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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1964-01-09, Page 1Area councils take oath of office before starting1964 business Four district councils took their oaths of office this week at in- augural meetings before beginning municipal business for the coming year. Above, Clerk H. H. G. Strang reads the declaration to Usborne township council which includes a new reeve and a new councillor this year. From left, they are newcomer Russell Fer- guson, Kenneth Duncan, Roylance Westcott, Ward Hern, Reeve Archie Etherington and Clerk Strang. Rev. Hugh Wilson, Thames Road UC, conducted the devotional for the seventh consecutive year at the township inaugural. "Some councils", noted Mr. Wilson, "feel their only duty is to save the taxpayers money but I respectfully suggest that your responsibility is to administer the funds with the very best judgment you possess." The minister also felt council "sometimes have to lead the people in doing what is right"_ --T-A photo Mayor vows to turn back $300 of salary after council refuses to approve reduction Mayer Simmons won't take his full salary this coming year but the rest of council members will. Councillors, quickly squeleh, PO the mayor's recommenda- tion that salaries be cut now that the town has a works sup't to take much of the detail work off their shoulders. The Mayer introduced the subject by setting the eearePle: he demanded his salary be cut from $550 to $e5(), No sooner had he said it than Deputy-reeve Bailey shot back with a motion that salaries re- main the same as in 1061, in- cluding the mayor's. It passed, almost unanimously. Only Reeve Fisher failed to support it. "I'll still tern back $300 to the town to cut the mill rate," said the mayor, somewhat net- tled, "I don't feel the mayer'e office is worth $550 neW". Asked Councillor Delbridge; "What's behind this, Cy?" The mayor: "Nothing except that don't think councillors Kaye to provide the service they did before we hada works eup't. I know I'm not bothered nearly as much as I was before and I don't think the rest of you are, But It's entirely up to you," He pointed out the works ser- vice costs the town about one- third more than other muni- cipalities with the improved system. Reeve Fisher noted the local council pay was more than most teWrie the same size, Members Will continue to re- ceive $15 a council meeting plus $5.00 for each special meeting. Cm:nett :also; Approved a March of. Dimes canvass by the Legion la.dies auxiliary; Agreed to send a floral tribute to former Reeve Chester Maw- hineey and his wife who cele- brated their golden weddi ng Tuesday; OK'd erection of a sign by Newby Tire and Battery, No. 4 north; Referred to the solicitor, for interpretatiop, a ruling re- specting the proportion of traf- fic fines returned to the muni- cipality and requested proper wording of the "ticket" re., quired in connection with radar charges; Referred to committee a ten der fer tree trimming from Paul Wpolcox, RR 3 Exeter, after in- SIStenee by Boyle that con- sideration should be givee to local firms (the workprevioese ly hae, been dope by a London ceinpaily); Joined, over some objection, the Ontario Good Pearls Ae, eociatipn and authorized re- Servatioe of two double rooms foe the January convention in Toronto; Learned from Works Sup't Paisley that both pumps at the sewerage station have operated 160 hours each since July; Hired Henry Greene to super- vise the Main st, school crOes,-. ing following the resignation of former policeman Joim Cowan; Instructed Police Chief C. H, Mackenzie to crack down on violations of the two-beer park, ing limit Pt Main St. and on dogs running at large; Agreed to meet the first and third Mondays of each month; Granted a building permit to Cecil Wilson, Edward St., for improvemente to his basement; Made grants to the Salvation Army, $75; St. john Ambulance, $10; War Memorial Children's Hospital, London, $25; mental health ass'n, $19. Still awaits a new building code being prepared by the provincial gOV't. Ninety-second Year EXETER, ONTARIO, JANUARY 9, 1964 Price Per Copy 10 Cents Simmons lists eight '64 projects URGES ROADS, DRAINS PRIORITY Possibilities of wide n in g Herisall's main street and of improving parking conditions in the business section were dis- cussed by the village council at .its inaugural Monday night. Discussion on the widening of Main St, (No, 84 highway), from the business section east to No. 4, resulted from a PUC enquiry as to when council wants to install new street lighting. Before proceeding with the lights, council decided to con- sult with Highways Minister MacNaughton to determine the assistance available for widen- ing the road in the hopes of completing both jobs at once. Reeve Norman Jones pointed out that parking along the nar- rower section of Main St. caused Usborne township council granted pay increases to five of its employees at its inaugural session Tuesday afternoon. Other highlights included ap- proval of preparation of plans for replacement of the West- lake bridge and a resolve by council to speed up the trans- action of township business. Although council m embers left their own pay unchanged, they authorized the following increases for officials: Clerk- assessor H. H, G. Strang to $275 per month, Treasurer. Newton Clarke to $750 per year, Tax Collector Mrs. B. M. Woods to $250 per year, the power maintainer operator to receive $1.35 for hours over 49 per week and F. Cooper to receive an additional 2% holiday pay for snow plowing time. Plans to proceed with re- placement of the Westlake bridge in 1964 were undertaken after receipt of approval from the dep't of highways. B. M. Ross, Goderich, will be engaged as the consulting engineer to draw plans and provide esti- mates. During the comments at the opening of the inaugural meet- ing, Reeve Archie Etherington promised that with the support of council members he would expedite municipal bu siness with all reasonable speed. The councillors declared them- selves to be in general agree- ment with this suggestion. Pee. Hugh Wilson of Thames Road and Mitr/111e UC, con- ducted the deVetional exercises following the declarations of office by the members. Reeve Etherington entertained his council, officials, Rey.: Wilson and feenier reeve George Frayne to a luncheoe at the Burkley restaurant. The first Tuesday afternoon of each Month Was set as the regular meeting time. Tedesteer Clarke reported 1963 tae arrears at $0,629.37-, and arrears of other years at $8,341. Year-end bank balance Of the township was $1,809.30, Road Supt WihiaM Routly was ihstrtioted to call for reed geaVellifig tendera. Council joined the rural Municipalities and good roads associations for 1964; Appointments includes Atitable authority, Wellington treak, IrtiPer Thaitos Madre ity, Clayton Sniith, livestock a great deal on congestion, par- ticularly on Sundays. Mrs. Minnie Noakes, who has returned to council this year, complained about the truck parking situation. "They will park anywhere and I don't see why they should be allowed to park like that." Councillor Knight noted there was rear access to some of the stores but trucks maybe avoid- ing these because of the pos- sibility of becoming stuck, Said Broadley; "If there were meters on King St., then the cars would park on the parking lot, near the CNR tracks. Council discussed the possi- bility of paving and organizing the park lot, instructing Clerk Campbell to look into the mat- valuer, Harry Coates; welfare officer, N. G. Clarke; school attendance officer, Mrs. Woods; tile drainage and livestock pas- turing inspector, Routly; solici- tors, Mackenzie and Raymond; hall caretaker, V. Kellett at $110 per-year. Fence viewers, W. Lamport, C. Down, G, Paul, H. Kerslake, C. Fletcher; pound keepers, M. Coates, R. Jeffery, E. Alex- ander, E. Skinner, H. Shute, T. Yellow, R. Ferguson, J. Anderson, E. Lynn, E. Miller and R. Mayer. Rates of pay: L. Kellett, $1.30 per hour as tractor-operator; day laborers, $1 per hour; snow plow help, $1.25; custom work to ratepayers per hour, grading $8, 'dozing $9, snow plowing $12, mowing $3, minimum for grading $4, snow plowing $6. Youths face court today Pour Zurich area youths ap- pear in Goderich court today (Thursday) to face charges of break, enter and theft following their arrest in Zurich Dec. 30. Each of the four faces two counts — one of breaking into Klopp's Service station, where one of them was app-ehended, and another of break, enter and theft at Yungbltit's meat Market where about $35 was Stolen. The youths are Larry De- nornme, 19, and James Masse, 17, both of Zurich, Neil bans- bergen, 19, RR 3 Zurich, and. Ronald Ducharme, 16, RR 2 Zurich. They were arrested and taken to Goderich jail Tuesday, Dec. 30, after one Of theni, Leery De- heinine, was delight after enter- irig the Klopp station through a window in the rear door. Proprietor Howard Klopp was in the office of the building Working on his books when he heard some Orli:FM:Aloe at the rear of the building. He waited until Denoinnee entered, grab,. bed the youth and held hiM until police came: PC John A. Wright arrested the Other three at the home of the Masse youth in Zurich and took the four to Goderich jail. TheY were later e e l eese cT on bail. ter, Knight felt council should not be fully responsible for the parking lot development. "It will be for the benefit of the merchants, so why shouldn't they help. DEBATE PERMITS Still concerned about enfor- cement of its building regula- tions, council appointed a new inspector to supervise con- struction in the village. He Is Robert Baker, Jr., who suc- ceeds Utility Man E. R. Davis. Council felt the latter already had sufficient duties. Council debated the permit situation with gusto, trying to decide just what was involved in enforcing the regulations. Complained Knight; "The permits were a big farce last year. Anyone could apply for one and build whenever they liked and no one would properly in- spect the place." He felt council should either revise the bylaw and arrange for its enforcement "or forget the whole thing". First permit for new inspec- tor Baker was one granted to William Roseboom. Council authorized atten- dance of two councillors at the rural municipalities convention in Toronto in February. They will receive $35 each plu s the $10 registration fee. AMALGAMATION An amalgamation of the rec- reation and parks boards was effected by council simply by appointing the same members to each committee. The appoint- ments include Harold Knight and John Baker, Gerry Flynn and John Heal, one year; Victor Pyette, William Smith and John Lavender, two years. Named to the library board were A. Joynt, N. Jones, R. Raeburn, E. Rannie, M. Buch- anan and Mrs. W. 0. Goodwin. Relief administrator is Reeve Jones and he and Mrs. Noakes are the village delegates to the Mid-Western Ontario Develop- ment Association. Clerk Campbell revealed tax arrears are $11,000. Council authorized a discount schedule for 'prepayment of taxes. Percentage savings will be as follows; 4% on or before Jan. 31; 3 1/2%, Feb. 28; 3%, Mar. 31; 2 1/2%, April 30; 2% May 31; 1 1/2%, June 30; 1%, July 31; 1/2%, August 31. The roads committee was authorized to discuss purchase of street signs with firms sup- plying the markers. Another descendent of Col. James Hodgins, first reeve of Biddulph township, will take over the reins of that munici- pality next Monday when the 1964 council is sworn in, Wilson Hodgins, a great grandson of the colonel whose statue stands near St. James Church, Clandeboye, won the chief magistrate's chair in Monday's election. He defeated James Ryan 304 to 234, for a majority of 70. The reeve-elect is an uncle and neighbour of the township clerk and former reeve, Austin Hodgins. The two live side-by- side just east of Lucan. Contacted following his elec- tion, Wilson Hodgins said he hoped the township will acquire new quarters for its road equip- ment and perhaps a new office during 1964. The township has purchased the former Lucan rural area hydro office just south of Lucan on No. 4 highway, The sale, however, is, subject to approval for grant from the dep't of highways. Reeve-elect Hodgins, who has served three years on council, succeeds Harold Wallis, Gran- ton, who retired after 15 years of municipal service, the last three as reeve. Joseph Ryan has held a council seat for the past five years. TWO RETURN Although both candid ate s were members of last year's council, the seats have all been filled by experienced men in the acclamation which followed no- mination Dec. 30, John Bryan and Joseph Haskett, both former councillors who were defeated in elections against Harold Wal- lis, have returned to fill the two vacant chairs. They will serve with incumbents Lorne Barker and Charles Railings, Only one change was made on the Biddulph Central School Area Board. Leonard Knight was elected by acclamation to fill the second year of the two- year term of Gordon Dann, who resigned before moving to the west. Chairman Ron Crozier and trustees Orville Langford and Joseph O'Neill were returned for two-year terms. The other member of the board is Tom Gager'. Clerk Austin Hodgins, re- turning officer, said Monday's turnout was "just a trifle short of 50%" of the eligible voters, A Canadian New Year's Eve was celebrated by about 20 people from Grand Bend and Clinton at the winter home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Klopp, Riviera Beach, Florida. Includ- ed among the guests were Mr. and Mrs, Emerson Desjardine, Grand Bend and Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Brown, Clinton. A woman and three girls from Hensall are in four different area hospitals suffering from different ailments. Mrs. Harry Faber is in an oxygen tent at South Huron; eight-month-old Lori Flynn is in War Memorial Children's Hospital, London, for observation; Margie Allan is in Clinton hospital suffering from a tooth ailment, and Caro- lyn Cook is in St. Joseph's, London. Clerk-treasurer-tax collec- tor Ross' Haugh Wag given two additional township positions by Stephen council at its inatigtiral meeting Monday. The T-A sports editor was named assessor,succeeding Wilmer Wei who resigned, and Welfare Offider, apest forraerly held by Reeve Glenn Webb, iieugh will receive an additional $600 plus $300 mileage for the assessing task and $50 for the welfare position; I-laugh was one of four appli- cants for the eeteeeetle peg; all of whoit bid at abetit the Softie rate, The others were Dalton rihicbefiler, Ezra Webb and Ernest Road Su'e't Lawrence Hilladd the full-tilde road empleYeee. received a five-cent per Mut NEW BIDDULPH REEVE Wilson Hodgins Novices get committees Two newest members of council have been given com- mittee chairmanship respon- sibilities in the organizational changes effected by town coun- cil at its first meeting of 1964 Monday. Derry Boyle takes over the public works committee con- cerned with sidewalks and trees. Boyle was appointed to council following the resigna- tion of former deputy-reeve William Musser during 1963. Norman Ferguson, who has completed his first year, is in charge of the new town hall com- mittee. The hall formerly came under the finance jurisdiction but concern over the need for greater maintenance of the mu- nicipal building resulted in the formation of a new committee. With only minor changes the committees remain the same as last year. Deputy-reeve Bailey con- tinues as chairman of roads and Wooden is in charge of drains and the two committees have identical personnel. Only change was the appointment of Taylor on both, r eplac ing Wright who moved to sidewalks, Ross Taylor remains head of the police and fire committee. Mayor Simmons and Reeve Fisher remain on RAP and on the industrial c o rpo r at I on board. Wright and Ferguson serve with the cemetery board, as they did in 1963, increase, bringing their rate to $1.25. Two changes were made in the appOintments. Samuel King replaces Lawrence Hill on the Stephen community centres board and Mrs. Harry Hoffrnan Arinettneeinehte . 4 4 • d 1 10 Church Notices 4 . i . 10 COrfiliig Events 10 Editorials 6 4 4 6 6 2 FarniNeWs.,i )i,...o.. 8 Feminine FaetS oN Feticide' 5 Hensall ) 6 4 '6 i 6 4 can sLu SprtS 1 11 6V i' ! Want Ads r:, 7 Mayor Simmons urged coun- cil at its first 1964 meeting Monday night to give priority to roads and drains this coming year. He recommended an eight- point works program which re- introduces permanent paving to the town budget, ahead of such suggested projects as library extension, swimming pool and park development. The mayor explained later that the town has "put off roads for so many years, they should Seldon returns as PS chairman W. G. Seldon, veteran chair- man of Exeter Public School Board, was returned to the post for another year Monday night during the board's first meet- ing in 1964. R. Ross Tuckey is v ic e- chairman and W. H. Hodgson remains secretary-treasurer. Committee chairmen include Clarence McDonald, property; Ray Frayne, teachers; Ross Tuckey, fuel and supplies. Oth- er two members of the board are Herman Dettmer and Bill Huntley. The board approved purchase of a new duplicating machine. Probably the shortest ap- pointment in the history of the town was made Monday night by council in a divided vote over membership in the year-old RAP committee. Miss Laurette Seigner, phy- sical education teacher at HSDHS, joined the recreation- arena-parks board for approxi- mately 10 minutes before she was replaced by Legion member Stan Frayne. Council members split in various combinations during a series of motions, amendments and a rescinder. In the final decision, Mayor Simmons cast a tie-breaking vote twice to elect Frayne to the committee. Wooden first nominated fel- low-teacher Seigner, pointing out her qualifications and her willingness to stand. She was elected over Frayne who, ac- cording to the mayor, had been approached but had not indicat- succeeds Mrs. Glenn Webb oh the DeshWead centre tee. Rev. A. M. Schlenker, C ref:11,, ton, assisted at the inaugural ceremonies, during Which Clerk Haugh adnistered the oath Of office to Reeve Glenn Webb and the council Members: The reeve was host to his municipal of- ficials for luncheon In the Did.. feriri Hotel, Centralia. Tenders will be called for the supply of gasoline and diesel ftiel fora two-year peeled and applications arebeing tailed for Warble fly IiiSpecter. Council authorized prepay, trient Of $20,000 on the 1964 county rates. Named delegates to the tarld good roads c o ti V en t i en Please turn to back page be given priority consideration over these other things". He also urged the program be considered immediately by council "to get it done first thing in the spring before we start putting colas and chips on the roads". The mayor's eight-point pro gram, which he said he had "jotted down in a hurry", in- 1. A storm sewer onMainSt. from Ann to John, 2. Storm sewer on Ann St. 3. Catch basins to the storm sewer on William St. (in pre- paration for paving), 4. Paving part of William and Ann streets. 5. Extension of the sanitary sewer on William from John to Ann (to permit paving on this block). 6, Installation of a sanitary sewer on Sanders from Main to Edwa rdow to prepare for paving of the high school bus route, 7. Possible installation of a new pump in the Marlborough pumping station, if the present one cannot handle the increased n 8. Installation of a sprinkler system in the arena (which will result in substantial savings on insurance). There was no discussion on the mayor's proposals. ed definitely whether or riot he would serve. The new member replaces former Legion president Eric Heywood on the board and when several councillors (notably Delbridge) realized the Seigner election left the branch without representation, they reconsid- ered their stands. Fisher moved to rescind the appointment and he was sup- ported by Wright, Ferguson, Delbridge and eventually the mayor. Those who stuck with Wood- en were Bailey, Taylor and Boyle. The latter claimed that the Legion members generally, despite heavy financial support Of recreation by the branch, had not devoted a great deal of time to recreation. The same division came on Fisher's motion to name Frayne and a further division resulted when the full slate of appoint- ments Was approved. Other members of RAP in- clude Chairman Tom MacMil- lan, Lloyd Cushman, Claude Farrow, Gord Baynham, the mayor and reeve. NEW INSPECTOR Only other major change in the appointments was the nam- ing of Works Supt Jim Paisley as building inspector, sudceed- Mg Walter Cutbush who resign- ed. Paisley will utdertake the duties after his regular Neil's and at the same payment as be. fore (which equals the amount paid for permits), Most councillors felt Paisley could provide the best service because of his knowledge of drains and servideS. Other appointments; Planning board, the Mayor add Wooden for one year) Don Setithcett for three years; sable authority, A. W. Pldkarci; library board, Arthur Idle, threeyears," Cemetery, Richard Seldon, three years; relief of , ficer, 13111 McLean ($100 a year); bell ringer, Emerson Cornish (00 a 'tenth); fire department, no changes. Hensall considers projects Colonel's descendent Study widening Main St., parking wins Biddulph seat Approve wage hikes to Usborne officials Zurich boy wins SHH stork race for New Year's honors Ricky seudeut i eon Of ll2r. and Mrs. Gee Soudant, Zurich, won the New Year'S baby contest at south Huron hospital In a close race With a girl frbit the riasitwoOd area. Itidity Wet born at 1119 Weighing iii at eight pounds tWO and one-guar ter' ounces, under the direction of Dr, V, Guiens, weed. Mr. and IVIte. SetidentyWhe'Weri ahost of plebs from Exeter "trierolititite, also have a year-old girl, Theresa. Runner- up was Sally Mae Peril"), the sixth girl and eleventh child Of Mr, and Mrs. Jack Verdi RR S DitShWOOci, who arrived at 2'fiS a.m. with the 'assistance of bk. W. G. SeritegeOur, Parkhill. The two earlyNewYearfsarriVala here Were ainong the first hi a wide area. Above, Mrs, Soudent gives the winner a proud thine, photo Stephen names officials Two more posts for clerk Series of split votes over RAP appointee