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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1979-12-05, Page 3 (2)PUC Continued from from page removed from the site by June 15 of next year. Manager Hugh Davis said he had taken a copy of the original agreement to the PUC solicitor and the latter could see no problem with it. "Hopefully there is no problem," Davis advised. The Commission have offered the property owners a rental increase based on the annual cost -of -living increase. The debate over the ser- vicing of three lots owned by Len Veri on Riverside Drive arose at the last meeting after the Commission had been advised council may consider permitting the severance of the lots. Davis reported that providing electricity to the three lots would cost bet- ween 87,476 and 87,734, depending on the route taken, and the revenue would be only 82,076 if the three lots were charged under the normal sub- division agreement levies, while it would be 84,152 if the eight lots which will actually be readied for service were considered. "It's a lot of money, but it's an area that has to be serviced," commented chairman Chan Livingstone. However, he said -council should consider severing lots only on streets that were serviced. The latter comment was made after Mayor Derry Boyle said he couldn't see how council could not ap- prove building permits for the lots when they had ap- proved permits for other lots located on existing streets even though they were not part of planned subdivisions. Davis was asked to contact council and the developer to outline the situation and to determine what action the two planned to take on the matter. In other business, the Commission': Approved a six percent hike in the rental of the three-bedroom apartment over the office. The current rental on the unit is 8125 per month. After learning of the fee, Livingstone said "if it ever comes vacant, give me a call". Members learned that the six percent increase was the maximum they could consider. although most felt that 10 percent would not have been out of the way in view of current prices. Learned that the . actual increase for power' from Ontario Hydro next year will be 16.4 percent. Decided to call tenders for the supply of gasoline for the trucks, despite being advised that the time spent on figuring out any discounts eats up most of the savings involved. "it at (east shows the public we're trying to save a buck," Boyle com- mented. Were advised there will be a hydro interruption, ten- tatively scheduled for December 9 to fix a trans- former at the Wellington 3t. sub -station and to switch over to the Seaforth power base. it will affect the north half of the town. Davis said it was necessary, although he added it was a "lousy time of year" for an interruption. Approved use of the springs property west of Morrison Dam for snowmobile and cross country ski trails planned by the Ausable Bajffield Con- servation Authority again this year. Right week wrong day Deputy -Reeve Harold Patterson. who joined coun- ty council this week. said he had found last week's meeting informative and in- terest ing He then advised he was looking forward to the vote for the new warden on Thursday Clerk Liz Bell reminded him the vole was being held on Tuesday PARADE PRIZE WINNER For the second year running the Exeter worktdeportment had one of the best floats in the Exeter Santo Claus parade. Driving the second place prize winner Saturday was Lorry Mason. T -A photo Osborne, Tuckersmith reeves set for battle By SHARON DIETZ Three candidates have been declared in the election for Huron County Warden. Bill Morley, reeve of Usborne; Eileen Palmer, Goderich reeve and Tuckersmith reeve Ervin Sillery have declared they will seek the warden's chair for 1980. The new warden for Huron county will be named at the inaugural meeting on December 11. Morley recently served on the Committee of Management of Huronview and has been on county council since 1975. An Usborne township farmer, he said his son is willing to take over management of their far - Town staff enter brief A request by the town's administrative staff that standing committees be reduced, or at least have duplicate membership, will be studied by Exeter council's executive com- mittee. •Mayor. , Derry- Boyle in- dicated the committee had received the brief but "felt we should carry on as is". However, after further discussion at Monday's meeting, it was agreed to have further study on the matter. Clerk Liz Bell and works superintendent Glenn Kells explained that they were required to attend several committee meetings each month under the present system. Kells said he was involved with three different com- mittees and said his extra work would be reduced if the membership of those three was the same, although each could have a different chairman. He suggested this would then enable the committees to meet as three different groups all on one night, rather than meeting separately on three different nights. The Clerk said the ad- ministrative staff were asked to come to meetings by the various chairmen, who often didn't realize the staff had been at another committee meeting the night before. "We might as well live here," she said, adding that there was no provision for overtime pay for the ad- ministrative staff. Boyle then said the executive hadn't had time to fully study the brief from the staff and suggested that it be turned back to them for recommendation. He said the membership of the standing committees could be changed if this was found practical. ming operation during the coming year so he can devote his time to the wardenship. Eileen Palmer has served on various committees and boards during her four years on county council. She asked county council members to vote in a knowledgeable fashion when they make their choice for warden. She asked that they judge on merit, not political patronage. Tuckersmith reeve Ervin Sillery, has served 18 years on municipal council and has been a member of county council for the past seven years. He told council members he would be pleased to represent the county as warden. All three candidates said they were prepared to give the time necessary to represent the county as warden and they would be honoured to fill the position with the respect and prestige it represents. Song sheets available It's the season for parties and family fun. If singing is a favorite pastime with your group, you might enjoy the new. song sheets that are available at the Times - Advocate office just for the asking. These song sheets contain the words for some well- known sing -a -tong numbers as well as for a collection of the most popular Christmas carols. They are ideal for use at family parties. church socials, club gatherings and any other place where people convene to enjoy them- selves. There's no limit on the number available absolutely free of charge to your group. The song sheets are provided through courtesy of the Bluewater Regional Newspaper Network of which the T -A is a member. Obituaries AGNES McDOUGALL Agnes (McKellar) McDougall, at Bluewater Rest Home, Zurich, on Friday, November 30th, 1979, beloved wife of the late Horton McDougall, of Hensall, in her 82nd year. Dear mother of Mrs. John Drake (Marjorie) of Staffa, Mrs. William Freele (Jean of Windsor, Mrs. Gordon Hess ( Dorothy) of Zurich, Mrs. Glen Love (Betty) of Sarnia, Mrs. Ron Rossi (Mary) of Montreal, and Hughie McDougall of Hensall. Also survived by fifteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral service was held Sunday from the Hopper - Hockey Funeral Home, Exeter with Pastor Ross Hargreaves officiating. Interment Staffs Cemetery. MARY JANE STURLEY At South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Friday, November 30, 1979. Mary Jane (Metcalfe) Sturley, formerly of Goderich, in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Henry Sturley. Dear mother of Doris (Mrs. Don Wilson) of Exeter, Irving of Toronto, Charles of Picton and the late Claire Sturley. Six grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren also survive and a niece Mary Merriken, Toronto. The funeral was held Saturday from the McCallum Funeral Home, Goderich. Interment Colborne Cemetery with Pastor Edward Anderson officiating. Pallbearers were grandsons Russell, Brian, Ken and Frank Sturley and John Stewart. SLEIGH RIDING — Youngsters rode in o cutter on the Something Special float in Satur- day's Santo Claus parade. From the left are Jeff Taylor, Kelly Hoffman, Randy Hoffman and Kim Hoffman. T -A photo REV ERNEST LEWIS Rev. S. Ernest Lewis passed away at Steveson Memorial Hospital. Alliston on Wed- nesday November 28, 1979. Beloved husband of Louise M. Aedison. Dear father of Elizabeth Ann Lewis, Port Credit and E.A. Peter Lewis Willowdale. Dear brother of Stephen F. Lewis, Guelph. A family service was held at the W. John Thomas Funeral Home. Alliston, Friday. Followed by cremation. ELIZABETH WALDEN M her residence on Thur- sday, November 29, 1979, Mrs. Elizabeth M. (Stacey) Walden of 266 Algonquin Drive, Huron Park, in her 47th year. Beloved wife of Edward Walden. Dear mother of Sean, Tracey, and Michael all at home, and the late Kevin. Sister of Leonard Stacey of London and Richard Stacey of Schomberg. Funeral service was held Monday from the Needham Memorial Chapel, London with Rev. T.A.A. Duke and Rev. Evan H. Jones officiating. Interment Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. KEVIN WALDEN At his residence on Thur- sday, November 29, 1979, Kevin Walden of 266 Algonquin Drive, Huron Park in his 12th year. Beloved son of Edward Walden and the late Elizabeth M. Walden. Dear brother of Sean. Tracey and Michael. Funeral service was held Monday from the Needham Membrial Chapel, London with Rev. T.A.A. Duke and Rev. Evan H. Jones officiating. Interment Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. CLARENCE LANGFORD in University Hospital on Sunday, December 2, 1979, Clarence Neil Langford of 138 Victoria Street West, Exeter and formerly of Biddulph Township. Beloved husband of Maybel (Walker) Langford. Dear father of Clare A., (Ruth) Mrs. Sjouke Jukema and Earl J., all of London. Dear brother of Mrs. Vernetta Dixon, Mrs. Irene Brock and Mrs. Florence Watchorn, all of London. Also survived by seven grandchildren. in his 74th year. Funeral service was held Tuesday from the C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home, Lucan with Rev. James Forsythe officiating. Interment Birr Anglican Cemetery. Times- Advocate, December 5, 1979 Page 3 Wright defends police station decision In the face of criticism over the handling of the new police office, Councillor Ted Wright said this week that council had in fact listened well to the public and said that he had received more good comments than bad ones over the situation. "We'll be happy we put up a good building and would have been remiss in putting up a cheaper building," he commented, Monday. While saying it had no reflection on news coverage of council's deliberations on the subject, Wright said a lot of truth and facts had been Pick best in parade A float entered by the ('en- tralia CGiT and Explorers won top prize among a long lineup of entries at Saturday's Santa (Taus parade in Exeter The town work; depart- ment took second place and the Alpha Pi chapter of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority won third. Receiving honorable mentions were the lions of Vaiiastra. Exeter council and the float on tshu•h Santa rode. which wa' sponsored by the Exeter Ill:\ and created by the local Lions. Judges for the event were Sally Lou Raymond. Bruce Shaw and Gem South. Norm Whiting .end .lira Chapman were parade marshalls and had the event right on schedule This week. Exeter council sent a letter of commenda- tion to chairman Sill Homuth and the Lions t, . the ex- cellent.' parade omitted from council's handling of the police office and reasons for their decision had not been brought to the, attention of the public. He said some of these included the concern for the Toss of parking, the fact that an addition could not be put on the town hall and that a quick decision had to be made by council due to the loss of the previous office due to fire. The veteran councillor said he has been in favor for years of acquiring the property being used for the new police office and suggested that people will look at the matter differently when the building is com- pleted. His comments failed to satisfy Councillor Don Cameron, who has pressed for the special building committee to document the reasons for all the decisions that were made. He said there were a number of points on which the public were unclear and admitted that there were some on which he was un- clear as well. Wright replied he was amazed at the number of people who had come to him, and when they were advised about council's reasoning, were satisfied with the decisions. Councillor Lossy Fuller reminded Cameron he had received a report from the special building committee and that all decisions after that point had been made by council as a whole. Newcomer Alvin Epp said he agreed with the decision Marks a first Exeter council had a first this week when they ap- proved a the drain loan of '20.000 for Len Vert on land adjacent to the local curling rink While neighbouring township councils approve thousands of dollars for drain loans for ratepayers each year. this was the first one ever for Exeter Clerk Liz Bell noted that council would have to ap- point a drainage inspector. but she had written (',borne to ascertain whether their drainage inspector could handle the task for them. The drainage loans carry an interest rate of six per- cent and are repaid by the landowner over a l(t-v car period The pros ince supplies the money on the police station. When asked by the Mayor if he felt the matter had been handled properly, Epp replied, "I do". Debate bIII Some councillors were upset when they learned the architect had submitted a bill for six percent of the total contract price as his fee for designing the new structure. Reeve Don MacGregor said he thought the architect had indicated the six percent would be on his estimate of 180,000 and not the 898,000 contract price. However, Clerk Liz, Bell said she thought he had indicated only that his bill would be based on the estimate if council turned down the plans or failed to let the contract. His total bill was approved for payment by council. LONG FLOAT — The Centralia CGIT and Explorers hod one of the lorgest floats in the Exeter Santa Clai,s parade Satur- T•A photo day It also won first prize. Christmas Special Dinney's Value Price LAY AWAY FOR CHRISTMAS NOW 0 ONLY BER ELECTR PERFECT- STITCHES ERFECT- STITCHES EVERY oo FABRIC with no tension adjustment • (Christmas Special on models 830, 831, and 801 only) From silk to stretch to suede, only Bernina can make this sweeping state- ment because it is the only machine that can penetrate fully, through thick and thin without puckering or thread -snapping. 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