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Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1996-09-11, Page 1SEIP'S valu-mart SEIP'S valu-mart 4 483 Exeter 235-0262 .Kids Video Rentals .49t Ira INN MO — r — t• erg 1 The 11 I Ids -Ad Times -Advocate, you're subscribing inng out. I Use the subscnbe coupon t� i and 1 Name: — — 1 Address -- ' City Prov. I Postal Code Qeaeeln 1 1 yew 535 • 2.45 GST2 yew 563 • 4,41 GST QUISIDESNIABEI ' 1yaw $63•4.41GST2yew 5119•9.33GST QUISIDEAMADA 199.00 (red. $66.40 postage) 1 USE YOUR,CREDIT CARD UCLUCULLI 1 X7000000 Card No. I Expiry Date CI Visa ❑ Master Card ❑ Cheque enclosed Return to; TIMES ADVOCATE 1 424 Main St. Exeter, Ont. NOM 1S8 ■ romm ma ow s' NM - MI 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Inside County council Investigation turned down See page 2 In the News Rec Centre Offers two new programs See page 9 Singles group Takes pressure off See Crossroads Second front • Cigarettes stolen from Esso station EXETER - An office safe and 71 cartons of cigarettes were stolen from the Esso Service Station on Main Street during a break and en- ter on September 2. Police report entry was gained through the ladies' washroom caus- ing $200 damage. The stolen property is valued at $2,900. Local business supports video lottery terminals EXETER - Geary Penhale, owner of Gar's Bar, appeared before council last week to voice his con- cern with council's opposition to video lottery terminals in local bars and pubs. Penhale's concern seemed to cen- tre on the implications of denying permission to local businesses to install these gambling devices. He commented the money raised from these machines will be re- turned. in part, to local charities, some to the Ministry of Health and some to the Ministry of Finance. " People will go to Grand Bend, Lucan and Clinton, which are only 20 minutes away. Right now. I em- ploy 10 people - there could be job losses. If some are worried that the revenues to charities will decline, the statistics don't support that idea. They will be located in drink- ing establishments because there are already guarantees built in to ensure that minors will not be play- ing them. If Exeter prevents their establishment, we could become a 'dry town'. and everyone knows the adverse affect on business and growth of 'dry towns,'" said Pen - hale. Council will deal with the issue when the province outlines the spe- cifics of its proposal. Bells ring sour notes for some EXETER - The bells of the Anglican Church came under fire recently as "noise pollution". Councillor Roy Triebner, as Warden of Trivitt Memorial Anglican Church, raised the matter after receiving complaints from local residents. Those complaints were reflected in Councillor Wendy Boyle's accusation of "abuse" as the bells were played for four hours straight on August 10. Boyle went on to say that she, and no doubt others, work shifts which compel them to sleep during the day. On that day, in particular, she did not sleep at all. Triebner said that the bell ringers need practice." They will just have to find the time. We'll discuss the issue." Kevin Love, one of the two bell ringers, was in attendance, and he said ringing the bells for four hours is nonsense. The rector wanted it spread over three hours, but the present policy is to play for one hour con- tinuously. Bonnie and Conrad Sitter, the closest neighbors to the church, "love to hear the bells". " We have a real treasure here. We have something that is unique. We should be advertising that we have these bells and encourage people to come and hear them," said Bonnie Sitter "This is the only place east of Montreal that has the capacity of do- ing what we do," added Love. Reeve Bill Mickle commented at the end of the discussion, "I love the church bells - can't get enough of them." Terry Fox run set for Sunday, Sept. 22 EXETER -Exeter will be one of about 4,000 communities across Canada to participate in the annual Terry Fox Run for Cancer Re- -.search. The local run will be spearheaded again this year by Eric and Jane Hundey. Jane Hundey told the T -A that everyone is invited to participate. "The route is 10 km and it doesn't matter whether you run, walk, bike or roller blade," she stressed. Pledge sheets are available at most banks, schools, grocery stores and the library. A dedication board has been set up this year where a special mes- sage can be left for a loved one who is battling cancer. The run, lasting from 10 a.m. un- til 2 p.m., will begin at the South Huron Rec Centre. Call Jane or Eric Hundey at 235-2072 for more information. The following article, written by Jane Hundey, captures why she and her son Eric are devoting their time to organize the annual run. Life finds its heroes in ordinary people. Terry Fox was an ordinary teenager who loved his family and his sports. He had an optimistic outlook for the future. As sometimes happens with ordi- nary people, Terry Fox got cancer and lost a leg. Then, he did an ex- traordinary thing. Recently, 1 heard Betty Fox speak of her son. As she explained it, out of the trauma of his illness, a vision emerged in Terry....a vision of a cure for cancer. At the same time, a plan began to take shape....a plan to make the vision} q reality. Terry country run. ealizFund raising was one way to, re- alize e his vision, but Terry's pl6n was deeper and more subtle than that. Terry Fox said, "1 wanted to try the impossible and show it could be done." "How many people do something they really believe in? 1 just wish people would realize that any- thing's possible if they try, dreams are made if people try." Clearly. Terry Fox was sending the message that if a guy can run a marathon - 26 miles - everyday on one leg until he runs from coast to coast, then that which seems im- possible, including finding a cure for cancer, can be done. He knew it takes money, but it also takes ef- fort, in huge Treasure, and faith in a cause. Today, 16 years later, Terry Fox is as important to Canadians as ever. Millions are raised through - Jut the world in his name. Cancer patients and survivors draw strength from him. His plan is working. Cures and advances in treatment tell of the progress. We all know, however, that the job is not yet finished. This year's orga- nizers of the Exeter and Area Terry Fox Run welcome your participa- tion. Council to purchase 95 acres as buffer The property will guar- antee sufficient space for future landfill needs EXETER - Exeter Council voted last Tuesday night to purchase a 95 acre farm for $325, 000. Exeter cur- rently owns a 100 acre farm in Ste- phen Township which is used as the town's landfill site. The new purchase will guarantee sufficient space for all future landfill needs. Administrator Rick Hundey ad- vised council a considerable amount of money has been spent on engineering studies to determine the extent to which the site might be used in the future. Those studies and the hydrogeoloskal studies which followed have "proven that with modified landfilling tech- niques and the creation of a buffer space, the landfill site can be used for well in excess of 30 years '(the usual site planning period). Ac- cordingly, Exeter has decided to ac- quire buffer space to the east. This buffer land will not. be used for landfilling." "The acquisition of this buffer is essential to Exeter. it. ensures that the residents ill have a long term waste d site at very rea- sonable cost. A landfill is an ex- tremely valuable resource. It is im- portant to maximize its potential use (for both cost and environ- mental reasons) and to use It wise- ly. The buffer lands are not sterile. In that regard, it is the town's in - tendon to rent this farm land. A deal hat already been made to base the farm for five years at the prevailing rates. The lease money will assist in the purchase of the property, and the balance of the fi- nancing will come from revenues of the Waste Management Pro- gramme (tipping fees and bag tags). It is not anticipated that either fees or taxes will be increased to fi- nance this purchase," said Hundey. .r. Do -it Center opens !Thursday morning the grand opening of the Exeter Co-op was celebrated with a 2x4 cutting ceremony attended by Co-op management and local customers. Shown from left, David •Campbell, Stores Manager; Bill Gibson, President of Co-op; and Earl Wagner, General Man - Grand Bend joins London bid for 2001 summer games The village will provide a venue , for sailing and beach volleyball if London's bid is successful 4 PRAhU #END - Although a final decision won't ba made until next summer on London's bid to host tiro 2001 Canada Summer Games, Grand Bend Council formally pass a a resolution supporting the village's partnership in the submission at last Tues- day night's meeting. St. Thomas and Woodstock have also joined in London's bid to host the games. All three municipalities are within a 45 -minute drive of the city. Grand Bend will host sailing and beach volleyball events if the bid is successful and the other mu- nicipalities will provide venues for softball and wrestling. St. Thomas's Doug Tarry Softball Centre is rated as one of Ontario's best and has al- ready hosed major events such as the 1996 Ca- nadian Men's Softball Championships. Wood - stock's new $13 million muli-use area and community centre complex with seating for 2,000 will be a major asset for wrestling events while Grand Bend's 1,400 -linear -foot sand beach and Lake Huron sailing facilities will provide the nec- essary space and 3/4 mile open water requirement "I th somethi can ben the com of to complement London's bid. "This latest offer of several first-rate facilities and moral support from the new regiontul partners was warmly welcomed by London's 2001 Canada Games Bid Committee as an opportunity to de- velop future economic and community rer lationships that will be beneficial to all," stated a re- cent press release from the committee. - The regional support follows a pledge from the University of Western Ontario Board of Governors to commit up to $2.5 million toward the re- furbishment of J.W. Little Stadium to host many of the track and field events. The provincial submission deadline is September 11 and in October games representatives will visit the site be- fore making a recommendation to the Canada Games Council in December. A final site selection will be made in June 1997. Grand Bend Economic Develop- ment Officer Kevin Walsh circulated a petition seeking volunteer support for the games last week. He said it is critical to dem- , onstrate community support through a volunteer re- source base. Walsh, who attended a newt confer- ence in London on August 27 with Grand Bend Deputy Mayor Phil Maguire, believes the city has ,a great team in the Games Bid Committee. "I think it's something that can be very beneficial to the community of Grand Bend," said Walsh. ink itss ng that be very eficial to munity Grand Bend." Me and my brother Thomas Monty takes caro of little brother t -lam at the Sunshine school Open House on Saturday. Kids Cooperathre Pre - 1• 1