy McKeough, provincial treasurer, when he said he didn't have any money. He warned the trustees that they would have "to take a hard look at all our ex- penditures." Jack Lane, Superintendent of Business and Finance, said he didn't expect the government to announce the grant rates before March as it hadn't in previous years when "things were a lot simpler than this year." R,D, Labelle and R. Ventreck of the Stratford Advisory Leisure Council discussed their aims and priorities for leisure ac- tivities for over an hour with board members. The delegates were informed that because the council is for Stratford and district and the school board represents both Huron and Perth Counties, financial support would not be available. After the delegates left the board endorsed the aims of the council but decided not to appoint one of the Stratford members until it was learned when the council plans to hold its meetings. Howard Shantz, a Stratford trustee, reported he found he was unable to attend the Recreation Committee meetings in Stratford after being appointed because the meetings were held the same night the board met. The board will hold county professionaldevelopment day on February 2. Workshops will be held both morning and afternoon at St. Columban School, • St. James School, Seaforth, arid, St. Patrick's School, Dublin, Mollard, father of Mrs, Fernando (Peggy) Demelo of London and Pamela, Bradley and Roland, all at home, Son of Mrs. Leslie 0. Mollard, Parkhill. Brother of William, London, Mrs. Elgin (Lorene) Pelke, Stratford, Mrs. Wayne (Pauline) Mowat, Mississauga, and Mrs. William (Mary Ellen) Little of Huron Park. Also survived by two grandchildren. Predeceased by a son Jefferey. Funeral services were conducted from Needham Memorial Chapel, interment in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. JEFFERY R. H. CLARK Jeffrey R. H. Clark passed away at Victoria Hospital in London, January 24, 1976 in his 51st year. He is survived by his wife, Wilma (Sutton) Clark and children, Kenneth, Jeffery, Donald and Debbie, all of London and Mrs. Robert (Joanne) Green and Brenda, both of Huron Park. Son of Mrs. Elizabeth Clark of London. Funeral services were conducted at the Needham Memorial Chapel on January 27. Interment in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. ' WILLIAM EDWARD FERGUSON William Edward (Bill) Ferguson passed away suddenly at his home, Lot 38, Concession 2, Biddulph township on January 25, 1976. Son of the late Robert and Minnie Ferguson, brother of Howard Albert and Norman Charles Ferguson, both of London. Uncle of Della and Lisa, he is also survived by three urt- des and an aunt. Funeral ser- vices were held Wednesday, January 28 from the C. Haskett Funeral home ,in Lucan. Inter- ment in Medway Cemetery. WALTER RICHARD KADEY Walter Ridhard Kadey passed away at his residence, RR7 Sirricoe, in his 37th year. He is survived by his brothers, Elroy, Bernard and James of Simeoe, Lyle of Crediton, Earl of Delhi and Slaters Mrs. Harry (Eileen) White of Port Dover, Mrs. William (Betty) Leblanc of Simcoe, Mrs. James (Alberta) Millard of Calgary and Mrs. Harvey (Margaret) Kellar of Toronto, Interment and services Were held Tuesday. Last week's torrent of snow followed by icy rain on Sunday probably contributed to some of the accidents which occurred in town. There were three accidents on Sunday, including a two ear collision on Huron St. which caused an estimated $1950 in damage to the vehicles involved. A motor vehicle driven by a Walter Bakker, RR 3,Exeter,was involved in a collision with a motor vehicle driven by a Randy Exeter's P.U.C. and the town's public works department are considering the purchase of a joint radio system to service both groups. The idea first became public knowledge last week, when Coun. Ted Wright, chairman of the town works committee brought it to council's attention. Council did not make a decision on the matter, but directed Wright to investigate the costs involved in purchasing the equipment. According to Wright, the two groups have considered a base station in the Exeter P,U,C, building which would be em- ployed for each department to facilitate the proposed com- munications network. Hugh Davis, manager of the P.U,C., brought the.suggestion to the monthly P.U.C. meeting on Monday and the commission decided to postpone their decision until Mr. Davis had an op- portunity to investigate costs, It was felt by both groups that a joint purchase would reduce the costs for a radio system con- siderably. In other business, Davis in- formed the commission that while some of the commission's men were tree trimming, they had noted 14 instances of bare service wires and had replaced them. According to information from Ontario Hydro, December hydro consumption in the province reached an all time high, It was noted, however, that Ontario Hydro is in a much better situation' than last year with the Nanticoke units all back in service. It was expected that Pickering would return to full operation early this year, as well. The street lighting authorized Exeter O.P,P. Exeter OPP investigated two deaths this week, one attributed to the heavy snowfall that hit the area. On January 23, Victor Ducharme, 64, of Zurich, collapsed and died while shovelling snow from his driveway. A sudden death was reported in Creditop on the 21st, Eli Sims, 80, was found lying dead on the floor of his home, apparently the victim of a heart attack. No inquests will be held. The detachment was "steady on the go" looking after numerous vehicles which were stranded or stuck during the extremely hazardous weather. Sgt. Rhiness stated that 37 collisions have occurred this year so far, up eight from the same tithe span a year ago. He said that most of these could be directly attributed to the bad weather conditions, A theft from Hensall Motors was reported to the Exeter detachment oh January 22, in- volving two box rails stolen from a vehicle at a value of about $50. All in all, the detachment in- vestigated 42 occurrences during the week, mostly vehicles that had gone into the ditch. Nothing stretches slacks like snacks. Zinn of RR 3, Wingham , Ont. The investigation was conducted by Const. Kierstead. A motor vehicle driven by a Robert Taylor, 78 Alexander St., Exeter, was involved in a collision with a motor vehicle driven bvy a Ronald Stewart, RR 1, Hensall. The accident occurred on Thames Rd. near Carling St. Estimate of damage was $450 by Const. Fice, by Exeter Council has been partially completed, according to the monthly report. • on the resorvoir above the dam, rec. director, Jim McKinlay wondered whether the committee had any obligation to concern itself with a possible hazardous situation. The reservoir is the only permanent site for outdoor skating at the present time, Committee member, Gord Baynham, suggested that there were several factors working against, the possibility of an outdoor rink. He suggested that Exeter did not have the "proper weather" because of unexpected thaws, noting the icy rains of Sunday. "If it's cold enough outside to make ice, then it is cold enough for skating to be safe on the river", he said. He also cited the man hours involved in making and maintaining the ice surface. Lucan OPP were busy this week, as they investigated 19 traffic accidents and laid 46 charges under the Highway Traffic Act. On January 21, a car driven by Harrison Lockhart, RR 2 Ailsa Craig, struck a parked truck owned by Rayburn Steeper, RR 2 Ailsa Craig, causing $1500 damage. A passenger in the Lockhart car, Sandra Hearnan, sustained minor injuries, + + '+ A two car collision involving vehicles driven by, Wayne Duncan of Centralia and Fred Suter of Scarboro caused $1200 damage. + + + A late afternoon collision between two cars Friday caused $2,400 damage to vehicles driven by Elizabeth Stilson, RR 1 Woodham, and Elizabeth Cox of Mitchell. Stilson received minor Cuts and bruises in the accident that took place on Highway 4 a half mile south of Elginfield, +' + + A bulldozer operated by Gary McFalls of Lucan backed into a parked car Saturday afternoon, causing $350 damage to the car of Sheila Taneen. + + + A three car collision on High- way '7 at Highbury Ave. caused ne injuries but damage to the vehicles of Nellie Vannynatten, RR 5 Mitchell, Robert Linton, Stratford, and Allen Dobson, Palmerston, was placed at $2,850. • + + Terry Mason Went to St. Joseph's hospital in London with a broken leg after a snowmobile A motor vehicle (Riven by a Stephen Knight of 169 Queen St., Hensall, was involved in an ac- cident with a motor vehicle driven by a Jeffery Davis, 351 Carling St., Exeter. The accident occurred at the intersection of Sanders St. and William. Estimate of damage was $450 by Const. Kierstead, Saturday, a motor vehicle driven by a Neil Stanlake, RR 2, Credi ton, was involved in a minor accident with a motor vehicle driven by a Beatrice Elliott, RR 2, Kippen. The accident occurred in the parking lot at Darling's IGA, with damage estimated at $5t) by Conts. Fice. On the afternoon of Thursday, outdoor rink." It was noted by arena manager, Alvih Willert, that at present there are only four hours of free skating available at the arena, Lossie Fuller, one of two councillors on the committee, suggested that there were enough natural ponds around town to generate free skating, She remarked. that many activities were "more fun'' if they were not, planned, noting the spontaneous play of several youths on a pond beside the Co-Op recently. "But that's just the beauty of an outdoor rink", McKinlay said, "Its for people who want to go skating on the spur of the moment." .The matter was not resolved and was finally deferred for another meeting, ne was driving collided with a parked car. Hickson's vehicle sustaned $150 damage. An early morning accident occurred Monday when the pick up truck driven by Barry Mousseau of Hensall struck a parked car owned by Nellie Marshall, RR 4 Denfield. Damage was estimated at $850 for the accident on Concession 13 in London township. + + + Total damage for these and other accidents this week was $17,000. RAP . . . Continued from front page in a 3-3 deadlock, Another vote will be taken at the next RAP meeting in February to deter- mine who will fill the position. RAP adopted a new sub- committee structure for 1976 but did not decide what persons would serve on the committees, The executive committee will determine procedures and make decisions on the work of other committees. It will be respon- sible for administrating RAP policies. The resources committee will be responsible for recreational facilities around town, The finance committee will be in charge of developing and maintaining the budget for RAP, A personnel committee will take care of staff relations, including the hiring of employees. A fifth committee, called the program development committee will develop and test new recreational programs for the town. Provincial court, traffic and criminal divisions sat last Tuesday to hear the following cases. Judge Glenn Hays and Justice of the Peace D.W. Wedlake presided. Murray Alexander Paquette, Huron Park, pleaded guilty to a June 10 charge of break, enter and theft at Centralia Farmers Supply. A quantity of herbicide valued at $8,190 was stolen subsequent to the break-in. Paquette received 60 days in jail. Paquette was also convicted on a November 21 charge involving theft of $650 from Music by Moir. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail, to be served consecutively with the jail term related to Centralia Farmers Supply, Paquette will make restitution to Music by Moir of $650 and will be on probation for two years. + + + Victor Robert Taylor, 19, Grand Bend, pleaded guilty to possession of marijuana last November 1 and was fined $300. + + + Donald M. Scott, 29, Kitchener, was found guilty of impaired driving and fined $200, to be paid within two months. His license was suspended for one year. Harold G. Bender, 27, Dash- wood, was convicted of impaired driving and was fined $300. He was prohibited from operating a motor vehicle in Canada for six mont hs. + + + Ronald Dodds, RR 1, Exeter received $159 in fines for having liquor in a place other than his residence; operating a motor vehicle without proper license plates; and failing to provide evidence of automobile in- surance. + + + Kevin E. Datars, Grand Bend, was fined $53 for having liquor in a place other than his residence. Richard D. Clarke, Dashwood, was fined $53 for possession of liquor in a place other than his residence. James W. Moffatt, Huron Park, was fined $53 for unlawful • Dear Sir, I was asked by Mr. Solomon, president of the Exeter Cen- tennial Soccer Club, to be chairman of the fund raising committee to send the Exeter squirt soccer team to England. In accepting this_ position I realize that an enormous challenge has been set. The club has set a target of $6000.00 so that the boys can go. I would like to take this oc- casion to remind you that the squirts were selected as "team of the year" for the whole of North America, not only Canada but the United States as well. This is a tremendous feat as the Cen- tennial Soccer Club was established in Exeter's Cen- tennial Year and therefore has not seen many years of activity. Recently I saw a letter in your paper from Newark, New Jersey, concerning the squirts, and it was interesting to see that the glory of this team not only reflected on the soccer club but on the town of Exeter itself. Wlhen this team goes to England in April 1976 it will be carrying not only the colours of the Exeter Soccer Club but the colours of the town of Exeter, and the county of Huron. I hope that you will see fit to support our cause and that the people of Exeter will help us financially, Any, donations can be sent to P.O. Box 856, Exeter, or left at any bank in town. Donations should be made out to the Exeter Centennial Soccer Club, Squirt Campaign. I said that the challenge would be enormous but with everybody's help it is realistic. Yours sincerely, Dave Zyluk (Chairman Squirt Campaign) possession of liquor. Moffatt is younger than the legal drinking age of 18. Douglas S. Osgood, Hamilton, Ontario, was fined $53 for having liquor while still a minor, Ralph J. Wilson, Walkerton, was fined $53 for possession of liquor in a place other than his residence. Tony J. Dayman, RR 3, Kip- pen, was fined $53 for possession of liquor in a place other than his residence. Thomas L. Doyle of no fixed address was fined $13 or one day in jail for being intoxicated in a public place. + + + Donald Masnica, Centralia, was fined $13 for speeding 40 in a 30 zone. Allan J. Haugh, Brucefield, was fined $13 for speeding 40 in a 30 zone. Stephen J. Hunter, Sarnia, was fined $33 for speeding 75 in a 60 zone. Manfred A. Malarczyk, Angus, was fined $13 for speeding 70 in a 60 zone. Piet Zwaan, Hensall, was fined $13 for speeding 50 in a 40 zone. Bruce A. Schweertman, Kit- chener, was fined $35 for speeding 46 in a 30 zone. Gary W. Dietz, Hensall, was fined $63 for speeding 50 in a 30 zone. + + + Jerry Dale Moore, Geneva, Alabama, U.S., was fined $28 for failing to stop. Kenneth Laframboise, Huron Park, was fined $28 for failing to produce a license, Anthony G. Sloetses, RR 7 Lucknow, was fined $28 for failing to stop, Randy J. Quesnel, RR 2, Centralia, was fined $53 for failing to provide evidence of insurance. Stephen J. Hunter, Sarnia, was fined $78 for un- necessary noise. Town hail . . Continued from front page set of priorities prepared by the property committee who had been speaking with the citizens' committee. The belfry was not included in the list, but it was discussed. The feeling among most councillors was that there was no hurry for the belfry to be re-installed at the present time. Although no express motion was passed concerning the belfry, council's comments concerning it as a priority item would indicate that re-installation is perhaps a long way off. At the property committee meeting Tuesday of afternoon ,ehair- man Garnet Hicks told the citizens' committee that their list of priorities would be taken back to council for approval at the February 2 meeting, this coming Monday night. 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(bellow) Radio purchase is considered Outdoor ice rink is tabled at RAP meeting The ,subjeCt. of an „outdoor Vice-chairman, Bob Pooley' skating rink came up at the'llAk" leveed with Baynham that there meeting Monday night. were "not enough weeks Noting the dangers of skating (throughout the year to support an Lucan OPP charge 46 with driving offences Jan. 22, a motor vehicle driven by a Ronald Ferguson, Mill St., Exeter, was involved in an ac- cident with a motor vehicle driven by a Donald Cook, 116 West St., Goderiell. The accident occurred on William St., north of Anne Si. Estimated damage was $350 by investigating officer, Const. Robertson. Mr. Bruce Gibbs of 100 St. Lawrence Ave., Huron Park, reported that his motor vehicle was struck by an unknown vehicle while in the Canadian Tire Parking Lot. Mr. Gibbs estimated damage at $100. The incident was investigated' by Const. Robertson.