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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1979-03-07, Page 12r 12—The WialI Advance -Timm. March T. IM Dogs,, dogcgfther vedoll)rafl�9ck6W GORRIE — Howick Township who is a relative of the animal is a dumping ground for unwant- control officer- ed dogs or puppies, council Mr. Yeoman told council he learned from its animal control would be interested in the job of officer George Hamilton of dogcatcher and could take on the Wroxeter at its March session. responsibility after he finished The problem of dogs dominated his regular job in the afternoon. the meeting, in which one citizen Coun. Stuart Douglas said of Wroxeter, Bill Yeoman council would be in touch with complained about dogs stealing Mr- Hamilton, who came to the hi- A—'% foci and Mr. Hamilton council meeting about an hour made a proposal to council. after Mr. Yeoman naa lett. Mr. Hamilton suggested that "If they don't stay off I'll start council up the dog tag fees and shooting," said Mr. Yeoman. pay half the costs for a spay or Coun. Douglas said that would neuter operation. Council did not be his idea too, but suggested turn this idea down, but said they someone could get in trouble. would go over in committee, Deputy Reeve Stafford asked negotiations for Mr. Hamilton's what legalities would be in - fees. volved. In answer to a question from "An individual is not allowed to Deputy Reeve Jack Stafford, the use firearms within the limits of animal control officer said town," said clerk -treasurer owners expect the township to Wesley Ball. dispose of the animals dumped In discussion after Mr. Yeoman Off. had left, council mulled over the "They bring them to a town - chi where there is an animal problem of dogs in the township. "It takes a rare person to live m a community and be an animal control officer," said Coun. Douglas. "I feel for George." He added that the choice was not whether to tie a dog up or not, rather the question was whether or not to have a dog. He said he wouldn't have a dog if it had to be tied up. ,A —th— wav said Reeve Harold Robinson," is allow no dogs in town." Council informed Mr. Hamilton of the complaints lodged by Mr. Yeoman and he expressed sur- prise and added that he had not received many complaints. He also noted besides his patrols which are usually once a week, he only checks for dogs when he receives a complaint. Dog tag fees will be part of the in -committee discussion council will hold with Mr. Hamilton. P control officer," said Deputy Letters to be sent/ Reeve Stafford. Mr. Hamilton agreed with the deputy reeve and noted that it e costs the township ;30 to � to boards a o i n ted dispose of each dog. pp Mr. Yeoman's complaint to . council was that in the past two weeks, about 10 dogs have been taking food away from his porch which was meant for his own dog. He explained that he stores the meat on the porch rather than in the house as it is raw meat from dead stock. He told council that at the pre- sent time he has one German shephard which is tied up, and a Doberman pinscer would be coming to his place soon. He saidi the dogs are used for breeding. "The dogcatcher (animal con- trol officer) is the problem," said Mr. Yeoman. Mr. Yeoman cited an incident in which ,there were two dogs on the streets in Wroxeter, and the animal control officer used the tranquilizer gun on one and the other jog, t,. med Luke was sent home. Nir. Yeoman said Luke was ow. -d by 3ert Pocaluyko, Stands ;Trust Company, 9 GORRIE — Letters from Howick Township council will be sent to the Gorrie Hall Board regarding a budget and the senior citizen club regarding the continual use of the Gorrie Hall. At the March session of council, council instructed clerk - treasurer Wesley Ball to write to the two groups. Coun. Bill Newton reported to council that at.the last meeting of the Gorrie Hall Board, which he and Reeve Harold Robinson as council representatives attended, it was noted that the senior citizens' club had paid for the heating bill for the past several years. The yearly bill amounted to about $800 to ;900. "It all (money) came from shuffleboard," said Reeve Robinson. The senior citizens had recently said they would only pay $500 a year for the heating. Council suggested the- board submit a budget to council and reques, a grant. It was noted the senior citizens were the major users of the hall. Coun. Newton told council that on March 5, 1974 a notation in the meetings of the hall board stated the senior citizens had requested the use of the hall for three days, per week for five years. The letter to be sent to senior citizens will remind them the III mean less and i nota ton is now tag request them to indicate their wishes to the board for the future use of the hall. Gerold O. Kavanagh Stctndard Trust Company is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Gerald O. Kavanagh as Manager of its Wingham branch office. Mr. Kavanagh has had over 23 years banking ex- perience. Jerry as he is known to his many friends and associates is well known in the area having spend his last 4 years in the immediate vicinity of Wingham. Standard Trust has offices in Brampton, Chatham, Hamilton, Markham, Otta- wa, Paris, Picton, Toronto, Walkerton, Willowdole, Wingham and Woodstock. APPOINTMENTS Council made its appointments to the various boards within the township, with one place to be filled on the Howick Community Centre board and the Fordwich Park board. Those appointed are as fol- lows: Pioneer Park board, Harold Robinson, William Newton; Wingham Hospital board, William Newton; Maitland Valley Conservation Authority, Harold Robinson; Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority, Stuart Douglas Wingham Area Fire board, Jack Stafford; Pound keeper, Gorrie Livestock Auction Centre; Tile drainage inspector, Jack Stafford; Livestock and poultry in- spector, Harry Winkel; Huron County Farm Safety HIRING? Take a look at Conestoga. Last year, more than 90 per cent of Conestoga College graduates who were available for work, found jobs. In April, 1979, more than 700 qualified gradu- ates will be available from 39 Diploma Programs at Conestoga College. Employers are on campus now, interviewing prospective graduates for permanent employment. Take a look at Conestoga College. Our grads will be available this spring. For more defoils, contact our Career Planning and Placement Office by calling our toll-froe number 1-640-265-8104 Ext. 297 Association, Harry Winkel and Robert Strong; Clifford Community Centre board, Peter Strong; Gorrie Community Hall board, Howard Davidson, Donna Wat- son, Ethel Dennis, Alberta Fer- guson, Harry Winkel, and William Newton; Gorrie Park board, Jake Brown, Gwen Brown, Robert Templeman, Jack Sanburn, Barry Hoag; Fordwich Hall board, John TUG-OF-WAR—Snow doesn't give the best footing for a tug-of-war, but it doesn't really Wilson, Clarence Carswell, D..ve matter when you're just out for fun. Everybody took a tumble at the end of this contest, Dinsmore, Anson Demerling; part of playday at Turnberry Central School. Clarence McLaughlin, Janis Robinson, Harry Winkel, William Newton; Ftenceich Park board, County agrees toincrease Florence D'Arcey, Fred Mc- g , Cann, John Wilson, Anson Rut - tan, Frida Klassen, Gerald D'Arcey;rant to �o rich ai.r. r. oxeter Hall board Jack � Wr gP Clarke, Mildred Coupland, Bruce Chambers, Gordon Kaster, Lil- By Jeff Seddon contract between the county and deficit. He said the land purchase Ch Gallaher, Jack Stafford, GODERICH—Huron County the Crown obligates it to pick up a was a capital expenditure and liaHarold Robinson; council grudgingly agreed at its share of the operating deficit at should not be included in the Belmore Park board, William February meeting to pick up a the airport. operating budget and pointed out Mulvey, John Rutherford, larger chunk. of the operating Goderich Reeve Eileen Palmer that without the land costs the Dwight Metcalfe; deficit for Sky Harbor airport at said the request should not be deficit at the sirport would not be Howick Recreation committee, Goderich. looked on as a favor to Goderich even $16,000. Peter Keil, Lynda Pocaluyko, Council was split on the issue at but rather as a benefit to the Goderich Clerk -Treasurer John Armstrong; its previous meeting, but agreed entire county. She explained to Larry McCabe, brought in by Howick Community Centre to take a second look before council the extra money is Mrs. Palmer to field questions, board, Harold Gibson, Gordon turning it down. The second look needed to cover additional said the land costs were put Haasnoot, Morley Johnson, came Feb. 23 and despite strong operating costs brought on by the under operating expenses to William Thornton, Doug Hard- objections from some members purchase of three lakefront lots allow the town to stay away from ing, Don Bridge, Ron Mann, Tim council voted 25-19 to increase its adjacent to the airport. The three having to debenture the cost. He Bunker, Stuart Douglas, Harry share of the operating losses to lots are needed to permit con- said this amounted to a Winkel. $23,000 from $16,000. struction of a new paved runway. bookkeeping entry telling council In other business, council The request for more money Exeter Deputy Reeve Donald the deficit in which it would be approved a building permit to was brought to the county by MacGregor, who opposed the sharing would be an airport Glen Heimniiler of Fordwich who Goderich town council. The town, request a month ago, told cpuncil deficit rather than an operating plans to build a garage. which owns the airstrip, he didn't see how the town could deficit. reminded county council a include land costs in its operating Turnberry Reeve Don Eadie told council Goderich had done a lot of work on Sky Harbor and the airport is much improved since it was first purchased. He said it appears the airport will Weak even in four or five yeah and its finances are looking better every year. Morris Reeve Bill Elston sugjjeated the county should jpve the extra V,000 to the hospitals inatead. like said be feels bospitals are more important than air- ports. A/'s Cd1or� Srvi�+e Complete Body Repair and Painting *Cars *Trucks *Buses Conc. 2, Morris (2 mi. south of Wingham - Follow Golf Course Road) r r Y ■ 1l Irlblr rill NMI VbIIIVIVIIYUdlw W Irl I., rIl■ IN rllld Ir rimmiml lrlml lrlr holol YI.1.Ir V CONSTRUCTION FOREPERSON We are a design byild contractor specializing In Sutler Pre -Engineered steel building. Our area of operation Includes Huron and Perth counties. We need a person who can build smaller design build projects. This person should reside In the area and have advanced through various construction jobs to a foreman or superinten- dent level. They should have leadership ability and a desire to accept Increased responsibilities as our com- pany grows. If you are this person and are Interested in this opportunity contact; BUILDERS- & DESIGNERS / R.R. 2 staffs, Ontario Notice of Application by the Corporation of the Township of Turnberry to Dispense with a Vote of the Electors TAKE NOTICE THAT: 1. The Council of The Corporation of the Township of Turn - berry intends to apply to the Ontario Municipal Board for ap- proval of purchase of land for a gravel pit situated on part of Lot 15, Concession 9 anti part of Lot 15, Concession 10 at an estimated cost of $160,000.00: whereof the amount of $90,000 shall be raised by the sale of debentures payable'"out of the general rate over p period not exceeding ten years. 2. Application will be made to the 6ntario Municipal Board for an order to dispense with the assent of the electors to the undertaking of the said works. Any ratepayer may, within fourteen days after the first publication of this notice, serve personally or by registered mail on the Clerk of the Township of Turnberry, at the address given below, a notice in writing stating his objection to such approval and the grounds of such. objection and that if a public hearing is held, he or his agent will attend such hearing to support such objection. 3. The Ontario Municipal Board may order pursuant to the statute that the assent of the electors shall not be required and may approve of the said works, but before doing so it may appoint a time and place for a public hearing when any objec- tions will be considered, but notice of such hearing will be given only to those persons who have given notice of objection as provided for above. DATED at the Township of Turnberry, this 23rd day of Febru- ary 1979. Dorothy Kelly A.M.C.T. [ A] Township of Turnberry Bluevole, Ont. NOG 1GO L,_.. invites you to our Friday night fed Dinner and Dance Club qW WHAT IS IT?—Its creators couldn't decide whether it was a thin snowman or the Eiffel Tower, but they were pretty proud of it anyway. This contest at Turnberry Central's play - day had teams competing to build the tallest snow towet In a given amount of time. t Special • Capt'n Zack's Salad • Choice of French Onion Soup or Clam Chowder • Surf & Turf or 6 oz. Filet Mignon or Filet of White Fish or Salmon Steak or Fisherman's Broil • Cherry Cheesecake or Black Forest Cake • Coffee Dine and Dance only $10 perfill.e.r.r.on Regular Menu Also in Effect a U For reservations rall 357+1633 or 357-1634 n