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The Wingham Advance Times, 1995-08-09, Page 2TINT RNM1 AMINIC T.IMEs WEDNESDAY, AUGUST S1199S Japanese visitor...Children in the `Hingham Recreation Department's summer' "Teddy Bears Club" enjoyed a Japanese visitor; sort of, last Wednesday. Karen Clugston, di- rector of the playground program, talked about her stay in Japan last year, bringing with her mementoes of the trip. Fence has ratepayers ire Continued from front page but we should be looking toward the future." In explaining council's decision to build the fence, Reeve Brian McBurney said it was built to solve what has been a problem for three years. In December of 1992, com- iplaints were received about mud on the road near the McGlynn proper- ty. By February of 1994, the town- ship approached the Ontario Pro- incial Police about problems snowplowing near the sawmill 'roperty. However, the OPP said that while it has jurisdiction over the traveled portion of the road, the roadside is the responsibility of the municipality. In May of this year, the problem of logs neat' the side of the road re- . mained. McBurney went to talk' to Berrie McGlynn, the sawmill oper- • ator. As on pi:evious occasions, McBurney reported, nothing was done about the logs, so council de- cided. that building a fence was its only alternative. The quote of Pai Da Landscap- ing was accepted for $1,910, plus applicable taxes and a surveyor asked to locate the property line. The fence was constructed early last month. In explaining council's decision, McBurney called it a "one-time move", adding that he hoped he never again would have to deal with anyone so unreasonable (as McGlynn). The reeve also read a letter from the township insurance company, reiterating that the roadside is the responsibility of the municipality and 'any move to reduce potential li- ability is welcome. Deputy Reeve Mery Baker also defended the council decision, say- ing he had hoped that common sense could prevail. "It (building a fence) worked for the county (in a similiar situation)," said Baker. "it's well worth some- body's life " While no one disagreed with•the sentiment that the fence is worth a life, there were some questions as to why the costs incurred could not be put back on the landowner or even why township work crews could not have built the fence rath- er than hiring it done. McBurney said the original cost of building the fence could not be added to McGlynn's taxes. Howev- er, if the fence is damaged, costs to repair it can be added to the saw- mill's property tax bill. Cdltncil also took some heat for the manner in which the contract was awarded. When asked how many quotes he had received, Road Superinten- dent Ross Nicholson replied, one, from Dave Gotley of Pai Da Land- scaping. "is he a friend of yours?" Mari- lyn Schiestel asked pointedly. "No," said Nicholson. George Marklevitz said he be- lieves it is a poor practice not to ad- vertise tenders in the local newspa- per, "That way, everybody would have a chance (to quote)." When Baker said a newspaper advertisement might have cost $50 to place. Ron • McGlynn replied. "You might have saved $500." • As far as the township workmen building the fence, it was noted that some were on holiday at the time. McBurney defended the job, saying he really didn't believe it could have been built for much less, even by the townshie. Not everyone agreed. "It's not much fence for $2,000...We're not happy with the way our tax dollars are being spent," said Mrs. Schies- tel. McDougall put the case in a nut- shell: "We just don't like seeing a landowner (McGlynp) get off scot- free." In conclusion, McDougall said, "We hope our visit here doesn't come to naught. We hope you (council) will take what we say to heart and try to solve this through bylaws. Thanks for listening to what we have had to say." Township dump opens Wednesday evenings Turnber`y council has decided to open the township waste disposal site on Wednesday evenings during the summer months, starting to- night, Aug. 9, and running Until the end of September. A request from a ratepayer sug- gesting that the dump be open one night during the week led to coun- cil asking for public input. Clerk -Treasurer Dorothy Kelly said that 12 people telephoned the municipal office after reading an Advance -Times story about the possibility of the dump opening during the. week. All those who called were very much in favor, said Mrs. Kelly, adding that•they all believed Wednesday night was a good choice. Even though the summer is close to being over, council decided to open the waste disposal site each Wednesday evening from 7 to 9 o'clock until Sept. 27. Elgin Hogg, waste disposal site attendant, will be asked to operate the dump Wednesday evenings at a flat rate of $20. Council members said they believed only one atten- dant is needed on Wednesday nights. The site will continue to be open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the summer and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. during the winter months. Shed subsidy cut in half As part of recently -announced provincial government cuts, Turn - berry's 1995. supplementary subsi- dy for its new municipal shed• has been slashed in half. Council learned at the Aug. 1 meeting that the 1995 Ministry of Transportation subsidy of $97,400 for the shed will be reduced to $48,700. Supplemental grants have been slashed by 50 per cent across the province. A hoist which council had planned to purchase for the new shed may have to be put on hold. As well, the paving of the yard at the new shed may be put over to the 1996 fiscal year. In annoucing the . cut, Clerk - Treasurer Dorothy Kelly reported the subsidy may be available next year, but must be earmarked for a different project. List of Advertisers to be found in this week's ebt :1:inghttm Abtanct--Zinto Ainslie's All Wall Construction A. R. MacDonald Construction Askes Bros. Construction Ballagh, Wallace Auctions Braemar Campbell Heating Service Coldwell Banker Cowan Printing Craig Hardwood Culligan Real Estate Dave's Aluminum Doane Raymond Fitzsimmons Real Estate Hart's Knechtel Hayes Electrical Contractors Homuth Optometrists Howick Homes County of Huron Joe's Automotivg • John Newell Carpentry Kell Insurance Len Metcalfe Auctions McGlynn, Bernie Lumber i.lclntee Real Estate Middleton's Home Furnishings Mildmay Plumbing & Heating Montgomery Mechanical Moran Mechanical Morris Township Pennington, John D. Pletch Electric Psychic Answers Reid & Associates Rintoul, Paul General Contractor Sunrise Dairy Tumberry Township Valu Mart Wattam's, Bob Backhoe Service Ward & Uptigrove Wingham & District Snowmobile Association Wingham Advance -Times Wingham Golf & Curling Club Wingham Chiropractic Centre Wingham Lindon Motel Wingham Mini Mart .Wingham, Town of Wingham Parks & Recreation Wingham Police Services Board Zehr's A Drains main topic continued from front page but would have taken to the Onta- rio Drainage Tribunal. He noted that VanEeden- Petersman was asking for more than the $1,050 compensation for the land taken for a buffer strip, which was becoming part of the drain. Councillor Fred Meier, who was chairman of the court of revi- sion, said there were five other land owners who received the same type of compensation, so he could not be treated differently., McBride said that there was no provision in the act for the town- ship to buy the land. He added that people could not trespass on the buffer zone with the exception of the township drainage superintendent, or a des- ignated representative. McBride said that legally, Va- nEeden-Petersman could not do anything but appeal to the Drain- age Tribunal. "If going to the Drainage Tribu- nal is the only way to settle this, so be it," said Meier. "We can't give in. The Township won't pay a cent out of the roads budget." VanEeden-Petersman has until Aug. 16 to decide whether or not he will appeal to the Ontario Drainage Tribunal. If.he decides to appeal to the Tribunal, it may be next year before it is heard. In another matter related to wa- ter and drains, Paul Montgomery was at council to find out what can be done about the water on his property in Hutton Heights. He told council that• during a storm in early June his house was surrounded by water and the road behind his house was also flooded. Montgomery stated that every time it rains, his property floods. He said that there are three catch basins near his property, but the water can't get away. He add- ed that the road is beginning to buckle. . The surface water should be go- ing to the Johnson Drain. McBride said that part of the problem could be due to a narrow- er drain pipe along the system. He, said there are a number of options. The first would be to check out the drainage system. A second option would be to call a site meeting to consider improve- ments to the Johnson Drain, and a final option would be' to put a drain `down Crawford Street. "There is a significant surface water problem," he said. Council decided to have an on- side meeting with representatives from the MTO, Morris Township, the landowners as well a$ East Wawanosh's drainage inspector. Council would also like .to have Jeff King clean out the catch ba- sins and the drains. COMMUNITY CALENDAR Sponsored by: . INSURANCE BROKERS (Wingham) Ltd. Judy Sanderson Gorrie, 335-3525 • Wingham, 357-2636 Listowel, 291-5100 "INSURING TOMORROW TODAY" WEDNESDAY. AUGUST 9 •Wingham & Area Fire Board Meeting, Wingharn Fire Hall 8:30 P.M. FRIDAY. AUGUST 11 •Family Dance at Bluevale Community Hall, Tiffin's Orchestra, Ladies please bring lunch. SUNDAY. AUGUST 13 • Singles Dance at the Wingham Legion Hall. Dancing from 7 - 11 p.m. Music by Black Magic. No Blue Jeans Please. TUESDAY. AUGUST 15 • Turnberry Township Council meeting, 8:00 p.m. We Represent howick. • Farm Residential • Competitive Rates • Inspection Service • Auto • • Humpty Dumpty Potato Chips 180 gr .99 Kismet Margarine 1 lb. .59 Country Harvest Bread 675 gr. 1.39 Crisco oil 1 L 2.99 Campbell's Caesar's Choice 950 mL 1.19 Dad's Rootbeer and Cream Soda 4X 355 mL2.99 Cool Whip 1L 2.19 Picnic Lemonade pink or white 355 mL 3/.99 McCain Hash Browns 680 gr. 2/.99 Good Humour Ice Cream 2L 1.79 Christie's Cookies - coffee break, pirates & favourites 450 gr 2.59 Schneider's Macaroni and Cheese, Luncheon, Pickle & Pimento $3.491b. Piller's Turkey Breast $4.491b. We make fruit baskets for any occasion. Also we have Super - Jet Carpet Cleaning Rentals oNoWe Deliver. -0 Anym,here in Town Any Day or the Week!