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Council briefs
Decide to keep old truck
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Larry Snider
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BY
LARRY
SNIDER
Never buy tires smaller than
the original equipment; they
will be overloaded.
Sometimes you can go one
size larger to increase load
carrying capabilities. Make
sure the larger tire doesn't
rub against anything.
* * *
If your car's temperature
lamp burns red, it usually
means the coolant is up to
250 degrees Fahrenheit —
or more. Pull over and cool
off. * *
Mild soapsuds and a soft-
bristle brush are the answer
for a dirty vinyl top. Use
enough water to remove soil,
rather than grind it into the
vinyl. Follow
dressing.
★
There's more
gas to worry about when a
dirty filter restricts air flow.
Unourned gasoline may
wash protective lubrication
off cylinder walls and dilute
engine oil in the crankcase.
Result: excess wear on the
engine.
* * ★
Key to the metric system is
the meter itself. Keep in mind
that it is roughly 39 inches,
just a little more than a yard.
* * *
Happy holidays from your friends at
Larry Sniders.
' TOWNSHIP OF STEPHEN
Attention Property Owners
and Tenants:
Effective January 1st, 1979 all the above
persons will be required to show a pass in
order to dispose of their garbage at the
waste control site on Part Lot 3, Concession
14 of the Township of Stephen.
These passes may be picked up at the
Township Office in Crediton during regular
business hours. There is no charge for this
pass.
Trucks - Packers $15.00 per load
Trucks - Other than pick-up $10.00 per load
Others - No Charge
The Council
Township of Stephen
Exeter council has a new
truck on order for the works
department, but decided this
week to keep the vehicle it
was originally intended to
replace.
Committee chairman Ted
Wright said the new truck
delivery has been delayed made,
and it was recommenced ' *
that council fix up the pre
sent one for the time being
so it can pass the safety test
required periodically by the
ministry.
“It’s not in that bad a
shape,” Wright explained,
adding that Snell Bros. Ltd.,
who had offered $2,000 as
trade-in for the old truck
would be agreeable to
negotiating a deal whereby
the town could keep it.
In addition, Wright noted
that a new rack purchased
for the old truck this year
won’t fit the new truck.
Council agreed Monday to
request a study by the
ministry of revenue on
assessments in the com
munity. Once the study
report has been received,
council will make a decision
on whether changes will be
Arn Mathers, a member of
Exeter’s recreational sub
committee, this week ad
vised council he was declin
ing a re-appointment to the
group.
* Mayor Derry Boyle said
that many newer homes
were probably over
assessed in comparison to
some older homes.
He said he’d probably end
up paying double for his
house.
“I’m glad to hear that,”
commented Reeve Si Sim
mons.
It was indicated that most
of the information required
for the study is in the com-
puter now and home
visitations by assessment of
ficials are expected.
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We've Moved Our Office
we are now located at our Exeter shop
Whatever the project, call on us for
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We ’re joining these carolers in their
heartfelt refrain: Peace on earth
. . . good will toward men. Season’s best
to all. To all, out special thanks.
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Speeder pays
fine of $ 120
A speeder was again
assessed the top fine by
Justice of the Peace
Douglas1 Wedlake in Exeter
court, Tuesday.
Robert Murray
MacGregor, RR 2
Dashwood, was fined $120 or
12 days for a speed of 132 in
an 80 km zone.
Others paying speeding
fines were Domenica
Barletta, London, $18 for 95
in an80 zone; Paul E. Robin
son, Clinton, $33 for 100 in an
80 zone; and Marilyn Sid-
dall, Barrie, $42 for 106 in an
80 zone.
Paying fines of $54 or 5
days each for driving a
motor vehicle in which li
quor was readily available
were Randall G. Dougherty,
Exeter, and Murray R.
McLeod, London.
David Kenneth Piercey,
Huron Park, was fined $78 or
eight days for creating un
necessary noise with his
vehicle on October 28 in Ex
eter, while Grace E. Cooper,
RR 4 Parkhill, was fined $58
or six days for failing to '
provide proof of insurance.
Colleen Seeley, Milton,
was fined $28 or three days
for failing to notify the
ministry of the sale of a
vehicle and Robert Matthew
Mair, Exeter, was fined $28
or three days for towing a
trailer that was improperly
attached to a truck in that
there was no dual means of
attachment.
Most of those fined by Mr.
Wedlake were given 15 days
in which to pay their fines.
Christmas Night
BY DAVEIBEIERLING
Grade 5
Precious Blood
One Christmas night
heard a thump on the roof. I
could not get to sleep
because I could hardly wait
to get my presents.
I heard a ‘hoo-hool’ and all
of a sudden I heard another
thump in the livingroom. I
jumped out of bed and
peeked around the corner to
the livingroom and there was
Santa.
He had glasses and rosy
• cheeks, a big belt, and big
black boots.
I ran. to my brother and
woke him up and told him to
come and see Santa. But he
was gone and there were
presents everywere.
I went to bed and I got a
brand new sleigh and
fisherprice adventure people
and a brand new snowmobile
suite. We had lots of fun that
day.
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Suggest river
as skating rink
The recreational sub
committee will be asked to
investigate the possibility of
providing skating on the Ex
eter reservoir for local
youngsters, an investigation
that previous recreation
groups have considered im
practical.
The subject was broached
this week by Councillor Jay
Campbell and didn’t meet
with much enthusiasm at
the outset by other council
members.
Councillor Lossy Fuller
explained that previous
recreation committees had
turned down such a proposal
and Councillor Ted Wright
noted that a similar project
in Stratford had been found
not feasible after a trial
period.
However, Campbell noted
that while there may be
problems, successful
skating ponds were being
operated in such places as
Ottawa, Richmond Hill and
Thornhill.
He said it warranted look
ing into, noting that for a
limited expense, a lot of en
joyment could be derived.
At the outset of the discus
sion, Reeve Si Simmons
noted he was the official ice
checker at the river, and
Campbell said this would be
an added bonus.
“I just check it, I don’t
clean it”, Simmons quickly
replied.
Campbell said there were
many differences in skating
on a pond to skating at the
rec centre.
“Yes, you have to skate
like hell to keep warm,”
Mayor Derry Boyle com
mented. He had previously
indicated that skating
sessions at the rec centre
were not being patronized to
any considerable degree.
1979 to be
year of child
Next year has been
designated “year of the
child” and Exeter Coun
cillor Jay Campbell
suggested this week the
community should be in
volved in some special ac
tivities to mark the event.
He suggested local youth
groups, including schools,
church, 4-H, Scouts and
Guides could have some in
put and special events could
be staged such as a mock
council, Canada Week ac
tivities and even the theme
for next year’s Santa Claus
parade dealing with the
theme.
Mayor Derry Boyle asked
the social services com
mittee chaired by Lossy
Fuller to study Campbell’s
suggestion and make
recommendations.
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“He’s going
sed,” commented Councillor
Lossy Fuller, pointing out
that Mathers was a hard
working member of the
committee and “does more
than his share”.
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Council members agreed
to the conditions established
by the committee of adjust
ment that will allow Stephen
Printing to move into a
former building owned by
Hilt Laing just west of the
community park.
The committee, acting on
requests from neighboring
property owners, stipulated
that the back yard must re
main as a garden and grass
area and not be used for
storage and also that all
chemicals be stored inside
the building and that it be
safe for children.
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with a sled full
of goodies. Among
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bundle of thanks
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in step with
the season . . . our
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Ray and Willa Wuerth
Hedy Devine Helen Daniel
Lorna Finkbeiner Lloyd Simpson
Betty Borland
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LMgJn'Srj rSHOES LTDT!,
We hope you experience all the joy
and warmth that goes with this
Christmas season. Our gratitude
for your friendship and trust.
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