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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1978-03-23, Page 18Page 18 Times-Advocate, March 23, 1978 Suggests conflict of interest in road closing rXDAKin RFND wKAiMM DCR4L7 AND DISTRICT NEWS HAWK INJURED — Don McKellar, a Grand Bend area player with the Exeter Hawks, was lost to the team when he broke an ankle in Sunday's game with Belmont. The injury came with only 18 seconds left to play. Trainer Bob Drummond helps McKellar from the ice while Brian Taylor (10) and Phil Knight look on. Staff photo Two letters questioning certain aspects about the closing of Kitchener street in Grand Bend were placed before council Monday, with one letter suggesting'that a member of council would benefit unduly from the street’s closing. In a letter to council. Mrs. Mae Morenz stated that the road allowance would "be allotted to Wondergrove Cabins for legal fees of ap­ proximately $500 of which the village taxpayers were to pay a portion and Deputy Reeve Simpson the balance. "Does this suggest a conflict „of interest? ... I would think this is a valuable gift at the taxpayer’s expense." A letter from Jeanette Gordon Glazier also ob­ jected to the turning of the road allowance and said that the land should be appraised and then be sold to Simpson at the appraised value. Prior to the reading of the letters. Reeve Bob Sharen and Simpson declared con­ flicts of interest and retired to-the back of the village hall. Following a brief discus­ sion. council turned the matter over to planning board since objections to the I closing were raised. #The closing of Kitchener street has been an ongoing process for many years with Murray Dougias. the | previous owner of I Wondergrove Cabins first requesting that Kitchener street be closed, in 1973. Council at that time agreed to proceed with the closing but the lawyer for Douglas who was also the village's solicitor failed to complete the necessary legal work. In 1970 Don Smart purchased the roller rink from Eddie Odbert and at that time Odbert requested that Kitchener street be either closed or opened so that access to the house on the property could be made. Late last year Smart re­ quested that road be closed. The request went to plan­ ning board in February and it was approved. According to the Municipal* Act when a road allowance is closed, the land reverts to the abutting property owners with the owners to pay for the municipalities legal costs in closing the street. According to clerk­ treasurer Louis Clipperton the $500 for legal fees which Mrs. Morenz mentions is not valid today as the survey costs and other legal fees have not been determined at this point. Bylaw 445 of the municipal act states "A person in possession of and having enclosed with a lawful fence that part of an original allowance for road upon which his land abuts that has not been opened for public use by reason of another road being used in lieu of it • or of another road parallel or near to it having been es- tablished by law in lieu of it shall, as against every per­ son except the corporation the council of which has jurisdiction over the allowance for road, be deemed to be legally possessed of such part until ’ ’ Ml' ~ ” * a by-law had been passed by such council for opening it.’’ At no time has Simpson requested the roads closing and whenever this issue has been brought before council, he has declared a conflict of interest. Annexation fund HURON SANITATION ’Owned by John J. Hotson CAN OFFER YOU r Couples see Hawaii slides, Wl learn about museum Fourteen members of the couples club met last Saturday evening at the United Church. Sharon Miller and Donna Lovie conducted a worship service on an Easter theme. The program consisted of slide pictures and com­ mentary by Bill and Helen Sturdevant of their recent trip to Hawaii and a northern trip some time ago in the Moosonee area. Following this was a game, hunting for Easter eggs. In keeping with the Easter tradition, hot cross buns were served for lunch. Couples in charge were Sharon and Glen Miller, Donna and Larry Lovie and Elsie and Leroy Keyes. Refreshments were cake closed with a humorous and ice cream served by the men. Church news Church of God men’s club met Monday evening at the Church, and invited guests were women of the Church, with 28 in attendance. Guests were Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Erb of Zurich who showed slides and com­ mentary on Afghanistan. John Steckle led in wor­ ship. Womens Institute meet Twenty-one ladies at­ tended the Women Institute meeting, held Thursday afternoon at the United Church. President, Nola Taylor presided. The items fjor exhibiting at Exeter fair were named, and a decision to enter this year. Committee named to set up exhibit to be Ann Russell, Brenda Love and Millie Desjardine. Doris Bestard had at­ tended the short course, “Tricks with a mix” and gave us a brief outline of the recipes. Roll Call was answered by naming “My Favorite book.” Verna Lovie as convener of Education and Cultural affairs spoke on the motto, “A child has three teachers, home, school and Church. On the topic she told us of the new Lambton county museum opening this spring and about the International plowing match to be held in Huron County this year. She “Spring” poem. Lunch hostesses were Mabel Gill, Rosa Grigg and Minnie Curts. In keeping with a St. Patrick themewith serviettes, they served ice cream with green cherries and topping. The April meeting of Womens Institute will held at 7:30 p.m. in Sunday School rooms of United Church. Damage high in GB crash Damage was listed at $2,500 in a two-car collision in Grand Bend, Wednesday. Drivers involved were Richard S. Shrigley, Sarnia, and Barbara Doreen Lewis, Queen St., Grand Bend. They collided at the intersection of Main and Ontario St. Constable R. J. Sawyers of the Pinery OPP investigated and reported minimal in­ juries sustained by Ms. Lewis and a passenger in the Sarnia car, Cindy Shrigley. During the week, the Pinery officers laid 15 charges under the Highway Traffic Act, five under the Liquor, Licence,, Act and two against disqualified drivers. Two mischief incidents were investigated, along with one theft, one break, enter and theft and two wilful damage complaints. the be the the An expenditure of $8,900 • has been approved by the council of the village of Grand Bend to prepare an annexation need study. Reeve Bob Sharen said this week that the an­ nexation study will be conducted by .the municipal planners who have prepared other plans for the village. The study will indicate whether Grand Bend should continue its efforts to an­ nex parts of Stephen and Bosanquet townships. Sharen continued, “We will be pretty well forced to accept the results of the annexation study.” “We could annex ac­ cording to the Municipal Act. The Act states for a municipality to achieve annexation all they have to do is pass a bylaw claiming the land in question. A copy ' of the bylaw is then sent to the Ontario Municipal Board for a ruling,” added the summer resort reeve. Sharen said he expects to call further public meetings on annexation in April. He added, “There are two sets of feelings involved in this proposal factual and emotional. We want the factual feeling.” Reeve Sharen attended a recent meeting of Bosanquet township ratepayers. He said he was there because Grand Bend has to be aware of zoning so close to its borders. COMPLETE 24 HR. SANITATION SERVICE PHONE JOHN HOTSON AT 238-2140 If no answer call 238-8240 for prompt reply. POWER SEWER LINE CLEANING • from 1 Vt" to 5” pipe • save unnecessary lawn damage • cut down labour costs • for farm, commercial and residential PORTABLE TOILET SERVICE Portable Toilets are available 7 days a week with » Maintenance and Delivery included. R.R. 1, GRAND BEND An Easter I FU LL OF BARGAINS COMPARE OUR PRICES AND SAVE Palm Sunday Palm Sunday was served by the Sacrament of Holy Communion, at the United Church, Sunday morning. Rev. H. Moore’s sermon topic was “Hey! Thats mine!” Choir anthems were lovely with flute accompaniment by Dawn Crabe. An Easter Sunrise service is being presented by the Grand Bend Couples Club next Sunday morning at 7:00. a.m. in the Grand Bend United Church. Following this special service, an Easter breakfast will be served in the basement of the Church by the members of the couples club. Tickets for the 8:00 a.m. breakfast are available from members of the club. ob- GRAND BEND DECORATING 15 Main St. 238-8603 10 oz. jar Glad Plastic 128oz. 95*2/99* Grade A Young under 12 bs. FROM OUR DELI COUNTER OUR OWN Smoked Turkey, Beerwurst, Summer Sausage, Liver Sausage, Ham and Turkey, Tongue Loaf Frozen Young Self Basting TURKEYS Oftcunder 12 lb. lb. Nescafe Instant Coffee Cooked, Smoked Semi-Boneless Tendersweet FOOTBALL STYLE HAMS whole lb. Garbage r Bags $]98 Liquid Bleach FRESH TURKEYS White Swan Facial Tissue 200's Rev. & Mrs. Harley Moore returned last Friday from a vacation in Nokomis, Florida, with his parents Mr. & Mrs. Russell Moore. Brad Hamilton of Windsor spent the weekend with his parents Mr. & Mrs. Alec Hamilton. Mrs. Grace Lawrance is a patient in St. Joseph’s hospital, London where she has been in intensive care. We wish her a speedy recovery. Sunday dinner guests with Rev. & Mrs. John Campbell Laura Lee and Douglas were his parents Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Campbell, brothers Eric Campbell, Mr. & Mrs. James Campbell and Robbie, and Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Campbell, Heather and Cheryl, all from the Westfield area near Blyth. The occasion was Mr. Campbell Sr’s 71st birthday. Mr. & Mrs. William Curts of London were dinner guests last Sunday with Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Curts at their home in Green Acres. Brent Hamilton spent a week’s holidays with his Kennedy grandparents, while his mother Mary Lynn, Hamilton holidayed a week in the Barbados. Doris Bestard, Mary Desjardine, Norma Walper, Gwen Twynstra and Ruth Ann Eagleson, attended the Women’s institute short course on “Tricks with a mix” at Ontario St. United Church, Clinton last Tuesday evening. Pride of Canada Cooked Danny's Fresh Pure Pork GEESE 11M8 to 10 lbs. Mixed Pork BONELESS HAM COUNTRY SAUSAGE LOIN CHOPS SI 28 lb. 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