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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1979-08-01, Page 3 (2)i-• HAND STOOKERS — Barry McCurdy and Graham Ross stook sheaves of wheat on the— Woodham area farm of Ross McCurdy, Saturday. The boys took part in the Kirkton- Woodham club's demonstration of harvesting wheat the old fashioned way. T -A photo Boyles host Exeter. pair Continued from front page the T -A has been unable to ascertain. Rookes said he had no idea of the vastness of Canada and said his 200 -mile trip by train on Wednesday "was a hell of a distance to us". Mayor Boyle chuckled. "We drive that far to see a hockey game." The tie that was given to the mayor featured the city crest with the Latin in- scription "Semper Fidelis" which means "Ever Faith- ful". It is given. only to special visiting dignitaries. Boyle .reciprocated with an Exeter plaque for Van Oopen and two of Joe Wooden's history books for the mayor • Gunning clan meets for picnic Forty-five• attended the ,6nnual Gunning reunion; Sunday in Riverview Park, Exeter again blessed with beautiful weather. All enjoyed the bounteous dinner. The oldest person present was Mr. B.M. Francis who was also celebrating his 93rd birthday that day. All sang Happy Birthday to him while at the dinner table. Sports were enjoyed in the afternoon which were conducted by the Bill ti Heather and Fred Parkinson families. The reunion is to be held again next year on the last Sunday in July. Officers for 1980 as follows, President -Spence Read: Vice -president -Fred Par- kinson; Secretary Treasurer-Erlma Keller; Table comn'ittee-Ray and Marina Jaques, John and Muriel Tookey; Sports -Ola Morley. Sheila and Harold 'Clarke; Registration- Myrtle Metiers and Marion Box. Bell strike continues The current ro strike by Bell of anada technicians continues with no sign of a return to the bargaining table. Members of the Exeter- Goderich-Clinton local partittpated in the strike Wednesday and were then, locked out by the"eompany for the next two days. Local union steward Peter McFalls said Tuesday that the Monday decision by Bell operators to join the same union as the technicians may strengthen the strikers position. SPOT CHECKS r>e Ontario Ministry of the Environment will be spot checking vehicles in London's Queens park, from July 30 to August 3 to make sure they comply with auto emission requirements. Tom Cross. director of the Ministry's air resources branch. said the spot Meeks will continue until the end of the year. "A police officer directs cars off the road for a simple three or four minute test. Environment •Ontario inspectors then analyze exhaust gases and perform an engine inspec- tion." and Rookes. Rookes said it was un: fortunate that the com- munities sharing the Exeter name did not have more association with each other. There are three such com- munities in the U.S.A. "The name is unique," he explained, saying that it was from the Roman name Isca. When he was advised that many of this area's -settlers • POLICE GRAD — Daniel Scott McIver, son of Mr. and Mrs. Don McIver of Bayfield and formerly of Exeter graduated recently from the Ontario Provincial Police Training once Development Centre. He hos been posted to the Owen Sound detach- ment. came from Devon County, he said that the nut them part of Devon resembles this part of Ontario to a considerable extent. Devon County is an area of about 80 square miles. Exeter, England is also a county and is officially known as "City and County of City of Exeter". The Exeter Guildhall, which houses the mayor's parlour, is the oldest guildhall in England, having been built around 1100. The council of the city has recently moved to a modern office complex. Rookes said her owned a three-bedroom home and its value would be about $35,000 in Canadian terms. He pays about $500 per year for "local rates" that include levies for most of the local services, including education. Water and hydro rates were termed "very ex- pensive" -and about the same amount as the focal rates per year. Exeter, England is also known for having the narrowest street in the world. Parliament St. is about 18 inches wide. While looking at the council pictures in the local council chambers, Rookes said that their counterparts wear gowns and three - cornered hats and council is opened with a ceremony which includes carrying in a large six- foot sword given to the community by Henry V. Fountain hit twice Times -Advocate, August 1, 1979 Pog. 3 Vandalism fills PUC agenda Vandalism was almost the sole topic at a brief meeting of the Exeter Public Utilities Commission, Monday. Manager Hugh Davis was on holidays, but had left the Commission a list of some damage caused to PUC property in the past few weeks. - - A brass sign near -the entrance of the building had been removed, but was returned some time later. Secretary Marilyn Sillery advised that the name -plate had been secured by only four screws and Davis had sent it away to see if it could be Tittered so it could be more securely put into place on the front of the office. Thieves also made off with the caps for the oil tank filler pipe and for the second time this summer, the, water fountain in the small park south of the PUC building had been rendered useless by vandals. It was this that created the most discussion as Davis asked the three Com- missioners whether they wanted it fixed again or replaced with one similar to that at the corner of Main and Sanders which is described as being near vandal proof. It cost over 5.10 to repair the first damage. "It's getting kind of expensive," commented vice-chairman Murray Greene, while chairman Chan Livingstone suggested that the town should consider building the police office in the park beside the PUC office. Mayor Derry Boyle said there had been considerable damage done recently on Main St., with several store awnings having been slashed. "U people won't respect a GETS SCHOLARSHIP — Miss Elizabeth CocKiane, R.N., daughter of Judge and Mrs. W.G. Cochrane, Goderich, has been awarded the Judith Hill Memorial Scholarship for post- graduate studies in nursing. She is a graduate of Shaw Secretarial School, Toronto; The School of Nursing, St. Michaels Hospital, Toronto (R.N.A.) and the Conestoga College Diploma Nursing Course. She is now com- pleting post -graduate studies in Aberdeen, Scotland. RECEIVES MERITORIUS AWARD --- LCol W.A. Macdonald, Commanding Officer of Ipperwash Army Cadet tamp, left, is shown presenting a Meritoriu Service Award to Roy Boynhom, RR 3, Kippen. The award was presented in recognition of Mr. Boynhom's o"uTsfam- ding service to the cadet comp. Mr. Baynhom hos worked at 1pperwosh Army Cadet Camp since 1973. Prior to that he was employed at CFB London and RCAF Station Centralia. he now has o totgl of 31 years service with the Department of National Defence. public property, we'll have "But how far can we gp to cut - out these replacing things?" Boyle things( fountains)," the questioned. Mayor suggested. Boyle said, the police think However, Livingstone said - they know the group this would hurt everyone. responsible for much of the damage, but have been unable as yet to catch them in the act. In the only other business, the Commission • Learned that the clock in front orthe building had been put back into working order. Were advised by Mrs. Sillery that the answering service appeared to be working satisfactorily. 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