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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1974-09-26, Page 1Sports complex proposals aired The concept of a South Huron sports complex got off to a slow start this week when only 40 people turned out to a pUblic Meeting to hear the report of a special committee which has been, investigating complexes for the past several months. While letters had been written to several area councils, only Exeter, Usborne, Hensall and, Grand Bend had representatives on hand. Don Oke, a member .of the Zurich recreation committee, was also present, as were representatives of the Exeter agricultural society and other interested individuals. After a lengthy debate on the course of action to be taken, the meeting decided that the special committee should approach Exeter council at their October meeting tolhave them approve the Project in principle so a com- mittee can continue to in- vestigate a complex. At the same time, council will but said it feels that the following should be included: - an arena with Adequate, seating - a 25-metre pool - a senior citizens' hall and kit- chen - meeting rooms to satisfy the needs of the service clubs, organizations, etc. that wish to. meet and perhaps even day-care facilities. - an auditorium of suitable size with a stage. - dressing rooms and offices . catering facilities with .a large kitchen snack bar (s) of adequate size - health club facilities with saunas . - suitable storage areas - other facilities that might be required "We would not suggest the list is necessarily final," the local veterinarian concluded. Member Bob Whiteford said that for the complex to become reality, the councils of Exeter and surrounding municipalities would have to be receptive to the idea and realize what it could do for the entire community in terms of providing facilities and enticing industries and housing growth. He noted that the Exeter Kinsmen were behind the idea 100 percent and added that the leadership required to get the project going appeared to be readily available in the person of Exeter rec director Jim McKinley, Jack Underwood, in his comments, noted that the Exeter arena "is somewhat shaky" and that a short life could be predicted for it. He asked the audience to think what would happen to life in the community without such a facility.. The RAP member also pointed out that people have more leisure time to use facilities such as those outlined, there was a potential to get people involved in many more activities than are presently available to them, and people are interested in learning new skills. He explained that a complex could be built in stages. After outlining other reasons for proceeding,he emphasized that the primary need was due to —please turn to page 3 HANG ON TIGHT — Tim Hayter is hanging on tight and enjoying every minute of his ride on the space ships at the Exeter Fall Fair Saturday. T-A photo One Hundred and Second Year EXETER, ONTARIO, SEPTEMBER 26, 1974 Price Per Copy 25 Cents DWARFED EiY SQUASH — Floyd Riley Jr, of Huron Park found a pair of large squash at the Exeter Fair were bigger than he was.T-A photo Want uniform permit, zoning holding bylaw Speeder pays $240, 120 m.p.h. clocking One of the stiffest fines ever levied for speeding in Exeter court was handed out by Judge W.F. Woodliffe, Tuesday. He fined Kevin H. Swan, RR 1, Two major issues are under study at the present moment in the Huron County Planning Department. The first issue up for discussion is a uniform building permit throughout the county with one set of rules applicable to rural municipalities and another for urban areas. The second issue to which attention is being given is the possibility of a holding zoning bylaw to give local councils control over development until such time as secondary plans and zoning bylaws have been ap- proved in conjunction with Huron's official plan. County planning director Gary Alex Kaluschny, London, $33; Ben G. Webster, London, $20; Adrian Cornelissen, RR 2 Ailsa Craig, $55; John Whatmore, London, $18; Pete? D. Southerst, London, $16; Thomas H. Lee, London, $19; David G. Gerber, Millbank, $43 (also $23 for following another vehicle too closely at the same time); Joseph John Atkinson, Clinton, $20 for speeding and $13 for following another vehicle too closely Several other area residents appeared on driving charges and offences under the Liquor Control Act. They were: Larry J. Consitt, Exeter, fined $38 for having liquor in a place other than his residence on July 6 and another $25 for a second offence on another date. —please turn to page 3 Brucefield, a total of $240 plus $3 in costs or 20 days in jail. Swan had been clocked on July 13 in a one mile section by the OPP air patrol. His lowest speed was 73 in the second quarter of a mile and it increased to 120 by the fourth quarter. Swan was fined $4.00 per mile for each one over the 60 m.p.h. speed limit. The Judge was advised the fine could be $5.00 per mile, but said he though that was a little too much, Leonard Vessie, RR 2 Walkerton, was fined $80 for a speed of 100 in a 60 zone. Several other speeders also were. given fines by Judge Woodliffe and Justice of the Peace Douglas Wedlake. They were as follows: Area drivers lose control be asked to write other neigh- boring councils to get an in- dication of their intent and hopefully name a representative to the committee, On October 22, another public meeting is scheduled to deter- mine if enough interest is in- dicated to proceed with further investigation. The report of the committee was stated very briefly by several members in an attempt to get the proceedings completed in time to view the Canada- Russia hockey series an event blamed for the small turnout. Members of the special com- mittee were: Hal Walsh, Exeter Legion; Bev Morgan, Exeter Lions; Bob Whiteford, Exeter Kinsmen, Arn Mather's, Al Taylor and Gary Balsdon, ap- pointed by RAP, and three RAP members, Ruth Durand, Jack Underwood and Bruce Shaw. Mrs. Durand took the initial portion of the report, advising that the committee had visited four complexes in various stages of development, namely: Ripley, Kincardine, Brantford and Tillsonburg. She said they had examined the problem of finances and the various methods available for fund raising, such as debentures, lotteries, canvasses, donations and federal and provincial grants. . No further details on this aspect were given, although committee chairman Bruce Shaw said later that approximately 60 percent of the cost of the project could be covered by government grants. Walsh outlined the recom- mendations of the committee, the main one being that a sports complex should be built and that it must include the entire area and not just one community. He said "the money aspect will shakeyou" but added that the committee felt it would be worth it to future generations to have such facilities available. "It must meet the needs of all ages - all sexes - and all groups," Shaw added. "The committee does not want to offer a structure for the complex," Gary Balsdon noted, Fined $700 on Safety Act Seek green thumb with sticky fingers A HIGHLAND DANCE — One of the entertainers at the Friday even- ing portion of the Exeter Fair was Brenda Murray of Exeter featuring highland dancing. T-A photo Three more win in paper contest Contest number three in the "spot the merchant" series was a little tougher this past Week, but most entrants appeared to have correct answers. Winners of $5 merchandise certificates were Doug Mock, Hensall; Mrs. John Oke, RR 3 Exeter; and Mrs. Viola Slavin, 183 Andrew St., Exeter. Their prizes have been mailed to them and their coupons, along with all others received to date have been entered for the final large jackpot draw of $100. The fourth contest in the series appears this week. stopped in the Grand Bend area by Pinery OPP. Police also report that three mail boxes on concession 4-5 of Hay township were damaged by someone shooting at them with a .22 calibre rifle. Stephen council seek additional grant funds Davidson told council there should probably be one uniform building permit across the county, especially in the rural municipalities with a wide variety of building problems. The case of Bridge Motors just outside Wingham in Morris Township was cited as a prime example of the type of problem which can occur. Bridge Motors constructed a new building on the Morris Township property where no building permit was required. However, upon making ap- plication for access to the high- way, the ministry of tran- sportation and communications denied Bridge Motors a permit to construct a driveway since Huron's planning board advised the MTC the Bridge Motors operation was, in conflict to..the provisions in Huron County's official plan. While there is still some dispute surrounding the Bridge Motors operation, Gary Davidson said the premises would be primarily a car dealership which is not strictly an agriculture-related enterprize as was permitted by the official plan. Warden Bill Elston, reeve of Morris Township, said the Bridge Motors operation was a "good thing for the community". He indicated the company would deal in farm machinery, a much needed service in the Wingham area, as well as other modes of transporta tion. ) —please turn to page 3 Final warning for motorists Dorssers Welding Company Ltd., Blenheim, was fined $500 for infractions under the don- struction Safety Act 'in Exeter court, Tuesday. A foreman for the company, William • Jenniskens, was also fined $200 for contraventions of the same act. An inspector told the court he saw a workman on a silo of an area firm on February 21 and said the workman was standing on a four inch by one-quarter inch piece of metal 97 feet from the ground. The workman did not have a safety belt; safety helmet, safety shoes nor a net. The workman was an employee of the Blenheim firm, as was the foreman on the job, who was charged with failing to ensure that the workmen worked safely. While thieves are accused of having "sticky fingers" there is one in the area at present who may just have a "green thumb". Over a period of Thursday and Friday, four thefts were reported by area residents. The stolen property in all cases in- volved potted plants. Two large potted plants were stolen from the front yard of an Usborne residence, while two potted palms and two large flower pots were also missing from Zurich and Hensall residences. In the other incident, two an- tique planters and their contents were stolen from the vestibule of a Hensall home. Other thefts this week included $84 worth of tapes from a car owned by Richard Hardy, Strathroy, while his vehicle was parked at Huron Park. Charges have been laid against a Cambridge youth over the theft of $5 worth of gasoline from the A & K Service Centre on Highway 4. An attendant put the gas into the vehicle and the latter then sped off, The car was later Four of the five accidents in- vestigated by the Exeter OPP this week involved only one driver. Two injuries were reported, both as a result of a single car crash Thursday at 3:30 p.m. on concession 4-5 of Stephen. A car driven by Eleanor Johns, RR 3, Exeter, went out of control, struck the ditch and rolled over. The driver and a passenger, Catherine O'Neill, RR 1 Crediton, both received cuts and bruises. Damage was listed at $3,000 by Constable Jim Rogers. On Friday at 7:45 p.m., a car driven by Patrick Lane, RR 3 Dashwood, struck a ditch on Highway 83 and rolled over. Damage was set at $1,100 by Constable Al Quinn. The same evening at 11:30 p.m., a vehicle operated by Janet Bennewies, Crediton, collided with a parked car owned by Peter Dunn, Huron Park, on the Club Albatross parking lot. Constable Larry Christian estimated total damage at $425. There were two accidents Tuesday, the first involving vehicles driven by Johannes Brand and Ronald Brand, both of Stephen Township. They collided on concession 6-7. A truck loaded with turnips rolled over on concession 6-7 of Usborne. The vehicle was owned by Usborne Farms Ltd. and damage was listed at $1,000 by Constable Jim Rogers. During the week, the local detachment officers charged 18 people under the Highway Traffic Act and issued warnings to another 29. There were seven charged under the Liquor Control Act and six under the Criminal Code. Township drain inspector Lawrence Dietrich has been instructed to make necessary repairs to the Haugh municipal drain on Highway 83 and the Dietrich drain in the vicinity of lot 3, Concession 12. Council continues to receive complaints from owners involved in the westerly water system that the contractor, Maple Engineering has not completed restoration. The objections are being forwarded to project engineer B.M. Ross. A petition for a municipal drain from Bill Ellerington, Concession 1 in Stephen and Jim Prout, Concession 1 in Usborne, was accepted and will be forwarded to engineer C.P. Corbett of Lucan for a survey, plan and report. CADETS JOIN PARADE — One of the most interesting floats in Saturday's Exeter Fair parade was entered by the Huron-Middlesex Cadet Corps. T-A photo Raise over $500 Exeter OPP issued a warning this week that charges will be laid against any drivers failing to stop for school buses on which the lights are flashing while children are being picked up or dropped off. "There will be absolutely no warnings given," stated OPP Cpl. Ray Brooks. He also advised that police cruisers will be dispatched at times when school buses are on the roads to watch for in- fractions. The action is being taken as the result of a number of complaints from school bus drivers and parents over the fact that many vehicles - both cars and trucks - are not stopping for school buses. Cpl, Brooks noted that it is a highly dangerous situation, because the students "in their childish trust" assume that traffic will stop because the lights are flashing on the buses. He urged area motorists to be more cautious and pay strict attention to the law regarding school buses. Fair jamboree success Area escapes severe frost Due to high maintenance costs, Stephen township will be asking the Ontario Ministry of Tran- sportation and Communications for additional subsidy monies. Road Superintendent Frank Mclsaac will be applying for an additional $10,100. One reason for higher maintenance costs is a second application of liquid calcium made necessary by the extreme dry weather this summer. An agreement has been reached between the township and property owners in the Kingsmere subdivision north of Grand Behd to share costs on erosion control in the Kingsmere gully. The total cost of the project is expected to be about $2,700. The province of Ontario pays 70 percent leaving• the balance as the share of the Ausable-Bayfield Conservation Authority. This amount in turn will be shared equally by Stephen township and six owners affected. A request from the Ausable- Bayfield Conservation Authority to post no parking signs on the township road just north of the Lake Huron treatment plant from Highway 21 to the beach area was filed without any action being taken. A request from Frank Karves for the installation of a water supply system to service building lots at the northwest corner of the township was forwarded to engineer B.M. Ross for a design. About 35 lots owned by Karves are located on Concessions B and 19. Full costs of such a system are to be paid in full by the developer. A land severance application from. Ivan Webber at part of lot 5, North Boundary Concession was given approval. Seven tile drain loan ap- plications totalling $31,900 were approved by council. Fire levels shed at Zurich arena A frame 12' by 12' building owned by the Zurich Agricultural Society was destroyed by fire after Monday's fall fair, The fire was discovered about 11:30 p.m. Loss was estimated at $1,000. The runners-up were Karin Ortmanns, Miss G & G Discount and Kathleen Gielen represen- ting the Royal Bank. The winner received a Bulova watch from Campbell's Jewellers and a dozen roses from Exeter Flowers as well as other prizes. Winning the three divisions of the baby show were Angela, daughter of Mrs. Judy Finch; Kathleen, daughter of Mrs. Jim Barrett and Rebecca, daughter of Mrs. John Morgan. In Saturday morning's parade, Greene's Variety won the decorated car class, Pfaff Electric entered the best business float, the Exeter Kinettes won the club com- petition and the Kirkton Hillbillies won the comic division, Winners in the youngsters section of the parade were Dennis Pym, Joan and Doug Cooper and Greg Dougall . Local singer Bob Heywood was in charge of arrangements More than $500 was collected to be used for community work. Mrs. Maxine Sereda, ladies president said she was surprised with the amount of entries in flowers and said more space would be needed to house floral exhibits in 1975. The same situation exists in elementary school exhibits where the amount of entries rose by about 300. Dolores Shapton in charge of the school portion said extra space would also be needed another year with the upswing in entries, Friday night attention was focused on the Queen of the Fair and baby shows. Karen DeJong, 16 year-old daughter of Mrs. Klara De Jong, Centralia was crowned Queen by last year's winner Darlene Porter, She represented Carpenter Optical, While the Saturday afternoon crowd at Exeter Fall Fair was (limn somewhat, attendance at shows Friday night and Sunday afternoon were pleasing to fair officials. President Bruce Shapton said he was extremely pleased with the attention shown by visitors to the sheep shearing and weaving demonstrations in the arena and the sheep dogs, horse shoe pit- ching and 4-H and feeder calf club exhibits in the outdoor areas. The Sunday afternoon show in the form of a country and western music show in the arena at- tracted large crowds. The show featuring 17 local and Western Ontario bands started at 2 p.m. and was still going strong about eight hours later. Attendance at peak periods was estimated as high as 800, EXETER FAIR QUEEN — The 1974 Queen of Exeter Fair is Karen DeJong and she was crowned Friday night by last year's winner Darlene Porter. At the left is Kathleen eielen, second runner-up and runner-up Karin Orttrianns is of the right. T-A photo While weekend frosts have cost farmers in some parts of Southern Ontario millions of dollars, damage in the im- mediate Exeter area appears light. Jack Urquhart, manager at the local Canadian Canners plant said, "we were most fortunate in that some of our canning corn fields were not hit at all," He continued, "In fields where the frost nipped a little, it may have stopped growth but didn't really hurt the corn." Urqdhart said more warm weather is urgently needed this week to complete maturity. The yield has dropped off some ate to the extreme dry weather but Still remains at the estimated average. et. • " Ak • 44:,, it '4, Itt