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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1983-05-18, Page 1QUALITY FURNITURE m • E L m 0 7.1 0 c r– r ti, r 'E 1' r H figs 0' ;5-1964 Grads at Centralia are urged to be sensitive to other people The 122 members of the 1983 graduating class at Cen- tralia College of Agricultural Technology were urged Fri- day by guest speaker Rusty McDonald to get along with other people and be sensitive to others in what ever jobs they may get. McDonald, general manager of Western Ontario Breeders of Woodstock con- tinued, "Your real learning process is just beginning as you leave this college. Con- tinue to upgrade your educa- tion to meet the many challenges in a society of con- stantly changing technologies." Dr. McDonald went on to say, "Enjoy what you are do - A JUDO FLIP — Usborne Central School teacher San- dra Runnalls-Lichty is being flipped by Canadian judo champ Brian Farrow at a school assembly, recently. Boom continues Building permits issued in Exeter during April hit one of the highest monthly records in the past .hree years. Building inspector Brian Johnston approved 24 permits for a vaule of $719,785.72. The major project is the ad- dition and renovation at the Bank of Montreal. That per- mit was set at $329,000. There were also permits issued for six new homes at a total of $314,400. Other permits issued in April were as follows: 12 residential renovations/ and additions at 552,320.72, one in- dustrial renovation at $2,000, three institutional renova- tions at $21,565 and one permit for tool shed at $500. Four permanent sign per- mits were also approved in the month and 27 temporary signs. CADETS WASH CARS Raymond Chong and Tony Jones are shown in action during Saturday's car wash sponsored by the Huron -Middlesex Cadets.T-A photo. May collect taxes from local tenants Tenants in sonic rental facilities in Exeter may soon be paying their rent to the town coffers rather than their landlords. On the recommendation of the finance committee, coun- cil agreed to invoke provin- cial statutes which allow the town to collect certain tax ar- rears From tenants, who in turn then deduct such amounts from the rents which they pay to their landlords. Chairman Bill Mickle ad- vised that landlords are in ar- rears by $28,000 in taxes on local, rental facilities. 11 was noted that this method had leen used in the past to collect delinquent taxes from landlords. "Does the landlord ap- preciate it?" asked Councillor Morley Hall. "Does anyone appreciate paying taxes?•• asked Clerk Liz Bell in response. Councillor Bill Rose, look- ing through the list -of. delin- quent landlords (a list not made,public► said that some of them appear to be finan- cially sound and suggested it was only fair to forewarn them of council's plan as some would perhaps prefer to pay up the taxes than have their tenants paying their rent to the town. "You mean threaten them?" asked the Clerk, who added that the landlords in question received monthly bills for -their outstanding taxes and have not as yet paid therm. . Referring to t 28.000 ow- ing. Councillor. Gaylen Josephson said that, was money built into the budget to be spent and it hasn't come in and he backed the idea of tak- ing the alternative method to collect. • .. After the idea was approv: ed in principle,•council back- ed a motion by Rose to send the landlords o strongly word- ed letter advising that if taxes are not made current the tenants will be required to pay their rents to the town. Under the legislation, coun- cil is not required to provide such a warning, but Rose con- tended that it was• the fair thing to do before implemen- ting the action., ing, but, success depends on how conscientous you do jobs that you may not like." The guest speaker remind- ed graduates to grasp the ability to understand others and accept criticism' - gracefully. Dr. G.H. Collin, executive director of education and research for the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food told the graduating students, "What we choose is what we are. I don't envy the challenge you are facing in a fast changing environment of high technology." Dr. Collin indicated renova- tions to Huron and Bruce Halls on the Centralia Cam- pus would take place this summer and he predicted the enrollmehmhis fall could go as high as 370, an increase of 10 percent. CCAT principal Doug Jamieson made a special presentation :to Mr. and Mrs. Theo Vink of Kirkton as the fifth member of the family, Joe, was a member of the graduating class. The others previously studying at Cen- tralia from the Vink family were Paula, Doreen, Mary and Joanne. Special mention was made to another graduate Shawn McComb, who is the fourth member of the Don McComb family of Lucan to graduate from CCAT. Shawn McComb was also named the best all round stu- dent in the graduating class, The runnerup was Heather Anne Pond of Simcoe. These presentations were made by Linda Denham of Kirkton of the Alumni Association. The top student' in agricultural business manag- ment from Huron County was Dave Consitt of Zurich. He received the Huron Plowmen's Association trophy from Allan Campbell. Derwyn Hodgins of Parkhill was the proficiency in soils winner and Shawn McComb was tops in farm analysis. Other winners were Phyllis Klumpers, St. Marys in agricultural business Appeal fails to move Hay Appeals for larger grants from the three area townships supporting the South Huron rec centre have tailed to materialize in an increase from the first of the three to reply; Hay township advised the South Huron rec board this week that its 1983 grant would be $440, the.same as last year. Word has not yet been received from Ushorne and Stephen and the board directed that a letter be sent requesting that the amount of the grant they plan be outlin- ed and that it would be ap- preciated if the grant could be received no later than Oc- tober 30. With the rec board Mtdgat now set. members agreed to ice rental rates for the 1983-84 season. Minor sports groups (vitt pay $27, a reduction from last year's $31 per hour, while other renters will pay $40 per hour: The 1984 hall rates were also approved. There will be no change in the Saturday night rate at $270, while the Friday night rate is being reduced to $175 fri n the cur rent rental of $210. The current bar ra es also remain the same ext year That is: $25 for up to 200 people. $65 for 200 to 300 peo- ple, $155 for :300 to 517 and $285 for 517 and over (arena I. Kitchen rates are also un- changed at $45 for a hot meal and $12 for a cold lunch. In other business at their Thursday meeting, the board: Learned that Gary Lavier has completed his Class 13 •depa-rlment of labour refrigeration course at the University of Guelph. • Were advised that a building permit has been ob-. tained and work is underway on the renovations at the swimming pool to provide a new entrance and enlarge- ment of the pool staff room. management and clinical orientation; Emily Lam, Owen Sound in foods technology, foods and nutri- tion and food service manage- ment; Joan Shoup, Hagersville in animal health technology and clinical orein- tation; Irene Sommer, Nor- wich, award of merit in agricultural business management; Linda Eddy, Denfield, foods technology staff graduation award; Beverley Cunningham, Caledonia, proficiency in con- sumer and community studies. READY FOR GRADUATION — Some of the platform glrests at Friday's Centralia College of Agricultural Technology graduation check last minute details. From the left are CCAT vice-principal Dr. V. E. Currie; guest speaker Dr. R. J. McDonald of Western Ontario Breeders; Dr. Clare Rennie of OMAS; Dr. G. H. Colin, OMAF executive director and College principal J. D. Jamieson. T -A photo. t 1 Imes dvoca Serving South Huron, North Middlesex & North Larrniston Since 1873 One Hundred and Tenth Year 1 immian EXETER, ONTARIO, May 18. 1983 Price Per Copy SO Cents Province provides $835,100 Town's share 'in place' this year ewer project gets okay Upon receipt of a letter from the minister of the en- vironment advising of provin- cial support for the town's sewer lagoon expansion pro- gram, Exeter council agreed in principle, Monday, to pro- ceed with the $1.2 million project. The ministry advised that $835,100 was being made available to Exeter -for the project. That covers 68.8 per- cent of the total estimated cost. However, the ministry ad- vised that a decision had to be made within six weeks to pro- ceed with the project, or the funds would be turned over to another municipality. Reeve Bill Mickle and Clerk Liz Bell, in response to a ques- tion from Councillor Gaylan Josephson, advised that the town's share of $375,000 "would be in place" by the end of this year. The project -has been in the offing for some time and two years ago council increased the sewer surcharge payments being made by local residents to build up a reserve fund so the project could be paid from it, rather DIAMOND LIL'S GIRLS — The musical Going West to be presented by the intermediate division of Exeter Public School has a full complement of dancing girls. In their cancan costumes are (left) Sheri Varley, Kristen Lovie, Trudi Bornath, Marilyn Hamilton, Brenda Balsdon and Angie Cottrell. Street paving brings petitions Some unhappier than others Members of the Exeter council probably became more conversant this week with the old adage of beig damned if you do and dam ed if you don't. Monday night, they were ,uestioned regarding their d c ion on what streets should be paved (and in what manner( this year, not only from residents whose street had been bypassed, but also from residents of one street that is on the list. Churchill Drive residents packed the council chambers to question council about the planned paving on their street, with spokesman Dave Newton expressing concern that curbs and gutters would not be included. Ile emphasized that residents of the street were not unhappy over the decision, to pave, but explained that their properties would be downgraded in comparison with neighboring streets where curbs and gutters are being installed. At the same time, Sher- wood Crescent spokesman Bruce Eccles said residents of. his street were deeply con- cerned over the decision to proceed with improvements to Churchill Drive al a time when Sherwood Crescent is just as badly in need of improvement. He questioned whether council's decision was just in view of the fact Sherwood Crescent has been in ex- istence longer than Churchill Drive. Ile carried a petition which he said was signed by 100 percent of the residents contacted on Sherwood. "The residents of both Sher - WE'LL BE LATE Due to the uoliday, Monday, The Exeter Times -Advocate will be published one day later than usual next week. It will be printed Wednesday night for Thursday morning' delivery. Advertising deadlines will be extended to Tuesday. The display advertising deadline will be2 p.m. and the deadline for classified advertisements will be 4:00 p.m. ( MOVE OUTDOORS Worm termperatures prompted members of the dance -fit class to move outdoors at the South Huron rec centre, Thursday. Under the instruction of Anne Robinson, the women hove been working out for the past few weeks. wood Crescent and Churchill Drive pay equally high taxes based on equally high assessments, assessments which are erroneously high in light of the equally atrocious conditions of the streets," the Sherwood• petition noted; in asking council to give them equal consideration for im- provements "that need to be done with justice .and equality." Eccles said Sherwood was "a disgrace" to the town and noted that one resident's brother has decided not to visit him until improvements are undertaken on the street. Ile also backed the conten- tion that the paving should in- clude curbs and gutters, say- ing they can add as much as $5,000 in value to a home as opposed to those on a street where no curbs and gutters are provided. "We'll end upas a ghetto in the middle of a area of finish- ed streets," he said, hinting some residents of the street are threatening to withhold paym^.nt of taxes until im- provements are undertaken. Mayor Bruce Shaw said - that council "can't consider ,for one second" the matter of property values in deciding on projects and also expressed some dismay at the apparent threat over withholding taxes. in answering questions relating to Churchill Drive, works superintendent Glenn Kells termed the planned pav- ing as a "maintenance" pro ject and explained it was not included on the list for major reconstruction for some time. He said temporary paving was found to be more satisfactory than the tar and chips program followed a few years ago and was probably more economical in view of the longevity of temporary paving as opposed to tar and chips. He said curbs and gutters were installed on Pryde Boulevard because water ponding was a problem there and also that street is being completely reconstructed. Please turn to page 2 than through debenture or operating funds. When completed, the pro- ject should result in the freeze being lifted on new subdivi- sion developments in the community. Works superintendent Glenn Kells said that by the time the engineering and tendering have been com- pleted, it will be too late to start on the lagoon expansion this year, as that work will have to be done during the summer months. However, he said that some of the remodelling and refitting .of pumps and erection of buildings required in conjunc- tion with the project could be done late this year. While council members CTC store ready to go "Let's get to work!" That was the comment of local Canadian Tire' Store owner Gerry Walker as he left council's meeting, Monday, with Ray Field - and Mike Williamson after a bylaw had been approved to ratify a site agreement for the building of a new CTC store on the former Frayne Chev-Olds property in the core area. Frayne Chev-Olds will erect the new store on their property and firm spokesman Williamson said prior to the meeting that the project will probably start within a week. Construction will be handl- ed by Field's MF Designers and Builders. Some concerns relating to the construction which will take place .over the storm drain that runs through the property had been addressed by the town's engineer, B.M. Ross and Associates and building inspector Brian Johnston reported to council . that the details had been ap- proved for some- minor - changes in the project to pro- tect the town's interest in that regard. "Everything appears in order at this stage of the game," Johnston told council and the site plan agreement bylaw was then approved. quickly approved proceeding on the project, Reeve Bill Mickle suggested they had the cart before the horse in not having firm details on how the project would be financed should it run over the estimate, which he noted was out -dated. He said he would like to know what happens if the pro- ject happens to run over the estimate by a couple of hun- dred thousand dollars and whether the province would pay a percentage of the over- run or not. Clerk Liz Bell said her understanding was that the percentage supplied by the province would be the same if there was a higher cost than anticipated. "If the town can't afford it, we won't accept the tender," Mayor Bruce Shaw added. However, Mickle said he would still like to know where the town stands before pro- ceeding and it was indicated those details would be check- ed out with the engineer and the ministry. In addition to the motion to approve the project in princi- ple, council alio agreed -to have the town's engineers, B.M. Ross and Associates, prepare the plans and the tender call. Charge trio over breakin Three Kettle Point men are in custody on charges arising from Exeter OPP investiga- tion into the Sunday night breakin at the liquor store in Zurich. Several cases of liquor were stolen after entry was gained by smashing the front door glass. The three men were ar- rested in Kettle Point and were remanded in custody un- til Wednesday for a bail hear- ing after they appeared before a justice of the peace. On Friday, a break, enter and theft was reported by Jane Sullivan from Oakwood Park. An AM/FM radio, some liquor and beer were stolen. TUNING UP - Hank Green, Gerry Ste. Marie and Ray Cantelon tun day's fiddlers jamboree held at the South Huron Rec Centre sponsore eter fair board. Damages over $12,000 up for Sun - by the Ex - T -A photo-+. Five hurt in crash Five people sustained in- juries in the four collisions in- ve. Ligated this week by the Exeter OPP. Damage in the crashes amounted to over $12,000. The first of the four occur- red last Sunday on Algonquin Drive in Huron Park, involv- ing vehicles operated by Craig Clausius, Zurich, and David Piercey, Huron Park. Piercey sustained minor in- juries as his vehicle rolled over. Total damage was set at $7,000. Two people were hurt on Thursday when a vehicle driven by Heather Gingerich, ItR 2 Zurich, rolled over on the Hay -Stanley townline west of concession 1041. The driver was taken to South Huron Hospital with minor injuries while a passenger, Paul Gingerich, suffered cuts and bruises. Damage was listed at $2,500. On Friday, a vehilce driven s by Ray Desjardine, Goderich, struck the CNR lights in Hen- sel', with resulting damage of $400. ' The other crash occu on Saturday when vehir es driven by Larry Howatt, RR t Londesboro, and Anthony Vandenboomen, RR 2 Hen - sell, collided on highway 4, 2.2 km, north of Exeter. Damage was estimated at $2,300 and both drivers sus- tained minor injuries. 1