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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1983-02-16, Page 7hitech1...frch Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Van DerKlippe of Langside visited Monday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Tiffin. Supper guests last Wed- nesday with Mrs. Cassie Mowbray were Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Tiffin, Mr. and Mrs. Angus Falconer, Mr: and Mrs. Alan Falconer, Tony, Timmy and Amy and Mrs. Isobel Tiffin, Lucknow. Mr. and, Mrs.- Russell Gaunt of Wingham were) visitors last Tuesday with, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Tiffin. This community offers sincere congratulations to Curtis Moore and his partner ersonals Debbie Horton on winning first prize at the figure skating championships at Montreal. Mark Moore also won a prize. The Moore relatives came from this area, and also on his mother's side, many relatives also came from this community. Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Beecroft were Mr. and Mrs. Archie Hertel, 'Kitchener, Mrs. Phillip McMillan, Lucknow, Kenneth and Hugh Sinnamon of Wingham. 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Box 850 Wingham, Ontario NOG 2W0 A federally chartered trust company member, Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation. last Friday night with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Beecroft. Last Monday, Mr. and Mrs. Rod Lamb went to Kitchener and from there, she took the train to Ottawa to visit with her mother, Mrs. McCormack. Mr. and Mrs. Sandy Fair, Craig and Shawn of Bluevale, were Wednesday evening guests with Mr. and Mrs. Carl. McClenaghan. Last Friday evening, Mr. and Mrs. Carl McClenaghan attended Mr. and Mrs. Allen Barbour's 25th wedding anniversary at ''Listowel. Mr. and Mrs. Orland Irwin attended Mr. and Mrs. Alan Barbour's wedding an- niversary last Friday evening as well. Mr. and Mrs. Mack Stewart of Waterloo were Monday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Carl McClenaghan. The community extends sincere sympathy to the relatives and friends in the passing of Ward Walker of Kincardine who lived in this area as a teenager. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Moore, Cindy and Richard, were in London last Satur- day evening to attend the 25th anniversary party of her brother, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Moore of London. Mrs. Luella Kerr of Wingham visited Sunday with Annie Laidlaw. David Elliott of Listowel was a Sunday visitor with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Walter Elliott and Karen. Joyce Tiffin andher friend Ida Bogatz of Toronto spent the weekend with 'Mr. and Mrs. Dan Tiffin. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Uuldriks visited last Saturday with Fred Boonstra in hospital at Sarnia and Mrs. Boonstra and family at home. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Uuldriks visited Sunday with their grandson and family, Mr. and Mrs. John Uuldriks of Kitchener. Knox annual meeting held BELGRAVE — The an- nual meeting of Knox Pres- byterian Church was held following the church service on Feb. 6. Rev. Kenneth In- nes was chairman and Doug- las Bruce, secretary. Re-elected as managers for another term were Graeme Anderson, Mrs. Joe Dunbar and Hebo Siertsema. Mrs. Hazel Dalrymple will continue as organist and Douglas Bruce as secretary - treasurer. The anniversary will be held on the second Sunday in September. Hebo Siertsema moved. a vote of thanks to Rev. Innes and Mrs. Dalrymple. Lunch was served and a social hour enjoyed. 1 1 1 1 FITNESS at your own pace ... doing the thing0yOU like tido. That's FitFive. A personal activities guide specialty desigtied•to encourage and monitor your physical activity ... and it can help improve aerobic capacity. Best of all, it doesn't matter whether you're into fitness or not. Because FitFive is helpful for anyone,at any level. FitFive. 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At a meeting Feb. 7, Sheila Richards, a Blyth Centre board member, said the 1982 theatre season had broken all box office records, and that every year, the Blyth Centre has been an "economic catalyst" for Huron County. Ms. Richards estimated that for every dollar spent on theatre tickets, an additional four dollars is spent for food, accommodation and other, requirements. She noted that last year the payroll at the Centre was $240,00 and said much of this was spent in the county. .However, she said the Centre requires patrons who contribute a, minimum of $100 each, because box office receipts and grants do not cover expenses. Last year, the Centre received a $1,000 County Council grant. Ms. Richards said that besides promoting the arts and tourism, the Centre "does much to promote a strong sense of Canadian identity". It is expected council will make a decision on the request prior to its next meeting. OTHER BUSINESS In other business council: Fielde.d_..questions from members of Cranbrook Women's Institute about license fees for dogs, snowplowing and other local issues. When council members were asked why license fees are "so high", Deputy Reeve Lyle Pet- tapiece said he "questions whether they are high enough". The deputy reeve, who presided at the meeting in the absence of Reeve Leona Armstrong, who was attending the Rural Ontario Municipal Association convention, explained that fees collected help offset claims for livestock attacked by dogs, and pay for the cost of picking up stray dogs. The deputy, reeve said livestock claims recently have been unusually high, and the township has had to pay "about half of what we've collected." He said if many more additional claims are made the cost may have to come from general tax revenue. Coun. Murray Bray said that while dog owners are legally responsible for damage done by their animals, the+tvnship hasto prove ownership, "and this isn't always an easy mat- ter." Hearsay isn't enough to prove a canine is guilty of attacking livestock, he said. "The dog has to be caught in the act." A WI member who asked why a snowplow was on a seemingly /bare township road was told that the road crew was attending to troublesome snow and ice patches in other neigh- borhoods; Approved a $300 grant to the Grey Township Federation of Agriculture; Decided that it may call for tenders for fuel. The township, which pays British Petroleum a floating price for fuel, is currently paying 37.6 cents a litre for gasoline, 28.3 cents for heating fuel and 31.3 cents for diesel fuel. "It's not going to cost us anything to call for tenders," commented Coun. Graeme MacDonald; 4 Authorized Road Superin- tendent Roy Williamson to contact landowners who have been illegally outlet - ting tile into road ditches. This practice, it was noted, has been causing washouts; Agreed to advertise for two dog enumerators for the township, one to attend to Concessions•1 to 9; the other, Concessions 10 to 18; Was approached by Werner Rathgeb, Lot 34, Con. 10 and Lot 35 Con. 11, who requested a preliminary report on construction of a new branch of the Silver Corners Municipal Drain. Mr. Rathgeb saidthat if necessary, he would pay for the preliminary report; Was informed by the road superintendent that he hopes to start a tree -planting program this year, begin- ning with planting some 25 trees around the municipal building. It is hoped the trees can be obtained from the Maitland Valley Con- servation Authority; Because a special subsidy is unavailable, decided to take the cost of rebuilding the Houston Bridge out of the general road subsidy _allocation.._ _. _The bridge, located on the Cranbrook Sideroad, "has been in bad shape for a long time," Road Superintendent Williamson said. The county road bet- ween Walton and Monkton was paved recently and since then, there has been increased traffic on the bridge. It is expected the project will cost about $125,000. The Wingham Advance -Times, Feb. 16, 1983—Page 7 Howick oesn't Sup•.rt sessment re lution GORRIE — A proposal that municipalities have the right to be represented at hearings of the Assessment Review Court does not meet with the approval of Howick Township Council. The proposal was presented to council at its February meeting in the form of a resolution from the municipality of Clinton. The resolution noted 'that while ratepayers can appeal their assessment and be granted reductions, the municipality is not notified of appeals beforehand and therefore has no opportunity to oppose requests for reductions. "It would make a municipality pretty un- popular in a hurry wouldn't it?" said Deputy Reeve Jack Stafford. Reeve William Newton agreed, noting that municipalities still receive their set remuneration because the mill rate is in- creased for other ratepayers if a reduction is grantrd. "We'd be about as popular as a skunk at a garden party if we went around protesting everyone's appeal," the reeve said. Deputy Reeve Stafford also said the municipality would be put in the position of defending assessments 'which had been set by the assessor and not - the municipality. "That's something I hadn't really thought about," Coun. Kaster said. "I can see where we'd want to be represented if we were the ones who set the assessment, but we're not." "I have trouble going along with it (Clinton resolution) , because the very reason the matter was taken away from the township is that an independent hearing Plans are underway for Belmore carnival Carnival plans are in motion for the Belmore figure skating carnival. Last Tuesday, the club held a meeting in the library of the Belmore Community Centre to discuss plansfor its ice carnival to be held March 26 at 7:45 p.m. in the com- munity centre. The theme for this year's MRS ALLAN GRIFFITH r Wroxeter Happy Valentine's Day to everyone! And such beauti- ful weather to be enjoyed. Mrs. Bonnie McDougall, Burlington, was a weekend guest with her father, Gordon Gibson, and his grandson, David Gibson of Kitchener, visited Sunday. Mrs. Ron Gilbert and Krista, Harriston, Lynda Riley, Hanover and Tharon Riley of Wingham visited their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Riley, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. James Robertson, Goderich, spent the weekend with their cousin, Mrs. Allan Griffith, and all attended the funeral of their aunt, Mrs. William Hart, at the Watts Funeral Home, Gorrie chapel, last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Adrien Poirier, Weston, visited over the weekend with her mother, Mrs. Cliff Marks and Mr. Marks. Mrs. James Sanderson of Rosetown, Sask., and son Everett, arrived Friday, evening for the funeral of their sister and aunt, Mrs. William Hart, Saturday. They spent the weekend at the same home. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hart, Doug and Dale of Oshawa, spent the weekend in Listowel and attended the funeral of Mr. Hart's mother, Mrs. William Hart. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bodfish and Mr. and Mrs. James Wake, Ottawa, visited Wednesday with their cousin, Mrs. Allan Griffith. Sympathy is extended to all the members of the Hart and Hislop families in the los's of their mother, grand- mother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt, Mrs. William Hart, whose funeral was held last Saturday. PATHFINDER AWARDS were presented to three members of the 1st Wingham Scouts, A. J. Kaufman, Mark Underwood and Robert Leedham, by Scout leaders Marty Crefier and Ken Foxton during a ceremony last week. The Pathfinder award is the gold stage of tire. Scouting award system and marks high achievement in Scouting. carnival is "Springtime '83". Mrs. Faye MacDonald and Carol Wheeler, the club professionals, outlined the skating program for the evening and also discussed rental of costumes for the skaters. Posters have been made to advertise the carnival and have been distributed in areas surrounding Belmore. It was decided to sell tickets in advance this year and they will go on sale in a week's time and can be purchased from anyone on the Belmore Figure Skating Club executive. The decorating of the ice surface was discussed and some ideas were suggested by Mrs. MacDonald. It was left that members would decide more about decorating after they get a suitable backdrop made or purchased. The wheels are in motion for the carnival and club members hope everyone will come 'to see their version of "Springtime '83". Huron trustees approve more French time Approval in principle has been given by the Huron . County Board of Education to increase core French les- sons from 20 to 40 minutes in Grades 7 and 8. The approval was given at the board's February meet- ing. A study will be done on the staffing implications of this proposal. Trustee Art Clark asked what effect the changes would have on the Grades 7 and 8 program as 20 minutes a day would be lost from ' other programs. Super- intendent of program Robert McCall' said the proposed change in core French would not extend the school day. He said the time would come from language arts and would not affect ,such programs as history, science and mathematics. The superintendent said the increase in core French is being recornmended be- cause as of September 1984, the subject becomes com- pulsary for a high school diploma. The Ministry of Education announced last fall that one credit of core French is necessary for a high school diploma. "The trend in Dntario is to increase French to 40 min- utes. At this time approxi- mately 80 per cent of the school systems in the pro- vince have 40 minute French periods for students in Grades 7 and 8," said Mr. McCall. Trustee Tony McQuail said approval in principle allows the board time to develop the curriculum it wants, before one is imposed.by the Minis- try. A PiECE Practically every airplane flying has a piece of Canada. Haley industries Ltd., for in- stance, produces complete gearbox castings. The com- pany's products can be found on most of today's aircraft, military and commercial, such as the DC -9, Boeing 727, 737, etc., as well as commu- ter and general aviation air- craft sbch as the DASH 7, DASH 8 and Challenger was desired. Now we'd be right back in our backyard and it wasn't very successful before," Reeve Newton said. He also wondered if municipalities would want to attend assessment appeal hearings and support the appellant if they agreed the assessment was too high. "I think we're better off to keep out of it," he said. "I don't think • it's a big issue in the township," Coun. Alex Graham said. Clerk Wesley Ba11, who said he could see some merit in the proposal, agreed that assessment appeals were not a big issue in Howick. "We've had one case in- volving urea foam insulation and a few other cases where the assessment has been reduced for other reasons, but it isn't a big issue here." Drainage Report Council adopted the drainage supervisor's report for 1982, pressented by Andrew McBride of Maitland Engineering Services Ltd. of Wingham. The firm was appointed drainage supervisors last year and the report was the first of its kind received by the township. The report stated a total of $8,990 was spent on drainage works in the township in 1982 (subject to a one-third grant) and drainage supervisor fees totalled $6587 (including $272 for aerial photos). Drainage supervisor expenses are subsidized by a provincial grant of 50 per cent. The report also contained the drainage supervisors' proposed budget for 1983. It includes a total of $33,600 for drainage works and $9,000 for drainage supervisor expenses. Council approved of a recommedation by Mr. McBride th tt landowners be notified by 'letter of any proposed drainage works on their properties prior to actual construction. The letter, said Mr. Mc- Bride, will not replace site meetings with landowners. Instead it will be an ad- ditional notification. "We've •never sent letters out before but I think it's a wonderful idea," Reeve Newton said. "I know these people are informed about the work but if isn't very nice to look out your window one day and see somebody digging when you didn't know he was .coming.". Council however did not accept Mr. McBride's recommendation that the township begin a systematic program of surveying all drainage works in Howick. Instead, if council has money left from its drainage budget, then it will designate it for some investigative work. "I don't think we should have to walk all the drains," Deputy Reeve Stafford said. "The farmers are getting concerned and they will make themselves heard if they're not satisfied with a air. During the discussion with the drainage supervisor it was also clarified that the engineer's costs on drainage maintenance and repair work are allotted to the township. 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