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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1976-01-08, Page 14Reeve considers retiring politics too time consuming GRAND BE AND !myna NEWS Page 14 THE EXETER-TIMES ADVOCATE January 8, 1975 Try Us and See For Yourself Fresh Ground CHUCK Whole or Family Pack — Your Choice MEATS Lean Canadian Boneless Pot Roasts lb. 88' Grade A Roasting Chickens 5.7 lbs. lb. 88' Cooked Ham Ib. 9.98 1.48 Store Sliced Schneiders Thuringer FOR YOUR HOME FREEZER Includes Processing WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES Prices effective from January 8.14 STORE HOURS Mon. to Thurs. 8.6; Friday 8.9; Sdt, 8-7 THE TENDER SPOT Phone 238.2512 Grand Bend THE L AND R — fishing boat owned by Joe Green, Grand Bend, fights her way through the pack ice in Grand Bend harbour while Mary Grant, Windsor, and Bob Baker, Thedford, look on, The L and R is headed for Sarnia if and when she clears the ice to open water. photo by Bagley Council briefs Three new bylaws passed Lower your taxes Raise your savings with Registered Retirement Savings. VG Member Canada Deposit insurance Corporation Reeve Bob Sharen told council at the first regular meeting of the new year they should prepare themselves if they wanted to be Reeve of Grand Bend because he doesn't plan to hold the office again. Sharen, who has served on council for four years, has spent all but six months of that time as Reeve of the village of Grand Bend, The Reeve cites business concerns outside council as one of the reasons for his announced retirement from public life. "There are certain things that must be worked out if I am to continue as Reeve," Sharen says, referring to the division of labour Kraft Miracle Whip Nescafe between his private and public lives. "Between municipal, county and Ausable Conservation Authority work, I spend maybe 20 hours a week on affairs outside my private business," Sharen explains. "I don't mean to sound melodramatic, but I won't enter into a thing unless I can do it properly, I listen to a lot of complaints from people who have legitimate problems, it takes time," Sharen also says he isn't about to let public life damage his business. He is a real estate broker. "I think the present council has come a long way," the Reeve adds. "If I start letting down and not doing as much as I should I wonder if I'm setting the right example" Of course Reeve Sharen also says that if he can arrange private business concerns properly, he will consider another term as Reeve. Holiday visitors Dr. & Mrs. R. B. Turnbull of Walkerton, Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Lamport, Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Lamport, Jerry, Joel and Tina, all of Crediton, Mr. & Mrs. Richard Turnbull and Kevin of Waterloo, with Mr. & Mrs. Max Turnbull and Mr & Mrs. Jack Turnbull. The Sr. Turnbull's also received telephone greetings from their son Fred and family in New Orleans. There is a snag developing between Grand Bend and Hay township over a fire protection agreement entered into December 30, last year. The hourly rates for fire protection stipulated in the deal aren't viable according to Grand Bend councillor Bob Simpson. The deal with Grand Bend developed in the first place because Hay terminated its Holiday - visitors Mr. & Mrs. Elgin Adams and Mrs. Susie Devine with Mr. & Mrs. Don Hendrick, Pamela and Paul at Wyoming. Mrs. Olive Webb, and Mrs. Lawrence Hill of Crediton, in London with Mrs. La Belle Webb and family. Ezra Webb in Wiarton with Mr. & Mrs. Jack Smith and family. Mr, & Mrs. Art Finkbeiner in Welland with Dr. & Mrs. C. B. Sanders and family. Mrs. John Bullock is a patient at South Huron Hospital, Exeter. Mrs. Myrtle McGregor and her daughter, Mrs. Ellajean Hamill are visiting in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, with their daughter and sister, Mrs. Dave Ferguson. Mr. Ferguson passed away a month ago. New Year's Day visitors with Mr. & Mrs. Stuart Sweitzer were, Mrs. Elsie Comfort, Mr. & Mrs. Edward Leadley and Debbie, Mr. & Mrs. Cecil Anger, Harold, Grace and friend all of Welland, Michael and Fay Black of Lon- don, Mr. & Mrs. Scott Sweitzer and Dody-Lyn, Mr. & Mrs. Jim Sweitzer, Jeff & Amy of Shipka, Mr. & Mrs. Jim Campbell of Exeter, Mr. & Mrs. Mike Erickson of town. Mrs. Wally Puffins of Lake Worth, Florida, is visiting here with her parents, family and other relatives. Rev. and Mrs. Harold Dobson of Dungannon spent the New Year's holiday with Mr, & Mrs. Jack Allister and called on other friends in town. Friday evening dinner guests with Mr. & Mrs. Roy Morenz, Glenda and Tammy were Mr. & Mrs. Wilfred Ravelle. Mr. Ravelle had just returned home from University Hospital. Couple celebrates 50th anniversary Mr. & Mrs. Newton Hayter celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary January 5. Saturday evening they were dinner guests of their family and grandchildren at the Dashwood Hotel, later in the evening a reception was held in the Dash- wood Community centre. Mrs. Hayter was the former Ella Rae Statton, daughter of the late Mr, & Mrs. Frank Statton of Grand Bend. Their family consists of three daughters and one son: Mrs. Ted (Donna) Jones, of Exeter, Glen of Sarnia, Mrs. Ray (Barbara) Gooding of Kitchener, Mrs. Richard (Linda) O'Rourke, of this area and seven grand- children, They live south of Grand Bend in the farm home where Mr. Hayter was born. They farmed actively until a few years ago and Mr. Hayter now trains race horses. The couple reported receiving many lovely cards, flowers and gifts, and new wedding rings from their family. Congratulations were received from Governor General Jules Leger and MPP Jack Riddell and MP Bob McKinley, and Leader of the opposition, Robert Stanfield. Telephone congratulations were received from friend Art Peddler of Dawson Creek B,C, and grandson Randy Jones of New York City. The couple were married at Greenway Methodist manse, by the late Rev, W.J. Maines, and travelled to and from church by horse and buggy. dealings with Dashwood December 31, because that village wanted to increase fire protection fees. To date the Grand Bend con- tract includes a $1,000 retaining fee for 1976, a flat rate of $100 an hour for the first two hours of actual fire fighting; and the going hourly rate for firemen after the second hour. After meeting with Grand Bend firemen Tuesday, Simpson says the $100 fee for the first two hours is inadequate and must be in- creased to cover mechanical costs. "We got it wrong in the agreement," Simpson explains, the $100 only covers pay for the firemen; operation of the fire equipment isn't included." The councillor declined to tell the T-A what the increase will be until after Hay council is in- formed. "We'll phone them within a day or two," Simpson says, "I don't expect the increase to be significant," he says, "but Hay may have to take a second look," Legally, however, Hay has no way of disengaging from the agreement with Grand Bend unless Grand Bend waives en- forcement rights to the contract. While not a formal contract, Hay signed a "motion passed in council" for Grand Bend to cover the township and forwarded that document to the village with a $1,000 cheque, thereby entering a legal agreement. Provided the rate increase isn't so exorbitant Hay tries to with- draw, Grand Bend will provide fire protection from highway 21 at Port Blake north three and three-quarter miles and east two and one-half miles on highway 83. Ironically, Simpson told Grand Bend council Monday night, he was pleased to accept revenue from Hay for fire coverage because the village intends to upgrade equipment this year. One of the reasons Hay first terminated its dealings with Dashwood had to do with fee increases to upgrade equipment. Now, if Hay keeps its bargain with Grand Bend and renegotiates successfully with Dashwood after terminating last year's agreement, Hay will help both municipalities upgrade their fire brigades. Three new bylaws were passed at the sfirst regular meeting of Grand Bend council for 1976. A "borrowing bylaw" was passed enabling Grand Bend to take out short term loans worth $100,000 to meet current ex- penditures until the first tax collection in March. Councillor Bob Simpson points out Grand Bend hasn't needed to use a borrowing bylaw for the last three years, but adds that "it's good to have on hand if required." Under the terms of bylaw 306 the municipality was eligible to take out loans to be repaid by promissory note for not more than $111,446, based on an- ticipated tax revenues of $148,327. A second bylaw was passed to appoint council officers and set their salaries. The appointments are as follows: Reeve, Bob Sharen; Deputy Reeve, Rollie Grenier; councillors, Bob Simpson, Finance and Administration, Harold Green, Recreation, and Bill Baird, public buildings. Council voted unanimously not to increase their own salaries above the $7,000 allocated in this year's General Administration budget. Simpson explains the $7,000 is divided among the officers ac- cording to the number of meetings and special meetings they attend. Last year's officers were allocated $5900 in com- parison to $7,000 this year. But Simpson says the extra $1100 cushion• this year will be absorbed by special meetings over sewers, the new zoning bylaw, and the official plan. Council also passed a bylaw to prohibit parking on Hwy. 21 within village limits. The bylaw comes under section 116, subset. 10 of the Highway Traffic Act, Fines for offenders are $20 and not exceeding $100 for the first offense, and a $200 fine for sub- sequent violations. The bylaw won't be effective until signs have been installed along the highway within village limits by the Department of Highways. There is some controversy about the bylaw. Council isn't sure the OPP can enforce it. According to Reeve Bob Sharen SWEATER SHOP Grand Bend the police can "assist" the village in enforcement, but can't ac- tually write a ticket. They can only ask a driver to remove his vehicle from a no parking area. The OPP have no jurisdiction on village parking bylaws. It was suggested the village hire a bylaw enforcement officer to hand out tickets to violators, but the idea was thrown down because of added salary costs involved. Reeve Sharen said the matter of extending police powers to include village bylaws is under review by county council. In other business council moved to send letters to ratepayers notifying them the sewer project has OMB approval and is in the final design stage. + + + Councillor Harold Green reminded council $600 must be allocated to repair the village clocks. The docks have been ripped up by fishing boats too heavy for the present dock pail adcording.to "Green'. ' — • Green asked council to send letters to fishing boats deemed too big for the docks telling them not to return. Some of the boats responsible for the damage left Grand Bend harbour during Christmas. Town Foreman Desjardine informed council that electricity being supplied free of charge to the docks since Sept. 30, has been cut off for the winter. Green told council he is in- vestigating the cost of securing a pile driver to replace the damaged dock pilings. Council also passed a motion made by Green giving him authority to collect on a delinquent dock fee or take the matter to small claims court. + + + Rollie Grenier informed council he intends to write the London Humane Society to get • • • • • • • • • • • i• • BE A • • BLOOD DONOR • • • • • • • • • • • EXAMPLE Ladies"Jacquard PURE WOOL Siiverwoods bagged homo & 2% MILK Fair Lady Soft Margarine 5 lb. Box Tide Detergent Instant Coffee Bonnie Dog Food Radishes Canadian No. 1 Carrots U.S. No. 1 Green Onions FROZEN FOOD Valley Farm French Fries . Kleenex Paper Towels PRODUCE U.S. No. 1 GROCERIES Colby, Brick and Farmers 14 az, Baden XXX Cheese 15 oz. Tins 2 lb, Bag 10 ox. 32 ox. 3 Qts. 2-21b. Bags 2 Roll Pack 1.48 1.48 1ooz Tub 58' '2.18 1.28 1.48 6/98 98 38' 48' 228' 2/98' 1 lb. Problems in offing over Hay fire contract Thomas J. Troyan, BA., LL.B. BARRISTER & SOLICITOR is pleased to announce the opening of his BRANCH OFFICE for the practise of law 51 Ontario St. South, Grand Bend Hours: Thursday afternoons 1 - PHONE 284-2474 ARDIGAN S AND PULLOVERS Assorted Colours Reg, $30.00 information on animal control. Grand Bend has no dog catcher and a number of dogs roaming the street, a situation that shouldn't persist according to some council members, Grand Bend will send letters to ratepayers reminding them the next tax installments fall due March 1, and April 30, 1976. + + + Councillor Harold Green agreed to attend a meeting in Goderich Tuesday night over the fate of the Goderich Psychiatric Hospital. Council was queried by letter about signing a petition to keep the hospital open, but refrained from action until Green reports back on the situation. The Ministry of Health has stated it may close the institution due to increased medical costs. • Council members Bob Simp- son, Rollie Grenier, Harold Green, Bob Sharen and clerk Louise Clipperton intend to at- tend a meeting January 22, at Centennial Hall in London. The meeting takes place at 4 p.m. and is chaired by Darcy McKeough, provincial treasurer. The meeting pertains to government plans on regional spending. + + + Dave Desjardine has been hired by council at $5 an hour as a snowplough operator on an oc- casional basis. VICD9R14 and GREY TRUST COMPANY SINCE 1889 Kurt Bowman, Manager Main St., Exeter 235-0530 SWEATER SHOP Grand Bend CARDIGANS Complete Sizes 5 colour selection Reg. $23.00 January Sale Priced EXAMPLE Men's Long Sleeve SHETLAND WOOL Sunday ,,.....--„.,12 noon - 5 p.m, GRAND BEND Monday „. .... 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