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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1981-06-10, Page 31 Hydro routes Continued from front page said. "(They) reflect the dialogue between us and the agricultural community which has taken palce over several years." The documents will be dis- tributed to municipalities, utilities and public interest groups as part of what Macaulay termed the first "plan stage" of a two-part process to secure govern- ment approval. "After the plan stage ap- proval is obtained, Hydro will again invite the public to participate" in route studies before a decision is made. The process is expected to take three to four years, followed by two years of con- struction. Officials hope the new line will be ready by 1988. With only one 500,000 -volt line out of Bruce now, Hydro Is concerned about its ability to deliver the combined power of Bruce A and B generating stations. The third and fourth generating units in Bruce B are expected to be on-line in 1987. Meanwhile, the steadi- ly growing demand for power in Southwestern On- tario has raised the possibili- ty of power shortages. Asked about that, Hydro officials said there are con- tingency, plans to handle power breaks should a natural disaster such as a tornado knock out the single existing line. Robert Murray, acting director of the route and site selection division of Ontario Hydro's Toronto head- quarters, said some plans call for twin -tower lines, others for single towers with two circuits. He said twin -tower 500,000 -volt lines generally require a 130 -metre right-of- way while the single towers with 230,000 -volt circuits, need a 69 -metre right-of- way. about 52 metre high are spaced from 245 to 300 metres apart. "Every ef- fort is made to minimize en- viromental impact," he said. tiIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII HURON CANCER UNIT MEETS — The June meeting of the Huron Unit of the Canadian Cancer Society was held in Exeter Wednesday night. Above, Marjorie Delbridge and Elaine Bogart offer a cup of tea to Exeter chairman Norm Whiting and Bill Mickle. T -A photo Hensall annexation Continued from front page problems with water supply or septic tanks. He said the property sizes would allow for replacement of the septic tanks if necessary under current county regulations. Hensall clerk Betty Oke reviewed the fire and recreation services. She said there would be no change for the annexed areas in fire protection as they were presently serviced by the Hensall brigade through agreements with Hay. She also told the hearing there were few available residential building lots for sale as some of the vacant lots were "double lots" and the owners did not wish to sell. The clerk noted that she received about 10 requests in the last year from people looking for residential building lots. Voicing his objection. Freeth said his property would lose school bus ser- vice because the board policy was only temporary. Under cross examination, he reported that his two children attend school in Ex- eter. The OPP Corporal also said he believed his taxes would increase considerably and felt that home owners would be forced to hook up to the water and sewerservices IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII111111111111IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII111111111111111181111111111111111111111111IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII1E ▪ Facts about Air Beds =_ .• 1 Can be harder or softer than any other bed (you control E.• A/ ron the amount of air)F._... IR BE .. ti.g– The same 20 mill SIit e polyvinyl q vtnusadin fnllaleDk boats and water beds. --. _ Inflates 3 to S minutes with 3. a C n4slx•lyp. wtuum il cleaner jwr 1--� — tNeighs 1210 le lbs r i i ` t �. -13 – 4, (depending on sus) al s Always room temperature -row _ 51 6. blankst You can use your electric ��,.: "" lTherapeutic back support e land backache forever?) –or dryer -- - 8. F. The helico of a waterbed without this motion No frame needed 1 O. Portable -1t folds and stores on the shed Twig halo stirs KI., June 30 & Sales Tax Buy Before = SAVE 7% SUPPORTAIR the alr-bed from the name you know for qUaltty whether they like it or not. "I am a loser", he said of annexation, noting he had nothing to gain as there was already a move on foot to br- ing urban and rural hydro rates into comparable cost. He said that until Hensall has approved zoning for their own lands they shouldn't be allowed to annex prime agricultural land. Singer referred again to the Ontario Foodland Guide which indicated that while such land had to be protected, other develop- ment and growth cannot be stopped. Freeth told Murphy he had not attended any of the secondary plan meetings held in Hay in which annexa- tion was discussed and the Goderich lawyer he thought the hydro rebate received by Freeth as a rural user was probably under $10. The Hay resident also agreed that the proposed Reid subdivision could be ap- proved by Hay if the annexa- tion bid b H 11 y ensa was turn- ed down. Singer told him he would have a chance to air his views regarding the sub- division even to the point of going to the OMB. Freeth reported he did some shopping at the Hen- _– sail grocery and hardware stores but that his children .11 didn't use the municipality's = recreation facilities. Elliott also contended the Huron board of education policy on busing was only temporary and expressed 5905 = fears about being forced to 54X15 = hook into the water and I0180 sewage facilities. 11Xd0 �� _ "That's not what I heard," I Singer replied in reference to previous testimony that ghookup would not be forced g on the residents annexed. VI1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIUIIUIII11111111111IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIl111111It10111111111H11I1111MMIMIMII1 Elliott said his children (i-130111 It r0119S 1 isJiensall 262-2023 t,,,, Wed t...., 0.• s., • . r.... MUD Mendel, 1 Beat The Tax FURNITURE SALE JUNE 10 - 30, 1981 ALL FURNITURE OFF NO SALES TAX On most furniture Aman Buy or Order Before June 30/81 and SAVE an additional Faniture 237-3681 DASHWOOD Provincial Sales Tax use the Huron Park arena and the family generally shops in Exeter. He said he feared his property's value would decline with more residential development behind it. In summing up his argu- ment, Murphy commented only that this was the first annexation hearing in Huron and termed it a "fresh ap- proach" in that it was done locally with the cooperation of the township and village without the normal raft of lawyers and everyone get- ting armed to the teeth for a lengthy and costly hearing. Singer said he found the evidence complete and con- gratulated the municipality in the way it was presented. He was told that if ap- proval is given, Hensall would like the order to be dated for January 1, 1982. To control liquid storage June 10, 1981 Pope 3 Stephen passes manure law Stephen township council has ' given third and final reading to a bylaw to regulate and control the operation of liquid manure storage facilities in the township. The bylaw is now in effect. F. Turnbull and Sons were given permission to remove 6.75 acres of bush from their property at Lot 8, Conces- sion 20. Council recently learned that the Ontario Ministry of the Environment has ap- proved eligible funding for the proposed water systems for the police villages of Crediton and Centralia. On the strength of that in- formation, Steve Burns of B.M. Ross Associates will be instructed to proceed with further surveying and plan- ning of the project. The Ontario Development Corporation will be asked to install a new fire hydrant at the west side of Hangar five at Huron Industrial Park. A bylaw authorizing the borrowing of $500.000 for tile drain loan purposes is being forwarded to the Ontario Municipal Board for ap- proval. The maximum borrowing Riding Liberals choose delegates Twelve people will be Though not scheduled on attending the Ontario the agenda, Benn said he Liberal party's annual thought the topic of meeting as Huron -Middlesex leadership would also be riding delegates. discussed. He does not feel Bernard Benn, Lucan, leadership will be a main president of the Huron- issue at the meeting. Benn Middlesex Provincial says any movement towards Liberal Association released a leadership review could a finalized list this week possibly originate at annual after the association met meeting. recently in Zurich. The Liberal party under Benn said the party's the leadership of Dr. Stuart annual meeting is held Smith lost several seats in basically to elect party of- the provincial legislature in ficers and to discuss Liberal the March 19 election. policy. The party's annual He said the annual meeting Was planned for meeting was helpful to the March 13 to 15 in Ottawa but Liberal's in forming future was rescheduled because of policy and in discussing the election . policy suggestions from It will be held June 19 to 21 earlier meetings. at Queen's University in Kingston. ONLY ONE CASE Delegates from the Huron - Only one case was heard Middlesex riding are: by Justice of the Peace Gord Ex officio delegates: Ferris when he presided in Huron Middlesex MPP Jack Riddell ; Howard Aitken, Exeter court, Tuesday. In that one, Donald Claus. Goderich; Bernard Benn, Huron Park, was fined $203 Lucan; after pleading guilty to driv- Women's Delegates: ing while his licence was un- Marion Benn, Lucan; Marg der suspension on May 23. Aitken, Goderich; Shirley The licence had been McAllister, Zurich. suspended due to a convic- Youth Delegates: tion for operating a motor Shannon Dougherty and vehicle while his blood Cathy Wallace, Exeter; Jim alcohol content was over the Keller, Goderich. legal limit. Regular Delegates: Marg Claus was given 60 days in McClure, Credtion; Al Epp which to pay the fine. and Marg Epp, Exeter. for Stephen farmers for tile drains in one year continues at $20,000, but, they will be allowed to apply for costs in excess of that figure the following year. The budget of the Grand Bend and area fire board for equipment for 1981 of $3.950 was approved. Permission was given to the Dashwood Friedsburg Days committee to apply for the necessary liquor licences for their annual event slated for July 31 and August 1. Support was not given to two resolutions. They were from the city of Kingston for the National holiday in honour of Sir: John A. MacDonald and from the town of Wingham asking for alternative representation on county council when the reeve is unable to attend. A grant of $100 was made to the Huron Town and Coun- try Homemakers and the week of June 21 to 27 is being designated as senior citizens week. TASTY NU BAKERY Freshest • Breads • Rolls • Pastries • Cookies Over 40 kinds of donuts fresh daily! s>�r 11 Try our CRUSTY ROLLS and KAISER BUNS See our wide variety of over 60 kinds of Canadian and imported CHEESES cut "fresh off the block" COMING SOON New variety breads &muffins In Seaforth we have "famous for quality" Schneiders cold cuts and local homemade summer sausage. TASTY NU BAKERY & CHEESE HOUSE Zurich Seaforth 527-1803 If you're heating with oil, cash in on the Government's Off -Oil Rebate -up to $800. 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