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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1989-03-29, Page 4Serving Ontario since 19r6 with 15 locations for your convenience 4A — THE HURON EXPOSITOR, MARCH 29, 1989 r...,„. er Au Deposal, 'named Wllhln Lana. Rhee SubIc, To VepcMinn COMP YEAR 11 Il.a ANNUARL 11 D DAYS12�88 'RASPn ilttvait rnettt. "Tax ?i ntsiing °aarnn+vtavremwrt s -. rvouxrn nuri A1=ORTI1981141iltvSL, >S27-4IgiO DO YOU REMEMBER LAST SUMMER? -4101) It's Time To Buy Air Conditioning • CLIMATE MASTER Central Air Units • ELECTROHOME Window Units (5 Year Warranty) VERBERNE APPLIANCE AND REFRIGERATION "Where Sales & Service Go Hand in Hand" 345.2262 Don't Denay ... Cal¢ Today Frank Verberne KET DELI SLICED - CANADA PACKERS MEATSD �:3.29 COUNTRY STYLE r' I = S OR TENDERLOIN END ROAST LB. I 179 LOIN PORK 229 CHOPS LB. 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He also noted the township would use a backhoe so fre- quently that an additional man may need to be hired by the township to do the work of the backhoe operator. Mr. Poulton's final analysis was that there are reasonable grounds for the township to own a backhoe, but he also noted it is easier to contractor specific backhoe jobs as they come up. His estimate was that a new backhoe would cost between $50,000 and $70,000. Council decided that he should get firm prices before it renders a decision. But two councillors, Rowena Wallace and Larry McGrath, voted against looking at backhoe prices. Councillor Wallace says she feels the money in' the roads budget should be spent gravelling and maintaining township roads. "I don't feel that we need a backhoe. I don't feel that the amount of money we spend contracting a backhoe each year war- rants us buying our own." she said. Councillor Wallace also noted when a backhoe is hired it comes with an operator, . leaving a township employee to do other work. Councillor McGrath said the lack of an ex- perienced backhoe operator in the township, and the fact that no grant is available to pur- chase a backhoe -whereas there are grants available to purchase other machinery used .by the township- contribute to his opposition of the township's purchase of a backhoe. "It's coming to a point where we may start to look like a construction company, and I.don't think it's necessary," he said. CUSTOM DRAPERY Are you renovating? Buying a new home? Having a baby? Are you tired of the old look and want a new look for your ex- isting drapes? Susan Scott, formerly of Campbell's Home Centre, is pleased to offer all of her customers: Free In -Home Consultation, Ac- cessories - For The Finishing Touch, Alterations To Existing Drapes, Wholesale Manufacturing' of All Custom Drapery, Duvet Covers. 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SALE LENDS APRIL 1 /89 1- BUNDLE 2,28 M' (24,6 pi ca) 4' A FEDERATION OF AGRICULTURE A delegation consisting of Chris Palmer, President of the Huron County Federation of Agriculture, was before council to give a review of the federation's activities over the past year, and request council's financial support. Mr. Palmer spoke about the Rails to Trails issue, saying the federation would like to see the former Canadian Pacific Railway right-of-way reserved for agricultural land, and would like to see the corridor treed to keep motorized vehicles out. He also spoke about the federation's ideas concerning pesticide containers, in- volving the setting up of county collection sites, and eventually the industry making reusable containers. On the recycling front, the federation is involved in distributing blue boxes in some municipalities, and the issue of absentee foreign ownership is another of the federation's concerns. Mr. Palmer said 23.5 per cent of census farms in Huron County are rented, and there is con- cern that the land is properly farmed. "Jack Riddell knew it was a problem when he was in opposition, but since he came to power he's forgotten about it," he said. Mr. Palmer says the Federation of Agriculture has many continuous activities - including monthly informational meetings, taking policy information etc. from Toronto to farmers, and distributing farm publications. Last year the federation received $8,800 in grants from Huron County townships. "We put it to good use and it stays in the county," said Mr. Palmer. Tentatively Tuckersmith will be giving the same $700 grant it did last year. BRUCEFIELD WATER SYSTEM The township will be getting estimates for maintenance work on the Brucefield water system. DOG PROBLEMS Councillor McGrath brought a ratepayer's concerns before council about a problem with a dog in Egmondville. It is the second time the ratepayer has contacted Mr. McGrath. Council will remind people in Egmondville they are responsible for their animals FIRE BUDGET The Seaforth area fire board budget was approved in the amount of $102.370. A mistake appeared in the last Tuckersmith township council report in The Expositor. Firemen will be receiving wage increases of $1 over each of the next three years, from $13 per hour to $14 in the first year, $15 in the second year, and $16 in the third year. This amounts to an overall in- crease of approximately 7 per cent per year. The Expositor apologizes for any confu- sion this error may have caused. TOWNSHIP LANDS SOLD Lots 109 to 118, Plan 131, were sold to David Johnson for $30,000. These are residential lots in Vanastra, and Mr. Johnson will be constructing single family dwellings on them. Mr. Johnson also purchased Lot 40, Plan 133, in Vanastra Park, for $4,000, for con- struction of an industrial building. Lots one to 15, Plan 131 were sold to John Tate for $22,500. These are residential lots, and will be used for single family residences. The south part of Lot 29, Plan 133 in Vanastra Park was sold to John Jorna for $2,500, and will be used for a commercial building. GREENHOUSE AND ZONING Council opted to support Gary Van Dorp in rezoning to allow thin to build a residence secondary to his greenhouse operation. The - existing zoning doesn't allow for residential use, but Mr. Van Dorp says his greenhouse requires close monitoring and the residence being on the same lot is the most feasible way for him to operate the greenhouse, and he applied for re -zoning. Councillors were reluctant to allow residential use of an industrial zone, and .on- ly after some discussion did council opt to support the rezoning. "If the guy is sincere about operating a greenhouse we shouldn't discourage him," commented councillor Dejong. • HOSPITAL GRANT The Clinton Community Hospital re- quested a grant from the township against. the cost of a major piece of equipment need- ed at that facility. EGMONDVILLE UNITED CHURCH The Egmondville United Church has ap- plied to the province for a grant to build a hydraulic lift, ramp and porch addition for the church, to allow wheelchair access. Council's support for this estimated $100,000 capital expenditure was asked for and received. STREETLIGHT Correspondence was received from John Flannery and Clara Brugger requesting two streetlights in the hamlet of Egmondville. Councillor McGrath noted the street is dark and would benefit from the lighting. The cost of the, lights would be paid by those re- questing the lighting, and the township is looking into these costs. PEOPLE Mr. and Mrs. Norman Hubley of Seaforth spent Good Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Harold McCallum at RR 1 Walton. Mr. and Mrs. Harold McCallum of RR 1 Walton have returned to their home after visiting friends in Dayton, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Hinz of Mitchell and Mary Maloney of Ritz Villa, Mitchell visited' with Helen Byers at Seaforth. Cindy McCallum spent the weekend with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs, Harold Mc- Callum at RR 1 Walton, Good Friday visitors with Mrs. Terry Ward at Monkton were Mr. and Mrs. Bryan McClure, Amy and Steven of RR 2 Seaforth and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Ward, David, Billy Joe and Mathew of Brodhagen. MCRILLOP Easter Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Nelson McClure at Egmondville were Mr. and Mrs. Bryan McClure, Amy and Steven, and Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Mcclure, Cindy,. 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