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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1991-11-27, Page 2Page 2 Times -Advocate, November 27, 1991 4 1 Light festival in Goderich GODERICH - Christmas car- olling and fireworks were on the agenda Friday evening in Gode- rich as the town celebrated its Christmas Lights Festival. Opening ceremonies began at 7 p.m. with a tree lighting cere- mony in the Courthouse Park. Hot chocolate was served while presentations were made to vari- ous individuals who entered the Christmas Craft Contest. Arena • expansion underway CLINTON - Council has giv- en their approval accepting a tender from J.A.M. Construction in Goderich, which will see four change rooms enlarged as well as new shower areas, committee room, manager's office and a lift to the auditorium. Cost of' the work is not to exceed $281,914.38. Daring robbery in Blyth BLYTH - Wingham OPP are investigating a daylight robbery which occurred last Saturday. A man entered the Blyth Mini - Man around 6:40 p.m. and hand- ed a note to employee Sarah Al- lan demanding cash from the till. Allan gave him the cash but police said she didn't see a weapon. After grabbing the small amount of cash, tha suspect was seen driving away from the store. Police are looking for a man about six feet tall, between the ages of 18 and 20withdark hair and a slim build. He was wearing black faded jeans and a grey ski jacket. Food bank counting on Santa Claus parade AILSA CRAIG - The Ailsa Craig food bank is counting on spectators at two Santa Claus pa- rades to help the needy this fes- tive season. _ ---�on — a ions of fo lie col lected by local firefighters along parade routes in both Parkhill and Ailsa Craig on Sunday, De- cember 1 and Saturday, Decem- ber 14 respectively. Non perish- able food items and toys will be welcomed. Minor hockey halts initiation practices ST. MARYS - Mina hockey officials have put a halt to initia- tion practices after three Midget boys were the victims of a head shaving incident. _ ,__-- The action came after parents of the 16 and 17-year-olchrOntn- plained to officials about the ini- tiation rights being demeaning. According to Gary Richardson, president of the St. Marys Minor Hockey Association, the boys had their hair cut and in one case half an eye brow was shaved off. Following the complaints, a meeting of the coaches commit- tee and association executive prompted a new rule against these initiation activities be pre- sented to the 25 directors. The new rule states: "Any con- duct by an individual, group of individuals, or team sponsored by St. Marys Minor Hockey As- sociation which is unbecoming to individuals involved or to St. Marys Minor Hockey Associa- tion will involve individual suspensions and discipline from the coaches committee." a Five convictions in Exeter court EXETER - Driving while under suspension netted two drivers fmes in separate incidents as well as further suspensions in Justice of the Peace court in Exeter Tuesday. Suspension Edwin Shubrook of Hensall pleaded guilty to driving while suspended, after police pulled his vehicle over around 2:54 p.m. on Oxford St. in Hensall October 22. The court heard that the accused produced an expired temporary license, admitting his suspension. Records indi- cated the suspension showed a start date September 4, 1991 running until March 4, 1992 as a result of driving while under suspension. In that instance, Shubrook was also fined $500. Justice of the Peace Karen Sturdy suspended the license of the ac- cused for another six months, and also fined Shubrook $1003.75 with four months to pay because it was his second conviction. Driving while suspended Edward J. Stahlbaum of Drumbo also pleaded guilty to a charge of driving while under suspension. Police informed the court that around 9:30 p.m. on September 6, they stopped the vehicle of the accused on Main St. in Exeter. The accused told police his license was at home but further investigation showed a suspension beginning July 12, 1991 and running for an in- definite length of time due to unpaid fines. Stahlbaum was fined $503.75 given six months to pay as well as another six month suspension. Following too close Jennifer Morrison of Zurich pleaded guilty to a charge of follow- ing too close after an incident October 25. Morrison was travelling north on Main St. in Exeter in her father's vehicle around 4:12 p.m. when she failed to observe traffic ahead slowing. The Morrison vehicle struck the rear of the vehicle ahead in heavy traffic, and the accused admitted to travelling only 2-3 me- tres behind. Morrison was fined $78.75 and given 30 days to pay. Speeding Brian J. Vollmer of London was fined $78.75 and given 30 days to pay after pleading guilty to a charge of speeding. The court heard that on October 13 at 9 p.m. an officer travelling north on Highway 23 in Usborne Township observed the accused's southbound vehicle obviously speeding. Radar recorded the vehicle at readings of 120 and 1201cm/h. Speeding Joshua Kinsie of RR21 Cambridge entered a plea of not guilty to a charge of speeding, but was found guilty after trial. The accused was charged with travelling 105km/h in a 80 km zone • on July 21 on Highway 83 in Usborne Township. Kinsie was fined $97.50 and given 30 days to pay. Correction A reader with the same name as a man who was fined last week in court for pos§ession of a narcotic called to point out the address was missing from last week's report. The address of the William Palmer who appeared in court last week is RR5 Staffa. The Times Advocate regrets the omission. ew elevat Continued from front page the Grand Bend and Area Rotary Club, to raise funds to support the purchase of the elevating device es- timated at $25,000. The Board moved that funds be included in the base program main - tenance budget, to permit the instal- lation such a device at South Huron with the required completion date of August 31, 1992. The entire cost of the project is expected to be between $75- $90,000. The United Way received a cheque for $1,300 from the canvass of the Exeter businesses. From left are Tom Hartai, John Wuerth, Mary Anne Franken from the United Way Clinton office, and Bill Thompson, chairman of the Huron United Way. Rec centre opening celebrations AILSA CRAIG - After several years of waiting, the village of Ail- sa Craig is getting ready to cele- brate the opening of its new recrea- tion centre. While the offical opening cere- mony is not until 8 p.m. this Satur- day, the celebration begins Friday and runs through to Sunday. Friday evening them is a teen dance starting at 9 p.m. On Satur- day an open house runs from 10-1 p.m., followed by the dedication of the former public school bell at 2 p.m. There is also entertainment for children from 1-3 p.m. A reception starts at 7:30 p.m. Saturday evening, followed by the official opening. A pie auction at 9 p.m. precedes the free community dance'at 10 p.m. S‘7*. Sunday morning things start bright and early with a 7:30-10:30 a.m. breakfast, an ecumenical church service at 11 a.m.; a gospel sing from 1:30-3 p.m. and fiddling entertainment from 3-5 p.m. winds up the celebrations. Who will be the next Huron county warden: Tomes or Fisher? By Fred Groves they will be able to do the job. GODERICH - It's a tradition "I believe with the exception of that's been going on for 150 years. one they've all had municipal expe- On December 10 in the Huron rim," _-County Council Chambers in Gam`"Y rich the election of the Huron County warden will be held. For the past two years the head of the county has been from the south and that will happen again this win- ter as county councillors have a choice between Zurich's Bob Fisher and Stephen Township's Tom Tomes. One of them will replace Hen- sall's Jim Robinson who did not run in the municipal election and is tak- ing some time off from politics. It's a full-time job that not only will have the successful candidate travelling all over the county, but making several trips throughout the province. "You just don't say you're going to run for warden without thinking this out. It's a year out of your life because you've got events every Tomes is currently entering his third term as reeve of Stephen Township after serving three terms as a councillor. Before that he was a police village trustee. He has sat on all three of the high priority committees; Planning, Hu- ronview and Waste Management. "I think I have something to offer to the county." Tomes suggested communication with the province has to be im- proved. "I find it very hard to get a clear decision from the province on any specific thing. With waste manage- ment they keep changing the crite- ria" He said the new Hurnnview sites, the county Home for the Aged, was held up because of provincial deci- sions. Due to the recent municipal elec- tion, there are now eight new county councillors but Tomes feels Campaigning for warder. •s done through a simple process. The can- didates announce their intentions in the summer, and then have a few months to go out and talk to fellow councillors to convince them to vote their way. "I take a low profile. I've accept- ed the way Huron County runs it," said Tomes, who said he thinks Tom Tomes candidates shouldn't be announcing themselves until the fall. On election day, councillors de- clare their vote publicly so every- one knows who is voting for who. In December they will also have to decide whether or not the warden's position will remain a one year term or be increased to three; the province has given them that op- tion. Tomes Ls certain it will remain one year. Change attitude: One of Fisher's main concerns is to lobby the pro- vincial government in an attempt to get them to change some of their policies which are the same for both large urban centers like Toron- to and rural communities such as those in Huron County. "I think they have to give a heck of a lot more consideration to Hu- ron County and the rest of r=ural On: tario," said Fisher. "A lot of deci- sions they make just don't fit into Huron County." He would like to see a mainte- nance in provincial funding and maintenance of municipal identity. Fisher is entering his third term as the reeve in Zurich and is ready to sit in the warden's seat. "I enjoy the challenge and I think I can contribute in a small way." Bob Fisher As far as the process in which the warden is elected, Fisher is not cer- tain whether he is for or against it. "I have mixed views. For many years I felt the secret ballot was the way to get the best candidate for warden. But because of the way the election is done its very tough for the warden to invite friends if he doesn't know where he stands." What does he feel his biggest challenge will be if elected? "Trying to keep taxes clown is the biggest thing. We're committed to $1.5 million to Huronvicw and Waste Management will be an ex- tra burden." As far as holding the position for three years, Fisher is also doubtful that will happen. The recreation centre includes surface. While exact costs have yet large and small meeting halls with to be tabulated the entire project indoor sports facilities. There is cost is expected to be somewhat also a kitchen and bar, but no ice less than $1 million. R,. We II pay them for you on Anstett Purchase* It's our Christmas Gift to you, with thanks, for shopping Anstett Jewellers. *Excludes: sale merchandise, jewellery repairs and watch & dock repairs. OFFER EXPIRES SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1991. ANSTETT JEWELLERS LIMITED )11 - Specialiste Sine 1950 - 6 Convenient locations to serve you: CLINTON, EXETER, GODERICH, KINCARDINE, SEAFORTH and ST. MARYS