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waste. However, Grand Bend is
still faced with the same problem
Lucan now has; transporting waste.
"That would have happened
whether or not Lambton would
have taken it over," said Markham.
He said recycling has also added
to the life expectancy of the land-
fill. There are 28 businesses which
take part in a cardboard recyling
program.
"The first 12 were volunteers.
Word of mouth got around that it
was fashionable to do it," said
Markham.
His department picks up the
cardboard and takes it to Bluewater
Recycling. Bluewater does not
charge the village for this service.
Thursday night, the Grand Bend
Waste Management Committee
met and one issue that group is
faced with is the extra cost they
will have to shell out in eight
months for shipping the waste to
Watford.
"It's going to cost the village a
lot of money," said councillor Den-
nis Snider.
"It's a major problem. All the
stuff off the beach, off the Main
Street is going to have to be
shipped."
He said Lambton County has
asked for $350,000 from the vil-
lage over five years for liability.
That along with an estimated addi-
tional $40,000 more per year to
haul the waste, plus tipping fees
adds up to a very big waste man-
agement bill.
When a tourist comes into Grand
Bend, they leave a lot of garbage
behind them and that cost is picked
up by the taxpayers of the village.
"The bottom Line is a year from
now, we're going to have a very
expensive problem to deal with
and somebody is going td have to
• pay for it," said Snider.
• He has mentioned in the past, in
open council meetings that the vil-
lage might be faced with having to
decide to pay for waste managment
or lifeguards on the beach.
In 1989 Grand Bend was the cen-
tre of a lot of attention when it was
taken to court over its landfill.
Markham said there were three
charges laid by the Ministry of the
Environment; improperly covering
the waste, not having a proper
fence around the site and leaving a
gate unlocked.
The village was fined $103.75
but it cost them over $1,500 in le-
gal fees. The ministry was sum-
moned to the site when a neigh-
bouring politician said there were
fires on the site.
Markham said Grand Bend is
one of a very small percentage of
sites that are allowed to burn cer-
tain items.
With the
population in
Huron County
booming and
landfills closing
throughout the
province. The 'not
in my backyard',
attitude continues
about possible sites
for future landfills.
Toronto has been
pleading and
promising to put
out big bucks for
anyone to take its
garbage. But
everyone has the
same problem
across the
province: all are
running out of
holes to put waste.
As more and more
landfills reach
their limits in the
next few years, it is
evident one of the
biggest challenges
of the new
century will be
o find better ways
to control
and manage
our garbage.
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Former
rec centre
destroyed
in blaze
VANASTRA - The former
Canadian Forces Base Clinton
Recreation Centre in Vanastra
was levelled by fire last Thurs-
day, and cause of the blaze has
been ruled as accidental.
The fire apparently broke out
after an individual attempted to
start a riding lawn mower in the
building. While filling the
mower with gasoline, the person
happened to spill some which
was ignited when he started the
machine. The gas can then top-
pled over and sparks ignited gas-
oline which spilled from the
container.
The blaze was already out of
control upon the arrival of local
firefighters, as members of the
Clinton, Brucefield and Seaforth
departments were quickly called
in. It took nearly nine hours to
bring the fire under control.
The old recreation centre was
being used as a storage facility
and contained ammunition for
trap shooting. Damage to the
building has been estimated at
$400,000.
Tenders
opened for
OMAF office
CLINTON - Tenders have
been opened for the construction
of the new Ontario Ministry of
Agriculture and Food office to
be built in the town of Clinton.
Tenders for the project were
opened in London, September
20 with 11 having been already
submitted. The construction
contract won't be awarded until
the Ministry of Government Ser-
vices, who are responsible for
the operation, have thoroughly
checked out the lowest bid.
Sailors still
above water
GODERICH - The prayers of
the Goderich Junior 'C Sailors
hockey team have been an-
swered after speculation that the
club would fold.
The Sailors' executive released
coach Brian Carroll after he
showed a lack of interest to-
wards the team's development.
After CKNX radio in Wingham
aired the plight of the franchise,
interest was sparked and new
coaches have been hired:
Guiding the Goderich team for
the remainder of the 1991-92
season will be Hugh Nichol and
Paul Steep, formerly of the
Brussels Bulls in the Junior 'D'
league.
St. Marys
road race
first in years
ST. MARYS - The first annual
River Road Run was held Sun-
day in St. Marys, with 100 par-
ticipants taking part.
It's been 35 years since a road
race was last held in the Stone -
town, that one a 12.2 mile event
in 1956 which stretched from St.
Marys to Stratford. Sunday's
race spanned 14 km for serious
runners, while a 3 km fun run
was also set up with the course
beginning across from the water
tower on the top of Queen St.
Thousand
rural wells
to be tested
TORONTO - The province is
set to conduct its most extensive
survey of water quality this fall,
by testing more than 1,000 rural
wells.
The government hopes that,
upon conclusion of the project,
results will indicate regions
where quality needs to be im-
proved. The survey will search
for traces of nitrates, bacteria
and agricultural herbicides in
wells across Ontario.
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Stephen Township
CREDITON - Former township clerk Wilmar Wein has added his name
to the list of those seeking councillor's positions on council.
Councillor Gary Eagleson is seeking re-election and is being challenged
by Drew Robertson and Harvey Ratz. Councillor Bill Weber is contesting
the deputy -reeve's seat with incumbent Gary Baker.
Reeve Tom Tomes is not only seeking re-election but also the Warden's
chair on Huron County Council.
Three convictions
in provincial court
•
EXETER - Richard Ridsdill of Exeter, pleaded
guilty in provincial court in Exeter last Tuesday
to a charge of theft.
On August 14, at approximately 1:04 a.m., po-
lice were called to 197 Victbria W., to investi-
gate a person seen going through vehicles in the
parking lot. The accused was found in the lot
and his vehicle was found to contain tools val-
uedat$819.
Judge R.G.E. Hunter sentenced Ridsdill to a
$500 fine or 25 days in jail with three months to pay.
Forged document
Andrew J. Wieckowski of RR5 Parkhill was given the choice of
paying a $300 fine or spending 15 days in jail, after pleading guilty
to uttering a forged document.
The court heard that the accused was on Highway 7 where he was
picked up and given a ride to Parkhill. One more person was picked
up and they travelled to Strathroy to look for jobs. Upon returning
to Parkhill, the accused had with him a book of 25 cheques, property
of Grant Butler, which was found in a desk in the furnace room of
the Strathroy Post Office.
The accused went to a store to cash a cheque for $50, saying it was
payment for farm work. Relatives of the accused were in the store
and advised the store of the identity of the accused, who had signed
Butler's name to the cheque.
The accused was found by his mother the next day who made him
return to the store to apologize and repay the $50.
Wieckowski was given 90 days to pay and placed on 12 months
probation.
Mischief
William Gordon Towton of'RR3 Hensall pleaded guilty to a
charge of mischief resulting in damage less than $1,000.
The court heard that on August 17 at 6:30 p.m., the accused
backed his vehicle into the driveway of Larry Gould at 84 York Si,
and did a brake stand causing pavement to be torn up. Passengers in
the vehicle were then let out and the accused repeated the action
causing $200 in damage.
Towton, 19, made restitution for the damage and was fmed $200
or 10 days in jail and given 30 days in which to pay.
Assault withdrawn
A charge of assault against Glenn Crichton of London was with-
drawn, as he entered into a $500 peace bond. Crichton is to have no
contact whatsoever with Shirley Phillips for 12 months.
George Wales has filed his intent to seek the position of police village
trustee for Crediton.
Public school trustee Bonnie Slaght is also seeking re-election this fall.
Hay Township
ZURICH - Reeve Lionel Wilder, deputy Murray Keys and councillors
Blaise Ducharme and Gerald Shantz have announced their intent to nm
again. No others have applied.
Bosanquet
THEDFORD - In Bosanquet Township, voters have a new candidate for
mayor in Leslie Hosier. In addition, deputy reeve Raymond Wight has an-
nounced that he will seek a position as a councillor.
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