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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1986-04-16, Page 1• to 1i! DICQRPURATING-THE MATH STANDARD THE BAYF NO. 15121 YEARS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1691986 50 CENTS Art McDougall (back), Barb Campbell and Janet McDougall took bright . ft and pleasant temperatures were just right for the event. part in the Stanley Township Canoe Poker Rally on April 13. The (Anne Narejko photo), Weatherman awl: crowds make sesquicentennial events successful STANLEY TWP. - The sun shone brightly, the river flowed quickly, it was a perfect day for a canoe rally. On April 13 a flotilla of 26 vessels took voyage, in the Bayfield River as pert of the sesquicentennial celebrations. It turned out to be more of an endurance test, with rapids and lots of rocks. A few unlucky paddlers ran aground on some sharp rocks making it impossible for them to complete the race when they ripped the bottoms out of their vessels. However, everyone did enjoy themselves and the four hour rally. Winners were Wayne Dunn and Bill Camp- bell with three aces, a king and a jack. Second was Jarle Fisher with three aces, a jack and a four. Third was Mike Veale with a pair of nines and a pair of sixes. The recreation committee organized the rally. While the canoe rally was still in progress 600 people gathered at the Varna complex to enjoy an afternoon filled with old tyme pmboree music. There were over 75 per- formers from across Ontario, providing non- stop music for about seven hours. A few local performers took to the stage. They were Leona McBride who played her trumpet, Raymond Cantelon and George Dowson had their fiddles out, and after a lit- tle bit of coaxing, Diane Peck and Debbie Rathwell came out of retirement to 'tep-dance. A meal that was cooked up, by Marian Col- eman and Sandra Turner was served. The event was organized b strong, Blanche Parke and Myrtle Taylor. ParLia.ment leaders hear organiza .ons post1oflS B FatriciC >ltaftis Most of the speakers placed heavy ern, Area members of federal and Provincial pbasis on free trade and foodland preser- parliament were presented with the eon- vation. A statement on the latter issue, by cerns of a dozen local agriculturally- Wayne Fear, president of the Huron Pork oriented groups Saturday, at a dinner Producers Association, instigated an ex - meeting xmeetin of the Huron County Federation of change between Fear and Riddell, as Fear Agriculture Affiliation and Commodity openly disagreed with the ministers' well- Groups. publicized opposition to severances of Provincial Agriculture Minister Jack agricultural land. - Riddell, Liberal MPP for Huron- "A better solution is to strengthen `Right Middlesex; Provincial Health Minister to Farm' legislation. A clear law that gives Murray Elston, Liberal MPP for Huron- farmers absolute priority in zones Bruce and Murray Cardiff, Conservative declared agricultural, would allow anyone MP for Huron -Bruce, all attended the to build as close to smelly or noisy farm meeting, held Apr. 12, at Ontario Street operations as they wish. They would not, United Church, in Clinton. however, have any right to complain," The politicians heard briefs on Fear said. agricultural issues from the Huron County Riddell insisted the former, more le - Pork Producers as well as the milk, egg nient, severance regulations - were the and corn producers, and cattlemen's cause of the current problem. "I maintain that if the severances had'nt association, county 4-H and Junior Farmers groups; and the property, educe-• taken place in the first place. we wouldn't tion and finance comittees of the have to worry about the farmers' right to farm," the minister replied. agriculture federation. In addition, Tony McQuail, chairman of During a discussion on free trade, Elston the Foodland Hydro Committee and Doug contended the organizations were over - Fortune, chairman of the Turnberry simplifying the issue by examining it only Township Waste Disposal Committee, also from an agricultural point of view. presented briefs. "We cannot reflect upon free trade sole - The briefs outline the organizations' ly from an agricultural standpoint and ex- positions on such issues as free trade, pect to come up with the best deal for On- foodland preservation, farm debt, waste tario," Elston said. Although the organizations and the management and supply management, among others. politicians held differing points of view on Question periods, during which the many of the topics discussed, Elston -parliamentarians queried the organiza- assured those present the content of the tions and presented their own views, briefs would be considered when for - followed the briefings. mulating policies... A better day could not have been picked for the canoe poker rally held in Stanley Township on April 13. The weatherman -allowed the sun to appear, bringing with it high spirits. In all, 26 canoes and an assortment of vessels made up the event which took place at Tyndall's bridge, over the Bayfield River. (Anne Narejko photo) Committee wants to say By Anne Narejko AUBURN - Out. of 101 bridges in Huron County, there is only one bridge that has not yet been touched by the renewal pro- gram started in 1942. That bridge; located a few miles outside of Auburn, carries the name of Ball's Bridge and has the distinc- tion of being the last' wrought iron pinned structure.. The bridge has drawn the attention of the Ministry of Citizenship and Culture but has not been designated as an heritage structure. The bridge has also drawn the 'attention of motorists who , wish to transport goods from one side of the Maitland River to the other and, after testing, it has been determined the "bridge is not adequate fertoday's standards." 1 ive alternatives were presented to a crowd of approximately 50 who gathered at the Auburn Memorial. Miall on April I1.w frt The most favored suggestion is leaving the. existing bridge as is and building downstream. Bob Dempsey, Engineer for Huron County, cited a few probleins with the ex- isting bridge during the public meeting. The first problem Mr. Dempsey talked about was the deterioration which the bridge has undergone over the years. After testing by Ken Dunn of B.M. Ross and Associates, it has been determined that a load over two tonnes is not safe to cross the bridge,' "One of these days, and it's inevitable, the bridge will not hold the two tonnes," said Mr. Dempsey. Mr. Dunn pointed out the narrowness of the bridge and height of the bridge are also contributing to its inefficiency. "The west approach to the bridge floods regularly in the spring. If it is not allowed Town applies for low rise rehabilitation. program P- Rehabilitation Assistance Program CLINTON - The town has made an a plication to participate in a Ministry of (RRAP), the Ontario Home Renewal Pro - Housing Program for low rise rehabilita- gram (rental), or the Conserve -A -Unit tion, a program that will provide up to research project. Properties with outstan- $5,000 per unit to upgrade buildings which ding municipal tax arrears, unless the fall below the municipality's maintenance owner clears up the. account' prior to the 1' t' and occupancy bylaw. "There are a few buildings in town which could take advantage of this pro- gram," commented Mayor John Balfour at council's April 7 meeting. The program, announced last December, has $88 -million available. Its objective is to help meet "the growing con- servation needs of an irnportant segment of the older rental stock while still retain- ing its role as an important source of hous- ing for low and moderate income tenants. Buildings to be considered for this pro- gram Must be built prior to 1960 and con- tain a minimum of two units. Anyone wishing to apply for the program must do so by April 30. Landlord Eligibility criteria andother with higher priority that are 1. ed Eligible low-risemunicipalities. properties must be registered on title cannot exceed 90 percent located inparticipatingpnt'municipmust of gthepost rehabilitation value of the ro- 2. The applicants building must have p been built prior to 1960,, with a minimum of pey An appraisal will be required to two self -coned rental units and a max- verify the landlord's post rehabilitation iinun btiildii'ke of less than five storeys. equity position on the property in the case of In•the ease of apartments - over -stores, any .buildings with 10..ormore. units: -where the number of units are eligible with the excep- provincial loan amount would be more than tion of any that are owner -occupied. Co- $50,000; the current debt load with the addi- tion of the provincial funding appears to ex - operatives,• non -profits and owner-oecupied duplexes and triplexes are not eligible at ceed 50 percent of the existing value of such this time. properties. Low-rise rental buildings, • built .prior to 5. Owners of buildings with more than 10 1960, that are not eligible include the follow- units must offer, if requested, a maximum ing: Where work has commenced before an 10 percent of the units to the Rent Supple- ment Program upon tenant turnover. application has been made to the . municipality and ' approved. Properties . 6. Applicant must demonstrate a will - which have received any previous funding Turn to page 3 • under any part of the federal Residential app on. 3. Only repairs and rehabilitation re- quired to bring the building and the units up to the local property maintenance and oc- cupancy standards by-law will be eligible for Provincial funding: The applicant's building must be deficient in at least one of the following areas: fire safety, structural soundness, electrical, plumbing and/or heating. The Low -Rise Rehabilitation Pro- gram is not intended for luxury renovations. Rather it is targetted at those cir- cumstances where major repairs may be re- quired and favourable Provincial •financing could reduce the impact of rent increases thereby minimizing displacement of ex- isting tenants. 4. The total value of the provincial loan Vanastra Public School will offer Grade 7 this fall Ay Anne Narejko CLINTON - It was only two short years ago that parents, teachers and supporting organizations were forced to rally behind Vanastra Public School to keep it from be- ing closed. The Huron County Board of Education was closely watching the school to determine if it was "educationally viable." Vanastra Public School not only passed the test, but is now in the position to offer Grade 7 classes, starting in September of this year and Grade 8 in September of 1987. The announcement to extend the school's grades from kindergarten to Grade 7 was made at the Board's April 7 meeting and was passed without discussion. Sally Rathwell, Tuckersmith Township's representative on the Board, later explained on the explained the present Grade 6 students at the Vanastra school will make up the first Grade 7 class this fall and will then make up the Grade 8 class in 1987. Ms. Rathwell also said students currently attending Clinton Public School will not be required to switch over to Vanastra. "The students have done enough shuffling around," she said. Final plans as to whether additional teachers will be hired or whether an addi- tional room is needed have riot been finaliz- ed. The school, which currently has 90 students registered, is in its ninth year of operation. Foundation exceeds goal er Bali's Brid ' to flood, the bridge maybe lost and there is always the possibility of losing it anyway," commented Mr. Dunn It is estimated, that ifthe bridge is to be maintained,, an average of $6,200 will be spent yearly for the next 20 years. Mr. Dempsey also said- the Ministry of Citizenship and Culture has been looking at the bridge for the pa', t six years and the most recent correspondence has indicated the bridge has historic and nostalgic value. Alternatives Five alternatives were presentees by the Huron County Road Committee during the April 11 meeting. (The bridge is the responsibility of the comity because it is on a boundary. The roadS, 30 meters. either side of the bridge, are the responsibility of the towxtships.l The alternative endorsed by county council Is tb leave the existing bridge as is• HURON COUNTY - Barney Goldsmith, Campaign Chairman of the Huron County Chapter of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario announced, following meetings with the County Treasurer Jean Hildebrand of Seaforth, that the Heart Fund canvass has exceeded its goal of $45,000 by $3,500. Campaign workers are elated with the success of the canvass and the generosity of the people of Huron who have demonstrated their committment to the work of the ge and bu and build a new structure 1.5 kilometers a downstream. The road work and con- struction of a new bridge would cost ap- proximately $1,888,400. This figure dues not include the surveying or legal fees or the purchase of land.iro Acrding to Mr. Dunn, this' would allow the Benmiller Road to connect with con- cessions 10 and 11 to 1,ondesboro. Mr. Dunn said the advantage to this site would be the intercoi neeting link going. from east to west which would be provided and the bank of the river has gond erosion control. The onlydisadvantage he mentioned was the: large amount of road work and road construction which would have to be done, Alternative two was to rebuild the bridge on .the existing site. This would mean destroyingthe present bridge, )+ oundation. According to Mr. Goldsmith, these signifi- cant results are due to the dedication and enthusiasm of many people, but; noteably because of the sustained effort of the town and area chairs who assumed a major por- tion of the work load. • Special mention was also accordedto the local media and and sponsors for making the Heart Foundation's work visible in the community during February. d elsewhere An estimated price of .$1,217;900 was received for the road work and bridge. Mr. Dunn stated. this alternative would give a good east -west connecting pattern as well and the required road work would be minimal, but the scenery around the Little Lakes would be lost because of upgrading. Another disadvantage ,would be the distruction of Ball's Bridge. An estimated price for alternative three, which would place the bridge 370 meters downstream, was not received. By building the bridge at this location, it would connect with Consessions 10 and 11 to 1Londesboro and provide a link going east but not west. Mr. Dunn also said the bridge would cross the river where there is erosion: Turn to page 3