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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1986-07-16, Page 1Support strong for possible industry BY KATHLEEN CARTER Support seemed strong among Brussels area residents for the possible location of a new industry in the village when Astra Pyro­ technics Canada Ltd. held a VOL. 2 NO. 29 Serving Brussels, Blyth, Auburn, Belgrave, Ethel, Londesborough, Walton and surrounding townships. WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, 1986.40 CENTS Blyth Reeve unhappy with waste study Blyth Reeve Albert Wasson at the July meeting of Blyth village council expressed unhappiness about the Waste Management Master Plan study recently ap­ proved by Huron County Council. The study, which will cost from $150-200,000 will be funded at a 50 per cent level by the Ministry of the Environment but will still penalize those municipalitiesthatareal- Related stories on page 5 ready in good shape in waste management, he said. Reeve Wasson said he was one of about seven councillors who opposed the move. The Reeve said he had support­ ed formation of a Waste Manage­ ment Committee at the county level because he thought it would be a place for municipalities to come with their problems and seek solutions. “Instead they went to the phone and called the Ministry of the Environment (for advice)’’, he said. Reeve Wasson said waste man­ agement is a very,very,controver­ sial subject at the county level because many of the municipalities are in real trouble trying to find new disposal sites that meet strict new environmental restrictions, “it costs so much to solve a single problem,’’ he said. Councillor Bill Manning said that Blyth, with a shared disposal site it shares with Hullett town­ ship, will be penalized in the end. Councillor Tom Cronin agreed: “We’ve already paid (for its site) and now we’ll pay again.’’ Reeve Wasson said he was trying to keep an open mind on the subject but he was still disappoint­ ed. “Tome, $200,000 seems like a lot of study.’’ Company rents Morris garage for factory AsofAugustl, Morris Town­ shipwill have a new business, with Bob Harkness and Monty Des Roches of R. Harkness Victorian Millwork near Listowel as owners. At its meeting on July 7, Morris township council accepted an offer from the company to rent the township works garage and hall which is located at the north half of Lot 15, on Concession six, for a two year period. The company will have a custom wood products business, and currently manage a saw mill and demonstration at the farm of Frank Rutledge and a subsequent public meeting, Thursday night. The company, currently located in Guelph, is looking at Brussels as one of a number of possible sites for While the adults were busy playing baseball at the fourth annual Hullett Days held July 11 and 12, these young people took time out from watching the game to play on the equipment near Hullett Central School. Hullett Days featured a children’s tractor pull, a pork barbeque and variety show along with other events. Jack Armstrong was also given the award of Citizen of the Year during the two day event. -- photo by Kathleen Carter manufacture wooden molding. In the agreement the tenant will pay the owner $200 per month for the first year and $300 per month in the second year, adding $50 per month for the hall rental. The tenant is also responsible for utilities, liability insurance, water supply, maintenance, and will be eligible for rent renewal August 1, 1988. The new business will be operated by the two current owners, Mr. Harkness and Mr. Des Roches, who hope to hire relocation. It has taken an option on 64 acres on the outskirts of Brussels as a possible site. The plant, if built, would cost $400,000 and employ 80 people. The demonstration and public another two people to help with operations. In other business, Deputy Reeve Clem McLellan asked council who would be paying him for his role on the Industrial Committee. He will be meeting with the other mem­ bers of the committee to discuss whether he is paid by committee or the township council. Clerk Nancy Michie presented council with a draft of the waste disposal agreement with the Vil­ lage of Brussels. The draft will be finalized and presented to the meeting were held to give the public a chance to get first hand information on the company and give company officials a chance to judge public reaction to the location of the factory in Brussels. council for discussion. Road superintendent, Lloyd Michie told council that the pit run gravel has been completed for 1986. Councillor Bert Elliot advis­ ed council of his meeting at the Laidlaw Drain with Manfred Loserit of Canadian Agra and Dave Johnston of Johnston Engineering Consultants, who will discuss the changes of the catch basins at the Laidlaw Drain. Council advised that Mr. John­ son should know that the contrac­ tor should repair the said catch basins. The company makes flares and other signals used for search and rescue operations. Pyrotechnics is a word that means the mixing of certain substances and according to the company president, Dave Why- san, pyrotechnics does not mean explosives. “Explosives are sub­ stances in their single form, pyrotechnics is the mixture of substances.’’ The demonstration included the burning of one product, lasting approximately 15 minutes, burn­ ing off a white smoke. It also included setting off “noise­ makers,” and various coloured smokes. The noisemakers seemed to have the people convinced that the bang given was considerably loud. Mr. Whysall explained that at the plant in Guelph, a bunker is used and this reduces the noise level considerably. A similar bunker would be used at the new plant and would be shielded from populated areas by woods. The products made at the plant are used for search and rescue purposes, by both the Canadian and American military forces. The demonstration also gave the peo- pleachancetosee “therocket” which is hand held and is set off by something similar to an ignition switch. The rocket shoots several hundred feet into the air and within six seconds, a bright light illumi­ nates the area. At one point in the demonstra­ tion, various coloured smokes were set off which looked like very thick coloured fog. These smokes are also used for search and rescue, but some people seemed concern­ ed about what chemicals were contained in the smoke and worried about whether or not it was dangerous. A further presentation and question period followed at the Brussels, Morris and Grey Com­ munity Centre. After about a 15-minute convoy down Turnberry Street, people found their places, listened to another presentation and then asked questions. Showing concern for the excessive smoke, the first question was “what are we breathing?” Mr. Whysall explain- Continued on page 6 Blyth postpones decision on truck purchase Blyth village council postponed a decision on whether or not to purchase a new truck for the village works department and Public Utilities Commission at its meeting July 8. Townforeman Merv Ritchie told councillors that he had approached a local body shop about the possibility of repairing the old truck but was told they wouldn’t even consider fixing it. He brought two quotes for new trucks to council both in the neighbourhood of $14,000. In addition, he said that a new box for the truck would likely cost about $4,500. The old box needs a new floor and new steel sides he said, and there was 11 years wear on the hoist. He wondered if it might not make more sense to go with a new box. Reeve Wasson and Councillor Tom Cronin spoke of a new box they had seen which could be tipped either forward or back or to the sides. Council decided to investigate this and other possibili­ ties before making a decision at its next meeting. Council voted to send Mr. Ritchie to a special seminar being held by the Ministry of Transporta­ tion and Communications on the transportation of dangerous goods.