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Home My WebLink AboutTimes-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 Snider told council the letter was out of date and that Scatchcrd has accepted the fact sewage hookup is not feasible.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 ,7 - - --- - - i- - - 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. • v s 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. l \I('14 Ontario 333E rte -ave Las' 0-•a.c f.tsa• Te'er.'cre.416,487.4153 _. fca,'V-neetX800-2€8.63 4 OrePao, 5091 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 �/ 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 Page' 19A 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- 5 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 war ATTHE S T ". pA K T ENTRE G �D RICH I R H TWO SHOWS ALL WEEK at 7:00 FRI. to THURS. (6w .) Eps 2:00 MATINEE SAT. and SUN Cinderella ADMISSION ADULT 53.00 CHILD 52.00 (e)gr ratio's CLASSIC enc[ere(6E • of SUSPECT' of 9:00 FRI. to THURS. TUES. all seats are 52.50 O 4: M N f iiispeela i r J