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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1983-11-23, Page 2PAGE 2—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1983 s n't subsidize MORRIS TWP. - The Ministry of Transportation and Communictions, (MTC) will not subsidize a new bridge on the "Blind Line" off Morris Township because off the small amount of traffic passing over it, council was told on Nov. 14. The matter came up after council was in- formed that part of the structure gave way and had to be repaired. The "Blind Line Bridge" is located just off the township's first concession. In a telephone interview the next day, Reeve Bill Elston said the bridge was built in or around 1912 and after 70 years "stuff does get rotten". Although the bridge services only one household and three landowners, Mr. Elston said something must be done to keep the road open for those people, but added he cer- tainly hopes the township is not forced to build a new bridge, especially since early estimates peg the cost at around $500,000. Currently, the bridge has an eight -tonne limit. Most farm and township machinery is too heavy for it and has stressed the old structure, resulting in its deterioration. Mr. Elston said he hopes an engineer from the MTC can take a look at the bridge and decide what steps should be taken to extend its life and increase its load capacity. it ridg Council will wait until a report on the bridge has been submitted before taking further action. Dispute Bill Glenn Montgomery, a Morris ratepayer, attended the meeting to see if council would pay a bill for $192.50, or a portion of it, for leveling off part of a field on his property after a drainage works project. The drain in question is the Grasby Drain and Councillor Bob Grasby was appointed commissioner to oversee the cleanout operations. He told Mr. Montgomery he did not feel it had been necessary to hire a bulldozer, especially for five and a hall hours. He also said Mr. Montgomery should have checked with him first to okay the work. Mr. Montgomery said he was forced to br- ing a bulldozer in because there was a lot of earth around the drain which had to be leveled off before he could work the field properly. Council told Mr. Montgomery to take the bill up with the bulldozer owners, Howatts of Blyth. In other business, council gave agreement in principle to the new Wingham Fire Area Board Agreement. Members discussed the new agreement with its Wingam fire representatives, Councillors Bob Grasby scoUL FROM TRIANGLE! -HOLIDAY , ny!� \\M ryy i d , 1 (1P Add savings to your Christmas list when you shop with us. November 23 to December 6 OUR 14 STORE BUYING POWER SAVES YOU MORE! WINDSONG Spray Cologne 42 ML. 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Mr. Grasby said the new agreement is similar to the old one, except that the township's share is down to 8.7 per cent of the total cost of owning and operating the fire department, rather than the previous 18 per cent. The new fire hall study report also was discussed. Mr. Grasby said the committee is looking at three possible properties in Wingham upon which the new fire hall could be located, but no estimate of cost has been arrived at yet. Mr. Grasby said it is up to the town to purchase a property. Mr. Elston said he is happy with the agreement, although he is not about to com- mit council until there have been some figures presented about how much a new fire hall will cost. But council did grant agreement in principle to the agreement. Johnston Drain Art Clark of Maitland Engineering Ser- vices in Wingham attended the meeting to read the report for the $13,775 Johnston Municipal Drain. Mr. Clark said there only is one landowner on the drain, Wilfred Haines, and the work already is completed. Council gave first and second reading to the drain bylaw. Finally, council filed a protest over pro- posed changes to the province's uncondi- tional grant system. Under the new pro- posal, municipalities would be allocated un- conditional grants per household rather than per capita. Clerk -Treasurer Nancy Michie said the township received over $91,000 in unconditional grants last year and estimated that figure could be cut by about 18 per cent if the proposed changes become law. The next meeting of Morris council is scheduled for Dec. 5 at 1 p.m. at the township shed. Morris' representatives on the Wingham and Seaforth hospital boards will attend the meeting to give reports. Weather NOVEMBER 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 1983 1982 3 -1 1 -.4 2 -2 3 - 5 1 -2 7 - 4 3 •6 11 -1 6 -1 13 4 12 4 12 8 10 3 13 1 Rain 10 mm Rain 32 mm The Auburn Booster Club held its annual Christmas Fair and Christmas crafts, baked goods and other gift suggestions. Part of Bazaar at the Auburn Community Memorial Hall Saturday. Many the money from the bazaar will be used for the construction of a people enjoyed browsing through the numerous tables of arts, water fountain at the park. (photorby pave Sykes) Clinton to hold heart pilot project CLINTON - Central Huron Secondary School will the the setting for a provincial pilot project for the Ontario Heart Foun- dation. Wallace Montgomery, a high school teacher and education chairman for the Huron Chapter of the Ontario Heart Foundation, is organizing a Heart Save Week at the Clinton high school from Dec. 5 to 9. The course is the first of its kind to be held in the area as well as in the province and the five day program will be videotaped and used by other branches in the development of similar programs. Clinton's Heart Save Week course is open to high school students and members of the general public. Through films, discussion and actual demonstrations people will be shown heart attack symptoms and will be taught preventative measures. Activities will include Cardio -Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) demonstrations at noon hour and from 3:30 to 4 p.m. each day. Blood nrpsgnrp tPgtinn will Wry nisive and participants will have the opportunity to see the smoking machine at work. Cost of the course is $5 per person and all proceeds will go towards the purchase of a mannequin for the Clinton CPR committee. Mr. Montgomery noted that this type of course can cost up to $15, "and $5 is a bargain due to many volunteers." He also noted that the program can ac- commodate up to 100 participants and anyone interested in taking part may register at the CHSS front office. WI look at old and new technology KIPPEN - Although the convenor of the standing committe, Evelyn Workman, was in hospital, she provided an outstanding pro- gram when Kippen East WI met at the home of Thea Wisch on Nov. 16. Speaker for the evening was James Chap- man of Exeter, who was introduced by Grace Eyre. Mr. Chapman brought along a computer and proceeded with his talk on modern and ancient technology. Computers began as huge machines but the microchip has made a great change in the size of the machines. He predicted that there would be still greater changes in the computer. Since the beginning of time, peo- ple have been reluctant to change, but the children in the schools are quite interested. However there still has to be a brain at work to handle the new technology. Mr. Chapman concluded by saying that education is a fascinating field in which to work. He was thanked by Mona Alderdice. Mrs. Drummond opened the meeting with two readings. During roll call many good hints were given and many grammatical er- rors were discussed. Sunshine report was given by Grace Pepper„ and treasurer's report by Mona Alderdice. Report of the board meeting was given by Hilda Payne, and Grace Drummond reported the area convention. Menu for the Christmas meeting was BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY OPTOMETRY REPAIR R.W. BELL OPTOMETRIST The Square, GODERICH 524-7661 JOHN LONGSTAFF OPTOMETRIST Seaforth 527-1240 Monday, Tuesday. 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