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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1978-12-28, Page 1A look at the past year School, Fleck strikes highlight 78 January 5 Mayor Bruce Shaw suggests 1978 would be a light work load and “the year of the bookkeeper.” - Huron Board of Education chairmen old and new in­ dicate frugal thinking on finances needed. Liz Bell appointed new clerk-treasurer of the town of Exeter. Rec Centre Board opens meetings to public. Biddulph trustee Jim Scott named Middlesex Board of Education chairman. Bill Leeming elected president of the Huron Plowmen’s Association. is policy of Stephen township council, January 12 Everything stops for severe snow storm. Lucan Irish win first Exeter Hawks junior tournament. Exeter atoms on hockey visit to Exeter, New Hamp­ shire. Upgrading of road svstem January 19 Gerry Ginn of Goderich township beats Hay town­ ship’s Jack Tinney in race for Huron County warden. Exeter council concerned over failure of some snowmobilers to obey town bylaw. Beth McKinley, Zurich joins Pat Stackhouse and Kim Craig of the Blyth area in an appearance on the Tommy Hunter television show. Michael Anthony Kirkby of Huron Park was the first baby born in 1978 at South Huron Hospital. The Ausable-Bayfield Conservation Authority opens cross country ski trails at Morrison Dam, swamp and Parkhill. vertises for animal control officer. Huron County judge W.G. Cochrane presided at his first court session in Exeter. It was learned at the first meeting qf the the South Huron Rec Centre board of management that recreation in Exeter for 1977 cost $25,000. Exeter Waxers take “B” title in Grand Bend novice tourney. Hay January 26 Stephen township ad- LONG SERVICE AWARD — Jean Estey, an employee at the Exeter Post Office recently received an award for 25 years of Public Service. Making the presentation is Exeter Post Master Harvey C. Pfaff. T-A photo February 2 The Dashwood residence of James Rumball was destroyed by fire. PUC manager Hugh Davis predicts metric conversion will bring some lower water bills. Exeter rodeo officials agree to disband annual event after 15 years of operation. The second major snowstorm of 1978 caught hundreds of area residents and motorists by surprise. Tuckersmith township gives pay boost to em­ ployees. Huron-Middlesex MP Robert McKinley outlines new job creation program. Albert Van Dyken, R.R. 1, Exeter was named president of Huron 4-H association. The second Whipper Billy Snowarama at Hully Gully raises $30,000 for crippled children. The South Huron Assvciation for the Mentally Retarded announces the establishment of a second residence in Exeter for the learning handicapped. Maggie MacDonald of Ailsa Craig celebrated her 96th birthday. South Huron high school wrestlers win Huron-Perth for eighth time in nine years. Lucan and Exeter teams win trophies in the annual Lucan Atom , hockey tour­ nament. March 2 New post office opens in - Crediton andUohn Stewart is postmaster. Pay boosts approved for Exeter council members and staff. Rev. Glen Wright resigns as minister at Exeter United Church. He will be organizing a new congregation in the White Oaks area of London. Murray Greene of Exeter is re-elected president of the Ontario Municipal Electric- Association. Exeter Hawks oust Lucan Irish in Junior “D” playoffs. Manufacturing plant at Huron Park go on strike. Union charges intimidation, police obstruction. Fire damages barn on Dashwood area farm of Case Van Raay. The Exeter Times Advocate wins the general excellence award in the circulation category at the annual convention of the Ontario Weekly Newspaper Association, Hay Mutual Fire Insurance Company plans new building for Zurich office. Exeter bantams win gold medals in Shamrock league playoffs at Lucan. March 16 Violence flares on picket line during Fleck strike. Striking secondary school teachers reject latest offer of Huron Board of Education Lucan atoms win Shamrock championship. Huron milk producers reduce size of committee. The former office of the late Dr. M.C. Fletcher on Main street fell to the wrecker’s hammers. leaders annual Watson March 9 March exams cancelled for Huron secondary school students. Workers at the Fleck ' March 23 More than 100 police of­ ficers move in on pickets at Fleck strike at Huron Park. Melvin Edwards spotted Thirty-three win in store draws Thirty-three lucky shoppers have been selected as winners in Exeter’s an­ nual Christmas shopping draw. The draw was made Wednesday morning from a record number of coupons that were mailed or delivered to the ballot box at The Times-Advocate . over the last five weeks. The winners are as follows: Patty Knox, Exeter, $20.00 gift certificate from Jerry MacLean and Son Automotive; Jeane Simp­ son, Exeter, a subscription to The Times-Advocate; J. A. Underwood, Exeter, a Kromex triple server from Fisher Pro Hardware; Mrs. A. Zanth, Exeter, an original oil painting from Hopper-Hockey Furniture Ltd.; Greta Richard, RR 1 Centralia, a terrarium from Country Flowers; Russell Brown, Exeter, a subscrip­ tion to the T-A; Mrs. Margaret Hamilton, Exeter, a $10.00 gift certificate from Butler’s Dept. Store. Donna Prout, RR 1 Cen­ tralia, a $40l00 merchandise certificate from The Loft; Melvin Restemayer, Dashwood, a $50.00 merchandise certificate from The Junction; Cliff Brintnell, Exeter, a steak dinner for two from the 4 Way Restaurant; Mrs. Bev Skinner, Exeter, dinner for two from The Pizza Fac­ tory; Mrs. John Oke, RR 3 Exeter, dinner for two from Golden City Canadian and Chinese Food; Leila Becker. Dashwood, dinner for two from The Burkley Restaurant and Tavern; Alex Chalmers, Exeter, a $25.00 merchandise cer­ tificate from Whiting’s Warehouse. Carol Parsons, RR 3 Ex­ eter, a $30 merchandise cer­ tificate from Dinney Fur­ niture; Brent Atthill, Ex­ eter, Fun ’n Easy Organ course from Thomas Organs; Beatrice Richard­ son, Exeter, $15.00 merchan­ dise certificate from Pat’s Pets; Mrs. Walter McBride, Exeter, $25.00 merchandise certificate from Anita’s Ladies Wear; Mrs. Leita Ferguson, $20.00 merchan­ dise certificate from Zehrs; Mrs. Joe Whellan, Lucan, $25.00 merchandise- cer­ tificate from Bob Swartman Men’s Shoppe. Mrs. Pat Cronyn, RR 2 LuCan, a ladies or me.i’s Caravelle watch from Earl Campbell, Jewellers; Mrs. K, McCrae, Dashwood, $15.00 merchandise cer* tificate from F.A. May and Sons; Olga Davis, Exeter, a $20.00 cosmetic certificate . from Exeter Pharmacy; H. Widrick, Zurich, a $10.00 merchandise certificate from Stedmans; Barb McLelland, Exeter, a $20.00 merchandise certificate from Canadian Tire; Lily Greb, Exeter, a $25.00 merchandise certificate from A & H Superior Store; Ray Beierling, Exeter, a ’ $20.00 merchandise cer- . tificate from RSD Sports Den Inc. Russell Brown, Exeter, a $25.00 merchandise cer­ tificate from Wuerth Shoes; Patty Webber, Exeter, a $20 merchandise certificate from Len Me Knight and Sons Men’s Wear; Alexia Tindall, RR 1 Lucan, a Honeywell smoke detector from Gunn Home Hardware; Donald K. Cameron, Exeter, an elec­ tric table lamp from G & G Discount; Helen Klemke, RR 1 Centralia, a $15.00 dry cleaning certificate from Grand Bend Dry Cleaners and Launderers, and V.E. Flynn, Exeter, a $15.00 merchandise certificate from Russell Electric. Each winner will be mail­ ed a letter to present at the store when a prize is claim- February 9 The fifth annual Exeter Lions Sportsmen’s Dinner is a success. Normie Kwong was the guest speaker. More than $4,000 will go to the London Crippled Children’s Treatment Centre. Exeter clerk Eric Car- scadden dies a week after retiring. Preliminary hearing was set into a charge of at­ tempted murder and rape against Milton Tends Park of Huron Park. Building permit fees in­ crease in Usborne township. Huron Board of Education trustee Herb Turkheim says in-camera sessions are too long. , Exeter council to again try • to ■ adhere to bylaw. Grand Bend Legion donate purchase parkland, To start engineering for Dashwood water system. no-smoking Lions and $22,250 to February 16 Barbara Anderson is 1978 Queen of the Kirkton- Woodham winter carnival. SHDHS teachers first out on strike plan. Wages not an issue. ■’ Plans are announced for establishment of kin­ dergarten class at Precious Blood separate school in Exeter. Rural reeves win vote on proposed tax change Huron County. Roy Westcott was elected chairman of Ausable-Bayfield Conser­ vation Authority. Ivan Hearn is vice-chairman. Family Life week is proclaimed by the Huron Health Unit. The annual Crippled Kids weekend at the Pineridge Chalet near Hensall was. an unqualified success. February 23 Huron Board of Education locks out striking secondary school teachers. Exeter’s assistant post­ master for the past eight years is named postmaster at St. Marys. the first robin of the year. Spring is on the way. Huron board plans to re­ open high school, but teachers say they won’t be there. Little change expected in 1978 can crop prices. March 30 Stephen council approves purchase of new fire truck. Huron Board of Education seeks volunteers to replace striking teachers. Transport carried 45,000 pounds of white beans headed for Angola overturns at Elginfield. Fleck workers out-fox strikers by going to work at 4 a.m. Exeter Hawks oust Belmont in four straight games to advance to OHA semi-finals. Lucan juveniles OMHA finals. and reach county school teacher April 6 Exeter councillors back board in secondary strike. Board of Education vetoes plan to use volunteers during teachers strike. Exeter council donates $500 for International Plowing Match banquet. Annual Exeter figure Please turn to page 3 RING IN THE NEW YEAR — The year 1979 will be welcomed in many ways come Sunday midnight. Above, Jason Nakamura is ready for the signal to blow the horn and waiting to tear up the 1978 calendar. T-A photo One Hundred and Fifth Year imes Serving South Huron, North Middlesex Advocate & North Lambton Since 1873 EXETER, ONTARIO, DECEMBER 28, 1978 Price Per Copy 25 Cents Car driver escapes head-on with oil tanker Icy roads play havoc with drivers which occurred on Christ­ mas or Boxing D iy., Half those accidents were The Exeter OPP in­ vestigated 10 .-accidents during the past week, none GETTING READY — Exeter novice goaltender Fred Gregus gets some help from his dad, Gus, prior to the team’s appearance in the annual tournament at the rec centre. Fred was the busiest fellow on the icejn Tuesday's two contests and ’ > one of 10 shots to Staff photo in post-game show-downs, he aflowed only get past him. IS THERE A DOCTOR IN THE DRESSING ROOM? — The Exeter Waxers seldom have to worry about where to find a doctor, as they have three associated with the team, for medical, dental and pet consultations. Shown helping the lads undress after their Boxing Day tournament, from the foreground ares Dr. Liam O'Connor and Jon, Dr. Russ Lingard and Steve; and Dr. Gaylan Josephson and David. Staff photo reported during the ice storm of Wednesday when drivers slid into ditches, trees and bridges. At 4.00 p.m., a car driven on Highway 21 by George W. Fradgley, Centralia, slid into the ditch on Highway 21 with damage estimated at $800 by Constable Frank Giffin. The driver and Gladys Fradgley sustained minor injuries. An hour later, a car driven by Margaret Angus, Kirkton, slid into a bridge abutment east of Elimville on the Kirkton Road with damage listed at $600. Constable Giffin in­ vestigated that one and also one at 6:15 p.m. when a car driven by Leona McIntosh, R.R. 3 Dashwood, skidded off the Mount Carmel road and hit a tree. Damage was set at $800. About two hours later the same evening, a car driven by Glen Carl Thiel, R.R. 2 Zurich, slid into the ditch on Highway 84 east of Highway 21. Constable Al Quinn estimated damage at $2,500. Five vehicles were in­ volved in a collision at 10:15 p.m. near the Zurich arena. Eric Roy Campbell, Hensall, was driving a tow truck which was hauling a car owned by Robert John Kirk, Zurich. The front wheels of the towed vehicle had -been disengaged, but became operative and it swung into four parked vehicles. The parked vehicles were Gaiser wins Hawaii trip The big winner in a series of draws sponsored by the Exeter Heritage Foundation was local realtor and in­ surance man Mel Gaiser. Gaiser won the trip to Hawaii which was purchas­ ed from the Exeter Travel Centre in a draw held by the Heritage Foundation Christ­ mas Eve. In another draw held by the Foundation, Mrs. Verla Wilson won the quilt donated by the Elimville Womens Institute; Mrs. D. Bard of Kitchener took the afghan made by Mrs. Gould and Mrs. Marg Webster of Grand Bend won the lamp made by Earl Dickson of Centralia. Mrs. Jennie Huntley said the four draws raised $4,500 for the heritage group. The total includes funds gained from two earlier draws. owned by Steven A. Meidinger, Zurich; Francis E. Denomme, R.R. 2 Zurich; Edith Doreen Campbell, Hensall; and Watson, Zurich. Total damage cars involved was listed at $2,300 by Constable Quinn. William to the five Lucky driver A London man, William Ross Herron, -escaped with only minor injuries after being involved in a head-on collision with an oil tank truck on Friday at 3:20 p.m. on Highway 4 north of Exeter. The Shell Oil tanker was driven by Raymond Earl Chebott, London, It was southbound and the collision occurred in the southbound ■lane. • Damage to the truck was estimated at $30,000 and $5,000 to the car. Constable Bob Whiteford investigated. At 9:20 p.m., Friday, a car driven by Douglas W. Eckel, Zurich, slid out of control on concession 16-17 of Stephen and ended up in the east ditch. The driver suffered minor injuries and damage was listed at $500 by Constable Bill Osterloo. At 11:00 p.m. a car driven by Kathryn Stilson, R.R. 2 Lucan, skidded outof control on concession 2-3 of Stephen and went into the east ditch. Damage was set at $500 by Constable Whiteford. There was one accident on Saturday, it occurring at 10:50 p.m, when a car driven by Robert Murray Brady, Lucan, skidded out of control into a bridge guardrail on sideroad 20 in Stephen. Damage was set at $600 by Constable Osterloo. The final accident of the week was at 1:30 a.m., Sunday when a car driven by Paul Masse, R.R. 3 Zurich, went out of control on High­ way 83 and went through the south ditch into a field near concession 6-7. •Constable Ed Wilcox in­ vestigated and estimated total damage at $1,000. Waxers win medallions in local novice tourney The Exeter Waxers were the first medal winners in the annual novice tourna­ ment at the rec centre, Wednesday afternoon, skating to a hard-fought 3-2 win over Lambeth in the “B” consolation'event. Jon O’Connor gave the squad the victory when he battled for a loose puck, in the Lambeth end and drilled it into the net with only 31 seconds remaining in the game. None of the other cham­ pionships had been decided at press time. Parkhill was to meet Seaforth in the “B” championship, while St. Marys and Elmira were battling for the “A” medals. The Waxers started out behind the eight ball in their final encounter with Lambeth. The visitors scored after only 15 seconds when Adam Tiley broke through the defence to beat Fred Gregus. Jeff Dalrymple got that one back in less than two minutes when he was fed a pass by Steve Lingard and raced in all alone to neatly deke the Lambeth goalie. Dalrymple gave the Wax­ ers their first lead at the 4:40 mark of the first period with Steve Lingard again starting the play. He flipped a pass to B.J. Batten, who in turn slipped it to Dalrymple who had another clear path to the Lambeth net. Lambeth evened the count midway through the second, setting the stage for O’Con­ nor’s game winner that came after Exeter had miss­ ed on several breakaways. Doug Clark and Jeff Dalrymple drew assists on . the winner. Gregus, who shared the netminding duties with Shawn Moore, came up with a big save late in the third period to keep the score tied. The Waxers made it to the final of the consolation round with a record of one win and one tie in the preliminary games, which gave them third spot behind Parkhill and Seaforth. In jthe opener, they suf­ fered an 8-0 setback to Parkhill and the score could have gone higher except for Badly hurt in collision An Exeter man remains in serious condition following a car-snowmobile collision Monday in Exeter. A snowmobile driven by Ronald Wilson of 32 Hillcrest Drive and a car driven by Larry Wein of 26 Riverside Drive collided on Highway 4 near the bridge. Wilson sustained a broken leg and internal injuries. A spokesman for the University Hospital, London said Wilson underwent surgery Monday and was listed in serious condition Wednesday morning. Wilson is an employee of Tuckey Beverages, Huron Park. Chief Ted Day reported the holiday period had been quiet for the local force with only “five or six calls” being dealt with. He said the frequency of calls was normal for this time of year. some stellar netminding by Gregus. In their second game, they held on to beat Lambeth by a 2-1 count. Jon O’Connor started them off on the right foot when he took a pass from Donald Perry to break in alone at the 4:38 mark of the first period. Jeff Dalrymple made it 2- 0 early in the third with a breakaway tally and Lambeth finally beat Gregus at the midway mark of the final period. Members of the Exeter consolation champions were: Fred Gregus, Shawn Moore, Larry Lewis, Steve Lingard, Doug Clark. Jeff Dalrymple, B.J. Batten, Rob McKnigfyt, Donald Perry, Jon O’Connor, Graham Arthur."Alan Blom- maert, Scott Boyd, Jarett Kobe. David Josephson and David Dalrymple. Now he's a card shark What does a former mayor ho with his spare time? Well, Bruce Shaw has apparently taken up cards and if his luck at Christmas is any indication of things to come, he may have trouble luring other players into his games. Playing with Ken Lawton and his son, David, Shaw scored a perfect cribbage hand. He was dealt the jack of diamonds and three fives and the five of diamonds was cut.