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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1984-04-18, Page 1111 t, 1— 1 i 1 i2. 19 the communities and a`eas of I. F fls, Dublin, Hensall and Walton w , ;, i r-4 III I 50c a copy '$,NAFORTM, ONTARIQ, WEAN r A R14010, 1984 -- 24 PAGES Jxe.;final.'phase of East William Street ation should•be complete by July 31 POP' counsrll opened tenders at, their ar ttteeting on Apr. 10 for reconstruc- 'n.ofthe south half of the street. The low, )reader. submitted .by Machan ittlia qit of Ivlonkton was accepted. It t IIowest of six tenders. • helr;;enders• 'minded, Lavis Contract- iltl ln, :680,995.85; Cope Construction biota, 5114,412.8 ; Ro-buc Contract- • ondon,; $89,910.45; Reeves Rbnstruc- i, ount' ..Forest, 887,97%55; CWA It tc itg,••Lalpbeth, -585,820:;770. • f e transportation and environ lent ks%lte . report, superintendent•4;f•public , ,lo tp. Forrest said that' tree removal faSt William. has been completed: • Fie ;•4new trees will. be planted ';,After traction has been completed. ' linpw the Meehan firm wail and'Ilaye iuncil accepts We • SPRING CLEANING SLAVES—Janlce Mur- ray and Robbie Glew toted garbage bags, raked lawns and cleaned windows with about 10 other Seatorth Junior Farmers on Saturday at the homes of 16 seniors. (Hundertmark photo) Slave Day gets job dpne Despite the threat of rain, 12 Seaforth Junior Farmers raked leaves, cleaned out eavestrough and polished windows at the homes of 15 seniors on Saturday durin the second Seniors' Slave Day. Next Satur av, they'll finish off the five or six names le on the list. "Everyone was really enthusiastic. We had such a good response that p le were stopping me on the street to sign . We'll probably do it again in the fall,' say ancy Schade, organizer of the day The first time the Junior Farmers held a Slave Day was last fall for anyone who was unable to do their yard work themselves. Compared 10 last fall's 10 seniors-. vAio participated about 25 responded this spring. "They did a dandy lob," says Harold Connell, "They did quite a hit of raking and put the dead grass in hags. I'm not able to do it all myself " Catherine Nicholson, who also had the Junior Farmers rake her lawn. repaid her workers by serving hot dogs for lunch. "I think it's lovely, When you get to be my age, you do less and less each year, 1 didn't know what i was going to do this year so 1 sure appreciate it. it would take me about a year to do it," she says. "1 knew quite a few of the workers and that makes k even better," says Ethel Dennis who had her yard raked and her windows cleaned. The Junior Farmers raked the lawn and helped get the garden ready to be tilled at Jessie Boyd's house. "1t was really somethingthe way they went at it; they were reay well organized and what was most important, they carted it away with them. And, they really seemed to have a lot of fun. 1 told them they wouldn't have to •go to any fitness classes," she says. The back of a pick-up truck was filled with leaves and twigs at the house where Mona Enzenberger and her husband will soon be moving. "The place had been neglected. it was just like a Jungle and•we've done a lot of yard work alrea{fyThey dada terrific Job: it was a big relief tt6 get It done," she says. Although the Junior Farmers didn't get to Monica McCurdy's place, they plan to be back on Saturday torltelp with the work. "I think it's a great program; it's nice to know ' someone cares enough to come. 1 just thought i couldn't make it alone this year and 1 don't know many people who'll do yard work," she says. Even though they didn't charge a fee for their labor, the Junior Farmers raised 370 during their Slave Day Proceeds will be put towards the Save -A -Child sticker cam- paign. "When you look at the number of people who need help with their yard work, it's hard to believe kids can't find jobs. It would make a great part-time job," says Nancy Schade. Seaforth council passes two resolutions on porn Seaforth council passed two of three resolutions proposed by the City of Thunder Bay concerning pornography and obscene telephone calls. At their Apr. 10 meeting, council learned that Thunder Bay citizens were concerned about a telephone number being circulated among youth in the city, primarily in the schools. which when dialed initiates a 60 second pornographic message from a US location. The number is advertised in pornographic magazines as being "toll free" but has appeared on the telephone hill of parents whose children have been calling the number. The children were unaware the number would appear on the telephone bill. The telephone company in Thunder Bay has said that it is technically impossible to intercept a telephone number with the present telephone system. A Bell Canada representative said the company cannot restrict the content of the messages. The Thunder Bay city council has asked all municipalities to endorse three •resolutions and advise local MP's. MPP's and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario. The first resolution was, "thatroper Communication authorities be informed about our strong displeasure with the growing problem of solicited "obscene phone calls" via the US toll free numbers." Seaforth council passed the motion. "i'm afraid to say 1 oppose it said councillor Paul Ross. The second resolution to request the Ministry of Education to implement study units on the topic of pornography into the school curriculum, was passed by council, but not without discussion, "Does that mean the kids will have a pornography class in class?" asked councillor Henry Mero. No; just a study unit." replied councillor Ross. "1'm in favor, because you shouldn't knock it before you try it...the study unit. that is.' The third resolution hick asked Bell Canada to explore the po sibility of reversing charges on the "obsce phone" lines to the US number being call d, was not passed by Seaforth council. "Who has judged es _ bscene phone calls as obscene?' aske r M ro. "1 have never received one and have never placed such a call. 1 won't vote on any of the resolutions without knowing what I'm voting on." "It's them (kids) that are doing the calling. if you don't want an obscene phone call, why call?" asked councillor Hazel Hildebrand. "1 don't feel we should be voting on the issue. Somebody else is telling me it's obscene." said Mr. Mero. COUNCiL BRIEFS John Forrest, superintendent of public works, in his report to the transportation and environment committee, said the week of April 23-27 has been set aside as clean-up week. The second clean-up week will be held in conjunction with the 1984 Pitch -in campaign sponsored by the Ontario Federa- tion oil Anglers and Hunters. An illustration for a proposed highway commercial business by Rowe Fuels of Seaforth was submitted to the transportation and environment committee. The company requested altering the existing single catch basin to two catch basins on the Highway 8 'property. The committee suggested a meet- ing be held with the town's engineers and directed Mayor Alf Ross to meet with the clerk and Bob Rowe to discuss the proposal. Mayor Ross informed council that the meeting has not yet taken place. The following council members received payment for attending March meetings. Mayor Ross, 8405; Reeve Campbell, 5155; Deputy -reeve Bennett, 8290; Councillors Hildebrand, 8245; Ellis, 8290; Johnston, SI55; Martin, 8290; Mero, 8245; Ross, 8290. worked with them in the past," said Burns Ross of the Goderich engineering firm of B.M.Ross ; and Associates, "There is nothing wrong• with their bid and 1 see no reason not to advise, council to accept their low tender." ".. Connell has budgeted 8100,000 to cover the last part of ,the reconstruction project which includes '"digging up the street, gravelling, new curbs;• sidewalks and paving. Mr. Ross said his engineering fee "will roughly be 15 to 18 per cent" of the low tender. In dollars, the engineering costs could be as low as 812,000 and as high as $14,40Q, "Last year we ran into a problem of understanding," said' councillor Henry Mero. "You (Mr, Ross) said your fee would be a premium. The figure .of 10 per cent and 15 per cent came up: The difference in 10 robiems solved y;. *hell Seaforth Cable TV "Channel breakdownshave been repaired .sinee the `, meeting of Seaforth council *B 't artheir Ap 10 meeting, Seaforth councirread a let r'f m S.J. Ward, .owner of the cable com�tppan '•Theletter, which explained the situation atidprolenis the cable company faced, was a fiillow .rip• to a explanatory flyer sent to Seaforth tesidents,fast Month. In Fcb'rpary, several councillors said they were disappointed ,with the quality of cable teigg' visibb in Seaforth and it was suggested to write a letter of complaint. A petition was also ciirculatcd in Seaforth and the petition was to have.' sen sent to the owner of the cable coifipgllyi VAgMteil wanted improved service and if proble rns weren't corrected in 90 days it was ' recommended that the matter be referred to thittiCTC. ft tlBACK ON SYSTEM si litter, Mr. Ward said that all any encountered in replacing defective equipment. But he promised that "with our engineer able and willing to repair Our equipment, outages will be kept tb a minimum." In his letter, Mr. Ward also referred to cooncll's letter of Feb. 19 which,"refers to a high number of complaints, but does not give_ any names, addresses or phone numbers for us to correct the various problems. ' "For the benefit of these individuals, I would request their names, phone numbers and addresses so we can repair their problems immediately. "As for the article in the newspaper, we are still assessing the damage you (council) created by discrediting our company public - ally without contacting our firm for any facts." Councillor Wayne Ellis responded to the .• flyer and theietter, reading a reply of his own at the council meeting. "Anything discussed at council is public information.' ell gels are back on the cable system. "All He said council doesn't hold private but dna oour channels have,been repaired meetings with individuals to clear up e-latter��pelatl g,'on spare m crowave r ` , 444,*: ° e of cnt'Until� e s cat be'gnte e . i $ tq1 x1440' is iedprahf .gh'nmm� ase . , i•,r,Sl 4* ! i@ , s.,r -l. A, tl/x-*R), i11 s• `i 175 %' �, ,4—'1 „fes !.olunteer fire chief may become full time position Volunteer fire departments won't change much in the future, but the role of the fire chief Is expected to be broadened. This was the message delivered by Bruce Gougeon, regional supervisor of fire advis- ory services for the Ontario Fire Marshall's officeto ttlb Huron County Municipal Officers' Association's annual meeting Apr, 10. "The big change we have to look at is the fire chief. Where does his future lie?" said Mr. Gougeon. He said fire chiefs have to devote a lot of dme to administrative duties such as annual reports, fire loss reports, annual budgets and personnel records. "Most volunteer departments also have a volunteer fire chief. Most don't have the time to conduct themselves as they should. 1 see a great move to full-time fire chiefs administering volunteer;fire departments," Mr, Gougeon said. He said the Fire Marshall's office has conducted a survey on full-time fire chiefs and is presently reviewing the thought that once a municipality has a population of 5,000 it should have a full-time fire chief. One of the advantages of having a full-time fire chief is to increase fire prevention work. "Fire prevention programs require time and administration,' he said. tender and 15 per cent actually made the low tender higher than the second lowest." Mr. Mero said Lavis Contracting of Clinton was awarded the tender for the first part of East William construction. "The Lavis tender was not much lower than the next, but the company had a history of running over the time limit." The penalty for failing to meet construc- )n 1 tion deadlines983, had: been raised to 8150 a day ' LAST YEAR At their Apr. 1983 meeting, council had accepted the Lavis tender from nine others for ifs,summer road reconstruction pprogram. Levis was the low bidder at $137,14146 and the n p . t lowest was 8139, 298.90. ' In 183, council accepted the tender with the pr viso, that ,part of the work, on five short sections of various town streets, will be - done only if funding is available. Connell 'had budgeted $160,000 for the work. When asked by clerk Jim Crocker if that figure wasrsttffibient'to cover engl�neer- Ing fees, Burns Ross said he doubted - it. Mr. Ross said Chet supervision fees with the Lavis firm were usually 15 per cent. The penalty for failing to meet construc- tion deadlines had been raised to 8150 a day in 1983, QUITE STEAD]( Mr. Ross recommended Machan Con- struction to complete street reconstruction this year "because I'm sure this contractor will not exceed time limits. He's quite speedy. "I'm sure liquidated damages will cover any extra costs," said Mr. Ross. Thai.Meehan tender is subject to Ministry nsportation and Communications ThMeehan INSIDE Fire school is hot stuff/ B1 Eggstravaganza winners/ A11 Curling Club presents trophies to winners/ A9 JO JO BUNNY VISITS—Llz Hunt and Adam Agar, students of St. Jamet Separate School were two of the many people whp received treats from a travelling bunny on Monday, Joanne Doherty, alias Jo Jo Bunny, was sponsored by the Seaforth B .1. A. to Of,.r!huts candy and Easter greetings. (Hundertmark photo) Over 50 exhibitors at Brussels Tradefest / B2 & B3 INDEX` Births /A7 Brussels /82 Classllled 1,414, 15 Community Calendar /A3 Dublin /A4, 5 Entertainment 1/413, 88 Family /A6, 7 Farm /B5 Hensall 1A16 Kids /A10, 11 Obituaries /A6 Sports /A8, 9 Welton 1B3