The Citizen, 2012-02-02, Page 17THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2012. PAGE 17. Councillor reports opt-out rate for waste
While the numbers are still very
unofficial, Central Huron Councillor
Burk Metzger reported that 14.1 per
cent of the municipality has opted
out of the waste and recycling co-
collection being provided by the
Bluewater Recycling Association
(BRA).
Metzger updated council on the
numbers at the Jan. 27 Committee of
the Whole meeting.
He said that with 3,429 recycling
bins in Central Huron currently
being serviced by the BRA
(approximately 1,400 in Clinton,
approximately 1,200 in Goderich
Township and approximately 800 in
Hullett) 485 people had opted out of
the service to be provided by the
BRA starting April 1.
The percentage breaks out that just
over 15 per cent of the Clinton and
Hullett Wards have decided to opt
out of the program, while just 12.7
per cent of the residents in Goderich
Township have decided to find
another waste collection alternative.
Metzger said that the BRA’spresident Francis Veilleux is “quitehappy” with how the numbers are
coming in. He said that an average of
20 per cent of residents opting out of
the program is to be expected, so to
be under that number is great.Metzger also said that concernsabout missing the mailed-out notice
and not calling to opt out of the
program in time should not be as
dire as they have been. He said that
if a notice is missed and the BRAdrops a bin off to a home that doesn’twant it, there is a way to still opt out
and not be charged.
“If someone misses the notice and
a bin shows up, it won’t be a
problem,” Metzger said. “There willbe a mechanism in place if thathappens.”
Metzger said the homeowner can
simply call the BRA and ask to have
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FROM AUBURN
By Shawn LoughlinThe Citizen
The Auburn Horticultural Society
has organized a presentation of “the
Healing Arc” to be held on Tuesday,
Feb. 21 in Goderich at the MacKay
Centre on North Street.
The Goderich Horticultural
Society will be hosting the evening
and Marlene Wynnyk from The
Healing Arc will give a presentation
on Sea Buckthorn berries, juices,
jams and jellies.
This product is unique and has
various health advantages. A social
time will be held from 7 p.m. to 7:30
p.m. and the presentation will begin
around 7:30 p.m.
THE WALKERBURN CLUB
Members of the Walkerburn Club
met at Pat Hunking’s home on Jan.
16. Mary Elder was president of the
day.
Being as it was Martin Luther
King Jr. Day, she read some very
interesting facts of his past, as well
as five lessons on how we treat
people. Mary followed the readings
with prayer. Eileen McClinchey
read the secretary’s report and Ila
Cunningham gave the treasurer’s
report. Roll call was taken.
The remaining part of the
afternoon was spent cutting out quilt
blocks to make more lap quilts.
Dorothy Schneider had a very
interesting reading about “Why God
made Mothers” and the answers
were given by Grade 2 students.
Pat served a delicious lunch and a
social half hour was enjoyed before
parting for home.
The next meeting is on Feb. 2 at
Pat Hunking’s home once again. Ila
Cunningham will be co-president,
Pat Hunking will provide lunch and
Vera Penfound will set the program.
The club is making plans to sing at
Anfield Retirement Home again in
February.
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AUBURN
Walkerburn Club holds meeting
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