Clinton News-Record, 1985-07-17, Page 1I
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120TH YEAR WEJ)NESDAY, JULY 17,1985.
The Goderich• Township Shed was filled to capacity during opening residents. The 1985 Farm Show actors were Anne Anglin ( walking),
night, and each following performance, for the Farm Show David Fox, Fina MacDonell . (sitting) and Miles Potter, Paul
Revival. The 1972 play brought a new dimension to Canadian Thompson and Terry Tweed. (Anne Narejko photo)
theatre and introduced' the theatre to many Huron County.
What a way
to start!!
GODERICH TOWNSHIP - The en-
thusiastic community spirit of Goderich
Township has brought sell-out crowds to the
first of the township's Sesquicentennial
events - The Farm Show.
The famous Canadian play is based on.the :;
lives of the people in Goderich Township.
First Staged in the community in 1972 it has
returned to its roots for 10 performances 'in
honor of the township's 150th birthday. It
plays at the Goderich Township Shed until
July 19.
The Farm Show tells about the people who
live in Goderich Township, their history,
their lives, the trials and triumphs of farm-
ing.
For the Goderich'Township Sesquicenten-
nial The Farm Show is an excellent in-
troduction to the .Weeklong festivities that
get underway today.
After more than two years of planning,
township residents are set to celebrate the
150 year heritage of the township, its growth
and its prosperity.
Tonight, July 17 festivities include a
barbecue, being served from 5-7 p.m. at the
Community Centre in Holmesville; crown-
ing of the sesquicentennial King and Queen;
winners of the beard growing contest; and
special recognition of the township's senior
citizens and new born residents. The No -
Notes from Goderich will provide musical
entertainment and at the ball diamond the
C'KNX Tri-Hards will take on the s10 -pitch
team at 9 p.m.
Thursday, July 18 features a televised
Wintario Draw, being held at the Clinton
Community Centre. The evening's enter-
tainment will get underway at 6:30 p.m.,
featuring well known area pianist Elmer
Trick, the 1-5-0 Choir and the popular
Preszcator step dancers. The Craig Allen
Singers of Goderich and the Lobb Family
Singers will also. perform. At 9 p.m. the live
Wintario draw will be aired. It will be
televised on Global -TV.
Friday night, July 19 is variety night, star-
ting at 8:15 p.m. It will feature a historical
perspective of the township, performed
tnrougti song, aance and comeay 4 uuunes.
A giant parade will wind its ways through
the tiny hamlet of Holmesville on Saturday,
July 20, starting at 1 p.m. A special parade
route has been mapped out. (See this week's
entertainment pages for more details on the
location).
On Saturday a school reunion will be held,
children's films will be shown, official
ceremonies will take place, an evening fish
fry and dancing to the sounds of Whiskey
Jack will finish the busy day.
Sunday, July 21 is a time for fellowship
and friendship in Goderich Township. Lunch
will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and a
community church service will be held at 2
m. Organizers expect that over 1,000 peo-
ple will attend this impressive outdoor ser-
vice
The Uitlron. VQnnty board of e400000' WU
start negotiations soon with the Ministry of
Correctional Services to provide teachers
for young offenders at the BltiewvateF Youth
Offenders facility.
The directdr of education, Bob Allan, told
the May 6 meeting of the school board that
he has been asked to start negotiations with
the ministry.,
Representatives from the ministry have
previously told the board the correctional
ervic ministry will cover the costs.
owever, the school board is responsible for
providing programs for the young offenders
and profess onal development for the
teache
Allan said it is his understanding that the
teachers Would have their classes inside the.
facility which has medium security, He
guessed there may be 10 to.15 teachers need-
ed to serve the maximum number of 120 of-
°c.nders.
Car wash scrubbed
BLYTH - Public opposition persuaded
council here to turn down a proposal which
would have allowed a car wash to be built in
'a residential area.
More than 10 people crowded into Blyth's
small council, chambers on July 9 to oppose
plans to zone the residential area to com-
mercial, to accommodate the proposed two -
bay car wash.
George Szarek applied to change the
designation of property at Lot 37, 171
Hamilton Street, Blyth from residential to
commercial zoning to accommodate his car
wash. Under provisions set out in the provin-
cial Planning Act, all property owners
• within 400 feet of the area in question were
notified of the proposal and a public meeting
was called.
Public opinion on the proposal was loud
and clear. People living along Hamilton.
Street wanted no mere commercial proper-
ties allowed in their residential area.
Presently Bowes Electronic Shop and Man-
ning's Building Supplies are situated in the
same area.
Twenty-seven people in the neighborhood
signed a document stating their opposition
-to the new commercial proposal. The peti-
tion noted, "we jealously guard our quiet
neighborhood." The document noted that
existing commercial development in the
area is tolerated because the businesses
operate under regulated hours,, are closed
Sundays and holidays. Such limitations
would be difficult to enforce with a car
wash.
The neighbors said that a car wash would
be an attractive addition to Blyth and
development of the vacant lot (proposed for
the car" wash) would be beneficial, but they
suggested that other properly zoned areas in
the village could better accommodate the
business. Their list of objections included
lowered property value for neighboring
residential home. owners, no . regulation of
hours, and noise and environmental pollu- sion.
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tion.
Another opposer, John Battye suggested
that the "practice of zoning land back and
forth is improper." He noted that when peo-
ple buy a piece of residentially zoned land,
they purchase it with the understanding that
the area will remain so zoned.
Councillor --Albert Wasson said that allow-
ing zoning changes "keeps some flexibility
in the zoning bylaw to accommodate future
needs.
One concerned mother Cathy Bromley
suggested that the car wash would bring in-
creased motor vehicle traffic to Hamilton
Street and could endanger the lives of
children in the neighborhood.
"Children would be susceptible to being
picked up there," she also noted. .
Another mother, Sheron Stadelmann
agreed. .She said that cars drive too fast on
the street and stressed, "I'm afraid that so-
meone's going to be hit."
Following the public meeting, council took
to task the issue for final decision. Cindy
Fisher, of the Huron County Planning
Department presented three options: to
allow a spot zoning change on the lot which
would only permit a car wash to operate; to
change the zoning to highway commercial,
which would allow several uses, including'a
car wash; or turn down the zoning change
proposal.
Councillor Bill Howson said he had con-
sidered the zoning change because "it's not
bringing one commercial lot into a totally
residential area," but he advised council to
seriously consider the public objections.
"Would you want a car wash built next to
you?" he asked other council members.
Council members agreed that the residen-
tial area was not the best location for the car
wash. They turned the application down.
Mr. Szarek will be advised of council's
decision. He has 30 days to appeal the deci-
Liddell promises
subsidy- or armers
TORONTO -One Liberal election promise
generating a lot of discussion is an interest
'subsidy program for farmers.
Agriculture Minister Jack Riddell has
said he would introduce a bill before the end
of the session which would ensure farmers
pay no more than eight per cent interest on
their loans, whether from banks, Credit
Unions or the Farm Credit Corporation.
Few details are known at' this point, but
Mr. Riddell has given some indication of
. what might be in the package.
He said the maximum loan for which a
farmer could get the eight per cent rate
would, be $200,000. He also said the program
will not be universal, meaning the govern-
ment will have to establish criteria to decide
who qualifies and, more importantly to most
farmers, who doesn't.
Mr. Riddell had been expected to make
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the announcement at the rally at Queen's
Park on July 10, but it never came. Asked
why later, Mr. Riddell said his civil servants
were still working out the details.
While the rally was underway, Federal
Agriculture Minister John Wise announced
a debt assistance program for farmers. His
legislation will give judges the power to
order reductions in farm loan repayments.
Ontario Federation of Agriculture Presi-
dent Harry Pelissero said he's happy with
Mr. Wise's decision.
The suggestion that an independent debt
review board with full legislative powers
didn't sit well with him, he said.
"I'm glad to see them give that power (to
mediate debt review) to a group that's used
to handling it, namely the judiciary," said
Mr. Pelissero.
ferry tweed and Miles Potter gave 110 per cent while performing in The Farm Show.
The play was first put on in 1972 but was revived this year for the Goderich Township Ses-
quicentennial celebrations. ( Anne Narejko photo)
apecial guest speaker will be Kt. Rev.
William A. Townshend, one of Goderich
Township's best loved natives.
Bishop Townshend was born in Goderich
Township in 1898 and baptized at Mid-
dleton's St. James Anglican Church. He
received his primary and high school educa-
tion in the area and in 1926 was ordained as a
clergyman in the Anglican Church. In 1955
he was elected a Bishop in the Church of
God.
Bishop Townshend has led a distinguished
career and has been active in education and
community work. Ile still accepts speaking
engagements and keeps in close contact
with the people of his home community.
Other ministers who have served in
Goderich Township have also been invited
to this community non -denominational ser-
vice.
The theme of the church service will be
Christian Heritage and will emphasize and
celebrate the community spirit of the many
people who have made Goderich Township
their home over the past 150 years.
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Blyth budget increases by five per cent
By James Friel
BLYTH - Despite doubling the amount of
road work for 1985, the Village of Blyth
managed to keep this year's budget down to
a five per cent increment.
An Ontario Neighborhood Improvement
Progrard (ONIP) grant enabled the
municipality to perform $94,986 worth of
construction (over last year's $48,865) and
still hold down the increase.
The public residential mill rate goes from
275.23 in 1984 to 288.94 in 1985 and the public
commercial and business rate is upped from
323.80 in 1984 to 339.92 in 1985.
This means residential taxpayers will
face an increase of $54.844 from $1,100.92 in
1984 to $1,155.76 in 1985, based on an
arbitrarily selected $4,000, assessment. Also
based on that $4,000 assessment,
commercial and business taxpayers paid
$1,295.20 in 1984 and will pay $1,359.68 in
1985, a difference of $64:48.
Separate school supporters face an
increase from 275.71 to 289.64 and
commercial and business separate school
supporters' mill rates go from 324.37 to
340.75.
Because of this, residential separate
school supporters would pay $1,158.56 over
last year's $1,102.84, a $55.72 change based
on the $4,000 assessment. Commercial and
business supporters would pay a $65.52
difference between 1984's $1,297.48 and
$1,363.00 in 1985.
Residential mill rates for the village's
portion of the overall budget went from
121.84 to 127.12, an increase of 5.28 mills
while commercial and business went from
143.34 to 149.5 mills for an increase of 6.16
and a combined total of 4.3 per cent.
The county imposed an increase 'of 4.8 per
cent with residential mills going from 33,23'
to 34.82 for a 1.59 mill increase and
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There were plenty of treasures to be found during the Bayfield Pioneer Parssoc -
tion's annual rummage sale on July 12. The Bayfield Arena. floor was filled with
and people looking for bargains. Among those searching for aood deal were (left) June
Fee of Goderich and Nancy McDonald of Windsor. (Anne Narejko photo)
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