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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2002-03-13, Page 9Well done Provincial recognition was received by Brussels Agri-Services recently. Business owner Tim Prior, right, accepts the award from David Picken, Gallagher area manager. (Photo submitted) Local business recognized Tips for responsible gambling (NC) — For many people, gambling is exciting and entertaining. They make careful decisions about spending time and money, where to go and how to have fun. The following are some ways people gamble responsibly: • Gamble for entertainment, not as a way to make money • Balance gambling with other leisure activities • Only use discretionary income, not money for everyday expenses • Set a budget and stick to it. If you have lost the money you budgeted for gambling — stop • Don't borrow money to gamble • RESPONSIBLE GAMBLING COUNCIL (Ontario)" • Avoid on-site cash machines for additional gambling money • Always set a time limit - • Take frequent breaks • Be aware — risk increases at times of loss or depression If you want to know more about responsible gambling, visit the Responsible Gambling Council (Ontario) website a www.responsiblegambling. org or phone at (416) 499- 9800 in Toronto or toll free at 1-888-391-1111. Provincial Services UNAVAILABLE In The Event Of A Strike The Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) will be in a legal strike position March 13. The Government of Ontario is prepared to negotiate around the clock to reach a collective agreement that is fair to employees and responsible to taxpayers. The government is committed to providing Ontario residents with as much information as possible so they can plan for any disruption of services in the event of a strike. Here is a listing of provincial government services that will be unavailable should the union go on strike. Health Care Services While major health facilities and services such as hospitals will be available, some government operated services will not, including: • No new or replacement health cards • • Ministry INFOline in addition to Seniors INFOline • No processing of applications for assistive devices Driver and Vehicle Licensing • Driver Examination • New or replacement driver's licences • Service Ontario kiosk transactions Services to Business and Consumers • Registrar General office closed - certificates for birth, death, marriage and change of name are not being issued • No registration or incorporation of businesses • No searching or filing of liens • Ontario Business Connects and Access Ontario closed • No consumer mediation or consumer advice by telephone • Ministry of Environment Public Information Centre closed • Reduc&I hours at Land Registry offices (1 p.m, - 4 p.m only) Workplace & Employment Services • Employment standards staff will not inspect work- places, receive walk-in clients, investigate complaints or answer all enquiries • Inspectors will not inspect workplaces for health and safety but will respond to events occurring in work- places on a priority basis • Office of the Worker Adviser will not investigate files, answer all enquiries, conduct educational meetings with client groups, attend hearings • Pay Equity Commission will not investigate complaints, conduct educational meetings or answer all inquiries Ontario Travel Information • Ontario Travel and Information centres closed Government Publications and General Information • Government Information Centres and government bookstores closed • Publications Ontario telephone and online ordering closed • Archives of Ontario reading rooms and reference services closed • No publication of job Mart or GOjobs online postings Education and Training Facilities & Programs • Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) services for students studying outside Ontario not available • Independent Learning Centre (ILC) correspondence courses, student services, and General Educational Development (GED) registration and testing not available • Residences at schools for deaf, blind, and deafblind students closed • Education, jobGrow and Training telephone and walk- in information centres closed • Apprenticeship: Limited services'al district offices only. No registration, examination or certification services. No adjustment services available • No online registration for Ontario Internship program - manual registrations only Social. Services • Ministry Infoline closed • No disability adjudication services or new employment supports for Ontario Disability Support Program clients • No new Special Services at Home applications or appeals • Adoption Services: No adoption disclosure activities other than for reasons of health, safety and welfare • No new approvals of licence applications for private or international adoptions Government-owned and Operated Tourist Attractions and Parks • Ontario Place, including Cinesphere, closed • Reduced services al Ontario Parks Although the Government of Ontario will continue to work hard to provide services to the public, it won't be business as usual. There may be disruptions to some services. For up-to-date, pre-recorded information on services, as of March 13, call toll-free 1-866-933-9233 or visit our website at www.ontarioservicesupdate.com A message from the Government of Ontario THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2002. PAGE 9. Model NMP bylaw already has exceptions By Keith Roulston Citizen publisher Huron County councillors passed a model nutrient management bylaw Thursday with the hope that all municipalities would adopt it, but before the meeting one reeve already indicated his council would be making changes. Keith Johnston, said Morris-Turnberry councillors wanted to make changes in the bylaw which planner Scott Tousaw had earlier expressed hope would be adopted by municipalities so there can be one county-wide set of rules for farmers seeking to expand. Gallagher Power Fencing, Canada has announced the very first winners in the new Dealer Awards Program. The Platinum Performance Award is an annual award recognizing the top three dealers based on their purchases for the calendar year. The first-place winner of the Platinum Performance Award is Brussels Agri "We'd ask councillors to resist the temptation to change it," Tousaw said. But Johnston said in a later interview that his council feels the suggestion that 25 per cent of the land required for spreading of manure should be owned by the applicant to build a new barn isn't adequate. His council is looking at a 50 per cent requirement, he said. The township also thinks 150 days of storage for dry manure is adequate, not the 240 days suggested in the model bylaw. "We'd caution municipalities not to go below the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food's Services Ltd. of Brussels, Ontario. Running a close second is Vanscoy Feed and Farm Supply Ltd. of Vanscoy, Saskatchewan. In third place is Feed Rite, Rimbey, Alberta. Brussels Agri Services Ltd. and Vanscoy Feed and Farm Supply Ltd. also share in the Voltage Spike Award recognizing dealers with the most growth. recommendations," Tousaw said. While the county drafted the bylaw in consultation with a wide cross section of the farming community and the general public, Tousaw explained that only local municipalities have the power to enact it. The resulting bylaw will bridge the gap until the province passes its own nutrient management legislation, providing province-wide standards. Huron County planners have provided much advice to the province and some people believe the provincial legislation will resemble the model bylaw. That bylaw, designed by an 18-member working group that included representatives of farm groups, ratepayer groups, conservation authority staff, county councillors and municipal officials, requires formulation of a nutrient management plan (NMP) for all _new or expanding livestock operations of 100 or more animal units, whether using dry or liquid manure systems. NMPs would be renewed every three years. The applicant must own 25 per cent of the land on which manure will be spread, and all the land must be within 15 km of the barn. For smaller projects, no more than 1.5 livestock units per tillable acre will be allowed. There must be 240 days of storage for dry manure, 365 days for liquid manure. Liquid manure tanks must be a—minimum of one metre above the water table and dry manure storages must be covered or have runoff containment facilities.