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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1986-01-15, Page 3GUN CLUB WINS AWARD - The Ausable-Bayfield Conservation Authority group conservation award was won by the Claybird gun club. From the left are authority director Earl Rees, gun club executive Charles Dinney and Jody Mosurinjohn and authority public information officer Greg Pulham.T-A photo Country considering bridge move over Maitland River Ball's Bridge in Colborne Township could be replaced with a new bridge two kilometres downstream on the Maitland River connecting the coun- ty road running through Benmiller with Londesboro. County engineer Bob Dempsey told the monthly meeting of county coun- cil Friday that the most favorable alterative to replacing Ball's Bridge was to construct a new bridge to line up with the county road out of Ben - miller. He estimated it would cost $1.8 million in 1986 dollars to construct a new bridge exclusive of land costs. The engineer said five alternatives were being considered in relocating or reconstructing the bridge. The first option was to construct a new bridge at a cost of $1.8 million 2 km. downstream from its present loca- tion: (2) to replace the bridge in its Three unsuccessful in charge Three men showed up in Exeter court, Tuesday, to defend themselves against charges under the Highway Traffic Act, but none were successful. D. Spiros Lerikos, 45 Sherwood Crescent, Exeter, and Kevin R. Prust, 78 Edmunds Crescent, London, each pleaded not guilty to charges of fail- ing to stop at stop signs, but both were convicted by Justice of the Peace Douglas Wedlake and fined $53. LerikQs was charged on December 9 with failing to stop at the intersec- tion of the Kirkton Road and Highway 4 at 11:25 p.m. The arresting officer told the court Stephen drain loans lower One tile drain loan rating bylaw was passed at theTuesdaymeeting of Stephen township council. This brings the total for all drain loans issued in 1985 to$62,100. This is the lowest amount of money borrowed by Stephen farmers for tile draining purposes in recent years. In some past years the figure has been as high as $400,000. A bylaw was passed authorizing repair of the Ratz agreement drain on Concession 14-15. All members of council along with Hay township council will sit as a whole on board to discuss the new ag- greement regarding the Dashwood volunteer fire department which is to be taken over by the municipalities. No objection was reported on a plan amendment site plan control bylaw for the township of Bosanquet. Memberships were renewed in the Ontario Farm Drainage Association, the Drainage superintendent's Association and the Ontarion Water Association, but membership in the Ontario Municipal Recreation Association was dropped. The township's annual bank bor- rowing bylaw was approved in the amount of $500,00), the same as previous years. Clerk Wilmar Wein was instructed to make arrangements with the Huron Federation of Agriculture to have two representatives meet with council to discuss a number of matters. defences he saw the accused slow down as he preceeded west on the Kirkton Road, but he did not stop before turning north onto Highway 4. When Lerikos asked the officer how he could see his wheels turning from his position about 100 meters from the intersection at night, the officer replied that he was watching the headlights and not the wheels. Prust told the court that when he approached the intersection of Coun- ty Roads 6 and 11 in Winchelsea on December 13, he skidded on loose sand at the stop sign and ended up in the intersection before coming to a halt. The arresting officer testified that the accused slowed down at the in- tersection and slid when he applied his brakes after spotting the police cruiser. The officer said he checked the intersection and found no evidence of sand. In the other case, Richard Owen Eus, Ingersoll, pleaded not guilty to the charge of driving at a speed of 100 in an 80 km. zone on Highway 83 on December 8. His defence was that the license number of his vehicle was dif- ferent that the one listed on the ticket he was issued. However, he was told that had no bearing on the case and he was fined $33. Mayors plan talk session Exeter Mayor Bruce Shaw will be hosting his counterparts from the other four towns in Huron at a dinner meeting later this month at Robin - dale's. Shaw said the idea of getting together with the other mayors in Huron had been broached before and it is hoped that after this inaugural session, such meetings could be held on a semi-annual basis The mayors will be discussing items of mutual interest at the January 28 session and Shaw in- dicated that the town's concern over the Huron planning department will be on the agenda for the initial ses- sion, along with topics such as polic- ing' and provincial grants. Please Ask for the Salesman of your choice 0 Dodge I IIMSIFR BOB LAMMIE STU McLELLAN Nor 0 Plyrn0u n 13, 1 IIR1s11.It 136 Main St. North E>deter, Ontario 235-1525 c Ilect existing location at a cost of 81.2 million; (3) reroute the bridge 1000 metres downstream or (4) rebuild the bridge in the proximity of the existing structure. "The bridge was built a century ago and there are not many of its kind left in Ontario so it has some possible heritage value," Dempsey explained adding that he thought relocating the bridge downstream to connect Ben - miller and Londesboro would be the most attractive route. Some farmers have to travel 18 km. to get across the Maitland River to Londesboro for feed or supplies. "It would create a better traffic pattern and provide better service to the residents but it also depends on lan- downers selling land to create a new road," Dempsey said. He also told council that an en- vironmental impact hearing would be required when the Environmental Assessment Act becomes law later this year. "When it comes to law, then that's when it affects the municipali- ty so it's good to get going on it so it will have less cost impact." B.M. Ross and Associates of Goderich is preparing a reconstruc- tion feasibility study on the project and a representative of the firm, Dempsey and affected landowners will hold a private meeting to discuss the matter. The engineer was asked to request a study of the Ministry of Transpor- tation and Communication and the Ministry of Citizenship and Culture to determine the heritage value of the bridge. He was also asked to obtain legal advice with respect to the pro- per process for closing a boundary bridge. In the meantime, load limits will be placed on the bridge. Computers are coming Computerization for small town police forces could soon be on the way and several Exeter council members were given an introduction to the pro- posed service at a special meeting, Thursday. D. Richards, project coordinator for the Ontario Police Commission, indicated that the basic intent at that this point is to get smaller com- munities to indicate whether they are interested in computerization. If they are, provincial funding will be solicited. Police committee chairman Dorothy Chapman said that com- puters would reduce a large amount of paper work now required by the police department. While a decision will have to be made by council, she said those in at- tendance at the meeting were im- pressed with the possibilities and af- firmative in having Exeter involved. It is expected that the government grants would provide the required software for the computerization and leave only the equipment purchases for the municipalities involved. She said that could run close to $30,000 and it was suggested that councils interested should start set- ting money aside for that type of ex- penditure over the next four or five years. No commitment by council will be required until other communities have been Dolled to determine the in- terest throughout the province. Hibbert appoints clerk designate llibbert Township council has ap- pointed Mrs. Patricia Taylor, RR 2 Staffa, as clerk designate for the township with her duties as full-time clerk to commence with the retire- ment of Charles Friend on May 1 of this year. She will serve in the interim for instructional purposes. Mrs. Taylor will receive a salary of $20,000 per year, subject to review in one year, and will be on probation for two years At their January 6 meeting , coun- cil approved a grant of $125 to the Salvation Army. The 1986 interim tax rate was set at 102.6 mills with collection date being April 15. At the suggestion of the road superintendent, council also agreed to incl(de with the tax notice, an ad- visory to ratepayers that the road allowance in the township are 66 feet wide (excepting the narrow gauge) and that no cultivation of crops was to be permitted on said road allowances Tlm.s•/4dvocate, Ja►4ory 15, 1986 ' Fog* 3' Authority gets okay ofl employment plan Withoo responeeto advertisement- Word was received from Shirley for the sale of their Uluitrop cam- Burton, project officer, Employment Development Branch , that the Ausable Bayfield had received ap- proval of a 1986 employment pro- gram. The approval will provide seven jobs for a total of 364 work weeks and funding of $132,889. Pro- gram participants must have been unemployed for 24 out of the last 30 weeks. In other business at the meeting, the executive: Approved a recommendation to ac- cept the proposal of MacLaren. Engineers Inc. to prepare a flood forecasting manual at a cost of 87,500. Waterresources coordinator Alex Scott advised that three consulting firms were asked for the manual to be used to predict potential flood centres within the watershed. Agreed to transfer the lease of cot- tage lot 20, plan 41 in Port Franks form Harry G. Burgin to S. Harry and Aileen Burgin. Decided toaponsor a public speak- ing seminar for members and staff for a total cost of $600 and that a ten- tative date be setas February 1. Hank O'Shea from "Personnel Possibilities" will conduct the seminar for a maximum of 20 par- ticipants and the one -day course will provide actual experience in prepara- tion and delivery of speeches. Noted that the 40th anniversary an- nual meeting will be held in Exeter at the rec centre on February 28. puters, the *table Bayfield Conserva- tion Authority executive decided at their recent meeting to make it available to any staff or Member at a fixed cost of $700. The computer, which has become surplus due to recent equipment replacement, was advertised to the public at a cost of $1,200. The executive ruled that should more than one offer from staff or member be received, chairman Gor- don Johnson was to draw lots to deter- mine the successful bidder. Copies of letters sent by member municipalities to Natural Resources Minister Vincent G. Kerrio asking for reconsideration of decisions not to fund various drain and erosion pro- jects were received by the Authority. These included one from the Township of East Williams regarding the erosion control project at the Nairn Cemetery; Village of Bayfield for the Long Hill Road erosion control project; and Lucan for the Benn drain erosion control project. A letter was also received from Huron -Middlesex MPP Jack Riddell advising that he had asked Kerrio to take another look at the decision to postpone funding on the Lucan-Benn drain erosion control project. Lucan Reeve Norman Steeper expressed his concern because the village views the project as urgent. GOOD START - Reeve Bob Fisher declared January 13 Ontario March of Dimes Day in Zurich, and started off the canvass by a dona- tion to campaign chairman Pauline Miller. Approved purchase for nursery stock requirements. Norway maples will be purchased from M. Putzer Hornby Nursery Ltd. at 85 each (plus delivery of approximately $450/load), Austrian pine from John Connon Nurseries Ltd. at $9.50 each and white cedar from Ebert's Tree Farms at 95 each. Approved a request from employee Gary Thompson to transfer funds from his savings plan and denied a similar request from John Stephens. NEW RETURNING OFFICER W.R. Bailie, Chief Election Officer of Ontario has announced that Joseph P. Lynch of Parkhill has been ap- pointed returning officer for the Huron -Middlesex electoral district. He succeeds Si Simmons of Exeter in that capacity. Lynch, who headed the history department at North Middlesex Secondary School for 25 years, will be responsible for the 97 rural and 18 ur- ban polls of the area at election time. Between elections the . retired teacher will review boundaries or polling divisions, prepare maps and all materials relevant to enumeration and voting. In general he will act as liaison between the electors and the Chief Election Officer. /7.k ; Exeter Opitmist Club 2nd Annual round Hog Day Bas Sat., Feb. 1 Featuring: Bustin' Loose S.H. Rec Centre CIS/couple Tickets: Jerry Mothers Typewriters 235.1840 Co-op Weekly Specials All Vanities in stock 1 5% off Northland Fire Logs Reg. 2.39 11189 Sale Co-op Model T Banks Reg. 13.95 Sale " 99 Chubb Securl$y Pens Reg. 3.95 344 Sole Economy Green Work Pants Reg. 16.95 sale 1 299 Sunflower Seeds 25 Ib. Reg. 11.00 Sale r 50 Ib. Reg. 21.00 Sole "' 95 Chubb Security Chest Reg. 64.95 sale 5488 Moden Age Roll On Stucco 5 Litres Reg. 12.95 Sale 1 099 NEW Hi Boy High Energy Dog Food 20 kg. Reg. 18.90 Sale 1 690 49 Bird Seed 10 kg. Reg. 6.95 Sale 588 20 kg. Reg. 12.95 Sale 1088 2 x 4 x 8 ft. Economy '00 Reg. 1.40 Sale Yes, we have bulk kerosene in stock Quanities Limited. While supplies last Sale prices in effect until January 21/86 Exeter District Co -Op 4 blocks west of the Fire Hall 23S-2081 J 1 January Delicious Raspberry Tarts 6/1.69 Fresh smaller plain or sesame Kaiser Rolls doz. 1.29 Specials Aged 3 full years Extra Old Cheddar lb. 3.99 .- ,o Great Price ;'' J Mozzarella lb. 2.79 " Fresh baked from our i` ����'�' oven to your table• Iltitl"Bread 1 '4,400/ 4 to.ioid IGood selection of delicious donuts - TastY?/4u Bakery (1 Clwase House EXETER 23611332 ZURICH 2351.12 Please Ask for the Salesman of your choice 0 Dodge I IIMSIFR BOB LAMMIE STU McLELLAN Nor 0 Plyrn0u n 13, 1 IIR1s11.It 136 Main St. North E>deter, Ontario 235-1525 c Ilect existing location at a cost of 81.2 million; (3) reroute the bridge 1000 metres downstream or (4) rebuild the bridge in the proximity of the existing structure. "The bridge was built a century ago and there are not many of its kind left in Ontario so it has some possible heritage value," Dempsey explained adding that he thought relocating the bridge downstream to connect Ben - miller and Londesboro would be the most attractive route. Some farmers have to travel 18 km. to get across the Maitland River to Londesboro for feed or supplies. "It would create a better traffic pattern and provide better service to the residents but it also depends on lan- downers selling land to create a new road," Dempsey said. He also told council that an en- vironmental impact hearing would be required when the Environmental Assessment Act becomes law later this year. "When it comes to law, then that's when it affects the municipali- ty so it's good to get going on it so it will have less cost impact." B.M. Ross and Associates of Goderich is preparing a reconstruc- tion feasibility study on the project and a representative of the firm, Dempsey and affected landowners will hold a private meeting to discuss the matter. The engineer was asked to request a study of the Ministry of Transpor- tation and Communication and the Ministry of Citizenship and Culture to determine the heritage value of the bridge. He was also asked to obtain legal advice with respect to the pro- per process for closing a boundary bridge. In the meantime, load limits will be placed on the bridge. Computers are coming Computerization for small town police forces could soon be on the way and several Exeter council members were given an introduction to the pro- posed service at a special meeting, Thursday. D. Richards, project coordinator for the Ontario Police Commission, indicated that the basic intent at that this point is to get smaller com- munities to indicate whether they are interested in computerization. If they are, provincial funding will be solicited. Police committee chairman Dorothy Chapman said that com- puters would reduce a large amount of paper work now required by the police department. While a decision will have to be made by council, she said those in at- tendance at the meeting were im- pressed with the possibilities and af- firmative in having Exeter involved. It is expected that the government grants would provide the required software for the computerization and leave only the equipment purchases for the municipalities involved. She said that could run close to $30,000 and it was suggested that councils interested should start set- ting money aside for that type of ex- penditure over the next four or five years. No commitment by council will be required until other communities have been Dolled to determine the in- terest throughout the province. Hibbert appoints clerk designate llibbert Township council has ap- pointed Mrs. Patricia Taylor, RR 2 Staffa, as clerk designate for the township with her duties as full-time clerk to commence with the retire- ment of Charles Friend on May 1 of this year. She will serve in the interim for instructional purposes. Mrs. Taylor will receive a salary of $20,000 per year, subject to review in one year, and will be on probation for two years At their January 6 meeting , coun- cil approved a grant of $125 to the Salvation Army. The 1986 interim tax rate was set at 102.6 mills with collection date being April 15. At the suggestion of the road superintendent, council also agreed to incl(de with the tax notice, an ad- visory to ratepayers that the road allowance in the township are 66 feet wide (excepting the narrow gauge) and that no cultivation of crops was to be permitted on said road allowances Tlm.s•/4dvocate, Ja►4ory 15, 1986 ' Fog* 3' Authority gets okay ofl employment plan Withoo responeeto advertisement- Word was received from Shirley for the sale of their Uluitrop cam- Burton, project officer, Employment Development Branch , that the Ausable Bayfield had received ap- proval of a 1986 employment pro- gram. The approval will provide seven jobs for a total of 364 work weeks and funding of $132,889. Pro- gram participants must have been unemployed for 24 out of the last 30 weeks. In other business at the meeting, the executive: Approved a recommendation to ac- cept the proposal of MacLaren. Engineers Inc. to prepare a flood forecasting manual at a cost of 87,500. Waterresources coordinator Alex Scott advised that three consulting firms were asked for the manual to be used to predict potential flood centres within the watershed. Agreed to transfer the lease of cot- tage lot 20, plan 41 in Port Franks form Harry G. Burgin to S. Harry and Aileen Burgin. Decided toaponsor a public speak- ing seminar for members and staff for a total cost of $600 and that a ten- tative date be setas February 1. Hank O'Shea from "Personnel Possibilities" will conduct the seminar for a maximum of 20 par- ticipants and the one -day course will provide actual experience in prepara- tion and delivery of speeches. Noted that the 40th anniversary an- nual meeting will be held in Exeter at the rec centre on February 28. puters, the *table Bayfield Conserva- tion Authority executive decided at their recent meeting to make it available to any staff or Member at a fixed cost of $700. The computer, which has become surplus due to recent equipment replacement, was advertised to the public at a cost of $1,200. The executive ruled that should more than one offer from staff or member be received, chairman Gor- don Johnson was to draw lots to deter- mine the successful bidder. Copies of letters sent by member municipalities to Natural Resources Minister Vincent G. Kerrio asking for reconsideration of decisions not to fund various drain and erosion pro- jects were received by the Authority. These included one from the Township of East Williams regarding the erosion control project at the Nairn Cemetery; Village of Bayfield for the Long Hill Road erosion control project; and Lucan for the Benn drain erosion control project. A letter was also received from Huron -Middlesex MPP Jack Riddell advising that he had asked Kerrio to take another look at the decision to postpone funding on the Lucan-Benn drain erosion control project. Lucan Reeve Norman Steeper expressed his concern because the village views the project as urgent. GOOD START - Reeve Bob Fisher declared January 13 Ontario March of Dimes Day in Zurich, and started off the canvass by a dona- tion to campaign chairman Pauline Miller. Approved purchase for nursery stock requirements. Norway maples will be purchased from M. Putzer Hornby Nursery Ltd. at 85 each (plus delivery of approximately $450/load), Austrian pine from John Connon Nurseries Ltd. at $9.50 each and white cedar from Ebert's Tree Farms at 95 each. Approved a request from employee Gary Thompson to transfer funds from his savings plan and denied a similar request from John Stephens. NEW RETURNING OFFICER W.R. Bailie, Chief Election Officer of Ontario has announced that Joseph P. Lynch of Parkhill has been ap- pointed returning officer for the Huron -Middlesex electoral district. He succeeds Si Simmons of Exeter in that capacity. Lynch, who headed the history department at North Middlesex Secondary School for 25 years, will be responsible for the 97 rural and 18 ur- ban polls of the area at election time. Between elections the . retired teacher will review boundaries or polling divisions, prepare maps and all materials relevant to enumeration and voting. In general he will act as liaison between the electors and the Chief Election Officer. /7.k ; Exeter Opitmist Club 2nd Annual round Hog Day Bas Sat., Feb. 1 Featuring: Bustin' Loose S.H. Rec Centre CIS/couple Tickets: Jerry Mothers Typewriters 235.1840 Co-op Weekly Specials All Vanities in stock 1 5% off Northland Fire Logs Reg. 2.39 11189 Sale Co-op Model T Banks Reg. 13.95 Sale " 99 Chubb Securl$y Pens Reg. 3.95 344 Sole Economy Green Work Pants Reg. 16.95 sale 1 299 Sunflower Seeds 25 Ib. Reg. 11.00 Sale r 50 Ib. Reg. 21.00 Sole "' 95 Chubb Security Chest Reg. 64.95 sale 5488 Moden Age Roll On Stucco 5 Litres Reg. 12.95 Sale 1 099 NEW Hi Boy High Energy Dog Food 20 kg. Reg. 18.90 Sale 1 690 49 Bird Seed 10 kg. Reg. 6.95 Sale 588 20 kg. Reg. 12.95 Sale 1088 2 x 4 x 8 ft. Economy '00 Reg. 1.40 Sale Yes, we have bulk kerosene in stock Quanities Limited. While supplies last Sale prices in effect until January 21/86 Exeter District Co -Op 4 blocks west of the Fire Hall 23S-2081 J 1