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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1989-09-13, Page 1EXETER FALL FAIR Sept. 22, 23, 24 4 4 Gaiser- neale Insurance Exeter 235-2420 Grand Bend 238-8484 ttenfaU 262-2119 Clinton 482-9747 Y flTh makeovers Face painting - Daphne Damen of Lucan gives the face of Kathleen Westerhouk of Granton a dash of colour at the Kirkton Fair on Saturday. Many youngsters line I -T pibi the chance to wear a 4lffevent face for the day. • Exciting police action EXETER - Judging by the be- wildered looks of bystanders on Main Street Monday evening, no one could tell just what was going on in town. Flashing lights and sirens were heading in every direc- tion, but there was no single ca- tastrophe, only three separate, un- related, emergencies. At about 7:15 p.m. a man co lapsed on Edward Street, appearing • • to be suffering a mild stroke. The Exeter police and ambulance ser- vices responded to his aid. Almost silmutaneously, an au- tomatic fire alarm called the fire department to the Nabisco Brands canners. A call which proved to be a false alarm. At the same time, the Exeter OPP responded to a traffic accident on Highway 83 past the second concession of Usborne Township. Two pickup trucks were involved in an accident after one was tow- ing the other and the trailing vehiL cle dropped off the shoulder, jack- nifcd, and flipped over. The drivers of the two vehicles were Perry and George.Screda of RR1 Centralia. No injuries were reported. Good sport - first-year CCAT student Blair Beuermann, Dublin, was the "winner" of the choco- late pudding eating contest, one of the events held during an orientation and fun day for new students. ' . Recycling encounters teething troubles GRAND BEND - The first week of blue box collection for the Blue - water Recycling Association has been a success according to opera- tors, but there are pitfalls that are causing the program to run behind schedule. Francis Veillcux, co-ordinator for Bluewatcr, said public response to the recycling program has been overwhelming. The organization is set up to collect blue boxes at an average of every other household; however, Veillcux says homeown- ers are so enthusiastic about recy- cling nearly every home put their blue box out at the curb. this week. "A few blue boxes were picked up with only a few cans in them," said Veillcux, interpreting that as an in- dication of the public eagerness to get involved, -but notcd that it meant an unecessary stop for the collection truck. Blue boxes arc intended to only go to the curb on weeks when they are full. Another problem Blucwatcr is en- countering is that some recyclables • are not properly prepared for collec- tion. "Our drivers arc having to stop and remove the lids at the curb," said Vcilleux, explaining that the tops to glass jars and aluminum caps on pop bottles have plastic seals and can't be recycled. Veillcux hopes the public in the member municipalities will eventu- ally become awai`e of these prob- lems through advertising and media awareness and help the program op- erate more as it was intended. He said he anticipates teething troubles with the system in "the first few weeks. "We expected to take more time (collect;ng) because people have been saving recyclable materials," said Veilleux, but said some trucks have been out past dark attempting to complete their routes. Nevertheless, Vcilleux says ship- ments of goods ready for recycling will soon be leaving the plant, marking the first income for the four -county system. Library. campaigns for new computer EXETER - A new computer sys- ' y to giving lo- cal library patrons better access to all the province's' libraries, accord- ing to Huron County's chief librari- an, Beth Ross. The computer system was on dis- nr nrtrnnc t/. �ry;:i.... „•.i:,t-;:-`a,i -and— to nd'.to test public reaction about the fundraising project needed to raise the $2,883 necessary to purchase the machine for the branch. The computer is fed with a com- pact disc drive that contains on a single disc information about 2.0 0000 hooks init Ogibliffiriec,. Anyonc Looking for a book can find out in seconds if it is available at their local branch, if it is available in the county, or if it.can be bor- rowed from another Ontario library system. The disc drive has the ca- -T -ht 'entire gataiogu can be' searched by title, author, subject, or with a special search called "any - word" where even the smallest item of information can be used to track down a specific book. The computer is designed to be • Please turn to page 2 Terry Fox run Sunday EXETER - The Terry Fox run is still slated to go full steam ahead on Sunday and organizers hope it will bring out many local runners to help raise money for cancer research. More than $2,000 was raised last year, and Lloyd Robison, or- ganizing the event for Scotia - bank, said he would like to top that fr$ure. Registration for the 10 kilomet- re run begins at the South Huron Recreation Centre at 1 p.m. Sun- day. The entire course for the run- ners is within the town's bounda- ries. Those seeking more information can contact Robison at 235-1142. 4 Park plans get early approval EXETER - The Ausablc-Bayfield Conservation Authority presented their plans for MacNaughton Park to council last week and had the project approved "in principle", ac- cording to the Authority. Chris Holt, a Fanshawe student working on the park plan for the Authority during the summer, showed plans that include extensive reworking of the park's roadways, landscaping, and a new playground arca along with a washroom build- ing. The plan also calls for ero- sion control on the river's banks. The plan is part of a complete study on the Ausable Corridor run- ning from MacNaughton Park up- stream to Morrison Dam. "I think they're generally pleased with it," said the Conservation Au- thority's John Schwindt who was at the meeting. He said the town still had some reservations about how far the project could go toward dressing up the island near the bridge, but Schwindt expected they could be resolved. The Exeter PUC also submitted a letter of concern about the park plan, with particular emphasis on the changes in roadway access to the park and the PUC building in i t. "I think most -of those concerns will be met," said Schwindt, adding., he actually thought the revised road plan, which eliminates a roadway in the park to make it safewfor pc- destrians'and children, improves the PUC's situation. Not only will the reworked roads make the park no longer a part of Exeter's "cruising" circuit," said Schwindt, but the addition of inter- locking brick and formal gardens and walkways around the fountain area will make it more attractive. The plans were drawn up under the recommendations of the Exeter - Lions Club, the Conservation Au- thority, and the town. High enrollment causes problem STEPHEN TOWNSHIP - A higher' than expected enrollment at Stephen Central Public School has created a temporary problem. Be- cause of 13 extra students, a 39- student grade 7 class was divided, with 34 making up a regular class, and the other five put in a split grade 6 and 7 class. Some of the students, and some of their parents, were not happy with the arrange- ment. Principal John Scirtscma met with Paul Carroll, superintendent of operations for the Huron County Board of Education, at the Board's Clinton office on Monday. Carroll said later that an addition- al half-time staff member is being assigned to Stephen, and he expects all the grade sevens and eights will soon be working together. The de- cision to add extra staff to a school is based on enrollment change, which is normally reviewed during the first two weeks of school each September, Carroll said. Carroll added that whenever par- ents have a concern, that concern should be brought to the school. This gives the board the chance to examine the problem and find a so- lution. Three.. mishaps EXETER - S"unday a vehicle driv- en by Christina M. Wurm, Huron Park,, left the roadway of Sidcroad IA near Conc. 6-7 Usborne Twp. The vchicle.was ssg„verely laurripe i no injune Monday a vehicle driven by Ar- chie Piros, Burlington, and a vehi- cle driven by Brian Sand, Newmar- ket, were involved in a collision near Hwy. 83 and 21. Damage was v Cil u � `�il.wI* to. -.v -v. /� • �•.ii.. MacDonald, Crediton, was involved ill a single car accident at the inter- scction.of Cty: Rd. 4 and Conc. 8-9 Stephen Twp. The vehicle was se- verely damaged. The driver was not injured. Take extra care while driving, school has oncc again started for several huncked area children. Please watch for thcm at crosswalks and near parked cars... don't cut their\ed- ucation short! Crack -down EXETER - In an effort to curb the problems at the Cross walk and to make the intersection safe for town residents, the Exeter Police Service has began a round-the-clock crackdown on violators. During the past fpur days 14 charges have been 4 f I-• • Inside Visiting • from Sanadian em assy in Mexico City to Exeter friends - page 2 Cable TV comparing local services page 5 Football Still going strong at SHDHS _ page 13 New minister Rev. Don Robinson part of growing number attracted to ministry in mid-life page 26 , In pictures The 120th . annual Kirkton Fall Fair page 27 Exeter Fair This year,- ear,-the focus the is on horses page 29 " • Y flTh makeovers Face painting - Daphne Damen of Lucan gives the face of Kathleen Westerhouk of Granton a dash of colour at the Kirkton Fair on Saturday. Many youngsters line I -T pibi the chance to wear a 4lffevent face for the day. • Exciting police action EXETER - Judging by the be- wildered looks of bystanders on Main Street Monday evening, no one could tell just what was going on in town. Flashing lights and sirens were heading in every direc- tion, but there was no single ca- tastrophe, only three separate, un- related, emergencies. At about 7:15 p.m. a man co lapsed on Edward Street, appearing • • to be suffering a mild stroke. The Exeter police and ambulance ser- vices responded to his aid. Almost silmutaneously, an au- tomatic fire alarm called the fire department to the Nabisco Brands canners. A call which proved to be a false alarm. At the same time, the Exeter OPP responded to a traffic accident on Highway 83 past the second concession of Usborne Township. Two pickup trucks were involved in an accident after one was tow- ing the other and the trailing vehiL cle dropped off the shoulder, jack- nifcd, and flipped over. The drivers of the two vehicles were Perry and George.Screda of RR1 Centralia. No injuries were reported. Good sport - first-year CCAT student Blair Beuermann, Dublin, was the "winner" of the choco- late pudding eating contest, one of the events held during an orientation and fun day for new students. ' . Recycling encounters teething troubles GRAND BEND - The first week of blue box collection for the Blue - water Recycling Association has been a success according to opera- tors, but there are pitfalls that are causing the program to run behind schedule. Francis Veillcux, co-ordinator for Bluewatcr, said public response to the recycling program has been overwhelming. The organization is set up to collect blue boxes at an average of every other household; however, Veillcux says homeown- ers are so enthusiastic about recy- cling nearly every home put their blue box out at the curb. this week. "A few blue boxes were picked up with only a few cans in them," said Veillcux, interpreting that as an in- dication of the public eagerness to get involved, -but notcd that it meant an unecessary stop for the collection truck. Blue boxes arc intended to only go to the curb on weeks when they are full. Another problem Blucwatcr is en- countering is that some recyclables • are not properly prepared for collec- tion. "Our drivers arc having to stop and remove the lids at the curb," said Vcilleux, explaining that the tops to glass jars and aluminum caps on pop bottles have plastic seals and can't be recycled. Veillcux hopes the public in the member municipalities will eventu- ally become awai`e of these prob- lems through advertising and media awareness and help the program op- erate more as it was intended. He said he anticipates teething troubles with the system in "the first few weeks. "We expected to take more time (collect;ng) because people have been saving recyclable materials," said Veilleux, but said some trucks have been out past dark attempting to complete their routes. Nevertheless, Vcilleux says ship- ments of goods ready for recycling will soon be leaving the plant, marking the first income for the four -county system. Library. campaigns for new computer EXETER - A new computer sys- ' y to giving lo- cal library patrons better access to all the province's' libraries, accord- ing to Huron County's chief librari- an, Beth Ross. The computer system was on dis- nr nrtrnnc t/. �ry;:i.... „•.i:,t-;:-`a,i -and— to nd'.to test public reaction about the fundraising project needed to raise the $2,883 necessary to purchase the machine for the branch. The computer is fed with a com- pact disc drive that contains on a single disc information about 2.0 0000 hooks init Ogibliffiriec,. Anyonc Looking for a book can find out in seconds if it is available at their local branch, if it is available in the county, or if it.can be bor- rowed from another Ontario library system. The disc drive has the ca- -T -ht 'entire gataiogu can be' searched by title, author, subject, or with a special search called "any - word" where even the smallest item of information can be used to track down a specific book. The computer is designed to be • Please turn to page 2 Terry Fox run Sunday EXETER - The Terry Fox run is still slated to go full steam ahead on Sunday and organizers hope it will bring out many local runners to help raise money for cancer research. More than $2,000 was raised last year, and Lloyd Robison, or- ganizing the event for Scotia - bank, said he would like to top that fr$ure. Registration for the 10 kilomet- re run begins at the South Huron Recreation Centre at 1 p.m. Sun- day. The entire course for the run- ners is within the town's bounda- ries. Those seeking more information can contact Robison at 235-1142. 4 Park plans get early approval EXETER - The Ausablc-Bayfield Conservation Authority presented their plans for MacNaughton Park to council last week and had the project approved "in principle", ac- cording to the Authority. Chris Holt, a Fanshawe student working on the park plan for the Authority during the summer, showed plans that include extensive reworking of the park's roadways, landscaping, and a new playground arca along with a washroom build- ing. The plan also calls for ero- sion control on the river's banks. The plan is part of a complete study on the Ausable Corridor run- ning from MacNaughton Park up- stream to Morrison Dam. "I think they're generally pleased with it," said the Conservation Au- thority's John Schwindt who was at the meeting. He said the town still had some reservations about how far the project could go toward dressing up the island near the bridge, but Schwindt expected they could be resolved. The Exeter PUC also submitted a letter of concern about the park plan, with particular emphasis on the changes in roadway access to the park and the PUC building in i t. "I think most -of those concerns will be met," said Schwindt, adding., he actually thought the revised road plan, which eliminates a roadway in the park to make it safewfor pc- destrians'and children, improves the PUC's situation. Not only will the reworked roads make the park no longer a part of Exeter's "cruising" circuit," said Schwindt, but the addition of inter- locking brick and formal gardens and walkways around the fountain area will make it more attractive. The plans were drawn up under the recommendations of the Exeter - Lions Club, the Conservation Au- thority, and the town. High enrollment causes problem STEPHEN TOWNSHIP - A higher' than expected enrollment at Stephen Central Public School has created a temporary problem. Be- cause of 13 extra students, a 39- student grade 7 class was divided, with 34 making up a regular class, and the other five put in a split grade 6 and 7 class. Some of the students, and some of their parents, were not happy with the arrange- ment. Principal John Scirtscma met with Paul Carroll, superintendent of operations for the Huron County Board of Education, at the Board's Clinton office on Monday. Carroll said later that an addition- al half-time staff member is being assigned to Stephen, and he expects all the grade sevens and eights will soon be working together. The de- cision to add extra staff to a school is based on enrollment change, which is normally reviewed during the first two weeks of school each September, Carroll said. Carroll added that whenever par- ents have a concern, that concern should be brought to the school. This gives the board the chance to examine the problem and find a so- lution. Three.. mishaps EXETER - S"unday a vehicle driv- en by Christina M. Wurm, Huron Park,, left the roadway of Sidcroad IA near Conc. 6-7 Usborne Twp. The vchicle.was ssg„verely laurripe i no injune Monday a vehicle driven by Ar- chie Piros, Burlington, and a vehi- cle driven by Brian Sand, Newmar- ket, were involved in a collision near Hwy. 83 and 21. Damage was v Cil u � `�il.wI* to. -.v -v. /� • �•.ii.. MacDonald, Crediton, was involved ill a single car accident at the inter- scction.of Cty: Rd. 4 and Conc. 8-9 Stephen Twp. The vehicle was se- verely damaged. The driver was not injured. Take extra care while driving, school has oncc again started for several huncked area children. Please watch for thcm at crosswalks and near parked cars... don't cut their\ed- ucation short! Crack -down EXETER - In an effort to curb the problems at the Cross walk and to make the intersection safe for town residents, the Exeter Police Service has began a round-the-clock crackdown on violators. During the past fpur days 14 charges have been 4 f I-• •