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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1978-11-23, Page 3Committee volunteers are honored i Mayor details accomplishments in farewell fl “Yop deserve a moment in the limelight,” Mayor Bruce Shaw commented in regard to the many volunteers who were on hand Monday night for the annual civic banquet held to honor local citizens who give their time and talents to the various boards and special committees in the community, However, after the many volunteers were recognized for their contributions, it was the Mayor who was really in the limelight as he was given special recognition for his leadership over the past four years. He also chose the occasion to make his farewell address to the community. He noted that one of his electiomplatforms had been to get more' people involved in the work of the community and said the experiment had worked because there were 150 people on hand for Monday night’s banquet at the rec centre, in com­ parison to the 22 people who attended the town’s first function of that nature. He said community in­ volvement was important to him. “Everyone owes something to his neighbor and his community. You have to give something of yourself.” Another of his platforms was to improve the relationship between Exeter and the surrounding com­ munities, and he said con­ siderable headway was being made in this regard, particularly with Stephen and Usborne. “There’s a place here for Hay and I’d like to see them get more involved, explained, adding that the days of ” Shaw municipalities were over. “I think we can go farther yet,” he suggested. Other campaign objectives that he felt had been fulfilled were more efficient and effective council meetings, the necessity for planning in the community, keeping the public informed and to be a credit to the town in representing them as mayor at various functions. He said the latter was one of the biggest tasks and he said he tried very hard to convey the image of someone who speaks positively and is a credit to the town. In reference to some of his other accomplishments, he suggested that council meetings were running ef­ ficiently and that no business was finalized without the press being on hand to in- forih the public of the decisions made. “In balance, I’m really happy to have been around for these four years and to 3 Rec centre Continued from front page mended by both ShaW and Stephens. Shaw noted that Exeter’s former rec direc­ tor had worked very hard on the project. “Thank you and thanks for all you’ve done for us.” he said. “He pulled us together and showed us the job we had in front of us.” Stephens said. At the conclusion of the evening’s proceedings, rec centre board chairman Bob Down made a presentation of a life-time pass to Mayor Shaw, who is retiring. Shaw chaired the board at its inception “and started us off on the right foot.” Down commented. Down said the board members were also ap­ preciative to the people who had made the facility possi­ ble and noted they were . striving to get its financial operation “closer and closer into’the black." isolation Exeter Mayor Bruce Shaw was the recipient of a town plaque and specialPUCKER , ..... recognition at Monday night's civic banquet on the occasion of his retirement. An added bonus was a kiss from Councillor Lossy Fuller, just getting underway in this photo. The Mayor's wife, Fran, and Usborne Reeve Bill Morley look on, while incoming mayor, Derry Boyle, is shown in the background. Staff photo Times-Advocate, November 23, 1978 RETIREMENThave met the people I did,” he said. While noting that public officials do take a certain anjount of abuse and criticism, Shaw said the rewards were good. He singled out several people for special mention, including Wally Burton, described as a “good man” from whom to seek advice because he was always honest, and Jack Under­ wood, who Shaw described • as a man who had difficulty saying no when asked to do something and deserved appreciation for his hard work. Retiring Councillor Ken Ottewell was commended for his push to get the sanitary sewer project completed and also in being responsible for the concept of a building code and building bylaw. Of his successor, Shaw said that Derry Boyle “deserves your respect.” He wished Boyle well in his endeavours. T-A editor Bill Batten, described as “the nemesis of the elected”lwas cited for his fair comments and truth. “He’s a great benefit to the town and council and per­ sonally I’m glad you’re around,” Shaw said. In concluding his remarks, Shaw said he realized how he valued his spare time while on a trip with his two sons earlier this year and hoped to devote more time to them. “I’d like to do some reading and relax. I’m really tired.” However, he said that after a couple of months of rest he would be ready for any challenge that may be offered and suggested he may take Boyle’s invitation to sit again on the local planning steered official bylaw. Shaw was presented with a plaque by Boyle and Deputy- Reeve MacGregor, while Counciller Lossy Fuller presented flowers to his wife, Fran. Also receiving plaques were retiring council members Ken Ottewell and Steve Pfaff along with Wally Burton and Jack Delbridge, who are retiring from the planning board and com­ mittee of adjustment respectively Delbridge, a former mayor, indicated he was concerned that some people in the community were fearful that incoming mayor Derry Boyle would not be able to handle his task. “Derry is quite capable of doing the job,” Delbridge suggested, quickly adding “but not as good as the last two mayors, of course.” Among the groups represented at the banquet were the planning board, cemetery board, parking authority, committee of adjustment, recreation board, rec centre board and the town’s department heads. The council members from Stephen and Usborne, along with some of their officials, were also present. % STORE WIDE CLEARANCE SAVE to 50% Make This a Ring Christmas Purchase a Beautiful Fine Quality Bridal-Knot Diamond Genuine Emerald with 8 Diamonds 53” Solitaire Careless driver fined $108 Speeders, drinkers pay Regular $440.00 l Plus Many Other Diamonds and Stone Rings I WILSON'S JEWELLERY Beside Bank of Montreal, Exeter Open for Business until Dec. 23 board, whom he through the new plan and zoning Vi Price Men's and Ladies' Watch Bands, Books & Greeting Cards. for having liquor available in ■ a motor vehicle; Terry Daniel Luther. Huron Park,$293°°$240°° Regular Price $230.00 LIFT WITH YOUR LEGS. NOT WITH YOUR BACK farm safely association y moonlight pyjama contest - Automotive Friday night. From the left Bob Kirk and Gary MacLean. More than 20 persons participated in the pyjama contest at Jerry Maclean and Son are judges Bruce Shaw and Lossy Fuller, winners Brad Baynham, Connie Dietrich and T-A photo School buses Continued from front page1 large expenditure it can’t handle.” Wingham trustee Murray Mulvey suggested un­ dercoating the new buses to get more mileage out of them. He said rust seems to be a problemthe buses are victimized by pointing out that in many cases the vehicles “rust out before they wear out.” Mulvey said the board could consider getting the buses rust proofed when they are new. The board agreed to drop the provision of industrial arts-home economics classrooms from its five year capital expense forecast and make provision for the replacement of six board owned buses. The budget committee hopes to sit down with transportation manager to review the practice of automatically replacing six buses a year. A Huron Park driver, Peter Sutherland, paid the highest fine handed down by Justice of the Peace Douglas Wedlake in Exeter court, Tuesday. Sutherland had been charged with careless driving on September 11 after his car left concession 2-3 in Stephen and' hit a telephone pole. Sutherland sustained facial lacerations in the crash a.nd a passenger sustained a fractured arm. He was found guilty and was fined $108 or 11 days. He was given 15 days in which to pay. Fines of $78 or eight days were given to two drivers who had been charged with creating unnecessary noise with their vehicles. Kelvin Edward Masnica, Centralia, was charged in Exeter on October 23, while Gaetan Racette, Hensail, was charged on September 28. In addition, Racette was fined $54 or five days for - having liquor while under the legal age. That charge was laid on the same date. Others who were fined for infractions under the Liquor Control Act were: Timothy Ronald Lawrence, Huron Park, $54 or five days for consuming liquor while under the legal hge; Barry A. Davis, Kitchener, $54 or five days for having liquor available in a motor vehicle; . Jeffrey F. De Jong, RR 1 Brucefield, $54 or five days available; Wayne R*. Peters, . Qran(} Bend, $54 or five days for driving a motor vehicle with liquor available. Those handed fines for speeding were as follows: Frank C. Hepp, Etobicoke, $18 for a speed of 95 in an 80 km zone; Terrance W. Taylor, Lucknow, $18 for a speed of 95 in an 80 zone; Frederick Ross, London, $54 for a speed of 114 in an 80 1 zone; Douglas W. Reid, Huron Park, $13 for a speed of 60 in a 50 zone; John Paul McDowell, London, $49.50 for a speed of 91 in a 60 zone; Dennis Allan Tuck, Kirkton, $104.25 for a speed of 105 in a 60 zone. Norman Frederick Peters, Grand Bend, was fined $28 or three days for failing to notify of a change of vehicle ownership and Susan Deruelle, Huron Park, was fined $28 or three days for being a passenger in a vehicle and failing to wear a complete seat belt assembly. Doreen M. Lupton, Grand Bend, was fined $28 or three days for failing to stop at a' red light. Change sign on roadway Motorists using Huron County road 21 in the vicinity of Huron Park are asked to be careful and obey the new stop sign arrangement. Beginning Monday, November 27 the stop sign affecting northbound traffic on Concession road 2-3 in Stephen township ap­ proaching Huron Park will be removed. The only stop sign will face motorists proceeding west on the county road before they make the turn to Huron Park or south on the township concession road. 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