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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance Times, 1995-12-13, Page 16IMEWIW HAMADVANCFI/MES Bridge committee...Members of the Bridge Committee examine a sampling of the railing they are hoping to get for the bridge. The committee is looking for a store front to display their work. Committee members include John Schenk, Dave Cameron, Dave Tiffin, Daw- son Pollock, Bruce Stainton, Ken Skinn, and Phil Beard. Absent are Art Clark and Bill McGrath. Committee launches p u liccampai The Wingham Community Trail Committee has moved into the next stage of fundraising with the publi- cation of their brochure and a com- munity -wide circular. The committee has been working hard to reach the public fundraising portion of their plan to develop a walking trail in Wingham, utilizing the former CN rail bridge across the Maitland River. Prior to this, they received major backing from both Wescast Industries and CN Rail. Wescast initially donated $16,000 towards the development of a trail across their property and agreed to match public contribu- tions to the bridge renovation to a maximum of $15,000. CN Rail committed $39,000 to the project this past fall. Phase 1 of the Community Trail project will involve the renovation of the old train bridge. Decking and railing will be laid across the length of the bridge, including steps and paths to link existing trails. The committee expects this phase can be completed in 1996. Phase 2 involves the develop- ment of a new trail, linking the east side of Wingham to the downtown core and the Turnberry Flood Plains. This is scheduled for 1997. Members of the public can con- tribute to the project in several ways. A donation of $25 will be recognized with a plaque that will be placed on the decking of the bridge. A $100 donation will be recognized with a plaque on the railing of the bridge. The commit- tee welcomes any donation of any size, with those exceeding $10 be- ing tax deductible. Cheques should be made payable to the Town of Wingham Bridge Fund. In addition, by preserving the bridge% the committee is°hoping to preserve a bit of history. In 1872, the Grand Trunk Railroad arrived in Wingham. Between then and 1874, a link was constructed, in- cluding the bridge, to Kincardine. The new steel bridge opened in 1915. This structure still stands, spanning the Maitland River in the picturesque west central section of town. Agreement reached with Culross The Wingham and Area Fire. Board accepted an agreement worked out with Culross Town- ship, regarding fire protection. Board chairman Mery Baker of Turnberry Township said that the agreement was similar to the one worked out between Turnberry Township and the Teeswater- Culross Fire Department. "It was a very smooth meet- ing," he said. Food Share elects Board of Directors By MARGARET STAPLETON The Advance -Times Board members of the newly - formed North Huron Community Food Share come from a wide va- riety of backgrounds, but share a common interest in combatting hunger in the community. The board was selected at a pub- lic meeting held last Friday after- noon at St. Paul's -Trinity Anglican Church in Wing,bam. Joan van der Meer, chairman of the steering committee out of which Food Share has formed, said that its initial pro- ject, a food bank, probably won't be up and running until the new year so as not to take away from the Christmas efforts of the Salva- tion Army and Huron County Christmas Bureau. Members of the board include: Brad Beale, Brussels; Darlene Campbell, Jim Casserly, Vicars. Hodge, Debbie Kuyvenhoven, Don Newman and Susan Rude, all of Wingham; Paul Elgie, Bob Raper and Rhonda Schnare, Turnberry Township and Joann Todd and Jim Finnigan, both of Lucknow. Prior to their selection, each po- tential board member was asked to give a short autobiographical sketch. Even though they come from widely -diverse backgrounds, it was evident that all shared a com- mon desire to reach out and help those less fortunate in the commu- nity. The North Huron Community Food Share project will involve Churches, schools, service clubs and businesses, noted Beale. Wes - cast has offered to donate 45-gailon drums for collection and Royal Homes has a laminating machine which can be used for making signs for collection depots. Although the details have yet to be hammered out, Beale said, the Food Share hopes to begin collect- ing non-perishable food items by Jan. 1. Many details have yet to be arrived upon, including a location for the food bank, but Wingham Mayor Don Carter suggested that perhaps the town Armouries build- ing could somehow be utilized. Another public meeting will be held at a later date to announce some of the details of the Food Share operation. At the end of last week's meet- ing, Catherine Forsyth of Wingham was moved to remark, "There's a wonderful feeling of hope in this room." Others echoed her senti- ments, saying Food Share is a posi- tive step for Wingham and area. Baker added that they are most- ly interested in the Wingham Area Fire Board's rescue van, because they do not have one, and cannot really afford to purchase one on their own. Wingham Area fire chief Harley Gaunt said the Wingham delega- tion was very well received. "They are asking for help, and they are prepared to pay for it," he said. The fire chief said that there has been a problem between the Wing - ham Area Fire Department and the Teeswater-Culross Fire Depart- ment for a number of years, but this agreement is a "stepping sfone." "There is no Teeswater, but this is a step in the right direction," said chief Gaunt. The chief said that problems be- tween Wingham and Teeswater may be solved and hopefully there will be a Mutual Aid agreement with the Teeswater-Culross Fire Department. Baker said that Turnberry Township council approved the agreement at its meeting last Mon- day. Although the board accepted the agreement, it will wait until the January meeting before giving fi- nal approval, as the four other member municipalities have to ap- prove the agreement. Rental fee initiated for Winiharn fire hall By JIM BROWN The Advance -Times The Wingham Area Fire Board will begin charging for the rental of the fire hall in Wingham. After reporting at the November meeting that he had turned down a request to rent the hall for an ex- tended period of time, he request- ed that the board establish a hall rental procedure. The board suggested that the fire chief check into the rental rates of other town -owned facili- ties that rent the halls. Chief Gaunt reported at the De- cember meeting, last Wednesday, that the daily rental rate for the Ar- mouries is $35 and the daily rental rate for the council chambers of the Town Hall is $25. The chief said the board must decide whether or not to rent the hall, and also the rate to be charged. He added that he turned down an inquiry he had received the previous week, but has also re- ceived inquiries about renting the hall next year. "I put one inquiry on holesuntil after the meeting," chief Gaunt in- formed the board. The fire chief told the board that a daily rental rate of $25 is okay by him, but the board should de- cide if they are in favor of renting the hall. Board chairman Mery Baker of Turnberry Township said they should also take into consideration the wear and tear on the building. Bruce Machan of Wingham asked what happens if a group wants to rent the hall at night. Chief Gaunt said that someone comes down and locks up at no charge. However, he noted that most rentals are usually during the day. Jim Hunter of East Wawanosh Township wondered if there was any problem for the fire depart- ment. The fire chief said that it would be no problem as they would work around the departments schedule. Building inpectors report BELGRAVE - Chief Building Of- ficial (CBO) Arnold Bruce gave his final report to East Wawanosh Township last Tuesday evening. He presented two applications — one for a building permit, and one for a demolition permit — by the same individual. Jim Ross of Lot 30 of Conces- sion 14 applied for a building per- mit to construct a 84 -foot by 72 - foot livestock and storage shed. The demolition permit was for the demolition of old barns. Bruce said that the demolition would not take place until the spring. Council agreed that new CBO Grant Anger would take over the position effective January 1, 1996. Bruce said that he would take Anger around the township during the last couple weeks of December and let him see some of the "highlights." As well as serving as the town- ship's chief building official, An- ger will also be the by-law en- forcement officer, and the property standards officer. "There is set time that we use the hall (during the day)," said Gatint. The board chairman asked if there were any rentals by the week. Chief Gaunt said the majority of rentals were by the day. John Jacques of Howick Town- ship made a motion to keep the rental rate high enough in order not to encourage groups from rent- ing the fire hall and take away from other municipal facilities or groups which rent out their hall. Jacques then continued his mo- tion that a daily rental fee of $50 and a weekly rate of $200 be charged. The motion carried. WEi1HESDMi; DECEMBEM13,1895 BYLER--Jonathan and Annie Byler of RR 2, Lucknow, are pleased to announce the arrival of their son, Daniel, 8 lbs., 2 oz. and born Nov. 26 at Wingham and Dis- trict Hospital. He is a little brother for Ada. COOK --Paul and Karen Cook wel-s come their fifth child, a daughter, Sarah Elizabeth Karen, born Nov. 28 at Wingham and District Hospi- tal and weighing 8 lbs., 9 oz. She is a wee sister for Amy, Levi, Sean and Ellen and a grandchild for Bill and Muriel Coultes and Lorna Cook, all of Belgrave. "SUCCESS" Is Simple It's Advertising Call 357-2320 The Wingham Advance Times 6:44)Inv Be involved! The Huron Community Action Kit wi11 promote discussion about the issues affecting the residents of Huron County. individuals. groups of neighbours and organizations are encouraged to participate in the development of a New County Plan Letters have recently been sent to groups in Huron County If you or your group have not received the letter and want to obtain a Kit. please contact the Huron County Planning and Development Department at: 519-524-2188. umisifisminEwmit Corporation of the Town of Wingham NOT CE There will be only one recycling pick-up for the Town of Wingham during Christmas Week 1995. All recycling boxes -should be on the curb for Wednesday, December 27, 1995, ONLY. There will be no changes to regularly scheduled garbage pick-up. - ti CHRJSTMAS SPECTACULAR Opal Carved CAMEO PENDANTS Ys "Suipnse her with an ic Opalescent Christmas NOW OPEN TILL 9 PM Ercopt Sat .Dec. 16 and Sal Dec 23. Nclosing at 5 pm. Sunday. 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