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The Times Advocate, 2007-07-04, Page 3Wednesday, July 4, 2007 Exeter Times -Advocate 3 Careless driving EXETER — Before Justice R. G. Hunter in Exeter Court June 28, David J. Hamilton of Ilderton pleaded guilty to careless driving March 11, 2006. Hamilton was found in a northside ditch on Kirkton Road in South Huron after losing con- trol of his vehicle. Hamilton was taken to South Huron Hospital on a stretcher. Hamilton was given a six-month driving sus- pension and a $500 fine to be paid over a 30 - day period. Amanda Cross of Wallaceburg was charged with assault after an incident stemming from April 25, 2007 in South Huron. Cross, who was in a common- law relationship with the father of her child, engaged in an argument over custody of the child. Cross punched her partner in the face, lifted his sweater over his head and kneed him in the stomach. She then took a knife outside in an attempt to do harm to herself. The couple is now separated but remain in contact for the welfare of their children, a two year old and a four month old. Cross was given a conditional discharge of 12 -months probation. on court docket Richard A. St. Antoine of Huron Park plead- ed guilty to one count of impaired driving and one count of driving with unauthorized plates. St. Antoine was stopped April 28, 2007 by officers on Mount Carmel Drive in South Huron around 1:46 a.m. Officers found obvious signs of impairment, with his speech slow and slurred and his eyes red. St. Antoine admitted to consuming eight or nine beers and told officers he was heading home, although he was travelling in the wrong direction. St. Antoine received a 12 -month driving pro- hibition, a $1,000 fine for driving under the influence of alcohol and a $100 fine for driving with unau- thorized plates on his vehicle. St. Antoine must pay his fines within a six-month period. Gerald E. Tyler of Huron Park pleaded guilty to an incident stem- ming from an assault against his ex-wife between Feb. 1 and April 30, 1998. Tyler assaulted his wife while residing in Dashwood, leaving bruises on her body. No medical attention was sought. Tyler received a 12 -month suspended sen- tence with 12 months probation and a five- year weapon prohibition. it/ip ,elm` EXETER COURT Committee discusses seniors' housing By Scott Nixon TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF SOUTH HURON — "We need this and it's huge for the community." That's how South Huron councillor and Seniors' Housing Committee member Pete Armstrong describes the planned three-storey, 49 -unit seniors' apartment building to be constructed on William Street beside the Exeter fire hall. The seniors' committee met June 26, with deputy mayor and committee chairperson George Robertson filling in the committee on plans for the building. Construction is scheduled to start in the fall and Robertson said seniors will be moving in in November 2008. Two or three of the apart- ments will be wheelchair - accessible, Robertson said, and the building will have an elevator. There will be a com- mon room for parties and there will be patios, a gazebo, a shaded area and green space. All apartments will have balconies. Trees and a fence will block the view of an adjacent municipal works shed. There will be one and two bedroom apartments available. "It's looking good and this is very positive," Robertson said. He added the apartments will be rental units and the municipality is negotiating with the contractor (whose name is yet to be officially released) on a deal involving the municipally -owned land the building will be construct- ed on. Armstrong said the compa- ny will have to buy the land at an appraised price. The committee also dis- cussed the possibility of fur- ther seniors' housing projects in Exeter. Robertson said making seniors' housing not only gives seniors a place to go, but it will open up the housing market in Exeter. "I'm happy," he said. "It's very positive for the whole community." Council will hold a public meeting on the seniors' pro- ject during a special meeting July 30 at 7:30 p.m. Correction Local residents Ashley Overholt and Lindsay Muller recently volunteered for two weeks in Ecuador. Incorrect information appeared in last week's paper. The T -A apologizes for the error. W L,_C OM E TO JOAN Y'S WOODS 0- cljh 'vte of Puma, lh.: 4 flj u Pio to: TharrIC4 T r at L, ,'Trust 1 Fi -teat thousand c1n11.ar-• 5, 110 From rk cuhle l a11- .M ( rr .r'r arlir rl+ 1 orrrodulion rJ0 Donation —The Ausable Bayfield Conservation Foundation (ABCF) presented a ceremonial cheque for $15,000 to the Thames Talbot Land Trust for its 'Save Joany's Woods' campaign June 24.Above, right ABCF chairman Bill Linfield gives the cheque to Thames Talbot Land Trust president Muriel Andreae.The presentation was made at a short cere- mony during a volunteer -led public tour of the site. For information on the campaign to save this ecological site visit www.ttlt.ca (photo/submit- Councils discuss project By Scott Nixon TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF SOUTH HURON — Three local councils met June 21 in Exeter to discuss the expansion of the Grand Bend sewage lagoons and a large- scale sewer project that could cost $12 million Lambton Shores, South Huron and Bluewater council heard a pro- posal from Dillon Consulting that would see a sewer project include the Pinery Provincial Park and areas along Highway 21 north to St. Joseph. Dashwood would also be included in the project. A new sewage treatment plant would be constructed. Lambton Shores needed the meet- ing June 21 to see if South Huron and Bluewater would commit to the project, since the proposal involves all three munici- palities. South Huron is in favour of the project, while Bluewater was still undecided. The Last Resort' - a laugh outloud production By Drew Robertson SPECIAL TO THE TIMES -ADVOCATE GRAND BEND — A good laugh is good for your health, so save yourself some time at the gym by going to "The Last Resort" at the Huron Country Playhouse. Silence is a very rare commodity through the entire production, as nine talented actors spew double entendres, puns and fantastically funny one-liners in this side-splitting farce written by Norm Foster. From the opening number audi- ences are caught up immediately in creatively lit fluid movements of the cast in this fast paced whodunit. You have to be quick yourself to catch all the humourous, rapid-fire exchanges and gestures. "These two talented individuals (Norm Foster, the playwright and Leslie Arden the musical composer) have used their strengths to create a warm, witty musical farce that is guaranteed to leave theatre goers in hyster- ics," says Alex Mustakas, artistic director of Drayton Festival. Set in an old lodge in rural Saskatchewan miles from anywhere, as safe refuge from the New York mob, Brett McCaig, binds the production together as an Italian restaurant owner Nick Galeazzo. From the very begin- ning, his doubts about the resort fuel his ever -escalating paranoia. His personal FBI bodyguard, Angela Miller (Shelly Simester) constantly reassures his safety. Sid Barzini and his outrageous wife Liz, (Sheldon Davis and Susan Johnston Collins) add to the bizarre mix as a car- pet salesman who likes his drink and his wife who regrets the long lost matrimonial bliss and fever. To ease the pain of writer's block, Trent Balfour, (John Devorski) shows his true colours as an overblown and pompous poet. He squares off with twins who are bat- tling over the will of their recently departed multi -mil- lionaire father. Cara Leslie flips her role as quickly as her costume by playing both the good and evil twin, Jessica and Julia, and who are both as equally deter- mined to be sole heirs to their father's fortune. Robert Latimer the officious, hybrid RCMP sleuth is given the task of sorting out the murders as they are developing and the proprietor of the lodge, played by Stuart Dowling constantly brings the audience to tears with her outrageous outfits, cavorting with the patrons and frustrations as a singer. Much of the appeal of "The Last Resort" is derived from the music direction (Michael Jones), the set design, with its intricate attention to detail, (Eric Summerley) and creative use of lighting (Simon Day). "The Last Resort" is a most enjoyable production for many reasons, one of which is that it allows you to laugh out loud many times. I'm going to see it again next week. POLICE BRIEF Serious collision SOUTH HURON — Members of the Huron OPP responded to a single -vehicle collision role over on Thames Road in South Huron, about one kilometre east of Exeter shortly before 7:30 p.m. June 17. The vehicle involved was a white Honda Civic. The vehicle was trav- elling eastbound attempting to pass three vehicles when it lost control and left the roadway. The vehicle contin- ued to travel vaulting out of the ditch and rolling four times before coming to a rest. The driver, a 19 -year- old Mississauga man was transported to London's Health Science Centre by air ambulance for medial attention for serious medical injuries. Preliminary investigation reveals that speed may have been a factor. This investigation is continuing Nothing is finalized yet and Mayor Ken Oke said the matter has to come before South Huron council before an official commitment is made. He said it's believed there is a good chance the municipalities will receive two-thirds government funding for the project because, "If you look at the criteria for two- thirds funding ... If you build a treatment plant and the whole works and you have more than one municipality involved, that's a bonus for (the possibility of receiv- ing a grant)." Oke said Lambton Shores wants to proceed as soon as possible and intends to ask for funding at the August meeting of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario. The June 21 meeting was closed to the public and media. Hire a student EXETER — If you need temporary help with tasks you don't have time for, or simply aren't able to perform yourself, look no further than the Odd Job Squad! The Odd Job Squad is a unique initiative created to help students and youth find temporary work. The Service Canada Centre for Youth links students and youth seeking temporary summer employment with employers who have job vacancies within their company or homeowners seeking some extra help. Odd jobs cover a wide range of tasks, from lawn work to clerical duties, and from painting to flyer distribution. How the Odd Job Squad Works: Students and youth join the Odd Job Squad by registering at their local Service Canada Centre for Youth Employers and homeowners contact the Service Canada Centre for Youth to place Odd Job opportunities. Employers are encouraged to provide as much detail about the jobs as possible, including specific requirements and duties to ensure the most suitable Odd Job Squad member is found. Next, the employer's contact information will be provided to the qualified member(s) of the Odd Job Squad in order to contact the employer. It is the employer's responsibility to hire Odd Job Squad member to complete the job, as the Odd Job Squad is a referral service only. Benefits of the Odd Job Squad: Students and youth are great resources for extra tasks you don't have time for. They can work flexi- ble hours and are available full time or part time. Odd jobs might seem like a hassle for you, but for young people they represent the opportunity to gain work experience and a little extra cash. They are responsible, energetic, and hard-working. To post a job, or to join the Odd Job Squad, please contact: Exeter Service Canada Centre for Youth, 349 Main St. S., Exeter, Ont. NOM 1S1. Phone: 235- 1711 Service Canada Centres for Youth are part of the Government of Canada's Youth Employment Strategy.