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eae SE iene The price of gasoline went up five cents a gallon across the country Monday, but Beausoleil Motors Limited continued to sell at the old price until Tuesday morning, so those who eighter did not know Midland court about the increase, or forgot to fill their tanks on Sunday got a chance to remedy the situation. Regular gasoline now costs about 75 cents a gallon almost everywhere. Staff photo Three month sentence for conviction Patrick King of Penetanguishene pleaded guilty in provincial court Monday to a charge of impaired driving. This was the third time King had been convicted of impaired driving or excess alcohol. The crown recommended to Judge L.T. Montgomery a minimum sentence of three months in prison because this was the third offence. King's lawyer said the man is trying to overcome a problem with alcohol which he has had for some time. The judge sentenced the man to three months. Pleaded guilty Robert Zoschke, 18, of Midland pleaded guilty in provincial court ot a charge of impaired driving. Zosch Obituaries stopped by the police in Midland when involved in a motor vehicle collision with a stationary vehicle. Because he had no previous record he was fined $175. Failing to appear Maurice Boucher, 27, of Penetanguisheen pleaded guilty to a charge of failing to appear in court July 26 in Midland. Boucher explained he had thought he was to appear several days Jater in CuO Wat st ian 'Penetanguishene. ' Judge Montgomery. said although this was an excuse it was not a lawful excuse and therefore he fined the man $100. Granted conditional discharge Three Midland youths were granted conditional Justine Marcotte dies age 87 The death occurred on August 27 at the Penetanguishene General Hospital, after a lengthy illness, of Mrs. Justine Marcotte. Beloved wife of David Mia rT cso tte of Penetanguishene, she was in her 87th year. Born Charles Dupuis dead after illness 'The -death occurred August 27 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Parry Sound of Charles Dupuis. Son of Paul and Emilia Dupuis, both deceased, he died in his 67th year after a brief illness. Dupuis was born in Lafontaine, and lived his last six years at Britt. He had_ previously lived -in Toronto and Killarney. He is survived by his sister Marie Quesnelle of Midland, and his brothers Herb. of Midland, Lawrence of Britt, and Joe of Penetanguishene. The service was held at St. Ann's Church, Penetanguishene, on August 30. The presideing Prime Desroches The death occurred at Penetanguishene General Hospital on August 21 after a lengthy illness, of Prime Desroches. Beloved father of Lionel of Mississauga, Alcide, Herman and Jules of Penetanguishene, Valen- tine Desroches of Lafontaine, Zita Petrie of Orr Lake, and Solange Perrault of Willowdale, he was born in Lafontaine and lived the last 34 years of his life in Penetanguishene. He was pre-deceased by another son, Rosaire. Mr. Desroches was a member of the Penetanguishene Senior Citizens. He is also survived by a brother, Martin' of Penetanguishene, and sisters Jeanne Gignac of Perkinsfield and Sister Elianne Desroches of Penetanguishene. He was pre-deceased by three brothers and _ three sisters. He leaves behind 26 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Services were held August 24 at St. Ann's Church, Penetanguish- ene. Interment St. Ann's. NEW HOLLAND Farm Equipment BEATTY Pump.and Water Systems DORITY FARM SERVICE 428-2346 Main St.W. Stayner clergyman was Father J. Harrington, and the pallbearers were Garland, Alphonse, Morland and Clarence Dupuis, Frank Bryant, and Alcime Legault. Interment St. Patrick's, Perkinsfield. in Tiny Township, she lived all her life in - this area. Daughter of Suprien and Josette Quesnelle, both deceased, Mrs. Marcotte was a member of the Ladies of St. Ann's. She is survived by her daughters Betty Leblanc and Ann Leblanc, both of Penetanguishene, Leona Hogan, of Orillia, and Jeannette Pearson, of Elmvale, and her sons Herman, Hubert, Ber- nard, Joseph and Philbert Gauthier, all of Toronto, and Ralph Gauthier of Midland. She was _ pre- ANY, fp) Sy Purchase any article with your August and-or September Family Allowance Cheque. deceased by her first husband. Theophile Gauthier. Mrs. Marcotte also leaves behind 32 grand- children and 40 great grandchildren. The funeral service was held August 30 at St. Ann't Church, Penetanguish- ene, with Father L. Dignard presiding. Pallbearers were Ralph and Larry Gauthier, David Pearson, and Peter, Mare and Roger Leblanc, all grandsons Interment St. Ann's Cemetery. discharges from a _ joint charge of stealing flags from Beaver Lumber Limited in Midland. The three unlawfully stole four flags from the front of the building on the night of August 21. Kenneth Boyd, 17, David Longlade, 18, and Todd Morely, 17, pleaded guilty to the charge but were granted the discharge because of their age and the nature of the offence. Excess alcohol Danny Carson, 27 of Midland was fined $150 in provincial court Monday after pleading guilty to a charge of excess alcohol. Ss %) MIDLAND SS We Gd It was a long evening for Tiny Township members on Thursday and all they didn't need at Impaired drive the end of the day was a complaint But they got one from a rs CONVICted-- cont'd from p.2 Four other people were convicted on impaired driving in court Thur- sday. Christine Pirie of Midland was convicted on two counts of impaired driving, one arising out of an incident on August 7, and the other on August 15. She was given a fine of $125 on the first con- viction, and the man- datory 15 days in jail on the second. Celestin Lesperance, 53, of Midland, pleaded guilty to charges of im- paired driving and refusing to provide a sample of his breath. He was given 15 days in jail on the first charge, mandatory because of a previous impaired driving conviction, and a $250 fine on the charge of refusing to provide a sample. Siegfried Detamble, 29, was convicted of im- paired driving as a result of being stopped on High- way 12 east of Victoria Harbour on May 30. He was given a breathalyzer test which showed an alcohol level of 180 milligrams per 100 millilitres of blood. He was given a fine of $200. Larry Schleuter, 34, of Midland, was handed a $175 fine for impaired driving as a result of a .180 reading on a breathalyzer test taken after he was stopped while driving westbound on highway 12 outside Port MeNicoll on July 8. ticulture and get Contest starts next week Beginning next week, a flower name scramble contest will appear in this publication, with 65 prizes to be awarded. So read up on your hor- your flower working. Be ready to start on this ten week ex- citing adventure in flower land. knowledge BILL GRAY ; DAN HERBERT b "Fall Fashions » _ Arriving Daily" } Graham, Sloaler Gentlemen's Clothier 526-2021 A snowmobile suit A ski suit or a Dress-Coat ensemble during our To enter your children Kids Stuff | 288 KING ST., concerned taxpayer who said he felt the taxes in Tiny were just too high to be fair to those who don't make enormous salaries Although the council members pointed out to the gentleman that the townships share of tax money had gone down this year instead of up, he was determined the township was over taxing its residents. He claimed the "'people who just sit in the office"' are making too much money in comparison to the amount of work they do. He said he objected to paying for these people to make such a good salary for doing so little He said little to coun- cil's reasoning, scoffing at the increased school board levy. He said if the township had no control over the school board, then who did. [ Tiny tax-payer complains taxes too high Council members, tited but patient, explained the Situation as best they could and presented the man with a second copy of a explanatory paper which accompanied all tax bills. Tiny clerk Guy Maurice said the office has received some calls about the increase in taxes but that most callers listened to the explanation given to them over the phone. School Bus SIMCOE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION SCHOOL BUS ROUTES Routes for September 1976 For pupils attending all shools in Elmvale routes will remain the same N.B. Special Noon hour kindergarden routes will be established for pupils who have registered. If not yet registered, transportation will be arranged. Transportation for other than Noon hour routes shall be by regular bus routes. For further information, contact, school attending or Transportation Department at Telephone 728-7570 4 \ 'MUFFLER SHOP MIDLAND LTD. 526-3731 542 BAY ST. "NOW 77 Under New Ownership Come In And Meet The New Owner Manager KEN CRADD Come In For A Free Inspection And Estimate Have A Free Coffee While You Wait Take Advantage Of Our Guarantee For Most Domestic Models 3YRS Prorated On Muffler 1YR On Resonator 1YR On All Pipes 1YR On Most Import Systems 1YR On Balance Of Systems Ny OCK Wednesday, September 1, 1976, Page J i ; ' ' }