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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1989-05-10, Page 25THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 1989. PAGE 15. County Council briefs County reform package to be discussed There was no comment Wednes­ day at the May meeting of Huron County Council on the proposal of an Ontario Legislative Committee released recently that would change the structure of county governments. A brief mention in the report of the executive committee meeting indicated that the committee will be discussing the report at its next meeting but Warden Dave John­ ston indicated later he was surpris­ ed there wasn’t more comment on the issue at the council session. But then there wasn’t much comment on anything as council zipped through its agenda in two hours. Normally a county council session lasts about five hours.***** A problem thought unique to urban areas has proved a first for officials at the Huron County Social Services Department. J. A. MacKinnon, manager of the department, in his report to the Social Service Committee said for the first time his department had to deal with a request for assistance Tea time A nice relaxing cup of tea provides a nice break from shopping ano Edna Pearson [left], Jennie Turnbull and Annie Thynne enjoy a cup at the Brussels Rebekah’s Variety Fair at the Brussels Library Saturday. A rummage sale and bake sale were also part of the activities. Sports Still scoring from two people claiming refugee status. Refugees are not allowed to work until their status is decided by an immigration hearing or they are given a temporary work permit. As such the only source of support they have is through social assis­ tance. While this is a frequent problem for larger centres, it was a first in Huron.***** Design work will begin soon on a replacement for the Cunningham Bridge on Cty. Rd. 16 in Grey Township. Council approved the appointment of Ken Dunn of B. M. Ross and Associates to design the replacement. Leona Armstrong, Reeve of Grey, asked Dennis Merrall, county engineer if the replacement was planned for next year. Mr. Merrall said the project wasn’t anticipated for next year, saying the immediate goal was to get the engineering done and get detailed cost estimates. The re­ placement will be further down the line.***** The use of holding tanks for septic systems will be greatly reduced under a new Ministry of Environment policy, Dr. Maarten Bokhout, Medical Officer of Health told council. “The MOE is effectively sugges­ ting they don’t want holding tanks any more,” he said. There is increasing evidence that spreading the contents of holding tanks on the land can cause disease, he said, and there are concerns over what to do with the sewerage pumped out of the tanks. The MOE has changed its regulations and the Health Unit has decided to give all builders a two month notice that the change is coming. “It’s not us that’s making the decision,” Dr. Bokhout said.***** Tenders for county paving con­ tracts came in well below estimate, meaning the county will save $330,000 this year in paving costs. Meanwhile the county received confirmation it will receive a sup­ plemental grant of $440,000 for 1989 expenditures on the new Ball’s Bridge, south of Auburn.***** The Huron County Library Board has voted to renew a contract under which it rents, rather than pur­ chases best seller books for use in its library branches. The contract with McNaughton Book Service expires June 30 and will be renewed for another year at an increase of five per cent. The new rate will be $1039.80 per month. The library says this is a saving over buying the books that are popular for a few months, then fade in popularity. ***** The hot potato subject of the future use of abandoned rail lines has been lobbed into the hands of the county’s Planning and Develop­ ment Committee by the Agriculture and Property Committee. The com­ mittee decided at its April 17 meeting that one committee of council should be dealing with all aspects of the issue and so passed on the issue to Planning and Development.***** An Ontario Government bill that would see some lottery funds switched from use for cultural and recreational purposes to uses such as health care brought a protest from Claus Breede, Director of the Huron County Pioneer Museum. A letter from Mr. Breede to Premier David Peterson protesting Bill 119 was approved by council. Mr. Breede explained to the coun­ cillors that there is currently about $400 million sitting in the Wintario account but it isn’t sitting there for lack of cultural and recreation projects but because such groups can’t get to it. Using the Huron County Muse­ um as an example, Mr. Breede told the Premier that because of the museum expansion operating costs have risen 70 per cent in three years but provincial government support had increased only 10 per cent. Meanwhile, looking at the same issue from another angle, the Huron County Board of Health will deal at its next meeting with a resolution from the Regional Muni­ cipality of Peel that calls for profits from Lotto6/49 be used for local health departments for disease prevention and health promotion programs.***** County representatives to the boards of the five hospitals in the county were appointed by council. Mrs. Sharon Wurm will sit on the South Huron Hospital Board; Les Tervit on the Wingham and District Hospital Board; Wayne Lester on the Clinton Public Hospital Board; Joseph Potter on the Alexandra Marine and General Hospital Board and Brian Campbell on the Seaforth Community Hospital Board. The Boron County Board of Education requires TEACHER ASSISTANTS The Board is anticipating vacancies in several areas of the county for the 1989/90 school year Individuals applying for these positions will be required to work with exceptional students and should have training in the area of child development. Normally, this type of training is receiv­ ed at the Community College or University level. Past experience in working with children would be a definite asset. Successful applicants will become members of CUPE, Local 1428. Interested applicants are requested to forward an application including a resume and references Applications will be received by the undersigned prior to noon on Wednesday, May 24, 1989. Jeanne McDonald Personnel Manager 103 Albert Street John Jewitt Chair CLINTON, ONTARIO NOM 1L0 Huron Public Education Opening Up the World Bob Allan Director y Tim Fritz, former scoring star with the Brussels Junior Bulls continued his success this year with the Harriston Blues seniorteam. Burt Newman, Blues coach presents Tim with the Rookie of the Year and top scorer trophies for the team. Tim was top rookie scorer in the OHA Senior B loop and finished ninth overall in league scoring. On County Rd. 12, 1 Miles North of Power Products AND 527-0120 SEAFORTH LEISURE CENTRE ONTARIO’S NEWEST DEALER PRESENTS Kawasaki 1989 OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY PANCAKE BREAKFAST 7:00 A.M. •KAWASAKI QUAD RUNNERS *1989 SEA DOO LINE •CUB CADET LAWN EQUIPMENT »ROPER LAWN EQUIPMENT •CASE IH 18-25 H.P. 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