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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1986-12-03, Page 3Exeter hydro up 5.7 portent A 5.7 percent hydro increase for the municipality effective January 1, 1987 was set at a special meeting of the Ex- eter PUC. Specific charges for residential and commercial customers will be detailed this month through an ad in this paper. A proposal from the Municipal Electrical Association to hire a con- sultant to prepare criteria to meet re- quirements for pending legislation on pay equity sparked a discussion at the Commission's regular November meeting. All agreed with Mayor Bruce Shaw's opinion that the Exeter utility's response should be no resWhile concurring with Commis- sioner Harry DeVries' statement that a female lineman should be paid the same as male linemen, Shaw pointed out the difficulty of equating the job AUTHOR IN LUCAN — Canadian children's author Sharon Siamon was at the Lucon Public School Friday outlining some of her books. Shown with the author are students Nicky Anderson and Tanya Hib- bert. T -A photo Throw down gauntlet Continued from front page demmed facility that we completed the job without regard to an operating agreement - I don't think anyone at the time would have predicted the tremendous escalation of costs or the growing deficit. At any rate, we knew that we, in Exeter, would bear the greatest load of the financial burden, but in the interest of area harmony we would 'bite the bullet' in the hopes Exeter court Continued from front page evacuated and two fire trucks and 10 men were dispatched to the residence. The 19 -year-old was given 30 days in which to pay the fine. Pay for thefts Two area women appeared in court to face charges arising from theft in- cidents in Exeter stores. Jean M. Mawdsley, Lucan, ap- peared to face three counts, arising from thefts in three different stores on October 22. The total value of the items stolen was $23.76. The 61 -year-old was fined $50 on each count, for a total of $150 and was given 30 days in which to pay. Karen Thorburn, 134 Sanders St., Exeter, pleaded guilty to stealing a $1.69 package of cookies from a local grocery store on September 2. She was fined $100 and given 60 days in which to pay. The court was told she receives a disability pension. In the only other case on Tuesday's docket, 19 -year-old Dean A. Murray, 322 Pryde Boulevard, Exeter, was given a discharge and put on proba- tion for six months after pleading guilty to a mischief charge arising from an incident on Hallowe'en. A member of the Exeter police department reported that he saw the youth pour gasoline onto the parking lot at SHDHS . around 9:30 p.m. The accused ran from the scene, but was apprehended and reported that he had planned to set fire to the gasoline. that some day, the other municipalities would realize the ine- quity of the situation. "During the last four years, as our financial responsibility increased, and all the townships, in general, did not adjust their grants appropriately, council took more interest in the fiscal operations of the board of manage - 'Tient and began making overtures to the township councils for more participation. "After much recent reflection and discussion, Exeter is indeed justified, I believe, in taking any course of ac- tion, unilaterally, to resolve the pro- blems. We will never overcome, in my view, some of the old, out -dated suspicion that Exeter is being unfair to its neighbours or that it is trying to get ahead at the expense of its neighbours. I am certain that no reasonable person in Usborne, Stephen or Hay believes that stupidi-. ty, but others who are vocal and mean-spirited apparently do. (One of the issues in two of my early election campaigns was to improve the rela- tionships between ourselves and the townships. To an extent, I believe we do get along better, but the seeths to be an element that is fighting us from outside the Town Whish is frustrating our attempts to solve our problems collectively.) At the last area meeting, there was little attempt to see our plight and the fairness in our request. After the • meeting, one representative from the townships called to urge me not to do anything drastic, that Exeter, should, in effect pay the extra $10,000 plus, in interest of area harmony - noble sen- timent - but what in the last 10 years has been done on the other side to safe -guard that same good -will? "To this point in time, only Usborne has attempted to pay in proportion to its use. Hay has doubled its contribu- tion. Stephen has done nothing and will do nothing in '86. In '87, it has of- fered to move to three percent from its current one percent." of lineman with that of secretary, for example. "They are trying to devise a mystical formula where jobs are compared to some standard and paid accordingly. I don't think we should waste our efforts on such a fruitless exercise. Let them decide", Shaw said, adding that the Exeter utility can assist in formulating job descrip- tions without outside assistance. Hugh Davis said his PUC managers' association had also been advised to "stay away". With fewer than 10 employees, the local utility would not be affected anyway. Turning to the hydro department, Davis informed the Commission that four transformers have been ordered at an estimated cost of $12,000 to supp- ly 300 kva service to the new EMA store. One will be stored as a spare. Davis stated his belief that the utili- ty )tas a responsbility to ensure con- tinuous service to such customers as Minor injury in collisions. One minor injury was reported in the five collisions investigated this week by the Exeter OPP. That resulted from an accident in Centralia at 8:15 a.m., Friday, when eight-year-old Connie Durward, Cen- tralia, sustained bruises to her face when struck by the mirror on a vehi- cle driven by Mary Hodge, also of Centralia. The mishap occurred on Victoria St. In another Friday crash at 8:10 p.m. on Highway 84, damage was set at $800 to vehicles driven by Julianne Rader, RR 2 Grand Bend, and Janet Hoggard, RR 2 Zurich. There were also two collisions on Tuesday, the first at 1:15 p.m., when vehicles operated by Nina Ashbourne, Stratford, and Ingrid Doek, Huron. Park, collided on Highway 83 at con- cession 2-3 of Hay township. Total damage was $1,900. - About two hours later, a vehicle driven by Bona Clark, Hensall, struck a parked vehicle on Wellington St. near King in Hensall. The parked vehicle was owned by Don Gifford, RR 3 Exeter, and total damge was on- ly $750. The other crash of the week occur- red at 6:45 p.m., Monday, when a vehicle driven by Peter Frijters, Brunner, left the south access road at Huron Park and struck a fence and then went into the ditch. Damage was $1,200. During the week, the local detach- ment officers laid 21 charges under the Highway Traffic Act, five under the Liquor Licence Act and three under the Criminal Code. The OPP again advise the motoring public that spot checks will be set up at various times and locations throughout the area in order to com- bat impaired drivers during the festive season. The purpose of the R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) is to prevent death and injury on highways by decreasing the number of drinking driving offences. GIVE BLOOD SAVE LIFE • • Exeter Pentecostal Tabernacle Saturday, Dec. 13th at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14th at 3:00 & 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15th at 7:30 p.m. Nursery facilities available. retailers, industries and seniors in apartments or nursing homes. Accor- dingly, the Exeter PUC keeps spare transformers on hand for every transmission bank owned, as five months or more can elapse between the time a transformer is ordered and delivery is made. Davis was given permission to order a new $300 calculator. The one in use is beyond repair, and the repairman was quoted as saying he would not use an old spare to add up his golf score. The Commission decided to join the MEA insurance exchange to obtain full liability insurance, including en- vironmental impairment, for the hydro department. Davis is an advocate of preventive maintenance. Each fall . PUC employees patrol on foot to check all lines. This year's inspection revealed ' that one 50 -foot pole _carrying two primaries had been struck by lightn- ing and had to lie replaced. The cost- conscious manager will put the old pole back into service as a 35 -footer. Other expenses have boosted costs in the water department. The reser- voir inspection and related work will cost about $7,000, and a Toronto firm sent a bill of $1,350.84 for mileage (75t per mile) and labour ($39 per hour) to clean and calibrate the huge water meter at Canadian Canner On the other hand, the operating budget is healthy because preventative maintenance in this department meant no water main breaks. Will revise old bylaw Exeter council this week approved a policy recommendation that will see the employee relations committee taking over salary negotiations with all municipal employees with the ex- ception of the police department. • The committee will deal with the employees of autonomous boards as well, such as the cemetery and rec centre staff. The change will require a revision to a 1939 bylaw which sets out the duties and responsibilities of the cemetery board. It will be changed to reflect the new policy regarding salary responsibilities. Reeve Bill Mickle said he didn't know why council were tinkering with the bylaw, noting it "must have been a good bylaw to last 47 years." A salary grid was also approved by council which reflects the salaries currently being received iby town staff. "It holds no water at all," Mickle said in his continuing battle against a grid system. Times -Advocate, December 3, 1986 rage 3 Huron Apothecary Ltd. SON PHARMACIST PHONE 235198: 440 MAIN ST . EXETER. ONT. PRE RIPE N We accept most molar drug plans Blue Cross, Green Shield, Drug Benefit, etc. Hours Mon. Tues., Thurs. & Fri. .9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Wed. 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sat. 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. "Your Independent Pharmacist". ANSTETT FEATURE VALUE*4044. SHOULDER STONE DIAMOND RING Unique styling. Centre diamond size .22 ct., sur- rounded by two single cut diamonds set in 14 kt. white gold on a 14 kt. yellow gold band. 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Re< Centre Parade sponsored by Exeter's Moinway Merchants and made possible by the efforts of the Exeter lions Club * See Santa at the parade and later at the Rec Centre Bring the little kids for treats and a chance to visit with Santo * Free public skating and refreshments at the Rec Centre 2 - 4 p.m. (Sponsored by Tuckey Beverages) * Bring your letters to Santa to the parade. Exeter Lioness members will make sure Santa gets them. * Bands sponsored by the B.I.A. and the Times -Advocate * Free Pop and Chips (Courtesy of Frito- Lay and Tuckey Beverages)