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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1973-10-04, Page 3A NEWLYWED COUPLE — Newlyweds on a bicycle built for two were part of Saturday's Ilderton Fair parade. Shown above heading for the honeymoon are Mary Brumwell and Nancy Hodgins of Ilderton. T-A photo Resort village C of C applies for LIP grant Still owe $82,000 Times-Advocate, October 4, 1973 Page 3 Retarded meet in own building CANADA FITNESS AWARDS — All elementary students in the Huron- Perth Separate School board jurisdiction have been participating in special physical fitness programs, The Mount Carmel students shown above have won special proficiency awards. Back, left, Bridget Ryan, Helen Muller, Maureen Muller, Pauline Gielen, Maurice Ryan, Larry Regier, Steve McCann and Peter Smits. Front, Nicky Vanderberk, Lynn Cronyn, Steven O'Neill, Mark Cronyn and John Baltessen. T-A photo W plans bazaar , ormer correspon ent a les Won't oppose Bell increase Exeter council won't object to new rate increases being sought by Bell Telephone, Only Councillor Ben Hoogenboom wanted council to oppose the rate increases and his motion to that effect failed to get a seconder. Clerk Eric Carscadden reminded council that Bell was the second largest ratepayer in Exeter, while Reeve Derry Boyle said council members were not able to say that a rate increase was warranted or not. To allow leaf fires Exeter residents will be allowed to burn their leaves again this year, despite ob- jections from Councillor Ben Hoogenboom. He suggested it was a problem and warned ,council that some youngster could get killed by a car driving through the dense smoke which fills the air every fall, While some members of council agreed the burning of leaves was a problem and nuisance, Mayor Jack Delbridge pointed out there would be considerable expense if the town had to draw them away. Councillor Bob Simpson also reminded Hoogenboom that he was in the business of selling trees and hinted he was adding to the problem. Reeve Derry Boyle termed the odor from the burning leaves "nice" although he said he tried to set an example by putting leaves in bags to be hauled away by the garbage contractor. "It's a nuisance, but no real pollution problem," commented Councillor Bruce Shaw. While making no change in the matter, council agreed with works superintendent Glenn Kells that ratepayers should be asked to refrain from burning leaves over manholes or on streets which are covered with asphalt. Didn't know what signed? FRANCIS J. COLEMAN Francis (Frank) J. Coleman, Seaforth, died' at Huronview, Clinton September 30, 1973 in his 86th year. He is survived by his wife, the former Ida Armstrong Smith and was predeceased in 1955 by his first wife, Florence (Townsend) Coleman. He was the father of Mrs. George (Vietta) Hoggart, Londesboro; Mrs. Roy (Pearl) Dolmage, Londesboro; and Francis Jr., RR 1 Seaforth. One brother, Russell, of RR 3 Seaforth, 18 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren also survive. Funeral service was held October 2, 1973 from the G. A. Whitney Funeral Home, Seaforth with Rev. F, C. Mulholland of- ficiating. Interment was in Maitland- bank Cemetery. MRS. E. M. ARCHER Mrs, E. M. Archer, R.N., the former Mildred Alicia Wood, passed away at Sarnia General Hospital, September 24, 1973. She is survived by her husband, Edward M. Archer and was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs, Daniel Wood, Exeter south. She was the sister of Mrs. Florence Winer, Hamilton, Ruby Wood, Ridgetown and a foster son, Ronald Power, Sarnia, also survives, Funeral service was held September - 27 from the Ronn Dodge Funeral Home, Forest With interment in St. Marys Anglican Church Cemetery, Warwick Village, Pallbearers were nephews, Elgin, Feed, Robert and Wilbert Luxton, Donald Winer and LaVerne Anderson, President Bill Adelman and director Don Southcott of the Grand. Bend Chamber of Com- merce informed council of a recent application for a Local Initiatives Grant. Adelman said a request has been made to the federal government for a grant of about $40,000 to erect a welcome station and youth centre. In his presentation the C of C president said, "don't lie frightened by the size of the project. There's nothing wrong with the people of Grand Bend. All they need is motivation. Southcott explained plans of the Chamber to extend the tourist season. "We have in mind a modest program of winter ac- tivities which include skating on the Old River bed, snowmobiling and cross country skiing," he added. Propose dog program Pat Jarvis of Glencoe, a dog control officer for 15 municipalities outlined his program for council. opportunity to redeem the animal by payment of a $6 fine. Jarvis said if the owner cannot be found immediately the dog is taken to the pound in Glencoe and it is kept for five full days. If not redeemed by this time the dog is humanely destroyed. Jarvis is currently dog control officer for Glencoe, Arkona, Watford, Forest, Wyoming, Dresden, Ridgetown, Bothwell, Newbury, Thamesville and Wardsville along with the townships of Mosa, Euphemia, Zone and Howard. Council has been informed by the Ausable Bayfield Con- servation Authority that an open DAVID GRUBBE David Grubbe died suddenly at South Huron Hospital September 29 1973 in his 3rd year. He was the son of Joy and Blair Grubbe, Huron Park and brother of Tina and Gerry, at home. He was the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Maclean, Lindsay, Mr, and Mrs, Gerald Grubbe, KirktOn and Mr. and Mrs. George Berrell, Walkerton, Funeral service was held from the T. Harry Hoffman Funeral Home, Dashwood, October 2 with Rev. A, Gedcke officiating. Interment was in Exeter Cemetery. J. W. ELGIN PORTER J. W. Elgin Porter, Varna died suddenly as the result of a car accident, September 30, 1973 in his 66th year. He was the husband of the late Sarah Reid and father of Mrs. Raymond (Anna) Scotchmer, Bayfield; Mrs. John (Kathleen) Siertsema, Bayfield; Mrs. Garnet (Margaret) Wright, RR 1 Londesboro; Mrs. Ronald (Marion) Cornish, Exeter; and Gordon, Bayfield. He was the brother of Mrs. David (Marion) Davidson, Windsor; Lorne, Exeter; Arnold, Goderich; William and Richard, Goderich Township. Funeral service was held from the Beattie Funeral Home, Clinton, October 3 with Rev. J. Reddoch officiating. Interment was in Bayfield Cemetery. McCLINCHEY - Carl McClin- chey passed away at his residence in Clinton, September 30, 1973, He was the father of Mrs, Howard (Bernys) Finkbeiner, Zurich. meeting will be necessary to discuss plans for repair of the Walker drain due to some complicating factors. Applications from James Patterson and Art Haist to erect signs on their properties for John Aselstyne were approved. Approve permits for three houses Permits for three new homes were approved by Exeter council this week. However, two planned by J.P. Ducharme, on Sherwood Crescent will not be issued until works superintendent Glenn Kells is satisfied with the progress of the road in front of the lots in question. The road is the responsibility of Ducharme under terms of an agreement with subdivider Gib Dow. The other home is to be built by Jack Taylor, also on Sherwood Crescent. The road is already nearing completion on this portion .of the street. ,Otherliermits approVed at the meeting; subjed4 .to final approval of the, building in- spector, were as foll(5wS House renovations for Clarence Hohner, 25 Main ; N. Heaman, 131 William; C. Hoffman, 192 Huron W.; Gerald Hamilton, Andrew. A permit was also granted to Exeter Dairy Ltd, to raise a steel roof on its building on William St. N. and to Smith construction to erect the town's new works department garage on Nelson St. Deer killed in GB crash In two accidents investigated this week by officers of the Pinery Park Ontario Provincial Police detachment, a deer and a hydro pole were struck by cars, The first accident occurred in Grand Bend Thursday when Glenn Brenner of Grand Bend struck a hydro pole on Ontario street . Constable P.M. Clush- man estimated total damages at $1,700, Friday evening at 8 p.m., a vehicle driven by Hank Baltessen, struck and killed a deer on highway 21, near the Pinery Provincial Park. Con- stable S.A. Gardiner in- vestigated. Of 26 occurrences handled by the detachment, nine charges were laid under the Highway Traffic Act and four for narcotic violations. The windowsills were thick with construction dust; the business stickers were still on the recently installed panes of glass; and when people started arriving, they hail to scronnge to find enough chairs, Nevertheless, it was an excited and enthusiastic group of people who attended the first meeting of the South Huron Association For the Mentally Retarded on its own property last Wednesday evening. The meeting was held in the dining room of ARC Industries, the new education and rehabilitation workshop for mentally retarded adults located in part of the former Dashwood Industries building in Dashwood. For the members of SHAMR, the building is a dream come true, the result of an idea which was formulated about a year and a half ago. At that time, the association had no idea if such a project was possible, where it would be located, or what shape it would take, Now after a great deal of work, and at least a few prayers, the building and renovations are almost complete, including a library-resource centre, huge kitchen, main workshop area, lounge, offices grooming centre and sanitary facilities. "The faith, courage and en- thusiasm of the community has built this building," said Case Board accepts construction bid The Middlesex County Board of Education this week accepted the low construction bid of $285,953 from Van Bussel Brothers, of Lucan, for the addition and alterations to East Williams Memorial School. The addition will double the size of the present school with a general purpose room including stage, storage and change rooms, a kindergarten, art room, science room and standard classroom. While no starting date is given, the firm expects to complete the work by March 1974. Trustees instructed the Director of Education .to try to work out an arrangement with the Parkhill Agricultural Society that will permit schools to par- , ticipate in next year's fair without having to be closed because the day is a hbliday. The board agreed to let the Red Cross hold blood donor clinics at Lora .perchester, Secondary Scheol on Noy,embier, 12,,and at Strathroy District Collegiate Institute on November 20. Hay okays severances At their regular meeting Monday Hay Township council recommended approval be granted for two requests for land severance. The first came from Gerben Wynja to sever parts of lots six and seven concession N.B. Wynja wants to self 194 acres and retain six acres for himself, The second came from Carl Payne to sever part of lot 16, concession 1. In other business, it was decided to request Usborne Township to take necessary action to repair a boil-up on the Beaver municipal drain on the property of Harry Beaver. Four tile drain loans in the amount of $11,000 were also approved at the meeting. Council agreed to request the Ministry of Transportation and Communication to remit an in- terim payment on road and bridge subsidy covering the time period from January 1 to Sep- tember 30. Councillor Joe Miller was appointed as a representative to the Farm Safety Council. General accounts of $10,105.07; road accounts of $3,701.64; and drain accounts of $461.11 were approved for payment. Van Raay proudly. But the fight is far from over yet, as Mr. Van Raay explained when he gave the financial statement for the workshop. The total cost of renovations to the building is $121,994 of which $76,616 has already been paid. That leaves a balance of $45,378 still owing on the building itself, Additional costs for equipment and furnishings, installation of a septic tank and allowance for working capital means there is still a total of about $82,000 to pay on the project, By means of an interest free first mortgage of $13,000 from Dashwood Industries, a total of $27,000 in loans from private individuals and a $40,000 bank loan the association has raised the money, As Mr. Van Raay stressed, however, there is still much work to be done, in terms of finances. The interest on these loans must be paid back and the loans themselves. . For this reason, canvassing will continue in those areas not yet covered, specifically Grand Bend, and parts of the townships of Hay and Tuckersmith. The association also hopes to get a sizable grant from the government once the operation is underway, but there is no way of telling how soon this money might be available. Members also decided to raise the membership fees in the association to $5 from $3 per family or individual. The workshop director, Don Rawlings, also spoke to the meeting, and introduced his wife and four children, Three collide on Main St. Damages of $1,170 resulted when three vehicles were in- volved in an accident on Exeter's main street, near James Friday afternoon shortly after 5 p.m. The drivers involved were John Moir, Hensall, David Blane, Lucan and Gary Voisin, Ailsa Craig. Constable George Robertson investigated. The first mishap of the week occurred Thtirsday afternoon in the South Huron District High School Parking lot involving vehicles driven by Pius Deitrich, Dashwbod and Kevin Bestard, RR 3, Parkhill. Constable Itober tson estimated damakswt $400,..,. Early guesl,p,y afternoon vehicles di-Lven lift " Mary Jane Graham, Lakewood Gardens, Grand Bend and William Musser, Exeter collided at the in- tersection of Main and Gidley streets. Constable Jim McMeekin was the investigating officer and listed damages at $170. Tuesday evening at 9:30 p.m. a vehicle driven by William Reich, RR 5, Brussels struck a parked vehicle on Main street. The unattended vehicle was owned by Norval Reid, Crediton. Constable George Robertson estimated total damages at $300. A truck reported missing Tuesday night from the Exeter Ford Equipment lot on Thames Road east was located Wed- nesday morning on William Street. The vehicle was out of gas. Constable George Robertson is in charge of the investigation which is continuing. Centennial books are closed off Centennial committee chair- man Derry Boyle presented his final report to council this week. It shows the activities costing local ratepayers $1,481.79. A total of $32,971.24 was spent on various centennial activities. In noting the bank account has been closed, Boyle said anyone to whom the committee owed money was out of luck, He said it was a "tremendous thrill to be selected" for his present position. Many projects similar to ARC Industries have to start out in schools or church basements, and look what we've got to start with, he enthused. "People will be coming here who have never had the op- portunity to go to schools at all because there were no schools. "I consider it as an educational institution and we hope to make the trainees self-sufficient. ARC Industries belongs to the trainees themselves, They are going to run all aspects of it. We are merely the custodians. "We hope to be producing our own 'thing' before too long," he said, in reference to several planned projects which will be undertaken at the workshop. Must be the new math? A recommendation by the roads committee ended up in a debate by Exeter council this week, with some poor mathematics clouding the issue. Chairman Ted Wright said the committee would recommend that the engineering be done for reconstruction of Sanders St. E, and while the actual work may not be done for some time, it would be ready to go when money was available. However, Councillor Bruce Shaw wanted engineering done on Pryde Boulevard as well to serve "my constituents" and this resulted in the debate. One member pointed out if the road work cost $40,000 the initial engineering fees of five percent would be $8,000. Another replied it would be only $800 When the correct figure of $2,000 was finally presented, members felt it was too much to spend if the work could not be undertaken for some time. Wright explained to Shaw that changes may have to be made and it was false economy to have engineering done too far in ad- vance of actual work. Council then defeated a move by Shaw and Reeve Boyle to have Pryde Blvd. engineering included with that of Sanders East. By MRS. DAVID KESTLE CLANDEBOYE A sense of loss to the com- munity is felt with the passing of Clara Paton, Mrs. Paton's kind- ness and thoughtfulness were widely known and she was very active in community affairs. She was organist in St. James Church for many years and led the choir. She was a member of the Orange Lodge and a member and pianist for the Women's Institute. In addition, Mrs. Paton was Clandeboye correspondent for the Times-Advocate for many years. She had been ill for some time and lived in Strathmere Lodge for three years preceding her death. 4-H Clandeboye WI is sponsoring three different 4-H clubs this fall with about 30girls and three sets of leaders. Clandeboye No. 1 "Block Heads" cancelled their second meeting Saturday, Judy Henry the assistant leader was injured while playing field hockey. Clandeboye No. 2 held their second meeting September 27. The Printin' Pals had ten girls present and each girl told what she thought block printing was. Later they had the opportunity to try making a print on a potato and then to imprint a design on paper. All agreed that it was an interesting and productive hobby. Future meetings will be held on Saturday mornings. They have already negotiated one contract with the Tillotson Plastics firm next door and also hope to.be able to get into the field of lawn furniture as another line of production. Final decisions will be based on market surveys which are being conducted on several items. Rev. Andrew Blackwell, president of the association summed up the feelings of everyone present when he said, "Our accomplishments are a cause for optimism and a cause for concern. We just can't be complacent, but we have to have faith". In other association business, reports were heard on the Huron Hope Nursery at Grand Bend from Principal Mrs.Blewett. She introduced her new assistant Joan Smith and told the meeting that there are presently six boys enrolled in the nursery. The nursery has established a new volunteer system this year and uses four volunteers a day. She also gratefully acknowledged receipt of a donation of $100 from the Order of the Eastern Star in Exeter. Electronics Engineer R. Paul Armstrong, Exeter has graduated from Radio College of Canada, Toronto as a Senior Electronics Engineer Technician. Paul, a past gra'cluate of SHDHS is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Irvine Armstrong. He has accepted a position with Bell Canada in Toronto working in computer communications. Club No. 3 held its first meeting Saturday at the home of their leader Maria Vogels. Ten girls were present and they elected an executive as follows: president, Chris Beaton; secretary, Penny Smith, treasurer, Maria Vogels, assistant leader Karen De Jong. Supplies were tallied for the project and printing with vegetables was done. UCW The ladies of Clandeboye UCW met at the church Tuesday with six members present. The business of bazaar and tea to be held October 27th at the church was discussed. The ladies have also set up a quilt and are quilting at the church, Any member is en- couraged to come in anytime to help. Awards werep resented to the children who attended Sunday School regularly in the church service. Mrs. K. Simpson, Mrs. G. Millson, Mrs. 0. Rollings, Mrs. J, Scott, Mrs. H. Bond all teachers, made these awards possible. Personals Eleanor and Dave Kestle, Dorothy Cunningham and Tom, Harold Hardy, the Lynns and Ro'y and George Cunningham are among the many residents of the area who attended the in- ternational plowing match last week in Alvinston. Nancy Taylor is a patient in St. Joseph's Hospital. Mr. & Mrs. Joe Carter were entertained by their children and families to an evening of euchre to celebrate their anniversary. They received many gifts and a present of money. Ed Armstrong was one of the lucky winners in the Western Fair draw, While many threw After a year's leave of absence, Principal Mrs. Eleanor Scott returned to report on the Huron Hope school at Huron Park. She outlined some of the activities of the 13 pupils at the school, in- cluding cooking a meal once a week, bowling, and a trip to the zoo. She was especially enthusiastic about the 26 exhibits entered by the children in the Exeter Fair. Martin Van Raay, president of the YACMR youth group reported that they too had a busy summer, They conducted an eight-week swimming program for the mentally retarded and held a dance at Braemor Manor in Exeter. Martin and Doug Masse also attended the annual meeting of the provincial YACMR Board in Shadow Lake. Plan sessions on agreements Exeter council have two meetings planned in the im- mediate future to formulate new subdivision agreements. Two subdivisions are presently under consideration; one by Fred Darling and the other by Len Veri. A representative of Damas & Smith Ltd., planners for the Darling subdivision, advised council by letter this week they would hope to have the sub- division registered by the end of this year in view of the impending changes in provincial regulations. In the letter, Nick Nicklom suggested the subdivider be responsible for the storm sewers, a suggestion council members were already debating. Under existing subdivision agreements, the subdivider is not responsible for storm sewers. It was also suggested by the planner that building permits be approved in new subdivisions before the service are completed, but occupancy not be allowed until the completion. Council plan to meet with their consulting engineer, B.M. Ross & Associates, on Oct. 10 to discuss the agreements and have agreed to meet with respresentatives from Damas & Smith on Oct. 17. their tickets away, Ed kept his which was drawn as a reserve number, Mrs. Emily Kestle's grand- daughter Julie Charron was married on September 29th in Windsor to Franklin Henry Ford of St. John's Newfoundland. Mrs. Nestle attended the wedding along with Dave and Eleanor and Janis, Helen and Dorothy Cun- ningham, Sharen and Dave Newman, Lucan, Nancy Skinner, Marie Schmidt, /Tom Kestle, Lynn Ross, London; Harry and Kay Kestle, Ron and Mary Ann Gary and Betty Kestle . Mrs. Barbara Carter and her mother, Isobel Simpson, Joanne and Lisa Carter were visiting with Pete and Joan Banks, Cindy and Krista, Bright's Grove on Sunday. Mr. & Mrs. Tony Markus, Sandy,Andrew, Elizabeth and Christine and Carol Cunningham enjoyed the soccer snack for families of the soccer team held at the SHDHS grounds Sunday. Sandy Markus will be playing soccer in the tournament on October 6 in Goderich in the 14 and under group, Steve St. Pierre spent the weekend in Clandeboye with Nancy and Lorie St. Pierre. Steve has been stationed in Edmonton where he is flying a Hercules aircraft for Pacific Western Airlines to many interesting places. He has been to Montreal, Vancouver, Resolute Bay and Cambridge in the Arctic, several places in England, Africa and Hong Kong, Steve especially likes the Arctic for its quiet beauty and exquisite show of the Northern lights. Elmer Cunningham's horse almost won the Supertest Stakes Race on Sunday in the Garden City. He was beaten by a fraction of a second. Exeter council hope to get He would patrol the streets of some clarification in the im- Grand Bend once a week mediate future on ,the ameme t throughont. the year for n.annual regarding the di gii" Pr'eS'ep df 51V6eritS pe9 capi aTild the sitting inoperative '13esi'cTe` the t 'ring ffe' Ailld'-'661/ect.tetK PUC building. k . •. , If a dogr ,,vith a tag is eiek91',911.,,j, There was a suggestion this the owner is notified and given an week that members may not have read some of the details in the original agreement. Mayor Jack Delbridge said he had reviewed it and thinks the town may actually be responsible for seeing that the messages about upcoming events are put on the sign. Originally, it had been believed that the sign firm was respon- sible for this, Monday night, council decided to ask a representative of the sign firm to appear before them and prepare a new agreement, The sign has been up since June, but has never been put into use. Anniversary Services CHURCH OF GOD, GRAND BEND, ONTARIO Sunday Oct. 7, 11:00 a.mo & 7:30 p.m. SPEAKER: Rev. Robert Hazen and the Pennway Trio, Lansing, Mich, * * * OPEN HOUSE for retiring Pastor & Mrs. E. Wottam Monday Oct. 15, 2-4 and 7.9 p.m. in Church Hall EVERYONE WELCOME