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BREAKFAST VISITORS Andy McIntyre and Glena Tripp armed with their breakfast plates Saturday
morning at the Zurich Bean Festival chat with Glenn Thiel who was chairman the last time rain (A phredd
m 1915.
Are you ready
for emergency?
SERVING BREAKFAST — Sally Desiardine and Matthew Denomme
were two of the many volunteers serving breakfast at the Zurich Bean
Festival, Saturday morning.
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If the tornado tfriat hovered over the
Exeter area recently had swept
throygh town leaving. a trail of
devastation and destruction in its
wake. would local authorities have
been able to cope quickly, effective-
ly and efficiently? Is Exeter prepared
for sudden emergency?
Tse questions should be
ansvered next month, when the
town's external contingency disaster
plan is to be tested with a mock
disaster. a simulation of the collapse
of the arena while people are inside.
Exeter's current plan was review-
ed last Friday at a meeting among
repreentatives of South Huron
Hospital's department heads,
medical and nursing staff and police,
firefighters and ambulance
.personnel.
The guidelines will be given .thee.,
acid test during the disaster simula•i
tion exercise, which is supposed to;„.
photo -strike shortly after 2:00 p.m. on;,
September 25. This will be the signal
for everyone who is part of the con-
tingency plan to spring into action.
Hospital consultant George Jones,
formerly employed by the Ontario
Hospital Association emergency
measures department, will be the
stage manager of the simulation.
With help from hospital staff, he will
make up 30 to 40 high school students
to look as if they have sustained
various types of serious injuries.
The disaster victims will he
rescued; given first aid and rushed to
the hospital.
The disaster rehearsal will test all
aspects of the contingency plan. Any
exposed weak spots will be corrected.
ensuring that Exeter will be ready if
an actual disaster ever does hit the
town.
Detail town planning
mity. then possibly some majorrevi
-siOns tb it are necessary in order to
attract and encourage the establish-
ment of home occupations in today's
economic conditions;"
It was explained that many viable
industries grow from small home oc-
cupations beginnings.
His final area of study was in the
town's non -conforming uses. of which
he found 17.
-Monitoring of all legal non-'
conforming uses is recommended to
make sure the uses do not become il-
legal uses with respect to the zoning
bylaw.. he commented. As such.
non -conforming uses should cease to
exist in the long run and allow the
land they are situated on to revert to
the use intended for it by the Exeter
official plan:" •
He said th six most critical non -
conformities are. those which have
resulted in industrial -type activities
locating in residential areas.
in part of his report on the town's
economic growth. Findlater was
critical of (he lack of cooperation
received from local retailers.
Much of the critical information he
needed to accurately complete'the
report was not answered on •many
: surveys sent to the business people
and some didn't return his survey at
all.
"Keeping in mind that the goal of
this report was to predict future retail
space requirements. one would think
that this information would he of
great importance and •interest to the
local business people and stere
owners. Getting a free service in the'
form of a complete market analysis
of the area for the next 10 year!. along
with a promise to get a copy of the
report simply by answering a short
questionnaire, seemed to be a bargain
that could not be passed up."
Despileassurance of confidentiali-
ty. he found the response from the
business community "minimal and
•cry disappointing':
Continued from front page
bec(iriu• scattered by designated -
priority areas: and a study of a possi-
ble bypass around Exeter for the use
of large tractor trailers and trucks. -
In a study of Exeter's housing.
Findlater found there are approx-
imately 1,600• housing units, with 80
percent of those being single-family
• homes.
"Generally. Exeter has a compati-
ble blend of old and new homes zinc!
the people should he proud of its clean
and well -kept residences.'_" he ex-
plained. adding that "this year has
the ingredients that could result in a
building boom of sorts and this would
aid in Exeter's economic growth."
. While saying that 90 percent of (he
housing units are well -kept. (he sunt -
mer studerit recommended that the
Property Standards Officer be given
more authority to force the owners of
the other 10 percent to make
necessary improvements. whether a
written complaint is received or not.
During the last 18 months. the
report stales.. the average cost to
build a Koine in Exeter was S6-1.810
(excluding land costs( and older
homes sold tor an average of $37.400.
including the land. •
Rents range form $3110 per month
for a one -bedroom apartment to over
$•IlM► for two Ill 1ronnts. Monies rent
from -SI(xr to $6(J0. hud there are few
available.
(tn the stat ter (11 home oc•cupalanis.
Findlater recommends that the
economic dt'ye'Iopnlenl committee
promote these as viable business ven-
tures and riot as hobbies as many peo-
ple view theta. The of ',shoot benefits
to the town could be substantial. he
claints
"Serums consideration should he
given as to the appropriateness 01 all
the regulations currently stipulated in
the bylaw. It the low response In the
registration iorm indicates. as it is ex-
pected. a minimal amount of confor-
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Draw Winners
1. Riviera Pant Paul Anstett, Exeter
2. Gant Shirt Helen Frayne, Exeter
3. Arrow Shirt •,Becky Baker, Hensen
4. Tie Clarice I -fern, Granton
5. Tie Stew Taylor, Kippen
6. Tie Ken Dobney, Exeter
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Fete brides
from Kippen
By Margaret Iloggarth •
' A number of Kippen residents were
present at a shower held for Eileen
Connolly on Thursday August 22. at
the home of Helen and Edison
McLean in Seaforth. Eileen Connolly
is to marry Dave Wise in Seaforth on
Saturday October 19.
A shower was held for Kathy
Finlayson on Friday August 23. at the
home of Donna Mae Miller. Kathy
will marry Larry McNichol on (Friday
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September 6.
Greg and Janet lloggarth have
returned from a one-week trip to
Quebec and New Brunswick. Stops on
their trip included Montreal; Quebec
City, and Chatham New Brunswick.
One of the highlights of the trip was
a Caleche ride (horse-drawn car-
riages through the old parts of Quebec
City. They covered a total of 39000 kat.
on their motor trip.
Research farm
Continued from front page
As this is the first permanent
agricultural research unit in Huron
county Riddell commented. "This is
only fitting as iluron is number .tme
in Ontario in poultry. white beans.
barley and rutabagas and second in
oats. corn. cattle and pigs."
('CAT principal Doug Jamieson
said. "This is an important day in the
life of ('(AT as.we add this research
farm to our facilities. i am over-
whelmed by the turnout of close to
in referring to ,lack Riddell,
Government Services Minister Elinor
Caplan said. "He is the strongest ad-
vocate of the farm industry at cabinet
level. My Ministry played an active
role in the purchase of this farm pro-
ving that two 111inislires can work
together."
In his address the agriculture
minister paid tribute to former
('abinet Ministers Bill Stewart and
Charles 11acNaughton for (heir
strong efforts in getting Centralia Col-
lege established in 1967.
Others involved in the opening pro-
gram were Huron warden Paul
Steckle and Stephen township reeve
Allan-Waiper.
With the new research farm. corn
performance tests will be added next
year for the first lime to go along with
continuing programs for soybeans.
white beans, canola and rutabagas.
NO ACCIDENTS
For the first time this summer. the
Exeter 1)PI' report no accidents on
area roads.
There was one car fire. it occurring
on Friday at 9:20 p.m. at the junction
of Highway 81 and the Crediton (load.
The engine over -heated in a vehicle
driven by Timothy Halle, London. and
the engine compartment ignited when
he stopped to check the situation.
The Grand Bend fire department
responded to the call. Damage was
confined to the engine area.
By Jack Riddell M.Y.P.
The government and Members of
the Legislature continue to work
through the summer, with the govern-
ment making several announcements
affecting a wide variety of issues.
The first of these announcements
was a statement by Consumer and
Commercial Relations Minister
Monte Kwinter. Mr. Kwinter unveil-
ed new regulations concerning the
safety of amusement attractions and
go-kart tracks.
Beginning early next year, the On-
tario Government will initiate
measures to improve or establish ride
inspection, design safety, accident
reporting and qualification standards
for operators. At present, only a
minority of municipalities have pro-
grams covering these aspects of the
industry.
While Ontario's record of ride safe-
ty is a good one, industry, municipal
governments and the general public
have spoken of the need for stricter
regulation as a way to reduce the
possibility of accidents. Persons in-
terested
nterested in making comments or sug-
gestions are invited to make their sub-
missions to the attention of the
Minister at: 555 Younge Street, '9th
Floor, Toroton, Ontario M7A 2H6
Meanwhile, the Consumer and
Commercial Relations Minister made
another announcement this week,
respecting market access for small
iroducers of Ontario beer. In future,
"Microbreweries" (those breweries
producing less than 550,000 gallons of
beer annually will lie permitted to
sell their products directly to local
outlets. Because these small
businesses make a product sensitive
to temperature and movement,
Gets 993 fines
on driving counts
A 'Zurich man was assessed
two fines totalling $193 when he ap-
peared before Justice of the Peace
Douglas Wedlake in Exeter court.
Tuesday.
Patrick Flanagan, RR 2 Zurich,
was convicted on charges of careless
driving and having liquor readily
available in a vehicle under his care
and control.
The charges stemmed from an a(-
cident on June 23 on Highway 83 west
of Exeter when his westbound vehi-
cle crossed over the centre line and
collided with an oncoming vehicle.
Total damage in the collision was
about $7,000 and minor injuries were
received by occupants in both
vehicles.
Evidence given by a witness who
lived near the crash scene revealed
that she saw a person from the
Flanagan vehicle throw some bottles
into the ditch.
The investigating officer reported
he recovered two bottles from one
ditch, one partially filled, and also an
insulated holder that matched one
found in the vehicle.
Flanagan said he had been return-
ing from boat races in London and
was butting out a cigarette in the
ashtray of his car when some ashes
flew up into his eyes and he didn't see
the oncoming vehicle.
Ile was fined $128 on the careless
driving charge and $63 for having li-
quor readily available in his vehicle.
The other two cases on Tuesday's
docket were both for speeding.
Robert Lisle Meharey. London. was
fined $18 for a speed of 95 in an 80 km
zone and John Dracy Pearson.
Chatham. was given a $133.50 penal-
ty for travelling at speed of 138 in an
80 km. zone: -
EPS changes
There will he a slight change in
schedule for students returning to Ex-
eter Public School for opening day on
Tuesday.
Morning classes begin at 9:00 a.m.
and conclude at 12:00 noon as usual.
but the afternoon classes will start 10
minutes earlier at 1:00 p.m. The
students will be dismissed 10 minutes
earlier in the afternoon at 3:35 p.m.
Principal ,Jim Chapman explained
the change was being made to accom-
modate the earlier bus departures
planned for opening day.
STEPHEN COUNCIL
Al a regular meeting Tuesday.
Stephen township council agreed to
support the recommendations put
forth at a recent recreation meeting
in Exeter for area municipalities.
Major points agreed upon included
ice rental fees of $30per hour.
establishing boundaries and - those
municipalities paying deficits to be
allowed input into charges of all
programs.
Council upped the charge for false
fire alarm calls to $:300 from the pre-
sent S200.
Building official :Arnold Mc('ann
r;as given permission to attend a con-
ference of the Ontario Building Of-
ficials Association in Niagara E'alls
from October 6 to 9.
A recommendfion will be sent
from the township to -the county of
iluron that the official plan be amend-
ed to allow a zoning change from
highway commercial to• village
residential for property owned by
Marion Averill in the police village of
Crediton.
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Amusement safety
direct distribution by entrepreneurs
will guarantee a fresher product for
consumers.
Ontario has added its voice to the
increasing world-wide pressure to
bring an end to apartheid in South
Africa. The Ontario Cabinet has ap-
proved the immediate cessation of the
sale of South African wines and li-
quors in LCBO outlets.
In making the announcement.
Premier Peterson said existing stocks
of these products will be sold off, and
that no new purchases of South
African wine will be made until such
time as "apartheid pofici.esof:South
Africa I are ended."
In another area of concern for the
province, Environment Minister Jim
Bradley recently visited the new York
side of the Niagara River. The visit
was to highlight the effect on Ontario
of toxic chemicals leaking into the
Niagara River.
In particular, Mr. Bradley visited
the Hyde Park landfill site. There
2,000 pounds of dioxins buried
underground pose a serious threat to
the drinking water of millions of On-
tario residents. Mr. Bradley has
recommended that New York
authorities take steps to ex-
cavate the site in order 10 remove the
threat once and for all.
"There is a clear need for U.S.
authorities to bring the source under
control. There should be immediate
consideration to excavating Hyde
Park." Mr. Bradley said. The
Minister made the visit- after New
York officials confirmed the presence
of hazardous dioxins in a water sam-
ple taken in the area.
Mr. Bradley also visited other sites
in the region, including the Love
Canal area. where toxic chemicals
were found near the homes of
residents. Their homes were shut
down and they were moved by New
York State officials.
New vaccinations
to control rabies
Next month the Ministry of Natural
Resources will start assessing a new
vaccination strategy for controlling
-rabies in wild foxes.
Ministry aircraft will drop 12,700
baits - liver -coated sponge cubes con-
taining a liquid rabies vaccine in a
test area roughly bounded by
Goderich. • Blyth, Seaforth and
Bayfield.
'Baits with a marker dye •were
dropped in the same area last year.
and subsequent studies showed that
two out of every three foxes ate •the
sponge cube'. said Natural Resources
Minister Vincent Kerrio.
The vaccine to be used in this trial
will distribute around the mouth of
the -fox as it chews the sponge, and
then be absorbed into its system. -The
vaccine has proven effective in 80 per-
- cent of the foxes tested in the
laboratory. -
Selected trappers have agreed to
collect fox blood samples between
mid-October and mid-November. An
analysis of these samples will tell us
how effective this immunization pro-
cedure has been. Once we have these
results, we hope to be able to put into
effect full-scale control for high rabies
areas of Ontario'. said Mr. Kerrio.
The vaccine has been proven safe
should accidental contact occur with
pets or humans. However. it should
not be considered an adequate int-
munizing agent if one of the bails is
eaten by a pet.
The plastic bags are clearly mark-
ed with a warning /abet. Residents
are being asked not •to touch them.
The baits will be dropped on gravel
pits, fields and along the edge of
woodland - away from human
habitation.
As part of this control strategy.
work is also under way to produce
longer -lasting vacines that will be ef-
fective on skunks as well as foxes.
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