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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1989-06-21, Page 12t Seventy-five years - The Zurich Women's Institute cele.biated its 75th anniversary on Monday with an outdoor picnic, bringing about 80 members from the seven surrounding institutes in the district for the event. Zurich president Kay Hay (right) said that while the institutes may npt be as strong as they once were, they are still very active. With Hay is district president Marion Dougall from the Hurondale Women's Institute. Lucan considers private waste, recycling system LUCAN - Village council, were taking a close look at their options for garbage recycling programs last week as the village sanitation con- tractor visited council to present his concept of a simple blue box collection _system. - Reeve Norm Steeper told council it was appropriate to be examining recycling/'possibilities in light of an ongoing Middlesex County study on recycling. "From what I hear, we'll either get enthusiastic about it, or we'll be told to do it," said Steeper. Private contractor Larry Lewis explained to council a system us- ing a divided trailer towed behind a one -ton truck that could be used to serve the needs of Lucan once a week. "It hopefully will be a one-man operation," said Lewis, adding that the $18,000 trailer and blue boxes should -be bought by the munici- pality to take advantage of govern- ment grants. Hd would supply the truck and labour to run the system. "The -bag system would be really nice," said Lewis, speaking of a re- cycling idea arranged around sorting recyclables into clear plastic bags, but he noted the government only supports blue box systems. • Council did agree that demand for recycling is strong at the public - level. "I met people from Lucan the other week who were taking their garbage into London to recycle it," said councillor Bryan Smith. Recycling would cost Lucan money, cautioned Lewis. The only savings would be in reduced landfill costs, and an increased landfill life. :'It's a long-term investment," agreed Steeper, who said that Lewis' estimate of $9,000 in yearly costs to Tun the program were not unrea- sonable. "Even at the $9,000 we're getting a bargain," said Steeper. Lewis was not entirely enthusias- tic about the program because he said he expected to see many chang- es come about in recycling attitudes and techniques in the next few years and was naturally cautious about - -large .investments in early first - generation sytems. Council asked Lewis to contact Biddulph Township about the pos- sibility of sharing a single trailer between the two municipalities be- fore proceeding with further action. Council were also informed that this year's spring clean-up in Lucan did not go as well as expected. • . "This year at the special clean-up, we found many people taking ad- vantage of the system," said Lewis, , explaining his crews ended up haul- ing away garages that had been torn down, a pig feeder that was dumped in town, and several piles of gar- bage that weren't separated as re- quimd. "Have you got any solutions?" asked Steeper, who wondered if a fine should be imposed on viola- tors. "I think we have to publish some better ground rules," said councillor Tom McLaughlin. This year's special clean-up cost Lucan about $2,000. Visscher Farms Country Market Open 9 - 6 daily, Closed Sundays f'... 'Reopening Thurs., June 22. Now harvesting Fresh Brocccfli Also - fruits, vegetables, and baked goods Come see our selection 1t% Special this week - Rhubarb Pie $2.50 3 miles W. of Exeter on Hwy. 83 Phone 237-3442 THAN Your support of our FLOWERS OF HOPE campaign has totalled $21,000. As in the past, we confined our canvass to the month of May and found you responded with yqur gOnerosity in helping us reach our goal. A special thanks to Harry Klungel, chairperson, the captains and canvassers for your dedication and hard work. Canvassers go door to door in both urban and rural areas of South Huron to raise funds so that we may continue support to people we serve in to cal communities. Your donations over the past year went to supporting children in family crisis, sibling group, children's summer programs and costs incurred supporting children and adults not funded by the Mini- stry of Community and Social Services. The support for your As- sociation as expressed in these donations truly comes as an en- couragement as we endeavour to support others in living useful and satisfying lives. If you were missed on the canvass and would like to share in this effort, please address your donations to Box 29, Dashwood, On- tario, NOM 1 NO. A receipt for tax purposes will be mailed back to you with our thanks. South Huron and District Association for the Mentally Handicapped Richard Hucal John J. Gray President Executive Director Times -Advocate, June 21, 1989 Page 13 Hensall playground now registering By Susan Hartman HENSALL - Once again, the Vil- lage of Hensall will be running their own summer playground pro- gram. This year's program runs from July 10 to August 18 at the Community Centre, but those plan- ning to join in the optional two- week swimming program will be starting early on July 10. A registration session will be held today, June 21 and Thursday June 22 from 7-9 p.m. at the arena. Full registration for a single child is $60, or $110 for a family. Part registration is available for $15 per week. Swimmingand transporta- tion is $45 with playground and $50 separately. Carmel Presbyterian Attendance at Sunday's Father's Day service was understandably low, likely due to the number of families away visiting with fathers far away. The Carmel P.C.W. will be en- tertaining the residents of the Blue Water Rest Home on July 10. United Church Ryan Jacobi, Samantha Miller, and Ronald Riley were welcomed into the United Church Family on Sunday in a baptismal service. A reminder goes out to all inter- ested that the Hensall Vacation Bible School starts on Monday and runs to the end of the week. Appli- cations for students are still availa- ble from Bev Bell at 263-5579. As announced at,the London Con- ference annual & peeing, the United Church will be making a special Mission and Service Drive. Stay. tuned. Shuffleboard June is Seniors' Month, and the Hensall Happy Pushers are using the arena's shuffleboard courts free of charge for the month, courtesy of the Hensall Parks Board: Scores from the June'13 shuffling put Dave Kyle on top with I-411 for six games. . Glad Livsey and Marg Consist placed second and third at 390 and 291 respectively. Town & Country June 21 - June 28 Store Save Big on.. Big Red! Big Red Dog Food 20 kg. 10% Off t All Light Fixtures in stock 17 L Driveway Sealer 88 pail All Work Clothes in stock Konk Fly Machine 4319 ea. Rust Paint 99 4 L. MET COWTEMTS:1 LITRE Co-op HD -7 Motor Oil 10W30 multi -grade formula- ted for year-round trouble- free performance. Use in all types of gasoline engines. 569-709 • 169 Exeter. Co-op Closed for Inventory June 28 We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause our customers Items may not be exactly as Illustrated. All items are not available at all locations. 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