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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1978-01-05, Page 5GIT UP — Kevin Loney found his pony provided a good way to travel through the streets of Dashwood, Tuesday afternoon. T-A photo Masonic Lodge elects new slate of officials By MRS. E. SUMMERS The following officers were installed for 1978 in the Granton Lodge Number 483 A.F.A.M. Wor. Master. Wor. Brother Carl F. Mills; I.P.M, Wor. Brother Reginald McCurdy; Sr. Warden, Brother Robert C. Marshall; Jr. Warden, Brother Ross N. Everitt; Treasurer, Wor. Brother Wm. Morley; Secretary, Rt. Wor. Brother A. Earl Watson. Sr. Deacon, Brother John Harlton; Jr. Deacon, Stanley H. Malcolm; Chaplain, Wor. Brother Percy S. Hodgins; D of C. Wor. Brother R. Raymond Paynter, Inner Guard, Brother Wilfred Riddell; Sr. Steward, Brother Robert W. Pincombe; Jr. Steward, Brother James H. Hodgins; Tyler, Brother Larry Hern. In her sermon Rev. Mills spoke on unity, internationally, and in the home community, also resolutions for the New Year. < M Jll> MwJt> W U> w« A January 5, 1978 5 Church news At the United Church Rev. Elwood Morden was in charge of the New Year’s Day morning service, and entitled his sermon “A Year full of Happiness.” Happiness is a habit said Rev. Morden, it results from another habit, the habit of gratitude, think, speak and give gratitude and it will help other people to be grateful and you will be assured of a New Year of Happiness. At St. Thomas Anglican Church Sunday morning the Sacrament of Holy Communion was ob­ served, with Rev. Mary Mills officiating, assisted by Miss Marion Herbert who read the Epistle of the Day, from the ninth chapter of Isaiah. Personals Miss Sharon Mardlin has returned home after spending the Christmas holidays with her sister Ruth who is a nurse at the Beaumont Medical Hospital, Beaumont Texas. Mr. & Mrs. Arnold Hern, Woodham were New Year’s Day dinner guests of Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Hodgins and family. Mr. & Mrs. Harold (Pete) Wallis have moved to an apart­ ment at Chatteau Gardens in London, we wish them well, Mr. & Mrs. Jim Garrett and family, Prince Edward Island visited with Mr. & Mrs. Austin Hobbs, Friday afternoon. Miss Anne Marie Beaucage spent the Christmas holidays with her friend Miss Angie Langelle of Paris, while her sister Karen stayed with Mr. & Mrs. Glen Vickery of Huron Park over the festive season. Alissa Wragg of Clandeboye spent Christmas with Mr. & Mrs. Frank Beaucage. Mr. & Mrs. Austin Hobbs were New Year’s day dinner guests of Mr. & Mrs. William Egan and family, Prospect Hill. The Granton Community Recreation Association held their annual New Year’s Eve dance at the Mason’s Hall. Music for dancing was provided by Sounds Unlimited of London. April 28 Bill Amos of McGillivray township was named the new president of the Huron- Middlesex Progressive Conser­ vative Association. The Exeter Hawks captured the Ontario Junior “D” Cham­ pionship with four consecutive victories over Stayner. May 5 Exeter council decided to have a pre-council meeting prior to the regular council session. Reeve Si Simmons said the pre­ meeting sessions could eliminate in-camera discussions during the meeting although he quickly add­ ed those in-camera sessions could be called whenever needed during regular meetings. The Huron County board of education approved a motion calling for books with “ques­ tionable language” to be used at a minumum for grades 9 and 10. Grand Bend council were ad­ vised by F.D. Ross of London that he was willing to sell the beach bounded by the Ausable River and Main street for $50,000 claiming that he could produce clear title to the land. Reeve Bob Sharen informed Ross that the village solicitor advised council that the land in question is provincial crown land and that it was up to Ross to prove that he had clear title. The village of Lucan was in the midst of having its official plan revised with James F. MacLaren Limited doing the work. May 12 Exeter PUC officials received a shock when they learned that Logan Construction of Stratford had tendered a bid of $285,000 for the installation of two pumping stations and water lines from the PUC’s new wells in Usborne township. The estimated cost had been $408,000. The cancer canvass for Exeter and district raised $3,000 over its objective. Bad news was in store for Hensall residents as council approved a 17.3 mill hike. Of that increase, only 4 mills was for the village, the remainder headed for the Huron County board of education. Meanwhile in Usborne town­ ship the increase was held to seven mills. May 19 Howard and Peter Hughes founders of Hughes Boat Works announced that they had purchased the assets of North Star Yachts of Huron Park. Usborne township gave ten­ tative approval to the sharing of a portion of the new rec centre’s anticipated operating deficit. Randy Lovie, Laurie Skinner and Phil Knight were named the top players at their positions in the Western Junior “D” league. Things were getting warm on the political front as all three . major parties named their can­ didates for the provincial elec­ tion. Incumbent Jack Riddell was unopposed at the Liberal nomination while the P.C.’s finally persuaded Anson McKinley to be their candidate. Shirley Weary of Goderich was acclaimed as the NDP represen­ tative. Tenders were called for the construction of the new Hensall arena. education levy accounting for the increase. Organizers of the South Huron Rec Centre telethon were hopeful that the first local broad­ cast over Exeter’s cable TV system would help to reach the funds objective. The Kirkton-Woodham Swim­ ming Pool Fund continued to swell as over $45,000 had been raised. At the spring convocation of the University of Guelph, Don Noakes of Hensall was awarded the Association of Professional Engineers Medal and the Ontario Agricultural College Alumni Graduation Award. You could tell that the election was getting closer by the number of potshots that the candidates were taking at each other. While Liberal Jack Riddell deplored the spending practices of the pre­ sent government, Premier William Davis accused Riddell of not leveling with the voters of the riding about regional govern­ ment. June 9 telethon and walkathon over$25,000 for the South Rec Centre. One of the The raised Huron highlights (or lowlights) was the removal of T-A editor Bill Batten’s beard. In the walkathon Doug Ellison jogged the entire 11 mile course and raised $1,100. The town okayed the purchase of land west of the highway 4 bridge for the expansion of Riverview Park. regular Exeter council meeting which certain members of council had been high on as a way to reduce in-camera sessions, was cut back on half* hour when it was discovered that members who did bother to show up on time had nothing to talk about. Prompt action by the Hensall fire department was credited with containing a fire at the home of John Gardiner, just out­ side of the village. July 14 Fire Chief Gary Middleton an­ nounced this week that a new system of crowd control would go into effect at major fires be­ ing fought by the Exeter area fire department. The control system was organized with the assistance of the Exeter C.B. club. At the annual media day at Stewart Seeds in Ailsa Craig Canada’s Minister of Agriculture Eugene Whalen told the members of the audience of new federal initiatives to protect Canadian plant breeders. Bill Bannerman was signed to coach the O.H.A. Junior “D” Lucan Irish. Midwestern Rodeo but the event’s future was still up in the air stated rodeo committee secretary Jack Malone. The Huron County board of education was in receipt of a provincial study which said that one quarter of school students use drugs. The board also re­ jected a motion that called for the removal of two English texts from the county secondary school system. Volunteer labor joined in the demolition of the old Hensall arena. Aug. J 8 The residents appreciated two duet numbers by Cecil Skinner and Nelson Lear and Luella Cox and Elsie Henderson at the Sunday morning Chapel service. The ladies of the Clinton Christian Reformed Church congregation visited the residents in their rooms on Tuesday afternoon and presented them with a lovely Christian calendar. On Family Night the Clinton Christian Reformed Church Choir, led by Dick Roorda, en­ tertained. May 26 Exeter residents vyere faced by healthy increase in their tax bill as the municipal levy went up 22 mills. Once again the board of education was the villain as they increased their demands on taxpayers by 17 mills. The two major parties seem convinced that one of the ways to get through to the voter was via his stomach as the Liberals and Conservatives scheduled several food-oriented outings. Contrary to the complaints that would be heard in the fall, a lack of moisture was creating “lots of problems” for Huron farmers according to associate agricultural representative Mike Miller. The Lucan-Ilderton Jets an­ nounced the signing of Jack Chipchase as coach for the up­ coming season. June 2 Deb Ford, 18, was crowned Queen at the annual formal held at South Huron District High School. Stephen township taxes were boosted 18 mills with the board of Let Bob Swartman Show You How To Look Your-,Best And UP TO June 16 Liberal incumbent Jack Riddell rode to victory easily in Huron-Middlesex despite a tough race with Progressive Conser­ vative Anson McKinley. Riddell increased his majority from the 1975 election by 92 votes with 3,- 871 votes separating McKinley and Riddell. Fire destroyed the residence of Bob Johns family, four miles east of Exeter. The loss was es­ timated at over $40,000. Top athlete of the year awards at South Huron were presented to Dave Bogart, Paul Wareing, Janet Gielen and Helen Muller. June 23 The Hensall and District Com­ munity Centre fund received a big boost when W.G. Thompson and Sons turned over a cheque of $25,000 to the fund. The Exeter District Heritage Foundation postponed a decision of tenders for restoration of the town hall until funding for the project could be arranged. The new ball park gates at the Crediton Community Park were officially dedicated by the Crediton Women’s Institute with help from newly re-elected MPP Jack Riddell. Wage disagreement and a better job offer led to the resignation of Hensall Clerk Bob Hiel. Contrary to what was happen­ ing in most area municipalities, Grand Bend residents faced only a small increase in their mill rate. July 21 Huron County Council voted not to give up the rights to a gravel pit in Usborne Township despite the objections of Usborne Reeve Bill Morley who claimed that county was being unfair. The gravei pit agreement in question which gave the cojnty rights to removal gravel was made over 35 years ago. Four ladies levelled a scathing attack against Exeter council members about their action in removing furniture from the town hall. The primary item of concern was the sawing up of the former council table for use in the new Exeter police quarters. Dr. M.C. Fletcher, a general practitioner in Exeter for 51 years, passed away. Demolition of the old Hensall arena was expected to begin shortly. The Denfield Centennial proved to be most successful. July 28 Two subsidiaries of Big “ Drain Tile Limited, London will move to Exeter according to Big “O” vice president, marketing and sales Doug Riddell. Laser Plane Limited and Kraft Machinery Limited will move to a site on highway 83. As a result of a two month investigation by Exeter OPP Constable Bill McIntyre, some marijuana plants were uprooted from an isolated area in Usborne Township. The plants had an estimated street value of $15,000. Exeter firefighters answered their 36th call as an old car owned by Clarence Knight was gutted by flames. More than four thousand people attended the 33rd annual Kirkton garden party and enjoyed the excellent amateur and professional entertainment. Councillor Barb Bell resigned from Exeter council as she and her husband Elmer moved to Listowel. The days of large party lines appeared to be numbered for Ex­ eter and vicinity as Bell Canada announced a $500 million program to upgrade rural ser­ vice throughout Canada. Exeter property owners who have been slow in hooking up to the town’s sewage system will be facing a fine of $300 in the near future. The South Huron Rec Centre announced the hiring of Alvin Willert, Jim Guenther and John Roloefs to staff the new building. The Lucan fair proved to be another overwhelming success. Profits of $30,000 were an­ ticipated. Aug. 25 The board of directors of South Huron hospital decided to “go it alone” as plans for a $500,000 ad­ dition to the structure were for­ mulated. The addition was to be financed totally by surpluses which the board had ac­ cumulated and from county funds. Derry Boyle, a member of Ex­ eter council for 15 years was named to fill the vacancy created by the departure of Barb Bell. Ducks were the suspected villains as large numbers of ears of corn kept disappearing from the farmer’s fields surrounding Exeter’s sewage lagoons. Sept. 1 An early morning fire caused considerable damage the farm home of Adrian Kester. Rene Boogemans and his brother Xavier won a gold medal in the expert division of the marathon canoe race at the On­ tario Summer games held in Kitchener. The Exeter Barracudas swam off with the boys, girls and overall team championship in the zone championships. Sept. 8 Over three years of dreaming, planning, canvassing and even arguing came to end as the South Rec Centre was officially open­ ed. Gord Walker. London MPP representing the minister of culture and recreation called it a ‘magnificent edifice.’ Almost 5000 people attended the various events that were staged in con­ junction with the opening. An exploding light bulb was blamed for the fire which levell­ ed a huge barn on the Blair Brothers farm a mile east of Centralia. The search for the gas in South Huron continued with seismic readings being conducted along­ side township roads. Sept. 15 Glenn Hays, a judge in Huron County since 1960 passed away at age 63. Please turn to Page 22 DURING OUR FANTASTIC JANUARY CLEARANCE The Snow's Piling Up... And So Are The Savings In Our Winter Boot SALE Men's Vinyl Boots AH Styles $095 Values To $19.95 JF Cougar Hi Leather Boots Dark Brown Reg. $38.95 Men's Hi Leather Lace Reg. $29.95 Boys' Wolf Boots A Great Buy At $2893 $1 995June 30 Reverend Harold Snell of Ex­ eter after 41 years in the ministry was fetted by over 500 people at an open air service held at Riverview Park. The board of management of the South Huron Recreation Cen­ tre announced the appointment of R. Kirk Armstrong as recrea­ tion administrator. The anti-inflation board rolled back the proposed increases of members of the Exeter Police force from 10 percent to eight percent. Aug. 4 The Exeter and District Heritage Foundation came under heavy attack from Councillor Ken Ottewell. He questioned the sincerity of the Heritage people and attacked the mayor on his credibility, loyality and com- petance. Reeve Si Simmon’s idea of pre­ council meetings cameto an end when council canned the sessions due to a lack of interest of council members in meetings. An early destroyed Restaurant at Crediton with damage estimated at around $25,000. Exeter OPP Ontario Fire Marshall vestigating. Stephen township council learned that a subdivision for Mt. Carmel was to be undertaken by Michael Ryan. 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