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The Citizen, 1990-10-17, Page 6PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1990. West Wawanosh approves loan for arena tractor West Wawanosh Council agreed at its October 2 meeting to orovide funding towards the purchase of a new tractor for the Blyth arena in the form of a loan. This is to be paid back when money becomes avail­ able through fundraising. The amount from West Wawanosh is for its seven per cent share of the approximate cost of $20,000. Council had no objections to the closing of St. Helens library branch. Approval is being given to the Huron County Library to pro­ ceed with the closure. Robert Hallam appeared at the meeting to voice concerns regard­ ing the construction of the Andrews-Finnigan Drain. After hearing the complaints, Reeve Cranston assured Mr. Hallam that the engineer would be contacted. He was notified by telephone before Council moved on to other items in the agenda. Building permits were issued to: Jim Pentland, barn addition; Rene Aresenault, house addition; Rene Arsenault, barn addition; John D. Shetler, house addition; Dale Gam- mie, barn addition and Herbert Davies, garage. Clerk Joan Armstrong was given approval to serve on the committee preparing the Development Char- County briefs Health Bd. employees get 5.5% increase The Huron County Board of Health reached an agreement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 1305 in Septem­ ber that will see a general 5.5 per cent increase in pay retroactive to January 1. The contract runs until Dec. 31. In addition several of the em­ ployees received adjustments rang­ ing from $250 to $1400. The agreement was revealed to Huron County Council at its October session in Goderich Thursday. ***** After many months of negotia­ tion, the county has agreed to initiate expropriation proceedings against one landowner to allow for the widening of Huron County Rd. 31 near Benmiller in 1991. Agreement has been reached with all but one of the landowners along the road but Huron County Engineer Denis Merrall reported to the road committee that it seemed unlikely agreement could be reach­ ed with the remaining landowner in time for work to begin next spring. In addition, he reported, Ontario Hydro wants to do a major rebuild­ ing of its line which would work best at the same time as the county is rebuilding the road. ***** After a protest from Hullett township, the county land division committee is changing its proce­ dures to get input from local municipalities before granting severances. Hallett had complain­ ed that sometimes by the time the township had a chance to make its comments known a decision had already been made. However, the proposal that it the committee turns down a proposal for a severance the applicant be allowed to appear before the committee to discuss an alteration to the plans that would make them acceptable. The committee felt there was already sufficient consultative and appeal processes in existence.***** The Agriculture and Property Committee recommended the county enter into an agreement with Christopher Borgal Architect to study the feasibility of building facilities for the Huron County Library headquarters at the Goder­ ich Branch Library. The final report, not to cost more than $5,000 is to be submitted by Nov. 19.***** A new hiring policy was accepted under the county’s Employee Rela­ tions Policy. The policy calls for posting of job openings in all county departments simultaneous­ ly-***** Marlene Albers, RR 2, Bluevale is the winner of the Huron County Scholarship award in Food Services Management at Centralia College.■ ***** The county, on recommendation of its executive committee, voted to continue its policy unchanged and not give a donation to the Blue­ water Rest Home for its reconstruc­ tion program. ges by-law if necessary. Mrs. Armstrong was also author­ ized to sign the contract with Business Computer Services in London for the preparation of tax information and notices for 1991. Mr. Cranston and Mrs. Arm­ strong were instructed to apply to the Ministry of Transportation for payment of the interim subsidy on 1990 road expenditures. Council had no objections to severance applications from Paul Zinn (Chester Finnigan) in Ashfield Township and Ray Ulch in Dun­ gannon. Approval was given on the recommendation the county plan­ ner be contacted in regard to the proposed road allowance between the two proposed lots on the Finnigan property. The tile drain loan application for Joanne Sproul was approved. A by-law was passed by Council authorizing the borrowing of suffi­ cient funds to provide for the construction of the Andrews-Finni­ gan Municipal Drain improvement and extension. West Wawanosh Council strong­ ly supported the position of Clinton opposing the closing of small town post offices at 5 p.m. The general accounts in the amount of $83,533.91 and the road accounts totalling $56,125.10 were approved for payment. PAUL KLOPP M.P.P. HURON Constituency Office Now Open To Help You with Provincial Government Services& Programs 5 Rattenbury St. Clinton Phone 482-3132 Mon. - Fri. 9 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. Open During Noon Hour Sat. 9 A.M.-12 Noon Except Holidays WHEN TURNING OFF THE LIGHTS IS A BRIGHT IDEA. Z SAVE ENERGY There are a surprising number of ways that you can easily save energy around your house, in your car and in the products that you buy. From heating and lighting your home to cooking and cooling your food. From the way that you drive to the way that you work. We’ve got a HENSALL LIVESTOCK SALES LTD. SALES REPORT The market on Thursday, October 11 met an active demand with steers and heifers selling $2 to $3 higher. Good and Choice steers sold $88 to $94. There were 507 slaughter steers and heifers on offer. Forty-five steers consigned by Maple Emblem farms averaging 1390 lbs. sold for $90.50 with a top sale of $94. Purchased by Corsetti Meat Packers. Forty-one steers consigned by Geo. Underwood Farms averaging 1291 lbs. sold for $90.15 with a top sale of $93. Purchased by Corsetti Meat Packers. Nine steers consigned by Jim Howatt averaging 1280 lbs. sold for $91.15 with a top sale of $92.25. Purchased by Corsetti Meat Packers. Fourteen steers consigned by Larry Rundle averaging 1293 lbs. sold for $90.75 with a top sale of $92. Purchased by Corsetti Meat Packers. Thirty-eight steers consigned by Howard Hendricks averaging 1256 lbs. sold for $89.50 with a top saleof $92.25. Purchased by Dominion Meat Packers. Forty-five steers consigned by Evergreen Farmsaveraging 1181 lbs. sold for $89.05 with a top sale of $91.60. Purchased by Norwich Meat Packers. Fourteen steers consigned by Joe Courtney averaging 1266 lbs. sold for $88.75. Good to Choice Heifers sold from $86 to $90. Twenty heifers consigned by Allan Rundle averaging 1202 lbs. sold for $90.45 with a top sale of $96. Purchased by Darling Food Markets. Two heifers consigned by Hugh Eagleson averaging 1282 lbs. sold for $89.50 with a top sale of $93.50. Purchased by Corsetti Meat Packers. Eleven heifers consigned by Schultz Bros, averaging 1065 lbs. sold for $87.75 with a top sale of $92. Purchased by St. Helens Meat Packers. Fifteen heifers consigned by Scotts Elevator averaging 1118 lbs. sold for $87.15 with a top sale of $91.75. Purchased by M.G.I. Meat Packers. Eighteen heifers consigned by Theo Malady averaging 1161 lbs. sold for $86.50 with a top sale of $93. Purchased by Corsetti Meat Packers. Seven heifers consigned by J im Delaney averaging 1158 lbs. sold for $86 with a top sale of $88. Purchased by St. Helens Meat Packers. 0WNER&MANAGER SALESREP. 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