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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1980-08-14, Page 5Charge Bayfield man with fraud Milton Van Patter, who resigned from Bayfield council last week citing per- sonal reasons, was charged in Goderich provincial court Monday with three counts of fraud involving $30.000. Van Patter. 52. a real es- tate agent. was arrested Monday morning. He was released on a surety of $25,- 000 on condition he stay within the court's jurisdic- tion and report weekly to provincial police at Goderich. He is to appear in court on the charges again Aug. 25. Van Patter was involved in the purchase of the former Dunlop residence in Exeter some months ago. The arrest followed three weeks of investigation by Det. -Sgt. D.A. Ormsby of the OPP anti -rackets squad in Toronto. Ormsby. who described Van Patter as "a well- respected man" in the com- munity, said the charges in- volved loans by local per- sons. He. said that in the past two weeks. many of Van Patter's possessions, in- cluding two homes and an- tiques, have been seized by the county sheriff's office. "Everything is gone," said Ormsby. • Bayfield Reeve Frank McFadden. who said Van Patter "loved the arts and antiques," was on council for about three years and was "a good councillor. He performed well on behalf of the village." •In his first municipal elec- tion, he was a runner-up and didn't take a spot on council • until a sitting member resigned. In the last elec- tion, he kept the position by acclamation. McFadden said. He said Van Patter came to Bayfield from Hamilton, where he was also a real es- tate agent. Recently, Van Patter worked at Sharen Realty World in Grand Bend. Ormsby said OPP in- vestigations are continuing. Celebrations Continued from page 1 they were fully prepared to co-operate in such a festivity and suggested that the an- niversary could be combined with the fair. John Consitt told the meeting that the centennial celebrations for the village of Formosa were highly successful and that gross receipts were in. the $90,000 range. While no firm date was mentioned for the big bir- thday party, the July 1st weekend of 1981 was men- tioned on several occasions. ENGAGED — Mr.and Mrs. Robert Cann> Cape Breton, Novo Scotia and Mr. and Mrs. Ted Ducharme Dashwood and Mrs. Helen Thompson, Hensall are happy to announce the forthcoming marriage of Norma Gail to Pte. Ted Ducharme on August 23, 1980 at 3:00 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Mount Carmel, Ont. Open reception to follow. MR. AND MRS. BRADLEY CLAUSIUS Angela Pauline Dittmer and Bradley Albert Clausius exchang- ed marriage vows Saturday, July 26 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Zurich with Pastor Jock Dressler officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dittmer, RR 1 Dashwood, and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Clausius, Zurich, are parents of the groom. The maid of honour was Maryanne Regier and bridesmaids were Cheryl Borrows, Dionne Dittmer th and Kathy Mclsaac. The best man was Frank Grover and w guests were ushered by Doug Corriveau, Brad Dittmer and Mike Zandwyck. The couple will take up residence in W Zurich. Photo by Jack Doerr a Citizens News, August 14, 1980 Pbg• S BLUEWATER TV Zurich, Ontario Antenna Sales, Installations, Service & Repairs Channel Master Antennas, Rotators & Boosters (T. V. Repairs to all Makes) Call 236-4224 LAST NIGHT THURSDAY, AUG. 14 6O1 fears Ago Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Basey spent the holidays with friends and relatives in Guelph and Kitchener. A newspaper offered a certain prize for the answer to the following question: "Why is a newspaper like a woman? "Because every man should have one of his own, and not run after his neighbours." Mr. and Mrs. Chris Gascho and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Schwartzentruber, of the Bronson Line, attended the funeral of a relative down East over Sunday. On Friday evening, the scheduled league game .between Zurich and Goderich was played on the local diamond and was an easy victory for the locals, by a score of 7-2. Dr. O'Dwyer again showed his old-time form as a ball twirler and was hard to get a hit nff Mr. Louis Prang of the village last week advised that he has corn that measures eight feet, ten inches in height, tomato vines that are four foot six in length, and pumpkin vines, thirteen feet six inches. SO Years Ago Word was received here of the passing of a former well- known resident of this community, more so at Dashwood, in the person of Mr. John Fried who died at his home in California, on Friday of last week. Mr. George Farwell and daughter Marcella, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Mittleholtz and two children are away on a motor trip to Toronto, Hamilton, Kitchener and other eastern points. Mrs. J.H. Langford and Mrs. MacCracken, of London were Friday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. R.F. Stade, of town. Alex Smith and son, Eldrid, are visiting with relatives and friends in Omer, Michigan and Detroit. A sacred band concert was enjoyed in Hensall by the Blyth Band on the Park Grounds on Sunday evening, July 27, which commenced at 8 o'clock. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Cook and members of their family, have returned after a pleasant several weeks trip to Algoma District, Owen Sound and other lake ports, returning by way of Toronto, and enjoying the trip very much. 35 Years Ago Dr. R.Hobbs Taylor, Dash- wood who has been very ill in a Toronto hospital, is recuperating at his home in Dashwood. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Deters and Anita motored to Guelph last Sunday, where the latter will be attending the Lutheran Camp for a week. Mr. Jules Corriveau, of Detroit, called on friends in is vicinity over the past eekend. Mr. and Mrs. Theodore agner, and two children re holidaying at the Wagner home in Zurich for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Gemmings of Fresno, California, are holidaying at the home of the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Johnston, of Zurich. Farmers are busy this week with their crops of wheat which is badly down and tangled up. Some threshing has commenced. Miss Kathleen Hay has taken a position in Traquair's Hardware Store in Exeter. Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Laporte, of Windsor, are vacationing on the Bluewater Highway. 25 Years Ago The dwelling property in town of the late Mrs. Emily Fuss has been purchased by Mrs. Nancy Koehler, who gets immediate possession. The newly built cottage just next to Herb Mousseau's home, and erected by Mr. Mousseau, and recently vacated by Mr. and Mrs. Grant Case, has been sold to Mr. and Mrs. Leonard T3nwma Rev. Father D. Monaghan has left for a week's holiday. During his absence Father Richard Bedard of Brock- ville, and who is vacationing with his relatives here, will be in charge of Father Monaghan's work at St. Boniface Parish. Mrs. W. Mutch and daughter Dorothy, of Clin- ton, Mr. W. Mutch, of Paisley, Mrs. Carrie Armstrong, of Woodstock, were Sunday visitors with Mrs. H. Yungblut and Inez. Bayfield Pavillion packed to capacity Wednesday evening, July tO was the setting for a reception for Mr. and Mrs. Don Mousseau, newly-weds. 20 Years Ago At a special meeting of the council of the village of Hensall, George Armstrong was appointed as chairman of the Hydro Commission to replace the late R.E. Shaddick, who passed away last week. Ralph Latimer, Zurich, has been hired by the Grand Bend Chamber of Commerce to handle the chores of secretary, made vacant by the departure of Mrs. J.W. Peate. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Deichert, newlyweds, left on Sunday for their home in Scarborough, after spending several days with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Deichert and Mr. and Mrs. Russell Grainger. Mrs. Betty Carnie, of London, attended the Robinson -Greer wedding last Saturday, and is visiting relatives in the vicinity this week. Mr. Frederick Papineau, a native of St. Joseph Parish and now a resident of Detroit, spent a few days in this parish the past week in residence with Mr. and Mrs. VictorDucharme, who are in charge of caring for the Papineau farm. STARTS FRI ' AY! AUG. 15-21 SHOWTIMES: FRI. & SAT. 7:00 & 9:00 P.M. SUN. THURS. 8:00 P.M. RICHARD R ST JOHNS PRESENTS KIRK DOUGLAS MARTIN SHEEN KATHARINE RO GODERICH -I, PHONE 524-781 1 AIR CONDITIONE LAST NIGHT THURS.. AUG. 14 MT WINOS • Mcmt c&FASM • MINA NMI • NM Od1USE and SMur FIELD. HWY. 8 GODERICH AT /et CONCESSION RD. 4 • PHONE 524 9981 GODERICH