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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1976-06-03, Page 1• PROM QUEEN NOMINEES — It was a photographers dream ; photographing the seven girls nominated for Formal Queen at SHDHS. They are, from left to right, in the front row, Janet Gielen, Lori Rowe, and Elaine Overholt. In the second row are Mary VanOesch, Brenda Neil, Heather Wein and Ann Muller, The formal is June 4, with the theme of "Come to the Movies." T-A photo. Exeter PUC approved an engineer's report Friday rec- commending the development of a second well, the Morgan, in conjunction with the Cudmore well site. The $88,000 well would mean Exeter residents could be facing a possible 25 percent in- crease in water rates. Along with Morgan well, an increase of 23 percent over the 1975 estimate for the Cudmore. and the necessary pipeline has driven the cost of insuring Exeter's water supply to $515,000. The Morgan well site is located on the fourth concession in Usborne Township, a quarter mile south from the Cudmore site. The report recommends both wells be developed in order to insure sufficient water to justify pipeline oversizing and protect the aquifer which supplies the water. If the Morgan is developed, pending approval by council, it WET JOB — It was a wet job, washing cars, but members of the Youth Group at the Christian Reformed Church pitched in Saturday to raise money for various charities and activities. Anne DeWeerd and Marg ,DeBoer were two of the volunteers who put elbow grease into their work. T-A photo. ALPHA successful in bid for curb ramps Huron County's new organiza- tion for the physically disabled has learned that Goderich Coun- cil has endorsed a new sidewalk construction program in . their town which will include curb cuts and ramps for people confined to wheelchairs. The organization which recent- ly adopted the name ALPHA, the Awareness League of Physically Handicapped Adults, had ap- proached Goderich Council back in April, asking them to give con- sideration to the physically dis- abled, when installing new sidewalks, as well as making new buildings for public use accessible to anyone with a mobility problem. Goderich has already begun to install the curb ramps. The first one has gone in at the intersec- tion of North and Nelson. In addition to Goderich, where a formal delegation of the group appeared before Council, ALPHA-Huron has written letters to the other municipalities in Huron County including Exeter, asking for similar considerations, To date, only Goderich and Tuckersmith Township have replied to the re- quest. Tuckersmith is presently considering are idea. Elaine Townshend, president of ALPHA in Huron County, ex- pressed optimism at Goderich's decision to go ahead with the curb cuts. She said that the '-program in—Goderich would provide a good example for other municipalities to follow. Delegations to other municipal councils will be sent out in the near future. Her group has decided not to affiliate with the Ontario March of Dimes just yet, although Elaine says that they will help them in any way they can. About a month ago, representatives from the March of Dimes came to their meeting held at the Holmesvil]e Public School. The organization will be meeting at the public school every fourth Tuesday of the month to make decisions on future ALPHA pro- jects and exchange any new in- formation or developments which have taken place. Miss Townshend told the T-A that Homesville was selected as a site for the meetings because it is central to the county. She emphasized that it is a county- wide organization and hopes soon to hear from residents throughout Huron, who either have physical disabilities or are interested in the goals of the organization. ALPHA will be touring the Please turn to page 3 e 6teferZtnesA-Atmocafe One Hundred and Third Year EXETER, ONTARIO, JUNE 3, 1976 Price Per Copy 25 Cents WATCH OUT GOLDILOCKSI — The three bears hICive come home and" found our fair-haired heroine asleep in baby bear's bed, Kimberly Mills is Goldilocks and the three bears are played by Jason Pfaff, Joel Lamport, and Anita Finkbeiner in this sketch put on at Stephen Central School for the primary program presented Tuesday evening. SHRCC is ready for canvass of businesses .Exeter PUC approves second well in Usborne Township w will insure Exeter's water supply past the year 2000 according to Davis. The PUC had previously tried to protect the aquifer, which is close to two other properties, hut despite offers to buy or rent the property, no assurance could he given That another party would not he allowed to tap into the water source. If the aquifer was tapped and depleted, the report, prepared by B.M. Ross Limited, suggests the money being spent on the Hydro rates to increase Hydro rates in Exeter will rise 0,7 percent in July, forcing the average billing on 1,000 killowatt hours from $20.64 to $22.68. The increase was approved by Exeter PVC at their Friday meeting. Despite the increase, which will mean about $18,000 more in revenue for the PUC, the money will not change the financial picture for them. It will all go to defraying the cost of March's ice storm. The increase, originally asked for at the beginning of this year, was pushed back until September, and then moved forward to July, Although the general rate has increased, the minimum billing will stay the same, at least until early 1977 when PUC Chairman Ted Pooley predicted there would he another increase. The increase for homeowners is slightly higher than the in- crease scheduled for commercial users of power as the PUC follows Ontario Hydro's example of trying to equalize the two rates , Commercial rates are higher than residential rates. It was also decided to abandon the preferred rate for customers as a general conservation move and cost cutting plan. The preferred rate was given to people who have a particular type of water-heater. The unit would be capable of holding 40 gallons and have a 3000 watt upper element and 1,000 watt lower element. Because of its quick recovery ability; which enabled it, to heat water faster on less power-lime, the PUC had given it- a special block of 500 kilowatt hours before the end period at a lower rate than previous blocks. This policy, which was used throughout Ontario, is being discontinued because it is con- sidered an incentive, All in- centives to use power in any given period are being aban- doned by Ontario Hydro in a conservation move. Dashwood ready for Friedsburg The Dashwood community is getting ready for Friedsburg Days to be held this year on July 30 and 31. George 'Tiernan, spokesman for the organization, said this year's activities should attract many people to the event. "We're planning to have more at- tractions this year that will ap- peal to families," he said. The action will get underway on the Friday evening with the talent show and the crowning of Miss Friedsburg. Another part of Please turn to page 3 oversizing the pipeline would be wasted. Accordingly, if the well were depleted, a new source of water would have to be found, possibly from a location further away when the ('udmore site could no longer sustain Exeter, The ('udmore is expected to last until 1990. One of the alternatives con- sidered by the PUC was tieing Exeter into the Lake Huron pipeline which services London. Davis, who studied the possibility, said it would mean an increase in water rates for the average homeowner to $148 a month without the administration and operating costs included, substantially higher than the proposed increase. The Lake Huron pipeline estimate was established for a population of 3,500 while the wells. will he able to sustain 6,500, Money for the well will be debentured over 20 years at the rate of interest in effect at the time. The current rate of interest on debentures is 11 percent. Mayor Bruce Shaw, who "reluctantly" moved acceptance of the report said it will play havoc with the capital forecast for Exeter submitted to the The distance between Van- couver and Stephen township is great and to some people the distance between discussions at a world Habitat conference on human settlement and a township planning meeting might be even greater, but the problems being discussed are similar in scope, reflecting on the future and how man can live at peace in his environment. Several Stephen residents were aware of the similarities between their own meeting and the happenings at the Habitat Conference Monday night when the third session was held at the Crediton Community Centre, as they alluded to problems of over- population and the complexities which follow this trend. Pollution, adequate water supplies, economical hydro servicing, good low cost housing, where to put it, and the preservation of prime farm land were among the significant items discussed at the meeting which dealt primarily with urban development. Coun. Doug Russell chaired the meeting and George Penfold of the Huron County planning department was there to provide information and answer questions as he has done at the first two planning workshops. At the last planning workshop held May 26, agriculture was the theme and most of the residents in attendance supported the notion that agricultural -land must be preserved for agricultural usage. There was also some opinion expressed that increasingly large farming operations are not always beneficial to the area because they tend to drive up land values, and contribute to pollution and erosion through extensive use of chemicals. Although severances were discussed at that meeting, the subject was basically limited to allowing a farmer to sever for retirement reasons. When the subject came up again but more specifically at Tuesday night's session, Penfold Ontario Municipal Board last week. Despite this, Shaw saw the necessity of the second well. "We're hedging our bets but we can't put a reserve on it. The alternatives are far more costly," he said. Davis said the increase, although sizable, would be the last Exeter residents would face for the next 25 years. The last increase in water rates came after construction of the elevated tank. The well debenture is subject to approval by both council and the Ontario Municipal Board. Shaw expects council "will see it the same way I have. There's no alternative." The debenture may be turned down at the OMB however, which would mean shelving the project until funds became available. Davis said there may be grants available for the well, particularly from the CMHC. The most important factor in determining whether the well will be developed is the testing of its capacity. International Water Supply is at the Morgan site this week, testing. Results of the test are expected in two to three weeks, noted that a number of persons seemed to be in favor of a fairly lenient policy on agricultural land severance with a few going so far as to say the severance need not be tied to the farming operation, especially where close relatives are involved. Penfold ondered out, loud if the corn- * ,ients were not somehow con- tradictory to the group's original intention to preserve prime farm land for agricultural purposes. Speaking on behalf of a lenient severance policy, one gentleman stated, "With all these big far- ming operations coming into OPP investigate break-in Exeter OPP are investigating a break-in at the residence of Karen Alexander, 162 Mill St., Hensall which occurred May 30. According to the police report, the house was ransacked but nothing was stolen. Const. Quinn is conducting the investigation. Two accidents occurred on Friday, May 28, but there were no injuries. A vehicle driven by Harvey C. Kennedy of 105 Parkdale Ave., Huron Park, was proceeding west on Huron County Rd. 21, about a half mile west of County Rd. 4, when the vehicle left the road and collided with a culvert. Estimated damage was $700 according to Const, Bill Osterloo. who is conducting the in- vestigation. A vehicle driven by James Dallas, RR 4, Seaforth, was travelling north on Hwy. 4 north of Exeter when it left the road and rolled over. Damage was estimated at $1200. The detachment investigated 51 general occurrences during the week, making 31 charges under the Highway Traffic Act. Two charges were laid under the Criminal Code, four under the Liquor License Act, and three under the Game and Fish Act. existence and a farmer having more than one child, where are all our young people going to go if they want to stay living in the country?" Although others were not as general in their support for a flexible severance and alter- native usage policy for farm land,, the feeling seemed to be that further generations of far- ming families should have the opportunity to reside in Stephen Township and that they should be able to settle where they choose, perhaps with some limitations. An argument which was at least in favor of a second house severance policy centred around the notion that as long as Canada is a "free country", a man should be able to do what he likes with his land. Although the implications of this argument were not made explicit, it received almost unanimous agreement. There were a few spots of humor in the evening as one farmer said he would build a second house on his 50-acre parcel regardless of whether the by-laws permitted it or not. Turning to the related concern of residential development, a fairly strong feeling was ex- pressed by the group that hamlets and villages should be the designated areas. One man wondered how long it would be before hamlets such as Green- way with an inferior water supply would be able to hook into the pipeline. Penfold remarked that it would be easier for some areas of Stephen, adjacent to the pipeline, to hook in and pointed out that areas with poor water might receive priority. "It's fine to designate villages and hamlets as areas for residential development", one man said, "but without proper Please turn to page 3 The South Huron Recreation Centre Committee has drafted a finalized letter to area businessmen, asking for donations to the arena fund, The letter will be sent out shortly. A public relations committee has been established for the organization, consisting of Rob Grant as president, Carf Cann, Bill Batten, and Jim Beckett. A scoreboard which will register the campaign donations to date will be erected beside the PUC building in about a week's time and the committee is also planning weekly press releases of donations and the name of the donors if they want their names mentioned. The building committee in- terviewed three architectural firms Wednesday night and a final decision on a firm will be decided in the near future. The committee will visit the sites where arenas have been erected by two of these firms. Some of the committee could he travelling to Edmonton to have a look at an arena built there. The finance committee is still in the process of training can- vassers, with about 30 persons coming out to the training meetings. Bogart, Shaw tourney Winners In the weekly Junior's tour- nament at Ironwood Golf Course, Davet3ogart took the lower gross category and Bruce Shaw Jr. the low net class. Bogart's 86 led Dave Shaw who shot 88 and Greg Prout with a 92, who finished third. Bruce Shaw, with a 73, beat out Mike Burke who shot 75 for second and Rick Fletcher with 76 for third in the low net. Fletcher took the hidden score prize, with his gross total of 50. The hidden score for the week was 51. The Junior's Tournment is staged every Thursday af- ternoon at the club. Stephen planning sessions st dy rural-turban dilemma BIKE RODEO — Debbee Piercey of J.A.D. McCurdy Public School seemed to have no difficulties in com- pleting the hand signal test. Aiding with the judging is Const, John Wray, Community Services. People and events EXETER PUC HAS INSTALLED electrical services in 19 homes since 'the beginning of the year; a fact which shows the in- crease in building and growth in Exeter. POLICE WILL BE ASKED TO CHARGE teenagers who use the front steps and bench at the PUC building with a littering violation. The decision came at a Friday meeting of the PUC, where Chairman Ted Pooley called the front of the building "a pig-sty" because of all the litter and garbage left. THE PUC WILL NOW BECOME LIABLE in any lawsuit, ex- onerating any individual members from the suit if an accident results in legal action. The move came to avoid having the three man Commission and its manager being sued. Presently in Windsor a case is before the courts where the PUC is being sued after an accident took two lives, SENIOR CITIZENS will be able to enjoy a free scenic drive and cookout Wednesday, June 16 courtesy of Exeter Lions Club. Buses leave the town hall at 10 a.m. and return at 4 p.m. Noon lunch is free. Registrations can be made at Gunn's Hardware or by phoning Gerald Prout at 235-1866. All names must be submitted by Saturday, June 12. .:.LaASIMASIUSEMEIII4 AUCTIONEER NORM WHITING was busy last Wednesday at the South Huron Hospital Ladies' Auxiliary rummage sale, held at the Huron Park rec, centre. Large crowds packed the building to take advantage ho ntop ge tao,f the bargains displayed on shelves or to bid on unique items on the auction block.