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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1965-05-06, Page 1TOWN TO GIVE DAM, RESERVOIR TO ARCA The Ausable River Conser- vation Authority, who have been battling for almost six years to get a new dam at Parkhill, got one in a matter of a few minutes this week. At their meeting Monday, Exeter council gave approval — very reluctantly -- to a plan to deed the dam and reservoir at Riverview park to the Con- servation Authority. They made the move follow- ing a report from Terry Mc- Cauley, ARCA field officer, that a 75% grant would be paid on plamted renovations and dredg- ing only if the ARCA was deeded the property. Most council members were obviously opposed to such a move as discussion started, but many changed their views after various opinions were ex- pressed. Main point raised was the fact Exeter ratepayers would have to assume the entire $12,- 000 cost of the project unless the land was deeded, whereas the scheme would cost Exeter only $2,700 if the move was made, McCauley also indicated that the signing over of the deed could carry any reservations within limit assuring the PUC of continued use of the water supply. It was on this conces- sion, and also one that the pro- perty would be turned back to the town if the ARCA ceased price of the grant they would receive. There was reference made to the fact it belonged to Exe- ter ratepayers, but Wooden ex- plained it would still belong to the public under ARCA con- trol. However, he was dubious about the move on the grounds that no one knew what may transpire with Conservation Authorities in the future, and they may actually be taken over by the government. Discussion started to move to were no conflicts over the operation of the Morrison dam, which is owned by the Authority, but over which the PUC has control as to water levels. He predicted there would be no conflicts in the case under discussion and said he doubted that anything Exeter wanted to do in the future would meet with objections from the ARCA. Councillor Taylor remarked that Exeter had a dam and chunk of property prob ab 1 y worth $125,000 and they were considering giving it up for the council, and noted the PUC had a surplus last year that would cover the cost. This suggestion was quickly disputed by Davis. Council decided to go ahead with the deed transfer on the basis that the reservations as to water use were recorded in the contract. It is hoped the work will be done this spring, but it will have to be completed in time to refill the reservoir for a water supply for Canadian Canners in the early part of June. to exist, that council approved the transfer. Reeve Derry Boyle, Council- lor Ross Taylor and former mayor Eldrid Simmons were the major objectors to the move. "It's a little bit ridiculous," )3oyle stated, pointing out em- phatically he would not agree to such a move. Simmons, who now repre- sents Exeter on the ARCA, asked council to "take a long, hard look at it", pointing out that for $7,500 (actually $9,- 300) the town was giving up a dam that had been here since Exeter was founded. The former mayor suggested council find some other way to finance the planned renovations rather than by giving the deed away. He added if this was done they would always have to ask someone for permission every time they wanted to do some- thing with the property. who said he didn't think the move was all give and no take. Ga.ndon said most p e op 1 e would probably be more con- cerned over the added tax rate, rather than technically owning the dam. Former mayor Pooley point- ed out the area would probably function exactly the same as now—if not better —under ARCA control. Simmons interjected that council was not taking into con- sideration the fact the PUC should have to pay, rather than a more favorable vein when Councillor Gandon said the peo- ple of Exeter may benefit more from the dam under ARCA con- trol, He was backed up by Barrett, who noted the project would cost two mills if undertaken solely by council. Clerk C. V. Pickard quickly pointed out it would be three mills, not the lower figure cited by Barrett. The suggestion that future major repairs may be needed was made byCouncillor Wright, HATE TO SEE PUC manager Hugh Davis, who was present along with chairman R. E. Pooley, said he too would hate to see coun- cil give up the title to the land as they would lose control of He noted there may not be any problems at present with such a move, but said that in a few years this maybe different. McCauley, noting the pessi- mism being shown around the council table, pointed out there EXETER, ONTARIO, MAY 6, 1965 Ninety-second Year Price Per Copy 10 Cents Delay by councils could prove costly GB okays additions costing $167,975 plaint to the Deputy Minister of Education. Councillor Emerson Desjar- dine asked about action planned with regard to a story in the London Free Press about a pro- posed coffee house in Grand Bend. This item, which appeared early last week, quoted Dr. Goth speaking to the London Conference of the United Church of Canada, as he asked for funds to support the project. He was quoted as saying that the coffee house was an attempt to "bring some sanity to the wild parties they have up there". Councillor Desjardine noted that there was no need for us to keep on building up this area, and then have comments like this come out in the paper — especially just at the start of the season." He said, "I think the Chamber should be reply- ing to this — or are they be- hind it?" Reeve Webb cautioned that sometimes it was a good idea to let sleeping dogs lie. "Yes," said Desjardine, "but this man has trod on the dog's tail." The reeve said that he did not believe the subject was one for council to get involved in — that if anything, it was Chamber of Commerce business. John Guldemon's plan for in- stallation of a lighted fountain in the centennial park was view- ed, and approved at a cost some- where under $1,300. Mr. Gulde- mond is a London landscaper. meeting until tonight (Thurs- day). A four-page brief prepared by SHDHS business adminis- trator, E. D. Howey, was sent to each of the eight contributing municipalities, and board re- presentatives were also present at the meetings. The brief outlined the dis- cussions which have taken place during the past year on additions for the school. Plans have spiralled in that time from a planned $225,000 academic ad- dition to the present considera- tion of the large vocational wing. Most of the changes in the board's thinking have stemmed from directives from depart- ment of education officials. Three area councils took no action on a request to assume their share of the $400,000 de- benture issue for the proposed $1,635,000 vocational addition to SHDHS when they met this week. Approval was received from Exeter, Grand Bend and the Townships of Usborne and Tuckersmith, but no action was taken by }Jensen., Stephen or Hay. Zurich, the other contributor among the eight municipalities, will not hold their May council CGIT graduation Twenty-two girls from throughout Huron graduated from CGIT during an impressive candle-lighting service held during arally in Exeter, Saturday. Legend: Exeter, E; Elimville, El; Constance, C; Wingham, W; Belgrave, B; Grand Bend, GB. Back row from the left: Peggy Rae, W: Joy Seldon, E; Margaret Nicholson, B. Row five: Linda Miller, GB; Mary Ann Mason, W; Cassie Anne Desjardine, GB; Linda Coultes, B. Row four: Mary Mcllwain, C; Mary Buchanan, C; Donna Sturdevant, GB; Donna Grasby, B. Row three; Marilyn Higgins, W; Vana Rosenhagen, W; Laura Walper, W; Marilyn Taylor, B. Row two; Linda Nott, C; Mary Rathwell, W; Mary Lynn Kennedy, GB; Marilyn Johns, El. Front row: Sally Galbraith, W; Brenda Hall, W; Shirley Hern, E; Janet Skinner, El. Fail to fill police spot Stephen ups grant to Exeter fall fair Some found right fishing techniques While some area youngsters spent many futile hours trying to lure trout out of the Morrison dam reservoir this week, Brian and Brad Taylor, sons of Mr. and Mrs. John Taylor, Exeter, managed their fair share. Five-year-old Brad landed the large beauty he's proudly pointing to on the right, and the feat resulted in a "five-minute victory dance" according to his father. Stocking of the dam came ahead of the announced schedule, but it didn't take word long to spread among area youngsters. Seek OPP assistance to curb driving 'kooks' Council Monday night unani- mously supported a move auth- orizing Chief C. H. MacKenzie to hire off-duty OPP officers in an effort to mount a sustained attack against hazardous driv- ing habits of area youths in the neighborhood of SHDHS at noon hours and at school dismissal time. "I don't care if we have to COULD COST MONEY The delay in receiving ap- proval from the area munici- palities could have two serious effects on thebuilding program, if of course it is finally ap- proved by a majority. The first result would be a delay in being able to give the architects approval to proceed with working drawings neces- sary for the tender call. This would naturally delay all as- pects and the final completion. date, which the board hopes will be September, 1966. The second factor would re- sult in further costs to area ratepayers. This would be brought about by the fact delays would imperil the board's chances of attaining loans under the Municipal Works Assistance program. They have already been as- sured $87,699 from this fund, and have applied for an ad- ditional $100,000 which was — Please turn to back page es could operate strictly on Gidley Street on all runs to and from the school. However, opinions were also expressed that the move could cause more congestion on Main Street and the decision to ap- proach the board did not pass unanimously. Consider using oil in PS heat system be gravelled in the spring. How- ever, the prices were about 401 a cubic yard higher than what they were for last year's fall contract. In other business, council: Took no action on a request from the SHDHS board for ap- proval of their planned deben- ture issue of $400,000 for the vocational addition. Lloyd Lam- p o r t, SHDHS representative from Stephen attended the meet- ing. Reeve Glen Webb was em- powered to negotiate with Huron County for the purchase of part of lot 4, concession 4, which is owned by the county. This area south of the Crediton bridge is being sought by the township for future develop- ment. Referred to drainage engin- eer James A. Howes a request from Garfield Hill for repair work on the Mud Creek muni- cipal drain in the vicinity of lots 10 and 11, concession 10. Hill reported the drain was filled up and the water couldn't get away. CHAIN TROUBLE The proposed chain of office for Exeter's mayors came up again after Reeve Boyle report- ed he had been severely chas- tised by a local jeweller for not buying the item in Exeter. Mayor Jack Delbridge noted there was enough mention of the proposed purchase in the paper that the merchant had ample time to contact council!! he was interested In making a sale. Others agreed with this thought, but a motion was ap- proved authorizing the purchase of the chain in Exeter if it can be made at a comparable price to the one previously approved. Hay plans lake pavilion Record marred, but only slightly Despite ideal weather con- ditions which packed area roads this past week, the area's ac- cident record was only "slight- ly" marred. On Sunday at 1:00 a.m., a car driven by Gordon Hislop, Wrox- eter, crashed into the ditch on Highway 4 north of Exeter, but the driver escaped uninjured. OPP Constable Harry Reid estimated damage to the 1958 Chev at about $200. The accident is the only one the local OPP have had to in- vestigate in the past thr ee weeks. Exeter council decided this week to start over again in their bid to find a police con- stable to fill the vacancy on the local force. Council had advertised the position and received 17 appli- cations. This number was screened to five by the protection to persons and property committee and they were sent to Huron Crown Attorney W. G. Cochrane for his approval. Of the five, Cochrane found all but one unsatisfactory, and when that candidate was later approached by council he in- formed them he had started a small business in Mount For- est and was no longer interest- ed in the position. Advertisements will appear again in both The T-A and the London Free Press, as well as one insertion in a Toronto daily. Ted Wright, chairman of the protection to persons and pro- perty committee, also reported Chief C. H. MacKenzie had sev- eral applicants for the three Auxiliary Police positions und- er the Emergency Measures Organization. However, he advised Chief MacKenzie that council had too much work on their Mond ay agenda to review the applica- tions. A letter was read from Huron EMO co-ordinator Stuart Forbes, thanking Mayor Del- bridge and "Fred Rice" (Wright) for their approval of the program. Mayor Delbridge indicated he had told Forbes council would meet with him on May 17 to discuss appointing an EMO co- ordinator for Exeter to replace Doug Rickert, who is moving. Stephen Township council this week doubled their annual grant to the Exeter Agricultural So- ciety. Winston Shapton, RR 1 Exe- ter, represented the fair board at the meeting and asked for an increase and council met his wishes with a grant of$150. It had been $75 in previous years. Several tenders for various items were opened at the meet- ing and the price from Braid's Store in Dashwood was accepted for the weed and brush spray to be used on township road- sides. Price for the weed spray was $4.20 per gallon and brush spray was $8.05 per gallon. These were the lowest prices of four submitted by township suppliers. Two tenders were received for the supply and application of flake calcium for the roads and the contract was awarded to Lee Jennison, Grand Bend. His price was $47.50 per flake ton and it is expected that about 80 tons will be applied to the roads this year. Gravel tenders were sub- mitted, but none was accepted as council members felt the cost was too high for spring application. They decided to delay gravel- ling the roads until the fall as they have done in pre v iou s years. The tenders were called on the idea that if the prices were right the township roads would Six boards accept identical schedule GRAND BEND Monday night village council approved the issuance of de- bentures for additions to four different schools. Total amount involved for the village is $167,- 975 spread over the next 20 years. Forest District High School (which students living south of the Ausable River in Grand Bend attend) is planning a vo- cational school addition at a cost of about $458,300. Grand Bend, represented on the board by Clayton Mathers, contributes four percent of the support of this school. This means ap- proximately $12,520. South Huron District High School, (which students living north of the river attend) is planning a vocational school addition at a cost of $1,640,- 000. The village's share is 5.48 percent. This means about $22,000, a share of the $400,000 which must be raised by supporters of the Exeter school, after pro- vincial and federal grants are applied. W. F. B. MacLaren is Grand Bend's representative to the Exeter High School. He also is one of the village members on Stephen Township Public School Area. This latter board, also is planning expansion. Stephen plans a central school at an estimated cost of $407,- 000 and a $58,000 addition to the Grand Bend Public School. The village has written to the Ontario Municipal Board for some consideration, with re- gard to sharing costs in the Stephen Township School Area. When the assessors of both municipalities met to set the ratio on which the share would be based, they did so on the basis of assessment. Grand Bend assessor Murray A. DesJarciillS reports to his council that Huron's equalized assessment is much lower than the equalized assessment of Lambton County. This means that in the matter of shared costs in the Stephen school, Grand Bend is at a disadvantage. This was pointed out to the OMB, and also that lithe village were joined toBosanquet Town- ship, there would be no problem. The OMB has forwarded the details of Grand Bend's com- Area teachers get uniform pay Mayor miffed at `screwball' deal Exeter council had a lot of dam trouble at their meeting, Monday. After deciding to deed their Riverview Park dam and re- servoir to the Ausable River Conservation, they were asked to consider a $760 expenditure for painting the steel work and hand rails on the bridge at Morrison dam. A letter from the ARCA noted the Work was long overdue and had been proposed last year. The firm that quoted the low prlce last year reported the tost would be the same. Mayor Jack Delbridge com- plained council were actually painting the bridge for Usborne Township. It should be their business, not ours, he com- plained. However, he pointed out Us- borne council had only laughed at them last year when they ask- ed them to share the bill. He said the arrangement on the Morrison darn was "screw- ball business right from the The motion to proceed with the work was carried. put one mill on the budget," . Mayor Delbridge exclaimed, "I suggest we get the OPP in here and get this mess cleaned up before someone is killed." "This is ridiculous," he add- ed after listening to some of the antics pulled off by drivers in the school vicinity. Reeve Derry Boyle opened the subject by explaining he had received a complaint from a local citizen who recently watched one of the cars come within a few inches of striking a public school child at the congested area. He went on to describe the drivers in question as "kooks" and "drop-outs". He questioned fellow coun- cillors as to whether the driv- ers could be charged with creat- ing a public nuisance by their continual, needless driving in the high school area. "How many times canthey go around the block before being charged?" he asked. "They certainly are a public nuisance," replied SHAHS teacher Joe Wooden. Rev. Phil Gandon, a resident in the area, said he watched one driver and noted he circled the block eight times within a short period. Wooden explained the drivers were not high school students — with one or two exceptions— and also noted the police could not be in more than one place at a time to control the situa- tion. Council decided to try the stepped-up enforcement for one month. The opportunity class will be instituted to provide special teaching help for those students requiring it. It has been found that many students return to the regular classroom after re- ceiving this special assistance. The board still requires a teacher for grade eight, but four other vacancies have been filled. Hired are; Richard Roor- da, Clinton, and Miss Margaret Hotson, Grand Bend, who gra- duate this year from teachers' college; Miss Maxine Boyd, London, who has one year ex- perience; Miss Jo-Ann Carter, Clandeboye, who has two years' experience. At their Monday meeting, the Exeter Public School board dis- cussed the possibilities of con- verting their coal-burning fur- naces to oil, and a more detail- ed study will be undertaken with a view to making a decision at the next meeting. The stokers at the school need extensive repair and it was explained that the school had been receiving a poor quality of coal in recent months. It was estimated that costs of oil would be comparable to coal and would have the added advantage of no maintenance for the janitors. They were told it would cost approximately $1,700 to convert each of the two boilers at the school, although both would not necessarily have to be done at the same time. Prices will be sought from various firms before a final decision is made. Approval was given for the calling of tenders for painting two classrooms at the school this summer, and also the halls. Principal Arthur Idle gener- ally does the summer painting at the school, but will be un- available this year as he plans to take a summer course. It was indicated that several other members of the staff plan to enroll in summer courses as well. mined by the school boards on the report of the principal and inspector. Retirement age for teachers in the inspectorate has been set at 62. Teachers reaching this age may go onto a proba- tionary contract on the recom- mendation of a majority of (a) the inspector, (b) board, (c) principal. It may be renewed annually on the same basis. ers' college plus 10 summer or university courses. Four — Graduate of teachers' college plus a Bachelor of Arts degree. Most of the area teachers are in categories one and two, with only one in category four. Annual increment is given to the teachers only for satisfac- tory service, and may be with- held where the service is below the e'x 'pected standard of ef- ficiency. This is to be deter- Radar gets speedsters MOVE BUSES They also decided to ask the SHDHS board to re-route school buses so they would not be travelling some of the back streets in Exeter. It was noted these streets were not built to handle such heavy traffic and they were being ruined. Members suggested that bus- SEEK APPROVAL Ernie Chipchase, of Exeter Custom Trailers Ltd. met with the board to discuss the portable classroom" planned by the board for an opportunity classroom. Price of the unit is expected to be approximately $7,500 and the board anticipates a 50% grant on this amount from the department of education. The board will apply to the department for permission to erect the portable class. Announcements . . . . • • 12 Church Notices 12 Coming Events . 12 Editorials . ... . 2 Farm News • • • • a a 4 5 Feminine Pacts 'l Fancies 80 9 4 Lucan • • • . 13 Sports a • '• 4 • 4 4 ,6,7 Want Ads • • II 4 4 '• 10,11 gOries and is set up in such a way to encourage teachers to better their qualifications, and in so doing, better their sal- aries. Minimum in category one is $3,200 and the maximum is $4,800, based on an annual in- crement of $200 per year. Teachers reach the maximum in eight years and remain at this total unless they improve their qualifications and advance to another category. Minimum salary in category two is $3,500 and the maximum Is $5,700 and the category three figures are $3,800 and $6,300. Teachers in category four receive a minimum of $4,200 and the maxim= is $7,000. Annual increments in cate- gories two, three and four are $200 for the first few years and then they jump to $300. QUALIFICATIONS Basically, the qualifications for the various categories are as follows; One—Graduate of a teachers' College. Two—Graduate of a teachers' college, plus five sum ra e r courses or five university courses. Three—Graduate of a teach- Many area public school teachers received substantial pay increases and at the same time established a "first" in rural educational development when a salary schedule was approved recently affecting the entire inspectorate served by G. J. Burrows. All 72 teachers and principals in the inspectorate are now on an identical salary schedule which takes in Exeter and the Townships of Stanley, Tucker- smith, Hay, Stephen and Us- borne. It was the first time the teachers in Stanley, Tucker- smith and Stephen have had a salary schedule. The substantial pay increases resulted from the fact some area teachers have been paid much less than other teachers in the area who have identical qualifications. By establishing the schedule, this situation was eradicated and teachers with similar quali- fications and experience now receive equal salaries. It is believed to be the first time in Ontario that various boards and their teachers have joined together to establish a 'salary schedule. The sehedule lists four este. The speed limit in Exeter, similar to other communities is 30 m.p.h. This fact was impressed Upon several area drivers this week as local police officers handed out numerous traffic tickets following radar checks. Most of the speeders were apprehended at the south end Monday morning as Constable Harry VanBergen was out bright and early With the radar follow- ing complaints of speeding in this area. The radar unit was also set up Sunday, and indications are that it will be used consistently in following weeks. "It's a good time to start slowing them doWn," comment- ed Ted Wright at Monday's council meeting, noting that traffic through Exeter would probably be heavier than nor- Mal this year due to the fact the Crediton Road will be under construction. Pubs at resort get extra hour Patrons at most Grand Bend hotels will have an extra hour of drinking time this summer. Following a three-year bat- tle, hotel owners have been given permission to extend their hours to 1100 a.m. on week- days, While the previous closing time of 11:30 p.m. Will still prevail on Saturdays, The Village Inn will inaugur- ate the new polity this Week; while some of the other hotels will not start until May 15. Hotels will still open at 12:00 noon, giving them a 13-hour day. SPREAD OUT Due to the fact some teachers were in line for substantial pay increases as a result of the new schedule, their increases will be spread out over a two-year period. In a report for the Educational Courier written by U sborne Township Central school Prin- cipal, Arnold Mathers, he point- ed out that "in order to fully comprehend the differences which had to be overcome one Must recognize that many teachers were being paid $500 to $1,400 below other teachers with the same qualifications'Eind experience who were teaching not five hales distant: "It is also necessary, to em- phasize that the teachers In the townships or town having higher — Please turn to back page Hay Township council learned they are probably in line for a more substantial centennial grant than previously anticipat- ed and have decided to request the full amount. Council plans to erect a pic- nic pavilion on their lakeshore property about one and a hall miles south of St. Josephs. They had previously request- ed a grant on their present popu- lation figures, but have Since learned that grants are based on the population figures re- corded in the last census. This brings the population to 2,002, slightly higher than the actual number of persons pre- sently residing there. They are eligible for $4,004 in grant and will seek this amount as the pro- ject will require it. Hay must put up $2,002 of their own money to finance the project under cen- tennial project regulations. In other business, council: Authorized $20 membership fee into the Huron Municipal Officers Association. Awarded a contract to W. H. Battram, Parkhill, for the con- struction of a bridge on con- cession three and four, lot 19. This is known as the Bell bridge. Tender price Was $7,632.50. Approved 'the tender of Lee Jennison to supply calcium to the township roads. Price was $47.50 per flake ton, and about 100 tons will be used. Gave final approval to the Mud Creek drain repair bylaw. No appeals were submitted to the court of revision on assess- ments set for the work. Approved a Stephen Township debenture Issue of $485,000 for school purposes. Approval from Hay is required as the town- ships have some union schools.