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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1974-01-31, Page 3GETTING INFORMATION After the official opening Sunday of Grand Bend's Village Inn Reireat,group vice-president Cyril Gingerich, left, hands out literature to eric Mcllroy of Grand Bend. T-A photo DANCE — SAT FEB. 9 Town and Country Gentlemen Crowning of Snowaueen at 9 p.m. KIRKTON ATHLETIC GROUNDS * SATURDAY, FEB, 9 Novelty Events start at 1 p.m. * SUNDAY, FEB. 10 Main Events Circuit Races and Drags Starts at 12 noon ADMISSION $1.00 PER DAY — PS Students Free AT VILLAGE INN OPENING — The Village Inn Retreat at. Grand Bend was officially opened Sunday. At the reception Mr. and Mrs. Ken Greb, Centralia are shown chatting with the managers of the Retreat John and Mary Steckle. T-A photo Boundaries may change New fire truck arrives STOREWIDE CLEARANCE 467 MAIN ST. 235-0173 EXETER CONTINUES SAVINGS UP TO Underpad with all Well to Wall Carpet Purchases BIG CITY SELECTION AT SMALL TOWN PRICES 4 I Huron councillors oppose suggestions from resort Seek funds for parkway A request by the Lake Huron Parkway committee has been made to Ontario Natural Resources Minister Leo Bernier for funds to conduct a feasibility study. A delegation headed by Stanley township reeve Anson McKinley went to Toronto in late December and asked 75 percent funding of a $50,000 to' $75,000 feasibility study. McKinley told the T-A Tuesday evening, "we received a very favourable hearing from Mr. Bernier.' He promised to present it in time for the upcoming budget." The proposed study would check into the feasibility of the Parkway which would stretch from Sarnia north to Amberley. McKinley said the proposed Parkway could amalgamate all aspects of recreation and tourism and may include historical sites. He added, "Some have a misconception of the idea of the Parkway, They think of a four- lane super highway. This is not the case. We want to make use of all recreation land and I can envision something similar to the Niagara Parks Commission." Costs of the study after ,the provincial grant is received will be underwritten by Huron and Lambton counties at 371/2 per cent each and 25 percent from the city of Sarnia, Accompanying McKinley to Toronto with the presentation were Sarnia alderwoman Marie Coulter, Sarnia Chamber of Co ,ii manager Ray Beggs, Hu u 's development officer and Giryin Reid of the Huron: plan, ningsboard. -s, A story reported last Wed- nesday by CFPL-TV and the Sarnia Gazette saying Mr. Bernier considered the matter "a priority item" was refuted the next day by a senior ministry official. Lambton MPP Lorne Hen- derson, said he was "hopeful the request would be approved." Police at Pinery investigate thefts Two instances of break, enter and theft were reported to the Pinery Park detachment of the Ontario, Provincial Police this week. Friday a cottage at Port Franks owned by L. Hodgins, RR 4, Denfield was entered and a color television set valued at $500 was taken, Constable P. M. Clushman is investigating. Saturday Constable R. D. Hendley investigated a similar occurrence at another Port Franks cottage owned by W. Jones, London. A portable television set, stereo component set and a black bear rug were reported missing, A resolution from the village of Grand Bend in Lambton County to Huron County Council caused reeves and deputy-reeves to disagree attheir .regular January meeting, Friday. The document from Grand Bend suggested that when the reeve of a municipality is unable to attend county council session "due to sickness or injury", provision be made in the Municipal Act to. allow the ap- pointment of an .acting reeve to attend county council in the reeve's absence. Recommendation from the Executive Committee was net to concur with the Grand Bend and all vehicles. Middleton said he thought the price for the entire project would be about $4,000. Mrs. Jermyn added, "couldn't we do this in stages with some of the equipment now and the balance in a year or two?" To this Usborne councillor Bill Morley replied, what about prices a year from now? Might be cheaper to buy the complete outfit now." The fire chief said he would like to see the new fire truck and the van put on the Fire Marshall's wave length and the police radio could be putin th'e tanker :until all ,the necessary tquitaiierittqii purchased. , Approval was given for pur- chase of uniforms for Chief Middleton and his inspection officers. Middleton informed the board that the firemen will be paying for the chief's hat. In his report chief Middleton gave a review of the activities of his department for the year ending October 31, 1973. A total of 37 calls were an- MRS. MURRAY ELLIOTT Mrs. Murray Elliott (Bessie) Anderson) a well-known area resident past away in South Huron Hospital January 26, 1974 after a lengthy illness. She was the wife of the late David Murray Elliott and mother of William A. and Mrs. C. A. (Mildred) McDowell both of Centralia, sister of Miss Agnes Anderson of Centralia and grandmother of Janet McDowell, David and Lois Elliott. Mrs. Elliott was a member of Centralia United Church and took an active part in the women's organizations of the church, having served over a period of years as preSident of the Woman's Missionary Society. She was born in Mesa, Arizona. The Dinney Funeral Home, Exeter conducted the funeral service Monday with the Rev. John Beaton officiating. Interment was in the Exeter cemetery. Pallbearers were Elmer Powe, Joe Pavkeji, Joe Ondrejicka, Jack Blair, Wayne Greb arid Frank Hicks. Flowerbearers were Janet McDowell, Robert Bodkin, Lois and David Elliott. GEORGE SHEFFBUCH George ISheffbuch, Crediton, died at St. Joseph's Hospital, London, January 25, 1974 in his 70th year. He was the brother of August of Clinton, and Misses Marie arid Barbara Sheffbuck, Mrs, Agnes Laur and Mrs.AlbertMaier, all of Mdessengen Germany, The funeral was held at the T. Harry Hoffman Funeral Houle January 28 with Rev. D. Warren officiating. Interment was in Crediton cemetery, The pallbearers were Jith Clark, Russell Clark, Robert Haist, Bev Hirtzel, Tony Martins, Don Roeszler, Don Dundas and Bill Regier— MRS. ELGIN ROWCLIFFE Mrs. Elgin Rowcliffe, the former Ada Belle Case, passed resolution. Reeve .0ddleifson of Hayfield pointed out Grand BON has the 'same problem as. hiS municipality where only one. person is delegated as coutity. representative, He felt it was .a "reasonable thing" to ask that ell municipalities -be .assured of :a voice at the county level. "Maybe they shouldn't hasig the right to vote but they should' be .invited to attend," said Otidielfson. Colborne Reeve Doug McNeil. chairman of the executiO, committee, said there was' nothing to prevent anyone from attending the meetings of county swered. Of these 12 were in the town of Exeter, the same number in Stephen township, six in Usborne four in Hay, one auto• fire in Middlesex and a house fire in Kirk ton and a mutual aid call to Hensall. Losses in 1973 fires were listed at $47,900 for buildings and $5,000 on contents. In the first three months of the current year seven fires have been attended by the Exeter and area brigade including Tuesday morning's fire at the Davis. Nursing Home on Sanders street. Building losses iset ,at $35,000 by Middletonssarld contents at $71;000. ; At Monday's 'sheeting, Walter McBride of Usborne township was named chairman of the board with Jack Tinney of Hay acting as vice-chairman/ Other members of the board are retiring chairman Mrs. Helen Jermyn, Jack Delbridge and Derry Boyle of Exeter. Bill Morley of Usborne and Ken Campbell of Stephen. away Janaury 27, 1974 at South Huron Hospital. Besides her husband she is survived by a daughter Margaret (Peggy) Craven and sons, William B., Robert D., and Ronald' E. Also surviving is one sister, Mrs. Gretta Prout. ALFRED HILTON TRUEMNER Alfred H. Truemner husband of Flossie M, Jacobe, died in his 79th year in St, Joseph's Hospital, London, January 23, 1974. He was the father of Elwood RR 2, Zurich and Mrs. William (Belva) Fuss of Hensall. Seven grandchildren also survive. The funeral was held from the Westlake Funeral Home, Zurich, January 26 with Rev. Bruce Guy officiating. Burial was in Emmanuel United Church cemetery. The pallbearers were James Parkins, Keith Horner, Leonard Merner, Morris Webb, Andre Durand and Ernie Gross. . DONALD E. HENDRICK Donald E. Hendrick, RR 1 Dash- wood, died in South Huron Hospital, Exeter, January 25, 1974 in his 66th year. He was the husband of Ruth E. Turnbull and father of Richard, at home, Mrs. Robert (Audrey) McKinley, RR 1, Zurich and Mrs. Robert (Alma) Westlake, Zurich. Also surviving are seven grandchildren, three brothers, Lloyd of Exeter, Edmund of Crediton, Laird of Grand Bend, and a sister Mrs. Fred (Ruby) Bell of Florida. He was predeceased by a brother Samuel and a sister Mrs. Harry (Ruth) Cole. Mr. Hendrick was an -elder of Grand Bend United Church and a member of the board of the Blue Water Rest Home, Zurich. The funeral was held from the Westlake Funeral Home, Zurich with Rev, H. G. Dobson of- fiCiating, January 27. A memorial service followed in the Grand Bend United Church. The pallbearers were six nephews, Hugh, Elgin, Don, Howard, Hob and Harold Hen' drick. council, lle said that in the event reeve is absent and some other member of his council would ask permission to speak on an im- portant issue, he assumed this could be possible. "Is it the municipality which get the vote, or the reeve and the deputy-reeve?" asked Reeve Derry Boyle, Exeter. "I think Grand Bend has a legitimate beef. You are depriving a municipality of its right to be represented at the county level." "I really believe council has full rights to information," said Reeve Charles Thomas, Grey Township. "But it is the reeve and the deputy-reeve who have the mandate of the people. They are elected directly by the people to county council, not the entire council." "If the member of parliament is ill, we can't send another man down to represent us," in- terjected Warden Bill Elston, "Council is all elected by the people," said Jack McCutcheon, reeve of Brussels. "The people — Continued from Page I change direction of the diamond. Salary increases were granted for most township employees, All road employees will receive an increase of 50 cents per hour bringing regular staff to $3.50 per hour and part-time to $3 per hour. Road Superintendent Frank Mclsaac will receive an increase of $700 bringing his annual salary to $8,000. Clerk-treasurer and tax collector Wilmar Wein's annual salary has been raised $1,000 to $10,000 and secretary Sharon Baker's salary has been raised to $2.50 per hour. A change has been made in regulations for overtime pay for road department employees. In the future overtime will begin at should have representation all the time. Maybe we could im- prove on government, too, if some changes were made in the legislation." "Where does it end?" asked Deputy-reeve Stan Profit, "Who does the reeve send? Does he send his wife, for instance?" "If we are unable to attend council meetings for an extended period of time," said Reeve Roy Pattison, East Wawanosh," it should be up to us to resign," "Hear, bear," echoed some members of council. County Administrator John Berry told council that in Bruce County, a private bill does permit someone else to sit in on council but not on committee, "I think it should be something that is handled at the time of county government restruc- turing," said Goderich Reeve Deb Shewfelt. The committee recom- mendation not ,to concur with the Grand Bend resolution was ap- proved. 50 hours. Council has given approval to Emmerson Desjardine of Grand Bend to operate the Starlite Drive-In theatre at Shipka on Sundays. A petition from Case Van Raay, James Morlock and Lloyd Wein for repair and improvement of the Wein municipal drain at Lots 21 and 22, Concession 7, 8 was approved and will be forwarded to drainage engineer C.F. Corbett of Lucan for a survey, plan and report. The Corbett engineering firm will also do a report on repair and improvement of the Crediton municipal drain as requested by Lloyd Bender, Shirley Mac- donald, Clarence Fahner, Gordon Kenney and Gerald Acton at Lot 12, Concession 5. For Your Shopping Convenience, „ NOW OPEN ALL DAY WEDNESDAYS Darling's IGA EXETER The Exeter and area fire board has a new fire truck, The new vehicle purchased at a cost of $32,319 arrived over the weekend and is housed in the Exeter hall, Under an existing agreement with neighbouring municipalities, the town of Exeter pays 50 percent of the purchase, Usborne township takes care of 30 percent, Stephen 'township contributes 11 percent and Hay township pays the balance of nine percent. At Monday's regular fire board meeting Hay representative Jack Tinney said the: area s in Hay township now Covered, by the Exeter fire fighting equipment could be reduced, Tinney said a new agreement with the village of Hensall would cut down the area needed to be protected by the Exeter and area fire board. At the same time, Stephen township councillor Ken Camp- bell said his municipality would like to have the area covered by the board and the Exeter equipment increased. Campbell added "we would like to have our area increased to include the second Concession to the Mount Carmel road." One of Exeter's three members on the board, Mrs. Helen Jermyn suggested both townships submit the assessment and population figures of the areas they wish protected and a new cost sharing basis could be determined. Late in 1973, a new tanker truck was added to the area board fire fighting equipment and this was paid for entirely by the town- ships. With fire hydrants in Exeter this equipment was not necessary. To cover the extra 50 percent of the cost usually taken care of by Exeter, the township shares were doubled. Fire chief Gary Middleton was instructed to obtain prices on radio equipment for the fire ha 1 Stephen council