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The Citizen, 2002-05-01, Page 10McKERCHER CONSTRUCTION LTD. R.R. 2 Bluevale • LICENSED SEPTIC INSTALLATIONS • SCREENED & FIELD TOPSOIL • BARK MULCH • SAND • GRAVEL • FILL • BACKHOEING • BULLDOZING • EXCAVATING • LOADING & HAULING Give us a call 887-9061 Fax 887-9999 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 • Avoid on-site cash machines for additional gambling money RESPONSIBLE GAMBLING COUNCIL (Ontano)- • 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 at www.responsiblegamhling.org or phone at (416) 499-9800 in Toronto or toll free at 1-888-391-1111. — News Canada PUBLIC MEETING CONCERNING .A PROPOSED MANURE MANAGEMENT BY-LAW AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY OF MORRIS-TURNBERRY TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, May 29, 2002 at 8:00 p.m. at the Bluevale Community Hall (32 Clyde Street, Bluevale, Ontario) to consider a proposed manure management by-law under sections 102 and 210(144) of the Municipal Act. ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed by-law. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION and copies of the proposed by-law are available during regular office hours at the Municipal Office. DATED AT THE Municipality of Morris-Turnberry this 1st day of May, 2002. Nancy Michie Clerk-Treasurer Municipality of Morris-Turnberry RR #4 BRUSSELS, ON NOG 1H0 (519) 887-6137 PURPOSE AND EFFECT: THE Municipal Council is considering a revised Manure Management By-law for the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry. The by-law was prepared by the Huron County Nutrient Management Working Group as a model by-law for consideration by local municipalities. The purpose of this public meeting is for Council to receive public comments on the draft by-law. A summary of the main requirements of the By-law is as follows: A nutrient management plan (NMP) is required for new or expanding livestock operations containing 100 or more livestock units. Applies to dry manure operations as well as liquid manure operations. Renewal of the NMP every 3 years. A consultant in agriculture retained by the municipality to review applicant's NMP. Manure tanks designed to be leak-proof and may be reviewed by the municipality's engineer. Land base of tillabto acres determined by the NMP, located within 15 km of the barn, and a minimum 25% owned, remainder by manure agreement. Where no NMP is required, the land base shall not be smaller than an area equal to 1.5 livestock units per tillable acre. An agreement signed by the applicant to ensure the implementation of the NMP. Decommission all abandoned wells on land subject to the NMP. Manure storages a minimum of 1 m above the water table. Perimeter drain and monitoring well around liquid manure storage facilities. Disconnect and re-route field tiles within 15 m of liquid manure storage facilities. 365 day storage capacity for liquid manure; 240 day storage capacity for dry manure. Dry manure storages require covers or runoff containment facilities. Field lots of livestock where not buildings or structures are to be erected require an NMP if there are 50 or more livestock units and more than 2.5 livestock units per acre of pasture. NMP Requirements Include: Soil sampling of at least 2 probes per acre; default numbers not to be used. Manure application rates. No manure application on frozen or saturated ground except for unique circumstances identified in NMP. In the event of unforeseen circumstances, an addendum to NMP filed with the municipality. Manure spreading setbacks from wells and watercourses and measures to protect groundwater and surface water prescribed by NMP. Pre-tillage and incorporation of manure when cropping practices allow. Record keeping of manure applications and monitoring. Calibration and monitoring of application rates. High-trajectory manure irrigation equipment not to be used. Use all appropriate best management practices. Review groundwater vulnerability and measures to protect groundwater. In particularly vulnerable areas, a groundwater consultant may be required. Complete copies of the by-law are available at the Municipal Office. PAGE 10. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 2002. NASA engineer brings experience home Get a job that takes you places Daryl Hemingway a Central Huron Secondary School graduate hasn't made it to space yet but his career in the technology sector has allowed him to work at things he enjoys. He returned to the area this week to tell his story and sell the importance of a technological education. (David Blaney photo) By David Blaney Citizen staff Daryl Hemingway, a Central Huron Secondary School graduate returned home to Huron County this week with the message that a technolOgical education can take you places. Hemingway appeared as the guest speaker at Spring Interaction a training and technology forum designed to raise awareness of skills and skilled trades issues in the community. The forum was billed as a chance for municipal leaders, educators, youth, parents and community members to discuss the issues around skills training. After graduating from CHSS Hemingway went on to receive a degree in aerospace engineering from MIT. After a short stint in the aircraft industry he moved on to NASA to work on the space program. This change was facilitated by a year spent at the International Space University in 1997 at Houston-. During his keynote speech Hemingway attributed much of his success to an early introduction to technical education. He said that it not only sparked an interest in his field but help to teach the critical analytical skills needed to survive and prosper in the working world. He noted several of his college friends had used the skills learned in engineering to build successful careers in finance and business. Hemingway commented, "A person can go from engineering, to other fields but it is difficult to do the reverse." He listed what he considers to be the six building blocks of a successful career and interestingly suggested that the biggest key to success may be doing what you enjoy. He said, "enjoyment will mean a willingness to work." The advantage of finding a mentor as a means of discovering the realities of a vareer was emphasized. He stressed that a good understanding of your career choice would allow ou to be persistent. He illustra d the importance of persistence b relating the story of a colleague at NASA who phoned the personnel office once a week for nine months until she received a job offer from the space agency. The young woman took the job even though it was in an area of little interest. She was then able to achieve her dream job from within. Hemingway ',said she got what she wanted because she concentrated her efforts and never gave up. Hemingway is currently taking a Masters degree via the internet and he used his experience to illustrate the contention that no one can stop learning. He suggested that technology has increased the pace of change and that people need to embrace change for the opportunities it provides. The building block to a successful career sounded a cautionary note. Saying, "My field is very high stress," Hemingway emphasized that balance was needed between an individual's working and personal life. He suggested that worka- holics almost always suffer from burnout. During the question and answer period that followed his presentation Hemingway touched on several areas in which he felt the educational system could aid students. "A variety of courses and activities are essential in creating a well- rounded person," Hemingway said. He felt the clubs, sports and community activities he experienced at school were a considerable help in getting accepted at MIT. He also issued a plea for providing students with a personal financial education. He said it was essential to show students that a few more years in school were a good financial investment. Hemingway admitted that the educational system was in a period of financial restraint. However he went on to say that, "budgets force you to think creatively." Interestingly Hemingway suggested that the current emphasis on marks as the primary criteria for university entrance may be misplaced. He wondered if the human skills necessary for a successful career were getting less attention than needed. He is convinced that technology will make it easier to have both a successful career and a successful life. "One of my goals is to move to a rural area and do my job around the world in the comfort of my house on the lake."