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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1986-06-25, Page 1Cadets impress' reviewing offlcer "We've just seen a very otntstan- ding performance," commented Ex- eter Legion president Jack Brintnell in his remarks as reviewing officer at Thursday's inspection of the Huron - Middlesex Cadet Corps. "It was just fantastic," he en- thusiastically added in congratulating the leaders, cadets and officers for a job well done. After reviewing the area youths, Brintnell joined a large audience in •viewing demonstrations of precision drill and rifle teams, along witha skit demonstration search and rescue tactics. Following the formal part of the ceremony, the Cadets headed outside and the well -polished -curies and spotless uniforms were forgotten dur- ing the annual. tug-of-war competition. The Cadets and crowd then return- ed to the hall for the presentation of awards and viewing of tlw :statie displays, one of the more popttlanbe- ing sandwiches. During his remarks, Brintnell told, of being at one camp where the drill sergeant had he and his cohorts on a hectic training schedule for inspection by a special visitor. The identity of the latter was well guarded until. he ac- tually arrived and it turned out to be the Rt. Hon. McKenzie King. "Even with all our training, I don't think we looked or performed any bet- ter than you did here tonight," Brint- nell told the Cadets. Please tun to page 2 �"TOP,CADEI — Cadet Chief Warrant Officer Steve Dalrymple was named top member of the Huron- •;. , Middleseat'tadets at Thursday's inspection at Huron Park. Cong atuloting the winner is Commanding Officer Greg Pfaff, left, and R.E. Pooley branch Legion president Sock Brintnell, who was the inspecting officer for the event. S dvoc Huron, North Middlesex & North Lambton Since 1873 f..fx:.., ix BALANCING ACT — Leanne Rooth tries to keep her equilibrium on the balance board during Ploy Day at Exeter Public School. Stephen mill rate is delayed-again- Ratepayers'in Stephen Township. will have to wait another week before finding out how much their 1986 tax r will increase. At their Theeting, T sday, council deferred a decision on the mill rate, although tentative 1'WE'LL BE ON TIME Despite the Canada Day holiday on Tuesday, The Times -Advocate will be published as usual next week and will be available for delivery on Wednes- day, July 2. To enable our employees to enjoj as much of the holiday as possible after the paper is put to bed, early contribution of advertisements and news items would be greatly appreciated. approval has been given to the cur- rent budget. The next regular meeting has also been delayed. Due to the Canada Day holiday, the session has been set for July 3 at 4:00 p.m. • Council appointed Milton Dietrich' as chief building official, effective Ju- ly 1. He has completed a three-month probationary period as an inspector, having been named after Arnold McCann advised earlier in the year that he planned to retire. McCann's resignation becomes effective June 30. Road superintendent Eric Fink- beiner and employee Peter Wuerth have been given approval to attend a ministry course on the operation and maintenance of water distribution Please turn to page 2 One Hundred and fwnyntA Year TV di� owner convicted; but saga mar continue t,ff , V X14 EXETER. ONTARIO. June ZS. 1986 ..fit :•::i��. ' Price Per Copy 60 cents CLOSE-UP ACTION When Little "T" and his opponent ended up outside the ring at Friday's wrestling show at the rec centre, they provided some intimate action for those at ring -side. Little "T" had to tackle a much larger opponent due to an auto accident which resulted in injury to his planned midget opponent. Damage runs high in automobile fire Only one collision was investigated by the Exeter OI'P this week, while another vehicle was badly damaged by fire. The lone crash occurred on Friday on Highway 81 east of Stephen Road 22. Drivers involved were Paul Shipp. Oakville. and Richard 1'file. Komoka. Damage was listed at $3,5(K1and 1'file sustained minor injuries. The fire broke out Wednesday in a vehicle being driven by Richard Mat- tucci, 1111 1 flay. The incident occur, red on concession 4-5 of Stephen and was responded to by the Dashwood fire department. Damage to the Mattucci vehicle was estimated at $5,000. During the week, the local detach- ment officers investigated 41 general occurrences. There were 47 charges under the Highway Traffic Act, five for drinking and driving offences and seven under the Liquor Licence Act. There was one charge under the Criminal ('ode for sexual assault. The saga of Exeter's TV dish cone driver's license valid until 1988 and tinned in Exeter court, Tuesday, with had neglected to get one in Ontario owner Shirley Mommersteeg being , since returning three years ago. found guilty of contravening a local In other cases on Tuesday's docket, bylaw. Justice of the Peace Douglas Wedlake read from a lengthy written judgement and ended up imposing a $400 fine. However, Wedlake did not order the property owner to remove the dish located in front of her 32 Gidley St. W. home, despite a suggestion in that regard from the town's solicitor, Mike Mitchell, Stratford. That means the saga will continue for a while yet. Building inspector Brian Johnston said that in view of the conviction, the town will ask that the TV dish be removed. Failure to comply with that request would result in another charge. Mrs. Mommersteeg indieleidi she was considering some options a'; -Well although she said she would rather not divulge her plans at the present time. In his lengthy judgement, Mr. Wedlake ruled that the front steps at the Mommersteeg • residence could not be considered part of the main structure. While noting there was no definition in the bylaw pertaining to porches, the Justice of the Peace reported he had looked up the word in the dic- tionary and found that it was describ- ed as something added for conve- nience. He explained that it could not, therefore, be considered the nearest part of the main building to the lot line. The accused was given four months in which to pay the fine, although she had requested six months. Pair pay 1750 A Zurich area man was tined $250 after pleading guilty in Exeter court. Tuesday, to a charge of driving while under suspension, while the owner of the vehicle he was driving was fined 5500 for not having insurance on it. Darryl L. Mitton, RR 2 Zurich, was charged on May 9 after being involv- ed in an accident in Ilay Township. He identified himself as the driver and advised the investigating officer his license was under suspension for un- paid fines. Mitton was also given a further six month suspension by Justice of the Peace Douglas Wedlake. The accus- ed asked for six months in which to pay, but was granted only three. Brenda Bos, of the same address, who was a passenger in the vehicle driven by Mitton, was charged with being the owner of a vehicle operated without insurance. She pleaded guiltly and was given six months in which to pay the $500 minimum fine. .lames D. Handy Jr., RR 3 Ailsa Craig, was fined $100 after pleading guilty to failing to leave premises as directed. He was charged on May 24 after entering a Huron Park residence around 2:00 a.m. by breaking a base- ment window and entering a female occupant's bedroom. The woman ask- ed the accused to leave and when he wouldn't a mutual friend was Called and he came to assist in removing the accused. A scuffle ensued between the two and some damage was done to a bed and wall. Handy was given 60 days in which to pay the fine and 30 days in which to make restitution for the $80 damage caused to the residence. A Huron park man, Wayne Brunzlow, 324 Algonquin Drive, was found guilty on a charge of driving without a current driver's license and was fined $128.75. He was given one month to pay. Ile was stopped on April 29 and ad- vised the police officer that he didn't have his license with him, but a check showed no license had been issued to the accused. Brunslow said he had an Alberta Brian D. Kints, RR 3 Exeter, was fin- ed $33.75 for driving at a speed of 100 in an 80 km. zone on May 16 and Julio Cesar Quezada, Rexdale, was fined the same amount for driving 100 in an 80 km. zone on May 8. In his defence, the latter said he had been reading a map and couldn't' be speeding. COMMISSIONERS GATHER — Several Exeter ladies have served as district commissioner for the Girl Guides and some of them were on hand, Saturday, for the 40th anniversary of the local Guides. Shown looking over an old uniform are, from the left, Greta Lavender, Lauretta Siegner, Roberta Mortley, Bobbie Luxton, Sylvia Smith and Louise Giffin. Guides mark anniversary Trip down memory lane Saturday uwas another day to remember for the Guiding Movement in Exeter and was marked by laughter, hugs and tears at the 40th anniversary. Over 75 past and present members registered from an area ranging from 1'illbury, to Owen Sound, to Toronto. The Legion walls were flanked with pictures and memorabilia and all those present took a trip down "memory lane". The planning committee expressed thanks to the Legion for the use of the hall; the Times Advocate, for their coverage of this event ; the mothers and leaders who participated and donated cakes; Morley Hall, representing Exeter council; Mrs. Chapman for supplying music and leading our campfire and all those who attended and made this day a success. The spirit of Guiding was represented in a candle lighting ceremony. Ada Dinney and Sandy Bergman lit a candle representing the original Guide Company. Candles { representing each segment of Guiding were lit by former and present members. This candle lighting Clrsignifies the flame of love that burns in the hearts of all. Councillor Morley Hall brought greetings from the Town of Exeter and was thanked by little Rebecca Harrison (granddaughter of Barbara Harrison- a former Brown Owl) and presented with a box of Girl Guide cookies. Each individual introduced themselves .,nd many shared highlights of their Guiding days. Ada Dinney and Mary Easton (Toronto) spoke of the early history of the Ex- eter Guide Company. Mary Easton presented a present leader, Sharon Chappel, with the original leader's pin. Mrs. Greta lavender, former camp advisor, reminisced and stressed the part that camping has played in Guiding. Joan (Uettmer) Cassidy and Linda (Johnston) Henderson related their memories of Guiding during the fif- ties and the important role it has played throughout their lives. 'Once a Guide- always a Guide'. Exeter Guides and Brownies modelled uniforms front earlier times to pre- sent day. Birthday cake and refreshments were served. The afternoon closed with a camp- fire led by Dorothy Chapman. Feel- ings ran strong as old and new songs were sung. The strong fellou"ship which abides among members of the World Wide Guide Movement gave proof that we are 'One in the Spirit'. RANGERS UNITE -.-- Four of the members of the first Rangers in Exeter returned on Saturday to enjoy the 40th anniversary of Guiding and to reminisce with their former leader, Zella Gibs -6n, second from the right. The other original members of the first group are, from the left, Sandra Hunter, Lois Godbolt, Marion Eckert and Shirley Mommersteeg.