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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1992-10-28, Page 2Page 2 Times -Advocate, October 28, 1992 TNTNF,.NF.W.S Regional wrap up Fire damage $100,000 PARKHiLL - Fire damage to the Paton Brothers' coffee shop and gas bar in Parkhill is esti- - mated at $100,000 following a fire last Sunday. As reported in the Parkhill Ga- zette, fire broke out in the kitch- en area during the late after- noon, possibly caused by a deep fryer. The fire put the restaurant out of business indefinitely, al- though the fuel business is back in operation. Two employees were taken to hospital for exami- nation after inhaling smoke. To make matters worse, the establishment was robbed twice over the past week. It was dis- covered the previous Wednes- day that thieves had broken in overnight making off with 20 cartons of cigarettes valued at $1,000. Monday morning it was found that thieves had _again entered the premises, this time following the fire. Intruders apparently en- tered through a hole -in the roof cut Sunday by firefighters. The cigarettes had been left in the building because they were dam- aged and could not be sold. Inspection says police force in disarray ST. MARYS - A government inspection this spring has con- cluded that the St. Marys police force is not in compliance with many standards established for police service in Ontario. According to the St. Marys Journal Argus, the 26 -page doc- ument obtained from the Solici- tor General criticizes both man- agement and training of the force. The report specifies that specialized training is.nand existent and criticizes the pay= • ment of parking violation and dog licenses at the police sta- tion, a lack of career develop- ment planning for officers, the absence of a firearms instructor, poor communications between the police services board and the force and the condition of the police facilities which are de- scribed as totally inadequate. To their credit, the report does praise the front-line officers for providing a good service and a good working relationship with the community. No danger in Campbell's closing ST. MARYS - According to the SL Marys plant manager at Campbell's Soup Company Lim- ited, the recent closing of the Chatham plant will have no ef- fect on St. Marys. As reported in the St. Marys Journal Argus, Unatham closed because it had the same equip- ment and lines as the Toronto plant into which it was ab- sorbed. But the St. Marys plant won't be shut down 'because the equipment there does not exist anywhere else in Canada The plant, located at Rannoch, employees about 400 and has added 50 new employees over the past three years. Stanley backs Brucefield Fire Dept. BRUCBFIELD - Stanley Township will be left to assume funding of the Bruoefield Volun- teer Fire Department following the decision of Tuckersmith Township Council to poll out. Stanley Council has yet to meet to decide the issue and is currently gathering information on exactly what funding will be required. Even with a funding decrease, the township hasn't shown any intentions of leaving. Bruoefield 4 Phil Erb explains to those gathered at the Bluewater Rest Home Friday afternoon. for a sidewalk dedication, how his late father, Gordon, got the wheels in motion to see the sidewalk come to fruition. The aioadon Erb Walkway ,aches from the Blue Water Rest Home into the Village of Zurich, providing a safe route for pedestrians along the route. Two dozen boos will be planted in Gordon Erb's name along the walkway, funded by the Hay Mutual Insurance Company. From left are Erb's gralidson Cam Steckie, who also installed the stone marker on the walkway, grandaugh- ters Stephanie and Ashley Erb, son Phil Erb, and chairman of Hay Mutual Steve Pertschy. Ceremony dedicates new walk between Slue Water and Zurich ZURICH - A resident of the Blue Water Rest Home, whose persistence paid off willi the in- stallation of a new sidewalk con- necting the home to the Village of Zurich, was honoured Friday afternoon with the dedication of :the sidewalk in his memory. Gordon Erb, who pasted away 'a year ago, was credited with be- ing the inspiration for the side- walk and with promoting his idea to the local governments. "This walkway would not have been here today had it not been for the persistance of Mr. Gordon Erb," the audience gath- ered for die ceremony. were told. Phil Erb said his father would have felt honoured to have his name permanently associated with the walkway, which has a stone set into its starting point in memory of its inspiration. Erb said his father saw a paved walkway as an invaluable aid to the rest home residents and vil- lage residents who wished to walk to and from the village and avoid the hazards of Highway 84's shoulder or roadway. The sidewalk cost $13,885, and was funded half by the Min- istry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) and half by kcal fund- raising projects and donations. Steve Pertschy, chairman of the Hay Mutual Insurance Com- pany, told the gathering that the Ontario Mutual Association would be planting trees all across the province under die thane "caring for the environ- ment: ow mutual concern". • Consequently, Pertschy present- ed a S500 cheque on behalf of Hay Mutual for the purchase of 12 maple and 12 ash trees to plant alongside the new walk- way. Mathyssen says London annexation could lead to Middlesex break-up TORONTO - In a speech last Tuesday to the Ontario Legisla- ture, Irene Mathymen M.P.P. Mid- dlesex, outlined why she will not support Government Bill 75, Lon-. don -Middlesex Act, 1992'. "Tine City of London cahoot and will not protect agricultural kad and farm commwities in the fu- ture. London meat not be allowed to annex such an extensive area. There must not be a repetition of the 1961 London annexation," said M athysaen. "While I support Ontario's New Democratic Government, I do not support this legislation; it is doomed to failure in id outmost form. The people of Middlesex do not support • this legislation . I agree with and support the con- cerns of my constituatts. Their voices will not go unheard" said Methysse nt "The boundary dispute mutt, be agtlod to benefit the satire region - for in disadvantaging nae of the partners in the future planning and governance of London and Middles- ex you are undermining the future. I is aot possible fora bealthy Lon- don and .Middlesex .coni» unity -to evolve unless both partners have the 'commie resources, effective plan- ning, and restrucwred governing bodies that are necessary for a healthy community." Mathyseen has repeatedly raised concerns about the loss of tax base for the County of Middlesex. Sbe told the legislature, "Despite 'scan proposals to increase the comma - tion package to the County, no com- pensation could effectively remedy a financial loss of 35 parent oldie tax base. My fear L toot over time, Middlesex County will begin b disrttegrate. The possible break-up of Middlesex County would ,be a tragedy and terrible loss for all of W" Exeter couple honoured for 25 years as foster parents HOLMESVLILE - The Chil- dren's Aid Society paid tribute to several longstanding foster parent families of Huron County Thursday evening. A 25 -year ccr*ifkcate of appreciation went to Russell and Verona Snider of Exeter. The Sniders have provided foster care, mainly to teens, for the past 25 years, as well as serving in vari- ous volunteer positions with the Children's Aid Society. Verona was previously the president of the board of directors, and Russell has been a volunteer driver. The CAS also noted that at one point there were three generation of the Snider family providing service to the agency. "The Sniders supposedly retired from farming, and fostering, but have since undertaken everything from home renovations to mission- ary/development work in Third World countries to developing a subdivision. In between time, they continue to offer their services to us as foster parents," the banquet audi- ence were told Thursday evening. A 20 -year certificate of apprecia- tion will be presented to Ken and Evelyn Boyce of Goderich, who were not present at the banquet. Ten-year appreciation certificates were presented to Keith and Joan Stephenson of Zurich, Harold and Phyllis Parsons of Hensall, Ben and Doris Schilbe of Bayfield, to Gerry and Gladys Greydanus of Londesboro, Cecil and Diane Bruinsma of Benmiller, and to George and Lorraine Brophy of Lucknow. Five-year certificates were pre- sented to Ed and Marie Nethercott of Exeter, Ed and Cheryl Miller of Goderich, Harvey and Beatrice Brubacher of Gorrie, and to David and Barbara Bank of Ethel. ,Ed and Made Nethercott of Exeter were presented with an award recognizing their 25 years of service as foster parents by the Children's Aid Society at the annual banquet Thursday evening in Holmesville. AUTUMN CLEARANCE Pick From The Best Under 5 4 0 0 00° The Following Units Are Safety Certified. And Ready to Roll! 1987 FORD TEMPO GL 4 Cyl. Auto, Air. Tilt, Cruise Power Windows & Locks. 91247-1 1987 PLYMOUTH RELIANT WAGON 4 cyl , Air. Tilt, Cruise,92120-2 1986 PLYMOUTH RELIANT WAGON 4 Cyl. 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