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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1984-09-05, Page 1.r„ t]• .w„ .4. -r� ua ty Carpet at great prices Professional installation can be arranged LLe, whitings Phone 235-1964 Three. other area ridings in PC fold Ccirdlff flows with While the outcome of Tues- day's voting in the Huron - Bruce riding was classed as a foregone conclusion by most, the skeptics didn't have to wait long to see that the predictions would come true. As soon as pews of the Pro- gressive Conservative sweep through Atlantic Canada was revealed, there wasn't any doubt that Murray Cardiff would be able to retain the traditional Tory stronghold in which he was first elected in 1980. He won by more than 15,000 votes. The riding has been represented by a Progressive Conservative for the past 45 years and it quickly became part of the blue tide which swept over the country and gave Brian Mulroney one of the largest victories ever recorded in the nation as his party took 211 seats and sent Prime Minister John Turner and his Liberals reeling into shambles. The only surprise in the riding outcome was the result of an error given by TV Lon- don as the ballots were being counted. Their first reportave Car- diff an expected lend, but a subsequent report showed that Liberal Bruce McDonald was leading by almost 2,000 votes. - That may have caused some cheering by those Liberals watching, the pro- ceedings on TV, but the ela- tion was not shared by party workers who had access to the correct numbers and saw their hopes quickly and con- vincingly dashed. Cardiff, the 50 -year-old Brussels area farmer, record- ed one of the biggest margins ever enjoyed in the riding, although comparisons are dif- ficult due to the many changes which have been made in the boundaries in re- cent years. He polled an unofficial 23,969 votes, compared to the 8,802 given McDonald, the 30 -year-old Mildmay in- surance broker who was mak- ing his first bid into politics after serving as campaign manager for Liberal can- didates in the past two frays. In 1980, Cardiff had record- ed a victory of 2,159 votes over Tory natIonI tide Liberal Graeme Craig. NDP candidate Valerie Bolton finished a distant third in the voting with 4,075 votes. Thal was, however, a slight increase over the 3,864 votes given the NDP the last time when Tony McQuail carried the party colors. Libertarian Joe Yundt pick- ed up 158 voteg. After his victory, Cardiff said he would gladly accept a position in Mulroney's cabinet, but chances of that diminished greatly in view of the vast number of can- didates the PC leader will have to choose from in his postings. Cardiff had been one of the party's primary agriculture critics, but the minister's job in that portfolio is now ex- pected to go to a Westerner. The winner said it would be nice to sit on the government side of the house. "I've spent four and a half years working for small business and agriculture in the riding and I intend to do even more in the next session of the House," he added. Busloads of campaign workers and party supporters enjoyed a victory celebration that started minutes after the polls closed in Huron-Eiruce. Conservatives in the three other neighboring ridings also enjoyed victory celebrations, Tuesday. One of the more rewarding ones was in Lambton- Middlesex where Sid Fraleigh scored a decisive victory over Agriculture Minister Ralph Ferguson. In the 1960 election, Ferguson had unseated imes Fraleigh with a win of just over 800 votes. Ilderton area farmer Garnet Bloomfield was also swept aside by the Tory vic- tory in London -Middlesex. London school principal Terry Clifford captured the seat for the Conservatives to end Bloomfield's four-year reign. Clifford smashed through to win in a majority of the polls in the riding which features an urban -rural mix. In Perth, Harry Brightwell had little trouble holding the riding which has been represented by Bill Jarvis for the past four terms. The 52 -year-old Stratford veterinarian had an almost two -to -one margin over Liberal Brian Innes. Serving South Huron, North Middlesex LOTS OF CROSSINGS — Crossing guard Jean Vanderlaan wos back at her post at the corner of Main and Victoria streets Tuesday morning as students returned to Exeter Public School. T -A .hoto TEACHER RETURNS Suspended high school teacher Joanne Young was at South Huron District High School Tuesday morning handing out New Democratic Party literature to students as they arrived by bus. T -A photo Many area residents plan to see the Pope Many area residents are among the over 1,000,000 peo- ple expected to travel to either Midland or Downsview on September 15 to see and hear Pope John Paul II dur- ing his history -making visit to Canada, the first time a head of the Roman Catholic Church has travelled to this country. Some local parishes have made arrangements to pro- vide buses to either the Midland or the Downsview site. Parkhill CWL president Teddi Willemse, assisted by Kay Kuracina and Irene Masschelein, has arranged for a bus to leave Parkhill on the evening of Friday, September 14 to carry members of Parkhill and Mt. Carmel parishes to Downsview. The bus will take its passengers to a parking lot near Downsview, and from there shuttle buses will transport people to the site of the Pope's appearance. All will stay for Mass before reversing their journey, and arriving back in Parkhill Saturday night-. "It will be 24 hours without sleep", Mrs. Willemse said with an anticipatory laugh. Eighteen seats were still available as of Thursday, August 30. Cost of the round trip is $30, which breaks down to $25 for the large bus, and $5 for the shuttle service. Those interested in going may con- tact Mrs. Willemse, 294-6848, Mrs. Kuracina , 294-6202 or Mrs. Masschelein, 294-0217. Mt. Carmel has made no separate plans; members of that parish are welcome to travel to Downsview with their Parkhill neighbours. Louis Masse of St. Peter's Summer is ended with bang on roads Despite high property damage in area accidents over the final holiday weekend of the summer season, only five injuries were reported. none of them classed as serious. Total damage in the five crashes was set at $21$00 by the Exeter OPP. Almost half that total, or $10,000 was the result of a single vehicle collision on Fri- day. Brian Woodburn, RR 8 Parkhill, lost control of his vehicle on concession 22 south of Highway 81 in Stephen Township and entered the ditch and struck a hydro pole. The driver was taken to South Huron Hospital for treatment of injuries sustained in the crash. Three of the other collisions were on Sunday, the first in- volving a vehicle driven by Garry Rowcliffe, RR 1 Hen - sail. He struck a curb on con- cession 3-4 of Stephen, caus- ing the vehicle to roll over in- to a creek. coming to rest on its roof. Damage was listed at $4.000. Vehicles driven by Dwight Kinsman, RR 2 Staffa, and Mary Concannon, London, collided on Highway 83 at Huron Road 2. Damage was estimated at $3,500. The London woman and her passenger, Patricia Bourdeau, also of London, were injuried as were Jacob and Daniel Kinsman. The other Sunday crash oc- curred when a vehicle driven by Zoltan Karvas, London. left Gore Road south of Highway 81 and struck a culvert. Damage was $1.000. The final weekend crash was on Monday when a vehi- cle driven by April Borne, ('orunna, rolled over on Highway 23 north of the Middlesex -Perth line in Usborne Township. Damage was set at $3,000 in that one. Parish at St. Joseph was in charge of arrangements to transport members of his parish and adjacent St. Boniface in Zurich to the Mar- tyrs' Shrine at Midland on Saturday morning, September 15. A bus was fill- ed soon after an announce- ment appeared in the Sunday bulletins of the two congrega- tions, and no more seats are available. The bus will take the Zurich -area people to Alliston on Friday, where they will stay overnight before travell- ing on to their destination the following morning. Priests from area parishes will be joining others from across Ontario at St. Michael's Cathedral in Toronto on Friday, September 14. This opportuni- ty to see and perhaps per- sonally meet the Spiritual Father of the Catholic Church was arranged by the papal secretariat of the Archdiocese of Toronto. "They are taking good care of everyone", said Father Bensette, St. Peter's parish. Seating has been allotted for 1,000. plus space for 300 wheelchairs to accommodate those priests who are aged or infirm. In a letter sent to all parishes in the archdiocese of Toronto G. Emmett Cardinal Carter urged Catholics to disregard unfounded and ex- aggerated rumours concern- ing the large influx of people expected to attend the outdoor Mass at Downsview which has intimidated some and deterred others from plann- ing to go. The Toronto event is expected to be the largest in a 12 -day schedule that will take the Pontiff from one coast of Canada to the other. Carter assured people the Toronto visit has been superbly organized. All will be well received and not un- duly inconvenienced. A pro- gram of prayers and enter- tainment of various types has been planned to fill the time spaces before the Pope's ar- rival and after his departure. One Hundred and Twelfth Year OF. THE QUEEN -- MP Murray Cardiff unveils a picture of Queen Elizabeth at the official opening of the Stanley Community Complex. He also presented a picture of Prince Philip. On Tuesday Cardiff was re-elected. eltt dvocate & North Lambton Since 1873 EXETER, ONTARIO, September 5, 1984 Price Per Copy 50 Cents For thefts, assault, drinking and driving Five ha Five people were sentenced to jail terms when they ap- peared before Judge W.G. Cochrane in Exeter court, Tuesday. Paul Joseph McVeeney, Ailsa Craig, was given the longest term. He was sentenc- ed to six months when he ap- peared for sentencing on the July 13 break, enter and theft at an Usborne Township farm home. A pre -sentence report in- dicated the 18 -year-old had three previous convictions and had committed offences while serving a probationary term, including the one on which he appeared on Tuesday. Given a five-month term over the same breakin was David Elmer Shepley, RR 3 Ailsa Craig. The 17 -year-old also had three previous con- victions but was described as a "follower" in the incident. His abuse of alcohol and drugs was noted in the pre- sentence report. Judge Cochrane suggested to Shepley that he not associate with McVenney. A 30 -day jail term was im- posed on Leonard Stanley Facey, RR 3 St. Marys, who pleaded guilty to the November 27 breakin at the Kirkton-Woodham communi- n ded jail sentences ty centre when a microphone and a quantity of liquor were taken. Damage to a window in the facility was $42 and the goods were valued at $210. No restitution has yet been made. The court learned that Facey is presently serving a 90 -day intermittent sentence for another theft charge the same' evening and Judge Cochrane ordered the 30 -day term to run consecutive to the other one, on which the accus- ed still had 42 days to serve by reporting to jail by 10:00 a.m. on Saturday through to 6:00 a.m. on Monday. He is to be. on probation while at home v'oNting on the family farm during the week. Restitution was also agreed upon for the loss at the com- munity centre. The record showed that Facey had previous convic- tions for assault and mischief. Robert H. Smyth, Windsor, was sentenced to 14 days in jail on a charge of driving with a blood alcohol level over the legal limit on March 8. A breathalizer test taken after police stopped a car that had been proceeding in an er- ratic manner showed the driver to have a blood alcohol content of 180 mgs. Smyth had a previous con- viction in April of 1982 and SCHOOL DAZE — Kerrie Consitt was not the least bit thrilled with starting kindergarten at Hensall Public School. SS board to study Catholic high school The Huron—Perth Separate School is setting up a steering committee to study the possibility of a Catholic High School in its area. At its August t7 meeting, the board approved the for- mation of the committee and that people interested in ser- ving on the committee he sought. The board is looking for two parents, one from each coun- ty, one priest to be appointed by the deanery and one teacher to be appointed by the Huron -Perth teachers' association. Others on the steering com- mittee will be the chairman. two other trustees and the director. The committee is expected to set up a plan that will help the board decide how best to provide a Catholic high school in the area. A report identifying long range planning needs, major constraints or special con- cerns and outlining recom- mendations is expected to be presented to the board in November. had been served notice that the Crown would ask for a 14 -day jail sentence. The term will be served in Sarnia on temporary absence permission. A temporary absence pro- gram was also approved for Edsel Oscar Ducharme, Ex- eter, who was sentenced to 10 days in jail when he appeared for sentencing on an assault charge arising from a May 1 incident involving his wife. • The court learned the ac- cused was getting counselling and is employed. An Exeter man, Michael D. Brunzlow, was fined a total of $800 on two charges. He was fined $500 or 25 days and had his licence suspend- ed after pleading guilty to a charge of driving with a blood alcohol level over the legal limit on June 17. He was charged after being involved in an accident on Exeter's Main St. at 2:20 a.m. Five cars were involved in the collision. A breathalizer test gave a reading of 110 mgs. CLEAN-UP CREW — Neighbours pitched in to help clean up the mess left on the William Kerslake farm, RR 2 Staffa, when a born wos badly damaged during the storm that wreaked havoc later in London. Move to oust trucks in residential zones Exeter council moved this week to formally block at- tempts by one truck owner to park his vehicle in a residen- tial area and then took steps to wage a campaign to pre- vent alt commercial trucks owners from parking in other residential areas. The subject was broached when council learned that Bert and Elaine Knip, 22 Sherwood Crescent, had made an application to the planning advisory committee Cyclist is in Exeter Six accidents were in- vestigated by the Exeter police over the past week. with one serious injury being reported. That was sustained by 16 -year-old Terry Alexander. Sherwood Crescent, whose motorcycle collided with playground equipment at Ex- eter Public School on Thursday. The youth was taken to University Hospital in London with head and leg injuries. Three of the collisions oc- curred last Tuesday, the first involving vehicles driven by Rosemarie Davey, Exeter, and Ronald Brintnell, Exeter. They collided in front of 111 Main St. N and damage was listed at 9800 by Chief Ted Day. Vehicles operated by Margaret Lawson, Thamesford, and Wayne to obtain relief from the zon- ing bylaw provisions that pro- hibits vehicles with a gross weight of over 5,500 kg. from parking in residential zones. Noting the complaints that have been received from residents in some areas over large trucks parking in residential zones, Deputy - Reeve Lossy Fuller recom- mended that council file an objection regarding the Knip application. She said approval of the re- in• jured collision Marrinan, RR 2 Lucan, collid- ed on Main St. just south of Anne. Damage was 9850 in that one. The final accident on Tues- day was at the intersection of Marlborough and Wellington St. and involved vehicles driven by Albert Vandyken, Exeter. and Stephen Toohey. RR 3 Lucan. Sgt. Kevin Short set damage at 91.200. On Monday, damage was set at $500 when vehicles driven by Yvonne Reynolds, RR 2 Kippen, and Henry Martens, RR 3 Exeter, collid- ed on Main St. just south of Highway 83. The other crash was last Sunday and involved vehicles operated by Bradley Wright, Exeter, and Marty Taylor, Exeter. Damage in the crash at the corner of Wellington and William S. was set at 91,300. quest could result in even more complaints. While council endorsed the objection, Councillor Ben Hoogenboom noted that it was the consensus of most plann- ing advisory members that there were several instances where truck owners were con- travening the bylaw. He ask- ed what direction council wanted the advisory board to take on the matter. Mayor Bruce Shaw said that bylaw enforcement of- ficer Brian Johnston should take steps to enforce the bylaw by prosecuting violators. However, Councillor Bill Rose explained there ap- peared to be some discrepan- cies with the zoning bylaw and the parking bylaw and suggested council should move to draft a bylaw "with more teeth". Shaw said he had previous- ly suggested that the town should be posted to inform all truck owners that parking in residential areas was pro- hibited, but that suggestion had been turned down by council because it was felt the existing bylaws were ade- quate to handle the situation. "We have to get our act together" the Mayor com- mented, adding that it was a shame that council had to make bylaws to handle a cou- ple of problem areas. However, Rose said there were certainly more than two areas in which residents had complaints about large trucks parking and Councillor Morley Hall said there may be as many as a dozen com- Please turn to page 3 A further fine of $300 or 15 days in jail was imposed when he appeared for senten- cing for a breakin at Exeter Roofing in February. He was also placed on probation for one year. The court was told that full restitution had been made to the local firm. Brunzlow was given three months in which to pay each of the fines. Douglas P. Relouw, RR 2 Grand Bend, was fined $500 or 25 days in jail after pleading guilty to a charge of refusing to provide a breath sample on April 15. - He was stopped by police after passing through a red light. The accused had a previous conviction for driv- ing with a blood alcohol con- tent over the legal limit in 1981. A defense lawyer pointed out the accused was not driv- ing erratically at the time of the incident and suggested he probably wouldn't have been over the legal limit. Judge Cochrane warned Relouw that he could be in serious trouble on a further conviction. His licence was suspended and he was given 60 days in which to pay. A suspended sentence and probation for one year was given to Stephen James Anderson, Exeter, who ap- peared for sentencing on a charge of breaking into the R.E. Pooley Legion earlier this year. About $600 worth of liquor was taken and damage to the building was 9200. Another youth was previously given the same suspended sentence for his in- volvement in the breakin. Anderson was ordered not to associate with certain per- sons during his probation and to accept treatment and Please turn to page 3 Grass infield to be saved? The grass infield at the local hardball diamond has apparently been saved. Mayor Bruce Shaw told council this week that the matter has been resolved. His comment came as he acknowledged receipt of a let- ter from Joe Fulop and Geary Penhale that appeared in last week's issue of this newspaper. When council members greeted the announcement with blank stares, Shaw ask- ed rec board member Gaylen Josephson if his group had taken action to resolve the issue. Josephson said the facilities committee of the rec board would be making a recom- mendation in that regard at the board's meeting next week. The discussion indicated the issue had been resolved in favor of those wanting the grass infield retained. The rec board had sug- gested it be removed to make the diamond available for the use of softball teams who re- quire additional diamond . time at the local park.