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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1980-04-30, Page 1Att... • A LUCKY ANGLER — Very few trout were caught at Morrison Dam over the weekend as the 1980 season started. One successful angler was Jimmy Mills of London. He is a great grandson, of George Dixon of Exeter. T-A photo Hit by own car, man breaks leg A Hensall man suffered a close his garage door. The broken leg when he was run vehicle started to reverse in over by his own car in a the laneway and when he freak accident, Sunday. attemptedto get it.stopped, it Alvin Cole had left his ran over his leg. vehicle running in the The vehicle continued on laneway while he got out to and struck a parked vehicle and a house across the road with total damage being set • • Boycott hits at $800 by Constable Don Mason, It was one of four ac- area people cidents investigated by the Exeter OPP this week. About 25 area residents had their plans for a summer holiday trip changed last week when the Canadian government joined the boycott against, the Olympic Games ' Those 25 had signed up for a trip to the games through a plan promoted by Ron Bogart and Doug Ellison. All travel arrangements for the Moscow Olympics had been made through Sears Travel, and the 25 area residents were among ap- proximately 2,000 Canadians who booked trips. A spokesman for Sears indicated they'll get back all their deposit, with the ex- ception of a $100 ad- ministration cost. Bogart told the T-A Monday, that several other people had made small deposits for the trip when it was first announced, but many had already with- drawn. In anther accident on Stinday, damage was listed at $10,000 when a 1958 Cor- vette driven by Kevin Wurm, Exeter, went out of control on the Crediton Road just West of Highway' 4 and collided with a ditch bank. Constable Mason in- vestigated. Minor injuries were reported in an accident on Saturday when a vehicle driven by Delores Prest, Huron Park, went out of control on concession 2 of Stephen, south of sideroad 20-21. Damage in the mishap was listed at $1,000 by Constable Frank Giffin. He also investigated the only other accident of the week, it occurring on Thursday when a vehicle owned by Peter Overall, Huron Park, was struck by an unknown vehicle while parked at Trail Manufac- turing in Huron Park. Damage was set at $50. County will have chronic home care veto board to amend the County official plan and have the land redesignated golf course and the. 39 lots ad- jacent to the golf course redesignated residential, Planning Board, in their re- commendation, pointed out that the agricultural designation does not restrict the operation of the existing golf course. Usborne Township council and the Huron Planning Department do not oppose the continued operation of the golf course, The recommendation, according to the planning board, does attempt to prevent the proposed strip residential development from occurring and to prevent an increase in the restrictions on the surrounding agricultural land, County planner Gary Davidson told council, to designate the land surrounding the golf course as residential, would seriously restrict the agricultural land use in the area. The encroachment factor, if the land is designated agricultural would be 1,000 feet from the golf course. If the land is designated golf course and residential, the en- croachment factor will in- crease to 2,000 feet and move onto the surrounding farm- land. Murray Dawson, deputy- reeve of Usborne, told council if the land were designated residential, it would infringe on 16 farms because of the buffer zone which would be , created. Dawson said Westcott wants the lots zoned residential so the buffer zone will be established and this will infringe on all these farms. Davidson told council that planning board wants the golf course to continue without imposing further restrictions on the nearby farms. M.A. Sanderson who presented a brief to council prepared by consulting planner, Norman Pearson, of London, on Westcott's behalf, told council only four 'farms will really be affected • 1 VETERANS OBLIGED — Members of the R.E. Pooley branch Legion voiced their disapproval of any plans to move the local cenotaph when they attended a session, Tuesday, when plans for the downtown restoration and beautification were outlin- ed. The businessmen agreed to comply with the Legion wishes in that regard. Shown discussing the plan prior to the start of the meeting, from the left: BIA president Bob Swartman, planner Vern Olsen, Harvey Pfaff, Lee Webber, Sam Bower, Coun- cillor Al Epp and project committee chairman Mike Williamson. Staff photo TRY OUT ARE COATS — Crediton fireman John Pritchard helps Carrie Tiedeman on with a fire coat during a visit Thurs- day by Stephen Central students to the Crediton fire hall. Other students from the left are Jean Klemke, Cam Darling and Bill Vandeworp. T-A photo Main St.. project could start in June Vets win cenotaph battle KITE FLYING FUN — A kite flying contest was held Wednesday at are shown above with their aerial masterpieces, Exeter Public School, A number of the junior contestants T-A photo Serving South Huron, North Middlesex Price Per Copy 35 Cents One Hundred and Seventh Year EXETER, ONTARIO, APRIL 30, 1980 & North Lambton Since 1873 Count County Connell upheld a recommendation from the county planning beard to designate the Exeter Golf Huron County will have a chronic home care program within the next year ac- cording to the county's Medical Officer of Health, Doctor Brian Lynch. The Minister of Health has announced that chronic home care will be established in all areas of the province by 1981. Lynch said Friday, he has no firm date when the program will be established, but he has met with ministery represen- tatives to discuss setting up the program. The addition of the program makes it essential that the Clinton Branch Office of the Huron Health Unit have more space. Lynch expects the patient load of the county health unit will double or triple with the chronic home care program as will staff and space requirements. Huron County Council is investigating the feasibility of building a health building for the Clinton office on property owned by the county at Huronview Home for the Aged at Clinton. The health unit has an acute home care program in service now which provides care for patients who do not require full hospital care but do require some aspect of care such as nursing, physio- therapy, occupational therapy or speech therapy. Acute home care is designed for illness where a fast recovery is expected within one to three months. Course and adjacent land agricultural. Allan Westcott, who owns the golf course, had applied to the planning Chronic home care is for illness where recovery is unlikely. The program will not replace hospital care but provides an extra element of health care allowing the person to remain at home. It is easier for some people to return to health explains Dr. Lynch if patient is at home where they can be up and around taking part in daily activities, hobbies and interests. Dr. Lynch does not see the program as an alternative to long term hospital care. He believes the chronic home care program cannot replace hospital care if it is required. Consider h ea 1141,v n it building The property committee of Huron County Council has proposed the county erect a new building for the Clinton Branch Office of the Huron County Health Unit. The existing facilities are unsuitable for the efficient operation of the health unit because of the expansion of the Home Care and nursing programs by the Ministry of Health. Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Brian Lynch, told county council at their April meeting, Thursday, in- creased space for the Clinton office is essential because it is very likely a Home Chronic Care program will be set up in addition to the Home Care and nursing programs. Lynch told council he was having a meeting with the Ministry of Health on Friday to discuss setting up the chronic care program. He said such a program has tripled the staff and space requirements in another unit he knows, where , the program has been established. The property committee proposed the new building be built on county owned property at Huronview, home for the aged, at Clinton. Lynch said a building of 3,000 to .4,000 square feet would be required and estimated the cost would be between $200,000 and $300,000. The property committee will look into the feasibility of building a suitable health building on the Huronview property. by the encroachment factor if the land was designated residential. The remaining farms are already restricted or are cash crop operations. Davidson noted that in the future the land use on the area farms could change, Farmers could decide to stop cash cropping their land and enter intensive animal Operations, Ownership could change in the future as well, said Davidson, which might lead to a change from cash crop to anitnal operations. "You cannot negate the fact that the future land use could ehange," he said, Goderich's deputy-reeve Bob Allen told county council he was happy to see the planning board taking a stand. He said he believes the townships are for agricultural land use and development of facilities such .as the golf course should be done in the towns. Goderich's reeve however, did not support the recom- mendation and voted against it on what she termed a matter of principle. Reeve Eileen Palmer told the county planner she could not reconcile herself with the many inconsistencies in the Quickly eliminating the only controversial item in the $150,000 downtown restoration and beautification plan, Exeter businessmen learned this week the project could get underway by June 1. The controversial item was the planned change of location for the cenotaph at the town hall, and after learning from members of the R.E. Ponley branch Legion that such a change was unequivocally opposed by them, the businessmen quickly agreed to leave it in its present location. About one-third of the 25 people present at an un- veiling of the plans, Tuesday, were Legion members. President Lee Webber said the suggestion to move the cenotaph to another location in the same area had been discussed at planning department's dealings with Mr, Westcott. According to, Mr. .Pear- son's brieL the "39 lots ad, length by members and they were not in favor of such an idea. "We feel very strongly about moving it back," commented Harvey Pfaff. "We're death • against moving it back," He said the people whose names appear, on 'the cenotaph "sacrificed a lot and we don't want them shoved into the background." When it became apparent the Business Ithprovement Area committee would accede to the Legion wishes, Pfaff expressed appreciation to them for that con- sideration. He also said the legion members were cognizant of the fact something had to be done to improve the ap- pearance of the cenotaph and discussion was already taking place in that regard. jacent to the golf course were designated in a prevalent pattern of chequerboarding, tinder BIA president Bob Swartman said he hoped the veterans would assist in the entire project. Vern Olsen of Projects Planning Associates, who prepared the plans, outlined the three main areas being considered as the town hall, in front of the municipal offices and the parkette between the PUC building and the Junction. Plans for the municipal office include the upgrading of lighting, three large shade trees, some improvements to the facade and a brick-paved Walkway. An activity board would be erected on the door that was bricked in at the north end of the building. A similar treatment would be given to the PUC parkette area, including planting areas. a small,coverPd kiosk and a drinking fountain. A trellis area would be used to block off the work area at the rear of the parkette. Plans for the "town square" area which includes the town hall, library and new police office call for it to be turned into an activity centre that would include a reading garden, water fountain and a brick plaza area that could be used for such activities as outdoor dances and even barbecues. The entire area would be covered with bricks and low maintenance planting materials.There were only a few questions and comments presented after Olsen outlined the plans and showed drawings of the proposals. Councillor Al Epp won- dered if public washrooms were being considered in any of .the areas, Olsen replied in the negative and Swartman said that due to vandalism, the only practical place to put public washrooms would be in the police station. "We needed washrooms more than those two cells," quipped Legion member Eldon Heywood. Another member of council, Lossy Fuller, asked when landscaping at the police office could start, Olsen said that as soon as the final plans for the project are approved by the BIA and council, they could go to tender and construction could get underway by June 1 or even before. In response to a question Meese turn to page 3 Legion to hear provincial' head Rick Collins, provincial president, will be guest speaker for the R.E. Pooley branch Legion 50th an- niversary dinner tonight at the rec centre. The dinner is one of three special events being staged to mark the Legion's half century of service to the community. A dance was held at the Legion hall, Saturday, and a special service of worship will be conducted at Trivitt Memorial Anglican Church, Sunday. The very Rev. Kenneth B. Keefe, Dean of St. Paul's Cathedral, London, will be the speaker for the church service at 11:00 a.m. A Huron Park man was sentenced to six months in jail when he appeared before Judge W.G. Cochrane in Exeter court, Tuesday. Murray A. Paquette was charged on February 6 with possession of stolen property. A search by police uncovered about $275 worth of antiques stolen in a breakin at a Stephen regideficiearlier in the Year,' The court learned that the accused had a long record of convictions. John Cecil Sanford, London, was sentenced to four months in jail on a charge of break and enter with intent. He was charged on' April 7 when a police officer in Clinton heard the sound of breaking glass in an appliance store. Upon in- vestigation, the officer found Sanford hiding behind some appliances in the store. The accused is presently serving an eight-month term for a previous break, enter and theft and Judge Cochrane ordered the four months to be served con- secutive to the current term, A !Jensen man, Ivan F. Coleman, was fined $300 or 30 days on a charge of im- paired driving on March 17. He was stopped by police after they spotted his erratic driving. A breathalizer test gave a reading of 280 mgs. Coleman had his licence withdrawn and was given 60 days in which to pay the fine. Another fine of $300 or 30 It's going to cost more to learn how to swim in Exeter as the result of fee increases approved by the South Huron Rec Board. The board approved in- creases ranging from bet- ween 10 and 14 percent for its learn to swim to classes. Administrator Ian Smith said the increases were necessary to maintain the swimming pool's debt at around $1,000 per year. Two weeks of lessons will now cost $14 up from $12.50 while a four week session increases to $25 from $22. The family plan for three or more children which cost $37 in 1979 jumps to $40 this year. Students at the in- termediate and senior levels will be charged $18, up a dollar from 1979 while bronze and leaders see their fees upped by $2.50 to $27.50. For moms and tots and adults swimming, the rate increases from $5 to $6 per week. Rates for season passes and public swimming were left unchanged. Smith said this was the first increase since 1978. Ian County Plan as an existing land use at that time. The xeter Golf Course was designated as greenbelt on the land use plan and clearly distinguished by the letters G.C. for "golf course," When the secondary plan process was under way, Westcott took his lawyer to the township meeting before the secondary plan which designated the land agricultural was passed. He voiced his objection and was told he would get subsequent hearing before the county planning board. Two letters informed him there would be an appeal to the county and advised him when the county would consider the Usborne Plan. A third letter advised Westcott there had been an error and there would be no recourse to directly appeal the Township Secondary Plan at the county level. By that time the Usborne plan was adopted by the county without any appeal by Westcott to the county. Westcott did not appeal to the Usborne Township Plan to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB), but waited Please turn to page 3 days was levied against Gordon Arthur Helsdon, London, who pleaded guilty to driving while his licence was under suspension. He was stopped for speeding on April 7. The accused was given two months in which to pay the fine. David A. Gingerich, London, was fined $300 or 30 days for impaired driving On March 3. His vehicle went into a ditch and a breathalizer test showed a reading of 190 mgs. In the only other case on Tuesday's docket, Mark Wragg, Exeter, was given an absolute discharge after pleading guilty to a charge of wilful damage, arising from an incident when he damaged some cutlery at a local restaurant. The damage was about $5. SHRINERS TO VISIT Over 2,000 Shriners are expected to attend the Spring Ceremonial for Mocha Temple hosted by the Bluewater Shrine Club. The ceremonies will take place in Goderich and Clinton May 31 and will feature a renowned Shriners parade. It is the first time in 17 years the Ceremonial has been held in Huron County and the club is preparing a ceremonial souvenir book in honor of the occasion. The paved parking lot of the rec centre may receive some extra use this summer if the board approves a request from Exeter Public School. The school had requested that a basketball court be established in a portion of the parking lot with a per- manent basketball net mounted at one end and the erection of a portable net. Smith said the board liked the idea and directed the rec director to investigate the matter with regards to liability if a vehicle struck a person while using the facility. Attending the meeting was Exeter councillor Jay Campbell who said he would like to see the creation of a winter fun day for the area. Campbell also voiced his support for the concept of the rec board. In other business, the board: Gave permission for Cameron to attend two recreation conferences. Passed a motion allowing a Christmas party for business improvement. area members only. olf course separate ownership on April residential subdivision 3,1970, prior to the change in adjacent to the golf course. the Planning Act to protect The golf course was the possibility of a recognized in the original °using Area man handed six months in jail Swim instruction fees are boosted