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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1975-10-23, Page 145, Brenda Pinder • Kin hear police head at anniversary "Ontario is the best area in North America if not in theworld. for law enforcernenr. Those were the words of Ontario's Police pannnission .chairman Elmer D..1301 speaking at the 25th anniversary of the Exeter Kinsmen club, Friday night. Bell told the more than 180 guests, many aspects of life in the field of law ,and .order. Paying tribute to the local Kinsmen club, The Police Commissioner said, "service plebs like yours make it possible for us to have law and order in this country. You create a good climate in the community." "Every time a policeman goes recruits are closely screened to eliminate a person who would use force during an arrest or not use the proper restraint. The police communication system is being updated con- tinually with new services such as information service and Memory banks in all large centres to identify suspected persons in only a few minutes, Bell continued, "We do worry about police 'budgets and are trying to reduce man hours. In one city we have been able to eliminate four men from the records department," He told the guests at the an- niversary, "you as citizens come under laws but policemen are on shift it, ctually costs from $80 to $100. Every person in A self policing area pays $33.32 per year for police services, This amounts to an equivalent of 25 mills on the tax rate." Bell continued. He suggested work by service clubs makes the work of the Ontario Provincial Police force easier and less costly. Bell told the audience the Commission is continually trying to reduce policing costs while putting together a better system. Persons on the Commission are always planning new training programs in the police Colleges and in-service training, The chairman said new police subject to two sets of rulea, lie have a tough discipline sySterti. We accept nothing but the best and expect the finest behaviour from our policeman. Our code of conduct is a matter of dedication to stay on the force." "Organized crime will tell you Ontario is a bad climate for criminals. The tenacles reaching across from United States cen- tres such as Detroit, Buffalo and Chicago have never been able to get a good hold here in Ontario7 Bell added. In closing the former Exeter lawyer said, "we know there is no corruption in the Ontario Legislature and with judges and very little in police forces. With this co-operation we have a good chance to keep the finest province we now have," Master of ceremonies for the banquet was Les Parker a Charter member of the Exeter club in 1950. More than a dozen charter members were in at. tendance and 20 of the past presidents. Wayne King is the current Kin president and past president Dennis Hockey was anniversary Chairman. Another charter member and past president. Gord Baynham reminisced a bit about Kinsmen activities during the past 25 years. Baynham said the Exeter club was the first to send delegates to conventions in costume. During the years, the Kinsmen have been responsible for house numbering, creating playground programs, gifts to shut-ins, bike safety for youngsters, bridges at Riverview park and purchase of an ice machine at the Exeter arena, POLICE CHAIRMAN AT KIN EVENT — The guest speaker at Friday's 25th anniversary of the Exeter Kinsmen club was Ontario's Police Commision Elmer D. Bell. Shown chatting are Elmer Bell, Kin president Wayne King, anniversary chairman Dennis Hockey and Exeter mayor Bruce Shaw. T-A photo Price Per Copy 25 Cents EXETER, ONTARIO, OCTOBER 23, 1975 HIRE CONSULTANTS TO PLAN REC CENTRE CUTTING ANNIVERSARY CAKE — The honours of cutting the Exeter Kinsmen Club's 25th anniversary cake went to president Wayne King, and charter members Gard Baynham and Les Parker. T-A photo Exeter girl chosen page Risk court action over $39 Brenda Pinder a grade eight student at Exeter Public School, has been selected to serve as a page in the Legislature at Queen's Park for the current session, She reports for duty at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, October 27. Brenda is the daughter of Jim and Elaine Pinder, 411 Albert St., Exeter. Already she has received her uniform and instruction regar- ding rules and procedures for Pages both in the Legislature and in the Pages' quarters, The hours of duty are from 9:30 a.m. until the hour of ad- journment which is usually 6:00 p.m. There is usually duty during one evening as well. The usual term is 6-10 weeks and classes to assist in keeping up with school work are offered in the afternoon two days a week. Each page must be responsible for arranging transportation and living accommodation in Toronto. The basic qualifications include a high scholastic achievement and, approval of the student's principal. not been included because of the amount of work it would entail. The report indicated that a site had been selected from the nine investigated, but it was not spelled out. In answer to a question from Mayor Bruce Shaw, it was revealed that the site chosen was the Exeter Community Park, although Stephens explained no decision had been made on what part of the park would be used. Reeve Derry Boyle wanted to know what feeling of support the committee had experienced from other area municipalities. Stephens said no direct support had been asked for or volun- teered, but said it did appear "quite favorable", He said it was only logical to assume that Usborne would show more favor towards an ice sur- face in the centre' than Stephen and Hay which already have arenas, while all three would probably support fairly equally an indoor swim pool. The report indicated that the pros and cons had been con- sidered on many components for a recreation facility, such as an ice surface, indoor pool, large auditorium, senior citizens' room, health club, etc. "We tried to keep in mind all the way through the distinction between what we need, and what we want in light of what we can afford," Stephens told council. He said the proposed centre would serve a rural area of 13,000 people. — Please turn to page 3 complete with cost estimates. — Presentation of the plan and budget to council and the com- mittee. The committee explained that if the project does proceed, the $5,000 spent with Cambrian will become part of the total design fee. While the committee has spent the past year in discussing the, financing, site location, and the type of facilities to be considered, it was pointed out that the final decision rested basically on the community's ability to pay for a facility. Stephens explained that this cost factor could not be deter- mined until a design had been prepared so costs and cost- sharing could be fully in- vestigated. In addition to the lengthy report, the committee chairman said his group had a vast amount of detail backup information to substantiate the statements made in the report, but they had Another step was taken towards a South Huron recreation centre this week when Exeter council agreed to spend $5,000 to hire a consulting firm to produce preliminary plans. There was some hesitation on council's part, stemming entirely from the fact their budget is depleted, but the motion was quickly approved after they were advised the payment did not have to be made until next year. Approval to proceed was made unanimously and Mayor Bruce Shaw told the South Huron recreation centre committee that that indicated "the highest praise for a job well done". Committee' chairman John Stephens presented the 42-page report to council and emphasized they were not recommending the building of anything at this stage, "We have gone as far as we can go without professional input," he said. The firm to be hired to un- dertake the next planning stage is Cambrian Facilities Consultants Limited. Their services will be as follows: — Review the site services and conditions. — Meet with the committee to review existing data and discuss possible additional requirements of information to be obtained by the committee. — Preparation of two alternate sketches. — Review of sketches with the committee and the selection of the most desirable layout. — Preparation of the final plan, Former mayor to fill vacancy Former Exeter mayor Jack Delbridge was this week named to the local committee of ad- justment to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Mery Cudmore. The recommendation to ap- point Delbridge was made by Mayor Shaw and Reeve Boyle. Cudmore's resignation was tendered last month. First event in new chambers Garnet Hicks and Bob Simpson had the honor of presenting the first motion to be presented in Exeter council's chambers in the new administration building, Monday. The motion presented was carried unanimously, getting council off to a harmonious start in the new facilities at the former post office. The first motion won't go dovin in history among Exeter coun- cil's memorable decisions, of course. It was merely to approve the minutes of the past meeting. In welcoming council members and several visitors (mostly the South Huron Recreation Centre Committee) to the new building, Mayor Bruce Shaw noted that it was not entirely finished. However, he said council were attempting to put some pressure on the contractor to have the facility completed as quickly as possible. He also explained that a "few problems have to be ironed out", Building inspector Doug Triebner, and the property committee halt chalk-marked several areas where poor finishing or painting is evident and the contractor has agreed to undertake the necessary improvements. "I hope this building will be a credit to the town and serve its function well," Mayor 'Shaw stated. Reeve Derry Boyle, chairman of the property committee, later reported that the problems should be corrected by the end of the month. Exeter council decided this week to risk court action rather than pay a $39.00 drug bill for one member of the .Exeter police department, going to court over such a small bill, but was the only one who opposed a motion that again refused payment. Reeve Derry Boyle noted "it will cost us" if the action was taken to court. Lucan area man killed in collision A car-tractor crash on highway 4 one mile south of Blyth claimed the life of a Lucan man Sunday evening. Daniel L. McGuffin of 202 Water Street, Lucan was killed. He was in his eighty- second year. Injured in the crash was Hannah McGuffin,the deceased's wife, a passenger in the car. She is listed as in satisfactory condition in Wingham and District Hospital, • Carl Nesbitt of RR 1 Blyth, 35, was the driver of the tractor, He was not injured. Mr. McGuffin is survived by his wife, the former Hannah G. Goble, sons Henry of Ottawa, John and Lorne, both of London, and daughters Mrs.Lorne (Mary) Ardiel and Mrs. Bill (Ruth) Butler of London. A sister, Mrs, Ella Hudson of Lethbridge, Alberta also sur- vives. Funeral service was held from the C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home on Wednesday, Interment was in Siloam Cemetery, London, Approve grant for senior group Acting on behalf of the Exeter Police Association, the local law firm of Bell & Laughton advised council by letter that unless the bill was paid the Association would have no alternative but to take action in the proper court for breach of contract. The problem has been debated several times by council members and arises from a bill which was incurred by one of the officers prior to May 1, the date council started paying premiums for drug coverage. The Association claim that their contract stipulates that drug coverage was to be retroactive to the first of January. That contract wasn't signed until July by the Association and council, Councillor Harold Patterson said he didn't see any sense in Suspect arson in barn blaze Stick to policy, no donations Few taking credit course Approve contract for storm drains C. A, McDowell Ltd. has been awarded the contract to instal storm drains on Churchill Drive and at the easterly end of Huron St. The local firm submitted the lowest of six tenders opened at Monday's council meeting. The bid was for a total of $31,802. It was about $17,000 lower than the high bid received, Works superintendent Glenn Kells said the estimated cost was about $30,000. The work is to be undertaken this year, with completion date set fpr December 31. The work is being undertaken to curtail flooding problems in the two areas of town. Health and welfare minister Marc Lalonde this week an- nounced the awarding of a $1,050 New Horizons grant to a group of retired people in the Exeter area. The Golden Age Club, which has been in operation for the past two years, will use the grant to further their program of spiritual and entertainment activities. Their program includes Bible study, illustrated talks, games, singing and visits to shut-ins. Fred Knip, RR 2 Lucan, a spokesman for the group, said the membership is made up basically from senior citizens from the Christian Reformed Church, Bethel Reformed Church and the Pentecostal Tabernacle. The group meets every two weeks in the Christian Reformed Church in Exeter. Mr. Knip said some of the grant money will be used to buy games, magazines, books and,, some special chairs required for a few of the members who have physical handicaps. The Ontario Marshal's office has commenced an investigation into a fire which destroyed a barn on the B-line in Stephen township around 6:00 a.m,, Saturday. Exeter OPP indicate that arson is suspected in the blaze. The building is owned by the Rev. David Harris, Sarnia. Included in the loss was a quantity of household goods stored in the building. No estimate of damage has yet been made, While enrollment at night school classes offered at South Huron District High School is about the same as in the past few years, SHDHS principal Joe Wooden said the number taking advantage of credit courses was disappointing. About 450 are signed up to take the courses and more will avail themselves to the courses scheduled to start after Christ- mas. Classes which received enrollment sufficient to proceed were, Monday nights, art 18, gymnastics 19, yoga 40 in two classes, and advanced sewing 26 in two classes, Tuesday nights, classes are theatre 10, intermediate sewing 13, dressmaking patterns 10, furniture refinishing 18, pottery 16, beginners typing 15, shor- thand 6, introductory accounting 25, grade 13 accounting 14. Wednesday night classes in- elude oil painting 19, women's physical fitness 41, wrestling 12, welding 19, home maintenance 14, Commercial mathematics 8. Thursday classes include judo 30 in two classes, first aid 16, spanish 6, grade 13 history 6 and art 18, ANNIVERSARY SPEAKER — An Exeter native and former member of Coven Presbyterian Church, Exeter, Senthor Richard Stanbury of Toronto was the guest speaker Sunday at anniversary services held at the church. Seen above prior to the service are Rev. W. Jarvis of Coven Presbyterian, Senator Stanbury, student minister Ian Johnston of Exeter and clerk of the session at Coven Clifford Ersmon. T-A photo Sticking to their policy of refusing donations to charitable and historical organizations, Exeter council this week turned down requests for financial assistance to the Huron Historic Jail Committee and the Huron Country Playhouse. The decision regarding the jail was passed with little discussion, Reeve Derry Boyle said he had received the request and went on to explain that it was against town policy. He suggested that if local residents wished to make private donations to "that macabre thing in Goderich" that was fine, but council had' no obligation whatever to use tax monies to assist the project, The requested donation for the Playhouse resulted in more discussion, but the result was the same, with Councillor Harold Patterson being the only one in favor of making a donation, although he did not indicate what amount he would consider, The request for a donation had been made at the last meeting by Ben Tuckey, chairman of the Playhouse fund raising cam- paign. Councillors noted that while the project should be supported by local residents, it was not the town's policy to Make such donations from tax monies. Council members were also Swayed to stick with that policy because their own budget has been depleted this year with the Unexpected expenditure of $23,000 for a new street sweeper, Senator recalls church life during his years in Exeter An Exeter native and former member of Caven Presbyterian Church, Senator Richard Stan- bury was the guest speaker at services held Sunday morning to mark the anniversary of Caven Presbyterian, Rev. Wilfred Jarvis, minister at Caven, conducted the service and also introduced Senator Stanbury, He described him both as a politician, as an active Christian and as a person of great integrity, Senator Stanbury, Rev, Jarvis explained, was born and educated in Exeter, completing his training as a lawyer in St. Catharines and Toronto. He was named to the Senate in 1968 by Prime Minister Lester Pearson. In his message, Senator have a faith that God is un- changing, "The faults of the church are the faults of the human beings, the members of the church," said Mr. Stanbury. He related how the church had been through similar periods in the past, including the circumstances which led to the protestant revolution which resulted in the Presbyterian Church. "Are we prepared to meet the tests as individuals and as church Members," Mr. Stanbury asked. He suggested that with op- timism in Christ, the theme of his message, as a foundation for the church, Christians had little to be downhearted about. "We must not be downhearted but we Must be able to adapt to the needs of the church," Stanbury reflected on the role of the church in the past, par- ticularly during his youth, describing the fowl suppers and other activities when the church was the centre of the community. He commented that although some feel that the current decline the church has experienced, he felt the church, "the human representation of Someone who will never die," would weather the storm, "Some seem to believe the church will decline and never rise again," said the Senator, "The church has bounced back everytime and it will again." He used as an example the quiet confidence of early Christians which led them through severe trials and suggested todays Christians alSO AbMIRE ANCIENT QUILT More than 50 quilts were on display Wednesday as the Crediton Women's Institute hold a historical night, Admiring One of the older quilts are Muriel Mack, Dolores Shapton and Ella Motlock. T-A photo