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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1976-05-05, Page 25from office in the fall, it was easier to be objective about the _future structure of government in. Huron. Simon Hallahan, reeve of. East Wawariosh summed up the feeling of the group. , "I think we have the best system of any in, the Dominion of Canada," said Reeve Hallahan, "I hope we can keep the decision making at the grass roots." • . fm!.6 en. "woo .1.111 41•1111 .14.14 " .m71 MOM :AND. DAD., HAVE.FUN WITH THE KIDS ANDS STAY FIT RIDING A JOHN DEERE BICYCLE. Buy a 3-, or 5- speed bike fo'r your'selves, plus bikes for the children. Just look over the selection of colours and frames, and choose the bike to match your riding style. . Quantities may be limited. SEE US FORA JOHN DEERE. FRED McGEE AUTO ELECTRICLTD. Sales backed by service Box 154 Wingham, Ont. NOG 2W0 Phone 357-1416 _ SAVE $25.00 PER BIKE NOW , . Offer expires June 30, 1976. JOHN DEED L 1.01110. 1.1.1 NNW . • ••••••••**.;.:.. THE BRUSSELS '1976 ii66.15, BOt County Councillors are not so, sure. "11 (Continued from Page 7,) the noon break was best. "A group of us used to go to e of the restaurants and' sit ound the table and have a good scussion," said Reeve ompson. "Just as good a scussion as we have today when 're all in a large group in one ace." Warden .Jack McCutcheen sagreed with Reeve Thompson. insisted that by keeping uncil together, a great deal of rmation was passed around d much public relations work s accdmplished."}!e said that in smaller groups, councillors • dn't get the exchange ,of ideas " "County _elected represent& d didn't get to know the various • tive must keeP the power to make partment heads as well. decisions," Reeve Gin said. Warden McCutcheen added Reeve. Gin acknowledged that t he could support a "saving of $25-$30,000 per annuit ggestion to incorporate the cost was "a, lot of money in' anybody'. the . noon meals into the per pocket'', but he wondered ii m paid to councillors, but:said • additional savings- couldn't b( would not be in favor ,,of realized. He said if committees pensing with the large could be amalgamated; perhaps hering of council and guests. was conceivable then that instead nson McKinley concurred of two department heads and , their salaries, one department h the warden. He said that in opinion, the noon reces 'head would be sufficient. S with ner eaten together was the "If we can amalgamate the committees and the department st thing that had happened in - ars. heads to"look after both services, There was some discussion on ,that's where the real savings will ether or not savings would come in to the county," said , • ually be realized by cutting Reeve Ginn. - - Reeve Ginn spoke about a k on the number of county presentatives. Reeve Bill Elston. decision reached earlier in the id that small groups tended to session to have both the k for higher pay. He said the development officer and the -member Board of Education county planning director at public s almost as muchag—the 45 ,meetings about secondary plans. he saw this as a. "duplication" of , expenses., Instead of two at one meeting, Reeve Ginn wondered if development and planning couldn't be amalgamated under one department head. Warden McCuitcheon commended council for its open and rational discussion of the local' government study committee's report. He reminded council this, was an election year 'and since all members would be seeking re-election or retiring 1-Parker Plumbing & Heating' --- 887-6079 county council members, and, pointed out 'as well that a councillor in the Hamilton-Went- worth region was paid $6500 per 'annum. "Where's the saving?" asked Elston. Reeve Gerry Ginn of Goderich township said that even when he was a deputy-reeve, he beli eyed there weretoo many members on county council. But he. was concerned that _if the number of elected representataives was fewer, more decision, making would-fall to hired or appointed personnel. 13icyc has c and so have bicycle safety rules. This is what Ontario is doing to bring bicyc1 safety up-to-da There are about721 /2 million bicycles in Ontario to- day, .Lot.year 56„biOyClistsWere.:killed on Ontario streets and highways, and 3,720 were injured. Evert .onels too Many. We..urge you to .make yourself and yoUr family, familiar with the.simple rules andiguidelines of, bicy- cle safety, Obey all stop signs.and traffic lights. Keep in mind that a. bicycle is,. by definition, a.vehible under the .HighwayTraffit Act„ After'all, you dOn'tluSt. "ride" a bicycle — you drivet.,And.Ontario wants every bicyclist to drive safely. That's why.-the Ontario. Ministry of Transportation - and Communications. has prepared 3 easy-t0- . • understand folders that every bicyclist should read, They're calleCThe Bicyclist's .Handbook ;" "Ontario Laws and Your Bicycle," and "How To Be an Expert Cyclist." For your free copies, write to: Public & Safety Information Branch Ministry of Transportation and Communications 1201 Wilson Avenue Downsview, Ontario M3M 1J8 Ministry of Transportation and,Communications James Snow, Minister province• of Ontario William Davis, .Premier •