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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1987-05-20, Page 321 ivies -Advocate, May 20, 1987 PERSONAL PRESENTATION — Agriculture Minis Jack Riddell presented Bill Harvey, manager of Cook's Divisof Gerbro Inc. of Hensall, with a cheque for $11,680, Fray The -grant from the ministry of energy is to cover some_of-the costs of installing a fully automated control system for the company's grain -drying operation. Okay 'supplementing' The County of Huron this week ad- vised Exeter solicitor Mike Mitchell that they have no objection to the town planning to hire aprivate plan- ning consulting firm. However, the letter from Huron clerk Bill Hanley indicated the coun- ty was approving the proposal for Ex- eter "supplementing" their planning , and development service. Reeve Bill Mickle said he had ad- vised the county that Exeter planned to replace the county planning ser- vices and were not merely sup- plementing them. The county conununicatiodsaid the county planning and development staff will continue to be made available to Exeter. but the matter of any reduction to the county requisi- tion in 1988 will be referred to the county solicitor and the planning and development director for support: - "You will he advised in due course." Hanley concluded. Many issues tackled Hay has steady A steady stream of delegations flowed in and out of the Hay township council chambers during the second regular May session. Doris bore, Wayne Miller and Lorne Luther were in attendance to hear engineer Bruce Holdsworth read the report on the Luther -Miller drain. Holdsworth explained that three alternatives .were considered. ' One would have involved cutting across private property, removing buildings and trees. and disturbing the head- wall at thegully. The second, follow- ing shetkw'ay to the lakeshore, was tiled out li$cause of recent erosion damage. and the area is the centre of a lawsuit between neighbouring sub- divisions. The third alternative which incorporates a pumping station was recommended as most logical and economical. As there were no objections, the court of revision on the drain will con- vene in the council chambers on June 22 at 8:30 p.m. Tenders will be called for that time. Shirley Rader was next, acting as a representative from the Zurich Bean Sprouts Cooperative Nursery School. The school is looking for new quarters, and is considering the township hall. Reeve Lionel Wilder said the township would be happy to provide facilities, if the hall is deemed suitable after mandatory checks by the fire and health inspectors. He said new washrooms have recently been installed on the main floor, because access to the old washrooms in the basement was dangerous. The township. is also awaiting word on ••• whether or not the building is con- .sidered a.heritage structure and eligi- ble for a grant to replace the drafty old windows. Rader said school ends June 18, and the executive is prepared for a longterm commitment. They would _ want the school four Mornings a week from Monday to Thursday, and might also have to accommodate afternoon - classes. She said if a morning class conflicted with a traditional use of the hall such as the Women's Institute's annual quilting day, the children would be taken on a field trip. Rader was told that regardless of the longterm arrangements, the school may store equipment in the hall for the summer. A Hay resident and his accountant were next, to discuss the resident's tax arrears from 1983 to 1986. Coun- cil went into committee of the whole for 45 minutes. At the end of the in camera session, a resolution was passed stating that certain recom- mendations would be sent on for con- sideration by Huron County council. By this time, the agenda was away behind schedule. Zurich Lions Club members Joe Kenda and Ralph Geiger, who had been waiting for over an hour were ushered in. The Lions are also interested in ren- ting the township hall for their meetings. Dinner meetings have been held on the first and third Mondays of the month for 42.years, and for most of that time in the Dominion Hotel. smile ate Hotel proprietor David Gelinas has told the club he would like to close the hotel on Mondays. Kenda said the Lions would like to retain their traditional meeting time. Wilder said the only conflict would be —with the Women's Institute, who meet in the township hall the first Monday of the month from September until -.June. The onus would be on the Lions to Work out an arrangement with the WI ladies. One proposal was that the WI cater the Lion dinners in a mutual- ly beneficient arrangement.- Kenda said any decision would have to be approved first by the club's board of directors, and then taken to the membership. Wilder assured the delegation of council's cooperation. pointing out that the Lions were a good service ,club for the community. - Dick and Shirley Rau came in to discuss details such as metering and shut-off valves for existing systems such as Bayview once the main trunk of thet►ew water pipeline isbuilt. Rau doesn't think the township should go into any subdivision and hook up to existing lines, because some of the piping is old, and unless each home had its own meter and shut-off valve. there would be no way to either detect leaks or shut off the water of a non- paying customer. The matter will be brought up at the next session with engineer Burns Ross. Ross has also established some of the charges for the line. Service con- nections originally estimated to cost $525 will be $561.23. The flat rate. estimated at $600, will be $641.40. Residents on the highway will be assessed 21.38 mills rather than 20 to pay for capital costs, and those in the residential cottage area will face 11.59 mills rather than 10.84 on their tax bills. Building inspector Hubert Miller wanted clarification on how the recently passed zoning bylaw affects the issuing of . building permits. --Wilder said it changes nothing, but formalizesinprint what has been customary for years. Some people in- tending to build expensive homes in .the area along the lake zoned seasonal -recreational are considering asking for minor variances to designate their dwelling permanent. Wilder said that regardless of the value of structures. or how many months of the year they are occupied. no one is going to oust someone from a . home built in the seasenal- recreational area. If the Zoning was changed to permanent residence. the township would face enormous ex- pense building up year-round roads, and would have to hire more full-time -staff and buy more plows to keep such roads open all year. - New building permit forms are be- ing obtained which will stipulate the zoning. The meeting did not adjourn until after midnight. HOT HOT DOGS FOR OLYMPICS — The Exeter Lionessclub members operated a hog dog booth Friday and Saturday with proceeds going to the Special Olympics set for June at South Huron District High School. The food was: supplied by Darling's IGA. Shownserving up the hot dogs' ore Laurette Seigner, Joan Hunking, Mary Jane MacDougall and Sally Lou Raymond. T -A photo SUt? ESSFUL BIKE RODEO — Mor- than 300 students from Exeter Public School and Precious Blood Separate School participated in , ednesday bike rodeo sponsored by the Exeter Optimists and the Exeter police department. Abov:_, EPS teacher's assistant Jo -Dee Desiardine at the left and senior stu- dent Michelle McDonald at the/ ght give instructions to Marshall Middleton, Mark Shepley, Jared Brown and Andrea Urlin. / - T -A photo . Readers tell about Ireland, good rs, We have just arrived home from two very interesting weeks holiday in • Ireland. Our plane landed us in Belfast and our first day there prov- ed to be an interesting introduction. As we wandered down the main street of Belfast we found ourselves in the midst of a funeral procession for a U.V.C. member who had been shot by the I.R.A. two or three days earlier. Armoured cars, army trucks, heavily armed soldiers and police were all about as they prepared for DONATIONS Exeter council this week accepted a recommendation from the general government committee and approv- ed grants to five organizations for a total of $1,700. Town and Country homemakers and the Vanastra pool in Tuckersmith Township will receive $500 each. while $300 will go to the Exeter Agricultural Society and the Huron Country Playhouse. trouble but nothing materialized. It was rather exciting. Bert and Bernice Kristoferson join- ed us the next day. We rented a car and for the next 12 days we toured all round the island. The scenery was beautiful but just a little early to en- joy all the "40 shades of green" of the countryside. Stone walls or hedges snake over the hillsides, creating the little fields for the thousands of sheep and cattle although as you drive the windine. APPROVED The Blyth Festival rounds out the current list with $100. Discussion' was 'held regarding a grant for the Special -Olympics to be staged in Exeter on June 2, but a final decision was held in abeyance until after the event when it can he deter- mined what help may be needed. if any. Clerk Liz Bell advised that the - Lioness had raised $499 for the event 'during their weekend hot dog sale. HELP IS AVAILABLE Know any children missing out on local recreation programs because they or their parents can't afford the registration fees? Well, an anonymous donor has come to their aid with a contribution • of $1,000, clerk Liz Bell advised the South Huron rec centre board this week. The donation may be used to pay the registration for any needy children. At the suggestion of rec director Lynne Farquhar, the board agreed that all requests for assistance from the generous donation should be made directly with the town clerk. "We felt it would be best if the fami- ly dealt directly with Liz rather than too many people being directly involv- ed to keep as much confidentiality as possible." the rec director explained. narrow country roads, sheep, trac- tors, and occasionally cattle and donkey carts are overtaken. When driving there it is advisable not to be in a hurry because neither the animals or people are. And don't get in a hurry to find a specific place. To ask directions is like asking a scien- tiest to explain nuclear fission and will take just about as much time. High hills, steep coastal cliffs, beautiful valleys, many old castles and old cottages, many with thatch- ed roofs, dotting the countryside all help create a unique and varied tapestry for the traveller. But it is the people themselves that add so much to a visit there. Their delightful ac- cents, the extreme friendliness and willingness to help you; all help make the foreigner forget the cool climate and high prices in the south. Our car was small so its fuel con- sumption was small. Thank goodness! for gasoline costs $6. Cana- dian per gallon. An ordinary restaurant meal for which we might pay $6. - $7. would cost $15. there. Almost everything is just twice what it would he here. Ireland is a country with very limited resources which has led to ex- tensive immigration. Most Irish feel that the biggest problems they face are unemployment, overproduction of farm products within the Common Market and above all "the sad situa- tion" in the north where they have BM mow %se orter, cancer canvass averaged about oneki ting a day this . year. Throughout th roads near the border regular chec points are set up for all vehicular t ffic. Soldiers and military vehicl are a regular sight. This sort of king does much to discourage t ism but I didn't feel at all uncomfor ble there and would not hesitate to o back again. Ireland has so much t offer the tourist I would recomm nd it to anyone. Carl and Jean Mills De r Sir - • . wish to commend one of -your- w iters on a feature article Written I st month. Yvonne Reynolds r ported on the achievements of the I uron County Heart and Stroke ssociation during the last few years ith special emphasis on the Heart to Heart Programme. As with any issee, opportunities are always, present to extract the negative, to emphasize . its weaknesses, but Yvonne chose, in- stead, to present everything that is positive about the organization and its many programmes. On top of that. the article was interesting and ,ex- tremely well-written. This reporter reflects your newspaper very well, giving it a sense of class and style that is not common in weekly papers. As well, her perspective is refreshing and I know. would not .be found in daily papers. - My congratulations to you and your paper in selecting and employing such an individual as Yvonne. Sincerely B. F. Shaw Past -president Huron County Heart and Stroke Foundation ¥ ¥ To the Editor: On behalf of the Canadian Cancer Society I would like to thank the peo- ple of Exeter for their generous dona- tions to the canvassers for the cancer tom. DAMAGES Damage amounted to $1,500 in each of two collisions investigated this week by the Exeter police department. The first occurred on Wednesday on Main St. at Simcoe, involving vehicles driven by Marilyn Bannister, Goderich, and Violet Stone. Exeter. Both were southbound on Main CHANGE S Several amendments to the town's sign bylaw were approved by council this week on recommendation from the Exeter planning advisory committee. Changes have been under review for some time and include definition changes. Amendments also prohibit the use of billboard signs, while ban- ners. stringers or advertising devices to be suspended across any street drive. Our total this year is over $6,000.00, up more than $600.00 from last year. I would like to say a special thank you to the captains and each lady who went door to door to make this can- vass such a success. If anyone was missed and wishes to donate please give contributions to Norm Martin or myself. Working together helps everyone. We hope that each and every dollar will make a difference in someone's life. Ilelen Webber Cancer co-ordinator for the town of Exeter IDENTICAL when the Bannister vehicle attempted to pass as the Stone vehicle made a left turn on to Simcoe. The other was reported on Monday by Alex Irvine, manager of New Orlean's Pizza on Main St. He reported that during the previous night a vehicle struck the rear door of the building and then left the scene. IGN BYLAW must first receive town council approval. A major change has also been made in portable temporary signs. They will not be allowed on a site for more than a maximum of .60 consecutive days and a.total of 120 days in a calen- dar year. Previously. users had to get per- mits for every 15 -day period, but they could be repeated to be on site for the entire ear. rnniki mrsrenhoonn Arena rrrnJ ,r51101 • mar nolri0Veorrtt►n4COP rrsaeonnomierrrrr imminficennvern gatorroomenntenae GRAD PHOTOS TO PRINCIPAL At Thursday's graduation at Cen- tralia College, Roy Notywory presented a picture of the graduates to newly appointed principal W.R. Allen. T -A photo FOOD TECHNOLOGY STAFF AWARD Linda Jean Cheyne receives the Foods Technology staff award at Thursday's Centralia College graduation from Pat Fletcher. T -A photo �irAl�l� BEST CCAT STUDENT — Brenda Jean Baker of List"wet was named the best all round student at Thursday's graduation at Centralia Col- lege. Above, the receives the plaque from Alumni Association presi• dent Phyllis Klumpers. T -A photo