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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1978-01-05, Page 22Pcige 22 Times-Advocate, January 5, 1978 the past year Sept. 15 Construction on the new Hen­ sail arena began as an official sod-turning ceremony was held. “00n afterwards workers from Logan Construction, Stratford began the actual construction. Mephen township appointed a committee to look after the recreation needs of the com­ munity. Sept. 22 Concern about the area’s white bean crop was being expressed as heavy rains continued to fall. The Dayton Tire bicycle tire plant at Huron Park, a sub­ sidiary of Firestone Tire and Rubber Company announced that it would be closing its doors per­ manently. At the same time, employees of Dayton blasted the federal government for not restricting the importation of in­ expensive foreign made bicvcie tires. At Exeter council, two differ­ ing viewpoints were heard about the amount of shoplifting that was taking place in town stores. A delegation of merchants claimed that it had reached alar­ ming proportions while Chief Ted Day reported that he had received few calls about the matter. Over 500 people attended a reception held in the honour of retiring Hensall physician Dr. J. C. Goddard. Keith Crawford, a South Huron District High School teacher was sworn in a a village councillor replacing Bill Uniac who resign­ ed because of an employment transfer. Sept. 29 A slight modification in the makeup of Exeter’s downtown core was announced as it was learned that Chainway stores would be closing their local branch and that the Pizza Fac­ tory would be opening in the former Madhatter Arcade. Exeters Fall fair almost ex- caped its usual bout of inclement weather as record crowds were recorded on the Friday evening but rainy weather on Saturday cut into attendance. Oct. 6 The possibility of a shopping plaza for Exeter came close to becoming a reality when town council almost gave approval to a building permit that was applied for by the developer. Lucan council decided to seek financial assistance from the four surrounding townships for the construction of the new arena. Over $8400 was raised from the sale of interior furnishings of the old Hensall arena. Grand Bend Councillor Harold Green blasted statements made by the resort’s Chamber of Commerce secretary Tom Webster in an edition of the North Lambton Sun. In the arti­ cle Webster charged that council had been slow in moving on the issue of sewers for the communi­ ty and that council had not sup­ ported the Chamber’s similar in- iatives. Green refuted this. Oct. 13 The possibility of a county­ wide police communication system came closer to reality as representatives from the local police force and town council came away enthused about the system after a meeting in Goderich. Huron County planner Roman Duz told Hensall council that the village should plan to encourage growth of population and in­ dustry. Wayne Horner. Hay Township clerk resigned from his job and announced that he had accepted the position of clerk­ administrator with the com­ munity of St. Paul. Alberta. Oct. 20 Both the works department and the fire brigade sought wage increases from the town with Deputy-Reeve Don MacGregor a member of the fire department saying that considering the workload and increased personal expenses, ‘it just wasn’t worth it’ under the existing pay scale. Traffic control lights at the in­ tersection of highways 4 and 83 would likely become a reality ac­ cording to a letter sent to MPP Jack Riddell from transportation and communications minister James Snow. The Exeter Heritage Founda­ tion launch its first town-wide fund raising campaign for the restoration of the town hall. Rene Boogemans of Hensall won the Ontario Canoe Racing Association trophy for the se­ cond consecutive year. Oct. 27 The first game in the new South Huron Rec Centre was played between the Exeter Hawks and the Lucan 11 ish with an official faceoff between Hawk’s coach Ron Bogart and Mr. Hockey himself, Derry Boyle. Over 70 people were in attendance at a public meeting called to discuss Exeter’s proposed revised official plan. Most of the discussion centred around the location of a shopping plaza in the north end of town. At the same meeting a plea by University of Toronto law stu­ dent John Blackwell asking that the Carling residence at the front of South Huron hospital be preserved received a swift reply from Mayor Bruce Shaw who said that the addition was something that was needed and that it was too late to alter plans. Nov. 3 Huron County must start promoting itself if it wants to keep the needed employment with in the community, develop­ ment officer Spence Cummings told county council. The initial meeting of the workshops held to seek input into Hay township’s proposed secon­ dary plan was held in Zurich. Miss Gardiner was honoured by General Motors of Canada for becoming the first person ever to achieve 40 consecutive years of membership in that company’s Account Club. The South Huron District High School cross-country team sent a total of 13 members to the On­ tario Secondary School cross­ country finals held in North Bay. Nov.1C After hearing from a London lawyer representing a group of downtown merchants, Exeter council agreed to place a ‘freeze’ on the development of the proposed new shopping centre northeast of the highway 4 and 83 intersection. Gerald ‘Jumper’ Cornish retired after 38 years with the Exeter Works department. Nov. I 7 Town lawyers advised council that the freeze on development on the north end of town which they had imposed the previous week could leave them open for a law suit from developer Jerry Sprackman. At a public meeting called to discuss various aspects of the South Huron Rec Centre severe criticism was leveled at George Naom, president of Cambrian developments the designers of the facilities. Much was made of several areas that were not yet completed. Ron Bogart, chair­ man of the finance committee for the facility suggested it was time to ‘get on that guy’s tail (Naom) and put some pressure on.’ On the football front, the South Huron Junior Panthers won the Huron-Perth championship while the seniors lost in the finals to their old nemesis, Goderich. Nov. 24 Two area workers suffered in­ juries as a result of an explosion at the Dunline Division of Dunlop Industrial Products at Huron Park. The two men were injured when an explosion occurred dur­ ing the application of an internal coating of 16,000 gallon rail tank car. A workshop that was part of the public input section of the proposed Hay township secon­ dary plan was told by represen­ tatives from the village of Dashwood that the lack of ser­ vices is restraining Dashwood from growing. George Tiernan stated ‘Our wells are horrible...75 percent of the water samples coming back are not fit to use.’ While the new Hensall arena continued to go up, members of the Mennonite community from Milverton were bringing the old structure down. At a meeting of Exeter council a few revisions to the official plan were made with one of the major areas being the reduction in the amount of land designated as highway commercial in the north end. Dec. 1 The two month debate over the proposed shopping centre for Ex­ eter came to an end when Exeter council voted unanimously to enter into an agreement with Jerry Sprackman of Hawleaf Developments Limited for the conditions under which that a shopping centre could proceed. At the extractive resources workshop of the proposed Hay township secondary plan, Don Pearson, resources manager for the Ausable-Bayfield Conserva­ tion Authority described Hay swamp as a valuable natural resource. Mrs. Daisy Ivey of Hensall celebrated her 90th birthday. Dec. 8 The Huron County Board of Education and its elementary school teachers agreed to terms for the 1977-78 contract when the teachers accepted the board’s latest offer. Something different in the oc­ cupational training for learning handicapped adults was in­ troduced by ARC Industries of Dashwood as a bakeshop under the supervision of Dan Knight was opened. A long time director of the On­ tario Bean Producer’s Marketing Board, Phil Durand of Zurich did not qualify for re-election at the annual meetingand criticized the board for their actions this past year. Dec. 15 Gwyn Whilsmith and Ron Bogart were named citizens of the year at an annual banquet for the town’s elected officials. At the same gathering retiring clerk Eric Carscadden was honoured for 29 years service to the community. A former mayor of Exeter, William G, Cochrane, was ap­ pointed a provincial judge in the criminal division for Huron. Dec. 22 The new OPP office at the north end of Exeter was van­ dalized as four men attacked the office in an apparent attempt to free one of their cohorts. Several charges were laid. LIFE MEMBERSHIP PRESENTED — Mrs. Jean Neil, left, of RR 1, Exeter was presented with a life membership in the Crediton Women's Institute as recognition for her service to the Wl by Mrs. Gerald Dear­ ing, president of the local Wl at the Institute's Christmas meeting. T-A photo A four year catch-up To update county assessments The day of reckoning has arrived for home owners in Huron and Perth counties who made improvements to their homes over the last four years and neglected to inform the assessment office. For the first time since 1973, assessment officers in Huron and Perth will visit the 52,000 residential properties in the counties to note changes that affect their municipal tax assessment base. Fred Jenkins, assessment commissioner for the two counties, said the program was started in October and all 16,000 rural properties have been in­ spected. He said it will likely be April before the remaining 34,000 urban properties are inspected. Jenkins said the program will serve two purposes: to bring the assessment figures up to date and to ensure that the assessment offices are prepared when the province introduces a new tax system based on the market value of properties. Jenkins said statistics on commercial properties are usually more up to date. “There are fewer of them and therefore we keep them more accurately.” While inspections are really only beginning, Jenkins said, he Name RC chairman Gad- Ellice Donald Crowley, RR 1, shill, a 46-year-old Township farmer, was acclaimed chairman of the Huron-Perth Roman Catholic School Board at the inaugural meeting in Dublin, Tuesday. He succeeds Mickey Vere, Stratford. Mr. Crowley, who was vice- chairman in 1977, has been on the board for five years. He represents Elice and North and South Easthope Townships. William Kinahan, RR 2, Lucknow, a 53-year-old life un­ derwriter, was elected vice- chairman, winning over Ronald Marcy, Stratford. In his inaugural address, Mr. Crowley said this is the 10th year for the Huron-Perth board. “I feel we will have to take some decisive action this year if we are to remain a viable board.” “The trustees will be required to make decisions which require integrity, honesty and charity. We will have to be concerned, not only for our local areas, but our entire jurisdiction of Huron and Perth counties.” “This spirit of sacrifice will also have to prevail in our schools, our teachers, students, parents and all who work for our system, ” he said. A borrowing bylaw for $2,000,000 was approved to meet the expenditures of the board until the current revenue has been received. The next regular meeting will be held on January 9. • • Your heart works fll harder when & 1^1 s you're not in the game. Get fit — and turn the clock back. Fitness is fun. Try some. panr/apacr/on well thought the figures showed the two counties are still doing economically. County debate on school bus also got into debate over committee recom- not to concur with a of the Township of Council siderable executive mendation resolution Sandwich West to make it legal to fine the owner of a vehicle passing a stopped school bus with signals flashing. At the present time, the driver of the vehicle must be identified. The Sandwich West Resolution was to have the vehicle owner fined regardless of who is driving it. Committee members did not concur with the resolution since it was agreed that school bus drivers should not have to act as policemen. Paul Steckle said that in Stanley Township, his council had concurred with the resolution. Steckle said when a vehicle is illegally parked, the owner, not necessarily the driver, is fined. In the case of passing a school bus where there is really danger to children, Steckle said his council felt it was important to be able to lay the charge on the owner of the vehicle if the driver is not known. By a show of hands, council agreed not to concur with the Sandwich West resolution. con- an Brintnell of Saskat- and Larry Brintnell, visited with their Mr. & Mrs. Doug over the holidays. Wayne chewan Alberta parents, Brintnell Mrs. Jennie Lawson of Clinton spent Christmas Day with Mr. & Mrs. Bill Yearley and family and Boxing day with Mr. & Mrs. Garnet Hicks. Also visiting on Boxing Day were Mr. & Mrs. Don McCann and family of Warwick Village and Mr. & Mrs. Doug. Fulton and family of Stratford. DAILY CHORES — Shovelling sidewalks is almost a daily occurrence in front of main street businesses. Shown in action with shovels are Ed Gackstetter and Ted Butler. T-A photo “Huron and Perth counties have shown a steady gain. . .- both in assessment and in population. “During our farm-use survey, we had a 35 per cent technical change, which includes out­ buildings and quality of land (improvements). . .that is mostly due to drainage.” The assessment office nor­ mally learns of improvements to properties through building permits taken out with the municipalities. Jenkins said the problem with this system is people don’t bother to take out permits and some municipalities don’t bother issuing them. “In smaller municipalities the policy of building permits is, to say the least, unsatisfactory.” Jenkins said that is why the door-to-door survey is needed. Only improvements of more than $2,500 affect the assessment value of the property and Jenkins said additions of family rooms, fireplaces and major renovations to older homes account for most of the improvements. “We won’t increase anyone’s assessment for energy-saving devices and that includes solar heat,” he said. Jenkins said the law states homeowners have to let assessment officers inspect their homes but they should be asked to show their identification. “That should be the first question - ask for ID. All our assessors carry it.” Jenkins said there is no penalty for the improvements even if they were made three years ago and no municipal taxes paid on them. “Our philosophy is to increase the assessment from the day the assessor discovers it.” He admitted some taxpayers consider avoiding tax assessment a challenge. “I think there is a feeling that it’s nice to cheat the tax man.” But Jenkins said, assessment is no game to municipalities trying to generate revenue. “They (municipalities) stake in this, too. assessment can mean a mill rate.” have a Poor higher Atom hockey players to take history books on US trip When the Exeter atom hockey team travels to Exeter, New Hampshire for an invitational tournament this weekend, they'll be carrying some history books with them. However, the boys haven’t been saddled with the chore of studying during their visit. The books contain the history of Exeter, written and published during centennial year by council and author J.L. Wooden and they’ll be presented to the hosts who will be billeting the local hockey team. A request for council to donate the books for the boys to take as gifts had been made through By MRS. HUGH MORENZ and other and Kevin a Broadfoot Holiday visitors Kelly and Kim Campbell Exeter with their grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Milton Sweitzer for the weekend. Mr. & Mrs. Sid Durie and Glenn in Toronto, Thursday with her mother Mrs. Peter Wardlaw and her sister Mr. & Mrs. Gordon MacKenzie. Mr. & Mrs. Harvey Beierling and Kevin with her grand­ parents, Mr. & Mrs. Henry Adkins at Zurich. Other relatives at this gathering were Mrs. Beierling’s parents and brother, Mr. & Mrs. Howard Adkins and James, Mr. & Mrs. Stewart Adkins, Winnipeg, Mr. & Mrs. Jack Adkins and Jimmy of Tiverton and Mrs. Mary Broadfoot, Kippen. Mr. & Mrs. Milton Sweitzer in Welland a few days with her sister Mr. & Mrs. Garson Brady and other relatives. With Mrs. Thelma Beierling were Mr. & Mrs. Ray Beierling, David and Chris of Exeter, Mr. & Mrs. H. Beierling and Kevin and Mrs. Bill Miller, Dashwood. Mr. & Mrs. Al Corbett, Jonathon and Kathy of near Hensall with Mr. & Mrs. Hugh Morenz. Mrs. Doris Sweitzer in Welland, with her mother, Mrs. Elsie Comfort relatives. Harvey, Gloria Beierling attended family gathering last Monday at the home of Mr. & Mrs. John Deitz, Kippen. On Tuesday the Bbierlirig’s accompanied by her grandparents Mr. & Mrs. Henry Adkins visited in Goderich with Mr. & Mrs. Ernie Powell. Friday evening, at Gloria’s parents home, they attended an 85th birthday party for her grand­ father Henry Adkins, and her brother James 13th birthday. Mr. & Mrs. Tom Russell and Jacquie with her parents Mr. & Mrs. Michael Scheibel and family, Belle River. Mrs. Lynp Chambers, St. Catharines, Dennis and Sharon Durie, Strathroy, with their parents Mr;& Mrs. Sid Durie and brother Glenn. Mr. & Mrs. Tony Regier, Christopher and Heather, Detroit, Mr. & Mrs. Dave Durand and family, Zurich, Mr. & Mrs. Ken Baker Sr., Nancy, Donna and Gary, Mr. & Mrs. Ken Baker, Jr. and family, Stratford, Mr. & Mrs. Doug- Russell and family with Mr. & Mrs. Don Baker and Jamie. Donna Baker and Brenda Kipfer spent a few holidays in Detroit with Mr. & Mrs. Tony Regier and family. Mr. & Mrs. Hugh Morenz, Tuesday, with Mr. & Mrs. Ross Corbett, Steve- and Jeff, and Saturday with Mr. & Mrs. John Corbett bf near Hensall. Of Councillor Derry Boyle. Boyle also asked council to authorize the purchase of crests which the local hockey team will present to members of the three teams they’ll be facing in tournament, which has an ternational flavor. Council approved the penditure of $50 towards crests. the in- ex- the New conditions for school sewage system Several new conditions prevail now regarding the sewage dis­ posal system at Blyth Public School, county council learned Thursday. The Huron County board of Health with endorsatipn of the Acting Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brian Lynch and the Ministry of the Environment, has recommended three new con­ ditions which, if met, would be considered satisfactory per­ formance. Those conditions are: that a proposal submitted by Brian Garratt of Kyles, Kyles and Garratt Architects, be im­ plemented (this proposal was not outlined in detail); that an FLORENCE KATHLEEN McCULLAGH Suddenly at her home in Gravenhurst on Thursday, December 29, 1977, Kathleen McCullagh beloved wife of James C. McCullagh, dear mother of John, Mary (Mrs. Glenn Fisher), Exeter, Pat (Mrs. Ross Draper), Orillia, George, David, Helen (Mrs. Ross Hill), Gravenhurst, and the late Milton. Loving grandmother of 17 grandchildren and one great grandchild. The late Mrs. McCullagh was resting at the W. J. Cavill Funeral Home in Gravenhurst. Funeral service and committal were held in the chapel on Saturday, December 31, 1977, at 1:30 p.m. Spring in­ terment in Mickle Memorial Cemetery. MRS. ALDA SIMMONS Mrs. Alda Ann (Dinsdale) Simmons passed away at the Blue Water Rest Home, Zurich on Friday December 30, 1977 in her 92nd year. She was the wife of the late Frederick J. Simmons and mother of John Frederick Simmons, Hensall. Four grand­ daughters survive (Lois) Mrs. George Godbolt, Exeter, (Joan) Mrs. Robert Middleton, Wingham, Jacqueline Simmons, Brantford, and Dale Simmons, Hensall; four greatgrandchildren survive. Four sisters predeceased . Funeral service was held from the Bonthron Funeral Home, Hensall on Monday January 2, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Don Beck officiating. Burial at Hensall Union Cemetery. The Ladies’ Legion Auxiliary held a memorial service at the Funeral Home on Sunday evening at 9 p.m. Pallbearers were: Gordon T. Munn, Eldred Simmons, Don Joynt, Donald Munn, Robert Raeburn and Gordon Munn. Flower bearers were : Robert Middleton and George Godbolt. RHONDA SHAPTON Rhonda Lynn, beloved infant daughter of Bob and Audrey (nee Parsons) of RR 1 Churchill, Ontario born December 25, 1977 at York County Hospital, Newmarket Ontario and passed away later the same day. Burial took place in Bradford Cemetery, Bradford, Ontario. EARL McADAMS Suddenly in Zurich, Ontario, on Friday, December 30, 1977, Earl Milton McAdams in his 64th year. Beloved husband of Hilda (Neeb) McAdams. Dear father of Duward Milton McAdams, RR 3 Zurich, Roy Edward McAdams, Zurich, four grandchildren. Dear son of Mrs. Matilda Tetreau and dear brother of Harry McAdams, Zurich; (Wilhelm Bill predeceased November 1970). The funeral was held Monday from the Westlake Funeral Home, Zurich with Rev. Bruce Guy officiating. Interment at Emmanuel United Church Cemetery, Zurich. Pallbearers were Marvin McAdams, Murray McAdams, David McAdams, Glen Neeb, Curtis Neeb and Howard Neeb. GERALD LAWSON Suddenly at his residence, 89 John St. West, Exeter and for­ merly of Woodham, Gerald W. Lawson. Beloved husband of Margaret Wurm, in his 60th year. Dear father of (Gwen) Mrs. James Rohde of Mitchell, Allan of St. Marys, (Kay) Mrs, Elliott Clarke of Thompson, Manitoba, and Ed Lawson of Exeter. Also survived by 10 grandchildren, his The local team will face their counterparts from Exeter, N.H. as well as a team from Concord, N.H. and one from Quebec. This week council also authorized Boyle to pursue the cost of building a trophy case for the rec centre. He said the labor for the project would be donated and council would only have to pay for the materials. electrical interlock be connected to the sewage pump so that when the water table level reaches the three-foot mark below the tiles, the pump is automatically shut off until the water level recedes; and that a responsible person be appointed to visually inspect the height of the water table and record in a daily log the findings as to height of water table, date and time of inspection. The agreement also states that if any or all of these conditions are not completely met, or a recurrence of the sewage ponding problem develops, the original order by the former MOH Dr. Frank Mills will be reinstated immediately, mother, Mrs. Sadie Lawson of Exeter, three sisters, ’(Dorothy) Mrs. Tom Proulx of London, (Kathleen) Mrs. Orville Ford of Stephen Township, (Evelyn) Mrs. Earl Dick of Thamesford. The funeral was held Monday from the Hopper-Hockey Funeral Home, Exeter with Rev. Glen Wright officiating. Interment in Exeter Cemetery. AMY WOOD At Strathroy Hospital, on Friday December 30, 1977 Mrs. E. Amy (Munro) of RR 1, Ilderton in her 81styear. Beloved wife of the late Cecil Wood and dear mother of Carlyle, RR 1, Ilderton and Mrs. Douglas (Marjorie) May, RR 2, Ilderton, sister of Mrs. Colin (Kathleen) Harvey of Strathroy and Mrs. Archie (Edna) Leitch of Glencoe. Also survived by 3 grandchildren. The funeral was held Monday from the Denning Funeral Home, Interment in Cemetery. Strathroy. Poplar Hill VEEL late residence, on Wednesday PETER Suddenly at his RR 1, Lucan, December 28, 1977, Peter Veei, beloved husband of Maria (Pol) Veei. Dear father of Ben Veel, Lambeth, Elis Vandenburg, Lucan, Mary Huysmans, Glencoe, Coby Veel, Lucan, Gerda Braam, John and Peter and Rob Veel all of London. Survived by brothers and sisters in Holland, also survived by several grandchildren, in his 68th year. The Funeral was held Friday from the C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home, Lucan and St. Patricks Church with Rev. Fr. R. Charrette officiating. LULA EAGLESON At South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Monday, January 2,1978, Lula (Hutchinson) Eagleson, widow of the late Henry Eagleson, (1954) of Dashwood; dear mother of Aldene (Mrs. Stuart Wolfe) Dashwood, Lloyd of Grand Bend, Gordon of Southampton and dear sister of Ernest of Calgary, Alberta; also loved by 9 grand­ children and 11 great grand­ children in her 85th year. Resting at the T. Harry Hoffman Funeral Home, Dashwood where the funeral and committal service will take place on Thursday, January 5th at 2 p.m. Rev. Bruce Guy officiating. Interment in Calvary United Church Cemetery, Dashwood. Toronto and Ross Hensall; four MRS. ELIZABETH SARARAS Mrs. Elizabeth (Bender) Sararas passed away at Queensway Nursing Home, Hensall on Thursday, December 29, 1977, in her 97th year, \yife of the late Simon Sararas she is survived by two sons, Earl Sararas, Sararas, daughters, Mrs. Laura Hubbert, Toronto; Mrs. Jack (Greta) Reid, Mississauga; Mrs. Edna Caldwell, Exeter; and Mrs. Doris Bonthron, London. A daughter Mrs. Roy (Clara) MacDonald predeceased 1976. Nineteen grandchildren and twenty-two greatgrandchildren also survive. Funeral service was held from the Bonthron Funeral Home, Hensall, Saturday, December 31 with Rev. Don Beck officiating. Burial in Emmanuel United Church Cemetery, Zurich. The pallbearers were Ian Reed, Dave Sararas, Bevan Bonthron, Gerry Sararas, Bob Caldwell, Brian Bonthron. The flower bearers were Gary Martin, Steve Sararas and Allan Sararas.