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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1982-06-09, Page 1Dashwood Medical Centre from dream to reglity A dream becomes reality. That's what happened in it the police village of Dashwood Sunday afternoon when the new Medical Centre was officially opened. A large crowd turned out to watch the widows of two former doctors cut the ribbon across the front door. They were Letta Taylor and Mirt- za Gulens. When the late Dr. Valdemar Gulens passed away in 1980, suggestions were made for a possible medical centre. In the fall of 1980, the Dashwood men's club got things rolling by organizing a committee involving all of the area's community groups. Bob Hoffman was named overall chairman and 11 other persons were chosen to BREAKFAST WAS GOOD – Richard and Melanie Phillips were two of the many hungry patrons at Satur- day's pancake and sausage breakfast spons red by the Exeter firemen and the Exeter Minor Baseball Associa- tion. •T -A photo Fair group gets:. long-term rental The Exeter Agricultural pay a minimum rental rate Society ,and South Huron rec and that it should be centre board of management established over,a long-time reached a tentative agree- agreement to enthe annual ment for a long-term rental hassle over the rates. Rec board chairman John. Pym said his group wanted a long-term agreement as well so the hassle and negotiations wouldn't have to be conducted annually. - He said the rec board realized the fair board should get special rates in view of the historical background. Rec board inember,Gary -Birmingham _ said he recognized there was a lot of history and emotion involved in the situation, but asked the fair board to make an offer so the negotiation could commence, When Hern referred to the $1.200 cost, Birmingham reminded him that asking price was not $1,2000but only $750. "What areyou willing to Please turn to page 3 charge for the local fair, Thursday. The deal was term- ed "a great step forward" by Bob Down, who has been a member of both groups in -the past - It took the fair board r(lelegation about an hour and. a half to. arrive at a figure they were willing to pay for use of the grounds and it•was quickly accepted by the rec board members who throughout the session plead= ed with the delegation to give them a price on which to, negotiate. The next pact calls for a payment of $450 per year and was given in two alternatives by therec board. One calls for the rate to remain static for five years and then to be re= negotiated, while the other calls for the $450 over a 10 -year period with annual in- creases (or decreases) to be indexed to the consumer price index. The delegation didn't decide which of the two offers they would accept and asked for time to have their board of directors make ,a decision. President Bob Hern said the decision would be made in time for the. rec board's meeting this Thursday night. The rec board had original- ly asked for a rental fee of $750 to cover use of the grounds and facilities for the four days required, anh while fair board members argued they weren't being given the preferential treatment they deserved. rec officials said it was below the $1,200 that would be charged' other groups for the same use. Bern said it was the feeling of his.group, that due to the fact the grounds had been donated to the town by the Agricultural Society and the latter had contributed to many of the improvements. over the years. they should Jobless rate little brighter '1,1:^ unemployment rate for the mid -western ()ntario regi•'n which includes Ilurom and Perth was ;-:i percent in May; down from the April rate of 8.4 percent. Statistics Canada released May employment figures on June 4. The total labor force oT the.economic region in May was 300.0(x) of which 278,000 were employed. The region includes the area north of London, south. of Georgian Bay and west of Kitchener. The regional figures are better than both the national and provincial., figt•res. in May. Canada had an • unemployment rate of 10.4 percent, while the Province had a rate of 8.7 percent. These have declined by .1 per- cent from the April rates or, 10,6 percent across Canada and 8.8 percent in Ontario. in April $tie total labor force in this region was 299,000 and 274,000 were employed. SRO SIGN OUT Many entertainment groups come and go but the Main Street Jug Band's popularity seems to be at an all time high with area fans. The band will be appearing at the Exeter Lions fifth an- nual Peanut Stomp Saturday, but not everybody who enjoys their music will be able to see them. Lion' Jon Dinney reports the event has been sold out for several days. various smaller committees. Harry Hayter and Pat Sullivan were charged with the job of fund raising and with a large number of can- vassers and volunteers they now have received about $68,000, the cost of the building and contents to date. One committee member said Sunday, "We still have a few expenses and things to buy so we will gladly accept any further donations." Ruth Anne Merner and -Nancy Rader made up the public relations committee and Jim Becker and Ken Rader were named as the building committee. - Mervyn Tieman headed up the doctor, relations commit- tee with Anthony Martene and Martha Weigand. Secretary Nola Love and treasurer Ninia Kraft com- plete the Medical Centre committee. The doctor relations com- mittee with some help from Okay $6,500 study -for town stipends Withoutquestion or com- ment, -Exeter council passed a bylaw Monday, to enter in- to an agreement with Person- nel Management Associates to develop a system for ad- ministering salaries ' and benefits for town employees. . Cost of the study and report by PMA has been set at $6,500, plus expenses not to exceed $400. Discussion with the London firm has been going on for some time and the item was included in this year's budget. The consultant will prove an evaluation and job descrip- tion for 13 positions and recommend asalary rangefor each. Included are the posi- tions of police chief, clerk treasurer, police secretary, deputy clerk -treasurer, secretary -receptionist, public works superintendent, assis- tant public works superinten- dent; public works foreman, public works machine operator, public works labour, chief building official, recreation maintenance worker and cemetery superintendent. in addition; an evahrstiorr'd and recommended salary range will be supplied for. recreation director, facilities manager, recreation secretary and police constable. Ttie Objectives of the study are.outlined as follows:. the Ontario Ministry of Health were able to locate Dr. Gwyn Woodfine who has been prac- ticing in Pembroke for the past seven years. At Sunday's opening Dr. Woodfine said, "I am happy to be in Dashwood. I love to treat farmers and farmer's wives. When contemplating a move from Pembroke I look- ed to this part of the country as I wanted to be near univer- sities for my children." The spirit and co-operation of the residents of Dashwood was`commended by all of the speakers and dignitaries Suurri� day. Huron -Middlesex MPP Jack Riddell said, "this same air of co-operation was evi- dent when the Community Centre was built and you have built this fine building without any government money." Huron -Bruce MPP Murray Cardiff presented a Canadian flag and a picture of the Queen to board chairman Bob Hoffman. Also bringing greetings were Dashwood senior trustee George Tiernan and Stephen township deputy - reeve Allan Walper. The dedication service was incharge of Rev. Barbara La- ing of the Dashwood United Church, Father Joseph Nelligan of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church and Earl Keller representing the- Dashwood Lutheran congregation, The Dashwood-Seaforth community band under the direction of T. Harry Hoff- man provided music throughout the afternoon. Trustee Tiernan con- gratulated the committee and the entirecom%nunityon their foresight and hard working in converting the Medical Cen- tre from a dream to a reality. In the ' ribbon cutting ceremony Mrs. Letta Taylor participated in , memory of her late husband Dr. R.H. Taylor who served the com- munity's health requirements from 1916 through the early 1940's. • Dr. Taylor was a member of the Ontario Legislature as a Progressive Conservative for the local riding from 1943 until his death in 1947. Mrs. Taylor is a life-long resident of Dashwood. Mrs. Mirtza Gulens who came to Dashwood with her husband the late Dr. Valdemar Gulens in the late 1950's still resides in Dashwood. Dr. Gulens died in 1980 after more than 20 years of dedicated service. Ames MEDICAL CENTRE OPENS — The Doshwood Medical Centre was officially opened Sunday afternoon. Above, chairman Bob Hoffman watches as Mrs. Mirtza Gulens and Mrs: Letto Taylor cut the ribbon. The two ladies are widows of former doctors in Dashwood. T -A photo dvoca Serving South Huron, North Middlesex &. North Lambton Since 1873 One Hundred and Ninth Year EXETER, ONTARIO, June 9,1982 Price Per Copy 50 cents Hughes Columbia .Inc. plight affects 85 workers 1. To develop for the Cor- poration of the Town of Ex- . eter a system for administer- ing salaries and benefits which will ensure that: = Town salaries and benefits are competitive with those of comparable public sector organizations and ap- propriate local, private.. companies. the salary structure ac- curately reflects differences in -jobs within, and between departments. - salary administration and performance review pro- cedures properly reward the' employees' contribution - to Please turn to page 3. at firm sinks into. receivership The state of the Canadian economy hit several residents of the area this week with the announcement that Hughes Columbia Inc. had gone into receivership, The Huron Park firm, one.. of Canada's major yacht builders; had about 85 people on staff and a company spokesman indicated that all have beep laid off pending further decisions by the receivers, Yale & Partners. The firm has about 15 yachts in various stages of progress, and depending on how the redeiver reads things, official said it: may be le that some of the staff will be recalled to finish the luxury yachts. On Friday, employees were given their pay cheques and Speeder gets $204 penalty , Only two speeding charges were on the docket for Justice of the Peace Douglas Wedlake when he presided at Exeter court; Tuesday. Scott A. Rundle, RR 3 Ex- eter, was fined $204 after pleading guilty to driving at a speed of 147 in an 80 km. zone on May 21. The conviction results in six demerit points. In the other case, Frederick Earl Hern, RR 1 Woodham, was found guilty of travelling at speed of 105 in an 80 km zone and was fined 140.50. The offence occurred on May 2. RED HOT PANCAKES — Fireman Wayne Pearce serves up pancakes for George Dobbs and Mr. and Mrs. Les Gibson at the Saturday morning breakfast sponsored by the Exeter fire department and. the Exeter Minor Baseball ,Association: Car rolls several times Two hurt in Two area residents sustain- ed major injuries when the car in which they were riding rolled over several times on the Mt. Carmel Road Sunday evening. Exeter OPP report that James McClinchey, 11118 Parkhill, was the driver of the vehicle which left the road- way east of Mt. Carmel and came to rest on its roof titer rolling over several times in the ditch. lie and his passenger, Kimberly Ilayter, Lucan, were taken to University. Hospital in London. Damage to the vehicle was listed at $3,500. 1t was orte o! four collisions investigated by the OPP this week. Damage was high in two other collisions as well. On Friday, a vehicle driven by Victoria Pfaff, RR 3 Ex- eter, went off concession 14-15 of Stephen and struck a tree. Pfaff and her passenger, Cheryl Dowson, Exeter, sus- tained minor injuries. Damage to the vehicle was estimated at $5,000. crash The other two accidents oc- curred on Saturday. the first involving a vehicle driven by Arnold Klages. Huron Park. The vehicle went out of con- trol on Highway 4 north of the Crediton Road when a . tire blew out. it went into the ditch and sustained damage of 14.500. \ The other Saturday colli- sion involved vehicles driven • by James Butson. RR 2 Staf- fa, and Joseph Vermunt, RR 2 Zurich. They collided on Highway 84 in Ilensall with damage being set at 1425. were advised by company them until they were notified . plained to the employees that pected and ttie cheques could , managemert not to cash by the company: It was ex- payment for a boat was ex- . then be honored. • It was indicated Tuesday that the situation would be cleared, up so employees would get their money. Hughes Boat was among the first industries to settle at Huron Park when the former air base was transformed in- to an industrial park in the •60s The company had been .established in Toronto and was moved here by its two founders, brothers Howard and Peter Hughes. The firm A as subsequently sold to the giant U.S. Steel Corp. and then resold 'We London-based group who 1 • /y •� ^I. s A TOUR OF THE AUSABLE AUTHORITY — Grade seven students at Usborne Cen- tro! School enjoyed a tour of a portion of the Ausoble-Bayfield Conservation Authority watershed Wednesday: Some of the students with guide Dan KennoleY are shown at the Rock Glenn waterfall. T -A photo Name co-chairmen for seniors' proect Mayor Bruce Shaw was a late arrival at Monday's ses- sion of council due toanother commitment. but he had good news when he did arrive at theconcIusidn of, the session chaired by Reeve Don MacGregor. Shaw advised council that -two local 'citizens had volunteered their services to act as co-chairmen of a com- mittee to get a senior citizen facility or nursing home pro- ject underway in South Huron. The two are Iry Armstrong • and Doug Gould and council quickly and enthusiastically endorsed their appointment to get the project underway. Shaw said the two men had lots of enthusiasm and ideas for the project and it had been indicated that - funds 'from private sources were available immediately for such a facility. - The Mayor said the ap- pointment of the co-chairmen was in no way a commitment . from council for any funding. . "1('s for moral suport only:" he emphasized. • ''There's enough en- thusiasm and pressure (for the project ) to take a positive step," Shaw advised council, adding that there was still some hope that a plan to have a -nursing home licence mov- ed from another community ' to Exeter could still be undertaken. Ile had advised last. . week that a plan to have a licence transferred had fallen, through. but said it may still plan. • through . the appoint- - be rejuvenated. Under the ment of the two Will Hien to plan, an addition could be explore, other possibilities added to South • Huron .Hospital.. • It was indicated the man in - Volved in the licence transfer was awaiting some positive action regarding the economy and Shaw said that while the plan may still become a reali- ty, it was wise for council to t, implement a contingency operated as North Star Yachts. The latter firm went into receivership in 1977 and Howard Hughes, one of the founders, purchased some of the assets at that time and got the business sailing again. The fact that the firm pro- duced productsfor the "lux- ury" market made it suscep- tible to the economic slow- down across the country. It started feeling the pinch last year after hitting a high of 210 employees' last July. Several lay-offs occurred as the economy sagged and the firm went through its usual seiii al9'111dw+'d evert* fall and winter months, Trustees approve 33'/3. %o 'pay boost Huron County • Board of Education trustees have given themselves- a . 8100 month increase for 1982. Approved earlier this year. .the increase raises trustees' annual salary from 13.600 to $4,800. The chairman's annual. salary -has increased from $5.400 to $7.200. The chairman receives a trustee's regular,. salary plus one half. Chairman Dorothy Wallace said trustees had been receiv- ing 8300.' a• month as remuneration for "quite •a number : of years". The in- crease was• passed without' discussion as part of an ex- ecutive committee report in . February. • "1 Was .surprised it :went through so quickly". said 'Chairman Wallace. . She said in, the past. some members have argued strenuously in favor of leav- ing. the figure at S300 per month. The Education Act • allows trustees of the Huron Board of Education (because of its size) a maximum salary of 8400 per month: The chair- man guessed those who had argued gainst increasing the fee in committee had tired of doing so: - Mrs. Wallace said the extra 8100 a month doesn't make much difference in a 832 million budget. The board has. 16 members including the chairman. She added even the extra 5100 a month does not make up for the time spent on hoard business. The chairman, who attend- ed an Ontario trustee con- ference'in London over the weekend. remarked that Minister of Education Dr. Bette Stephenson had said in the future, trustees and municipal -officers may be setting their, own salaries. Mrs. Wallace said that would make ttt very- difficult for trustees. h Youths cause complaints - One accideritand one. theft were investigated by the Ex- eter police this week. • The • collision occurred on Saturday on Main near Vic- toria and involved Vehicles driven by Leslie Talbot, St. Thomas. and' Ernest Ross. 1tt Gidley St. Damage was listed at 5300. Also on Saturday. Graham. 7 Kalisch.Ave..- reported the theft of three wheel discs.from his car park- ed in his laneway. • Police indicate several complaints about youths loitering -in the downtown area. using abusive language. stealing potted plants and making unnecessary noise. "Officers will be 'paying special attention to these complaints immediately." Chief Day reported.. During the week. several downtown stores 'were painted with graffiti. HISTORICAL COSTUMES Mary -Roder displays her high top shoes at Wednes- day's Tweedsmuir tea sponsored by the Doshwood Women's Institute. Others from the left are Martha Weigand. Gloria Bierling and Kathy Keller. . T•A photo 7