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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1979-10-03, Page 3FORMER HEALTH MINISTER SPEAKS — speaker at Monday's annual meeting of the Huron's past president Helen Davies, incoming Health and Welfare for Canada was guest Society. She is shown above at the left with Exeter branch president Norm Whiting.T-A photo Monique Begin, former Minister of Huron district of the Canadian Cancer president Harold Knisley and Begin questions provinces over use of health money REFRIGERATION DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL CENTRAL AIR SYSTEMS HEAT PUMPS MAX'S TV & APPLIANCES GRAND BEND 238-2493 LIFE INSURANCE Life insurance means much more than security for the future of your dependents. It has living values not found in any other investment. Call Gaiser-Kneale-Tait life insurance for all the details. People who know the community, unders- tand your problems best. 'Representing Crown Life Gaiser • Kneale •Tait Life Insurance Agency Inc. 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He said employees could refuse to do dangerous work and it was necessary to have two men working on any live apparatus. Davis explained this could even mean the testing of meters and several other jobs which are now handled by only one person. Livingstone said that safety has always been a discretionary thing with the employer and employee and said he didn't think the bill would really change too much locally. He agreed that many aspects of hydro work could be considered as hazardous, but the local safety record indicates the staff have always been doing well in that regard, It was also noted by Davis that the change in holiday time has created some problems, This year, five members received an extra week's holiday time. "We're doing more work with fewer employees," the manager stated. The chairman asked if the manager was suggesting additional staff was required, and Davis replied in the negative although he did say there may have to be consideration given to contracting some hydro work in the future. In other business, the Commission: Decided to make no changes in the current in- surance policies and again turned down a suggestion for a $2,100 policy on the water tower. Took no action on a suggestion by Davis that a local building contractor be given a break on the ex- cessive cost experienced in boring through Huron St. East for two water con- nections. Boyle said the Commission had no reason to subsidize builders who were in business to make a profit and said the added cost would have to be passed on to the new lot owner. Learned that Doug and Tom Prout were not happy with the new rate structure suggested for the rental on the Hicks well. They asked for a rental rate of $500 per year. The current one IS $100 and the Commission has suggested it would be in- creased annually on the same percentage as the cost of living increase. They left the door open to the well property owners to negotiate the matter further, chairman Ron Potter con- gratulated the Huron units for going 146 percent over their objectives. Harold Knisely is the new Huron president for 1979-80 and vice-president is Ross McDaniel. Both are from Goderich, Cameron who had earlier asked council to delay any decision on the police office until all sites had been thoroughly investigated. Mrs. Fuller defended her position by saying council had to answer honestly to the people and the least they could do was consider the new information and delay a decision until the special meeting. "They at least deserve the courtesy of being con- sidered," Jay Campbell added. Simmons, who said the record should show council had turned down a suggestion for using town property for the new police office and had hired an ar- chitect to design a new s. building on property bought for $45,000, then presented a motion that the matter be fired back to the committee until they can come up with a unanimous decision. Cameron seconded the motion and it was carried. "I'm very disappointed," Boyle noted as the debate ended. That wasn't his only disappointment for the night. When tenders were opened for the sale of the site of the former police office destroyed by fire in July, there were only two tenders, the highest being $10,000. It was offered by John Norris in trust and was accepted by council. "It's disappointing... but," Boyle said. He then admitted he didn't know why anyone would pay any more for the property, although council members had earlier suggested the lot should sell for a minimum of $15,000. The other bid received Monday was $6,000. Police office MRS. JOAN OKE received second prize in the cookbook contest. It's a great combination when you can be lucky and a good cook, too. But that's the Way it is for three women who sent in recipes for our "Cooking for Fun" cook- book. J.W. Eedy publications sponsored a lucky draw, and each recipe that was sent in was entered in the contest. The first recipe pulled from the big box was far Washington Pie sent in by Mrs, Chris Etue of St. Marys. She received $25, Supporters and volunteers of the Huron Unit of the Canadian Cancer Society learned Monday night that the year 1979 was one of the most successful ever as far as campaign contributions were concerned. Unit campaign chairman Ross McDaniel told the an- nual meeting at the Pineridge Chalet at Hensall that an objective of $45,000 was set for the branches in Clinton, Exeter, Goderich, Seaforth and Wingham, be- ing an increase of 12 percent from the previous year. The five branch chairmen and their co-chairmen started their planning early in the year and had their volunteer team of captains and canvassers ready to roll on April 1 with their door to door canvass. By May 7, they were again the first unit in the South- ' Western District to exceed their objective. While the canvass of residential (ur- ban & rural), industrial, commercial and special names was rolling up a figure of $47,724.00, special events were being staged by the branches to add another $18,223.00 to make an im- pressive grand total of $65,- 947.00. The report stressed that the Canadian Cancer Society continues to conduct their successful campaigns each year at a cost of less than 10 cents for each dollar raised. This covers the expense of posters, films, kits and receipts. Retiring president Mrs. Helen Davies expressed her sincere appreciation and gratitude to the large group of volunteer canvassers and to the generous people of Huron County who have made the 1979 campaign for funds the most successful in our history. Special recognition was made of the Canadian Forresters who contributed some $3,300.00 through the snowmobile rally. Huron County also received from the Forresters an additional amount of $4,658.00 through MRS. FERN LOVE won third prize in the "COOKING FOR FUN" draw. Second prize of $15 went to Mrs. Joan Oke of RR 3 Exeter for her jellied salad recipe. Mrs. Fern Love of Grand Bend received $10 for third prize. Her recipe was for a stewing beef casserole, The cook book containing a collection of reader's recipes was a supplement to last week's T-A, St. Marys Journal Argus, and Zurich Citizens News. Additional copies of the "Cooking for Fun" book can be purchased at the T-A office. their National organization. This sum was made up of monies donated by the Forrester Courts of Ben- miller, Constance and Huron District Council.of the Cana- dian Forresters Life In- surance Society. Ontario division campaign Continued from front page side-stepped a question from Patterson as to the cost per square foot, saying only that it was "under estimate". MacGregor said later the estimate suggested by council was $70,000 and the cost was under that. "Is the committee unanimous?" Reeve Sim- mons asked in reference to a motion from the committee that they accept the layout and design" and recom- mended that council instruct C.W,DeJager to proceed with drawings and specifications in preparation of tendering". MacGregor said the committee members were unanimous and he then made the motion as outlined in the report. However, there was no seconder. Councillor Lossy Fuller recommended the matter be held in abeyance until a special meeting which was planned for later in the week, but Boyle said it had to be decided at Monday's session. Clerk Liz Bell said it could be deferred. When there was still no seconder for the motion, Councillor Don Cameron commented, "I sit here in awe!". "I'm surprised the com- mittee could pass the report and not back it up at coun- cil," Boyle lamented. Shaw interjected that the situation was not unusual in that the members had received new information (from him). "It's a new opinion, not new information," Boyle replied. "I hope it's not new in- formation," commented Continued from front page need his head examined to take on the job as bylaw en- forcement officer. "There are 130 in Ontario now," commented planning board member Ron Cottrell. Reeve Si Simmons then entered the argument, suggesting the new bylaw cover only the area designated for the Business Improvement Area. but Campbell said he was con- vinced there was a need for such legislation to cover the entire community. Mayor Derry Boyle ex- plained that the bylaw had to be presented to a public meeting of the ratepayers and suggested it would be a "tough fight" getting it through. "We have to give the public ample opportunity to digest it." The Mayor said many peo- ple would think council members were trying to be dictators after they read the bylaw contents, but Campbell disagreed with that contention, saying it was a matter of council stating areas around which they have some concerns. Councillor Ted Wright said there have been problems with properties in the past and when council went to different government agen- cies to have the situations corrected, they were always advised the town had "no teeth" to enforce corrective measures. He said the new bylaw, if used properly, af- forded council the opportuni- ty to deal with such situations. "The key word is common sense," Councillor Harold Patterson interjected. At this point, Campbell presented a motion to have the lengthy bylaw given first and second reading and Sim- mons then said he wanted it read clause-by-clause. Considerable debate followed and former mayor Bruce Shaw interjected from the floor there appeared to be some procedural problems in that there was no seconder for Campbell's motion. "You mean to tell me that as reasonable and sensible people, we're going to read this clause-by-clause?" questioned Councillor Don Cameron, leafing through the 12-page document. He suggested Simmons didn't want that any more than any other member. However. Simmons remained adamant, pointing out there were many clauses he could not support and proceeded to outline a few. He noted that one section dictated that the clearance above any cooking area had to be 30", and pointed out that his own 17-year-old house didn't measure up to that standard in that he had a clearance of only 22". Simmons also suggested one member of council should be on the property By LYNN FARQUHAR Disco dance lessons have started on Tuesday evenings here in Huron Park. The classes run from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the JAD McCurdy School gymnasium and cost $10 per person for 10 weeks of lessons. We ask that all par- ticipants in the program br- ing running shoes or dance in stocking feet as no hard sol- ed shoes will be allowed on the gym floor. If interested in disco please call the Resource Centre at 228-6302. The Stephen Neighbourhood Nursery School youngsters took a special trip to Hayter's Turkey Farm Monday and Tuesday of this week. After the group had visited the turkeys and cows on the farm Mrs. Hayter had a special snack of chocolate milk and apple turkeys prepared for the pre- schoolers. The Nursery school is still working on their recipe books but "we need more recipes". Anyone who has some recipes at home that they would like to share,• should drop them off at the Resource Centre, so that we standards committee and not three ratepayers, although it was reported to him that that was, the re- quirement under the law. The Reeve also wanted some means of appeal for property owners back to council. The last point made by the Reeve was that the bylaw required bathroom floors to be covered with a water- proof repelent covering he said this would eliminate the use of carpets. In light of the Reeve's arguments, Campbell said a public meeting on the bylaw was in order and he suggested it be planned as soon as possible. "That's another $1,500 can get the book completed. Monday night ladies bowl- ing is now in its first week of league bowling with enough ladies to form teams but we could use some more spares. Anyone interested in being a spare bowler for any of the teams should give the Resource Centre a call at 228-6302. The Huron Park arena is now getting into full swing for the winter season, Bookings for private ice ren- tal can be made at the arena. Call Frank Funston at 228- 6425. Rental fees are set at $25 per hour. Don't forget the arena is open for public skating Sundays from 2-4 p.m. r f Dear Sir: I just wanted you to know I really enjoyed the "Cooking For Fun" supplement in the TA last week. I have already tried a few of the recipes and found them mouth- watering good. I hope there is another one before too long. Sincerely Mrs. Milton Pollock down the drain," Simmons commented. Clerk Bell suggested the bylaw contents should be cir- cilated to the ratepayers, saying it was unfair to have a public meeting first ad- vising people of what was in the bylaw. This prompted another debate on how quickly such a meeting could be called and whether the bylaw had to be circulated. Wright then presented a motion to have the clerk get a ruling on the matter and that was approved, as was his second motion that a special meeting of council be called as soon as the infor- mation was received. BIA chairman Bob Swart- man advised council he was concerned about the delays in getting the bylaw ap- proved as it is a requirement for the BIA to get a $150,000 loan for downtown restora- tion. "I'm afraid time is going to run out," he said, noting that the government had given them only 90 days to complete their application and that time period com- menced on August 22. "I assure you we'll move as quickly as possible." said Boyle. "Where is the money going?" was the question posed by the Honourable Monique Begin at Monday's annual meeting of the Huron unit and Southwestern District of the Canadian Cancer Society, The former federal Minister of Health and Welfare was talking about the money allotted by Ot- tawa to the provinces for health care, She suggeested the provinces were putting the money received from Ot- tawa for health purposes into their general treasuries and it wasn't all being used for health as designated by the federal government. She continued, "At present Ottawa pays 68 percent of the total Ontario Health bill." "Health services are sup- posed to be free and I mean free. There should be no need for extra charges such as user charges and extra fees for the chronically ill as suggested by some. We are already paying as taxpayers and any further charges would be double taxation," the former minister con- tinued. Ms. Begin carried on say- ing, "Prime Minister Clark has never given any views on medicare but his govern- ment is proposing a Hall Commission, This is not necessary. The facts are already there on the health minister's desk. I left them there." Justice Hall was appointed by John Diefenbaker in 1961 to look into the health situa- tion and he created the system. It could be the father of medicare could come back to save it." she added. The former health minister suggested public reaction could be a big help in getting health problems straightened out saying, "A simple letter to your members of parliament at both levels saying you are not happy with any proposed increases would do the trick. List draw winners in recipe contest Stephen kids take jaunt to Hayter's • •