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Home My WebLink AboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1989-03-07, Page 177 *IP 70.). . . • '71 g4is; s•$" "" • • 'f4" - .,s; s iggs -ss, 444/7 e. . • .. . • • '444 0: : ,....., .., A,, 40 , ..4,4,'.;„0?..41.0,444:7,:./.'" 1,4,V1`...1;• .' ' VT're.,Ate,,i"4"• ..*- ',2 /,,." ee 1: r, , • V, ,;',.7..... • ••• f.• , "^- %.,.?.£1.,...,. ''',..,i;41....rag.,q:Z 3:4`:•.'''' a'''.'"f" '1.1.44';' ' ,444 .4 4/ .e"fre,W. ''''. 4 '.4 ''''''11"' 4 '; ' 17444. fi..."11,),&,.,1 , ' ..,.• ,`,„:!,.1,..,,' A.., -44 "i:4'.. ,•••' • -,,,,P..., 4 . • .T... s • ...., ,. -- ,,,,,..V... ..,,,..,..14 ,f4s0 • • x - •,. ,..% ...,, NM. THE BEVERLY HILLBILIIE be presenied 1,4ff=gagilf. Public School. Lisa Keay, Kim BouwersDtomorrow evening, Wednesday, at the Wingham rehearsal late last week., avid Carter and Chad Creeden pratlised the play at a d WBA plans to cont pursuit of man-made If the Lake Wingham project were known to become a reality, .perhaps re- placement of the Lower TOWn Dam will not be necessary That statement is included in a let- ter from Wingharn Business Associ- ation president Jack Kopas to Rick Whiteley, vice-president of the Wingham and District Optimist Club. Mr.WhiteleY had attended the WBA's February meeting seeking the association's support in spear- heading a campaign to raise funds for 'the rehabilitation of the washed- out dam. The Optimist Club representative also attended a meeting last night to seek Wingham Town Council sup- port for the -same cause. At press tixne councinmeaction wasstAnot While the association is anxious to pee au .;.4'4Nr,ota.Ossl,"(1,!"Itt4 as soon asttidi- eates -hi)* letter, however,that the 013:4)1.4itill tOMInitted.toltii, Muth larger conceptof a man-made lake. The association,. the letter states will sponsor a public information meeting for the residents of East WaWanosh, Morris and Turnberry Townships, and the Town of Wing - ham to outline the concept Of cre- ating a lake within these four muni- cipalities. He invites Optimists to attend this meeting to determine the impact a dam — in the vicinity of the Zetland Bridge -- would have on the lower pond area, 'Following this; we should all be Mayor reminds Premdor of rail hearing promise The time is appropriate now for Premdor Inc. to come through on promises made last June during a twoday National Transportation Agency hearing held in Wingham. That reminder is included in a let- ter from WinghamMa*OtlItn More- land toSaul Spears, Premdor chief_ eXeetitiVe, Officer at Scarborotigh. The hearing was to hear-preSeeta- , tions on Canadian. National's appli- cation to abandon its Listowel -Wing - ham line in the Kincardine; subdivi- sion. Testimony presented at the -June hearing by a strong Premdor -dele- gation had a strong influence on the recently announced decision order- ing CN to keep the line open for at least another 18 months. At the hearing, Premdor repre- sentatives testifed that Should the line remain open, -the :ceiiipany • would quitelikely transfer g pardon - of its Scarborough operation to Wingham, resulting in increased carload traffie on the rail line. The company testified that if the line were to be retained, a niiiihrium of 40 carloads eiouldle transferred to Winghain when the Scarborough to • operation was shut down. In addition, if costs were right, Premdor would handle 120 carloads at Wingham, with subsequent in crease in employment, the hearing was told. In the written report, the NTA in- dicatei the Prenidor testimony had influent* on -the _decision and makes it clear that the -petiod should be sufficiiit for the 4001- manuficturiiii company- to come through On iticlaim. In his letter, Mr. Moreland points out that -many people, from a number of agencies as well as indus- tries, "worked assiduously to bring this• Matter to a conclusion which would benefit the Town of Wingham generally, and Premdor in particu- liii.,' Iiitew of this, Mr. Mereland's let- ter states, it would be appropriate for Pikerndor to make some positive moves these-Iiiies,:- - "We have been given 18 months to maketood this ease presented at the earing," he says. "We depend on heiridustries who opposed the clos- ing for Whom the local people orked so hard —to now take action satisfy all that went before." • • in a better position to determine the direction in which our collective infiwitation held :tkottirgziWois # ' : _Afreek;`; mee Will be Wedneiday, April 5 at the Wingham Armouries. o 2,000 area Pavi httluerett.Selastntto :titAnin**the co.tt t* 1404 at of Procter and Redfein cosidem-. vaitot re 4-44 ,snggeSt$ asesonal rma- stand adjaCeritiv piled its findings. When the master plan- was 'leased Feb. 23 at a specialinfo tion meeting, consultant Malc Hunt called it a "blueprint for velopinent and delivery,' of pa and leisure services in WiViam It looks at conummity issues culture and recreation, the deliv of leisure services, an analysis of isting progranis and facilities even open space. In looking at trends and their „plications, .the consultants say future demand for recreation increase itt Wingham and ar even if the overall population s remains ccmstant. To assist with this increased mend for recieaion, the study ommends .that the: town create t position of program co-ordinator supervise the sununer-aquatic °Int p001 facility: de- A fOrMal4e4 parking 1.10 should be adjacent to the pavilion, with baibecues an den's play apparatus near" study continues. - The town hall auditorium has and IVeatap9c7:rdtiainl asset, However, its ulterior could stand the some cosmetic ,upgrading, comfort.. - will able seating and the installation Of a ea, chairlift kr eerier access for the el- ize deIly and disabled. •The study strongly recommends de_ beautification of the Lower Town rec_ Dam area, including actual replace - he Merit of the dam and the creation of -- t.c) a fitness trail systetri* and - • .;i winter programs, as well as ass the recreation director. However, when interviewed The Advance -Times last. wee Wingham Mayor lan Moreland sa the town Will not be adding to administrative staff. SENIORS & DISABLED While senior citizens and di abled people say there are am recreational pursuits. provide transportation and accessibility cre igt In fact, trails development was cited as an important faster in the •• b., future of recreation in Wingham. The study recommendi that a plan id for the development of Wallcing, ty- its cling and fitness trails be devel- (Ted- Playground opportunities for s - children also should be impmved le All playground equipment should d, be reviewed and upgraded by re- spective municipalities to meet re- ' ro ate pems for many. • • *nicits WerwcritIcOPttbe VYffir C —ham Gin' t''.„PMitatilvir!MO*V1 1 • i the r'..z' 'i. is too a Alt there is no lift or stepped entry into the water. Other seniors claim that the poor rlion of sidewalks in Wingham vents them from doing more .fig• Disabled people raised the need for a convenient all -season swim- ming program; more opportunities redsa ety standards, says the • . . • • • !;"' "" ;* d PLI- decides on Since the WBA introduced the con- cept last year, association represen- tatives have in —p ons to municipal officials; but members of pthoertpul?tylic. have never had that op - Thus, the public meeting, and Mr. Kopas said the associationho that some kind of steering commit- tee can possibly be 'formed from the group attending it. That committee could then sit akin with agencies -such as the Maitland Valley Conservation Au- thority and others to discuss the next steps in getting the project under way. WBA past president Elmer Squir- es has agreed to continue his in- volvement with the project by being available as a consultant when need- ed, Mr. Kopas said. Morris records e_778 Morris • ToWnship recorded a deficit of $5,778for Auditor Russell Taylor of Reid and AssncititeS, Wingham, presented the financial statement at the second February meeting of council held recently. When centactedby The Advance - Times after the meeting, Morris Clerk -Treasurer Nancy Michie said much of the deficit is due to over- spending on the Walton sidewalks, as well as an increase in the number of fire ealls. However, Mrs. Michie does point out that -council added significantly to township reserves in ;, setting aside an extra $72,000. Township reservefundineW stand at : $160,500, Working "akiital; $5,000, fire and $3,00% recreation. co Pr w for crafts and hobby skills program- ming and informal opportunities forsporti activities. To address these and several other concerns, the study recom- mends that council address the need for full -year aquatic program- ing or organize transportation to other centres for short-term use It also recommends that a se- rdors' council, as well as arts and heritage committee be formed lo- cally. Many adults expressed a desire for upgraded educational opportu- nities. The stucly recommends moting opportunities for continu- ing education m Wingham through Conestoga College, board of educa- tion credit courses or even general - interest courses thmugh the recre- ation department. -A municipally -sponsored task force to resolve local transportation issues also should be formed, the study. recommends. It could exam- ine, in detail, the level of need, the required services, financial assis- tance available and provide an im- plementation plan. Finally, the study recommends annual workshops with the student council at the F. E. Madill Sec- ondary School to confirm recre- ational needs of area teens. EXISTING FACILITIES In his remarks, Mr. Hrmtsurged that the community facilities inven- tory in the master plan be kept up to date. _ Less than italf the study area re- spondents listed replacement of the existing Lockiidge Memorial Arena as an issue of medium or high im- portatiCe. service charge for new church The Wingham Public Utilities orninission has decided upon a capital contribution fee of $5,000 for hydro and water services to the town's new Roman Catholic Church. PUC Manager Ken Saxton reported to the*March meeting of the utility that he estimates the cost of running a three-phase, 600 -ampere service to the new church at $10,000. To recoup some of its costs, the PUC charges a capital contribution fee for large service installations. All capital charges are set on an individual basis. Commission members said they felt a contribution of one-half of the capital cost of running services to the new church is fair. Construction is set to begin later this spring. Firemen respond to three calls The Wingham Area Fire Depart- ment responded to two minor calls and one false alarm last week. Fire Chief Harley Gaunt reports that burnt toast set off a fire alarm last Friday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the apartments at 50 Alfred Street. No damage is reported. Last Wednesday, March 1, firefighters were summoned to the Enos Sherk residenc‘at Lot 19, Con. 15 of Howick Township. According to Mr. Gaunt, a woodstove in a small workshop was the cause of the blaze, which resulted in approximately $200 damage. The call came at 8:45 a.m. A false alarm to the hospital came at 3:45 p.m. last Tuesday, Feb. 28, reports the chief. • ,;