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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1985-09-04, Page 164 Page 4A Times -Advocate, September 4, 1985 • Dashwood considering giving up its fire department Hay council studies Stephen proposal for joint fire board :\ propos,{ submitted by Stephen township for it tire hoard agreement 14) c4 )y41. Hay and Stephol townships and the Police village of Dashwood was examined in detail at the first Ill -tidal' September session of Hay council The agreement was dratted alter Uashwex)d trustees approached both municipalities and said the village's tax base is not growing quickly enough to provide the money to continue to pay for the Dashwood F'il'e. Denali client. '1'114 neighboring municipalities had paid a yearly- re- tainer ll'(' fur the life pl'O1ec11041 pro- vided by the Uastiood department. 1)asliv.oud trustees are willing to relingish their lire department, and )e part c; the area covered by a joint Hay -Stephen lire board. provided the equipment is still based in the 1)ashwuu(1 fire hall. That provisions is part of the proposed agreement. 111 response to at request for com- ments. Hay will inform Stephen they agree with most 01 the conditions, but want to know where the initialing municipality got the figures assigning Hay Ib percent of the costs. and Stephen (4 percent. Hay wants any agreement based on current assessment figures and ad- justed annually; play d(x..s not concur with Stephen limiting itself to never paying more than 70 percent 111 lire board costs. as in some future lime it could enlarge its area and conse- quently acquire a larger assessment. Hay will suggest the audition 01 a clause stipulating that anticipated major capital expenses be orale known to individual councils bt January 1 so clerks could sit the null rate accordingly. The proposed board would have two members from Hay and three from Stephen. Three' member's would be considered a quorum, as long as both municipalities were represented. All board decisions would come before the two councils for approval. The two municipalities will meet soon to discuss the terms of the pro- posed agreement. :After attending an Exeter area lire board meeting. -('ouncillor Murray Keys brought up the question that it a building inspector is responsible for fire inspection on new buildings un- til an occupancy permit is issued, who BATTER UP - . Catcher Jim Hill and batter Bruce Rothwell wait for a throw during one of the baseball games pitting dads against lads at the Stanley Township Family Day. The other dads on the bench await their turns at bat. Interlocking Paving Stones for driveways - patios - walks - pools landscaping accents equipment rental for do-it-yourselfers - discounts available on larger purchases - delivery available ALSO patio blocks lawn edging sidewalk blocks park benches curbing picnic tables aliewe etve trete 'wduced 4td. 2 Parkside Ave. Zurich, Ontario Phone 236-4305 (olden Yim Jei Anew month, a new season, kids all back in school, the trees are beginn- ing to turn their hues and the residents look forward to the bus rides to view the beautiful fall colours. On Wednesday afternoon, some of our residents were guests of the Maitland Manor residents in Goderich. They enjoyed a musical program which was followed t)y refreshments. We appreciate Mr. ('halut making these arrangements for them. The sympathy of residents and stall is extended to the family of the late Mr. Sidney Baker. Residents who were 001 during the past week were R1r. Peter Reichert. Mrs. Marie Hess, Mrs. Oriole Westlake, Mr. Loftus 1)enomme, Mrs. Matilda Tetreau, Mr. Stephen Molnar. Mrs. Valeriaarmstrong,Mrs. Maggie Campbell. N1rs. Genevieve 1)uchari te. Mrs. Violet Huntley and Mr. Aaron Gingerich. We regret that Mrs. Margaret Pial is a patient in Victoria Hospital, Lon (ton and Nit's. Alice !falterer is in St. Joseph's I laspilal, London. Bingo was played on Friday afternoon. :\ six'('ial tionk you 10 alt who have provided fresh vegetables and fruit from their gardens as special treats for the residents. Rev. Robert Matheson of 'Thames Road 1 nitvd ('hurch was in charge o1 the Sunday evening chapel service. ao Sesquicentennial Committee of Stanley Township invites entries to "Logo/Slogan Contest Help us celebrate our "150th" Guide line - Logo, slogan should incorporate the township crest Closing date is September 20th First Prize - $100 cash Send entries to: Gordon Hill Township Contest RR 1 Varna NOM 2R0 Phone 482-3307 is responsible in Hay where such per - en 141.4 not issued. R4eye 1.iunel r said there had not been a lire inspection on a new building for as long as he could remember The owner made the deci- sion to mote 111. and adherence to lire regulations was up to the builder. Deputy Reeve 'Irony Bedard added Irons 1115 tears of experience' in con- struction that lire safety regulations were incorporated its the building code. Clerk Joan Ducharnle wanted to know who was authorized to issue a building permit or carry out an in- spection when the building inspector was at a convention or on holidays Wilder replied that IIS nu one else was (tualified. people would have to wait until Hay's 11)1411 was back on the job, unless the township's building inspec- tor made a reciprocal arrangement with an inspector trot)) another municipality. play and Zurich- councillors are waiting to hear 11.0111 \It's. Anastasia Martens alter a meeting to discuss a 40 -year lease on an additional live acres to the west of the present joint landfill site to provide a buffer zone for • leachate. Bedard presented a list from the township hall caretaker of things that were not put back in order after the Beall Festival. ('hairs and tables were left on the street. window curtains were not lied back. three bags ol gar- bage were lel( in the hall. ashtrays had been locket) in the kitchen and smokers had ground their butts out on the floor. and the hall had not been cleaned up after either the Bean Festival or a previous Iuncli(11. wilder said the ( )nlariu Beaus 1'1.0 ducers Marketing Board. who had rented the hall on August 2-1. had given the Zurich Minor Athletics Association permission to USC it when a drenching rain drove breakfast customer, inside. Wilder said he did not know who to blame. Ile thought the Bean Festival committee should be commended for organizing the event. Ile speculated one problem may have been not ar- ranging tilt' an extra crew to move tables and chairs in case of rain. The municipal office received a shipnlenl from Ontario Hydro con- sisting 01 a weighty six -volume set 111 thick hinders containing every scrap of information 01 the transmission study being carried out by the utility. Wilder said (roomy Council is to Ileal with the matter 4t a power corridor through Huron at its Thursday meeting. platy councillors fear their opposition to a proposed route through the Township will be crushed under the massive pressure Ontario Hydro can muster. \Vilder informed Council )hal 011 is figuring into its costs the revenue it would he receitiog it the line were in operation. Ile does not think Ilial is a valid calculation. Oritario Hydro will open an infor- mation centre in the Zurich Com- mon -11 ('en1r4 on \\e(lnesday. September' 11 from •!::;0 until :4:00 p.m. and again in the evening from (4:311 until 4'.1N1. In a discussion 111 the proposed "spills- hills" pulling the onus o1 responsibility for transporting dangerous substances on the owner Varna By MARY CHESSELL Stanley Township Council and Recreation Commission had a busy weekend. Council members and their families served a delicious breakfast on Saturday morning in the hall, and over 40o attended the Recreation 'Commission's barbecue Sunday afternoon and ate thre'v pigs each 140 lbs. (Tressed weight 4 and a large smorgasbord of salads, desserts. etc. A fourth barlx'ctied pig was donated 10 il(1l'OI1VI('w. There were family ball games all 'afl(.rnoon 011 Sunday. wills th(' kids' teams playing (heir parents. \Vhal promised to be a good ladies' 18511)811 game between the Exeter Greys. coached by Janet Graham and San - (Ira's husband Sandra plays on the leans and a Blanchard 't'ow'nship team was cancelled because 01 an electrical storm. Dale reek is building an addition to the barn on his property. Bruce and Anna Keys had a delightful trip to Sault Ste. Marie. Agawa Canyon and \lac'kinac Island a week ago. Students entering high school from (his area include Nancy Wehsler. Shelley Hayter and Scott Kirton. Sherri ('butter is entering (i1iversi- ty of Waterloo to prepare for a career as a recreational director. Lori tlayter is in the pharmacy l'ou'se ;11 Western University. and her sister Tracey is in hairdressing school in Kitchener. ' 1 wonder it our neighbours 14re try- ing t) tell us something'' Several years ago we ref tolled from holidays to find a "For Sale.. sign 0n our house. Last week a real estate "Sold" sign was on il. The news sure got around fast. Oh. the things that people in this neighbourhood (lo (or tun' Mr. Fred Reid. who has been slay with his daughters this summer. has take up residence in I luronview .ferry and Jean Reid have purchas- ed the restaurant and gas station in Londesborough and are moving this week. They have sold thew home to Brenda Rhona. who is a sister ol Helen Keys Brenda is employed al the Youth Correctional ('entre near Goderich .lean Reid won Inst prize in the crib quilt class al Rayfield Fair with her bunny quilt. She was second in the large quilt glass. even it he has not received (leliver\ . Wilder said "this legislation stinks The Federation ol Agriculture is urg- ing all members to write their \It's and have it changed. ('ouncillor Juhn Elder brought a complaint from Bruce Phillips. Nor elan Heights. about the extra ex penses of $:3 to interest charges. plus stamps, when his money order to pay his taxes was delayed in the mail and arrived at the municipal office atter the deadline. ••Wlie re do we draw the line'' We have to borrow the money that doesn't come in". Wilder said. adding CLIP THIS AD AS A REMINDER there were a number 111 ways such as postdated cheques or early mauling to eliminate the problem. The engine'er's report on the Boersina drain will be read at 41":11 p.m when council meets 1o1' its se conn] regular monthly session on September 2:;. Lake Huron Bruce NPD A Ontario Hydro Transmission Study Map of plan 7 with Recommended Routes and Sites // r1kV1cel Georgian Bay ssa TS New Tranformer Station London • rMilton TS lliddleport TS Nanticoke GS / Plan 7 Study Area Recommended Routes Acceptable Alternative Routes Legend Lake Erie A GS Generating Station • TS Transformer Station NPD Nuclear Power Development IF YOU HAVE PROPERTY WITHIN THE SHADED AREA ON THIS MAP, WE HAVE SOME IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOU. Ontario Hydro is recommending the expansion of transmission facilities in southwestern Ontario'to continue to provide a reliable and economic supply of power to con- sumers throughout the province and to maintain adequate power system flexibility. The above map shows Hydro's recommended routes and site for the proposed transmission lines and transformer station. Acceptable alternative routes are also shown. Monday, September 9 Holiday Inn Highways 24 and 401 Cambridge Tuesday, September 10 Teeswater Town Hall Teeswater Thursday, September 12 Clinton Town Hall Clinton Monday, September 16 East Williams Township Hall Nairn Wednesday, September 18 Markdale Complex Markdale Thursday, September 19 Bruce Township Community Centre Underwood The recommended routes and site are documented in an Environmental Assessment which was submitted to the Provincial Government on August 1, 1985, and will be the subject of public hearings which will begin later this year. By attending one of the public informa- tion centres listed below, you can learn more about the study and Hydro's rec- ommendations. Hydro staff will be on hand to answer questions. Maps and other project related information will be available for your review. Public Information Centres Monday, September, 9 Ripley -Huron Community Centre Ripley Wednesday, September 11 Oxford Centre Community Hall Oxford Centre Tuesday, September 24 Waterford United Church Hall Main Street Waterford Wednesday, September 25 Vienna Community Centre Vienna Thursday, September 12 U.A.W. Lal 1520 Hall Highway 401 and Highway 4 Tempo Tuesday, September 17 North Dufferin Community Centre Honeywood Wednesday, September 18 Ekfrid Community Centre Appin Monday, September 23 Continental Inn Barrie Tuesday, September 24 'Ontario Hydro -Auditorium Corner of College and University Ave. Toronto •Open from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm Tuesday, September 10 Holiday Inn Highway 403 and Park Drive Brantford Wednesday, September 11 Zurich Commurr.ty Centre Zurich Monday, September 16 Elmwood Community Centre Elmwood Tuesday, September 17 Caradoc Community Centre Mount Brydges Thursday, September 19 I.O.O.F. Hall Harrietsville Monday, September 23 Tillsonburg Community Centre Lion's Den, 45 Hardy Avenue Tillsonburg Wednesday, September 25 Jarvis Community Centre Park Street (off Highway 3) Jarvis Please visit the centre of your convenience at any time between the hours of 2:30 pm and 5:00 pm in the afternoon, and 6:30 pm and 9:00 pm in the evening (except the Toronto centre). Note: Since these are 'drop in' centres and there are no formal presentations, members of the public are welcome to visit at any time during the periods noted. If you are unable to attend one of these centres, but would like more information, please write or phone: Ontario Hydro Community Relations Department, H8 -E6 700 University Avenue Toronto, Ontario M5G 1X6 Phone (416) 592-7943 (collect) between 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday