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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1987-05-13, Page 3• j/44 J Ijipt �,. tt 1.0 4�J i4 . 4.4 '1•–•1 �J ✓ /� .4because of the headlights on his vehi- �. cle was not operating. He was given '' '�"• two months in which to pay. vim• I a v .•� Times -Advocate, May 13, 1987 Page 3 Driving without insurance is also costly proposition The cost of insurance continues to be an issue, but two men who ap- peared in Exeter court on Tuesday found that not having insurance is also a costly proposition. Each was fined $500 by Justice of . the Peace Douglas Wedlake. David G. Lovie, RR :3 Zurich, and Kevin J. Doey, 314 Kendall Ave.. • Woodstock, each pleaded,guilty to the charge of driving a motor vehicle with no insurance. '' Lovie was charged on February 14 after being involved in a collision. He was given four months in which to pay the fine. Doey was charged in Hensall -on April 26 after being stopped f RIBBON CUTTING - Taking part in a ribbon -cutting ceremony to mark the official opening of Dinney's Furniture after extensive renovations were Exeter BIA president Karen Pfaff, Bob Dinney, Mayor Bruce Shaw and Jon and Bill Dinney: The scissors used to cut the ribbon were originally used by Bob's grand- father R. N. Rowe to cut upholstery for his hand-crafted furniture. A fine of $153.75 was levied against Paul Johnston, 176 Sanders St./Ex- eter, who pleaded guilty to playing his stereo too loudly and contravening Exeter's noise bylaw,; Police were called by -a resident who was dissurbed by the loud music 200 metres.away and the officers' reported that they could hear it from a distance of 150 yards. Police had visited Johnston's apart- ment on the three previous occasions ANTIQUES — A collection ofiools used_by_Bob-Dinney's-ancestors-- to handcraft. furniture -were- on- display in the store as port of an of- ficial opening after- extensive renovations, to mark the centennial of the -family business. %9WMarA77Co-'ti.'t%:':'.;{-„c�.�.�r..:>%.`:S':::<:i'iC2%MU..:7- .:6 .tMI'.i: 3.':.:X-`.r".:YIMEOMI. - REMINISCING — Bob Dinney and his aunt Rita Smith reminisce about ---the-history-of Dinney Furniture before -a -ribbon -cutting -to -mond -the-:- opening of the renovated showroom. Looking down on them are pic- tures of Robert and Elizabeth Rowe, Mrs. Smith's parents and Bob's grandparents. ..... • �Af.�karam2:..:/...'E..;nA.:......:Y.:.y...:.:.x..7::��. S.�Skl.:f.w.u:.::..:`I"' ::..MYM" .. ' . 5 ffen Usborne to submit comments Members of Usborne Township council plan to make a written sub- mission to a special committee set up by the Ontario government to review county governemnt status. At -their recent meeting, members asked to be given a copy of the list of subjects to be reviewed so they are able to prepare their comments for the written submission. Reeve Gerald Prout declared a con- flict of interest on one item on the agenda. That was his application to the County of Iluron for a severance. Deputy- -Reeve Margaret Hern chaired the discussion on the applica- tion and council agreed to reply they had no objection to Prout's plan to severe 50 -acre Tots to be conveyed to his sons. One of the_severances is at lot 12 on concession 5 and the other is "at lot 11. In his report to council, Prout in- dicated receiving a complaint regar- ding a letter sent by the Kirkton- Woodham swim pool committee to an applicant for a position at the pool. The applicant received a form letter. Councillor Ross Ballantyne said he would discuss the matter at the next swim pool meeting with regard to having the letters made more personal. - - In other business% council: Decided to renew the banking ser- vice agreement with the Bank of THE PROBLEM Dandelions THE SOLUTION InGattadivtaw WE CARE FOR YOUR LAWN. / THE NUMBER CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-265-5593 524-2424 f Montreal. Welcomed teacher Al Beattie and his grade eight class from Usborne Central School who were attending the meeting as part of local govern- ment week actitives. Asked the Usborne Township County rift Continued from front page decisions. The board has asked him to clarify some things on occasion - which may make them assume he's running things. But. that's not the way it is," he said. The staff also felt there was a lack of positive re-inforcement by the board, although the health unit staff "has a reputation among our peers for programs which are innovative and progressive," the brief stated. McBurney says the staff, perhaps. feel the board doesn't get involved in the day-to-day operations. But. because of time constraints. viewing of the operations of the health unit is not possible. Also, McBurney says staff com- plaint may have something to do with salary negotiations carried out by the board. "it goes back to money. Some may have thought they didn't get the money they should have during negotiations," he said. PLAN REUNION • On Sunday, May 24. Centralia Col- lege of Agricultural Technology is hosting a reunion for graduates and former staff to mark the 20th anniver- sary of the College's opening. The event features displays of col- lege memories (ie. photographs of special events, -graduations, student activities, etc. ), anniversary cake and refreshments for all. At approximately 3 p.m., the Alum- ni president, Phyllis Klumpers will present a retirement gift from the alumni to Donald B. Orth, Director of Student Affairs. The alumni remember him fondly and have chosen this opportunity to con- gratulate him on his many years of service. - ••a SNIT EN •/0 1+00,000 or more - T.rm 30-59 drys ON YOUR MONEY changeAPI rifts �,b SS.000'12s.000 woe* . Arm 10.59 drys f� 92s000•sso000 Arm 90.59 err; elaSTANDAR[) TRUST 388 MAIN ST. S., EXETER 235-1060 Mem Der - CanIda Depose Insurance Co•porst ; , history book committee to prepare and submit a budget for 1987. Reviewed the user study. recently completed by the South Huron rec centre staff. Representative Pat Down advised that according to the study, Usborne appears to be paying adequately toward the recreation cen- tre program expenses. Called tenders for levelling and cover of garbage at the Kirkton dump. Set May 19 as the date for a hear- ing on an application from Larry Taylor for a minor variance at part lot 16, concession 2. within a two-day period about the loud music and gave him warnings. It was one of the first convictions registered under the town's bylaw which was passed in 1979. The final two cases on Tuesday -'s docket resulted in fines of $53.75 for men who were tried in absentia after not guilty pleas were entered on their behalf. Lloyd W. Bowman. Dashwood. was charged with failing to stop at a stop sign on concession 2-3 of Stephen'at Highway 8:3 at 10:21 p.m. on January 29. The investigating opcer said he was on patrol in the area and saw the vehicle cross•through the intersection Board will rec centre At a special meeting. April 29. the South Iiurori rec centre board decid- ed to proceed with cleaning the ceil- iqg tile in the facility's auditorium. The Carpet Care and Sales firm of Strathroy will undertake the work at a cost of $2,199.11. . An estimate was also received fronr Exeter Hoofing for repairs to sections of the roof and wall that have been plagued with problems. The work was approved: but two at a speed of about 10 km. per hour without stopping. There were two - passengers in the vehicle with the driver. He was given 15 days in which to pay. - Donald T. Southcott, 150 Grand Oaks Drive, Grand Bend. was charg- ed with driving a motor vehicle with no current validated permit on Jatgtiary 22. The sticker had expired on December 31.• The resort man had been stopped - initially for driving over (he speed limit and was given a warning in that regard. Ile. too was given 15 days in which to pay the fine. clean ceiling. additional quotes will be sought before it is undertaken. In response to a request from Ex- eter council. the board asked the facilities manager to compile a list of building needs for presentation to council on May 19. The list will be priorized with costs and estimates where necessary. • The report will he presented by chairman Jim Workman. vice- chairman Kathy Whiteford and facilities manager ('am Stewardson COUNTY COUNCIL BRIEFS The County of Huron has finalized a contract with the Government of Canada for $90,000 to assist in job development opportunities for people with long term unemployment problems. • The program, referred to as a S.E.D. Project (Severely Employ- ment Disadvantaged), began on May 1 and will employ five people in a study to identify groups of individuals in need of special assistance in finding long term employment and identify job opportunities in conjunction with the business community in Huron County. The project is an eight-month cooperative program between the Iluron County department of planning and development and the Canada Employment -Centre -in Iluron Coun- ty. Through.. the study phase, an operational project will be developed to provide training and employment opportunities to employment disad- vantaged groups throughout Huron County on a long term basis. The project office will be located in -Seaforth and should be in full opera- tion by June 1. ¥ ¥ The council for the County of Huron has awarded contracts to Lavis Con- tracting Company Limited of Clinton for the resurfacing of County Road 3 from Varna to Bayfield, County Road 31 from Hills Green to Varna and County Road 8 from Summerhill to Auburn. • The paving of County Roads 3 and 31 is expected to start in late May and • • The Ontario Ministry of Transpor- tation and.Communications has con- firmed that the province will provide up to $92,800 in supplementary sub- sidy to be used for the engineering design of Ball's Bridge across the Maitland River. Huron County has entered into an agreement with B.M. Ross and Associates Limited of Goderich (0 complete the engineering for the be completed by the end of July. Total cost of the work on County Roads :3 and :31 is estimated to be $929.000. 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