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Home My WebLink AboutHuron Expositor, 2002-04-10, Page 85 -TME HURON EXPOSITOR, April 25, 2001 GRAY Allan Carter, Broker • Home • Auto • Commercial • Farm 522-0399 Seaforth 1-800-265-0959 Strathroy News Spring weight restrictions lifted for gravel trucks on one McKillop road By Scott Hilg.ndorff Expositor Editor Spring weight restrictions to prevent damage to roads are being removed on Summerhill Road to allow gravel pit operators in McKillop Ward to get their businesses in operation. "I don't think we should be restricting anyone from operating their business," Connect to the World Enjoy: • No Busy Signals • 56K connection • Technical support • Packages start as low as $4.95/month Call Now! 263-2211 or 1-888-263-8225 A «orld of. L�lll�cnicncc ri_ht ill `'our 1 TERNET Tuckersmith CNommunications Ltd. said Brussels Ward Coun. Greg Wilson. "We're here to promote business," he said. Jim McCann, who operates, Frank Ling Ltd., was at council's April 17 meeting to request the weight restriction, to 1/2 tonne loads, be removed. McCann explained that three years ago, pit operators on the road requested it be paved because the rough condition of the gravel road was damaging the trucks. Operators gave the former McKillop Township council $10,000 toward an extra thickness of asphalt to combat the heavier truck traffic on the road which can break down paving more quickly than regular vehicle traffic. But McCann said they. paid for the extra thickness so there wouldn't have to be a weight restriction. McCann also pointed out that pit operators pay a provincial organization six cents for each tonne hauled from gravel pits which, in turn gives back 4.5 cents to the municipality where the pit is located for maintenance of "haul roads" used by gravel trucks. Between other pit owners this year, McCann said council stands to get more than $10,000. While the funds do not legally have to go back into roads, McCann said that is what it's for. Some councillors had expressed concern that removing the load restriction would mean Huron East would have to pay for road work more quickly than would originally have been estimated. "I don't think the money should be an issue if, somewhere down the road, maintenance has to be done," said McCann. Road foreman Wayne Dolmage confirmed that the road continues to be in excellent shape despite the truck traffic after three years since it was first paved. Brussels Ward Coun. Joe Seili asked McCann about all the other county and municipal roads that still have weight restrictions until they are removed later in May. McCann said the only concern is to be able to get access County Road 12 where there is no restriction so gravel can be taken to a facility on that route for processing. Otherwise, McCann's business is being held up until the restrictions are removed. McKillop Ward Coun. Sharon McClure was concerned other requests might follow for load restriction removals. Deputy Mayor Bernie MacLellan said by virtue of the pit owners having already paid for extra work on the road, the municipality could justify lifting that restriction and not others. Wilson suggested the money , McCann pointed out comes' back from gravel companies should be used to upgrade the 2.4 km stretch of road further to eliminate the need for restrictions at all. Washroom facility moved two feet by truck used by vandals A truck was driven into the washroom facility, breaking it off its cement foundation and pushing it two feet at the Hullett Wildlife Area in Hullett Ward of Central Huron. The doors to the washroom facility were also caved in by the truck. Sometime between April 14 and April 17, someone had also used the truck to destroy a number of parking barricades. The incident was reported to OPP on April 17. Damage is estimated at $4,000. A number of empty beer bottles were found at the scene. New literacy program begins Students set their own goals, work at their own pace By Scott Hilgendorff Expositor Editor A new literacy program is in place in Seaforth to help some of the 49 per cent of Huron County residences found functionally illiterate, unable to read well enough for most daily tasks. "There's been the feeling that Seaforth has been underserviced since they moved the adult learning centre out of Seaforth," said GREEN GRASS ISNOT FAR AWAY! And Your Local JOHN DEERE Dealer Isn't Either!! DEERE SEASON SAVINGS ON NEW LAWN & GARDEN EQUIPMENT JS60 Walk -Behind Mower • 6.0 hp engine • Unique stamped -steel deck for quiet, efficient mulching • Handlebars fold easily for storage DEERE SEASON • Mower controls at your fingertips PRICING • Seven cutting heights x42900 LT1333 Gear Drive 13 HP 38" Cut They say you get what you pay for. With the John Deere LT133 Lawn DEERE SEASON Tractor, You get that and more. 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The program is currently being offered on Wednesday's from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and at the Huron Employment Resource Centre(HERC) offices in Seaforth and students can come for anywhere from one to four hours to work on their plan. As they work individually on their plans, Robinet is there to assist them. "It's a small group setting," said Robinet. "Seaforth's not had anything in the past in terms of a small -group literacy setting." It is funded through the Ministry of Colleges, Training and Universities and is operated through the Avon Maitland District School Board. The HERC office has provided space and computers to help with the program. "The whole program caters to a person who can't read at all or do math at all or who reads at a Grade 5, 6 or 7 level but needs to improve," said Robinet. The hope is that live to 10 students will take part in the program who will use it to help improve their skills and upgrade their abilities for employment. Robinet also coordinates the Literacy and Numeracy Project which finds volunteers to help with one- on-one instruction in reading. writing, and math. Anyone interested in taking part in the new program can contact.the HERC office at 527-0305 or Robinet at the Literacy and Numeracy office at 482-7948 to make an appointment to assess their needs and create a training plan. The current hours can change to accommodate students and new people can come into the program at any time. Don't wait `til the cows come home... ...to subscribe to SAVE OVER 33% OFF THE NEWSSTAND PRICE WHEN YOU SUBSCRIBE FOR 1 YEAR! Call Pat or Dianne at 697-0940 to order your subscription.