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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1975-06-26, Page 1 (2)• 44 PRETTY BABY — Judged tops in the baby contest for little ones under six months of age at the Hensall Spring Fair Tuesday night was Kelly, six month old son of Don and Bonnie Schenk of Zurich. Kelly was the New Year Baby at Exeter Hospital. T -A photo. Computer provides Stephen tax delay Ratepayers of Stephen town- ship will get an extension of 15 days to pay their first installment of 1975 real estate taxes. Due to an error by computer Seek another college site The board of governors of Conestoga College will study the possibility of disposing of the present Vanastra site and moving to a "larger population centre" within the county. Acting chairman of the Clinton campus of Conestoga, Brian Cook told The Times Advocate Tuesday that the board of governors was not planning to phase out the service to the people of Huron and expected that a move to Exeter, Goderich or Clinton would be forthcoming. Earlier reports that the Clinton campus would be closed down were discounted by Mr. Cook. Mr. Cook said that, at a meeting of the board on Monday night, it was'decided to study the situation before making' any decision. He indicated that the board was intending to determine the market value of its present site at Vanastra and investigage costs of locating elsewhere in the coupty. The move is being considered due to an estimated 1975-76 deficit of $839,000. A report will be made at the August meeting of the board. College president Ken Hunter stated emphatically that the move will not mean that education program in Huron will be halted. He said the present Vanastra site, a former public school, was much too large for the college's needs resulting in high maintenance and heat costs. The accessibility of the site to students, particularly in winter, was also a factor being con- sidered. He said the Goderich and Clinton areas would be looked to for a possible alternative site. Injured farmer returns to home Usborne township farmer Gerald Prout has returned to his home following a week's stay in a London hospital. His left arm was severely in- jured by a chain saw while he was cutting limbs off a tree after a: recent storm. equipment, the notices are being mailed out late this week with a due date of June 30. Council agreed Tuesday night to extend the deadline and all payments for first installments will be ac- cepted up to andincludingJuly 15 without penalty. At the same meeting council agreed to participate in the Ontario Home Renewal Home Program for township residents who qualify. The township's allotment of provincial funds to be loaned to home owners wishing to update their premises is $40,000. Clerk Wilmar Wein said he has received one phone call from a Stephen resident interested in the program. The purpose of the program is to assist owner occupants of residential property to repair their homes to standards developed locally and acceptable to the Ministry of Housing. It is particularly directed to the rehabilitation of substandard dwellings with emphasis on faulty structural and s9nitary conditions and the up -grading of plumbing, heating and electrical systems. A system of loans (repayable and forgivable) to pay for the property rehabilitation is available to individuals whose adjusted family income does not exceed $12,500 annually. Approval was given to the Ausable-Bayfield Conservation Authority to proceed with repairs 'to the Walker drain in Grand Bend and the township. The Kleinfeldt Group will take care of the engineering work. Council authorized the at- tendance of one member of each of the Huron Park and Crediton fire departments at a fire seminar in Mitchell later this year. The two men will be reimbursed for wages lost up to a maximum of $250. A claim for $40.50 from Byrin Clarke for chickens destroyed by dogs was approved for payment. Summer users of water area No. 1 in the Grand Bend area will be charged a flat rate of $5 for turning the water on in the spring and the same amount in the fall if the work is to be completed before November 1. Approval was given to the Exeter Lions club to close a portion of Concession road 4 and 5 west of Huron Park during the Lions Air Show scheduled for August 16 and 17. Seven tile drain loan ap- plications totalling $49,300 were approved. Blazes gut HP home, level Dashwood barn Fire struck in two area locations Saturday causing heavy damages. A barn in Dashwood was completely destroyed and a house at Huron Park was heavily damaged. The Dashwood structure was combination barn and garage on Elma street at the south-west end of town owned by Leroy Gowanlock. Lost was a quantity of hay, family antiques, a camper, camping equipment and a variety of shop equipment. The antiques included a cherry table, doll's crib, and a mantle clock. Mrs.Gowanlock told the T -A Wednesday afternoon "it's almost impossible to estimate our loss. The insurance adjuster is expected shortly." She added that windows in the Hensall clerk resigns post A trip to California with his wife will be one of the first priorities for clerk -treasurer of Hensall, Earl Shapter, who plans to retire sometime this year. Earl assumed the job of clerk - treasurer of Hensall in November 1973 after holding a similar position near Huntsville. "My wife Lois and I like it verymuchhere in Hensall and we plan to stay. People are pretty nice here,"said Mr. Shapter. Mr. Shapter submitted his resignation to Hensall council last week but expects to stay on the job until a replacement is found. "The village should get a younger man for the job," said Mr. Shapter • who is 56. "It's getting to be a little too much for me. But I'm not going to sit down and let the world go by." The retiring clerk -treasurer said he would like to have more time for his other interests in- cluding music. He is also con- sidering returning to university to get his doctorate in philosophy. He graduated with a BA in philosophy from the University of Chicago. Say too few getting shots Faced with an increase in the incidence of rabies in Iluron County in recent months, health officials are concerned at poor turnouts for free rabies clinics around the county. With four of 11 clinics com- pleted, only two-thirds of the county residents who were ex- pected to visit the clinics with their pets have actually done so. Dr. William Thompson of Seaforth, area veterinarian with the health of animals branch of the Canada department of agriculture, said about 1,000 pets have been given anti -rabies vaccine. He said more than 1,500 should have been given injections by now. There have already- been 23 animals with positive results to rabies tests to date this year, while the total for all of 1974 was 44 cases. Of the 23 cases, eight were found in cattle, nine in foxes, four in skunks, one in a cat and one in a rabbit. Dr. Thompson said it is nearly two years since the last series of rabies clinics was held in Huron County and he is disappointed in response considering the clinics are ordinarily held once a year. Clinics have already been held in Wingham, lucknow, Blyth, Clinton and Goderich. Other clinics are scheduled for Bayfield. June 26; Hensall, June 27; Exeter, July 3; Grand Bend, July 4. •BIKE'S BEAUTIFUL — A highlight of the parade at the Hensall Spring Fair on Tuesday evening was the parade of decorated bicycles seen above. T -A photo house located directly north of the burnt building were cracking this week due to the extreme heat . At the Huron Park blaze in a duplex at 262 and 264 Algonquin Drive, Huron Park, fire chief Jesse Reed said damage to the More balloons located, returned Two more reports on Exeter's Canada Week balloons landing were received this week, one from Owen Sound and the other from Ancaster. A balloon sent up Wednesday, June 11 by grade one and two students at Precious Blood separate school in Exeter was found in Sydenham township in Grey County by Earl K. Laycock, RR 8, Owen Sound exactly one week later. A card returned by Denise and Jodie Jormakka of Ancaster said a balloon released by grade five and six students of Stephen Central school was found on Sunday, June 15. It was sent up three days earlier. north half of the house at 262 Algonquin was about $8,000 with an additional $8,000 in contents owned by Mr. and Mrs.Gilbert Pratt. The other half of the dwelling was only damaged slightly by smoke. Chief Reed said all the Pratt family was able to salvage was a stove and refrigerator. The alarm was turned in at 8:50p.m.Saturdayby,a neighbour. Reed said the fire was going strong when firemen arrived. It was brought under control in about 15 minutes by the 12 man volunteer force. After investigation by hydro fire inspectors a cause for the fire has not been established. Huron Park fire chief Reed told the T -A Wednesday, "our department had trouble getting to the fire because of cars and p ople getting in our way. We would urge everyone to stay out of the way when the fire siren sounds. The HP department which became a volunteer brigade a few months ago now has 16 members and they participate in training sessions on the first and third Mondays of each month. One Hundred and Second Year HOUSE GUTTED — Damage was extensive as the result of a Saturday fire at the north half of a duplex at 262 Algonquin Drive, Huron Park. T -A photo EXETER, ONTARIO, JUNE 26, 1975 Price Per Copy 25 Cents Fiddlers attract 3,000 Weather helps fair Record crowds at Hensall events •VV CHEER UP — Although 11 -month-old Ann Wolper, daughter of Ron and Pam Walper of Exeter just won the over six month class at the baby contest at the Hensall Spring Fair Tuesday night but all the fuss seems to have frightened her o little. T -A photo. Drinkers, speeders pay court penalties Only two cases were heard in Tuesday's sitting of Exeter court. They resulted in identical fines of $53 for Larry J. Whiting. Exeter and Ronald Glousher. Goderich, who had each been charged with having liquor in a place other than their residence. Glousher was charged on May 31 and Whiting on May 30. Both charges were heard by Justice of the Peace Douglas Wedlake. Three charges had been on the docket for Judge Glenn Hays. hut all were set over until August due to a death of one of the principals involved in the in- cidents. In a special sitting of court. Wednesday Justice of the Peace Douglas Wedlake levied the following fines: Thieves remove tools, camp goods Three thefts are under in- vestigation by the Exeter OPP this week. On Sunday, Murray Baker. RR 2, Kippen, reported the loss of about 8250 worth of power tools from the rear of a truck parked at his residence. Two saws and a number of blades were taken. A Kitchener woman reported the theft of a 830 picnic cooler from her car which was parked on sideroad 15 in Hay Township and three lads camping at Morrison Dam were victimized early Sunday morning when four youths and a girl broke into their camp site and broke a fishing pole and made off with a back- pack containing a frying pan and some food. The OPP report , a boy's standard bicycle was found recently in Huron Park. The owner may claim same by identifying it at the detachment office. Douglas E. Churchill. Harrietsville, $33 for a speed of 75 in a 60 zone. Joseph M. Ryan, RR 3. Ailsa Craig, $53 for liquor in a place other thanhis residence. Harold Leroy Burgess. London. 853 for liquor in a place other than his residence. Barry Kenneth Campbell, RR 2. Ailsa Craig. 853 for consuming liquor while under the legal age. Bradley Wm.Gramlich. llderton, 853 for having liquor in a place other than his residence. Robert Allan Ford. RR 3.,Dash- wood, $53 for having liquor' in a place other than his residence. Benjamin R. Gamble. Exeter, 893 for a speed of 90 in a 60 zone. Donald A. Dawes, RR 1, Hay. 828 for creating unnecessary noise with his vehicle in Exeter on May 18. and 828 for failing to stop on May 12. Alan W. Laurin, Huron Park, 828 for failing to obey a stop sign. Alan R. Baird, Hensall. 878 for creating unnecessary noise with his vehicle in Exeter on May 15. Pius J. Dietrich, RR 3, Dash- wood. 827 for a speed of 42 in a 30 zone. Gerald Prout, RR 3, Exeter. $72 for a speed of 53 in a 30 zone. John F. DeBoeck, Exeter. $53 for having liquor in a place other than his residence. Eric Schwartzentruber, Exeter, $53 for having liquor in a place other than his residence. David Lloyd Vincent, Crediton, $53 for having liquor in a place other than his residence. Larry Morrison, Vanastra, $53 for having liquor in a place other than his residence. Other speeding fines: Brian T. Craig, London, 813; Joan C. Little, Dundas, 813; Claude E. Tetreault, Sarnia, $13; Leigh J. Barr, Lambeth, 827; Robert A. Schenkel, Cheapston, 827. Paul L. Mountain, London, $28 for creating unnecessary noise with his vehicle on May 18 in Exeter. The village of Hensall staged attractions which drew thousands of people from across Ontario this week. . On Friday and Saturday the Ontario Fiddlers Contest spon- sored by the Hensall Kinsmen drew between 2,500 and 3,000. On Tuesday night. another 1.000 flocked to town to take in the 107th annual Hensall Spring Fair. Between 2,500 and 3.000 people attended the annual Hensall Kinsmen Fiddlers Contest on Friday and Saturday and helped make it "the best ever" in the words of contest ehsirman Wayne Reid. Mr. Reid said there was no way of putting an exact figure on the attendance because people were coming and going during the two day event. Gord Elson of Ingersoll, winner of the contest in the first year in 1971. took away top honours in the open class. Winner for the past three years in sucession, Chuck Joyce of Sarnia, was on hand to play for many of the stepdancers and other entertainment and even provided a step dancing exhibition at the urging of master of ceremonies Johnny Brent. One of the highlight of the contest was the performance of members of the Ottawa Valley Steppers. a step dancing group which featured a five-year old girl who has been dancing for one year. Mr. Reid attributed the in- creased interest in the contest, by both fiddlers and spectators alike, to the increased prizes. He said the Hensall Kinsmen would continue to look for ways to improve the contest. Once again this year, a large number of participants and spectators camped in the nearby Ifensall Park The complete results of the contest are as follows: Step dancers 12 and under - Donna Vaughn, 11, Almonte; Karen Gallant, 12. Almonte: Ann Marie McQuaid. 10, Seaforth; Fiddlers 12 and under - Robert Reed. 11, Sudbury: Bill Redman. 12. Fergus; Ricky Young, 11, Tillsonhurg. Stepdancers 13-25 - Nancy Chessel, 13. Mitchell; Brenda Cowan, 15. Almonte; Susan McWatty, 15. Kinburn. Fiddlers 20 and under - Bill Smith. 15, Dunnville: Kevin Reger, 14. Embro. Lady Fiddlers - Alice Urecka, Toronto; Kathy Ferguson. Kit- chener: Karen Reed. Sudbury. Novelty Class - Don Reed, Sudbury; David and Stanley Hammond, Dunnville: Rocky Nash. Scarborough. Stepdancers 26 and over - PC Bill Glassford receives transfer A member of the Exete: OPP detachment for the past 12 years, Constable Bill Glassford has been transferred to Toronto. He will be assigned to the special services division of the Ontario Provincial Police. The transfer becomes effective on July 7. Leonard Clark, London; Elmer Manion, Renfrew. Fiddlers 70 and over - Robert Rennie, 76, Shakespeare; Albert Tout, 70, Ripley. Fiddlers 55 and over - Tom McQueston, King City; Nelson Howe, Seaforth; Jack Burchill, Dublin. Fiddlers 35 to 55 - Kenneth Majaury, Kitchener; Bert Smythe, London; Ray Pentland, St. Catharines. Open class - Gord Elson, Ingersoll; David Hammond, Dunnville; Don Reed, Sudbury. RECORD FAIR CROWD Bill Coleman, president of the Hensall-South-Huron Agricult- ural Society was on hand for the opening of the fair as was MP Bob McKinley, MPP Jack Rid- dell and Huron Warden Anson McKinley. The fair was termed "Best ever" by Mr. Coleman who said he was pleased to see so many spectators, particularly young people, take an interest in the fair. MPP Jack Riddell who doubled as master of ceremonies for the calf events at the arena said it was gratifying for the 4-H club exhibitors to see so many adults interested in their work. A large crowd watched proceedings in the 4-H events throughout most of the evening. Long -popular announcer Tory Gregg handled chores as chairman for the horse events. Bevin Kinsman of RR 2 Kippen won the top saddle horse class. PLAYHOUSE DANCE A SUCCESS — Saturday's dance at the Huron Country Playhouse near Grand Bend sponsored by the Ladies Guild was a big success. Shown chatting during the evening ore Guild president Phyllis Wilkins, building chairman Benson Tuckey, general manager James Murphy, chairman of the board W. G. Cochrane and publicity director Teresa Castonguay. T -A photo In fair condition Zurich man badly hurt A Zurich man was seriously injured in one of four accidents investigated by the Exeter OPP this week. Harold "Tiny" Thiel was taken to London hospital after his car went out of control and rolled over on Highway 84 west of Hensall at 6:20 p.m, Friday. Thiel sustained head and in- ternal injuries and was in the intensive care unit until yesterday. Hospital officials reported he was in fair condition at press time. Constable Bill Lewis in- vestigated and listed damage at 8900 in the accident. There was one ac- cident,Sunday, it occurring at the intersection of the Kirkton Road and concession 10-11 of Usbofne Township. Drivers involved were Bruce Prout, St. Marys. and Gordon Chappel, RR 1, Woodham. The St. Marys car had been westbound on the county road and Chappel was proceeding north on the concession at the time of the accident. Total damage was set at $175 by Constable Larry Christiaen. The final two crashes were on Monday, the first at 7:50 a.m., when a car operated' by Susan Schenk, Crediton went out of control on the Crediton Road and went through a fence near con- cession 6-7 of Stephen. Damage to her vehicle was listed at $100 by Constable Ed Wilcox, while another $50 damage was reported to a fence owned by Douglas Lightfoot. At 4:50 p.m., vehicles operated by Angela Vandeworp, RR 1 Centralia and Harold Westlake, RR 3, Exeter, were involved in a rear -end collision near the in- tersection of Highway 4 and the Crediton Road. Damage of $300 was reported to the rear of the Vandeworp vehicle and $800 to the front of the Westlake car. Constable Jim Rogers investigated. During the week, the local detachment officers charged 50 people under the Highway Traffic Act and issued warnings to another 64. There were seven charges under the Criminal Code and 16 under the Liquor Control Act.