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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1975-01-16, Page 16HAY COUNCIL The 1975-76 Council of Hay Township held their inaugural meeting Monday afternoon at the township offices in Zurich. Council members are, back left: Lionel Wilder, Lloyd Mousseau, Tony Bedard, clerk Wayne Horner. Front Deputy-Reeve Joe Miller and Reeve Jock Tinney. T-A photo Hay councillors show concern over Zurich fire agreement Grant structure improves I Arena repairs needed ,••••••••,••••• Need more facts on rec corn lex ..Afrp:•7441.1,,,-- 4 MEMORIALS • • -LX ••-•' • T. PRYDE & SON LTD. Phone 235-0620 Main St., Exeter • MONUMENTS • MARKERS • INSCRIPTIONS Contact Jack 19rydee Office 235.0620 or Home 235,1384 DISPLAYS ALSO IN GODERICH AND CLINTON "OUP BUSINESS ESTABLISHED 1419" No decision as to the requests of Hay Township in the fire agreement with Zurich and the township of Stanley were made at the inaugural meeting of Hay Council Monday afternoon. Councillors expressed their concern that an agreement had not been reached and hoped a meeting for that purpose could he convened soon. Councillor Lionel Wilder, a representative to the Zurich area Fire Board said that he would try to get three Hay representatives appointed to the Zurich fire board. "If we are paying the majority of the costs we should have a majority representation on the board," he said, He said that with the amount Zurich and RICHARD ROBINSON Richard Robinson passed away at his residence in Stanley Township, RR 1 Zurich on Friday, January 10 in his 95th year(.'.' r. He was, the husband of Ethel Emerson and father of William R. E. Robinson, London, John E. Robinson, RR 1, Zurich, Mrs. Elmer (Norene) Hayter, RR 1, Varna. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.He was the brother of Reverend W, 0. Robinson of Goderich and Mrs. Margaret Erratt of Huronview, Clinton. The funeral service was held at the Westlake Funeral Home, Zurich on Saturday, January 11 with Rev. A. Taylor officiating. Pallbearers were Allan, Gerald and Bob Hayter and Tom„, Richard and Paul Robinson. Flower bearers were Bill Clarke, Bernard Keyes, Frank McClinchey and Elgin McKinley. Interment was in Bayfield Cemetery. WILLIAM HARMON MORTON William Harmon Morton of Ailsa Craig passed away sud- denly at Victoria Hospital on Wednesday January 8 in his 82nd year. He was the husband of Hilda (Thirwall) Morton and father of Mrs. Marian Pincombe and Mrs. Eileen Pickering. He was the grandfather of Jo- Anne and Rose-Mary Pincombe and Lori Pickering, all of Lon- don. The funeral service was held at the T.Stephenson and Son Funeral Home Ailsa Craig on Saturday January 11, Interment was in Carlisle Cemetery with Rev. A. J. Simp- son officiating, CHARLES HENRY STEPHEN Charles Henry Stephen passed away in South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Friday, January 10 in his 79th year. He was the husband of Vera Watson of Huronview and father of Mrs. Jack Robinson (Wanda) or Kirkton, Donald of Exeter, Betty Anne Stephen of Owen Sound, Murray of Mansfield (one son Laurie predeceased 1971). He is also survived by nine grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. John Heckman of Dashwood and one brother, William Stephen of Exeter. The funeral service was held at the Hopper-Hockey Funeral Home, Exeter on Monday January 11. Interment was in Exeter Cemetery with Rev, Barry Robinson officiating. MYRTLE (WINDSOR) KAELIN Myrtle (Windsor) Kaelin of RR 1, Thedford, (formerly of Lon- den) passed away in St. Joseph's Hospital on Sunday, Jaritlary 12 in her 81st year. She was the wife of the late Stanley are paying, they should be allowed only one represen- tative each. Council decided to draft a letter to the effect of what agreement Hay Township would be in favour of. It was hoped that an agreement could be reached before the end of the month. It was decided that Joe Miller, deputy Reeve and Lionel Wilder be again appointed to the Zurich Fire Board since they are familiar with the problems. Reeve Jack Tinney will represent Hay on the Exeter area Fire Board and Lloyd Mousseau was reappointed to the Hensall area Fire Board. Other appointments made at the meeting were: Stock Louis Kaelin and mother of Mrs. Virginia Frank of London, Mrs. Michael (Margaret) Slota of St. Thomas, Edward of RR 1, Thedford and the late William Kaelin of London.- . She was the sister of Ellis Windsor of Lieury and Wilfred Windsor of RR 3, Ailsa Craig. She is survived by elevien grandchildren and nine greatgrandchildren. The funeral service washeld at the A. Millard George Funeral Home London on Tuesday January 1.4. Interment was in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. LAURA (MACDONALD) HARNESS Laura (MacDonald) Harness passed away at the Queensway Nursing Home in Hensall on Thursday, January 9 in her 82nd year, She was the wife of the late Elmore Harness of Exeter and mother of Mrs. Douglas (Bar- bara) Harrison of Exeter, Max of Port Lambton and Douglas of London, She is also survived by five grandchildren and one great grandchild. The funeral service was held at the Hopper-Hockey Funeral Home, Exeter on Saturday January 11, Interment was in Exeter Cemetery with Rev. Glenn Wright officiating. ELIZABETH MYRTLE TREVITHICK Elizabeth Myrtle Trevithick, formerly of Ailsa Craig, passed away at Strathroy General Hospital on Monday January 13 in her 84th year. She was the wife of the late Scott Harold Trevithick and mother of Mrs. Murray (Ha) Hamilton of Parkhill, Lee of RR 2, Lucan. She is also survived by five grandchildren and four great- grandchildren. The funeral service will be held Thursday, January 16 at 2 p.m. at the T. Stephenson and Son- funeral Home,Allsa Craig, Interment in Marshill Cemetery with Rev, Clyde Westhaver and Rev. Harry B. Johnson officiating. LOUISE CAVE Louise Cave,formerly of this area, pasSed away in Surrey, British Columbia on Monday, January 13 in her 86th year. She was the wife -of the late Perce Cave, (1972). She is sur- vived by two sons and five daughters. She was the sister of Mrs, Murray Neil, Exeter, Mrs, Myrtle Hunter, Exeter and Eli Sims, Crediton. Mrs. Cave was born in Stephen township and Mr. Cave in Usborne. The couple moved to the west in 1910. The funeral Services will be held in Surrey, 13.C. with funeral arrangements still pending. "We need more facts," was the comment made by Jahn Stephens after Tuesday's open meeting at the Exeter Public School to discuss the proposed recreation centre for Exeter and district. Stephens is chairman of the , John. Clark, RR 5, Goderich, was re-elected president of the Huron Plowman's Association at the annual meeting at Winthrop Monday when there was an at- tendance of seventy. Other officers elected are vice. presidents, .James Armstrong, Wingham and William. J. Leeming, RR 4, Walton; secretary-treasurer Russell Bolton, RR 1, Seaforth, and assistant secretary-treasurer, Robert McCartney, RR 4, Seaforth. Maurice Love is past president, James Armstrong is provincial director and Gordon McGavin is honorary director for OPA. The election was carried out by Hugh Hill, a long time member of the Association and chairman of the local committee for the 1946 international held in Huron. Mr. Hill recently celebrated his 90th birthday. The meeting advanced plans for Huron participation at the annual meeting of the Ontario Plowmens Association in Toronto in February, In anticipation of the 1978 International being held in Huron the local association will be accompanied by the flag party of the Seaforth District High School Girls Trumpet Band. Huron representatives will travel by chartered bus. Named as' delegates representing Huron were President John Clarke and Secretary Russell Bolton. Howard Datars' local com- mittee said a review of possible sites in Huron for 1978 had been reviewed by representatives of the OPA and that a decision could be expected in the near future. By MRS. HEBER DAVIS The Congregation of St. Patrick's Church, Saintsbury held, a benefit evening at the, Parish Hall, Friday for the son and family of their Rector, Mr. & Mrs, Tom Savary of Ottawa who lost much of their belongings in a house fire Christmas eve. The evening was spent in playing euchre and crokinole, winners were Mrs. J. Conlin and Mrs. Vera Greenlee, Harry Noels and Les Greenlee, Lucky cup, Clarence Carter. Winners on cookie auction were Mrs. Harry Noels and Jim O'shea, in crokinole, Joan Greenlee and Gote Wennerstrom. Mr. & Mrs. Earl Greenlee held a family dinner Sunday in honor of Earl's mother's birthday. Guests included Mrs. Vera Greenlee, Miss Verna Greenlee, Elmer and Bert, Exeter, Mr. & Mrs. Calvin Greenlee, Dashwood, Mr. & Mrs. Larry Greenlee and Derek and Mr. & Mrs. Les Greenlee and Kimberly. Barb Thompson, Lucan spent the weekend with her friend Brenda Carroll. Mr. & Mrs. Howard Clarke and girls were dinner guests Satur- day with Mr. & Mrs. Bob Tindall, Nancy, Marylou and .Robert, Mr. & Mrs. Cliff Abbott, Lucan and Mr. & Mrs. Heber Davis were Thursday evening guests with Mr. Si Mrs. Harry Carroll. Patti Dobbs spent the weekend with her friend Anne Klinger of Birr, committee named to Pratte ,all facets of a possible complex. continued "You have given us a lot of ideas tonight and now the groundwork continues." The committee hoped Tuesday's meeting would bring Members reviewed the 1974 match held on the Wm. Elston farm in Morris and were agreed it had been most successful. The meeting approved a resolution expressing appreciation to Reeve Elston for his co-operation in making facilities available. The auditors report was presented by Reeve Simon Hallahan, A feature of the meeting was the display of a medal by Girvin Reed won in 1880 by a member of his family.. Association directors approved by the meeting include: Tuckersmith - Ivan Forsyth, RR 2, Kippen; Alex Chesney, RR 3, Seaforth; Elgin Thompson, RR 3, Kippen; James Doig, RR 4 Seaforth; Robt. McCartney, RR 3, Seaforth. Stanley - Cal Horton, RR 5, Clinton; Ernest Talbot, RR 3, Kippen; Elmer Hayter, RR 1 Varna; Anson McKinley, RR 1, Zurich. Hay - Vallie Becker, Dash- wood; Howard Deters, Dash- wood; Joseph Hoffman, Zurich. Stephen - Allen Turnbull, RR 1, Grand Bend; Alllen Walper, RR 3, Parkhill; Glen Webb, RR 2, Exeter; Joe Dietrich, RR 3, Dashwood. Usborne - Ken Duncan, Kirkton; Larry Snider, Exeter, Roy Westcott, RR 3, Exeter; Maurice Love, RR 3, Exeter; Lloyd Ferguson, RR 1, Hensall; BillMorley, RR 1, Granton, Directors at large - Don Pullen, Clinton; Ray Scotchmer, Bayfield; L. P. Plumsteel, Seaforth; Roy Adair, Wingham; Bill Hanly, Goderich; Courtland Kerr, RR 5, Goderich; Roy Bennett, Wingham; Wm. Dale, Seaforth; Spence Cummings, Clinton; John Tinney, Hay; Walter McBride, Usborne; Cecil Desjardine, Stephen; Roy Williamson, Grey; John Jewltt, Hallett. Warm up to Celsius Let's warm up to Celsius If the weatherman forecasts a temperature of 30 degrees C will you pack a picnic basket or haul out your winter coat? A picnic would be the better idea since 30 degrees C is what we now know as 86 degrees F. This new scale of temperature measurement is called Celsius and is based on the following: 0 degrees C is the same as 32 degrees F or the freezing point of water while 100 degrees C is the same as 212 degrees or the boiling point of water, Comfortable room tem- perature formerly 72 degrees is now 22 degrees C. Therefore if the temperature is 15 degrees you will probably want to take a sweater with you since this is just on the cool side, Your fall coat however likely won't be needed until-it's 8 degrees C. That prime rib roast that you pop in the oven at 325 degrees F will now cook in the same way at 160 degrees C. Or for those of us who are likely to be heating a frozen chicken pie at 425 degrees F, the Celsius equivalent would be 220 degrees C. By MRS. RENA CALDWELL Some of the members of Kippen East W,I, held a pot luck dinner and quilting party at the home of Mrs, V. Alderdice on January 8. Mrs. Alex McGregor was in charge of the project. Mr, & Mrs. Orville Workman are holidaying in Hawaii. Mr. & Mrs. Hank Binnendyk who have been holidaying in Europe have returned home. Mr. & Mrs, Wm Coleman are on vacation in Jamaica. - GRAND BEND The Senior Citizens held their January meeting Wednesday afternoon at the Village Inn with 22 members attending. The program consisted of several readings. Mrs. Charles Reeves read "A hospital ex- perience." Mrs. Susie Devine read a poem "Life's Clock." "New Year's Thoughts" were given by' Mrs, Leroy Bariteau. A newspaper clipping story about a lady who had her purse snatched in Detroit was read by Mrs. S. Devine, and the lady had a whistle in her pocket and blew it, causing a car to crash into an apartment building and in a few minutes about 100 people chasing the purse snatcher and he was caught. At the close of this reading Mrs. L. Baritea blew a whistle which she used to call her husband in from the garden. The ladies decided it might be a good idea to carry a whistle in the future. The meeting ended with a sing song and games were enjoyed, while the Inn staff prepared lunch, New members were discussed and all asked to be alert and invite others. Orpha Club meeting The Orpha Club met Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Valerie Burke with 22 in at- tendance. Mrs.Irene Kennedy presided. Plans were made to get material supplies for the Easter shower for Lambton County children's shelter at Sarnia. The travelling prize was donated by Mrs, Mildred Taylor and won by Mrs. Mildred MacLaren, A poem was read by Mrs. Eva Bariteau on "New Year's thoughts." A reading by Mrs. Aileen Ravelle was "Forgetting the car keys," Two new members Buelah Holt and Mrs. Lily Brown were welcomed. 'Mrs. Mary Ravelle read a poem on "Fault Finding." The group brought greetings to Eva Bariteau who was Celebrating her birthday. A closing poem was read by Mrs, Marg Roberts "A Happy New Year." Lunch hostesses were Valerie Burke, Eva Bariteau, Susie Devine. UCW meeting Sixteen ladies attended the UCW meeting Thursday af- ternoon in the church auditorium. Mrs. Emery DesJardin opened with a poem by Helen Steiner Rice "A New Year Meditation." The worship service was under the direction of Mrs. Alec Hamilton, She read a story on Centralia Farmers Supply Ltd. Grain • Feed • • Cement Building Supplies Coal 228-6638 they are.and build elsewhere. We are certainly concerned about having enough land and room to operate the fair and we could also use more buildings." The meeting was attended by about 40 interested persons from Exeter and area, In addition to proposed sites they heard about the reasons for a complex, population figures of the area and a rundown on grants available and some suggestions on raising monies. Jim Chapman chairman of the needs committee said there were .12,542 in the areas covering Exeter and the townships of 1.7shorne, Stephen and Hay. He listed 4,715 persons under the age of 20, 6,818 from 20 to 70 years of age and 988 over 70. Ted Chambers of town said he was concerned for the local senior citizens. He Said 75 percent of Exeter's seniors didn't have ways of getting to the Lions Scout House which is being considered for use by seniors, Chambers felt there should have been a recreation room in the senior 'citizens home now being built on Sanders Street. He continued, "In my honest opinion this town can't afford a recreation complex." Doug Ellison chairman of the publicity committee assured Chambers that seniors will get strong considerations in any new sports facilities. He added "You have nothing to worry about." In opening explanations for the need of new facilities officials pointed out repairs which are necessary to the present Exeter arena. Rec director Jim McKinlay said, "we have had more than our fair share out of the arena building and plant. This is the only one of four in Western "Faith" written by Padre Young. She told us that the United Nations has declared 1975 as "International Women's year," She then read a Bible story about "Dorcas" who practised her faith and was singled out for acts of kindness and help to others. She closed with a poem "New Year's Thoughts." Mrs. Josie Love rea4the. scripture Acts, chaPter 9, ',verses 36-42. Mrs. Olive Miller president, presided for the business session. The new secretary, Mrs. Sid Durie, read the minutes. Roll call was answered "An Important event that happened in 1974." Lunch hostesses were Mrs. George Latta, and Mrs. John Lovie. Church of God The Church of God ladies held their regular monthly meeting Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Phyllis DeSjardine. Roll call was, "Have a Smile." Mrs. Morley Desjardine had tape recorded the first chapter of "Christ's Witch Doctor" and played it for the ladies to hear. Mrs. Katie Vincent conducted the worship service, President, Mrs. Rufus Turnbull presided for the business and the ladies decided to quilt a quilt next week at the home of Mrs. Rosie Grigg. Refreshments were served by the hostess. , Personals Stuart Sweitzer returned Saturday from St. Joseph's Hospital, London. Mrs. Rufus Turnbull is a patient at University Hospital London. Sunday visitors with Mrs.Rosie Grigg were two of her sons and families, Mr. & Mrs. Nelson Grigg, Joey and Kellie of Waterloo, Mr, & Mrs. Russell Grigg, Mr. & Mrs: Jim Ryan and David all of Strathroy. Mr. & Mrs. Harry Plantenga Jr. of Huron Park visited Sunday with her parents Mr. & Mrs. Alvin Statton. Ontario of this kind which is still going," On the condition of the arena McKinlay continued, "the Industrial Safety Branch of the Ministry of Labour asked for a safety study several years ago. This was done in 1972 and presented to council suggesting roof and structural renovatiOns at a cost of about $30,000." Apparently the Ministry of Labour has again asked for a report. To this McKirilay replied "theoretically by the end of this season the government could require us to close the arena or have the. repairs made." Mel Geiser asked about the condition of the ice making pipes below the arena floorand was told by RAP chairman Jack Under- wood, "with careful coddling we may get along for another year. " In a final comment on the arena's condition, McKinlay said, "excellent care by the staff has kept the arena going this long. Alvin Willert has treated it like his own, He's babied and patched it or we'd have needed, a new building five years ago. On the subject of grants McKinlay said "this is the best news yet. Grants have been revised and it's now possible to get grants of $75,000 for each component of a complex. This is of course to a maximum of 25 percent of the total cost." Giving rough figures on possible debenture costs McKinlay said a, bebenture of $250,000 would cost the average Exeter taxpayer $31.50 each year for 20 years. The committee has been in touch with officials in Thamesford and Ilderton regarding lotteries which these two communities have operated for fund raising campaigns. Dr. Russ Lingard, a local dentist and a resident of Grand Bend said he lauded the local committee for attempting such an enterprising complex and suggested a facility be made available for squash or paddle ball enthusiasts. Don Reid, district consultant for the Ontario Community and Social Services Ministry was not able to attend the meeting due to illness. Reid is expected to be at the next general meeting slated for Tuesday, February 11 at 8 p.m. He will be giving full details on the grants structure. Custom Slaughtering and Processing To Individual Requirements Cattle and Hogs are Government Inspected in our Modern Abattoir for Your Protection. Specializing in Hickory Smoked Hams and Bacon SLAUGHTERING ON MONDAY ONLY API Processing Guaranteed LOCKERS FOR RENT By Month or Year EXETER FROZEN FOODS Phone 235-0400 Nenini"Mg.gimiliamingetwoms valuator. Herb Klopp; Pond- keepers, Ray Ingram, Herb Neeb, Laird Jacobe, Leonard Merner, Wes Rader, Mel Gingerich, Harold Deichert and Ellis Northcott, Fenceviewers Lorne Chapman, Lloyd Walper and Ronald Meidinger. The representative to the Dashwood Community Centre will be Joe Miller, and Dashwood Recreation Board, Lionel Wilder. The court of revision consists of all council members as does the tile drainage review board. Wayne Horner is the Returning officer for Hay and solicitor is Dan Murphy. Louis Farmwell is the drain inspector and building superintendent. Council decided to raise the wages of council members from $525 salary and $75 mileage to $625 salary and $125 mileage. The deputy reeve's wages were raised from $550 salary and $75 mileage to $650 salary and $125 mileage and the Reeve from $600 salary and $100 Mileage to $700 salary and $150 mileage. Fees for special meetings were raised from $20 to $30 and mileage for out of town driving was raised from 15 cents to 20 cents a mile.,JThe reeve :will get $5 for every trip to Zurich for check signing compared to last year's figure of $3. Wages for casual labourers were also raised from $2.75 to $3.00 and the winter snowplow help will now get $3.50. The wages for building inspector and drain inspector, Louis Farwell were raised to $3.50 an hour. It was decided to call tenders for a new five ton truck and one way snow plow. Five council members and the works superintendent will attend the Good Roads convention in Toronto in February. Four members, including the clerk will attend the convention of the Ontario Association of Rural Municipalities. Council decided to repair the 14 and 15 concession of Hay town- ship to two and a half miles south of Highway 84 or as far as the money goes for their major road repair project of 1975. Tenders will also go out for 21,000 tons of spring gravel. A presentation was made to council by new member Tony Bedard on behalf of Paul Ducharme Jr. with respect to a trailer park he is thinking of building on the bush land at the back of his property. Council decided to invite Mr, Ducharme to attend a meeting to explain his proposal further. Huron plowmen elect, to attend convention WINTRY .ARTISTRY High winds and freezing temperatures combined to produce unusual scenery on the pier at Grotid Bend, Sunday. T-A photo forth reaction on possible sites and relocation of present facilities and they were not dissapointed. Representatives of the Exeter saddle club, Exeter rodeo committee and the Exeter . Agricultural Society objected to earlier stiggeStions to moving location of the rodeo ring and race track, Nelson Bilyea and Wilmer Preszcator of the Saddle Club 'presented a sketch which would place the new recreation buildings to the north-east of the present Community park location. They suggested the' present arena could be used for display and show areas for horse club and other attraction. Later in the meeting Stephens asked the Saddle Club officials to in- vestigate this possibility further and get costs of maintenance. ' Bruce Shapton president of the Exeter Fair Board said he was concerned about the future of the Fair if many changes were made at the fair grounds. He continued, "I like the Saddle - Club idea to leave the present facilities where Resort seniors meet, Orpha club gathers •