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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1983-08-03, Page 11Meeting with MOE Brandt promised A constant stream of people flowed through the council chambers at Hay township's first regular August session. Steve Burns, representing B.M. Ross, came to Zurich to arm MPP Jack Riddell with some facts to equip Riddell for his attempt to obtain a grant for part of the cost of a new water system along Highway 21. Burns gave Rid- dell a brief history of at- tempts to get an extension of the pipeline from the pump- ing station at Grand Bend to Drysdale, and the reasons a new water supply is needed. FRONT ROW SEATS - Zurich fire chief Bob Merner donned his fire -fighting gear and explained the workings of the pumper to children from the playground pro- gram visiting the fire hall. e GREEN GIANT FANCY QUALITY CUT GREEN OR WAX BEANS CREAM STYLE CORN SWEETLET PEAS 14 OZ. TINS OR FANCY NIBLET CORN 12 OZ. TIN Riddell thought the signed list of about 100 people who at- tended the public meeting last month and voiced their ap- proval for a new system was a good start, but suggested af- fidavits should also be obtain- ed from full-time residents and farmers who need more and better water to counter the government's argument that a grant has been refused up to now because most of those in the area are seasonal residents. Wilder pointed out some cottagershad indica tedto him that they would consider becoming full-time residents of Hay township if they had decent water. He also told the MPP some people want more clarification of what compen- satory arrangements would be worked out with owners of present water systems, and others will fight it vigorously unless a 75 percent grant is obtained. Riddell promised to begin procedures at once to arrange a meeting between a delega- tion from the township and the new minister of the en- vironment. He said he had worked with Andy Brandt on committees, and had found to discuss new Hwy. him very approachable. He was certain his office door would be open to give this situation a fair hearing. Burns promised to be part of the delegation to lendhis technical expertise. Riddell said a bottle of the hard, sulphurous water most residents along the highway have to use should also be brought to Toronto to rein- force the argument. Paul Corriveau, newly ap- pointed senior assessor for Huron County and Gerry Morgan from the provincial assessor's office in Goderich attended the meeting to ex- plain to council the criteria used for averaging assessments and computing the equalization rates. Morgan explained that as land values are down 25 per- cent from the 1978-1979 high, the assessors use either to- day's value or those of 1980, whichever is lower. Properties in a municipali- ty are divided into classes. A 10 percent sample is then us- ed as a base for averaging. As an example, council was shown 'the list used to deter- mine the farm assessment. Of the 50 properties, five were recent valid sales and the rest appraisals. (Morgan said father to son, quit claims and. foreign sales were not con- sidered for equalization purposes.) The assessor emphasized the taxpayers' right of ap- peal. This year, if no changes have been made to property,' the owner will not receive an assessment notice. Those who have made changes have 35 days after receipt of their notices to appeal. An open house where property owners can meet and talk with the assessors will be held in Zurich in December. In the meantime, Morgan said anyone who wants to build is welcome to call the of- fice toll-free by asking for Zenith 66500. "We'll give an estimated assessment if you give an estimated cost," Morgan said. Wilder thanked the two men, saying he now knew more about how the tax dollar was figured out, even if he didn't agree with all the appraisals. Reeve Paul Steckle, coun- cillor Clarence Rau and road superintendent Bill Taylor, - CANADA DRY s GINGER ALE. SUGAR FREE GINGER ALE. C -PLUS ORANGE OR C -PLUS ORANGE SUGAR FREE 750 mL BOTTLES PLUS 304 DEPOSIT PER BOTTLE . FOR WHITE SWAN PRINTED PAPER TOWELS ORANGE, GREEN OR GOLD 2 ROLL PKG. 99 MEP SANDWICH BREAD WESTONS SLICED REGULAR OR THIN OR 60% W. WHEAT 675 g LOAVES APPLE JUICE Creamer! :o•e:co :Now -Mage creme COTTAGE CHEESE !9` SEALTEST FINE QUALITY CREAMED'. 500 g TUB .e� ,1E - SPECIAL! ASSORTED FLAVOURS NEILSONS DRINK MIXES 3s 9 2649 •O BOL McCAINS FROZEN OR REVIVE FRUIT BEVERAGE 12.5 OZ. TIN PINEAPPLE PALANDA JUICE PACK TIDBITS CRUSHED OR SLICED 19 OZ. TIN SPECIAL.! FIVE VARIETIES WESTONS COOKIES PKG. 1169 400 g SPECIAL! YAC PAC 3 GRINDS MOTHER PARKERS COFFEE 3699 2. 79 SPECIAL! SPECIAL!. 100•. VEGETABLE CRISCO OIL 3 LITRE • JUG SPECIAL, KRAFT 3 VARIETIES CATELLI BOX CAL WISE R.C. MACARONIOR DRESSINGS SPAGHETTI 500rnL f •49 5008 69 SPECIAL! BOX PACK CATELLI LASAGNA 500 19 SPECIAL! CATELLI TOMATO SPAGHETTI SAUCE 28 OZ. 119 +ECiAU CATEIII WITH MEAT SPAGHETTI SAUCE 28 oz 1.59 SPECIAL/ REGULAR OR MINT AQUAFRESH TOOTHPASTE 150 mL 1.69 ZEHRS OWN POTATO CHIPS REGULAR, CRINKLE, B.B.Q. SALT 3 VINEGAR OUR REG. •1.19 200 g PKG. FOR YOUR DISHWASHER CASCADE POWDER E.D. SMITH RASPBERRY OR STRAWBERRY JAM 1IPLOC REGULAR FREEZER BAGS 2111OC LARGE FREEZER BAGS N EILSONS 10'. CREAM HALF L HALF NEILSONS CALIFORNIA ICED TEA N EILSONS LEMONADE WESTONS OLD BAVARIA APPLE STRUDEL WESTONS FRESH BAKED LEMON FILLED BUMS 2.5 kg 500 ml PKG. OF 20 PKG. OF 15 500 mL ONE LITRE READY TO SERVE 1L 420 g 6.s WESTONS NEW! ENGLISH CHEESE MUFFINS IA! PKG. OF 6 SCNNEIDERS REG. OR THIN CHEESE SLICES 1.59• 250 g ) swat! 6.69 2.49 1.19 1.49 29' 79' 59' 1.79 1.29 WE RESERVE THEn1GHfiTO LIMIT PURCHASES TO REASONABLE WEEKLY FAMILY REQUIREMENTS LIGHT 'N' LIVELY ALL FLAVORS SEALTEST YOGURT 91.29 sspEchku MILD -MED. OLD OR PROCESSED ZEHRS BULK CHEESE 7.59,k. THREE VARIETIES VAN CAMP BEANS 1402 TIN 69' ASSORTED VARIETIES CHEF BOY -AR -DEE ENTREES SPECIAL . NI/NLINER FROZEN BOSTON BLUEFISH FILLETS 4549 I 5 CtAI, STOKELYS 2 VARIETIES KIDNEY BEANS 690 15 01 TIN 99' 14 OZ COUNTRY OVEN SPECIALS COUNTRY OVEN FRESH HAMBURGER ROLLS 8 s 3PECI L S CIAL! REGULAR OR DEODORANT CAREFREE PANTY SHIELDS 30 . 229 GILLETTE ATRA CARTRIDGES THESE SPECIALS AVAILABLE ONLY IN: HIGHWAYS EXETER COUNTRY OVEN FRESH HOT DOG ROLLS 8s FRESH, TANGY, DELICIOUS CHUNKY CHEESE #4 & 83 16 o BREAD SPECIAL! 69' SPECIAL! 69° SPECIAL' 1.25 CIAlt REGULAR DEODORANT COAST BAR SOAP 4. 3808 1.89R0L McNAIRS BLANCHED PEANUTS soog1.69 SPECIALI 6 LITRE 2.1 KG CHEER 2 DETERGENT 3.99 A BOX Of 3 WHITE OR PINK CAMAY BATH SOAP 1.89 420 g MONDAY, TUESDAY i WEDNESDAY 9.6 P.M. THURSDAY a FRIDAY 9.9100 P.M. SATURDAY 8:30.6 P.M came to Zurich to represent Stanley township on the Drysdale municipal drain court of revision. Though Steckle did not register a for- mal appeal against Stanley's assessed share of the cost, he asked for a detailed break- down of the figures from township engineer Bruce Holdsworth. Steckle said he feels the two municipalities (Hay and Stanley) are "pay- ing for a big part of the shot, and really having it stuck to us". Holdsworth broke down the figures, and said this par: titular drain had some unique features. However, as it ran alongside a municipal road for part of its course, the townships could be held liable for accidents if they allowed it to be a channel for spring run-off, for example: Part of the clean-up was for the pro- tection of the road, which had to be maintained as an all- weather road. Steckle replied that the answers were expected, but "once in awhile we have to challenge...we are spending taxpayers' money." Wilder agreed with his fellow reeve, and added his opinion that the assessing for- mula was wrong, sometimes property owners were assess- ed a ridiculously low amount that does not even cover the costs of the necessary paper- work. He said there should be Times -Advocate, August 3, 1983 Page 11 21 water supply a minimum charge. Steckle said the drainage act should be reviewed, with a greater sharing of upstream costs. Tenders for the Drysdale drain repair were opened. The Thamesvitle firm of E.S. Hovell was awarded the tender to supply material for $1,737 plus the seven percent Ontario sales tax. Hodgins and Hayter's bid to com- mence work on August 22 on the drain and finish on September 26 at a cost of, $4,045 was accepted. In other business, Tony Bedard reported after atten- ding an arena meeting that the Community centre is unhappy with township dona- tions. He said that during a heated discussion he sug- gested to the arena board that users pay more. If Hay is assessed more, the township could turn around and raise its assessment for use by others of its facilities, and no one would gain. The matter will be discussed at a future arena meeting. Building inspector Hubert Miller brought council up to date on the number of building permits issued in Ju- ly. Of a total of 20, one was for a demolition, seven for new homes or cottages, and the rest for additions and renova- tions to existing structures. "Keep those permits going. The assessment looks good," Wilder joked. The township's secondary plan will have to be amended by the county to redesignate Miller's property at lot 3, con- cession 12 from restricted agriculture to extractive resources. Clerk Joan Ducharme was instructed to • ask the county to prepare the necessary documents. Four tile debenture loans totalling $38,700 were approv- ed and passed. Council endorsed a resolu- tion from Southwest Oxford requesting that no further ap- peals be allowed after mat- ters have had an extensive, proper and costly hearing before a joint board under the Consolidated Hearing Act. Road superintendent Rosi Fisher was given permission to order logos for township equipment from Gene's Signs. Harold Hendricks will be compensated at $1.50 per pound for some of his geese killed by dogs. Councillor John Elder was given permission to create an irrigation pond on the former Sherritt farm. Wilder said he had no objec- tion "as long as you don't restrict 100 percent of the water flow." As Neil Gingerich has pleaded not guilty to charges of contravening a township bylaw by dumping waste, a court date has been set for September 6. TREES ACROSS ROAD - Concession road 12 of Hay township was partially block- ed about two miles north of Dashwood for a time Monday morning as high winds tossed trees across the roadway. T -A photo. o lc/e in It is amazing how much a good warm rain will do for all the 'flower beds and gardens, and how quickly the lawns become green again. Nature seems to be so much more ef- fective than any artificial work man can do. Speaking of gardens, residents are enjoy- ing fresh lettuce, tomatoes and onions from their own lit- tle garden which was coddled by our resident. Mr. Stephen Molnar. Aaron Gingerich also assists with the watering of the plants outside the building. We are pleased to have Mrs. June Heffernan, R.N., of Bayfield, who has volunteered her services two mornings a week to help /impo e3 residents with their therapy. Mrs. Agnes Sillery is still a patient in St. Joseph's Hospital, London. Since this is holiday time, there are not too many ac- tivities taking place during the week with the exception of the adjuvant's program and the activities in the craft room. Residents who have been out during the week are Mrs. Verna Truemner, Mr. - Stephen Molnar, Mr. Aaron Gingerich, Mrs. Mary McLay, Mrs. Hilda Shapton and Mrs. Jessie Brock. The Sunday evening chapel service was conducted by Rev. Bob Matheson of Thames Road United Church. NEW MAUSOLEUM --- A mausoleum is being built at St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Zurich. Dangers of propane Propane filling station operators and attendants in Ontario are being warned of the dangers of overfilling propane -vehicle fuel tanks in a letter from the Fuels Safe- ty Branch of the Ontario Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations. The warning follows reports that automatic stop - fill valvas installed in some vehicles do not work properly The letter stresses the im- portance of using the fixed li- quid level fuel gauge - a com- pulsory system installed in every propane vehicle. Before starting to fill a vehicle attendants, who hold a certificate issued by the Fuels Safety Branch, must open the outlet valve of the li- quid level fuel gauge. When li- quid propane starts coming out of the valve, the tank is filled to maximum capacity and fuelling should be stopped immediately. The Propane Code, under the Energy Act. states that a propane tank should not be filled above the 80 percent level. An overfilled tank 'is a serious fire hazard. Propane needs room to expand if it is' heated. and without the 20 percent expansion space li- quid propane can be released outside the vehicle through the pressure relief valve. Escaped propane can be set off by the smallest spark. Fuels safety Branch Direc- tor, John Patterson, warns that overfilling propane tanks is illegal and dangerous. "Drivers who ask an atten- dant to ignore the fuel gauge and pump a few more litres into the tank risk losing their vehicle, home or life," he says. "It's not a fair exchange for a few extra kilometres between fuelling stops." Patterson also warns that an attendant who is convicted of overfilling a tank is liable to a fine of up to $10,000, one year in jail or both. Bluewater TV .t& Aerial Service Delhi & Channel Master Antennas - Towers Boosters Repairs to all makes of TV's Zurich 236-4224 Watilkitei:MMT044 I � A Emmanuel United Church REV. 8. LAING B.A. B. Div. Organise Mrs. E. Grace Martin Sunday. August 7 10:30 a.rt. Zurich congregation will join Dashwood members for an outdoor Communion service. August 14. 21, 28 10:30 a.m. Outdoor service out- side the Dashwood church. Everyone welcome Zurich Mennonite Church Pastor CLAYTON.KUEPFER Sunday. August 7 8:45 o.m. Worship Service 9:45 o.m. Sunday Church School 11:00 o.m. Worship Service Wed. 8:00 p.m. Adult and Youth Bible Study and Prayer Service Meditation "Soldiers of Christ arise and put your armor on. Strong in the strength which God supplies thru His eternal Son Strong in the Lord of hosts and in His mighty power. Who in the strength of Jesus trusts. Is more than conqueror. (Charles Wesley) St. Peter's Lutheran Church REV. CARL ONOFRIO 'Vice Pastor Organist Mrs. Christine Eagleson B.M A. Sunday. August 7 10:00 a.m. • Worship Service 10:45 o.m. • Sunday School There is o nursery for small children which is supervised dur• ing the worship service. Everyone Welcome