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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1991-12-18, Page 3letr-li• v Four -vehicle collision EXETER - The Exeier Town Po- lice were called out to investigate a four -vehicle collision last Monday which occurred on Main Street near the Canadian Tire Store driveway. Police say a vehicle driven by Beatrice Munn of Exeter was leav- ing the driveway when her car struck a vehicle driven on Main Street by William Kilmer of RR1 Perkinsfield. Kilmer's vehicle then spun sideways and struck another vehicle operated by Berta Gerber of London. The Munn vehicle then reversed into a car behind driven by Vinzenz Krainz of Crediton. Police say Highway Traffic Act charges are pending. Also last week, police report the seizure of a radar detector from a motorist. The fine for having such a device ranges between $100 and $ 1,000. Police say they will contin- ue to aggressively campaign against the possession of radar de- tectors by motorists. OPP report accident EXETER - The OPP report that in the last week there were only three traffic accidents on local roads, two of which were minor in nature. Last Wednesday, vehicles driven by Norman Henderson of London and Idena Desjardine of RR1 Grand Bend collided on Highway 81. There were no injuries, say po- lice, and vehicle damage was con- sidered moderate. Trip to Wasaga Beach informative for council GRAND BEND - A trip to Wasaga Beach to bfainstorm about simi- lar problems seems to have been fruitful for the new Grand Bend Council. Recently three members of council went to the Georgian Bay resort community to see what problems they encountered and how they were dealt with. "We did attend a meeting with the mayor and clerk of Wasaga Beach and discussed many problems we encounter in Grand Bend," said councillor Phil Maguire. Although no formal report will be made, Grand Bend mayor Tom Lawson said there could be a visit from Wasaga Beach representa- tives. "The next step is, I believe, Wasaga Beach will come here," said Lawson. The two communities have several similarities but differences as well. Wasaga Beach has a beach which stretches for several miles and as pointed out by Lawson, "they don't capitalize on their harbour." Council was pleased with the trip and said there could be more planned including a possible visit to Sauble Beach. "Nothing really came out of the meeting but it was a day well spent," said Maguire. New council cutting costs. GRAND BEND - In attempt to stop spending before k starts, the new Grand Bend Council took a couple of steps towards possible money saving practices on Monday night. In one of their first by-laws as a new council, committees were set- up and the pay nates for councillors were set. It was decided that there be a limit per month that the mayor and councillors will receive. Although mayor Tom Lawson and councillors will receive $65 per meeting and $35 for committee or special meetings, a cap of $400 per month for Lawson and $300 for councillors was set. "We feel it's important to get a handle on our costs. We're sending a message to the people and staff of Grand Bend," said councillor Cam Ivey, who is also the deputy -mayor and on the finance committee. Water in the , Ivey brought forth fire idea oof having only a limited nutitbor of needy printed and distributed to cut Coats and time spent by village staff. Former reeve Bruce Woodley, who was at Monday's meeting and said he will be attending moat council sessions did not agree. He said it was relativley inexpensive to provide the information to the pub- lic. "You said you were going to be an open council," said Woodley. Although the new council said in no means does it want to stop com- munication, Ivey said to Woodley, "how valuable is it [agenda] to you. Would you try a user pay basis?" Besides looking at how to cut costs at Monday's meeting, it was announced that a new Long Tenn and Development committee was established. "WE'VE AXED THE *4*1% Debbie and Bob Gehan are celebrating the arrival of their son Patrick *WHEN YOU PAY THE G.S.T. & THE P.S.T. WE WILL DISCOUNT YOUR PURCHASE IN AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE SUM OF THE TAXES South Huron Discount Card not Valid for this day iVl a iii St.. Exeter 41/here Service is always in style Steciniaris Christmas Hours Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m., Saturday 9 - 5:30 p.m. Sunday 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.