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Home My WebLink AboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1985-10-23, Page 4Page 4—The Wingham Advance -Times, Oct. 23, 1985 Wingham hospital board shorts The Wingham and District Hospital Board has taken a step to ensure prospective board members know what they are getting themselves into. The board agreed last week to send out a job description to all municipal councils which nominate members to the board. In the past some ne members have not .had very clear idea of the duties, Vice Chairman Ma Lou Thompson told th board. Some have thoug they would be required attend only one meeting month and that the boar shut down for the summe Noting that members ar expected to sit on one or tw committees in addition to th regular boardmeetings Mrs. Thompson propose sending out a "job descrip tion" so councils could le prospective candidates kno what is expected. The boar endorsed the proposal. 0-0-0 Fund-raising for the new wing at the hospital has gone "over the top", with a total w a it ry e ht to a d r. e 0 e a East Wawanosh Township of $410,000 raised in cash and pledges, board members were told. This is $10,000 more than the goal set for the campaign, which started last year. Now that the goal has been reached, theboard agreed to dissolve the fund-raising committee, with all mem- bers to be invited to the board's annual Christmas party Dec. 18. The new wing is to be of- ficially opened in a special ceremonyat the hospital Nov. 2. o-0,.0 The newest addition to the medical staff at the Wingham and District Hospital; Dr. Peter Long, was introduced to the board and granted privileges at the hospital last week. Dr. Long, who had previously practised at Wiarton and most recently spent seven years in the Yukon, was introduced by the, chief of staff, Dr. 'Brian Hanlon. He has joined the practice of Dr:J. Chong Ping in Wingham. � 0-0-0 The board meeting opened with a presentation to Mrs. Margaret McVittie, honoring her for long service at the hospital. Mrs: McVittie is retiring after spending 20 years on the nursing staff. Township of Turnberry Meet The Candidates' Night A public meeting will be held in the Eiluevale Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 1985 at 8 p.m. to hear from all candidates for election. You are invited to attend to hear their positions on local policies. Dorothy Kelly, Clerk -Treasurer, Township of Turnberry THE GRADE 2 CLASS from Sacred Heart School in Wingham and teacher Mary Kinahan did their bit to beautify the school last week by planting some tulips in the flower bed at the front of the school. The tulips were donated by the Wingham branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. Roads, severances and bridge discussed at ratepayers' mtg. Roads, severances and the fate of the 10th Line bridge were among the topics discussed at a ratepayers' meeting attended by over 30 East Wawanosh residents last Wednesday evening. At the meeting Ernie Snell' of Westfield announced he would be challenging East Wawanosh Reeve Neil Vincent in the upcoming •municipal election. The other four members of East Wawanosh council all an- nounced they would be running again: Jim Taylor, Vaughn Toll, Fred Meier and Don Schultz. John 'A. Ciirr-ie and ' Ray Hallahan both announced they would . be seeking council seats. John Gaunt also an- nounced at the meeting that he will seek election to the Huron County Board of Education. • A good deal of time at Last week's meeting was spent discussing a disagreement which occurred last year between Huron County and - the township over the Kruse Pit; near Westfield: Mr. ,Currie asked council members what actually happened at. the pit. Mr. Vincent said it was a case of "too much runaway operation (by the county) without the proper permis- sion (from East Wawanosh council)''': East Wawanosh Road Superintendent Ralph Campbell briefly explained the situation. Last year when the county was making improvements to a nearby road, it entered an agree- ment with East Wawanosh for the township to supply gravel for the project. The county was authorized to remove the top of a hill on a township road allowance and remove 10,000 to 12,000 yards of gravel. In return . East Wawanosh wanted some improvements made to a section of township road. In a nutshell, ..said Mr. Campbell, the county took more gravel than the town- ship had agreed to give it and then would not'fix the road to the township's satisfaction. satisfaction. "It's been a dirty deal all the way through," said Mr. Campbell, but he added he is proud of the way the town- ship council has stood up for him and now the problem is solved. Mr. Snell said the' job should have been stopped in METERS REMOVED-Wingham Police Sgt. Doug Fox- ton,. WJn.ghana._-Reave-Von--Kerr-and-Mi -VGi77ie-o?'-tTie town works department all had a hand in removing the first parking meter from the town's main street last Wednesday at 1 p.m. The meters have been on the street for close to 20 years, but council approved their removal earlier this year after a request from the town's business association. the early stages before it turned into such a problem. However Mr. Toll said coun- cil was powerless in matter when the coun chose to "walk over top the township". Finally after some furth discussion, Hiebo Siertsem commended council for , i stand in the 'matter an suggested the people of th township should stan behind their council mem bers. SEVERANCES Mr. Currie asked if th township would be willing t look at a •new, less rigi policy- regarding severances one that would provide more areas in the township for new businesses and homes. However Mr. Gaunt spoke out against such a practice, saying it upsets the agricul- tural character of the com- munity. "Until they realize that agriculture . is . number one, they can stay the hell out of the township." Mr. Currie pointed out that the increased assessment from new homes and businesses would increase the township's tax base. When asked to give an update about the fate of the 10th Line bridge, Mr. Vin- cent reported soil tests have been completed at the site. He said council, has been instructed by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation and Communication to make minor repairs to the 1911 structure, As far as council's role is concerned, Mr. Vincent said council must keep lobbying the MTC for funds to replace the bridge. East. Wawanosh council also is committing funds yearly to reserves earmarked for replacing the bridge. On the subject of taxes in the township, Mr. Snell aimed taxes in East awanosh have risen 30 per nt in the past three years. ile farmers get a 60 per nt rebate on their taxes, e business man does not. Mr. Vincent said there are any factors contributing to reased taxes, including h 1evies_ta_the--sounty--' d the boards of education. A tax comparison in The vance-Times 1ast\ year icated that East Wawa - h had higher taxes than neighboring ' municipal- s, said Mr. Currie. the ty of Earlier in the evening, the members of council had given reports on the various committees they represent. East Wawanosh's represent- tive to the Wingham and District Hospital Board, Lor - "He (tine reporter) was misled," said Mr. Campbell, "because he doesn't un derstand the grant system." er a ts d a e d raine Cook; was unable to attend, as was John Elliott, the township's representa- tive on the county board of. e education. 0 d cl W ce Wh ce th m inc hi an Ad ind nos its itie Belgrave euchre Eight tables were in play at the weekly euchre which was held in the WI Hall, Wednesday, Oct. 16. Winners_yv ere- high_ la.dy.,_ Mrs. Ronnie Coultes; low lady, Mrs. Eva McGill; novelty lady, Mrs. George Drehmann; high man, Wilford Caslick; low man, Mrs. Jim Coultes Cpia3cirig�s a man); novelty man, Mrs. Verena Bone (playing as a man) . There will be euchre again this Wednesday starting at 8:00 p.m. Everyone is wel- come. 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Name. 10 the hanllladesh Disaster is enclosed Address: ' All donations tax•dedurlble Postal Code pN-•0A, i l ' i W1N-G H"A-Nt at 'f r ,..* Y 'INCORPORATED /879 :••• TOatl OF WINGHAM PUBLIC MEETING CONCERNING A PROPOSED OFFICIAL PLAN FOR THE TOWN OF WINGHAM • [,/ r til t Illi' • CLERK TOWN OF WINGHAM _c .1LI. -�r dT_ ' lyt't — �.l •� 11 II TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Wingham-.will hold a public meeting -en -Thursday - November 28, 1985 at 8:00 p.m. in the Upstairs Auditorium of the Wingham Town Hall to consider a pro- posed Official Plan under Section 17 of the Planning Act. The proposed official plan would affect all lands lying within the Town of Wingham (as shown below). The Official Plan will include land use policiies for the following: Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Community Facilities, Parks and Open Space, Flood Plain and Railway Lands. The Plan will also contain policies on Community ,Improvement, Com- munity Design, Heritage Conservation, Energy Conserva- tion, Property Standards, Municipal Services and Land Division. A draft copy is being sent for information pur- poses to all ratepayers within the Town of Wingham. ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed-offidal plan, ADDITIONAL INFORMATION relating to the proposed Of- ficial Plan is available for inspection at the Huron County Planning and Development Department, Court House', Goderich, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p m and at the TowriFralrairing regular office hours. DATED AT THE TOWN OF WINGHAM THIS 23rd DAY OF OCTOBER, 1985. TELEPHONE: 3573550 (Clerk) ' 524-2188 (Planning)