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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1975-03-06, Page 19 (2)Extend lease, despire oblectlons Twenty-three members of Huron County Council voted against signing a new lease for library headquarters facilities in Goderich, but 30 affirmative votes were cast to permit the building on Lighthouse Street to remain in county service until air least January 1, 1977. The debate arose when the county library board asked • • • council to approve a new lease with the owners of the building. According to board members, the building has changed hands and new tenants have shown interest in the building. While the county lease does not expire until June 1, 1976, the new owners were willing to negotiate a new lease with the county at this time. The five year lease will increase the rent to the county to $4.85 per square foot or $810 per month with a yearly adjustment up or down for taxes and utilities based on the actual costs fps' 1974. The county can terminate the lease with one year's notice, any time after January 1, 1977. The board members explained that if the new lease had not been negotiated until the present lease 414 rA ff4' t* ,04.4 Ar • ) SERVING REFRESHMANTS - Visitors to Huron Hall during Centralia College's "Activities '75 were treated to coffee and cookies. Shown with some of the refreshments are students Altana Scidmore, Velma Louttit and Jane Flannery. T -A photo Farmers ask income plan in a brief to the Ontario Cabinet. the Ontario Federation of Agriculture told ministers that it had a choice of bringing in an Act to permit OFA to insure the return on production cost for their members or face the prospect of farms closing down and import all food from outside within ten years. Gordon Hill. OFA president. said that his organization, with 25.000 members. nearly all marketing organizations and co- operatives. represents the vast majority of Ontario's farmers and will administer the insurance plans with the marketing organizations. The premium. the brief said. would be shared, with farmers paying one third and the government two-thirds. Agriculture Minister Stewart and Premier Davis agreed that farmers can't be expected to produce below cost and stay in business. Even 'a farmer who owns his land can no longer go through -a bad year just by tightening his belt." Hill said. "Specialized farming in one or two com- modities is so common today, that if that commodity doesn't yield the price expected at the time the crop is sown, the farmer has no others to fall hack on." The brief said that the cost of production would be negotiated by the federation with the government and include all cost of production. investment and labour. it also showed the trend of declining farmland and production and predicted that if this trend continues, there will be shortages of many farm com- modies in a span of ten years. it is clearly not prudent in our day to simply assume that abundant food supplies will be available at reasonable prices. Hill said that the reception of the brief by the Cabinet was encouraging enough for the federation to go ahead and develop more detailed proposals and costs. METRIC COMING Farewell to cups and quarts! Would you make a cheese sauce using 250 millilitres of milk in- stead of 1 cup? if you said yes then you've get the right answer because 250 millilitres is about the same as t cup. And how about the boiling salted water for the carrots? Just add 5 millilitres of salt (1 teaspoon) to 200 millilitres of boiling water (about 34 cup) and the carrots will cook to the tender -crisp stage as usual. A millilitre is just another way of measuring as you would in cups and ounces. But how would you talk about larger amounts of liquid such as a quart of milk? The new term will be litre. 1,000 millilitres are called a litre and 1 litre is a bit smaller than a quart. A gallon of ice cream .which now has four imperial quarts will be 5 litres. The next time you saute 'z cup of chopped onion for the stew why not think of it as 125 millilitres! expired next summer, the odds are that a lease at that time would be much more expensive than $4.85'per square foot. Theory was, according to Chairman Norman Durst, to lose a little now hut gain a substantial amount later. Discussion showed that not all members of council were con- vinced the economy would remain that buoyant for that length of time. Reeve Ed. Oddleifson of Bayfield said he was "darn sure" the county would not have to pay as much for library facilities even in the Dogs are enough, won't tackle cats Despite being told that cats present a greater problem to communities than dogs. Exeter council filed a letter from the Ontario Humane Society suggesting that a bylaw should he passed to control the keeping of cats. The Society explained that dogs erre more visible and are possibly more destructive, but that stray cats present an equal- ly serious problem and in fact can create more harm to humans than dogs. "We can't enforce the dog bylaw. so there's no way we could cover cats." Reeve Derry Boyle stated in suggesting the letter be filed. After this was done. Councillor Ted Wright noted that Exeter had a 'very serious problem" with dogs. He said they were run- ning in groups and "sooner or later we'll have some children mauled by dogs unless we do something''. Councillor Lossy Fuller said the social services committee would be meeting with Stephen officials the next night Tuesday t to review the applications for a dog catcher for the two communities. A PANEL ON NUTRITION At Thursday's "Activities '75"at Centralia College, home economic student participated in a nutritional discussion. From the left are Bonnie Veenstro, Roosemarie Karlovits and Joanne Maloney. T -A photo Youngsters blast lights with pellet guns in town Youngsters with pellet guns have been causing considerable damage to Exeter's street lights. A letter from the PUC in- dicated approximately 8123.82 worth of damage had been created in an area north of the river. With labor costs involved • in the repairs and replacements, the figure will go even higher. The PUC said council may wish to consider offering a reward in an attempt to curtail the van- dalism. Council took no action in this regard, although some members felt there was a standing offer for a reward for anyone providing information leading to the con- viction of vandals. Earlier in the meeting, Police Chief Ted Day told council his department was investigating the situation. He said the police had the names of about 10 people who they were inverviewing in an effort to locate those responsible Recommend leaf machine Exeter council's finance com- mittee was asked this week to consider coming up with about 85,000 in this year's budget to purchase a machine to pick up leaves. Sanitation committee chair- man Garnet Hicks said an at- tachment could also be purchas- ed for the machine to clean out catch basins. "We feel the machine should pay for itself over a period of years." Hicks explained. He said a forage wagon could possibly be rented from an area farmer to carry the leaves pick- ed up by the self-propelled machine. in answer to a question from Mayor Bruce Shaw, he said the machine required two men to operate it. He recommended at first that council authorize the purchase, but agreed to have the recommendation go to the finance committee for inclusion in the budget if possible. for the damage Statistics listed in the February police report were as follows: Twenty accidents, with one injury and damage of $9,791, 16 charges and 16 people warned under the Highway Traffic Act, 14 investigations and nine charges under the Liquor Control No money for projects The Huron County Board of Education voted unanimously to make an appeal to the Ontario Ministry. of Education who refused any capital allocation for building projects for schools under the board's jurisdiction for the 1975 fiscal year. The board had budgeted for 8900.000 in its five-year forecast to include industrial arts and home economics complex in Exeter, Turnberry and Brussels each to cost approximately 8200,000 and also 840.000 for a mini computer for South Huron Secondary School. The computer facility, if it was approved by the Ministry, would have been installed as a pilot project and under the Board's approval similar facilities would have been installed in other high schools in the area. D, J. Cochrane. Director of Education, told the board that he was sure the Ministry would cut back on expenditures but was surprised that they got nothing at all. Ile stated that the only course of action was to appeal the decision to the Minister. A letter from the regional office of the Ministry of Education in London stated that the region received its proportion of provincial funding and unfortunately all needs or requirements cannot be met. Board member Charles Thomas said the Board should challenge the decision since the' building projects were not only important from an educational standpoint but it would also be good for the economy by providing jobs. Since the board cannot proceed with any projectand building .Act. 20 parking tickets issued. two assault investigations with one charge, one break and enter with three people charged. four thefts of under 5200 with the total loot being $89 (no recovery t one theft over $200 (a snowmobile not recovered) 13 animal complaints with two people being charged and one dog taken to the Kirkton pound, two persons charged with impersonating police officers Chief Day reported that ('on - stable Jim McMeekin had recently completed the Police College session at Aylmer and Constable Joe O'Driscoll was now attending the same course. Some good news from good roads Councillor Bob Simpson gave a brief report on the recent (food Roads convention during Mon day's session of Exeter council He said this year's convention was much better than last year and he reported that the minister of transportation and com- munications had told delegates he hoped to get a 19 percent in- crease in money for his depart- ment this year. His department provides road subsidies to municipalities. Simpson also noted that the deputy -minister predicted that communitiek undertaking sewer projects wuld receive ad- ditional funds for reconstruction of roads. His announcement came on the heels of complaints from Forest that money was not available to fix up the roads after a sewer project was completed. That provided some good news for Exeter council members, as the town will undergo a large sewer project this year and will be faced with several roads re- quiring reconstruction. must be put off a delegation of three members, Cayley Hill, Harry Hayter and D. J. Cochrane, were elected to ap- proach the ministry concerning grants for the region. present building, in 1976. "Maybe we want to be Santa Claus," quipped Oddleifson who warned against "presuming" the economy would remain stable. Ile said he felt the country is definitely in a recession and headed for a depression. The present lease should be honored," Iteeve Oddleifson said. Deputy -reeve Frank Cook, a longtime advocate of decen- tralization of county offices, drew council's attention once more to the fact that a building is available at Vanastra which �sould adequately house the library headquarters. Library head William Partridge was present and commented that the library staff makes regular use of court house equipment and Iacilities. "We like to be close to the court house," said Mr. Partridge. "I've been on this council for five years and it is the same old story. Everybody likes to be close to the court houses," stated Mr. Cook. "Let's change it a little. Why does everything have to be in Goderich?" Reeve Oddleifson concurred. lfesaid that with proper planning and a courier system. library headquarters at Clinton could still make use of court house equipment and facilities. -You ou don't have to be just across the street from the court house to make use of equipment here." said Reeve Oddleifson. Deputy -reeve Frank Cook called for a recorded vote which resulted ina 30-23 tally in favor of signing the new lease for present library facilities. During the debate, however, it was evident that county officials are considering a new county building to house the library as well as other county depart- ments. it was pointed out such a building would take several years to plan with construction not possible much before 1977. 4-H leaders at conference Over 100 men and women from all parts of Ontario represented over 1.500 4-11 leaders at the third Amtual Provincial 4-1I Agricultural Club Leaders' Conference held in Toronto at the King Edward Hotel, February 21 and 22. The delegates spent two days participating in workshops and ..,fliscussion groups which covered various aspects of the 4-14 agricultural club programme. These included 4-H Youth Councils, resource materials for clubs. social recreation in 4-H, ways to improve local meetings, and the image and the rote of 4-11 in the community. Club leaders also had the op- portunity to evaluate local, -regional and provincial programs and to make recom- mendations governing these programs. "Communicating with Teens" was the theme of Saturday morning's activities with Ken Lewis, Professor in Communications from Cen- tennial College in Toronto, speaking to the delegates. The Hon. William A. Stewart,. Minister of Agriculture and Food. brought greetings to the delegates at their annual banquet complimenting 4-11 club leaders throughout the province on the work that they were doing. Guest speaker at the banquet was Margaret Woof. Supervisor of .Junior Extension, with the Home Economics Branch. mentioning the importance of providing strong leadership to the young people today. Special entertainment during the Conference included a dinner at Toronto's first Theatre Restaurant, the "Teller's Cage". Delegates enjoyed the musical theatre production of "Jacque Bret is Alive and Well and Living in Paris." Delegates attending the Provincial 4-11 Agricultural Club Leaders' Conference from Iluron County were: Harvey Black, Belgrave. James Brigham. RR 1 Ilelgrave: Jean Dinsmore. Fordwich; Jack Flanagan. RR 1. Dublin; Maurice Love. RR 3, Exeter; Dave McCallum, RR 1, Wingham, Anne Powell RR 2, Seaforth. ouatiew itots4, As a result of the visiting restrictions at the Home. several of the regular events have been cancelled. Mrs. Elsie Flenderson, Norman Speir and Jerry Collins provided the Old Time Music for Monday's activities along with several numbers by the Huronview rhythm band. The residents practiced square dancing with Mrs. McGratton doing the calling. Slide pictures that have been taken during the past four years of special events were shown in each of the areas dLAring the - week. eft . tt Times -Advocate, March 6, 1975 Pay• 19 ESCAPES SERIOUS INJURY — A Seaforth mon, Sun-Myoung Yoon escaped with minor injuries Friday night when the car he was driving left Highway 4, near Birr and overturned in the ditch. T -A photo Turn down request for house, set rules for park services Exeter council this week accepted two recommendations from their land use committee. The first was that a building permit for. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Rohner be denied until such time as a plan of subdivision -is prepared for their property west of Marlborough Street and the second that developer Len Veri remain the owner of roads and services in his mobile home park and that he be required to post a bond to guarantee the maintenance of those services. in explaining the first recommendation. Councillor Tom :MacMillan noted that Sanders Street would have to be extended to the proposed lot location chosen by the Hohners and also that services would have to be provided. He said there was the possibili- ty of more development in this area ithe couple hinted at con- sidering a row type housing development t and that unless the proper engineering was under- taken before any homes were constructed. there was the risk that a lot of errors could be made MacMillan said this could in - elude the possibility of the couple building their home at the wrong elevation. In the situation regarding the mobile home park. the com- mittee chairman said the recommendation was basically that which had been made by lawyers and engineers when they were asked if it was best for the town or the developer to own and service the roads and services. MacMillan explained that Veri could hire the town to maintain the roads. but he would retain ownership. The bond would enable council to take action to answer com- plaints they may receive from residents in the mobile home park regarding the condition of roads or services. JOHN R. BEER John R. Beer, passed away on Friday. February 28, at Victoria Hospital, London. in his 49th year. A member of the Canadian Armed Forces, he was the husband of the former Lillian Mitchell: father of David. Vancouver, John and Steven, at home. He is further survived by his mother, Mrs. Fred Beer; Hensall, brother George, Hen- sall, sister Elaine (Mrs. Ralph MacArthur ) Edmonton. Funeral services were held on Tuesday March 4. from the Bonthron F'uneral Chapel, Hensall. Interment was in the Hensall Union Cemetery. Many visit Pallbearers were Jack - ' -- 1 "Drysdale, Jack Simmons, Robert Monteith, Eric Cosgrove, Roy Ellis and Ivan McKay. Queensway Last Tuesday the Church service was conducted by Rev. H. VanEssen of the Bethel Refor- med Church in Exeter. Mr. Van Essen accompanied on the piano while his wife led in a hymn sing. Visitors on the weekend were Les ,Mitchell, daughters Brenda and Barbara with Louise Mit- chell. Rose Harris and Susan Mousseau with Bernice Lavery. Clarence Smillie with his Mother Ada Smillie. Mrs. Jessie Angle and Mrs. Isabele Alcock with Cora Alcock. Clarence and Marg Dilling. Brenda, Brian and Krista with Anna Dilling. Mary Goodwin with her father Wilfred Goodwin. Milton Taylor of Exeter with his mother Adeline Taylor. Dorothy Brintnell with her sister-in-law Isabel Brintnell. The ladies from the Chiselhurst UCW entertained the residents on Monday by playing bingo. Mrs. Eva Laing of RR 1, Staffa favoured with selections on her accordion. Birthday greetings go out to Mrs. Isabel Sproat who will be celebrating her birthday on March 11. Employer: "i'm sorry we can't hire you, but there's just not enough work here to keep you busy." Applicant : "You'd be surprised at how little it takes." LORNE EDGAR MOHR Lorne Edgar Mohr. of Lucan, passed away at his residence on Saturday March 1. He was the husband of John Mohr: father of Mary Margaret and Anne Elizabeth, both at home. brother of Harold, of Lucan an Walter of Milverton. By the request of the family the body of Mr. Mohr has been donated to science. A memorial service was held on Wednesday March 5 from the Lucan l'nited Church, Rev. Madden officiating. Murdy Funeral Home, Lucan in charge of arrangements. ROBERT McCUBBIN Robert McCubbin of East Williams Township, passed away on Friday. February 28 at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital, in his 73rd year. He was the husband of Lottie M (Squires) Mccubbin: son of the late John and Annie McCubbin; brother of Isabelle (Mrs. Paul Morland) of Toronto. He was predeceased by one brother, Dr .1. Gilles McCubbin, and one sister. Lena McCubbin. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held from the M. Box and Son Funeral Home. Parkhill. Mon- day. March 3. by Rev James Perrie of The Centre Rd. Presbyterian Church. Interment followed in Nairn Cemetery IDA BENDER Ida Bender passed away on Friday. February 28, at her residence in Ailsa Craig. in her 79th year. She was the wife of Simon Bender: mother of Inez, London: Ruth ( Mrs. Fred Arnel) of Ailsa Craig: Bernice Mrs. George Fraser) of Parkhill, Gerald. of Kitchener and Harold of R11 3 Denfield: sister of Emma, (Mrs. Albert Oesch) of Milverton. Christina, (Mrs. Norman Roy ) of Wellesley. She is also survived by seven grand- children. Mrs. Bender rested at the T. Stephenson and Son Funeral Home. Ailsa Craig. then to funeral services at Nairn Memmonite Church on Monday, March 3, Wilfred Schlegel of- flciating.interfieniSvas fh Nairn Mennonite Cemetery. GRETAM. HARNESS Greta M Harness of Exeter passed away on Friday, February 28. at St. . Joseph's Hospital. London. She was the daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. Edward Harness. She is survived by several cousins. Funeral services were held from the Hopper -Hockey Funeral Home, Exeter on Monday March 3 by Rev. Harold Snell. interment followed in Exeter Cemetery. Miss Harness was a member of the South Huron Hospital Auxiliary and was employed at the Bank of Montreal for 40 years. Pallbearers for the funeral were Ernest Wells. Nelson Wells. Don- Wells. Ralph Genttner, Edward E Hall and Robert D. Hall. CHARLOTTE JANE BOX Charlotte Jane Box passed away on Friday, February 28 at the Green Gables Nursing Home.. Parkhill, in her 95th year. She was the wife of the late Marshall Box. predeceasing her in 1946. She was the mother of Lois Mrs. Lloyd Poore) of Woodstock, Dorothy (Mrs Donald Pedlar 1 and Laurence Box. both of Parkhill: sister of Mrs Edna Fink of Vancouver She is also survived by seven grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren Mrs. Box rested at the M. Box and Son Funeral Home. Parkhill. where funeral and commital services ss ere held on Sunday March 2. Interment followed in Parkhill Cemetery with Rev. R. W. Scott officiating ANOTHER 50-50 WINNER — The winner of the March 50-50 draw sponsored by the Exeter Minor Hockey Association is Don Cowan of town. Above, draw chairman George Pratt presents a cheque for 8210 to Cowan while Reeve Derry Boyle is at the right. T -A photo