HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1972-01-26, Page 4On'S attitude.
"11 you are not over-enthus-
iastic about MDC tell us what
are, the alternatives," said Mr.
Pranch. "What does MAC net
have that some other Organiza,
tion might have? Where can the
council serve you better?"
Touching on the importance
of regional. ce-oPeration through
MDC, Mr., Branch said that from
the IQ regions across the prov-
ince, the government received
6,10 viewpoints, not several hun-
dreds or thousands."
President Jim Bayter sum-
med up the presentation with a
few well-chosen words from
MDC's standpoint.
""We need your support," said
Mr, Hayter, ,,not just your pro-
vincial support but we need the
support of the peoPle. Send us
your problems. Telephone us in
Stratford."
One question from the floor
was how MD': planned to deal
with the new owner of CFB of
Clinton, John van Ga.stel, Galt.
Would MDC assist him in secur-
ing industry for his Investment?
Mr. GowIng answered that
MDC planned to do everything
possible to assist Mr. van Gas-
tel in the Clinton operation. He
said MDC recognized the sale
Of CFB Clinton as just the “first
step up the ladder".
Gerry Ginn of Goderich Town-
ship asked.a question concerning
MD 's interest in the agricui-
twat industry. He wondereciyhat
plans MIX:, had to put the rural
economy on a par with industry.
Mr. Ginn was told that for
the first, timep agriculture is a
priority item with MDC and, that,
an agricultural section of MIX:
will take the problems of farmers
to government in an effort to
encourage fair practices andbet-
ter incomes for rural people,
Ed. Qddliefson, reeve of the
village of Hayfield, outlined the
Poor systeM of communication
in Huron County and suggested
that a better road system is nec-
essary if Huron is ever to pro6
vide services for industry, see
tourism grow or help the farmer
to better markets for his prod-
ucts.
Mr, Gowing said that MDC
sees the need for an extension of
Highway 401, from the Kitchener-
Waterloo area to Goderich. He
said that as conditions change
in the Kitchener-Waterloo area
such a highway would be a val-
uable asset to the region.
With regard to the transporta-
tion hearings being hosted by a
committee of the federal govern-
ment in this area, Mr. Gowing
said that MDC is preparing a
brief to be presented at the hear-
ing in Stratford on January 26.
He Indicated that the content of
the brief would suggest' to gov-
ernment alternate methods of
public, transport such as air
service - could be established
with the area in which Passen-
ger train service was _discon-
tinged. Mr. Cowing also sugges-
ted that some form of govern-
ment subsidization. for such a
transportation service would
likely be appreciated.
Also in the audience was
Spence. Ounmaings, 'development
officer for the county of Huron.
Towards...the end of 1971,
ell had. hinted thut the county
would h, ave. to discontinue soma.-
thing - • either membership
MDC or the service of the dev,r.
plopment .officer.
The decision still has not
been reached but MDC officials.
did their best to stem the tide
of discontentment in Huron
County Council.
BRUSSELS PUC NOTICE
Commencing the first water billing in Feb.
ruary, 1972, the discount of 10% will be dis-
continued and a penalty of 5% Will be add,
ed on all accounts not paid 'by due date. The
new rate will be $2.00 per month for residen-
tial, $1.40 per month small commercial and
$2.80 per month for non-resident and large
commercial.
Wm. D. KING,
Mgr. and. Sec.-Treas., PIJC
What we mean by
Dgether we're both
stronger."
First, let's-set the stage. And, let's start
with you. You grow up. You set certain
goals for yourself. And then, after some
time, along come the little you's. And with
them, a whole new set of goals. A home
a car, maybe a cottage. You want the good
things. And, seeing that you work hard for
your money, why not?
But, where do we fit in? Well, we feel
two heads are better than one. We figure if
two people set out to achieve the same
goals, they might come a little sooner.
And easier.
You see, we're in the money
business. We invest money to make
money, so that we can lend you money.
But all of it isn't worth a plugged nickel if
somebody doesn't use it, or our services,
or our facilities.
No, we're not trying to talk you into a
loan or a deposit. It's not
like that. We feel these
things will come
naturally with what
we have to offer:
And that offer is
this: a working
partnership in achieving goals. Your goals,
and our goals. Let's call it something like,
Us, You & Sons. We know you work hard
for your money. We understand things
don't come easy. For any of us.
And that's what we mean by. "You
and the Commerce.Together were both
stronger': Because together, we are.
CANADIAN IMPERIAL
BANK OF COMMERCE
You and the Commerce.
ibgether were both stronger.
Huron Councillors .Query MODA Contrib.01cm
What had the outward appear.
We, of *lack-lustre fir*. Session
Of''Huren County Council may turn
Quf to be the basis Of one of the
most iMPPrtant decisions mem- ors will make this year. On
Wednesday, _at Huron ,C,Mineil's
first business meeting of
Walter Gowing, executive, direc,
for of Midwestern ipeyelopment
conncili James Hayter, MDC
president; and peter Branch, co-
ordinator of services for the pro-
vincial department,TreaSurY and
Economi cs, worked together to
present a brief to council which
would convince members to sup-
port MDC (MODA) again' this
year.
The entire morning session of
council, was taken up in the pre-
sentation of the MDC brief. Only
the last n minutes or so was
devoted to questioning from
Huron members to MDC officials.
At noon, Warden Elmer Hayter
advised the delegation the matter
Ivould7he taken planning-0.0 .0v-
would. be taken to the planning
and development committee for
study and recommendation to
county council.
mpc,. officials were called in
when it became apparent that
some members of county council
were expressing dissatisfaction
with the results achieved by the
organization first formed in 1956.
Membership in. MDC last year
cost Huron taxpayers $6,100.
Fees for the coming year will be
collected again in March and a
decision about Huron's member-
ship will have to be reached by
that time.
Walter Gowing quoted many
statistics for the enlightenment
of council and even traced the
growth of MDC through 16 years.
Still he was hard pressed to im-
press Huron County Council with
the progress report which
remained intangible and beyond
touching or mentally grasping
unless there bad been personal
involvement.
He attempted to explain that
the near $1,000,000 Waterloo and
South Wellington Study to be re-
leased about the end of Feb-
ruary , had very definite im-
plications which would affect
Huron County. He predicted fan-
tastic growth in the coming years
in the Waterloo-South Wellington
area and suggested that planning
was underway to ensure that
westerly counties including Hur-
on would provide a vital role is
' supplying auxiliary services to
the boom area.
The provincial government,
Mr. Gowing said, would play a
larger supportingrole in MDC's
planning and it was important
that every district within the four
county region of Waterloo, Wel-
lingtOn, Perth and Huron would
have a voice - an opportunity to
take part in the decision making
of the province.
Gowing outlined MDC's im-
portance as a liaison between
the grass roots people and prov-
ince of Ontario . He said that;
in the coming year, it was hoped
MDC would work more closely
with county councils perhaps
through a representative from
each county council sitting on the
regional council in Stratford and
throUgh a propOsed plan for MDC
officials to meet on a regular
basis With individual councils in
their own chambers.
The executive director aise
explained the difficulty in attract-
ing industry to the region and
Mol'e partidularly, to an esSent ,
Tally agricultural county like
Huron, He said that MDC is
Working with industrialists
hroughoUt North America and in
.4ther countries,to acquainttheM
with the. advantages of buSiness
in the tnidWeStern Ontario reg ,
ion.
Part of MDC's work is to
assist existing indtiStrieS to thiS
region to grow and expand. He
Spoke about the. Council's new
magazine MID - which is et,.
telling the virtues of the region
to people in all walks of life in
Many, many platea.
But it was Peter Branch who
got down to brass taCkS. He -
Said he was concerned about "
Httrono s, seemingly diSeriehant,•1
inent with MDC and MIX tithe,
WS Were i ,rather litirt'f by Hilt.:
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