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Former OPP Constables form company No cloak and dagger stuff for detectives Percy Parks and John Nelson tend to chuckle a bit when you ask them if their private detective business is anything like what's portrayed in movies and on television. "Not in any way," says Nelson. "It's an_ in- teresting business but there's no cloak and dagger stuff." Thewe are also no dirty eeos or beautiful plonue spies hanging around the Hugel Avenue offices of the newly formed Great Lakes and Security Company, Limited. Instead, you'll find a framed licence from the Solicitor General on the wall, two very tidy desks, and some filing cabinets and telephones, through which a great deal of the detectives' work is ac- complished. Parks and Nelson are former Ontario Provincial Police officers who saw a need for an investigation agency in our area, and they put their company together last month. "We're the only one in the area," says @arks. The closest one is in Toronto. (So is Great Lakes Investigation. Percy Parks is in charge of their Toronto office at 133 Richmond Street West.) Parks was with the OPP for five and a half years, with two years in this locality. For a time he worked in the Special Services Branch, in Toronto. John Nelson has nine years of experience in general police work with the OPP. Tiny Tay Agricultural Society plans Fall Fair Directors of the Tiny Tay Agricultural Society met at the Midland YMCA on March 31, 1976 with the new President for the coming year, Mrs. Betty Rumney, presiding over the meeting. Minutes of the last regular meeting were read by _ secretary- treasurer followed by two delegates giving a brief report of activities and discussion held at the Ontario Agricultural Societies Annual Con- vention in Toronto in February concerning horse shows, interest in Fairs, entertainment, grants, and highlights of other Fairs in the province. Previous and new exhibitors this year should note additions and changes of rules and regulations regarding the legislation of health certificates being made mandatory for animal entries. Also, the note about interruption of judging (weather con- ditions, etc.) and the distribution of prize money has been revised. Membership fees for this year's Fair, Sept. 17 and 18, have been set at $2.50 as well as the two day entry pass. Be sure and purchase your two day pass and save as regular adult tickets will be sold for $1.50 daily, students 75¢ and senior citizens and elementary school children no charge. Food booths have been designated to the area at the west end of the arena inside the premises. Due to a large majority of the Fairs population working and the en- thusiasm shown over last years Horse Pull Contest held Friday afternoon, this activity has been scheduled for Friday evening instead of af- ternoon so we hope to see everyone there to par- ticipate in the viewing of the new event. The list of committee chairmen and_ their members for the coming 'year was revised. Port McNicoll bylaw discussed Port downers will be given the opportunity to express MeNicoll lan- their views on_ the proposed zoning bylaw for the village at a public meeting on April 29. At its regular meeting last, week, the village council decided to send a copy of the bylaws, a summary of the contents, and an explanatory letter to all landowners--giving residents the opportunity to digest the information before the public meeting. Those with objections to the bylaw 'are asked to submit them in writing to the council. The deadline for ob- jections is May 14. The Port MeNicoll zoning bylaw has been in the works) since 1967, although there have been changes made since that time. The public meeting is being held for the benefit of anyone concerned with the effects of the bylaw, includiing __ residents, those who live on the boarder of the municipality who would © be affected, real estate companies, developers, and churches. Port McNicoll reeve Bruce Dockray estimates that the document could go to the Ontario Municipal Board for approval following the May deadline for sub- missions. Bob and Rodney Jones were present represen- ting the North Central 4-H Calf Club and expressed a new idea to create in- terest on the Fair grounds. They felt that the public should have the opportunity to see some of the activities, projects, and displays of the rural youth and local 4-H clubs, so this coming September look for a corner in the Midland arena filled with creation of 4-H members such as hand-made halters. Together, they have built up contacts and techniques which assist their function as "evidence _ gathering machines" which is how they see their job. Who employs them? "Companies. Lawyers, financial institutions and the ordinary citizen," says Nelson. "Often we deal with borderline things," adds Parks. '"'Things that are not part of the police function. Anyway, police departments are so busy, and so are lawyers, for whom we often do research." The official prospectus lists the following ser- vices: pre-trial in- vestigations, services, locating witnesses, ob- taining: statements tracing missing persons, photographic docume- ntation, marital in- vestigations, surveillance services, fidelity / bon- ding losses, internal or external employee irregularities, security surveys and _ process serving. Their capabilities in- clude protection against eavesdropping with electronic "'sweeps", as long as such a sweep is not in conflict with any police agency. Great Lakes Investigation is in touch with international agencies like InterTel, and they feel that their church directory <#% THE CATHOLIC PARISH OF FLOS WINTER SCHEDULE OF MASSES MSGR. Vincent Foy J.C.D. Phelpston 7:30 p.m. Sat. 9:00a.m. Sunday Elmvale 8:00 a.m. -- 10:30a.m. Sunday i" PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN CANADA Minister: Rev. Sydney McDonald BA Phones: The Church 322-1411, The Manse, 322-2453 Elmvale Church: Christian Education, 10a.m. Christian Worship, 11 a.m. UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA St. John's -- Elmvale Minister: Rev. B. Gazzard Worship: 11:00 a.m. (Nursery during Service) Phones: Church 322-1472, Manse 322-1522 Wyevale United Church: 11:30a.m. Waverley United Church: 10:00a.m. Rev. Allan J.McLaughlin, Minister assistance, Figley. SALVATION ARMY Capt. and Mrs. Roy Figley The Salvation Army are meeting in the Youth Hall at'the rear of 251 2nd St., Midland. 9:30 a.m. -- Sunday School for all ages 11:00 a.m. -- Sunday Morning Meeting 7.p.m. -- Sunday Evening Tues. 7 p.m. -- Prayer and Bible Fellowship Wed. 2:00 p.m. -- Ladies Meetings. Appointments for spiritual help, practical marriages, marriage counselling, suicide prevention, etc. telephone 526-2751 -- Captain and Mrs. R.C. dedications, funerals, ne /& ----_------ Participate Do ityour par. If you need us, we're here, in Penetang @vleft to right: Front Row: Lenore, Phylis, Gail, Rita 2nd Row: J. Reimer, Linda, W.C. Golden have the welcome mat out for you to help you with any of your banking needs. So drop by and say hello, won't you. The bank where people make the difference. E.M. Mandley, Shirley, Rejeanne, Sherryl, Vivian, Gail, Nelson, there is no more service facilitates in- r vestigation on a world- personal danger in wide basis. detective work than there was in the regular line of police work. "The big difference is that we aren't allowed to carry firearms. And we are under no burden to prove The service is totally confidential and so is the evidence they gather. When the men were asked if government agencies could make use of their the municipa JS & loan corporation files, the answer was a_ guilt or innocence. All we == : 5 < blunt and emphatic do is collect evidence." Head Office: Barrie, Ontario "No". So far the staff of Great Both men were Lakes Investigations and Midland Office 221 King Street Member: Security consists of just two, but there are plans to expand, especially in the area of security. Meanwhile, Parks and Nelson continue to project reluctant to specify what their fees were, because they say that although fee rates are based on the area that they serve, they usually depend on cir- Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation cumstances. "We talk it their undramatic image over with the client,' of two friendly, handsome says Percy. "Let's just and well groomed gen- tlemen -- a far ery from say that it's reasonable." Columbo. 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