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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1985-10-30, Page 94 WI members host parties BRUSSELS — Members of the Majestic Women's Institute entertained the residents of Brookhaven Nursing Home, Wingham, last Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Doris McCall gave two readings, one on October and one on Hallowe'en. Mrs. Iona Moore, Mrs. McCall and Mrs. Jane DeVries served the residents fruit loaf and cheese while Mrs. Phyllis Mitchell and Mrs. Freda Pipe played some lively old-time tunes on the violin and piano respec- tively. There also was a sing - along of some familiar old mns. •®®.®®®®®••••® LET THE Wingham Advance -Times HELP YOU PHONE 357.2320 •••••••••••••. Sacred Heart euchre party Five tables were in play at last week's euchre party held at Sacred Heart Church in Wingham. Gertrude Allen was high lady and Sybil Straker (playing as a man) was high man. Olive Jamieson was, low lady and Gary Schlosser was low Tynan. Lorne Jamieson won the door prize. The conveners were Donna Skinn and Pat Willie, They were assisted - by Agnes Caskanette, Sally Campeau and Mrs. Straker. HAITI FREE Haiti proclaimed its inde- pendence on Nov. 29, 1803. 'IRON -ON -LABELS Adhere permanently, to clothing and linen. 50'labels for only 13.95 PRESS -ON LABELS Sticks to almost any dry sur- face. Identify your books, envelopes, etc. Featuring a new transparent waterproof plastic. Available at The Listowel Banner 188 Wallace Ave. N. Listowel Filter Queen "IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN VARNA" 482.7103 Township of Howick Residents Township of Howick Re: Huron County Atlas To those .residents who had purchas- ed the new Huron County. Atlas° please be advised that receipts will be ac- cepted at the Township Clerk's Office until Nov. 6/85. The Township will be picking up copies of the Atlas in Goderich after that date and should be in the clerk's office during the week of November 12th, 1985. Marvin P. Bosetti, AMCT, Clerk Treasurer Township of 'Howick RE-ELECT ALEX GRAHAM for Council Howick township Township of Howick ELECTION NOTICE Municipal Elections for the Offices of: REEVE----Howick-T-ownship-.. .. .• DEPUTY' REEVE - Howick Township THREE COUNCILLORS - Howick Township TWO TRUSTEES FOR THE HURON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION (representing the Townships of Howick and Turnberry and the Town of Wingham) ONE TRUSTEE FOR THE HURON -PERTH SEPARATE SCHOOL BOARD ilC 6e�iel-d as follows: - - ADVANCE POLL SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1985 Poll will open at 9:00 a.m. and close at 8:00 p.m. at the undernoted location: GORRIE COMMUNITY HALL Victoria St., Gorrie REGULAR POLLS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1985 Polls will open at 11:00 a.m. and close at 8:00 p.m. at the undernoted locations: POLL 1 - James Inglis' Residence - Lot 10, Con. 17 POLL 2 Elmer Greenley' Residence - Hamlet of Lakelet POLL 3 - Gorrie Community Hall - Victoria St.,, Gorrie POLL 4 - Fordwich Community Hall - Patr-ick-St.,-Fordwrct-- __., . _._ _ _-.- POLL 5 - Wm. Thornton Residence - Lot 6, Con. 5 POLL 6 - Stewart Rowley Residence - Lot 28, Con. 2 POLL 7 - Wroxeter Community Hall - ___ Centre -St-., OXefeP _. APPLICATION TO VOTE BY PROXY shall be received at the Municipal Office, Gorrie, not later than 5:00 p,m., Tuesday, November 12, 1985. Marvin P. Bosetti, AMCT, Returning Officer Township of Howick 4 M1 Election '85 profiles Howick Township candidates REEVE GERALD D'ARCEY- 1 am 42 years of age, residing in the Village off Fordwich with my wife and our four children. I am a candidate for election as reeve of the Township of Howick. Being in the contracting business for the past 18 years, I have had plenty of experience in drainage and road maintenance as well as good working relations with the general public. I have been a councillor in Howick Township for three years; I was then appointed deputy reeve for two years. I have had many qualifica- tions for office, such as: I am a member off the Howick Community Centre Board and have been for the past five years; also I am vice president of the Fordwich Community and Parks Board and a member of the Farm Safety Association. What I see as a major concern facing the municipality is road im- provements throughout the township. 1 would like to achieve better working relationsships with the citizens of Howick Township and surrounding com- munities. If I am elected reeve of Howick Township I will try to serve our community to the best of my ability. JOHN STAFFORD— I am 50 years old and live on the family farm which has been in the Stafford name since 1858. I have been farming with my wife and family in dairy and cash crops for 27 years. On Sept. '20 we dispersed our dairy herd and intend to continue cash cropping in the future. I was first elected as councillor in 1971-73. In the t election of 1976 I. • became deputy reeve. In the summer <. of 1983 our former reeve, Bill Newton, retired due to ill health and I became reeve. One.of the major issues for seeking re-election this term r ,. is to see the finalizing of the " h fire protection for the town- ship. This started in 1970 and n was followed in 1972 by a S report 'from the, Solicitor- g General of Ontario recom- h mending that a fire depart- ment be established in How- o ick. This, I hope, is reaching . b its final stages with the f formation of the Wingham t Area Fire Board, which i this experience to be very challenging and, for the most part, enjoyable. Areas of particular , in- terest to me at this time include municipal drainage and fire protection. Better fire protection at reasonable cost continues to be a major concern in our township. Considerable time, effort and thought have gone into plans to make this a reality. I remain committed to seeing these plans carried out. As well I would like to see a maintenance program for municipal drains so they will better serve the landowners who require them. Having served the past two years on council, I am familiar with the current issues and ask for your support that I may continue to work for you in Howick Township. Please take the time to vote."It is important. Thank you. JIM ROBINSON— Born and raised in "owick Township, I am a 49 -year-old farmer residing on Lot 19, Con. 6 beside the Village of Fordwich. I feel compelled to, run for the office of deputy reeve in Howick because of the support given to me by the people of Howick as a member and chairman off the Concerned Taxpayers. I know that the people of Howick are concerned and interested in the government of their township. I have had previous experience as a councillor and was involved in the building of the Howick Community Centre. If elected I would try to encourage more cooperation and communication between council„ ratepayers and the boards and committees (e.g. he arena board, the fair board, the recreation committee, etc.) and try to make use of available grants. I would like to see our road program updated with more of our township oads being upgraded and ard-surfaced. As council enters into a ew term of office I feel it hould start planning its pro - rams immediately and also old the line on further tax ncreases. I would like to see ur council attract new usiness and small manu- acturing and industry to our ownship and try to provide ncentives for that purpose. consists of the Townships of Howick, Turnberry, Morris and East Wawanosh and the Town of Wingham: The Howick station will• serve the majority of the township, except for the northeast corner which will continue to be served by the Clifford Fire Department. This year Howick entered into an agreement with the provincial ONIP program. 'We the p first rural town- ship to get -this opportunity. We have °plans to upgrade the three police villages of Fordwich, • Gorrie and Wroxeter over the next three years. The total cost is $300,000, half of which comes from the province and the other half from service clubs, associations and the Township of Howick. I would like to see this `project- 'through - to its completion. Our bridge, road construction and repairs will continue to be done in the future, along with the development of the new works shed. A preliminary budget has been drafted_ for 1986 and,_ -wit the proosed program carried out this year and allowane s for increases for next year, it nets out to a 2.7 per cent increase in taxes for municipal purposes. Let's all continue to work together to make Howick a safer and progressive community in which to live. HAROLD ROBINSON— (Mr. Robinson did not submit any information for this feature.) DEPUTY REEVE JOHN JACQUES— My name is John Jacques and I am seeking•'the position oT depuTT-reeve—for Howick Township in the upcoming municipal elections. I have always lived in the township at Lot 16, Con. 13 where ,I farm with my wife Ieebbie and our three children, For the past two years I have had the privilege of serving as councillor, having been appointed to that position in 1983. Prior to that l was a fence viewer. I have found Regarding the satellite fir station, which is now bein referred to as fire station No 2, I feel that after reviewin the alternatives the fins decision will have to be mad by council as 'a whole possibly working with a fir committee made up of town ship residents.. These are some of my concerns and intentions if elected to the office of deputy reeve on Nov. 12. e to. Con. 9, Lot 9, Howick g Township. We farm 300 acres at RR 1, Gorrie. We operated g it as a dairy business until 1 1979• and since then cash e crop, growing pedigree seed. e Howick Township has been a good place to raise our family, with ' excellent new fire agreement being implemented, causing fire protection costs to lincrease from $26,000 in 1983 to total $123,000 in 1984 and $106,000 in 1985. Iff elected I would advocate the following: that one year's notice be given to the Wingham Area Fire Board, enabling Howick to with- draw from the present con- tract and then renegotiate; that the existing coverage areas from Harriston, Lis- towel and Clifford remain as they are; that taxes be reduced through not having to carry 29 per cent of all expenses for the Wingham Area Fire Board and through not having to build a new township shed. If these are some of your concerns, I sincerely ask you to vote Doug Bunker for council on Nov. 12. ROBERT CLARKSON— My name is Robert Clarkson. I am seeking the position of councillor for Howick Township in the Nov. 112 election. I am 37 years old, married and have three children. We have lived and paid taxesin the Village of Fordwich for the past 11 years. I have been employed with Campbell Soup Company Ltd. for the past 15 years and now hold the position of supervisor, cost accounting. I have been a Fordwich village trustee for the past two terms. I am running for council because I believe the taxpayers need councillors who will listen to them and try to govern on their behalf. The number one issue in Howick is the satellite fire station and a new township shed. I assume the future of these issues will be decided by the Ontario Municipal Board. The next important issue would be trying to catch up to our neighboring townships in building up and paving of secondary roads. ROBERT NORMAN FAIRLES— I would like to introduce myself. I am Robert Norman (Norm) Fairies, born at Stouffville, Ont., , in 1933; attended local schools and graduated from Grade 13 in 1951. I farmed my dad's dairy farm and in 1953 married Edna. We have three grown children, Dr. James, Julia and Jan, and six grandchild- ren. In April, 1963 we moved COUNCILLORS DOUG BUNKER— I am a 57 -year-old elec- trical contractor turned farmer turned log builder and I have lived on Highway 87 in Howick Township for 25 years. Because I am concerned about' the present state of democracy in our township, I am running for council to give the voters a choice. I know that I would be sen- sitive to their wishes and act responsibly on their behalf. I regard the position as an interesting challenge and hope the voters enable me to My business experience comes from 10 years as a contractor and 20' years as a farmer. "Experience in ad- ministration has come from acting as chairman of the Howick Community Centre during its planning, building and first year's operation. I have also served several terms as warden and board member of our church. The major issues in Howick Township this election are: the proposed satellite fire station and new township shed; the agree- ment with the Wingham Area Fire Board requiring_ Howick to pay 29 per cent of all the capital costs and operating expenses of that body, including the new fire hall in Wingham; , the proposed cancellation -of -the existing fire protection contracts with Harriston and Listowel and the reduction of the Clifford coverage area by 50 per cent; the 56 per cent jump in the mill rate for township purposes in the last two years, due largely to the terested in the wants and needs of the community and the the citizens off Howick Township. I qualify for this, having served on: Con- cerned Citizens' Committee; United Township Hydro Corridor Committee; four years on Howick Community Centre Board; actively serving on Fordwich United Church board; member of Howick Agricultural Soci- ety; most recently a mem- ber of Concerned Citizens and Taxpayers of Howick Township to question the need for proposed changes. Before farming I gained experience in the work force on bridge construction, building construction and carpenter work. I have had a lif€rlong interest in sports, both playing and coaching hockey. I am interested in the welfare of my com- munity and will try to represent the people to the best of my ability. I would like to see a road program put into effect, one that is long-range, which in the long run would save tax dollars on maintenance, machinery and upkeep. Issues are important! Support me by your vote! . HILBERT van ANKUM— I am a 44 -year-old Wroxeter -area beef farmer. I have been active in various organizations such as the Christian Farmers' Federation and am currently president of the Ontario Simmental Association. My concerns centre on rising property taxes and the way legitimate concerns of Howick taxpayers have been treated by some current municipal leaders. I also am concerned about the rising tax levy for education. I have no complaints about road maintenance or snow removal. I am interested in zoning bylaws and conservation authority work. One reason for running is to give the people a chance to vote. MURRAY DONALDSON— I am 45 years old and'farm 345 acres with the help of my family. We also have an implement business in Mild- may. I reside on Lot 42, Con. 8, Minto Township, which is beside the Minto-Howick boundary. However ,245 acres of our owned land is in Howick Township. My qualifications include: I have a Grade 12 education; have attended Junior Far- mers' leadership camp; graduated from Dale Car- negie course in 1979 with an extra seal for 100 per cent attendance; haye farmed for 27 years; sed two terms as elder on .the Fordwich United Church board and am schools and congenial P people. For this reason last s year when asked to let my s name stand -tor appointment to fill a vacancy on council I S did so and have found the 0 experience very educational i and interesting. ,.p I have worked on the fair d board since- 1963 and was H president for a two-year P term. We attend the United r church and I have been a to member on the various boards, including chairman N on both stewards and elders. I have also been a director of or the Howick Federation of in Agriculture and a member of pi the Howick Community sh Centre Board for several L years. C The major issues that im concern Howick Township in lc w —the-meat—future, as _`I.- see ___. them, are: the completion of the fire hall and works shed project; the continuation of the ONIP programs in the three villages,,and I would also like to see a survey done to repair bridges, with a long-term plan to repair them in order of need. I am also very 'concerned that the capital reserve fund in the township is not adequate for present needs. resently on the board of lewards; missions and ervice treasurer for _..Ford- -ich United Church; Sunday chool superintendent; wned and operated an mplement business for the aat nine years; am a irector of the Huron County olstein Club and am vice resident this year (I will esign this position if elec- d). I have two concerns. umber one: the state of our township roads. Our 'Connell road department, in its finite wisdom, has a stock - le of gravel at the township ed and also at a pit near akelet. Sideroad 30 between oncessions 9 and 10 is passable when wet. So by don't they put some gravel on'whereit is needed` in co pa .di wi wh no vo in is lis stead of stockpiling? Number two: the way our uncil has spent the tax- yers' money with a sregard for the taxpayers' shes. I think they forget o elects the council. It is t one voter but a number of ters from the township and a democracy the majority supposed to rule. f elected I promise to ten to and be responsible the people who will elect , namely the township voters. titute hosts I will be accessible to the to public and will try to serve me the interests of the rate- payers to the best of my ability. i therefore humbly —5131tett-your` support —ai`the-- polls Nov. 12 and ask that all voters exercise their fran- chise. HAROLD GIBSON— .As.- your --c-a-nd-idate for councillor, let me introduce myself as Harold Gibson, age 46 years. I am a farmer and reside with my family at Lot 18, Con, 5, Howie ' own - ship since 1965. I have decided to run for council because I am in - u FORDWICH — Nine tables were in play at the Institute card party last Friday evening in the community -hail. Russelt_Nicket was the high gent and Bruce Agla had the low score for the men. Dorothy Hamilton was high lady and Winnie Crapper was low lady, Florence Wilson won the birthday prize. Ross Lee won the anniversary prize. The Wingham Advance -Times, Oct. 30, 1985—Page 9 CLIFFORD WEDDING—Kimberley Ann Marie Rouw, daughter of Mrs. Alice .Tilker of Hanover, and Trent Lyle Foerter, son of Lyle and Leone Foerter of RR 2, Clif- ford, were married recently in St. John's Lutheran Church, Clifford. The couple is residing in Brampton. MRS. ALLAN GRIFFITH Wroxeter Personals Mrs. Art Gibson attended the luncheon and graduation ceremonies of qualifed „administrative assistants held Sunday at 12:45 p.m. at Humber College in Rexdale. Her daughter, Marciia, of London, was a 1985 program graduate. Mrs. Clare Edwards, London, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Ted Smith last week. Weekend guests with Gordon Gibson were Mr. and' Mrs. Harry Reffell of Lon- don. Mrs. J. R. Wilson, Wingham and Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Elliott, who have spent the summer touring and visiting relatives around the . St. Lawrence Seaway, visited last Friday with Mrs. Allan Griffith. The couple left Tuesday morning for Florida where they will spend the winter months. We are, sorry to hear that Mrs. William Wright of Gorrie is a patient. in hospital and we wish her improved health and a complete recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Ken 'Galbraith and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brown attended the baptism oftheir grandson, Bradley Robert, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Clark 'Galbraith of Listowel, at l Mildmay on Sunday with Rev. R. Knock officiating. Dinner followed at the for- mer's home with immediate families attending. Bert Underwood of the White House Rest Home,- Harriston and Ivan Haugh of Wingham visited with Mr. and Mrs. Ted Smith on Sunday. Gary and Daryl Smith, Listowel, were weekend visitors with their grand- parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Dunbar. Mr. and Mrs. James Robertson, Goderich, visited Sunday with Mrs. Allan Griffith and also with Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Hart. Rose Mary Filipovits of Mississauga was a Sunday visitor with Mr. and Mrs. Randy Hutchison, Erin and Gregory, A good crowd attended the United Church Women's thankoffering service at the Wroxeter United Church Sunday morning. It was very interesting and well presented. - Mr. and Mrs. Ted Smith, accompanied by Mrs. William Wade, were in Strathroy one day last week where they visited at the home of a brother, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Smith. rMRS. WILLIAM SOTHERN Notes from Fordwich Weekend visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Don Montoux were Mr. and Mrs. Ron Zimmer and family and Sandra Montoux of Orillia, as well as Larry-M-ontoux of -Toronto: Friends of Mrs. Carroll Johnston will be sorry to 'learn she is a patient in Westminster Hospital, London. We wish her a speedy return to her home. Mrs. Nellie Simmons is spending a few days with her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Doug Wildfang, in Mississauga. A Remembrance Day service will be held Monday, Nov. 11, at 10 a.m. in the Fordwich United Church. 1Ir. and Mrs. Bruce Kennedy and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Kennedy visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bender and family in Mississauga.. Mr. and Mrs. Brian Siefert and family of Harriston and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Lockie of Cambridge were Sunday guests with Mr. and Mrs. John Siefert and family. The sympathy of the community goes to Mrs..Bob Gibson and Mrs. Harold Gibson and families in the death last Saturday of their father, Norman Baetz of Chesley. Funeral services were held Monday. Weekend visitors with Murray and Theresa Wilson and family were John and Jill Dunbar of mp Eiorenrce__WilsoBran__alston.a_- was a guest on the occasion of Mrs. Wilson's birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Mel. Allan visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Don' Elliott at their summer home near. Blyth. Mr. atld Mrs. Bill Sothern accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Bif] Mulvey and Harry Mulvey of Belmore to the University of Walterloo last Friday for the graduation of their grandson, Jeffrey Mulvey, who received his 1 'honors bachelor of arts degree in computer science. Young Mr. Mulvey has accepted a position in the Insurance Bureau of Canada atDon M'ills,-Chris Brandt of Toronto also attended. A family dinner followed. Mrs. V, Dunk of the Junior Women's Institute in the Niagara region .and a representative of the ACW was hosted by Lyle and Leone Foerter of Clifford during the weekend of the Junior WI's provincial conference there on Oct. 18 and19. Mr. and Mrs, \ Donald Stumpf of Salem visited Mr. and Mrs. Elmer, Miller Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Don Coghlin of Caledonia were in the village last Monday and attended the funeral of the _Late. Wellington.Hargrave.-_ WI ladies entertain Members of the Maitland branch of the Women's Institute met recently at Copeland and Bray Lodges in Wingham, where they held short Hallowe'en parties. The ladies then went to the ., council chambers for their regular October meeting with eight members present. The roll call was answered by naming a federal cabinet minister and the position he Mrs. Orien was in charge of citizenship and world affairs with the motto being "Good citizenship .is not to think alike, but to think together." - Mrs. Hollinger was in charge of the meeting and reminded the ladies about Remembrance Day. Plans also were made for the Christmas meeting and a catering job was discussed. A social hour followed,