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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1976-01-08, Page 9THE LAST CHRISTMAS decoration comes down on Dashwood's Main street. Carl Thiel, Zurich watches Charles Eckel, Zurich, both of Zurich hydro, remove a festive reminder of the past holiday season. Bagley. hr Canada Canada metric metrioue Hang me up 3 cm A light snowfall, Reminder to put on your snowtires. Normal traffic will probably make the snow disappear from the roads. A broom is all you need to clean off porch and sidewalks. '14 in Do tlion/MET/gre PI10140TiON5 TOFIONTO Skiers and tobogganers will love it. Snowstorms of this nature will require h plows to keep traffic `moving. Shovelling your driveway and sidewalks , is a must. CM Metric Precipitation IA. Metric Commission du Commission systeme meIrioue SYVI.Pi$. • *.fftt ,1 t c4:41..... • lk Snowfall measured in cm (centimetres) 141"44Wh1‘ 30 cm Times-Advocate, January 8, 1975 Page 9 BUNDLED BABY — This little tot, Dawn Elaine Heywood, waits outside while her mother, Mrs. Reta Heywood, goes about her business in downtown Exeter. Dawn didn't seem to mind the cold though, and who would, wrapped up like she is. Photo by Youngs. Ministry studies method of drying by microwave w:z REEVE TINNEY AND TRUSTEE TIEMAN — of Hay Dashwood councils respectively search for cor- respondence in Mr. Tieman's files at the public meeting held Monday night in Dashwood to discuss fire protection for Hay township. Councilman Joe Miller, from Hay, looks on. Photo by Youngs. moderate, by one-third, Ontario's increasing rate of growth in energy consumption. By 1980, EMP officials are looking for a $1 billion reduction per year in total energy ex- penditures across all sectors of Ontario's economy. Current forecasts indicate that energy spending in Ontario will be greater than $5 biiiion in 1975 and could double within five years, Telephone 235-1331 agreement. The lack of an agreement was a point which has worried the firefighters since the lack of a signed agreement would render their liability insurance void should a fireman be killed or a person injured by one of the firefighters in the course of his duties. Village Trustee George Tiernan said that if there was no signed agreement between Dashwood and Hay by the end of 1975 then Hay would not receive fire protection in 1976 from Dash- wood. As the end of the year ap- proached, Hay council was forced into making a move to provide protection for those formerly covered by Dashwood , Hay enlisted the services of the Grand Bend brigade for 1976 on a standby basis. They were paid a $1000 retainer and are to receive an hourly rate for any calls which they answer. Grand Bend is to cover east two and a half miles to Highway 83 and north three and three quarter miles from Fort Blake on highway 21. The Zurich fire department, in which Hay has a 48 percent share, were to pick up the remaining area left from Dash- wood's former assessment for an ' hourly rate of $150 per hour. They received no retainer, The whole problem came to a head at the public meeting on Monday night that was attended by about 40 ratepayers who were concerned about the lack of fire protection with the absence of Dashwood, Tieman prefaced his remarks saying that he was "sorry it came to this" and then went on to add that the increase they asked for was justified. He pointed out that the majority of fire calls for the Dashwood brigade come from the outlying areas, with 'only 20 percent" of the brigade's work being done in Dashwood itself. He also pointed out that the $3000 retainer was reasonable in comparing rates to other municipalities in western Ontario, who pay between two and three quarters to four mills for fire protection. Tieman went on to explain that if the engine broke down, or new hoses were needed, Dashwood had to bear the cost of repairs and maintenance, something he felt is unfair. Joe Miller, a Hay councilman, expressed his concern over the possibilities of Dashwood going to the one ton truck with pump attachment and using forced water from a tower, He said that this would leave Hay unprotected again. Both parties argued and continued to field questions from the audience of Hay ratepayers who were becoming increasingly irrate. At one point ratepayer Don Adams shouted out "we want an agreement and we want it fast" bringing a round of applause from his fellow citizens. Strathroy home sold to Ailsa Craig firm type of truck and purchasing a one ton vehicle that would be used with a pump in the event that Dashwood gets a water tower. This would be ineffective in the township. Hay Reeve Jack Tinney and his council refused to meet the new retainer price, and, as Mr. Tinney said, had assurances from Stephen Township Council that they too would not pay the new retainer fee. Stephen sub- sequently agreed to the $3000 tag and added another $1800 to make up the difference between last year's fee and that of this year. Dashwood has been providing coverage to Hay for the past two years without a signed Beeney receives appointment Agriculture Minister William G. Newman announced today the appointment of Don Beeney, 47, Media Relations Officer in the Office of the Premier for the last five years, as Director of Com- munications and Information Services in the Ministry of Agriculture and Food. His appointment was effective January 1, 1976. Mr. Beeney, who joined the Civil Service in 1961, has filled a number of communications and media-related positsions in the Ontario Government. He was Director of Information in the former Departments of Economics and Trade and Development from 1961 to 1970. Prior to joining the Government Mr. Beeney had considerable experience on farms and ranches in southern Alberta. Since April 1970, he has been attached to the Premier's Office in charge of media liaison with the Legislative Press Gallery and with the various newspapers, radio and television stations across the province. Before joining the public service, he was a reporter and editor with the Guelph Daily Mercury, the Hamilton Daily News, the Stratford Beacon Herald and the Canadian Press, for which he was staff repOrter assigned to cover the Ontario Legislature in 1960-61, • The Information Services Braneh in the Ministry of Agriculture and Food provides a complete information service on the programs and activities of the Ministry, This service ensures that all persons engaged in the many segments of the agriculture and food system, including consumers, are kept informed of changes and development& contractor for the present structure. Homes in village 'edged Chosen from among the many attractively decorated homes in Ailsa Craig over the Christmas season, the home of Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Stewart of Main Street was awarded first prize by the local Business Association. An illuminated cross on the front lawn dominated the scene as a reminder of the total Christmas story. Second prize was awarded to Mr. & Mrs. Jack Rosser, also on Main Street. Third prize went to the Carman Pickering family. Mrs. Janet Cree was given honourable mention by the judges. Each of the three winning families received a case of pop and a carton of potato chips from the Business Association. Judging took place on Tuesday evening, December 23. Mrs. Anita Charlton of Parkhill acted as judge, Finally, ratepayer Raymond Hartman made a motion that Hay council be directed to accept the proposal from Dashwood. He was seconded by Scotty Fox, a council member. The motion passed with only two people opposing it. In a cloSed meeting af- terwards, the two councils signed an agreement that calls for Hay to pay a $1200 retainer fee plus the usual fee of $90 for the first hour of a call and $75 for each succeeding hour of the blaze. The concern of many of the ratepayers was the fact that they live a possible six to seven miles from Zurich and in the event of a fire they would have to phone there rather than Dashwood, which for some is less than a mile away. The concensus of opinion on both councils is that a fireboard, with representative from all three areas concerned, Dash- wood, Hay and Stephen Councils would be the best solution to the problem, Both Tieman and Tinney agreed that the retainer fee system is not a good one and that another system should be brought up. Tony Bedard, a member of Hay council who sits on the Zurich fireboard, feels that the only real solution to the problem. is a fireboard, where a budget can be worked out and each council can then accept or reject it. Lionel Wilder, also a Hay councilman, is another vocal proponent of the fireboard and feels that with input into the running of the Dashwood brigade, problems like this year's would not arise. The maze of the Hay Township- Village of Dashwood fire protection dispute came to an end Monday night as Hay' council received a mandate from the ratepayers and struck a signed agreement with Dashwood after a public meeting held at the Dashwood fire hall. Hay has agreed to pay Dash- wood a $1200 retainer fee for coverage of a smaller assessment, The reason for the smaller fee than the anticipated $3000 and smaller area of coverage is because of the contract with Grand Bend which has taken over the other areas formerly covered by Dashwood. Grand Bend was brought in as part of the contingency plan when it looked like Hay may not have fire protection in 1976, The dispute started in June when Dashwood announced in- tentions of raising its retainer rate from $1200 to $3000. The difference was to go to offsetting higher costs and into a fund that would be used for better main- tenance and for the possible purchase of a new fire truck, Hay council felt that the in- crease was too high and were worried about protection should the present pumper truck break down, Adding to their worries was the possibility of Dashwood disbanding the use of the pumper Sunnyside Haven Nursing Home in Strathroy was pur- chased last week by Craigholme Nursing Home in Ailsa Craig. The twenty-three bed home was formerly owned by David Rempel of Parkhill. Craigholme is presently con- structing an addition to the south east end of the present building to accommodate the residents of Sunnyside Haven. It is an- ticipated that the addition will be completed some time in the spring at which time the residents will be moved from Strathroy into the new facilities. The former Sunnyside Haven Nursing Home will then be closed and the building sold as it no longer meets the requirements demanded by the Ministry of Health, The new Craigholme addition will include a library meeting room in addition to resident rooms. It is being built by Strybosch Construction of Strathroy who also was the Smaller area, no fee hike • Dashwood; Hay reach agreement in fire dispute A study into methods of reducing the use of fuels in corn drying operations as a means of conserving energy is being conducted by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food as part of the province's Energy Management Program. The study involves the use of microwave technology in the drying process and is being carried out by Dr. David Pei, professor of chemical engineering at the University of Waterloo. The Ministry estimates the amount of fuel required to dry the 1974 grain crop was ap- proximately 1.5 billion cubic feet of natural gas, as well as nearly 6 million gallons of propane. Dr. Pei expects the $3,500 research project to determine the extent of the advantages in using microwave technology in grain drying. Because the microwaves would heat up only the kernels of corn and not the air around them, the process should require less energy. In addition, the microwave operation should be almost twice as fast as present methods. Part of Dr. Pei's research will be to adapt a system where corn to be dried is moved by conveyor through a microwave energy field. Other alternatives in- corporating microwave technology will also be con- sidered. Results of the research project are expected in early 1976, They will include documentation of the costs of suitable microwave installations, energy requirements, capacities, operating costs and prospects for future developments. The microwave drying project is one of several being funded under the Ontario Energy Management Program which is being coordinated by the Ministry of Energy. The ob- jective of the EMP is to RENT A TYPEWRITER FOR ONLY $12 5° Per Month Whether you're a student or you need a typewriter for any reason, we have the selection for you. New Smith-Corona Electric Typewriters ,„ ANY REQUESTS? Doug Willed, two, from Zurich toots on a horn as he sits with Julie Bedard, a grade Some people grow flowers, 11 student of South Huron District High School, Doug, and many other children were there to take part in a gardens, Crops: others simply family studies course along with the students, The youngsters had fun, but the students hod to write up grow Old, reports of evolution on what they eloSefved during the day, Photo by Youngs, QUITE A FEW — children arrived to take part in a study group for the family studies course being offered at South Huron District High School. This is only a small portion of the group who turned out 6n Wednesday. Photo by Youngs ezeferZinies-Ainweaf