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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1979-01-17, Page 3GB, Stephen don't write Press provides information The disagreement about the servicing agreement between the village of Grand Bend and Stephen township has apparently come to an end with the village to enter into individual sewage disposal agreementswith the developments tenants. Reeve Bob Sharen told council Monday it appeared the township was interested in signing a three party agreement between the village, the developer and itself to look after the ser­ vicing of the subdivision. Sharen said the only way Grand Bend “won’t get stuck” with regards to waste disposal is to have sewage meters at each house. “Stephen is trying to take advantage of us by not en- Has to lip read his jail term By MARY BLEWETT In Exeter court last week, Jeffrey Allen Geddes, 18, of Seaforth was sent to jail in Stratford for 30 days when he was found guilty of an assault charge. He was also fined $100 or ten days in jail for causing a disturbance. Both incidents took place last September at Kirkton- Woodham Community Cen­ tre during a wedding recep­ tion. Geddes, who is deaf and lip reads,- had trouble un­ derstanding his sentencing in court. A friend was called to the front to explain Judge W.G. Cochrane’s comments to him. Charges against three other youths made in con­ nection with the same dis­ turbance were withdrawn. tering into an agreement”, the reeve said. Charges to the home owners will be based on the present system which sees non-Grand Bend residents pay double the rate for the village’s water. The sewage surcharge is based upon the water rate, Sharen stated. A letter will be sent to the developer, the ministry of the environment and the ministry of housing notifying them of the village’s decision. When asked by councillor Harold Green if the township should be notified, Sharen asked “Why? They don’t send us a letter of anything they’re doing. They’ll read about it in the paper”. On the recommendation of the Ontario Fire Marshal, the village will cancel its fire agreement with the town­ ships of Stephen and Bosanquet. In a report to council on the present arrangement, he said the townships were not assuming a proper proportion of the costs of the fire department. Sharen emphasized the village was not cancelling the fire service. He said the fire marshal recommended a fire com­ mittee be established with representatives from the three municipalities. Sharen said there was need for a water tanker to fight fires outside of the village., The townships would pay 100 percent of the cost since the village had a backup water supply in terms of the fire hydrants. A five year capital project which see the fire hall enlarged and an improved communication system installed should be initiated, Sharen stated. Upon notification, the village will terminate the existing agreement within 60 days and ask the townships to meet with the village to draw up the new agreement. Two hurt in crashes Two area youths sustained minor injuries in one of the two accidents investigated by the Exeter OPP this week. The collision occurred Wednesday on Highway 4, north of the Kirkton Road involving vehicles driven by Gary Davies, Hensail and Jeffrey Lindenfield, London. Davies was injured along with a passenger in the other vehicle, John Lindenfield. Damage was estimated at $1900 by constable Frank Giffin. The other accident was reported on Sunday when an unknown vehicle drove in the laneway of Percy Warden, R.R. 2 Dashwood, and struck a vehicle parked in the yard. Damage to the Warden vehicle was listed at $200 by Constable Giffin. Okay road sewer work Quick.. what do you do in emergency? Who do you call in an emergency? Where are you going to get help? Those were two questions posed by Councillor Lossy Fuller this week in her attempt to convince Tellow- council members of the need to discuss emergency action with their families before such emergencies arise. Council members were apparently so convinced they approved a suggestion that an advertisement be placed in this newspaper telling people what numbers to dial in emergencies. Mrs. Fuller said one of the best sources of assistance was to call the local police department. Even for medical problems, they will relay a call to the am­ bulance in addition to arriv­ ing to help out themselves. Mrs. Fuller said that in emergency situations, peo­ ple find it most difficult to see telephone numbers if they have to look them up in the directory. “They should all be filled out in the front of the phone book,’’ she add­ ed. While she didn’t explain . what had£prompte^ her dis­ cuss! on,*' •’ that’* in' a’ recent medical^ emergency, a local woman’ had called the hospital to ask for help and “didn’t get much satisifaction or help’’. He said that was the wrong place to call. “We should consider publishing an ad . . . it’s as useful as some others we’ve run,” Councillor Don Cameron commented. in his weekly press release, Police Chief Ted Day also commented on the situation and advised local residents to call the depart­ ment at 235-1235 in the event of any medical emergency. “The police will look after the ambulance, etc. and make sure assistance is available immediately,” he explained. Road and sewer work that had been recommended by last year’s council was pass­ ed with little comment by the 1979 council at their meeting, Monday. The projects approved will cost an estimated $538,- 820, of which $92,000 will be covered by provincial sub­ sidy and another $241,000 will bedebentured. The major project is the $216,000 for the west-central storm drain. Another $104,520 will be spent on the reconstruction of Wellington St. from William to the CNR tracks and the final coat of asphalt is planned for William from Ann to Victoria, John from Main to William, Gidley Mayor Sy ? said IW.Mai5.t0 William add; ■ a’ fecent medteal* WeDtogtaiAam WilliamM the rec centre. A $5,000 storm drain is planned on Kingscourt Cres­ cent and $85,000 will be spent on sanitary sewers on William St. in the north end and Thames Road West to the CNR tracks. In presenting the report, Deputy-Reeve Don MacGregor noted that the town will soon require a new garbage truck, but it is hoped that the present vehi­ cle will serve through the current year. New Thomas Organs. JANUARY SALE Thomas Thomas Thomas Thomas Bontempi . Bontempi $1395.00 $1795.00 $2495.00 $3995.00 $495.00 $795.00 1 Owner Trade Ins Oreana $495.00 Oreana Fantasy $595.00 All Sale Prices Plus Sales Tax All Organs Complete with Bench 5 Year Warranty, Headphone Jack. Many features that only Thomas Organs have. Must Be Seen And Heard Feel Free To Drop In While These Special Prices Prevail GET ORGANIZED WITH A THOMAS 429 Main St., Exeter Closed Wednesday. Open Fri. Till 7 PM Phone 235-2522 CThomas ORGANS Annexation may cost $100,000? Bosanquet Reeve Charles Sorokosz has declared that a peaceful amalgamation with Grand Bend is a dead issue, i He said the question will go to the Ontario Municipal .Board and possibly the cabinet. The Bend’s annexation, proposal could cost the three municipalities $100,000 for resolution, said the reeve. Though Grand Bend coun­ cil is being very closed mouthed about the timing and extent of their annexa­ tion proposal, it is expected to include at least 24 per cent of Bosanquet’s assess-, i ment. Grand Bend Reeve Bob Sharen estimates the cost of the annexation proposal to be $30,000 for Grand Bend. If the same costs are born by Bosanquet and Stephen Townships, the total cost of the annexation study will be about $90,000. ’ ■ • However, Reeve Sorokosz says Grand Bend’s es­ timates are low and that the cost will probably be over, $100,000 and possibly much higher. Bosanquet council has set aside funds with which tol fight the annexation. They! are presently looking for a' lawyer to fight the case for them. We feel that people are satisfied living in Bosanquet.” * The council is looking for a lawyer with experience in annexation cases, said the J reeve. The council expects Grand Bend to start annexation procedures this year, ■ perhaps as early as this ! summer. ’ Reeve Sorokosz • said, “There is no benefit that the ( residents will receive from annexation. Grand Bend can! provide them with no ser­ vices that they are not] already receiving from this ’ municipality. . 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