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The Citizen, 1999-05-05, Page 22PAGE 22. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 1999. Making music Flutist Kim Veenstra of Grade 8 and teacher Elizabeth Stennett accompanied the senior choir a^ they performed Flying Free, during the spring concert at Hullett Central Public School held on Thursday evening. Cty. looks at waste Expansion of Huron County landfill sites could be simplified if the county assumes responsibility for waste management, then dele­ gates the power back to local municipalities. That proposal was made to coun­ ty council Thursday by the coun­ ty’s consultant, Steve Janes who said Bruce County had been allowed to make this change. It would simplify the process of Exeter, which has excess landfill capacity, taking the waste from Wingham which is about to run out of space. Without the change, Exeter would have to apply under both the Environmental Assess­ ment Act and the Environmental Protection Act in order to take waste from a municipality that wasn’t adjacent. Janes said it makes more sense for Huron municipalities to look at waste management solutions within the county than to export garbage. “You have a blessed position by having landfill capacity in the county,” he saia. If extensions for the Exeter and Morris Twp. landfill sites are approved, Huron would have 56 Changes save taxes The provincial government’s decision to pick up half the cost of ambulance service and public health will save Huron County tax­ payers $779,000 this year. At its April 29 meeting Huron County council accepted a revised mill rate due to the recent provin­ cial announcements. The county will save $988,000 because of the decision on public health and $1.9 million for ambu­ lance service. Some of those gains will be offset by elimination of the Community Reinvestment Fund for the county. That fund was a special transition fund to help municipali­ ties adjust to the massive changes under the Who Does What program which shifted jurisdiction between the province and the municipalities and vice versa. The changes will mean a reduc­ tion of a third of a mill on residen­ tial lax rates for county purposes. That translates to a saving of #boul $21,000 each for Grey and Hullett Twps., $18,000 for McKillop and Morris Twps., $11,000 for East and West Wawanosh and $10,000 for years of landfill capacity available within the county. Currently, there is only one land­ fill outside the county that is licenced to take waste from Huron, the Green Lane facility in Elgin County. x “You’re in a high risk position with one site (to accept garbage),” Janes said. Jim Love, reeve of Hay Twp., said he had heard prices for export of garbage at less than half the $100 per tonne estimated in Janes’ report. Prices of $40-$45 per tonne are being quoted on a short-term basis, Janes said, but when a municipality looks for a long-term commitment, the costs are much higher. Dr. Gary Davidson, county direc­ tor of planning, said comparing prices can be an apples and oranges situation. Sometimes the price may be for just the right to dump garbage. Sometimes it includes building a transfer station where local garbage is taken before it’s loaded on trucks for transportation to the landfill. Councillors voted to explore Janes’ proposal. Blyth and Brussels. The county also received final estimates for the costs of some ser­ vices that the province administers but are county responsibilities. Those estimates increased the county surplus for 1998 from $384,606 to $1,044,880. Because there are still uncertain­ ties about the cost of replacing some ambulances used in the coun­ ty, council will put the windfall into a reserve against future expenses. Council briefs Users of the Bluevale and Aubum libraries may soon be able to surf the internet at their library branch. Huron County Library has received word it has received a $15,000 grant from the Library Strategic Development Fund to connect libraries in Aubum, Blue­ vale, Centralia, Fordwich and Gor- ric as well as library headquarters, Continued on page 27 AuburnThe news from Compiled by Kay Lapp Phone 526-7264 Rev. Kuepfer at Knox Ethel Ball introduced the minister for Knox United Church's service. Rev. Jane Kuepfer of Seaforth was here through the annual pastoral exchange. Rev. Kuepfer gave the church announcements followed by a song from the junior choir. The children came to the front and out of the minister's basket drew' the collector's plate. Rev. Kuepfer explained the need and use of the collector's plate. Without one there would be no church, she said. Scripture was read from Proverbs 11 regarding the man who uses his money for himself and does not think of others. The topic of the sermon was "Where are your investments". Throughout it Rev. Kuepfer brought to the congregation's attention Bible readings on this L The news from ondesboro Compiled by June Fothergill Phone 523-4360 Gang views Thailand The April meeting of the Londesboro Happy Gang Seniors was held at the hall on Wednesday, April 28. Aubum and Van Tucker Seniors were guests. Everyone enjoyed a delicious potluck meal. Gary Jewitt of Clinton showed slides and told of his trip to Thailand in November, delivering bed kits to the children. This organization was founded B. Hicks visits UCW Barb Hicks, Spoon Ministries, will be the Londesboro UCW guest speaker, May 17. She will speak on family and camping. Have a camp item to bring, riightlights with an on-and-off switch, dish towels, dish cloths, nine-volt batteries, smoke detec­ tors, balloons, pencils, scissors, coloured paper or craft items. Huronlea in Catch-22 Huron County will protest a cut in funding for Huronlea Home for the Aged in Brussels after being caught in a Catch-22-like situation. During 1998 Huronlea did not attain the 97 per cent capacity the Ministry of Health requires for full funding. However there was a wail­ ing list for rooms in the general population portion of the home. The vacancies were in the 22 beds in the secured area of the home, beds the Ministry officials insisted be included when the home Help protect the environment Reduce, reuse and recycle subject. From Luke 12 she spoke of how Christ told his followers about the rich man who intended to be merry and the master told them to remember other people in this world. In Matthew 18 Jesus spoke concerning His presence whether among large crowds or small. God is there. In Matthew 19 paying attention to the commandments was necessitated. Remember that miracles do happen as with God all things are possible. Nancy Park was the organist for the service. Shelley Grange conducted the Junior Choir. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Durnin greeted everyone before the service. A special board meeting was held following the service. by Murray Dryden, father of Ken Dryden. Entertainment was from Aubum. It was mouth organ with piano accompaniment by Ernie Durnin and Mrs. Don Haines. May cake committee is Beth Knox and Josephine MacGregor. Ice cream is Bruce Roy. Cards were played. Winners were Mary East, June Fothergill, Jack Henderson, Reg Lawson and Helena. This meeting will begin with dessert at 7:30 p.m. June Fothergill acknowledges her helpers, Helen Dale and Paula Allen, for their help in collecting for cancer. June has done this for 30 years. Helen Dale is now taking her place. They collected the most this year. June turned in $620. was built. A Ministry regulation says that these beds cannot be filled only by those requiring secured sta­ tus and since there were few people needing secure care, beds went empty, pulling the overall occupan­ cy of the home below the magic number. County council agreed the province should be asked to restore full funding because it is the Min­ istry’s own decisions which have dropped Huronlea below the 97 per cent occupancy rale. Lions Club to host breakfast Afternoon Bible study was held at Knox United, Auburn on April 27 with members from Londesboro and Auburn. It continues this week on May 4 at 1:30 p.m. in Auburn Church. Study is from Job, chapter 22 - 27. On Monday, May 3 Daryl Ball began his duties as agriculture and rural representative for the Ontario Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs. The district mourns the death of Audrey Machan (Mrs. Keith). She was well known and will be sadly missed. Remember the Lions Pancake breakfast on May 8, which is to sponsor the community lawn sale. On Monday May 10, the annual plant sale will be held at 8 p.m. for the Aubum Horticultural Society. Bring plant bulbs, etc. Soloist performs The Silver Tops enjoyed their dinner and the entertainment at Londesboro Happy Gang on April 28. Ernie Durnin accompanied by Lois Haines gave harmonica solos which were enjoyed. The main event was pictures and a lesson on "sleeping children around the world.” Bed kits are provided for children in 31 countries, who need help. They are distributed minus costs, all by volunteers. This could be a gift giving by groups, schools, etc. In every respect this was a wonderful day for the Silver Tops and everyone present. Toonie Tea set Greeters at Londesboro United Church on Sunday, May 2 were Hazel Watkins and Mary Peel. The guest speaker was Rev. Jane Kuepfer of Seaforth and Winthrop United Churches. 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