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Home My WebLink AboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 2009-05-06, Page 4Page A2 - GWcich Sgrel-Sta. Welresday. MaV 6.253 Town talks trash as residents use Square cans Dave Sykes signal -star publisher Garbage containers on The Square have become convenient receptacles for household waste council learned at is last meeting Monday, April 27. The town's parks superintendent, Martin Quinn, told council that his de - St Fitt li)rt.l 1:_ ('11 it' 1 1 1 1 :551 Huron St. I 273-6780 1 Show Schedule for May 8th - 1,4th X -men Nighty at 7:00 & 9:15, SatSun matinee at 2pm OD Pr, Ghosts of Girlfriends Past Nightly at 7:00 & 9:15, Sat/Sun matinee at 2pm Star Thele 'Thursday May 7th at 7pm, Nightly at 6:45 & 9:15, Sat/Sun matinee at 2pm Hannah Montana Nightly at 7:00 & 9:15, Sat/Sun matinee at 2pm 0 17 Again Nightly at 7:00 & 9:15, Sat/Sun matinee at 2pm 1 1 1 1 1 �" LO T:,r°ter; • 1 partment checked every garbage bag in a number of containers and found that it was largely household waste. "We opened every bag and 60 to 70 per cent of it was household waste,'.' he said. "It's an ongoing problem and we checked four to six cans and found the same kind of garbage every time.' In fact, Quinn added that he watched a retailer on West Street walk out of a store and take a bag of garbage over to a container. "There's a real problem of commu- nication about garbage collection," he NON -DENOMINATIONAL WEDDINGS CHRISTENINGS 'our Location or ours Rev. Chris Morgan Pastor Paula Morgan 519-524-5124 CLICK COMPUTER REV. CHRIS MORGAN Fri & Sat 6:45 & 9:15 Sun - Thur 8:00 TIE FITIRE 8E1188 X MEN ORIGINS WOLVERINE • t Fri & Sat 6:45 & 9:15 Sun Thur 8:00 Via. L NR,WAVYRYffiridati tor Volu j ihMrwR PG www.rnoviellnks.ca iang distance/1 -800-265-3438 said. "And recycling is a real problem. There's a lack of respect for recycling in this community and I know people try to do a good job." "We found needles in garbage bags we checked and .other things that shouldn't be there." Deputy -mayor John Grace lauded the efforts of the parks department but sug- gested the problem wasn't going to get any better. "I appreciate your diligence in check- ing but this problem won't go away," he said. "Other municipalities are noticing a huge increase in garbage dumped on rural roads. It's a big issue and summer is coming." Councilor Heather Lyons suggested that bylaws had to be enforced and that letters might be sent to building owners in The Square area advising them to pro- vide proper containers for disposal for residents As far as Mayor Deb Shewfelt was concerned, the solution was clear and inexpensive. "It's really quite simple. A clear bag and a sticker," he said. Groups support pedestrian events From TOWN, Pagel "applauded and supported the BIA in helping to build capac- ity for Goderich to be a desti- nation, to visit and participate in the social, cultural and recre- ational events in the downtown core area." In a separate letter, a group of concerned citizens meeting since march 2009 to encourage cycling as a recreation, sport and transportation option, en- couraged the town to close The Square for festival events. "We believe that a festival event that would celebrate The Square as a bike and pedestri- an -friendly public space would add vibrancy to the core area," the letter read. "A street closure would present an opportunity to support our downtown, its mer- chants .and its vibrancy while promoting transportation alter- natives to the motor vehicle." The letter, signed by Con Melady, Aleksander Radan, Su- sanna Reid and Gilbert Vanden- heuval, said the group would be pleased to contribute to a pro- cess of public consultation. The letters were referred to the BIA and the town's tourism committee. Goderich could host chainsaw competition eve Sykes signal -star publisher Ladies and gentlemen: Start your chainsaws. The town of Goderich is going to pursue hosting a two-day chainsaw operation course under the direc- tion of the Ontario Parks Association (OPA). Parks superintendent, Martin Quinn, brought the proposal for the training event to council's attention at its April 27 meeting, after London, re- nowned as the Forest City, backed out of hosting the event May 4 and 5. OPA officials asked if Goderich could take on the. event and Garden Variet For Mom Enter our Mother's Day Gift Basket Draw $100.00 value! .. rr. r, r.. /. rr ... r. rrrr. :::irrr.. r/r rrrr%.. rri'N//%i•N fNI///N ri/...!/ .:�rn.l r,.ifF.. /NJ :[ Selected Garden Planters Urns & sn% Garden Art Oft Via ss i.s, 1 4e » 115; 1:30 HI ilk LTII INIG 166 Bennett St. E., Goderich 519-524-2645 Annuals have arrived! Planters • Hanging Baskets • Window boxes, • Clematis • Vegetable Plants ...seed potatoes, Dutch sets, multipliers • Find that perfect gift for Mom! Hours...Mon.-Fri. Sam -bpm Sat. 8am-4pm, Sun. 10am-4pm following discussions with Counc. Ray Hurd and Airport Manager, Ken Bogie, the town agreed to go ahead. There are several trees on the air- port property that require some trim - Beat the Nodemaff9Rush at Bailey's Sat., May 9th 3 Course Dinner Special Caesar or Soup, Breast of Chicken Supreme, Fresh Lake Pickerel or Prime Rib of Beef and Dessert io$25caR inclusive Reservations appreciated. 120 Court House Sq. Goderich 519-5244166 baiieysrestautont hoo.com ming and removal and hosting the chinsaw training -session will help the town shave a few bucks off the required work. The town has agreed to move for- ward with the event and town em- ployees requiring training will be en- couraged to attend. 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