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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1986-04-23, Page 131. !• t , kte Exhibitors want space for next year t "ttf� rte R r, f ,.. Optlmlsts lama apd gardN • 44) Amid giUri> Commits from ex- hlbitors and, specttates alike the week tiapp and Garden Shaw at the ' •Holton Rec (entre spoor cored by the lfzeter Optimist club is assay ld of becoming an annual event. Cd•or�tee of the show for the Op- th*tsta Coolman said the most ed d question by exhibitors was, can We sign up for next year." Tfte show which got underway Fri• day'evening and concluded late Sun- day afternoon attracted more than 5,000 customers. In addition to viewing 90 exhibits, the visitors had a chance to see a number of fashion shows participate in numerous draws and watch perfor- mancea by the BX93 Trick Team. e A questionnaire piled out by mast exhibitors revealnot a sinld negative note. All conn' Alimentary of cite general Ora, advertising, attendance, response by visitors and the serviole provided by the Optimists. In one return, the word pleased in, "Were you pleased with the atten- dance?" was stroked out and replac- ed by amazed. A comment on the layout of the ex- hibits was, "The way the people had to come through the hall first and then to the arena was a great idea. All ex- hibits were seen. The show was a success." Another reply was, "I believe the response was super for such a small at 1 { area. We received several on the spat contracts and lots of inquiries which is what the slow is all about. Ex- posure to the public and scope of geographical area was terrific." Additional comments from ex- hibitors were as follows: "Very well organized and well run. We would like to book the same space for next year." "We would like two spaces next year if possible." "A special bouquet to the Optimists for a job well done. The show was well organized." "Don't have a single complaint. Your hard work has paid off with a great show. One suggestion for next year might be that doors need not --ARD WORKING OPTIMISTS — Shown during the weekend Home and Garden Show are show co- ordinator Dirk Coolman, Optimist president Art Hunking and members Bob Spears and Bill Simpson. A SUCCESSFUL SHOW The first annual Exeter Optimists Home an 1 Garden Show was very suckess u with more than 5,000 persons in attendance. An overall v�ew , the South Huron Res, gffte areb' is shown here. - lF=+i ^pbo Approve Hay Swamp study' Despite a lack of current govern- ment funding, the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority executive committee members have approved completion of a two-phase study of the Hay Swamp. General manager Tom Prout told the executive that the funding for phase one of the study was received in 1984 and the work on collection of data was undertaken. In 1985, however, funding was not available to complete the phase two analysis and report preparation. Fun- ding was again not approved in 1986 and subsequent meetings with project consultant Jack Corrie and ministry of natural resources regional office staff identified the need to complete this study in 1986 or the study would have to be restarted. The cost of completing the study would be $20,000 and the ministry agreed to provide funding in 1986 if Hire two students for roads study Despite the fact there will be no assistance from the federal govern- ment, Exeter council agreed Monday to hire two students to undertake a roads needs study this summer. The town had applied under the S.E.E.D. program for grant assistance for the hiring of the students, but it was denied due to a lack of funding to meet the demand. Public works committee chairman Lossy Fuller said -the committee recommended that the students be hired any way at a cost of about $6,000. "The needs study is something that has to be done," she advised council, although the executive committee had recommended that the students not be hired unless financial assistance towards their pay was forthcoming. Mrs. Fuller was questioned whether eight months of man-hours were needed for the project (two students for four months each) and she replied that it was a big job and works superintendent Glenn Kells didn't expect the duo would be able to complete the task and that he would have to finish it up this winter. Committee member Tom Hom- phrevs noted that the project was needed to avoid situations where streets are put in one year and then ▪ up shortly after to install other services. A decision on whether a student would be hired to assist building of- ficial Brian Johnston was left in the hands 'of the executive. No funding is available for that position either. Two tenders were approved on the recommendation of the publics works committee. Forest City International of London won the contract for the supply of a new truck at a price of $39,398.47. The contract also includes another $11,074.50 for equipment to be installed by Frink for a total of $50,472.97. The tender was the lowest of four received. Dennis McBride's bid for cutting grass at the sewage lagoon was ac- cepted. His quote was for $450 per cut- ting for a minimum of four cuttings. Clocks ahead Spring ahead. Before retiring Saturday night, area residents are reminded to move their clocks ahead one hour as Eastern Daylight Saving Time goes into effect officially at 2 a.m. Sunday morning. All area church services Sunday will be conducted with the new time in effect. READY TO DONATE AMAIN - The semi-annual Red Cross Blood Donor Clinic will be held Wednesday, April 30 at South Huron District High School. Above, Marie Brunzlow of the sponsoring Ausoble Nomads checks over donor records with Marguerite McLeod and Claire Hoffman who have given 56 and 58 times, respectively. there was a surplus at the end of the year or provide funding as a carry- over project into 1987. The executive agreed to proceed with the study at the cost of $20,000 and directed the staff to apply for 1986 year-end surplus funding or 1987 carry-over funding. The water management advisory board will be asked for a recommen- - dation relating to a suggestion by Pro- ut that the Authority reduce the grant rates available for the private land erosion assistance program from the current rate of 85 percent to 55 percent: The Authority receives a grant from the province at a rate of 85 per- cent for costs associated with the pro- gram, and while that has been pass- ed on to the landowner, the program has now grown to the size where itis under -funded. Prout explained that by reducing the grant available to landowners, the Authority would have more funds available to complete more projects for watershed landowners. Walkathon proceeds to be about '2,400 Sunday's Walkathon to aid the Canadian Cancer Society will raise approximately $2,400. Laurie Dykstra of the sponsoring Lioness club reports 25 walkers registered. This total rose to 35 with some additional family members participating. The oldest walker was J.A. Christie and the first adult to return was Jay Schwartzentruber. They receive prizes from Twins Kentucky Fried Chicken and Country Flowers, respectively. The first child to complete the walk was Corey Eveland winning a prize from Canadian Tire. A prize from Something Special goes to Marian Dearing as the second adult to finish Door prizes provided by Finchers, Big V, Decorators Touch and Cana- dian Tire were won by Sharron Snell, Amy Relauw, Barb Tiedeman, Betty Coates and Patty Smith. Sawdust not for mayor Mayor Bruce Shaw will not be among the participants in a chain saw competition being staged' by the Lambton Heritage Museum as part of the seventh annual Engine Fest. Shaw advised council this week he was not going to enter any more com- petitions, but left the door open for any other members of council wishing to participate. "I can't milk or crow," Shaw jok- ed in reference to his performance at $mne of the recent competitions stag- ed by area politicians at the, Exeter Fair. w .*J an un salified succoss until noon on Saturday." "I am confident this year's show will by a profitable experience for our company. The excellence and quali- ty of your show indicates everyone wish* it IQ continue." "T1 advertising was quite ade- gt*te as attendance numbers and response reflected this. Indoor traffic routing was well planned." "Dirk Coohnan did a fanastic job. We would like him to do it again next year." Coglflan said in addition to area residents there were visitors to the shoW from Owen Sound, Toronto, London,, Waterloo and Sarnia. He: continued, "Most people got more than they expected. They real- ly liked what they saw and several said they have changed their minds about Exeter." Asked about plans for next year, ,Coolman replied, We will certainly make a few changes in minor ways, but, we will have a real surprise." In conclusion, Coolman said, "I want to thank Optimist president Art funking and everyone of the 24 members who did a terrific job. They spent most of the weekend at the Rec Centre'. Also thanks to all who con- tributed in any way to the success of the show." The'professional show put on by the Optimists was also lauded by all members of Exeter council at their ',Monday session. "It was a super weekend," Deputy - Reeve Lossy Fuller commented in leading off the discussion, which resulted in a motion to send a letter of commendation to the.Optimists for the event. Okay Stephen road contracts Tenders for two contracts were ac- cepted at recent meetings of Stephen township council. Jennison Construction was award- ed the township's gravelling contract for 1986. The Grand Bend firm ,will supply, crush, load, haul and spread the gravel for $4.96 per ton and $3.15 to the township's stockpile. • For road construction work on Con - Cession 10 and 11, McCann Reddi Mix will provide clay at $1.38 per cubic and and A gravel at $6.19 per cubic . The B gravel will by supplied by ve Siddall Trucking for $1.94 a is yard. Four applications for the emergen- y answering service for the tashwood and Crediton fire depart - lents were held in abeyance until ilities and costs are checked out. "An i plication from Paul Brannon Or ter service to his property on 11, Concession in Shipka iwas a ' .ved. The 1986 budget for the Exeter and arealire department was approved. S 's share is $13,427.95. A revision of the Martene municipal drain extension was accepted by council and a court of revision will be held on May 20. Tenders are to be opened that day. Drain commissioner Ken Pickering was instructed to repair an open por- tion of the Ellerington- Prout municipal drain at Lot 14, Concession 1 as requested by Clayton Flynn. • A bylaw on the Wright -McBride municipal drain in Usborne township was passed authorizing Stephen payments. The township's representative on the Ausable-Bayfield Conservation Authority Cecil Desjardine reported to council on activities of the Authori- ty and his portion as vice-chairman of the water management committee. Zoning amendments were approv- ed for Jim Morrissey at part of Lot 10, Concession 7 and Mervyn Johnson at part of Lot 16, Concession 20. Council members and road superintendent Eric Finkbeiner will be going on a tour of township roads on Saturday, April 26. Requistions for 1986 taxes were received from the County. of Huron in the amount of $488,937 and from the Board of Education of $1,077,658. The county levy will be reduced by an ap- portionment guarantee grant of $38,526. One accident for area OPP• Only one accident was investigated the Exeter OPP this week, resulting in only minor damage. A vehicle operated by Marie - France DeBruyn, Exeter, struck a mailbox on Huron St. W. The mailbox was owned by Tom'Friebner. Damage was listed at $950. During the week, the local detach- ment officers laid 69 charges under the Highway Traffic Act, eight under the Liquor Licence Act and four under the Criminal Code. The latter four were for drinking and driving offences. "It was a : " )ob well done," add- ed Tom Humphreys, while Dorothy Chapman noted that Exeter didn't have to worry about malls in London when local volunteers could put on such Prtie+ssional events. She said it was the third sucn pro- fessional show she had attended at the rec centre this year, the other two be- ing the fashion show put on by the Precision Skating Club and the Welcome Wagon bridal show. THEREAT MODELS- Appearing as The Beat models in Friday's fashion show at the Optimist club Home and Garden Show are Caro Blomm- aert, Phyllis Johnston, Julie Godwin and Jackie Winegarden: M.VM... `CH'A`R:?':�:fMY .. ~4MKOMM, imes a- ,„,,„,,,,,,,.......::::,....,,, vocate Wean MUM Maros. North Miele.., t.M s. since Wl„,,, ‘,.....,...,.......,„ Page1A April 23, 1986 IN OPTIMIST FASHION SHOW — Cheryl Edwards, Anne Lindenfield, Jane Truemner and Brenda Gaiser appeared in Fridays Home and Garden Show fashion show. T -A photo Rainbow trout derby planned for May 10 The Exeter Lions Club and the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority are jointly sponsoring the second annual rainbow trout fish der- by at Morrison Dam Conservation Area on May 10. Brian Illman, organizer with the Lions Club, says the emphasis of the fish derby will be on family fun "and the prize structure reflects that aim.” "There will be ten prizes for children (under age 14) and five prizes for adults which will be awarded on the day of the derby. In addition, there will be two tagged fish that will be worth $50 each for 30 days starting the day of the derby." Approximately 500 fish will be add- ed the the reservoir prior to the derby. The rainbow trout are stocked in the reservoir as part of a "put and take" fisheries effort. High water temperatures in the summer months mean the trout will not likely survive through the year. Illman says "entry forms are available at MacLeans, Canadian Tire, R.S.D. Sport Den, and Fisher Pro Hardware in Exeter or at Mor- rison Dam Conservation Area on the day of the derby. The cost of entering is 50 cents for children, $1.00 for adults and $2.00 for a family. Those planning on participating in the derby are reminded that motors are not permitted on the reservoir at Morrison Dam and that boaters must have the necessary safety equipment in their boats by law. John Schwindt, Conservation Services Co-ordinator for the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority, suggests young boaters or non -swimmers wear life jackets and that young shore fisherman be ac- companied by an adult. Parking is available on both the north and south sides of the reservoir. The pavilion on the south side will be headquarters for the derby. Morrison Dam Conservation Area is located two kilometres east of Exeter off Highway 83. Prizes are being donated by local merchants and Illman reports that donations have come quickly. "I'm really enthusiastic about the derby and it's good to see theco-operation of our merchants. We look forward to this becoming annual event." For more information, call the Con- servation Authority at 235-2610. i WALK FOR CANCER SOCIETY -- These participants in Sunday's Cancer Walkathon raised more than $2,400. T -A photo