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Times-Advocate, 1980-02-27, Page 3PRECIOUS BLOOD SPEAKERS — Winners in the annual public speaking contest at Precious Blood Separate School in Exeter .were named recently. Back, left, senior winners Susan Gregus and Neil Kaer. Front, intermediate second Jeff Mittelholtz, intermediate winner Mary Birmingham and junior champ Fred Gregus. Missing was junior runnerup Patti O'Toole. The readers write Letter makes difference No hydrants shovelled out either • Timas.Acivocote, February 27, 1980 Poe. 3' Hydro demands are reduced Public Speaking CREDITON HALL Feb. 27 Sponsored by Crediton District Social Club. DOUGH BOYS — Mark Brintnell, Ryan Stuart, Ian Mclean and Jason Coolman will be dis- guised as Bakery Boys in Saturday's Exeter figure skating dub carnival. T-A photo No injuries in collisions EARLY BIRD SALE of /79 & /80 bikes Big Savings ON ALL 1980's Even more on 1979's (While Stock Lasts) Check Us Out [ ELDER ENTERPRISES SALES & SERVICE DIAL 262;4142 HENSALL - ONT. 1 mile West and 1 Mile South of Hensall YAMAHA Tony& az, NDP are grateful for our positive reception in the recent campaign ult. To repair and replace two township bridges, Tucker- smith has decided to apply for an additional $26,200 in provincial roads subsidy this. year. 'The township has heard informally that if sup- plementary money is allocated, Tuckersmith's bridges have top priority, The bridge work would teepiye an 80 percent sub- sidy, council heard Tuesday Estimates from township engineer B.M. RoSs are that the bridge at Con, 12 and 13, j.,ot, 6, HRS will cost $60,000 and one at Con. 1, Loth 35 and_ 36, $40,000. Even if Tuckersmith gets the extra subsidy from MTC, for a total' of $86,700, council said there won't be enough money to finance the estimated $45,000 cost of putting storm sewers in part of Egmondville (from the river to Queen St. near the Eaton home.) Clerk Jack McLachlan Suggested-the sewer project might start in the fall if the bridge jobs come in a bit. under the estimated cost. Then a subsidy on the sewers could be applied for in 1981. "We might , get by this summer in the village because there's not much snow," said councillor Bill. Brown. "But another year someone's going to get shot and Pm the closest," " The only choice is to leave the first bridge, which is located near deputy reeve Bob Bell's, said reeve Ervin Sillery. "Then I'll get shot," joked deputy reeve Bell. Deputy reeve Bell asked Craig fire Continued from front page Mr. Reeb was on a trip out West when the fire occurred. Officers of the Ontario Fire Marshall's office were probing the ruins Tuesday morning but had not come up with a cause. Handling the investigation for the Ontario Provincial Police was Constable G. Calcott of the Strathroy detachment. OILLARIISHE.R defOrth Community ffespital, Sunday February 24', 1980, Adella (Bammie) Fisher. Widow of the late Gottleib Fisher of Seaforth Manor, formerly of Dash- wood. Mrs. Fisher would have been 107 on March 17. Dear mother of Mrs. Ger- trude Musser of London; Mrs. Edna Weber of Dash- wood; Albert of Regina; Louis of Oshawa; Clarence (Jack) of Wingham. Predeceased by three sons Norman (1972) Edgar (1976) and William (1979) and sister Mrs. Robert Wart of Buffalo, Also surviving are one niece Charlotte, Kluge, of Buffalo, 21 grandthildren, 42 great grandchildren and one great great-grandchild: Funeral service • was held Tueaday from the T. Harry Hoffman Funeral Home, Dashwood with Rev, M. Mellecke of- ficiating. STUART WOLFE At South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Tuesday, February 26, Stuart Wesley Wolfe of Dashwood in his 65th year. Beloved husband of Aldene (EagleSon) Wolfe and father of Eric, London; Tom, Dorchester and Mrs. John (Eleanor) Parker, London. Also survived by brothers Murray, . Oakville and George West Hill and five grandchildren. He was the son of the late Wesley (Tepper) and Sylvia Wolfe. Resting at the T. Harry HOffman Funeral Horne, Dashwood pending funeral arrangements,. LESLIE MAYHEW At South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Sunday February 24, 1980, J. Leslie Mayhew. Beloved husband of Laura (Crockford) Mayhew of 47 Gill Road, Grand Bend, age 66, Son ?of the late Mr. and Mrs. William A. Mayhew. Dear Son-in-law of Mum Crockford. Also survived by a number of cousins. Resting at the T. Harry Hoffman Fttneral Herne, Dashwood until Tuesday February 26, then at the John, tackler Funeral Home, Thameaviller with visitation on Tuesday evening and where the funeral will take place on Wednesday, February 27 at 2:00 p.tri. Reverend John Lombard officiating. Interment in Mayhew Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Mr. Mayhew was a retired employee of Massey- Ferguson Company of Toronto, 0(44 putting a Miller two. on taxes, to pay for the Egmondville storm sewers but the pleric,Cantioned that would mean paying 100 percent of the cost instead of 50 percent if the sewers were part of the MTC subsidy, another, year, - A B.M. Ro's$ engineering report said the new Egmondville. water system. had adquate pressure for 70 hours and reasonable quality. • Three mishaps on Monday The Exeter police• in- vestigated. four accidents this past week, three of them occurring on the same date, The first of the three on February 18 involved vehicles driven by Daniel K. Elliott, RFC 3 Clinton, and Donna Dickey, Exeter. That occurred' near the intersection of Highway 4 and 83. Damage was set at $1,300. • • Vehicles driven by D. J. Etherington and Harold Wurm both of Exeter,were in collision near the fire hall on Main St. and damage was set at $300 in that one. In the third crash, damage .was estimated at $no when vehicles driven by James Russell, Exeter, and Edward Robertson, . Wingham, collided near the Main St. bridge. On Saturday, a car owned by Mariette Mostrey, Usborne Township, was hit by an unknown vehicle while parked near the high school. Damage was $100. Several other incidents were investigated by the local police department this week. Two youths were ap- prehended after a chase that was initiated when the two were shooting pigeons on Main St. with pellet guns. A telephone and directory were taken from outside the Burkley Restaurant and a "flasher" was reported twice at a local store. • THOMAS GILMOUR Suddenly in Lucan, on Friday, February 22nd, 1980, Thomas Ferrier Gilmour of RR 2, Lucan, in his 77th year. Beloved husband of Amelia (Molly) (Dauncey) Gilmour. Dear father of (Verlyn) Mrs. Arnold Lindenfield and (Patricia) Mrs. Neil,Romphf both of Exeter and (Elizabeth) Mrs. Alan Scott, Jack, Gerald and Albert Gilmour all of Lucan. Dear brother of the late William Gilmour and Edna Morgan. Survived by 16 grand- children and one „great grandchild. The funeral was held Monday from the C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home, Lucan with Rev, J. Latham officiating. Inter- ment St. James Cemetery. LAMBERT WITMER At St. Joseph's Hospital, London, on Thursday, February 21, 1980, Lambert, of the Bluewater Rest Home, Zurich, formerly of RR 2, Zurich, in his 73rd year. Son of the late Isaiah and Mary Witmer. Dear brother of Morley.of Detroit, Gordon of St. Louis and (Ada) Mrs. Roy Perkins of Detroit, Earl, Mrs. Ella Knott and (Laura) Mrs. Frank Small, all of London:Funeral service was held Sunday from the T. Harry Hoffman Funeral Home, Dashwood with Miss Barbara Laing officiating. Temporary entombment Exeter Mausoleum. NELSON SCHENK At South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on. Thursday, February 21, 1980, W. Nelson Schenk, of Crediton. In his 91st year. Beloved husband of Katherine (Pfaff). Dear father of Gladys (Mrs. AndreW I3ierling) of Usborne Township, Gerald and Paul of Crediton. Dear brother of Mrs. Beatrice Tait of Fruitland and Roy of Crediton. Predeceased by a daughter, Helen OP and two sisters Mrs. Hiluu Fink- beiner and Maleeda Schenk and three brothers Henry., Herbert and Hugo. Also surviving are eight grand- children and eightgreat- c randchildren. One grand- hild predeceased. Funeral service was held Saturday from the T. Harry Hoffman Funeral Home, Dashwood with Rev. Brian Elder of- ficiating. Interment Crediton Cemetery. Dear Bill: Bill, what a difference one letter can make, My quarrel and concern is not with the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO), those who are responsible for selling, liquor in this province, but rather With the Liquor Licencing Board of Ontario (LLBO). It is the LLBO that is responsible for licencing establishments and groups who sell alcoholic beverages. It is this group that I think sometimes abuses its authority. Also, they Weather halts ski-a-thori The weather spoiled the initial attempt at staging a cross country ski-athon for the local Cancer Society this weekend. Mild weather melted away most of the snow on the trail from the rec centre to the Morrison dam and what was remaining, was turned into ice. Jay Campbell, chairman for the event which is being staged by the Exeter Lions for the Cancer fund, said the Ski-a-thon has now been rescheduled for Saturday, March 8. It is hoped the weather will provide suitable conditions' by then. No injuries were reported in any of the four collisions investigated by the Exeter OPP this week. Two of the crashes Oc- curred in nearly the same spot on Highway 4 about 1.7 km north of Exeter last Monday. The first was a collision between vehicles driven by Genevieve Madden Goderich, and Calvin sometimes design rules and regulations that seem, at least on first impression, to be nothing more than bureaucratic nonsense and with,no other function than to get in the way of honest people trying to put on events that have alcoholic beVerages sold as part of the total package. To those who work for the LCBO or to those who may have been offended by the wrong' letter being used, please accept my sincere apology. • Sincerely, cc Don Cameron The Manager and Staff LCBO, Exeter, Ont. Dear Mr. Editor, Following is a news item reported in a daily paper. It happened not too far from here and is self explanatory. It is exactly what could happen in Exeter under our new Property Standards By Law legislation. _ George C/eMence has vowed to "sir in jail until I rot," rather than paint and repair his house to . meet Grand Rapids housing codes. "I feel a mon's lifestyle is his own," Clemence said last week after he was sentenced to jail for housing-code violations. Caldwell, Seaforth. Damage in that was listed at $425, Later, a vehicle driven by Gladys Miller, RR 3 Exeter, struck aguard rail in the same Vicinity. Damage Was listed at $450 by Constable Frank Giffink who in- vestigated both crashes. On Wednesday vehicles driven by Frederich Par- sons, Mitchell, and Brian Rader, Dashwood, collided The 62-year-old television repairman was sentenced Friday to 130' days in jail for three violations of. the city housing code. The judge offered to knock 40 days off the jail term if Clemence paid a $200 fine, and offered to trim 60 more, days if Clemence would paint his peeling house, repair a broken garage door and replace a broken window within six months,r, "les a case of I'm just not go- ing to pay," said Clemente. "It's a matter of principle. I'm not goint to buy' my freedom when haven't been guilty of anything." I attended an open meeting on .the subject last fall, where most citizens present vowed their opinions strongly against such a by- law in Exeter. The ad- vocaters said it would not very likely be enforced if passed. The opposition by the ratepayers was apparently ignored, as we now have the machinery all set up. There have been • complaints registered under; the new by- law, accordinetb our local paper. I notice council are now advertising for Joe Boys to put the wheels in motion. I trust that if anyone in Exeter is convicted under this new legislation, it will be the Promoters. H.P. Luxton on Highway 83, 1.7 km east of Huron Road 2 rn Dashwood. Damage was set at $550 by Constable Giffin. The final crash occurred on Sunday when a vehicle driven by Rhonda Smiley, RA 7 St. Marys, Skidded off Usborne sideroad 26-27 and Went into the west ditch. Constable Jim Rogers investigated and estimated damage at $800. Area municipalities continue to benefit from the mild winter with Exeter PUC manager Hugh Davis telling, the commission. Tuesday that the December bill from Ontario hydro was down significantly from a year ago, One area where the PUC employees have cat back on, is the amount of snow shovelling. Davis stated his men, have not had to shovel out any of the fire hydrants By MRS. FRED BOWDEN The newly organized cubs and Scouts were joined by a -Brownie group for their parade to the service in Centralia United Church on Sunday morning. The boys and girls with their leaders occupied the front seats in the church for the service. Mrs. Gary Tanton told the story of Lord Baden-Powell, the founder, and how he was prompted to start the movement because he saw the need for young boys, "To Be Prepared," to meet the challenges in life, Mr. Paul Schott speaking on the subject."It's a Great Motto" pointed out that the teaching of Jesus are as true to-day as they were two thousand years ago and that the Christian church should be a strong moral force in the world. The choir sang an anthem and there was organ and piano music by Mr. Gill and Penny Smith. The offertory Music was an organ and piano duet by Mr. Gill and Penny. Cubs, Scouts and Brownies numbering 42 were in at- tendance for the Church parade at Centralia United Church Sunday in celebration of Lord Baden Powells birthday, the founder of the Scouting movement. The past week has been Guide and Scout Week in which the boys and girls have been seen at different places in uniform. For this reason the 1st Huron Park Brownies had their thinking day and the 1St Centralia. Cub and Scouts had a pen drive on. The 1st Centralia pack also have a membership drive on this year, The commission continued On a money saving theme with Davis saying Ontario Hydro had confirmed the purchase by the town of the sub-station on Sanders Street. The first payment on the sub-station is not due till. January of 1981 with Davis noting thesub-station will be paid for in cost savings if the unit operates for two years. The station was purchased from Ontario Hydro for $13,000. The commission decided to spend a few dollars when it approved the purchase of a half ton pickup truck from Mathers Motors of Exeter for a price of $6,237,76. The only other tender received on the truck was from Frayne Chev-Olds at a price of $6,634, The PUC is expected to take delivery in four to six weeks. The PUC also approved repairs totalling $800 to its 1973 bucket truck. The front fenders, running boards and floor are to be replaced. Cairns gets reprimand Former Exeter policeman John Cairns has returned to his job as chief of police in Seaforth following a two- month suspension as'a result of three charges laid against him under the Ontario Police Act. He admitted the charges and was given a reprimand- the only sentence-in Goderich by Huron County Judge Francis Carter on Monday. Cairns, 44, had earlier pleaded guilty to using in- toxicating liquor in a manner prejudicial to duty December 2, discreditable conduct September 1 and corrupt practice. The discreditable conduct charge involved the chief sleepingin a truck containing beer on Main Street and the corrupt practice charge involved 'taking liquor from the police station exhibit room December 16, documents filed with the court showed. "That's a load off my shoulders," Cairns said following the reprimand, He said he has "no hard feelings for anyone." "I can't wait to get back in harness," Cairns said following the reprimand. He said. Town residents, he said, had been "very sup- portive" of him during his suspension and he's anxious to resume his duties, Seaforth Mayor John Sinnamon, who was in court Monday, said the judge's disposition "was a fair decision." for new boys for Cubs, Scouts and Beavers. If you are interested please call the group coordinator Scouter Gary Tanton at 237-3708. Personals Mrs. Sid Henry, Listowel was an overnight guest on Tuesday of last week at the home of Mrs. Lorne Hicks. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Powe returned home Friday following an enjoyable holiday with the Huron Cattlemen's South Pacific Tour. Included in the tour were Hawaii, New Zealand, Australia and Fiji. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Shoebottom attended the 25th wedding anniversary celebration for Mr. and Mrs. Bill Johnson in Stoney Creek over the weekend. Clare Hodgins, London was a visitor Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bowden. Senior citizens enjoyed an afternoon of Crokinole and cards followed by lunch in the Community Centre, Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Maurice McDonald and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Dickins were in charge of the euchre party at the Community Centre Monday night with 13 tables in play. Ladies high-Mrs. Alonzo Hodgins; lone hands- Mrs. Albert Smith; low-Mrs. Kathleen Neil; Men's high- William Lamport; lone hands-Ed Dowdall; low- Percy Williams; lucky cot- George DiXon, The next party will be held Monday, March 10. Mr. and Mrs. Karl Keller and Tracey and friend Robin of London were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Hirtzel. The PUC learned that billing.costs from the London PUC will increase slightly over ten percent. The in- crease will cost the P1,10 approximately $600 per year. Work on the new sub- station on Rosemount Avenue east of Highway 83 is progressing well with much of the material ordered, Davis said. He stated it's hoped the sub-station can be operative by September 15. In other business, the Huron's oldest resident passes Huron county lost it's oldest resident Sunday with the death in Seaforth of Adella Fisher, formerly of Dashwood. Mrs. Fisher who was af- fectionately known as Sammie was 106 years of age. She passed away at Seaforth .hospital where she was taken from Seaforth Manor nursing home on Sammie was born on St. PFratdria. cyk i 's Day, March 17, 1873 in Alsace-Lorraine, Germany. She and her husband Gottleib came to Canada and Dashwood in 1922. He predeceased her in 1922. More details appear in the obituary column of this issue. More information on the proposed annexation of a portion of Hay township continues to filter through with .the village receiving a letter addressed to Mrs. Bill Freeth from the ministry of the environment. In the lettter to Mrs.' Freeth who along with her husband have led the op- position to annexation, J. McRove of the industrial abatement section said his departnient recommends - a minimum separation of 500 feet between the closest residence in a proposed subdivision and the property line of an existing grain and feed operation. The letter states "This separation distance is considered necessary to provide protection for the new reisidences from fugitive sources of dust emissions and from emissions resulting from the malfunction of dust control systems." At their last meeting council took no action on the matter. Hensall building inspector Herman Van Wieren had an active month with one demolition permit to Bayley Enterprises limited issued and 12 inspections being made. In other business, council: PUC: Learned Ontario Hydro approved of a debenture issue of $161,000 for the PUC„ Learned that one of its employees will be off work for about five days as a result of an accident between a PUC truck and car. The FCC truck was not at fault, Brownie heads can write pals Any Brownie pack leaders in the area wishing to establish a pen ,pal relationship with leaders in Wales and the United Kingdom may now do so. A direct address may be obtained by phoning 234-6315. Interest rates Continued from front page other provinces. Jack Riddell, Huron- Middlesex MPP said "new agricultural programs would be announced March 11 and we have to stay competitive with other areas. Quebec gives a 50 percent grant on tile drain loans." Newly elected Huron- Bruce MP Murray Cardiff said all farm programs should be updated. He cited the ARDA grant which allows $150 per acre saying, "That would hardly put up gate posts." Deferred requesti on funds from the Blyth Centre for the Arts, the HuronCounty Historical Society and the St. John Ambulance Brigade. Took no action on resolutions from the village of Madoc which called for lower interest rates for small businesses and from the township of Brock which requested a slowing up of the metrification process in Canada. Need. more .mone to replace bridges One month one percent The subject of the Huron County Federation of Agriculture's March meeting is "Farming with High Interest Rates". It will be held at South Huron District in Exeter High School on Thursday, March 6, at 8:30. There will be a panel discussion with John Murphy of the Royal Bank, Cen- tralia; Alec McLeod, Bank of Commerce, and Bill McEachren, Accountant, Each will speak on the topic and then questions from. the floor will be answered. The Huron County Federation is holding its monthly meetings in dif- ferent lOcations around the county to encourage more member participation and to make the public more aware of them. Stephen township is • hosting this meeting. Alan Walper will be in- troducing the speakers and Gerry Fortune will be chairlady. This is an ex- cellent opportunity to get some good ideas from these men whose business is un- derstanding farm financing. The public is invited. No admission charge, Meeting on interest rates With fluctuating interest rates, knowing when to sell debentures can be a problem. Exeter council learnedlast week they hit the market at the right time with a debenture issue of $242,000. which closed on January 15. The interest rate for the deventure was 113f4 percent and was Sold through Bell Gouinlock. - A company official noted that had the issue . been delayed one month, the in- terest rate would have been increased one percent. "The result of your timely action has saved the Town of Exeter at least one full percentage point in terms of interest charges," stated Larry W. Conn in a letter to council. Youth groups join Centralia service Annexation debate continues in Hensall