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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2019-02-28, Page 32PAGE 32. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2019. 541 Turnberry St., Brussels 519-887-9114 Fun books for all ages The Citizen Check out our great selection of books at... 413 Queen St., Blyth 519-523-4792 TOP 10 FOR KIDS NATURE A weird and wonderful book about the weird and wonderful natural world. Top 10 for Kids Nature is packed to the max with checklists, fun facts and pictures. Humorous, relatable and informative, the book engages readers while they learn about earth and the rocks, water and plants that it is made of and the animals, insects and birds and more that live on it. Top 10 for Kids Nature is a must-have book containing exactly what kids want: lists, facts and pictures to share with friends. Colourful, weird and masses of fun, this fantastic read will keep kids entertained to the max. $9.95 RIDE THE RIGHT HORSE A compatible personality is the single most desirable quality in a horse yet it is much harder to assess than conformation and gait. Author Yvonne Barteau helps you identify the four major equine personality types and their variations. $31.50 WHERE DOES IT HURT? Dr. Dave Perrin, a rural veterinarian from British Columbia, talks about the human side of being a vet in the third book in his often hilarious series. Stories include his efforts in coaxing a reluctant turkey into becoming a sperm donor. $23.95 THE FAMILY BUTTERFLY BOOK Love butterflies? This book’s for you. How to attract butterflies to your garden, make butterfly boxes and cages, identify 40 favourite North American species, even build your own butterfly farm. $25.95 RALPH, THE NANNY The fourth in the series of picture books features a story by Fran Hook, illustrated by Pattie Armstrong. This time Ralph, the cuddly brown door-stop dog is turned into world famous nannies by Ellie when she comes to play at her grandparents’ house. $10.00 DON’T TURN YOUR BACK IN THE BARN In the first book of what became a hugely- successful series, veterinarian Dave Perrin recalls the unforgettably funny stories of his first year as a vet in rural British Columbia. $23.95 I WANT TO BE A VET Do you know a youngster who wants to be a vet? This colourful book gives a hint of what the job entails. (Ages 4-7) $3.99 M-T landfill site phase approaching end of life The portion of the Morris landfill site currently in use is approximately two years away from being full, forcing Morris-Turnberry Council to make a decision about the future of the site. Currently, a portion of the second stage of the site is being used for landfill operations. Originally, the site was split into Section A, and two future sections; Stage 1/2 and Stage 3/4. After Section A was filled up, a portion of the Stage 1/2 section was slated for use. Council now has to decide how to expand the footprint of that portion to allow continued use of the site. Currently, Stage 3/4 has yet to be used. The landfill site uses natural attenuation, meaning there is no leachate collection or treatment as the soil naturally dilutes any negative affluent from the site. While the Ministry of Natural Resources doesn’t have any issue with the municipality changing the footprint of the currently used section of the site, representatives from engineering firm R.J. Burnside explained that would change if the site’s property lines were impacted by changes. Representatives from R.J. Burnside explained the municipality could expand the current usage space in a number of ways, but, to avoid compounding leachate plumes with the currently retired Section A, expanding usage to the north would be the preferable option. If the municipality expanded the current usage site to the south, a portion of the leachate plume from the newly expanded Stage 1/2 area would flow under Section A, and would require additional monitoring wells. Another option would be to use a more central expansion to the Stage 1/2 Section, however, the Burnside representatives said that would require moving a pond on the site. The representatives explained that consultation with the Ministry of Natural Resources took place in January, which is necessary for any of the changes. A review would be necessary prior to any changes to the site, which could can take up to a year and, with the estimated two-year timeline, council needed to start moving on the decision. The proposed changes are estimated to add 20 to 25 years of life to the site before further changes would be necessary. Public consultation is generally necessary, according to the Burnside representatives, however council could host a simple information night, since the changes are comparatively minor in scale when measured against other landfill site changes. There will be costs associated with the expansion, and, according to the Burnside representatives, it should be less than the last time council addressed the issue, which was in 2011, when the closure of Section A and the creation of the storm pond cost $300,000. Council received the report and directed Burnside to proceed with items in the 2019 budget, including required hydrology work. By Denny Scott The Citizen Continued from page 1 there is only so much that the boards and small staff at each centre can do, short of pulling people off the streets and demanding they use the centres. He said that increasing usage at the recreation centres is no easy task, but the staff Huron East has in place has been doing its best. In the budget, staff has also included an increase of just over $90,000 for computer upgrades in the municipal office. New computer equipment will cost $75,000, while software will cost $15,375. There are also capital projects included, such as: the Duke Street and Centennial Drive extension in Seaforth for $30,000; the Egmondville road and sewer reconstruction project for $1.26 million and the repaving of six kilometres of Morrison Line for $480,000. The municipality is also planning on over $550,000 in public works capital spending, including $410,000 for a new grader and $160,000 for a new trackless sidewalk machine. Michiels told council that the 2019 budget includes a 3.9 per cent increase in spending over the previous year’s budget, 1.2 per cent of that is budgeted to be paid for through taxation. Chief Administrative Officer Brad Knight said there could be some savings found in the budget that could relieve some pressure to the tune of between $400,000 or $500,000, but that council would still be looking at over $1 million that would have to be cut via some very tough decisions. Michiels will present a second draft of the budget to council next month. HE council faces tough decisions in budget High fives While there was certainly stiff competition, the theme of the annual Blyth Lions Club snow volleyball tournament on the weekend was fun and friendliness, with teams laughing with each other throughout most games and shaking hands at the end. (Hannah Dickie photo) Not my gumdrop buttons! Studio 410’s Shrek the Musical Jr. has taken over the Blyth Community Memorial Hall stage starting last month and running through this weekend. Above, Jasmyn McNeil portrays the Gingerbread Man, AKA Gingy. (Denny Scott photo)