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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1989-12-27, Page 1Don't Drink and Drive North Middlesex & Lambton Since 1873 Early deadline EXETER Because of New Years' Day falling on ,Monday, ad- vertising deadlines for next week's issue will be Friday at 4 p.m. The paper will be published as usual Tuesday afternoon for distri- bution on Wednesday. Exeter resident loses licence GODERICH - Exeter resi- dent Scott Burton pleaded guilty to two charges in Goderich provincial court on December 18. He was fined $500 for dangerous driving, and a further S500 for failing to stop for police. His driv- ing privileges were suspend- ed for 12 months. The charg- es were laid after an incident in Exeter December 16, 1988. A jury found Frazer Wayne Anderson, Exeter, not guilty on all charges of sexually as- saulting- an Exeter woman. He had been arrested and charged by Exeter OPP in March as the result of inci- dents which reportedly oc- curred in October and No- vember, 1988. Malcolm "Archie" Gibbs rests easy after winning title to Grand Bend's south beach. Winners of Christmas draw. • EXETER - For the past month many local shoppers have been fill- ing out thousands of coupons in the Times -Advocate's annual Christ- mas draw. The following people have won prizes from over 40 par- ticipating stores. Justine Clarke, 60 Victoria St., W., a free dinner for two at Golden City Canadian and Chinese Food; Gail Sararas, 105 M,.Conncll St., Exeter, a $25 certificate from Smyths Shoe Store; Doris Sillery, 266 Churchill Dr., Exeter, a $10 certificate from Donut Delite; Vera Thiel, Zurich, a $10 certificate from Donut Delite; Barb Down, 60 Victoria St., W., Exeter, a 520 air flightcertificate from Ellison Travel; Carla Rcvington, RR 2, Lucan a $20 air flight certificate from Ellison Travel; Mary Smyth, Centralia, a $25 certificate from SAAN Stores Ltd.; Cheryl Kelly, 459 Main St., Exeter, a $25 certificate from SAAN Stores Ltd.; Grace Brine, Woodham a $25 certificate froni Allan's Fine Furniture; Glenn Fisher, 64 Gidiey St., Exeter, a $25 certificate from the Flower Pedlar; Mary Szabo, a $25 certificate from Allan's Fine Furniture; Eldon' Heywood, Exeter, a $5 certificate from Tasty Nu Bakery; B.J. Rimmcr, Centralia, a $20 certificate for dinner from Three AAA Restaurant; H. Burke, 73 Huron St. W., Exeter, free din- ner for two from The Barkley Restaurant; Phyllis Case, RR 3, Exet-. cr, a $25 certificate from Allan's Fine Furniture; Brenda Dayman, Box. 54, Hensall, a certificate"for a cut and blow dry from Rumor's Unisex Hair Design. Alice Kooy, Huron Park, a $25 certificate from Allan's Fine Furni- ture; Grace Wurm, Exeter, a $25 certificate from Bakelaar Jewellers; Mrs. Glen Davidson, 40 Norwood Village, Exeter, free dinner for two from Good Tiines; Joyce Dickey, RR 1, Centralia, a $25 certifi- cate from Brigitte's Fashions; Stacey Case, RR 1, Grand Bend, a $5 certificate from Tasty Nu Bakery; Al Horton, Exeter, a $25 certifi- cate from Allan's Fine Furniture; Please turn to page -11 111 Gaiser- : Bale Insurance Exeter 235-2420 Grand Bend 238-8484 Hensall 262-2607 Clinton 482-9747 Wednesday, December 27, 1989 75 cents Gibbs' Beach? Parkhill man not afraid of appeal, but village says it isn't over yet GRAND BEND - Archie Gibbs said it made an "excellent Christ- mas present", but to Grand Bend . council, the decision to award Gibbs ownership of what was pre- viously considered a public beach arrived like the grim reaper, The decision left the village stunned. Lawyers Donnelly and Murphy had yet to present the vil- lage's interpretation of the ruling, but a position paper on the matter is expected in the next few days. Demands for an appeal could be heard from council and business, but Gibbs said from his Parkhill home he isn't worried. "This will stand up," insisted Gibbs, calling the 59 -day trial's outcome an inevitable triumph of justice. "It's the way it should have been...lf the registry system of On- tario is any good, that's the way it should have been," said Gibbs. The Parkhill contractor refused to give any hint of his plans for the 300 -metre strip of property on both sides of the . Government Road between Main Street and the pier. "It's premature, you can't make decisions on things until you know wht the other party is going to do;" said Gibbs. "It would be like trying to forecast the a weather a month ahead." Gibbs did, however, indicate that negotiations with the village and the province over the future of the beach were a possibility, say- ing that he and his lawyers were "always open" to suggestions. It was gratifying, said Gibbs, that the courts were giving consid- eration to the rights of individuals and not just automatically ruling in favour of the Crown. "It's a landmark decision for the people and myself and I have more faith in the system than I sometimes had before," he said. Grand Bend reeve Bob Sharen said the loss of the case to Gibbs came as a genuine shock to him. He honestly hadn't believed the province or village would lose their beach. "You always thought there was a very, very remote possibility it would go the other way, said Shar- en. "When you looked at the origi- nal survey and the original grant to the Canada Company, I would have said it would have gone to the Crown." Local business owners who have been in contact with him also ex- pressed similar feelings. "They're surprised. They're con- cerned," said Sharen. The reeve said he was hoping and expecting the attorney -general to launch art appeal within 30 -days of the decision. If not, Sharen said it was up to council and business to work together to make the best of the situation. He cited efforts of several organizations to improve the water quality of the lake after the beach was closed for several weeks in 1985 as a perfect example of such an alliance. A campaign, said Sharen, will likely have to be launched to make sure the public are -aware not all of Grand Bend's beach is gone.. The centrally -located 300 -metre strip awarded to Gibbs is dwarfed by the rest of the shoreline. "Look at- the size of the north beach," said Sharen. "And that's all in Grand Bend's name....We have a , deed, a valid decd." The message that Grand Bend is still open next summer will have to be made loud and clear. "As far as I'm concerned, it's business as usual, with council tak- ing a positive leadership role in making sure this situation doesn't adversely affect us;" insisted Shar- on. "Most of these businesses, if properly attuned to the situation and properly presenting the situa- tion, they're not going to suffer," he added. "The one thing about this town, as difficult as they sometimes - arc to get along with one an- othcr:..whcn push comes to shove, they'll all work for the common good." Council's first move after last Wednesday's decision, is to sus- pend all work planned for the south bcach property. -The village was planning the repaving of a walk- way, maintenance to the bath house, and repairs to a beach clean- ing machine. "Everything will 'go on hold on that," said Sharon. "Until we do some reviews." Related story on page 5. It's time to make your New Year's Resolutions i' MIR Rom T -A .reporters were on the streets to find out your New Year's resolutions Barbara Jeffrey, Zurich is making no resolutions for the corning year because -"I'm happy with the way things are". Kelli McBeath, Zurich Resolves to. waste less money and save more, while at the same time plans to "live life to its fullest, at other people's expense." • Bill Regier, Mt. Carmel Kyle Harrison, Grand Bend Due to a recession in farming be- . Harrison promises, "To try and cause of Free Trade, he will be go- understand the goings on of the ing back to school. Grand Bend village council". Chu:k Erb, Zurich has a wish and a resolution.- He will try to take more time for fami- ly, friends and church, but as he looks at the state of unrest in many parts of the world, he also wishes for peace on earth in 1990. Bonnie Gould, Hensall hopes she can maintain her re- solve to stop smoking during the coming year. Tracy Fields, Exeter` Tom Tomes, Centralia Resolves to make it through her first year of college, mainly by bet- ter budgeting her OSAP money so that by April she can still buy food. The Stephen township reeve has no personal resolutions, but re- solves on the municipal level not to "give an inch" to Grand Bend or Exeter do any mauer. Darrell Coleman, tiensall The 20 -year-old is determined to have a car of his own on the road in 1990. kit I! Ilelen Stewart, Grand Bend "I haven't got many bad habits,"' said Stewart, but because she teaches an exercise class she thinks it is time to quit smoking altogether and set a good example for every-- one very-one else.' Inside • Year-end review 1989 week by week page 2 Photo page 1989 Highlights in pictures page 3 Visit to France Cheryl Hockey studies in LeMans page 7 Salute to coaches Tribute to EMHA officials page 14 Create -A -Book Cindy Taylor puts kids • in print page 25 Early deadline EXETER Because of New Years' Day falling on ,Monday, ad- vertising deadlines for next week's issue will be Friday at 4 p.m. The paper will be published as usual Tuesday afternoon for distri- bution on Wednesday. Exeter resident loses licence GODERICH - Exeter resi- dent Scott Burton pleaded guilty to two charges in Goderich provincial court on December 18. He was fined $500 for dangerous driving, and a further S500 for failing to stop for police. His driv- ing privileges were suspend- ed for 12 months. The charg- es were laid after an incident in Exeter December 16, 1988. A jury found Frazer Wayne Anderson, Exeter, not guilty on all charges of sexually as- saulting- an Exeter woman. He had been arrested and charged by Exeter OPP in March as the result of inci- dents which reportedly oc- curred in October and No- vember, 1988. Malcolm "Archie" Gibbs rests easy after winning title to Grand Bend's south beach. Winners of Christmas draw. • EXETER - For the past month many local shoppers have been fill- ing out thousands of coupons in the Times -Advocate's annual Christ- mas draw. The following people have won prizes from over 40 par- ticipating stores. Justine Clarke, 60 Victoria St., W., a free dinner for two at Golden City Canadian and Chinese Food; Gail Sararas, 105 M,.Conncll St., Exeter, a $25 certificate from Smyths Shoe Store; Doris Sillery, 266 Churchill Dr., Exeter, a $10 certificate from Donut Delite; Vera Thiel, Zurich, a $10 certificate from Donut Delite; Barb Down, 60 Victoria St., W., Exeter, a 520 air flightcertificate from Ellison Travel; Carla Rcvington, RR 2, Lucan a $20 air flight certificate from Ellison Travel; Mary Smyth, Centralia, a $25 certificate from SAAN Stores Ltd.; Cheryl Kelly, 459 Main St., Exeter, a $25 certificate from SAAN Stores Ltd.; Grace Brine, Woodham a $25 certificate froni Allan's Fine Furniture; Glenn Fisher, 64 Gidiey St., Exeter, a $25 certificate from the Flower Pedlar; Mary Szabo, a $25 certificate from Allan's Fine Furniture; Eldon' Heywood, Exeter, a $5 certificate from Tasty Nu Bakery; B.J. Rimmcr, Centralia, a $20 certificate for dinner from Three AAA Restaurant; H. Burke, 73 Huron St. W., Exeter, free din- ner for two from The Barkley Restaurant; Phyllis Case, RR 3, Exet-. cr, a $25 certificate from Allan's Fine Furniture; Brenda Dayman, Box. 54, Hensall, a certificate"for a cut and blow dry from Rumor's Unisex Hair Design. Alice Kooy, Huron Park, a $25 certificate from Allan's Fine Furni- ture; Grace Wurm, Exeter, a $25 certificate from Bakelaar Jewellers; Mrs. Glen Davidson, 40 Norwood Village, Exeter, free dinner for two from Good Tiines; Joyce Dickey, RR 1, Centralia, a $25 certifi- cate from Brigitte's Fashions; Stacey Case, RR 1, Grand Bend, a $5 certificate from Tasty Nu Bakery; Al Horton, Exeter, a $25 certifi- cate from Allan's Fine Furniture; Please turn to page -11 111 Gaiser- : Bale Insurance Exeter 235-2420 Grand Bend 238-8484 Hensall 262-2607 Clinton 482-9747 Wednesday, December 27, 1989 75 cents Gibbs' Beach? Parkhill man not afraid of appeal, but village says it isn't over yet GRAND BEND - Archie Gibbs said it made an "excellent Christ- mas present", but to Grand Bend . council, the decision to award Gibbs ownership of what was pre- viously considered a public beach arrived like the grim reaper, The decision left the village stunned. Lawyers Donnelly and Murphy had yet to present the vil- lage's interpretation of the ruling, but a position paper on the matter is expected in the next few days. Demands for an appeal could be heard from council and business, but Gibbs said from his Parkhill home he isn't worried. "This will stand up," insisted Gibbs, calling the 59 -day trial's outcome an inevitable triumph of justice. "It's the way it should have been...lf the registry system of On- tario is any good, that's the way it should have been," said Gibbs. The Parkhill contractor refused to give any hint of his plans for the 300 -metre strip of property on both sides of the . Government Road between Main Street and the pier. "It's premature, you can't make decisions on things until you know wht the other party is going to do;" said Gibbs. "It would be like trying to forecast the a weather a month ahead." Gibbs did, however, indicate that negotiations with the village and the province over the future of the beach were a possibility, say- ing that he and his lawyers were "always open" to suggestions. It was gratifying, said Gibbs, that the courts were giving consid- eration to the rights of individuals and not just automatically ruling in favour of the Crown. "It's a landmark decision for the people and myself and I have more faith in the system than I sometimes had before," he said. Grand Bend reeve Bob Sharen said the loss of the case to Gibbs came as a genuine shock to him. He honestly hadn't believed the province or village would lose their beach. "You always thought there was a very, very remote possibility it would go the other way, said Shar- en. "When you looked at the origi- nal survey and the original grant to the Canada Company, I would have said it would have gone to the Crown." Local business owners who have been in contact with him also ex- pressed similar feelings. "They're surprised. They're con- cerned," said Sharen. The reeve said he was hoping and expecting the attorney -general to launch art appeal within 30 -days of the decision. If not, Sharen said it was up to council and business to work together to make the best of the situation. He cited efforts of several organizations to improve the water quality of the lake after the beach was closed for several weeks in 1985 as a perfect example of such an alliance. A campaign, said Sharen, will likely have to be launched to make sure the public are -aware not all of Grand Bend's beach is gone.. The centrally -located 300 -metre strip awarded to Gibbs is dwarfed by the rest of the shoreline. "Look at- the size of the north beach," said Sharen. "And that's all in Grand Bend's name....We have a , deed, a valid decd." The message that Grand Bend is still open next summer will have to be made loud and clear. "As far as I'm concerned, it's business as usual, with council tak- ing a positive leadership role in making sure this situation doesn't adversely affect us;" insisted Shar- on. "Most of these businesses, if properly attuned to the situation and properly presenting the situa- tion, they're not going to suffer," he added. "The one thing about this town, as difficult as they sometimes - arc to get along with one an- othcr:..whcn push comes to shove, they'll all work for the common good." Council's first move after last Wednesday's decision, is to sus- pend all work planned for the south bcach property. -The village was planning the repaving of a walk- way, maintenance to the bath house, and repairs to a beach clean- ing machine. "Everything will 'go on hold on that," said Sharon. "Until we do some reviews." Related story on page 5. It's time to make your New Year's Resolutions i' MIR Rom T -A .reporters were on the streets to find out your New Year's resolutions Barbara Jeffrey, Zurich is making no resolutions for the corning year because -"I'm happy with the way things are". Kelli McBeath, Zurich Resolves to. waste less money and save more, while at the same time plans to "live life to its fullest, at other people's expense." • Bill Regier, Mt. Carmel Kyle Harrison, Grand Bend Due to a recession in farming be- . Harrison promises, "To try and cause of Free Trade, he will be go- understand the goings on of the ing back to school. Grand Bend village council". Chu:k Erb, Zurich has a wish and a resolution.- He will try to take more time for fami- ly, friends and church, but as he looks at the state of unrest in many parts of the world, he also wishes for peace on earth in 1990. Bonnie Gould, Hensall hopes she can maintain her re- solve to stop smoking during the coming year. Tracy Fields, Exeter` Tom Tomes, Centralia Resolves to make it through her first year of college, mainly by bet- ter budgeting her OSAP money so that by April she can still buy food. The Stephen township reeve has no personal resolutions, but re- solves on the municipal level not to "give an inch" to Grand Bend or Exeter do any mauer. Darrell Coleman, tiensall The 20 -year-old is determined to have a car of his own on the road in 1990. kit I! Ilelen Stewart, Grand Bend "I haven't got many bad habits,"' said Stewart, but because she teaches an exercise class she thinks it is time to quit smoking altogether and set a good example for every-- one very-one else.'