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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1977-10-06, Page 1exeferZinesabuocale Shopping centre nears reality. be met before a building permit is issued. Ottewell said he would second the motion if it specified that council seek consultation with their engineers and all interested parties. This motion was approved, with Boyle, Wright and Patterson opposing it. The same motion had to be approved at the conclusion of the meeting, when Wright and Boyle noted that it had been done before support only from Harold Pat, terson and they lost with Reeves Simmons, Deputy-Reeve Don MacGregor and Councillors Lossy Fuller and Ken Ottewell opposing them. Boyle, Wright and Patterson are the only three members on council involved in retailing in downtown Exeter. Steve Pfaff then presented a motion that a letter be drafted and sent to the developers outlining the conditions that must council formally approved moving back into open session. Wright questioned the legality of the original motion on that basis and Boyle went one step farther in saying he would insist on another motion because the first was not legal, So, Pfaff and Ottewell presented their motion again and again it was opposed by Boyle, Wright and Patterson. Earl Campbell, a member of the Downtown Business Len Veri, his solicitor Kim McLean and the apparent commercial developers Gerry Sprackman of Hawleaf Developments Limited, Toronto. Shaw told the businessmen that the development being planned was taking place in land already zoned commercial and it met all the zoning and official plan requirements, Ron Cottrell, chairman of the Board of Management of the Please turn to page 3 improvement Area Board of Management and one of the five bu.sinessmen on hand at Mon- day's meeting, asked why they had been excluded from the session, Shaw said the request had come from the gentlemen in- volved who had asked that deliberations not be made public as the land exchanges had not been finalized. The gentlemen who met with council included local developer One Hundred and Fifth Year EXETER, ONTARIO, OCTOBER 6, 1977 Price Per Copy 25 Cents HOME ON WHEELS — Sleeping quarters for area elementary school students attending Camp Sylvan are contained in covered wagons. Above, Judy Simmons, a counsellor with the Ausable-Bayfield Conser- vation Authority chats with Osborne Central students Daryl Selves, Alan Hodgert, Scott Hodgert and David Stephen. T-A photo Lights at north end get ministry study Request national vote on capital punishment recovered and a juvenile has been charged. A total of four other thefts were investigated with the value of stolen property amounting to $355, None has been recovered. The local police also in- vestigated one auto theft. The vehicle was recovered and two juveniles apprehended. Bottlers get new product At their regular meeting, Monday, Exeter council con- curred with three resolutions presented to them by other municipalities. The. most contentious was a suggestion from the Township of Charlottenburgh (Glengary County) that the federal government be asked to have a national referendum on the question of capital punishment. The resolution noted that the suspension of capital punishment had not curtailed grievous crimes in the nation and the township felt all Canadians should have a say in whether it was to be abolished, A motion was presented to council to file the resolution, but this was defeated and a sub- RIDE FOR HENSALL ARENA FUND — Close to 100 Hensall area persons of all ages took part in Sunday's bikeathon to aid the new Hensall arena fund raising campaign. Above, Howard Smale gives final instruc- tions to Homer Campbell, Reeve Coog Knight and Butch Hoffman. T-A photo Sun too late for many Water hazard tests drivers Few eens harvested Exeter Police Chief Ted Day indicated this week that area residents who have been fighting to get stop lights erected at the intersection of Highway 4 and 83 may be winning their battle. A ministry of transportation and communication official has already been in town doing research on the intersection and the recent accidents which have occurred there. "It (traffic light) may go in there sooner than anticipated," Day told Exeter council in his monthly report. Dashwood ambulance operator Harry Hoffman and local service station owner Harry Walper have been leading the crusade to have the intersection controlled more effectively and several residents have signed petitions to that effect as well. Area MPP Jack Riddell has also requested some action on improving the control (see this week's letters to the editor). The statistics for the month of September as submitted by Chief Day were as follows: 13 ac- cidents with damage of $5,805, 13 charges and 44 warnings under the Highway Traffic Act, four charges and three warnings under the Liquor Control Act, six parking tickets issued, one place of business found insecure, five animal complaints, one charge of careless driving, six incidents of disturbing the peace, three willful damage and four mischief investigations. There were two break and enters with loot of $83.75 being taken. Of that amount, $33.75 was Tuckey Beverages Limited of Huron Park has been appointed a franchised bottler of Canada Dry products, according to Canada Dry's National Franchise Manager, John "Bing" Hum- phrey. Located at Canada Avenue, Tuckey Beverages is well known as a bottler of quality soft drink products in the Huron and Bruce counties of southwestern Ontario for the past 28 years. Tuckey General Manager, Bill Gilfillan, indicated that the company expects up to nine new jobs will be created when bottling of Canada Dry products begins early in January, 1978, The company presently employs 45. The company, which recently mover' to its present location from Exeter, is presently in- stalling a new production line for the Canada Dry bottling start-up. Canada Dry Limited has 34 franchised bottlers of its products from coast to coast. Wintario requests final centre figures Farmers nevertheless are be- ing urged to salvage as much of the bean crop as possible, as soon as they can move equipment onto the land. John Mumford, secretary- treasurer of the Ontario Bean Producers Marketing Board, told the Zurich Citizens News, "We still think we can harvest 900,000 hundred-weight bags", but added that varied quality was expected. He estimated that as much as 60 per cent of the anticipated crop of 2,500,000 bags might have been lost. (A week ago Monday his associate, Al Magrath, had forecast a harvest of 1,200,000 The sight of the sun on Monday morning injected hope into the hearts of country farmers, but the sun had come a little late for the white bean crop. Al Magrath, marketing analyst for the Ontario Bean Producers Marketing Board, said on Mon- day "We're assuming there are no number one beans left in the fields, or very few," The board was negotiating with the Canadian Grain Com- mission and the Farm Products Marketing Board in Toronto, he said, to lower the colour stan- dard for beans,- to reflect the harvest situation. In terms of the export market, this could mean that beans sold overseas would go out as "canning quality". Negotiations with overseas buyers await the final outcome of the harvest, As a result of exceptionally heavy and persistent rains in August and September, along with cloudy skies, many county fields are virtual bogs. Work in them has been at a standstill. Mildew and fungus have plagued the unharvested beans. Only five 'cars failed to corn- lete the Sunday car rally course t up by the Exeter recreation committee, Arn Mathers suggested this was a good average considering the high number of novice (first time) rally teams entered. Reid 'Hackwell and Paul Coates, assisted by their wives, placed first in the pro category. They were followed by Jim and Dave Bell and family, while Janice and Bill Brock and family came in third. The fourth place finishers in the experienced class were Bob and Helen Coates and their three daughters. In the novice division, Fred and - Barry Eckel of Varna took top honors, followed by, Don and Helene Cameron. Dave Bogart and Brad Taylor teamed up for third and Susan and Mary Lou Grigg of Dashwood placed fourth. First and second place winners in each category receive tickets to the October 21 dance at the South Huron Rec. Centre. Many drivers experienced some difficulty with the "water hazard" in Hay swamp. The committee in charge ex- tended their thanks to all the entrants and to Roland McCaf- frey and Ila Mathers who supervised the check-points, as Well as Kirk Armstrong who spent his Sunday afternoon ac- commodating the registration and checking in at the rec centre. A shopping plaza for Exeter took one more step towards reality this week and indications are that a building permit for the commercial development planned by Gerry Sprackman of Hawleaf Developments Ltd. could be approved within a month. Contacted at his office in Toronto on Wednesday, Sprack- man told the T-A construction of the shopping centre would commence this fall if the building permit is secured. He said that La adawn Shopping Centres Ltd, have 24 shopping centres now in operation, in- cluding those in the nearby centres of Goderich, Listowel and Strathroy, Each of those contains a Zehrs Food Market. The site plans submitted by the firm to council show a super- market area with a total floor space of 25,800 square feet, along with three other retail areas with square footages of 5,250, 2,600 and 2,600 respectively. Council were told this week that the shopping centre would provide employment for 60 people. The area covered by the proposed shopping centre is basically west of the Andrew St. extension on Highway 83. Details of the development were outlined to council at their regular session this week, although the public was excluded from the deliberations. Mayor Bruce Shaw announced that council had been asked to meet in camera ,to discuss the matter and a motion was sub- sequently passed to clear the council chambers. He said the closed session would last for a maximum of 15 minutes, but five Exeter businessmen who had been on hand to hear the discussion were left cooling their heels in the hall for over 50 minutes. When council was re-opened, Councillor Derry Boyle presented a motion that the matter they had been discussing be put off for further study. This was immediately seconded by Councillor Ted Wright. "Your reason?" Reeve Si Simmons asked. Boyle said he was not satisfied with the drainage and sewage situation in the area and wanted the town's engineers to present a report. "I want two different ver- sions," Councillor Wright added, indicating that the delegation with whom they had met had undertaken a study of drainage. He went on to say that it was unfair for council to make, a quick decision on the matter, noting that he knew of no other com- munity in which a commercial development was given per- mission to proceed in the matter of only one week. Both Wright and .Boyle said they had known little of the matter before arriving at Monday's meeting. When the motion to set the matter over was finally put to a vote, Boyle and Wright received sequent motion to concur was approved. Councillor Steve Pfaff ex- plained he was in favor of the return of capital punishment and suggested that while it may be a waste of time to petition the government for a national ballot on the matter, there wouldn't be any harm in such an attempt. Council also concurred with a second resolution from the same township which opposes a plan thgt bilingual employees be given an $800 per year bonus. The resolution said that such a move would lead to escalating costs at a time when Canada was facing severe unemployment. "I've been bilingual all my life and never got any bonus," commented Councillor Harold Patterson in supporting the resolution. He termed the government suggestion a "political ploy", The other resolution with which council concurred was one from the Township of McNab that new homes under construction be assessed. 'They recommended that,a new home not occupied be assessed one-third of its value the first year, two-thirds the second and full value in the third year. There was considerable debate on the subject before it was ap- proved by council. One item on which council did not concur was a request from Windsor for financial assistance in fighting a proposed rate in- crease by Union Gas. Councillor Derry Boyle said Exeter had supported a similar fight a few years ago and it ended up costing more than anticipated. the wall as the extras were being added. "It's not right and it's costing us money," Boyle added, noting that the situation was causing some concern for the building committee. Reeve Si Simmons said the keys had been turned over, but Boyle said that was simply a ceremony and the contractors were still on the job. Liz Bell explained that the extras that had been submitted to Wintario included the develop- ment of the parking lot and the purchase of equipment for the new facility. She said Wintario officials wanted an accounting of what expenditures were left and they would then decide whether ad- ditional grants may be for- thcoming. Wintario officials advised Exeter council this week they want a full explanation of some of the extras being added to the cost of the South Huron Rec Centre, A letter from Wintario said that grants would be paid on a maximum cost of $1,027,414.88 and any increase over that figure would have to be explained in detail before consideration would be given to additional grants, It was suggested that the letter be turned over to the board of management. . However, Councillor Derry Boyle said it wasn't up to the board of management, but rather the Rec Centre building com- mittee, He charged the board was already interfering "too damn much" and it was putting the building committee up against hundred-weight bags. Apparent- ly the board has since then revis- ed its figure downward by a third because of the continued rain.) Michigan was having trouble, too, Mr. Mumford said. An ex- pected harvest of 6,200,000 bags had been revised downward to between 4,000,000 and 4,500,000 bags. Archie Couper, manager of the Hensall District Co-operative, commented Monday, "Hopeful- ly, if we have dry weather for the next three or four days, we should see some beans." Bean samples examined at the mill had varied from good to bad. "It's a very mixed situation", he said. He observed that some corn was being harvested. What had been seen looked good. "We're keeping our fingers crossed for a continuation of the sunshine", he said. Doug Mann, manager of W.G, Thompson and Sons Limited, was also contacted Monday. He said, "Well, we're getting a little bit of action today, Some are try- ing their beans. If it stays nice till Tuesday or Wednesday, there could be quite a few taken off between now and then, but they're clipping them off, not pulling them." Farmers usually sow winter wheat by October 1, The wet land and, in, some cases, the late bean harvest has put them off schedule, Some hay has been lost, too, because of the weather. A problem either way Several plan Date scheduled for Santa's visit Santa Claus will be coming to Exeter on Saturday, November 26. , This is the date set by the board of management of the Exeter Central Business Improvement Area Association for the annual Santa Claus Parade. The Exeter and District CB Club will be assisting in organizing the parade. Anyone who has a float available is asked to contact Gord Kirk at Gord's Trophies and Engravings or Ted Butler at Butler's Department Store. The parade will begin at 1:30 p.m. meeting trips Several town employees and council members were given permission by Exeter council to attend upcoming meetings and conventions, Monday. Liz Bell, Ted Day and Glenn Kells will be attending a meeting in Goderieh on October 14 regarding municipal employees' pensions. Two council members may also attend, Clerk Eric Carscadden and Mrs, Bell were also given per- mission to attend a meeting Of clerks and treasurers on October 27 in Goderich. Councillor Steve Pfaff was named to attend the annual convention of the Association of Police Governing Authorities in Toronto on October 20 and 21, while building inspector Doug Triebner will go to a three-day conference in London, Council also authorized that reservations be made at the Royal York in Toronto for council members to attend the annual Good Roads COnVention. Councillor perry Boyle noted that a couple of members usually ' Mended, but after he supported the motion to make the reser- vations he termed the event "a waste of time", BIG CATCH How for from home would an Exeter angler have to go to land a 15-pound Chinook salmon? Well, on Tuesday night Bill Sim- mons merely walked the few yards from his Riverside Drive home to the Exeter dam and landed this 2-inch beauty. The fish had spawned, but the meat was still quite firm and will soon be on the Simmons' menu. Early Wednesday afternoon, Pete Anderson landed a 22 pound Chinook at the same location, Police investigate three minor area accidents Three accidents were in- vestigated by the Exeter OPP this week and there were no injuries reported. ,of the crashes occurred on Friday, the first involving vehicles driven by Carl Towtori, Grand Bend, and Anastasia Hoffman, RR 3 Zurich, They collided on concession 8-9 of flay about one mile north of Highway 83. Damage was estimated at $400 by Constable Bob Whiteford. The other Friday crash in- volved a vehicle driven by JareeS Cornish, RR 1 Woodham, Vehicle struck a mail box on Highway 4, a half mile north of Huron Road 21, Damage was set at $350 by Constable Bill Lewis. The other accident occurred on Saturday when a vehicle driven by Garry Cottle, RR 1 Woodham, went Out of control on concession 2-3 of Hay north of Highway 84, Constable Jack Straughan investigated and listed damage at $500. During the week, the local detechinefit Officers laid 41 -charges under the Highway Traffic Act, three under the Liquor Licence Act,, six under the Criminal Code and three under the Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Act, Exeter council members were given an indication this peek of what may have prompted that old adage of "you're damned if you do and you're damned if you don't." They had two complaints about weeds. One was over the fact weeds weren't cut and the other was related to a situation where a local property owner billed for having weeds cut thought they were cut too often. Ward Fritz appeared before council to complain about the weeds on a vacant lot north of his property at the intersection of Highway 4 and 83. He said the foundation of a former restaurant was growing up in weeds and was "a regular nest for rats", When he asked if council would do something about the situation, Mayor Bruce Shaw replied they "definitely will", Later in the meeting, 1 letter was received from Peter Warkentin about weeds cut on his vacant lot across from Les Pines Hotel, He bad been billed $25 for having the Weeds cut down by the town, Warkentin advised he thought the weed cutting was done too often and said that if the same charge was to be made next year he wanted to be told so he could find an alternative method of having the weeds removed, mliosti000k:: the left ore Nancy Underwood, Lynn 8aptie, Anne Schroeder and Blake Palmer. n Von Gerwen, Sue. ONTARIO SCHOLARS AT SHDHS Five grade 13 students at South Huron DistriCt High School received Ontario ScholorShips at Friday night's Commencement from Huron-Middlesex MPP Jack Riddell. prom "1-A photo