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Clinton News-Record, 1985-3-27, Page 16• History book in final draft stages By Wilma Oke TUCKERSMITH - The book on the history of Tuckersalnith Township - Thckersmith's Memories - written by four local historians, has been edited by Gwen Whl.lsmith of Grand Bendand is now ready for the printers. After being printed it will be sent to the binders and is expected to be ready for sale at $25 each by the end of April. The book is much larger than expected x sca d with about 117,000 words, many p approximately 400 pages. It will be a hard cover book in dark green with the township crest and title in gold. Presenting the rough draft of the book to Tuckersmith Township Council were Mrs. Whilsmith and writers Ruth Workman and Margaret MacLean. A delegation of Stewart Broadfoot, Brucefield fire chief, and Bob Caldwell, fireman, requested the purchase of a paging system for the Brucefield Fire Department. Mr. Caldwell presented three quotations he had received, and council accepted the lowest, from Perth Communications, for the purchase of 19 pagers, recorder and ac- cessory equipment necessary for their operation at a cost of $8,241.14 and that 50 per cent of this amount be included in the 1985 township fire budget. Council approved a bylaw appointing a five -member property standards committee - Harold Smith of Egmondville, Wayne Pollock of Vanastra, Stanley Johns of R R Ministry sets HURON - Co-operation is the name of the game in Winghain District's three year commitment to study deer in the northern part of Huron County. The Ministry of Natural Resources is working not only with other districts across the province, but with the local landowners, in order to obtain detailed information on deer migration,'ac- tivity and. mortality in the agricultural en- vironment. District Biologist Mike Malhiot said, "We are specifically.. interested in identifying the types of habitat used by deer on a daily and seasonal basis so these areas can be better managed for the benefit of the deer popula- tion.It is. important to determine the effects of winter severity on habitat utlization and the fitness of 'the animals themselves." Mike went on to say, "Determining the causes of mortality in the deer herd and the value of 'supplementary feeding will allow the Ministry of Natural Resources to work with the local residents .to help ensure a plentiful and healthy deer population in Huron County in the future." During the winters of 1985-86, it is the in- tent of the Ministry to capture 25 animals in baited cages. The animals will be fittedwit'h radio collars and their movements tracked for up to three years. Some of the deer will be tracked continuously during both the 4, Seaforth; Henry Binnendyk and Laird Finlayson both of R.R. 2. Kippen. Council accepted the tender of Wesley Riley Contracting Limited for 16,000 cubic yards from the township pit of crushed gravel granular A at $3.65 per unit and 1,000 cubic yards stock piled at the township pit at $2.00 per cubic yard for a total of $60,400, subject to the approval of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications. Ken Dunn of B.M. Ross and Associates of Goderich Engineers, will be contacted to complete a structural analysis of Bridge 11 (McLean Bridge) on Sideroad 20-21, Huron Road Survey. Council accepted a recommendation from the Ministry of Transportation and Cuin- munications that the speed limit be 60 kilometres per hour on Highway 4, from a point 50 metres south of the northly limit of Lot 50 in the Concession to the• Bayfield River bridge because of a concern over ac- cidents near the Huronview entrance. Coun- cillor Robert Broadfoot remarked that lowering the speed in the area would not solve the accident problem. He said a turn- ing lane at the entrance to Huronview was required. The Ministry of Transportation and Coin- munications has advised the township that the 1985 road and ,bridge grant allocation is $243,000 allowing for expenditures of $412,900 in comparison to a grant of $217,600 for 1984 and gross expenditures of $370,800. Pollard Brothers Limited will supply the township with liquid calcium chloride at $1 t .95 per flake ton equivalent as compared to 1984 rate of $180.25 per flake ton. Council authorized the hiring of Mary Ann Drost as part-time teacher at the special day care centre, Vanastra, at a rate of $5.50 per hour to the end of June on a proba- tionary period., and if satisfactory at $5.75 per Nur commencing in September. Council agreed to write the County of Huron advising that they are opposed to the use of prime agricultural land within the township for the proposed construction of a hydro corridor to service the London area. Councillor Robert Broadfoot declared a con- flict of interest and refrained any discussion on the matter. Council voted to lenge the convention policy of the township to amend the policy so that the cost of the main convention banquet and closing luncheon• for the delegates and spouses will be included in the registration fee. Council voted to classify the full day and hail day zoning meetings as full council meetings. Council approved the -new slate of rates for 1985 for various programs at the Vanastra Recreation Centre which calls for about a 10 per cent increase in cost of swim- ming, etc. up Huron deer study summer and winter months in order to iden- tify daily activities. Daily and monthly fixes on animal locations will be obtained throughout the year in order to identify migration patterns and habitat utilization. Should an animal die, the radio collar will identify this immediately and cause of death can be determined right away. "Previously, this Ministry .has placed the emphasis on enforcing legislation to control poacntng anu nog predation, managing the legal harvest and encouraging the maintenance of existing habitat in known wintering areas," Wingham District Manager Andy Houser said. "This positive approach, working with the local people, will provide us with a better understanding of the deer population while helping to en- sure that Huron County will always have deer." Farm meeting will discuss "debt set-aside" scheme HURON - "The worst of the economic ad- justment in agriculture is yet to come," says Tom Oegema, president of the Chris- tian Farmers Federation of Ontario. The CFFO have drafted a detailed proposal that, if adopted, would allow farmers to apply to a special tribunal for debt `set-aside' for up to• three years. "We have concluded that debt - set aside is the best targeted assistance for those who need more time to adjust to new economic realities", he says. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture has developed the `Agri -bond' concept to make credit.. available to farmers at lower than market rates. This proposal would not be a direct cost to government; it would allow a lender tax concessions on the interest he would receive thus allowing him to lend money at less than market rates. 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