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Times-Advocate, 1980-02-20, Page 21Police get compliment Times-Advocate, February 20, 1980 PIsae 21 Cancer can be beaten STEPHEN OPTIMISTS EXECUTIVE — The Stephen Optimist club has named its executive for the coming year, Back, left, directors Bob Lawrence, Harold Borden and Kitch Pavlich and past president Bill McGrath. Front, secretary Ken Mason, vice- president Ron Morrison, president Bob Pinter, vice-president Jim Gage and treasurer Murray Looby. T-A photo Ministry officials settle debate over rec centre board position Two Ontario ministries have joined the debate over the relationship between Exeter council and the South Huron rec centre board of management, leaving little doubt that the board must get approval for decisions from council. "The committee cannot act as an autonomous body without giving up the rights to the ministry's regulation 200 (annual grant) and the grants under Community Recreation Centres Act, which could require the repayment of the $150,000- plus involved in the rebuilding of that centre," noted Al Sinclair, a con- sultant with the ministry of culture and recreation. He had been asked for an opinion on the matter by clerk Liz Bell who was following through on council's request that an inquiry be conducted into the relationship between council and the board. "Council appoints by bylaw a group of citizens to gather information, oversee and recommend actions to be taken to council for their approval or veto," Sinclair commented. The ministry of in- tergovernmental affairs, through field services branch manager, C.A. Godkin, also responded by letter and concluded by saying that "a council cannot delegate its authority" and that the committee of management is a local board and its budget is subject to the control of council and the assets realized and the liabilities incurred by the committee are the municipality's. "At the same time, however, the committee is not to incur a liability not Rec centre ice pad is a popular place ' ' • , Huron County Family Planning Project Invites. You To Attend FAMILY PLANNING CLINIC Every Tuesday from 6:30 - 9 p.m. HURON COUNTY HEALTH UNIT Ann St., Exeter For Information Call 235-1014 Weekdays or Tuesday evenings Everyone welcome S Teen Dance Fri., Feb. 22 8:30 12:30. at K-W COMMUNITY CENTRE Admission $1.50 Spot Prizes Sponsored by K-W Op- timist. Proceeds to Youth Betterment. Door Closes at 10:30 Red Crpss Swimming Lessons Learn to swim to Junior $20.00 6 weeks. 4:30 to 8:30 Monday and Thursday starting ' Monday Mar. 24 BARKMANS POOL. PARKHILL Instructor Janet Allister To register call 238-8614 after 5 p.m. OPERATORS OUT WALKING — Members of the striking Communication Workers of Canoda manned the picket lines at the Bell building onCarlingStreet in Exeter Tuesday mor- ning. Initially refusing to cross the picket line of Marion Durnin, Clinton, Mary Wells, Exeter, Mori Willis, Seaforth and Bev Chowen, Clinton was service technician Peter McFalls. Feb. 22 & 23 Verd & Lillian DINNER HOURS Wed. - Sun. 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Breakfast Daily from 8 a.m. Lunch Daily from 11:30 For Reservations Phone 238-2365 Schnitzel Night Every Wednesday - 5 p.m. ScWhheitfefifedrinaner for only $425 including salad ba The Green Forest Motor Hotel r GRAND BEND 1-1"way 211 Mile S. Traffic Light 6-11 or Victorian Order of Nurses PERTH - HURON BRANCH Annual Dinner Meeting The Franklin Court, The Victorian Inn Romeo Street, Stratford, Ontario 1%,esday, March 4th., 1980, Dinner 7:00 p.m. Guest Speaker: The Hon. Dennis Timbrell Ontario Minister of Health Social Time 6:00 p.m. & Cash Bar $9.00 Per Person Thank you to all who helped to prepare the house at 190 Main Street for its new oc7 young family for Laos who are expected this week. We are grateful for the many contributions of furniture, appliances, bedding, groceries, cash and volunteer labour that have turned a house into a home. We especially appreciate the generosity of Whiting's Furniture. "Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren ye have one it unto Me" Matthew 25:40 The New Canadian Committee of Exeter Pentecostal Tabernacle rimmunimmimminimimmimommommilummummuommummommintig EXETER LEGION AUXILIARY E E ENTERTAINMENT EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY BINGO Thurs. Feb. 21 Starts 8 p.m. 21 games Jackpot $750 in 55 calls Consolation 8 50 2 Share •the Wealth Jackpot 5 for sl 11 for s2 CHECKERS ON FLOOR License # 246 789 I E--. Admission $1 for 18 games Help Your Neighbour a Board considers new lock system Folk:Wing the January breakin at the South Huron Repreation Centre the board of management edged closer towards a revised security system. Exeter representative Wayne Pearce said a locking that system similar to which is emp'oyed by major department store chains and other concerns would cost the centre $766. Included in that price would be the in- stallation of locks for ten outside doors and twelve keys. Pearce said the system is locks can not be cut locally. One of .the'problems at the rec centre with the existing lock system has been the number of keys which are designed so that keys for the unaccounted for. ° Exeter town council representative Don Cameron moved that the centre acquire a system to make the building secure but withdrew the motion when Usborne representative Ann Prout asked if it was necessary to have ten out- side doors equipped , with locks. Pearce opined that it might be necessary under fire regulations. The board then instructed administrator Ian Smith to contact Exeter fire chief Gary Middleton about the fire regulations which apply to the rec. centre, For those who like to watch activities at the rec centre while leanieg, the board had some good news. The board approved an. expenditure of $1,872 for the erection of a railing to run the entire length at the rear of the seating area. In addition, railing along the main stairways will be installed, Creature Comforts of a different sort at the rec centre were talked about with the board giving some consideration to the replacement of the arena's heaters for the spectator area, Chairman Howard Pym said an arena in Western Canada which he visited recently employed infrared gas heaters, Smith said he believed the infrared units .were more economical to , run. The board agreed to continue investigations into the matter. In other business, the board: Learned from Smith that clerk- treasurer Elizabeth Bell believes the centre's 1979 surplus should go towards the 1980 grant from the town. Area cross country skiers appear to be enthusiastic about entering the annual ski-a-thon being sponsored this Saturday by the Exeter Lions and the local Cancer Society. Chairman Jay Campbell indicates that enthusiasts of all ages have been picking up sponsor sheets for the event, which starts at the South Huron rec, centre. For those wishing to test their skills, organizers have arranged for timed per- formances, which start between 8:00 and 8:30 a.m. Richard VanWieren, London high school con- ference cross country ski champ, will travel the 10 km course prior to the start. and participants will then be able to judge how they do against a top performer. Those more interested in a leisurely ski, can show up between 8:30 and 10:00 and can cover any distance from during the month, rec hockey 38, private bookings 22, public skating 12, Mohawks 10, moms and tots 8, schools 40. The latter is free time through a reciprocal agreement whereby local recreation activities are held at the schools' facilities. Enthusiasts ready for cross country approved 'as part of its budget and where they do so, the municipality is not liable," the letter continued. Godkin also noted that the SHRC committee is not an autonomous body, but is answerable to, Exeter council in that "Usborne's and Stephen's represen- tation ,on the committee recognizes only their financial contribution to the maintenance and management of the South Huron Recreation Centre". "We are not talking about legal authority," com- mented Councillor Don Cameron, a member of the SHRC board, "but we're talking about how much trust we're putting in local people." He said it would be dif- ficult to get good people to act if councils were going to be constantly watching over their shoulder. However, Councillor Jay Campbell, who spearheaded the move for the inquiry, said the question was a matter of authority and responsibility, noting that the board members have'the --responsibility=-ofrrunmng•the facilities and the ,ultimate authority sets with council. "I hope by rocking the boat we haven't done any real damage here," Campbell continued. "If communication is open and honest, there shouldn't be any problem," Councillor Ted Wright opined. A letter of commendation was received for the Exeter police department this week by council and Affeyor Derry Boyle said he felt "very good about it". The letter was from. SHIMS principal J,L. Wooden to, express "our sincere appreciation for the help and cooperation which we at the school receive from the various members of the Exeter policel" In outlining the help and assistance received, Wooden . said the most recent was the speedy apprehension of those responsible for the breakin at the school. In addition he said the officers provide great help in traffic control and in supervision at evening events. "We are most grateful for this help and commend the council for maintaining a police department which exhibits such a high degree of professional com- petence," he concluded. Councillor Don Cameron noted that compliments'. occur so infrequently that they should be noted. At Monday's session, Reeve Don MacGregor reported that the new police office beside the post office on Sanders Street is "coming along good". He said much of the in- terior insulation had been installed and partitions were being erected. Deputy-Reeve Harold Patterson questioned the use of white window frames with the brown door frames on the building and MacGregor said that white windows are all that was available. "It looks like hell," Pat- terson commented and met a chorus of "I agree" from the two distaff members of council, Lossy Fuller and Marilyn Williamson. FREDERICK BATSTONE In York Central Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, on Mon- day, February 11, 1980, Frederick Ronald Batstone, of Zurich, in his 63rd year. Beloved hhusband of Ellen Martha (Turkheim) Bat- stone. Dear father of Mrs. Martin (Jean) Smythe of Richmond Hill, Mrs. Les (Kay) Gardiner of Hensall, Mrs. Robert (Ruth) Hannah of London, Torn of Toronto, five grandchildren, one brother, Ed of Churchill, Manitoba, one sister predeceased. Westlake Funeral Home Zurich in charge of arrangements. MOSE BECKLER At South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Monday, February 18, 1980, Moses Beckler, of Exeter, in his 87th year. Beloved husband of zVerda (Hill), ,Beekler. Dear father of Grace (Mrs; William Ballantyne) of London and Calvert Beckler of Calgary, Alberta. Dear grandfather of Leigh (Mrs. George Mick) of Calgary, and Bruce Beckler of Vancouver. Predeceased by one grandson, Jon Beckler (1973). Brother of Mrs. Adeline Eichelberger and Louella (Mrs. Louie Eichelberger) both of Couts, Indiana, and Chris Beckler of Meadville Pennsylvania. Resting at the R.C. Dinney Funeral Home, Main Street, Exeter, where the complete funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 20 at 2 p.m. Rev. James For- sythe officiating. Interment in Exeter Cemetery. • ARIE DeHAAN At Victoria Hospital, Westminster Campus, on Sunday, February 17, 1980, Arie DeHaan of Alice Street, Lucan, in his 77th year, Beloved husband of Susan (Howeling) DeHaan, Dear father of Mrs. Trix Rae of Lucan, Nellie (Mrs. Ian Walker) of New Zealand, Cathy DeHaan of Van- couver, and Reno DeHaan of RR 2, Lucan. Also survived by several brothers and .sisters in Holland, Survived by three grandchildren. Resting at the C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home, Lucan, where the complete funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 20 at 2 p.m. with the Rev. K. Brown of Lucan United Church officiating. Inter- ment in St. James Cemetery. WILLIAM H. SMITH At South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Sunday, February 17, 1980, William H. Smith of Crediton, beloved husband of Ida (Voelker). Dear father of Gerald at home. In his 91st year. Dear brother of Mrs. Idella Sims, (Alma) Mrs. Gordon Morlock, Mrs. Lavine Finkbeiner and Eldon, all of Crediton, and Mrs. Beulah Sperling of Walkerton. Predeceased by his parents, John and Mary Smith, and one brother Roy (1907). Resting at the T. 'carry Hoffman Funeral Home, Dashwood, where the funeral service will take place on Wednesday, February 20 at 2 p.m. Interment in Crediton. Mausoleum. Rev. Brian Elder officiating. Mr. Smith was a former custom thresher and auctioneer in the community. NORMAN HEAMAN Norman. J. Heaman, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Tuesday, Fehruary 12th, 1980. Beloved husband of Irene (Mack) Heaman, of Exeter, in his 88th 3/ear. Dear father of Mrs. Melvin Edwards (Evelyn), Mrs, Harold Wurm (Verna), both of Exeter, Lloyd of London, Russell of Saskatchewan, and Charles of Port Dover. Also survived by six grand- children and two great- grandchildren. Funeral service was held Thursday from the Hopper-Hockey Funeral Home, Exeter with Rev. James Forsythe of- ficiating. Interment Exeter cemetery. RUSSELL Y. LOVE Russell Y. Love of 378 Kincardine Ave. Passed -awaylanuary130, 1980 at the Kincardine and District General Hospital. He was 76 years °Page. Mr. Love was a respected business man in Kincardine operating Russ Love's Family Shoe Store from 1949 to 1973. Mr. Love was born in Hillsgreen, Ontario. He married Mary Elizabeth (Lulu) McDonald in Hensall, February 22, 1937. Besides his wife, Mr. Love is survived by three sons, Douglas, Burlington, Ontario; Robert, Kamloops, British Columbia and Murray, London, Ontario. He is also survived by a brother, Rev. Keith Love, Willowdale and two sisters, Lettie, Toronto and Grace, Komoka as well as four grandchildren and one niece. The funeral was held February 1, 1980 at the Linklater Funeral Home with Rev. Gerald Paul of- ficiating. Spring interment will be in Exeter. WILLIAM MITCHELL In Zurich Ontario, William Francis, in his 66th year. Survived by four daughters; Mrs. Helen Brooks of Clinton, Mrs. Mary Rhynard of Clinton, Mrs. Elizabeth Schnarr of Kitchener, Mrs. Ann Storey of Seaforth, four brothers and two sisters and six grandchildren. Funeral and service was held Wednesday from the Westlake Funeral Home, Zurich. Interment Bayfield Cemetery. ELMER SUMMERS . In St. Joseph's Hospital on Friday, February 15th, 1980, Elmer E. (Chic) Summers of Granton, beloved husband of Eileen (Sully) Summers. Dear father of (Beverley) Mrs. Richard Harris of Toronto, (Diane) Mrs. Robert McGill of Ajax, Michael Summer's of Prescott, Keith Summers of Toronto. Dear stepfather of Shelagh MacKenzie of London, Allan MacKenzie of Scarborough. Also survived by nine grandchildren, in his 79th year. A Masonic* service was held Sunday at the C, Haskett and Son Funeral Home. Funeral service was held Tuesday at the Sieder Funeral Home, Burlington with Rev. E. Morden of the Granton United Church officiating. Interment Greerfwood Cemetery, Burlington. Campbell presented a motion that council follow through immediately with a suggestion from Sinclair to have a new bylaw drafted by a committee of council and board members. Mayor Derry Boyle suggested the matter be left until the end of the year, but Campbell refused to with- draw his motion. However, no one would second it and it fell. Cameron then presented a. motion that council pass a resolution of support for the rec centre board of management and the Exeter recreation committee. Campbell seconded that one and it was carried. In his letter, Sinclair suggested the current bylaw to be used this year for grant purposes as any new bylaw passed will only relate to next year's grant. The entire matter of the authority of the board arose when they approved salary increases for rec centre employees. However, Deputy-reeve Harold Pat- terson said during Monday's discussion that the salaries had -.been approved by council "so nothing was done wrong." The Women's Institute members and families en- joyed a bowling party at the Exeter Bowling Lanes Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Phyllis Butcherit, Karl and Perry visited over the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Fulton. Mrs. Adelia Capling, Mitchell visited Tuesday with Mrs. Alvin Fulton. Mrs. Ilene Rennie, Hensall and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Rennie. Brantford visited during the weekend with Mrs. Elva Routly. The ladies of the church are busy quilting this week. Sidewalk is okayed A street used by many local youngsters on their way to school will finally get a sidewalk. Exeter council this week endorsed a motion to con- struct sidewalks on the south side of Victoria Street bet- ween Main and William during this summer's con- struction project on the street. "A lot of people feel there should be a sidewalk there," Councillor Ted Wright commented. "Absolutely," Reeve Don MacGregor added. Mayor Derry Boyle voiced some minor objection, noting that many youngsters don't use the sidewalks anyway, preferring to walk on the roadway even where sidewalks are provided. Wright agreed that was a problem, but it was up to council to provide the protection of sidewalks. In another comment on Four hurt in crashes Fourpeople sustained minor injuries in the five accidents investigated by the Exeter OPP this week. Three of the injuries oc- curred in a two-vehicle crash on Friday on Highway 21, south of 83. Drivers involved were Lynn Alderdice; RR 2. Kippen, and Donald Barker, RR 1 Courtiand. Two passengers in the Barker vehicle, Scheryl Flinn and Karon Reese, Tillsonburg, and a passenger in the other vehicle, James Ferris, were injured. Damage was listed at $1,100 by Constable Jack Straughan. In another Friday crash, Larry Keller, RR 2 Zurich, suffered minor injuries after his vehicle was in collision with one driver by John Shields, Collingwood. The crash was on Highway 83 at Huron Road 2, Dashwood. Constable Ed Wilcox estimated damage to the vehicles at $2,200. On the same day, a vehicle driven by Harry Schaufler, Exeter, went out of control on Highway 4 north of the Crediton Road and resulted in daamage of $500, Con- stable Don Mason in- vestigated. The other two crashes were reported on Saturday, the first involving vehicles operated by Dana Borre, RR 2 Clinton, and William Heidebeeicht, Michigan. Cpl. Dave Woodward listed total damage at $3,000 in the accident which occurred on Highway 21 just north of Grand Bend. The other mishap occurred on Highway 81 east of Grand Bend, involving vehicles driven by Gordon Young, RR 8 Parkhill, and Keith Thiel, Zurich. Damage was listed at $1,150 by Constable Frank Giffin. sidewalks, Councillor Jay Campbell noted that some property owners in the core area were not living up to the requirement to have snow and ice removed from the walks in front of their properties. "It's part of the job of running a business in the core area," he said, adding that he hoped the reminder would suffice. The ice at the South Huron rec centre was used an average of close to 10 hours each day during the month of January, rec administrator Ian Smith noted in his report to Exeter council, Monday. "This represents a com- prehensive ice program and this is a good reflection on our facility considering the fact that two other rinks are within six miles of our arena," Smith said. He then noted there were two other rinks within 13 miles.. He added that the facility was holding up well under the strain of the winter season and this reflects the work, the staff puts into the facility. Smith reported that response to advertisements seeking the public's ideas for new recreational programs had been very poor, but explained that the Ontario* sports travelcade would be in town during the last week in March and would bring a wide array of activities for people to consider. Councillor Jay Campbell said it was characteristic of people to think that such advertisements did not apply to them and added he wished he had a solution to the problem. The outline of the ice rental shows that the Exeter Minor Hockey Association leads the list of customers with use of 105 hours for their program and the Hawks. Figure skating used 62 2.5 km to 10 km. Jerry MacLead and Son have donated a trophy and gold, silver and bronze medals. The trophy is slated for the top money raiser and the medals will be given out to the best times. Sponsor sheets are available at RSD Sports Den, Jerry MacLean and Son, the rec centre, Livingstone's, Campbell Jewellers, or from Bill Mungall at the Ausable- Bayfield. Carf Cann or Jim Bishop at the public school. Proceeds go to the Cancer Society. The local Kentucky Fried Chicken store is offering a bucket of chicken to the person with the most money on a sponsor sheet, two dinners for the next highest and one dinner for the third place money leader . A coupon applicable to some chicken purchase will , be given to the next 25 in order. THE FORRESTERS RESTAURANT GRANTON, ONT. 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