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Home My WebLink AboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1986-04-30, Page 8TE -EM FARM B N market values particularly now that land values have eased and more farms are plac- ed on the market," said Mr. Cunningham in a brief to the board. "Even if lowered assessments to the af- fected farms take place, this would result in higher taxation to the remaining taxpayers in the municipality." Hydro Lawyer Bruce Campbell asked Mr. Cunningham if there was a particular case of lower property values occurring in the township because of a hydro line. Mr. Cunn- ingham replied an assessment has yet to be lowered because of hydro towers. Additional compensation, said Mr. Cunn- ingham, should also be offered to farmers who have towers angling across the fields and to owners of managed woodlots where trees are marketed for firewood. He also questioned the Hydro represen- tatives concerning what would happen to the 18 Years Experience in the Lawn Business Reasonable Rates Guaranteed Results Licenced & Insured Call... RAY'S LAWN & GARDEN 524-9166 PAGE 8 —GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 1986 93/4% 3 YEAR G.I.C. Ar,INVESTMENTS. FINANCIAL CENTRE ,Godei iCh. 524-17 ?3 1-800-265-5503 Winner of Home and Grden Show Tammy Affleck (of Goderich) ,,a de Cent.re NON Open v Green houses full of bedding plants V Geraniums V perennials v hanging baskets nursery stock As well we have Asparagus, Green House Tomatoes, English Cucumbers Hours Mon. -Fre. 9-8 Sot. 8. Sun. 9-6 Highway No. 21 Telephone Rd. i Huron County Rd 482-3020 TE -EM FARM R.R. No. 1 Bayfield P INTING / i' EXTERIOR & INTERIOR EXPERIENCE REFERENCES FREE ESTI M ATES NIELSEN BROS. �+) � SEAFORTH 527-0603 New for '86 MODEL 165 John Deere introduces a new generation of lawn tractor ... MODEL 165 . •Whisper quiet 12.5 HP engine •38" cut...you can mow on acre an hour •Hydrostatic drive no gears to shift •John Deere sets the standard by which all other lawn tractors are judged u Mother's Day Featur Genuine Sapphire with 12 Sparkling Diamonds. �ces►ti 1h �4 s Terrific Value 525995 Compare Anywhere The Sapphire is almost a carat. Quality, More Selection and Value for most every budget. A DIVISION OF ORMANDY'S INC. E 'T`' LL OLITLET 366 BAYFIELD RD., GODERICH 524-2924 between Home Hardware and Murphy's Landing ) OPEN: Mon. -Sat. 9 am • 6 pm • Thurs., Fri. til 9 pm VISA Dressed as Minnie Pearl, Barb Desjardine, of Goderich was one off 60 participants in the Bike-a-thon for Cancer held on Sunday after- Rnwlng and Five -pin bowling, darts, cribbage, euchre, lawn bowling, 'golf, shuffleboard and horseshoe pitching will all be part of the Senior Games being held in Goderich bet- ween May 20 and 30. "We're stressing participation more than competition. It's very important for senior citizens to stay active physically," explains Herb Bridle who is one of a three-man com- mittee of seniors, along with Ed Smythe and Russel Alton, organizing the games with the help of the Goderich Recreation Department. Anyone who is 55 years of age or older from Goderich, Goderich Township,' Col- borne Township or Dungannon is welcome elf a t noon in Goderich. (photo by Susan Hundertmark) e seniors frames to participate in the games. Winners will receive certificates and advance to the Tri - County District level in Dorchester on June 23 and 24. Here they will meet and compete with other participants from Huron, Perth and Middlesex Counties (excluding London). Winners. from the Tri -County District will travel to the the Ontario Senior Games be- ing held in Kitchener on August 27 and 28. In total, seniors from 14 different districts' will compete in these provincial finals being sponsored by the government as part of the Participaction program. Mr. Bridle says this is the first time that the Goderich area has had its own local v games and he says tney wul prooaoly De organized again next year when Seaforth will host the district games. "There will be no limit on the number of participants. We will try to handle as many people as possible. And they can enter more than one event too," he explains. The actual dates and places of each event haven't been firmed up yet. But once finaliz- ed, a notice will appear in both the Goderich Signal -Star and Focus Newsmagazine tell- ing those people Who are interested where they can pick up entry forms. There will be conveners for each event and these con- veners' phone numbers will be listed for people requiring more information. Area farmers oppose transmission route • from page 7 cover both the loss of the land due to the towers and the resulting de -valuation of pro- perty value. He also said Hydro should grant a yearly payment to the, farmers for the inconve- nience caused by the towers. Neighboring property owners should also be fairly compensated by Hydro for in- conveniences of the towers, said Mr. Cunn- ingham. He pointed to problems regarding TV and two-way radio reception, damage to municipal and private drains, and lower property values due to the close proximity to the towers. He also expressed his views concerning lower property values along the hydro route. He expected lower property values to have a great effect on the tax base in Hullett Township. "We feel that farms through which the corridor would pass would have lowered Ke1v iaufor simammegimas COME IN AND CHECK OUT OUR FINE SELECTION! IIUJTCHINSON APPLIANCE SERVICE 308 HURON RD. 524-7831 Guaranteed Investment Certificates 1 rIrIrrm [littlest paid annually Minimum deposit Stoll Hairs submit to change %union notice Higher Interest on Your Investments Short Term Deposits 70 2 da;', Interest paid at maturin Minimum deposit 541111 Special rates on amhunts ns tt'S50.111111 Rates subject to change without notice STANDARD TRUST Nrmher -- Canada Deposit Insurance corptAeun noon. - Thurs. 9 - s 138 The Square, P.O. Friday 9.6 Goderich, Ontario. N7A 3Z2 Saturday4.1 Telephone: 524-7385 proposed hydro line if the BNPD, which has already had several shut -downs, is ever closed in the future. Mr. Campbell said Hydro lines have been declared redunant on occasion. Hydro's policy is to offer the land back to the original owner. The tower is then removed and the concrete base is cut down below the grade of the land. The easement rights are then abandoned through a legal transaction. The hydro lawyer inquired into Hullett Township's policy for granting severances. He explained Hydro's method of expropria- tion is geared to easements rather than the purchase of the land. "We don't 'want to create additional lots," said Mr. Campbell. Mr. Cunningham said a severance in the township is granted for a minimum area which includes the house and all associated buildings, resulting in the least amount of farmland being lost. Notice Goderich Figure- Skating Club Wishes to extend their apologies but due to cir- cunistaeces beyond their control the 1986 Goderich Figure Skating Dance which was to be held on Saturday May 3/86 at the Goderich Arena will be cancelled. FORTES LOVE OF GOD. GIVE. The uniform is Tike a beacon on the street. It signals help. Compassion. Caring. But not many people know how much it takes to be a soldier in the Salvation Army. The inhuman hours. The incredible patience. The brutal situations. Taking responsibility for those whom society is unable to take responsibility for. Providing help, and then hope, for the people who need it most. But they know. Anyone whose life the Salvation Army has touched knows. And we ask for them, that you give. Much as you can. For the love of God. t, For more information, please contact: Saivation Army 18 Waterloo St., Goderich, P.O. Box 397 524-9341 or 524-4335 1