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BACKING INDEPENDENT BUSINESS ca Federal Business Development Bank Banque federale de developpement Canada Second call for puPs:Iic meeting on fire question GORRIE — A silent dele- gation turned into a vocal one at Howick Township Council's December meeting when business turned to the new fire agreement with Wingham. Harry Winkel and Harold Gibson, both of RR 1, Ford- wich, went to the council meeting to hear an update on the proposed satellite fire station in Gorrie. But Howick Reeve Jack Stafford drew them into the discussion to solicit their views and try to convince them the new fire agreement was not the result of poor planning. The men were concerned that the cost of building a satellite station in Gorrie would keep Howick taxes high or raise them even higher and they' made a second request for a public meeting on the issue. At the November meeting, Jim Robinson, Harry Winkel and John Wilson, all former Howick councillors request- ed the council call a public meeting to explain the situa- tion to the people of the town- ship. "You're going to have to call public meeting with a couple of options and show facts and figures," said Mr. Gibson. "Get right down to cost. If you can show a feasible route, you, may convince some people." The men were openly skeptical when Reeve Stafford said the satellite station in Gorrie would not cost more to run than Howick's present fire arrangement of purchasing protection from Wingham, Listowel, Harriston and Clifford. Reeve Stafford said, "We're being bled to death by the cost of the other fire departments that are giving us protection." He said due to subsidies from Wingham for operating a satellite station in Gorrie and by cutting back on protection purchased from Harriston and Clifford, Howick would not spend more money than it presently is for fire protection and would have an investment in its equipment. "As it is we pay and pay and we don't own a thing," he said. The only extra cost, he conceded, would be the cost of a fire hall. The amount Howick could end up paying for it would depend on what kind of building the township decides it needs. Reeve Stafford told the men Howick council has been criticized for its stand on the satellite station in Gorrie because Howick taxes jumped substantially higher last year. "Every- thing in the tax increase has been ear -marked 'fire pro- tection'," he said, "But fire protection was only a portion of the increase. He said the council" was looking for a way to begin operating a satellite station without incurring a great initial cost. "We have so many ways we can go and we're looking for the best .clout for our dollar." But Harry Winkel told him a new fire hall would inevitably be expensive. "I bet you're looking at $25,000 a year for the next 10 years, depending on how you do it, of course." He said the council would have to find a way to put it up "without screwing the taxes too badly." Coun. John Jacques said. "We can't disregard the cost of the building because it has to be done, But as far as operating cost goes, we'll be spending the same money and getting much better coverage. But there's that damned building and that's the stumbling block." 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"You don't have enough dedicated men in this township to run a firetruck," he told the councillors. Deputy Reeve Gerald D'Arcey agreed, saying firemen had to be reliable and the satellite station would be useless unless there were men there to run it when it was needed. But Reeve Stafford said "No volunteer fire station has men available around the clock. There are times when men are hard to find and there are times when you have a surplus of men. But when it comes down to the crunch, the men will be there." Coun. Jacques said, "There are a lot of things about , this issue that frustrate me." He said he had talked to members of other volunteer fire services and was convinced more than ever that a satellite station in Gorrie was the way to go. The frustrating thing was trying to convince people of that. "To me, a station in Gorrie sounds like a hell of a good deal," said Reeve Stafford. "It always has but I just haven't been able to sell the idea to everyone yet." He said part of the dif- ficulty of convincing people was the bad publicity the idea has gotten. Referring to an editorial in The Listowel Banner, he said "I can't see why we've been raked over the coals for something like this." He said "These editorials are great for exaggeration. We haven't been secretive. We've been open to the- press. They've never been shut out of the room. We haven't been trying to hold anything back." Coun. Jacques said, "The gist of the editorial said we are going full -steam ahead and not telling anyone about it. We've continued to talk about a satellite , but there hasn't been much to report and that's why there hasn't been much in the paper.. We've been chastised for not issuing a press release but there wasn't anything to release but the fact that men are being trained and that was already covered by the reporter at the regular „ meeg." He saidtins , "We have hopes of going ahead with it, but we haven't gotten right down to the planning stage yet." But Mr. Gibson said people were getting the impression that plans were being made because the training is going ahead and Howick is paying for the training. "We're paying for the training, yes," admitted Reeve Stafford, "but when we become part of the Wingham fire department, we'll be reimbursed by the fire board. They're really paying for the training. Before Mr. Gibson left the meeting he reiterated to council it would have to call a public meeting and explain the situation to the people of the township. During the discussion, Reeve Stafford and' Coun. Jacques were obviously in favor- of a satellite fire . station in Gerrie. Coun. D'Arcey expressed doubt of its feasiblity and Coun. Alex Graham did not say a word , on the issue. Coun. Gordon Kaster was not present at the meeting. MRS. DON EADIE Belmore Personals The Women's Institute held its second success,ul card party last Monday evening with 10 tables in play. Mildred Dickson captured the high prize for the ladies and Ivan Haskins for the men. Most lone hands went to Mary Renwick, Helen Eadie was low lady, while Herb Clayton was low man. The hostesses for the evening were Berdella Kieffer; Mary Woods and Marlis Hoffman. Members of the Mari -Bel Singers, under the direction of Marie Douglas, rendered special music at the morning service at Melville Presby- terian Church, Brussels, on Sunday. The community extends congratulations to Ross and Wilma Jeffray on the birth of their second daughter, Julie Caroline, born Dec. 3 at the Wingham hospital. She is a sister for Angela. Harry Mulvey and Helen Eadie spent a couple of days last week visiting their brother and• sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Mulvey of London. Jennifer Eadie and Heather Hall, both members of the Wingham Canadettes, participated in the annual Mount Forest Santa Claus Parade. last Saturday. Mrs. Otto Hohnstein, Sandy Busby and Nancy Smith have been patients in hospital this past week and the community wishes them all a speedy recovery. The Belmore Curling Club held a successful social evening and euchre party last Friday _ night in the curling lounge at the com- munity centre. Several tables of cards were in play arid the winners were: high lady, Mrs. Eldon Renwick; high man, Jini Renwick; most lone hands, Mr. Ren- wick; and low score, Betty Stafford. A bountiful lunch followed, served by the ladies of the curling club. A short business meeting took place afterward. The monthly meeting of the Belmore Chamber of Commerce was held last Wednesday evening in the library. President Bob Raper was in the chair. Secretary -Treasurer Ivan Dane read the minutes of the November meeting and gave a financial report". The bills were presented and paid. The annual dinner meeting will be held Jan. 9 with Harry and Carole Helfen- stein the guest speakers. The Wingham Advance -Times, Dec. 12, 1984—Page 9 Tickets are available from the , directors. Walt* Agri - wick gave a report on the progress of the Belmore Senior Citizens Housing. Project. Petitions for funds from the Belmore Arena Board, the Belmore Figure Skating Club and the parks •board were presented and approved. All the . children are invited to the arena for free skating Dec: 22. A special guest will be Santa Claus. Several other local business • items were discussed and the meeting adjourned. The community extends congratulations to the Bruce County Junior Farmer Choir which took top place in the mixed -choir division at the provincial "Sing and Swing" held last weekend in Wind- sor. Choir members from Belmore include Jeff Dickson, Julie Mulvey, Doug Jeffray, Paul and Chris Dickson and Grant and Paula Rutherford. We hope everyone will reserve this Saturday evening as our local skaters take to the ice to perform "The Magic of Christmas". The Belmore Figure Skating Club has been working very hard over. the past few weeks and hopes the community will give its support. MRS. CLEM McLELLAN r Brussels Mrs. Jessie Engel is a patient at St. Joseph's Hospital in London. A large crowd attended the benefit dance in the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre last Friday night for Mr. and Mrs. Neil Beuerman, who recently had a house fire. Cathy Sholdice graduated Nov. 23 from a black band and pinning ceremony at the Stratford campus of Conestoga College in the diploma nursing program. Attending from this area were her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ken Sholdice, her brothers Doug and Don, Randy Fischer, Joan Car- diff, Melinda Hamilton and Mr. and Mrs, Allan Nichol. The weather was favorable for last Saturday's annual Santa Claus parade. Following a variety of floats and bands,°Santa appeared and gave out his usual treats to the children. JOHN CAMPBELL presented a cheque for $1,000 to Mary Vair, chairman of the Wingham hospital board, at the Belgrave Kinsmen Club's annual dinner held last Wednesday at the Wingham Golf and Curling Club. The money is to go toward the building fund at the hospital for its new emergency wing. LLO YD MICHiE, right, was named this year's Belgrave Kinsman of the Year at a dinner held last Wednesday evening at the Wingham Golf and Curling Club. Past President Allen Bridge made the presentation. The club also presented a cheque for $1,<000 to the building fund at the Wingham and District Hospital. KINSMEN DINNER—Ken Hopper presented Allen Bridge with the past president's award at the Beigrave Kinsmen Club's annual dinner held last Wednesday evening at the Wingham Golf and Curling Club. Lloyd Michie was presented with. the Kinsmen of the Year Award and a $1,000 cheque was presented to the building fund at the Wingham hospital. I I I I , "Ir*,; X414% SIM. 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