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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1985-06-12, Page 6.,r Page 6—The Wingham Advance -Times, June 12, 1985 OMB will receive letters from council and citizens GORRIE — The Ontario Municipal Board will be receiving two letters in the near future concerning the proposed satellite fire station in. Howick Township and the proposed new works shed. Howick - Township Council has written a letter com- menting on the petition drafted by The Concerned Taxpayers of Howick (a group against the establish- ment of a satellite fire station in the township) and giving the history of the conflict between the council arid the group. The Concerned Taxpayers of Howick, on the other hand, have drafted a letter to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) that calls for a public hearing on the issue. MRS. CINDY JVMA MRS. CINDY JOHANN Belmore The Belmore Bulldogs beat the Gorrie Blacksheep by- a count_of 3-1 last Thurs- day evening. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Douglas of Cambridge were guests of Eileen Johann last Saturday. The McIntosh United Church celebrated its an- niversary Sunday. The guest speaker for the occasion was Murray Gaunt. Mr. and Mrs. G. Johann visited with Mr. and Mrs. B. Dahms of RR 2, Mildmay, on Sunday. Howick Township Council _ is seeking approval to fund a new works shed, which will cost under $230,000 over two years. After receiving the petition signed by over 1,000 Howick ratepayers from The Concerned Citizens of Howick, the OMB asked the council to advise the board whether the petition has any relationship to the ap- plication for the extension of work shed funding. The OMB also required more information con- cerning the rezoning of the land for the shed and con- firmation that Howick has the funds to pay for the shed. Contacted by this paper, Howick Clerk -treasurer Marvin Bosetti said a copy of the letter sent to the OMB in reply could not be given to the press until a later date but a draft of the letter was discussed at the recent Howick Township Council meeting. The first draft, written by Mr. Bosetti, explains the petition sent to the OMB is "indirectly related to the application" council sent for extended funding of the.. works shed. The history of the issue, as explained by Mr. Bosetti in the first draft of the letter is that in 1983 the reeve and the clerk -treasurer of Howick signed a new agreement with e Wingham and Area Fire Board concerning fire protection in the township. It was agreed at the time that a Howick Lions SWIMMING POOL REGISTRATION Wednesday, June 19 6:30 p.m. at Pool, Gorrie Lessons for July start, on Tues., Jug 2 , Lessons for Aug. start on Tues., Aug. 6 Adult Lessons, Physical Fitness,... Moms & Tots Time available for groups, family, service clubs Enjoy an afternoon of refreshing' relaxation and fun. See you this hot summer for a dip NAME THE reatest satellite fire station would be built in Gorrie with the building to be supplied by the township- and the equipment to be provided, by the Fire Board. At about the same time, council reviewed the size of the existing works shed and had it inspected by the county fire marshal for suitability as a fire station. It was found that the works shed was more than suitable for a satellite fire station. In early 1984 a public meeting over the increase of taxes in the township resulted in a smaller in- crease in taxes than planned, and a delay in the satellite fire station. plans for one year. In Mardi 1985 another public meeting was held over the fire plans at which council explained its prerogative. Mr.. Bosetti explained the petition submitted to the OMB by the group "contains information council does not feel is correct" and con- cerning hardship of the taxpayers, taxes, in the township went up only 3.82 per cent this year and council does not consider that figure excessive. Mr. Bosetti concluded the letter with a request that the OMB give council early approval so work could begin on a new works shed. Mr. Bosetti explained .to councillors, "I didn't really know where to start so I started at the beginning." Councillor Norm Fairies said, "That should satisfy them (the OMB) and if it doesn't, well, we'll send them more information." But the Concerned Tax- payers of Howick also sent a letter to the OMB this week saying "We, of the Con- cerned Taxpayers of Howick, are requesting an interview regarding the proposed municipal works shed and' the proposed satellite fire hall." The letter says. "We are greatly concerned about the need for these expenditures" and the group "would like to know when the OMB is going to have a public hearing" on this issue. I(id YOU KNOW. THEN ENTER THEM IN THE JUNIOR CITIZENS PROGRAM The definition for a «Great Kid» could vary in every persbn's opinion. What we're looking for is a kid who shows exceptional courage or selflessness; a kid whose kindness and humanity offer a shining example of citizenship. If you know a «Great Kid» nominate them this year. Nominations of «Great Kids» between the ages of 5 and 18 will be received by the Co-ordinator in your area. Successful nominees receive a cash award, a plaque, a family photo - portrait with the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario and a lapel pin. The Junior Citizenship Program is joint4y sponsored by CP Air and Ontario Community Newspapers Association. Why not let us honour your «Great Kid» this year. Contact us today for complete details: Barry Wenger WINGHAM ADVANCE -TIMES 357-2320 Spring call for nominations. DEADLINE: June 25, 1985 CPAir [� CERTIFICATE OF MERIT—Simon Hallahan, a formerreeveand long-time farmer in East Wawanosh Township, is one of three area farmers to receive a Bicentennial Cer- tificate of Merit from the province. The framed Certificate was presented "in recogni- tion of the contributions by Simon Hallahan to agriculture and related industries" by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food. Others who received certificates include Wilbur Turnbull of Brussels and Russell Bolton of Seaforth. A staunch Liberal, Mr. Hallahan could not refrain from pointing out that "only one of the three of us (Mr. Bolton) is a Tory.", Township donates $500 to relief fund GORRIE — The Township of Howick will make a donation of $500 to the Ontario Tornado Relief Fund. Although there was some concern at the June 4 meeting of Howick Township Council that the township could not honor all pleas for donations, the councillors agreed the damage°' caused by the recent tornadoes. in the Barrie and Grand Valley areas demanded as much aid as possible. The tornadoes, which ripped through the southern part of Central Ontario, claimed 12 lives and caused at least a hundred million dollars in damage to buildings and crops. "We seem to come against this problem all the time of where do you draw the line (when allocating dona- tions)?" said Coun. John. Jacques. "But I wdiild sure like to see something going to those people. Especially when the provincial govern- ment will kick in $3 for every one donated." Coun. Jacques suggested the township give $500 because '.'most of those people have been hit pretty hard." Howick Reeve Jack Stafford agreed the people had been hit hard by the tornadoes but pointed out, "Where do we start and where do we stop giving? Weren't we approached for a donation at the time of the Chatham flood?" But Coun. Jacques said, "I think this disaster is many, many times worse than the flood in Kent County." Deputy Reeve Gerald D'Arcey, who had been in the disaster area, said "I have never seen anything like it." Reeve Stafford said at the Lions go on work crew to tornado site GORRIE — Several members of the Howick Lions Club went to Grand Valley last Saturday with a group of Lions from Walkerton on a work crew and clean-up project to assist the recent tornado victims. The trip was organized by District A9 West. The local Lions also made a donation of $500 towards the disaster relief fund. " The Howick Lions an- nounce that swimming will soon be starting at the Gorrie pool and registration will be the evening of June 19 at the pool, starting at 6:30. The club members also thank those who donated to their recent rummage and auction sale held last weekend and to those who helped in any way, time of the tornadoes, on Friday, May 31, he had been driving through Orangeville and had to pull over on the main street and wait the storm out because it was too dangerous to drive any further. When the storm passed he continued on his way, unaware of how badly the area had been affected by the weather. Coun. Jacques said. "I've seen the pictures on TV of people walking through what used to be their homes and picking up what really are just useless items, whatever caught their eye. And I can almost but not quite picture myself in such a situation. It must be terrible." "SUMMER SCHOOL 85" The Huron County Board ,of Education offers the following courses at Central Huron Secondary School from Tuesday, July 2nd to July 26th, 1985. A. SECONDARY July 2nd to July 26th 9 a.m. - 14 noon IMPROVEMENT COURSES Mathematics 140 Mathematics 150 Mathematics 24Q Mathematics 250 Mathematics 340 Mathematics 350 Mathematics 440 Mathematith 450 English 140 English 150 English 240 English 250 English 340 English 350 English 440 English 450 B. ELEMENTARY July 2nd to July 19th 9a.m.-12noon ," Grade 7 - Remedial English Grade 7 - Remedial Mathematics Grade 7 - Remedial Mathematics & English Grade 8 - Remedial English Grade 8 - Remedial Mathematics Grade 8 - Remedial Mathematics & English C. English as a Second Language July 2nd to July 19th 9 a.m. - 12 noon General ., Advanced D. Driver Education July 2nd to July 12th 9 a.m. - 12 noon Fees: Secondary Elementary E.S.L. Driver Education Free Free Free 90.00 Applicatio,-forms may be picked up at all public and secondary schools in Huron County by calling the principal. W. P. Elgie B.A., !TED., M'ED.4‘ Principal "SUMMER SCHOOL 85" ,CHOOL 357-18Q0 HOME 335-6349 • STRAWBERRIES Pick your Own Ready Picked e, Horst's Berry Farm Daily 8:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. - No Sunday Sales Hwy, 86 Molesworth Ethel Listowel Brussels Walton 2nd farm Newry Xfrom corner on east side. Monkton Bring qt., 4 qt., 6 qt. baskets or buy them here. Please NO other containers. Watch for Signs 887-6183 Craig Barclay (R), meat manager of Zehrs Market, Wingham presents a Zehrs Save -A -Tape cheque for $470.00 to Norm Rude, vice-president of Wingham Optimist Club whose organ- ization redeemed Zehrs cash register tapes in order to pur- chase a light control centre for ball park in Wingham. Our sincere congratulations to all who participated in this very commendable project. We are pleased we were able to assist you. . ZEHRS SAVE -A -TAPE PLAN This exciting offer is open to any non-profit organization, church or school group, service club or charity. Each $300 worth of Zehrs cash register tapes is worth one dollar. For example, if your club wishes to raise $250 towards a project, $75,000 worth of Zehrs tapes would be required. Complete details are contained in a helpful brochure availabl-e at any Zehrs Markets. Start saving your tapes today!