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Home My WebLink AboutLakeshore Advance, 2013-10-16, Page 22 Lakeshore Advance • Wednesday, October 16, 2013 New billing model will ensure transparency and fairness, OPP says Barbara Simpson OMI Agency Local communities will be able to weigh in shortly on a highly anticipated new billing model for municipal OPP services, SCP. BL EU WATER Telephone: 519-236-4351 Fax: 519-236-4329 Visit our website at: www.town.bluewaterjn,l Fall Leaf Pick-up Program 'The fall leaf pick-up program will begin on Monday October 21, 2013 to Friday November 22, 2013. Please put hags of leaves at the curb for pick-up. Baylield/HensalUZurich - Daily routes. Bnrcetield/Dashwood/Varna - Weekly routes Tuesday. Paper yard waste hags are preferred. Traffic and Paring, egulatio s During the winter months, please do not park vehicles in a manner that impedes the clearing of snow from any street, or creates a safety hazard or impedes the orderly flow of traffic. A parking infraction notice and penalty will be issued to owners of vehicles parked where prohibited. DUNILUEMILSCSAyalligge Dog owners may now purchase or renew dog licenses for 2014. Renewals must be purchased before February 28th, 2014, after which a late fee will be charged. You may obtain a license by personal visit or by mail. For mail option, fill out the "I)og'1'ag Form" and enclose payment >YwwAti Yn.blucIYutct unsnllorltls IC1111 ta. 2013 Fa11 Flushing of Watermains The Ontario Clean Walter Agency (OCWA) will continence the 2013 fall flushing of watermains, Mondays to Fridays as follows: Zurich Distribution System -- October 14th -18th; Bluewater Distribution System, including Hayfield, Hensall and Lakeshore •- October 21st -- 25th and October 28th • November 1st . You may experience discoloured water coming from your tap. If this happens, we suggest you try the following: remove the tap aerators off your taps and flush cold water lines until it ams clear; flush out your hot water tanks. This is to remove the accumulated iron that precipitates out in the tank, this iron may also decrease the efficiency of your water tank. You may experience lower than normal pressure as a result of flushing activities, We apologiie for any inconvenience this may cause. (X'WA will continue to work on the flushing programs io ensure consumer satisfaction. 2014 Municipal Grant Program The 2014 municipal grant program application deadline is last approaching. Applicants interested in submitting a request I1►r the 2014 calendar year are requested to complete the application form and submit to the Treasurer by November 1. 2013 at: 14 Mill Avenue, P.O. Box 250, Zurich, NOM 2TO. Phone 519 236-4351 or Fax 519 236-4329. Forms and program details are available on the website (Inimitnynablucwilimnuao or by calling the municipal office. Officials with the Ministry of Com- munity Safety and Correctional Serv- ices and the Ontario Provincial Police are expected to consult with the major- ity of communities using OPP services by the end of November. "'There will be opportunities for all the communities we police to partici- pate in these engagement sessions," said OPP Staff Sgt. Cathy Bell, of the municipal policing bureau. Communities across Ontario have been calling for greater control over how they're billed for OPP services in light of escalating costs. On Jan. 1, 2014, OPP officers will see a 8.5% pay hike, potentially adding millions of dollars to municipal budgets. Bell said the new billing model is expected to usher in transparency. "It's intended to provide cost recov- ery that will he more fair across the board," she said. In the meantime, the OPP will be deferring all municipal police contract renewal discussions until the new kill- ing model has been hammered out, . It's intended to provide cost recovery that will be more fair across the board." (JPP Staff Sgt. Cathy Bell Municipalities whose OPP contracts are set to expire before Jan. 1, 2015 have two options. 'they can amend their cur- rent contract to continue until the new billing model is ready or they can let their contract expire and be policed by the OPP on a non -contract basis. Both Lambton County and the Vil- lage of Point Edward have OPP con- tracts set to expire next year. County warden Todd Case said the nine rural municipalities who are part of the Lambton contract currently enjoy a "fairly decent" rate from the OPP. "From our standpoint, none of the details have been released through this process the OPP has gone through, so we look forward to seeing obviously what comes out of their consultations and how it's going to affect us long term whether it's more expensive or less," he said. Point Edward Mayor Dick Kirklant was also supportive of the current cost 'for local OPP services. "We're happy with the policing costs for the village right now," he said. however, the village has sent out a survey to all residents asking for their level of satisfaction with local policing. The results of the survey will be for- warded for discussion to the Point Edward Police Services Board and vil- lage council. Once community consultation is fin- ished on the proposed new billing model, Bell said it will be up to the Min- istry of Community Safety and Correc- tional Services to decide whether to implement it. barbara.simpson@sunmedia.ca No tanning beds for under 18 Canadian Cancer Society volunteers and staff are celebrating the passing of legislation that will prohibit youth under 18 from accessing tanning beds in Ontario. Bill 30 underwent third reading yes- terday and was passed as the Skin Can- cer Prevention Act in the Ontario Legis- lature today. "I'm happy that we finally have legis- lation that will protect youth from skin cancer," says Kate Neale, 23, a melanoma cancer survivor and Society volunteer. The Belleville native worked at a tanning salon and used indoor tan- ning extensively as a young teen. Kate was in the Legislature today to watch history in the making. "When 1 was diagnosed with melanoma, 1 wanted to stop every young person from indoor tanning. 1 joined the Canadian Cancer Society and the #tanbedban movement to advocate for legislation banning indoor tanning for youth because it was my hope to make a difference. 'That hope has become reality;" Neale says. The Society has been placing the issue of indoor tanning and youth on the political agenda since 2005. That year, Society volunteers met with MPPs at Queen's Park to inform therm about the dangers associated with indoor tan- ning, particularly for youth, and to push for provincial indoor tanning legislation in Ontario. Since then, volunteers have been back at Queen's Park, met with MPPs, participated in numerous letter - writing campaigns as well as made dep- utations at municipal council meetings, successfully helping to pass three indoor tanning bylaws across the province. "'l'oday a clear message has been sent Mearf&Lt f .3 iih'A1:1lt& W>r:l.l.tlly`,S L- xtravaajanza Sat. November 16th, 2013 9:30 am to 4:30 pm 1 South Huron Rec Centre. Hall, Exeter VENDORS & SPONSORS STILL BEING ACCEPTED Door Prizes Every Yi Hour SPECIAL SP Elizabeth Galbrait ON STAGE at 1:00p Healthy Soups, Chilli and Snacks Available from 11 am - 2 pm Grand Prim Drawl ) 11(11,) 1 r. .'. ,!1.4: ,1.., ,. i 7/1, (IRFGORY U ANI .IH8LIKLt\1 that indoor tanning is not safe and we know that it causes skin cancer. For more than seven years, we've mobilized volunteers, donors and staff to fight for a ban on indoor tanning for youth in Ontario;' says Martin Kabat, CEO, Cana- dian Cancer Society, Ontario Division. "We applaud all three political parties who have worked together to pass this historic provincial legislation." About the Canadian Cancer Society The Canadian Cancer Society is a national community-based organiza tion of volunteers whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhance- ment of the quality of life of people liv- ing with cancer. When you want to know more about cancer, visit our web- site, www.cancer.ca or call toll-free, bilingual Cancer information Service at 1-1188-139-3333. l m11111)4111 ( Ancor society Societe canedienne du cancer LET'S MAKE ..ANCER HISTORY' for information about cancer, services or to make a donation i•888.939.3333 • www.cancer.ca