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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1981-05-20, Page 1r---Inside this week Wonderful,. warm weekends Finally, last weekend gave us an indication summer is al.• most here (in spite of the cold nights) and Ideal tetidents took advantage of the three sunny days. including this long ball hitter. See pictures. Pg 7 Festive Firemen' The Brdeefield firemen made sure there were clean cars and full stomachs Saturday nutrning when they hoSied• a pancake breakfast at their firehall. See pictures pg...16 New Columnist This week the 'Expositor wel- comes a new Vanastra col- umnis6 She's Rhonda Bjerg, and if her first submission is any indication (prolific is too light a„ description). Vanastra residents will be well- informed about events in their area. See column. pg. 15 Seaforth sketched Through the work of local historical groups and other concerned citizens we've be- come aware of what a unique and fascinating Main St. Seaforth, has. Now, a sketch of the street is featured On the corer of Historic Street- scapes of Huron County by Nick Hill of Goderich, review. sketches. pg B3 4. WHERE'S SHE GOING? — She, complete with Teddy, 'Is a shopper dresSed Just right to go downtown and hunt. for bargains Friday night at Seaforth's Midnight Madness sale. CKNX RadIo's mobile unit will be here and local merchants promise a super night of entertainment with draws, discounts and hoOrly in-store Specials. (ExpositOr Photo) Mrid Year.. Whole Pio. 5906 O SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY 20, 1981 — 28 Pages, First Section Pages t 1A to 20A $16.00 A Year In Advance Single Copy 40 Cents SEAFORTH'S DR. J. — Steen Marcussen looks like he's about to deliver a slam,dunk a la Julius Erving at ,the basketball courts at SDHS. Brian Dupdis looks on, and does a little lump of, his own. More springtime photos on Page A9 of the Expositor. (Photo by Hook) BY WILMA OICE Tuckersmith Township council gave final approval Tuesday to a sub development agreement with Albert Price of Egmondville. It involves seven lots in the hamlet. In his report to council Road Superinten- dent Allan Nicholson expressed concern with ratepayers dumping stones on township road allowances without his 'permission. The problem is serious, he said, because so many farmers are doing it and in such , large quantities--even *rector) bucket loads of stones picked from their fields. Three tile drainage loan applications for a total of $56,100 were approved. Council approved renewal of the applica- tion for his salvage licence by William Brown of Egmondville 'for another year-June I, 1981 to May 31. 1982. Council endorsed the resolution from the Township of Georgian Bay requesting an environmental assessment for the proposed generating stations of 'Orillia' Water, Light and Power Corporation "to be built within their municipality. Council agreed to a request from the Country Singles asking for cost sharing for a foodlcover to be installed over a table when buffet-style food is served at the Vanastra Recreation Centre. Council agreed to pay half the cost of the plexiglass cover. the cost of which is not known at this time. The Country Singles hold' regular.dances at the Centre.. Council turned down a request from the Kinburn Foresters for a- donation for the construction of a community hall to replace. the one destroyed, by fire. Council was informed by Seaforth Com- munity Hospital that 217 patients from the township,,,,.were patients in the hospital during 1980. Robert Marshall. recreation co-ordinator at the, Vanastra Recreation Centre submitted his resignation effective May 29. Councillor James ['apple will attend a drainage course at the University of Toronto from June 15-18. He is the drainage inspector for the council. The regular meeting closed about 11:30 p.m. when council went into committee-of- ' the-whole. have been an OPC hearing early this month to study the conduct and perforttance of duties of Mr. Cairns as chief. The hearing was averted when he stepped down. INTERNAL DIFFICULTIES Although Mr. Johnston said the internal difficulties at the department have probably "always been there", the suspension of Mr. Cairns in early Jan.. 1980, brought the situation into public focus. The chief was relieved of his duties while awaiting a hearing on drinking-related charges under the Police Act. The charges resulted from three complaints, a written one from a citizen and two from within the force. Mr. Cairns received a reprimand and after a two-month layoff returned to head the department. Constable Dave Dale was actingkchief in his absence. The difficulties were not restricted to the courtroom, and' when all other town employ- ees reached an agreement on a contract with the town in March 1980. the police had yet to settle. At the same time', another symptom of problems in the department came to light -Mien the first of three constables to leave the force in a year departed. John Burgess left in March, 1980, and he was followed by Peter Van Meekeren in November and Neal Newman last month. Mr. Newman had only been with the force for three and a half months. Mr. Johnston agreed the change in manpower in the department was evidence of a problem. "Yes. probably. when you look at the turnover on the force. At the municipal level, you hire men with little experience. send them to' school, then they resign and go somewhere else. But it is a high turnover." • The , wheels were set in motion for Mr. Cathie resignation when council requested an informal investigation of the force and of relations between, the police and committee last October. erchatits go pad til* • plidnight.. As the hour of Midnight Madness,draws nearer, Seaforth merchants are finishing last minute details to make this event a, big success. Jerrylietherington, a co-ordinator,' said that is promises to be "one of the best promotions that we've put on in a long time." The stores will be open until midnight Friday to cater to all the bargain, hunters in the area. The local merchants have many discounts and sales prepared for shoppers... The theme for the event' is pyjamas. All shoppers and merchants' arc encouraged to wear their cutest pj s for the night's festivities. Shoppers will receive special treatment if wearing bedtime apparel. Draws are planned every half hour for various prizes donated by the merchants. The draws begin at 6:30 p.m. The prize list includes a curling iron, a $10 clothing gift certificate, a $10 grocery voucher, 510 garden centre voucher. 5 litres of Quaker State oil and a Frani' filter. a handmade tea cosy and toaster 'cover. 3 tape' package of mpex 90 tapes. a decorator mirror. perfume. a meal voucher for two aad more. You sign your sales slip in any store to enter. "The OPC said if we (committee) had a fault, it was that we were too lenient on John. we didn't step on him the way we should have," explained Mr. Dinsmore. The OPC comment led to council's request for an investigation into chief Ca' s performance as chief. "In the chiefs job. y u have to be able to wear both hats." headed, noting a chief must be able to identi y both with his men and the body of gove nment he is respon- sible to. "I don't think John could wear both hats." Councillor Dinsmore said. While plans were under way for a hearing into Mr. Cairns' work as chief, constable Dave Dale was charged with five offences under the Police Act. Four of the charges were withdrawn and the officer received a reprimand on the fifth at a hearing in Seaforth. in April. , Councillor Johnston said he felt council had dealt with the matter in a way it felt appropriate, even though the problems continued intermittently for 18 months. He said perhaps something could have been done during the trial of Mr. Cairns. in early 1980, but added. "I think we tried to handle it the best way we could. We wanted to get to the root of the problem!' "As far as I'm Concerned'John Cairns is a good constable," noted Pr. Johnston. "I Please turn to page 10 at home, and grandparents John and Winnifred Glanville -of R.R4-, Walton, and 'Mike and Genevieve Doyle of Zurich.. The body rested at the R.S. Box Funeral Home. 47-High St., Seaforth.where services were held at. 2 p,m. Tuesday. Rev. James Vanslyke officiated. Burial followed in the Maidandbank Cemetery. Tuckersmith ..gives. • approval to Price BY HERB SHOVELLER After 18 months of , internal. 'turmoil. closed meetings and hearings and court appearances involving members of its police force, the town of Seaforth has an opportun- ity to lay the controversy.to rest. Town officials, aided by the Ontario Police Commission (OPC) and other police chiefs. will interview six applicants Wednesday who are vying for the vacant seat at the head of Seaforth's police department. 'Even with the appointment of the new chief. however, .one town councillor thinks there may be a• final episode in the drama. "In my own gut reaction, we're going to ' have one more blow up." Robert Dinsmore. chairman of last council's protection• to persons arid property committee, and a member of the current .one, said today. -.Then that'll be it. It will be the one where the new -chief sets the record straight." "1 think there's still 'hard feelings on the force. They'll pass one another on the street and not say hello. One of them isn't going to take being stepped on. and that's when it's going to blow up.", "Hopefully that won't happen. Hopefully they'lltealize he's boss. That's why we need a strong chief." The chief vacancy arose when John Cairns, who has been with the force since 1974. submitted his resignation in April and 'accepted a position 'as first. class constable here. "rthink the main idea of a new chief is better communication with the men and the committee." added Mr. Dinsmore. "We felt there was a lack of communication, some- thing missing in between." "We're looking for somebody who has a junior command course, or intermediate," noted Irwin Johnston, the current chairman of the committee in charge of police. ",yi% may not get_ it la chief with command training),. Some of the applicants have-it; but it isn't the end-all." - 'We're looking for someone with exper- ience with men before, and who has been responsible for men under him. Some of them have OPP experience, and one has quite a bit more than just OPP. He has been in command of a detachment." The, resignation of. Mr. Cairns as chief climaxed the year and a half of controversy. and immediately ended an issue which could have been a sustained struggle. There would Drawi planned There will be a grand 'prize draw later in the evening for several prizes, a dehumidi- fier, an electric heater, a 150 voucher for lawn equipment, a wheel barrow and a clock radio. If the winner collects• the prizes while dressed in pj s. an extra surprise will be added. Besides these draws. there will be some in-store draws and several specials. A modified Ditch auction is planned by one car dealer and an auction sale and a garage sale go on on other areas of Main St. Several s have been organized for the Main Street area. which will be blocked off between the Toronto Dominion Bank and Bob and Betty's Variety. Seaforth Motors and McLaughlin Chev Olds and Vincents Farm Equipment will have displays set up. Two bake sales have been planned and a babysitting service. sponsored by the Sea- forth Nursery School will be available. The Lion's Club. Optimists and the Van Egmond Foundation arc only arfew of the other local groups which have planned booths. CKNX mobile radio and Cable TV will he on hand. It appears that everything is ready to roll, and. as Mr. Hetherington said. "we just hope the weatherman co-operates!" Maililop boy, 6, dies in accident tragic accident occurred in McKillop. Township Saturday when John Leslie Glan- ville, 6,was killed suddenly. He was playing behind a truck about 12:30 p.m. when it was accidently backed against the house, pinning him. The boy is the son of Leslie and Catherine Glanville. John, ban in Stratford, was. a Grade 1 Pallbearers were Lloyd, Alex, Ken, Lorne student at Walton Public School. The school • Roy and Art Glanville, all, uncles of the boy. was closed Tuesday for his funeral. Flowerbearers were Steven Arnezder, ,Kim- Besides his .parents he survived by two, berly 'Houston, Robert and Carol Ann sisters,„ftoutea Lyon an Dotisibilliie..both Omani-