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Home My WebLink AboutThe Huron Expositor, 1997-10-15, Page 4do with saving money. He IfinfRestructuring on hold DAVID EMSLIE of splitting at this time, as he Y added that the most that thinks the seven municipali- would be saved by municipal- ties should work together. He itles through restructuring also suggested that the onus Restructuring plans for cen- 'would be a few per cent from should not be on new councils tral Huron County municipal- their budgets. to deal with the split group. ities have been put on hold While restructuring will not "My idea is, have all the until after the November be a cost-saving measure, information ready for the new municipal elections. Crocker added that Seaforth council," Vanstone said, Representatives from seven Council had discussed the adding that he would suggest municipalities - the Towns of issue, and, "Restructuring is the group of seven continue to Clinton, Goderich and going to be forced upon us meet, and meet again after the Seaforth, and the Townshipssimply because the provincial elections. of Hullett, Goderich, government wants less gov- Hullett Township Reeve McKillop and Colborne - emment." Tom Cunningham agreed that have been meeting for months The Seaforth representative a decision could wait, noting, now to undertake the Central also made the point that if the "My council is still support - Huron Municipalities seven participating munici- ing the position of continuing Restructuring Study. palities cannot come up with the dialogue." It was decided, • however, their own restructuring plan, The motion was made that during a meeting of the "We have to be willing to the committee would meet restructuring committee last have someone do it for us." again after the election as a Wednesday that any further Municipalities have been group of seven municipali- decisions regarding restruc- warned that a provincial com- ties, on Dec. 17. turing should be made by missioner will make restruc- Commenting on the motion incoming councils. turing decisions if they cannot prior to the vote, Clinton During the meeting, a be made locally, and Crocker Deputy -Reeve Ron McKay motion was re -introduced that said, therefore, Seaforth is stated that he agreed that would have seen the central willing to take a serious look municipalities must continue Huron municipalities restruc- at arriving at a local solution, to meet, "or someone will do tured into eastern and western as "we are not willing to have it for us." He also stated that groups, with Goderich, the provincial government the status quo will no longer Colborne and Goderich make decisions" for our tax- work. Township working together in payers. The motion to put discus - the west, and Clinton, Bill Siemen of McKillop sions on hold until after the Seaforth and Hullett and Township, commenting on elections was passed. McKillop Townships joined the two municipalities option, Following the vote, in the east. This forming of stated that if there was a split, Goderich Administrator Larry two municipalities out of the then the Central Huron McCabe suggested that the existing seven was one of Committee of seven munici- Ontario government should three options being consid- palities would not exist any- be informed that restructuring 'reel by the restructuring com- mittee. more. Goderich Councillor talks are continuing, although Maurice Jenkins, whose town they are on hold for two Seaforth clerk -treasurer Jim introduced the motion, months. Crocker suggested that the agreed, stating that there "If you look at a map of municipalities should stop would be two groups working restructuring, Huron County twinning the subjects of on plans, but only after the is starting to stand out fairly restructuring and download- motion was passed. prominently on the color ing from the provincial gov- Colborne Township Reeve map," he said. ernment, and noted, Bill Vanstone said that he It was agreed that the gov- "Restructuring has nothing to would vote against the motion ernment should be informed lans. Farmers consider nutrient management noof rrmal Huron's l practice Farmers arc sold on nutrient and manure management, as opment of a nutrient manage - management and consider it very important. A further 25 ment plan to be a normal "normal farm practice" per cent said it was fairly farm practice," according to according to an Ontario important to them and their the federation. Federation of Agriculture, operations.." survey. More than 53 per cent More than 73 per cent of thought farm groups should "More than 700 farmers those who responded raise be responsible for complying naires at the recent Outdoor completed detailed question- livestock and 63 per cent with nutrient management grow cash crops. Farm Show in Woodstock"More than 92cent of plans, 25 per cent felt thc and the International Plowingperprovince should be, with 21' farmers who responded also per cent indicating it should Match in cCounty, week's press Simcoe ease said they consider the Bevel- be municipalities. states. "Seventy-three per cent of respondents rated environmental issues, partic- ularly commercial fertilizer SSP Dews Staff Usborne & Hibbert Mutual Fire Insurance Company Exeter, Ontario NOM ISI (Established in 1876) Provides Full Insurance Coverage tor Farm Properties New Applications Are Welcomed DIRECTORS & ADJUSTORS Larry Gardner. R.R. 2 Saha 345-2678 Moms Mows, R.R. 2 St Parts 393-6548 Lome Feeney Jade Itodgert, R"R.1 Kirkbn 2296152 Joe Chaos. R.R. 5 Mit hel 348-9705 Michael C+Shea, R.R. 3 Granton 225-2600 AGENTS Wayne Maser, Exeter 235-1915 John Moan, Dithl 345-2512 J.P. Uniac, label 348.9012 Head Oace, Exeter 235.0350 A refund from surplus was declared for all policy hold- ers who qualify, are on record and In good standing as at December 31, 1996. OOGC000iil00opCGOG] 0 Huron County Complete o VEHICLE airi Es in RENTAL v Headquarters o ii O Small & Mid-sized Cars 13 CI D 0O Passenger & Cargo D 0 Vans. Pickup Trucks D 0 0 Daily, Weekly, Monthly n 0 Insurance Rentals & D More D D CI Free Delivery CAR & TRUCK RLNTALR Division of Suncoast Fbrd 500 Iiuronl'td., Goderich CALL COLLICCT Ask far Helen 524-8347 eeeeeeseeeees D Kids Kloze 527-2330 Seaforth Automotive 527-0430 Archies' Service Centre 527-0881 Seaforth Plumbing & Heating 527-0550 Town of Seaforth Seaforth Manor 527-0030 Maplewood Manor 527-1440 L. McGrath Plumbing & Heating 527-0493 Stedman's 527-1950 Middegaal Pools & Sports 527-0140 Seaforth P.U.C. Wilson's Auto Service 527-1200 Anna's Dress Shoppe 527-0489 Box and Smith Funeral Chapel 527-1142 TI'S NVIMON /XPOe1TOa• o tt kte IS. 1.07-4 Goderich mans body found in Maitland River in September A 29 -year-old Goderich Godesich police, the Opp's man's body was found in 10 emergency response team feet of water in the Maitland and the members of thc River at about 3:30 i .he Coast Guard had begun afternoon of Sept. 2. searching for Bryan Muilwik shortly after one o'clock that morning when the Cameron Street man failed to return as expected from fishing by himself. He had left at about 6:30 the evening previous. 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Block Parent Week - Oct 19 - 25th Week of the Child. - Oct. 19 - 25th Ice Skating Sunday Oct. 19th and 26th Sponsored by the Seaforth Golf and Country Club and 2:30 - 4:00 Seaforth Chiropractic Clinic Child Indentification Kit Oct. 18 at T.D. Bank Sponsored by Seaforth Block Parents and Toronto Dominion Bank Walk-in Clinic at the Huron Perth Centre for children and youth in Clinton. Every Tuesday in October. 9-5 1/2 hour consultations for families and kids Music Festival Oct. 18 2 - 5:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Children's Aid Society and Rural Response for Healthy Children Family Bowling Oct. 22 7-9 p.m. at Starlight Lanes Sponsored by St. James, Seaforth Children Co-operative Centre, Seaforth Public School p Pizza Train 527-0180 Kids For the Month of October New Orleans Pizza will give a FREE slice of pizza each Monday to children under 12 accompanied by an adult with a purchase. Each Wednesday in October , children under 8 years can receive a FREE children's meal when accompanied by an adult with a purchase • Thank -you to the Area Businesses who helped Support the "More Time for Children" Campaign Organized by the Seaforth Children's Co-operative Centre Heads & Tails 527-0113 Susan's Sewing 527-0673 Hildebrand Flowers 527-0555 Province of Ontario Savings Office New Orleans Pizza 527-0040 Wongs Grill 527-0920 Kelly Auto Service 527-2210 Design Concrete 527-0397 Seaforth Children's Co-operative C627-0682 Sizzlers 527-2911 627 2201 527 '770 Seaforth Golf 8 Country Club 522.0986