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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1994-01-12, Page 5News and Views 7 Township reeve wants no increases BY TIM Ctd NG Expositor Edi Tuckersmith Township Reeve Bill Camochan urged all members of council to be vigilant on various boards to ensure zero per cent increases (or lower) in 1994. "It's imperative in the next two or three months that we be represented at these board meetings as the budgets come in," said the Reeve, in his New Year's remarks to coun- cil. He emphasized that Tuckersmith is facing grant cutbacks and Council Briefs Councillors criticize water tower proposal If Seaforth erects a new water tower could it wind up beside the current arena? This possibility was discour- aged by members of Tuckersmith Township Council. "It's right in the middle of the parking lot," said Reeve Bill Camochan about the proposal. "Surely they can find a piece of ground that's less useable to put that tower," was the reaction of Coun. Bill DeJong. An elevated area near the hospital is one of two other alternatives considered for the tower. Coun. Larry McGrath said it was only recently more parking was desired by the arena and now there is discussion of a move which would reduce parking. "To put it right in the middle of your existing parking lot is a little ludicrous," echoed Deputy - Reeve Robert Broadfoot. Reeve Bill Carnochan said it's important to look at the future. "If the community's going to grow the community centre has to grow with it," he said. Township asks for reform of welfare system The high cost of public welfare came under fire at the Jan. 4 meeting of Tuckersmith Town- ship Council. The council approved a resol- ution supporting Liberal leader Lyn McLeod's emphasis on reforming welfare. Coun. Larry McGrath noted that grants to municipalities are being cut but the cost of social services by govemment is not. He asked that government "put the abuse of welfare at the top of their list." "We're suffering cutbacks and those people are not," he said. Let pharmacies sell cigarettes, says township Pharmacies should be able to sell cigarettes just like other businesses, said Tuckersmith Council on Jan. 4. Council approved a resolution supporting the committee of independent pharmacists which doesn't agree with legislation banning cigarette sales in phar- macies. "I have no problem with free enterprise carrying on," said Deputy -Reeve Robert Broadfoot. ••• Tuckersmith Township Council wants to have projects it has planned for the future ready to go to be eligible for funds under the Liberals' infraswclure renewal program. ••• The next meeting of Tuckersmith Township Council takes place Jan. 25. Is recycling message out? There was a disappointing turnout at a public meeting on waste reduction issues held in Egmondville, said Reeve Bill Camochan. It was suggested that perhaps the message about new garbage rules was now out in the public. One of the lingering question is what to do with old light bulbs and broken glass from window panes. The items aren't recyclable and can be put in the regular garbage. -w "Maybe ten heads...are better than five." -Tuckersmith Reeve Bill Carnochan downloading of costs by upper -tier levels of government. Camochan complimented Roads Superintendent Doug Poulton for his department's good work on Tuckersmith roads. He said that careful budgeting will be needed in light of overtime caused by poor roads. The township must look at where it can share services for efficiency, he said, mentioning that Hensall and Exeter had successfully com- bined resources in one example. Camochan also said employees' input was important in discovering where the township could work more efficiently. He proposed a strategic planning committee and urged department heads to talk to the employees. "Maybe ten heads are a whole bunch better than five or six," he said. Tuckersmith's Reeve pointed out several areas where future expenses may be incurred. Work may be required at the Vanastra Water and Sewage system and the Seaforth Lagoons. The implementation of Junior Kindergarten may also affect the budget picture at the Tuckersmith Day Care in the future, he said. Despite the fiscal challenges the Reeve predicted 1994 would be a good year. "I think we're going to have a good year...it's going to be busy and probably hectic at times." No money for service: Reeve Tuckersmith Township Council doesn't want to pay a cent towards the running of a special transit service for the mobility -impaired. Deputy -Reeve Robert Broadfoot asked the council for direction on the draft constitution of the Central Huron Mobility (CHUMS) transit service. Reeve Bill Carnochan said there must be a guarantee the service won't run a deficit that will have to be paid for by the township. "If it isn't set up like that we don't want any part of it," said Camochan. He expressed concern with the size of the board which might total as many as 16 people in his estima- tion. Coun. Larry McGrath was con- cerned that the province might someday discontinue funding but insist the township continue to deliver the transit service. The Huronview-Huronlea facilities recently purchased a mobility bus and with better planning this could have been combined with the needs for a bus by the transit service, suggested McGrath. He said it amounted to duplication of service. TIM CUMMING PHOTO GOOD FOOD! - Volunteers Patti -Jo Ward and April Dalton help serve snacks to customers David Dietz and Bradley Shortreed who were among the many Seaforth Public School students enjoying an early moming snack as part of the Good Food Club program. Food Club benefits children BY TIM CUMMING Expositor Editor John Hughes once made a movie about a group of teenagers called The Breakfast Club. Well, Seaforth Public School has a breakfast club "they're not as attentive, they don't of its own. digest what they're being taught," Called The Good Food Club, a she said. "If they have a healthy group of volunteers are providing snack or breakfast they have more inexpensive snacks to public school attention span." students who may not have had a Snacks (such as muffins, fruit or proper breakfast before school. a beverage) will be provided each "There is a large number of morning during the children's children who haven't received a recess at 10:15. The cost is 25 cents healthy breakfast," said Lisa per item but no child will be turned Campbell, who co-chairs the pro- away because of an inability to pay. gram with Eileen Malone. "All children are welcome to Good nutrition is not just about participate,".according to Campbell. helping the body's physical needs The breakfast program began last but it also helps children be more year as a three-week pilot project attentive, said Campbell. sponsored by the teachers, student's Without eating in the morning council and the Lions Club. This "A large number of parents don't realize how important it is..." year, volunteer organizers hope to run the program at least until March. There are many reasons a child may not have had an adequate meal at the beginning of the day. "For some families there's too much going on in the morning or financial reasons and there is a large number of parents who don't realize how important it is," said Campbell. The Good Food Club has been made possible with donations from First Presbyterian Church, the Canadian Living Foundation for Families and a teachers' organiz- ation. Donations are always well come at the program. Anyone wishing to volunteer one morning a week to help serve can contact the school or Lisa Campbell at 527-0521. Dublin loses special friend Deepest sympathy of the com- J munity is extended to the Bruxer Dublin family on the death of Mary Bruxer, RR 1 Dublin, who passed by Dorothy Dillon away at Hillside Nursing Home RR 345-2883 5 Stratford. Surviving are sons, 1 Gerald, RR 1 Dublin; Frank and grand -children and nieces and nep- wife Maureen, Dublin; daughters hews. We will all miss Mary's Marie White and husband Clarence, smile! RR 2 Gadshill; and Helen Cook and A new Optimist Club will serve husband Larry, Dublin. area youth. A group of Dublin Also surviving are Joe Delaney community members are happy to and wife Mamie, Dublin; Jim announce, they have formed the Delaney and wife Dorothy, RR 2 Optimist Club of Dublin and Dis- Dublin; sisters - Helen McLaughlin tnct, to conduct service protects RR 4 Walton, Evelyn O'Neil and benefiting area youth. Anna Blonde, Windsor,- Loretto Major Optimist programs include Shea and husband, Joe, RR 2 'Just say No', youth appreciation Dublin; 30 grandchildren; 30 great- we.1c, essay contests and many others. Officers elected to lease the Optimist Club of Dublin, during its first year are: Hilda Crocker (Presi- dent); Elizabeth Vick (Secretary - Treasurer); Marjorie Hunt and Morris Ireland (Vice Presidents). The Optimist Club of Dublin and District will meet on the first Wednesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. in the basement of the church in Dublin. A Charter Presentation Banquet for the new Optimist club will be held on March 5, 1994 at St. Columban church. The new Optimist Club is sponsored by the Optimist Club of Downie. THOUGHT FOR TODAY 'Whenever you give a little love, it comes right back!' Maplewood en'ous visitors Christmas seems to take so long to get here but when it gets here, you blink once and its gone. All the preparations, shopping, baking and parties have all come and gone for another year at Maplewood Manor. Now we're on to 1994. Hopefully, a good year for everyone! The Christmas season at Maplewood is always a fun -filled but busy time. Christmas dinner was on Dec. 4. Residents invited family and friends to share a deli- cious turkey dinner with them. Entertainment for the day was supplied by the Huron Strings and the Carry On Cloggcrs. This year Maplewood had appear- ances by the Brownies, the Beavers and Cubs, and also the Lions club which included Northside Junior and Senior Choirs, Dr. Shepherd on the violin and last but not least J Maplewood Manor Reverend Cook. Special attention was given to Santa who brought oranges and grapes to all the resi- dents. Sing -a -longs this month were conducted by Dorothy Dillon, Carol Carter, Bill Gibson, and Marion Rose. The Lioness Club ventured over to Maplewood and picked everyone up for a grand style four of Seaforth to see the Xmas light displays. When the tour was fin- ished the Lioness Club served cookies and hot chocolate at Maplewood. Thanks for a great 1 evening. Residents enjoyed Christmas performances by youngsters from Mrs. Hoelscher's grade 7 class, the Seaforth Public School Choir and the grade 6-7 class from St. James school with their teacher Mrs. Wilder. Early Christmas morning Santa dropped by Maplewood and left a treat for each resident. Thank you to everyone for mak- ing Christmas even brighter! Weekly games of euchre and bingo still are a must during the winter months. Weekly church services were conducted by Rever- end Redden and Pastor Lucas. Staff and residents at Maplewood would like to wish everyone the best in the New Year and we hope everyone had a Merry Christmas. rye► -M1 THE HURON EXPOSITOR, January 12, 1994-5 1 CENTENAIRES nston at Cantanalras Sunday, Jan. 16th 8:00 p.m. "Catch the Crunch" Ontario Hockey Association Since 1890 SCOUTS CANADA THANK YOU The Seaforth Boy Scouts wish to thank everyone for their contributions and support of their recent Bottle Drive. C&M INCOME TAX SERVICE Now At Our New Location 8 King St., Clinton ELECOIONICALLY FILE siOUR TAX/IMO p�X /I ,can WithE F111ng you receive your refund e ander faster For More In on Ca11.•• 482-5921 •Our service starts at 520°0 •We do Supplement Form Free of charge when you file your tax return with us. 'Seniors Don't Forget to File for your Sales Tax Grant and your Property Tax or Rent Rebate 1O% SENIORS DISCOUNT NO GST ON OUR SERVICES Cindy Radford Mary Cote 482-5927 • B - W POKER TRAILBLAZERS RALLY Brussels Arena Sun. 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