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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1985-04-17, Page 17;ter 064 GRED-BRU E., CONSTRUCTION LTD. RR 5,, Mildmay 367-2372 * Concrete House Foundations * Circular Manure Tanks * Bunker Silos Larry Hoffarth 364-4523 Jim Poechman 367-2910 ayers sign petition proposals that would in- crease to $51,000, "or $5,000 more for the -next three or four years". , "By that time we would have a fire hall, a new township shed and a fire department. Now what in the world is all the racket about?-" Coun. Fairies criticized the newspaper for not publishing the true facts. It had been reported that Wingham was going to get a tank truck from Grey Township, he said. "I don't think they've bought that old truck from Grey. I don't think they've got delivery yet, have they John (Jacques)?" he asked "No," replied Coun. Jacques. Coun. Fairies said what had been said at the Wroxeter meeting was that Grey Township had been able to buy a truck for $1800 and to fix it yip for another $2400, "to show it is possible to get something for $5000". As another example ,of "misquoting", Coun. Fairies asked, "How many people at the public meeting we had did you hear speaking in favor of the satellite station?" "Not very many," replied someone. "There might have been one. Coun. Fairies replied there had been three men, Stuart Douglas of RR 1, Clifford, Jim Schefter of RR 2, Gorrie, and John Brown of Gorrie. "But according to the write- ', up in the paper, they're weren't any." Approximately 300 persons attended the public meeting held by the township. When a couple of people said they felt Coun. Fairies owed the paper an apology, they were shouted down. Marion Duke, editor of The Listowel Banner, said if Cozen. Fairies had com- plaints regarding reports he could contact the paper and errors would be corrected "in the next week issue". "I have only one more thing to say," she added, "there's a petition here with over 1,000 names and that isn't the work of the paper." Coun. Fairies replied that he had been in one house "where three people were canvassed and they're not happy now they signed it." Bill Doig of Gorrie said he didn't know where the Concerned Taxpayers were going. "What in hell are you doing, that's what I want to know." He then asked members of the group seated at the front of the room whether or not they were in favor of a satellite hall in Gorrie. "Myself, I can't see it," replied Harold" Gibson, adding that a satellite hall would be better positioned in Fordwich if it was to give protection 'to the portion of the township not covered by Wingham. "But don't get the idea I want one there either." Murray Donaldson of RR 2, Harriston said he didn't mind helping overall, "if we can make it work", but that he is opposed to the agreement with Wingham. "I can't see paying for Wingham," he said, and added that Mildmay which was close to one corner of the township hadn't even been approached regarding protection: Don Wilson stated he is against the satellite station. "I happen to pay one of the BEST RATES ABC ANNUITIES LTD. 53 WEST ST. GODERICH 524-2773 (Collect) biggest business taxes in this township," he said. "What do you get for it?" someone shouted. "I get road maintenance and fire protection," Mr. Wilson replied. "Are you happy with your fire protection — 12 minutes to Fordwich?" asked someone. "Twelve minutes and two' trucks," said Mr. Wilson. "Yes, I am. I had a chimney fire a few gears ago." Asked if he wanted a satellite fire station in the township, Jim Robinson replied, "Not necessarily so." However, he added, the Concerned Taxpayers 'were not only questioning the fire agreement, but council's plan to build a new shed, the increase in taxes, and council's refusal to give ratepayers "straight an- swers". "Everytime we've gone to council, we've been told something different," said Mr. Robinson. "We've heard more -new figures here tonight." "IMdon't understand what you guys are trying to do," said Mr. Mino. "We have to spend to get into the 21st century. Who are you representing?" "These fellows are trying to represent over 1000 people who signed a petition," someone from the floor said. "Who are you represen- ting?" John Brown of Gorrie wanted to know how many tax dollars the members of the group were paying. "Mine is $1500 and I don't get any back," he said. "How much do you pay, Jim (Robinson)?" "I can't tell you," replied Mr. Robinson. "I know I have to pay the bill." "You should know," replied Mr. Brown. "How about you, Don?" "I pay $4400," replied Mr. Wilson. Noting that was quite a bit, Mr. Brown said he only had two employees in his own business. "You're not assessed on employees, John," said Mr. Wilson. "You're assessed on squaref ootage:" "1 pe sonal y feel good fire protection now," Mr. Wilson continued. "Can you guarantee I'll get better out of Ggrrie? . .. These figures scare me." Visibly angry, Mr. Brown who alsocriticized past councils for "doing nothing", said, "If you guys won't. back . off, let's go back to the days when we played hockey and see if you can get out of this building with your petition." Mr. Brown's statement appeared to alarm many of those present and the meeting broke up a short time later. However„ before. it did Reeve Stafford challenged a statement made by a former reeve of the township, Bob Gibson of Gorrie. Carousel Canada's Happy -Holiday Maker 1985 ABC CHARTERS HOLIDAY WORLD 250 ,losephine St. Wingham. Ont. Call Collect 357 7701, CAROUSEL TOUR Return rare per person from Toronto BRITAIN. London, Manchester from 5530.00 SCOTLAND Prestwick from 553&.00 FRANCE Paris from 5548.00 IRELAND Belfast, Shannon/Dublin from $565.00 HOLLAND Amsterdam from S599 00 Senior (Ill/CnN tram 5509.00 SPA1N Malaga ,Mafrm d rid 00 TORONTO DEPARTURES - MARCH to OCTOBER 1985 via 31'C//Martinair rit British �� ✓Mb Holland Quwwscwi�a,` Caledonian 4' /BERIA ®ID Both Mr. Gibson and another past reeve, Harold Robinson, countered the statement made by Mr. Brown that past councils had done nothing. Mr. Gibson said when a report on fire protection had been done in 1972, council had consulted the people' and the people had said they didn't want the township to set up a fire department. "So we dropped it." Mr. Gibson added that the 1972 report stated a township fire hall should be located not in Go$ -ie, but "one and a half 'miles from Gorrie, on the ninth or on the, sixth (concession)". "I don't think so," said Reeve Stafford, "and I can prove it." "Go and get the report, Jack," said someone. When Reeve Stafford left the hall to get a copy of the report, dated July 13, 1971, the meeting broke up before the members of the Con- cerned Taxpayers could even adjourn it. "I'm not staying here if this is what it's going to turn into," someone said. Returning to the hall, Reeve Stafford showed the report to the press. Recommendation 7 -of that report states: "A three -bay fire department headquarters fire station be constructed in 1972 in the Police Village of Gorrie to provide ac- commodation for a triple combination fire truck, tank truck, classroom, meeting room, " training ac- commodation for the fire fighters and office ac- commodation for the chief, deputy chief and future staff." Reeve Stafford said he was glad he had kept the report. "It's what we've been trying to go by," he said. Following the meeting the comment was made that there was a possibility the reeve's land would be bought as a site for the new township shed. Contacted later regarding the comment, Reeve Staf- ford . replied, "It isn't my land, or my son's land. I don't own land near Gorrie." tf Aft' MRS. GEORGE BROWN Gorrie Mrs. Gordon Edgar returned - home Wednesday from Wingham and District Hospital. Rev. W. A. and Mrs. Henderson of Lucknow visited Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Mundell. Mr. and 'Mrs. Harry Linden, David and Kelly of London; spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. George Noble. Mrs. Margaret Adams of Wroxeter visited last Sunday at the same home. Mrs. Addison Hutchison of Molesworth spent a few days with Mrs. John Strong. Mrs. Earl Underwood is a patient in Winghamand District Hospital. , Mr. and Mrs. Robert Grainger, David and Steven of Waterloo, visited Mrs. Cecil Grainger on Sunday. Mrs. Gerald Hyndman, Neil and Nicole, visited Mr. and Mrs. Huntley Dawson of Lucknow on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Don Ruttan, Justin ' and Amber of Cranbrook, visited Sunday with Mr. and. Mrs. George Hetherington. Mrs. Andrew Edgar is a patient i,n Wingham and District Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Robinson visited Sunday with Miss Linda Robinson, Fergus. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Brown and Mrs. Robert Brown of Wroxeter spent last weekend at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Fiddes of Odessa. Jim Schefter of Gorrie and Ray Frey of Drayton at- tended the field trial for hounds at Grayson, Ken- tucky, held in a pen of 1,000 acres. A total of 176 hounds competed. Jim Schefter's hound was placed fifth in a class of 60. They were the only Canadian entries. P&roC$,T10. `rP� Mr., and Mrs. W. E. Fielding returned home Sunday after a flower and garden tour of Hawaii, Australia and New Zealand for the past month. The Wingham Advance -Times, Apr. 17, 1985—Page 17 SMILING SERVICE is the rule, not the exception, at the Belmore Maple Syrup Festival. A crowd of over 2,000 UCW unit holds Easter meeting FORDWICH — Fordwich United Church was nicely decorated for Easter with lilies and a cross, when the afternoon unit of the United Church Women met for a pot luck dinner. Following the meal the president, Miss Minnie McElwain opened the meeting with a poem, followed by a hymn, prayer and the Lords Prayer. Eighteen members an-, swered the roll call, "an Easter thought". The group was reminded of the Thankoffering on April 21, guest speaker to be Mrs. Alex Connell, president of Hamilton Conference. The members received in- vitations to other Thank - offerings at Kurtzville, the glicari Church and Gorrie. Russell Nickel and Leo Ruttan conducted rograitn a1 1 worship on ll aster, t` `From the Cradle to the Grave": They read "Easter Bells" and asked the question, "What does Easter mean to you?". They called it a new beginning, reminded their listeners that Christ gave all Christians standards by which to live, then asked the question, "Did He die in vain?" They then took the ladies on a journey, by scripture, monologue . and song, of Jesus' life, ending their presentation with . the "Hallelujah Chorus". Several ladies helped in this meaningful program. Mrs. Cy Marzec closed the meeting with the benedic- tion. MRS ALLAN GRIFFITH Wroxeter Mr. and Mrs. George Goodfellow, Teeswater, visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Pat Campbell. Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Eaton, Seaforth, were dinner guests with her sister, Mrs. Allan Griffith, on Sunday. Miss . Lynda Riley, Harriston, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Riley, on Sunday. Mrs. George Oriold who, with Arlene Dunbar, wrote and directed, as well as acted in, the play, "Super- women and Super Men", in Grey Central School last Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, is to be commended on her ex- traordinary talent. This play, was attended by a packed auditorium each night and the acting of all the cast was superb. It would be great to have more of these. Hans and Ursula Kut, Richard and Barbara of Montreal, visited three days with Mr. and Mrs. Helmut Worner and Manfred last week. Mr. and Mrs. Vern Clark visited recently with Mr. and Mrs. Fraser Pollock and Todd in Bramalea. Mrs. Allan Griffith spent a couple of days with Mr. and Mrs. James Robertson in Goderich last week. was said to have attended this year's festival, held last Thursday and Saturday in Belmore. HANK TENPAS of TenPas Construction at Brussels showed Jayne Ross and her young daughter Amy some of the newest designs in doors and windows at last weekend's tradefest in Brussels. The annual tradefest is sponsored by the Brussels Lions Club and attracts businesses from all over the area. Mrs. H. Parrish UCW hostess GORRIE — Mrs. Hilda Farrish was hostess for the April meeting of Unit Two of the United Church Women last Wednesday. The worship service theme was Easter, with Mrs. Robert Gibson taking the devotions for the meeting. After opening the meeting with an Easter prayer, Mrs. Gibson read the poem "May I Remember" by Sara Mansfield. The study had a two-part format, the first part being: "He was born to be crucified". This was followed by a monologue, "The Voice of the Cross". Mrs. Reta Strong read the scripture from John. Following the hymn "Christ the Lord Is Risen Today", Mrs.., Gibson closed her devotions with a prayer. Mrs. Janet -Grainger,- president, presided for the business. The minutes were read and the roll call an- swered by the members with an Easter poem or thought. The members were re- minded they are responsible for flowers in the Church during the month of May. Plans were made for a catering project in May. Two quilts are being made for fire victims in Gorrie. • The thankoffering meeting will be April 24 at 8:15 p.m. with Rev. M. Hammond of Durham.the guest speaker. The meeting adjournnr4- with Mrs. Mary Minoque and Mrs. Strong serving the refreshments. The May meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Gibson. The American Forestry Association was founded in 1882 and had many Canadian members. The Wingham Area Fire Board cordially invites everyone to attend the Official Opening of The Wingham Fire Hall Saturday, April 20, 1985 at 1:00 p.m.