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Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1995-04-05, Page 34f Times -Advocate, April 5, 1995 Page 33 Would you.lIke to see Exeter expand to accommodate additional growth? Lawrence Cole - Exeter "Yes. It would bring more people to Exeter and help tourism" Evelyn Vandermeer - Exeter "I wouldn't mind. It might give us a better hospital" Brad Barnes - Exeter "Yes. I would like to see the town grow. It needs the growth to keep going or else it will stagnate" Terrisa Ketmarket - Exeter "No. It's nice the way it is!" Elsie Hermann - Exeter "Of course. It would be good for employment, business ,and our young people." Brad Murray - Exeter "It would be good for the Co- op. There's more exposure on Highway 4 and it would draw more business into town" i Donna Mosurinjohn - Huron Park "Exeter needs to worry about keeping customers in Exeter and keeping present stores in business before expanding elsewhere." Charges remanded to future dates EXETER - While 33 persons appeared before Judge R.G.E. Hunter in Provincial Court in Exeter on March 28, only seven cases were actually dealt with. Of these 33 charges, 17 were set back to April 25 with seven going to later dates and two charges were withdrawn by the Crown. The court clerk informed the judge that 10 trials are already scheduled for April 25 Pays $1,000 tine A fine of $1,000 was levied against John Hanna of Huron Park when he pleaded guilty to a charge of operating a ve- hicle while his blood alcohol content was over the legal limit. The court was told Constable Finch of the Exeter OPP detachment followed the accused on January 28 of this year and found him in his vehicle parked with the motor run- ning. An open bottle of alcohol was found in the vehicle. At the detachment, breathalizer readings of 1.70 and 1.60 were recorded. Hanna had a previous conviction on a sim- ilar offence in June of 1986. His driving licence will be sus- pended for 12 months. Defence lawyer Kim McLean said his client who is dis- abled drove only a half mile to pick up his son. Gets suspended sentence Judge Hunter suspended sentence and placed James Ritchie of Exeter on probation for 12 months on a sexual assault charge which was alleged to have occurred on July 7 of 1994. He pleaded guilty to the charge. Ritchie's lawyer told the court his client failed to take medication as prescribed by a local doctor which was re- sponsible for his actions. He is now adhering to doctor's or- ders. In delivering sentence, Judge Hunter said, "Contact the probation officer within seven days and regularly thereafter and "make sure" you take the medication as prescribed by your doctor." Fined for impaired driving David Shea of Bramalea will pay a fine of $850 and his licence suspended for 12 months after he pleaded guilty to a charge of operating a vehicle while having a high level of alcohol in his bloodstream. Shea was followed along Concession 2-3 of Stephen township by OPP Constable Monck on July 10, 1994 and stopped when he made a wide turn onto Huron street. The officer found the accused to have bloodshot eyes and fumbled when looking for his identification papers. Four full cans of beer were found in the vehicle. At the OPP sta- tion, his breathalizer readings were 2.20 and 2.10. Robert Jones of Woodham will spend an additional 30 days in jail when he pleaded guilty to a charge of assault. A further charge of theft was adjourned to April 25 and a causing a disturbance charge was withdrawn. Jones who has been custody for a breach of probation as a Youth Offender was origina 'v charged with the dis- turbance offence during an incident in Exeter on December 31, 1994 at an apartment on Andrew street in Exeter. His landlord was struck with a bottle when the accused failed to leave as requested. The defence lawyer said the accused had a drinking prob- lem and this started out to be a New Year's Eve party. It was the first time for assault. Previous offences were most- ly for break, enter and theft. In making his decision, Judge Hunter said, "As you have five months to go on a previous conviction, I feel this 30 days should be served consecutively and in the present Youth Offender facility." To get pre -sentence report Daniel Mudge of the Zurich area will appear in the same Exeter court on May 23 as his solicitor asked for a pre- sentence report. He has been charged with making a false financial statement, uttering a forged document and failing to appear in court. He is alleged to have obtained $48,750 from an area resident with false information and a forged promissory note. Issue warrant, another transferred When Judge Hunter was informed that Robert Lease was unable to be in court on "a charge of driving while dis- qualified because he was sick in bed he replied, " I think he was sick in bed for the last session. Get his address and pick him up on a bench warrant." A charge of assault against Charles Hoppe will be trans- ferred to a London court. Exeter Dining for seniors EXETER - Faye Skinner was the hostess for Dining for Seniors. Due to weather conditions just two dinners were served in February. keyboard players were: Josie Ryckman and Wilma Davis. On February 14 Harriet Vandenburght and Dianne Miller entertained with songs. On February 28, Jean O'Rourke from the Huron County Public Health Unit spoke and demonstrat- ed suitable exercises for Seniors. Faye Skinner and Rev. Grant Mills led the singing of "0 Canada" and our special "Grace". Pat Skinner and Beatrice Tate were sent get well cards. February draw prizes were won by: Marion Dougall, Isabel Ker- slake, Estelle Chalmers, Bill Smits, and Anna Eberhardt. Birth- days were celebrated for the month of February by Agnes Aunger, Jenny Harris, Marion Frayne and Vera Mills. In March the keyboard players were: lean Hodgert, Josie Ryck- man, Maxine Sereda and Wilma Davis. On March 14 Bill Dinney spoke on pre -arranged funerals etc. Many questions were asked and an- swered following the talk. On March 21 Helen Stewart and Fred Struckett from Grand Cove Estates, Grand Bend put on some enjoyable dance routines. March 28 Joyce Black and Ron Bailey from Nation- al Trust were present. Ron gave a talk on General and Personal Pow- er of Attornies, Living wills and personal wills. This was very informative and well presented. March birthday was Doris Edwards. March draw prizes were won by Helen Broderick, Ei- leen Pullman, Marjorie Dykeman, Tunis Berends, Don Jolly, Beatrice Munn, Louise Carson and Ruth Brock. Draw prizes from National Trust were won by Marjorie Dyke - man, Don Cooper, Grant Mills, Vera Mills, Ruth Skinner, Betty Humphreys, Wilma Davis, Doro- thy Bullock and Jennie Harris. In March Mary Neil put on a skit as- sisted by several others depicting the story of "I'm my own Grand- pa". Ruth Arthur and Ruth Brock also gave readings in March. Come In and Check out The... There once was a dollar all crisp and new, spent in a store by someone like you. Someone thinking of their hometown. Who wanted the dollars to stay around. The store gave the dollar to farmer Brown, who had brought some of his produce to town. The farmer's car needed tires and repairs, so he went to another place for his wares. 'Course they never kept it but spent it for parts. Do you realize what this really starts? This chain of reaction that gladdens our hearts. That Keeps Bouncing Back! The parts man put it back on its way. For his wife he bought a dress that very day. So the clothier was able to fix the store. That kept the dollar going some more. Then the carpenter had something to do. Someone benefited - maybe you! For gas or drugs it could have been spent. We'll never know which way it went. But here's one thing we know is true. It's terrific what your dollars will do. It builds our community everywhere. Can we count on you to do your share??? 424 MAIN ST. EXETER NOM 1S6 • (519) 235-1331 • FAX: (519) 235-0766 •