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Home My WebLink AboutHuron Expositor, 2009-03-25, Page 2Page 2 The Huron Expositor • March 25, 2009 News More residents seeking assistance from Ontario Works Cheryl Heath 411.1111.15111121. The number of Ontario Works recipients is. on the rise in Huron County. • In presenting a report to Huron County's committee of the whole, March 17, Social Ser- vices director Dave Overboe says the number of people on assistance is on the rise. A review of the numbers inspired Council- lor Bernie MacLellan (Huron East) to ques- tion how tough times are in the region. Overboe says while the county continues to fare well in comparison to other regions, there is still concern about the situation. "Huron County is a good place to live be- cause we don't feel a recession as strongly," he says, noting there are more informal safe- ty nets in place, like family members that are willing to lend a hand. Indeed, he says, though recessions have generally not hit Huron County as hard as other regions in Ontario, the bad news is the county is slower to rebound. "Generally speaking, there's always farm- ing required," he says. According to stats included in a report, there were 493 residents on Ontario Works assis- tance at the end of February 2009, while the number sat at 357 cases in February 2008. Council not in favour of supporting bottled water ban in facilities Dan Schwab 41111111=1.11.0 Huron East council voted not to support a ban on the sale of bottled water at municipal facilities during its meeting March 17. The resolution urging all municipalities to phase out the sale and purchase of bottled water at their own facility and for munici- pality's came from the Federation of Cana- dian Municipalities. The resolution also asked that municipali- ties develop awareness campaigns about the positive benefits and quality of municipal water supplies. The resolution was put forward.by the cit- ies of Toronto and London over mounting concerns for "environmental impacts related to the production of bottled water, the energy requirements for the production and trans- port of bottled water, as well as the disposal and recycling of water bottles." The resolution noted that between 40 and 80 per cent of water bottles end up in local landfills, creating a burden on the environ- ment and municipal taxpayers. It also pointed out that it takes about three litres of water to manufacture a one -litre plastic bottle of water. "Bottled water is not as good as munici- pal water in terms of safety," said Brussels Coun. David Blaney, noting that tap water is highly regulated. But McKillop Coun. Bill Siemon spoke against the resolution, calling it "just a feel - good thing." "They don't controll what you use for con- tainers you put the water in. The bottle is recyclable. Because you only recycle 20 per cent, it's not the fault of the municipality," he said. "When London turned around and they banned bottled water, then they said to the golf courses you can't have bottled water but if you put fountains in, they've got to run continuously. What's that going to do for the sewers?" While four councillors voted for the motion to support the resolution, it was defeated by council. • • The Corporation of the Municipality of Huron East NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to the Municipal Act, S. 0. 2001, c.25, as amended, s.27, 31 and 35, the Council of the Cor- poration of the Municipality of Huron East hereby gives notice of a proposed by-law to stop up, close and sell a road allowance. The proposed by-law and description of the land affected may be viewed at the Huron East Municipal office at the address hereinafter noted or on the Huron East web site (www.huroneast. com). On Tuesday April 7th, 2009 at 7:00 pm. in the Council Chambers, Municipal Building, 72 Main Street South, Seaforth Ontario, the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron East will consider the by-law as described below. Any person wishing to be heard on this matter who claims that his or her land will be prejudicially affected by the said by-law may apply to be heard. Dated at the Municipality of Huron East This 25th day of March, 2009. John R. McLachlan, Clerk -Administrator Municipality of Huron East 72 Main Street South Seaforth, Ontario. NOK 1 WO 519-527-0160 HARPURHEY TUCKERSMITH WARD Pima Reed curdy bektoon Tualesturit end WKS* Welds (Provincial Hay. a) 14 By -Law 20-2009 proposes to stop up, close and sell part of William Street (Harpurhey) and an Unopened/Unnamed Street as indicated. OEXR itsiftwi \f: 4,„„wv. 4,,zr. • , - dV •44f:-.= • . 614A; ive S ou answers to all your health ing • - Call a Registered Dietitian for free. Igbt • ontario.ca/eatright 40101000-04,, • rjo 1-877-510-510-2 # EPPOntario Paid for t4y the Government of Ontario sEAFORTH INSURANCE BROKER LTD/HIMG • Home • Commercial •Auto • Farm • Out of Province Travel Insurance • 41 Main St. S. Seaforth ,s0 , , A 519-527-1610 .4 ,0 Ken Cardno, Joanne Williamson, cl- . Colleen Brornk Barb Watt and Chris Cardno The Corporation of the Municipality of Huron East NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to the Municipal Act, S. 0. 2001, c.25, as amended, s.27, 31 and 35, the Council of the Cor- poration of the Municipality of Huron East hereby gives notice of a proposed by-law to stop up, close and sell a road allowance. The proposed by-law and description of the land affected may be viewed at the Huron East Municipal office at the address hereinafter noted or on the Huron East web site (www.huroneast. com). On Tuesday April 7th, 2009 at 7:00 pm. in the Council Chambers, Municipal Building, 72 Main Street South, Seaforth Ontario, the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron East will consider the by-law as described below. Any person wishing to be heard on this matter who claims that his or her land will be prejudicially affected by the said by-law may apply to be heard. Dated at the Municipality of Huron East This 25th day of March, 2009. John R. McLachlan, Clerk -Administrator Municipality of Huron East 72 Main Street South Seaforth, Ontario. NOK 1 WO 519-527-0160 HARPURHEY TUCKERSMITH WARD Pima Reed curdy bektoon Tualesturit end WKS* Welds (Provincial Hay. a) 14 By -Law 20-2009 proposes to stop up, close and sell part of William Street (Harpurhey) and an Unopened/Unnamed Street as indicated. OEXR itsiftwi \f: 4,„„wv. 4,,zr. • , - dV •44f:-.= • . 614A; ive S ou answers to all your health ing • - Call a Registered Dietitian for free. Igbt • ontario.ca/eatright 40101000-04,, • rjo 1-877-510-510-2 # EPPOntario Paid for t4y the Government of Ontario