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The Citizen, 2001-05-23, Page 10LARGE ITEM PICKUP IN THE HAMLETS OF THE "MORRIS • WARD" OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF MORRIS-TURNBERRY TUESDAY, MAY 29, 2001 The Municipality of Morris-Turnberry is hosting a "Large Item Pickup" or "Treasure Swap" Day for all of the residents of the Hamlets in the Morris Ward (with regular curbside pickup) on TUESDAY, MAY 29, 2001 If you have any large items you would like to give away or dispose of, set them out at the Curb by 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 29, 2001. Please identify items that are available to be "swapped" by tying a piece of material on them. All those looking for items must remember that only the items identified with a piece of material are available for the taking. The Municipality is not responsible for items accidentally removed by error, so all residents should ensure that all items are correctly labeled or removed from the area. Any items not "swapped" on Tuesday, will be collected by Carter Waste Disposal on Wednesday morning - May 30, 2001, commencing at 9 a.m. and transferred to the Land Fill Site. If you wish to save any item not taken on Tuesday, please remove them from the curb before 9 a.m. on Wednesday morning. Items that are available for collection are: • Household furniture • Appliances • Barbecues • Rototillers or other gardening tools • Lawnmowers • Lawn chairs and tables • Clothing • Refrigerators, freezers or air conditioners - only with a "Freon Free" sticker The following items WILL NOT be picked up: • Regular Household garbage • Recycling materials • Construction or Demolition Debris • Agricultural Waste NOTE - LEAVES & YARD DEBRIS: Leaves and Yard Debris will be picked up on any regular pickup day, free of charge or no bag tag; providing they are placed in a Clear Plastic Bag, being Clearly Visible of the contents of the bag. L FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CALL - THE MUNICIPALITY OF MORRIS-TURNBERRY MUNICIPAL OFFICE - 519-887-6137 PAGE 10. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 2001. AMDSB studies school safety By Stew Slater Special to The Citizen "An overwhelming majority" of students at Exeter's South Huron District High School feel safe, according to a survey conducted recently by the school's Safe School Committee. But given a list of about a dozen potential trouble spots, students identified four much more strongly than others: name- calling, bullying, drug use an& alcohol use. "We speculate all the time about whether or not students feel safe in school," says /South Huron principal Deb Homuth. "What we decided was that we should probably just ask them and maybe they'll tell us." Homuth is obviously concerned about the safety of students; when she arrived at South Huron 3 1/2 years ago, she set up the committee, comprised representation from the student body, teaching staff, support staff, school council and school administration. Though she's leaving after this school year to take a Continued from page 9 The special provision zoning limits the existing barn to a maximum of 20 livestock units and deems the existing lAlildings to meet the setback requirements of the AG 4 zone. The county also advised that the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority indicated it had no concerns regarding this application. Donald Procter, south part, Lot 1, Conc. 5, had no objection to the zoning or severance. There is a 20-day appeal period from the date of mailing the notice of passing. Any appeals may be filed with the clerk to be forwarded to the Ontario Municipal Board. Council had no objections and adjourned the special meeting to reconvene the regular council meeting which dealt with two severance queries. Rosalind Ketchell and Daryl Ward of Lot 15, Conc. 6, in Ward T attended to ask council its position on the possibility of severing 50 acres of woodlot. The couple has 109.5 acres zoned NE 2 and NE 3 with a small piece of AG 1. The county planning department position with the Thames Valley District School Board, Homuth hopes that "somebody will pick up on (the insight gained through the survey) and do some things with it next fall." Survey results were separated into grade levels, but Homuth said there was widespread confirmation that South Huron provides a safe environment. In addition, identification of the four potential trouble areas was consistent throughout the student population. "It isn't like there were no students who mentioned some of those other issues, but these ones were viewed far differently than any other-ones on the list," she explained. "It really jumped out at us." Other possible safety issues listed in the survey included racial remarks, sexual slurs and gang activity. Homuth says no students identified gang activity at the school. The survey, which was completed by what Homuth referred to as a randomly-selected portion of the sk. boors approximately 900 students, also asked those who felt cannot support the proposal unless the severed parcel goes to an adjoining property owner. However, council did not have many problems with this proposal. Ketchell and Ward must make the application for severance to the county and the Planning and Development Committee will make the decision whether or not to allow it after receiving the comments of the Morris-Turnberry council. Al Spaling of Lot 24, Conc.12, Ward T discussed the possibility of building another barn on his property. He received a severance in 1997 and jogged the line to suit the building because of the chicken quota. But he does not meet the MDS, (minimum distance separation) to erect a new building. Now, Spaling said he would like to straighten the line and the county has informed him it is possible to do this. Morris-Turnberry solicitor, John Alati of Davies, Howe and Partners said a severance application would be able to take out a part on one side to merge with the parcel on the other side and put all buildings on the one side of the line. Dr. Gary Davidson, director of the safe to explain why that's the case. She said the range of answers impressed committee members. They included the fact there have been no fistfights in recent years, and the perception that the school is small enough to allow most students to know most other students. Other respondents mentioned the homogeneity of the school's student body. Homuth acknowledged this could be "a double-edged sword," especially for students who don't necessarily fit into that homogeneity. But she added the committee must recognize the factor's importance because it was mentioned by many students. Finally, the survey sought suggestions for addressing the problem areas. "A lot of it boiled down to being tougher on those students who break the rules," she said. There was also an emphasis on educating families, either by letting parents know their children are involved in problematic activities, or informing the public that such activities are not acceptable in schools. Huron County Planning Department, said that Spaling can make one application for severance to the county to do this. He can talk to the county solicitor and the county will pay for the legal costs as it is a learning process for them to deal with their other cases within the county. Apparently, the chicken board has changed its regulations and what Spaling did in 1997 to sever in order to split the building can be changed back to permit the quota, Chainsaws stolen from Hullett shed On May 16 at 1 p.m. Huron OPP were notified of a theft of chain- saws from a- shed on Summerhill Road in Hullett. Sometime during the previous night a person entered an unlocked shed and stole two chainsaws valued at over $650, a Jonsered and a Poulan chainsaw. Anyone with information is asked to call the Huron OPP or Crime Stoppers. Delightful selection There was plenty for the sweet tooth to sample at Duff's United Church supper Monday evening. After a filling meal chosen from the buffet, guests had a wide variety of pies and cakes from which to choose. Helen Williamson, left, and Doreen Hackwell made sure to keep the table full. Check out our WEBSITE at www.northhuron.on.ca Council considers rezoning Municipality of Huron East Police Services Board Appointments The Municipality of Huron East is accepting applica- tions from interested citizens of Huron East to serve on the Huron East Police Services Board. The appointments to the Board will be for the balance of this term of Council. For additional information concerning responsibilities, etc., please contact the Municipal Office. Applications, clearly marked, outlining background and interest in the position should be addressed to the undersigned prior to Monday, June 11th, 2001 at 5:00 p.m. Mayor (L. Steffler) Clerk-Administrator (.1.R. McLachlan), Municipality of Huron East, 72 Main Street South, Seaforth, Ontario. NOK IWO