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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1994-9-21, Page 2Page 2 Times -Advocate, September 21, 1994 Seven contestants for Ambassador crown The crowning will take place F4day evening, and the Amb ssador will ride in Saturday's parade EXETER - Although organizers have planned a full slate of events for the annual Fall Fair in Exeter this weekend, one of the first and most important things on the agenda is to choose the Ambassador of the Fair from amongst these seven contestants. An official opening of the fair will take place on the stage in the South Huron Recreation Centre auditorium at 7:30 p.rn. Friday evening, and will be followed up with the introduction of the seven contestants, who will be judged on their ability to represent the fair and Exeter throughout the year. Entertainment will continue on the stage throughout the evening, but few will want to miss the crowning of the ambassador, expected to take place sometime after 9:30 p.m. The ambassador will take a place of honour in Saturday's parade, as will the other six contest- ants. Michelle Ducharme of Exeter, 18, a student at South Huron District High School Sponsored by Wayne Shapton Construction Faith Wallis of Kirkton, 17, a student at South Huron District High School Sponsored by Anne's Fashionation Kindi Tuck of Exeter, 18, a graduate of South Huron District High School Sponsored by Veri Trucking Inc. Julie Restemeyer of Dashwood, 18, a student at South Huron District High School Sponsored by Hessenland Country Inn Charlene Ryan of Mt. Carmel, 18, a student at North Middlesex District High School Sponsored by Becker Milk Exeter Karey Youmans of Exeter, 17, a student at South Huron District High School Sponsored by Seip's Valu Mart Dawn Chappel of Exeter, 19, a student at South Huron District High School Sponsored by Eric Campbell Motors Regional wrap up Phone co-operative on hold KIPPEN - Tuckersmith Township Council said it won't approve a co- operative structure for the Tuckersmith Municipal Phone System until other options have been discussed. "How can someone make a decision if someone docs not have all the alternatives?," asked Bill Carnochan, reeve of Tuckersmith Town- ship. According to the Huron Expositor, the phone system is expected to explain the co-operative system at an information meeting scheduled for September 22. During a July 19 meeting Tuckersmith council was informed that a Supreme Court decision would affect the telephone company. A dele- gation attending the meeting requested a transfer of the phone system to a co-operative structure. No smoking bylaw rejected MITCHELL - A Mitchell doctor describes Perth County Council's de- cision not to develop a no smoking bylaw as "cowardly." Dr. Mark Diotallcvi is a member of the committee for a smoke free Perth County. In the summer he urged Perth County Council to itn- plement a county wide no smoking bylaw to protect non smokers from thc effects of second hand smoke. Reeves were provided with sample bylaws from Mitchell, Sarnia and Stratford to consider. Two weeks ago reeves voted against coun- tywide no smoking, leaving such bylaws up to individual municipali- ties. Dr. Diotallcvi told the Mitchell Advocate he was disappointed coun- cil voted against the proposal. "It's a lack of political will and it's cowardly to push it onto the municipalities," he said. Tipping fees considered WINGHAM - Tipping fees may be a reality for consumers if Wing - ham Town Council accepts a recommendation put forward two weeks ago. "The landfill site is due to close on September 1996. Whether or not the province will grant us another extension period or not, is any- one's guess," said Linda Cranston, deputy clerk -administrator and town recycling co-ordinator. Cranston said thc municipality has to start looking at its options - ei- ther trying to find another landfill or having their garbage hauled else- where, it was reported in the Wingham Advance -Times. While alternatives available to the municipality still have to he ex- amined, Cranston said "The user pay system is inevitable. This is a good alternative to having to makc a substantial increase in taxes within the next year or so." 40PP costing continues GODERICH - While council and the police services board were exi, pected to review OPP costing last Tuesday, few questions were an- swered. The meeting comes 12 days after the town received an OPP costing which it has been waiting for since April. According to the Goderich Signal -Star, representatives from the OPP contract policing section were reluctant to discuss money in spe- cific terms. 4 OPP arrest three for impaired driving EXETER - The Exeter OPP say they arrested three people for im- paired driving on local roads on the weekend. Several charges of liquor related offences were also laid. Police were also called to investi- gate a single vehicle accident on Hay Concession 8-9 on Friday. The OPP say a vehicle driven by Esme- relda Fernandes of RR3 Zurich went out of control on the road and was demolished. Fernandes was treated at South Huron Hospital and released. Last Monday, a blue van turning onto Highway 83 from Highway 21 from the south forced a 1994 Buick into a road sign causing light dam- age to the Buick. Police arc still seeking informa- tion about a vehicle that left the scene of an accident on Saturday September 10 at the intersection of King and Albert Streets in Hensall. Damaged in the accident was a 1987 Mercury. Riding president to see4, PC candidacy WEST NISSOURI - Gearing up for the next provincial election, the Middlesex Progressive Conserva- tive Association is expected to an- nounce a nomination meeting sometime this month. At least one candidate seeking the nomination to represent the par- ty in the next election will be Bruce Smith, who has stepped down as riding association president to seek the nomination. In making his announcement, the West Nissouri Township native, said his "decision to seek the Pro- gressive Conservative nomination in Middlesex was a logical step to his 18 -year commitment to the Rid- ing of Middlesex and the PC Party of Ontario". `Heart and soul ora `mistake'? Will the town hall renovation plans play a big part in the race for Exeter mayor? 'Continued from front page development of the Old Town Hall codner into a municipal office and library complex. Fuller said her 20 years on council, and 12 at county council gave her the confidence she could challenge the mayor's seat. Fuller had earlier told the Times -Advocate she would only be seeking re-election as deputy -reeve, if at all, but admitted after the meeting she was one of those who truly thought Shaw would not step down. After councillor Bert Branderhorst announced he would not be seeking re-election, councillor Robert Drummond briefly said he would be running for a second term. "I didn't realize it was speech time," said Drum- mond. Councillor Ben Hoogenboom, like Shaw and Mickle, then read from a prepared statement. Hoogenboom said he had worked with Mayor Shaw since 1972 and "We haven't always agreed on every topic we have discussed," but added "You have been a good mayor, and we have seen many changes since you have been on council." "I take great pleasure in announcing 1 will also be seeking the position of mayor," continued Hoo- genboom, who has been a councillor for 14 years. "I believe the future docs look brighter," hc said, and suggested Exeter will he seeking greater coop- eration "from the councils around us", and will have to resolve its differences with Huron County Coun- cil. "This has been going on for far too long," said Hoogenboom, but also promised. "We as a council will not tolerate any threats." "I welcome Lossy to the race," said Hoogenboom, but said he differed with Fuller's position on the Town Hall project. "What I don't appreciate is that we -as taxpayers arc going to be asked to spend about $2 million dol- lars at that corner," stated Hoogenboom, but then added, "And the reason I say $2 million is nobody seems to know exactly what it will cost." Hoogenboom said council was on the "wrong track" by pursuing the town hall renovations, par- ticularly when the present municipal office has been offered to the town for $45,000. "I believe that was the wrong decision, your wor- ship, that you made," said Hoogenboom, and said Shaw should have broken council's tie vote on the project by rejecting it. "1, as mayor, would not have supported that mo- tion," said Hoogenboom. If the Town Hall is to be a hot election issue, it is still not clear if its outcome will affect the project, grants for which have already been applied for through the Canada/Ontario infrastructure program. The civic corner committee is still deciding on fi- nal designs for the project, and will even be visiting similar buildings in other municipalities Wednes- day. Shaw said the grant application calls for renova- tions to start in February or March, if final approval is granted in October as expected. Councillor Ervin Sillery, who joined council six years ago, said some people had approached him to run as mayor. -"I wouldn't want to put two people out of a job, you know," joked Sillery, but added hc retire from municipal politics, challenge the deputy -reeve's scat, or even run as a PUC commissioner. "At the moment, I'm undecided," said Sillery. Councillor Bob Spears, although unablg to be present Monday, had indicated he will seek re- election as ancouncillor. Councillor Dave Urlin, again last by alphabetical order, said that in six years on council he has sat in the west, north, and south sides of the chambers. "There's one end of the chambers I haven't sat in yet, so at this time I'm going to put my name in for deputy -reeve," said Urlin. "You've marked out your turf...good luck." said Shaw, and promised he may take issue with some of Hoogenboom's comments "at a later date". All the prospective candidates must file their nomination papers between October 11 and 14, in- cluding any members of the public looking to chal- lenge any of the seats at the council chambers. Also present Monday evening was PUC commis- sioner Roy Tricbner, who has admitted to being in- terested in a council seat. Although he did not an- nounce his intentions Monday, Triebner has said he is concerned about leaving the three-member PUC commission when both Murray Greene and Bruce Shaw arc stepping down. Whoever wins as mayor will automatically be a commission member. • A