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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1971-09-16, Page 3EXETER KINSMEN EXECUTIVE — The newly elected executive of the Exeter Kinsmen Club is shown above. Back, left, secretary Brian Sanders, director Fred Lankamp, bulletin editor Dean McKnight and director Ray Cockwell. Front, vice-president Bill Dinney, president Harry Stuart, vice-president Ben Hoogenboom and treasurer Bob Bailey. Missing was registrar Jim Neil. T-A photo Grand Bend reeve berates booth operator 'miners' Invite you to join them for Worship, Fellowship and Services program Precious Blood Separate school as safe bicycle driving winners. Presentations of $5 each will 130 made during the month of October, During this period,, violation tickets will, be handed out to Youngsters that fail to obey some of the rules of safe bicycling. These tickets are not summonses but only warnings, In this regard, Day added, "If your son or daughter brings home a violation ticket, I request that parents co-operate by reading the violation carefully, instruct the child accordingly and return the ticket to the police office," The chief passes on some in- formation on safe bike riding. "A bicycle has two functions. As a vehicle used for transportation it shares the roads with other vehicles. As a source of recreation it provides con- siderable pleasures when used sensibly and in the proper places. When you start driving on the road you must accept the same responsibilities as a car driver." Obey these rules: Drive on the right side, move in the same direction as the other traffic, stay close to the curb. Come to a full stop at stop signs, and a red or amber traffio light. Stop look and listen before entering the road from a sidewalk alley or driveway. Its safest to walk your bicycle across a busy intersection. Never drive in the wrong way on a one way street. Drive in single file. Always drive one to a bicycle. Know and use signals, ALWAYS use your left arm, and make signals in plenty of time, before changing direction. Keep your bicycle under control, no weaving or stunting. Don't try to compete with cars on streets where traffic is ob- viously too heavy for bicycle driving. Election call — Continued from front page campaign piece would be added for urban distribution. Monday, September 20 was established as the date for the first major campaign meeting at Huron Centennial School, Brucefield, where a summary of NDP policy would be presented to members and interested voters. It was also planned to secure a film from party headquarters in Toronto as the anticipated provincial premiere featuring Stephen Lewis, leader of the Ontario NDP. The election committee also learned that the final 1,000 lawn signs have been completed with the sign committee prepared for the erection of 10 percent of the signs on the day the election is called. Times-Advocate, September 10, 1971 Pori 3 Chief announces Pool changes recommended by Red Cross supervisor Exeter's recreation director Alvin. Willert recently received a letter from a Red cross super- visor suggesting numerous recommendations that would ensure safety of all youngsters taking lessons at the local swimming pool. Paul McPherson of London observed that registration for swimming classes at 450 was much top large for the three instructors employed. He also said there was a lack of recommended reaching assists and lifesaving equipment and no breaks for lifeguards during recreational swimming. The Red Cross official suggested one more instructor be hired in 1972 or a cut-back be made on registration for swim classes. The average class should be 10 pupils and not 32. In other recommendations, McPherson suggested proper reaching poles and new life ring buoys be purchased. He also asked that a proper counter be employed to count the number of bathers entering the pool in order to maintain a proper ratio between bather and lifeguard. In her closing report, swim- ming supervisor Donna Doidge also asked for some changes that she felt would be beneficial to safe operation of the pool in the future. Her report was as follows: (1) "I think classes and registration should definitely be limited." (2) It is unfair to ask in- structors to teach from nine to twelve in the morning, from one to two in the afternoon and again from four until five o'clock. The instructors not only tires but their enthusiasm has ceased. Thus it is unfair for the children taking lessons at this particular time. A swim team could practice from 4 until 4:30 p.m. and then a diving class for the next half hour until five o'clock. EXETER UNITED CHURCH Exeter, Ontario Minister: Rev. Glen D. Wright, B.A.,B.D. Organist & Choirmaster: Mr. Robert Cameron Music Director: Mrs. Roland McCaffrey 10:30 a.m,—Sunday School 11:00 a.m.—Sunday School Rally Day Nursery BETHEL REFORMED CHURCH Huron Street East Rev. Harmen Heeg, Minister Sunday, September 19 10:00 a.m.—Morning Worship English 11:00 a.m.—Sunday School 3:00 p.m.—Afternoon Worship Dutch "Come and Worship" TRIVITT MEMORIAL ANGLICAN CHURCH Exeter Huron Park Trinity XV September 19 8:00 a.m.—Holy Communion 11:00 a.m.—Morning Prayer Heroes of the Faith. Matthew. Sunday School for All Grades. Infants will be cared for in the Nursery in Parish Hall, Rector: Rev. G. A. Anderson Organist: Mr. David Elston Everyone is welcome at Trivitt Memorial! EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH Huron St. West Fundamental — Evangelical 9:45—Sunday School 11:00 A.M. and 7:30 P.M. The End of This Present World and the Events That Are To Transpire With the Return of Christ To This Earth As Fore- told in Scripture, (The first in a series on this theme) Nursery, facilities at all services Prayer and Bible Study Wed., 8:00 pan. Mrs. E. A. Keyes, Organist Rev. R. H. Thynne, Pastor Telephone 235-2476 "WHERE THE WHOLE BIBLE IS WHOLLY TAUGHT" CENTRALIA FAITH TABERNACLE Undenominational 10:00 a.m.—Sunday School 11:15 a.m.—Morning Worship 8:00 p,m.—Evangelistic Service Tuesdays 8:00 p.m,-*Bible Study Rev, H. Wuereli This also keeps the interest of the children at a peak. (3) Due to the east-west portion of the pool it is extremely difficult to see swimmers during the evening swim period. I strongly recommend that proper pole lighting (at least fiVe poles) be, installed. `Underwater lighting would be a great improvement to night guarding also. (4) On weekends, the number of guards is kept to an absolute minimum. The lifeguards have no break out of the sun for two full hours. On hot days when the pool is crowded this is very hard on the lifeguards and prevents them from putting forth maximum effort. Thus I strongly feel that four guards should be at the pool Although the regular meeting of RAP, the Exeter committee that supervises all recreation, arena and parks activities was cancelled Monday night due to the absence of members because of illness and holidays, recreation director Alvin Willert made his report on this summer's programs available. Total revenue at the swimming pool was $5,887.45, down from last year's figure of $6,303.90 while expenses totalled $8,242.77 Included in the expenditure figures were $1,970.15 for the pool heater and $414.01 for a new diving board, Excluding the monies spent on capital expenditures and adding government grants to the pool income, the profit for the year would be $1,153.68. Registration income at the pool was close to $500 less than 1970 at $2,188.50 CAVEN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Minister: Rev. Wilfred D. Jarvis, B.A., B.D. Organist: Mr. Robert McIntosh Sunday, September 19 9:00 a.m.—Worship Service 10:00 a.m.—Sunday School Registration Sunday, Sept. 26—Rally Day Service Courtesy Car 35-2406 CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Sunday, September 19 10:00 a.m.—Morning Service (English) 2:15 p.m.—Afternoon Service (English) The Back to God Hour CHLO 4:30 p.m. Dial 1570 PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Andrew and George Streets Pastor: Rev. Steinman 9:15 a.m.—Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.—Sunday School ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH DASHWOOD Pastor: Rev. Steinman 9:45 a.m.—Sunday School 11:00 a.m.—Morning Worship Churches of the Lutheran Hour ZION UNITED CHURCH CREDITON Minister: Rev. Douglas Warren, B.A.,B.D. Sunday, September 19 10:00 a.m.—Morning Worship Nursery for children 3 years and under. 11:15 a.m.—Sunday School EXETER PENTECOSTAL TABERNACLE MAIN AT VICTORIA Rev. Austin Gedcke Sunday, September 19 9:45 a.m.—Sunday School 11:00 a.n-i.—Morning Worship 7:30 p.m.—Evangelistic Service CALVARY United Church of Canada DASHWOOD Minister: Rev. Bruce Guy, B.A. Organist: Mrs. K. McCrae 10:00 a ,m.—Church Service 11:00 a.m.—Sunday School Everyone Welcome on Saturday and Sunday af- ternoons. (5) Since there was a very tin- fortunate accident including a loss of life during an instruction period at an area pool, the Red Cross is enforcing the law that a guard must be in the chair during lessons. If this law was enforced another guard would have to be hired. I think this would greatly assist the instructors. with the safety of the students." The local instructor also asked for a spinal board adding that if a diving accident did occur the lifegUards have no way of getting the victim out of the water. In conclusion she said the total test passing rate was 70 percent and felt the pool had enjoyed a successful summer. The Ladies Auxiliary of the Exeter Legion donated $500 toward the cost of the pool heater. The playground program at Community and Victoria parks showed a deficit of $1,109.84. Also included in this figure was $784.42 for supply and installation of a chlorinator at the Victoria park wading pool, In his report Willert said due to the filter and chlorinator at the wading pool, the water only had to be changed every four or five days. The end result was warmer and bacteria free wa ter. The PUC erected a light standard which lights up the Victoria park area at night and vandalism at the pool this year has been non-existent. Willert concluded that the wading pool was now a safe and efficient place for children to enjoy themselves and should be for many years to come. While registration at the swimming pool was down from 1970, playground registration was up by 20 to 95. Some saving was also realized as the supervisors did not attend leadership training camps this year, Township buys new road grader At a special meeting held on August 24, Usborne township purchased a new WABCO road grader at a net price of $27,252.75 after allowance for trade-in of a used grader of the same make. Since that time the purchase has been approved by the Ontario Department of Transportation and Communications. Road Superintendent Bill Routly reported that final ap- proval for a yield sign at the Tuckersmith boundary on Concession 2 and 3 depended on Tuckersmith getting its stop sign approved on the other side. After J.W. Gardiner requested repairs to the Scott drain he was referred to Hibbert township as the maintenance of the drain was to be assumed by Hibbert ac- cording to the last engineer's report. Council agreed to raise the sum of $29.48 annually for the next four years from current funds on behalf of the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority for flood control expenditures, Treasurer Harry Strang reported that all 1968 Usborne tax arrears had been collected by the County of Huron and an advance paym ent on interim road sub- sidy in the amount of $14,050 had been received from the provincial government. Council received completion certificates on the Hunter and Bibby municipal drains and a progress certificate on the Ausable River drain. General accounts in the amount of $10,371.24 were paid while road accounts totalling 5,460.57 were approved, Request students to use crossing Police chief Ted Day this week issued a request to all children to cross Main street at the proper place while going to and coming from Exeter public school. Crossing guard Hank Green is on duty at the corner of Main and Victoria and all children are asked to cross main street at this point. During the first day of school, Day reported about seven young girls were attempting to cross the street at the Gidley street in- tersection. Factory theft The Exeter police department is continuing investigation of a theft of money from the Canadian Canners plant. During a Sunday shift at the plant, Marie Kowalcki, Dungannon reported that a sum of money had been stolen from her purse. At the latest meeting of Grand Bend council Reeve John Payne levelled strong criticism at main street booth operators who failed to co-operate in the Labour Day weekend tag day to gain finances for a proposed recreation centre in the summer resort. Payne said three or four of the Village asks for water At last - week's meeting, Stephen township council received a request from the trustees of the police village of Centralia regarding the possibility of obtaining an adequate supply of water. The Centralia delegation asked council to check into costs of obtaining water from the pipe- line that takes water from Grand Bend to London. Council agreed to contact the Ontario Water Resources Commission for complete details on the matter. The Lake Huron pipeline now goes from Grand Bend to London and angles through Stephen township just east of Shipka and heads into McGillivray west of Mount Carmel, A petition was received from Earl Hodgins and Orval Mellin for repair of the Eagleson municipal drain. The request will be forwarded to the township drainage engineer, Gamsby and Mannerow of Guelph. Two tile drain loan applications totalling $11,000 were approved. A total of $14,600 in tile drain debentures were recently pur- chased by the Ontario treasury department. Percy Warden was named custodian of the township dump located on part of Lot 3, Con- cession 14. This dump along with the one on Concession 5 are open only on Wednesday and Saturday each week from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. under supervision. The next meeting of Stephen council will be held Wednesday, September 22 at 7:30 p.m. at the township office in Crediton. Search continues for London man The search for the body of a London man who disappeared in Lake Erie Sunday morning continued Wednesday. Donald R. Bankes apparently went out into the bay near Port Dover alone in his 30-foot cruiser early Sunday and hasn't been seen since. John J. Payne, the reeve of Grand Bend and a partner in the Bankes-Payne Insurance Agency with Bankes in the Toronto- Dominion building in London was called back from a vacation to Western Canada when his business associate disappeared. Payne who was travelling west with his wife was reached in Sault Ste. Marie late Sunday evening and returned to London Monday morning. Payne said he spent all-day Tuesday in the Port Dover area but the search was restricted because of visibility, He told the T-A Wednesday afternoon that a helicopter carrying two divers had con- tinued the search, Wednesday. Reports indicated two fishermen were in the outer bay in an outboard motorboat when they saw the cruiser owned by Bankes sailing in ever-widening circles, The beat was gradually nearing shore When the fisher- men saw through binoculars that it was empty. booth operators would not accept draw tickets that are currently being sold, He added, "They are very poor corporate citizens. Really, they are miners. They come here each summer to dig money out of the community and then leave with a fast buck, They should have another look at themselves." The reeve went on to say that the tag day "was very suc- cessful" considering the number of people who turned out. Bet- ween two and three hundred dollars had been collected by the taggers. At the same time, Payne suggested that some responsible citizens of the village should give serious thought to the establish- ment of credit union in Grand Bend. A letter was received from Gary Carruthers and Howard Winder, co-directors of the Grand Bend Crises Intervention centre thanking council for their support and the $200 grant awarded about a month ago. The letter said "we are looking toward a more comprehensive program for the centre for 1972 and are making early application for federal and provincial grants. The Grand Bend Ratepayers' Association in a letter to council requested copies of correspon- dence and minutes arising out of the meeting between the village council and the OPP regarding enforcement of village bylaws. The meeting, about a month ago, was termed, "very informal" by the reeve and council members. "There was no correspondence and no minutes were kept," said Reeve Payne. The ratepayers groups also requested information on the progress of the village's projected sewer installation program. P. G. Cockburn of Ontario Water Resources Commission, in a letter to council, asked that council pass a resolution stating that it would assume the cost of an engineering survey and design report by M.M. Dillon company of London, if the village proceeded with a sewage program of its own. If the Grand Bend sewage system, slated to be started next year, is carried out under arrangements with the OWRC, the cost of the survey and design reports would be incorporated in the overall cost of the project, After considerable discussion as to whether passage of the resolution should be delayed for a meeting or two, the resolution was presented and passed. W. H. Powell of Michigan, said in a letter to council, that the village should have a marine patrol during the tourist season. Seeks material for history book Area residents are being asked this Week to look through their old photographs or documents to see if there are any items which could be included in the history of Exeter now being prepared for publication. The history is being compiled by SHDHS Principal J. L. Wooden and will be off the press for circulation during centennial year in 1973, Mr, Wooden said he would appreciate getting old photographs and other items to print in the book and explained that these would be returned to their present owners. He is also looking for the first minute book of the Village of Exeter, which contains the minutes from 1873 to the early 1880s. This book is not on file and it is believed it may still be in someone's possession. Mr. Powell who said he has been coming to Grand Bend, "for thirty years," cited several in- stances of irresponsible boaters endangering swimmers and other boaters. Council has received numerous complaints of dangerous boaters this summer and after some discussion it was decided to look into the possibility of obtaining the services of the Ontario Marine and Rescue Patrol for next summer. The OMRP served in Grand Bend during the sum- mer of 1970. A $700 grant to the Grand Bend Recreation Commission, promised last spring, is to be awarded this month, council agreed. Recently appointed councillor William Cochrane was named to represent council on the Ausable River Conservation Authority and the area fire committee, replacing Ivan Luther who retired from council earlier in the year. , Advance poll is four yes Voting in Wednesday's liquor vote in Hay township was listed as "very light" up to noon hour by returning officer Wayne Horner. Horner added that he expected the number of voters would in- crease after five o'clock and until closing two hours later. While early voting Wednesday was light the turnout was much better than to an advance poll held Saturday. The poll open at the township office in Zurich attracted only four voters. Returning officer Horner in making an announcement on the result of the advance poll Wed- nesday evening said that all four votes were in favour of the sale of liquor according to the two questions. The vote was on two questions of obtaining a licence for selling liquor in a dining room and in a liquor lounge. The vote was requested by three establishments in Hay township. They were the Bayview Inn on Highway 21, the Pineridge Chalet and the Town and Country Bowling Lanes in Zurich. This marks the first election in Ontario where 18 year-olds will have an opportunity to vote providing they qualify under regulations that govern a provincial election. One of the four Hay residents casting a ballot at the Saturday advance poll was Reeve Joseph Hoffman. Hoffman is in Vancouver this week attending the Canadian Good Roads convention as part of a Huron County delegation. Travelling west with the Hay reeve who is chairman of the Huron road committee are Huron engineer Jim Britnell and warden Jack Alexander. Police inspector dies in accident Funeral service will be held today in Goderich for Ontario Provincial Police Inspector Charles N. Anderson, who died in a traffic accident near Street- sville, Sunday. He was second in command of DownsvieW District. Inspector Anderson was born in the Bayfield area and served for a number of years in the Goderich and Mount Forest areas. Police officials and officers from throughout the province will be attending the funeral. bike safety Exeter Police Chief Ted Day announced this week that bicycles safety award program will again be conducted with assistance from the two elementary schools in Exeter. The program will begin Sun- day, September 19 and continue to October 2. During the program, a boy and girl will be chosen from the Exeter Public school and Three died, plan inquest An inquest will be held into the accident near Burr early Saturday morning that claimed the lives of three men, Corporal Bernard Crane of the Lucan OPP detachment in charge of the investigation said Wednesday afternoon that an inquest will be held at the Court House in London on Tuesday, October 19 'at 8 p.m. Killed instantly in the head-on crash were Neil Edwin Montgomery of Ailsa Craig and his son Captain John Winston Montgomery. Driver of the second car Frederick Charles Smith of 1349 Erindale Crescent, London died in St. Joseph's hospital, London shortly afterwards. The younger Montgomery, a member of the Canadian Forces dental corps in Swartzwahl, Germany was returning home on leave and had been picked up by his father at the London airport less than an hour before the accident. Cpl. Crane reported that it took workmen close to an hour to free the Montgomery's from the wreckage. Exeter Fair — Continued from front page year will be participation by the Exeter Agricultural Society feeder calf club. After the calves are judged they will be sold by auction in front of the grandstand. Secretary Hicks reports that interest in exhibit space in the arena and requests for prize lists is at an all-time high. George Burgin of Kirkton will have a display of restored farm gas engines on the grounds, Saturday afternoon. JOINS OPP — A Crediton young man recently graduated from the Ontario Police College in Toronto. He is Robert Hodge, the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Lorne Hodge, Crediton and has been posted to the OPP detachment at Milton. Nomads camp Eight families of the Ausable River Nomads journeyed to Sherkston Beaches, near Port Colborne, to take part in the Ontario Provincial Association N.C.H.A. fall campout. The club members participated in the many activities planned for the weekend and the president, Irv. Armstrong, accepted the club's charter during Saturday evening's program. Attendance included families from the United States as well as from all over Ontario, Those attending from the Exeter association were the Les Gibsons, the Jake Sweitzers, the Iry Armstrongs, the Orville Webbers, the Harvey Pfaffs, the Don Brunzlows, the Alex Meikles and the Bill Perrys. Seventeen grandchildren and three great grandchildren also survive. The funeral was held at the T. Harry Hoffman Funeral Home, September 14, with interment in Dashwood Lutheran cemetery. Rev. Earl Steinman officated. The pallbearers were Don and Jim Weigand, Bill Russell, David Swain, Doug Bearss and Dean McKnight. Flower bearers were Larry, John, Earl and Clare Martene and Gary Bearss. EMERSON C. WOODBURN Emerson C, Woodburn, husband of the former Edna Harris, died at his residence in Stephen Township, September 9, 1971, in his 59th year. Besides his wife he is survived by his daughters, Mrs. Dave (Leona) Morrissey, RR 3, Ailsa Craig, and Mrs. Milton (Bar- bara) Deitrich, RR 3, Dashwood, and brothers, Dawson t f Corbett, Lisle of Stephen Township and Carman of Greenway. V•our grandchildren also survive. The funeral was held at the M. )30x and Son P'uneral Parkhill, September 11, "ft interment in Grand Bend cemetery. Recreation director makes annual report DR. JACK W. REYNOLDS Dr. Jack Reynolds, London, passed away suddenly at Toronto General Hospital, September 4, 1971. He is survived by his wife Margery (Hepburn) Reynolds and his son Jack H. of Mississauga. A sister, Mrs. Gordon (Myrtle) Adams, London, and two grandchildren also survive, He was also the brother-in-law Creditors. of George Hepburn, RR 1, The funeral was from the A. Millard George Funeral Home, London, September 7, with Rev. Robert G. Trimble officiating. f Interment was in Woodland cemetery. MRS, ELIZABETH MARTENE Mrs, Elizabeth (Seyler) Martene, wife of the late Henry Marlene of Stephen Township, passed away in her 92nd year at fitironvieW, September 11, 1971. She was the mother of Mrs. Eben (Martha) Weigand, RR 1, Dashwood, Mrs. Allan (Edna) Swain, London, Mrs. Homer (Carrie) Russell, RA 1, Exeter, Mrs, Elvin (Mildred) Bearss, Port Colborne, Charles of Dash- Weed, Joseph of Chesley and Anthony, RR 2, Crediton,