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Times Advocate, 1984-11-07, Page 1Qua it Carpet et great prices Professional installation can be arranged Whitings Phone 235-1964 May drop all regulations Shift into reverse on trck issue After several weeks of spin- ning wheels and honking horns, Exeter council threw into gear the issue of com- mercial trucks parking m residential areas and the gear chosen appears to be reverse. With over a dozen truckers and spouses in attendance at their meeting, Monday, coun- cil indicated that earlier plans to stiffen regulations would be detoured. Instead. acting on sugges- tions from Reeve Bill Mickle and Mayor Bruce Shaw, coun- cil will consider a yearly per- mit system which would enable truckers to continue their practice of parking at home as long as they didn't run afoul of their neighbors. ALL ABOARD — Conductor Matthew Trudgeon had engine No. 9 ready to roll for the Hallowe'en party held the Lucon nursery school, Wednesday. at Exeter initiates plea to end college strife Decrying the lack of con- cern for the students involv- ed in the current strike at On- tario's community colleges. Exeter council decided to enter the fray this week b3,- passing ypassing a resolution calling on Education NIinrsler Bette Stephenson to take whatever action is necessary to ter- minate the strike. Councillor Ben 1loogen- boom broached the subject when he asked if there was some approach that council could take to help push the matter and gel students back 10 'classes. He said two local students had been in his store that day and voiced concern over the Lady drowns after tub fall :\ 33year old Exeter woman drowned in her bathtub. 'Tuesday, after fall- ing and striking her head. ;Hary Sharon P:rlsa was found in the bath of her residence al -109 LVilliam St. and pronounced dead by ('or- oner. Dr. Charles Wallace. Zurich. The Exeter police &•part ment investigated 'the ac- cidental death Say driver didn't report ,\ Zurich area man ha. been charged with failing to report an accident after his car was found abandoned in flay Township. Wednesday Robert 1' Soud ant. RR 1 Zurich. faces the charge its car was found almost total ly wrecked and damage was listed al $i;.non Exeter (►1'I' report that Soudan) custauucd a nimor u1 jury in the crash 11 was one (11 Three ac• cidents in% est waled this week by the 111'1' A hit and run was reported on Wednesday night in "Zurich A parked car owned by Richard f' Hoffman. 15 Edward St . was hit by an unknown vehicle while park ed in front of his residence Damage was estimated at $200. The other crash cx'curred ut Centralia at 8-00a m . Satur day, involving a car driven by Debra 1,. Ross. RH :t Ailsa Craig, and a farm tractor operated by Norman .Jaques. RR 1 Centralia They collided at the in- tersection of Victoria and Portland St. and damage. all of which was to the car. was set a t $500 fact they could lose their year. Ile presented a motion call- ing on Stephenson to enact legislation to order the teachers back if necessary. However. that was amend- ed when Councillor Gaylan Josephson questioned whether legislation was a viable alternative. Reeve Bill Tickle said he had a lot of sympathy for the students who were being made pawns in the current stalemate. "They're paying the price for this situation." he explained. Mickle charged that none of those involved in the strike were showing any considera- tion whatever for the students. While he amended the mo- tion. Josephson said he wholeheartedly agreed that action was needed to end.the strike as quickly as possible. Existing regulations under the zoning bylaw would be dropped as well as plans earlier endorsed by council and the planning advisory committee to have size restrictions on the trucks allowed into residential areas and the hours in which those vehicles could be operated in those areas. Shaw suggested a $1 per an- num charge for the permits, which would be reviewed an- nually before being renewed. Complaints from neighbors could result in the permits be- ing rescinded in individual cases. The delegation members expressed delight at the con- cept, although some of the truckers who currently are immune to the bylaws due to the "grandfather's clause" appeared a little hesitant in endorsing the idea as they would then be included in the system and could lose their privileges. Shaw said the permit con- cept would cover council's responsibility to protect other citizens from some of the pro- blems now being cited in com- plaints from neighbors of the truck owners. However, he indicated that some legal consultation would be required to ensure that council had the right to imple- ment such a system. Reeve Mickle initiated the discussion on the permit pro- posal after noting that the im- pact of proposed regulations could have a negative economic impact on the community. Concerned over plans Residents of Riverview Heights arrived in large numbers at Exeter council, Monday, to air their concern over proposed changes to the Exeter Inn, only to learn the municipality may not be able to alleviate those concerns. The residents also filled a formal objection with the Li- quor Licence Board of On- tario at a hearing, Friday. and the outcome of that isn't expected to be known until later this week. Main concern of the residents is that the plan to demolish the motel rooms at the Inn will remove the ex- isting buffer between their residences and the sights and noise which emanates from the lounge and parking area. A further concern is that the Inn has applied for a patio licence which would bring the noise outside and add to the present problem. "We don't want to hold back changes," spokesman Art Bell told council. Ile said residents would be happy to see changes to improve the community, but noted there were apprehensions about what changes would take place. Ile said residents were upset that council had voiced Please turn to page 3 BALLOON LANDS IN CREDITON Brian Payne of Crediton found a balloon on the weekend which had been released by the Zion Missionary Church in Belleville. Michigan. T -A photo Fortner resident victim in slaying g ,\ former Exeter resident was the victim of the grisly slaying discovered on Thurs day at the London Psychiatric l lospital. Rosalie Louise Carey was found in her bed with her throat slashed Another female patient. Carole Ann Grammatke, has been charg- ed with second degree murder. The victim resided in Ex eter when her husband. ,Jim. a native of Mt. Carmel, was on the staff at St. Boniface Separate School in Zurich and Precious Blood in Exeter. The 46 -year-old woman is also survived by five daughters. Mrs. Carey contracted encephalitis, a severe inflam- mation of the brain, almost six years ago and has been a patient in the psychiatric facility most of the time since then. Under the proposed regula- tions, all but pickup trucks and family vans would have been barred from residential zones. He said one of the positive aspects of the community in terms of growth was the fact local officials could point to the benefit of having trucking a vailable. He said any loss in that regard could be a hindrance to existing business and have a detrimental effect on future growth. "Being quite frank, I would not vote for this draft," he said in reference to a draft bylaw regulating truck size which was on the agenda. He fostered the permit idea as a means of eliminating the "odd trucker" who may One Hundred create a nuisantia tor his neighbors. His comments gime after Laidlaw Transporkmanager Jim Scott hinted his com- pany officials c consider closing the local y to avoid the hassle being e rtenced by drivers. "I'd hate like hell to have Laidlaw say to pull out to Lon- don," he explained, noting the 34 truckers located locally generate $1.7 million to the area economy. The truckers told council that the idea of ha wing a local compound for their vehicles would be too expensive for them to endure and would not alleviate their concern over vandalism. When spokesman refuted arguments over the noise and ?e3 fumes from their vehicles and down -played suggestions of devaluing the property of neighbors, Mayor Shaw ask- ed why council receives complaints. "Is it individuals rather than the general nature of the business"? he asked, noting he had lived near a truck owner for several years without any adversities. Prior to the debate, council was handed a petition signed by 203 people indicating they were not opposed to commer- cial trucks in their neighborhoods. The list in- cluded between 15 and 20 local operators who would be af- fected by any new regulations as well as many whe would be prohibited if the existing bylaw was enforced. imes SELL 415 BRICKS — The Exeter Lions and Lioness clubs project to sell bricks for the new Ronald McDonald House in London was very successful. A total of 415 cer- tificates were sold over the weekend at $5 each. Above, lion Mike Williamson and Lioness Liz Stephens sell a certificate to Judy Kyle. T -A photo Serving South Huron, North Middlesex and Twelfth Year • tx & North Lambton Since 1873 • Y • EXETER, ONTARIO, November 7, 1984 :. '-� A JAM FOR JAM -- Customers jammed around the jam counter at Saturday's Kirkton Anglican Church bazaar. T -A photo Hay given legal advice in-r-eardinessdor Exeter Forty minutes of the regular first monthly session of Hay council was taken up with an in -camera meeting among members of council. chief Huron county planner Gary Davidson and municipal law specialist Paul Ross. a lawyer who has been hired by the township to act for them in the dispute with Exeter over a rezoning change for Huron Farms to allow establishment of an industrial park. When the press was read- mitted, Reeve Lionel Wilder would only say the matter had been discussed in preparation for a meeting scheduled for November 12 between the two municipalities. Discussion of the future of the Huron County Museum took another large chunk of time. Wilder said he had authored the motion passed at county council to bring hack to the municipalities the ques- tion of whether to renovate. reduce in size. build elsewhere or close down the institution. The estimated cost of restoration at the present site is $2.13 million in 1984 dollars. Hay's share would he about $16,000 annually for the next five years. ( Half the entire cost would he paid through grants and private donations. ) The collection. the most ex- tensive in Ontario, will deteriorate unless clothing. textiles. papers and similar artifacts are housed in an en- vironmentally controlled -atmosphere. Last year $22,000 was taken in by admission fees, hut a government grant of over $100,000 did not prevent an operating deficit of more than $80,000 Operating costs are assumed to double in an enlarged. renovated building Before making a final deci sion. Wilder asked clerk Joan Ducharme to fine out how much debt one council can create for a future council. Ile said he would not want to jeopardize the township's debt position if the OMB gives its approval for a water system by committing this council to a further amount for restoration of the museum. Wilder said a leper had been received from provincial opposition leader David Peterson offering his help in setting up a meeting with ministry of the environment Andy Brant, MPP Jack Rid- dell, Burns Ross and representatives from council at the earliest convenience of those concerned. to try once again to obtain financial help from the province fora water pipeline along Highway 21. In other business, a severance application from Nab suspect in breakins Exeter police have laid charges in connection with the recent break and enters in town. Five charges were laid against Douglas Heaman, Centralia, after his arrest in l.ucan, Friday. He is charged in connection with the entry into Concept II Hairstyling, Canadian Im- perial Bank of Commerce, Exeter Farm Equipment and Algoma Tire. Police executed search warrants and mruch of the property stolen in the breakins was recovered. Only one accident was in- vestigated this week, it occur- ring on Sunday on Main St.. involving vehicles driven by Joan Edith Thomas, RR 1 Centralia, and Leslie Israel Abell, RR 4 Walkerton. Constable .Jim Barnes set damage at $600. Dorothea Quantz, block F, registered plan 531 was ap- proved, provided the new parcels are merged with lots 11 and 12, and block F is not left as a free-standing lot. Council has no objection to a proposed dam on R.J. Milne's property at lots 35 and 36. South Boundary conces- sion, as long as there is no in- terference with the _ Keller municipal drain, or water flow up and downstream. The required number of property owners have signed a petition for an engineer's report on repair to branch G of the Forrest -Thompson drain. W.G. Bartlett engineer Bruce Holdsworth wil; be notified. Deputy Reeve Tony Bedard reported the bingos to raise money for the new hall park in the township are doing well, but more volunteer help to sell cards and dispense prize money is needed. Wilder met recently with the Ifensall fire department A reserve fund is to he set up to purchase a new pumper' truck. The department will keep the trucks it already has. Hay's share of future equip- ment is 25 percent. Drainage debentures totall- ing $34.000 were approved. Okay water hookup for Stephen home Exeter council agreed this week to waive current town policy and approve a town water hookup for Stephen Township residents. Jim and Susan Rolph. At the same time. endorsed a further recom- mendation from the public works committee that the Huron County planning department and Stephen council Burying costs also increase The cost of being buried will keep pace with the cost of living. Exeter council this week endorsed an recommendation from the cemetery board that all rates, with the exception of the annual and perpetual flower ted rates, be increas- ed by five percent. The new rates, which must be approved by the provincial government, will come into effect on .January 1 of next year. council be advised of the lack of water in the area and that the problem should be ad- dressed before any future severances or building per- mits are granted. Rolph appeared at the last session of council and re- quested the water hookup, ad- vising that a drilled well at their new residence had insuf- ficient water to meet their household needs. Repeated attempts to cor- rect the situation proved fruitless as did their effort to get sufficient water from an unused well on the property of a neighbor. Rolph told council he had nn alternative left hut to seek permission to hook into the town's water system. He had been told at that time that council would have to stick by a policy of not pro- viding water service for new hookups in the township, but that was altered in view of the predicament in which the cou- ple found themselves. All costs involved are to be borne by the Stephen Township homeowners. Price Per Copy 50 Cents TEACHER CONFUSED AT BOARD ACTION The future employment of anti- nucleardemonstrator Joanne Young remains in lim- bo because a decision by the Huron County Board of Education has been tabled. At its regular November meeting, board chairman Eugene Frayne issued a press release following a lengthy session behind closed doors. During the time the doors were closed, Mrs. Young and the federation officer of Branch 45 of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation, Shirley Weary sat in a private office except for the approximate 20 minutes that they, too went in behind the closed doors. "At the present • time, a decision with respect to Mrs. Young's future employment has been tabled. Mrs. Young has been given an opportuni- ty to make a presentation and further information is being sent to the Minister of Educa- tion," stated Mr. Frayne. in July. the board suspend- ed. without pay. Mrs. Young who is a math teacher at South Iluron District high School in Exeter. Mrs. Young told the media, following the board's an- nouncement, that the withholding of the decision of her future employment isn't consistent with an Oct. 15 Tet- ter she received from the board. She read from the let- ter which said the board would be reviewing her employment at the Nov. 5 meeting and that administra- tion was recommending the termination of her contract_on Dec. 31, 1984. Mrs. Young said she receiv- ed no explanation for the delay in the termination of her employment which she fully expected. "I don't know why they wouldn't tell me," she said. Mrs. Young said she is in a financial position to disregard the "financial intimidation" of the board and several times called the hoard's ac- tion threatening with the loss of her job. "We're at the mercy of these people." said Mrs. Young in reference to the trustees. Mrs. Weary said the local teachers' federation's dfficial stand has been one of "assisting one of its members who is having difficulty with the board." When questioned about a possible breach of contract. Mrs. Young said "not in the circumstances". She recited Farmer injured on tractor PTO A 30 -year-old Osborne Township farmer sustained serious injury to his left arm in a farm accident around supper time, Saturday. Ronald Dougall, lot 29, con- cession 1. had the clothing on his left arm get caught in the power take -off on his tractor. The man was taken to South Huron Hospital and then transferred to University llospital in London. a portion of the Education Act which talks about teaching the principles of Judeao- Christian morality. "One of the most important things I want to teach the students is Thou shalt not kill and thou shalt not allow taxes to be used for killing", she said. Mrs. Young said she would not compromise her principles. Having been suspended since the summer, Mrs. Young said she supported herself during the summer on the remainder of her teacher's pay and is now liv- ing on Unemployment Insurance. Chtiirman Frayne said the-' board "has had considerable discussion concerning the status of Mrs. Joanne Young." "Once a number of items have been clarified by the Ministry of Education, Mrs. Young's status can be deter- mined." said Frayne. The board has been waiting since the summer for a ruling from Minister of Education Bette Stephenson on Mrs. Young's employment. "The Huron County Board of Education does not wish to comment further, since this matter is to be discussed in committee of the whole, it would be unfair to Mrs. Young's case," concluded Frayne. "I don't know where i stand. it's so difficult to understand," said Mrs. Young. 1 ALL WET - Peter Snell, above left, emerges from the water with his apple while Bob Crawford is still trying to get his teeth into one during the apple bob- bing contest at Exeter United Church, Saturday. Crawford, shown in the lower photo, finally monoged to snare an ap- ple. Both men needed a towel after the contest as did the other contestants who attempted the feat during the second annual Hallowe'en party at the church. -