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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1986-04-23, Page 9MacFadyen Design & Build Deigning and Drafting Services for New Homes and Renovations For further Information Call: [519] 663-9489 J PAGE 8 —GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 1986 1 HURON CLIFF PARK CAMPING QN LAKE F•ILIAnN *Private sand sac 02 golf courses: 4 miles •200 sites *Planned activity *Fishing: Salmon and Rainbow Trot *Recreation hall •• Hot Swimming pool showers a!irM.+`R$tlrs •Laundro- „.,.,�,,_,.. mat r,M a, *Grocery ! store •Ice, firewood •Playground •Serviced lots .1111' 8 •Dumping station *Seasonal Rates '430.00 and up. '519) 524.6438 5 MILES N RTH OF GODERICH-HWY. 21 Bantam Boys Softball Travelling Team Retirement Home "Home Away From Home" *Large Private Rooms ®Home Cooked Meals *Reasonable Rates Call Us Today for Viewing Isabel Brezinski 482-5208 Georgina Durnin 526.7554 THE INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO. FRESH. VITAL. UNEXPECTED. all registering must be born 1970 & 11971. Agricultural Park Saturday, April 26 10:30 p.m. By Appointment Please 128 Albert St. CLINTON 482.3871 LONDON 452-1133 Why monkey around .. . Car and Truck Oiling at RieglingFarm Equipment td HWY. #86, 4 MILES EAST OF AMBERLEY. 7 MILES WEST OF LUCKNOW 395-5107 OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK "Quality Work At A Fair Price" $Free Weekly Draws 'Strict News Impact on a • from page 1 in 19$4 and 1985. Hydro representatives, at that time, met with such agricultural organizations as the, Federation of Agriculture, Christian Farmers' Associa- tion and other area groups to determine land use objectives. From these meetings the objectives were categorized for the purpose of ranking the importance of avoiding an area when plann- ing the hydro routes. The three groups, made up of Hydro's planner review group and agricultural organizations, split up into north and south sections of the study area, agreed on 10 areas of importance which in - eluded mineral, forest, agricultural, recrea- tional, heritage, water and biological resources, human settlement and cultural landscapes, Mr. Scott explained to the hear- ings board. Land Use Objectives The categories were given a rating rang- ing from very high to very low by the three groups with agriculture broken down into five- headings by the planner review group allowing for specialty crops (orchards, tobacco, etc), land with potential for specialty crops, :.and Class 1, 2 and 3 agricultural land. . However, the two agricultural group areas involved in the study furthur divided Class 1, 2 and 3 land into areas with special- ty crop potential. According to Mr. Scott, this area was broken down more thoroughly by the agricultural groups to "insure this factor received weight:," Mr. Scott said the information in this study provided the basis for constraint maps, one showing the ranking of Hydro and another showing the rankings set down by the agricultural groups. These maps were used by Hydro to determine the individual corridors and to assess where constraints would be lessened to accommodate the transmission lines. The Hydro representatives also outlined how the hydro routes were identified, through the use of a variety of technical in- formation, composite maps and studies as well as comments and suggestions at public riculture FEATURL REPORT meetings in the area. According to Mr. Bancroft -Wilson, the Hydro open houses have resulted in four changes incorporated into the final plan of the alternate routes. The four alternative routes, were also described by the Hydro panel using a large map and a detailed photo -mosaic map which showed the individual property lines. The recommended hydro BNPD to Lon- don route, the western route, would run from Bruce, southward through Greenock, Bruce and Kincardine Townships, while avoiding the village of Glammis and the Glammis Bog. In traversing Kincardine Township, the line would observe side lot lines, but moves off the lot lines when cross- ing the Durham Road, explained Mr. Scott. In Huron and Ashfield Townships, the route picks up on the side lot lines again un- til it reaches the Ashfield - Colborne Township line where a short diagonal is re- quired. When crossing the Maitland river, Hydro considered two possibilities of traver- sing the river, but both involve a "potential- ly great effect on the natural environment," said Mr. Scott. Upon crossing the ricer, he said the route does not follow the boundaries because of the fabric of the river and the built-up 'area along Highway 8 near Holmesville. The route then follows the CNR railway tracks on a diagonal and proceeds through Goderich Township on the side lot lines. It would then extend on the side lot lines through Stanley Township, then east of Zurich while avoiding the Hay swamp in Hay Township and continues on to London. In accessing the line, Mr. Scott said the route generally follows side lot boundaries which would have a minimal effect on Class • 1 and 2 soils in the area. The route also has limited forestry resources with most of the woodlots found in the eastern corridor. heard Other technical aspects associated with planning the route were three cable TV operations and the Goderich Municipal Air- port, north of Goderich and the Huron Air Park near Centralia. In order to determine the clearance for transmission towers near the airport, Transport Canada and local zon- ing bylaws on height restrictions were con- sulted, said Hydro representative Glen Hoglund. In addition, Mr. Hoglund said gas and oil pipelines run along the route, but explained they don't need a great deal of clearance and can be adjacent to the hydro lines. In cross-examination of the Hydro panel, Foodland Hydro Chairman Tony McQuail asked the panel members to speak on the feasibility of using wetlands or forestlands for the transmission corridor as opposed to farmland. Glen Hoglund, of the Hydro panel, said it would cost Hydro goo per cent above the base cost to establish a line through wetlands and a cost of $50,000.per kilometre to construct a line through forestlands. "So I would be correct in saying it would cost twice as much to construct towers in wetlands and forest lands as compared to stable soil and the maintenance costs would be higher in wooded areas than on farmland," said Mr. McQuail. Mr. Hoglund was in agreement with Mr: McQuail on these two statements. Mr. McQuail further asked the Hydro representative if they ever built a hydro line through wetland in the past. Mr. Hoglund replied Hydro had to construct a line through several sections of swamp when building the BNPD to Milton transmission • line: Mention was made by Mr. McQuail to an existing 115 kv line which runs from east of Seaforth to Kitchener. Mr. McQuail asked if use of these existing right-of-ways could not be used instead of establishing a new line. Mr. Hoglund repjied the line would not be appropriate to rebuild because of the nar- row right-of-ways on the line. He also said the wooden poles used on the line are not designed for the• 500 kv power lines. • • • yki airport will present brief at hydro hearings BY SHARON DIETZ' Goderich Municipal Airport will present a brief at- the Ontario' Hydro hearings outlining their objection to the proposed transmission line through Huron County which will be an obstacle to Runway 108 of the airport and could interfere with the Business Air Services' beacon. The airport will appear at the hearings in Clinton on April 28 •at 10 a.m., •airport committee secretary Ken Hunter told the committee at their April meeting. Members of the airport committee discussed how theossibility of 150 foot towers approximately one mile from the end of the airport's main runway was not desirable. Hunter,shtowed the committee a plan and commented that the 150 foot elevation and tower were definitely within the airport's air space. - ° "They're not allowing for much error on a foggy night," bserved Goderich deputy - reeve John Doherty. "Or- instrument er- . ror,"added airport manager Ed Scruton. "I think they'll ( Hydro) go to an alterante route and lower the towers which is a shallow victory for us," commented Hunter. Scruton had informed the committee at an earlier meeting that two pilots have voiuthteered to testify on behalf of the town with regard to the safety aspect of the towers. Scruton also learned through an in- vestigation that the proposed towers violate the height restriction on the outer surface. He had this confirmed with the secretary from Transport Canada. The committee decided to recommend to Goderich Town Council that council apply Under the Airport Development Program for grants for two projects. Council will be asked to apply for' a grant feef the in- stallation of strobe lights which are estimated to cost $10,000. The grant would cover 50 per cent and Champion Road MAchinery Ltd. would pay the other 50 per cent and therefore there will be no cost to the town, said secretary Hunter.. Under .the program, the lights would be owned by, the town and the strobe lights would have to be maintained by the airport users. The strobes at either end of the runway are broken and one has been stolen in the past. Chairman Dick Wright asked if con- stant checking could prevent theft Or whether the new strobes would be burglar proof. Airport' manager Scruton explained that the time they were stolen the thieves drove right down with the tools and -took them. d Council will also be requested at their April 21 meeting to apply for a grant for apron paving as there is $20;000 in the air- port budget for paving the gravel apron Families Book finally goes •. • GODERICH TWP. — The township Families Book has finally gone to press, but the 166 of proofreading typeset copy still re- mains. emains. Since this will take quite a bit of time, it is worth noting that, if you have minor additions you wish included (for ex- ample, a birth or marriage in the family), they can still be made. There is a slight charge (by the publishers) for all such changes, but if you want a new family member included perhaps, it is worth the cost (under a dollar). IIGroup of Fine Restaurants 832 Queen St., -- Kincardine, Ontario -- 396-7423 Feed Lot Fine Dining - superb steaks & seafood , H.P. Cassidy's - Barbecued chicken & ribs ' Gilley's - Your Neighbourhood Gathering Place Stock Yard Cafe - Experience the Great Outdoors "Bruce County's Finest Food & Beverage Emporium Now accepting reservations for Mother's Day Brunch and Dinner 9 Thank Goodness lt's Thursday LADIES NIGHT Our D.J. will play all your requests plus a whole lot more! Check it out! NATIONAL SECRETARY'S WEEK April 21 • 26, 1986 Take your secretary to Lunch r GOOD TIMES EMPORIUM PARTY BASH! Friday and Saturday "Your Party Headquarters" Opening Sundays. starting May 4th , VALUABLE COUPON- 1 TWO QUARTER CHICKEN DINNERS $6.68 1 Present this coupon at N.P. Cassidy's Restaurant and receive two 1/4 Chicken Dinners for 1. only 86.89. Each dinner !Modes a charcoal broiled I/4 chicken, french fries, tangy H.P. 1 Cassidy's sauce and a toasted roll. For TAKE OUT present this coupon and receive two 'b chicken dinners for only $5.88. Sales tax where applicable. EXPIRY DATE: May 10, 1986 I This coupon has no cash value. (Served from 4:30 p.m. daily except Sunday) �� .,. �—° •' There are five unidentified group photos in the hands of the editor, and unless the patties who submitted these photos come forth to claim them and name the people, these photos will not be included in the book. These are actually ,copies of old family group photos (taken about 1900?) which were brought in to Alison Lobb for copying. However the individuals who brought them in did not come back later to claim the copies. DENOMME FLOWER SHOPPE INC. Phone 524-8132 DAY OR NIGHT Agent for 24 hr. FILM DEVELOPING o When reviewing your home insurance needs, consider The Co-operators. Our Horne -Guard program offers some of the broadest coverages available anywhere. Call today for com- plete details. ceo pe�atois services GODERICH: 31 West Street, 524-2138 LIFE HOME AUTO.COMMERCIAL FARM TRAVEL and council has not yet applied for the grant. John Hopkinson of Business Air Services appeared before the committee to discuss the details of the land transaction which has previously been approved by the com- mittee and council. When the survey was done it was discovered that Business Air Services occupied more land than original- ly leased to them. In total Business Air will be obtaining 1,167 square metres of addi- tional land and of this amount 738 metres are the driveway on which the town retains an easement. The actual additional land is 429 square metres or approximately .1 acre. In the committee's opinion the driveway area has no value and should not be includ- ed in the calculation of the extra cost. Deputy -reeve Doherty observed that he didn't realize what the town had leased to Business Air and what they had were not the same thing. "I feel he ( John) thought he had already purchased this land." Secretary Hunter suggested the commit- tee propose that the price of the extra .1 acres or additional land •be $1,000 and a motion was passed to this effect. John Hopkinson of Business Air Services agreed with this amount and this will be recom- mended to council. to the press If you had photos copied and wish to check on whether or not they turned out, please call Alison Lobb at 482-7167, this week. Of the 700 books ordered, 675 are purchas- ed, so there will be very fewtopies available for sale after publication! Make sure you have your book ordered or you may not be able to get one. We expect the book will have at least 368 pages, and cost is estimated at $35 ($45 after printing date). It is hoped we will have copies available in late May, or June. THANK YOU to the following for their support to N. HURON BIG BROTHERS ASSOCIATION Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 109) john A. MacDonald Town of Goderich Mayor Eileen Palmer Lioness Club of Goderich Dr. David Walker McDonald's Restaurants Service Employees Union 0 DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME STARTS Sunday, April 27, li 086 at 2:00 a.m. TURN YOUR CLOCK AHEAD ONE HOUR