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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1994-01-05, Page 1PUBLISHED IN LUCKNOW, ONTARIO Wednesday, January 5,1994 G.$.T.Inctutted L Four teens nominated as 1J93 junior citizens Four of the 117 nominations for Ontario's. Junior It is a jointly sponsored effort through the Ontario Citizens for 1993 were from Lucknow and area. Community Newspapers Association and Bell Canada. The Junior Citizen awards were established in 1981. Being nominated as a Junior Citizen speaks highly for these young people of our community. Caley Moore. Caley Moore is a teen who goes the extra mile in everything she undertakes, doing so with a cheerful, optimistic outlook. Her personal goals are high and she works diligently to achieve these standards. Caley displays initiative, a sense of responsibility and concern for the welfare of others. Any group Caley has been involved with4eaps the benefits of her. participation. Fourteen -year-old Caley is the daughter of Elwin Moore and Claudia•Baskervillle: Sandra Alton Those who know Sandra Alton see her as an outgoing young person, one that is ready to face any challenge. • She is eager to help others and has proven to be a positive influence at school. Sandra is an excellent role model for younger pupils. No matter what. Sandra tackles, she does so' with enthusiasm, thoroughness and precision, but she can always see the humorous side to things. Sandra, 14, is the daughter of Don and Sherry.. Alton. Alesha Moffat Alesha Moffat, 17, is a young wtiman who has developed leadership qualities that will stand steadfast as she goes through life. 'Her outgoing personality, positive thinking and eagemess to help other�inake her a definite asset to her community. As a Peer Mentor at school, Alesha offers en- couragement to other students who may behaving scholastic or personal problems. The daughter of Bill and Donna Moffat, Alesha is a teen with a lot of potential. . Lucknow council accepts sewage operating budget LUCKNOW - Two represen- tatives of the, Ministry of Environ- ment met with council, during a special ,meeting on Nov. 24 to discuss and review the proposed 1994/95 sewage operating budget. Council accepted the proposed budget, after changes to taxes and telephone. The budget was set. at $67,200. The snow removal contract (stfiets) , was awarded to Lloyd Collins. Rates are $56per hour for, a 41/2 yard loader, and two 15 -yard trucks at $42 per hour. The quotes of Doug Maynard and Reavie Farm Equipment for snowblowing parking lots • and sidewalks were accepted at $40 per hour. The hours of work and area of work will be at the call of the town foreman, Gary Austin. • Councillor George Gibson was appointed as the village's represen- tative on the Bruce Area ,Solid Waste Recycling Association. . December 14 meeting At the regular session of coup►cil on Dec. " 14; Rick Jones discussed his request to sell Nevada tickets. Council deferred any decision on issuing of new Nevada lottery licensing until the first quarter of 1994 and .decided that- a policy statement would be prepared before, any new licenses are issued. • Brian Knechtel, of the Lucknow Village Market, talked about his • dissatisfaction with the high demand charge on his hydro bill. Council agreed .to investigate how other utilities handle the same situation. The new joint bylaw enforcement officer, Dennis Thompson, met. with council and discussed procedures regarding bylaw enforcement. Councillor Gibson was appointed to the Planning Advisory Commit- tee, with Councillor Lillian Abbott as alternate. Council agreed that a swing door . be constructed for the Senior Drop ), In room. One property willthe registered for tax sale on Jan. 1,..1994. 'Following a request from Floyd Stanley, principal atLCPS, counci'I agreed to advertise . for a crossing guard for the intersection of Bob and Willoughby Streets, when' classes are dismissed in the after-, noon. • Reeve Stuart Reavie said Mr. Stanley • pointed out' that the: exuberance of pupils leaving school, combined with the congestion of busses and other, vehicles picking up children was causing unsafe ' conditions. . . Recycling budget Council accepted the Bruce Area Solid Waste Recycling Association budget for collection at $30.30 per hour and administration' fee at $8.24 - per household for 1994. A review of the overall budget to date, as well as proposed road work for 1994 and 1995, took place. Council believed, certain aspects of proposed road work should include a public meeting. Kinloss appoints various councillors to committees • KINLOSS TOWNSHIP -- Coun- cil met for its last session of the year on Dec. 20. Appointments to,various commit- tees for . the coming year were made. Reeve Jim Boyle will be the member of the Planning Advisory Committee, with Councillor Cliff Fielder as alternate. Councillors. Fielder and, Erlma Haldenby will. sit on the Whitechurch Community Hall Board; Reeve Boyle on the Luck - now District Medical Centre board; Councillors Brian Wolfe and John Husk on the Lucknow District Fire Committee, and Councillors Hal- , denby and Husk on the Joint Recreation Committee. Reavie Farm Equipment has been hired to blow snow at Washington and George Streets in the. municipality, at the rate of $45 per hour. Am , amendment to the Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw ,was passed regarding Schoebl/Ross. A recorded .vote resulted with Boyle, Haldenby and Wolfe voting in favor, ancV Fielder and Husk. against. The sum of $12,000 will be transferred to the reserve for capital expenditures 'regarding road machinery for the year 1993. Council met in committee -of -the - whole to discuss personnel matters. Henry Clark, road superintendent, presented a five-year forecast for construction and equipment. Coun- cil reviewed the plan and will• report back at the next meeting with any changes they would like to sec made, Mr. Clark was instructed to receive construction engineering Adam Cameron Twelve -year-old Adam Cameron is described as an enthusiastic young person who strives for excellence; a youth who exemplifies the ideal student/citizen. . His positive nature is evident in everything he; tackles from household chores, to school work, to sports, to music. Adam demonstrates leadership qualities in all areas of his life. He is the son of Jack and Nancy Cameron. Congratulations Caley, Sandra, Alesha and Adam quotes for . the 10th and the bridge on sideroad 25. • �' Mr. Clark' and Mark Becker,. clerk,' will represent the municipality at a retirement . social for MTO representative Ray Aquin. A verbal request was received from Fishermans Cove to allow a. temporary line for sewage along the road allowance. Mr. 'Becker will prepare the necessary agreement to be reviewed at. council's next meeting. Discussion took place on the. Donegan Haulage rezoning matter. Councillor Wolfe and Mr. Becker reported on a meeting with the township solicitor. Gord Fletcher also attended that meeting,' and along with Ray Buchmeier and Ery Skrien attended the council meeting to make comments. Correspondence from Art Clark, Maitland Engineering, regarding a ponddug along a municipal drain, was read. The landowner will be informed that he will be responsible for any costs, if he restricts the flow of water from any up, or down stream landowners. CN has approached council to see if the municipality is interested in purchasing about 120 aces 'of old railway track land. Mr. Becker will determine the price they are reques- ting. . '93 in review inside this week's paper