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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.: BRUSSELS PCStj JAN, It, POI 4' a