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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1984-12-05, Page 2TWINS 1 Page 2 Times -Advocate, December 5, 1984 A -B Authority approves 425,OOO In pr�iectg The Ausable-Bayfield Con- servation Authority has budgeted over $525,000 for 1985 capital projects. The capital projects were approved at the authority's fall meeting Tuesday in Zurich. ABCA general - manager Tom Prout said that although the authority has tentatively budgeted these projects, not all will be started. The go-ahead of the pro- jects depends on ministry of natural resources approval. Two such capital projects, where provincial funding is not expected, are for the estimated $100,000 Lucan ero- sion control project and Phase II of the flood monitor- ing system expected to cost about $31,000. Public relations officer Dan Kennaly said the authority will know by mid-January which project would be ap- proved. The budget will be reassessed for approval at the Exeter PUC Continued from front page sub -station in the near future. These items, though costly in- itially, mean either expansion of existing business or addi- tion of a new enterprise in Ex- eter. The long-term effect is rewarding. Davis has written to the CNR asking the company to - consider a lesser charge for a licence to run part of the new power line to Canadian Can- ners along the CN tracks. The railway in asking $450 per year for five years, with a negotiable increase thereafter. Davis commended Len Veri for his cooperation. Part of the line went across his pro- perty, and he waited until the poles had been installed before plowing. ABCA's annual meeting in February. The largest budgeted pro- ject is the Grand Bend "Area D" erosion control project "Area E", the 1985 project is estimated at $160,000. This in- volves erosion control measures along the Lake Huron shoreline in Grand Bend. Another major project for 1985 involves erosion control at Port Franks- Th' is ex- pected to cost ab125,000 for engineering studies and the first phase of construction and the cost would be.tovered from the sale of cottages in the area. General manager Tom Pro- ut said some experimenting was being done on protecting dune grass on the hills in the Port Franks and Cut areas. He added, "There has been excellent success at the Pinery Provincial Park in protecting bareface dunes." Kennaley said water forces and improper use of hills by visitors were probably responsible for lack of vegeta- tion on the dunes. Second phase of a Hay Swamp study will be carried out in 1985. On this subject Prout said, "This plan will at- tempt to preserve the swamp wetlands in this area. It's fair - CONSERVATION TALKS — Shown chatting at Tuesday's fall meting of the Ausable-Bayfield Conservation Authori- ty in Zurich are Stephen rep Cecil Desjardine, Authority general manager Tom Prout, Huron's Ag Rep Don Pullen and Authority vice-chairman Gordon Johnson. T -A photo Tories Continued from front page for Dennis Timbrell, as the minister of agriculture is pro- bably most sympathetic to the needs of the agricultural community. Mike O'Connor admitted he leaned toward Frank Miller, a "capital C Conservative". All promised to go to the convention with open minds, listen to the speeches, and cast their ballots in the best interests of their riding. Huron -Bruce MP Murray Cardiff was asked to address the group while the ballots were being counted. He joked that he had only one page of pick voting delegates notes, and was going to be very careful about where he left it. Referring to -briefing documents left in a Winnipeg hotel lobby by federal finance minister Michael Wilson and discovered and aired by a reporter, Cardiff said his first reaction on finding such papers would have been to return them. Making such matters public disrupts and embarrasses federal -provincial relations, he said, adding, "bear with us through our growing pains". Cardiff said he has been elected vice-chairman of the regional- and economic TOP QUALITY TOYS for your little farmer Give your child something to last. Come and choose from our wide selection of trac- tors and implements. There's a perfect one for every child. Exeter 235-1115 Blyth 523-4244 'development committee which deals with FIRA, tourism and small business, and also sits on the miscellaneous estimates committee. Cardiff extended an invita- tion to a New Year's levy on New Year's Day from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the Brussels arena, hosted by himself and wife Betty. He promised quiet music, punch, cookies and Christmas cake, his way of saying thanks to those who re- elected him earlier this year. Huron Centre set for open house The name, Huron Centre for Children and Youth has steadily gained recognition in the county over the past seven years. Still, many people are unfamiliar with the role that the centre plays. The Clinton and Exeter bas- ed family counselling agency is holding a Christmas Open House at their Clinton offices at 160 Huron Street on Wednesday, December 12 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The open house is being held to familiarize the public with work done at the Huron Centre. Serving all of Huron Coun- ty, the centre offers individual and family counselling for children and parents ex- periencing stressful situations at home and school. The December 12 open house will help celebrate seven years of service given by the Huron Centre. The evening will also be a special occasion for young people in the county. At 8 p.m. that evening, judges will choose a logo design for the centre, from more than 200 entries. The works of three young artists will be selected in age divisions 10 and under, 11 to 14 years and 15 to 19 years. As well, a name will be drawn at random from the en - 'tries as winner of the fourth prize. CHRISTMAS SHOPPER'S SPECIAL $450 Bucket, 15 pieces of Kentucky Fried Chicken Large box of french fries 500 mL Salad Loaf of Bread DECEYBER 3-24 OXLY kntucky xen I%ntucky!ied Chicken 227 Main St. North, Exeter The four prizes are AM -FM portable cassette players, donated by Jerry MacLean and Son Sports of Exeter and the Clinton Optimist Club. The public is invited to visit the Huron Centre and join in this Christmas get together. ARC Industries Continued from front-page Gray has served as the Ex ecutive Director of the- Walkerton and District Association for the Mentally Retarded. Gray said "I have been familiar with many of the ac- tivities and accomplishments of the South Huron and District Association for the Mentally Handicapped in re- cent years and 1 look forward to accepting the new challenge of assuming Ex- ecutive Director respon- sibilities with South Huron. The Walkerton Association has a budget of approximate- ly one million dollars while the larger South Huron Organization's budget is ap- proximately 1.7 million dollars. I am also looking forward to having an orientation with Don Campbell, the present Executive Director of SH&DAMH in December. It is planned that I will be spen- ding five days with Don and the president, Jim Dalton to learn the ropes and to become familiar with the operations and the community." Mr. Gray plans to re -locate to the area in late January. Jim Dalton said "John's impressive track record, education and experience made him an unanimous choice of the Selection Com- mittee and Board in their con- firmation of Gray as the new Executive Director at the November 28, 1984 Board meeting. We are pleased that John will be able to join us in late January prior to the sub- mission of operating budgets to the Government and before the detailed planning stages of the 1985 Flowers of Hope Campaign commence". ly new. We have never look- ed at swamp lands before to determine their benefits•" A fill line review study of all the municipalities in the watershed has been budgeted at $20,000. A flood line mapp- ing study has been budgeted at $55,000. Improvements at the Parkhill Dam slated for 1985 area estimated at $35,000. A cement wall will be con- structed and a grate repaired to correct three feet of erosion near the emergency spillway at Parkhill. Other capital projects for next year involve im- provements to the four major con$ervation areas - Rock Glen, Parkhill, Clinton and the Exeter -Morrison corridor. Trail improvements and tree planting encompass the improvements. Nursing home Continued from front page adding that was one of his failures as a member of coun- cil and a staunch supporter of the community through the years. "There have been a lot of changes on council since I sat on it," he continued, noting that things have become more complicated. He explained that the coun- cils on which he served in the 1940s and, 1950s were always miffed at having to get sup- port from the upper levels of government before pro- ceeding on many projects. "I know that's even worse today," he said. He congratulated the pre- sent mayor, council and clerk for their efforts and ac- complisfiments, emphasizing that while councils in the past have generally done what they can to help the town grow and prosper, they can't do it all. "I'm proud of the town and have always loved Exeter and loved working for it," he concluded. During his term as reeve of Exeter, Tuckey served as warden of Huron. He was a founding member of the South Huron Hospital board and in- strumental in the establish- ment of the facility. He serv- ed as hospital board chair- man, is a charter member of the Exeter Liens, has reeeiv- ef1 his 50 -year pin from the Masonic Lodge and is past president of the Huron Coun- try Playhouse board of directors. In introducing the bincentennial award winner, Mayor Shaw noted it was a distinction for citizens of merit who have given outstanding service to their communities and added that Tuckey was a most deserving recipient. Also singled out for special mention at the banquet were the achievements of Welcome Wagon hostess Cathy Seip and local fiddler Gerry Smith. Mrs. Seip was named Welcome Wagon hostess of the year by her firm and also helped Exeter to be named town of the year from Welcome Wagon. Smith was declared open intermediate Canadian fiddl- ing champion. Their names have been entered on the plaques which are located at the town office and rec centre noting the pro- vincial or national achievements of local citizens through the years. Retiring council member Bill Rose was also presented with a plaque for his service. He retired last month to take a new job in Guelph. Committees represented at the banquet were the economic development com- mittee, BIA, cemetery board. PUC, rec board, nursing home committee, planning advisory committee, Huron atlas committee, PRIDE, emergency response commit- tee and past heads of council. G OI -_',r r' I I,Elk OF DUBLIN A STORE FULL OF BEAUTIFUL FURNITURE On the Main Street of Dublin 345-2250 Free Delivery TRUST COMPANY GUARANTEED CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE Representing many trust com- panies, highest rates usually availolAe. For more information contact John R. 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