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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1984-05-23, Page 14iV nee-Ti:lxt- e$ .IVIAY 2 I°O , HAPPY LANDINGS --Julie Lisle plunked down into the landing mat after successfully clearing the bar on her second attempt in the Mite girls' high jump last week at the Wingham Public School track and field day.' Taxes take big jump in Howick Townshi GORRIE — Mill rates in Howick Township, which have remained stable for the past five years, took a tremendous jump when Howick Township Council set its 1984 budget at a special meeting on May 14. The overall mill rate for residential , and- farm property, which includes .Huron County and board of education taxes jumped to 229.193 from last year's rate of 177.424, an increase of 51.796 mills. Part of the reason for the increase is to offset the township's $80,000 share of a new fire hall for the Wingham and area fire board, of which Howick Township is a member. Another factor is the $60,000 budgeted to buy out the Ministry of Transportation and Communication's share of the Howick Township shed and begin converting the shed for use.as a satellite fire station. Township Clerk -treasurer Marvin Bosetti pointed out that funds for the conversion of the shed are not an ad- dition to the budget, as the work will be done with money diverted from the planned road improvements budget. . Another reason for the increase, said Mr. Bosetti, is to reduce the towship's deficit of about $28,000 from previous year's shortfall. He also said that since the mill rate has been un- changed since 1979 and the township's only tax , in- creases have come through raises in property assesments and new con- struction, there was a need for a catch-up year. Economic conditions and a lack of new construction also added to the need for the "catch up" ,tax raises, said the clerk. "Even without the halls, the budget would have been put up by 18 mills," said Mr. Bosetti. Mr. Bosetti said that while council "regrets" the large increase, they "felt the expenditures would be better handled in one year, rather • than taking out a deben ture". He also .said the Wingham Fire Board ex- pense had to be paid this year and could not be debentured. The total budget for the township, including county and education portions is $1,171,185. Of that. figure, $581,274 will go to the board of education and $172,774 will be paid to Huron County, leaving $417,137 for the operation of the township. The mill rate increase will mean an increase of $119.07 to the average residential property owner in the Village of Fordwich, based on an average assessment of $2.300. The mill rate on residential and farm proper- ty, strictly for township pur- poses is up 42.928 mills from last year's mill rate of 39.683, making the 1984 rate 82.611 mills. For the average owner of commercial property in the township, the tax increase from last year will be $50. The average commercial assessment in the township is $821. Last year the tax on the property would have been $171.37, but this year the owner of the same MRS. GEORGE BROWN property will pay $221.37. • This year's commercial mill rate for municipal purposes is 97.187 mills, last year the rate was 46.686, meaning an increase of 50.501 mills. The average farmer will pay $258 more on an assessment of $5,000 for rural property. Last year the tax on an assessment of $5,000 would have been $887, in 1984 it will be $1,146. Despite this year's big' jump, Mr. Bosetti is op- timistic about a possible reduction of the mill rate in future years. "Although the rate is where it is this year, council anticipates it will be able to reduce the mill rate next year," he said. "How much it will drop is anyone's guess, but it will not go back to the previous level," he said, adding that a drop of 10 or 15 mills next year might be reasonable. Gorrie Personal Notes Mrs. Harold Edgar of Moncton, N.B., visited several days recently with • Mrs. Gordon Edgar and other relatives. Mrs. Lorne Walker and Mrs. Alex Taylor ac- companied Margaret Dane Sunday and visited at' the home of Mr: and Mrs. Stan Glousher of Blyth. Mrs. William Austin recently underwent eye surgery at Victoria Hospital, London. Mr. and Mrs'. Glenn Austin of Petawawa and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Austin, Jeffrey and Derek of Elmira, were holiday visitors with Mrs. Austin. Janice and Kim Pehlke of Monkton spent a few days with their grandmother, Mrs. Melvin Taylor. , Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Brian Welsh (Jill Strong) who were married in Toronto last Friday. Their many friends and relatives enjoyed thewedding reception which was held at the Belmore Community Centre. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Black, Rick and Donald of London, visited with friends in the village recently,, Mr. and Mrs. Angus Smith, Duane, David and Michael of 1 The hospital board his approved the use of the Wingham and District Hospital to prodti'ke a training film for the Ontario Association of Registered Nursing Assistants. Administrator Norman Hayes reported be had . received a letter from Verna Steffi r, preside.nt':of the RNA allsociation, saying this .hospital would be an ideal location for the video production. MMrs. Steffler, who heads both the- provincial and national RNA associations, is a long-time staff member at the hospital. 0-0-0 Mr, Hayes reported the Wingham hospital has received a three-year ac- creditation for the fourth consecutive time, adding this is only given to hospitals which are considered out- standing. London, spent the Victoria Day holiday with Mr. and Mrs. William A. Smith. Mr. and Mrs. John Barr. of Oakville spent the weekend with Mr. 'and Mrs.' Robert Strong and attended the Welsh -Strong wedding reception at Belmore last Friday evening. Bruce Grainger of Mon- treal visited over the Vic- toria Day weekend with Mrs. Cecil Grainger. Mr: and Mrs. Ken Parson, Kenneth and Veronica of Knowlton, Quebec, spent the holiday weekend at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Stone. Mr: and Mrs. Tom Hastie and Doug of Woodbridge, Mrs. Edith Blythe and Wallace Cameron of Owen Sound and Mr. and Mrs. Keith Finnigan,' Mike and Heather of Dorchester spent the weekend with Mr: and Mrs. Robert Hastie and all attended the wedding of their niece and nephew Mr. and Mrs. Brian Welsh. 3-D views very old Three-dimensional, or stereoscopic, pictures are far . from new. Euclid ex- plained the principle . of stereoscopic vision 2,000 years ago. Vickie McCall is honored at bridal shower BRUSSELS — Approxi- mately 120 people attended a community shower held in the United Church May 14, honoring Vickie McCall in her forthcoming marriage to Doug Gamble of Teeswater. Liz Sholdice was master of ceremonies and introduced the guest of honor, her mother Mrs. Lois McCall, her sister Julie McCall, her friend, Judy Bennewies, and the groom's mother, Mrs. Pat Gamble. Local entertainment was provided by Heather McDonald at the piano, three young sword dancers from the Walton area, Natasha McDonald at the piano, a song by Erica McDonald and a mother -daughter duet by Betty and Julie Campbell. Nelva, Scott ' presented a humorous•dialogue. He express bis ngratn- latiens to thesttaff, noting the survey this year was, much more extensive an in the past, and the board, added': its congratulations to both administration and staff on the achievement. Chief, of Staff Dr: titian Hanlon pointed out that the recently -approved building project for emergency and outpatient departments waS high on the list of the ac- creditation committee's recommendations, and said the fact that the hospital is undertaking the . project is probably one of the reasons for the good report. 0-0-0 The hospital board turned down a request from the Wingham Golf and Curling Club for a donation toward a new sprinkling system for the golf course. Mr. Hayes reported the club glad asked for about $250, noting that a lot of the hospital staff use the golf course and it is good for fitness. However Vice Chairman Hans Kuyvenhoven spoke against the request, noting i Van de Kemps are, honored on 40th anniversary GORRIE—John and Sylvia Van de Kemp were honored at an open house last Thurs- day in the Gorrie Town Hall celebrating their 40th wed- ding anniversary. Approxi- mately 140 attended John Van de Kemp and Sylvia Visser were married May 17, 1944, in Holland and came to Canada in 1954. They have resided in the Gorrie area since 1955. The couple has one daughter, Mrs. William (Tina) Klumpenhower of RR 1, Wroxeter, and three sons, John of RR 2,'Gorrie, Tim of Embro and Bert of Gorrie. They also have 14 grand- children. At the close of the evening, Tim Van de Kemp spoke on the highlights of his parents' married life and friends sang a Dutch song entitled "Avondlied", accompanied by Mrs. Tim Van de Kemp on the piano. Among those also attending were guests from Chatham, Brampton and the Listowel area. MRS. DON EADIE that a lot of other things are healthy too but the hospital does not contribute ,toward Ilion, "When you go around for fundraising, you can't say the first $200 is for the golf course." 0.0-q Two Lucknow physicians, Dr. Mel Corrin and Dr. Jack McKim, were honored by the board with framed cer- tificates recognizingtheir many years of service at the hospital. Dr. Corrin has been at the hospital for 36 years, while Dr. McKim has been here for 23 years. A presentation is also planned to Dr. W. A. Crawford of Wingham, who is no longer actively practis- ing but has been on the medical staff at the hospital longest of all. In another presentation, Mary Lou Thompson, chairman of the board's public relations committee, also presented certificates to Marie Chittick and Bertha Griffith „who have retired after 10 and 16 years respectively on the hospital staff. Belmore *Personals Congratulations to Robert Stafford, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Stafford, on his gradua- tion Friday, May 18•from Ridgetown College of Agri- cultural Technology with a two-year diploma in Agricul- tural Production and Management. Following the graduation exercises a dinner and dance were held at Hegs Hub. His parents and sister Cheryl attended the happy event. Mr. arid Mrs. Elmer Haskins visited last weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Haskins and family of Georgetown and Mr. and Mrs. Doug Ratz and family of Elora. Congratulations. to Miss Marilyn Ballagh, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Bal - Institute holds May meeting BELGRAVE: - - The May meeting of the Women's In- stitute was held in the WI Hall Tuesday, May 15 at 8:15 p.m. with the new president, Mrs. Leonard James, ; pre- siding. The meeting opened with a poem, Mary Stewart Collect and the Queen. The guest speaker for the evening was Keith Roulston speaking on journalism, good and bad, and the proper way to ap- proach the subject. A short business. meeting followed the program and the following officers were elected for 1984: president, Mrs. Leonard James; vice president, Mrs. Peter Camp- ' bell; secretary -treasurer, Mrs. Clare Van Camp; pub- lic relations, Mrs. William Fenton. • The roll call, name a group interested in culture, was answered by 13 members. The meeting closed with a plant exchange and a social hour followed. lagh, on her graduation from the RNA School in Wingham on Friday, May 18. Attending the ceremony were Mrs. Irlma Ballagh, Wayne Bal- lagh, Nancy Ballagh and Allan Kupferschmidt. Congratulations to Miss Cheryl Stafford, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Stafford, who recently placed second in the Grade 11 Fermat Math Contest, sponsored by the University of Waterloo, at F. E. Madill Secondary School. Cheryl was in the top 25 per cent in Canada. Mrs. Latrine Wright visit- ed with Mr. and Mrs. John Paynter of Waterloo last week. Congratulations to Shona Rae, who has been selected to go on a 4-H exchange trip to Alberta in July. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Cham- bers attended a rabbit show at Blackstock this past weekend. Once again their rabbits came through in fine style as they captured five red ribbons and brought home the trophy for the best Californian in the show and the two Best Opposites. Con- gratulations to Glenanan Rabbitry! Mr. and Mrs. John Staf-- ford and Cheryl visited with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Doten of Windsor and also Mr. and Mrs. Milton Soulliere of Allen Park, Michigan on the weekend. MRS. CLEM McLELLAN r Brussels Correction: In last week's paper it was reported that Marlene Yuill had written the address that was read to bride-to-be Karen McLean at her shower. It should have read Donna White, Dianne Huether and Sandra Huether wrote it. Sorry ladies.• HEEL AND TOE—Some junior students from Sacred Heart School in Wingham put on a display of aerobics last Wednesday at the bicentennial program at the F. E. Madill Secondary School. Four area schools, Sacred Heart, Madill, Wingham Public School and Turnberry Central, took part in the one-hour celebration. Surprise party held for couple married 20 years BLUEVALE — About 30 neighbors and the im- mediate family of Jim and Frances Shaw surprised them on Wednesday evening, May 16, at the home of Mrs. Shaw's mother, Mrs. Agnes Caskanette, on the occasion of their 20th wedding an- niversary. Euchre was enjoyed by all and other draws were held , prizes being won by Carl and Leona Freiburger, Margo Richardson, Murray John- ston, Jim' Shaw, Carol- Nicholson, Frances Shaw, Jim Thompson, George Fischer and Isobel Gillespie. The anniversary prizewent to. Carol and Keith Nichol- son. Mr. and Mrs. Shaw received many useful gifts. Mrs. Caskanette was assisted by Marguerite Fischer, Jean Elliott, Paula Cox and Isobel Gillespie. ' PitdClL ,® Mr. and Mrs. Chris Newman; formerly of Wingham, celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary on May 6. Following Mass, they attended a brunch at the Rendezvous restaurant with their daughter and family. Mr. and Mrs. Newman, who are now residing at 1145 Coventry Court in Windsor, welcome any news con- cerning. their many friends in Wingham. Mr. and Mrs Stewart Beattie visited last week with their son, Robert Beattie, Mrs. Beattie and family, at Easton, Penn- sylvania. Anson Wolfe of Melbourne, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Ferguson of Listowel, Mrs. John Clark of. Dundas, Mrs. Claude Bronson and Miss Caroline Bronson, Elmira, were holiday weekend visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Rowland Ballagh, Catherine Street. King 8 feet tall Charlemagne (742-814), king of the Franks and founder of the Holy Roman Empire, towered over his subjects. He is said to have been 8 feet, tall. R. W. Bell OPTOMETRIST Goderich The Square 524-7661 WARD & UPTIGROVE Listowel (51 9) 291 -3040 CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS Filter Queenti "IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN VARNA" 482.7103 Now's the time to take your "Spring Light„ Weights out of storage and in to us for a freshening -up! THURSDAY, MAY 24 FRIDAY, MAY 25 SATURDAY, MAY 26 4a(Qp,Qaaf( JcweQens 30 20% 10°1°offoff Doulton Figurines Diamonds & Watches Gifts DOOR PRIZES • FREE COFFEE There will be a gold chain salesperson on hand Friday, May 25. Zehrs Plaza • Wingham • 357-1911 off OVER THE TOP—Ryan Deyell showed excellent form in clearing 1.04 metres to win the Tyke boys' high jump at the Wingham Public School's track and field day. Even- tually he went on to clear 1.06 metres. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS DESTROY WEEDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all persons in possession of lands In the Municipalities In the County of Huron as follows: Ashfield, Colborne, Goderich, Grey, Hay, Howick, Hullett, McKillop, Morris, Stanley, Stephen, Tuckersmlth. Turnberry, Usborne, East Wawanosh, West Waw®nosh Clinton, Exeter, Goderich, Seaforth, Wingham Bayfield, Blyth, Brussels, Hensel!, Zurich . 4 In accordance with the Weed Control Act, R.S.O. 1980 Chapter 530, Section 4, 14, and 21, that unless noxious weeds growing on their lands are destroyed by June 11, 1984 and throughout the season, the Municipality may enter upon the said lands and have the weeds destroyed, charging the costs against the land in taxes, as set out In the Act. TOWNSHIPS: TOWNS: VILLAGES: The co-operation of all citizens is solicited. JOE GIRSON Weed Inspector County of -Huron