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Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1991-10-23, Page 2Page 2 Times -Advocate, October 23, 1991 rmisommoor Regional wrap u. Jury requests new licensing system for young drivers MISSISSAUGA - A recent in- quest into the death of a Parkhill youth has brought forth recom- mendations from a coroner's jury for a graduated system of li- censing mandatory to all novice drivers. Adam Sadler of Parkhill was killed when he lost control of the three-quarter tonne pickup truck he was driving westbound on Highway 403, and slammed into a bridge at the Creditview overpass August 17. Sadler was transporting a load of construction materials from Comwall to Niagara Falls, and had persuaded both his father and the owner of Bannister Con- struction that he was fully li- censed. Sadler had failed two attempts to get his driver's li- cense and held only a learner's permit. The corner's jury was unable to determine the cause of the ac- cident, but did make new recom- mendations to the Ontario gov- ernment concerning licensing of young drivers. The jury called for a graduated licencing system for all novice drivers, which would place new drivers on two years probation, and restrict them from carrying more than one passenger, driv- ing on freeways or driving any- where at night. After a two year probationary period, they would qualify to take a driver's test. The jury also made recom- mendations for a zero percent blood alcohol limit for novice drivers, that the Ministry of Transportation review learner's permits, that there be a mini- mum waiting period for a driv- er's test, central registry for learner's permits, urgent action on' legislation, erection of a guardrail or other suitable barri- er at the Creditview bridge, and lighting be installed on the Mis- sissauga portion of Highway 403. Water contaminated at public school ST. MARYS - Students at Plo- ver Mills Public School outside of St. Marys are drinking bottled water after a routine Ministry of Health test turned up bacteria in the school's water supply. Bacteria found is said to have orginated from vegetable matter, not human waste, and no chil- dren became ill. The school's well has since been overhauled, and school principal Don Ham- bley said they arc just awaiting the ministry to come back and check the water. Recyclers say OMMRI short-changinggrants GRAND BEND - The Bluewater Recycling Association are taking on the province's soft drink indus- try, complaining that their environ- mental umbrella group, OMMRI (Ontario Multi -Materials Recycling Incorporated) is not honouring its promise to fund recycling pro- grams. Bluewater charge that OMMRI has reneged on a grant due on the Association's purchase of $130,500 worth of equipment needed to ex- pand its recycling program. How- ever, OMMRI are refusing to pay the grant on the grounds that the equipment was bought for commer- cial recycling and that the organiza- tion only funds residential recy- cling efforts, specifically the Blue Box program. Bluewater, in turn, argue that OMMRI has always paid lip - service to the idea that it supports Industrial/Commercial/Institutional recycling programs (ICI) and ought to be helping support Bluewater's plan to bring fine paper wastebas- kets to offices in the area and 293 depot carts to service commercial sites, campgrounds, and schools, in part to help recover the pop cans and other beverage containers that are thrown away in those locations. OMMRI was one of the main supporters of the Blue Box initia- tive within the province and has provided millions in funding over the years. The subject of Bluewater's cam- paign was discussed at Monday's Exeter Town Council meeting. "We're hoping to embarrass someone and make them come for- ward with the total amount that was promised," said councillor Ben Hoogenboom when presenting the Bluewater report to council. "To do justice to recycling we have to start looking at industries," Lucan council contemplating addition of handrails to Main street business steps LUCAN - Village council will in- vestigate the possibility of putting handrails on the steps to the en- trances of a number of businesses on main street. The issue was brought to council by Brian Blyde of Black Knight of Erin Antiques who cited an inci- dent where a lady suffered minor injuries when she caught her heel in the hollow of the brick steps on September 24. Blyde said he informed works su- perintendent Doug Johnston of the problem and within three days it was repaired. Blyde added, "The quick response from the village was very much appreciated." In a letter to council Blyde said, "I understand the steps are on vil- lage property and I feel installing handrails would be a kind thing to do for the elderly. There are three or four businesses on the west side of main street which could use these rails." After Johnston said handrails would not create any problems for sidewalk maintenance, council agreed to get legal advice before proceeding with the project. In his works department report, Johnston talked about the construc- tion projects on Langford Drive and Concession 4. The Langford Drive construction estimated at $60,000 actually cost $69,390, but on Concession 4, the actual costs were $9,000 below the engineer's estimates. Only $11,000 of the $61,000 road maintenance budget has been spent to date. Johnston said the low fig- ure was due to lack of snow last winter and the fact many of the vil- lage's streets have been resurfaced recently. He said after the watermain and sewer line projects are completed it will be time for a connecting link project. Johnston added, "When we finish with water and sewers, we will be ready to resurface Main street, similar to a recent job on Highway 4 through Exeter." A suggestion was made to pur- chase storm sewer pipe and have some engineering done this fall on next year's reconstruction program on Duchess street. In reply to a question from depu- ty reeve Harry Wraith concerning complaints of rust in the water sys- tem, Johnston replied, "The iron comes from the wells. When we get lake water the problem will be im- proved considerably. Now we flush the lines every week. With water from the lake that procedure should be reduced to twice a year at the very most." Councillor Bryan Smith reported that the recent Waste Reduction Week program was very successful culminating with a display at the II- derton Fair. Smith said displays were also posted in the village office and the post office and more than 250 en- tries were received with Linda Froats winning a composter. At the Ilderton Fair, a composter NATIONAL HOME SUPPORT WEEK October 21st - 25th para•med NEALTI4 SERVICES Para Med Health Services wishes to take this opportunity to extend our appreciation and thanks to all our Home Support Workers, vital members of the Community Health Team. Walkerton 1-800-265-3009 Durham 1-800-668-3639 Owen Sound 1-800-371-5044 433 Rowntree's or D TRIANGLE DISCDUNT. Main St, Exeter . 235-1661 October 21 to November 3,1991 Halloween, 12 pack 99 Smarties- Assorted bars bonus ---'`:7#------ Listerine, 750 ml. + 150 ml -49J Mouthwash Allan's Halloween, 300 g. Kisses 99C MacLeans, 150 ml.tube J29 Toothpaste Cover Girt, Assorted Lipstick 199 Pius & Uttra Feminine 399' Always Pads Aquamarine, 450 ml, Shampoo or99 Conditioner Score '91, Series 1 and Series II 49' Baseball Cards Fisherman's Friend Throat Lozenges 694Humpty Dumpty, 200 g. bags 99t Potato Chips Nivea Professional, 500 mlWampole + 100 mi bonus Care Lotions 349 Chewable tablets 250 mg. 100's 259 Vitamin C donated by the village of Lucan and the townships of London and Lobo was won by Mrs. Arnold Lewis of Lucan. Council heard that the Heenan municipal drain repair report in Biddulph township had been read at an estimated cost of $16,000 with Lucan's share being $1,450 af- ter a damages award is deducted. Deputy reeve Harry Wraith asked about the original cost in 1970 and when told it was $138,860 suggest- ed clerk Ron Reymer ask for a re- port of the original works. said Hoogenboom. Councillor Morley Hall asked what plans Bluewater had to go be- yond the residential Blue Box pro- gram, and Hoogenboom explained that this $130,500 investment was part of an attempt to recover more recyclable materials from the busi- ness sector, especially since OMM- RI as far back as 1989 had came out in support of such expansion. "They'd been promised and prom- ised and the grants were not forth- coming," said Hoogenboom. The Bluewater Recycling Associ- ation is also in the process of revis- ing its charter in order to meet the needs of the ever-expanding num- ber of member municipalities and the requirements of the province's new waste reduction programs. Reeve Bill Mickle noted that the province, if dictating waste policy, ought to be prepared to fund those policies and not pass on the costs to the member municipalities. "She [environment minister Ruth Grier] set a goal so I would hope there would be support for that goal rather than dumping it on the mu- nicipalities to reach that goal," said Mickle. Five convictions In JP court • EXETER - Fines totalling $1,007.50 were handed out to Sean Gordon in Justice of the Alik Peace Court in Exeter last Tuesday, after he pleaded guilty to driving a vehicle with no insu- rance and guilty to driving while under suspen- sion. Justice of the Peace Karen Sturdy fined the ac- cused $503.75 for each incident. Failure to stop Marie Sitter was found guilty of failing to stop for a red light at the intersection of Highways 4 and 83. The court heard that the accused was following two other cars on Highway 83 when he crossed through the intersection after the light had turned red. Sitter told the court the light turned amber while travelling through the intersection, but the police officer gave evidence that the light was red. Sitter was fined $78.75. No seat belt John McKay was found guilty after a trial for not wearing seat belt. The accused was fine $78.75. Speeding Robert Able was found guilty after a trial for speeding. He was fined $13L25. Await hearing Timothy MaGee, Robert Marshall and Timothy Hemenway all of London have been remanded in custody until October 22. The trio is charged with break and enter of the liquor store in Hensall. 1;1111111''H1 11111111'l 1'1' II111I1IIII+' III), 1111111111111111111111 II 1 1 1 1 111111111111111 • 1. ^r.rti- g. Ontario Hydro's New Heat Pump Incentive Program Energy efficient heat pumps can reduce heating costs in the home by up to 60% compared to conventional electric heating. So, Ontario Hydro is offering homeowners a choice of financial incentives to purchase any of three types of energy efficient heat pumps. UP TO $2,000 AVAILABLE Who is eligible? Customers are What are the rebates? natural gee NOT AVAILABLE. eligible for this program if: 1) They have an existing electrically -heated home (50% electric for a minimum period of one year) in areas where natural gas is not available. OR 2) They are building or buying a new home where gas is NOT AVAILABLE. IWhich heat pumps are eligible? Only products listed by IOntario Hydro as qualified for this program are eligible. 1) Air Source 8) Bivalent 1 1 1 1 1 2) Ground Source 1) Air Source heat pumps: a t500.00 rebate or Enermark Scotiabank financing below prime. 2) Ground Source heat pumps: a }2.000.00 rebate or $1,000.00 rebate plus Enermark Scotiabank financing below prime. 8) Bivalent heat pumps: a *1000.00 rebate or $500.00 plus Enermark Scotiabank financing below prime. Only propane backed unite qualify for rebate. Verification of eligibility must be obtained from an Ontario Hydro field or area office prior to installation and financing. 'Ib obtain more,information on our incentive program• contact the eligible heat pump dealers listed below: AIR-TO-AIR BEAT PUMP CONTRACTORS HAROLD WISE LTD. 482-7062 BAILEY'S OF HENSALL LTD. 262-2020 -- HOFFIYfEYER PLUMBING & HEATING LTD. 524-7861 HARTECH SERVICES 235-0138 VERBERNE REFRIGERATION 345-2262 PRESTIGE ENERGY SERVICES 271-8772 CULLITON BROTHERS LTD. 271-1981 16. J(OOL-FIRE (Bivalent) HEAT PUMP CONTRACTOR ROBERT B. WOODALL LTD. 524-2833 GROUND SOURCE HEAT PUMP CONTRACTORS GEO-TECK HEATING & COOLING LTD. 236-4770 CLIFF'S PLUMBING & HEATING INC. 528-3913 LARMER PLUMBING & HEATING INC. 294-6190 BUCHANAN & HALL LTD. 271-4793 H.A.P. MECHANICAL SERVICES LTD. 452-3704 lhat BROWN REFRIGERATION 271-1723 J 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1