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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1979-09-12, Page 2 (2)Page 2 Times -Advocate, September 12. 1979 "r...111 Bylaw approved to allow expansion A special bylaw was passed by Exeter council ,lap) week, permitting Sherwood (Exeter) Ltd. to plan an addition on their Wellington St. property. The implement business is presently. a legal non- conforming use in a special commercial zoning status given the property, and the • bylaw was necessary to extend that nonconforming use. The change had been recommended by the planning board and one of their recommendations to council was that it be ap- proved as long as the firm withdraw their objection to the new zoning bylaw which is now before the Ontario Municipal Board. Gabby Mol advised he would be prepared to with- draw the objection. He will also be required to sign a development _ .agreement - which includes• such things as hard •surface treatment, landscaping, planting strips and a site plan outlining these amenities. Inoutliningdetails for the expansion. Mol advised that he would be demolishing one of Exeter's landmarks, the old creamery at the corner of William and Wellington. Councillor Ted Wright lauded that plan. saying the old structure was an eye- sore. During the discussion. Reeve Si Simmons strongly suggested that the planning board should take a long. hard look at the new zoning bylaw and official plan and try to take steps to avoid the necessity for property owners to seek amendments every time they wanted to -----make some-cha4ges He said the current situation was "damn' poor planning". However. planning board member Jay Campbell questioned whether people should be allowed to do anything they wished with their property .and said TOO HOT!. • Owners of some sauna heaters are being urged to stop using them because of a potential fire hazard ac- cording to the Canadian Standards Association (CSA). CSA has investigated two recent reports of fires in Mississauga. Ontario apartment buildings. About 1 100 of these heaters were manufactured by Sauna World Limited from 1972 to 1976. None of these saunas have been certified by CSA although they -bear the CSA mark. They were designed to be placed on noncombustible surfaces such as solid Concrete floors. but. in the fire incidents. wood un- derneath ceramic tiles. was ignited. •Ori • council had to nave some control and state what they wanted to see develop in any particular area. "I too get- upset at the amount of red tape, but the philosophy (of planning) makes sense to me," he said. No site yet for '82 match The Middlesex County site for the 1982 International Plowing Match is not likely to be chosen until sometime in October. Fred Lewis of London Township says. Mr. Lewis. a director of the Ontario Plowmens' Association.' ays September is a busy month for the in- ternational committee that is operating this year's match in the Chatham area. The decision was originally to have been made in early summer. .• Mr. Lewis says that to his knowledge one of the recommended sites has been officially eliminated although most were told to lower prices they want for the use of their land. In fact, he and _ Middles -ex County. . Plowmens' Association president Wilson Hodgins say the county group has sent along a sixth site. based - on the Green family farm. Part of the Strathmere Lodge property. owned by the county, is on the proposed site. Also apparently in the running are Simon Willemse of West Williams. Peter Twynstra of East Williams, Allan Scott. of Biddulph. •� 1 \1:' •1 i i 11OS' `I 1.;1 ' ) 1't7k u Iil')NA[.I) ') I 77 • LAY LEGION MARKER - Exeter Legion branch comrades Reg McDonald and Howard Holtzmann lay a grave marker prior to Sunday's Exeter Cemetery Decoration Day T -A photo Cold showers may result from energy saving plan The South Huron Recreation Centre may see a saving of $1,500 on its budget but it will mean hockey players will .have to have cooler hot `rowers. Rec administrator Ian Smith told the rec centre board Monday "That there might be some controversy" but "There's a method to our madness." Smith said he and Alvin Willert had gone over two books from -the ministry of save $300, the snow' which • has been picked up by the ice machine will be dumped outside rather than using the indoor melting pit. In terms of heat for the stands. Smith told the board that only certain sections of the stands would have heat for uses which •attract few spectators. For events such as the Hawk's games the heating will be at its normal level, he said. All of the arena's user " groups -will --be- made -aware --- of the program with Smith saying the measures could be revised. The board deferred a decision on signs for the rec centre until another quote can be obtained. Smith said he had received two quotations for a sign to be located on the west side of arena. On a motion made by Jerry MacLean and seconded by Derry Boyle the board held the matter over culture and recreation _and__ Nelson Elliott._of_-Thorndale__the-minisT-ry-ofe iergy which and Donald McDonald of mentioned areas in which Glencoe- Mr. Willemse said he was. told that his requested price is too high, but he has not received word that he eliminated. Mr Hodgins offers some clarification of the payment situation. Bids are running from about S125 to $400 per acre for land to be occupied by the tent city. But most of the land needed for plowing - competition is being offered at about half those rates. Mr. Willemse said he did not want to appear greedy. but he said the plowing match committee is being unrealistic if it thinks it should pay the same rates as in the past few -years for an event that is three years in the future. He said he offered a realistic price. based on the loss of at least one year of cash crops and on the effects of inflation on his farm operation. He suggested that some farmers appear to be willing to take losses for the prestige of hosting the plowing match. • 800 to 1.000 acre of land are needed for the in- ternational match. arenas could save on energy requirments. Smith said the two year old structure already had in- corporated several of the suggestions which were mentioned in the books such as the insulating of the roof. One of the most noticeable changes will be the whitewashing of the ice which will allow the rec centre to use only the florescent lights for certain arena activities such as house league hockey. The rec administrator stressed that the regular lighting would be used for most other activities such as the Hawks' games and practices. For that after game or after practice shower, users of the arena will notice the water slightly cooler as the hot temperature has been" cut back to 110 degrees fahrenheit. This year's ice may be somewhat bumpier as the ice resurfacer will be travellig ata slightly faster speed and as such. will be using less water. In a move which could - Youth stage fall retreat South Huron their fall retreat at Camp Canbay. Bayfield over the week -end. It started Friday evening and ended Sunday ,afternoo'n. This is for teen - 'ager boys and girls. Theme - for the camp this year was "Thou doest keep him in Perfect Peace who mind is stayed on me because he trusts in me "Isaha 26 and 3" Main speakers for sections and workshops were Mr. and 6 until the next meeting. The board also instructed Smith to obtain quotes for a sign which could be located at thecorner of Main and Victoria. The groundwork for the new facilities at the com- munity park is well un- derway with Boyle telling the board that Ron Helm has been appointed chairman of the finance committee. Helm an employee of Bell Aerospace has been involved with -the- _loeal--seeeer group - for a number of years and was a member of the com- mittee which first proposed the park•changes over a year ago. In other business, the board: Learned from Smith that the swimming will lose between $500-1.000, down considerably from a year- ago. earago. Learned that the Ontario Arena Association will be meeting at the rec centre November 12. Passed a policy that Smith make as many purchases locally as possible providing that the price is competitive. YFC held Obituaries JACOB VINCENT At the K -W Hospital, Kitchener, Ontario on Saturday. September 8th, 1979, Jacob H. Vincent of -RR 2, Grand Bend. Husband of the late Cecelia Hildebrandt (1967). Dear father of Mrs. Ila Snider of Kitchener, (Helen ) Mrs. Joseph Moon of Santa Anna, California, (Geraldine) Mrs. Peter Jb+Irs. Arch Andrews of Novosad of Dorval, Quebec, Bayfield, Mr. - Andrews is_ Gerald of Kitchener. Dear currently working with brother of Joel Vincent of RR Huron Centre for children 2, Grand Bend. Also sur - and Youths in Clinton. Also viving are 10 grandchildren present were Mr. and Mrs., and 16 great-grandchildren. Richard Boonstra of Predeceased by Carl, Golderich and Mr. Boonstra Daniel, Rudolph, Anna, is working with Family and Emma, Freida and Tillie. children's Services. Mr. Resting at the T. Harry Paul Sharrow of Grand Bend Hoffman Funeral Home, is at present working with Dashwood. after 7 p.m. Youth in Goderich. Monday, where the funeral Friday evening.a Musical service will take- place on Group from Stratford known Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. as His Sheep provided the Interment Woodland entertainment Saturday was Cemetery.Kitchener, at 3:30 workshopand sections and -a p.m, - time of fellowship and sports . with a film in the evening WILBERT FELTZ titled "Pilgrams Progress Wilbert M. At St. Joseph's No. 2." A real good time of Hospital, London, on music and singing was lead Thursday, September 6,1979, by Joan VanEssen and Betty Wilbert (Bill) Feltz, of Neevil. Each evening • Lieury, Ont., in his 78th year. finished with a camp fire and Beloved husband of the late hot chocolate, muffins and Beatrice (Battram) Feltz cookies. (1971). Dear father of Donna Sunday morning a section Ayers at hoose, Morleuok,- *lead :'by . • MI*: Andrews KbbeV"t` F'pllitli` fii7Cn v-ar r . Township. Brother' of Lois (Mrs. Nick Hautimaki) and Lilly (Mrs. Edward White) both of Pelee Island. Also survived by six granchildren and two great- grandchildren. The funeral was held Saturday from the M. Box and Son Funeral Home, Parkhill with Rev. John Latham officiating. Interment in Parkhill cemetery. Farmers face increases Assessment factor debated By ALICE GIBE Assessment commissioner Floyd Jenkins. speaking to Huron Federation of Agriculture members in Belgrave Thursday night on the subject of tax equalization factors, told his audience "somebody organized a horse race before there were any horses." He said the big change is that factors for rural municipalities have decreased to a greater ex- tent than they have in urban municipalities across the county. This means "costs to rural municipalities have decreased to a greater ex- tent than they have in urban municipalities across the county. This means "costs to •rural taxpayers will increase more rapidly then to urban municipalities," the assessment commissioner said. He told the audience he doesn't know how these factors will be used in assessing 1980 taxes and said "anything you hear or read is strictly supposition at this time." He said a "wait and see" e c Mason Baileyattitude , an audiencealledfor. member, told Mr. Jenkins, "I don't think the public cares about all this rigamarole other than how much money we're going to pay.- Mr. ay„Mr. • Jenkins said, "You don't know and I don't know that our taxes are going to go up.” The matter is now in the hands of the provincial government and a decision* from the legislature is ex- pected early this fall. Then municipalities will have between that time and Noven►�er T To-appeal--the- equalization factors. Mr. Jenkins said there isn't any way to find out more information until the provincial government makes their decision. Another federation member asked the assessment commissioner if the basis for calculating the educational tax isn't wrong. The man said "houses, not land, send children to school" arid asked whether "we should be taking that view of it municipally?" Mr: Jenkins did assure the audience equalization fac- tors would be 'calculated- on valid farmer -to -farmer sales of land across the county. He pointed out the price of farmland has increased drastically since 1971 when the provincial government Out a freeze on assessment. followed by an outdoor in- formal service around the camp fire site. Youth for Christ Board Members and their wives under the VETERANS CONFER Prior to Sunday's Decoration Day service at the Exeter Cemetery. leadership of Mr. and Mrs. World War 2 veterans Percy Noels and Reg McDonald chat with 1914-1918 veteran Earl Bruce Perry, Exeter, Guenther - T -A photo provided meals and G B reeve resigns • Continued from front page that any objections could lite made within 21 days, before the question goes to the -_JY�unicipal___Board._ After the meeting, Sharen said he would quit before the issue went to the OMB. We're going to lose.this at --OMB, I'm almost positive. •I * cannot tolerate subsidizing Main Street businessmen with toe rest of the village," .Shares said. Councillor Harold Green was absent from the meeting, but said he was very upset to learn that Sharen resigned. "Nobody . can take over his job right now, he knows too much about what's oing on. I hope Lice -helr--the -businessmen come to their senses and ask him to stay,": Green said. Deputy Reeve Judy Uniac said she has only been on council less than a year, and is hot Orepared to take- over the reeve's job. "1 feel very bad Bob has left. No one else would be as dedicated," Uniac said. She said she was shocked at his resignation, but she felt that he mukt have thought his actions through. Councillor Keith Crawford said he doesn't know if he -could -take over as reeve: - "I really can't say I blame Bob, he's had it rough lately, he. takes the brunt of it," Crawford said. Councillor Bill Baird was not available for comment. Clerk ' Louise Clipperton said that council hasn't yet accepted the . Reeve's resignation, and no con- sideration for a replacement hail been made. , supervision for the event. All the boys and girls went home feeling they had '.gained a great deal pf spiritual fellowship. 11 1/4% r. HIGHEST INTEREST On Guaranteed I nvestrirenftellifitatlic Subject To Change NORMA J. F'HOOPER 235-1010 Gillette CRICKET DISPOSABLE BUTANE LIGHTER 660 SCOPE MOUTHWASH AND GARGLE 750 nil $2.39 99c R1VA Mr. Jenkins told the federation members, "Inflation in values in urban municipalities has not been as great as inflation in rural municipalities." He said while land prices have gone up for farmland, they haven't increased as much in towns like Clinton and Goderich. Mr. Jenkins concluded by saying the change in the equalization factor will eventually affect all tax- payers. Under the present cost sharing system in ef- fect. the towns and villages in the county pay a greater share of county expenses. However. township residents claim urban populations gain much greater benefit from county services such as sewers and water systems and should pay for those services. - Many members of the audience still seemed per- plexed at how the equalization factors will affect their taxes and township mill rate in the coming year at the con- clusion 01 the meeting. In reviewing his past year as a member of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture board- of directors, Merle Gunby told federation members he believed the most significant activity was the food industry inquiry initiated by Peter Hannam. He said he feels the food inquiry has pointed out the need for the Ontario CCAT principal . Continued from front page capacity in 1967. Jamieson was named head of the livestock division at Centralia in 1972 and con- tinued in that capacity until thee latest appointment. One of his added assign- ments at Centralia has been the organizing and presentation of many yearly short courses since 1969. In June of 1978 he attended a practicum on post- secondary'," non -Baccalau- reate studies in Britain. The new CCAT principal resides at 388 Andre street Exeter with his wife, the former Beth Goddard and son Scott and daughter Heather. Federation of Agrjeulfure and marketing boardsto improve their marketing activities and pointed out the practise of discounts and allowances in the retail food industry to consumers. He said other significant steps had been the amend- ment to the Petty Trespass Act and the institution of the Farm Price Index, which shows the consumer where his food dollar is going. Mr. Gunby said the index, which is carried in many newspapers across the province, "quite often shows farmers are not responsible for the increase in food prices." He said the OFA's greatest failure was "we failed to get the government to take agriculture seriously." Among examples of this he said they had failed to get the government to take action and pass "decent farm machiner)zilegislation", had failed to stop imports of agricultural products and that ' GAAT trade negotiations in Tokyo proved disappointing from an agricultural point of view:' BOOK RETURN ANYTIME — A book drop has been installed at the Exeter Public Library to allow the return of books when the building is closed Showing how the system works are Dave Rothbauer and Vincent. Penny and Joy Parent The library is not open in the mor- nings. It is open 1 30 p m to 5 30 p m. five days a week. Saturday 12 noon to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 Monday. Thursday and Friday evenings T -A photo GUARDIAN DRUGS by, GILLETTE • thousands of Gghts • a4wstahle • •ehable • Pour des mJhen d allumayes let de ,earn reglahle haMe • • D SPOSABLE BUTANE LIGHTER B UST B AHE CHARG i • .n • I Atra L�. V,+ti+ line' GUARDIAN DRUGS l• I• /( SCOPE �pP£LLP'• PRICES EFFECTIVE UNTIL SEPT. 29 Hcose• o ARRID EXTRA DRY DRY/SEC Wil PERSPIRNIT SAW umsuoor+mouE REGULAR ORINNURE ANTIPERSPIRANT $1.39 200 ml ® WARNING AVERTISSEME ( .."ASx :. town2/ _ 5_ ULTRA MAX ••20(11 xn110r SHAMPOO 880 200 m11;.; vnc.e {)/0 So.cla ADORN HAIR SPRAY *1.88.. ATRA SHAVING CARTRIDGE• '2.5911x. VASELINE WHITE PETROLEUM JELLY *1.49 .o - GILLETTE 'THE DRY LOOK' pardec $1.59 7 PARDEC - • LIQUID • ;2.77 Soo Rr 20% MORE 200 n,l COLGATE TOOTHPASTE • Regular '^s V, too mi tSUPER • PLENAMINS Super Pienomins yA� ATRA 'INVITATION' RAZOR s 51.77 elZ MAXI PADS 30's PLAYTEX WITH TWO SHAVING CARTRIDGES A X2.44 • D•odor.nt 30. $271 REX 1.99 tars ANTIPHLOGISTINE ` RUB A535 *2.291 g Ne1M1COMTREX MULTI SYMPTOM COLO RELIEF CpIMTREX t?mILiyold a1 89 NA• ,,,,o••w. GYM-^•_ • Req stered Trademar. of Drug fr..d.ng C0 ltd ASPERGUM 770 Irl Or tong. of Chad's Reoittersd trademark of Oruo Tradrno Cn I td Exeter Pharmacy Ltd • Main Street 235-1570 • 1