HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1995-04-19, Page 6PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19, 1995.
Railroad corridor usage worries landowners
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says PAC member Arnold Storey.
"The use has to be reasonable,"
says Hayward. "If there are con-
cerns, we may look at a one year
lease, to be reassessed at that time."
Liability and Control
"Who will hold the liability
insurance for the land?" questioned
Lee.
"Having liability insurance will
be one of the conditions of leas-
ing," says Storey.
"If the land is to be returned to
agricultural use, $1 million in cov-
erage for the right-of way is
required," says Hayward.
The land may be fenced, but the
gates cannot be locked as the
province may need access for
maintenance of unleased portions.
Information on the Trespassing
Couple weds at
United Church
and Liability Act are available
through ORC.
The province will try to make
regular checks of the right-of-way
to ensure adherence to the leases,
but there is limited manpower, says
Hayward.
"If there are problems with
dumping or other destructive uses,
call me."
ORC is still looking at different
options to control access of trail
bikes and 4x4s which may cause
problems.
Fence repair or replacement
Several landowners were con-
cerned about the quality of the
fences which now line the corridor,
citing years of neglect and decay.
Hayward says that in most cases,
the fences should be returned to the
present state when the lease
expires, though each situation will
be looked at individually.
Questioned on the removal of
brush along the trail, Hayward says
that too would be dealt with on an
individual basis, determining if
drainage and grade are a concern or
if the hedge row is needed for ero-
sion protection.
"It is hoped that ORC can work
with the farmers to improve the
fencing. We may provide the mate-
rials if the farmers can supply the
labour."
Railbeds
The railbed must remain accessi-
ble to the government crews as they
are responsible for maintaining the
gravel bed and replacing any which
has been removed.
The lessee has the obligation to
control all noxious weeds along the
corridor and in the gravel beds.
Goderich to Blyth
The stretch of the right-of-way
from Goderich to Blyth will be
leased by two groups as well as
some private interests.
From the lake to the bridge, the
Menesetung Bridge Association
will care for the property; the trail
from the bridge to Auburn will be a
joint effort by the Maitland Trail
Riders and the Colborne snowmo-
bilers while the Auburn to Blyth
section may require a facilitator to
work out the different proposals.
This group will get back to PAC
when an acceptable agreement for
usage has been reached says Kirk-
by-
Anyone wishing information on
leasing a portion of the right-of-
way may contact Neil Hayward at
ORC at 519-823-6014 or a local
member of PAC.
Heather and Eric Maddeford
M ADDEFORD-FOTHERGILL
Heather Fothergill, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Forthergill,
Londesboro, and Eric Maddeford,
son of Dr. William Maddeford,
Delaware, were married at
Londesboro United Church on
Saturday, Oct. 15, 1994.
They reside in London.
Walton 4-Hers
see heritage
at cemetery
The first meeting of the Walton
4-H was held on April 3. Members
began their series about Heritage.
They met at Dianne Baan's at
7 p.m. then went over to the
Brussels Cemetery. We got into
little groups to look at the grave-
stones and found out information
about people from the past. They
saw unique stones, how long
people lived and inscriptions on
tombstones and how they've
changed.
After returning to Dianne's, they
introduced themselves.
They then had nominations and
the new officers are: Amy Scott,
president; Wendy Glaucer, vice-
president; Charmaine Baan,
secretary; and Jody Vander Veen as
the press reporter.
On April 10 they had the second
meeting at Dianne Baan's. They
opened the meeting with the 4-H
pledge, then discussed the Native
people.
Following the discussion they
learned how tea can be used as dye.
For the remainder of the night
they tie-dyed clothing.
The next meeting will be held at
Dianne Baan's home on April 17.
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