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The Huron Expositor, 1995-11-22, Page 3Crime Stoppers Antiques stolen from Tuckersmith A break, enter, and theft occurred sometime between Nov. 7 and 10 at Conc. 2, Tuckersmith Township. The culprits entered a residence and removed several pieces of antique furniture. The stolen furniture included six antique straight - back wooden chairs, two fancy antique chairs, one antique dresser mirror, two walnut table leaves, six to eight picture frames, and a Kroehler lazy -boy chair. MISCHIEF There were several hundred bales of hay set on fire at sideroad 10-11 west of Conc. 12-13, Hay Township. This took place on Nov. 12 at approximately 10 pm. Two vehicles had been seen earlier westbound on the sideroad travelling at a high rate of speed after the fires had been started. • LIQUOR STOLEN On Nov. 1 1 at approximately 5 am, the Hensall liquor store was broken into and a large quantity of liquor was stolen. It is believed that a truck or van was involved in the break in. The liquor store is located on Highway 4 north of Hensall. TOMBSTONE STOLEN On Oct. 3 unknown thieves removed a white marble angel tombstone f{om the Blyth Union Cemetery At Millen Township. The site marks the area of a young girl who was killed in 1958 when she was six years old. THEFT FROM VEHICLES Vehicles were broken into on Huron and Maple Streets in Clinton Qn Nbv. 2. Approximately 41 compact discs were taken from one of the vehicles and stereo equipment was taken from the other. The stereo equipment included an Alpine CD player, two 12 inch Pioneer speakers, two Sherwood amplifiers, and two 5 and a quarter inch pyle 'drivers. THEFT OF ATV An ATV was stolen from a residence at Conc. 5 Moms Township, RR 4 Brussels between Sept. 22 and 24. The ATV is a 1994 Polaris 4x4 two -wheel drive, blue in colour with a red stripe. If you have information about these or any other crimes call Crime Stoppers of Huron County, 1-800-265- 1777 and you could receive a reward of up to $1000. News and Views � Is is sorting or scavenging? BY DAVID SCOTT , Expositor Editor The Mid -Huron Landfill Site (MHLS) Board is considering separating softwood at the Holmesville site. However, the board is trying to do this new procedure without violating its certificate of approval which allows for no scavenging at the landfill. At its Nov. 16 meeting the issue was discussed as part of the Site Supervisor's Report. The landfill was recently approached by a company interested in obtaining any spruce wood which was dropped off at the site. Office manager Ben Munnings, speaking on behalf of Site Supervisor Frank Postill, was asked if sorting wood would eat up workers' hours. Munnings said it would cost the board in wages for the time it took to sort the wood. Secretary Larry McCabe reminded the board that under the certificate of approval, no scavenging was allowed at the landfill. Munnings also asked if there was a liabitity problem if someone from the public was injured when on-site. "No doubt the board would be liable," said McCabe. "1 don't think people can look through it (scrap wood) under our certificate," he added. "Frank (Posull) thought the company would' require a pretty clean product, with no nails," said board chair Laurie Cox. At one time, there was a sign posted at the landfill site that said, "Don't remove anything," said a board member. Munnings said there is no sign posted at the present to that effect. "If there is a market for spruce, we could salvage it without a lot of work. It's not much different than separating cardboard (which is done now). It's more sorting than scaveng- ing," said Cox. Ron McKay, Deputy Reeve of Clinton, didn't see the harm in scavenging. "If there's someone who wants wooden pallets to chop up and use for firewood. I can't see what's morally wrong with it. People might use it to heat their hoine it they can't afford wood," said McKay. One board member suggested having a sign -off sheet on-site that stated the person wouldn't hold the landfill liable if they were injured while picking something from the pile. Rob McLeod of Tuckersmith Township said keeping the wood separate would be no different than sorting cardboard and white goods, and it would mean less solid waste going on the hill. "Let's not bury it. It might be worth considering," said Chair Cox. Site Supervisor will investigate the matter further in relation to the site's certificate of approval. Landfill receives $54,000 rebate The Mid -Huron Landfill Site (MHLS) Board recently received a rebate cheque for $54,000 from the Workmen's Compensation Board (WCB) for overpayment by the board. A private firm was hired to consult with WCB_ following the, discovery of the overpay- ment about three years ago. After the fee of approximate- ly $9,600 for the firm is sub- tracted from the total, the remainder will be divided up and returned to the eight member municipalities (Clinton, Goderich, Seaforth, Lucknow, Bayfield and the townships of Goderich, Tuckersmith and Colborne). "It's quite good news," said board secretary Larry McCabe of Goderich. There is still a minor dis- agreement that has to be sorted out with WCB regarding inter- est the funds earned. Projected profit of $150,000 for site The Mid -Huron Landfill Site Of the $100,000, half will go (MHLS) is looking at a pro- to a reserve fund dedicated to jected surplus this year of capital expenditures and the approximately $150,000. The other half will go to a reserve figure was released by secre-set up for the landfill's tary Larry McCabe, of eventual closure. Goderich, at the MHLS board "We'll have to 'cap 15-20 meeting on Nov. 16. acres (when the site reaches Anything greater, than capacity) which will cost about $100,000 is divided up and $400,000 in today's money. In paid back to the eight member 10 years, it might be', municipalities, said McCabe. $800,000," said McCabe. Right now, the landfill is being capped as it's being filled. Consultants have said the landfill has another eight to 10 years before capacity but McCabe estimates there could be more like 15 to 20 years left in the life of the landfill. The site is looking at poss- ibly purchasing a one -ton truck with a hoist and a new dump truck in 1999. Part-time wage increase approved Following discussion at the in 1991 from just over $8 per Nov. 16 Mid -Huron Landfill hour to $8.12. The new rate Site (MHLS) Board meeting, a will increase minimum pay to raise in pay was approved for 59 per hour, about a 10 per part-time workers over the age cent increase which puts it in of 18. line with a recent increase for The last increase in pay was full-time employees. Donation boxes around town There will be donation boxes for food items for the Huron County Christmas Bureau at the Seaforth Grocery, Seaforth Food Market and the Egmondville Store. Your gifts of new toys and clothes can be dropped off at Stedmans, Deloitte k Touche, Toronto -Dominion (lank and Family Express. The support of 'the local churches, schools and businesses for this worthwhile project has been outstanding and proves that Seaforth is a caring and sharing commun,ity! The new increase will affect two pati-tim'e employees at the landfill site. Students under 18 will be paid at the student minimum wage. TNI HURON EXPOSITOR, Nov.mbor 22, 1225-3 1.4 _ am HEALTH ON THE HILL - A Review of activities at SEAFORTH COMMUNITY HOSPITAL EAST HURON LONG TERM CARE Please note, there will be NO November 1995 meeting. This Committee will next meet Thursday, February 22, 1996. PHYSIOTHERAPY - Again, our Dept, is con- ducting education in relation to YOUR BACK. This will take place Nov, 27 - Dec. lst. For more information, please contact 527-1650 Ext. 231. $EAFORTH PERINATAL INFORMATION $ESSION to be held at the Hospital Thurs., November 23, 1995 — 7:30 p.m. Topic: Birthing Room Tour plus question and answer period. Dr. Mark Woldnik & Clara Vanderlaan, Reg. N. LIFE AFTER BABY 5 week series for new par- ents sponsored by Public Health Unit continue to meet each Thurs. a.m. 09:30 to 11:30 a.m. in Conference Room 2. RECREATION COMMITTEE NEWS Upcoming Christmas Dinner & Dance for Staff, Board, Clinic & Hospital Auxiliary Members at Seaforth Legion Hall Saturday, December 16, 1995. 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