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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1974-03-14, Page 1GB establish. reserve. fund DM strike continues negotiations .futile Negotiations between Dash- wood Industries Ltd. officials and Local 3054 United Carpenters and Joiners of America have broken The 185 members of the latter walked off their jabs four weeks ago and efforts by a ministry of labor mediator, Jack Hopper, to i!,et the strike settled have -tweed out unsuccessful. Company president Jim Finnen termed the two meetings held this week as "very fruitless'. Union business agent Adam Salvona, Huron Park, agreed that nothing had been ac- complished at the meetings which were staged at Hespeler on Thursday and in London, Mon- clay. Grand Bend council Wed- nesday night approved the placing of 0,000 into a reserve fund to be used for future pur- chasing of new equipment. Councillors pointed out a new truck for road work would, be needed in the near future. A similar move was made several years ago when money was put aside for the purchase of a new fire truck. When time came to.buy the fire truck with the assistance of neighbouring townships, most of the money for the village's share was available. Roads committee men coun- cillors John Teevins and Tom Webster reported spending on road work for the first two months of this year was down $2,838 from the corresponding period in 1973. The village will be placing advertisements this week for persons to fill all the summer jobs. Included will be lifeguards, dock master and attendants for the bath house and parking lot. Webster also relayed more good news saying, "the ice went out of the river last week and the docks were not damaged." The Grand Bend Lions club has given their support to the recent council resolution asking for access to the Pinery Park for snowmobiles for a fee of $5 each winter- A building permit application from Max Tiedeman to construct an addition to his present property was approved. SUCCESSFUL HEART FUND CANVASS — The Exeter Kinette club with the help of Kinsmen and Girl Guides recently completed a canvass of the town of Exeter for the Heart Fund, More than $1,200 was realiz- made up what they're going to give us", However, he said the em- ployees were equally determined "and will stay out here for the rest of the summer if we have to". Mr. Salvona advised that many employees had part-time work and could stay on strike in- definitely, Both he and Mr. Finnen acknowledged that some em- ployees have taken on new jobs, although neither would estimate how many had left to get other full-time work, Mr. Salvona suggested some of the employees were "key people" and this will create hardships for the firm when production resumes as new people will have to be trained. The problem the company may face in keeping its position in the industry is one that concerns Mr. Finnen as well. He said the strike was naturally creating hardships for some customers of DIL and many were now looking elsewhere for products. The company head explained that getting customers back once they had changed suppliers was difficult. He said job security becomes a point under such circumstances. ed from the canvass. Shown in the final counting are back left, Marilyn Hockey and Elsie Willis and at the front, Wanda Reynolds, Anne Neil and Lynda Sanders. One Hundred and First Year EXETER, ONTARIO, MARCH 14, 1974 Price Per Copy 25 Cents Utilities consider court proceedings The Ontario government will he taken to the courts if it fails to give municipalities sufficient say in running the electricity system. This was decided in a resolution at the annual con- vention of the Ontario Municipal Electric Association, which represents about 350 municipal electric utilities who distribute electric power. The association, which has a 70 percent ownership - and $800 million stake - in the electricity system, is objecting to the fact that the government has given it only two seats on the 12-member board of the Ontario Hydro Corporation. Today's resolution states that the Ontario government will be asked to issue common voting stock certificates in Hydro to each municipal electric utility concerned, Alternatively, the government will be asked to pay cash in proportion to each municipality's equity in the system. If necessary the delegates resolved, the matter will be taken to the courts. Attending the convention from this area were: Prosper Van- bruaene and Robert Sharen, Grand Bend PUC; Charles Hay, Hensall; Murray Greene and Jack Delbridge Exeter. Mr. Greene was re-elected a director of the OMEA. Kinsmen offer to lead drive for sports complex donations Both company and union of- ficials say the next move towards a settlement of the strike will be up to the other side. Mr, Finnen said he was "completely amazed" at the indifference displayed by union officials at the talks, when the topic was "something as serious as the livelihood of 185 em- ployees". He reported that Thursday's meeting came to an abrupt halt when one of the union negotiators had to leave to catch a plane for another engagement. On Monday, Mr. Finnen ex- plained, the company made a "major move" by tabling a proposal for a cost-of-living clause as part of a three-year agreement they were offering. The lack of a cost-of-living clause was one of the major problems in the earlier contract offers and was an item being cited by the union as a major stumbling block in reaching accord. Mr. Finnen said the union "turned thumbs down" on the company offer presented Mon- day, which called for a pay in- crease of $1.05 per hour over the three-year period in addition to the cost of living clause. "They (the union) didn't even want to talk about it," Finnen stated, adding he found it difficult to understand their attitude, which he described as "lackadasical, non-serious and indifferent". "We're the only ones negotiating and we can't do it singularly," the DIL president explained. Mr. Salvona termed the offer presented by the company on Monday as "ridiculous" and "worse than the one originally turned down". He said the offer was not even worth taking back to the mem- bership for consideration. He said it called for only 95 cents per hour increase over the three years and the cost-of-living payment proposed was an "in- sult." The union spokesman said the company was being "very, very stubborn" and said they didn't want to listen to the union "because they have their minds Enthusiasm for a sports complex in Exeter jumped another degree this week when the Exeter Kinsmen indicated they would be willing to spearhead a drive for funds for the ftepty, The' Wei: de at Ilrlan- day's meeting of RAP. Spokesman Gernot Dauber said the members had been talking about the project at recent meetings and "would like to get the ball rolling." RAP members didn't suggest the service club undertake any fund raising effort at this time, but they did agree to name a member of the Kinsmen to a committee which was set up in January to investigate a sports complex. Members of that committee presently consist of Bruce Shaw, Ruth Durand, and Jack Underwood from the RAP committee along with Dr. Gary Balsdon, Arnold Mathers and Al Taylor. Shaw reported that the com- mittee had found out certain information regarding grants, "but we're still talking in vague ideas." He said it may be a couple of more meetings before the committee would get down to specifics. The Exeter Lions were represented at the Monday RAP meeting by president Peter Raymond and vice-president Glen Kells. While they had at- tended on another matter, Raymond said his service club was most anxious to assist, He said a sports complex had been discussed several times at Lions meetings and explained they would be happy to name a representative to the in- vestigating committee as well. "Everyone in the community knows we have to have a com- plex," commented RAP chair- man Gord Baynham, adding that he was happy to hear that the service clubs were ready to get in and help. Penalties levied for booze, drugs Several liquor and narcotic charges were heard by Judge Glenn Hays in Exeter court, Tuesday. Lawrence R. Smith Zurich was fined $50 after pleading guilty to a charge of having marijuana in his possession on November 23, A car in which he was riding was stopped by OPP Constable Bill McIntyre and a bag con- taining the drug was found in the pocket of the accused. Rex Edward Carter, Stratford, pleaded guilty to a similar charge and the sentence was discharged on the condition the accused accept supervision from a Perth probation officer and report every two weeks and keep the peace. Judge Hays told the 16-year-old that failing these terms there would be a conviction,' Carter was charged after Constable Alex Balazs found the drugs in a car at the parking lot of SHDHS on February 2. Several young people were in the vehicle and Carter admitted ownership. Joseph D. Paquette, London, was fined $50 for having marijuana in his possession on September 8 when stopped by OPP Constable Dale Lamont in Stephen Township. The accused was also fined $23 for operating a motorcycle on a beginner's permit and $23 for failing to stop at a stop sign on the same date. Robert C. Falconer, Clinton and James R. Doughty, Goderich, were each fined $28 for having liquor in places other than their residences and Robert Earl Soldan, Hensall was fined $50 for having liquor while under the age of 18. It was his second offence. Stephen James Hertel, Stratford, was fined $35 for having liquor while under the legal age. V. Peter Glover, Exeter, was fined $50 or five days in jail after pleading guilty to causing a disturbance in Exeter on February 11 by shouting and using obscene language. complex would be started. Kinsmen spokesman Dauber agreed, but noted that a fund raising campaign couldn't be left that long. He said canvassing would have to "start right now" and ex- .'pressed concern that the. Lions' would commit themselves to another project such as tennis courts. "That's a point alright," replied Raymond, "We have to raise a quarter of a million dollars and we have to pull together," Dauber added. Raymond said that speaking personally, he would prefer to raise money for the larger project. RAP member John Stephens stated the plans for the complex did not have to be formulated before fund raising could com- mence and chairman Gord Baynham added some urgency to the situation when he told those present that "the arena is run- ning on the grace of God right now." "You (clubs) are the people who have the ways and means to raise money," he further opined. Raymond then explained he and Kells had attended the meeting to discuss the feasibility of, building tennis courts in AE%Ater.— He said the Lions were prepared to undertake the project, which he estimated would cost around $12,000, They had planned to build the double court this summer. However, Raymond said it would be a shame to build the courts and not have them in conjunction with the proposed complex. "We may be premature," he said of the plans to build the tennis courts at this time. When Baynham asked if the tennis court project should be held in abeyance, Raymond said the problem was that if the service club "has nothing to work for, you don't work." He suggested it would be at least three years before a sports Careless drivers pay stiff penalties One area driver was fined $250 on a charge of careless driving and another paid $200 on a similar charge when they ap- peared before Judge Glenn Hays in Exeter court, Tuesday. Another man, whose tractor was involved in a fatal accident, was given a fine of $33 for driving a farm vehicle with improper lights. Paying the fine of $250 was Leonard G. Haskins, Lucan who was charged after he sped away from a service station in Exeter and made a power turn. The courtlearned the action of the accused caused concern to other traffic, although no ac- cident was involved. In his own defence, Haskins said his foot slipped off the clutch. Donald R. Ferguson, Exeter received a four-month licence suspension as well as a $200 fine for careless driving in Exeter on September 21. Constable George Robertson said the car driven by the ac- cused "fish-tailed" on Andrew St. and at times was even facing in the opposite direction. The car continued in this manner until stopped by the constable, who told the court there were children on both sides of the 'street during the episode. Paying the $33 fine having improper lights on his tractor was John P. Massachelein, 16, of RR 3, Parkhill, The tractor he was driving on Highway 4 in the Centralia area on October 8, was struck from behind by a station wagon driven by Warren McLaughlin, Port Elgin. A passenger in the vehicle, Thomas White, 23, also of Port Elgin died in the crash. The mishap occurred around 7:20 p.m. CROWNING COLLEGE QUEEN — Jane Oehring of Elmira was nam- ed Queen of Centralia College of Agriculture Technology Friday night. In the above picture standing behind the newly crowned Queen are runner-up Betty Jean McLaren and 1973 winner Dianne Walker, both of London. photo by Norm Hyde. The accused told the court all the lights were working on the tractor prior to the crash. A tractor salesman said the lights were standard for road travel and were in perfect con- dition when the vehicle had been sold. The tractor was about one year old. A St. Marys man, Ronald R. Martin, St. Marys, pleaded guilty to driving with an alcohol content of over 80 mgs, and was fined $150. A breathalizer test gave a reading of 160 mgs, The accused was given a restricted licence for three months, enabling him to drive back and forth to work only. Judge Hays explained that to go outside these bounds would be contempt of court and the ac- cused would be liable to a jail term. A fine of $100 was levied against Robert W. Watson, Huron Park, who pleaded guilty to careless driving on January 27. He was backing out of a parking lot and struck a car on County Road 2 in Dashwood. In other driving offences, Judge Hays levied the following fines: James Parker, Huron Park, $13 for a speed of 70 in a 60 zone. Ronald F. Leppard, London, $38 for failing to yield. He was involved in an accident on February 10 when he pulled onto Highway 4 from a concession road in Tuckersmith. Paul E.Adair, Parkhill, $33 for failing to report damage to a fence he struck on February 15, Pick up Stephen dogs most from Huron Park Cars crash on icy road, two Seaforth women hurt A report made to the latest meeting of Stephen township council by animal control officer Harvey Hillman showed 14 dogs had been picked up in the last two weeks. Most of the animals were ap- prehended in Huron Park. Two charges were laid. Hillman makes regular tours of Huron Park and the police villages of Centralia, Crediton and Dash- wood. Clerk Wilmer Wein was in- structed to contact Bell of Canada concerning problems in the police village of Centralia. Apparently a Bell contractor in doing construction work is cut- ting off some drainage in the village, Prices set for Icy road conditions made travel treacherous throughout portions of the weekend, although fortunately only a few accidents were reported. The most serious occurred at 4:25 p.m. Friday when cars driven by two Seaforth women collided on Highway 4 just north of Exeter. One of the women had lost control of her vehicle and it spun into the path of the other. Drivers were Joyce Stewart and Evelyn Malcolm, The former sustained cuts and bruises, while Catherine Malcolm, a passenger in the other car, suffered a canning crops A petition for a municipal drain from Jack Ford, Anthony Martene and Mrs. Gisela Zemitis in the area of Lots 15-16 on the North Boundary of Stephen and the South Boundary of Hay was accepted and will be forwarded to drainage engineer C.P. Corbett of Lucan for a survey. Allan Walper was named to represent Stephen on the Huron County Farm Safety Association, The resignation of Steve Pertschy from the Crediton Parks Board was accepted and he was replaced by John Stewart. Road superintendent Frank Mclsaac was authorized to attend the T.J. Mahone Road School at the University of Guelph in May. fracture. Total damage was listed at $3,300 by OPP Constable Bill Lewis. The only other crash in which the ice was a factor was at 5:15 a.m., Saturday when a car driven by Michael Erickson, RR 2, Grand Bend, went out of control on Highway 84 about one and a half miles east of Highway 2i The car careened backwards into the ditch and damage was se at 4600 by Constable Dale Lamont. There was one accident Thursday, it occurring at 10:15 Please turn to page 3 Damages are light in town collisions Damages were only $775 and no injuries were sustained in five minor accidents investigated this week by officers of the Exeter police department. The first mishap occurred Friday afternoon and involved three vehicles at the intersection of Main and Sanders streets. The drivers were Ronald S. Ilarvey, Hensall, Randall W. Dayman, RR 3, Kipper] and Paul A, McInnis, RR 3, Dashwood, Constable Alex Balazs set Please turn to page Can crop growers in Ontario have been assured of higher prices for their produce in 1974 as the result of recent negotiations announced by the Ontario Vegetable Growers Marketing Board. Clarence Down of Exeter, a director of the board said this week the take-home pay increase for green pea growers will likely be about 64 percent. Down said green pea growers will be paid by the pound for their produce through the use of a completely new tenderometer scale. The price will now range from eight and a half cents a pound to 1,6 cents per poundaccording to the tenderometer readings. This is about a two and a half cents a pound increase, While the gross price has risen so have the costs of harvesting. Under the new agreement, the processor may deduct from the purchase price a sum not ex- ceeding $45 per ton, net weight shelled green peas as the growers portion of the harvesting cost, The previous figure was $16 per ton. The charge for seed peas has also risen to 16 cents per pound. Ontario canning corn growers Please turn to page 8 photo at fhe right a parent Mrs. Marlene Jeromkin, Father John Mooney and teacher Marjorie Glendinning take a sample from the evaporator. GETTING VARIED SAMPLES OF SYRUP Students of Mopnt Carmel separate school visited the Glendin. ming sugar bush in McGillivray township, Monday, In the picture at the left, Margaret Sniits is about to sam- ple the sap, looking on are Mary Shoebottom of SHDHS and students Teresa Batkxond Lynn Cronyn. In the 1*-A photo ANA :SAL