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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1980-10-16, Page 22SUNDAY, OCT. 26 -OCT. 30 Sun.-Thurs. One Showing 5:111 P.M. The Latest Fashton.Jn Murder. MICHAEL CAINE ANGIE DICKINSON NANCY ALLEN WEDNESDAY, -OCT. 22 -OCT. ZS SHOWTIMts: WED.-THURS.-11M P.M. FRI. i SAT.: Sl0 Brawl - 7:116 FU MANCHU-SAAB • f 41,1•Mmds• A Brian De Palm Film DRESSED TO KJLL Mn, Page 10 Citizens News October 23, 1980 Stanley township mesting Continued from front page farm before. The reeve said he thinks this policy should be reviewed in 1981, since farms along the lakeshore, where land was severed for cottages, would now be ex- empt from further severance of surplus farm buildings. Steckle, who pointed out a ratepayers' meeting hadn't attracted such a largeturn- out since the last election 10 years ago, explained why he felt it his duty to vote against -having deputy - reeves sit on county council. He said other counties, in - eluding Middlesex, Bruce and Lambton, have reduced the size of their councils and this is "working effec- tively." Steckle, who served as a member of the Huron Coun- ty Health Committee, told ratepayers the committee was concerned because the county was receiving only 50 per cent funding for services from the provincial govern- ment, rather than 75 per cent as other areas received. He said he and other com- mittee members met with Dennis Timbrell, provincial health minister, and last WELCOMES YOU! AFTERNOON TEA 2:30 to 4:30 7 'DAYS A WEEK SOMETHING FOR THE LADIES... Come. visit our unusual country resort for Tea today! We've prepared English muffins. freshly made scones. jam. assorted pastries and Earl Grey tea for the occasion. Relax and enjoy as we serve you in front of an open hearth log fire in one of our two lounges. (Reservations requested for groups of more than 10). 50 just • per person Complement your outing with a visit to THE HOLLOW. A unique gift shop just steps from our Inn Benmiller Inn Nestled in Renmiller. Ont.. just 7 kilometres east of Goderich on Huron County Ro,id 1. just off Highway K. phone 524-2191. year funding was over the next two year period, it will be raised to 75 per cent for Huron County. When asked to state his position on farm severances,. Steckle said, "I am not in favour of severances In the farm area." He said under the present secondary plan, a farmer can't sever his farm buildings to use as a retirement home. However, the deputy -reeve said he could sell his farm to a neighbour, the neighbour could apply to sever the sur- plus buildings and then sell these buildings and a small amount of land back to the original owner. The deputy - reeve said, , "We need to leave our land as it is now, intact." He added the place for farmers to retire is in town. Chipchase, a candidate for council, was the only . other candidate to address the issue of severances. He said he was in favour of farm severances, but added peo- ple buying the surplus building should understand they would be living in a far- ming community and should be prepared to put up with farming practises. In the question period following statements by the candidates, Phil Durand ask- ed council if the issue of foreign ownership of farmland had been raised at county council. Consitt said there hadn't been much said about the matter at a county level, adding a recent article in a daily paper was the most in- formation he'd read on the issue Durand then asked can- didates "are we going to depopulate our townships to the point where the towns fall apart?" He added, other provinces already have legislation limiting foreign ownership of land. Steckle said he was also concerned about absentee Comin' your way Zurich United Church' October 26, 1980 10:30 A.M. 7:30 P.M. foreign ownership. He said, for example, if 3,000 acres were sold to absentee owners, this would mean, as many as 30 farm homes could be available for -rent. "Is this the kind of ratepayer we want in Stanley Township?" he ask- ed. Another audience member asked if the 10 acres purchased on Hwy 21 in the township was an asset to Stanley. Consitt said once the stockpile of sand on the site was exhausted, the property would be re -sold. Ratepayers also asked about the purchase of a 117 - acre farm in Goderich Township. The farm, which includes only 30- acres of workable land was purchas- ed' .for its gravel pits. Township clerk Mel Graham explained the farm is being paid: off over five-year period by council. He said it was purchased out of coun- cil's general fund -and this fund in turn will sell gravel from the pits to the township's road account. The township rents workable land on the farm to a neighbouring farmer. Pits and Quarries Gordon Hill asked con- didates 'about the im- plications of the Pits and Quarries Act, which now covers township gravel pits. Tom Consitt said he un- derstood gravel pits would now have to be licensed and permits would have to be ob- tained for wayside pits. Hill asked, "is it desirable in this area to rehabilitate (the pits) ?" He aded, "it' seems to me there are some worked -out pits in this area which are very unsightly and should be reclaimed." fie mentioned pits in the Holmesville area and in Tuckersmith Township • in particular. Consitt said county council was most concerned with the additional cost in purchasing gravel, now that operators must pay an eight cents per tonne fee into a rehabilita- tion fund. He said county council voted last spring not to be included under the Pits and Quarries rehabilitation legislation. At the end of the meeting. Clerk Graham reminded Stanley ratepayers they can vote at an advance poll on November 1 at the clerk's of- fice from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. He said the only polling station known at this time, would be station 3, in the Varna Com- munity Hall. The poll is open from 11 a.m. to 8 pm. on November 10. Zurich council Continued from front page only control the flow of traffic." Minutes of a special Meeting of September 25. revealed that the tender of Ken Gerber Construction of Stratford in the amount of $38,483 had been accepted for reconstruction of Victoria and Mill streets. It was- the lowest of two bids received. In minutes of a recent recreation, parks and community centre board meeting it was noted that ice rentals at the arena are being raised to $30 and $27 from last year's $27 and $24. HOLD CONFIRMATION -- Confirmation was held at St. Boniface Church on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 1980. The main celebrant was His Excellency Bistibp John Sherlock. Following Mass.at St. Boniface Church and the confirming of 42 students from St. Boniface School's grades seven and eight, a recep- tion was held in the school gym.The church and gym were fill- ed illed to capacity to witness this great event. - CWL very busy The CWL of St. Boniface, Zurich have had a .very busy schedule Since last month. Several members attended a very spiritual, interesting and rewarding weekend long retreat in Oxley. On Thursday at 8 p.m. about fifteen members at- tended a very interesting meeting of United Church Women's League and all were very pleased with such an informative night: The deanery meeting was held in Goderich this year on Wednesday with 18 members of CWL attending. It was a very informative and spiritual day. The president Mrs. Rita Ouellette stressed some points of importance. The CWL are to take note of some changes in the constitution and bylaws, to remember Respect For Life, Day of Prayer on December 8 and to pray for Synod of Bishops who are in session considering the cancer of Family Life Today. The next CWL national convention will be in Chatham on May 5-6. All the conveners on the national CWL executive gave in- formation talks on ` their convenerships which we later discussed in groups. Somehow we will be able to improve our convenerships and CWL a whole. Forty two happy members of St. Boniface. school this Wednesday were confirmed by Bishop Sherlock. The CWL provided each student, confirmed with a corsage and a '-unch was served with parents and relatives at school after. Since its the month of October The Living Rosary, was said Tuesday night before mass with £WL meeting following./ Some important upcoming events are: bingo with proceeds going for Brother Bob on November 7, after evening mass at arenas last prize, VanRaay's pig or $100.00. November 18, 8 p.m. at school, C.W.L. meeting with all ladies young and old of every parish. It's come and listen to Sheila Howard, teachers, experts on ' the Billing's Method, C.W.L. Bazaar at School on December 6. A very in- teresting and busy agenda Is ahead. • PAR GODrRIGH .-. gi •zcr_Tzautita-Irlr. 011