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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1985-08-21, Page 1Zurich area men injured in crash Two Zurich area men sustained major injuries in a single vehicle col- lision, Saturday, one of tour crashes investigated by the Exeter OPP dur- ing the week. The vehicle in the Saturday mishap was driven by David Schilbe, RR 3 Zurich. it went into the ditch on Highway 84 east of Zurich and flipped over onto its roof. Schilbe and a passenger. Kevin Wildfong, Zurich, were taken to South Huron Hospital and then transported to University Hospital in London. A third passenger, Shane McKitt- non, -Kitchener, sustained minor in- juries in the crash which resulted in damage of $4,000. The first of the four collisions was HORSELESS CARRIAGE — Florence and Reg Miller and Beth and Jim Cleave pose with their horseless carriage prior to Saturday's Crediton Summerfest parade. T -A photo Funnel cloud comes precariously close A small section of a roof on a barn owned by Bill Pincombe was lifted by the wind. OPP Cpl. Dave Woodward said he was in the Hensall area when advis- ed that a woman had seen the funnel cloud on the Kirklon Road. He drove through the Usborne Township area, but didn't see any damage. Constable Rick Borden also investigated the call, but he found no damage either. Woodward said he had numerous calls from news media and environ- ment officials regarding the incident. but had no calls from any area residents regarding any damage. - Hail was reported north of Exeter just before the storm hit. but no damage was reported from that either. A twister did touch down in the nor- thern part of the village of Monkton north-east of Michell. it ripped a sheet metal roof from the 80 -year-old Odd - fellows' hall, tore down power lines and uprooted trees. Michael Leduc. a severe weather meteorologist with Envionment Canada, said the -Exeter and Monkton- twisters were probably from two dif- ferent storm cells. While two members ot the Exeter OPP detachment searched in vain for a storm funnel cloud reported in the Exeter area Sunday afternoon, they didn't have to go far to get verification that such a 'cloud did exist. ° Joan Fisher, • secretary at the detachment office, reported Monday morning that sheand her family wat- . ched the cloud pass near Usborne � Central School shortly before 3:00 p.m. Mrs. Fisher said the cloud sucked up considerable dust as it passed through the school yard and made its way on a twisting path to the north- east. The family members were startled by the sound of the wind accompany- ing the cloud and at one -time con- sidered heading for the basement. They watched the cloud for almost 10 minutes before it disappeared from their view. Several area golfers watched the menacing cloud from the various van- tage points on the two area golf courses. while Usborne Reeve Gerald Prout•managed to take some pictures -from his residence. on Thursday when vehicles driven by Tammy O'Brien, RR 2 Crediton, and Lloyd Bender, RR 2 Crediton, collid- ed on sideroad 20-21 west of conces- sion 4-5 in Stephen. Damage was $100. On Friday, vehicles operated by John Burdon, Exeter, and Michael Venner, Hensall, collided on Highway 4 south of Hensall. Damage was set at $1,700 in that one. The final crash was a hit and run reported on Sunday. A parked vehi- cle owned by Paul Hodgins, RR 8 Parkhill, was struck while parked on County Road 2 south of Highway 83. Damage to the Hodgins vehicle was SUMMERFEST PRINCESSES -- Ruth Martin was named Crediton Summerfest Princess Friday night. Above, estimated at $1,000. • Yss 1 Jack Struck presents awards to the Princess and the runnersup Joanne Slaght and Jody Mills. es �t iYY<yX-y vocate Serving South Huron, North Middlesex & North Lambton Since 1873 :;:::3>.'.: s ... ,..5;f11116;,5 SD�'s:+kfi:'iw One Hundred and Twelfth year EXETER, ONTARIO, August 21, 1985 Price Per Copy 50 Cents Woman has uncanny experience Sport est is big success pemira. Winthrop, Hensall and Owen Bower and Edna Caldwell second. Er- Walkerton. In 'B' it was Holmesville nd while best in boys ball hockey nie and Olga Chipchase, Hensall won and Kincardine. re Stratford, Goderich, Clinton and the consolation award. Members of the 'Zonebusters were Palmerston. Goderich Sherwood Express won in John McAllister. Brent Atthill, Doug Harold Pridham and Lloyd Venner men's ball hockey with Ripley Hoffman. Steve Merner, John Mol, were tops in horseshoes with Ernie Thunderbolts second. The 'B' winners Rob Tait, Paul McAuley. Kevin Par - Harburn and Earl Paulen finishing were Exeter 7-Up and Kincardine.- sons. Dave Woodward, Mike Clark. second. Scott Merrylees and George Tomes. In Lawn bowling, Roy and Lorraine The Exeter Zonebusters won the Elliott of Mitchell were hest with Sam men's 'A' basketball title defeatingPlease turn to page 2 The population of the town of Ex- eter almost doubled on the weekend as close to 2.600 athletes participated in Sportsfest. This was the ninth annual Sport- sfest which is sponsored by the Lake Huron Zone Recreationists :Association. Hellen (Muller/ Thomson was the Sportsfest co-ordinator and Gary Bir- mingham headed the local committee of 11 persons. In addition each of the 23 sporting activities had a local convener. Birmingham was a busy fellow ap- pearing at most of the locations. While he heard cheers al most events, he was greeted by a scream at the A usable River campsite. Il appears Birmingham was trying to move a Johnny -on -the -spot, but, it had a female occupant. He had check- ed the portable washroom facility earlier and found it vacant, but, was distracted for a few moments. In youth T -ball Hanover Kinsmen and Stratford were the 'A' winners ,while the Exeter Greens and Blues were best in the 'B' division. David Roy Andrews, Marie Mit- chell, Doris Brill and Steve Johnson won the darts team title defeat ing An- na Romaniuk, Mac Wall and Irene and Alex Jackson of- Exeter. Euchre players from Clinton prov- ed to be the best. Mary Dale and Vi Howes were high ladies and William Caldwell and Douglas Bezzo were high men. Mary Dale repeated with the most lone hands for a lady and Gary Steb- bins of Exeter was best for the men. In the fun run, Danny Vanderlaan and Peter Visscher both of Exeter won in the 13 years and under class. Don Wareing, Hensall and Craig Winlow were best in 14 to 19 years. Exeter's -Brenda Vanderlaan won the girls 14 to 19. Paul Wareing of lien- sall and Steve Pfaff, Exeter took the 20 to 40 years division and Judy Stur- dy won the same ladies section. Walkerton and Winthrop were the 'A' girls pee wee ball winners.and runnersup and Listowel and Goderich won the 'I3'. Winners in iris ' i uirt softball were TRUE SPIRIT -- Members of the Dashwood T -boll squad probably ex- emplified best the true spirit of Sportsfest hosted by Exeter on the weekend. The kids played with enthusiasm and determination to for out -weigh any lack of skill. They didn't win any games, but they didn't even know that until someone told them at the end of the game. Showing their batting prowess from the top right clockwise are Daniel Finkbeiner, Melissa Hayter, Nickolas Stire and Darryl Rumphf. At the left, Melissa kicks away some stones so she doesn't get any nasty bounces at second base. (1 CREDITON JUNIOR MISSES - Susan Ratz was crowned 1985 Crediton Summerfest Junior Miss by last year's winner Sherri Wells. At the left is first runnerup Darlene O'Rourke and second runner Aimee Glavin ot the right. T -A photo Rec groups required to have liability plan Beginning on October 1. all sporting groups using facilities at the rec cen- tre or community park will have to be covered by an insurance policy pro- viding that group with $1,000,000 in liability coverage. That decision was made at Thurs- day night's meeting of the South Huron rec centre board of management. Many of the groups had previously indicated they wanted such coverage and a few already have it. The board. through Gaiser Kneal Insurance, will provide an umbrella policy for groups wishing to avail themselves of that option, or they can purchase their own. Mel Gaiser met with the board and said coverage for the 20 groups listed at the present time would cost a total of $2.t09. Membership.in the groups was listed at just over 1,600 people. Cost of buying the coverage through the board's umbrella policy would range from a high of $192 for the 180 kids registered with the Exeter. Minor Hockey Association to a pow of $79 for (he 20 participants on the Exeter Greys. The policy would cover everything but accidents to participants and that coverage has also been offered at a cost of 90 cents per each participant. The board opted not to include that coverage at the present. but it will to discussed with the sporting groups. Board member Kathy Whiteford explained that many of the groups already have accident insurance through some of their provincial associations. The master policy includes coverage for liquor sales for any of the groups who sell liquor at fund- raising events. Rec director Lynne Farquhar reported that many of the groups do have fund-raising dances al which liquor is sold. The coverage would provide Them - with protection if they faced a claim arising from an incident where a patron who had been served alcohol became involved in a motor accident. The board will also provide coverage for the property of others up to a value of $30,000. This would in- clude equipment used by the various groups, but not personal clothing of team members. it was indicated that the master policy would result in a savings for some of the groups which now have their own liability or equipment insurance. The Exeter ,Junior hawks. for in- stance. presently pay $400 per year for the—average and ander the Three local men have court dates A 37 -year-old Exeter man will ap- pear in Goderich court on Monday 10 face a charge of sexual assault. The charge was laid by Exeter police following investigation of an in- cident involving a 16 -year-old girl. Also appearing in Goderich on the same date will be Cornelius Verkerk, 97 Andrew St., North, who has been charged with attempting to murder his 73 -year-old wife, Gerrigje Verkerk. The 77 -year-old Exeter man was charged following an incident on Ju- ly 13 and he was previously remand- ed in custody to the London Psychiatric Hospital for a 30 -day assessment. A 24 -year-old Stephen Township man will appear in Goderich as well on Monday, facing several charges for indecent acts. Ile was charged after police in- vestigation into reports of a man driv- ing around the area of the Exeter swimming pool and exposing himself to young girls and women in the vicinity. master policy that rate would drop 10 $99. Gaiser said it was the cheapest way he knew for the groups to get liabili- ty insurance. Board member Brian llardeman said the board had little option but to require that groups have liability in- surance. "We're not doing our job if . we leave the board open to suits." he claimed. Farquhar advised that while most- of ostof the groups had indicated a desire to have liability insurance. the hall hockey league had stated they would go elsewhere rather than pay for the insurance. "They'll have to do what they want". llardeman said, adding that most other recreation centres in the area would probably have the same requirement. Chairman John Pym said that many -of the groups were possibly not aware that they would be held respon- sible for claims arising from incidents surrounding their normal or fund- raising activities. Exeter driver dies in crash A 24 -year-old Exeter titan was kill- ed when his car hit the Richmond St. bridge in north London Friday night. Daniel John Roger. son of Karin and Dave Roger. 214 I'ryde Boulevard, was pronounced dead at University Hospital. it is believed that Roger was at- tempting to avoid an accident with another vehicle that had hit the bridge when his car went out of control and flipped over. A passenger with him, Laurie Aihright, 21, of Mount Elgin. is in fair condition at University Hospital from 'injuries she received in the crash. Firefighters and ambulance atten- dants worked frantically for 20 minutes to free the woman from the overturned car. Funeral service for Roger was heft! in Exeter on Monday. 1