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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1990-07-18, Page 44 — THE HURON EXPOSITOR JULY 15 1990 i rpt v LAM 12'. 12t! nvestmeri Investment & Tax Planning Sews IwviseeRMt Products ... Item pee fleet trues SEAFORTH 96 Main St. 527-0420 Be ready for the hot weather! 4111=' (on suitable existing forced air heating systems) Harter Services with Central Air Conditioning 24,000 BTU Super Efficient Unit (2 ton) complete with up to 25 tt line set & wire $1895. (installed) Exeter 235-0138 COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE July 11 to 27 For most domestic cars and Tight trucks. Service includes: •Pressure test cooling system for leaks •Test radiator and rad cap •Up to 4L Motorcraft antifreeze/coolant •Check heater and defroster for proper operation •Inspect all hoses and damps Most domestic cars & light trucks 4 95 1 BOOK AN APPOINTMENT TODAY - 527-1010 It's a Dirty Job...But Somebody's Got To Do It... LET US DO IT FOR ONLY Oil Change Special UP TO 5 LITRES, NEW FILTER 95 MOST CARS & LIGHT TRUCKS i ART "tilt Wily Otter The la Neer FORD MERCURY bilIGHWAY 8 WEST SEAFORTH 527.1010 Vanastra rental development awaiting action BY PAULA LrLLIO," W uh the Vanastra Lions Club poised to begin de velopmoot on a vacant 7th Avexwe Vanastra buil- ding, t os ve ru ng u two a low-rcnial 36 -unit apartment complex, o�plans fa Ttrdccrsa uth p w do the same with two other Vanastra properties we at a temporary standstill. Last ween, the Vanastra Lions Club learned that the Ontarw Ministry of Housing gave the nod to their application to renovate the property. W nth a proposed completion date of February 1991, Scntc Enterprises - the St. Catharines firm which developed the Greenfields townhouse complex in Vanastra - will convert the aban- doned building into 36 units, including four bachelor aptwnents, eight one -bedroom units, 15 two-bedroom units and nine three-bedroom units. The building will also feature a common room, laundry facilities and periwig. In clic meantime, the fair of two other Vanastra' p officially referred to as & and 9, or the Heather Gardens property and White Horse ton tin 7th Avenue - remains in limbo. Bowling Green Devclopwaus of Toronto is still awaiting word frum Tut kersnuth Township Council con ,.cnung a rent-to-incae development, wtuch BowlingrnGreen pcupused to Council in May. "The clock is running out with regards to the Ministry (of Housing)," admits Ian Matthews of Bowling Green. The firm had ap- proached Tuckersmith Council with the proposed redevelopment of the two buildings into 60 low -rental apartments, comprised of bachelor, one -bedroom and two-bedroom aperunents. Bowling Green had tried to market the units as more luxury -geared aparunents earlier this winter, but advertising 12.8 % hike in rates suggested to Hydro Recent recommendations by the Municipal Electrical Association regarding a huge hike in electrical rates for 1991 has PUC commis- sions, including Seaforth, shaking their heads in dismay. "Our rates are going to have to be a lot higher than anticipated," says Seaforth PUC manager Tom Phil- lips in response to Hydro's proposed 12.8% rate hikes for 1991. The recommendation came after evidence, submitted during the four-week Ontario Energy Board hearings, indicated that Hydro's earlier proposed 7.8% increase does not keep pace with worsening economic forecasts and Hydro's staggering debt. Ontario Hydro's debt is presently approaching $35 billion. The 12.8% increase will also fund urgently needed energy conser- vation programs and repairs to aging transmission systems. The rate increase would come into effect in January 1991. "Something like this, when in fact the GST is being implemented, makes it a lJt more," remarks Mr. Phillips. He estimates that added GST percentages would have brought Hydro's original 7.8% 1 1 DIAMOND SOLITAIRES Handcrafted In 14Kf. Cold 1 /4ct. Diamond Solitaires Reg. $-995: Special $ 795 • 1 /act. Diamond Solitaires $1095.Reg. $-146: Special .40's Diamond Solitaires $ 1495 Reg. MSpecial These diamonds are hand chosen; the settings handcrafted by Anstetts. • ANSTETT JEWELLERS LIMITED fi ('onvrnlent lox at !owl to ilrrve yon: CUNT N1. EXETER. SF.AFORTII. ST. MARYS. WALKFRT(NI, & GODERICH. proposed increase closer to 15% overall. The 12.8% hike, together with the GST, could bring the dol- lar value increase up to around 20%. Of the M.E.A.'s proposal, Mr. Phillips notes that "if that's what they recommend, they've looked at it very closely and felt that it was a necessity." The Municipal Electrical Association represents Ontario's municipal electric utility commis- sions, and members purchase and distribute approximately 70 % of the power generated by Ontario Hydro, serving 2.5 million cus- tomers. Some of the recommendations made during the Energy Board Hearings also suggest cutbacks by Hydro. The MEA continues to object to Hydro salaries, which are hovering 12% above those averaged from a comparison group of com- panies including Spar Aerospace, IBM and the Federal government. The MEA proposes a $10 salary budget reduction Until word comes back on the hearings, the threat of a 12.$% increase in electrical rates looms. If If the Hydro increase is passed, increases will be calculated for the municipal utilities. A 7.8% hike would have meant an individual rate increase of between 6 and 9%, with Seaforth's estimated at 6.9%. This figure looks as though it could rise before winter, however. "We just wait for this, and then say 'Wow—, remarks Mr. Phillips on the proposed increase. prompted little to no response. Under a Ministry of Housing grant Tuckusmith Council, bang a mttnictpaluy and therclure eligible for the grant dollars, could feasibly take on the rent -geared -to -income properties with Bowling Green as the developer. Bowling Green can- not be granted with Muustry of Housing funds, being a profit or- ganization. Tuckersmith clerk Jack McLachlan assures that the Ministry will be approached to cone to a Council meeting and discuss the project, and adds that Tuckersmith Council would still be willing to go ahead with development of the two properties alongside of the Lions Club aparunent project. The Vanastra Lions conducted a com- munity survey, which saw over 100 applicants vying for the 36 units available. But Matthews, who has ap- proximately six other rem -geared -to -income oticruca currently under development with Bowling Green, points out that Ministry funding is cwt infinite, and that the whole development process calls for inunediate action if anything is to be done with the two buildings. "I'm not holding my breath on this one, to be honest," Mr. Mat- thews says. "We've made out best effort on this one but the ban is in Tuckersmith's court. if it goes can much longer, we won't pursue it." Detailed architectural designs and building plans were put before Tuckersmith Council by Bowling Green in May, and Mr. Matthews points out that a spring or early summer 1991 start on the project would be likely, if immediate action is taken by Council. "But a lot of things have to hap- pen in the meantime," remarks Matthews, "and 1 just can't see a happening." CHEQUE THIS OUT - Gordon DeJong, President of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 156, Seaforth, gets ready to present �eaforth Community Hospital CEO Don Smith with a cheque for $2,354. The money, donated to the Hospital through the Charitable Foundation of the Ontario Command, will go towards the purchase of ECG equipment and training modules for the health centre. Elliott photo. PUC $31,138 budget approved At Seaforth town council meeting PUC Manager, Tom Phillips, presented the 1990 Proposed Water- works Capital Budget for council's approval. The budget totals $31,138 and includes: $500 for engineering fees; $19,838 for mains; $5,000 for meters and hydrants; $4,500 for services and $1,300 for cost of miscellaneous equipment. Mr. Phillips told council PUC plans of an extension of six inch class 52 ductile watermain about 80 feet to the west and install a fire hydrant on Elizabeth Street at a cost of $5,686. Mr. Phillips said this street is being rebuilt and the hydrant is needed to service the area. There are similar plans for the Royal Orchard Homes east of County Road 12 at a cost of $3,152. Also at Royal Orchard Homes there are plans of an extension north of existing hydrant to proper- ty line for loop feed to residential • BIRTHS RYCKMAN - Kim and Michael are delighted to announce the ar- rival of their daughter, Rebecca Mary, born July 5, 1990 weighing 6 lbs. 11 oa,. MELADY - Tom and Joanne, and big sister Lisa, welcome with love their new baby daughter and sister Danielle Nicole, born June 30, 1990 weighing 7 Its. Danielle has cap- tured the hearts of grandparents Ted and Frances Melody of St. Colum - ban, and John and Lenie Roks of Delaware expansion at a cost of $11,000. At a cost of $5,000 PUC will purchase water meter read-o-matic and meters and Mr. Phillips said new houses in Seaforth have water meters and maybe in the future all houses will have water meters. PUC plans to replace three old hydrants for the corner of Jarvis and John Sts., corner of Gouinlick and Coleman Sts., and corner of Huron and Jarvis Sts. Services to be replaced on Spar - ling Street and new services on Isabella and Brantford Sts. and new houses and replenish stock. Mr. Phillips told council the work on Isabella is done and Brantford and Mill Sts. are still being worked on. PUC plans to purchase a new radio for truck #4 and split cost of new portable. The radio used now has been used since 1974 and the new one will cost as much as the one in 1974. From Huron Street to Jarvis Street to Ord Street PUC plans to loop in six inch class 52 ductile about 400 feet for future expansion and install a hydrant, or, from Huron Street to Ord Street to Louisa Street the same for about 432 feet for future expansion and install a hydrant. A hydrant will be installed at the north end of Wallbank Industries on West William Street. Town council approved the PUC budget. Mr. Phillips went on to say the fund reserve for a new water tower is now $182,000 and the cost will be $1 million. The water tower will need replacing in eight to ten years and is being repaired as needed. Rates are to be raised once every three years with two more increases in the next nine years to come. From the raised rates and interest PUC has raised $142,000 towards the cost of replacing the water tower. Mr. Philips told council PUC hopes to complete all these projects and if not, they have a list of priorities. HARRIS - Brian and Jean are thrilled to announce the birth of their son Mark Murray, born July 3. 1990 at Kitchener -Waterloo General Hospital weighing 7 lbs., 8 16 ozs. A little brother for Matthew. Proud grandparents are Ray and Vera Murray of Seaforth, and Jack and Esther Harris of Orangeville. CRAWFORD - Alysha and Kascy are very happy to announce the birth of their little brother, Quaid Dennis Charles, born on July 6, 1990 weighing 8 lbs. 14 ozs. Proud Mom and Dad are Marion and Charlie, and happy grandparents are Fred and Mary Crawford of Port Albert, and Anne Nolan of Clinton. A little farm helper for Grandpa, Uncle John and Dad. WRIGHT - James and Brenda arc happy to announce the safe arrival of their son John Everett George, born on July 10, 1990 at St. Joseph's Health Centre, London weighing 7 lbs. 14 ozs. A wee brother for Rebecca and Mark. Proud grandmothers are Helen Turner of Varna, and Esther Wright of Bayfield. MARTIN - Brad and Val Martin thank God for the safe arrival of their son Benjamin Tyler, born July 10, 1990 weighing 8 lbs., 6 14 ozs. Proud grandparents arc Dorothy Martin and Pat and Laverne Wal- lace. Great-grandparents arc Jean Spence, John and Marion Wallace, Cleo Brodhaecker, and Melvin Martin. Eleventh great -great- grandchild for Grace Scott.