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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1987-01-21, Page 15Pork theme for '87 fair New consfituflon approved by Ixeter Ag SOci.ty directors A new constitution was adopted at the annual meeting of the Exeter Agricultural Society, Friday, along with a "focus on pork" theme for this year's fall fair to be held on September 25,26 and 27. While the new constitution didn't generate much discussion at the an- nual held at Exeter United Church, president Ray Cann advised that it had been the topic of seven meeting during the past year. The committee named to draw up the document met five times and the directors held two discussion sessions. "It seemed to drag on," Cann ex- plained, but added that the constitu- tion will not result in any changes to the fair itself. "It will carry on as it has in the past," he said. He expressed concern over one item which calls for at least two of the eight directors named each year to be between the ages of 18 and 26. He said it was difficult to find junior directors to serve. "A lot of members would like to be between 18 and 26," quipped Bob Hern. There was also some discussion on the requirement that the membership is open only to those with a permanent residence within 40 kilometers of Exeter. It was explained that this ensures the members can be active at meetings. Those outside the area can become associate members, but they will not have voting rights nor be eligible to serve as officers of the group. The constitution also stipulates that any director not attending 50 per cent of the meetings without just cause will be dismissed. A retiring member of the board, Cliff Pe 1 1 r, was 1 resented with a plaque for his contribution through the years as a director and an exhibitor. He started exhibiting fowl at the Exeter fair in 1944, but his association with fairs goes back 62 years. When he was seven, Pepper won his first award' for fowl at the Clinton fair. The bird fancier explained that school children could apply to receive 25 chicks from the Ontario govern- ment and the stipulation was that they had to show two pair at a fair. He recalled receiving 25 cents in prize movex Th annual report submitted by secre y -treasurer Gwen Coward termed as "unbelievable" that with all the Wet weather this fall that the Exeter fair got through its three days without a drop of rain. The theme was focus on beans and this was used extensively throughout A SWEET BEGINNING -- Teacher Ruth Mercer helps Marc Hodgins, Ashley Dickey and Nicole Alex- ander_with the syrup for_Sheir_pancakes at Tuesday's Pajama and Breakfast .Day at the eSunshine Kids_ nursery school. T A phot At Grand Bend Press to get council agenda' Grand Bend council decided this week to not be so stringent with their copies of council agenda and cor- respondence to the press. After much open discussion at the previous meeting with the press, it was decid- ed then, that copies could be purchas- ed for $1.00 a page during office hours. After Grand Bend members were told that liensall ( for example) gave out everything; and were given pro- of of this, they decided the press could have access to letters after meetings. Reeve Harold Green told the press that council will still use their discre- tion, but will meet them half way. He reminded the press that they have ho greater rights than that of the general public. Tourists and local residents of Grand Bend fishing from the two piers will be required to purchase a license this year. At Monday's regular meeting, Councillor Bruce Woodley brought up the subject and felt that a lot of peo- ple are going to be very disappointed. He said that even children have to abide by this new law and lie; didn't like it. It will cost $10.00 per person for a fishing license. "Who is going to en- . force it?" Woodley asked. The Ministry of Natural Resources will be charging anyone who violates this law, and they may have easy pickings as there are always numerous fishing chairs lined up along both piers all summer' An official plan and zoning amend- ment for the new development just south of the village was received from the Township of Bosanquet. Deputy - clerk Christine Smith and one member of council will attend a meeting regarding this on February 16 in the Thedford office. Phase 1 con- cerns the six hectares of commercial development along Highway 21. , Based on information received from Municipal Affairs, council authorized clerk Dianne Mollard to apply to a program for hiring a train- ed student. The program is designed for graduates of municipal courses to 20°o BONUS 0 0 O N Fashions for the Fuller Figure 383 Main St. Exeter, Ont. London Sarnia • WINTER SALE EXTRA 00 All Dresses, Slacks, Blouses, Sweaters, Coats, c Co-ordinates 1 up to a • 0 20 BONUS • Jacqueline'Av Spcclaln' I' aS/iiOfl S' • al • • • C i • 50 Z OFF 0 0 N • Sizes 14' , - 24' , 14 - 44 CLIP THIS AD FOR EXTRA 20 OFF ,20°° BONUS,.___20°° BONUS A Ta sty Nu Bread n _ Always fresh, %NOfinest quality X n XCountry Buns doz. 99C n V Delicious Carrot n Muffins • 6's $1.79 V n Old Fashioned, pkg. 6 XDate Squares n M This weeks features v , X be hired for a two year term. Green said that at the end of two years, the village may require this trainee as an additional employee in their office. It was decided that council would endorse both parties interested in in- stalling cable TV in the resort. If both are endorsed by council, rather than favor one, Woodley felt that lower rates may be given. Steve J. Ward, Mitchell/Seaforth Cable TV; and Allen Stubbs, Thedford, will be apply- ing for a license from CRTC. A number of by-laws were passed by council. One was to borrow $250,000.00 for 1987, a by-law•for the payment of penalties out of court, for the 1987 sewer surcharge rate, and a cash -in -lieu agreement with the Tenderspot Meat Mart. Council endorsed applications for the harbour committee. The new members will be Russ Lingard, chair- man, serving until the end of '87; Terry Crabe until the end of '88; Cameron Haist and Brian Hall who will serve on the committee until the end of 1989. Three members of coun- cil make up the seven -member com- mittee. The recreation committee will meet tonight with prospective members present to view the procedures. Council approved an application for PRIDE. This community improve- ment program will not be in effect un- til 1988 if the application is approved. Correspondence was received from People for Sunday Association of Canada. It was requesting council to complete a form regarding the retail holidays act. Council felt that this act should be administered by the provin- cial government, ' not the municipalities individually. Councillor Barb Southcott will be attending the Ausable-Bayfield Con- servation Authority meeting on February 20. This is a water quality information day to be held at the South Huron Rec Centre, in Exeter. Council thought that the topics of beach strategy and what happens downstream of a manure spill would be of particular interest to the village. The accounts payable was approv- ed in the amount of $50,580.23. Coun- cil went for a short in -camera session shortly after 8:00 p.m. The next regular meeting will be on Mon- day,February 2 at 7:00 p.m. Town to get summer staff (i1» effect Jon. 22,23,24 Exeter will make application for while supplies lost) two students for summer employ- ment under the provincial govern- ment's involvement in municipal adimistration program. A planning student and one from A business administration will be sought for an 18 -week period from A May 1 to August 31. XThe planning student will under- take a local housing study as well as an update of the Exeter trade area st! rly for the planning advisory com- m. ee at council's request. It has :Iso been recommended that A the county planning department be requested to allot one of their summer planning students for a six-week period to assist in the Exeter studies. The approximate cost for the town for the latter would be $65 per week. The committee has also requested that Reeve 13111 Mickle attend their February meeting to discuss guidelines and the mandate for the housing study. Try` our Tea Cookies and Biscuits,; OalmealX X Croissants! '1.69 Donuts - We have a Jorge selection Fresh daily! Honey glazed, bismorks, jelly -filled, apple frit- ters, dutchies, long Johns and many more. 99 Every day low price dot. 52. Try some soon! P..S. Bring in this ad for a bakers Wide variety of Canadian and imported Cheeses "fresh off the block!" Baden XXX Colby Danish Blue Ib. '2.99 lb.'4.1v Bakery d Chase Huse "Traditional quality" since 11919 V n X x z Exeter 23:-0332 X the fair, including a large jar of 5,058 jelly beans for a guessing contest. Those beans were consumed at the Saturday dance. A total of $9,122 in prizes was paid out and the year-end balance showed a slight increase. Admissions jumped by almost $1,300. ' Cann remains as president, while Adriaan Brand is first vice-president and Alan Powe is second vice- president. Mary Dougall was again named as assistant to secretary - treasurer Gwen Coward. Directors named, were as follows: three year -- Ray Cann, Don Dearing, Jan Hayward, Cliff Hicks, Elson Lynn, Ruthanne Negrijn, Barb Passmore and Wayne Shapton; two year -- Adriaan Brand, Doug Cooper, Bob Hern, Tom Hern, Lori Kerslake, Roy Pepper, Cathy Seip and Doris Weigand; one year -- Tom Eller- ington, Linda Johns, Gordon Jones, John Morgan, Alan Powe, Elaine Pym, Allan Renning and Bob Tindall. Barb Passmore remains as presi- dent of the homecraft section and other executive members are Linda Johns, Cathy Seip and Maxine Sereda. School fair president is Doris Weigand and her executive consists, of Ruthanne Negrijn and Marie Fydenchuck. One vacancy remains. Dolores Shapton; first vice- president of the home crafts division of the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies, brought greetings and noted that the Exeter Society is well known for its en- thusiasm and innovative ideas. "Once you give up on trying new ideas, you're gone," she remarked. Fair queen Melissa Moore spoke briefly to say she was looking forward to representing the Exeter fair con- test at the CNE contest this year. Guest speaker was Jane Muegge, of the rural organizations and services branch of the Clinton OMAF office. She explored the magic of thinking in colors and explained that all groups had people who think in a variety of colors. The various colors of thinking were outlined as follows: Blue: very cool and controlled peo- ple who keep others on track and help summarize and draw conclusions. White: neutral people, who like computers and deal) in facts and figures. Yellow: the sunshine people who are positive and constructive. They can also go into dreams and envision the future. Black: usually negative but very logical in lots of ways. They are need- ed to bring others up short on ideas that may be too far out. Red: Includes the majority and women in particular. Act on emo- tions, hunches and intuition. Can't always explain their reasons but just know there are some. Green: creative people and one area in which most have difficulty working. They present new plans, ideas and concepts. Hay to operate water system Hay township council will be responsible for the water system scheduled to be built along Highway 21 from the Grand Bend water plant to Drysdale this year. Except in unusual circumstances, the township will construct, own and maintain the water distribution systems servicing lakefront subdivisions. This decision was the outcome of a special meeting among Hay township councillors, con- sulting engineer Burns Ross and an official from the ministry of the environment. Council will consider construction of distribution systems (including hydrants where applicable) from the main line to the subdivision on receipt of a petition signed by more than 50 percent of the property owners who would benefit from the proposed water system. Plans call for three hydrants on the main line to be used for flushing, pressure testing and refilling of water tankers fighting fires in the area. Ap- proximately 12 more will be distributed among the subdivisions. Systems will be installed within township road allowances wherever possible. Where this is impractical or impossible, a system will not be con- structed until appropriate easements have been acquired. When total applications to council are beyond the township's capacity to construct in any one year, council shall proceed as resources permit. Reeve Lionel Wilder said he hopes residents enmicier fhb: "when the op- portuni front",ty comes to put their money up The total cost of the system will be charged to benefitting landowners. All service connection costs from the main to the property line shall be payable in the year in which the system is installed; the property owner's share of distribution system costs can be amortized over a period of 10 years or paid for at the time. • Water rates were set out in a 1986 bylaw. Businesses and farms will be metered, and the charge for private homes will be $85 per year. An ad- bmiills.nistration charge will be added to The township plans another meeting soon to decide on the job qualifications and requirements for the person who will be hired to manage the system. Duties will like- ly include metre reading, billing, mailing accounts and line maintenance. The township will call for applications when the work terms have been drafted. Wilder said the township hopes to tMeryender1. for construction of the line by After outlining the various colors, the speaker helped the group wear hats of the six colors and then asked them to think in each as they worked through the challenge of attracting young members. "It doesn't hurt any of us to try on all the hats," she explained, noting that good ideas can be arrived at through such a process. GIVES BOOST — Irene Pepper, who started showing flowers, bak- ing and fancy work at the Exeter fall fair in 1940, gave the local Agricultural Spciety o big boost this week with a donation of $1,000. She has stipulated that half of that amount go to prizes for heavy horses with $100 each added to the prizes in the poultry, goats, domestic, quilts and flowers sections. "It's just something to give them a boost," she said at Friday's annual meeting when she presented the cheque to president Ray Cann. 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