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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1987-08-19, Page 3BIBLE SCHOOL — Teacher Jeannette Wynja shows Brenda W nja, left, and Shannon Moir, right, of the kindergarten class how it's done. HELPING HANDS — Aileen Knip of the Bethel Reforme• C urc Vacation Bible School instructs Kyle Farwell, left, and Todd McKnight, right. Results of Councillor Ben Hoogenboom reported to Exeter council Monday night the results of hearings on minor variance applications held August 12. The first request was from KLO Realty of London for several changes for the proposed construction of an apartment and commerical building at 476 Main street south. Granted was a reduction in rear yard setback from 12 metres to 3.05 metres and a reduction in minimum bachelor apartment floor area from 40 square metres to 37 square metres. The committee was told the intend- ed use would be for six apartments with commercial on the main level, optimistically being medical, legal or insurance offices. The second application from Wilhelm and Doreen Adams at 157 Main street to obtain relief from zon- Times-Advocate, August 19, 1987 Page 3 _minor variance hearing• ty be signed as an entrance only. • Council Monday night agreed with the -report that traffic northbound on Main street not be allowed to make a left turn to the property. They were told an entrance and exit would be available from Victoria street. Kells said the entrance would be 92 feet from the crosswalk proposed two weeks ago at the intersection of Main and Victoria streets to give more safe- ty for students on their way to Exeter Public School. In other business. council: Endorsed the carrying out of a feasibility study by Solcan for a solar wall and ventilation system at the South Huron Rec Centre at a cost of $2,000 and approved application for a grant of 75 percent. Approved a recommendation from deputy -reeve Lossy Fuller of the public works committee that the Pryde Boulevard sewer interceptor project be turned back to council for further study. The • lowest tender received was more that $22,000 above the budget approved a year ago. Were told by building official Brian Johnston that the building report for the month of July would be submitted at the next council meeting. ing bylaw requirements was denied by the committee. Purpose of the ap- plication was permission to create a dwelling unit to the side of a main commercial use instead of above or to the rear. Mrs. Adams advised she does not want to rezone from commercial to residential as she intends to sell the property for commercial. Due to slow business she asked to temporarily use the main floor as a dwelling unit and carry on commercial business in the side porch area. The committee felt the variance was not minor and was not desirable for the appropriate development or use of the property. The committee quickly approved a minor variance for Landrush Inc. at 111 Devon Drive where the interior side yard was reduced from the re- quired minimum of 3.0 metres to 2.9 metres, a matter of only inches. A consent to sever application from Clarence Fairbairn at 148 Sanders street west to create a new residen- tial lot of 60 feet by 150 feet was ap- proved with the condition an impost fee of $500 be submitted to the town before deed stamping. Doug Fairbairn who was in atten- dance assured the committee that the lot was fully serviced. The committee recommended ac- ceptance of a development proposal from SAAN Stores to construct a 12,000 square foot clothing store at 193 Main street south. After receiving written submissions from works superintendent Glenn Kells and police chief Larry Hardy the committee recommended that the entrance off Main street to the proper - Called to two accidents Officers of the Exeter detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police were called out to investigate only two ac- cidents this week. Wednesday damage was set at $100 when a vehicle operated by Duane Parsons of Staffa caught fire while travelling on Highway 83 through Dashwood. Vehicles driven by John Worsley, Grand Bend and Corinna Poye, Brantford were in collisionFriday on Highway 81, south of Huron road 4. The drivers suffered minor injuries and damages were listed at $2,250. During the week, officers laid 61 Highway Traffic Act charges, two li- quor charges, two Criminal Code driving charges and issued one licence suspension of 12 hours. Are you wearing yours? It's a fact: "Seat belts save lives", and the only way to protect yourself in case of acollision is to be properly belted up... adults in seat belts and children in the appropriate child %�!°•.c . iii%,. h...:t%..Y, 2�9'.SS!rG:'.$#.":::..... F...o.....<, i......,.. restraint system. It's a Fact: "Around the block can be more dangerous than freeway driving", as people drive more local short trips than long distance ones. With the above facts in mind and in the interest of public safety, the Huron County O.P.P. Detachments at Exeter, Goderich, and Wingham will continue to place emphasis on both road and marine safety through the R.I.D.E. ( Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) and Marine Awareness Program. The "STRICT IS FAIR" program has proven to be an effective method of reducing accidents and death, and patrol officers will be paying special attention to Impaired driving, Ex- cessive Speed, Seat Belt Use and bad driving habits with R.I.D.E. spot checks and radar units. It's a fact: the number of fatal motor vehicle accidents in No. 6 District, Mount Forest, including Huron county this year to July 1987 is Boardroom renovation The main board room at South Huron Hospital has undergone a com- plete renovation, made possible by the generous donation of Mrs. Darlene Devine in memory of her husband, Edward Allen Schenk. Edward, son of `Hook' and Marion Schenk, was born in Crediton and went on to become a successful ex- ecutive with a major farm equipment manufacturer. He was afflicted with New career in Ottawa Exeter will be losing one of its more prominent citizens as Damian Solomon leaves to pursue a new career in Ottawa. Damian, a French teacher at South Huron District High School for 22 years, is to fill the newly - created position of Assistant Director of International Programs with the Canadian Teachers Federation. The CTF is the umbrella group of all the teachers' associations in Canada, but the International Pro- grams department is intended to ex- tend aid to teachers in developing countries to improve their teaching skills and their teachers' organiza- tions. Solomon explains, his depart- ment aims to "promote understan- ding and goodwill among teachers worldwide". A major part of International Pro- grams' work is Project Overseas, which celebrated its 25th anniversary last year. Canadian teachers travel overseas each July and August to 20 developing nations, and retired teachers or those on leave can travel during the school year. "The aim is to train people in that country who can, in turn, train peo- ple in their own country," Solomon said. These nations apply for this assistance because, as Solomon observes, "the Canadian education system is held in very high esteem". The program is funded through the various teachers' associations and from the Federal Government's Canadian International Development Association. The position of assistant -director of International Programs has been created due to the demand for expan- sion of the program into countries such as China, but staff are already overworked. Extensive travel is re- quired for the position and Solomon expects to visit Africa early next year. Solomon's experience as head of modern languages with the Huron Board of Education for three years and his chairmanship with the On- tario Secondary School Teachers Federation last year led to his ap- pointment in Ottawa, but he will also be missed for his contributions to the Exeter and area sports community. He was responsible for starting up South Huron's first soccer team at the high school which later developed in- to the Exeter Minor Soccer Associa- tion in 1973. Citing "tremendous support" for the sport in the region, Solomon is pleased to report that his old team is still doing well even though he con- siders himself too old for soccer these days. Solomon's interest in tennis led him to the presidency of the Exeter Ten- nis Club and he claims to "enjoy ten- nis still." Seventeen of Solomon's 22 years at SIIDIIS saw ,him as head of the Modern Languages Department, which included his regular duties as a French teacher. Solomon praises the language department at SIIDIIS as being one of the strongest in the county. To this date it is still the "only Iluron school which still teaches Spanish." The French department is also flourishing with "more interest in French now than there has ever been." South Huron is one of the few high schools with a full general -level program in French from grades nine through We Do LAMINATING Time - dvocate Hill on Apothecary Ltd. J T WILSON PHARMACIST PHONE 235-1982 440 MAIN ST . EXETER. ONT. 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All Boars are priced from $2754375 F1 York Landrace gilts are priced $55 above market hog value. , • Our closed herd is ranked "Good" by the OMAF BRED GILTS ALSO AVAILABLE Delivery available KURT KELLER R.R. 1 Mitchell, Ontario 519-348-8043 diabetes, a disease which affected him most of his life and complications of which led to his passing away in Toronto last year. Mrs. Devine considered the dona- tion to South Huron Hospital to be of more significance to the recognition of her husband's memory as a man of dedication and creativity because of his beginnings in nearby Crediton. than would a similar donation to a Toronto hospital. The board room is used four to five times a week for meetings of the hospital board and management, the Diabetes Clinic, and Alcoholics Anonymous. A plaque is to be chosen and plac- ed in the room to commemorate the contribution of Edward Schenk and his family and is intended to serve as an inspiration to any Crediton or area citizen. 21 fatalities. and of these, 19 persons ( none of whom were wearing seat belts) were ejected from the vehicles involved resulting in serious or fatal injuries. These deaths were at- tributed to excessive speed and the lack of seat belt use. It's a fact: Child safety seats reduce deaths by 90 percent and crippling in- juries by 70 percent. You never know when. a crash might happen or even a sudden stop, therefore, the key is to use these restraints, but use them properly. With the above facts in mind, everyone buckle up. Remember - the life you save may be yours! Agree to reduce ABCA On the recommendation of the ex- ecutive committee Exeter. council Monday night agreed to a proposal from the Ausahle-Bayfield Conserva- tion Authority to reduce their membership. 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