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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1977-04-28, Page 13Vanastra complaints heard by Tuckersmith council (continued from page 3) Promises, more promises and not much action was the way Bridges desci ibed the township's stand on getting more fire protection for Vanastra. "We are desperate for industries at Vanastra, we want to get our taxes down. We want to see Vanastra grow but with no fire protection they are not in- terested in locating here," he said. This makes insurance rates for industries and business at Vanastra too high. Vanastra received fire protection from the Brucefield Fire Department located three miles away. Clinton is called out in an emergency situation and it is less than three miles away. "The impression the people of Vanastra have is that Tuckersmith doesn't give a damn about Vanastra," Mr. Bridges said. I still feel there is a big breakdown in com- munications. We are prepared to fight for the things to make Vanastra a • viable force within the township." Bridges said,he himself felt the township council was co- operative and had done. a better job than most councils would have. Reeve Sillery explained that the survey of the township's fire protection needs was being made but had been delayed a month. He said Donald Owens of the Ontario Fire Marshall's .of- fice, who .was- making the survey, requested he give the report in secret but later could be discussed at a public meeting and questions an- swered. The reeve said the ✓ township would not necessarily abide by the 1 w N report It is only .► guideline handed dove n t(, counciid Dogs came in for criticism when allowed to run free by their owners. "It is becoming a serious problem at Vanastra," Mr. Bridges s ---rid. The London Humane Society was criticized for the way it did oot patrol the township as hired to do. Many thought their office was located too far away to be of help or do a proper job. Recreation and its costs stirred up some harsh words which Bridges cooled down. He said the association would like to see the costs of the Vanastra Recreation Association spread over the whole township. In the beginning Bridges said the recreation arena and swimming pool were con- structed at Vanastra on a petition from residents with the assurance they would pay for it and not ask council to pay. Bridges said it was dif- ferent now with Tuckersmith residents across the township using the swimming pool, not just those in Vanastra, therefore the costs should be spread across the township for all to pay. One resident complained that so many from Clinton were swimming in the pool and he had to pay for it. As a' retired citizen, he said, he was' unable to use the recreation facilities and resented prying all the costs. Reeve Sillery said it was the intention of Tuckersmith to set up meetings with Clinton and Seaforth to have them pay for their citizen's use of the pool. Councillor Frank Falconer said he used the facilities to help out Vanastra but could Local obituaries George Neill George Neill of' Vanastra died at Clinton Public Hospital, Sunday, April 10. He was in his 79th year. He • was horn in Ballyeraigagh, Ireland on October 20 to George and Ellen Neill. He served in the first and Emily Loucks Long-time popular Minden resident, Mrs. Vinton (Emily) Loucks, -died April 19, 197': behind the wheel of her car on North Water Street after it. plunged into the Gull • River near St, Paul's Church. She was alone in the car at the time and within 100 feet of her home. Unable to free the victrim, police and firemen managed to hook a Minden Texaco Tow truck cable to the car and haul it to shore. The victim had been trapped under the water for over half an hour. # Mrs. Loucks, the former Letitia Emily Hunter, is survived by her husband, four sons and two daughters, bne brother Ernest of Cohoconk, and one sister Mrs. Goldwin (Marjorie) Smith of Clinton. second World War' with the Que'en's Own Rifles. Later he went on to become a mechanic with Massey Ferguson Farm Implements. Mr. Neill's wife predeceased him in 1970. He is survived by three sons, George of Vanastra, Harry of Toronto, Murray of Clair- mont and one brother, Robert of St`. Thomas. He rested at the Beattie Funeral Home' in Clinton. Funeral •and committal services were held at Maple Lane Cemetery in Dunneville on "Tuesday, April 12: Wingham Memorials +Guaranteed Granite +Cemetery Lettering +Buy Direct and save Commissions. BUS. PHONE 357-1910 RES. 357-1015 SAFETY with precast concrete steps MI me ▪ IIII ■ 1 ■t Mr. Unit Step can entrance provide you with • • F .C►r'r'11r(q),U (•-1 i' , pro, ►',' r ( rptr' pr rp••' ,(r a safer Quality Ornamental iron railings to compliment your entrance CaII Mr. Unit Step for your free estimate rik Seaforth 527-1320 Your Precast Specialists iv stay away, but Mr. Bridges said they needed people from outside using the facilities. No one explained why the �.Jults using the pool and other facilities were not charged enough to cover the operating costs and why it was necessary for them to he subsidized by their municipalities for their recreation outings., Bridges questioned the five - man council taking over running Vanastra Recreation Association and no representation from Vand'str,a people who pay for it. ' Falconer said when the new council took office in January the reeve had recommended, as 'council was responsible for seeing the `1;27,000 debt in- curred by the previous committee was paid off. They thought it better at the present time for them to manage it. Bridges said some con- cerned Vanastra ratepayers had asked for an accounting of recreation costs. Thus, he asked for a detailed financial report on the whole recreation complex "from the day it was born The report would include how much was paid for the recreation hall, the curling club, whether they were traded off to township in lieu ()I' taxes by the developer and a full accounting of all receipts and expenditures for the three years it has existed, and explanation of the $27,000 deficit. Wilfred Schneider, for- merly on the recreation bo.ard last year',was asked by the press to giv4e7 some of those figures but he said he didn't ° know. The press reminded him he had handled' .the financial reports' and budget when he appeared at council meetings and had seen to it that the press was not given a chance to see the figures. Schneider said the residents had circulated a petition for the recreation complex to be built at Vanastra at no cost to other ratepayers in the township. Now, he said, with the township running recreation and new usage by those outside Vanastra, it is reason costs should be put over the whole of the township. • He said, "Vanastra is being charged for every special assessment including recreation when the use is equally by Vanastra and the rest of the township." He noted that, "Vanastra has not been a burden to the township because the mill rate in Tuckersmith was lower in the last few years. Formerly it was higher but since Vanastra has come into operation the mil rate in Tuckersmith has gone down. In all other municipalities over the last five years, it has gone up. I feel this is. mainly due because in 1972 and most of 19-73 the expenses for Vanastra area were carried - by the developer. He had to pay for water, sewage and so on, yet the township collected full taxes on $1,300,000 for two years." He continued, "Vanastra has not been a burden to the township, in fact it has been good. Vanastra has financed the township. This should be taken into consideration for future outlays in Vanastra by the township." Following the meeting Schneider said he was sur- CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 1977—PAQE 13 prised at the silence following his statements. Diane Bridges expressed her resentment that while Vanastra residents were paying for the recreation hall in their own taxes they were charged for any meeting they held in the hall. Even the Vanastra ' Ratepayers Association could not afford to hold meetings in the buiing. A ldmember• of the Lions Club- said lubsaid they. nca longer met there and ever with the free hall they ,were charged for using 'the kitchen facilities. Falconer said, "Charges must be made to pay off that $27,000 debt." - A $120,000 debenture issued for the purchase of the former church made into the recreation hall, and the curling rink are being paid off over a 20 -year period. Bridges commended the township for snowplowing during the past winter but concern was expressed because no salt or sand was used on icy streets. One man involved in a minor accident on ice said he was told by the OPP officer investigating the accident he should sue the township for damages. Falconer laughed and said no police officer would make such a statement. Another concern was the lack of numbering on many houses and the change of street names. In some in- stances one street would have a single name rather than three for different sections. Many at the meeting said they were not aware " of changes made by the association who undertook the numbering. Bridges and McIntosh told them their correct address was on the residents' new tax bills. they had just received. He asked all citizens to put up the proper number on their house to avoid trouble with firemen locating the house if it caught fire. Introducing Gail St. Louis Charles Proctor of Charles' Beauty Salon is pleased to announce the addition to his staff of Gail St. Louis. Gail has had six years experience in London, and is fully qualified and experienced in expert styling of both ladies' and men's hair. prop in soon and meet Gail, or phone for an ap- pointment. Charles Beauty Salon Phone Now For An Appointment 482-7065 74 VICTORIA ST. 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