HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2012-03-15, Page 12PAGE 12. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2012.
After a wide-ranging discussion
at their March 6 meeting, Morris-
Turnberry councillors have deferred
until March 20 a decision on
automated garbage collection.
Councillors were considering a
new proposal from Bluewater
Recycling Association that was a
considerable saving over earlier
quotes for automated collection
using larger bins on wheels.
After some councillors objected
to the fact urban residents currently
get weekly collection while rural
residents had their garbage and
recycling picked up every two
weeks, there was new concern at
this meeting for the situation in
urban areas if they too have
biweekly collection.
Councillor David Baker worried
it might be hard for people in
apartments, with little storage room,
to keep two weeks’ worth of
garbage around.
Councillor Jamie McCallum
wondered if more people would go
back to using the landfill site if they
had to wait two weeks for
collection.
Baker also was concerned about
charging people for a container for
recycleables. “We pushed hard to
get people to recycle and this goes
against that.”
Nancy Michie, administrator
clerk-treasurer, pointed out that
council will set the yearly price for
containers. Other municipalities
charge half as much for a recycling
container as for a garbage container,
she said.
In the end, council decided to
defer the decision until March 20.
Deputy-Mayor Jason Breckenridge,
noting there’s a provision in the
agreement for a surcharge if the cost
of fuel goes above a certain price
(which it’s currently over) asked
Michie to find out what the extra
charge is.
Mrs. Beryl MacGowan hosted the
Knox United Church Women on
Tuesday, March 6 at 2 p.m. Sheila
Nixon’s group was in charge of the
meeting and read “What to give up
for Lent”.
Nancy Jardin’s worship was on
laughter and she showed pictures
that made you laugh, but also
reminded us of what we used to hear
“there should be no laughter in
church”. She also talked about how
shocked people were at the picture
of Jesus laughing. Gladys Van Camp
read the scripture about Sarah when
she was told she would have a baby
at her old age and how she laughed.
During the business portion of the
meeting it was decided to have a
fundraising event on Saturday, Sept.
15 which would include a soup and
sandwich luncheon and bazaar, with
crafts, home baking, produce, jams
and pickles, etc. The proceeds of this
event will be shared by the UCW as
a donation to the Foodgrains Bank
and any other group that they wish
to support.
A 50th anniversary celebration for
the United Church Women of
Huron-Perth Presbyterial will be
held at the Varna Complex on May 7
and they hope to have all charter
members attend. Barbara Anderson
and Muriel Coultes will attend as
well as any others who wish to go.
Tickets are $20 each and must be
purchased ahead of time.
Sheila Nixon read articles from
past (1965) and present issues of The
United Church Observer which
drew laughter from those present.
Concerns really haven’t changed all
that much, except that gloves and
hats are not worn much any more.
She read about the first woman elder
appointed to a United Church as
well as the first ordained woman.
Sheila closed with a prayer.
The next meeting will be at the
home of Muriel Coultes on Tuesday,
April 3 at 2 p.m. Donna Shaw and
Beryl MacGowan served a delicious
lunch and a social time followed.
There were four tables of shoot in
play on Friday, March 9 at theCommunity Centre.The winners were: high pink card,
Louise Hammond; second high pink
card, Louise Hammond; second highpink card, Jane Grasby; most shootspink card, Muriel Taylor; high white
card, Ron Taylor; second high white
card, Charlie Shaw and most shoots,white card, Bill Nethery.The next shoot party is on Friday,
March 23. Everyone is welcome.
Joint committee going ahead
UCW anniversary celebration planned
Waste
decision
delayed Snow sculptures
As part of the school’s winter activity day, several East Wawanosh Public School students
turned sculptors, including, from left: Drew Bromley, Craig Raynard, Justin Rodger, Shelby
Armstrong, Alex Coultes and Wes Klages. (Denny Scott photo)
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By Keith Roulston
The Citizen
The Township of North Huron is
moving ahead with a new Economic
Development Advisory Committee.
This Committee will be responsible
for the following:
• Exploring various possibilities
for development in Hutton
Heights, including servicing
options.
• Working with the County of
Huron on a comprehensive review to
develop an inventory of land
available for commercial and
industrial development, and
potential rezoning and Official Plan
amendments.
• Building and fostering
relationships with key business
groups including the Blyth Business
Improvement Association, Blyth
Idea Group and the Wingham
Business Alliance.
• Developing an Economic
Development Strategy and Action
Plan, together with community
stakeholders, to attract industrial,
commercial, retail, and residential
development.
• Supporting ongoing initiatives
and proposing new ideas to retain
and expand existing North Huron
businesses and supporting
downtown revitalization initiatives
currently underway in Blyth and
Wingham.
• Working collaboratively with
Planning and Economic
Development staff at the County,
regional associations such as the
South West Economic Alliance,
OMAFRA, and Huron Business
Development Corporation.
• Establishing a co-ordinated team
approach to economic development
issues and inquiries, involving the
North Huron’s CAO, Community
Development Co-ordinator, Planner,
Chief Building Official, and Public
Works and Utilities staff.
“Council and staff have listened
and we’re responding to our
residents and businesses who want a
new attitude and approach to
economic development in North
Huron,” said Reeve Neil Vincent.
“This new committee will help us
tell our story, implement an action
plan, and create an environment
that supports growth of our
local economy and ensures
we’re competitive and attractive
for development and investment.”
“Small urban and rural
communities are undergoing
significant transformations and we
need to look beyond traditional
approaches to attracting and
retaining investment,” said Gary
Long, CAO/Clerk. “We need to
develop a community-based
approach to economic development
where the municipality and local
stakeholders work collaboratively to
identify solutions.”
The Economic Development
Advisory Committee will be
comprised of councillors and
residents from the Blyth, East
Wawanosh and Wingham wards.
The first meeting will be held the
last week of March.
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