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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1979-07-25, Page 1BEST DRESSED DOG—The prize for the best dressed animal in Friday's mutt show went to Sean Grant and his favorite pooch. T-A photo PAIR OF FARMERS program chairman Gerald petitors Ron Brookshaw, as one farmer to another. T-A juvenile the corn- photo Kirkton Garden Party Paul chats with one of PRESIDENT ON STAGE — Bob Marshall, president of the Kirkton Garden Party was on stage twice, Wednesday. He of- ficially opened the event and then was called back to help these singers from Detroit. T-A photo .01 SMALL DOG WINNERS — These three young ladies had the winning entries in the small section of the "mut" competition at Sidewalk Sale Days Friday in Exeter, Making the presentations to first, second and third placers Karen Wells, Pauline DeVries and Cheryl Dawson was judge Gord Smith. T-A photo ENJOY PUPPETS — The program at this year's. Exeter Baptist Church Bible School was presented by the Grand Rapids, Michigan Bible School. Above, Lynn Dailey, Kirby Huseby, Krag Johnson and Betty Wagar show their puppets to local youngsters Kim Crawford and Dennis Webster. T-A photo Request public input for plan regarding local river system Serving South Huron, North Middlesex EXETER, ONTARIO, JULY 25, 1979 & North Lambton Since 1873 One Hundred and Fifth Year Price Per Copy 25 Cents Debate soundness of gutted building Still no police office answer STEPHEN GETS ARENA — The Huron Park arena was officially turned over to Stephen township Tuesday morning. Stephen reeve Ken Campbell accepts the keys from Ontario Minister of Industry and Tourism Larry Grossman. Others from the left are Huron Industrial Pork manager Jack Malone, ODC manager Ross Waddell,Jack O'Neill of the Stephen rec committee and enli,,cillors Allan Wolper and Tom Tomes. T-A photo • Four people hurt in area collisions Kirkton's garden party packs 'em in again in '79 Entertainment for young and old again featured the Kirkton Garden Party held Wednesday night and a large crowd was in attendance. The crowd in excess of 3,500 watched 17 juvenille program numbers and six excellent professional acts. Lee Paul who was master of ceremonies for the professional show and the only person involved in all of the 35 shows to date said he wasn't sure of the crowd total, but, added, "Our take at the gate was about $200 more than last year. The 17 juvenile numbers entertaining Wednesday were chosen from about 90 youngsters at a preliminary contest held in May. The adjudicator for both events was Eileen Baldwin of St. Marys. Ron Brookshaw, R.R. 1, St. Marys with his rendition of "Out Behind the Barn" was the winner in the vocal diVision. Next came Linda ,Bryan, R.R. 2, Granton and Scott Triebner of Forest and formerly of Exeter. Taking top prize in the Area man hurt in fall Ernie Chipchase is reported in satisfactory condition in University Hospital, London, after suffering multiple injuries Monday evening when a riding lawnmower he was driving went over a 45-foot embankment behind his home, about 10 kilometers north of Grand Bend. The 63-year-old employee at Northlander Mobile Housing, had been cutting the grass around 6:00 p.m. and lost control of the machine after one wheel went over the edge of the lot. His wife, Olga, who went to investigate after noticing that the machine had stopped, found him at the bottom of the embankment. She went for assistance and two ambulance crews and the Exeter OPP arrived to rescue the former Hensall resident. He suffered a broken left hand, right arm and damaged one knee. Casts have been put on all three areas of his body damaged in the fall. "He is terribly bruised too," commented his daughter-in-law, Elaine. .Chipchase also suffered some cuts in the accident. It is expected he will be in University Hospital for two to four weeks. Suggests program continue "I personally think we should run it again, next year" commented Doug Ellison, a teacher at South Huron District High School who has been acting as principal for the Huron Board of Education's initial attempt at operating a summer school. Classes started in early July and attracted about 190 students from throughout the county, with more than half of them being grade seven and eight students who enrolled in the remedial math and English courses that were offered. There are 11 classes in all operating at Central Huron Secondary School in Clinton. There are 55 students from grades 9, 10 and 11 taking math and another 30 in the driver education classes. The elementary students conclude their classes this Friday. Ellison said that had area students and parents known earlier about the summer school opportunities, he felt more would have enrolled. He said several are still finding out about the classes and have attempted to enrol, but it was too late to accept their applications. Many students, of course, had already made plans for the summer, before the decision for the classes was finalized. Ellison will meet with the board of education in mid- August to present his report and recommendations and indicated he may consider polling the students at the summer School to get their reaction as well, He said he felt that had the school been announced earlier and promoted to a greater extent, the interest would have been greater, instrumental division was Jo Anne Wilhelm, R.R. 1 Stratford with a piano solo. She was followed by Joanne Verlinde, R.R. 2 Hensall and Anne Marie McQuaid, Seaforth, Carolyn Galloway of Listowel and formerly of Crediton with her version of the "Ottawa Valley Step Dance" was the specialty class champion. Second and third respectively were the Stratford Sweethearts and Joanne Sawyer, Michelle Harris and Shirley Miller, step dancers from Mitchell and Staffa. This year's juvenile program committee con- sisted of Donna Paynter, Grace Ross and Mary Blackler. Bob Marshall is president of the sponsoring body, the Kirkton Com- munity Association. Gerald Paul was chairman for the juvenile program and brother Lee handled in- troductions for the professional talent. As part of the Experience '79 summer employment program a master plan for the Ausable river corridor from the Morrison dam to Hay swamp is being developed. Undertaking the work on behalf of the Ausable- Bayfield Conservation Authority is Paul Burton, a geography graduate from the University of Western Ontario. Burton who has been working on the plan since May, said the purpose of the plan is to provide a plan for future development of the river corridor within the general goals of the conser- vation authorities act. There are four main ob- jectives including better quality water in the river, the improvement of wildlife and the placing of a trail system along the, corridor. Burton stated that the area along the Ausable from the Morrison to Exeter and the Hay swamp have been extensively studied with his particular work centering around the river between The professional program included two stars from the Pig and Whistle show. They were Scottish singer Peter Glen and comedian Billy Meek. Others on the program were Elma Santa and the Red Heads from Detroit, the Amazing Arlise,the Williams Brothers, acrobatic team and singer Maureen Duncan who is well known for her TV commercials for Kem-Glo, Chris Lovett was back for his eleventh time as musical director. The Kirkton Community Association and the Garden Party were founded in 1945 by the late Dr. C.A. Camp- bell and has provided cultural and recreational advantages for residents of the Kirkton area ever since. Lee Paul told the T-A, "I remember going to Toronto in 1945 with Dr. Campbell and Rev, Goodgear, a United Church minister to line up talent for the first Garden Party." the swamp and Exeter. Burton emphasized that his study 'was far from being completed and that he welcomed the public's input into what state they believed the corridor should be main- tained at. He said copies of a questionnaire are available at the South Huron Rec Cen- tre and that similar questionnaires have been mailed out to abutting land •owners and area municipalities. In addition, the plan was presented to a full meeting of the Authority a few weeks ago, Burton said. If the plan receives a favourable response, the corridor from the Morrison to the edge of the swamp would be used for "passive" recreation activities such as cross country skiing during the winter and biking and hiking during the other months, Snowmobile enthusiasts would have the use of the trails throughout the swamp. Providing that easements could be obtained in certain sections of the corridor east of Exeter a fitness trail could be built. If the plan is im- plemented, the cost would be minimal. Burton stated. Burton said he welcomes comments from the public and can be reached weekdays at the Ausable- Hayfield Conservation Authority Office in Exeter or by telephoning 235-2610. The dispute between Bell Canada and some 2,200 technicians in Ontario continues with no sign of a return to the bargaining table. Pete McFalls of Exeter, steward for the Exeter- Clinton-Goderich division of Local 46 said Monday, "We expect our rotating strikes will continue until both sides agree to talk again." The area employees who are on a work-to-rule basis went on a one day strike Thursday and the company retaliated by locking the same employees out the following day. The latest offer by Bell Canada on July 9 was turned down by about 72 percent of the employees. The area He said that the estimates between rebuilding the present facility and locating on a new site were not that far apart. Estimates for refurnishing the present structure are in the $25,000 range and the cost of building a new facility have been listed in the $30,000 range. MacGregor told the T-A that access to the present building will be one of the considerations in the recommendations made to council by the police com- mittee. Chief Ted Day has ex- plained on several occasions the problems encountered with only one exit onto Main St. and attempts by council to get a second exit through the parking lot at the dental clinic on Huron St., have been turned down by the South Huron Hospital board, who own that property. "We could expropriate, but that is too costly and lengthy," MacGregor noted in an earlier discussion of the need for a second exit. local headed by McFalls comprises 20 employees. The Communications Workers of Canada Union which represents the Bell workers wants wage parity for Bell technicians across Canada. McFalls said one of the main issues at stake is the company forcing members to work overtime. He added, "We want voluntary over- time, not the forced eight hours per week as it is presently." The local rep continued, "We want pensions and benefits written into our agreement and we are two percent below what the company gave clerical staff recently." Please turn to page 3 • I Four people sustained minor injuries and property damage was over $10,000 in five accidents investigated in the area this week by the Exeter OPP. The first of the accidents was reported on Tuesday when vehicles driven by Gerard Ducharme, R.R. 2, Zurich, and John Adams, Seaforth, collided on Mill Street in Hensall. Damage was listed at $850 by Con- stable Al Quinn. On 'Thursday, vehicles driven by Bruce McKay, Edmonton, and Paul Cock- well, Listowel, collided on Highway 23. McKay and his wife, Vicky, received minor injuries and damage was set at $2,200 by Constable Wally Tomasik. There was one accident on Friday, it occurring on High- way 21, Drivers involved were John Laporte, R.R. 2 Zurich and Peter Crosth- Waite, St. Marys. Constable Larry Christiaen in- vestigated and set total damage at $1,300. There were two accidents on Saturday, the first in- volving a vehicle driven by Joyce Smith,. Lucan. It skidded out of control into a drainage ditch on Victoria Street in Centralia. The vehicle came to rest on its roof and the driver was slightly injured. Constable Don Mason estimated damage at $4,500. The other crash on Saturday occurred when Joyce Reid, Huron Park, struck a fire hydrant on Algonquin Drive in Huron Park and then was in collision with a vehicle driven by Randolph Funston. Ms. Reid was injured in the collision which was in- vestigated by Constable Christiaen. No estimate of damage was available at press time. It is now expected to be early next week before Exeter council will make a final decision regarding replacement of the local police station which was gutted by fire two weeks ago. Deputy-Reeve Don MacGregor said yesterday that much of the delay has been, created due,_ to con- flicting reports 'on whether` the former office on Main St. is structurally sound enough to be rebuilt. He said it is hoped to get a further report from an engineer. Two out of three con- tractors who were ap- proached about the project suggested it was not structurally sound due to the fire damage, while the third indicated it was. Even if the building is found to be structurally sound, MacGregor indicated council would have the option to take a cash set- tlement and do what they wanted regarding police headquarters. Bell rift continues; area service is cut