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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1981-06-03, Page 3To review setbacks Exeter's planning board has been asked to review the zoning bylaw as it pertains to setbacks required for gar- den tool sheds. The matter was referred to the board by council, Mon- day, after Sherwood Cres- cent resident Jim DeBlock complained about the set- backs needed for a shed he planned on his property. He said he wanted to build his shed a foot and a half in- side the property line. but was told by the 'wilding in- spector that a setback of two metres (over 6') was re- quired. DeBlock asked why the ex- tra setback was required and questioned the necessity of spending $10 for a building permit plus an additional $50 for the time and opinion of the committee of adjust- ment if he sought a minor variance for a shed that will cost a total of $250. Councillor Jay Campbell noted that the sideyard set- back was established to provide room for emergency vehicles to get down the property line. but suggested there may be some difference between a tool shed and a building that is attached permanently to a house. Mayor Bruce Shaw said other people were asking the same thing as DeBlock and suggested the matter be referred to the planning board, but advised the Sherwood resident that there would be a lot of red tape in- volved in making any changes. Doug Ellison of Small World Travel also appeared to get an answer on whether he would be permitted to erect an illuminated sign at his location at the town hall. He indicated he had been ad- vised there may be some dif- ficulty in getting approval as the hall is zoned in- stitutional. However. council members. after checking the bylaw, said they envisioned no problems as long as the sign was not a flashing or animated one. Noting that many of the churches had illuminated signs in institutional zones Councillor Jay Campbell said if they were in con- travention of the, bylaw. the bylaw should probably be amended. Council have also asked the planning board to review the sign bylaw. Pick kids for Kirkton Over 50 children competed in the 37th Kirkton Juvenile Preliminary Contest held at South Perth Centennial School Friday evening. The children performed before the adjudicator, Elaine Westlake of Clinton, as well as an appreciative audience. Mr. Ken Blackler was the chairman for the programme of vocal, in- strumental and novelty numbers. The following children will appear at the annual Kirkton Garden Par- ty on Wednesday, July 15, at which time cash prizes will be presented to the winners of the three classes. The finalists were,Scott Triebner, Forest, Ron Brookshaw, St. Marys, Brent Keating and Carren Elder. London, Joanne Wilhelm. Stratford. Mark Paulen, Suzanne Stacey, Bert Vorstenbosch, Mitchell, Pattie Wilhelm, Stratford, Joanne Verlinde, Hensall, The Johnston fami- ly, Stratford. Cheryl Spearin, Woodham, Kimber- ly Hutton, Listowel. 'The Dancing Dolls, Milverton, Kimberly Anderson, Kitchener, Wendy Watson, Sherri and Shannon Presz- cator, Clinton, Jamie West - man, St._Marys.. Sherri and Brian Johnson. Stratford, Jackie and Jill Hennessey, Kitchener. Record at blood let DEDICATE DASHWOOD CEMETERY GATES — The annual Remembrance Day and dedication of new gates was held Sun- day at the Dashwood Calvary United Church Cemetery. From the left are secretory -treasurer Harry Hoffman, Mike Tieman Rev. Barbara Laing, guest speaker Rev. Stan McDonald of Hensall and cemetery committee members Jim Hoffman, and Bill Weber. T -A photo Get cash, help offer Will seek opinions on fence Exeter council's parka committee plan to intervle neighbors and patrons oo[[ Victoria Park before making a recommendation regar- ding the erection of a fence at the Huron St. facility. The need for a fence was suggested some time ago by a local citizen who feared for the safety of youngsters play- ing in the park. Parks chairman Tom Humphreys told council Monday that they have a plan for a fence along the north side which would cost approximately $1,200. He Thursday's Red Cross blood donor clinic at South Huron District High School brought out a record atten- dance. With the Ausable e club as r River Nomads camping s contributed a total e sponsoring f 2655area person their share of blood. The last clinic produced a turnout of 237 donors and a quota of 250 was set this time and it was surpassed. The Nomads would like to thank principal J.L. Wooden and vice-principal Phillips for their co-operation in the use of the high school gym and A & H Food Market, Jenny Rowe, Tuckey Beverages and the Exeter Legion Auxiliary for their help. Nomads presidents Maurice and Ruth Anne Haist said this et "Hope e e to see everyone Cross blood clinic in Oc- tober." • said the Exeter Kinettes have made an offer of a $100 donation and the Kinsmen would provide the labor to install the fence. Council gave the com- mittee permission to talk to residents of the area to get their views on the proposed four -foot chainlink fence. The roads committee reported they planned to un- dertake the replacement of the sidewalk on the west side of Carling St. between Gidley and Victoria and would also embark on a pro- ject of replacing the sidewalk on Andrew St. south of Huron St. However, the committee said the latter project could not be completed entirely within budget as an ad- ditional $2,000 would be re- quired. At its recent meeting, the committee noted with pleasure all the com- pliments regarding the pav- ing taking place in town and said they hoped that this council and those following would continue to pave as much in the next few years so` that all streets will be HELPING A DONOR — The Ausable River Nomads were in charge of Thursday's successful blood donor clinic at SHDHS Thursday. Above, Irene Johns of the Nomads helps donor T -A photo Annette Cann. Separate school board plan to expand special The Huron -Perth County Roman Catholic Separate School Board is expanding its special education program by establishing a second class in Stratford. , The new class will be at St. Aloysius school in Stratford, effective September 1, 1981. The board has two special education classes now - one in Perth County at St. Michael's school in Stratford and the other in Huron Coun- ty at St. Joseph's school in Clinton. In other business at the meeting held Monday night the board agreed to rent a portable classroom to ac- commodate the additional classroom at St. Joseph's school, Stratford. While many schools will show a declining enrolment when school starts in September but at St. Joseph's it is in- creasing. The community will use St. Joseph's school at Kingsbridge for events this summer as happened last year. The local people have been assisting with the purchase of playground equipment. It is recognized as a community school by the ministry of education as there is no community cen- tre there. The board received an in- vitation to join with other board members, teachers, principles to hold a golf tour- nament June 12 at 4 p.m. at Mitchell Golf course. The board accepted the resignation of David Zyluk, principal at St. Joseph's school at Kingsbridge, effec- tive August 31 as he is leav- ing for the Yellowknife Northwest Territories, where he will be principal. Susan Johnson will be a special education teacher fulltime effective September 1, also Helena Partridge, both in Stratford. Jo -Anne Eckert will be a special education resource teacher at Holy Name of Mary school, St. Marys, effective September 1, (50 per cent). The board accepted three resignation, Leslie H. Wood, teacher at St. ,Patrick's school, Dublin, who will be teaching in Toronto next year, Sister Mary Regier, teacher at Holy Name of Mary school, St. Marys, retiring, Gary Prince, a teacher a Kingsbridge, had his resignation accepted, also Doreen O'Grady at St. Mary's School, Hasson. Mona Doher will be a classroom and French teacher at Kingsbridge. Ronald Marcy of Strat- ford, reported that John Vin - tar who was a former Direc- tor of Education with the board, who is now with the Dufferin-Peel Roman Catholic school board, has received his doctorate in education from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education. He reported too OKAY SIGN The debate over a sign for Avco Finance at their new location In the Centre Mall has been resolved. Meeting immediately after the last session of council, the executive committee ruled that the entrance from Main St. to the firm's offices be considered as frontage and the building inspector was authorized to issue the sign permit. Huron planner Gary Davidson had contended the sign was in contravention of the local bylaw. that Joseph Tokar, who was formerly a Superintendent of Education with the board and now with the Elgin County Catholic School board, will be going to the Dufferin-Peel board. Letters of thanks were received from two student who received awards of $25 scholarships from the Strat- ford Music Festival this spr- ing. Ceci le Delaney and Chris Cook. The board went to committee -of -the -whole as the general meeting ended. done. The committee also in- structed works supertinten- dent Glenn Kells to compile a list of .all surplus equip- ment with the intention of working with the general committee to sell off all sur- plus town equipment. Property committee chairperson Lissy Fuller ad- vised council that her com- mittee had received three tenders for the painting and wallpapering planned at the town offices. The bid of Ron Heywood for $1,375 was accepted. It was the lowest received. On the recommendation of the social services com- mittee, council approved a donation of $250 to the Huron' Town and Country Homemakers. The money will be used in the purchase of a home the group uses for an office in Wingham. Mrs. Fuller said it was a worthwhile project and Ex- eter has a high useage of the Homemakers' services. Okay two • variances Two minor variances were approved by the Exeter committee of adjustment at a hearing, Wednesday. Exeter United Church received permission for the erection of a proposed en- closure over the west en- trance of the church and Jack R. Triebner received approval for a minor variance which will permit the erection of an addition to his service centre at the north-west corner of High- way 4 and 83. The committee deferred an application from Elmore and 'Ida McBride for severing lots on the former Easterbrook property at the corner of Huron St. W. and Mary St. There are no sanitary sewers available in that area as yet and it was 'found the proposed lots did not meet the required frontage size for septic tanks. At their meeting last week, Exeter council indicated they would request that the committee require that the property owners enter into a development agreement before the lots could be developed. PLEASE NOTE Canvassers for the Exeter Grounds Development Project will be canvassing, beginning on Monday June 22. To com- plete the project the Town and area Townships will be. canvassed. Phase two - The Fair Building; Demoli- tion of old livestock barns, soccer pitch are the major goals. Our Target Is $97,000 About $75 Per Household Please Support the Project - We really need your help to improve our fair ground and recreation facilities. Call for more information. Don Cameron - 235-1774 Gerald Merner - 235-0281 Jerry MacLean - 235-0800 Jim DeBiock - 235-2300 Bill Brock - 235-0323 Dalton Finkbeiner - 235-1383 Arva bank Provinical police are con- tinuing their investigation into the robbery of the Cana- dian Imperial Bank of Commerce branch in Arva m which a gunman escaped with about $4,100. The holdup was the fourth in less than five years at the branch, which shares a one - storey brick building on Highway 4 with a variety store. No one was injured in the robbery, which happened at 10:40 a.m. last Tuesday. Police spent 21/2 hours in the bank getting fingerprints and photographs and inter- viewing bank manager Blake Butler and teller Sharon Vanderloop. Det. - Sgt. Bernie Crane of London OPP headquarters, said a man armed with a handgun entered the bank and ordered the two employees to empty the cash drawer into a plastic bag. He also ordered them to empty the contents of the safe into the bag but there wasn't any money in the safe. Butler, 22, told Crane the gunman kept waving his weapon and saying: "Give my the money, give me the money." Crane said the gunman then ordered the two to lie NC N t1 . os - SUSPECT — Lucan OPP are seeking information regar- ding a man who fits the description of the composite drawing above. The man is wanted in connection with last Tuesday's bank robbery in Arvo when o lone gunman made off with $4,102. He is said to be about' 5'7", 160 pounds, medium -stalky build, dark brown hair over ears, bushy moustache. Suspect could be driving a late model Chevrolet with o beige bot- tom and dork brown top. The two bunk employees were not injured in holdup. Times -Advocate, June 3, 1981 Pogo 3 on the floor. He escaped through the front door and Butler then activated the alarm. The gunman was describ- ed as white, about 25 years old, 5'6" to 5'8" and weighing 160 to 165 pounds. He had a heavy dark moustache and straight medium -length brown hair that covered his ears. He was wearing dark glasses and a brown sports coat and was said to speak with a foreign accent. Crane said a person matching the general description of the suspect was seen leaving nearby D. B. Weldon Park in a beige car with a dark brown top. One area man is in penitentiary and a second is awaiting sentencing after they pleaded guilty May 7 to an armed robbery at the same bank Feb. 2 in which $3,000 were taken. Vanderloop was also on duty during that holdup. John Joseph Mcllhargey, 22, of Denfield is to be sentenced in provincial court June 9 after pleading guilty to charges of armed Two hurt in collision is hit again Two drivers who suffered minor injures in an accident in Exeter, Thursday, didn't have far to go to get medical treatment. The collision took place at the intersec- tion of William and Anne St. beside South Huron Hospital. However. one of the drivers. Gerald McAuley, Exeter. 'had to wait for the arrival of an ambulance from Dashwood to transport him to the hospital. His arrival was delayed even more when the ambulance had to go back around the block because the damaged vehicles were blocking the intersection and the more direct route. The other driver. Marlene Peck, RR 1 Zurich. made it to the hospital without the ambulance ride. McAuley. a teacher at SHDHS. was westbound on Anne St. and the Zurich area woman was proceeding north on William when the collision occurred. Constable Kevin Short listed total damage at $4,000. robbery and using a firearm in the holdup. Andrew Jack Spruyt. 20. of Lucan was sentenced to six years in penitentiary on the same charges. The two men were arrested about three hours after two masked men entered the bank and told two female tellers to hand over the bank's cash. The men were armed with a revolver and a rifle. Two Toronto men were jailed for 15 years for an August. 1976, robbery at the bank in which $1,000 was taken. In December, 1978. two armed men handcuffed the female bank manager and made off with about $5,- 000. A would-be robber tried to hit the bank in September, 1979. but was too late for the Friday closing time. A teller activated an alarm when she saw the man shaking the door. The man fled and was never found. Have you had your Cookie of the Week? 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