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Times-Advocate, 1980-06-18, Page 1POSTER CONTEST WINNER — Cheri Wedlake •of Exeter won second prize in an all-Ontario fire prevention poster con- test sponsored by the Ontario Fire Chiefs Association. Making the presentation at the left is Exeter fire captain. Peter McFalls. Cheri is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Brian Wedlake.T-A photo Pool set to open, hire summer help they Made it to the Ontario semi-finals. That also reduced by almost $3,000 the amount of money the EMHA paid to the tee centre for ice rentals for the Hawks. The EMHA paid about $12,000 in ice rental costs for the entire system in the past season.. It was indicated that hockey registrations would probably have to be in- creased next season, but no action was taken in that regard due to the un- certainty of their being a program. Those in attendance at Thursday's meeting were Shirley Pratt, Brian McLelland, Cathy and Bob Whiteford, Jack Underwood, John McNeilly, Derry Boyle, Walt Tiedemart„, Bob Osgood Jr.., Larry and Liz Taylor, Elaine and Ron Bogart Eleanor and Bob .Clark, Ian Smith, Fred Mommersteeg, Gar Johnston and Bill Batten. NEW LIONS EXECUTIVE — The Exeter Lions Club named their 1980-81 executive at a meeting Thursday. In the back row . left is incoming district governor Warren Hicks of Hillsburgh, past-president Gerry Prout, director Bob Russell, Chris Lit-' tle, Dick Jongkind, Lion tamer Frank Zawalsky and director Russ Tieman. Seated are treasurer Al Johnson, secretary John Stephens, president Earl Wagner, first vice-president Doug Ellison, second vice-president George Godbolt and third vice- president John Norris, Missing was tail twister Don Haines. T-A photo GOOD CLEAN FUN — In what is turning into an annual ritual, persons unknown decided early Sunday morning that the fountain at Riverview Park in Exeter did not meet their standards of cleanliness. Having some fun with the suds were Ron Loucks, Tim Robinson, Michael Coucb and Tray Robinson. T-A photo TOP CADETS — At Thursday's annual inspection of the Huron-Middlesex Cadet Corps Captain Don Lee presented the top cadets Darlene Lowe and Ian Sweet with their trophy. Want policy change on water extension Debate probation time Hire building inspector For the fifth time, Exeter has a new building inspector, although only two men have held that position. Monday night, council ratified the appointment of Varna area resident Brian Johnston as recommended by the executive committee. He's a graduate.of a building course at Fanshawe College. It's the second time council have approved hiring -Johnston:‘; He-was appointed earlier this spring, but resigned prior to corn- mencing his duties because the salary of $10,500 was too low. He was hired this time at a starting salary of $12,300, plus an annual car allowance of $600. That salary is to be reviewed at the end of his three-month probationary period and again on January 1. His replaces Doug Trib- ner, who resigned twice from the position before finally retiring. Mayor Derry Boyle had to break a 3-3 tie to get John- ston's appointment approved by council, Monday. The stalemate arose when Councillor Don Cameron suggested the three-month probationary period was too short. He was joined in that by Councillors Campbell and' Williamson. In breaking the tie, Boyle said it would be necessary to go back and negotiate with Johnston again and he was worried about further delays, HE PASSED — T-A employee Tom Creech got a reading of "pass" when he blew on the alcohol level evaluation roadside tester (ALERT) device demonstrated by Exeter OPP Constable Don Mason this week. All detachments in the province now hove the portable machines as port of the battle against drinking drivers. If the "fair light is activated, the driver is then given a breathalizer test at the detachment office, Staff photo Drinkers beware Policemen 'alerted' & North Lambton Since 1873 Serving South, Huron, North Middlesex Price Per Copy 35 Cents ONTARIO, JUNE 18, 1980 One Hundred and Seventh Year EXETER, tomorrow could seal fate ocke is cancelled The Exeter and area swimming pool opens this weekend and it along with a new summer program, will keep kids busy when they break loose from the halls•of learning next week. Recreation administrator Ian Smith reported to council this week that the area schools have booked the pool for safety lessons and recreation from June 20-25 and swimming instruction classes will commence on June 30. Three area girls have been hired to look after a summer playground program that will operate under an Experience '80 project from July 7 to August 15. Liz Scott will supervise the activities and the two leaders are Brenda Pincombe and Brenda Pinder. The program will consist of special events ranging from drama workshops to pet shows. Other summer activities will include foUr Walt Disney films, a puppet, show and the Homecoming is attracting many "It looks like we're going to have a good crowd," commented Doug Ellison as the Saturday homecoming at South Huron District High School nears. Advance ticket sales for all events are going well and it is estimated that up to 1,500 people will be on hand for the barbecue alone. Ellison said that ticket sales. for the barbecue have been extended to Thursday, but will then have to be cut Toff so the suppliers can make the necessary arrangements. Former students from coast to coast have indicated they will be returning for the homecoming. A special homecoming supplement appears in this issue to mark the occasion. A Goderich man sustained minor injuries and his 1980 car was extensively damaged when it slid over the bank of a road under repair in Usborne Township, Friday. Injured was David Rawling, who drove around a barricade to mark the construction work on sideroad 25-26 at Cann's gravel pit and then couldn't get stopped when the roadway ended. The vehicle landed on its roof after sliding down the em- bankment. Damage was listed at $6,500 by OPP Constable Bob Whiteford, It was one of four ac- cidents investigated by the Exeter OPP this week, three of which involved only one vehicle. On Wednesday, a vehicle driven by John Mickle, Exeter, struck a pole on sideroad 30 just east of concession road 2-3 in Usborne with resulting damage of $1,400. That incident was in- vestigated by Constable Don Millson, as was the other single vehicle accident which was reported on Thursday. In that one, a vehicle driven by Robert ftesternayer, Dashwood, -oiled over and struck a stop ;ign on sideroad 10 just east A County Road 2 in Hay Township. Damage was McMichael Gallery will be sending two displays from the Group of Seven and Native Indian Arts. The collections are reporductions only and the cost involved is only to cover shipping. Smith reported that the ball program is well un- derway with record en- thusiasm. Four different diamonds are used for the activities with 14 games per week on the community park diamond. The other areas used are the Queen's Park at the north end, Precious Blood Separate School and high school playing field. The arena has been cleaned with the boards being given a major cleaning and Smith advised they looked as good as new. "We have attempted to set up a summer program that will be of interest to both young and old. Also it will expose our residents to cultural and recreational events they may not have an opportunity to see." NEW POLICEMAN — Nicholas Robert Coutu is the newest member of the Exeter police department. Constable Coutu, a native of Sault Ste. Marie comes to Exeter after eight years with the London police depart- ment. He is moving to town in the near future. Unless more parents show some interest, there won't be a minor hcokey program in Exeter next season. In a surprise mew at their annual meeting, Thursday, the Exeter Minor Hockey Association passed a motion to cancel their hockey program "due to lack of interest". There were only 19 people in attendance at the meeting, including five couples. A total of 13 of the ap- proximately 185 players in the system were represented. The motion, presented by past president Ran Began, met with very little op- position. Looking at the small number in attendance, Bogart said the parents present could take their kids to Lucan or Hensall to play next season. "Why should the same people have to do all the work, year after year?" Bogart questioned. "We have to get more people involved or call it quits." President Shirley Pratt concurred with the idea to drop hockey next season. "It's really hard to get people to do anything," she lamented, adding that most people apparently look on minor hockey as a "very cheap baby-sitting service.' She commented that a year without hockey may also benefit the kids as they would be more appreciative in the future of the work done on their behalf by the hand- ful of people who undertake the work of organizing the program and raising money to sustain it. Mayor Derry Boyle, a life member of the EMHA and one of its staunchest sup- porters, also spoke in favor of dropping the program next season. He said too few people Bridge hit by motorist The Main Street bridge is under attack by motorists again. The latest incident oc- curred Thursday when a motor vehicle driven by Robert Davidson, Roland St., Dashwood, collided with the bridge. There were no injuries and damage was set at $1,200 by Constable Brad Sadler. Last year, the bridge was struck by motorists on three different occasions. On Saturday, a motor vehicle driven by Wayne Hamilton, 106 St. Lawrence Ave., Huron Park, was in-• volved in a collision with a vehicle driven by Edward Corbett, RR 1 Exeter. The collision occurred on William Street and Con- stable George Robertson set total damage at $800. Two thefts were also in- vestigated this week. On Saturday, Raymond Fairley, 530 Market Street reported the theft of the grille from his car while it was parked in front of his apartment. The thief removed the screws and took off with the grille. A bicycle owned by Sean Whiteford, 286 Andrew, was reported stolen on Friday. • An Exeter man will appear in court on June 24 after being arrested on Saturday by Constables Brad Sadler and Kevin Short. The man was charged with careless use of a firearm and im- paired driving. were expected to carry the ball "and there comes a time when you can't." Boyle had been on hand to conduct the election of the new executive for the 1980- 81 season, but the motion precluded that task. Will try again While noting that he sympathized with the executive over the lack of support received from parents in assisting with the program, former secretary Bill Batten urged that another meeting be held to at least give people the op- portunity to show their in- terest in minor hcokey before it was dropped. At his suggestion, the annual meeting was ad- journed until tomorrow night (Thursday) at which time it will be reconvened. If enough interest is shown, the motion to drop the program could be rescinded. The meeting will be held at the South Huron rec centre at 8:01) Little business was transacted, at the ab- breviated session on Thursday. The treasurer's report given 'by John McNeilly showed the EMIIA had an operating deficit of $2,905 last season, leaving the current bank balance at $1,094, The Junior "P" Hawks, who would also t;,e dropped next season if the present motion is not rescinded, had a deficit of $3,686 as gate admissions dropped from $14,515 in 1979 to only $5,451 last season. "It proves far, are very fickle," McNeilly stated in reference to the drastic drop in attendance as the Hawks had their first losing season in Some time. The big.difference was the result of the Hawks bowing out in the first round of playoffs this season. Their playoff attendance was 546, while in the previous season they attracted 6,149 when The planning board recommended "that council recommend that the PUC make available the ex- tension of water services to all existing potential users at the user's expense." They noted that the town water system is probably adequate to service all ROUND-UP TIME ... It was round-up time in Exeter early Sunday mor- ning. Around 4:00 a.m., the police received several calls advising that two horses were scampering down Huron Street. The animals were rounded up by Constable Brad Sadler and some residents along Huron Street and turned over to their owner. potential users and "therefore why retard growth and development by restricting its use." Commenting on the report, Councillor Don Cameron said there were two basic questions: should 'the policy be changed, and if so, then where should the new boundaries be established. He said he was in agreement with answering yes to the first question, but was at a "dead loss" when it came to the second question of where the boundaries for extending the service should be set, Deputy-Reeve Harold Patterson said the whole of Usborne Township were potential users and indicated that at least one other firm planned to make application for service if the Frayne request was approved. He indicated that request would come from Huron Produce Ltd, located on concession 2 south of Huron Street. Cameron said he thought the town boundaries would be altered sometime in the future through annexation and council and the PUC should establish a new policy for extending water service. However, he added that no extension should be ap- proved until that new policy is established. Councillor Jay Campbell, Please turn to page 2 SEEK VANDALS During the past week, the Exeter police have received a number of complaints from citizens regarding the malicious damage of small trees. Chief Ted Day said the persons responsible are breaking the small trees off at the top. He has asked citizens with any information to advise the police and has warned that charges will be laid if the culprits are caught. In the continuing effort to cut down on the number of fatal and injury accidents directly related to drinking and driving, area OPP detachments have been equipped with portable roadside breathalizers. Exeter OPP Constable Don Mason demonstrated the $520 battery-operated gadget this week. He said the alcohol level evaluation roadside tester (ALERT) is carried in police cruisers and can be used on the spot to determine if a driver should be taken to the detachment office for a regular breathalizer test. He also indicated the police will probably be conducting spot checks in different target zones It has three readings which light up when a breath test is taken When the "fail" light is activated, it in- dicates a person has in ex- cess of 100 mgs. of alcohol in his her blood system and will likely be required to take a breathalizer test. The "warn" light suggests an alcohol content of 50 to 99 mgs, and the driver would probably end up with a warning, while the "pass" light indicates an alcohol level of 50 to nil. Mason explained that an officer who has stopped a motorists can demand a breath sample with the device. Failure to comply with that request can result in the same penalty as refusing to give a breath sample for the breathalizer, impaired driving or driving with an alcohol content of over 80 mgs. In each case the )1 Runs out Goderich of road, man hurt listed at $1,500. The other accident was on Sunday when vehicles driven by Gerald Cottle, RR 1 Woodham, and Robert Teal, RR 4 Denfield, collided on the Crediton Road west of Stephen concession 4-5. Total damage was set at $900 by Constable Jack Straughan. Frayne Chev-Olds will have to wait until next week to get an answer on their request for water service to their proposed new location at the southern limits of town. That's when the Public Utilities Commission will probably make their decision, An affirmative answer became more of a possibility this week when both the Exeter planning board and council recommended that the current policy regarding out-of-town water service should be changed. However, council mem- bers weren't prepared to recommend to what extend that policy should be changed and didn't come straight out to approve the service for the local auto firm. penalty results in a fine or jail term and licence suspension of three months. The test on the alert itself is not used as court evidence, but only as a guide to the officer for demanding that a breathalizer test be taken. Mason said one area driver recently involved in an accident was given a test on the ALERT and when it showed "fail" he was taken to the OPP detachment office and subsequently failed a breathalizer test. "It's a good enforcement tool, there's no doubt about that," commented the of- ficer, noting that most detachments in the province have now received one of the gadgets as part of the Attorney-General's declared war on the causes of fatal or serious injury accidents.