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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1980-10-08, Page 1Oppose designation under The recent designation of Huron County townships under the -Pits and Quarries Control Act 'was bitterly opposed by HOron County Council at their September 29 meeting._ Morris reeve Bill Elston raised the subject at the session , of Huron County Cound.1 earlier in the month, telling the .-county engineer he had, learned most townships in Boctrd names The arena board has accepted the tender of Bill Taylor,. Kinloss- for the position of arena' manager for the, 1980-81 winter season. • The board Called tenders twice since there were only three tenders received the first time and they were all very close. • The second time tenders were called, five were received and Mr. Taylor was chosen for the position. The tenders included Leonard. Stanley, $385 a week; Kevin 'Murray,. $385 a week;. Robert. Humphrey, $375 a week; Al Hamil- ton, $410 a. week and Bill Taylor, $405 a week. Both Hamilton and Taylor have held the position previously. the Wingham area were to be designated, pits surveyed if they are brought under the County engineer.Bob Dempsey told Elston at act and they will just close their pits, that time, he was not award any townships in "We won't be able to get gravel," he thecounty Were to be designated. He said he explained. was certain the county had made. their The Act regulates the operation and • feelings clear last year when they replied to rehabilitation of sand and gravel pits and an aggregates discussion paper telling the stone quarries in designated counties in the provincial government they were not enthus, province. The operator must pay two cents a ed about Huron townships being;designated, ton to the treasury of Ontario for rehabilita- Demmey_ said jiel 1.jiot„ftoe;#a;,:,conttcto$1_,Alou_ofthe site. _If he does tlis necessary concerning the designation of Huron County rehabilitation when he closes the pit, the September9 meeting that ,the province's Comity clerk-treasurer Bill Hanly explain- , minority .Conservative government feared ed to county council that most municipalities they would create too intich controversy if had requested all counties to be designated they included the undesignated townships to treat all gravel production areas the same. under the new Aggregates Act which is to be "These pits and quarries were. a 8haStlY presented in the Legislature this year. sight on 'the landscape and every provincial "So they brought it in thretigh the back ssociation wanted them cleaned up," RanlY door by an order in council including. these stated. designations with' the old bill of 1971," The new bill, 'The Aggregates Act, still remarked Elston. . under consideration by the government will "I want people to realize what is hap- provide for management of aggregates, pening," added Elston. . control Of pits and quarries, provide for Howick reeve Harold Robinson pointed rehabilitation and will maintain the environ- out some farmers are not going to get their • merit: ' AU counties designated Under the previ-, ous bill, The Fits and Quarries Control Act of 1971, will fall under the new legislation when it is passed. "Every county should protest it," commented 'Wingham reeve Joseph Kerr. "The restriction isn't good" A .farmer isn't going.to tie up his money for .30 'years." injured 0 Two Luclrnow women are' in Winghain District 'Hospital in satisfactory condition following separate traffic mishaps. Vivian Hogan, 66, Lucknow, was involved in a two car accident on Highway 86, west of the village about 9' p.m. Saturday.. The car, driven by Mrs. Hogan, was, attempting a left hand turn at the corner, of highway 86 when 'it was struck by a car driven by Donald Parrish, 57, of Lucknow, who was attempting to pass the Hogan vehicle. Mrs. Hogan has a ,broken shoulder and bruises.. Mr. Parrish. suffered minor injuries but was not, admitted to, hospital. Pearl Carter; 74, of tucluiow was struck by .a pickup truck, on. Campbell Street MondaY afternoon and, is in 'Wingham and District Hospital with ..a broken arm.' It was raining at the time of the accident and Mrs. Carter did not see the truck approaching because she was using an una brella. The, driver of the truck, 'Robert Taylor of Belgrave, brought the truck, to a near stop when he saw Mrs. Carter, but because it, was, raining, the road was• slippery and the trua The accident occurred about 4.55 Monday afternoon. but he would find out and report to council. rehabilitation security is returned to the A press release from Queen's Park' the operator. arena manager , following day in' formed the public that all of BeginnWg in January, 1981„ this rohnhili- Huron County would be designated under tation security will rise to eight cents per the Pits and Quarries Control Act of 1971. metric tonne of aggregate taken from the pit Elston commented at county council's or quarry, Andrew .steps down lark nontioated Lucknow Village Councillor Tom Andrew announced at the.village ratepayer's meet- ing Monday night, he 'will not seek a third term on council. -Andrew has served two terms serving on the council's recreation board, road committee, and fire board. In his comments to the small group which attended the meeting, Andrew said there are many capable people who can sit on council and he thinks everyone should sit in and get the experience of sitting on council.. Reeve George Joynt announced that the council has approached Herb Clark who is presently council's representative on the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority to let his name stand for election to council to replace Andrew. Mr. Clark who attended the Monday meeting said he would be pleased to stand for election in the November municipal elections. Other than the four councillors, the reeve, the clerk, and town representatives such as the works employees and the recreation director, only two interested citizens from the village of• Lucknow attended the rate- payers meeting. Councillors commented everyone must be •satisfied or they would have come to' the meeting to complain. One councillor remarked people come to the w, council, during the year 'to have their problems worked out, so they must feel it is not necessary to attend a ratepayers' meeting. Reeve George Joynt told the meeting he enjoys working with the present council which he finds co-operative. He said the village's clerk-treasurer is doing a proficient job keeping abreast of government business , and outlining to council any changes they should be, aware of. The reeve remarked he is pleased with the progress of the road reconstruction in the village. The road work got a slow start Turn to page 2* I SEE. • By The Sentinel Rabies clinics The 'Bruce Health Unit is holding a series of free anti-rabies vaccination clinics for cats and dogs. They include Holyrood Township Hall, Thursday, October 9 from 9:30 to 12 noon; Ripley Township Hall, Friday, October 10 • from 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon and Lucknow Town Hall Tuesday, October 14 from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cancer forum The Lucknow Branch of the Canad- ian Cancer Society is holding a Cancer Forum at the Lucknovv Central Public School on Thursday, October 16 at 8 p.m. Three speakers will form a panel and, the public is invited to bring their questions and topics' for discussion.. Speakers will be Dr. Olive Ibberson, Medical Advisor to the Bruce County Unit of the Canadian Cancer Society; George Carter, Diiector of the Queen's Bush District of the Canadian Cancer Society and Mrs. Sandy, Cheyne, Public Health Nurse for Lucknow, Kinloss Township and Hur- on Township. A film, "I'm No Superman, You Know," will be shown centering on the major topic of the forum, Cancer in Men. The film concerns a man who is unwilling to admit his frailties and go to a doctor when he is ill. Winter sports Preparations are underway for winter recreation programs with fig- ure skating and minor hockey registra- tion coming up' soon. A minor hockey meeting was held in the Town Hall, September 25 to resolve any problems in the system. Although there was a very poor turnout to voice opinions, a problem with House League was discussed and at this point, most of the problems have been eliminated. Some dedicated men have come forward and volunteered as coaches, but more are needed. Those who have time to devote to these Saturday morning boys, please come forward, because without help *here will always be a problem. See ads elsewhere in the paper for hockey registration.