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Hockey teams ask for earlier and later ice time
EXETER - At their monthly
meeting Thursday night, the South
Huron Recreation Centre Board
heard a deputation from the Exeter
Mohawks, the Exeter Hawks, and
the Exeter Minor Hockey Associa-
tion.
Gabby Mol, Bob Rowe and
House fire
Bill
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the nearby home of his father to
call for help.
First on the scene were members
of the Crediton fire brigade,. but
when they found out it was outside
their territory they called for the
Parkhill department.
Scott said, " The Crediton fire-
men had the blaze pretty well con-
tained by the time we got there." "
He estimated damage mostly from
smoke and water at from $60,000
to $70,000. The Rutten farm is lo-
cated at Lot 26, North Boundary
Concession in the . township of
McGillivray.
The Parkhill chief concluded, "
They were very fortunate to have
smoke alarms and were alerted in
time to avoid a tragedy."
Farquhar represented the Mohawks,.
George Pratt Sr. attended the meet-
ing on behalf of the Hawks and Bill
Brock and Tom McCann represented
minor hockey. They all expressed
concern about the Rec Centre staff
putting the ice in too late at the
start of the season and taking it out
too soon at the end of the hockey
season.
The ice was not installed at the
Rec Centre until late September and
was taken out the last day of
March, because of the Home and
Garden Show that takes place every
year in early April. The Mohawks
had to play their entire OHA Senior
B championship series against the
Dresden LumberKings at the Lucan
Arena because there was no ice
available in Exeter.
Had the Hawks or any minor
hockey team still been alive at that
time they too would have had to
play at Lucan for the same reason.
No decision was made by the
board on this matter but said they
first wanted to meet with the Opti-
mist . Club, which sponsors the
Home and Garden Stow, to see if
they can come up with a solution
that all parties will be happy with.
The purpose of the deputation was
to let the board know of the con-
cerns by all parties regarding this
situation and to try and come up
with a suitable solution.
tacting potential sponsors about mission.
supplying a new unit. In the new budget, $500 has been
Stewardson also pointed that -there allocated for a new net and tennis
may be a party interested in the pur- ,court repairs. It was also made
chase of dehumidifiers in the arena. known that the tennis club will
* * * * * He also said that pool supplies also contribute.
The board also submitted a re- for the upcoming season have al- Cracks in the Rec Centre parking
vised 1989 budget at the April 3 ready been ordered, while "tot lot, approximately 400 metres,
council meeting, that council still docks" will be ordered promptly. should be spray sealed when the
must give its approval on. The new At the March Rec Board meeting, town is having repairs done. Ste -
budget is $12,000 Less than the one it was made known that the pool is wardson will obtains costs for this
that was previously given. The new in need of a new diving board. Ste- as well.
budget total stands at $440,410. wardson pointed out at the Facili-
Rec Centre receptionist Joanne ties Committee meeting that an ex -
Fields said she is not sure if that act replacement of the diving board
figure may have to be cut even fur- is no longer available and alternates
cher, that will depend upon coun- are being considered.
cil's wishes. The Exeter Public Works Depart-
* * * * * ment is supplying a washroom sign
At the last Facilities Committee for McNaughton Park, an issue that
Meeting held March 28, facilities was also raised at the last Rec Board
manager Cam Stewardson presented meeting in March.
several items. The first was Bruce It was also mentioned that the
Potter should have had siding appli- breathing apparatus at the poolis
cation prepared for the April board not serviceable. The Exeter Fire De -
meeting. partment will be brought in when a
Stewardson pointed out the exist- breathing apparatus is needed, un-
ing-arena scoreboard docs not func- less an inspecting ministry office
tion properly. It seems to be affect- directs otherwise. Stewardson said
ed by cold temperatures and high he is checking the availability and
humidity and requires a lot of main- cost of a chlorine alarm with Hugh
tenance to look after it. He is con- Davis of the Public Utilities Com-
* * * * * .
In her report, Rec Director, Lynne
Farquhar, said she has received 11
applicants for seven positions on
the pool staff this summer. All sev-
en of last year's staff have expressed
an interest in working this year and
have re-applied. also, three of the
11 applicants are 15 years old how-
ever.
Farquhar told the board, that she damage. A consecutive 60 days
has applied for two grants to help were imposed for prohibited driv-
subsidize the Regional Seniors ing. '
Games which are slated for this arca Peter John Overall, Huron Park,
in late June. entered a guilty plea to possession
There has been no word yet on of cannibus marijuana and resin
the two Challenge '89 applications seized at his residence on November
for grants that have been submitted. 24, 1988. He has three previous
The other grant has been forwarded convictions for possession of nar-
to the ministry but she feels they cotics. He was fined $600.
should have no trouble getting
Farquhar said she is not sure what
to do with regards to roller skating
this year. She is considering the
possibility of offering a family or
adult skate on Tuesday nights and a
kids skate on Thursdays.
The booth will always be open
on those nights for ball games and
a staff member will be on duty for
karate.
* * * * *
. In the final bit of business at the
meeting, the Agriculture Society
told the board it is happy with the
rate of $750, it is being charged for
the annual Fall Fair.
Court
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