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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1975-02-06, Page 22 (2)Pogo 22 Times -Advocate, February 6, 1975 Working with clocks CANNERS DONATE TO WORKSHOP — The Exeter Branch of Canadian Conners mode a recent donation to the workshop at Dashwood operated by the South Huron Association for the Mentally Retarded. Above, workshop manager Bob Fry, centre, accepts the cheque from Canners manager Jack Urquhart while Milan Sedlak of the Canners firm looks on. T -A photo Eijeter will join Stephen insearch for dog catcher Stephen Township and Exeter will join forces to hire a new dog catcher it was learned at a special meeting of Stephen, Ex- eter, Hay, Usborne and Grand Bend council representatives last Wednesday. Hay and Usborne represen- tatives felt they didn't have a problem with dogs in their municipalities, at the present time, and were not prepared to enter into a partnership agree- ment on hiring a dog catcher to patrol most of South Huron. Grand Bend representative. Rollie Grenier, informed the group that Grand Bend had entered into an agreement with a dog control officer from Glencoe but. that they would definitely be interested in a shared system of control with Stephen and Exeter in the future. Stephen councillors and the Exeter representative expressed concern over the problem of dogs in their municipalities and added that the part-time dog keeper they employed last year was now unavailable during the day, when the most complaints are receiv- ed, because of a full time job elsewhere. Stephen and Exeter agreed to advertise for a part-time dog catcher that would be available around the clock on a call basis Seeking information on hit, run accident Exeter Town Police are looking fora car involved in a hit and run accident Saturday, February 1. The vehicle went out of control on Main St., near Wellington St., jumped the east curb of Main, knocked over a road sign, and struck a house. Ab1'R'E s'13y the vehicle will have extensive damage to the right side, and is believed to be a 1967 or 1968 Chev, green or blue in color. They are requesting that anyone witnessing the accident contact them. The house hit by the car was owned by Gordon Hamilton, 116 Main St. Damage from the ac- cident is estimated at 8500, and is under the investigation of Con- stable George Robertson. A London man was charged with failing to remain at the scene of an accident and careless driving following a collision Friday, January 31. Richard Mitchell, 87 Lyman St., London, was apprehended by London Police after his vehicle was in collision with a car driven by William Russell, RR 1, Exeter. The accident oceurred on Main St., near Alexander St. Mitchell will reappear in Exeter court February 25. Constable J. O'Driscoll estimated damage at 8350. On February 1, at about 5:30 p.m. a motor vehicle driven by Marie Musser of 354 Edward St., Exeter, was involved in an ac- cident on Main St., near George St. Driver of the other car was Bernard Naus of Dashwood. Police estimate damage at 83,600. George Robertson was the in- vestfjating officer. A minor accident on February 3 caused total damage of about 8300. Owners of the cars involved are Shirley MacDonald, RR 2 Crediton, and Harold Wettlaufer, 48 Rattenbury St., Clinton. The accident occurred at the in- tersection of Main and Sanders streets and was investigated by Constable George Robertson. A charge of wilful damage has been laid after Les Pines Hotel owner Jim Bowker reported to police, plaster had been knocked out of a wall.The charged person is to appear in court on a later date for the alleged offence reported to Exeter Police Saturday February 1. Constable J. O'Driscoll is in charge of the investigation. Another deer hit at Pinery A deet' was involved in the only scolded investigated this week by officers of the Pinery Park dbtachment of the Ontario ' Provincial Police. It occurred Saturday on Highway 21 north of the Pinery Provincial Park and the vehicle in the collision -was driven by Robert McGregor, Kippen. Constable A. Weir set damages at ;500. During the week detachment officers investigated 28 oc- currences and 22 Highway Traf- fic Act charges were laid. Two charges involved infractions of the Game and Fish Act and the Motorized Snowmobile Act. Eskimo girl to Eskimo boy: "It's not that 1 don't like you - it's just that you have such a cold nose." and would make regular patrols in the area during the day time. Exeter does not have a dog catcher at the present time and Lossy Fuller, representative to the meeting from Exeter coun- cil, indicated that council would like to clear up the problem as soon as possible. She said that Exeter would be willing to enter into an agreement with Stephen. Hay council members in- dicated that they would oe will- ing to contribute, in some way, to have the north side of the police village of Dashwood. which is in Hay Township, patrolled by the dog catcher for Stephen. They said that dog control in the rural areas of the township were nota problem at this time. Usborne representative, Bill Morley indicated that Usborne also had no problem with dogs. "We just shoot them", but that the trailer park at the south end •of Exeter was in Usborne township and should be patrolled by the dog catcher. Representatives from the four councils also discussed the possibility of making fees for dog tags standard throughout the area. It was suggested that a high tarriff for the second dog would eliminate much of the problem of dogs running loose. Tuckersmith plans to licence canines Tuckersmith council will employ Dick Eisler to locate and licence all the dogs in the township. Although councillors expressed some concern at the fact that the dog problem had not been very well take r are of since Mr. Eisler was hired last May, they agreed that he continue as animal control officer, 8700 per year. Councillors authorized payment of the final 8200 of. that amount to Mr. Eisler when they met with him. Mr. Eisler said he would sell dog tags in the township and bring receipts and money to Tuckersmith Clerk Jim McIntosh every week. "['ll start at Vanastra, then go to . Egmondville and then the country." he said. Dog owners in the Township are supposed to have tags by February 28, 1975. "It could take all year to get them all (registered)" he said, "but then you have them for next year." Dog tags will also be available from members of council and the. clerk. "ft's been a complete failure the way it has been." Elgin Thompson commented. Mr. Eisler told council that jail can result if dog owners ignore repeated warnings to buy a dog tag- He said he gives owners of unregistered dogs a day to buy a tag "and then I lay a charge." Salaries for municipal em- ployees and clerical assistance for the township road superin- tendent will be discussed at a later council meeting when all members are present, council decided. Councillor Bert Bran- derhorst was absent and coun- cillor Cleave Coombs had to leave the meeting early because of illness in his family. On the advice of their auditor council will ask the Vanastra Recreation Committee to keep close track of income' and to provide an itemized financial statement. Clerk McIntosh said that this control would be especially- important once the swimming pool there is in operation. The Rec Committee is a committee of council and the reeve and deputy reeve are members on it. Seven people will be asked to accept appointment to the Township's Day Care Centre Board which will administer the planned Centre at Vanastra. They include Councillors Coombs and Branderhorat, Gerry Salton, Arthur Forler, Barbara Hodgins, Carol Munroe and Dorothy Wilson. The Ministry of Community and Social Services has approved preliminary plans for the Centre. the council learned, and want to see an architect's working drawings for the site. Cost should stay within ' 868,000 for playground furnishings, equipment and professional fees and the Ministry will pay 43 percent of the capital cost of the heating system, which will be shared with the rest of the building and said that work should begin by March. Ross Forrest was appointed livestock valuator to replace Councillor Bob Bell, at 83.50 per hour and 15 cents per mile. The inspector values livestock which has been killed by dogs. Reeve Thompson was authorized to get a contract to obtain gravel fromMilton Dale of Hullett Township, for ten years at a price of 20 cents a cubic yard for a minimum of 10,000 yards a year. Tuckersmith has a year or two remaining on their present 10 year gravel contract with Mr. Dale They paidl5 cents a yard for the first five and 20 cents for the remaining five of the existing contract. Council agreed to expand the Vanastra Rec Committee from 7 to 9 members. It's a love affair! Some people like to play golf, but Bill Love of Grand Bend would rather play with wood working tools in carving out some very interesting items. In recent years since moving to the summer resort village from his Stephen township farm, he has come up with some in- teresting carvings of canes and violins and built several grand- father clocks. The homemade violin is com- plete with tipperary. Mr. Love says the only tune he can play is "Over the hills and far away." One of the special clocks built by the Grand Bend man was a model carved from walnut grown on his grandfather's farm in Hay township In 1856, William Turnbull and his brother George walked from Galt, mostly bush to Lake Huron carrying their axes and securing claims in Hay township along the Lake Road, now Highway 21. The two brothers spent the winter clearing land and built their first log cabin. After retur- ning to Galt for a short period. they returned in the fall of 1857 with their families. One of their first projects was to plant walnut trees. This farm is now owned by Max and Ida Turnbull. One of these trees was hit by lightning in 1970 and the lumber is being used by Bill'Love in his clock making endeavours. Some of his other clocks are being built of cherry lumber from the Love farm woodlot. Most of the clock movements and springs were secured through Bob's Clocks of Grand Bend. When asked about the length of time to carve out and construct a clock, Love replied, "A couple of hours after supper each evening for about a month." The Love clocks are not for sale, but will be given to relatives. Little call for service Despite the increase in break- ins at cottages along Lake Huron in recent months, a proposal by an Exeter man to provide protection has received no response. Early in December Keninct of town sent letters to 1,000 property owners along the lake from Grand Bend to Goderich offering weekly inspection. To date he has received only one reply and that from a lot owner who intends on building in the near future. Inch operating under Huron Security Services offered to provide regular inspection of cottages once per week from December 15 to May 17 for a fee of $50 for each property. In his proposal the Exeter man said each property would be individualy checked at a different time each week and door stickers placed as a constant warning that guards may arrive at any time. Inch told the T -A this week that he had spent about 81,000 in sending out letters and securing bonding and the security licences necessary under government regulations. If the proposal becomes a reality, Inch who is now on the building security staff at Fan- shawe College would quit his job. His son Bill is also licenced and prepared to join his father's staff. Renew contract for parking area, Exeter council agreed this week to renew the agreement with the Burkley Restaurant whereby the latter can use the town hall parking lot for customer parking. The agreement was made last year and paved the way for the Burkley to acquire enough park- ing to satisfy the town's bylaw for parking requirements. The restaruant has been given ten- tative approval for a liquor licence by the LLBO. The restaurant pays a rental fee of 8100 per year for the town hall lot, but the lot remains available for public use. Reeve Derry Boyle and Coun- cillors Barb Bell and Garnet Hicks opposed the motion to renew the agreement for 1975 at the same terms. Arrangement said unfair Dr. Frank Mills, medical of- ficer of health, told county council at Friday's session that the Huron County Health Unit would qualify for a 25 percent increase in its provincial grant if it would amalgamate with other county health units. Provincial grants now cover 50 percent of the health unit operating budget but the county health unit would qualify for a 75 percent grant if it joined other counties. Dr. Mills told council that the Huron County health unit is being discriminated against by the province and agreed with Warden Anson McKinley that it is simply • an "unfair arrangement". Health Minister Frank Miller will visit the county Friday February 7 and Dr. Mills urged councillors to contest the issue with the Minister as he makes his way through the municipalities in the county. Dr. Mills stated that the facilities offered in Huron County by the Health Unit were excellent and thus they deserve a larger grant portion from the govern- ment ' without having to amalgamate with other bodies. In other county council business the committee of management of Huronview had met with representatives of the three Associations for the Mentally Retarded in the county and established a coordinating committee to provide activities for retarded adults. The com- mittee also took on the secondary role of checking into suitable residential t o facilities for he t county with recommendations to be made at a later date. Committee chairman, John Tinney, told council that the province will provide 80 percent subsidy for both capital and operating costs of approved homes and up to 80 percent of the cost to operate auxiliary homes , for the mentally retarded. Arrangements are now being completed to provide tran- sportation for a number of residents of Huronview, as well as others in the area, to attend a workshop in Dashwood. At least six residents of Huronview are benefitting from the program and an application has been made for a complete survey of the county to determine the present needs of the programs. Both of these programs would operate under a provincial grant of 100 percent. Planning Director Gary Davidson advised the planning board* that the Proviunce of Ontario has established a program of community planning study grants. The program finances 50 percent of the cost of studies by a municipality up to a maximum of 85,000. The municipalities eligible to receive grants under the 'program include Tuckersmith, Zurich, Wingham, Bayfield, Brussels, Grey, Goderich Township, Howick and Colborne. Municipalities who have had the work done by county planners could apply for the grant and turn the funds over to the county while other municipalities doing their own study could also be eligible for the grant. The list of criteria for the community planning study grants may be obtained from the planning hoard. A HANDY CARVER — Bill Love of Grand Bend spends most of his spare time carving out many interesting and useful items. He is shown here with three recently completed grandfather clocks, canes and a special violin. - T -A photo Enjoy looking back 50 years at Hensall congregation event The annual congregational meeting of the Hensel] United Church was held January 29, preceded by a pot luck supper. Following the supper, Shirley McAllister conducted a very entertaining glimpse at activities of our church 50 years ago. She was assisted by Dorothy Mickle, Pat Cook, Elva- Forrest, Rena Caldwell and Grace Drummond. Dorothy Mickle led a choir of older members of the church, Elgin Rowcliffe, Harry Horton, Harry Hoy, Pearl Erratt, Mrs. Robert McAllister, Grace Peck,. Greta Lammie and Nan Britton. They sang older hymns of the church accompanied on the piano by Myrtle Sherritt. Pat Cook read interesting portions from a 50 year old book of the Trustee Board, and Elva Forrest talked about Sunday School picnics 50 years ago. Rev. Don Beck opened the annual meeting with scripture meditation and prayer. It was moved that Elva Forrest act as secretary for the meeting. A moment of silence was held for those who had passed away during the past year. The annual report was reviewed with Cecil Pepper explaining the Treasurers report, Doreen Spencer the U.C.W. report and Doug Cook reporting for the Trustees: The budget was discussed and accepted. Ian McAllister thanked those who were retiring from the board, and expressed hope that they would continue to serve the Church in 'the future. Vacancies on the following committees were filled for a three year term. They are Worship and Membership Committee, Edison Forrest (chairman) Mrs. Shirley McAllister, Mrs. Grace Drum- mond, Mrs. Sadie Hoy, Doug Mock , Stewardship Committee, David Brock (chairman), Mrs. Helen Scane, William Smith, Hans Gerstenkorn; Property Committee, Howard Scane (chairman), Lloyd Ferguson, BLUEWAIER SHRINE CLUB — The slate of officers for the Bluewater Clinton; Harold Nichols, London, president Brian Ainslie, Goderich and Shrine Club for 1975 was installed recently. Above, Harry Strong, Ex- post president Spence Cummings, Clinton. eter at the left is being welcomed as a new director by Lawrie Slade, News Record photo Roy Brock, Pat 0' O'Brien; Communication Committee, George Parker (chairman), Dave Kyle, Mrs. Lorna Chap- man, Doug Mann; Congregational Life and Work Committee, William Rowcliffe (chairman), Mrs. Betty McGregor, Mrs. Cathy Mann, Mrs. Marion McCurdy, Mrs. Florence Slade, Howie Wright and Joan Alexander. People filling annually ap- pointed positions in the congregation are Secretary of the Congregational Board of Elders, Mrs. Elva Forrest; Church Treasurer. Cecil Pepper; Envelope Secretary, Mrs. Joyce The readers write Heal; Church School Superin- tendent, Mr. William Rowcliffe; Presbytery Representative, Doug Cook; Head Usher, Ross Veal; Auditors, Earle Shapter, Doug Mann. Ian McAllister expressed the thanks of the congregation to Rev. Don and Mrs. Beck for their faithful service andP resented them with a gift, to which they made fitting replies. Rev. Beck also thanked all the workers in the church for their co-operation during the past year. Mike Beck showed slides of happenings in the church during the past year, and Rev. Beck closed the meeting with the benediction.. Program underway Dear Sir; With the 1975 Opportunities for Youth program underway, we are in need of your assistance to provide the necessary in- formation to those young people in your community who might be interested in applying for a grant. As you are probably aware, the Opportunities for Youth program offers grants to groups of young people to carry out projects of their design. These projects operate during the summer months and the grant for the project covers both salaries and operating expenses. In this way, the program meets some of the employment needs of young people, especially those retur- ning to school who need to finance their education from summer earnings. In addition to creating jobs. however. we expect the projects we select to provide some benefit to the community in which they will operate. Project applicants are encouraged to look at their communities, iden- tify needs which exist there, and submit an application for a pro- ject to meet the need. Although consultation with local people who have knowledge in the area in which they want to - do- workisencouraged. the pro - Few changes on committee . Final appointments were made to town committees this week. The - recommendations were presented by Mayor Bruce Shaw, who explained that most ap- pointed officials had agreed to serve again. The committees named were as follows: Cemetery board: Norm Stanlake, Clarence Down and Mery Cudmore. Council representatives are Ted Wright and Bob Simpson. Planning board: Wally Burton, Art Gaiser, Joe Wooden and Harvey Pfaff. Council represen- tatives are Tom MacMillan and Bruce Shaw. Committee of adjustment: Dr. Gary Balsdon Mery Cudmore and Bob Russell. . Parking authority: Bob Fletcher, Bill Batten and Jim Hennessey. jects. in the end. are to be designed and,if selected, carried out by. the young people themselves. In the summer they operate under the supervision of an O.F.Y. project officer. Finally and perhaps most importantly, we want to note the personal development young people themselves can undergo while working on an O.F.Y. project. Not only do they gain the experience of working co- operatively with others and acquire personal self-confidence, they also gain a considerable knowledge about their com- munity, its resources and ad- ministrative skills. The possibilities which projects offer. for personal development are an important consideration in the selection process. Itis imported that information about the progetim be provided to those interested. We will be visiting high schools, colleges and universities as well as resource people and community organizations in our area. However, due to the short length of time, we will, of course, be unable to personally contact everyone and must rely on local communities for contact people. If you do have occasion to disseminate information about the program -and 'inquiries are made. please refer them to us at (416)369-3012. 1f this entails long- distance charges, make the call person-to-person, collect. More information about salaries, where to send ap- plications and other questions about the program is contained in the "Notes of Applicants" which have been sent to you along with the application forms. The final application deadliness February 21st, 1975. It should be noted that this is much earlier than in previous years. Also, should you need more application forms, they may be obtained through this office or the local Canada Manpower Centre. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any problems or questions. Thanking you in advance for your co-operation. Yours truly, OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH David Monooglan Project Officer South Central Ontario 111