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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1980-04-23, Page 1IM dvoca S & North Lambton Since 1873 Serving South Huron, North Middlesex At'a One Hundred and Seventh Year EXETER, ONTARIO, APRIL 23, 1980 Price Per Copy 35 Cents ,777,,r -77, Casino would be demolished_ EARLY FISHING — Trevor Blue,ancl Harlen Tinney in the foreground try their at the Exeter Dam, Saturday.. Triebner returns, successor chosen BATTER UP — The warm weather of the weekend brought Robbie Higman of Lucan out with his ball and bat. T-A photo hits $6,500 The 1980 Exeter Lions club Sportsmen's dinner raised the largest amount ever to aid the cause of crippled children. Dinner chairman George 1,3odbolt said Monday that more than $6,500 will be turned over to the Thames Valley Treatment Centee. It was ormerly known as the London Crippled Children's Treatment Center. At the dinner.on February 2, Godbolt had predicted profits of slightly more than $5,000. Godbolt attributed the profit increase to a larger attendance than anticipated and the prices charged by some companies were less than the going rate. Thieves get Zurich" cash Dinner net to make a turn, and then Whiteford who set damage at continued into the ditch and $1,550. struck a fence and hydro The other crash of the pole. week was on Saturday when Maloney" guitained' 'thijOr 'vehicles 'driven- IV' 'Donald injuries in the mishap and Parsons, RR 1 Hensall, and was taken to Seaforth Stephen Miller, Dashwood Hospital. collided on Highway 84, 1.6 The other vehicle involved km east of Huron Road 31. was driven by .Merlin Damage was estimated at Bender, RR 2, Hensall. His $1,000 by Constable Bill son, John suffered minor Osterloo. injuries in the collision. Constable Frank Giffin investigated and listed total damage at $41,000. Five other people suffered injuries in the three other accidents during the week, bringing the injury total to seven and the property damage to almost $50,000. On Friday, vehicles driven by Joyce Adkins, RR 1 Zurich, and Bryan Taylor, Willowdale,, collided on Huron Road 31, about three km. north of Highway 84. Both drivers sustained minor injuries as did a passenger in the Taylor vehicle, Heidi Raymond, Constable Bob Whiteford listed damage at $5,000. The other two injuries resulted from a three-car collision on Sunday on High- way 83 2.6 km West of High- way 21. Drivers involved were Timothy Defrain, One of the highest property damage collisions ever recorded • in the area was investigated by Exeter OPP Wednesday. A tractor trailer driven by Kenneth Maloney, Seaforth, went out of control on High- way 4, struck the front of another vehicle which had been stopped while waiting One breakin is under in- vestigation by the Exeter OPP this week. Thursday evening, thieves entered the Laporte Meat Market in Zurich and made off with about $700 in cash. Constable Bill Osterloo is investigating. Damage $41,000 in area collision Cancer drive nearing goal The Exeter Cancer Can- vass is well on the way to reaching its goal, according to organizer Carfrey Cann. "It's as good as last year, if not better," Cann said. At present they have collected about $3,000. The goal this year is $12,500. The local branch of the Canadian Cancer Society includes the town of Exeter and the townships of Hay, Usborne and Stephen. Last year the group raised $17,000 surpassing their goal of $11,000. This year's goal was set low because they weren't sure if they would be able to hold another fashion show. Cann says that they are waiting for final sums from the ski-athon, organized by the Lions Club, and from the sales of daffodils, Cann says that funds from the door-to-door canvassers are coming in fast now. Most of the area has been covered in the canvass by now. A good turnout for the fashion show will mean that the goal will be surpassed by a substantial amount again this year. "They're an eYes4e, How do I know a cOndorninhan won't deteriorate into the same thing?" she asked. Praleigh admitted that the cottages were in disrepair, "I've tried to receive what I could with a minimum. amount of maintenance," he admitted. He said that he didn't want to work on the cottages because heitnew he would soon be demolishing them. He said that con- dominiums would be kept up by the owners. Building the condos would be the first step in cleaning up the vicinity, he added. The Piggotts also said they The first sod was turned Sunday morning prior to construction of a new church ' building for the Zion Lutheran congregation in Dashwood. Building committee chairman Howard Datars was assisted on the shovel handle by Zion pastor Rev. Mayo Mellecke, Rev. Marvin Barz of Goderich, architect Don Snider and Warrent LOSE AN HOUR Area residents will lose an hour's sleep this weekend. Daylight Saving Time commences on Sunday morning. The official start is 2:00 a.m. wort Views of the lake, access tb the beach, eyesores, litter and noise were the main concerns of residents ob- jecting to developer Paul Fraleigh's idea of replacing the old casino area with condominiums. Area cottagers were given a chance to object to zoning changes at Monday night's meeting of Grand Bend council. A portion of the property that Fraleigh now owns along the beach area,is presently zoned en- vironmental protection. Fraleigh would like that area changed to R3, suitable for multiple family housing. With Fraleigh at the meeting was Jean Montieth of Montieth and Associates. Her firm is acting as Fraleigh's planner. Also attending the meeting was Rudy Kohut of the Lambton County Planning board. Co,ttagers objecting to the zoning change were Ron and Mae Piggott, Herb Van- waterschoot, Bruce Woodley and Linda Hitsman. Also voicing an opinion was John Small of the Ausable- Hayfield Conservation Authority. Ms. Montieth outlined Fraleigh's plans for the development of the property. She said that he is going to tear down two old cottages to build the three storey con- donimiums. The old casino will be demolished to build a new . commercial area. Fraleigh said that he may put in a small mall. He said that there will be plenty of room for parking lots. Most , of the objectors complained about a lack of information on. Fraleigh's plans. Fraleigh replied that he couldn't go any further with his plans until he knew if he could get the requested zoning change. Ron and Mae Piggott, who own a near-by cottage, said that they were concerned about the upkeep of the property. Mrs. Piggott said that Fraleigh's cottages have been allowed to get into a very bad condition. were concerned about noise from all the extra people living in the condos, Fraleigh said he hoped to sell to people in the 35 to 00 age group. " Herb Vanwaterschoot, who also owns a cottage adjacent to. the Fraleigh property, expressed concern about access to the beach. A question of who owns the beach property came up, Reeve Robert Sharen said that the property was part of the Eeclestone estate. Fraleigh said he thought he owned the beach property, but added that he, would deed it back to. the 1,0!liage to be Churn representing Bratt Construction of London. The building chairman said the contract in the area of $250,000 calls for con- struction to start April 24, but, he added, "I think it will be next Monday before they actually get underway. Datarssaid the$250,000 cost figure could vary slightly depending on the type of roof used. The sod turning ceremony was held at the west side of the church property in an area close to where the new altar will be located. • Contributions by church members and supporters now toal $240,000. Datars added, "Our fund osed used as a public heath. - Vanwatersehott that he has the use of Lot 405 (the beach) in his deed. Sharon said that the problem was not a zoning matter and it would have to be settled before the courts. "I'm prepared to take legal ac- tion," Vanwaterschoot said. He added that he hoped nothing would obstrUct his "Panoramic" view of the lake. At one point in the meeting, Ms. Montieth suggested that an aerial photograph could be used to show the cottage owners Please turn to page 3 raising drive continues and we hope to obtain about $85,000 more which would take care of the furnishings for the church." He continued, "The completion date for the contractor is October 9 but we will be doing some fur- ther work inside after that date and hope to have the dedication service by the end of November. The church building will be one storey in height with a square sanctuary and corner entrance. Since the old Zion church which was built in 1908 was destroyed by fire on April 5 of 1979, services have been held at Calvary United Church, also in Dashwood. Sunday, clime to 250 epersons attended baptismal exercises at the United Firemen go on walk Members of the Exeter fire brigade joined several people who enjoyed a walk along the banks of the Morrison Dam reservoir, Saturday. However, the firemen were responding to a fire call, not just enjoying the beautiful spring weather. A group of youngsters had apparently been playing with matches when some dry leaves ignited about one mile east of the dam. While one of the lads involved ran to get assistance and then joined firemen for the long trek, his companions had it ex- tinguished 'by the time they arrived. Church Sunday morning and then proceeded to the Zion Lutheran location for the ground breaking ceremony. The original church destroyed by fire was built for a cost of $11,383. Will buy fire truck Stephen council has authorized the purchase of a new fire truck for the township's fire area No. 3 at Huron Park. The purchase price is $50,890. The truck is made by Thi bault in Quebec with a Ford tilt cab and distributed by C.E. Hickey in Hamilton. The new vehicle will replace the current truck which is a 1954 model. Clerk Wilmar Wein said the ex- penditure will be paid out of current funds. Delivery is expected in August. Council has reserved a decision on a request by the town of Exeter to build an addition to the south bay of the Exeter fire hall. No objection was voiced on a McGillivray township zoning change in the Greenway area. A request for additional funds for the Field-Springer disaster fund was rejected. At a court of revision tax rebates were allowed in the amount of $4,900 for buildings torn down or destroyed by fire. Clerk Wein said the 1980 tax rate is expected to be set in early May, He said 'the budget would be up con- siderably from last year. Building Inspector Doug Triebner has rejoined the town staff and this week Exeter council named an assistant who will be groomed by Triebner as his successor in that position. Triebner, who had in- formed council in January that he planned to retire, caught members off guard two weeks ago when he submitted his final resignation before they had followed through on their plan to hire a successor who would work under his tutelage. However, the executive committee were successful in having Triebner delay his retirement and at the same time recommended the hiring of Brian Johnston as his assistant. Johnston, a resident of the Varna area, is a graduate of a construction trade course at Fanshawe -C011ege, He was one of 27 applicants for the position. He will commence duties this week at a salary of $10,500 and that will be in- creased to $11,500 after -a three-month probationary period. After six months, the stipend will increase to $12,300. He will also receive a car allowance of $600 per annum. Triebner will remain as the building inspector and zoning adminstrator at an hourly rate of $7.50. Councillor Ted Wright said The Exeter Lions have succeeded in their request to get tax relief on the Scout Hall located on John St. West. Exeter council agreed with a recommendation from the executive committee this week that the hall be ab- solved of all taxes. In presenting the recommendation, Councillor Ted Wright explained that the hail's main purpose was for the Scouting movement in the community... Triebner would not work over 40 hours per week and there was a suggestion by Councillor Jay Campbell and Alvin Epp that some maximum be set out. "I don't think Doug would take advantage of any open- ended situation," Mayor Derry Boyle remarked. In another recom- mendation from the executive, council approved the starting salary of $7,000 for the secretary to be hired for the police office. That stipend will increase to $7,500 after six months. There have been 34 ap- plicants for the position, which will be filled at the end of the month. Approval was also given to the expenditure of $1,221 for office furniture for the police office currently under construction on Sanders St. beside the post office. Livingstone's Stationery will supply the furniture although the bid by Jerry Mathers Typewriters was $6 lower, Committee members noted that the latter firm had been selected to provide the office furniture for the town offices and it was felt the other firm should get the police office business. Most of the office furniture will be provided through the insurance coverage on the equipment lost when the former police office on Main St. was gutted by fire last July. In their presentation, the Lions had noted that' they derive little revenue from the facility and the club itself does not use the building for its own meetings nor is it rented out in the same manner as other halls in the community. Earlier in the year, council turned down a request from the Exeter Masonic lodge for some tax relief on their new hall located behind the Exeter OPP office on High- way 4 north. Toledo, Ohio; Scott MacGregor, RR 8 Parkhill; and Mary Lou Grigg, Dash- wood. MacGregor and a passenger, Anita VanRompaey, RR 2 Grand Bend, reported minor in- juries. The accident was in- vestigated by Constable Want fines i , n crPcts.ed Exeter council Members enthusiastically endorsed resolutions from Wingham and Grand Bend calling on the provincial government to revert to higher fines for people convicted of creating unnecessary noise with their vehicles and also for illegal possession of alcohol. 'The fines had been $104 for these infractions, but had' been reduced recently to $28 and $38 respectively. Mayor Derry Boyle said it was "utterly ridiculous" to reduce fines for offences that were mounting daily and questioned even having penalties when they were now so small. The Wingham resolution calls on Solicitor General Roy McMurtry to "restore the fines under the Provincial Offences Act to the higher level without delay and assisting the en- forcement officers in their efforts to control the in- creasing alcohol-vehicle related offences," The Grand Bend resolution noted that the previous fines had acted as a deterrent and called on McMurtry to reinstate them and at the same time institute a thorough reviewof other fine levels. Police Chiefs in Huron recently expressed their concern with the reduction in fines and Huron Judge W.G. Cochrane has continued to impose the stiffer penalties for people appearing in court. New church underway EXETER FAIR DRAW QUILT — Directors of the ladies division of the Exeter Fall Fair have been busy completing a quilt which will be awarded at the Fair September 26 and 27. Tickets will be available shortly. A full page ad concerning the ladies division fair prize list appears elsewhere in the issue. From the left are Marjorie Johns, Marjorie Oke, Gladys Skinner, Dolores Shapton, Shirley Cooper, Charon Lynn, Helen Hodgert and Kay Hodgert T-A photo TO BUILD NEW CHURCH — A ground breaking ceremony to herald construction of a new church for the Zion Lutheran congregation of Dashwood was held Sunday. Above, building committee chairman Howard Datars turns the first sod. Look- ing are Zion pastor Rev. Mayo Mellecke, Rev. Marvin Barz, Goderich, architect Don Snider and Warrent Churn of Brett Construction. T-A photo Turn sod at Dashwood fishing skills T.A photo SUMMER WHEELS — Tim Bender brought his bicycle out of storage Saturday to make use of a mound of ground at the Dashwood Community Centre. T-A photo Lions Club wins write-off on taxes