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police chief
a hero
GODERICH - Goderich . Po-
lice Chief Pat King has been
dubbed a hero in the Cayman Is:-
lands
s:lands after -pulling an uncon-
scious man from a burning
building. •
According to the Goderich
Signal Star, King took a trip to
Snug Harbour, Cayman Island
last month to visit his son. One
evening, after hearing some
strange noises, King was awak-
ened by his son Michael who
had noticed a flickering light
which turned out to be the
neighbouring house in flames.
The duo rushed outside in
their pyjamas.only to be greeted
by 20 foot flames and dense
black smoke. Michael hooked
two garden hoses together while
King looked and yelled for any
occupants.
After fatally dpcciding no one
was in the building, King turned
to see a pair of legs through the
smoke, just as the person
dropped to the floor. King went
in and dragged the man to safe -
King became somewhat of a
celebrity, being .interviewed by
local newspaper and radio sta-
tions, and the commissioner of
police . invited him to an all -
ranks club in Cayman.
Deer breaks
through
shop
window
SEAFORTH - Seaforth Police
responded to a unusual call last
Tuesday morning, when it was
reported a deer had jumped
through a Main Si tore win-
dow.
The Huron Expositor repotted
that police arrived to find the
deer inside the building, and the
Ministry of Natural Resources
(MNR) were summoned to as-
sist.
Unfortunately, the deer man-
aged to este before MNR offr-
cials arrived.on the scene. Dam-
age to the shop included the
broken window and blood stains
on the carpet.
Library to
re -open
ST. MARYS - The St. Marys
Public Library once again
opened its doors Saturday. al-
most a year after being forced to
close Saturdays because of bud-
get problems.
According to the S k Marys
Journal Argus, library hours
through the week have been cut
in order for the facility to open
on Saturday from 10:30 a.m. un-
til 3 p.m.
From now on, the library will
open at 10:30 a.m. Monday to
Friday and will close at 8 p.m.
Meeting
delayed on
Sunday
shuing
ST. S-A
ST. S A tic meet-
ing to consider Sunday shopping
in St. Marys and planned for
May 26 has been shelved until a
later date.
A story in the St./Marys Jour-
nal Argus reported (pat members
of the Business Improiernent
Area decided not to go ahead
with the meeting in light of pos-
sible changes to legislation
which may make the meeting a
waste of money.
At a meeting of the Merchant's
Association in November, mem-
bers present voted tumultuously
in favour of a bylaw that would
allow merchants to open Sun-
days if they wanted.
It was found that many mer-
chants at'the meeting had no in-
tention of opening on Sundays
but did not want to deny those
who did wish to open.
The Retail Holiday Shopping
Act states stores are not permit-
ted to open Sundays unless a
special bylaw has been passed.
10 nominees forStudent of the Year
EXETER - Friday evening will mark the annual end -of -the -
year formal for South Huron District High School. In keep-
ing with South Huron tradition, midnight will mark the un
veiling of the male and female students of the year, an hon -
Jeff Sweltser
Jeff Sweitzer has been consistent-
ly involved in many different as-
pects of student life throughout his
years at South Huron. Having
twice achieved honour roll stand-
ings, Sweitzer last year was a rep
resentative of South Huron's OS -
AID committee.
Sweitzer has been a prefect for
two years and a student council
representative for the past three. In
addition. Sweitzer acted as presi-
dent of student council this year
and was also a member of the curl-
ing team.
Sweitzer hopes to attend McGill
University this fall. He is the son
of Jim and Marg Sweitzer of Ship-
ka.
April Lewis
April Lewis has been involved in
several aspects of student life
throughout her high school career.
In athletics, she has been a member
of the field hockey team all of her
five years at South Huron and has
also been a member of both the
soccer andlcurling squads.
Lewis has participated in numer-
ous organizations such as the spe-
cial events committee, OSAID, ath-
letic council executive, formal
committee and also acted as a pre-
fect. This year she served as secre-
tary for the Student Council execu-
tive and has maintained honour roll
or near honour roll standings for all
of her five years.
Lewis hopes to attend the Uni-
versity of Waterloo this fall for co-
op applied studies in French. She
is the daughter of Gord and Lydia
Lewis of Exeter.
Lee Hope
Lee Hope has spent his years at
South Huron very actively. in-
volved socially. This year, Hope
enjoyed his position as social con-.
vener of the student council and
was in charge of the organization
of many out-of-school functions.
For the ,past two years Hope has
been a member of the Grunt Squad,
a group witch sets up for dances
. and asseMblies. He has also been, a
. prefect for two years and a member
of South Huron's curling team.
Hope plans to attend community
college this fall to study public re-
lations. He is the NNW 3oltn and
Christine Hope of D SIMIllid.
Krish VanDoagen
Kristi VanDongen has been very
active throughout the past five
years at South Huron, contributing
to sports and numerous extra-
curricular activities.
She spent five years as a member
of both the volleyball and soccer
teams, and also enjoyed a year of
field hockey. In grade 12, Van-
Dongen was chosen to attend the
Ontario Leadership Camp at Bark
Lake for two weeks where she
gained leadership skills, specializ-
ing in canoeing/kayaking.
VanDongen has spent three years
as a volunteer leader at Camp Syl-
vanand worked with school groups
at the Pinery Provincial Park for
her co-op placement. She has been
a member of the OSAID executive
for two years while also acting as'a
prefect , athletic council representa-
tive and member of the athletic
council executive. This year, she
served at the Athletic Council Liai-
son.
VanDongen hopes to attend Sir
Sanford Fleming in the fall to study
environmental science. She .is the
daughter of Lee and Sandra Van-
Dongen of Grand Bend.
Ted Hyde
} Ted Hyde has been actively in-
volved with the theatre department
at South Huron, with his focus on
its technical aspects. He has been
technical director for the past three
years supporting school shows in-
cluding "Lost Souls", "Fame" and
"Magic Moon". Hyde has also
been involved in three award-
winning Blyth Festival productions,
'T11 Be Back Before Midnight",
"Waiting For The Parade" and
"Blood Relations".
Hyde's other activities include
yearbook staff and past newspaper
staff. During time off from balanc-
ing his OAC's of maths, English,
drama and theatre studies, he
spo lt'ttime as an officer witti_the
local army cadet corps, skiinelak-
ing pictures and building and flying
radio -controlled aircraft.
' Hyde plans to attend either York
,£"t;.:r
our bestowed to those who have shown a strong involvement
in school activities and/or academic standing. The decision
will h difficult; as the field has been narrowed to ten of
South Huron's most deserving representatives.
University or Sheridan College in
the fall to study technical theatre
production. He is the son of Nor-
man and Maxine Hyde of Huron
Park.
Jody -Hecker
Jody Becker has been a very busy
student throughout her five years at
South Huron. She has maintained
-honour roll standing throughout
and was this year honoured with an
Excellence in Education award,
while balancing duties as a peer
counsellor, peer tutor, OSAID
member and prefect.
Becker has also been involved in
several theatrical productions in-
cluding "Night Beat '89", "Lost
Souls and Missing Persons",
"Fame" and "Waiting For The Pa-
rade". She was also involved in the
Welland Mock Trial and in a re-
enactment of the fust Huron
County Council meeting.
Athletically she has been a mem-
ber of both the soccer and curling
teams at South Huron.
Becker has been a student council
representative for three yearsas
well as a member of the executive
for the past two. In grade 12 she
acted as the Elementary School Li-
aison Chairperson,•and is currently
'the student council treasurer.
Becker plans to study at the Uni-
versity of Western Ontario this fall.
She is the daughter of Robert and
Bonnie Becker of Grand Bend.
Dan Thiel
Dan Thiel has been actively in-
volved in activities throughout his
high school career. He spent last
year as president of student council
and, is also an active enrichment
student group member. Thiel par-
ticipated on the football and track
teams and was twice an honour stu-
dent.
This year, Thiel was an active
member of both student and athlet-
ic councils and was chosen as vale-
dictorian of his, graduating class.
Thiel plans to attend university in
the fall. He is the son of Doug and
Lois Thiel of Zurich.
Jenny= Vareham
Mso an active member of school
life throughout her five years at
South Hurn, Jenny Wareham has
taken part in many aspects. •
As an athlete; she has participat-
ed an the field hockey, volleyball,
curling and soccer teams and has
•
been nominated as female athlete
of the year. She acted for two
years as athletic council representa-
tive and was a member of the exec-
utive in grade 12.'
Theatrically, Wareham has held
leading roles in "Lost Souls and
Missing Persons" as well as "Blood
Relations". She also participated,in
the school's production of "Fame".
Wareham has been an OSAID
member, prefect and this year acted
as vice-president of student coun-
cil. She has excelled in academics
and was chosen to receive the Ex-
cellence in Education award.
Wareham hopes to further her
studies at Wilfrid Laurier Universi-
ty this fail. She is the daughter of
Ralph and Jo Ann Wareham of Ex-
eter.
Peter McAllister
Throughout his five years at
South Huron, Peter McAllister has
lead a very active reale In sports and
academic activities. He has played
a number of sports having been
captain of the soccer, basketball
and football teams while also tak-
ing part in badminton and volley-
ball.
McAllister has been involved as a
member of the guidance support
team and athletic council executive.
McAllister was twice chosen to
represent South Huron at the Orta,
rio Student Leadership Camp, and
was one of 200 students selected
across Ontario to attend a four-
month academic program called
Shad Valley. He has used this to
help further his skills by coaching
an elementary school basketball
clinic for the past three years, and
acting as a referee for both basket-
ball and soccer.
McAllister has maintained an
honour roll standing for each of his
five years and hopes to attend the
University of Waterloo this fall to
study architecture. He is the son of
Neil and Susan McAllister of Cen-
tralia.
Becci Farquhar
Becci Farquhar has been an hon-
our student throughout her five
years at South Huron while being
involved in various aspects of
school life. She has been a mem-
ber of both field hockey and soc-
cer teams for five years and was
captain of both this season. In ad-
dition, she has also .been on the
curling team for two years.
Farquhar was twice selected as
South Huron's female representa-
tive for the Ontario Althletic Lead-
ership Camp and has twice been
nominated as athlete of the year.
Farquhar has served on the atb-
lectic council for four•yedrs, two
as a representative and two on the
executive. This year, she acted as
a member of the student council
executive as well as athletic coun-
cil chairperson and received an
award for Excellence in Education.
She has also been a prefect, peer
tutor, member of the special events
committee, formal committee and
OSAID.
Farquhar has been involved in
the South Huron productions
"Night Beat" and "Fame", and
plans to continue playing field
hockey at the University of West-
ern Ontario this fall where she
hopes to study physiotherapy. She
is the daughter of Bill and Linda
Farquhar of Exeter.
Concern over "ripple ett t"
Exeter council holds off on casino support
EXETER - Members of council
voted last Tuesday night to table a
request to support the proposed
gambling casino in Grand Bend un-
til the apcond meeting in July.
Lloyd Guilett and Keith Hoggard,
officials of Lakeview Casino Cor-
poration were at the meeting to ask
for council's support.
Hoggard said his group has been
working with the provincial gov-
ernment since last September and
suggested resort areas would be, the
best location for gaming casinos.
He continued, " A lot of people
seem to think gambling is evil and
would bring in the criminal ele-
ment. That's not the case. We visit-
ed casinos in Deadwood, South Da-
kota,, a small community of 1,800
residents and found they only need-
ed to increase their police force
from five to nine officers Alen
some 80 casinos were established.
Inside security is high, so police are
needed for basically traffic control
only."
Guillett said off-track horse race
betting would be included in their
casinos with a•portion of the profits
going back to the horsemen.
The two men said casinos would
not only benefit Grand Bend, but
surrounding communities. They en-
visioned 400 to 500 of the potential
3,000 casino employees coming
from the town of Exeter. "They
added, " You are bound to benefit
from the work spinoff."
When asked about the location of
the casino, Guiliett said , We have
an option on 50 acres of kind not
yet developed by the Rice Group,
owners of Grand Cove Estates.
This property is in Stephen town-
ship on the north side of Highway
21, just east of the Grand Bend vil-
lage limits."
He continued, " After the original
curiosity wears off, I'm sure you
will find very few local jusidenks
visiting the casino to gamble. We
are counting on an influx from the
United States and other parts of this
province. A travel agent has told
me that eight plane loads of Ontari-
oans leave Totonlo for Atlantic
City each day. We could save them
a lot of travelling."
Also part of the complex would
be an 800 to 1,000 seat theatre to
allow the presentation of top notch
and popular artists and shows.
When the matter was discussed
later in the meeting, councillor
Toni Humphreys backed a motion
to give the Grand Bend project
council's moral support.
Sillery said on a recent trip to
Dawson City, he found casinos
very popular and Humphreys said
he found the same situation on
cruise ships.
After further discussion and be-
fore a vote could be taken, deputy -
reeve Lossy Fuller proposed a mo-
tion to table a decision for a period
of two months.
In the ensuing vote on tabling
councillors Bob Spears and Bob
Drummond threw their support be-
hind Fuller's motion which passed.
Absent were reeve Bill Mickle and
councillor Dave Urlin, who were
described during the meeting as the
"heavyweights" of council.
In the discussion Spears said, "
We might be a little premature
here. 1 feel I don't know enough
about it. There are likely more as-
pects we are not aware of."
Bob Drummond agreed with the
delay saying, " I think they are
vastly overestimating returns and
also the ripple effect to our commu-
nity."
Fuller said, " We need more dis-
cussion on this. Their proposal
sounds groat, but there could be
more than meets the eye."