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Home My WebLink AboutThe Times Advocate, 2004-05-19, Page 15Wednesday, May 19, 2004 Exeter Times–Advocate 15 GGBCA discusses problem of impound lot By Mary Simmons TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF GRAND BEND — Members of the Greater Grand Bend Community Association (GGBCA) discussed problems surrounding the location of an impound lot in the com- munity at their meeting Friday. President Stephanie Donaldson wrote a letter to Lambton Shores council opposing a property decision by the municipality. Donaldson said the property concerned, located at 81 Crescent Street at Gill Road, was sold to the municipality at a reduced rate by Peter Warner with the understand- ing it would be used as a parking lot for Grand Bend Public School. She said since the sale the old garage has been demol- ished and the property has been graded, making it ideal for a parking lot. The letter states it has been brought to the attention of the association that the municipality is proposing to fence off a portion of the lot for use as a towing com- pound for impounded vehicles towed there by a private towing operator under contract to the municipality. "Should the municipality proceed with this proposal, residents going to and from town centre and the new Grand Bend Area Community Health Centre will be dis- heartened to see a towing compound," the letter says. "Tourists to the area, arriving from the east, will feel less than welcomed." It goes on to say the Partnership Committee will have trouble soliciting donations if the local rate payers feel the intentions of their contributions will not be hon- oured. The letter concludes by asking the municipality to come up with a less obtrusive location for the secure storage of impounded vehicles. Nutrient ManagementTechnologies Inc. GGBCA members also talked about their trip to the Rumbout farm in Thedford to tour the nutrient manage- ment facility. The farm, in a partnership with Nutrient Management Technologies Inc., uses a process to treat manure The liquid is converted to a recyclable state for washing out the barn or irrigation. Board member John Walsh said the process is now set up for pig manure although it could be refined and changed for other livestock such as cattle. The process could also convert human waste from a septic system into water and solid material, although it is not capable of handling the variables contained in a sewer system. Board member Paul Bieman said he thinks the process could be the solution to a lot of problems associated with nutrient management, although he thinks the company has to come up with a business plan and prepare to take the idea to the market place. Zurich bank is still possible ZURICH — Contrary to a May 5 report in the Times -Advocate that there would be no credit union coming to Zurich, the committee working on soliciting financial ser- vices for the village and area maintains the possi- bility of a Credit Union or other banking institution coming to town is still fea- sible. The Heartland Community Credit Union has announced they will not be setting up business in Zurich but that does not exclude the possibility of another Credit Union coming in, states a press release from committee member Heather Redick. The Zurich Chamber of Commerce sub -committee has approached 10 finan- cial institutions in its attempt to see that ser- vices will continue to be available for the town and the surrounding area including the lakeshore population. The committee is still working hard on behalf of area residents and busi- nesses and is hopeful of a positive announcement. Community members Gingerich appeals to review board ST.THOMAS — Kim Gingerich appeared before the Ontario Review Board Friday to voice her strong feelings against allowing the man who brutally attacked her to have more free- dom. Andrew Bannister, who stabbed Gingerich with a sword 15 months ago, was up for review. The board will decide how much freedom he will be given by doctors at the St. Thomas Psychiatric Hospital, where Bannister has been committed since he was diagnosed with schizophrenia and found not criminally responsible for his actions. Bannister may be allowed to walk the grounds of the hospital without supervision and leave the hospital for as long as 72 hours with his parents, although he would not be allowed near Gingerich's home in Zurich. The hospital also recommend- ed Bannister be allowed to to attend school without direct supervision, but the recommen- dation was rejected by the Crown The review board is expected to make its decision on the case within a few weeks. Gingerich was supported by friends and family, who protest- ed outside the facility and accompanied her to the hearing where she made her emotional plea to the review board. are asked to have patience and continue to maintain their current financial arrangements until such time as support can be transferred to an incoming establishment. "Should an outside interest decide to invest in our community it will be up to everyone to make sure that they are sup- ported," said Redick. POLICE BREIFS Vehicles damaged SOUTH HURON — Over the last few weeks several vehicles have been damaged in the Huron Park area. On May 14 at 7:30 a.m. Goderich Aircraft on Algonquin Drive in Huron Park contacted OPP over property damage. Sometime through the night a person shattered a window of a company truck by using a projectile fired from a weapon. On May 13th another report was received from a citizen when two vehi- cles 011 Columbia Drive were damaged while they sat in the driveway. Sometime that night a black 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix and a red 1997 Honda Civic had either a pellet or BB shot at the windows. The passenger side window was shot out of the Pontiac while the rear hatchback was shattered in the Honda. If you can help solve these crimes call the Exeter OPP office or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222- 8477(TIPS). SpniNg CP9atriig J'&riC! Smile & Be Happy - The Two-four of May Canada's Traditional Planting Day! 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