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Home My WebLink AboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1987-12-16, Page 1.P% ESTABLISHED IN 1873 "THE SEPOY TOWN" ON THE HURON -BRUCE BOUNDARY PUBLISHED IN LUCKNOW, ONTARIO 20 PAGES 400 PER COPY %Way, ay, December 1641987 i:A' G`. � aai,.�y N±^ ''m..i'` �.• jt .r""4c.,.Y ry � vc,i '. a x u :t '" -`s....; - r .:i - Warden "i�V� lda ep i y „ or Bio t time,'Hufoa County's newly -acclaimed Robert M. Bell, reeve of Tuckersmith Township, accepts the symbolic key to the county from outgoing Warden Brian McBurney at Huron County Council's inaugural meeting, held at the Huron County Courthouse, Goderich, on Tuesday, Dec. 8. Bell, the sole nominee for the 1988 Warden's chair was unanimously acclaimed to the position by coun- cil. (photo by Patrick Raftls) New Reeve for Huron Tuckersmith Township Reeve Robert M. Bell was acclaimed to the position of Warden of Huron County for 1988 at the in - aural session of Huron County Council. Bell's name was the only one put for- ward during nominations for the Warden's seat at the meeting held Tuesday, Dec. 8, at the Huron County Courthouse, Goderich. He was nominated by Exeter Reeve Bill Mickle. Bell has served on Tuckersmith Township Council for 15 years, the past 11 as reeve, thus, the township's represen- tative to County Council. Bell has served as chairman of the County Roads, Library, Social Services and Agriculture and Property committees and this year was named to the Waste Management Committee. Bell and his wife Marlene run a family farm operation in Tuckersmith Township. The couple have two children. In accepting the nomination, Bell said Huron residents have "a county we can be proud of". The county, he said, "is known for its strong agricultural base, as well as our many prominent industries." "Promoting The County of Huron as a place to locate new industry," will be among the new warden's priorities for the coming year, he said. Bell also named the Huron County Pioneer Musuem Project, upgrading of the Huronview Home for the Aged and a study on needs of senior citizens as matters to be dealt with in 1988. "We must keep in mind the needs of our seniors, as well as the cost factor," Bell said. Bell said his style of leadership will be to "deal with situations as they arise, listen to arguements for and against and make a decision". Bell praised the work done by 1987 Warden, Turnberry Township Reeve Brian McBurney, saying "he was faced with many contentious issues and proved he had the ability to deal with them." As outgoing warden, McBurney said his year at the county helm has been an en- joyable one. "Hopefully, its been as good a year for the county as it has been for us (McBurney and his wife)'". McBurney said one accomplishment achieved during his term was bringing the county departments back to full staff, following the earlier loss of key personnel such as former Medical Officer of Health. Dr. Harry Cieslar and former Librarian Bill Partridge. A new librarian (former area resident Beth Rosstakes over Jan. 1), has been hired by the county, as has a new MOH (Dr. Maarten Bokhout), a new county engineer (Dennis Merill) and a nutritionist. "All of these people are quite young for their positions. We're starting mix the ex- perience that we have with the enthusiasm of some new people," said McBurney. After the official swearing-in ceremony, the new warden named the striking com- mittee, which met following the inaugural meeting to begin the task of formulating the county's various committees. The striking committee includes: Bell, Stephen Township Reeve T. J. Tomes, Hulled Township Reeve Tom Cunningham, Hay Township Deputy Reeve Claire Deichert, Ashfield Township Reeve Allan J. Gibson and McKillop Township Reeve Marie Hicknell. Village Council leaves question of Sunday shopping to merchants The Lucknow Village Council meet for their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday of last week and while the agenda was relatively light, some notable decisions were made. Contrary to the speculation of the Sen- tinel, council voted in favor of Sunday shopping. While it is expected that Spw, if any, local shops will take advantagf the decision, any village business may now open its doors on Sunday. In keeping with the Sports By-law, business may now be conducted after 1 p.m. on Sunday. Council felt the decision should be left to individual businesses. This decision would allow local businesses to take advantage of "high traffic" times and events such as the Sunday following Christmas and during the planned Lucknow Jamboree. Bridge work During the meeting, Council discussed and considered a number of quotes from construction companies with regards to the planned bridge repair on Campbell Street. A final decision was made at a subsequent meeting held December 10 and the tender will be awarded to the W,G. > f- ly Construction Company of Seaforth pen- ding MTC approval. The total cost of the project, some $22,075, will be paid for through a 100 per- cent subsidy from the Ministry of Transport and Communications. It is ex- pected the work will begin immediately following the final approval. from that ministry. In the same vein, river, bank `rip -rap' work will be done by K.K.N. Construction of Dublin as their bid of $8,800 was the lowest. tender received. Rip -rap is the stone work which lines the river banks in the Village. Council also authorized Burns Ross and, Associates to prepare a contract for the Christmas deadlines Just a reminder to Lucknow Sentinel readers, advertisers and correspondents that your Sentinel next week will come out Tuesday, December 22 instead of Wednesday. Because of this, oiir deadline for adver- tising and editorial material has been moved up to Friday, December 18 at 3 p.m. Please keep this in mind if you have material to include . in our Christmas edition. Next week's Sentinel will also include our special Christmas supplement. In it you'll find festive wishes from local businesses, some traditional Christmas stories, Christmas messages from the ministers in Lucknow and, of course, the? letters to Santa from area children. We think you'll enjoy reading it over the holidays. Following the Christmas break, the first Sentinel of the New Year will be published on January 6 and regular deadlines apply. galvanizing and coating of the handrails on Wheeler -Willoughby Street east and west bridges. Child safety Council received and heard a letter from Bill Pike, principal of the Lucknow Central Public School, expressing the wish that a sidewalk be constructed on the south side of Willoughby Street from the bridge east of Bob Street. It was noted that such a move would make it safer for the students walking to school and Council agreed to consider this request when preparing their 1988 budget report. With regards to the' Village Sewage System Project, Reeve Herb Clark told the Sentinel the work is progressing nicely and that a report is being prepared for the in- formation;of. theat this.time. It is hoped the public witl havek'thai ce to review the planned sewage system plan and offer its questions and objections. Watch for a report on this work in the Sen- tinel in late January or early February. A project such as this, is a very com- plicated matter and, as Reeve Clark noted, is subject to a great deal of red tape. Coun- cil should be congratulated for the pro- gress they have made in the past few mon- ths with regards to this important project. While the shepards watched their sheep by night, the local school children practiced for their annual Christmas concert. There were snowmen, elves, wisemen and candy canes and everyone did a tremendous job. Look for more photos from the Christmas Concerts inside your Sentinel. (Rob Bundy photo)