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Times-Advocate, 1981-04-22, Page 3Repair costs continue Rec board seeks Exeter ratepayers have been asked to provide a grant of approximately $75,- 000 for the operation of the South Huron rec centre and local recreation programs this year, and a note affixed to the board's budget in- dicates that Usborne and Stephen will also be asked to increase their grants. Last year, Usborne made a grant of $6,000 and Stephen's was $1,200. Nothing was received from Hay. The total operating budget for the rec centre, which in- cludes the pool, park and recreation programs, has been listed at $208,405, Which is a drop of about 12,000 over last year. The board is also requesting capital funding of approximately 110,000 although they listed capital projects estimated at $20,- 150. Included is a deficit from 1980 of $4,354, which rec board member Bill Mickle attributed mainly to an over- estimate of revenues in last year's budget. He noted that the recrea- tion programs and facilities cost about420 per person for residents of Exeter and he compared this to 129 for recreation purposes ineHen- sall. Mickle expressed concern over the capital costs in- volved, noting they were ex- penses that should not be ex- pected with such a new facility and blamed them on engineering. Among the captial cost itmes were $4,800 for pain- ting, $2.300 for a floor scrubber. $600 for replace- ment of thh front doors at the rec centre, $3,000 for im- provements to the ice machine, $700 for a new chlorinator and small building for the wading pool at Victoria Park, $1,500 to replace the chairs at the rec centre which are dis- integrating, $1,500 each for a tractor exit, brine pump switch and windows from the booth to the outside of the facility and $1,000 for a rug for the hall platforms. A further expenditure of $1,150 for a mirror ball fW roller skating was question- ed by council members. Mickle said btewould see the rec sifts aw y • leas costly Me by r all groups the lullcharental rates and then providing those groups with grants upon application. He said the amount of money would be HAUNTED HOUSE— Student teacher Georgina Hodgins prepares Larry Lewis and Ian Verbeek for a trip to a haunted house during Fun Day Thursday at Usborne Central School. Proceeds went to the March of Dimes. T -A photo Exeter court Continued from front page mailboxes being damaged. The owners were reim- bursed for the damage and the accused went to police on his own and apologized to them and the owners of the mailboxes. Richard Marcin Kehn, Clinton, formerly of RR 1 Brucefield, was remanded out of custody until June 23 for sentencing on six charges of false pretences. He ob- tained merchandise from stores in Exeter, Seaforth and Clinton after offering cheques which were worthless. He received merchandise and cash valued at $203.48. Partial restitution has been made. James Walter Jones, RR 3 Exeter, was given an ab- solute discharge after pleading guilty to a mischief charge on February 17 when he damaged a door to an Ex- eter apartment. Restitution for the damage had been made and the court deter- mined that the incident was out of character for the ac - Memo to Boss Show Your Appreciation Of Your Secretary With a Bouquet from gle o1ett PEDLAR FLORIST 235-0221 NATIONAL Secretari& !2O•27 Centre Mall Exeter come ,n and see our Mother's Dav Arrangements. It's not too early to order now. larger the same, but at would set out the operation of the facility in a better manner. Expenditures for the arena portion of the centre this year have been es- timated at $52,210 with a cor- responding revenue of $38,- 750. Hall expenditures are 14,200 with $16,850 in revenue and a profit for the concession booths has been set at about $8,000. Roller skating is another profit - maker with revenue of $9,350 in the budget and expen- ditures of only $4,170. The pool has been set for a loss of about $4,350, while other rec programs are ex- pected to be almost self- sustaining. Adminstration costs have been budgetted for $44,950 and $34,250 for utilities. In estimating a decline in the revenue from the swim pool, the board is figuring on some adverse weather for the summer months. Last year's actual revenue was $11,391 and it has been es- timated at $10,000 for this year. It is expected the provin- cial grant will remain at the same level as last year for the local recreation programs, that being 16,000. The board will get out of the liquor business this year and will not be involved in operating the bar for any functions. "We didn't think we should be in the liquor business," Mickle com- mented. He also said that an ex- perimental cleaning con- tract will be set up with ARC Industries and if it didn't work out satisfactorily, part- time help would be hired for cleaning the facility. Councillor Gaylan Josephson noted that visitors were always im- pressed with the cleanliness of the facility and expressed concern that the reduced budget for caretaking may result in a decline in the appearance of the rec centre. "It is a high priority," Mayor Shaw remarked, ad- ding that if things start to slip, changes will be made in the cleaning program. Councillor Jay Campbell said the increase being ask- ed from Exeter taxpayers this year was significant, but .., .. N . DONUTS FOR SALE — Jennifer Connelly, Darlene Wolfe and Lorraine Peck display some of the delicious food on sale at Friday's auction sponsored by the Exeter Saddle Club.T-A photo Hay to hire inspector, endorse Hensall project Tendering problems caus- ed a delay in the letting of a sand cushion contract at Hay Township council's April meeting. Tenders were to include a certified cheque for a 10 per- cent bond. The first tender opened had a letter from the company's bank explaining the company's solvency, but no cheque. A second also did not have a cheque. A third included a cheque with two amounts marked on it and quoted a third amount in the applica- tion. A quote accepted at the meeting was later rejected because of an error. Pollard Brothers, Harrow, will provide calcium chloride for township roads in 1981. This was the only tender received for the material and was at a price of $135.85 per flake ton. Council accepted a tender from John Finlay for enumerating Hay Township dogs. The cost will be $2.10 for every dog tag issued. Four applications for the building inspector's position were received. Council members express- ed concern at getting an in- spector located somewhere near the center of the township. This would limit inconvenience to anyone travelling to pick-up building permits. and limit the costs of mileage to the township if the inspector drops off the permits at the applicant's home. Council will interview two of the four applicants. Budgets of the Exeter and area fire board and the Zurich and area fire board were accepted. The Exeter budget was $83.3000. Hay township's share is $4,998. The Zurich budget totaled 15,345, of which Hay will pay 87,366. Councillor Tony Bedard said he thought the cost was high for the Exeter board coverage of about six per- cent of the township. He also stressed the importance of fire department personnel being well trained in first aid methods. Three applications for municipal drains were accepted. Council member Gerald Shantz will represent Hay on the court of revision for the repair and improvement of the Mud Creek municipal drain in Stephen Township. The court will be held in the Stephen council chambers on May 5. Rudy Engel will be ap- pointed drainage com- missioner for 1981 in Hay Township. Clerk Joan Ducharme said additional government grants for drain repairs could be received if the township has a drainage commissioner. In other business: Grants will be given to the Zurich Agricultural Society, for $, and St. John's Am- bulance. for $25. Council refused a request for a grant from the Zurich and District Chamber of Commerce. Hay will support one quarter of the c osts of hiring a summer student, in con- junction with Stephen, Stanley and Usborne Townships. The student will be hired to assist in studies for the preparation of a zon- ing by-law in the area. The township will send a letter to Hensall supporting their efforts to establish a housing project for seniors. Reeve Lloyd. Mousseau told council of the situation at the past Huron County council meeting where it was voted to alter the method of tax assessment. Hay Township's requisi- tion increases about 45 per- cent. 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CANADIAN IMPERIAL BANK OF COMMERCE COUNT ON THE COMMERCE grants admitted it was difficult to see where it could be reduc- ed. Last year, Exeter con- tributed $61,428 to the recreation programs and facilities. A decision on the budget was expected to be made by council last night. Obituaries EUZABETH ORENCZUK Elizabeth Orenczuk, passed away at her residence in Centralia on Wednesday, April 15, 1981 in her 60th year. Beloved wife of the late Stephan Orenczuk. Dear mother of Stefan Jr. at home and Ihor of Stratford and daughter-in-law Carrie. Also. survived by one sister Mrs. Hiedel Schultz and a brother Paul Buckmann, both of West Germany. Family and friends were received Good Friday, April 17 at the Hopper -Hockey Funeral Home, Exeter with commit- tal service in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery Saturday, April 18. A memorial funeral mass was held at Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Church on Easter Monday, April 20 with Father Nelligan officiating. JOSEF SKONIECZNY At St. Joseph's Hospital on Sunday, April 19th, 1981, Josef Skonieczny of Granton in his 75th year. Beloved hus- band of the late Anna (Sack) Skonieczny. Dear father of Arthur Skonieczny of Gran- ton and Helga Baigent of Burlington. Dear brother of Cass Skonieczny of Granton. Also survived by four grandchildren, Karen, Jason, Janice and Jennifer. Resting at the C. Haskett & Son Funeral Home, Lucan until Wednesday, April 22nd, then to St. Patrick's Church, Biddulph, where the funeral mass will be said by Reverend Father J. Finn at 10:30 a.m. Interment St. Patrick's Cemetery. WILUAM DAEUBER At his residence on Tuesday, April 14, 1981, William E. Daeuber, of 338 Oakland Avenue. Beloved husband of Mrs. Ernestine (Oswald) Daeuber. Dear father of Miss Diana Daeuber, Mrs. Linda Green, and Mrs. An- drea Hanington, all of Lon- don, William E. Daeuber of Brantford. rsernot Daeuber of Exeter and Eric Daeuber of St. Catharines. Brother of Otto and Adolf, both of Ger- many, Herman, Hedwig and Josephine, all of Austria. Also survived by nine grandchildren. Rested at the Needham Memorial Chapel, 520 Dundas Street. Funeral service from Our Saviour -Lutheran Church, 1449 Brydges Street, Saturday, April 18th at 11 a.m., Reverend K. Hahn, of- ficiated. Interment Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. MARY BROWN At the Bluewater Rest Home, Zurich on Tuesday, April 14, 1981. Mary Myrtle (Senn) Brown, formerly of Exeter, in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Joseph W. Brown. Dear aunt of Mrs. Francis Wilson of Caledonia. Rested at the R. C. Dinney Funeral Home, Main Street, Exeter; where the funeral service was held on Friday. April 17 at 2 p.m. with Rev. James Forsythe officiating. Interment St. Marys Cemetery. HAROLD RYAN At St. Joseph's Hospital, Tuesday, April 14, 1981, Harold J. Ryan of Craigholme Nursing Home, formerly of Lucan, in his 87th year. Beloved husband of the late Cecilia (Grace) Ryan. 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