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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1967-05-11, Page 1Youth pays fourth drinking fine. Liquor charges again com- prised almost half the cases heard by Magistrate Glenn. Hays, Q.C., in Exeter court, Tuesday. Stiffest penalty handed out was to Robert Carlite, 18, Hensall, Who pleaded guilty to a eharge of having liquor while under the legal age of 21. Preszcator was fined $25 and costs on the charge. Lloyd Hey, Crediton, paid a fine of $20 for failing to yield the right of way in Crediton. He had pulled out from an inter- section and was in collision with a car proceeding along the Cred- iton Road. Hey explained a bus was stuck at the corner and as he pulled out around it, he failed to see the oncoming vehicle. Ellsworth Kidd, Desboro, was fined $15 and costs for also failing to yield the right of way in Hensall on April 19. He drove his car onto the highway from a side street and Collided with another vehicle. Total damage amounted to $15 in the crash. In the only other case before the court, Peter DeJong, Grand Bend, was fined $10 for travel- ling at a speed of 75 in a 60 m.p.h, zone west of Dashwood. The case against Joseph Rob- ert Regier, the driver of a car which was involved in a fatal ac- cident on April 8 south of Dash- wood, was adjourned to a later date. Some members of the grade 12 class at SHDHS sat in on the court proceedings. Accident-free spell ends with a bang To be CA Gerald Merner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Merner, RR 2 Zur- ich, who graduated with honors from the Business Administra- tion course at the Ryerson Poly- technical Institute, Toronto, plans to begin studies toward a degree in chartered accountancy In the fall. He will work for Thorne, Gunn, Helliwell & Christenson, Toronto. The SHD- HS graduate received his Ryer- son diploma, Thursday. OPP Constable John Wright found liquor in the youth's pos- session in Hensall on April 26 and told the court Carlile had been drinking. He was fined $75 and costs as it was his fourth conviction. Two Exeter area youths were fined a total of $85 on a similar charge after they were found with a quantity of beer in Steph- en Township on April 16. Larry Brintnell, Exeter, was fined $50 and costs as he had a previous conviction and Larry Gould, RR 1 Exeter, was fined $35. The charges were laid by PC Ed Wilcox. A member of a hand playing for a Teen Town dance in Hen- salt on April 15 was fined $25 and costs for having liquor while under the age of 21. Douglas Legg, 18, of London, pleaded guilty to the charge. Constable Dale Lamont found a quantity of ale in the possession of the accused at the arena. The final liquor charge result- ed in a fine of $40 for William Thompson, 176 Sanders St., Ex- eter. He was charged with hav- ing liquor in a place other than his residence on April 14 after the car he was driving was stop- ped for a routine check on High- way 83 by Constable Wright. FELL ASLEEP In pleading guilty to a charge of careless driving, Larry Pres- zcator, RR 1 Crediton, told Mag- istrate Hays he fell asleep at the wheel of his car and it ran into the ditch on County Road 4 lead- ing to CFB Centralia. The car went a distance of 120 feet in the ditch and broke off a hydro pole. The auto was extensively damaged. SHDHS actors amuse audience Main feature of the SHDHS variety night held Friday and Saturday the left: Vic Fetcher, Dennis Hazelton, Gordon Greenwood, Larry was the play "The Man Who Married a Dumb Wife". Some members Elder, Bruce Fulcher and Grant Walker. — T-A photo of the cast are shown above in one of the humorous scenes. From side of the Atkinson car and $450 to the front of the Carter vehicle. During the past week, the local OPP officers laid 13 charges under the Highway Traffic Act and issued warnings to another 45 drivers. One charge was laid under the Criminal Code and 20 occur- rences were investigated. The officers spent 55 hours on patrol and covered a distance of 2,048 miles. Ninety-third Year Price Per Copy 15 Cents EXETER, ONTARIO, MAY 11, 1967 Wants complete restructuring 'Charlie' in squeeze need MPP sites tax change Set June date for sod turning The official sod turning for the Parkhill dam has been set for Monday, June 5. In a letter this week to area officials and ARCA members, chairman Wellington Brock said the guest list would include mem- bers of the federal and provincial governments, chief magistrates of all municipalities represented in the watershed and other dig- nitaries. A full meeting of the Authority is planned for Parkhill Wednes- day night when members are ex- pected to give approval of the recommendation of M. M. Dillon Limited concerning the accept- ance of the tender for construc- tion of the dam. "Sometimes I feel like the proverbial candle which is being burned at both ends". The provincial treasurer says the government views "withcon- siderable anxiety" the rising municipal tax rates which have been announced this year. "And they have come", he said, "despite the fact that our budget for the current year pro- vides for an increase of 2'7 per- cent in financial aid to municip- alities over the 1965-66 year". Total provincial assistance to municipalities this year will ex- ceed the $1 billion mark, This includes a major increase in edu- cation aid, to a total of $444 million; a boost in road grants to $165 million, and an additional $1.50 per capita in unconditional grants to municipalities. The minister spoke at the PC nomination meeting for J. Ralph Knox, MPP. haul with representatives of On- tario municipalities. MacNaughton called the re- structuring proposal "the ma- ture method" of solving tax prob- lems as opposed to "one-shot solutions', proposed by others. The opposition's promise to take over 80 percent of local costs of education, he said, could only lead to drastic taxation in- creases on one hand or to "a complete disruption of our bal- anced program" on the other. The Huron MPP, named pro- vincial treasurer six months ago, says he is "beginning to feel the heat" in his new portfolio. He sees the provincial govern- ment in a "squeeze" position — caught between the federal gov- ernment with its growing sources of revenue and its expensive so- cial programs on one side, and hard-pressed municipalities on the other. Complete restructuring of the taxation systems at all three levels of government is the only "responsible remedy" for Can- ada's tax ills, says Honourable C. S. MacNaughtor.. The Provincial Treasurer says the promised overhaul should de- velop a more equitable system of raising public money, provide greater relief for property own- ers and perhaps find new sources of revenue which are less burden- some than some of the present levies. Speaking at Sarnia last week, the Huron MPP pledged his full co-operation toward the ((formid- able task of restructuring our tax system", which Prime Min- ister John P. Robarts has called the single greatest challenge fac- ing Canada today. "What is required," he said, "is a redistribution, not only of our forms of taxation, but also of our expenditure programs at all three government levels in Canada, to lift the burden of tax from those who are least able to pay and, at the same time, con- tinue the progress which has made Ontario the province of opportunity." Priority areas for public money must be established in the process he said. preparations for the tax over- haul are well under way, the treasurer noted. Ontario's com- mittee on taxation, after four years of research, is expected to file its report before summer. The Ontario study will be re- lated to the Carter report on the federal tax picture to de- velop a "co-ordinated, compre- hensive attack on our tax prob- lems of today". In contrast to the Carter re- port, which dealt with federal taxation exclusively, M:).cNaugh- ton pointed out that the provin- cial study embraces the muni- cipalities and their school boards as part of Ontario's "partner- ship approach". The treasurer noted that Prime Minister Robarts has promised to examine the forthcoming over- Delay by auditors could prove costly The area's perfect driving rec- ord came to a halt Saturday at 6:15 p.m. when a runaway tractor collided with a parked car in Kirkton. The tractor was owned by Wil- fred Paton and had been parked at the Kirkton general store by Keith Mills, Woodham. While he was in the store, the tractor roll- ed down the hill to the north and slammed into a car owned by James Albert Bickell, Kirkton. Damage to the car was estim- ated at $100 by OPP Constable Bill Glassford. The tractor was not damaged in the mishap. On Sunday at 4:15 p.m., the local OPP were called to the first rear-end collision of the season near the Grand Bend Dragway. Each year a number of similiar accidents are reported as patrons start their drive home. Richard Dunseith, St. Marys, was the driver who failed to get stopped in time this week as he slammed into a car ahead of him. Total damage was listed at $190. Two trucks were involved in a crash in Hensall on Monday at 2:25 p.m., resulting in damage listed at $400 by Constable Har- vey Beyer. Involved were trucks driven by Raymond T. Fischer, RR 2 Mildmay and John VanDyk, RR 2 Kippen. VanDyk was proceeding to turn right onto Highway 84 from Nel- son St. when he collided with the Fischer vehicle, which was west- bound on the highway. Neither driver was injured. Damage was estimated at $1,450 when two cars collided on the St. Marys Road at the inter- section of the second and third concession in Usborne Township, Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. Involved were cars driven by Mervin Carter, RR 1 Clandeboye and Diane Atkinson, Kirkton. Mrs. Atkinson was westbound on the St. Marys Road when the side of her car was struck by the Carter vehicle, which was north- bound on the concession. The Atkinson vehicle was spun around on the road, but neither driver was injured. OPP Constable Giassford re- ported damage of $1,000 to the left Con artists still at work Joins 3-M James R, Sweitzer, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. J, Sweitzer, Exeter, graduated from the Ryerson Polytechnical Institute, Toronto, in Business Administration. Graduation was held Thursday. The SHDHS graduate has accept- ed a position with the Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Comp- any in London. Offer on CE Best display Competing against 25 other ent- rants in the Belleville Rotary Club's Science Fair, Jens Gray- lev, Exeter, won the top award with his resonance microphone. Jens is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Erik Gravlev and is a student at Albert College in Belleville. His instrument, which can listen in on conversations a considerable dis- tance away, will be entered in the sixth Canada-Wide Science Fair at Laval University in Que- bec City later this month. Ready for opening The last minute tasks are being completed for tonight's official opening of the Stephen Central school. The Hon. William Davis, minister of education will be the guest speaker. Above, principal Ronald Hsimrich and student council president Orville James are checking the program. T-A photo Despite a warning issued last week by the local OPP through the T-A, con artists are still hoodwinking area residents. Two persons reported to police this week they were visited by the men who told them a ticket they had entered at the 1966 Inter- national Plowing Match had been drawn and they were eligible for prizes. Similar to the case reported last week, the parties involved failed to answer the skill testing question. The con artist then told them that if they gave him a cheque for $345 he would give them some valuable merchandise, plus a chance to win further prizes. In addition, if they supplied him with the names of 20 newly mar- ried couples they would get their original money back. Stationery used by the men carries the name of Metro House- hold Service. It has been pointed out that while the con artists are un- ethical, it is difficult to get a case against them. Area residents are urged not to give the men any money or to sign any papers. Ball location move approved by RAP Resort reeve tops MODA were not forthcoming. He recommended the board write the Town of Exeter and point out the dilemma and suggest the matter be straightened out for future years or consideration be given to appointing new auditors. The board supported his sug- gestion and he was authorized to write the local council, which appoints the auditors for the var- ious boards within the commun- ity. The board was told the muni- cipal treasurer and treasurers of at least two other s tool boards in the area were upset over the delay in getting the 1966 books audited. move the lights or touch the pres- ent diamond. Gilfillan said he felt this was ample safe-guard for RAP, point• ing out that if an equally good dia- -- Please turn to Page 3 BEHIND SCHEDULE The first hour and a half of the regular board meeting was taken up in discussing the progress on — Please turn to Page 3 A delay in getting the 1966 financial statement audited could prove costly for area ratepayers, the board at SHDHS learned Tues- day night. Business Administrator W. D. Burton read a letter to the board from the department of education, noting that the 1966 report had not yet reached Toronto. The letter notified the board that future grant payments are dependent upon having last year's report filed with the department. Burton explained to the board that the auditing firm of A, M. Harper, Goderich, had not ar- rived to prepare the audit as yet and said the delay could create delays in getting grants from the department of education. "It's expensive to bo rrow money from the bank," he re- ported, indicating this is what would have to be done if the grants Milk prices are boosted awaits okay The Ontario government is awaiting notice of formal accept- ance of its offer to Crown Assets Disposal Corporation for pur- chase of CFB Centralia, prov- incial treasurer Charles Mac- Naughton revealed this week. The province telegraphed its offer to Crown Assets late in April following personal negotia- tions by Mr. MacNaughton and Hon. Ray C o nn el 1, provincial minister of public works, with Crown Assets people. The provincial treasurer also has been in contact with Hon. C. M. Drury, federal minister of industry and defence production, on several occasions regarding the purchase. Meanwhile, pending form al completion of negotiations, of- ficials of the provincial public works department and the On- tario Development Corporation are undertaking a number of preliminary measures to facilit- ate takeover of the 767-acre former RCAF base. The provincial government hopes to establish an industrial park and educational complex at the base, which incorporates some 80 operational buildings and over 360 houses. The pro- posal has been termed a pilot project in regional development, Area residents will start pay- ing two cents a quart more for milk delivered to their door next week. The increase is due to an in- crease authorized by the Ontario Milk Marketing Board for fluid milk, The new price is $6.10 cwt., which results in a one cent per quart boost for the shipper. However, area shippers aren't happy over the increase, because increased milk prices generally result in reduced consumption as consumers switch to powder- ed milk, which is not affected by the recent increase. While the price increase — ef- fective May 15— is gener al throughout Ontario, area dairies are still lower in price than their city counterparts. The union to which delivery- men in London belong is fighting the Increase, because it will mean a less in customers for theft'. Most work on commission. Despite the objection of two members, Exeter's RAP com- mittee Monday night gave final approval for the relocation of the ball diamond at the com- munity park to enable the rodeo committee to erect their ring in front of the grandstand. Reeve Derry Boyle, who point- ed out he spent hundreds of hours working on the present diamond, said he was not willing to have it touched at all. He prestented a motion that "no action be taken this year" on the proposal to move the dia- mond, and gained support only from Murray Brintnell. Other members of RAP point- ed out they had already given the rodeo supporters two alterna- tives. One was to build the rodeo facilities at the east of the pres- ent diamond; the other was to build another diamond and move the lights. The cost of all work to be borne by the rodeo group. Jim Newby pointed out to take no action as Boyle suggested would be contrary to the earlier motion setting out the two alter- natives. While members expressed doubt that a new diamond could be prepared for play this year, Bill Gann pointed out RAP had stipulated the diamond had Co be readied to RAP's specifica- tions. If it was not, the rodeo group would not be allowed to Baptists prepare building project The congregation of Emmanuel Baptist church in Exeter have announced plans to build their own church. Since their formation, they have worshipped at the Bethel Reformed Church on Huron St. East. Site for the new church will be on Huron St., just east of the CNR tracks. As yet, plans for the building have not been completed, although Pastor Ivor Bodenham indicated it would probably be built in three stages, over a period of a few years. This is the third time he has been pastor of a congregation undertaking a btiliding program. Ory Wassmann, reeve of Grand Bend, was elected president of the Midwestern Ontario Regional Development Council at the an- nual board of directors' meeting this week. He succeeds W. C. Gerth, Mil- verton. Vice-presidents of the organ- ization are A. R. Hoffer, Elora and T. H. Isley, Waterloo Town- ship. Murray Greene, Exeter, a past president was again elected to the board of directors. Other area men named to the board are; James Hayter, Stephen; Jack Scotchmer, Stanley; John Steph- ens, Blanshard. On Wednesday, the board of directors of the Mid-Western Regional Tourists Council were also installed. President .is Mrs. Marion Owens, Aberfoyle. Two area men named to the board of directors were Grif- fin Thomas, Grand Bend and Dr. W. B. Coxon, Zurich. Following the election, the new tourist folder and guide book en- titled "A Guide for Touring MODA" was unveiled. The folder contains 12 tours of the area and highlights the many points of interest and attractions that exist in Midwestern Ontario. Some 60,000 copies of the col- orful folder were produced Busy posture queen Too busy to be surprised could be the way to express the feelings pearance in the hour-long play that was the main attraction of the of Sheila Churchill as she was proclaimed Posture Queen at Friday's night to accept the trophy from Mr. F. Wilkinson, one of the judges. Variety night program at South Huron District High School. The Other contestants shown with Sheila are from left, lie1;1rika Plan- grade 12 student took a moment out from preparations for her 'Lima s Anne Regier, Joan Simmons, Jean Jennison and Carol Gascho.