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The Huron Expositor, 1996-06-05, Page 3News and Views Is an amalgamation of Perth, Towel Huron counties in the future? thieves BY ANDY BADER SSP News Staff Municipal reform has already taken many forms, but the form it could take in the future may even involve an amalgamation of Perth and Huron Counties, Mitchell town council discussed Monday. Coun. Mike Van Pelt sug- gested the idea to Past Warden Walter McKenzie during a discussion on the county's Municipal Reform Framework Committee, which was struck earlier this year to decide if the county is offering enough services to its 14 member municipalities, or to find areas where improve- ments could be made. "We're open to anything," McKenzie said, the reeve of Hibbert Township, who attended council's regular meeting with Perth Clerk - Treasurer Jim Bell and Milverton Reeve Dave Shearer. Van Pelt was quick to point out that "it was a suggestion, not an opinion," but still the message was clear—the simi- larities between both counties may be something which could work, especially taking into account the general lack of direction and guidance the province has given to munici- palities about restructuring, reform or amalgamation. McKenzie was present to deliver results from a survey initiated by the committee in March. Overall, the results pointed to the majority of municipalities leaving the present two-tier level of gov- ernment (local municipalities, and county council) as it is, although McKenzie himself conceded that Listowel felt status quo "was a bad word." "It is clear that the majority. would like to see a similar set-up to what we have now," McKenzie said, who admitted that what we call local munic- ipalities may be larger than their present form. When Van Pelt asked about the possibility of at least investigating the joining of Huron and Perth counties, Bell said counties "have enough problems themselves. within their own county" without adding this burden. "There is a tremendous threat [from the province] at eliminating the county struc- ture of government," he con- tinued. Bell said the wardens of each of the 26 counties across the province have a meeting set with Minister of Municipal Affairs Al Leach for June 12, at which time the benefits of the county federa- tion would be outlined, as attempts are made to prove the positives of this type of government. Bill 26 was set up in a way which "seems to take away from the county system," he continued, and during a recent telephone conference call with a ministry spokesman, was told, along with other administrators across the province "that just about any- thing goes." "There is no cookie cutter for the province," he said, referring to some county sys- tems staying in their present form, with others perhaps going radical changes. `'N Bell also said that there are many urban municipalities within county governments which cannot wait to separate themselves from a county system. Mitchell Mayor Hugh McCaughey said from the town's perspective, "we would be worse off" if the town were to separate. "I don't think Mitchell would be where we are today without our rural neighbors," he said. "I'd think we'd have a disaster." Clerk -Treasurer Don Eplett agreed with Mayor McCaughey, saying the biggest concern is the "wedge" currently in place between urban 'and rural municipalities within county systems. Van Pelt also wondered if the committee could re -issue the survey in a few months time, because he's sure the answers given the first time would be much different now. Shearer and Bell explained that besides the.- Municipal Reform Committee, com- prised of Mitchell, Fullarton, Logan and Hibbert, Listowel and Elma have worked very hard at restructuring or at least the sharing of services, while the townships of North and South Easthope, and Milverton and Mornington have hired the same consul- tant to look at the feasibility of sharing services. Also, an inaugural meeting has taken place involving the Town of St. Marys with the townships of Blanshard, Downie and West' Nissouri in Middlesex County. Help in town for finding summer job BY JENNY WAREHAM. Many students will attest to ' the fact that the search for summer work can be a frus- trating experience. Trying to find part-time employment can be a full-time job in itself. With this is mind, the Canada Employment Centre for Students (CEC-S) is here to help with suggestions on how to begin the job search process. One of the first steps in finding a summer job involves visiting the CEC-S office right here in Seaforth. Two weeks ago, the CEC-S opened its doors for the 1996 season. Since then, many stu- dents have dropped into the office and used the services available. Because the CEC- S is an organization designed to help students look for summer work, job hunters are encouraged to visit the CEC- S office at the Huron Business Centre on Main Street during office hours. Although new to the arca, the CEC-S is an easy facility to usc. Current job listings Similar upgrades at Seaforth school CONTINUED from page I od of Sept. 1 to Dec. 31, 1996 to remain untouched. An estimate of costs for the relocation totals $90.000 and includes such work as design and construction of offices and meeting rooms, reloca- tion of phone system to all offices, communication wiring to all offices, electrical upgrade to all offices, heating and cooling ventilation to classrooms, parking lot modi- fications and the relocation of the physics lab. Because of the relocation of the education centre, CRSS will receive an upgrade of their physics lab. The cost to move the existing room to a new location is $8,000. The hoard decided to upgrade the facilities at the same time. Costs for thc upgrade of the lab were based on similar upgrades at S,;aforth District High School in 1993. The board passed a motion to commit to an estimate of $30,000 from thc Special Assistance for Small Boards Grant for the upgrade at the tirne of its relocation. for various positions through- out the county are posted in the main foyer of the Huron Business Centre, and are updated on a weekly basis. Students can come in, check out the job listings board, and find out how to go about applying for different posi- tions. While in the office, job -seekers should also fill out a registration card so that they are -registered with the Student Employment Centres in Exeter, Clinton and Goderich as well. Each Wednesday, Jenny Wareham, a Student Employment Officer with the CEC-S is in the Seaforth office to give students a hand with the services available and to answer any questions which job hunters may have. To cave time, those looking for work can also contact the 24 hour job infoline to hear current job postings. described over the phone. The phone service is updated daily, and the number for the infoline is 524-8916. In addition to the job post- ings in the Huron Business Centre and the, job infoline, student job listings are also posted in Seaforth District High School. To better serve the community, another office has recently opened in the Learning Resources Ccntrc at Central Huron D.H.S. in Clinton. Friendship, guidance & life experiences. Support Big Sisters or become a Big Sister. BiPSisters A S S O C I A T I O N O T O N T A, I O For further information contact your local Big Sisters Association or call 1.800-161. BSAO YOU ARE YOUR CHILD'S LIFEGUARD A WATER SMART MESSAGE FROM: 5 LIFESAVING SOCIETY The lifeguarding F4ieris 41P m hit town Someone was stealing bath towels from clothes lines around town a week ago Monday. • The Goderich detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police reports two similar incidents on May 27 - six bath towels disappeared from a clothes line to the rear of a residence on Centre Street in Egmondville, meanwhile, two bath towels were stolen from the rear of a Railway Street residence in Seaforth. Most of the break -and enters around Seaforth hap- pened last Monday and Tuesday nights. On Monday, May 27, according to police: • $115 -worth of cash and beer was stolen when the glass on a front door was kicked (value $250) in to gain entry to the business office of Smith Construction in Seaforth. • Design Concrete, also on Birch Street, was also entered from the rear, with $40 in petty cash now missing. • A Centre Street residence in Egmondville was entered through a garage door and a lady's red wallet and contents. were removed from an unlocked vehicle. Then the next day, on Tuesday, May 28: • Police say nothing was stolen, but a rear door was forced (damage estimated at $200) to get into London Agricultural Commodities in Seaforth. • "Nothing also appeared to be stolen," the same day when the Freeze King Restaurant, just west of Seaforth on Highway 8, was broken into through a win- dow. Police also report, some- time between last Tuesday and Thursday, May 28 and 30, rear tires and rims, with a value of about $100, from a 19 -year-old Oldsmobile Cutlass were stolen in McKillop Township. The Goderich detachment also says approximately 350 marijuana plants were located and seized- in a bush area south of John Street at Auburn last Thursday. OPP say its investigation continues. THE HURON [XPOSITOR, Jun d 101111-3 DENNIS FISCHER CONSTRUCTION •Custom Homes •Additions •Drywall *Renovations •Agricultural •Cement Work •Aluminum Work *Roofing •Trim Call 519-348-9719 - Today! Licensed Carpenter Mitchell FOR BOB &BE'TTY'S GIFT & VARIETY Jim & Danica wish to thank all the participants in our "Name the store" contest. It was great to see such enthusiasm. The Winners: Ida Earle & Carol Ann McQuaid Our New Name is... ijy Gifts, Hallmark Cards Specialty Chocolates, Sharp Electronics RADIO SHACK ASC 527-1680 33 MAIN ST. SEAFORTH orners FARMING 15 IN OUR SLOOP BEEP! 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