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Times-Advocate, 1981-01-07, Page 2Page 2 Times -Advocate, January 7, 1981 Exeter opposes joint police commission Exeter council, on the recommendation of the. police committee, have turn- ed down a suggestion that a joint police commission be established for the five towns in Huron County. The five now share in a central commugicalitn system operated—bait of Goderich and the suggestion for. a joint police commis- sion stemmed from concern by Exeter, Clinton, Seaforth and Wingham that neither the police committees nor the councils of the four municipalities had any input or control of the salaries the Goderich Board of Com- missioners of Police negotiated with the civilian dispatchers employed in the central communication system. At a meeting on October 24, former Exeter Mayor Derry Boyle cited his con- cern over the situation, and while he and the other THE NECESSITIES motorists at' the Exeter toy and a bottle of milk. to take refuge from the sto Mitchell. One -year-old Adriana DeBont was the youngest of the stranded ion Hall, Sunday. However, she hod all the necessities, a st er parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bert DeBont, RR 2 Credito as they travelled home from a visit to Mrs. Gabriel kicks -off dimes. campaign This year promises to be very exciting for the Ontario March of Dimes as the Inter- national Year ,of Disabled Persons and as the 30th An- niversary of the organiza- tion. Tony Gabriel of the Ot- tawa Rough Riders will again be joining the Ontario March of Dimes Ability Fund team in this exciting year as the Honourary Cam- paign Chairman. Tony has become a familiar face to, thousands of - physically disabled adults in the province. This will be his second year of joining the Ontario March of Dimes in. "tackling" problems con- fronted by many disabled men and women. no matter what the cause of disability. He recently took time out to officially "kick-off'" the campaign. beginning in January. Tony Gabiel knows about teamwork. "We have thousands of volunteers on our March of Dimes' team," says Tony. "and thousands of disabled men and,women in this province determined to look at their potential and not their handicap. With YOUR support. much can be achieved in this important year - let's not miss this ex- cellent opportunity." There are oyer 750.000 adults in Ontario with a physical disability. The On- tario March of Dienes, originally formed to fight polio through research and offer rehabilitation to vic- tims of the diseases. now , offers a variety of unique and innovative services to all disabled adults. •'The (Ontario March of Dimes works with. not just for. disabled people." Tony says. "It involves the disabl- ed as volunteers. staff ad- visors and colleagues. But there's Mill much to be done '. • In 1988. he organization is launching a special project called "Dispelling Old Myths - The Great Line of Dimes." Within this program. disabled people will be visiting students in schools throughout Ontario, showing films and leading informal discussions focus- ing on disability. In this way the students who represent tomorrow's adults will become much more sen- sitive to the needs and, abilities of disabled people: As a second part to the program, schools are en- couraged to hold fund rais- ing events where a dime will represent one foot in an im- aginary, "walk" across On- tario. Over seven million tlimes are needed to com- plete the "walk" from Cornwall to Kenora. In addition, the Ontario Marn of Dimes offers prac- tical services for: disabled people that improve their everyday life. Items such as wheelchairs, artificial limbs.,ramps, and sophisticted electronic aids are available for greater mobility and independence. The organization also offers training and employment op- portunities. summer and winter holiday programs, recreation opportunities and travelling medical clinics. Many of the Ontario March of Dimes' programs are made possible through the generosity of public donations to the Ability Fund campaign. Volunteer can- vassers in over 200 Ontario communities join together each January in a door=to- door campaign. The Ontario March of Dimes has made a commit- ment to improve life for On- tario's physically disabled men and women. Why not join Tony's team? pped in nt's parents in Staff photo FAMILY REUNION — It's an ill wind that doesn't blow some good, and that was true, Sunday, as one of those 74 motorists stranded in Exeter renewed some family acquaintances, John eorge, left, a former mayor of Belle River, was one of 14 from ea stranded during their return from a snow- mobile trip. Jo - -_.. usin of Mrs. Don Mason, Exeter, and the latter's husband droppe • ' . _ i e Legion hall to visit.. fcti"al'y � PASS SOME TIME — A group of snowmobilers from the Belle River area were among the 74 motorists stranded in Exeter, Sunday. All 74 were hosted at the Exeter legion Hall and some 40 remained in town at private homes over night, while the balance made.their way to their destinations Sunday night when the storm diminished. Shown enjoying a game of cards at the hall are John George, John Jr: and his wife, Beverley, Peter George, Mrs. Denise -Trotechaud and Cindy George. Staff photo municipal representatives agreed that to the present time the salaries were realistic, suggested that at some undetermined future date the Goderich Board might negotiate a salary scale for its dispatchers that was unrealistically high for the financial tastes of the other four municipalities. Under the Police Act, these civilians are members of the Goderich Police Force and it Is the perogative of the Goderich Police Associa- tion to bargain for them with the Goderich Police Com- mission. SCOTT HASSELBACK ScottRichardHasselback, silddenly as a result of a motor accident Sunday, January 4, 1981. Belovedson of Bruce and Barbara Hasselback, of 282 Churchill Drive, Exeter, in his 18th year. Also survived by one brother Drew at home. His grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hasselback of Regina, Saskatchewan, and Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Hahn of Trail, B.C. Rested at the Hopper -Hockey Funeral Home, Exeter, where funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 7, 1981, at 2 p.m. Interment will take place in Exeter Cemetery with Rev. M. Mellecke officiating. DAVID VANSTONE Suddenly, as a result of a snowmobile accident on Saturday, January 3, 1981, David 62 Ri and Street Sout , ensall, in his 19th year. Beloved son of Roily and Marg Vanstone, of Hensall. Dear brother of Mrs. Glen (Peggy) Restemayer of Dashwood, Joe of Bayfield, Mrs. Carl ('Chris) Wurm of Huron Park, Mrs. Bill (Susan) Stoll of RR 2, Kip - pen, Mary Ann, Kelly and Shawn, all at home. Loving grandson of Mrs. Ken Morris of RR 4, Goderich, Mrs. Elizabeth Brown of Seaforth. Dear friend of Shelly Miller of Listowel. Predeceased by his brother Robert (May, 1979). Also survived by 10 nieces and nephews. Rested at the Bonthron. Chapel of Michael P, O'Connor Funeral Homes, 118 King Street, Hensall, where the funeral and committal service were' conducted on Monday, January 5 at 1 p.m. with Rev. Stan McDonald officiating. Temporary entombment with interment later in Hensall Union Ceitietery. Communityhealth centre already underway here • South Huron Hospital is well on its way to becoming a community health care centre. as was recommend- ed in the recently released. Peat. Marwick study, ad- minstrator Roger Sheeler says. The study. which was com- missioned by the ad- minstrators' working group in Huron and Perth counties, examined long term health care for non-acute patients. Hospitals. nursing homes and rest homes, as well as CENTRALIA POSTMASTER RETIRES -= Marion Deline who has been the Postmaster at the Centralia village Post Office for the post 18 years has retired. Above, she receives a cer- tificate of lengthy service from area Postmaster Harvey C. Pfoff of •Exeter. .e other facilities for senior citizens and the elderly were looked at in the study. The study was prepared by the management consultants Peat. Marwick and partners. In an interview at South Huroispital, Sheeler said that th main purpose for the study was to get documentation to support the claim for the need for ad- ditional beds in Huron -Perth hospitals. He said that the study will be used when the hospitals approach the Ministry of Health for fun- ding. One of the study's major recommendations was that hospitals should move towards a community health centre orientation. Sheeler said that South Huron Hospital was already heading in that direction. The study recommended a chronic day hospital program. day care, doctors offices, dental care, home care. public health offices, and other services. The study also recommends community based support programs for the hospitals. This includes such programs as Meals on Wheels. counselling and education clinics, and a volunteer transportation system. Among the items suggested for a day care program in the study are physiotherapy, volunteer speech therapy, foot care, hearing care, glasses repair, religious services, nutrition counselling, and arts and crafts. Sheeler said that many of the ideas have already been adopted at South Huron Hospital. During recent renovations it was planned to change the Ann Street area to support services, he said. The area' already houses the public health ser- vices, and a counselling clinic. Senior citizens groups meet in the hospital. A Meals on Wheels program is in operation sponsored by volunteer drivers from the United Church. Senior citizens are given the opportunity to have hot meals twice a week. One group receives meals on Mondays and Wednesdays, while another group gets meals on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The program -couldbe ex- panded with more volunteers, Sheeler said. Sheeler added that an orthopedic clinic is planned for the community health program, and he hopes to have other programs such as occupational therapy take shape. He also he would like to see some kind of religious services planned for chronic patients in the hospital. Sheeler said that many of the programs recommended in the study will require volunteerism He said that the hospital auxiliary is providing a strong force, but even more volunteers will be needed to implemerft future programs. - Another suggestion in the study which Sheeler said he would like to see the hospital use is the "flex bed". A flex- ible bed is one that the hospital could make available for a two week period. Sheeler said that a "flex" lied would allow a family caring for an elderly person to take a vacation. This would relieve pressure on the family," he explain- ed.Having a bedavailable for a two week period might en- courage more families to care for the elderly in their VERA McFALLS Quietly at University Hospital, on Sunday, January 4, 1981, Vera May (Hicks) McFalls, formerly of Biddulph Township, in her 79th year. Beloved wife of the late George McFalls. Dear mother of Ross McFalls and Hazel (Mrs. Hugh Davis, both of Cen- tralia, Joyce (Mrs. Ralph Simpson) of London. 'Dearly loved by 8 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter. Rested at the C. Haskett & Son Funeral Home, Lucan, where the complete funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 7 at 2 p.m., with the Reverend Allan Johnston officiating. Temporary entombment in St. James Mausoleum, Clandeboye. Volum up some The volume of mail handl- ed during the 1980 Christnias season was up slightly from a year ago. Assistant Postmaster Keith Ahrens said Monday, "From December 1 to the day before Christmas our employees processed 15,500 pieces of incoming mail and the outgoing figure was 12,400." Ahrens said the total figure for 1979 business was about 275,600 pieces. He said the busiest time for sorting mail was from December 15 to 19. home, he said. The study recommended that South Huron Hospital have an additional 12 beds for psycho -geriatric care. Sheeler said that he didn't know whether or not South Huron Hospital wanted to get into psychiatric care. "That's a whole new gamut of care," he added. At the present time, the hospital has psychiatric counselling available, and will recom- mend patients to London. Sheeler said that the ques- tion of psycho -geriatric care will probably be discussed at the next hospital board meeting on January 20. Under the Act, joint par- ticipation by the other municipalities in the collec- tive bargaining process is prohibited. It was suggested that the Police Act be amended to provide for involvement in contract discussions in the circumstances the five municipalities find themselves, but the candid response given to this was that such a request for an amendment would be given little consideration and would be met with resistan e by the police associat ,A> (, WRENCE A. WEIN At inter Park Hospital, Flori u : , on December 30, 1980, : wrence A. Wein of Exete , in his 69th year. Belov d husband of Marga et Wein. Also sur- vived y his son Douglas. daugh r -in-law Geraldine and gr -on David, all of Ottawa, and four brothers, Emmer •n, Leonard and Lloyd, e' ton, and Melvin of Flint, chigan. He rested at the Co -Parker Funeral Chapel w . e service was conducted • the Rev. Jim Young of st MUnited Methodist Ch ch, Winter Park. Cremati took place in Florida aardAin rment will be held ata late , : te. -Mr. Wein was a life m mber of Lebanon Forest L' :e No. 133 AF&AM of Exete and a member of the Easter Star. He was an organist an . hoir master of Exeter ted Church for many ye : . and ght sctiool music f r 35 ye :. - in the public sch . Is of South • uron. Donatio to the mem . ial fund of eter United C ', .r ARC •Industries of Dashwood would t appreciated by the 'family as expressions of sympathy. LESLIE EWENER At South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Saturday, December 27, 1980 Leslie Charles Ewener aged 73 of RR 2, Grand Bend (for- merly of .Sarnia). Beloved husband of Hilda Myron Ewener. Father of Leslie Junior of Vancouver, B.C., and Robert of Sarnia. Brother of Mrs. Herm* (Katherine) .Anderson and Reginald, both of Sarnia and Dr. William of -London. Also - survived by a grand- daughter Leanne. Rested at the Stewart Funeral Home, Sarnia. Funeral service at the funeral home Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Interment Lakeview Cemetery, Sarnia. DUNCAN SINCLAIR - At Victoria Hospital, South Street Campus on Friday, January 2, 1981, Mr. Duncan Howard Sinclair of Sherwood Drive, Southcott Pines, Grand Bend and formerly of London, in his 61st year. Beloved husband of Nita Pearl (Doman) Sinclair. Dear father of Mrs. Bernd (Gail) Stuckle of Wallaceburg, Bruce Sin- clair, Toronto, Gregory, Mark, and Kirk, all of Lon- don. Brother of Mrs. Lloyd (Merle) Rasmusson of Edmonton and Mrs. Edward (Helen) Nelson of Idaho and Harold Sinclair, Vancouver, B.C. Also survived by nine grandchildren. Rested in the Needham Memorial Chapel, 520 Dundas Street where the funeral and committal service were conducted on Monday, January 4, 1981, at 3:00 p.m., Pastor R. E. Robinson of Central Baptist Church officiating. BONNIE MAE CODLING Bonnie Mae Codling RR 4, Langton passed away at her late residence Thursday, December 18, 1980in her 13th year. She is survived by her parents, Peter Codling and the former Alma Lee. One brother Danny, one sister Sandra, both at home. Grandparents Ancell and Gladys Lee of RR 2, Ailsa Craig, Lloyd and Jean Codling of RR 1 Longton. Also by several uncles, aunts and cousins. The ` service was held on Monday December 22 from the Verhoeve Funeral Home, Langton. RAYMOND BROOKS At St. Joseph's Hospital on Monde ember 29, 1980, Ray nd, . Brooks of 452 Char tte treet, London, in his 77th year. Son of the late Wiyiam and Isabel Brooks. Dear brother of Gordon E. Brooks of Florida and Norman W. Brooks of London. Predeaceased by two brothers, Wilmer and Morris and one sister Jessie. Funeral service was held Wednesday from the Needham Funeral Chapel, London with Rev. C.W. Seyffert officiating. Inter- ment Zion Cemetery. It has been pointed out since . then ' to the municipalities that there is provision for a joint police commission which would consist of the head of council of each municipality and such other persons as the Stranded Continued from front page Legion members for their hospitality. The storm victims passed the time by watching football on TV, playing pool, shuf- fleboard and cards. Travel to the west and north of Exeter was the worst. Ironically, while many motorists were stranded here, the St., Marys midget hockey team arrived 'for an early evening game at the rec centre. The local team had trouble getting enough players and three managed to get there by the only practical mode of travel, a snowmobile. Non-residents Continued from front page the resolution their ap- proval. Only Councillors Jay Campbell and Gaylan Josephson opposed endor- sing the resolution. Campbell argued that non-resident landowners pay taxes and therefore should have the right to seek office and be elected, although he suggested they may have some difficulty in being elected. - Lieutenant Governor In Council may appoint. The Exeter police. com- mittee. in their recommen- dation, suggested that for the present time, Exeter wishes to retain its local autonomy and if Goderich Board of Police Commisslon meets with the Huron Coun- ty Police Communication Committee prior to any salary negotiations that the present system could carry on as is. The recommendation was approved by council, Mon- day, without comment. Administrator Continued from front page and review the position. Councillor . Jay Campbell suggested this may be an op- portune time to examine just what is needed in the way of full time staff for the rec centre and said the board shouldn't act too quickly in filling Smith's position. "It's the feeling of the board to go slowly," Shaw stated. He added that 'it is now a golden opportunity to get things straightened out regarding the setup of the board and the local recrea- tion requirements. He announced that Al Sinclair of the ministry Would be at Wednesday's meeting to give the board some direction. Councillor Gaylan Josephson, said it was the time of year that the com- munity could afford to be without a recreation ad- ministrator and agreed that a full assessment of the re- quirements was a good idea. ANOTHER SHOVELLER — Snow shovelling was the order of the day Monday as area residents recovered from Sunday's intense storm. Shovelling snow on Main street is Pat Skinner cMurtry scolded for `false pretences Exeter Councillor Jay Campbell this week severely chastised Ontario cabinet minister Roy McMurtry for what was described as "a gross misjustice democracy". Campbell's comments were in reference to a recent court ruling in which it was held that the police did not have the authority to make spot checks in their attack against drinking drivers. Following the court ruling, McMurtry advised police to continue the spot checks, but to advise the drivers they were checking for mechanical deficiencies in their vehicles. Campbell suggested that was a situation where the police were infact working under false pretences and it was a miscarriage of justice. He advised council that the citizens of the province had to be on guard against this type of thing as the rights of an individual had to be protected. The only item in Monday's period of councillor com- ments that resulted in some action by council was in a suggestion by Tom Humphreys that local residents who ran for public office and were defeated or those who volunteered for local appointed positions and were not accepted should be sent a letter of thanks for offering their ser- vices to the municipality. Humphreys noted that in some municipalities there were positions that were va- cant due to a lack of interest on the part of citizens. Council concurred with his suggestion. DARLING'S - LUCKYDRAW WINNERS Mrs. Sam Bower Exeter $ 100 Food Voucher Winners of an IGA $20 Food Basket Helen Kady - Huron Park E; Van Bergen - Exeter Norma McNair - London, Ont. Anna Coates - Exeter Ethel Cushman - Exeter Congratulations to the winners, All the staff and Managers at Darlings, Exeter, Lucan and Huron Park wish to thank you for your patronage'in the past year and wish everyone a happy and prosperous New year.