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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1995-03-08, Page 3News and Views Health, waste are seminar topics BY TIM CUMMING Expositor Editor People don't always recognize the economic benefits of tourism, says Mike Pullen, a marketing and design consultant. "Tourism is the largest industry in the world," said Pullen, who was interviewed after speaking to the Ten Steps to Community Action local leadership course in Blyth on Wednesday. "One out of nine people in the world is employed in tourism directly or indirectly." There is an increase in tourism development taking place in Huron County, he said. New businesses which have started in Huron County include Bed and Breakfast homes and spe- cialty shops. Pullen works closely with the Huron Tourism Association, a group with a mandate to promote and develop tourism in the county. "People don't see tourism as an industry but it's a big one," he said. "Tourism is very, very important to the local economy." There is a new publicity cam- paign being launched to sell this region as "Ontario's West Coast." The lives of landfills arc being somewhat extended by increases in recycling and the number of materials which are now collected, said Craig Metzger, project coordinator of Huron County's Waste Management Master Plan. There have also been dramatic changes in the markets for recyclable materials, he said, point- ing out that cardboard is now in demand. Huron County's current search for a landfill site originated with the realization that this arca was run- ning out of space for garbage, 'according to Metzger. "We realized in the late '80's we were going to run out of capacity at our landfill site," he told the Ten Steps group. When a landfill site is created, said Metzger, there must . be measures to prevent groundwater pollution, air pollution and methane gas build-up. "There's a big difference between what's historically called a dump and a landfill." The waste project coordinator asked the -group of Ten Steps par ticipaft5 ttt)'W many had backyard composters. About half of the group put up hands to indicate they had. He said this is a big change from only a few years ago when very few people had backyard composters. Over the life of a landfill every acre of the site will cost QI million, he said. It costs roughl 31.5 arlil- lion to identify a potential landfill site and that doesn't include pur- chasing and developing the site, he said. The challenge, he said, is to find a location that will protect the groundwater and reduce the impact. "We want to minimize the effect this landfill site will have on people." -, r) tiUti .. ,FT tg�Act' c)t,,: - TIM CUMMING PHOTO YOUR HEALTH IS IMPORTANT - Huron Medical Officer of Health Dr. Maarten Bokhout says it's hard to convince Huron residents not to smoke. He told the Ten Steps to Community Action group that there are many aspects to health and wellness. Minimizing the impact would include using landscaping to keep the site visually hidden from neigh- bours. A fence would also be erected to keep animals and people out. There is currently one site in Ashfield Township, west of Lucknow and south of Highway 86, on Concession 14, being explored as a possible landfill site. In the spring there will be further drilling on the site to determine the make- up of the soil. If the ground has a high clay content it may be suitable but if there is a great deal of sand or gravel the site will be eliminated. The drilling alone will not likely determine if the site is suitable. It may, however, determine if the site is definitely not suitable.' If drilling reveals that a site is not suitable then it is eliminated from consider- ation, he said. One of the questions to be answered ' with the site is 'what impact there will be on a neigh- bouring woodlot and the wildlife there. A possible date for the opening of a new landfill site would be in July of 1998 but Metzger calls that "very tentative." "Many things have gone wrong in the process to date to delay things." Sites which have been thrown out because of top-quality agricultural ,land may be again considered if the final site is not suitable. This may include sites already mentioned or completely new sites. * * * How you run your business is perhaps more important than what kind of business you start, a com- munity leadership group was told on Wednesday. "Everything is thriving,there is no bad business to go into now," said Mary Lynn MacDonald, who spoke on Employment in Today's Economy. "It's all a matter of how your business is run." She stressed the importance of service going into the 1990's. "Service is key even if you're in the manufacturing industry." Huron County employees have the advantage that they are reputed • to have a good work ethic, she said. There is, ,however, a problem in finding enugh skilled labour in Huron. A large percentage of Huron residents don't have grade 12. Many prospective employees feel they should be paid more than what employers can afford to pay, according to MacDonald. "Peop'le's expectations are out in left field." * * * Other speakers at the 'Community Issues' presentation night in Blyth on Wednesday were Cathie Schwark, speaking on 'Literacy and Community Participation' and Wayne Caldwell, speaking on 'Community Development'. Ten Steps to Community Action is a community leadership course now in its third year. ** UP DATE Aftcr over seven years in the position, Dr. Maarten Bokhout announced on Monday that he would be resigning as the county's Medical Officer of Health (MOH). Speaker coming to Seaforth BY ALAN McCALLUM Huron County Soil and Crop Improvement Association will be marking the first day of spring (March 21) with a Spring Crops Update at the Seaforth Agricultural Society Building. This will be the third year for this popular meeting which combines the latest in crop research with practical farmer experience. This year, one of the feature speakers will be Gordon Scheifele, from Ridgetown College, who will be sharing results of a three-year study on narrow row com and changes to populations. Huron County farmers who have changed to narrow row com will also share their practical experience. Edible bean production, nitrogen rates on red wheat, soybean extrusion and a market update for grains and oilseeds will also be included on the program. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 21 and the program will be completed by 3 p.m. Preregister by phoning the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs office in Clinton by Friday, March 17. Society learnsrinplantingp g The Hensall and District Horticultural Society will meet March 13 at 8 p.m. at the Hensall United Church. The speaker will be Susan Henderer, of Susan's Greenhouse in Crediton. Susan will speak on spring planting. After the presentation there will be a question and answer period so members are asked to come prepared with any gardening questions they might have. This will also be New Member Night and anyone interested in gardening is invited to come join the group. Join the Hensall Community Drop -In, March 16, at the Hensall United Church. Wear green for St. Patrick's Day. Activities include foot care at 10 a.m. and exercises at 1 p.m. after the noon meal. Bob and Ellen Graham will be entertaining the group. Janice Hayter -Oke will be speaking on Palliative Care. Helen MacLean will give a reading. The group will complete the day with cards and public health consultation. Reserve by phoning Marg Cole 262-2304 or Faye Skinner, Town and Country Homemakers 235-0258. Reservations must be made before noon, Monday. Hensall by Liz Sangster 262-2715 The Hensall Legion Ladies Auxiliary meeting was held March 1 in the Legion Hall. President Iva Reid was in the chair. Members agreed to pay for having the Auxiliary logo on the new Hensall signs. Seventy-five dollars was donated to the Hensall arena towards two hours ice time for free skating during the March school break. Members are celebrating the 45th birthday of Auxiliary with a dinner, the Legion will be catering the dinner. It was decided to have an annual Auxiliary Penny Sale, draw to be in June. Rev. Henry Annen conducted services at Hensall United Church, this past Sunday. Ttie ushers were Glenn Hayter and Jerry Tr. uair. The greeters were Pam and Chuck Mallette and family. Rev. Annen's message was "Lips and Hearts". The children's story was "Will you Share?" The Children's Hymn was 'Two Little Eyes'. Confirmation class was held after the service. Confirmation takes place June 4. Bible Study will be held . at Hensall United Church, March 7 from 1:30 p:m. - 3:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. 'Observer' reminder, please get in touch with Pat Veal regarding payments. The World Day of Prayer was held at Hensall United Church on March 3. The program was arranged by the women of Ghana. The theme was "The Earth is a House for All People". The service was well auended by Presbyterians and United Church members. Ann Annen was the leader for the service assisted by readers Kay Mock, Helen MacLean, Marilyn Campbell, Jan Baker, Marlene Bell, Kathy Bell. Donna St. John was the soloist with Belva Fuss as pianist. Shirley McAllister introduced the guest speaker Ellie Van Bergen. The speaker was thanked Brintnell. The meeting closed wi lunch: Community Prayer Time takes place March 7 at the Exeter United Church, from 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Dr. Bokhout, on Tuesday, stated that he announced his resignation during the Board of Health meeting, and it was agreed that his last day as MOH would be May 31. Stating that he felt it was "time to move along", Dr. Bokhout added that he plans to go back to his medical practice in Clinton. While he kept up his practice as a General Practitioner during his time as MOH, which started in September of 1987, he noted he was spending 15 to 20 hours a week on his prac- tice, and an additional 45 to 50 hours a week as MOH. A special meeting of the health board will be called to discuss how the vacated position will be filled. THE HURON EXPOSITOR, March S, 1995-3 - a m. swag. KENT SMOKED HAMS 3.69 lb. Ston M.d. PLAIN & GARLIC SAUSAGE 2.29 lb. BRUCE PACKERS BACON 2.99m. Includes T-Bons,811oln & Ground Sof LONG LOIN OF BEEF 3.39 lb. Schn.ld.rs BLUE RIBBON BOLOGNA 3.29 Ib. Canty. Cut PORK LOIN CHOPS_ 2.99 lb. Winter hours: Monday - CLOSED, Tuesday - Friday 94, Saturday 9-5 Fo" air Firewood/v.4. CRAIG HARDWOODS LTD. WOOD LOGS • AUBURN • or Delivered in HARDWOOD Truckloads SLABS BODY WOOD Made For You With Our Firewood Proces'sor. 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