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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1973-11-15, Page 3A COOL TACKLE — On many occasions in Saturday's Huron-Perth junior football final the boll carrier was tossed into a snow bank. In the above picture Steve Jennison and Terry McDonald of the Panthers tackle a Clinton back, T-A photo Guide leaders hold first divisional meeting in Exeter Three Exeter youngsters. throwing snowballs on Main. street Monday came close to causing a serious accident. A large tractor trailer driven. by William Dunphy of Leamington was travelling through town when the snowballs were thrown through the rolled down window on the drivers side. The driver while avoiding the missles was able to keep' his vehicle under control, The youngsters were ap- prehended by town police officers and warned and their parents notified. Three accidents did occur in town this week. The first was Thursday afternoon when vehicles driven by John Batten, RR 3, Exeter and Marian Park, RR 1, Kirkton collided on Main street, near Wellington. Constable Jim McMeekin estimated total damages at $1,400. Friday evening on Main street, north of Sanders, vehicles driven by Edward Mittelholtz, RR 3, Exeter and Gordon McDonald, 106 William street„ Exeter were in collision. Damages were listed at $400 by Const,able George Robertson, Early Monday afternoon vehicles driven by Jo Ann Van Wieren RR 2, Hensall and Mary McAdam, 251 Algonquin, Huron Park were involved in a collision on Main street near the post office, Constable Jim McMeekin was the investigating officer and listed damages at $400. Crusades Gerald McAuley, secretary of the Exeter and district "Reach- Out" committee gave the final financial statement for the week- long Reach Out crusades which were held in Exeter recently. The statement shows that $670 out of receipts totalling $1,872 was donated to 'Compassion, the organization represented by the main speaker at the crusades, Rev. Jim Somerville. Com- passion is a world aid and relief DOUGLAS JOHN DICK Douglas John Dick, RR 2, Staffa died suddenly as the result of a car accident near Staffa November 1, 1973 in his 19th year. He was the son of Mrs. Earl Dick, RR 2, Staffa and the late Mr. Dick and brother of Mrs. Louis (Shirley) Kramers, Dublin; Mrs. Wayne (Donna) Reid; Aylmer; Mrs. Larry (Bonnie) Kellington, Springfield; Reginald E„ Seaforth; and Gordon R., at home. Funeral service was held from the R.S. Box Funeral Home, Seaforth, November 3 with Rev. Bert Daynard officiating. Interment was in Staffa Cemetery. MRS. BRUCE HOGG Mrs. Bruce Hogg, the former Marjorie M. Puckering, Exeter died at St. Joseph's Hospital, London, November 9, 1973 in her 53rd year. She was the wife of Bruce Hogg and mother of Bryan, Exeter and Mrs. G.P. (Lynda) Durrane, CFB Greenwood, Nova Scotia: She was the sister of Thomas Puckering, Barrie and is also survived by four grandchildren. Funeral service was held November 12 from the R,C. Dinney Funeral Home, Exeter with Rev. Glen Wright of- ficiating. Interment was in Exeter Cemetery. MRS. ALBERT T. COX Mrs. Albert T. Cox, the former Elizabeth Shaw, passed away at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, November 8, 1973 in her 90th year. She was predeceased by her husband in 1956 and was the mother of George, Clinton; Reginald, RR 2, Grand Bend; and Lionel, deceased in 1973. Also surviving are two grand- children and one sister, Mrs. Ada McDermidd, Acmob, England. Funeral service was held from the T. Harry Hoffman Funeral Home, Dashwood November 12, 1973 with Rev, W.G. Mills Of- ficiating. Interment was in Grand Bend Cemetery. WILLIAM WRIGHT William Wright passed away in Huronview Home, Clinton, November 9, 1973 in his 87th year. He was the husband of the late Lena Mason and father of Stewart, Chatham; Mrs. Harry (Edna) Penhale, Prince George, B.C.; Douglas, Glencoe; Mrs, Marjorie Hunter, St. Marys; Mrs. Ross (Marguerite) ,John- ston, Zurich; Ted, Mrs. Tom (Doris) Ellerington, Mts. Fred (Marion) Walters and Mrs. Lloyd (Barbara) Miller, all of Exeter; Mrs. Gordon (Donna) Sutcliffe, Wingliam: and WS, Gerald (June) Keller, Chatham, Also surviving are 26 grand children and 28 great- grandchildren, Close to 70 area Girl Guide leaders, division personnel and guests attended the first general meeting of the Clysdale division at Exeter United Church Tuesday, The pot-luck supper and program was chaired by division commissioner Mrs. Luella Nash, St. Marys and the special guest was Mrs. Lillian Gracey, Barrie, commissioner of the Silverbirch area, successful fund and has a London office. In addition, 12 new children were sponsored by area families. Mr. McAuley estimated that this brings to about 50 the total number of needy children sponsored in this area, For a further breakdown in the financial statement, Mr, McAuley said the group paid out $352 for publicity; $350 for music; $410 for accommodations; and $90 for miscellaneous; for a total of $1,202. Funeral service was held November 12 from the Hopper- Hockey Funeral Home, Exeter with Rev. Harold Snell of- ficiating. Intermer4 was in Exeter Cemetery. GEORGE CECIL HARRISON George Cecil Ilarrison, for- merly of Ailsa Craig, died at St. Marys Hospital, London November 10, 1973 in his 80th year. He was the husband of Effie Walker and stepfather of Donald Thompson and Mrs. Jan (Ruby) Lagerwerf, McGillivray Township and Russell, Lucan. He was the brother of Mrs. Alfred (Barbara) George, London and Leslie, Florida. Seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild also survive. Funeral service was held from the T. Stephenson and Son Funeral Home, Ailsa Craig November 13 with Rev. Westhaver officiating. Interment was in Nairn Cemetery. OSCAR FLEISCHAUER Oscar Fleischauer passed away in Victoria Hospital, London, November 7, 1973 in his 72nd year. He was the brother of Lorne, Zurich; Albert, London; Olivia, Cedar Springs; Mrs. William (Dora) Smale, London; Mrs. Simon (Eleanor) Gingerich, London; Mrs. Adeline Tyler, Dashwood; and Mrs. Carl (Reta) Thiel, Zurich. Funeral service was held from the Westlake Funeral Home, Zurich November 9, 1973 with interment in Emmanuel United Church Cemetery. Zurich. Rev. Bruce Guy and Rev. A.C. Black- well officiated, EDWIN D. GARDINER Edwin David Gardiner, Regina, Saskatchewan died recently in his 90th year, He was the son of the late Robert and Mary Gardiner, Thames Road; brother of Rev. A.W. Gardiner, Strathroy, and Mrs. Isabel George, North Battleford, Saskatchewan. He was predeceased by his wife Lucy, brother Arthur P. Gar- diner, sisters Anna E. Gardiner and Mrs. Lindsay Reid, His family of three daughters, a son, and several grandchildren survive, Mr, Gardiner went to Lock- wood, Saskatchewan, in his early days and in 1909 when the municipality came into being, he named it "Usborne" after his home township in Huron County. Ile spent his entire lifetime until retirement as secretary- treaSurer of the municipality, Mary Gardiner, Exeter, is 0 niece, ARNTFIELD — John Anthony Arntfield died at his residence in London November 10, 1973 in his 20th year, tie was the grandson of George Dixon, Exeter, One of the highlights of the program was a skit presented by the public relations department of the division, Mrs. Greta Lavender, Hensall is the divisional head of public relations. In their skit, Pat Rowe, Brenda Russell and Rollande Duffy and Susan Greer tried to point out the proper way for an organization such as Guides to 'communicate with the public through newspapers. • In a later question and answer period with Susan Greer, women's editor of the Exeter Times-Advocate, discussion centred on the best way to promote Guiding, not only in reference to the aims and ob- jectives of the organization, but in terms of how it is part of and contributes to better community life, Another highlight was a talk by Maxine Watts, a senior Guide from Brussels, who told of her trip to Saskatchewan this sum- mer. She stayed at an inter- provincial camp for one week of her stay and was billeted for the other week as she and many other Guides toured the province. The gathering was organized to help celebratethe centennial of the RCMP. — Please turn to Page I at best, 'loose,' the organization chaotic and the accountability non-existent," the report suggests. It goes on to say that receipts are not always, issued for monies received; the arena manager's statements do not agree with the treasurer's accounts; the number of people handling RAP funds through its many agencies is unbelievable; and committee members are usually unaware of RAP's financial position at any given time, It was recommended that RAP investigate means of increasing capital and program grants and also that the secretary-treasurer alone deposit money and that numbered tickets be used for all events so that there will be an accurate the of money received with -he number .of tickets Sold. The investig ive committee found that re nues presently received duringthe course of a week from various sources are not entered into the books with any degree of accuracy and "personal trust takes the place of accurate accounting." There were again critical words for the operation of con- cessions at the arena and swimming pool. "It is a fact that several individuals who may or may not be authorized have access to an open till as well as the merchandise," the report notes, adding there is no standard procedure for receipting stock deliveries or ,checking receipts against sales, Commissioner Nash used a colored chart to illistrate the various levels of organization within the Guiding ad- ministration and each depart- ment head spoke briefly on the duties and role of her depart- ment. Representatives from Brussels, Stratford, St. Marys, Seaforth, Mitchell, Milverton, Monkton, Listowel, Shakespeare, Kirkton, Hensall, Exeter, Huron Pn,rk and Dashwood attended the meeting. Exeter lawyer P.L. Raymond advised the T-A this week that a possible conflict of interest situation was the reason for council appointing Stratford lawyer Robert Mountain' and his partners to act as solicitors in arranging new subdivision agreements. Council made the appointment in a closed committee-of-the- whole session and gave no reasons for having the Stratford firm undertake the work rather than the town's own solicitors, Raymond and McLean. The committee questioned if RAP might consider relieving itself of this "perennial problem" by leasing both concessions. In thematter of a yearly budget the committee was critical of the fact it is presented and accepted without any "action planning", with past experience being the emphasis rather than future programs and needs. "The total gross cost to the town for each area of respon- sibility seems to be all that is important both to RAP and town council," it notes, The committee sees the need for RAP and its administrative staff to prepare priorities. A "major problem" in ad- ministration of the financial affairs of the recreational aspect of RAP lies in the clubs and organi" ations operating under the u rella of RAP, The are listed in three categ es. 1. 'I se administered entirely by AP such as , swimming, gymnastics, playgrolind, etc. 2, Those which are semi- autonomous (to varying degrees dependent financially on RAP are organized independently) such as minor hockey, bowling, Jr, Hawks, figure skating, minor baseball, Promenaders. 3, Those which are fully autonomous such as senior citizens, lawn bowling, rec hockey, soccer and fair board. The study noted that RAP is responsible for meeting the financial obligations of some groups, but has no control over the manner in which monies are Seven A survey of businessmen in llensall this week has shown that many definitely are worried because of the number of unoccupied commercial properties in the village. The survey came about as the result of discussion at last week's council meeting in Hensall concerning the fact that there are now seven stores in the village shopping area which are com- pletely empty. This isn't even Counting W. IL Fuss Electric, which burned down a few weeks ago. A couple of the stores have been vacant for some time, Another was vacated when the operator retired. And at least one more closed down simply because business wasn't good enough. There is a theory, particularly related to large cities, that their core areas are dying because of the large shopping malls being built in the suburbs. Strange as it may seem to apply this to the small village of Hensall, Bevan Bonthron of Bonthron Furniture thinks it is also having an effect there. "With the trend to better and faster means of transportation and communication, a lot of people now go to Exeter or even to the malls in London to shop," said Mr. Bonthron, There they have the advantage of free parking, and bigger and better selection, although Mr. Bonthron said he wasn't sure that Raymond explained that his law firm also represents the two subdividers involved in the current discussion on new agreements and therefore there was no way the local law firm could advise council what details to include in the new subdivision agreements. He said he advised .them months ago that he could help them draw' up the agreement, but could not become involved in suggesting policy content, Raymond and McLean con- tinue as town solicitors in all other matters. spent. None provides a budget to RAP. "The most significant con- clusion facing the committee in this area is the antithesis that although individuals should be encouraged to demonstrate initiative and resourcefulness, there should be some control by and accountability to the central authority. RAP's purpose is to assist, not dictate, but it must be provided with a means of ac- countability." The investigative committee then recommended that ac- tivities in groups (1) and (2) be standardized to give these clubs free use of the facilities and have expenditures met by RAP. In turn, all revenues, including canvasses, gate receipts and registrations, etc, would be turned over to RAP along with any present assets and liabilities. Each group would present RAP with a budget at the beginning of the year, although decisions would be made on other matters by each group. In the matter of RAP meetings also council the committee concluded that "some are long drawn-out affairs with little accomplished in the final analysis." It went 'on to say that "im- portant issues are frequently dismissed without sufficient thought being given to them, while insignificant items ore dwelt on to great lengths." Recommendations were made that agendas be prepared and delivered to members prior to meetings and that all meetings the prices were any more com- petitive. Hut this alone cannot account for the situation. Ron Wareing of Ron's Health Centre thinks that part of the problem is a lack of residential growth in the village. "If the town were growing residentially, business would grow too,"' he said. "The un- fortunate part is that Hensall isn't quite large enough to sup- port many more businesses. On the other hand, the more business you have. the more people you attract." Mr. Bonthron agrees. He said he fears that one of the major effects of having the empty stores is that when people drive through they might get a bad first im- pression and think Hensall hasn't got much to offer. It's the old chicken and egg story. You attract business to town by having an active and growing populous. You attain the latter at least partially by having a complete and prosperous shopping district. Mr, Wareing pointed Out for example. that the town has no pharmacy, no shoemaker and in fact no shoe retailers, and den- tist. If people have to shop elsewhere for such everyday commodities as these, they might be very tempted to do the rest of their shopping at the same time, even though some of these products *may be readily available in Hensall, Heinz Heinz of theffensallHotel also agrees with this aspect of the situation., "People who are taking money out of Hensall would likely be more willing to leave it here," he said, "if there was more variety, if they could do all their shopping at once," He disagrees, however, with the idea that Hensall cannot support more businesses. "There are much smaller towns with much less money and much less trade which support more businesses," he said. He blamed the situation on the village council for not making a more concentrated effort to at- tract commercial enterprises to the village. Jack Drysdale of the Crest Hardware store and also a should be started promptly and not exceed a time agreed to by the committee members. "Emphasis should be placed on matters pertaining to people and services and discussions should frequently deal with expanded programs, new services and professional development," the study added. In the concluding two pages of "general recommendations, the committee urges that council approach the surrounding municipalities with regard to cost sharing for programs and physical resources. In brief, some of the other recommendations call for': A continual assessment by members of their contribution and that, of RAP itself; careful evaluation by council of RAP activities and appointments; Maximum use by RAP of school facilities; co-operation by all .organiza tionstohelp RAP prepare goals and objectives. In conclusion, the report notes that recreation seems to be the weakest facet of RAP operations and suggests that not only must programs be injected with a new vitality, but the emphasis should be broadened to include not just the young, but senior citizens and not primarily boys, but equally. "Leisure time activities should be developed to include hobbies and the arts," it stated, adding that "recreation will not suffer where there is a strong HAP committee and where professionals are challenged to demonstrate their competence," member of the industrial vom- mission also vensured council. "I think they are taking the wrong attitude completely by saying that shopping areas in small towns like Hensall are 'being replaced by large malls," he said. "And. I do think it's a real problem." Mr. Drysdale .declined further comment however, because of his position on the industrial com- mission. Mr. Bonthron wondered if there was some method wherein council could provide some sort of incentive to businesses to locate in Hensall. But he also laid part of the blame at the doors of the present RNA Graduate Donna Elizabeth Schilbe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Schilbe, Zurich, graduated recent- ly from South Huron Hospital School of Nursing. She is now employed as a Registered Nursing Assistant at St. Joseph's Hospital, London. (photo by Doerr) The Anglican Church of Canada TRIVITT MEMORIAL CHURCH Rector: Rev. G. A. Anderson, D.F.C. Organist: Mrs, Maude Connon Sunday. November 18 Trinity 22 11:15 a.m.—Morning Prayer Sunday School in Parish Hall. 'Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name; worship the Lord in the beauty of holi- ness."—Psalm 29;2 EXETER PENTECOSTAL TABERNACLE MAIN AT VICTORIA Rev. Austin Gedcke Sunday. November 18 9:45 ani.—Sunday School 11:00 a.m.—Worship 7:00 p.m. — Evangelist Service, featuring special music and message. Tues.. 8:00 p.m. — Bible Study and Fellowship Wed., 7:00 p.m. — Boys and Girls Crusaders Wed., 8:30 p.m.—Teen Club PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Andrew and George Streets Pastor: Rev. F. Morgret Sunday. November 18 9:15 a.m.—Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.—Sunday School ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH DASHWOOD Pastor: Rev. Frank Morgret, B.S., B.D., M. DIV. Sunday. November 18 9:45 a.m.—Sunday School 10:00 a.m.—Bible Class 11:00 a.m.—Divine Service BETHEL REFORMED CHURCH Huron Street East, Exeter Rev. Henry Van Essen, B.A., B.D., Minister Sunday. November 18 10:00 a.m.—Worship Rev. 11, VanEssen 11:00 a.m.—Sunday School 2:30 p.m.--Worship in the Dutch language, Rev, 11. VanEssen CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Rev. Jack Roeda. B.A., B.D.. Th. M., Minister Sunday. November 18 10:00 a.m.--Morning Worship Sermon: "A Parting of the Way" 2:15 p.m.—Afternoon Worship Guest: Rev. Beukerna 3:15 p.m.—Sunday School The Back to God Hour CIILO 4:80 p.m. Dial 1570 CHURCH OF GOD Grand Bend 10:00 a.m.—Sundny School 11 a,m. — Rev. S. Desjardine 7:30 p.m.—Evangelistic Service Tues., 8:00 p.m.—Bible Study A LI., WELCOM E businessmen themselves. "We can't agree on anything as far as promoting the town: as a business unit," he said. He quoted a lack of success in trying to establish uniform hours as one example. He alsopeinted out that most of the now vacant stores are too small to house any major or large sized business. "Most of these vacant stores are only good for office space or storage," he said. "Rut it would be pretty hard to start any kind of major business in any of the small buildings available." All the businessmen in- terviewed agreed that it would be definitely desirable and beneficial to Hensall if more business could be attracted to the village. Mr. Bonthron said that sales in his store are continuing to rise, but added that he deals in the type of goods that people shop around for. "All the ones we have here seem like pretty good stores," said Don Joynt of Joynt's Mens Wear, "and I don't think they are suffering." Mr. Wareing said that as far as he was concerned, business hasn't dwindled. He pointed again, however, to the fact that Hensall cannot provide complete services to the consumer. Mr. Heinz was the only one interviewed who felt that the situation is really hurting Hen- sail. "Sure, some stores are suf- fering," he said. "I haven't been in the area that long but you only have to look at the appearance of some of the stores' and they look like that because they aren't doing enough business." EXETER UNITED CHURCH James at Andrew Ministers: Rev. Glen D. Wright, B.A.,B.D. and Rev. Harold Snell, B.A., B.D. Organist & Choirmaster: Mr. Robert Cameron Music Director: Mrs. Roland McCaffrey Sunday. November 18 9:45 a.m.—Sunday School 11:00 am.—Morning Worship Nursery Courtesy Car — 235-1163 "Jesus then fit it patterns. His behavior was not program- med, He was no man's pre- packaged Messiah, lie swept a pretense of complacency, con- fidence and narrowness before Him; He challenged the men and women of His day to drop their anxious worries about the things they thought were critical and to focus their at- tention on the one thing that was critical; God's love for them."— Andrew M. Greeley CAVEN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Minister: Rev. Wilfred D. Jarvis, B.A., B.D. Organist: Mr. Robert McIntosh Sunday. November 18 10:00 a.m.—"The Living God of Living Man" 10:00 a.m.—Sunday School Kindergarten. Grades 1 and 2 11:00 a.m.—Sunday School Grades 3 and up. Nov. 19, 8:00 p.m.—P.C.W. EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH Huron St. West Fundamental — Evangelical 11:00 a.m. — "The Church That Jesus Is Building" 7:30' p.m.—"A Man's Man" 9:45 a.m. — Our Family Bible School, W ed., 8:00 p.m. — Prayer and I3ible Study. Nursery facilities at all Sun- day services. Children's church (luring the morning service. Mrs. E. A. Keyes, Organist Rev, R. H. Thynne, Pastor "WHERE THE WHOLE BIBLE 15 WHOLLY TAUGHT" ZION UNITED CHURCH CREDITON Minister: Rev, Douglas Warren, B.A.,B.D Sunday. November 18 10:00 a.m.—Morning Worship Nursery for children 3 years and under. 11:15 a.m.—Sunday School for all ages. 8:00 p.m.—Evening Fellowship Hour at the Manse. All are welcome. CALVARY United Church of Canada DMHWOOD Mini-steel Rev, Bruce Guy, B.A. Organist: Miss idella Gabel, A.R.C4T, Sunday• November 18 9:45 a.m.---Chnreli Service 10:50 tion.—Sunday School Everyone Welcome Businessmen fear effects Times-Advocate, November 15, 1973 Page 3 empty stores Ire Hensall Conflict of interest VETERANS ON PARADE — Seven veterans of World War I par- ticipated in Sunday's Remembrance Day parade in Exeter. Shown with Legion president John McAllister, fourth from the left are Louis Day, Earl Guenther, Bill Parker, Ted Pooley, Cliff Brintnell, Norm Norry and Sylvanus Cann, T-A photo Cite problem areas for RAP Snowballs cause scare