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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1981-09-10, Page 2Page 2 Times -Advocate, September 10, 1981 owners at ware outlet ld? Gunn announced s week he has sold his Dome Hardware store on Main St. to Jerry MacLean & Son Automotive and Sports Ltd Gunn and his wife have operated the store for the past 1.1 years. It was former - Iv Traquair Hardware. MacLean reported that he will continue to operate the business as a Home hardware outlet for the pre- sent time. Gunn will remain with the business until the end of the month. MacLean's operate a spor- ting goods and automotive outlet at the north end* of town along with a Radio Shack outlet. They also have sports stores in Clinton and Goderich and a Radio Shack outlet in the latter as well. At Tuesday night's session of Exeter council, a development agreement was approved for the addition MacLean's are putting on their present facility at the north end. At the outset of the Coming soon... Watch T -A For Details VIAL OF UFEiM discussion, Councillor Jay Campbell noted there ap- peared to be a lot of rumors that the addition would not be used for an extension of the firm's auto supply business, but he said he felt thir.uses would be consistent with the zoning for the area. However, later in the evening, Campbell said he had fears the use planned by MacLean's may not conform to the zoning and in questioning after the meeting, said he was going strictly on the rumors in that suggestion ft was noted that the town had legal steps to follow if the use made of the addition did not conform to zoning regulations. Under current zoning on the property, MacLean's would not be permitted to use the addition or any part of the present facility to house a hardware retail outlet. "I can assure you that the building inspector is totally on top of that job," Mayor Shaw remarked in reference to a further suggestion that the addition was being ex- tended the full length of the building without approval of a minor variance that is required to allow it to square -off with the rear of the present structure. MacLean's have made application to the committee of adjustment for the minor variance and Campbell said his inspection of the project indicated no contravention of the regulations. READY FOR FIRST DAY - Andrea Pearce, Deb Hodgins and Susan Boyle are loaded down with books and materials as they head for the first day of classes Tuesday morning at South Huron District High School. T -A photo Junior Farmers challenge Bed race planned for fair With the Exeter Fall Fair quickly approaching many things come to mind such as the numerous displays, the queen competitions, livestock exhibits, an exciting parade and the delicious smell of ham- burgers and carmel pop- corn . This year, as an added attraction, the first annual challenge bed race will be �5� .rum N $$$$$$<,} ta LI 5I J.cl :5, 4-o- pcin ' in _ N /HeIp H \ N Wanted a�.�s� �<o`� N �Q ZO y5`�' (To spend province of Ontario funds �'rs,r N �c,�`' to bring town of Exeter old housing �`r•Jr N ��t stock up to standard) 'rssN 42 Xxx `SS' '$$SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS$$$$$$SSSSS$$r'rs Do you own and occupy your own home? N'fj, Is your adjusted family income Tess the $15, 'rsr 500.00 .�+ ta 4f? ' N 5 N Is your home in need of repairs such as im- N N proving structural or sanitary conditions, plum - N Bing, heating, electrical, painting, siding to car- "' N rect heat loss, etc? If your answer is "YES" to the above, make application to -day at the Municipal Office for a loan (maximum $7,500.00 with up to $4,- 000.00 forgivable - depending on family ad- H justed income) at interest rates from 0% to _N •_� 8%. <„ N BE READY FOR SPRING - APPLY TODAY Exeter Municipal Office 406 Main Street - 235-0310 N N N N ssssssS$$$$$sssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss> Kentucky fried Ckicken AND HOCKEY... TWO CANADIAN TRADITIONS! AND A WINNING TEAM FOR THE CANADA CUP Kentucky fried ckkkeK r'ooddlickeni 227 Main S. North Exeter ��e T held at the fair. The, South Huron Junior Farmers have challenged various service clubs and organizations to a bed race to be held following the parade on Saturday, September 26 (the Saturday of the fair). The race will begin at approximately 1:45 p.m. and should be quite a spectacle to watch. In order to par- ticipate each organization has placed a bet as to how well their team will do, to be donated to a charity of the winner's choice. Among other rules, each team will consist of four people pushing a bed (no larger than a single bed) with a male and a female seated on the bed. Everyone will be in full bedtime attire so bring your camera! Further details will be found in following editions of the Times -Advocate but make plans now to view the biggest race of the year "The First Annual Challenge Bed Race." Bridge hit again The Main St. bridge has again been struck by a vehi- cle. This time it was a "runaway" as a parked vehi- cle owned by Stuart Triebner. RR 1 Exeter, roll- ed down the hill on Monday and struck the structure. Damage to the vehicle was listed at $1.000, while the bridge escaped virtually un- scathed. Constable Kevin Short investigated. On Saturday, vehicles driven by Patrick A. Shields, 217 McNay St., London, and Philip G. Jarrett, Dunn- ville. collided at the corner of Hill and Main St. with resulting damage of $350. 1 Constable Brad Sadler in- vestigated. One theft is under in- vestigation by Constable Dan Kierstead. William Jones, 113 Main St., reported the theft of a CB radio from his parked vehicle on Satur- day. The local police note they are investigating a number of frauds as local businesses have received.N.S.F. che- ques. They advise that store personnel should get proper identification when a customer pays by cheque and the customer's driver licence number should be recorded on the cheque in the customer's own handwriting. Four hurt in crash Four people were injured in an accident at the in- tersection of Highway 4 and the Crediton Road early Fri- day afternoon. one of four collisions investigated this week by the Exeter OPP. Drivers of the vehicles in the Friday crash were Gail Thorup. London, and Louise Neeb. RR 2 Tiverton. Both ladies were injured as were two passengers in the vehicles, Lou -Ann Neeb and Janet MacKenzie. Also on Friday, a vehicle owned by John Straughan, Exeter. was struck by an un- known vehicle while parked on the Bayview Tourist Tavern lot on Highway 21. Damage was listed at $300. There were two collisions on Labour Day, the first in- volving a vehicle driven by David Dixon, London, which went off Highway 81 north of the Middlesex Road 5 junc- tion and rolled over into a ditch. Damage was listed at $500. The other was also a single vehicle accident when David Stilson. McGillivray Township. lost control of his vehicle and it rolled over on concession 13-14 of Stephen Township south of the Crediton Road. Damage was listed at 8800 in that incident. We're glad you asked! Bob Fletcher, Director With Bob Fletcher and Iry Armstrong of 2 Ae/le :44eitw irv-Armstrong Director ROLE OF THE CLERGY AT TIME OF DEATH The minister, priest, or rabbi con help greatly in con- soling and assisting the surviving family members - if he is contacted soon after the death of the relative or friend. He can define the differences between the mortal physical body of the deceased and the im- mortal soul. He can further help the family through the first steps of the grief process. It is emotionally healthier to allow the clergyman to help the family work through their grief openly than to permit their sadness to be repressed or concealed. Clergymen hove been trained to assist in times of stress. Their experiences through study and from real life•ond-death situations make them invaluable to you - and us. Their many sources of comfort and aid, especially in grief•counselling, can be very beneficial. They are especially anxious to serve their congregational members at such times. . We welcome your questions - in private or publicly through this column. 6sa Th. Funeral Ham. in Exeter who is o member of the Ontario Funeral Service Annoc,ohon is, IRV ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME PHONE ns , 2?n BOB FLETCHER Pump station costs up Could provide assessment Exeter public utilities customers may soon have access to a free energy usage assessment under Ontario Hydro's Residential Energy Advisory Program (REAP). PUC manager Hugh Davis said the program . could operate in a variety of ways. Ontario Hydro personnel may be brought in to do the survey; it may take the form of a tax -like audit filled out by the home owner; and or personnelI from the local utilities will be trained for the work. In any case the project will be financed by the local utilities and individual surveys may cost as much as $75. There is no cost to homeowners requesting the surveys. The plan is to survey current energy usages and will make recommendations where energy reductions can be made. The plan is part of a 10 year survey program and more information will be Require agreement Exeter council will require a development agreement for a new structure being planned by Exeter Produce on a foundation that was built by the firm in 1976. Work on the project was stopped five years ago when it was found the foundation encroached on neighboring lot lines and the committee of adjustment recently approved an application for the firm to permit use of the foundation. Councillor Jay Campbell said a development agreement was needed to ensure that regulations would be in place for the adequate storage of the chemicals the firm plans to have in the new building. "If there are large amounts of chemicals, it would be wise to ensure they are properly stored," he said. Councillor Gaylen Josephson said he agreed with that suggestion, noting that the proper storage of chemicals should be em- phasized. - The building will be used for farm machinery and chemical storage, building inspector Brian Johnston advised in asking council if the development agreement would be required. available at local utilities early in 1982. Davis reported at the PUC's August meeting that an extension to a mobile home park In north Exeter will not be developed this year. The PUC's costs of 812,389 in this year's capital budget will be reallocated to cover service extentions elsewhere and purchase new transformers. The PUC accepted a tender from Pfaff electric for $1240 for changes in the PUC building electical services. The work is being done in conjunction with the purchase of a heat pump heating system. • Commissioners will be selecting a heat pump system after further In- vestigation. The commission will respond to an Ontario Hydro 'survey requesting views on the alternates in hydro transmission as part of Hydro's southwestern Ontario plan stage study. The improvements to the water pump stations in Exeter may cost more than the $130,000 estimated for the project by B.M. Ross and Associates, engineers. Davis said the:cost may climb as high as 8157,000. The PUC reported to the Canadian Canners company that their water consumption was up 54 percent in July over last year, at the cost of about 82,000. Changes to the canner's process accounted for the increase, but Davis said the company will try to reduce the consumption. Davis also reported to the commissioners that a 12 inch water main had been installed on William Street. MAYOR FACES CHALLENGE Mayor Bruce Shaw faces a couple of major challenges over the next couple of weeks. On Sunday, he'll accept the challenge of Clinton Mayor Ches Archibald and enter the Terry Fox Day tun in Clinton. The challenge is to see who can raise the most money through sponsorship for the event. "I'm in it," Shaw said after reading the letter from Archibald. He quickly received a sponsor in Reeve Don MacGregor and other members of council signed up following the meeting. Deputy -Reeve Alvin Epp will also enter and he too solicited sponsors among the council members and town employees. Shaw has his own challenge issued for the oow milking contest at the Ex- eter fair. He's challenged reeves of the three area townships and admitted this week he thought he was in trouble in noting that his op- ponents all had some farm background. Watch for The Celebration Sept. 15-20 ;• Staffen's food Markets St. Marys - Mitchell Are Celebrating The Grand Re -Opening Of Their St. Marys Store Free Hot Dogs and Pop Prizes and Much Much More Watch For An Ad Appearing Next Week 7 C ) i J r— ..... I �1Ypi AA Cf r c"7 VJ c. 4,4" 141 "hovel guide for the disabled.. will answer all your questions. 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