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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1977-01-06, Page 14Page .14 Times-Advocate, January 6, 1977 Threatens court action Southcott challenges council decision pertunity, at least two days before the meeting to provide us with the Minutes and other public documents that we have requested in writing, and for which we have agreed to pay the exorbitant charges levied by Council, If Council feels that a special meeting is required for this discussion - and I would welcome that approach - I do not believe it would be fair to. charge our firm for the costs of the meeting, which are principally the salaries of yourself and members of Council, However, if Council. insists on this policy, even when the special meeting obviously is in the interests of all the ratepayers of the Village, then our firm reluctantly will pay these costs. This meeting is requested not for the benefit of our firm or myself - because obviously there are higher tribunals to which we can appeal for justice ( and which process may be in fact the only possible way of exposing this deliberate unfairness of Council) but quite specifidally for the purpose of allowing any in- terested ratepayer of the Village to judge for himself the approach that Council has taken to these' matters. In order to give you time to discuss fully this request amongst yourselves, and to consult your legal advisor(s), I du not request a reply until January 31,1977, It is only fair to advise you, however, that if I do not receive a reply by January 31, I shall exercise my privilege of pursuing these matters in the appropriate courts of law, PARKHILL Mr. & Mrs. Jim Anderson and family, London were weekend visitors with Mr. & Mrs. Tony Ansems, and family. Mr. & Mrs. Duncan McNaughton, St. Marys visited with Mr. & Mrs. Art Thompson. Mr. & Mrs. Ted Jones, Exeter and Mr. & Mrs. Max Hodgins and Steven visited recently with Mr. & Mrs. Newt Hayter. Mr. & Mrs. Nelson Rock, Mr. & Mrs. Jack Rock, Mr. & Mrs. Newt Hayter, Mrs. Jessie Murray, London were each presented with a beautiful crystal bowl from the Greenway Community. They had all been residents of that area for many years. * FARM (Including Manure Tanks) FREE ESTIMATES C. A. McDOWELL LTD. CENT Walk ONTARIO.' Plant: 235 -0833 Office: 228-6961— IIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIIII111111111111111111111111111111111H1111111111111111111HIII11111111111111111111M MMO MOO MOM MUM lamer IMOM MOM AMMEI MOM Mmum MM. MOM maq•S ,MOMS4CRiar Mom MOM Mold MONM i 1 4 tit 1/4 MOM ammIM IMENI • k Mum, MOM Man Mom WINN IMOMI MOO MMO, MOM Mom MOM Mem MOM M.* IOW =WO Olowe .11241 mom V•mal lomn !Woe Imam Nowa ass maini MOM =Om NON MOM • Mom INams 01..L misims MOO MOO IMMO MM. 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Members of the committee include Pat Soldan and Paul Johnson from the Lions club; Roy. Harris from the recreation, committee; Annie Kadelecik , from the Lioness Club, Tony ' Relouw from the Van Dongen Subdivision; Bill Harwood from the Chamber of Commerce; Bob Sharen from the Grand Bend council plus a representative from Bosanquet township council as soon as one is chosen. Dave Nelder is the secretary for the committee. Mr, Soldan told council the first meeting will be held within the next couple of weeks and will be an orientation meeting only. Following this there will be a series of public meetings at which any interested parties in the community may present briefs on exactly what recreation facilities they would like to see in Severn Park. The steering committee will also hold private meetings to discuss and evaluate all briefs placed before them in order to, determine exactly what the desires of the community are and what the priorities in the line of recreation facilities should be. Deputy reeve Bob Simpson expressed enthusiasm over the formation of the committee but urged the Lions to move slowly so as not to get themselves into problems. "We (council) don't even have the property yet" said Mr. Simpson, "so let's be sure not to get too far ahead of yourselves until the land has actually been turned over to council." Former resident dies in Parkhill Funeral services were held December 20 for Elizabeth A, (Betty) wife of James G. Ben- nett, Strathroy and the late Ted Stanlake 1965 of Grand Bend from the T, Harry Hoffman Funeral home. She passed away at Chateau' Gardens, Parkhill, in her 83rd year. Surviving are a son Doug Burnett, of Madison Heights, Detroit, step children Bruce Stanlake of Grand Bend, Emery Bennett and (Marie) Mrs, Duane Bell, both of Goodrich, Michigan. Sisters (Mildred) Mrs, Earl Thomas, (Hannah) Mrs. Frank Dixon, both of Strathroy, Mrs, Edna Knight, of Oil Springs, (Rita) Mrs. C. Brown of I'M- chener, brother Wally Zavitz, Of Strathroy and several grand- children and great grand- children, An Eastern Star service was held Monday evening prior to Interment was in Grand Bend cemetery with Rev. J. Barrett and Rev. H. Moore officiating. MOM MUM MO* MEM IMM• AMOS Nylon Velvets * Nylon Prints ALL MATERIAL IN STOCK NOW S S mos Arm atm* 0mM S IMMOO 'MOM MO a 01•011 MOO OMR 111.0m WNW 111111.1 IOWA IMO S S FREE INSTALLATIONS on Carpeting for Month of January FREE ESTIMATES S JANUARY BARGAIN DAYS ARE HERE SAVE 20% On Benjamin Moore Paints SAVE 20% On Wallpaper From Our Large Selection of Sample Books. Many More Specials On Carpeting • Vinyl and Solarian Floor Covering • Kirsch Drapery Hardware • Ceramic Tiles • Window Blinds and Woven Wood Shades GRAND BEND DECORATING ilvt6t 15 Main St. 238-8603 masterCtlf9411 Daily 8:30 to 6:00 "The Whole Town's Buzzing!" ABOUT THE BEEHIVE'S — BZZZZ ((' It BEENANZA Buzz Girls Nylon Sizes 7.14 Yrs, SKI JACKETS Reg. $699 $11.98 ' GIRLS DRESS SIZES 8-14 YRS. COATS Reg. $39.95 to $55.00 $24T35* Boys Snorkel Sizes 8-18 Yrs, JACKETS Childs Nylon Size 4-6X JACKETS Nylon 3-6X OVERALL LEGGINGS Girls Sizes 7-14 Yrs. HOODED NYLON JACKETS '15" sr '6" Reg. $29.98 Reg. $12.98 Reg. $10.98 Reg. $19.98 Boys Sizes - 7-14 Yrs. BOMBER Reg. $14.98 JACKETS Boys Nylon - Size 8.10.12 Yrs, WINTER COATS $8“ Reg. $21.00 20% OFF ALL CHILDREN'S WEAR _Tereus pliant* Nylon Winter Sizes SM-MED-LG CAR COAT $R2eop.8 Sizes 10-20 , DRESS COATS Reg. $55.00 '29" Inimmumfamaik Council gives reply . Grand Bend council decided Tuesday to inform Don Southcott that all council meetings are open to the public and if he wishes to at- tend a meeting he need only inform the clerk of his wishes the Thursday before the meeting and his name will be placed on the agenda. Council was responding to the letter from Southcott re- questing they hold a special public meeting to discuss coun- cil's attitude toward his proposed Sherwood develop- ment in Grand Bend and invite all the residents of Green Acres to attend, Deputy reeve Bob Simpson said Southcott should be in- formed council will not issue in- vitations to anyone to attend o council meeting concerning the development, but if Mr. Southcott wishes to do so, that is up to him. According to Reeve Bob Sharen, the council is pro development but they are fin- ding it difficult to deal with someone "who swings a big stick at us before he talks to us," "Whenever we deal with Mr. Southcott it winds up he sends letters to the press first and then to us. We've more im- portant things to do than fight in the newspapers," A quiet wintry Sunday afternoon on the Ausable River at Grand Bend They said they would deal with other members of his firm. Ina letter on December 28 to Clerk Louise Clipperton, the developer said he had read with amusement—but more disap- pointment—the press rebuttal to his letter of December 13. "Without going into the obvious falsehoods in this rebuttal, I must challenge council's apparent decision to refuse to deal with myself on the several matters under question," he wrote. He went on to say that their preference to deal with other members of his firm is un- Sherwood property. Further, I ask that: (a) the meeting be open to the public, (b) the residents of Green Acres be invited to attend, (c) Council permit us to record the meeting in order to discourage further misrepresentation; (d) that at least two weeks written notice be given to us of the date of the meeting, and (e) that the Clerk has an op- Eric and Robert Say: For Flowers, Plants or Gifts CALL OR VISIT OUR DADDY'S FLOWER SHOPS Grand Bend Flowers Main ST. - 238-8638 Hensall Flowers - King ST. - 262-2533 After Hours Farmer Bill's Greenhouses - Dashwood - 237-3228 Grand Bend developer Don Southcott has threatened to seek action in "the appropriate courts of law" if Grand Bend council fail to set up a public meeting to discuss their differences with In December, the president and general manager of Southcott Pines charged council with a "breach of courtesy" in discussing matters persuant to a Southcott Pines development while he was out of town. The discussion in question was held with residents of Green Well Do the Job Right... Acres on the planned develop- ment of Sherw000d property by Southcott Pines. Council replied by denying any breach of courtesy, noting that they had informed Southcott of the meeting. Members of the resort council suggested that the breach of courtesy Was on South- cott's part as he failed to reply in time for his letter to reach council prior to the meeting, After outlining several other rebuttals to Southeott's allegations, council advised they would no longer deal with him. derstandable "because, while the other members are capable, they simply do not have the background to deal with the deceitful misrepresentation that council has perpetrated or condoned," His letter to council continues as follows: I therefore request, before proceeding to legal action, that Council meet with me at any convenient time to discuss fully the questions that have arisen over recent months, and, par- ticularly, the ludicrous position Council has taken in regard to the Whatever the project, call on us for Ready-Mix Concrete • RESrENTIAL • COMMERCIAL Reeve Sharen agreed with Mr. Simpson but added the com- mittee is beginning to make plans now so as not to run into the summer tourist season when most people in the community are very busy. 40. '411111111111111ORNIIIIIINW' 1 INVENTORY CLEARANCE SALE THURS., JAN. 6 TO SAT., JAN. 15 — 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. DAILY THE BEEHIVE DEPARTMENT STORE 9 Main St. Sizes 30-44 Sites 30-46 Plains & Checks Reg, LEISURE '69.95 DRESS $25 00 SUITS. $4500 SLACKS $19" Reg. $20 - $21 ARROW LEISURE SHIRTS $13" T-Shirts & Girdles Vi PRICE 1/3 OFF LADIES' WEAR PLAYTEX Blouses & 18 Hour Bras MEN'S WEAR DEPARTMENT 238-2 1 54 Grand Bend Sizes 14 1/2 -17 1 /2 ARROW DRESS Retog.$$1 153.0000 SHIRTS $9" Severn Park steering group includes many area interests I '