Times-Advocate, 1985-05-22, Page 1SPECIAL AUTOGRAPH — Wilma Oke autographs a copy of the
Tuckersmith township history book for Gwyn Whilsmith at a book -
launching party at the Vanastra rec centre. Mrs. Oke was one of the
four researchers and Mrs. Whilsmith was editor of the book, pro-
duced under the auspices of the Tuckersmith council to -mark the
township's sesquicentennial.
Commercial
After a comparatively slow start
during the first three months of this
year, the value of building in Exeter
shot up in April and dosed the -gap
with the corresponding period in 1984.
-Further commercial developments
approved by Exeter council at their
meeting, Monday. could push the
town to almost recon) building per-
mits values. particularly- with the new
nursing home being included.
The value. of building permits
issued in April was $:378.519 and
brings the 1985 total to $47:3,989. 11 was
$49:3,695 for the corresponding four
months last year.
included in the April totals were :30
permits for residential renovations
and addition at $610,784: one commer-
cial permit tor 528,IN00 for the inslalla-
• lion of two apartments over Len
Verb's centre mall: a $101,900 in-
dustrial expansion at Oud's
Warehousing on I lighway 83 E.. two
residential dwelling permits of
$1160.I0I lir the new tour-plex being
erected on Albert SI. by Doug and
Rennie Parker and a house on ('arl-
ing being built by 'fed \'cogel. •
There were also tour permits for
tool sheds, garages and carports at
a value of $19,735.
Council also approved a develop-
ment agreement this week with Horst
Kuehn for the establishment of a
donut shop at 217 Main St. N. Park-
ing for a minimum of 15 cars will be
required at the site as well as a plan-
ting strip on the western lot line.
The project has been delayed due
to drainage considerations. but Kuehn
will he allowed to hook into the out-
fall storm drain from the Hawleaf
Developments Limited shopping cen-
tre at a cost of $375.
The town and owner will share on
a 50-50 basis the cost of the storm
drain from the outlet at the Masonic
Lodge hall to the lot line of the donut
shop property.
Also approved this week was a
bylaw to amend the zoning bylaw to
permit a wider range of commercial
uses within the C5-1 zone at the re-
quest of Ilawleaf Developments
Limited.
The .amendment will allow for a
drug store. health spa and a general
merchandise/clothing store in excess
of 450 square meters +4.844 square
Stephen wants out
of rec centre deal
The perennial !horny issue nl
' shared rec•reation'costs had another
barb added Ibis week when Stephen
Township advised Exeter. they wish to
terminate their agreement with
relerence In the maintenance nl the
South lluron rec centre complex and
withdraw then' membership on the
hoard
• The township re•salu(ian 5.11(1 the.
wiluld "consider other means 01 sup
port" but nothing specific was men
boned in that regard
The 11rs1 response In the von)
munication from Stephen came Irnnt
Councillor Morley IIa111 , Tuesday
"Are we drawing closer to user fees
for The rec event re'' ' he asked at Tues-
day's sehsion
Mayor Bruce Shaw responded the
answer may come on .lune 27 when
seven area communities will meet in
Exeter to discuss recreation
financing.
However. Reeve Bill Mickle ex-
plained that the upcoming meeting in-
volves more than the current
members of the South Huron rec
Ward and Stephen should he invited
JJ) a meeting to discuss their intent.
with Exeter council. •
••\\e• should have all the cards laid
out on the table before acting."
Mickle sand. adding that such a
meeting should be arranged before
the .tune 27 session.
A motion was then presented that
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Nuron secondary school teiehers
voting for new contract or strike
Huron County secondary school
teachers will vote on May 28 to either
accept a contract offer or strike
action.
A press release issued Thursday to
the Huron County Board of Educa(i,►n
stated the teachers. represented by
Ontario Secondary School 'Teachers'
Federation District 45 filed notice
they are requesting the Education
Relations Commission supervise a
vote on the board's last offer and at
the same time, a vote 00 possible•
strike action.
If the teachers turn down the
board's offer, the strike ballots will he
counted. If, however., the teachers ac
cept the board's offer, then a collec-
tive agreement is in place.
The board's press release says June
5 is the earliest date possible for a
shrike, but Shirley Weary short
negotiator for District 45, said. "that's
the boar 's date. not ours."
After months of negotiations and
no co ective agreement we had no
recourse but to take this action." said
Mrs. Weary when asked what pro-
mpted the action.
The OSSTI'' representative -said the
two sides have been negotiating since
January 1983. The board maintains it
has only been negotiating since 1984.
Mrs. Weary is including the provin-
cial financial restraint year in which
collective agreements were increas-
ed by five percent.
"The board ignored the whole
(negotiation) process," said Mrs.
Weary.
She maintains the outstanding dif-
ferences between the two sides is not
money.
"It's the removal of items 1rorn the
collective agreement." she said.
Saying one of the main changes in
the proposed contract is wording
changes, Mrs. Weary declined to
continent further because she said
she does not want to negotiate in the
press.
"It's far more the idea of
negotiating by decree than money. .
said Mrs. Weary describing relations
between the board and teachers.
"\1'e don't want meetings for the
sake ot. meetings, but meetings to
discuss."
Superintendent of Personnel. Peter
Gryseels. said speaking for the board.
its position hasn't changed much
since the fact finder's' report last tall.
"On the monetary side of things. it's
almost the same - and the same as his
recommendation." said Gryseels.
After the notification of the votes.
the board delivered an otter to its high
school teachers on May 14.
. In salary. the board is offering a
maximum teachers' salary of $44,120.
while the teachers want $45,600. The
board is offering a maximum prin-
cipal's salary of $59.000 and the
Apply to new gov't?
Exeter's application for funding
under the Ontario Neighborhood Im-
provement Program (ONIP) has
been turned down by the ►ministry of
municipal affairs and housing clue to
the fact the number of municipalities
applying far exceeded the funds
available.
The unsuccessful bid pri►►npted
some good-natured political barbs at
Tuesday's session of council.
"There goes another of Frank
Ames -
>f ■ Serving South Huron, North Middlesex
One Hundred and Twelfth Year
Mliller's promises," staunch Grit Bill
Mickle commented. trying hard to
keep from smiling at 'Ivory supporter
Bruce Shaw.
"If everything had gone right i in
the May 2 provincial election there
i
would have een 110 problemj`_Shaw
responded.
"We'll wait for a+ couple of weeks
and apply to the new government...
Mickle chided in ending the
discussion.
teacher's want $61.087.
All salary changes. not including in-
crements ( the annual jump on a
salary grid represent a four percent
increase offered by the board while
the teachers want 7 5 percent.
Looking at stalling figures, the
board is of tering a base number of
teachers plus 9.5 teaching positions at
an est Imo led cost 01 $120.000.
However. the teachers want the base
number plus 17.4 teaching positions at
an estimated cost of $:309,61N1.
The board's memo to its teachers
says "previous collective agreements
provided for formula plus 4.5 staff.'
Under working conditions, the
board is ottering average class sizes
ranging from 15 for basic level
students to :30 for advanced level
students. While the teachers agree
with the numbers. they want these as
maximum class sizes.
"Obviously. you will be faced with
a difficult decision when you cast your
ballot.' As board decision,
1 would
emphasize; that we appreciate your
skills and dedication, however. the
data available. coupled with the
recommendations of the fact -finder.
caused this board to offer a package
which represents a cosi increase of 6.3
percent. 1 would hope that your deci-
sion on May 28. 1985 will be carefuliv
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dvocate
& North Lambton Since 1873
EXETER, ONTARIO, May 22, 1985
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growth on the u
feet 1. .
In presenting the request to a com-
mittee of council on May 8, Hawleaf
representative Phil ('urry indicated
approval would possibly require an
expansion of 8.000 square feet to the
current north end shopping cents to
facilitate the general iuerc•han-
dise/clothing store as there are
presently only about 2.800 square tees
of vacant space in the centre.
Ile said the planned uses were con-
sistent with Exeter's official plan
policies and the space andparking re-
quirements were available at the mall
for the uses requested.
('urry further suggested there
would be nt) impact on the downtown
core. noting that the Zehrs plaza has
been good for the core a11''eas during
its existence.
There was no opposition presented
at the hearing called into
application.
Charlotte flicks, ti present tenant of
-the centre. spoke in support of the ap-
plication. saying it would attract new
business to the area in general.
She said her staff would probably
increase from five to ten people and
that surveys conducted from her
clients show positive support for all
three uses.
the
•
swing.e.
In his presentation. ('urry sug-
gested that the application could
result in 25 to 30 new) full and part-
time jobs a1 the shopping cent's:..
Curry said no tenant's have been
signed. but if the application is ap-
proved. his firm would be ap-
proaching • potential clients
immediately
Council this a
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FORMER PRINCIPAL SPEAKS Jim MacDonald founding principal
of Centralia College of Agricultural Technology was the guest speaker
at Thursday's graduation ceremonies at the college. At the left he
Former principal speaks
chats with•principal Doug Jamieson, associate prig?cipal Dr.- V.E. Cur-
rie and Dr. J.C. Rennie assistant deputy minister of agriculture for
technology and field services. T -A photo
LCAT grads told to get involved
The founding principal nl Centralia
College of Agricultural Technology in
f967 was the guest speaker at Theirs -
FAMILY RIDE FOR CANCER This Sunday is the Family Ride for Cancer, and here are three of the
lionesses involved in organizing the event. From left: Joon Husking, Anne Prout, and Diane Darling.
The ride starts at 2 p.m.. and sponsor sheets ore available at khe Exeter Municipal Office and at Vic-
toria and Grey Trust.
day's 17th annual graduation
feremonies.
.tiro MacDonald who moved to a
similar position at Ridgetown College
encouraged the graduating students to
get involved in their communities. Ile
added. "Educated individuals should
act on issues and not wait for someone
else to lake the lead Government
agencies and other organizations
%aloe the input of young minds."
\Mc•I)onald traced the history of the
college from the first year in 1967
when 75 students attended classes on-
ly lour months after the province
decided Io take over the former
R(',\F station and establish Iluron In-
dustrial Park and the farm training
facilities.
in 19119 the veterinary hill providing
diagnostic services for Western On
fano farmers was opened and two
years later. the animal health courses
were switched from Ridgelown .
The former principal said the
separate entrance at the northern
portion of the College \vas an asset
Ile said it became necessary because
of a lengthy strike al a lduron Park in-
dustry a few years ago which
hindered students from entering
MacDonald said Centralia is
becoming well known for the ex
cellenl continuing education courses
which are being -offered.
In conclusion he told the students
going into farming. "Build flexibility
into your operation Be prepared for
changes. Maintain your sense of
humour 1f you don't have one. you
better get one and don't forget the nn
portanc'e of your communication
skills "
1)r .1 (' Rennie representing the
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and
Food saidihis was the 111th graduation
he had attended at :'1'AT and rxnsibly .
as many as 110 overall. Ile added. "1
never grow tired et these events
Each one is special
1)r•. Rennie told the graduating
claws. "( cofege systeM has equip-
ped you to he good managers and to
deal with the public. We have a more
comprehensive range of courses lo.
provide you with practi(•a1 and
necessary skills Make the best use 01
them
In the actual graduation. in record
breaking style. Berl Reinink of
Wallop received eight individual
awards )hiring his Iwo years at
('('A'1. the vl yeah -old Ileinink has
earned the respect 01 his leachers and
the affection of his classmates.
His numerous. awards were for ex-
cellence as the fop academic student
in business management. tarn)
business financial management. in
agronomy-. tarns business manage-
ment. soils and crop fertility. pork
production and farm '-:d(•ty
The I(xxl service management coin -
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Motorcyclist killed
in crash with tree
:\11 accident which clammed the lime
of a 20- ,eair-old bright num marred
the first holdiay weekend of the sum-
mer season
Tony Burton Rohl died after his
motorcycle fell Ihghway 81 north of
the \11 Carmel Road in Stephen
Township and struck a iree around
8 30 a m . Monday
Rohl was travelling alone at the
lime when his southbound machine
went oll into the ditch and struck the
Tree about 40 feet off the roadway
He w as pronounced dead by ('or
otter 1)r Charles Wallace. Zurich. and
an autopsy performed al Stratford
(:'neral I Inspllat revealed he suf'ered
massive injuries.
i►amage to Mrs motorcycle was
listed :11 coo
The only other collision over the
holiday weekend occurred on Satur-
day when vehicles driven by :\Ilan
Amy. It 112 Zurich. and Rixa %%49 ain(Il-
1(11 2 Zurich. collided on Ifighw ay 84
just west of the Zurich west limits
Amy sustained mirior injuries and
total damage was SO at 5:3.1100
The other Iwo crashes 01 the week
occurred on 'Tuesday. the forst inyol•
ing a vehicle driven by 1.arry I ►nbson.
1(1( I Exeter Ihs yehncle went off the
edge of Sideroa(I 15 116 1n Stephen. 11151
east of concession )3 9. and iI}gx•d over
on its side Damage was S2.5(N0
The other Involved a hit and run
A vehicle ow ned by c'Ittlord (:rasdahl.
RR 2 Creditor'. ‘t :is struck by an
unknown vehicle w Inde parked alt the
Stephen Township grader shed In
Creditor) Damage was S:100