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ka Vol. 13, No. 41, Folio 81 Wednesday, October 8, 1980 44 pages, 25 cents Mayor makes it official hosted their cross-town rivals Midland Centennials. The game came complete with an official Junior "C" hockey officially returned to Penetanguishene and the town arena last Friday when Penetanguishene Kings by Ken Regan department. Penetanguishene Expressing concern Mayor GilRobillardand over the '"'lack of Deputy-reeve Frances assessment"' by those St. Amant were making the reports, Mayor Robillard said, when someone suggests OPC is investigating questioned this week about recent reports by some Ontario media face-off thanks to 'OPC not probing pol of thing is done in many departments, not only to here. the mayor said what went on a year ago was an Adequacy. monitor the depart- Survey, conducted to ments performance, but see if the force is _ toassist the department determining its adequately staffed, in and properly outfitted; strengths whether their facilities weaknesses. which linked something, they just are adequate and also i A Penetanguishene police lump everything into whether the police and "There is a heck of a with an Ontario Police one category. council are doing difference between Commission investi- everything they can to what's happening in gation into the Referring to the provide proper service. Tillsonburg and what Tillsonburg police OPC's involvement Hesaidthesame type P 9° Or old During the recent events surrounding Legion Week, Bob Magnus, President of Penetanguishene Legion Branch No. 68, released figures indicating the Branch had contributed more than $5,000 to various causes throughout the town and area during the past year. : The Legion has always been a supporter of Penetanguishene General Hospital, and this year was no exception when a total of $1,500 was turned over for various purposes. Various charitable drives such as Heart Fund, Cancer Fund, Retarded, Arthritis and CNIB received a total of $600. Sports are usually backed by the Legion, and this year girls softball benefitted to the tune of $500, Brier curling $100, and hockey $250. The Senior Citizens were hosted at a cost of $250, and fire Legion contributes cash to good causes victims received a total of $800 in benefits. The Winterama was helped out by 'donations of $300, towards bands for the parade, and the Police Association's annual Rodeo received $200. During the summer 10 children were assisted to attend the Salvation Army Camp by a donation of $500. In addition to these donations to public organizations, the Legion spends a considerable amount of funds annually to assist needy Veterans. President Magnus also pointed out that besides the monetary donations, the Legion annually conducts the Salvation Army canvas for funds in Penetanguishene. When available, hall and auditorium space is donated free for the use of Church, Cub and Scout groups. a Penetanguishene's Mayor Gil Robillard, centre. At left is Kings' Wayne Dillon and at right is Centennial's Steve Dunn. ice Penetanguishene quested," Robillard. He added, the in- vestigations in Tillsonburg were dealing with some very serious charges and said, "that's definitely not what was going on in this town."' re- said Reports Deputy-reeve St. Amant heard _ the reports on_ television, and said she "found it rather amazing we'd be categorized in the same bundle of wax as Tillsonburg."' Commenting on the more innocent nature of the local OPC Adequacy Survey, she stated there was "no resemblance'"' to the Tillsonburg situation. She also mentioned that following the reports, she went to see PPD Chief John Geere and explained her disappointment with the news reports and said she certainly had no part in giving out such reports, the validity of which were, in her opinion, in question. Citizen briefly One accident, driver charged Penetanguishene Police report few in- cidents over the last few days, but there was one accident which resulted in charges being laid. Charged with impaired driving and excess alcohol was Stephen Paul Phillips of 7 Wolf St., Penetanguishene. Phillips was charged after the pick up he was driving collided with a P.P.D. cruiser driven by Const. Claude Monroe. The accident took place on Friday, Oct. 3 at 75 Main St. in Penetanguishene. Basketball action Simcoe County Intermediate Men's Basketball League play begins tonight in the gym at Midland Secondary School at 8 p.m. _ Midland's team in the league will be named Commodore Hotel and will face Orillia Lakers in their season opening game. Another busy time Eight persons were charged with violations of the Liquor Licence Act, two drivers were charged with being impaired, and two drivers were charged with driving while under suspension. In the week ending Uct. 6 Midiana OPP handled 135 general occurrences. Among the occurrences were 11 cases of break and enter, 11 cases of theft, two cases of wilful damage, two assaults, and three other cases falling under other sections of the Criminal Code. Mileage a board topic tonight Among old business to be discussed at tonight's Simcoe County Board of Education meeting in Barrie will be mileage allowances for trustees and employees on board business trips. A request for cafeteria price increases is among the items listed under new business on the agenda for tonight's meeting. The regular meeting will be held as usual in the Board of Education building at 99 Ferris Lane. Hurry, hurry, hurry... Or it may already be too late. Yesterday morning Jess than 85 tickets allowing ad- mission to the Midland Civic Centre for tomorrow night's Wintario draw remained unsold. Five hundred seats are being sold. Included with the price of admission is a free Wintario ticket. obtainable upon entry at the civic centre. Tickets are on sale either inside or outside the Dominion Store in Midland at the corner of King Street and Hugel Avenue. A small booth will be set up until the tickets are sold out. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The draw will happen live from 8 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., with host Faye Dance presiding. Pre-draw en- tertainment will be provided by local country and western singer Peter King and Master of Ceremonies Moreland Lynn. Twenty grand prizes will be awarded to the right ticket-holders in the 165th Wintario draw. Offices will be closed Monday Our newspaper offices in Midland, Penetanguishene and Elmvale will be closed Monday, Oct. 13 for Thanksgiving. We will open next Tuesday as usual and will publish newspapers for next Wednesday and Friday as usual. Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving weekend. Inside the Citizen Editorials Page 4 Lifestyle ~ Page 8 Sports Page 21 Huronia Calendar Page 31 ag ae a mos 5 Fe saa 5 ee