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Twp council inaugurated by Doris Fines Four former officials of Erin Township council were present at the inaugural meeting on Monday in the council chambers Henry Wheeler Lloyd Lang and Don Mathesoti former reeves and Elmer former clerk heeler expressed have to watch the tax dollars Councillor Duncan Arm strong said his knowledge of township affairs was not great but if they all will bear with him until he learns he will do his best The clerk declined to moke a speech saying the less the clerk says the better Treasurer Bert Berry pleasure at being back and he appreciates the help Clive that council is still following has given to him the old tradition of having a and was pleased to see the minister at the inaugural former officials It shows meeting lncv okc merest Mr Lang reminisced on Building inspector John past inaugural meetings and is learning Wished council well in the looking for years ahead lo with council Mr thanked the this year and will serve the past council for their community the best he can operation saying they were a Road Superintendent Ed terrific council to work with Burden feels he has been very They didn t always agree but fortunate with reeves in the they got back to business and past since he started and carried on He the new very helpful to will be listed in viting anyone Interested in working on a certain board to leave their name with the clerk so a list will be available when the occasion arises John Salmon reported that building permits issued have dropped somewhat lower during the past two years Forty eight new dwelling permits were issued in 1978 besides barn structures and other numerous buddings Extend thanks to twp workers and ready to taste the tempting cake presented the Mothers Auxiliary are the six new Mills Brownies Front row left to right Melissa Trudeao Andrea Turowski Hack row Tracej Curtis Jennifer Hoffmann Heather Mac Dona Id Deputy Reeve David called it beaucratlc inflation The attendance at the fourth annual Township appreciation night held December at Rock Centre has swelled from to 1B0 over the last four years he noted Those attending the friendly affair were elected appointed and hired com munity members who hod contributed to the township throughout the year They were encouraged by Reeve Bill to get community improvement ideas flowing in both directions from the municipal office to the town ship residents Reeve pointed out that 1B80 will mark the 130th anniversary of Eramosa Townships incorporation He urged the people start thinking about and planning now for the future community spirited celebration Special recognition was given to Village Secretary Len Hockey Rock wood Trustee Audrey Billon and Eden Mills Trustee Chairman Betty Marshall reeve Bert Wheeler is regarded very highly in Township and will do an excellent job and will be well represented in council for the next two years Elmer McKinnon thanked all members for the good work they arc doing and welcomed new member He said it js years since Henry Wheeler became acquainted with council hat he was in council with his Elmers father The clerk Clive Beard wood swore in the new reeve Bert Wheeler deputy reeve John and other council members The invocation was by Rev Cross reading the scripture from Nehemiah who was governor of the land of Judah He told council they were all in public scrutiny and need to uphold high ethical He hoped to see they had time in their office to serve God as well as heir fellow men Reeve Wheeler hanked Don Matheson for his work in council saying Don is finishing 12 years municipal work welcomed he new member Duncan Armstrong and regarding his years work they had lo straighten out some problems in Glendcvon subdivision make decisions on a tank truck for the fire department and have discussions on a new snow plow for the country roads There be a public get things Ironed out Getting down the business at hand nine sheep and lambs and one goat were killed throughout the town ship and all but were victims of wolves Some were entirely eaten all but he wool and sometimes right in the barnyard Value amounting to Donald was nominated as a member of the Wellington Land Division Committee Gamsby of Gamsby and Engineering iisitcd the meeting to speak on what services they have to offer Erin Village asked the township help pick up the miiij deficit on the Arena and ported and hired personnel Community Centre is a was Bill large percentage of users arc pur when he initiated from the township Schneider Townships felt they needed more in- Appreciation Night in formation before they could discuss it Root who are retiring from active municipal life New township officials Building Inspector and By law Enforcement officer John Salmon and Plumbing In spector Carl Meadows were introduced as well as Bruce MacNamara council ap pointee to the Coves Memorial Community Hospital Board Fergus Reeve gave special mention to Township Clerk Lloyd Hindlcy Dept Clerk Jean Gray and Road Super- intendant Bob Hamilton who are in the midst of it all day every day Council depended on Mr Hamilton to get the Sports Park site filled this past season he said In a small community everybody has to pull their weight to make it work commented Councillor John McLcod Other community groups who arc not directly linked to the municipal office were acknowledged for heir for community betterment The Acton Free Press Wednesday Dec 13 1978 B5 Appreciate Night does serves useful purpose by The first two An occasion for the munic nights were held at to show appreciation Mills Community Hall and who Ihe They need our people for hockey They pay registration fees declared that town ship people also use the arenas in Acton Georgetown and and how could they help one without another when they dont even pay money directly to their own Erin township arena The National Museums of Canada have indicated they work no cost to the town ship to renovate an old 1B61 map in return for in formation which they desire term ir first Reeves chair He wanted to involve all municipally connected ivitics so that the people could meet one an other know who was who and who was doing what and hope fully have a more effective local government system he explained Local groups were chosen to cater the meal The dollars spent on the evening would then go back to organizations who fund community belter ment projects the latter two at Roekmoba Community Centre Those people invited to attend the occasion with their spouses or dates include Municipal Council and Eden Mills Trustees Municipal Police Village Municipal Planning Board Committee of Adjustment Knee Viewers Livestock Centre Board Recreation Committee Night School Committee Board Local Architecluril Conservancy Advisory Local School Board Members Groves Memorial Community Hospital Council Appointee Township Accountant Township Solicitor Township Bank Manager mental Pro representative and local In The Volunteer ramosa Fire Members were invited to join the dinner dance Rural home starts outnumber urban these severances Homes are being built at a S0lb Agriculture Code of rate of two to one in the rural practice as severely township area as opposed to rLS farmers trying planned condensed run a profitable operation housing centres in Councillor John and Eden Mills and see the housing Council 1 meeting in Erin Township for They will be directed to updating the official plan Deputy reeve said the retiring reeve has given a lot to the township and they were going to miss him He welcomed the new reeve and new councillor and the others return He is looking forward to an interesting and challenging year ahead Councillor Jo Schneider sees two years of hard work ahead and her wish is that council will develop a better image for this community and also that they require public input and direction to county planning Councillor George Root thanked Don for his outstanding service and was pleased to see the other former reeves He has the interest of the people heart and In times of restraint they Regarding the parcel of land left on the Erin road when Ihe curve was put in when renovating the road Gillespie Parkin and Fletcher have drawn up a map on how they wish the land to be divided and signed it Mr will be instructed to draw up the necessary bylaw to have he land turned over to them R J submitted a deposit requesting the township engineers to go ahead and make the drainage study in the Armstrong subdivision Council decided to get Triton Engineering to give an estimate on how much it would cost before proceeding As the township has from time to lime vacancies on different boards Roundup by Barb lion Dont forget the culture Club meeting tonight at the Town Hall Separate Christmas Concerts will be held this year at Centennial St John Anglican Church School The Primary Concert annual Carol Sing will take is slated for Dec the place Sunday Dec 7 Junior for Dec and the p m on the church green Intermediate for Dec Everyone is welcome to at They will get underway tend A bonfire hot chocolate a to approximately 10 and will word off Everyone is invited to attend Building Inspector John Salmon report indicated hat this year lit permits have been issued for rural houses scattered throughout he township one home in Eden Mills three 111 and seven in Rock wood A total estimated real estate of KOODOO Permit fees allied a profit the township Mr Salmon is aware six possible applications for houses on in fill lots in he new year Deputy Reeve David commented this strip development is going to kill us and maybe we shouldnt be giving farmers numbers in reverse People move from city to the country and want all the services hey are not willing to put up with the nuisances living in an agricultural area he Councillor Murray Cox suggested that new country homo builders should be aware of certain conditions and turned down flat when the council complaining He noted that here is room for some housing in the township Reeve William Adsett commented thai as long as there is residential deelop- in rural areas there will be conflict and the farmer will be on he short end of the stick Santa hod two big boys his knee at the Rockwood I Department Christmas parly and Herb Saunders right received special messages from man from the North pole Rockwood bowling winter chill A Christmas Eve candle light service be held at pm at Pros byterlan Church Everyone is invited to sing familiar carols and listen to the reading of the Christmas Story by members of the these events In a county wide volleyball held Saturday at Fergus High School Hock wood Centennial senior girls cum placed third and the senior boys team finished in sixth position Seven schools participated In he event ftl Team standings at the end the 13th week of bowling are points Kays Feeds Carneys it Four Corners Rovers 49 Jerks Good Timers Happy Gang Rockwood 311 Late Comers Countrymen Ladles over for Tuesday Dec 723 OBrien Van Ellen Garner Goo OKrafka Alice Johnson Sue Nightingale Joanne Ivy Results of games bowled Tuesday Dec Four Cor ners points highest bowlers John Gordon Don Guelphipes 5 points Dune Jim Cernuik Jerks points Van Posties points Alice Johnson 588 Sue Nightingale Carneys points Howard Dunk Doug Carney points Peter Bosch GIG Bert 615 Kays Feeds 3 points Elmer Allan Blair Comers points Ellen Garner Ritchie Joy Halliburton Blair Jane points Fred Vandervnlk Chris Dales Men over for Tuesday Good Timers points Dec Howard Dunk Danny Bolton Gordon Osirandcr Fred Happy Gang Vandcrvalk Peter Bosch points Rick Selm Paul Bert Gould Dune Rovers points Elmer Allan Gordon Osirandcr Danny Bolton Vivienne OBrien Outdoor skaters wait on weather all depends on gallons of river water hove weather when Ihe been hauled In the Fire ballpark outdoor skating rink Pumper to Rood the rink This Eden Mills Mike Marshall heads Community Club exec will be ready for eager skaters says villager Lloyd Dyer the man responsible for the whole volunteer operation We need constant below freezing temperatures with a good inch heavy or wet snow base before we start he pointed out To ensure a smooth ice surface Lloyd Sound of glee echoed throughout the town hall when Santa Christmas Parly The Jolly red elf distributed gifts to the visited the Rock wood Era mo a fire deportments childrens excited youngsters year nearby hydrant and the new municipal water system should make the task an easier one The establishment and ma in a nee of the rink required many volunteer labor hours donated by Lloyd and Ihe unity spirited men Floodlights illumlnolc the pounds down the frost and snow base with the recreation fancy maneuvers department tractor wheels ff0m to p In past years night throughout Ihe season by Wild a MucDougall The annual meeting of the Community Club was held Monday evening Bob Love was chairman for the election of officers for 1979 President is Mike Marshall secretary Irene Cole and treasurer is Debbie Marshall She would like two assistants so if there is anyone Interested in helping out please contact Mike or Debbie Anyone interested in booking the hall for an event please contact Jean Turowski at Plans are underway for a Youth Group In the village The Christmas Irec burning is scheduled for January 13 197D at the baseball park There are still a few tickets left for the New Years Eve dance Contact Loma at The constitution of the Com munity Hall was revised this meeting The Community Club sponsored a lovely Christmas dance in the hall on Saturday evening Now is the season to be Jolly and several folks have attended their place of employment parties The United Church Women served another tasty noon luncheon In the hall on Wednesday The Craft Club showed their wares and the winners of the lucky draws were and Orillia Pitcher The Friendly Seniors en joyed a bountiful and good taBting Christmas dinner convened by Ev Bardcn for the Community Club Euchre was enjoyed in the afternoon with some lucky prize win- Mr and Mrs Fred chart entertained Ihe family for a Christmas dinner on Sunday Those present for the en day were Mr and Mrs Jack Toronto Mr and Mrs George Sutton Helen and Glenn Mr Rob Miller Guclph Miss Peggy Sutton Allen Texas Mr and Mrs David Sutton and Vicki Morris ton Mr Roy Rinehart Hespeler Mr and Mrs Larry Schcwnker Geoffrey and Stephen St Catherines Mr and Mrs Carl Koehn Dun das were visitors with Mr Mrs on Sunday White Gift Sunday and the Christmas luncheon will be held in the Presbyterian Church this Sunday Dec Choice Quality CHRISTMAS TREES Spruce Pine OPEN Daily9a 9p Thursday a 9 p til Christmas ERAMOSA FLOWER MART Purple Place on Highway 7 3 MILES WEST OF ACTON