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jUBURN AND. DIST RI C T NEWS
Susan ' Christine, - infant Mrs, Trommer gave prizes to
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Mrs. Oliver Anderson and Mrs.
Dobie was baptized on Mother' s Gordon Powell -for living now in
Sunday in Knox United Church the house ..where they were
by Rev. Garnet Potter. She born. A monologue was given
wore a long christening dress by Mrs. Thomas Jardin: Mrs.
made by her great -great Kenneth McDougal; played a
grandmother and she is ., the piano solo of old favorite songs.
fourth generation to"'wear this Gifts were given by MIs.
gown. Frank Raithby to Mrs. Donald
..Mr. and Mrs. Lundy McKay Cartwright, Mrs. Robert
of Tordnto, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Turner for lucky favors and
Moss of Plattsville and Mr. and violets ' were given to Mrs,
Mrs. Robert Cook of London Andrew Kirkconnell and Mrs.
were weekend guests with Mr. Kenneth McDougall for having
and Mrs. William Moss. , birthdays nearest the.date.
Mr. and ;Mrs. Allan Mrs. Eleanor Bradnock in -
McDougall returned on troduced the guest speaker,
Tuesday to their home in Mrs.. Betty Cardno of Seaforth.
Sudbury after spent a 10. day She spoke on the "Why Not"
vacation with his parents, Mr. buttons at everyone's plate and
and Mrs. Kenneth McDougall. stated{that all must do what is
Ed Haines of Niagara and considered to be_., the most
Mr. Wand Mrs. Ron Livermore' beneficial for personal
and family of Fordwich spent achievement and work towards
the holiday with Mf. and Mrs. that goal.
Donald Haines, s Mrs. ' Cardno outlined the
Mrs. Emma Trommer of Huron County's Home Care
-Bookhave Nursing Home, ,.program and told of the ser-
Lucknow visited last Thursday vices available under Doctor's
with Mr. and Mrs. Elmer orders. She , stated that any
Trommer and Miss Connie resident .in the County is
Trommer. eligible for Home Care whether
Mr. and Mrs. Mark a baby or a senior citizen, if the
Arthur returned last weekend family physician,feels that the
from their wedding trip ..and' necessary medical care can be
have' taken up residence in given at home.
their "zieW'home on Goderich Mrs. Elmer, . Trommer
street.- thanked Mrs. Camino and on
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas behalf of the Auburn Won en's
Haggitt spent the holiday with Institute presented_.. her with. a
their son Kenneth and Mrs. gift, Mrs. ..Frank Raithby
Haggitt and sons. thanked the Belgrave WI ' for
Torrance Tabb returned last their delicious dinner and Mrs.
Saturday- from Wingham .'Stanl,ey.Hopperreplied .
General Hospital, where he has , Mrs. Celia Taylor sang two
been a patient for . several ' solo accompanying herself on
weeks' following surgery. d .the elele. ,
Mr. and Mrs. Ken Turner of Mrs. Taylor conducted two
Strathroy visited with the contests which were won by
former's parents Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. Leonard Archambault
Robert Turner last Sunday. and Mrs. Elliott Lapp. Mrs.
- -Many from this district were Florence Millian received the
guests at the Chamney- prize for the wedding an-
Horbanuik wedding reception niversary nearest and Mrs,
held at Holly . Gully last Frances Clark had the lucky
Saturday evening. favor.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas
, Johnston and- Miss' Laura
Phillips spent the holiday
weekend with Mr. and Mrs.
Stanley McNalt at Welland.
Mrs. Wes Mcleod(526-1595
cantinued from page 1
the witness stand at the Hills.
trial Constable Fortner ad.
.nI .tted the youth was not .
dragged more than between 30
and 45 feet and that Hills drove
GARDEN CLUB of the ho away l� eightout iss
a mcarele
er
The first meeting hour and not
summer project for Auburn 2 of manner.
the Garden Club was held on It, was the discrepancies
May 14 at the home of the between his written statements
leader, Mrs. Ted Robinson. and his testimony at the trial
Roll call was answered by that laid the base for the
signing the registration sheet. charges jay Chief King. The
The election of officers three-member police com.-
followed. Results were: mission elected to, have an
president Debbie Jefferson, outside judge hear the charges
vice-president, . Mary Ellen against Constable Fortner ..,
Foran, 'secretary -floating, under the Police Act. -
treasurer, Margaret Foran; The" charges, were tried at a
press reporter, Ellen Thom- one day trial on April 14 by
pson, and telephone girl, Mary Bruce County Judge P. S.
Ellen Foran. MacKenzie of Walkerton. The
--The leader discussed with the majority of the evidence
girls the kinds of vegetables brought forth at the trial
needed and the amount. The concerned the discrepancies
questions were answered in the between Constable Fortner's
Club book and Debbie Jefferson , written statement of the events
closed the meeting. of October 27 and his,, testimony
W1 GETS LETTER at the trial of, fellow officer
John Hills in January and his
The following letter was neglect to correct the
received by Mrs. Gordon R. discrepancies made in his
Taylor: written statement..
"I have received the copy of Constable Fortner insisted
Auburn's histo'' that the that the discrepancies were
Women's Institute has un- `honest mistakes' made while
,dertaken as a responsibility to ` his emotional state was un -
put together and update. settled because of the events of
Looking over your publication, ;the night and the traumatic
has provided me with much experience hindered his
pleasure and a great deal of recollection. At the time he'did
information about the many not realize that the" statements
fine people that made and, now, he gave to Sergeant Witter and
make up that community. I entered into his police notebook
sincerely trust ' that - the were false.
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that the inescapable conclusion
is that certain statennents made
in the notebook were false nd
in - view of the nature of those
statements the conclusion is
that they were trade
knowingly. He also stated that
it was Constable Fortner's
clear duty to inform his
superior officers of the errors
in his original reports and that
,.he could not have been, at any
time after the October 27 in-
cident, unconscious of the
errors.
"Those errors were of such a
serious and matctrial nature as
to affect the whole course of
conduct of 'the Chief of Police
and the record of his fellow
officer Constable Hills."
In his. summation of .the 23
page decision Judge
MacKenzie wrote: "I am not
unaware of 'the seriousness of
this decision insofar as Con-
stable Fortner is concerned,
with his record of nearly
thirteen years service on the
Goderich Polite • Force.
However in view of all the
circumstances I can not en-
visage how this constable can
any longer serve as an, ef-
ficient; credible and respected
member of the Goderich Police
Force.
"I must consider the impact
of this unfortunate occurrence
on the vital relationship of the
police Porce with the com-
munity at large, and' the
repercussion of such action on
the administration of jastice in
our courts.
"The errors ,which I have
ound to be proven are major
and numerous. The issues are
vital ones. If a constable loses
his respect and credibility in
the community his usefulness is
of necessity undermined to
such an extent as to render his
retirement mandatory.
"I therefore: as afore stated
direct that Constable' Fortner
be required to resign forthwith
from the Goderich Police
Force."
Constable Fortner who has
until May 28 to appeal the
decision has stated that he will
launch appeal proceedings to
the Ontario Police Commission.
Conservancyelects Nick Hill its president
The first annual meeting of
the.Huri n County Branch of the
Architectural Conservancy was
held in -the jailer's house at the
-Huron Historic Jail on Tuesday
May 14 with a large attendance
of members and guests.
Guest speaker was Mrs: Elva
Metcalfe of Bayfield,
representative of the Huron
County Historical Society.
After her presentation there
was a discussion on the roles of
the Historical Society and of the
ACO and of the ways in -which
they could assist each other
toward their respective goals.
Women's Institute will continue Constable Fortner testified
to maintain the story of that he didn't realize the
Auburn, . although it is a statements were erroneous
demanding undertaking, for until he read his notes the night
:. the benefit: of the younger—before he.w,us,;to-be,.called_as.�a ....
people who have not „reached witness at the Hills trial. The
that age yet, where they have notes had been' '.placed in a
learned to appreciate the cupboard at his home under the
history of their community. advice of Chief King and he did
Auburn always will be a place not review the notes because he
of sentimental interest to me. did not realize that he would be
"Please convey my sincere called as a witness...
appreciation to the Auburn In the written decision Judge `-
Women's Institute. MacKenzie said,, "...This is
- • "Sincerely, difficult to credit - Fortner
Peter Patterson, ,was under subpoena to appear
7 Weston. as, a witness on December 19,
1974, he had discussions with
his chief and he. even was so
concerned as to discuss the
possibility of having to give
evidence with Sergeant Bacon.
Visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Surely • it . would be normal for
James Towe during the week The spring rally of Huron Varna, gave the second day's him to review his notes."
were Dave _Ranson of Engen, p r s b yt e r i a 1 W o me n s report. Mrs. G.G. MacEwan of "F rankly, Fortner's attempts
B.C. and .Royce Jones of Missionary Society was held' Goderich gave the treasurer's at explanation of the record in
Brussels and Mr. and Mrs. last Wednesday in Carmel report. his notebook do not impress
Royce Jones (Sr.) of England. Presbyterial Church, Hensalrl. Mrs, A. Mundell of Wingharrt, .me. Certainly either 'his
Herman Chamney, Mr. and The president, Mrs. Alex president of the London assertions' in his notebook were
Mrs. William Chamney and Enwright of Goderich was in Synodical WMS brought false or he perjured himself at
Tom Fox of Windsor Mrs. charge and opened the meeting greetings. The ladies of the the trial of Hills."
Verna Doerr, Mr. and Mrs. 'with prayer followed by Hensall WMS served lunch '' ° Judge MacKenzie explained
Ronald Doerr, Mr. and Mrs. welcome words to the members
Brian Doerr, and Mrs. Don Ives ,and guests from- Maitland and
Perth Presbyterials.
Mrs., Blanche Dougall was
the pianist. The devotional
period was in the charge of the
Belgrave Auxiliary.
Mrs. Garner Nicholson„ read
the scripture lesson and Mrs.
Victor Youngblut gave the
Meditation followed' by prayer
by Mrs. Margaret Dunbar.
Offering was received by Mrs.
W.A. Wright and Mrs. Hank
Rooijen arid dedicated by Mrs.,
R. McMillan, all of Seaforth.
Mrs. Edith Pell and Mrs.
Blanche Dougall played two
piano duets.
The minutes were approved
as read by Mrs. W.R. Kerslake.
The different groups were
urged to send their highlights of-
events
fevents to Miss Belle Campbell,
the historian for Huron
Presbyterial. .
It was decided to hold the fall
rally, in Goderich on October
8th and it was announced that T
the ladies camp would be held
at Kintail ,Camp on May 20, 21
and 22nd.
Huron WMS rally held'
all of Niagara Falls, Harold
Doerr of St. Catharines, Mr.
and Mrs. Joe Belli and Michael
of Weston visited with Mr.
Robert _.G•hamney 'and other
relatives over the weekend
attended the Chamney-
Horbanuik wedding lash,
Saturday.
Mike Dempster of Oshawa
spent the weekend with Mr, and
Mrs. Bud Chamney and family.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Turner,
Mr. Bill Bowden and Mrs. Beth
Lansing attended graduation .
exercises at Wingham last
Friday afternoon for Miss Lynn
Turner.
° Mr. and Mrs. Bill Idson of
Arva, Mr. and Mrs. . Don
Henderson and Kristen Jane of
Lucan, Dr. and Mrs. R.W.
Street, Blyth, and Miss Erna
Bethke and Henry Latimer of
• Gorrie visited last Sunday with
Mr. and Mrs. Maitland Allen.
Brian Craig of Hamilton was
home with his parents, Mr. and
'Mrs. Wiliam L. Craig over the
holiday. Brian has aecepted a
position with International
Trucks at Hamilton.
Mrs. Ed Davies returned
home from Clinton Public "
Hospital last weekend.
WIBANQUET
Mrs. Betty Cardno, S.eaforth,
administrator of Huron County
Home Care Program was guest
speaker at the Auburn
Women's Institute banquet held
last Wednesday evening, in the
Belgrave Women's Institute
hall, Belgrave.
President. Mrs. Thomas
Haggitt presided and the tables
were prettily decorated with
bouquets of golden daffodils
and deep blue hyacinths for the
occasion.
A delicious turkey dinner was
served by members of the
'Belgrave WI. A toast to the
Women's Institute ' was
proposed by Mrs. Wilfred
Sanderson and - Mrs. Donald
Cartwright replied. A sing -song
was led by Mrs. Celia Taylor.
Mrs. Haggitt° welcomed all
and thanked the com'rnittete of
Mrs. Celia Taylor, Mrs. Prank
Raithby and Mrs. timer
Vomiter for planning the
hanquct progta>tlri, Greetings
'kWh fft*on West, i ►iatt ict were
brat' t1(byy- thexestderiti Mrs.
Mrs. Elmer Rivers of
Seaforth introduced the guest
of the afternoon, Miss Pauline
Brown, missionary .on furlough
from the 'Bhil Field in India,
She gavean interesting account
of her work as a nurse in India
and showed pictures to
illustrate her message.
Mrs. Clayton Edward of
Goderich thanked the speaker.
Mrs. Enwright gave an ac-
count of the London Synodical
meeting held at St. Thomas and
Mrs. Charles Kalbfleisch,
Harbor Report
BY RON Graham- ;,
May 141, the tug Seahound
arrived to tow the barge C.S.-
Band• to Douglas Point to be
sunk and used as a breakwall.
May 14 the Coast Guard
butter Rapid returned for the
season.
May l5'the Algorail arrived
light from Hamilton for salt.
May 15 the Mondoc arrived
from Thunder Bay for grain.
May 18 the Avondale arrived
light from Sarnia for salt.
May 18 the SarniadoC arrived
for a load of wheat.
May 19 the E. B. Barber
arrived light from Sarnia for
salt. °
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Discussion followed on the
role of Heritage Canada and on
Bill 176, the Ontario Heritage
Act; and its implications to the
community. It was resolved
that the Huron County Branch
would write , ,,to the
municipalities urging' the
implementation of this Bill' and
to the Historical Society
requesting a supportive letter
.to the municipalities teging the
designation of Heritage
Properties in the County.
It was' also resolved that
letters" be sent to organizations
nff"rinf*,�hp film "A Future far
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the -Past" for viewing. This is
an exceptionally • fine film
owned by Heritage Canada.
The Executive for the coming
year was elected at the meeting
and is as - follows: president
Nick Hill, Auburn;• secretary
Mrs. Dorothy Wallace,
Goderich; recording
secretary; Mrs. Bernadine
Kinney, Kingsbridge; Public
Relations, Mrs. Jean Van den
Broeck, Goderich; treasurer
Mrs. , Helen ,McManus,
Goderich; membership
chairman Mrs. Ron Daniels,
Gncferich : -telephone convener;
Mrs. Marg Lawson, Goderich;
refreshments, John Williams,
Goderich. '
A report on the progress of
the work of the Designation
Committee was made by Jim
Marlatt. A report on the work of
the Historic. House Tour
Committee was made by Mrs.
'Roselyn Campbell.
A report from the Park House
Committee was made by Mrs.
Dorothy Wallace. '
The date of the next meeting'
was set for July 24, -the place to
be announced at a future date.
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Art Bourdeau, proprietor of,Art's Landscaping in .Goderich,
expanded -his facilities this ear after 11 years of part-time
operation. The nursery.; -garden centre and landscaping
business that started out as a hobby has. now become a full time
business. With the long holiday weekend ,just. past, many
customers took advantage of the perfect gardening conditions
to spruce up for the summer ahead. (staff photo)
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