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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1985-02-06, Page 2aye 2 Times -Advocate, Februar 6, 1985 gt- ...� tr ELEANOR ROOSEVELT — The president's wife came back from the grave last Tuesday to visit history enrichment students at South Huron District Secondary School. Sheila Clarke, Co-ordinator of Special Education for Huron County, brought the famous woman to life in a dramatic presentation, enrapturing the Grade 7 and 8 pupils. Agree with need to reinstate society option of death penalty A resolution calling on the federal government to address "the need to reinstate capital punishment as an op- tion within our criminal justice system" was approved by Exeter council this week by a narrow 5-3 margin. The capital punishment issue has been side-stepped by council on a cou- ple of occasions in the past and ap- peared headed in that direction again, Monday, when Councillor Ben Hoogenboom moved that the resolu- tion from the regional municipality of Durham be filed. When no one seconded the motion, Mayor Bruce Shaw enthusiastically noted that at last council appeared to be headed for a decision on capital punishment. When the motion to concur was presented, Hoogenboom was the first to speak in opposition. He said there was always a danger that innocent people could be convicted of crimes and given the death penalty. He cited figures which suggested there may be as many as 13 such cases in the U.S. since the turn of the century when in- nocent people were wrongly convicted and executed. "Based on that, I can't support it," he said, quickly adding that he was in favor of harsher penalties for those convicted of major crimes. He also said he was not in agree- ment with early paroles for convicted killers. Councillor Gaylan Josephson said it was only reasonable that if someone policemen and suggested it was pro- bably not a deterrent to those murders. He wondered aloud if the increas- ing violence and police shows on TV have something to do with the in- creasing number of murdered policemen. "TV plays a great influence on society", he remarked, adding that life as depicted on some TV shows is very cheap and gives a very shallow dimension. Stephen receives request for water Only two Stephen township residents attended a planning hearing Tuesday which was part of the regular February council meeting. The meeting was moved up a week to allow township officials to attend municipal conventions in Toronto. Bill Muller was making a request to obtain water for his farm on Con- cession 7, south of Crediton from the Lake Huron system. He was told similar requests have been received from other areas and applications are being considered for provincial grants to cover such an undertaking. Similarily, Crediton village resi- dent Steve Pertschy was concerned about the possible use of tax dollars to construct community centres in the township. Ontario Neighbourhood Im took a life, Thatpe forfeit his own. • He lamented the fact the move to reinstate the death penalty appears to stem g from the recent killings of He said some thought should be put into TV programs and their influence on society. .Josephson went on to note taht everyone appears to be aware of the rights of the accused, but little con- cern is shown for the victims or their families. "An executed murderer can never kill again," he noted in reporting that there have been 19 documented cases in the U.S where policemen "and countless others no doubt" have been slain by people previously convicted of killings and released from prisons. Reeve Bill Mickle, opposing the mo- tion, said it was not right to take another person's life in retaliation for a crime that person may have committed. He said society appeared to be cry- ing out for something to de done, but the move was to go back to something old, such as hanging. He termed the current situation a commentary on the breakdown of the judicial system in handing out lenient punishments. He also lamented the fact some convicted killers are releas- ed from jail. "A person (convicted of a killing) should not return to socie- ty," he said. "God's laws should come about," commented Councillor Morley Hall, who moved the endorsement of the resolution. Councillor Tom Humphreys said society should have the option to ex- ecute convicted mass murderers and child killers • that` rson should provemen n s sou plied for in this instance. Council voiced no objection to an application by PJ's Roadhou.,e of Crediton for o a dininglounge licence. g Building inspector Arnold McCann made a report on 1984 operations revealing the issuing of building per- mits to the value of $1,965,173. This figure is quite similar to the previous year. Councillor Ruth Miller will be the township representative on the ROMA insurance program. Membership in the Ontario Building Officials Association and the fee for 1985 were approved. Council has agreed to continue with a study of a proposed landfill site and apply for grants to cover same. , Clerk Wilmar Wein said the township of McGillivray appears to be the only municipality wishing to com- bine in obtaining:a location. Application is being made to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation and Communications for the balance of 1984 road subsidies based on a total expenditure of $463,040.40. Zoning meeting Continued from front page happen, the people could appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board. Ratepayers were assured that pro- perty taxes have nothing to do with zoning and there would be no increase - on their property if it was rezoned. He replied to one question by say- ing the taxes could diminish if a pro- perty owner found his property devalued through the building of a neighboring commercial facility. Shaw said that the types of com- mercial establishments that would be allowed would be restricted to those listed in the official plan for the specific type of zoning. After fielding the questions, Shaw turned the meeting over to county planner Malcolm McIntosh, who reviewed the entire process being undertaken at this time. Ile too emphasized that the pro- posals were for discussion purposes only. "There's nothing hard and fast here tonight." Following his presentation, members of council and the planning advisory committee met informally with ratepayers to answers their questions about the proposed zoning changes. ONLY ONE COLLISION Only one accident was investigated by the Exeter OPP this week, it oc- curring on Thursday at 9:55 a.m. Vehicles driven by Duward McAdams, RR :1 Zurich, and Hanje Kikert, RR 2 Zurich collided at the in- tersection of sideroad 10-11 at conces- sion 12-13 of Ilay Township. Damage was listed at $1,550 and there were no injuries. Water Rate Revision for Customers of the Exeter Public Utilities Commission The Exeter Public Utilities Commission's last water rate increase was December 31, 1982. Unfortunate- ly very few new domestic customers have been con- nected to the system since that time as residential construction is substantially reduced. This decline in connections has resulted in a minimal increase in domestic revenue. While commercial revenue has in- creased somewhat, the Commission finds that a slight rate revision must be considered. In order to meet the increases in labour, material, energy and to maintain a viable operation, on in- crease of 4% will be implemented with all commer- cial and domestic bills rendered on or after February 28, 1985. The following rates will apply to domestic customers and water at approximately 284 per day will still give customers excellent value with a daily increase of slightly over one cent. Comparison of Domestic Rate for Customef with Tap, Toilet and Bath Existing Proposed Cost per day 27.2M 28.354 Cost per month $8.45 58.79 Exeter Public Utilities Commission H.L. Davis, Manager • 1 Eleanor Roosevelt visits enrichment glass students Eleanor Roosevelt was at South Huron District Secondary School on Tuesday. Actually, Sheila Clarke dressed up as Mrs. Roosevelt was at the school, but it was a very convinc- ing presentation nonetheless. Sheila Clarke is the Coordinator of Special Education for the Huron County Board of Education, and her performance was part of a history enrichment program for grade seven and grade eight students held at the high school. The four-day program is called "Reflections", and deals with famous women in history. Five female leaders have been chosen for the students to learn about: Catherine the Great, Indira Ghandhi, Queen Victoria, Golda Meir and of course Eleanor Roosevelt. The students learn about the famous women in different ways -- through videotapes, museum artifacts, newspaper stories and presentations. A wheelchair was on hand when the "ghost" appeared, reminding Mrs. 'Roosevelt how her husbar,.: had been crippled by polio. Eleanor spoke about her concern for the poor, her fight for women's sufferage, the establishment of social security, and the founding of UNICEF, all causes she believed in. The students also heard about her unhappy childhood and the difficulties she had adjusting to public life. They were able to ask CAUSES NO DAMAGE Two fire departments were called to the Concession 17 Stephen township farm of Lawrence Scott early Satur- day afternoon. The Scott s were burning material from a house they were tearing down near a newly constructed home and when flames appeared to be en- dangering the new dwelling the Parkhill firedepartment was called. When the Parkhill vehicles arrived they found the location was in the area to be serviced by the Grand Bend department. Parkhill Chief George Fraser said the Grand Bend brigade was called and when they ar-s rived his men went home. No damage was caused. PAYS THE MINIMUM Only one case was heard by Justice of the Peace Douglas Wedlake when he presided over Exeter court, Tuesday. In that_ one, Mark W. Kirk, of Highway 21, Hay township, pleaded t o_usi ve isle for which the p ates were not authorized. He was fined the minimum of $53. Kirk was charged on January 13 after being stopped by police who spotted a headlight not operating on his vehicle. Investigation revealed the plates on the vehicle were actually authorized for use on another vehicle. Councillor Don Winter also endors- ed the resolution, suggesting it was only calling for a review of capital punishment. When the vote was taken it was car- ried on the support of Hall, Hum- phreys, Josephson, Fuller and Winter with Chapman, Mickle and Hoogen- boom in opposition. questions of this flesh and blood figure from the past, and seemed to enjoy the unusual way of learning. FDR and Eleanor are totally new to today's public school students, and not suprisingly, they weren't able to answer most of the questions the visitor from the past asked them about her life. But this was only the second day of the four-day program. By the end all the students will know something about all five women, and each will have chosen one woman to study in depth. The "Reflections" program is be- ing organized by Mary Ellen Walsh of McCurdy -Huron Hope Public School, and Debra Heslinga, the Enrichment Resource Teacher for the Huron County Board of Education. The students attending were chosen from all over the south end of Huron coun- ty, and have a special flair for history. Enrichment programs are run about once a month, for grades 3 and 4, 5 and 6, and 7 and 8. As well as be- ing held for different grade level, they are taught about various subjects. Enrichment progams can be workshops for studying French, Art, or English, as well as History. The multi -media means of presen- ting all this information makes the workshops an enjoyable way to learn. 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