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Times-Advocate, 1978-08-31, Page 1HITTING THE FIRST PITCH — The honour of being the first batter in the new Dashwood Industries Employee^ Anniver­ sary park went to the chairman of the board Maurice Klumpp. Above, he takes a mighty cut at the first pitch tossed by firm president Gerry Finnen. T-A photo TRYING A NEW SWING — Ann Haley prepares to send Kathy Kattle swinging during Saturday's official opening of the Dashwood Industries Employees Anniversary park near Centralia, Saturday. T-A photo Okay renovations, delay fireman bid Give official plan final review The Exeter Public Utilities Commission agreed Tuesday to proceed with plans to renovate the local office facility. A London firm, Shelving Displays Ltd., has drafted plans for the renovations and redecorating, which is to-cost around $18,000. Work will include new counters, office furniture, drapery, carpeting, air con­ ditioning, painting and relocation and updating of electrical services. Where possible, the PUC plan to use local tradesmen and suppliers for the work and materials required. The Commissioners had already approved replace­ ment of the windows with double-glazed units. Work on the complete job is expected to commence in October. Letters will be sent to local firms asking for bids on the work. The London firm will instal the new counters and the desk fior the manager’s office. The major discussion at the regular August meeting was a request from employee Bob Hume for Fewer to respond to area school bells When the bell rings at the seven area public schools at 9 a.m. Tuesday, enrolment is expected to be down about 62 from the same time in 1977. These are figures for grades one to eight. The biggest decrease will be at Huron Centennial near Brucefield where the total enrolment will be down 25 to 494. Usborne Central will have a lower enrolment by 16 pupils at 262. At Zurich public school the reduction will be 15 students and at Hensall the starting figure will be 13 lower than a year ago. Their totals are 170 and 148, respectively. Stephen Central is the only school with an increase in student attendance from 315 to 320. J.A.D. McCurdy at Huron park enrolment is down four to 260. permission to join the local fire department. Manager Hugh Davis said it was a commendable at­ titude on the part of the employee, but proceeded to tell the Commissioners why he felt the request should be denied. He said the PUC already lose one man when a fire breaks out in Exeter because one employee is dis­ patched to keep an eye on water supplies, etc. He said that if three men were working on a job and one had to leave to fight a fire, it may be necessary for the other two to be recalled to the office because they would be unable to continue. “Losing one man can mean losing three men,’’ the manager said, adding later in the discussion “I will not jeopardize the men’s safety if one has to leave the job.’’ “I hate to turn him down, but I don’t like to see us in a bad spot,’’ commented chairman Murray Greene. He asked if there were oc­ casions when only one truck would be at a job site and was advised that was cor- Please turn to page 2 Huron board of education superintendent Bob Allen said the enrolment at South Huron District High School will be at 1,031. That’s one more than September of 1977. Allen said there were very few staff changes for the term which starts Tuesday morning. David Kempt joins the staff at Huron Centennial replacing Adrain Brand who has been transferred to Stephen Central. Darlene Templeman is a new staff member at Exeter public school and Sharon Ann Dob- bie and Donna Webster are half-day additions to the McCurdy staff. There are no teaching changes at South Huron, Hensall, Zurich or Usborne Central. Members of Exeter coun­ cil took their last combined look at the town’s new of­ ficial plan and zoning bylaw, Monday, in preparation for next week’s public meeting and with some minor excep­ tion, found the documents satisfactory. However, they’re still ex­ pecting some objections from those in attendance at the public meeting schedul­ ed for the rec centre on Wednesday night at 8:00 p.m. Some of the zoning and regulations which brought forth objections in earlier documents have been un­ changed. There’s also expected to be some general confusion among local ratepayers because the new documents give all measurements in metric. “People will be confused, including me,” commented Councillor Derry Boyle, one of five members attending Monday night’s special ses­ sion. Mayor Bruce Shaw opined that objections would be raised over the industrial designation for the land on Highway 83 east, noting that the owners would probably prefer to have it zoned as commercial. “If the town is to survive, we need industrial land,” Boyle replied, receiving a. quick agreement from Coun­ cillor Ted Wright, who said there had to be some land left for industrial purposes in the community. After reading through the lengthy list of definitions in the zoning bylaw, Shaw noted that the last definition was for the position of zon­ ing administrator, which means the officer or employee of the Corporation charged with the duty of en­ forcing the provisions of the zoning bylaw. He suggested council in the future may find it necessary to appoint someone to handle that posi­ tion. Clerk Liz Bell now fills that capacity, but Shaw said she may find it a “pretty onerous task”. Boyle noted that the building inspector now does a good job at intrepreting the zoning bylaw before ap­ proving building permits, and while Mrs. Bell agreed with that opinion, she questioned whether the pre- sent inspector, Doug Triebner, would want to be saddled with the job either in view of the fact he is near­ ing retirement. In reviewing the general provisions section of the document, members questioned the need for the lengthy section on signs and lights. “We have a pretty good sign bylaw that we spent a lot of time on,” Shaw ex­ plained, questioning the need for including further regulations in the zoning document. Deputy-Reeve don MacGregor and Boyle suggested the regulations were not required in the new bylaw. “We’re protected adequately by the sign bylaw,” the latter suggested. Shaw suggested the matter be checked out with the planning consultants and if it was found the sign Bridge battered for fourth time The bridge on Highway 4 at the north end of Exeter continues to be a favorite target for area motorists. At 12:30 a.m. Saturday, the bridge was struck for the fourth time this year. This time it was a vehicle driven by George Eric Gaiser of Kitchener. Gaiser’s car was damaged to the extent of $1,400 and he was taken to South Huron Hospital suffering cuts and bruises. Constable George Robertson investigated. A freak accident occurred at 3 p.m. Friday on Andrew street, just north of Sanders in the area of the Exeter Post Office. A car owned by Gary Blanchard, 283 Mill street was parked for a moment and it slipped into reverse gear and backed into a park­ ed pickup truck owned by Laidlaw Transport. Constable Brad Sadler in­ vestigated and set damages at $200. Some time last week a boat and trailer disappeared from the Smith-Peat Roof­ ing lot on Thames Road west. The boat was a white top convertible with a 120 horsepower inboard motor. Police chief Ted Day said it appears that a vehicle simply backed up to the trailer and hooked on. bylaw is adequate, the provisions in the zoning bylaw should be deleted. One of the lengthiest dis­ cussions, however, did cen­ tre around the signs which are permitted for the home Won't halt garage sales? While official plans and zoning bylaws are continual­ ly updated to meet changing times and needs, Exeter’s new documents don’t cover one of the latest phenomenon . . . garage sales. ‘‘Is there nothing prohibiting garage sales?” Councillor Ted Wright questioned Monday when council reviewed the new documents in preparation for next week’s public meeting. Mayor Shaw laughingly replied that there was no such restriction at the pre­ sent. 11 /■ Limes - Advocate Serving South Huron, North Middlesex & North Lambton Since 1873 One Hundred and Fifth Year EXETER, ONTARIO, AUGUST 31, 1978 —------------------- ----------------------------------------------- Price Per Copy 25 Cents Return of families, heat boon to GB businessmen ■ PEOPLE, PEOPLE AND MORE PEOPLE — The 13th annual Zurich Bean Festival proved to be another overwhelming success as a huge crowd swelled the population of the village. This was the scene of Goshen street at one p.m. Staff photo Trio suffer injuries in area collisions Three people sustained major injuries, one cattle beast died and property damage was listed at over $10,000 in eight accidents investigated by the Exeter OPP this week. The victims of major in­ juries were Darin Francis Schock, Michigan, Jerald Broderick, Exeter; and Theodore Oud, R.R. 3 Kip­ pen. The eight-year-old Michigan lad was injured when he ran in front of a pickup truck Friday af­ ternoon on Highway 21 in St. Josephs. The vehicle was driven by George Fox, Petrolia. The Schock youngster was taken to South Huron Hospital. Constable Wally Tomasik investigated and set damage to the Fox vehicle at $25. Broderick was injured in a two-car crash on Highway 84, just west of County Road 31 on Thursday night at 7:45 p.m. Driver of the other vehicle involved was Arnold Vandenboomen, R.R. 2 Hensall, who sustained minor injuries. Both men were taken to South Huron Hospital. Constable Jack Straughan set total property damage at $4,500. Eighteen-year-old The­ odore Oud was injured when the motorcycle he was driving collided with a parked car on the parking lot at the W.G. Thompson & Son mill in Hensall on Wed­ nesday at 9:20 p.m. The parked vehicle was owned by Kenneth occupations and commer­ cial endeavours in residen­ tial zones. Shaw questioned whether neighboring property owners had a legitimate complaint over the fact that Later in the meeting, Wright said he found garage sales more disturbing than some of the home oc­ cupations now being carried out in residential zones. “It’s a fad, but does it in­ terfere with other people?” he asked. Mayor Bruce Shaw said most garage sales were once in a lifetime events, while others were annual sales, but he did note that some people seemed to be staging them quite regularly. The discussion ended with council taking no action to have garage sales covered in the zoning bylaws. Aikenhead, Hensall. Oud was taken to University Hospital in London for treatment. The accident was in­ vestigated by Constable Bill Osterloo, who set damages at $1,800. The cattle beast, owned by William Wagner, was killed when struck by a vehicle driven by Robert Oesch, R.R. 2 Zurich. The animal had wandered onto the roadway on Highway 83, east of County Road 2. Total damage including the value of the animal, was listed at $1,100 by Constable Al Quinn. The mishap occurred at 10:30 p.m. On Thursday at 2:00 p.m., a 15 year-old cyclist, Frank Lows, Talbotville, suffered minor injuries when he was in collision with a vehicle driven by Albert Smith, Huron Park. That accident occurred on County Road 21, just west of Highway 4 and damage was set at $50 by Constable Frank Giffin. Cpl. Bill Freeth in­ vestigated two accidents on Sunday, the first at 2:10 a.m., when a vehicle owned by John Ellis, Kingston, was hit by an unknown vehicle while parked on Highway 84 in Zurich. Damage was listed at $500. The other accident in­ volved vehicles driven by Robert Couse, Grand Bend, and Robert Blair, R.R. i Centralia. They collided on the Crediton Road near the intersection of Stephen 16-17 and damage was set at $900. The other accident of the some people now operate businesses from their homes, such as accountants, beauty parlors and watch repair businesses. “I’ve never had a com­ plaint about them in 15 years,” Boyle replied. However, Shaw said he had received a few com­ plaints, a couple of which had been quite vocal. He said the elimination of signs may be the answer in reducing those complaints. However, Councillor Lossy Fuller led the other members of council in say­ ing they couldn’t see anything wrong with the pre­ sent regulations in that regard. ‘‘We have no real problems, so let’s not monkey with it,” Boyle suggested. Members were pleased to note that the zoning bylaw does have some restrictions on parking of disabled week was reported on Tuesday at 4:20 p.m., in­ volving vehicles driven by Terry McBride, Zurich, and Linda Fisher, R.R. 3 Zurich. They collided on County Road 2 south of Highway 84 and Constable Tomasik set total damage at $1,450. A SUCCESSFUL SIT-ON — A novel promotion by Mt. Carmel Kawasaki motorcycle dealer Don Darling created plenty of in­ terest over the weekend. Recent purchasers of motorcycles participated in a sit-on-it with the one able to outlast the others win­ ning his or her purchase price back. Shortly after the sit-on began Darling is shown with Robin Jorddn, Holley Whitney, Donna Unwin and Debbie Stiles. The winner was Debbie Stiles. She was declared champion at 7 a.m, Tuesday completing 65 hours on her bike. T-A photo vehicles, boats and travel trailers in residential zones, although there was some TEETER TOTTERS AT DI — Children of Dashwood Industries employees had plenty of fun Saturday trying out new playground equipment when the new park was officially opened. Trying out the teeter totters were Tammy and Paul Rau, Shannon Westlake and Todd and Terry Genttner. T-A photo Hot weather and family visitors boosted business to record levels for some Grand Bend merchants this summer. “If it wasn't the best summer, it was one of the best,” said Nick Carter, president of the Grand Bend Chamber of Commerce and owner of the Sun and Surf shops. He said his two shops have done from 10 to 15 per cent more business than they did last year. The beach is the big drawing, card for the Bend and people in London, Sarnia and Kitchener can come here without spen­ ding too much on gas, said Carter, The long weekends this year have been slower than usual but the hot August made up for it, said Carter. “We have had more of the family type tourist. They have money and they have no hesitancy to spend it while they’re here,” he said. Dennis Mathers of Cheryl Ann, a fast food outlet, said his sales were about the same or a little better than last year. The big change this year was the families in the Bend, he said. “I suppose the police have kind of quieted things down and more families are will­ ing to come,” said Mathers. The Village Inn Retreat also recorded an excellent business summer. “It was very good, very good indeed,” said manager Gray Brewer. “It was very pleasing to see a higher family content. I think that our village fathers have done a good job or reestablishing Grand Bend as a family vacation cen­ tre.” Betty Flear of Flear’s confusion over the exact meaning of the regulation. Shaw asked if the adjec­ Home Bakery said their business this year was the same as it had been other years. Harold Klopp of the Colonial Hotel said there was some increase in business at his establish­ ment. “The weather has been better and the American money is worth more. If we can’t get an increase there is something wrong,” he said. Leo Masse, manager of the Tender Spot grocery store said the Tender* Spot has done exceptionally well this summer. He attributed it to more families as well. Stephen plan gets final council okay At its latest meeting, Stephen township council gave third and final reading to the secondary plan for the municipality. The plan which has been several years in the preparation stage now goes to Goderich for approval by the County of Huron and the Huron planning board. Final approval will come from the Ontario Ministry of Housing. Clerk Wilmar Wein said, “It’s possible for the Ministry of Housing to make recommendations for revisions and amendments. It should be approved quick­ ly at the county level. Third reading was given to the Carey McCann municipal drain and tenders for construction will be call­ ed in September, Drainage inspector Ken tive “disabled” applied only to the word vehicle, or Please turn to page 2 “It gets better every year.” he said. Paul Couse of Bluewater Hardware said business was about the same as last year. “I think people aren’t spending the money as much as they did before. With this inflation they are waiting to see where it goes," he said. The four per cent sales tax reduction hasn’t helped business at all, he said. There have been more American visitors to Grand Bend thjs summer, but few realize that their- money is worth more, Couse said. “I’ve had people that were really surprised when they found out.” he said. Pickering will be asked to supervise repairs to the Concession 18 drain and the Ausable-Bayfield Conserva­ tion Authority will be re­ quested to check an erosion problem on the Desjardine municipal drain at Lot 1, Concession A. The services of bulldozer operator Dave Siddall at the township’s waste disposal site on Concession 14 are be­ ing terminated as of August 31 and tenders are being called for a replacement. Road superintendent Frank Mclssac will be authorized to purchase a new tractor mower to be used for roadside grass cut­ ting. Three tile drain loans totalling $37,400 were ap­ proved. subject to provincial monies being available.