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The Huron Expositor, 1982-10-06, Page 2Incorporating � :fiurrai 4 Brussels Post 50c per copy SBAFORTH, (fx os tor OVTARIO, WENESDAy, OCT;., BER 6, 1262 — 24 PAGES sc BY WILMA OKE Tuckersmith Township 'Council has re- fused to approve the proposed operating budget of $21;884 for the new Seaforth and District Community Centres for the two. month period --November 1 to December 31, 1982'. Council was unanimous in agreeing that the operating deficit of 59,719 proposed in the budget was unrealistic for two months. A notion was passed asking that the operating deficit for the new complex should not exceed the average of the past three years' deficits for the former arena, If there should be a full election for council in the township this November the 2,355 electors in Tuckersmith will see the names of four of the present five members of council on the ballot. When asked by the press reporter who would be seeking re-election • Reeve Robert Bell said, "I'm going to give it a go Councillor Robert Broadfoot said, "Yes, I'm running" and Councillor John Brownridge said, "Yes, 1 plan to stand", Councillor Jame Pappe replied, "f won't be running," . Following the report in the local paper two C illo abates weeks ago that Deputy Reeve William Brown would not seek re-election and Councillor James Papple was undecided because of the workload and time involved, an unknown man phoned Mrs: Brown, He stated he was disappointed that Mr, Brown and Mr. Papple were not seeking re-election because "they were the only two on council who took an interest in the Vanastra recreation centre and tried to straighten things out there". He added that he was worried. For this reason Deputy Reeve Brown said he had changed his mind and would let his 1 name stand. In other business at the five-hour council session which included a 55 -minute meeting of council in committee -of -the -whole from 11:25 p.m. Tuesday to 12:20 a.m. Wednes- day, council was given the go-ahead by the Ministry of Transportation and Communica- tions to open up Seventh Avenue in Vanastra to Highway Four, The next step will be to have a survey done to prepare for the construction work, Council received a letter from the Van Please turn to page 3 it issue BY RON WASSINK Letting off steam was the main accomp- lishment of last Wednesday evening's meeting in the McKillop township municipal office concerning the licensing of two gravel pits in the township. Approximately 30 residents and interested parties attended to hear opposing views and voice concerns. Of the properties to be licensed, one is owned by Ken Hulley, Londesboro and the second by Logan township, which purchased its property from John Leeming of Edmon- ton, Prior to licensing, zoning on each parcel of land must be changed from agricultural to industrial. The change must first be approved by McKillop township, then approval must be given by the Huron' county planning board, Chairing the meeting was Roman Dzus Huron County planner. "Every so often an issue arises which requires a gut wrenching , decision. We have tried to find a solution satisfactory to all, under a microscope, but there is no magical solution," he said. Residents in the vicinity of the proposed pit locations are concerned with noise, dust, vibration traffic and heavy machinery. Three approaches to the proposed gravel pits were listed by Mr. Dzus, "The first is to turn down the applications, but we feel this would not be fair. Gravel is scarce and there is a need. Second, the applications could be approved without conditions but it would be unfair to the residents to approve without conditions. Three of the most prcferrablc is to ,give approval and protect the people in the area to some extent. "Not everyone can' be satisfied 100 per .'ent, but there must a solution s' mew here in middle", a plained Mr, Diu.. He said the purpose o the meeting was to see if a final attempt could be made to find a solution. If not, the matter will be presented ti, the Ontario Municipal Board. Fie asked the parties involved to make a proposal and come to an agreement so council could make a decision, Dust control and hours of operation of the pits were prime concerns of the objectors. Proposed hours presented by the residents were Monday to Thursday, 8:00 a,m. to 6:00 p.m., Friday, 8:00 a.m, to 5:00 p.m. They want work to be done in the pits on Saturday, Sunday or on statutory holidays. The restrictions will apply from May 24 until October 15. Representing the township of Logan was Stratford lawyer, Mike Mitchell. Wishing to remain "good neighbours", Mr. Mitchell said the township's position is it has an on-going road program, and the gravel it requires is in McKillop, "There is no gravel site in Logan. The sites it has been using are being used up." POOR QUALITY There are approximately 10 licensed gravel pits in McKillop with an approximate tonage of 500,000. There are only three or four pits in Logan and the reserves are almost depleted. Mr. Mitchell said there is still two or three years supply of gravel in Logan "but it is of poor quality". He said that in the past eight years, approximately 12,000 yards of gravel have been brought into the township annually. "McKillop has been a gravel supplier to Logan, historically." "Logan will be using the gravel for township requirements only," explained Mr. Mitchell. He said gravel will only be used during peak periods in the season, spring and fall. "Crushing will only be shop run and will be tendered and stockpiled." He notes there will be lfoise but said it will not affect nearby Family Paradise camp• ground to a great extent because of distance: "There will only be noise in extraordinary instances," depending on wind and weather conditions. Mr. Mitchell said•a nearby barn and trees will act as a barrier. As for a dust problem, he noted prevailing winds are In the opposite direction of the campground. The Logan site will he "a low level of operation," Mr. Mitchell said in the coming years, gravel requirements for the township would be Most of town's ONIP grant goes to arena ( ouncil members involved with the local Ontario Neighbourhood improvement Pro. kram (ONIP) told a small gathering of Scaforth residents that 5375,000 will be spent over the next three years on several improvement projects around town. The meeting, held last Wednesday, was design- ed u, inform ratepayers of the different programs slated for the next three years by the ONiP contmiteee which is made up of councillors Bob Dinsmore, Bill Bennett, Alf Ross and Irwin Johnston, The hulk of the ONIP grants, 5210,000. will he going to the new arena and community hall which is estimated to cost a total of $1,567,652, with grants and fund raising Ih cover the rest. The ONiP grant will be used primarily to cover the cost of resurfacing the parking arca at the centre. The ONiP committee plans to use the remaining 5165,000 on 13 different projects. They involve drainage work, repaving on several streets. tennis court improvements, and enclosing of the Coleman Street drain, Of the 13 planned projects the Coleman Street drain will take the largest amount of the available ONiP funds, estimated at 570.000, During the meeting several ratepayers voiced Ihcir appreciation for the improve. me'nl projects being planned despite the poor economic climate, It was generally agreed that the committee continue its efforts to improve the community with possible addi,ional grants through ONiP, According to figures released by ONiP, with relation to the town's share of project costs, it was noted that the share paid by Seaforth council has been gradually de- creased over the 13 projects, Members of the ONiP c011mittee were disappointed with the poor turn out at the meeting. They felt that the public should be more concerned about how its money is being spent. halved due to a tar and chip program in Logan. PLANT TREES "The intent of the township is; to leave existing trees and plant approximately 12,000 trees, Tho tree planting meets requirements of 'the Ministry of Natural Resources:" Concerning the hours of operation, Mr. Mitchell said Logan "has no problem meeting hours, but when crushing, is tendered, as is crushing for McKillop township, starting time must be 7:00 a.m, That's the way it operates," He said there are presently two gravel pit operations in the same vicinity as the Logan location. "Logan township feels the best way to cobtrol the gravel pit is to own it. Hours are no problem, but we must insist on a 7:00 a,m., starting time." Representing Mt. and Mrs. John George, owners of Family Paradise campground, was John Skinner, Stratford lawyer. Mr. Skinner thought there was a possibility the position .11 with Logan "can lie rectified." Mr. Skinner was concerned with the effect the operation would have during the summer and the amount of traffic. dust, noise and vibration. He said if the pit wouldn't adversely affect business of the camp• ground, an agreement could be reached. "There is room for agreement but' we want it in binding form," Since the last meeting was held, Mr. • Please turn to page 15 Agatha Van de Ban and Kim Biggar, a Katimavik member, prepare garden vegetables at the Van de Ban farm on the outskirts of Seaforth, Biggar is being billetted at the farm as part of a community learning program. (Photo by Svela) Guests, families both win with billetting BY KRIS SVELA 1t is not often that people are given the opportunity to observe and learn about life in other parts of Canada through first-hand experience. However, a group of 10 Katimavik participants in the Seaforth area arc doing precisely that. The volunteers are being billetted by local residents both in town and on local farms. According to three of the Katimavik members the experience is educational and in basic terms "great". Dane Holyoke of Windsor, is presently billetted with the family of public school principal Paul Carroll, and is doing work at the local school. He divides his day between • support teaching and working with six student% on a play to he presented this Friday. It is evident that Dave is enthusiast• icabout his hsu week stint at the school and with the work on he play entitled "The Blue Toadstool" Goderich fights bid to move museum BY STEPHANIE LEVESQUE Huron County Council will wait for a test study of operating the Huron Count, F'ione, r Museum out of the former tclecommuntt,t tions school in' Vanastra before it decides whether or not to buy the building. The decision to wait for the second report was made at council's Sept. 30 meeting alter two other motions on the issue -were defeated (Inc defeated motion called for thc counts to refrain from purchasing the S'anastr,t building for the purpose of housing chi museum, In a recorded vote 1t was defeated a% only reeves Don Wheelerof (roden h,u I Grant Stirling of G c Inch Township and (,oderich Deputy Reeve Robert Allen voted u. fair of the motion. A second motion, requesting the natter to he deferred for 1)1 incoming council to deal with was also defeated. The possibility of mining the museum .'n' of Goderich isn't glad tidings to residents •'1 the town. This was made clear to taunt, conned as about 50 Goderich 1 tllvt ns crammed council chambers to make !h. objection to the possible inose knms n I h, same residents had stood in front of the , oaf• - house in the Goderich square prior to th. council meeting. iu,me were carts Ing pt• card% asking county council to earefulls tin", over any decision Council heard a presentation from I di a • Palmer, a former Gnderieh reeve Speako•. as a private citircn, Mrs. Palmer ask. council to "help keep the histortt.il Hun" County Pioneer Museum in histone food. t ich7" This received loud applause from ft • audience. "Frankly, I'd be ashamed to direct anion, to Vanastra." said Mrs, Palmer. She referred to the building's surrouo,l Al, O SCJ C� nl� (4.1(.71-1111.1 Ings calling tt "an esesore to the County of Huron". Mrs Palmer added that if it's the county's intention to e,cntually resurrect Vanastra by miming the museum there, "I don't think sou could es en get l.aiareth to respond." The former revs(' suggested county council ,twit until the second studs is prepared. The first stud). a strut tura) engineering one. concluded that the "building is structurally sound and mold costly be t•onserted for museum purposes ' Mrs. Palmer reminded council that with federal and ln s cal grisernment restraint. transfer paYments tt+ o the increasing forr 1983. She wonderer) aloud if it is fair to ask Huron Count, resident% to pay higher taus is hen the, are defiling with unemplov'nttnt. fixed incomes and layoffs "Fs ermine thinks the lossn of (ioderteh is theonl mum, !pato, afirtted. this isnot so," ,nmmcnted Mr; Palmer She suggested residents of Gndcrich could assist the t.hmt, in fund rousing endeasors to rnher built ,a new museum or tmprnse Use present Lw flits "In dosing. I respertfulls request eau mounts ,ounnit deliberate with caution It's one of The fntist pioneer museum's to 1 ,ntdda io most. it would not tie making history . but rather dampening ft," cont luded Mrs Palmer ( mins II debated the issue follnit tng the present Itwm of the lout properts and desilopment committee ( ommitt r chair moot W'arde'n Harold Robinson Ieft the chair In parttytpate to the t4tstussinn Immediate p,151 t'ardin /finch Reese Fred Haherrr haired the discussion Warden Robinson said he wanted the • Please turn `+ page "It is great to have the opportunity to do what I want." he explains, as the children busily prepare props for the upcoming production. SAME UNDERNEATH Mr, Holyoke explains that the play is based on a blue.toadstool's attempts toofit in with a group of white toadstools. He feels that the play, through its simple plot, will help children understand how to interact with other children who are different on the surface, but share all the dreams and hopes of all children, For Mr. Holyoke the experience is valuable to his future plans of becoming a teacher in theatre arts. When he was asked what he wanted to do during his two weeks in the community. he said that he wanted to w ork w ith children. That dream has become a reality is hick he feels will benefit him after his nine months as a Katimavik participant completed. The other aspect afthe btlIcl system i sltfe N %' work a family and sharing the and family recreation time. Both 'the Carrells. and Mr. Holyoke arc pleased with the arrangement on an educational and person• al level. "There arc always adjustments to he made to mon ing from a casual acquaintance to a personal one.','+ Paul Carroll explains, citing some of the difficulties the expanded 'families can encounter. At the present time the Carrolls and their new family member are preparing for the winter. Mr. Holyoke and Mr. Carroll agree that the arrangement has worked out well for both of them, Mr. Carroll is a strong supporter of the Katimavik program which he feels is a boost to the participants who learn more of life in other parts of Canada. He concedes that the billet system is a valuable extension of the learning process. "Il helps them to broaden their under- standing of other parts of Cana and provides the young person with ork experience," he explains. Mr. Carroll also feels that Dave and other Katimavik members. he has had at the school, have helped the children to understand other regions of Canada. "Our kids have picked up a lot of information on other regions of Canada from the Katimavikartisays. ants," he sa P P Y Davc feels that through billettingwith the Carroll family he has gained new insight into life in Scaforth. He also admits that the experience has helped him to understand life in a small tow n as opposed to his native Windsor. Kim Biggar and John Kearney. two ether Please turn to page 3 Dublin wins light fight Dublin and arca , residents ha won n a partial victory in their fight to ha,e a stop light installed at the intersection of Highway R and Perth County Road 10 The Ontann Ministr, of iransportation and Cotnmumeat. ton has go en ds approval to the installation of a flashing light al the site. The approval tame after a group of concerned retdcnts sent thc mtnittrs a petition requesting that stop lights be installed. The petition was signed hs approvtmarcl 100 per cent of the area residents 1 ou Malone•s, a Dublin village truster is pleased with the decision to has c a flashing light installed. although he hopes stop lights wilt Ise hooked al in the future to further mtntmvc the nsk to farmers crossing the buss htghwas "I think w hat „e arc getting (the flashma Itghtst is Netter than nnthir+g," he admits Mr Malone% explains that the mtmstirs has done a lot of work on the site to goo motorists improsc) ,tsihiliti In oncoming traffic on the h,ihwas. He helicsts tahi owners of a gas'Iatton and a hotel, hicated at the mttrsctUon has e been asked to has( Olen. ,ustonu•rs park at the sides of their husmcste•s I helie%c n is a step to the right direction and that it is an indication that something ws needed." he sass. saying tl• 'he ministry is doing what is ecunormcalls feas,ble al the present time In an earlier intersies' with the Expositor. Mona, Elston, Ltbcral MPP for Huron• Bruce said the minion was hesitant about installing a stop light at the site because of the ow Mr Elston explained that the cost f cresting stoplights would he around S50 000. w hilt the flashing lights w ill cost an estimated 52.500 Hcphen \lurra% of R R 4, Walton, eine of the instigators of the petition campaign is pleased firth rhe partial stctory. but ht+ says tbai itis group will continue their fight to ase stop lights installed at the intersection . %sr w it; continue to work for the lights in hope that they Ithe mimNrs1 will change their •trend." ht sass He t; confident the increase to traffic aton2 Ht2h„a% A stilt ('sentuallt warrant the 'err, non of traffic lights P•c 112111 Issue has been ongoing for the p,asi sus-t•ral scars and a; cording i,, Mr Mfurna% r is nota dead issue as far as Dohtt^ residdtis arc toneerned This is Fire Prevention Week. Page 48 & A9 Commencement held at SDHS and adults return to school Page 1B Brussels news P: .' 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