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Times -Advocate, September 18, 1991
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Zurich's Terry Fox
Run exceeds goals
ZURICH - The fust ever Terry
Fox Run to be held in Zurich
wound up exceeding its organizer's
goals.
The 8 -kilometre route attracted
113 participants who came out to
run, bike, roller skate, push a buggy
or wheelchair, or walk all to raise
money for cancer research.
The Zurich run raised $9,170, far
exceeding the goal of Wendy Row-
an, who co-sponsored the event.
"I'm pretty pleased with how it
went," said Rowan who said she in-
itially aimed at a goal of $5,000.
"I'm hoping to do it next year."
Rowan said she tried hard to
make the event as entertaining and
interesting as possible and was
pleased when local stores donated
prizes for the top pledge earners.
Hensall aerobics instructor Cindy
Reaburn was also out to lead the
participants through warm-up and
stretching exercises before the run.
A Friday run was also held by
students of Huron Centennial
School, who managed to add $600
to the Zurich event's total.
Rowan, who co-sponsored the
event with the Zurich Optimist
Club, agreed that her motivation
was a definite factor in making the
event the success it was. Her son
Darryl has undergone treatment for
cancer and is responding well.
"They said four years ago my son
would have died because the an-
swers weren't there," said Rowan,
adding that she has reason to be-
lieve in the benefits of cancer re-
search.
Across the nation Terry Fox Runs
raised about $7.5 million toward
the fight against cancer.
In contrast, Exeter's Terry Fox
Run again had trouble attracting the
number of participants organizers
had hoped. A field of 20 partici-
pants entered the event, raising a
total of $1310.50.
Warming up to the task of tackling the eight -kilometre course lead in a series of exercises by aerobics instructor Cindy Re -
of the Zurich Terry Fox Run were all these people who were abum at far left.
Town returning sergeant rank to police
EXETER - Those who find them-
selves within reach of the long arm
of the law may notice a new rank
on the streets of Exeter. Town
Council Monday evening voted to
return the rank of Sergeant to the
Exeter Police Force.
The reinstated rank will not only
command a higher salary than that
of a first class constable, which is
presently set at $42,000, increasing
to $44,500 in July 1992, but the po-
sition will entail sharing responsi-
bilities with the chief.
Police committee chairman Doro-
thy Chapman explained to council
that the present system with only
the chief to supervise the consta-
bles is strained.
"Unless we have someone else in
charge, it leaves the chief on call 24
hours a day, 12 months of the
year," said Chapman. "We all felt
this was a move that was needed."
Chapman also pointed out that
with the Mount Forest OPP detach-
ment unwilling to act as a Public
Complaints Bureau on behalf of the
geant has all the duties of an officer
on the beat with other administra-
tive responsibilities.
But, said Harkness, a deputy -
chief would not be expected to do
town, an officer with the rank of
Sergeant is able to investigate a
complaint against another officer.
"Do we have someone qualified
for the position?" asked councillor
Ben Hoogenboom.
Chapman said there was a proce-
dure for promoting to the rank of
sergeant from within the force, and
would require qualification to be
confirmed by interviews with other
chiefs in the area.
Reeve Bill Mickle said that a
similar debate had arisen some
years ago whether a deputy -chief
position was needed instead. Mick -
le pointed out that a deputy -chief
would not be a member of the po-
lice association, but a sergeant
would.
Police Chief Jack Harkness, who
was present at the meeting, agreed
with Mickle, but explained a ser -
overtime, and would receive a high-
er base salary than a sergeant.
Harkness called the present ad-
ministrative structure of the force
an "ad hoc" arrangement that had
not found favour with the consta-
When business slows down,
some businesses stop asking
for business.
They stop advertising
That's like trying to read a book in the dark.
Or holding a prayer meeting on the 50 -yard line.
Or getting the last word with a politician.
When business slows down, that's time to promote
your business. Ask for customers. And tell them why
they should shop your store. Maybe even offer spe-
cials to increase store traffic. Sound possible?
It is. And the way to let your customers know is to
advertise. Let us help.
235-1331
bles. Harkness said he was not
happy with it either.
"Is your budget in place to sup-
port this position this year?" asked
Mickle.
Harkness said he had hoped to
have a sergeant in position by Octo-
ber 1, but agreed that was not possi-
ble. He did however confirm there
is a slight surplus in the wage bud-
get to allow for a higher paid offi-
cer.
"The arguments over the year say
we definitely need an aid to (the
chief), but I think we should look
carefully at what form that aid
should take," said mayor Bruce
Shaw, who argued that the position
could be set out in limited terms in
a police association contract.
"At this point I would rather go
with a deputy -chief than a ser-
geant," said Hoogenboom.
Councillor Dave Urlin suggested
the sergeant position be put into ef-
fect for one year, after which a re-
view will determine whether a ser-
geant or deputy chief would best
suit the force.
Harkness told council that St.
Marys and Walkerton both have
deputy chiefs, but he pointed out
those are considered to be mainly
administrative positions, unlike ser-
geants who spend most of their
time on the beat.
Council approved the introduc-
tion of the sergeant rank, but with
the clause it be reviewed in a year's
time.
Larry Miller was in full stride Sunday afternoon,
Exeter's Terry Fox Run in just 23 minutes.
completing
Centralia Cortege
Students and Staff
invite you to attend our
annual' open house event
on
Wednesday, September 25th
9:30 a.m.-3:OOp.m.
Students are actively involved in presenting the following demonstrations
and we hope that you will be able to join us for this occasion.
Demonstrations begin every half hour and run continuously throughout the
'The Agricultural Business Management program is featuring:
• Destroying the Myths About Plants
^9ncrete Smashing
• Ultrasound Technology in Livestock
'Idle Food Service Management program is featuring:
• Food feud
• Micro Mystery
• Chemistry in action
CENTRALIA
COLLEGE
Huron Park, Ontario NOM 1110
daY
'The Veterinary gecftnology program is featuring:
• Dog Bred Irfentifcation
• 4lrina4}sis
• Surgical Emergencies
3/wrvcase is open to efenuntary and secondary 'Moot students, the gowns( pub& ani, of course,
the family andfriends of all edlige students anrf staff We Mope to see you on the 2S'th1
For mono information, contact Centra to Cortege at 228-6691, act. 300
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