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Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1992-10-21, Page 31 TN THF NFWti Times -Advocate, October 21, 1992 Pae3 Regional wrap up County drops annexation court battle LONDON - Middlesex County has decided to cut• its losses and concentrate on a po- litical fight against London an- nexation after spending nearly S150,000 on legal fees and court costs. As reported in the Parkhill Ga- zette, county council made the decision to avoid further legal costs. Council believes the best route is to fight the annexation legisla- tion when an all -party commit- tee holds public hearings at Queen's Park following the sec- ond reading of Bill 75 later this year. Municipal Affairs Minister Dave Cooke wants the legisla- tion in place by January 1, 1993, which would give London an ad- ditional 61,000 acres, tripling the city's size. Middlesex County and its member municipalities have made a counter offer of 24,000 acres. OMAF office holds grand opening CLINTON - Over 100 guests managed to pay a visit to Clin- ton last Wednesday for the grand opening of the new Onta- rio Ministry of Agriculture and Food (OMAF) office. According to the Clinton News -Record, the open house also served to help mark the be- ginning of Agri -Food Week. Bob Humphries, the Huron County Agricultural Representa- tive with OMAF was present and stressed the importance of agriculture to Huron County. According to the census, gross farm receipts for the county total $437 million, and Humphries added this is money which is spent within the county. The number of farms given for the county is 3,260. Boyd visits Day Centre for opening CLINTON - The Huron Adult Day Centre held its 15th .anni- versary last Tuesday with a spe- cial celebration which centred around the new facilities and new location, at the back of the Huronview Home For The Aged in Clinton. As reported in the Clinton News Record, the honourable Marion Boyd, Minister of Com- munity and Social Services at- tended the open house as part of her tour of Huron County. Boyd also visited the Survival Through Friendship House in Goderich, the Huron County Children's Aid Society Office in Goderich and the Women Today House in Clinton. Trust fund for accident victim WINGHAM - A trust fund has been set up for Murray Hastings, the man injured in a baler acci- dent in August. According to the North Huron Citizen, an account has been set up at the Wingham CIBC but other local branches such .as Blyth. Brussels and Wroxeter are also taking part. Hastings, a Morris Township farmer, was injured August 30 after being trapped in a hay bal- er. He had been trying to clear some straw from the intake of the baler when he was caught and dragged in. Unable to fret himself. Hastings remained caught iR the machine for six and a half hours until a neigh- bour found him at about 10 p.m. Hastings was taken to Lon- don's Victoria Hospital where he is still recovering. Man receives year in jail after tractor theft EXETER - A Goderich man will serve a year in jail following his conviction in Exeter criminal court last Tuesday in connection with the theft of a tractor in May. Dean E. Nott of Goderich was originally charged with theft, dan- gerous operation of a vehicle, mischief under $1,000 and breach of probation after stealing a tractor from Huron Trac- tor in Exeter on May 31. The tractor was valued at $12,198.89 and sus- tained damage during the incident. Judge R.G.E. Hunter sentenced Nou to three consecutive four-month jail terms after Nott pleaded guilty to theft, damaged to operating motor vehicle and mischief. The breach of probation charge was withdrawn. Causing a disturbance William T. Hoover of Exeter pleaded guilty to a charge of causing a disturbance after an incident August 28. The court heard Hoover caused a disturbance at Good Times on Main St. in Exeter around 11:50 p.m. and was removed. The accused then went through the plate glass window of Dr. Hoddard's office in the Centre Mall. Hoover was taken to hospital and when he asked to leave about 2 a.m. another disturbance broke out which led to police being called in. Hoover was given the choice of a $300 fine with six months to pay or 15 days. Over 80 mg Dawson R. Keller of Exeter was given the choice of a $750 fine or 35 days m jail after he pleaded guilty to a charge of driving with a blood alcohol count over 80 mg. The court heard Exeter Police stopped Keller after an officer no - need his car swaying as it travelled north along Main St. in Exeter at 2:14 a.m.May2. Breathalizer tests gave readings of 170 mg and 160 mg. Keller also received a 12 -month license suspension. AN INVITATION To Our... 2nd Annual At South Huron Recrea. on Centre EXETER Saturday, October 24th. 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sunday, October 25th 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Admission $2.0() Children 12 and under •FR} -1 Featuring .. . • Elizabeth Tonner / Watercolors ✓ Shirley Perry / Watercolors Patrlda Dounie / Acrylic # ► Rene Knight / Limited Edition Prints &r Margo Hubka / Folk Art ▪ 0I Country Flowers / floral Creations Wit Diane Carson / Dolls ✓ Create a Book ✓ Four Seasons Jewellery Design / jewellery r Brian Donald / Stained Class ✓ Sauble Bayfield Conservation Authority and much morel ✓ 'lim lark / 444ter For more information contact: butting liervoets Co-ordinator at Four Seasons Jewellery 235-2666 Shopping spree Florence JMIIJson<gets a little help from 'Tam 'Seip as she filled four shopping carts wroth of gr+ocelies Friday night. Wilson of Lucan was the, winner of a five-minute shopping spree at Selp's Yalu Mart sponsored by the _Exeter MA. Two more sprees are scheduled In the near future at Darlings and EMA. PANWY CHRISTMAS CANDIED FRUITS HAVE ARRIVED Pa' Red Green Cherries gir Light fruit, deluxe mixes Pineapple wedges o- Lemon, orange, citron peel 113' Nuts, almonds, cashews, filberts, pecans, walnuts cl Raisins, Sultana, Australian, Thoripson, Lexia, white .A. Dates rah' Coconut wa' Baking Soda B-4. Unbleached flour, all purpose, pastry, bread, whole wheat far Sugar, golden, yellow, white, icing sugar Ferguson Apiaries Hwy. 84 between Hensafl and Zurich 236-4979 Closed Sunday AflORE? rif/o� aN TRUCK�oaD SALE Heavy Duty - Gas Shock Absorbers 8918* A pair installed - lifetime warranty on parts and labour 4495* Mufflers Installed - lifetime warranty on parts and labour Reg. 99.99* Front Brakes Reg. 79.89' Rear Brakes Installed, lifetime warranty on pads and shoes Sale From Sale From 7 998` 6 398' 'Most vehicles NADIAN CH TIRE TRUST CA :F OICE DAs 1 LANA RV ICE OR AUTQ SE 'I.twr&1M•..r• net w ,.MY IYO•.' •Itl.MN. 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