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Times Advocate, 1994-8-24, Page 2Page 2 Times -Advocate, August 24,1994 IN THE NEWS Two developers have same idea Both want to build seniors residences in Grand Bend By Fred Groves T -A staff GRAND BEND - Two neigh- bouring property owners have the same intent. Monday night at Grand Bend council, Wayne Malo, representing the Patterson family who want to develop property, heard that the Rice Group has similar plans. Malo said the Pattersons' are looking to build 30 townhouses, an 80 -bed care facility and a 30 unit seniors apartment building as well as commercial businesses along a piece of property that would run along both Highways 81 and 21. "We think this is compatible for what Grand Bend wants for the fu- ture," said Malo. "There is a need for seniors housing." The Rice Group property which Stolen pickup recovered in Hay EXETER - A stolen pickup truck was recovered on a Hay Township Concession road on Sunday. The 1983 Dodge pickup had been taken from a Lake Road East property, and received mi- nor damage at the hands of the thieves. Also reported stolen to police was a car stereo equalizer taken from a vehicle parked on Ox- ford Street in Hensall on Fri- day. If anyone has information about these crimes, contact the OPP at 235-1300, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-265-1777. is adjacent to Patterson's has been on hold for several years as de- velopers are still uncertain to what they want to do with it. Monday, it was revealed during the Patterson's rezoing application public meeting, that the Rice Group also want to build residences for seniors. "If the zoning change (for Patter - sons') goe\ through, is there a time limit for the start of building?," asked Grand 13 nd resident Harold Green. Deputy -mayor Cam Ivey said he doesn't want to see property sit idle and, through the new official plan which is currently being worked on, hopes the Patterson property will proceed with construction. "We want to get approved de- velopments that are going to pro- ceed and not sit around for 10 or 17 yetis," said Ivey. Anne Marie Howard of th0 Lambton County Planning de- partment said the -commercial bloc of the Patterson developm would require separate zoning. Sh had several recommendations and comments to council including sewage capacity and parking. Grand Bend and Stephen Town- ship are currently looking to up- grade their sewage treatment facil- ity and confirmation of capacity involving such a large development would be necessary. "This is an issue that I feel should be resolved before any new de- velopment," said Howard. Although Malo said the develop- ment could begin construction as early as the spring, the sewage treatment facility may not be com- pleted for a few years. However, as pointed out by may- or Tom Lawson at a recent meeting involving the facility, there is still some existing capacity. Pattersons' development would see all townhouses and the apart- ment be a single storey while the care facility would be two -storeys. "What they're proposing is multi- family dwelling and institutional use," said Howard. She said that the village's current bylaws allow for one parking space per 1.5 institutional beds. Malo said that should be changed. "Our research through other pro- jects indicate it's either 1 to 3 or 1 to 4," he said of the parking ratio. Local politician's seek -tax-free remuneration They don't get paid much, so Revenue Canada should keep its hands off, they argue ZURICH - Some local council members want to see their small annual remuneration kept tax-free. Zurich council last Tuesday evening is the latest to endorse a resolution from the Town of Walkerton asking the government to make the earnings of mu- nicipal politicians tax exempt, up to $10,000. "The only thing I'm opposed to is the amount," commented reeve Bob Fisher. "Ten thousand bucks? Five thousand maybe." he said. "It'll never go through anyway," predicted coun- cillor Dwayne Laporte, who forwarded the motion for council approval. After the motion was passed, Fisher joked "you guys are all leeches." Exeter town council the night before added their endorsement to the same Walkerton resolution, but councillor Ben Hoogenboom raised the one voice against -the idea, arguing the public often complains about the salaries of MPs and MPPs, but above all wants to see them pay taxes the same as everyone else. "I think this is somewhat insane," said Hoo- genboom of Walkerton's resolution. "This goes against what everyone is saying." "We're not relying on the income we get from serving...and I'd rather see Revenue Canada keep their hands off it," commented councillor Bob Spears just before council agreed to support the mo- tion. Hensall council the week before also endorsed the Walkerton proposal. Tire recycling day planned in Lucan LUCAN - The village of Lucan will be sponsoring a tire recycling day on Saturday, September 10 be- ginning at 10 a.m. in the parking lot of Wraith Family Hardware. Waste management chairman Bryan Smith said at last Tuesday's council meeting that there will be a nominal fee charged for accepting tires. Also accepted will be scrap metal and appliances. Smith said it is expected a special day for collection of hazardous household materials will be orga- nized later in the year. Council has accepted the resigna- tion of Teri -Lynne Rummell as school crossing guard and applica- tions for a replacement are now be- ing accepted at the village office. Duties call for the guard to be at the Highway 4 crossing walk at Lu - can Public School for about one hour each morning and afternoon from Monday to Friday. Water in bulk quantity is now available to the public at the base' of the village water tower. The price for the metered water will be SI for each 200 gallons. This fee is the same as charged at other area locations in Granton, Ilderton and Arva. Reeve Tom McLaughlin reported to council on the progress of plans for a 911 emergency service for Middlesex county. He said measur- ing is being done this year, re- addressing will be carried out in 1995 and it is hoped the system will be in operation the following year. On the same subject, council has Terry Fox run set for Sept. 18 EXETER - Plans are underway for the annual Terry Fox Run for Cancer Research. The run will be taking place on Sept. 18 across the country. Those wishing to do their part for cancer research can pick up entry forms or donation information at participating stores throughout Hu- ron County. Readers should watch for more information in the Times -Advocate over the next few weeks. agreed to change the name of Rich- mond street,to Wellington. At the present time there is only one resi- dence on Richmond street. The only other change in Lucan will be on Concession 4 where those ad- dresses will become Saintsbury Road. The county is changing most Highway 4 locations to Richmond street, except in Lucan where Main street addresses will remain un- changed. A Middlesex Assessment Open House to deal with recent market value assessment changes will be held on December 8 from 1 to 8 p.m. at the Lucan Community Cen- tre. Ocean Computer Ltd. will supply a new computer for the treasurer's office for $1,713.50. That firm sub- mitted the lowest of four tenders. Crimes of the week Huron County Crime Stoppers seeks --tipsabout.the foca:crimes Crime Stoppers of Huron County is seeking tips from the public to help solve the following crimes. Liquor store break in: Thieves pried open the front door to the Hensall LCBO after cutting wires at about 5 a.m. on July 29, 1994. The thieves are described as four males in their late teens, driving a full-sized older model dark coloured van (maybe a Ford). They stole cases of liquor and coolers of various brands. Computer and stereo: A Hay Township residence at Lot 7, Con- cession 12, was broken into on July 26, 1994 and the thief stole a Samsung computer and Technics stereo. Entry was gained•through a rear patio door by breaking a hasp. Stolen bases: Someone literally stole some bases at the South Huron Recreation Centre in Exeter on July 25. The bases are de- scribed as being one foot square and made of rubber with a tube that inserts into the ground. Cars damaged: Two cars parked at the Canadian Tire store in Exeter overnight on July 25, 1994 were damaged when vandals threw eggs at them, causing chipped paint and other damage. If you have any information about these or any other crimes, call Crime Stoppers of Huron County at 1-800-265-1777, and you could. receive a reward up to $1,000. You will never have to identify your- self, nor appear in court. Remember, crime doesn't pay, but Crime Stoppers does. • Commission refuses to give answers supporting the firing of recent manager "Why the secrecy? Have the commissioners over -stepped the authority vested in them by the subscribers?" Dear Editor: I was amazed to see the item in the Huron - Expositor, August 10, "New Phone Manager no longer with company." When Mr. Graham was to retire, an ad was placed in the Free Press: Tuckersmith Municipal Tele- phone System Manager and Secretary -Treasurer. "The Commissioners of the System are seeking an individual to plan and administer capital and operat- ing budgets, organize and supervise staff and pro- mote good customer relations with the public. Salary will be in accordance with training and ex- perience. Qualified applicants may submit a resumd outlining experience and qualifications by February 15, 1994 to David Brock, Chairman of Tuckersmith Telephone at Kippen, NOM 2E0," and attracted re- sponses from some 80 applicants. The final choice was made by an independent company and Alar Korgentets appointed Since he must have been approved by the Commissioners at that time, it is more than strange that he be dis- missed less than three months into his term of ser- vice by those same commissioners. They refuse to give any answers supporting their action and refer . people to their lawyer in London, who also has no comment. Why the secrecy? Have the commissioners over- stepped the authority vested in them by the subscrib- er? The subscribers should certainly have some an- swers and the assurance that they will not be called upon to assume legal fees in any lawsuit which may occur. There were many in the community who favoured advertising for a manager and felt securing one from an outside area, with the qualifications of Mr. Kor- gemets, would bring a new concept to the operation of the system, office and more responsible use of the company truck. Ruth Workman Malta native receives medal Sam Aquallna, a resident of Exeter for the past 43 years, recently received the George Cross from the Pres- ident and Prime Minister of his native country, Malta. The medal was struck in honour of those men and wom- en who, 50 years ago, played a role in defending Malta, during the Second World War. Aqualina served on nu Brous ships during his service in the Royal Navy and is ow the oldest member in the Exeter Royal Canadian Legion. He said it was a great honour to be recognized by his country of birth and he will wear the medal protfdly. Zurich sticks to 'cars only' parking policy A Jeep Cherokee is a truck, regardless of how it's registered, says council ZURICH - Is a Jeep Cherokee a truck or a car? As far as Zurich council is concerned, it's a truck and can't be parked in the ' "cars only" parking spots. A Mrs. Young, of Bayfield at- tended council last Tuesday eve- ning complaining that her son had parked a Jeep Cherokee in one of the spaces and received a ticket. Young insisted that the vehicle is li- censed as a passenger vehicle, not a truck. "You're not the first to bring up these concerns, but we've talked to lawyers...our legal advice was to put up a sign specifying cars only," reeve Bob Fisher told Young, and noted he can't park his van in those spots, even though it too is seen as a passenger vehicle. "It is the height that we're trying to control," said Fisher. • "Then why don't you put "Jeep" on the sign?" asked Young. Fisher said the signs were in- stalled as per Ministry of Trans- portation instructions. "You can't put up signs without legal advice," said Fisher. "A van is not a car, a Jeep is not a car." When Young also complained that the parking bylaw enforcement officer watched her son park the Jeep, but said nothing, and wrote the ticket minutes later. Fisher agreed that the parking official should "use some common sense" and advise people seen parking in- correctly. Usborne & Hibbert Mutual Fire Insurance Company Exeter, Ontario NOM 1S1 (Established in 1876) Provides Full Insurance Coverage for Farm Properties New Applications are Welcomed DIRECTORS & ADJUSTERS Larry Gardiner, RR2, Stella .345.267* Lloyd Morrison, Mlcheil 346-4569 Lome Feeney, Mitchell 3466653 Jack Hodgert, RR1, Kirkton 229.6152 Joe Chaffs, RR5 Mitchel 3469705 Michael O'Shea RR3 Granton 225-2600 AGENTS Wayne Maver Exeter 235-1915 John Moore, Dublin 345-2512 Joseph Uniac, Mitchell 346.0012 Bryan Lavls, Clinton 482-9310 Head Office, Exeter 235-0350 A refund from surplus was de- clared for all policy . holders who qualify, are on record and In good standing as at Decem- ber 31, 1993. Request for Public opinion on the Proposed Nursing Home Annual licence Renewal of Queensway Nursing Home, Hensall In accordance with the Nursing Homes Act, public opinion is being requested prior to a final derision being made on the above. If you have comments or opinions and wish to bring them to the attention of the Ministry of Health, you may submit them in writing by addressing them to: Director, Residential Services Branch Ontario Ministry of Health 5700 Yonge Street, 7th Floor North York, Ontario M2M 41(5 (416) 327-7357, by September 26, 1994 Please include the name of the nursing home and quote Project 0097-95 on all written submissions. The Director will consider all submissions before making a ilia decision.