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ST. PAT'S JUNIOR GIRLS BEST — From the left are the St. Patrick's
Separate School intramural junior girls soccer champs, Melissa
Damen, Katie Malone, Linda Dick, Nicole McLaughlin, Cathy Lansink
and Natasha Biro. T -A photo
Mayor. adds voice
to sidewalk appeal
Exeter's sidewalks will probably
soon be covered by snow or ice and
among them will be the bricks in front
of the town offices.
At a meeting last week, the roads
committee decided that it was getting
too late to replace the bricks this fall.
The bricks, which have been
described as the wrong type for
sidewalk construction, will be replac-
ed because the gaps between them
are widening and several women
have Lost their shoe heels to them and
some pedestrians have reportedly
stumbled after catching a toe.
The bricks were laid as part of the
GRANT FOR HURON
A community planning grant of
$27,283 has been awarded to the Coun-
ty of Huron.
Municipal Affairs Minister Bernard
Grandmaitre said the grant will be
used by the County to prepare an in-
dustrial land use and opportunities.
study.
Community planning grants are
designed to encourage municipalities
to resolve land use planning issues to
reflect municipal and economic
priorities.
'lrhe grants may also be used for
special studies to develop communi-
ty improvement policies; to deter-
mine the feasibility of using data pro-
cessing technology in the local plan-
ning process; and to assist in im-
plementing the Planning Act.
Thank
You
to the voters of
Stanley Township
for your.support
at the polls on
November 12.
Jack Coleman
Carolyn Waldo
Pini 111,,unur' ('hnumur .Seal C'horrmun
"First, take
a deep
breath.
Now,
pretend
you can't."
As a 1984 Canadian Olympic
SiRcr Medalist in synchroni,ed
sl+rosining. Carolyn Waldo
l nosss the importance of
good. healths lune. So do
the millions of Canadian
children and adults ss ho
suffer from lung disease.
Please use Christmas seals,
and gine generously to
support research into the
L•auses and :tire of asthma,
cin hysent, Tung cancer,
chronic bronchitis and related
lung diseases,
Your donation to 1l ie 1 ung
Association Christmas Scot
Campaign can help everyone
breathe easier.
Before yon send it,
. seal . . .
with a Christmas Sett!!
till 1 Lt No ,\Sti(1( IATlON
BIA downtown restoration project.
Mayor Bruce Shaw, late for Mon-
day's session due to another commit-
ment, sat in the gallery and was
recognized as a delegation by chair-
man Reeve Bill Mickle.
Shaw joined the discussion on the
brick sidewalk, explaining he was ac-
ting on behalf of his wife, who caught
her shoe in the sidewalk earlier in the
afternoon during the rain as she rac-
ed along the street and ended up
sliding along the bricks on tier nylon
stockings.
"Can you do anything?" he asked
in reference to the uneven bricks.
"Do away with spiked shoes " com-
mented councillor Morley H
At the sanitation—committee
meeting, held as part of the same
public works session, it was learned
that B.M. Ross and Associates had
made their annual inspection of the
landfill site and the report "indicated
that everything appears to be accep-
table at the present time."
Discussion was held on repair work
at the sewer lagoon berms and it•was
decided to have H. Kerr Construction
Ltd., Wingham, do the work on an
hourly basis as this would result in a
considerable saving in engineering
and time.
Estimated cost, which will be paid
by the ministry, is between $5,000 and
$7,000.
A request was received for. a
- sanitary sewer on Nelson St. and the
committee responded by saying they
could not commit council at this time
to completing this work in the next
year.
In the parks session of the commit-
tee meeting, it was learned ,that a
resolution had been forwarded to the
Ausable Bayfield Conservation
Authority asking for gabion baskets
on the river bank below the local dam.
However, as estimates appear to
make the project too expensive, it was
agreed that works superintendent
Glenn Kells should talk to the Authori-
ty staff regarding alternate methods
of bank stabilization.
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Careless driver gets fine
Sentence delayed on Indecent exposure
A Parkhill man will appear for
sentencing on December 10, after
pleading guilty to two counts of inde-
cent exposure in Provincial Court this
week with Judge Gary Hunter
presiding.
Three upsets
for trustees
Three major upsets in the
November 12 municipal election
brought some changes to the Huron
County board of education.
Three incumbents, Dorothy
Wallace of Goderich, Frank Falconer
of RR 5 Clinton and Robert Peck of
RR 1 Zurich were defeated ' by
newcomers at the polls
Daniel Steeper, RR 1 Parkhill was discovered that his licence had been
charged with indecent exposure after under suspension since November 30,
two separate incidents on July 19 and 1984, for unpaid fines.
The accused stated that his father
was airborne for nine, metres, and
went into the ditch.
Damage
25.
The first occurred at 8 p.m. on
Algonquin Drive in Huron Park. The
accused stopped his vehicle beside
two 14-15 year old girls, with his win-
dow open and his pants pulled down.
The second incident occurred on
Andrew Street in Exeter. The accus-
ed was in his vehicle when he stopped
beside some 14 -year-old girls who
were coming from the pool. When he
exposed himself, this girls ran away.
On August 1, Steeper admitted to
committing the acts and a medical
report was filed.
Tim Easterbrook, 18, and Alex Ir-
vine, 20, of Exeter, were placed on six
months probation after charges of
mischief against discharged.
- them were
Long-time trustee Wallace; who has The charges arose from an incident
served the education needs for which occurred on October 11, at the
t odericll for 30 years, was upset by General Homes parking lot in
newcomer Mary Ann Dempsey. Hensall.
In a three-way race, Frank The two had been drinking at a
Falconer was defeated by Sally hotel and were angry and upset
Rathwell. Falconer represented Clin- because of an incident that occurred
ton and Tuckersmith Township. at the hotel.
Representing Baxfield and Stanley They proceeded to hit and punch in
Township will be Audrey McClennan- the door on a car owned by a securi-
Triebner, replacing Mr. Peck. ty guard, that was parked at the General Homes parking lot.
Other trustees facing elections The defence claimed that alcohol
fared better. influenced the act and stated the
Tony McQuail, from Ashfield and youths has no record.
West Wawanosh Townships, defeated Gordon Donald Williamson,
two rivals to keep his seat. John aeaforth, pleaded guilty and was fin -
Elliott, serving Blyth and the ed $300 after he was charged on
townships of Morris and East November 11, 1984, with careless
Wawanosh, defeated one other rival driving.
He was involved in an accident on
Highway 4, Hay Township, at 5:55
p.m. A witness stated that there was
a northbound vehicle that was being
driven erratically and was travelling
into the southboad lane on occasion.
The southbound traffic had to avoid
the vehicle, driven by Williamson.
The Williamson vehicle then went
onto the west shoulder of the road,
twin his post.
Ha Joan Vanden Broeck also managed
to keep her post by defeating one can-
didate for Goderich and Colborne
Townships.
The only other election was to
determine the representatives from
Wingham and Howick and Turnberry
Townships. Incumbent trustee Art
Clarke was able to keep his spot and
the second position was won by Brian
Jeffray. Trustee Murray Mulvey did
not seek re-election this year.
The only other trustee who did not
seek re-election was Clarence
McDonald: He is replaced by ac-
claimed candidate Beatrice Dawson.
She will represent Exeter and
Usborne Township.
Other acclaimed trustees are
Donald McDonald from Grey
Township and Brussels; Dr.- John
Goddard -from Hensall, Zurich and
Hay Township Graeme Craig and
John Jewitt from Seaforth and the
Township of Hullett and McKillop,
Harry Hayter of Stephen Township
and the two Catholic representatives,
Eugene Frayne of RR 3, Goderich
and Dennis Rau of RR 2 Zurich.
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Communication
system review
Problems for Exeter's end of the
Huron County Communications
System were aired recently with of-
ficials from the system and the On-
tario Police Commission.
The meeting was held on November
8 in Exeter with Chief Larry Hardy,
Reeve Bill Mickle and Councillor
Dorothy Chapman on hand. Visitors
in attendance were Goderich Chief
Pat King, chief dispatcher Ennie Bon-
drager, OPC technical services
representative Al Gregoryish and S.
Matsui of Forest City
Communications.
Discussions took place regarding
the problems being experienced and
local officials were advised some
repairs have been made and the
system is being monitored.
The police committee also receiv-
ed a letter from the Police Commis-
sion giving their approval for Elaine
Baynham to be sworn in as a special
constable. The office secretary was
sworn in as of October 21 and will be
available for prisoner escorts, serv-
ing summons and for searching
female offenders.
Other items from the police com-
mittee report tabled at Monday's
council meeting included:
Commendation for Constable Brad
Sadler for stopping a break and enter
in progress and commendation for
Chief (lardy and Constable William
Chisholm for their assistance in de-
taining a U.S. citizen who was later
deported.
Notification that Chief Hardy and
Councillors Chapman and Hoogen-
The readers write
Dear Sir;
was list at $6,000 and
Williamson received only minor cuts.
The Crown asked for more than the
minimum fine.
Williamson was given 30 days in
which to pay the fine.
Edward J. Neeb, Zurich, pleaded
guiltyo driving while under suspen-
sion. Neeb's vehicle was stopped in
Zurich on October 4 and it was
According to the weather man, this
may be the week we could get our In-
dian Summer, although we have had
little or no snow, some of the surroun-
ding areas have not been so lucky.
A movie, shown on Monday even-
ing, entitled "Balloon Safari" was en-
joyed by the residents.
Tuesday was a very busy day here.
The polling booth for Maplewoods and
Blue Water Rest Home Apartments
as well as our residents here was in
the home. We may have been the
busiest poll in the community prior to
voting time as residents lined up in
the halls impatiently waiting for the
clock to strike 11:00. There was no
lack of enthusiasm, which
something that outside communities
might note.
On Tuesdy evening, the U.C.W. of
Hensall United Church sponsored the
monthly birthday party. The program
consisted of lots of good toe -tapping
music provided" by Adam Wilson,
Jack Simmons, George Dowson and
Andrew Rau who played guitar and
had died, his mother had sold the
house and that he had to move which
required driving only three blockes.
He was fined $250 on the charge and
given six months to pay.
Neeb also pleaded guilty to a
charge of possession of narcotics and
will stand trial on March 11.
imp lei
On Thursday morning, we were
happy to have the Bean Sprouts from
the Zurich Nursery School. I am sure
this is an education for the children
as they make their rounds of shaking
hands and talking to the residents,
who also enjoy their visits.
The results of the draws and penny
sale winners at the bazaar last week
were as follows: Baby set, Joan
Ducharme; cabbage patch bunting
bag, Amanda McKinnon; place mats,
Shirley Clarke, Dashwood; tote bag,
Grace Hummel, Clinton; bath towel,
Berdine Morgan, Exeter; set of
glasses, Verda Baechler; Indian
dolls, Colleeen Denomme; crocheted
pillow, Nora Corriveau.
Men's travel set, Jeanette Graham;
fluffy kitten, Eleanor Riley;
decorator skunk, Lois Wurm, Exeter;
cake plate, Susan Kuepfer;
Christmas cake .( made by Mary Lou
Erb), Mrs. Leona Reichert; baby
afghan, (made by Ina Neeb), Martha
Ducharme, wishing well plant
holder (donated by Marie Mathonia),
violin music accompanied on the Thelma Thiel. Again we thank all who
piano by Belva Fuss. Following the ~participated in our very successful
program, residents enjoyed cake and bazaar.
ice cream. Bingo was played on Friday even -
Residents celebrating birthdays ing followed by refreshments.
during the month and receiving gifts, The Sunday evening chapel service
courtesy of the Ladies Auxiliary, was conducted by Rev. Kenneth
were Mrs. Ruth Taylor, Philip Eisen- Knight of Hensall Presbyterian
bach and Peter Deichert. Church.
Not since 1910 have we had an op-
portunity to see Halley's comet until
now. It can already be seen through
binoculars or a telescope as it moves
towards the west. It should be visible
to the unaided eye, in December, low
in the south western horizon. Because
of its distance and the angle of its or-
bit as it approaches the sun,.it will be
less spectacular than in 1910.
There is a tail of water and gas
vapors melting off the nucleus of the
comet and becoming luminous. The
solar wind pushes these small par-
ticles of gas end matters away from
the comets head.
When it swings around the sun in
February 1986 it will be at its max-
imum activity but we will not be able
to see it because it will be on the op-
posite side of the sun at that time. It
will be traveling at nearly 40 miles
per second.
The comet right now is in the con-
stellation Taurus. The constellation
Orion can be seen rising around 9
p.m. To the northwest of Orion is the
constellation Taurus. To the right of
Taurus is the small star cluster call-
ed Pleiades. The comet is just below
the star cluster. it should be like a
small fuzzy patch of light and can be
tracked as it moves against the
background of stars.
By an Amateur Astronomer
Tony Markus
London Road South
25 'Norwood Village
Exeter
boom would be attending a labor rola°
tions workshop in London on
November 21.
A request for a loading zone at
.Tasty -Nu Bakery was turned over to
Chiief Hardy for a report.
Insurance Agents...
before you renew your client's
employee -group health and
dental benefits plan, ask
me for information on a
Blue Cross program.
Your client will be
glad you did.
For details goMact
Brian Dalton
371,Duttertn Avenue
London. Ontario N68 115
^y 1519) 439 0136
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ONTAR O BL.UE CROSS
4-H BAKERS CLUB — Members of the
weekend Lucan craft show. Back, left,
Julie Feddema and Kristen Thompson
••ttal ,J211
Clandeboye-Brinsley Bakers 4-H club sold their goodies at the
Heather Thompson, leaders Kim Amos and Mary -Ann Koricino,
. Front, Michelle Feddema, Cathy Amos and Sheri Rowe.
CO.OP
Exeter
District Co-op
Annual
Meeting
Fri.. November 22
South Huron
Rei Centre
.6:30 p.m.
Exeter DistFict Co -Op
4 blocks west of the Fire Hall 235-2087