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10 -The Canadian Statesmaî.4 Bowmanville, December il, 1974 Section Two Children's Aid Direetor Honlored on The crowd of smiling faces came -i a complete surprise to Arthur Finnie Friday night, N ov. 29th. As retiring director of the Northumberland Fami- ly and Children's Services branch, formerly known as the Cildren's Aid Society, he was aware the staff were having a get-together for him at the Port Hope Legion; the staff had to tell himthat mucb to get him to corne! But when he walked in the door, there they were. Over 200 friends, former colleagues and wards of his care over his past years of involvement in the United Counties and area. The reception and dinner had been organized by the office ARE UN"Tt #MHER WORR/ES ABOUT MEÏW;R A58Our" TH we FAî/1R ABOU VIRTUE FUELS TYRONE R. R. 5 - BowMnanviIleý PHONE 263-811 Retirement personnel and staff of the' agency unbeknown to Mr. Finnie. Mike Wladyka, then-mayor of Port Hope, rose and paid tribute to Mr. Finnie "bis dedîcation, leadership and the way he hattled for the Children's Aid over' the years". 11e praised bim for the staff he brought to the organization and area., 11:11 "Scotty" Dymond, ex-, ecutive secretary of the Ont- ario Association of Children's Aid Societies. said. '11e's a great citizen of this province. H1e bas made a valuable contribution in the 30 to, 40 years. -Few can hetter Art Finnie in championing the cause for children". DAPPER Recalling dapper days in the past, and kindry and efficient directorship was Bruce Kerr, director of the Hastings Coun- ty Cildren's Aid. "'Thank you from the direc- tors of the government of Ontario", sai d Terry Reilly, director from London, and Middlesex. "For tbe joys, jokes and painful struggles you shared with us". Lloyd Richardson, retired director, said, "The many friends Art bas had, be's kept. H1e bas added to ourselves, enriched our lives to a degree he doesn't know, so on behaîf of those colleagues who have departed and retired 'buena suerte'. " A 11155 Past president of the local foster parents association, Ann Coghill cailed Mr. Finnie THEAWAEOS 110OKing St. W. Oshawa Mqon.-FrLlO10a.m. -8 p.m. 728-0292 a"good friend" and said.! ~many a nervous child has been asked into bis office and put to ease. Mr. Finnie' has shown that same interest in everything. He bas listened to any ideas we have had, and adjusted living rates for parents." She leaned over and planted a kiss on bis cheek before leaving the mike. As the tributes continued, Mr. Finnie sat humbly with bis Wîfe and two daugbters at the head table. Master of ceremonies was Judge R. B. Baxter and Don Cox, chair- mari of ttie direc tors sat at the bead table witb bis wife and Mrs. Baxter. /' ' A photo album of pîctures taken throughout the evenîng, and organization of tbe event was presented to Mr.,Finnie by new director Doug Nutter and tbe staff. There were flowers, letters and telegrams from friends and wards. Tbe signed guest register and tapes of the tributes were also presented. Bertrand Lewis, local direc- tor on the new Durham Region Association, said Mr. Finnie is beld "in very bîgb regard indeed",. 1He mentioned meet- ings on bis boat at Picton. and golf games at Sundridge. George Dove of the Kawar- tha Haliburton CA said, "We wîll mis§ bim greatly. The measure of tbe way a man lives bis life is in the way he approaches bis retirement; the samne was as be dedicated bis career to cbildren. His enthusiasmn and cbeerfulness . ..may be have many many, years of bappiness andbhealtb. POLITICIANS Durham MPP Alex Carru-, tbers said, "No member of tbe Children's Aid group is more respected in the halls of the legislature by the minmister ani members than Art Finnie. I tbink the grea test tribute can be seen in the lives of many of the young people be influenc- New Legisiative speaker MPP Russ Rowe of Northum- berland said, "Tbank you for a job well done. I've had very very few problems comne to me as a resul t of bis work and of bis staff ". .Don Cox, chairman of the board of directors said, "H1e was a joy to tbe board. This is a sad occasion to us b is kind advise, paternalism and good bumor were marvellous." In a spoof ceremony, Art Finnie was returned to tbe guardianship of bis wife under supervision of the Society, by Doug Nutter, Judge Baxter witb testimony for theact by Bob Hudnutt, consulting psy- cbologist. TEARS Then, in a special tribute to Mr. Finnie. witb loud applause be was presented witb a new movie camera. His wife, after opening myriads of boxes, came to a, plasstic-coated instruction sheet . .. for a new dîsbýwasher. AIl ttis s ,o rnuch for tbe ladies whýo brojke into tears. "AIl my frîends know I just RATE to wash disbes", said Mrs. Finnie. "I thank you fromn the bottom of my heart". Mr. Finnie was greeted witb waves of applause as he tbanked bis colleagues and the crowd gatbered. 11e offered help to the agency in the future and many many tbanks for all bis past experiences. -Cobourg Star Provincial Court Judge R.B. Baxter presîded witb Assistant Crown Attorn- ey N.. McCrank and duty counsel D. Barber. Allan Murray Campbell, 16, R.R. Bowmanville, wbo f ai led to appear September 10 re- turned Dec. 2 from -the west and gave himsèlf up at tbe local station. H1e pleaded "guilty" to this charge. The others involxmed in the incident had appared. It was stated ('ampbel bit John Hogartb in the mouth. Counsel asked for probation but the crown did flot agree witb this suggestion. At this time the crown told of a charge pending in Edmonton. H1e was reîianded in custody until December 17 for sen- tence. Bert Arends, 33, R.R. 2, Blackstock, charged Septem- ber 20. with driving after consuming over .08 pleaded "guilty". Const. MacKay oh- served a car westbound on regional road 4. It left the road four times. Tests were .20. The fine, was $200. and costs in default 15 days. There will bc a.license suspension for three months. John L. Coward, Mississau- ga, pleaded "guilty" to a charge laid May 19 of driving after consuming over .08. H1e was observed eastbound on 401 and weaving. Tests were .16 and .14. The fine was $153. and costs, in default 15 days. H1e was prohibited from dri- ing for six montbs. Larry G. Barduhl, 43, 206 Baythorn Dr., Thornhill, pleaded "guilty" to impaired driviiig October 13. Const. Jerrett observed him driving erratically on higbway 35. Tests were .27. Liquor was confiscated by consent. The fine was $200. and costs, in defeuit 15 days. H1e was prohibited from drîving for 3 months. 11e was given 4 wee..s to pay. Robert H. Goswell,' 16, 35 Ontario St. Bowmanville, pleaded "guilty" to five charges. H1e sprayed the McLaugblin Fuel truck with a fire extinguisher found in the truck, October 19 with break and enter at Bowmanvîlle Sports and committed theft; break and enter at the town hall with intent to commit theft; damaged property of Goodyear Tire by breaking six windows; August 29 turned on the water faucets and broke bulbs at the Central scbool annex. 11e was represented by E.. Lovekin. Judge Baxter commented "the people of Bowmanville should be con- cerned over the behaviour of the young people in town". H1e was remanded in custody to December 24 pending a pre- sentence report.. Grant David Gardiner, Ricbmond Hill, pleaded "guil- ty" to drivîng after consuming over .08 on August 29. Const. Craig inve stigated -a two ve Ihicle collison on highway 35. Thbe ofcirsmelledacoo and the tests were .15 and .141. The.fine was $200. and costs, in default 15 days. There will be a 6 month license suspension. H1e was given 6 weeks to pay. Thomas Whitehead, 22, Hastings, charged February 23 witb break and enter at a dwelling at the east beach appeared today for sentence. The goods were returned. 11e was put on probation for two years, to keep the peace and be of good behaviour. N-O Liberal Executive Holds M'Illbrook, Session by Louis eGuy * i Themonthly meeting of the Reg. YNorthumberland Durham Li- beral Executive was held. Wednesday, Dec. 4 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Monroe LS J in Millbrook. Dr. Ian Wilson, president, chaired the meet- ing whlicb was made most interesting by the presence of Free ParkingDerek MeLean, Field Orga- zer for lthe Liberal Party in Free Estimates Ontario. Mr. McLean was consulted frequently through- Yes, WIe Install out the evening for his opinion F- Uý>on pertinent points. Gordon Cochrane, new di- CHJARGEX rector of Northumberland- Durham New. (Young) Libe- rais was also in attendance. Wben asked directly what The Christmas "FlQwer" -perfect for a holiday gifi and e decorotion 44 ChoiCe 6-7 or 8 blooms. "How to Care" RE, tag included. ~1lKKE R GRDENS i{oy No. 2 open c'; y -6 Closed Sundciys 2 MILES WEST 0F -EM8ER SJeddhn9 PlantS,inC. EiOWMANVILLE ON HWYý 2 percentage of young people are interested in politics generally, bie said that the percentage was very low. His opinion was that young people tend to follow the interests of adults, and that more aduits must take a more active part in order to inspire young people. 11e also felt that tbe youtb of today need people that tbey can identify wîth. Mr. Cochrane also agreed witb the idea put fortb at tbe meeting that, in our schools there sbould be more instruc- tion on political processes and the role of tbe individual in politics. Allan Beckett, Liberal can- didate in tbe last federal election, bad some interesting comlments on the federa1 budget. One comment was that if you peruse it carefully, tax-cuts are definitely more heavily weigbted toward the low income groups. Following the meeting, amid festive Christmas decor- ations, a deliçous buffet of bot chili and cold cuts was served by the hostess. NEWS by Sue Vice In L.O.S.S.A. quarter-final action, tbe Jr. girls went down to their second loss of tbe season. Unfortunately this ended any furtber action for this season. Marilyn Tink (60 points) and Leslie Kapetyne (33 points) were, top scorers for the season. However, the Sr. elimînated the McLaughlin squad by a decisive 37-23 win. Top scorer was Jane Rey.nolds witb 18 points. Other Cougar markers came fromn Deb Miller, June Tîmmers, Bren- da Bowler, Rhonda Childs and Jana Bray. -On Wed, the Sr. -received a bye to decide the semi-final and so advance to the L.O.S.S.A. final on Tues- day. Boy's basketball is just getting under1way. Both Ban- tamns and Seniors have played in exhibition games and botb teams came out on top. 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