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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1983-09-14, Page 9Council looks at snow removal ''IA. is t! inking winter By Wendy Somerville Its still September and Hullett Township is already "thinking winter." During the '82-'83 winter months, snow removal cost the township $9,170. The '81- '82 winter cost the township $42,860 for snow removal. As you may remember last winter was unusually mild so this may explain the large decrease in snow removal cost from the year before. This year, Councillor R. Gross and Councillor C. Vin- cent are responsible for a call for Tenders for snow removal by the Road Superintendent. Tile Drain applications have been approved for the following applicants: M. Popp of lot 34, concession 9; J. Lyons of lot 34,.concession 9; L. Taylor of lot 6, conces- sion 8, Pt Lt 3, concession 10, J. Gibbon of lot 2, concession 1; B. Shillingla w of lots 6 and 7, concession 14; I. Pickett of lot 15, concession 2. All ap- plications are subject to township bylaws and the availability of funds. A motion was carried by Councillor Gross and Coun- cillor Vincent that the Road Superintendent apply to the Ministry of Transportation and Communications for an interim subsidy. The following building per- mits were approved by coun- cil: B. Lockhart, tool shed; L. Johnson, addition to a barn; M. Datema, addition to a barn; J. Dickson, addi- tion to a house, B. Wallace, addition to a garage; P. Westerhout, storage shed; R.N. Alexander, storage sh- ed; Sparlings Propane, open truck storage; A. Brickko, open carport; G. Wilt, tool shed and C. Riley, garage. The permits were nreeent.ri by the Building In- spector and are subject to township bylaws and the Huron County Health Unit. A bylaw to impose special annual drainage rates upon land was passed. The money will be borrowed under the Tile Drainage Act of 1971 in the amount of $5,800. A grant of $50 was given to the Huron Plowman's Association for 1983. The grant was carried by Coun- cillor Gross and Councillor M. Knox. The Business Computer Services for 1984 were ac- cepted by council at a rate increase of five per cent if the service is satisfactory. Councillor Gross and Councillor Knox carried the authorization that the Clerk purchase a four drawer fil- ing cabinet. The next council meeting will be held on October 3 at 7:30 p.m. Tuckersmith farmers want more money for land offer A group of landowners along Huron County Road 3 between Brucefield and Egmondville and the Road Committee of Huron County Council have reached a standoff in a battle over compensation for land required for road con- struction. Council had planned to reconstruct 9.4 kilometres of road between the hamlets at a cost of approximately $1.3 million. While the project was given top priority in the road committee's long-range plan, the battle over com- pensation for land payment will ultimately • delay the project. In a report presented to county council at its regular monthly meeting in Goderich Thursday, road committee chairman, Tom Cunningham explained that many outstanding engineering concerns had been resolved with the landowners but the com- pensation remained an outstanding issue. The county is prepared to pay landowners $2,400 per acre of land to widen the road allowance by 17 feet. The landowners are seeking $3,000 per acre. "1 he engineer has met with the landowners and the committee feels we must be fair to the people who have already sold and agreed to our price," the Hullett reeve said. "We feel we must treat everyone fair and not set a precedent." In all reconstruction projects the county is widening the road allowance by a 17 foot strip on either side to create an allowance of 100 feet compared to the existing 66 -foot allowance. It allows the county road crew to move the ditches farther from the road, increasing the safety factor, and it also means a decrease in maintenance costs county engineer Bob Dempsey claimed. "The extra land allows us to move the ditches back from the pavement, we can build the road surface higher which means less main- tenance for snow removal and it improves drainage," Dempsey said. "We have already purchased land from 13 landowners." A survey of land prices in Tuckersmith Township in 1982 indicates only one piece of land fetched a higher selling price than the $2,400 an acre offered by the county. Despite a year of negotiations, both parties have stood firm on their price. In his report to council, Dempsey said time is run- ning out on the recon- struction project. While not trying to force the hand of the landowners, he told council hehad to set a deadline of October 1 on the proejct. "October 1 is my deadline to make a commitment to a project for spring. It takes that long to complete designs and budgets," he said. "We're forced into a cor- ner." Many engineering con- cerns had been resolved with the landowners but along with the purchase price of $3,000 an acre, they wanted a supply of posts and wire for a roadside fence and $50 for each tree removed from the frontage of their property. The county is not offering any compensation for fences or trees. At a future date, the road committee also hopes to resurface the section of County Road 3 from Brucefield through Varna to Bayfield. Mr. and Mrs. Philip Powers Philip Powers, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Powers and Linda Caldwell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Cald- well were married in the Blyth United Church on July 30, with Rev. Kenneth Bauman officiating. The groom's parents are from R.R. 1 Brlgden and the bride's parents live at R.R. 3 Blyth. The bridal attendants were Mrs. Jean Woods, sister of the bride, Mrs. Debbie Powers and Miss Carol Wild. The bride's flowergirl was Miss Tracy Robinson. The groom's attendants were Mr. Jack McCallum, Mr. Mark Powers and Mr. Gerry Jinkerson. A reception dinner and dance was held in the Blyth Com- munity Centre. The newlyweds travelled to the East Coast for the honeymoon and are now residing at R.R. 3, Oil Springs. (Gary Walden photo) Bend homeowners fight pollution with septic tank testing ZURICH - Southcott Pines homeowners are co- operating with authorities to fight the pollution scare that struck Lake Huron in August. Although postings from Goderich to Sarnia were attributed to hot, humid weather, Grand Bend of- ficials are looking for basic sources to avoid future recurrences of the problem. In Southcott Pines, owners have agreed to dye testing of septic systems to ensure there's no untreated material reaching the lake. Further efforts are esayS ANn 1(105 ONwf CiRLS KWDE(tcARiLN 7b EiGNTAt1 GRACE Auaxa CLUs • SPo trs • G eRN D`P % • Soiu6S • Cf MrocA1 ®mss -spy . 6l0lll osigi e 1JELCME3 yocA Eti5e N ictir • GAPE s Rcwc • AwAt?..05 o +Ti t3 S • D�-yMPI�S ectimPkrirtoN . SPEW L. Nle CLU sTpe-rs ey.) se,PMBLe ,a? int 7 -2:30 PM PT FILLOWSMIP fu6LLCNAFEC. MAPLE Sr. C,I/tibld ! e,0ME AND SEE&NOMYouvL BECN /4/ L directed at farm run off to the Ausable River, holding tanks on boats, animal and gull waste and any other possible sources. Posting of the Grand Bend beaches were lifted August 26 with relief, after media highlighted the problem over a two-week period. Ironically, the scare came a year after the official opening of the Grand Bend sewage system, designed to clean up discharge to the harbor. Once the warning struck, Reeve Bob Sharen sparked the community -wide effort toward ongoing im- provements. russ CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1 Its tt' o ir By Mrs. Lewis Stonehonse BELGRAVE - The An- niversary service was held at Knox Presbyterian Church on Sept. 11. The Melville Presbyterian Church choir of Brussels was conducted by organist Mrs. Joanne King. The Brussels male chorus also sang. Guest speaker was the Rev. Dr. James Ferguson, retired minister from St. An- drew's church, Stratford. During the service Rev. Ferguson baptized Ryan Kenneth, infant son off the Rev. and Mrs. Kenneth In- nes of Brussels. Personals Mr. and Mrs. Ron Nicholson and Sherri of Bar- rie, Mr. and Mrs. Glyn Widi, Kimberley, Jennifer and Trevor of Hamilton, Dr. Ray and Mrs. Nicholson of Mor- risburg visited with Mr. and Mrs. Garner Nicholson and Rob last weekend. Mrs. Donald Stonehouse and daughter Leanne of Guelph were Sat. visitors with their cousins Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Stonehouse. Mrs. Ethel Wheeler is a patient in the Wingham and District Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Wheeler spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Makas of London and attend- ed the wedding of Lynne Keith and Larry Kearns in the Empress United Church, London. Debbie and David Craig of Blyth visited with their uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Stonehouse last Tues. Mr. and Mrs. George Johnston, Tara and Erin of Ilderton spent the weekend with their parents Mrs. Laura Johnston and Mr. and Mrs Robert Grasby. Mr. and Mrs. George Michie accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Bradley of Lucknow to Flint and Owosso, Michigan where they visited with relatives on the weekend. The Brussels bowlers entertained the Atwood and Blyth Bowling Clubs on Mon- day evening Sept. 12. The last Brussels tournament will be held Sept. 26 for the Gerald Gibson Trophy. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Stonehouse accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Edgar on Sun. afternoon visiting the latter's daughter Joanne Edgar of Tavistock. The Stonehouse's called on Mrs. Hugh Wilson of Ritz Lutheran Villa in Mitchell. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Coultes have moved to Wingham and their daughter and son-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Neil Olson, Joanne, JefferYi and Mark have moved to the Coultes farm on the 10th con- cession of East Wawanosh. Ruth and Neil Olson and family have moved from Ed- monton, Alberta. We welcome them to this com- munity. Mr. and Mrs. Rob Roy of Lakefield and Miss Sheila Anderson of Waterloo visited with their parents Mr. and Mrs. Ross Anderson. All at- tended the wedding of Brian Shaw and Carol Richards at Siloam United Church in London on Saturday after- noon. The wedding reception was held at the Ivanhoe Club. The Anderson family were overnight guests with Richard Anderson of Lon- don. Exeter promotion stalled EXETER - A plan by the industry and tourism promotion committee to hire a former Exeter man to promote the town in England was put on hold by council last week. Councillors Bill Rose and Gaylan Josephson led the opposition to the plan, as they questioned whether the great economic climate in Great Britain was conducive to firms considering moves to Canada as well as the fact the committee planned to take the cost of the program from next year's budget. The committee had planned to spend between $2,000 and $2,500 to have Mike Darbishire act as a representative of Exeter in England for a six-month trial period. Both Rose and Josephson indicated they would like to know what chance there was of attracting industry from England at this time and committee chairman Bill Mickle responded that he couldn't answer the question. THE WORLD'S GREAT VACATION RESORTS HAVE ONE THING IN COMMON: THEIR GUESTS KEEP COMInG BACK. And that, quite simply, is how Indian River Plantation measures its phenomenal success. A commitment to our guests of uncompromising excellence, in service and facilities, has over the years made their return visits to the Plantation a tradition. We have one of the finest tennis facilities in Florida with eleven Ilar-Tru courts kept in tournament condition. A magnificent executive golf course where nothing is spared to maintain its immaculate appearance. Our oceanfront location offers luxurious accommodations in hotel apartments with fully - equipped kitchens, and private. access to our white sand beaches. The kids have everything from golf and tennis clinics to a video game room. The evening brings entertain- ment and gourmet cuisine in our resort's two fine restaurants. And then there's us, providing persdhal attention and service to assure you'll want to come back again and again. INDIAN RIVER PLANTATION RESORT 385 N.E. Plantation Road Iiutchinson Island, Stuart, Florida 33494 Toll-free (800) 327-4873. In Florida collect (305) 225-3700 Or call your Travel Agent. { —PAGE 9 , at re Afternoon Unit The Afternoon Unit of Belgrave U.C.W. met on Sept. 6 with nine present. Mrs. Earl Anderson open- ed the meeting and all members read "The 23rd Psalm" in memory of Mrs. Willard Armstrong and Mrs. Nelson Higgins who recently died. Mrs. Ross Higgins con- ducted the Worship. The meditation noted that we Christians are reminded that God possesses the past, the present and the future. Mrs. Olive Bolt had the Bi- ble Study, the theme being "Water" a precious source. Mrs. Lawrence Taylor had the mission study on Fiji Island with Mrs. Janisa Coultes following with the Priorities of the Pacific. Bowling Tournament A local lawn bowling tour- nament was held Sept. 8, at the Brussels Club. Twenty- eight bowlers bowled for the Jim Mair and Jack Yuill trophies. George Michie and Jack Bowman won the Jim Mair trophy. Second — Kenneth Innes and George Inglis; Third — Douglas Hem- ingway and Jim Bowman; Fourth — Ross Turvey and Clarence Hanna: Consola- tion — Gerald Gibson and Margaret Douglas. Elda Coultes and Helen Martin won the Jack Yuill trophy. Second — Marj Coultes and Ida Ivans; Con- solation — Viola Kirby and Doris Michie. W.M.S. Meet The Sept. meeting of the WMS was held on Sept. 6th with Mrs. Mac Scott presiding. She opened the meeting with the call to worship. Mrs. Jack McBurney read the scripture and Mrs. George Fear read the meditation. Mrs. Victor Youngblut read a poem. Mrs. Garner Nicholson gave the topic on the Mis- sions in the Klondike during the gold rush. Plans were discussed for the Fall Rally to be held in Belgrave in Oct. APPLIANCE REPAIR Large or small, we'll fix them all.... Our repair experts will hove your appliance in tip top shape fast. 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