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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1978-10-26, Page 3To cover extra rec centre clean-up cost Page 3 May revise hall rates There’s a chance that cer­ tain groups using the hall of the South Huron Recreation Centre could be faced with increased charges at sometime in the near future. At the rec board’s meeting monthly, Mayor Bruce Shaw called for a revision in the rate structure presently applied to the hall. It was Shaw’s contention shared by the other board members present that at sometime a fee structure be established so as to cover the extra costs of set up and clean up following a large affair at the hall. Rec administrator Kirk Armstrong told .the board there was a direct relationship between his clean-up costs and the number of people who attended a function. There was also con­ siderable discussion lead by Howard Pym about the large takes from the bars of wedding receptions. George Godbolt suggested a system be devised where the board gets ‘’more when the facility gets used more. Shaw suggested some differentiation between charitable and profit making Exeter court Continued from front page found in a car on August 27 and the accused went to the police and advised that the drugs were his and not those of the car’s driver. A London resident, William Robert Locking, was also fined $100 or 10 days oh a charge of posses­ sion laid September 17 when OPP checked a vehicle near the beach at Grand Bend. There were three other passengers in the vehicle, but Locking admitted ownership. Jail terms Three youths were given jail terms when they appeared on charges of thefts of over $200. Paul Milton Day, Parkhill, and Cameron Edward Cole, Dundas, were each sentenc­ ed to three months. The pair have already been in jail for two months and the terms were in addition to the time already spent. Steven Brian Franko, 18, Hensail, was sentenced to 30 days, but will be allowed to work during the day time. The three were charged after stealing a car belong­ ing to an apquaintance with whom they had been par­ tying. A fight broke out between the trio and the car owner and the latter and his girl friend were beaten before the accused took the car. Raymond Gordon Keller, Dashwood, was fined $200 or 20 days after pleading guilty to taking a motor vehicle without the owner’s consent. The vehicle in question was taken from his brother’s car lot and returned before it was known to be missing. Police became involved due to some minor damage sustained by the vehicle. An Exeter man, Michael Thomas Baird, 19, was given a conditional discharge on mischief charges laid after a plate glass door was broken at Victoria & Grey Trust and also a door window at a Main St. apartment owned by Ron Heywood and rented by the accused. Total damage amount to $407, part of which had been paid by Baird. He was ordered to pay the balance of $232 and was placed on probation for one year. functions would have to be made. The board agreed with Armstrong that if a different fee structure was arrived at, it would not become operative until after the new year. The role of volunteers in the running of the bar for the rec centre came up for dis­ cussion with Godbolt saying he liked the system but that when he was on a duty there were a few problems of not having enough people on duty or not knowing where everything was. He said the facility must be run in a proper manner to make sure the centre’s reputation is not diminished. Armstrong agreed with Godbolt, saying the volunteer system “hadn’t worked out that badly” with most of the problems taking place after a function was over. When the number of hours Armstrong was working came up for discussion, Armstrong said he would not mind working weekends to ensure everything is func­ tioning properly for the dances or wedding recep­ tions. “I’m very concerned about the reputation of this place”, Armstrong said. In a move designed to en­ sure the proper running of the rec centre, the board of management will make a request to the councils of Stephen, Usborne and Ex­ eter that the new represen­ tatives on the board from the municipalities assume their positions effective the first meeting of the new year. ' The move was prompted when it became known that most of the members of the board might not be back. Mayor Bruce Shaw and George Godbolt said they would definitely not be returning, Both Bob Down and Jerry MacLean indicated they also might step down. Godbolt who was ap­ pointed to fill the seat left vacant by John Burke said he had enjoyed his six months on the board but that it was just becoming too much of a strain on his time. Shaw said he would not be back- The board will recom­ mend to council that they draw up next year’s budget, fee structure and perform the review of Armstrong’s job. In what will hopefully close the books on the rec centre’s deficiencies, of­ ficials from Cambrian Con­ sultants, the engineers for project, are expected to make their final inspection of the facility shortly. One of the officials representing Cambrian will be president of the firm George Naoum. HALLOWEEN AT CREDITON — Gerald and Irene Lynn brought their Raggedy Ann doll along to Saturday's Halloween party sponsored by the Crediton men's club. Boyle acclaimed > Decorate your home with beautiful CUSTOM DRAPES Choose the fabrics and the styles you want and Barb Whiting will custom .make your drapes for you. You can also choose matching bedspreads and pillow shams. WHITINGS WAREHOUSE Main St. Exeter 235-1964 Continued from front page about how much farther the town can go in allowing the mill rate to increase. Noting that council would be faced with demands for wage increases, new sidewalks, roads, sanitary and storm sewers, he said council would have to es­ tablish priorities early on how money was to be allocated. “I hope we can hold the mill rate to at least last year’s rate,” he said. “I don’t think people can stand much more of a mill in­ crease and council will have to consider carefully before adding capital expenditures in view of the doubtful posi­ tion of the economy.” “All areas must be treated alike,” he added, noting that council members would have to consider all areas and not just those where they may have any specific interest. Boyle said he hoped that Exeter’s commercial and residential growth would level off after an above- average growth in the past few years. “We’re at the point where it is difficult to keep up with services,” he said, quickly adding that he hoped any growth that does occur would be more' industrial, which would give the town a sounder tax base. Boyle, who will lead the new council into office in December, said he planned to spend a period of time at the town office each day to enable ratepayers to visit and air their complaints or suggestions. “I hope it may save some of the phone calls at home,” he laughingly stated. Be objective Boyle said he found it dif­ ficult to know why certain groups strongly opposed his bid for the mayor’s chair. “It’s council members who make the decisions, not the mayor,” he said, adding that he saw his job as one where he could express his opinions and desires, but more importantly to help in guiding council along sound, economic lines in their deliberations. “They put too much worth on the mayor’s position,” he suggested, noting his main aim was to be objective and see both sides. After outlining his lengthy political life, he said he felt he had contributed to the town “quite often made decisions that helped the town”. “I’ve always tried to dedicate .myself to the betterment of Exeter in more ways than politics,” he concluded. Only one school fight The only election in the area for the Huron County Board of Education is in Zurich, Hensail and Hay were sitting member Herb Turkheim is being challeng­ ed by former Hensail reeve Minnie Noakes. On the Middlesex Board of Education, James Scott will be back as the represen­ tative for Lucan and Bid- dulph while Ben Thompson will represent the township of McGillivray. Clarence McDonald, Ex­ eter and Harry Hayter, Dashwood representing the town of Exeter and the townships of Stephen and Usborne were returned by acclamation. The separate school representative to the Huron Board Charles Rau was returned by acclamation. Unopposed for the Huron- Perth separate school board are Greg Fleming for Stephen and Exeter and Ted Geoffrey will again be the Zurich and Hay appointee. Voters in Grand Bend will go to the polls to elect one member to the Lambton County Board of Education. Incumbent Gerald Edwards is being challenged by Walter King. PREPARE FOR ARTHRITIS CANVASS — The students of Centralia College of Agricultural Technology will again be conduc­ ting the arthritis fund raising campaign in the area. At the back are Ned Cursio, student affairs director Don Orth and Cathy Foulger. In front are district campaign co-ordinator Betty Janke, student council president Dave Ward, campaign chairman John Gras and SC secretary Susan Beamish. • T-A photo Times-Advocate, October 26, 1978 PRQPRlFTWs 409 MAIN STREET EXETER OPENING THURS., NOV. 2 WATCH NEXT WEEK'S T-A FOR DETAILS WEEKLY GRIN MEN ONLY READ THIS!... •puijq eq jjim xis Jeqio eq|"-siqi poej ||im oqM jno|-A|euiu puo pejpunq euiu puosnoqi euiu-A|q6ie eq jjim ejeqi ueuuoM puosnoqi Xieuiu p Keep Smiling the junction SALE CONTINUES • SALE CONTINUES • SALE CONTINUESc xi You better believe it I Use your Whiting's revolving charge plate. PRICES SLASHED ON ENTIRE STOCK No matter where you live the drive to Exeter will be well worth your while. Whitings have slashed prices and sacrificed profits in all departments in their biggest ever sales blitz. Many people bought furniture, appliances and carpeting in September to beat the sales tax and saved a considerable amount of cash. 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