HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1987-12-09, Page 34Hopes for GB cable television by September
Lirand Bcnd could have cable tele-
vision service by Septem+►er next
year if all goes well with Mitchell
Scaforth Cable TV Limited who
have been granted a Ii(lensq from the.
CRTC to operate a cable System in
the arca.
John C. Ward and son Steven ap-
peared before Grand Bend council on
Monday evening to explain what
their system would offer the com-
munity. CRTC regulations arc in
the process of change, but they ex-
pected a basic service of 13 channels
at a rate of $17.50 per month plus a
local channel would be available.
Five pay television channels will
cost only two dollars per month al-
together and First Choicc is an addi-
tional $9.95.
Ward also hopes a seasonal rate
can be established for cottage own-
ers who otherwise might not sub-
scribe to the cable system.
Construction of the system will
require a blanket approval bylaw
from council to authorize the bury-
ing of cable all over town without
continuous recourse to council for
each line.
"We try to go underground where
we can," explained Steve Ward, but
said some lines may have to go
above ground where trenches cannot
be dug.
A flyer will be in the mail to
Grand Bend property owners within
the next few days to describe the
cable service and to alleviate fre-
quent phone calls to the municipal
office inquiring about the future ser-
vice.
Norman Johnson of Sarnia has
been granted permission by council
to bowhunt deer at the village waste
disposal site.
Councillor Brucc Woodley debated
whether or not the village should
encourage deer hunting at all. He
acknowledged the present overpopu-
lation.of the herd in the Grand Bend
arca, but predicted an inevitable de-
cline in the estimated 700 deer.
"Let nature take its course," said
Woodley.
"It is: peoples' cars," replied coun-
cillor Dennis Snider with reference
to the 35 deer killed on arca roads
already this year.
Reeve Harold Green, faced with a
tie vote, cast his deciding vote in fa-
vor of the hunter.
The township of Stephen sent a
letter to Grand Bend requesting con-
sideration of Dave Scatcherd's appli-
cation for sewage disposal for Oak-
wood Inn.
"I gucss they don't read the papers
and don't know we are out of capaci-
ty," said Green.
Snider told council the letter was
out of date and that Scatchcrd has
accepted the fact sewage hookup is
not feasible.
I think were down to the point
where we have to get them enlarged,
no question about it," Green said,
adding discussion will have to begin
between Grand Bend and Stephen
township to enlarge the lagoon sys-
tem.
Phil Challis has been awarded the
contract for Grand Bend's animal
control in the coming year. The
village previously spent 51,900 for
the year's service, but Challis only
wants $400 plus $10 a call from the
municipal office and $10 for each
hour-long patrol.
Council anticipated a significant
saving over past years and hoped
Challis, who also performs animal
control for Forest, would be able to
make Grand Bend service viable.
Councillor Marsha Lemon report-
ed complaints she has received
about the sidewalk in front of Bud-
dy's Restaurant. • They insist it has
been damaged by construction and •
should be replaced.
Snider said the problem was not
isolated to the restaurant's frontage. •
"The whole section along there is
affected," observed Snider, "It's bad,
it really is and it should be re-
placed."
Snider suggested repair could be-
gin in better weather, and likely not
until spring.
Council Briefs
Grand Bend has agreed to partici-
pate in Lambton County's sugges-
tion to hire one consultant to struc-
ture the entire county for pay
equity. This will ensure wage com-
patibility among all county public
employees.
ExeterFair Board float in Santa Claus Parade
Economic developments,
Chairman of Exeter's economic
development committee Reeve Bill
Micklc outlined developments dur-
ing the year to town council Mon
day night.
The committee which expanded
this year to include representation
from the planning advisory commit-
tee and the town's Business Im-
provement Association held seven
meetings.
Micklc who has indicated he is re-
signing as chairman at the, end of
this year said three studies started or
completed this year will focus Exet-
er's needs and potential growth pat-
tems for several years into the fu-
ture.
A new Retail Planning Study
completed this summer is an update
of the 1985 Commercial Study
which has become outdated in less
than two years.
Just this month, council. signed
an agreement to conduct an in-depth
study for housing needs, types,
planning and programs to mcct
present and future requirements. Af-
. fordable housing will be addressed
seriously and requirements to reach
that goal.
In late September, Brian Johnston
applied for funding assistance from
the Ministry of Municipal Affairs
to conduct an Industrial -Economic
Study in 1988.
With completion of this third
study, Mickle believes the third im-
portant arca of the town's growth
year council purchased a small par-
cel of land on Highway 83 east to
assist in industrial development.
This parcel is being designed to pro-
vide flexibility in sizes of property
and encourages entrepeneurs who
may require a small parcel of land.
There is also available larger par-
cels of land to accommodate the
needs of larger industries. We have
had some inquiries on this land and
we expect, as servicing is put in
place, this land will be taken up.
The present flexibility allows the
early interests to set their land prior-
ities."
Mickle continued, " In 1987, we
did not place advertisements in the
U.K. or Germany. I believe we
should do so in 1988 for there is an
• economic opening approaching that
may be beneficial for overseas in-
vestors to consider Canada."
He added, "This year Mayor Shaw
and myself met representatives from
two North American companies.
Although Exctcr rated high on thcir
list of communities, we were not
successful due to conditions created
by senior governments. I also had
thc opportunity to visit a company
seeking more information about Ex-
eter. To date, no decision has been
made. During the year I also had
contact with an industrial site selec-
tion consulting company. A pros-
pectus was developed on Exeter for
triangle will have been outlined. a client to which no decision has
Micklc's yenort continued, " This been reached."
Pedestrian is hit
A pedestrian was involved in one
of the three accidents investigated
this week by officers of the Exeter
town police department..
Sunday, Greta Lavender was walk-
ing northbound on the cast side of
Main street and when starting to
cross the intersection at Gidley
street was struck by a vehicle driven
by John Bain of Stratford which
was making a right hand turn. She
was taken to South Huron Hospital
and treated for head cuts and a shout -
Rescue
Agreement in principle has been
granted by Huron County Council
to a proposal for establishing a
county -wide rescue and support sys-
tem.
At its regular December session,
council approved an executive com-
mittee recommendation to agree in
principle with thc proposal and to
draft and sign the necessary agree-
ments and bylaws. Fred Lobb, the
county's mutual aid fire co-
ordinator, met with the committee
November 29 to outline the propo-
2
der injury.
Thursday, vehicles driven by Ju-
dith McBride, Centralia and Heather
Buchanan, Exeter collidod at the in-
tersection of Willliam and Sanders
streets, Damage was listed at
$1,500.
Two vehicles who were reversing
from a private driveway and Main
street on Saturday were in collision.
Drivers were Thomas Humphreys
and Robert Mayer, both of Exeter.
Damage was set at $500.
system
sal which suggests that if the coun-
ty established the system it could
then make application for a JEPP
grant for up to a maximum of
90,000.
This figure represents 50 percent
of the value of rescue equipment al-
ready purchased by the fire depart-
ments in Wingham, Clinton and
Exeter. However, 535,000 has al-
ready been received in grants to the
Wingham Arca Fire Department, re-
ducing the maximum available to
565,000.
S.H.D.H.S. Music
presents
Sounds of
Christmas
Concert
Dec. 1 6, 8 p.m.
School Gym
Collection
for Charity
FRIDAY & SATURDAY
December 18, 19
NIGHTS
at the
ALBATROSS TAVERN
Huron Park 228-6733
Enjoy some great
"ROCK 'N ROLL"
with the '
'UPTOWN BAND'
New Years Eve
Party with the
'BUZZ BAND'
Tickets $15.00/ couple
includes, prizes, lunch, party
favours, entertainment
3., _ • • :; 6,..
ItNew Year's Eve
Tickets on Sale Now,
''8 at the
. Bayview Tavern!
Featuring
Hors D'Oeuvres
A 25 item•salad bar
.Homemade rolls,
Duck a 1' Orange
Roast Beef
I
•• B.B.Q. Spare Ribs
Battered Sole
Sweet Table
'.One bottle of Champagne4
(1/2 bottle for 1 person)
: Party Favours
Dancing until 1:00 am.
$49.95 + tax for two W
$26.95 + tax for one
Join us fora feast and a
night of fun!
Bayview Tavern
Highway 21
7 7 miles north of
Grand Bend
236-4850
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The building inspector has pre-
sented his report to council regafd-
ing the Barry Robinson building.
He found it to be generally substan-
dard and in need of extensive repair.
Council has been served a writ to
appear at supreme court on Decem-
ber 22. The trial will discuss the
village's failure to issue Robinson
with a building permit. Robinson
also seeks repayment for time lost
during the delay.
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Clerk -Treasurer. Dianne Mollard
will attend a one -day seminar titled:
How to deal with difficult people.
Green considered the 595 fee to be a
waste of money, but the rest of
council thought the program to be
of some merit.
s s s s
A delegation from the North
Lambton Multiservice Centre for
Seniors appeared before council to
explain the benefits to arca seniors
that their program offers and to offer
thanks for thcir S1,200 donation to
the program.
Doug Hutton acknowledged the
program had changed its name from
Outreach tovoid confusion in the
arca and felt that Multiservice was a
more accurate description. The pro-
gram presently receives 30 percent
of its funding from municipalities
and the rest from the ministry of
community and social services.
Hutton hoped the program would
come to raise the 30 percent of
funding through its own means
within a short period of time.
QUEEN'S
SEAFORTH
Thurs., Fri., Sat.
'SECRET AFFAIR'
Help
UNICEF
Help
Children
Desgn featured
on a UNICEF ca,d
Buy UNICEF cards & gifts.
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Huron County family
Planning Services
Invites you to attend
FAMIL Y PLANNING
CLINIC
Clinic Open
3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Every Tuesday
HURON COUNTY
HEALTH UNIT -
ANN ST., EXETER
For information Call 235.1014
Weekdays or Tuesday
Evenings. Everyone welcome
se
"Lunch
With
Santa"
• Time
441.00 p.m.
Sat., Dec. 12
at the
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Ir l vier
DINING LOUNGE
34 Ontario it. N., Or.nd gond
Proudly Presents
60 minutes of kid's songs
and fun
Featuring Rick Powell
with special guest
Kim Gonttner
and of course
Santa Claus
Tickets: $6 Includes: Meal
(soft drink, hot dog or chick-
en fingers 8( Frdnch Fries)
Time: 1:0Vp.m.
at„ Dec, 12
Tickets available at
Coconut Bay, Grand Bend.
Thurs.-Sun. 238-5811
or Image Cleaners Exeter
New Year's Eve
Tickets
Now on Sale
Come out and try
our New and
Delicious
MENU
Hwy. 21 north of lights
(across from Kentucky
Fried Chicken)
Grand Bend 238-5811
Times -Advocate, December 9, 1987
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R.E. Pooley Branch 167
New Year's Eve Dance
Thursday, December 31, 1987
9:00 p:m. till 1:00 a.m.
Exeter Legion Hall
Music by "The Wildwoods"
ickets $25.00/couple Lunch Provided
Tickets available at the bar
Std t)d QGI Ad t)G S'd t)d OG S1G Od Saa Sao Chao 14.40,4,10 CMS n
R.E. Pooley Branch 167
Legion Members,
Children and Grand children
Christmas
Party
Sun., Dec. 13
2-4p.m.
Games, prizes and Santa
p.m t.e+taia tato Sa[D pea sties tan ad csd Ad nl? OG nd Ad Std ad
Pelf aac lac vm
4-
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Lunch Recreation Centre
Mystery
Christmas Bingo
Thursday, Dec. 10
Zurich Community Centre
Jackpot 750 must go
Bonanza game 60 calls Estimated value over $2000
Canada Grade A turkey to be won,
also Schneiders Olde Fashioned Hams
Doors open at 6:00 - Starts at 7:30
4 flash games '1 early bird ' 10 regular ' 1 mystery prize
Next bingo an January 7
All proceeds to community projects
Bring your dabbers No one under 16 allowed to play
Crediton &. District
Social Club
•le Children s
Christmas
Party
Sunday, Dec. 13
at 2:00 p.m.
At Crediton Community Centre
HURON COUNTY HEALTH UNIT
Invites you to attend the
TOPICAL FLUORIDE CLINIC
For Preschoolers
DATE: Monday, ' Dec. 14, 1987
Tuesday, Dec. 15, 1987
HOURS: 9:30 TO 11:30 A.M.
1:00 TO 3:00 P.M.
PLACE: Huron County Health Unit
Basement of Exeter Hospital
Please call 235-1014 for appointment
There is no charge for this service
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TWO SHOWS ALL WEEK
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(6w .) Eps 2:00 MATINEE SAT. and SUN
Cinderella ADMISSION ADULT 53.00 CHILD 52.00
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SUSPECT'
of 9:00 FRI. to THURS.
TUES. all seats are 52.50
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