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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1992-12-09, Page 15Times -Advocate, December 9, 1992 Page 15 - Smoking banned Munlclpalltles to help decide size of council at county building GODEI UCH - County councillors have txxn asked to butt out. In:arecorded vote Thursday at the Huron County Council meeting, it was 'derided there will be no smoking allowed anywhere .in the Court Housebuilding. Prior>to:ihe.passing :of>the new bylaw; which :takes 'affect 'Jan. .1, smok- ing was' done in some areas but not In the council cbaaibers. At a recent executive committee meeting, a' motion was made to ban smoking in the -court house but, at the. commttteelevel tete motion was lost. So, :county councl' as a whole, voted to ban stnoidng in the entire:build- ing. "If we pass a bylaw we're going to'have to hire a bylaw enforcement`of- ficer to patrol the halls," said Bill Vanstone of Colborne Township. nay Township's Lionel Wilder said these whoion'ternolre>should'show some human relations towards those °that do and they shouldn't act as if they were God in making their decision. 'This was not simply a:split in the vote between srnokets and non- smokers as several members: ofcouncil who do not smoke,:: felt the smok- ers rights should be protected. "It's not an easy question," said Dr. Maarten Bokhout, ie county s Med ical Officer of : Health. "I'm :certainly aware of the :different 'points <,of view:' Clerk -Administrator Nigel Be11chainber ointed out'there is no morn in the court house to set up designated: smoking area and pointed out it will be difficult to enforce :the new bylaw. OODERICH - Although the Ex- ecutive committee of Huron County Council is making the rec- ommendation that the size of the council be reduced from 32 down to 27, it is asking local municipali- ties for their suggestions. Thursday afternoon in Goderich, county council wa.; sending to the municipalities, 10 different scenar- ios but making the recommenda- tion the size be reduced by five and that each municipality have only one representauvc except for the Town of (ioderich which would have two "We're always talking . about a How much should launching cost? GRAND BEND - The cost of launch ramp fees in Grand Bend are once again being questioned by the village council. At a recent Harbour Committee meeting, councillor Bill Uniac said if they were going to lower the fee on commercial operators, then they should also be doing it for the gen- eral public. "They've reduced last years rate from 52,000 to S1,500," said Uniac of the commercial fec. Market Revenue payouts projected OTTAWA - The first estimates of payouts to Ontario farmers through the Market Revenue Plan to 1992-93 have been released, Ag- riculture Minister Bill McKnight and Ontario Agriculture and Food Minister Elmer Buchanan has an- nounced. A total of up to $95 million is ex- pected to be paid out under the Market Revenue program in the province for this year's crop, which is about the same as on last year's crop. The Gross Revenue Insurance Plan is expected to pay out up to 51.6 billion in total across the coun- try in 1992-93. "These figures show that GRIP is responding to the income problems New stamps announced OTTAWA - Canada Post Corpo- ration announced recently the sub- jects for its 1993 stamp program, which .cover _a .variety of topics from prominent Canadian women to the Stanley Cup. Although many issue dates have not been finalized. the issues are listed in rough,chronological order based on present pians. Further de- tails of the 1993 stamp program, including dates of issue and stamp denominations, will continue to be updated on a quarterly basis and detailed in separate • announce - meats for each issue. The subjects of the 1993 stamp program include: Prominent Canadian women Pit- seolka Ashoona, Marie -Josephine Gerin-Lajoie, Adelaide Hoodless and Judge Helen Kinnear. The set coincides with the centennials of the establishment of the -National Council of Women of Canada and the YWCA, at the national level. The set also coincides with the 50th anniversary of the first feder- ally appointed Canadian woman judge: A booklet of five stamps depict- ing hand-crafted textiles; A stamp marking the centennial of the Stanley Cup. A sixth stamp in the Masterpiec- es of Canadian Art series. This sump will be the first of a new set Of five featuring a new design and denominations. Twelve Canada Day stamps fea- turing provincial and territorial parks to commemorate the centen- nial of Algonquin Park, the oldest provincial park in the country; A set of six stamps to begin a four-year series on historical Cana- dian motor vehicles: A stamp to mark the bicentenni- al of Toronto; The third set of stamps in the folklore series focuses on Canadi- an folk songs. The third set of stamps in the Prehistoric Life in Canada series depicts dinosaurs. The series re- motes after a one year hiatus and will be issued to mark Stamp -Month 1993; The continuation of the Second World War series focuses on Cana- da's war effort in 1943 whish in- cludedlhe Battle of.tlie Atlantic, the invasion of Italy, Canada's Bomber Face and Aid to Allies; The annual Chriolates stamp is- sue; In addition to the commemorative stamp program, a three-year series of Capitals of Canada. pro -stamped wtiawry will basin 111.1993—Ibis. year will feature the cities of Cbar- lottatown, Victoria, Toronto and St. John's. r farmers in some parts of the coun- try experienced this fall," McKnight said. "The program is providing a significant level of sup- port." The preliminary payout projec- tions are based on forecast crop prices determined through consulta- tion by federal and provincial gov- ernments. "With this program in place the Ontario grain and oilseed producers will be able to better plan their op- erations and their futures," Bucha- nan said. "I am confident this first interim payment demonstrates that the Market Revenue Program con- tinues to offer farmers a reliable level of income." The Market Revenue program provides support to farmers when the market price for crops enroled is lower than the target price calcu- lated under the program. Payments are made on a percentage of farm- ers' long-term average yield Pay- ments are made on a percentage- of farmers' long-term average yield. Premiums are shared by federal and provincial governments and tarrn- ers. Final payments for 1991-92 nave already been made on winter and red spring wheat, spring grains and canola. Final payments for corn and soybeans will begin when prices of those crops are finalized. Kam Weyg pour; on the syrup during the annual pancake breakfast hosted by the Exeter Lions Club at the Lions Youth Centre Saturday morning. opir CDRDND TOMORROWS TECHNOLOGY AT YOUR TOUCH!' Typewriters Save on all models Attache Cases Chairs (adjustable) Computer furniture (Rich woodgrain finish) Serving .youfor over 20 years Jerry *lathers Typewriters 92 Main St., Exeter 241618140 Thi., comment seemed to be somewhat of a surprise to other ..oeie il members and Mayor Tom Lawson simply said they (harbour cornmrttec) were trying to find something equitable to satisfy the manne operators. "The one thing that really con- cerns me is their idea of a daily launch tee. It's been proven it doesn't work," said Uniac. Harbour recommended to council that the seasonal commercial launch ramp fee be S1,500 plus gst to he paid 'n advance or $37.50 per launch or haul out Council could not come up with a workahtc solution and has sent it back to the harbour committee for further clarification smaller county council. it might in- terfere -with setting tap commit- tees," said executive committee chairman Bill Bennett of Seaforth. Jack Coleman of Stanley Town- ship said the idea to have 27 county councillors is just a recom- mendation. "This is nothing definite. We're not saying it has to be 27," said Coleman. - Brian McBurney of Tumberry Township said he recalls when county council had 45 members. Presently, the towns of Exeter and Goderich have two representa- tives while Clinton, Seaforth and Wingham have only one. All five villages have one representative while of the 16 townships, Gode- rich, Hay, Stanley and Stephen townships have two. AI NOTICE OF RATE INCREASE EXETER PUBLIC CEMETERY Effective January 1, 1993, the prices for cemetery lots, interments, flower beds and other supplies and services will increase. For anyone pre -arranging a funeral, the Exeter Public Cemetery offers a "Preneed" service - you can pre- pay the interment, too. At the same time, you may want to arrange for a perpetual flower bed or to or- der monument cleaning on an annual basis. A complete list of lot sizes, cremation alternatives, and other supplies and services offered is available at the Municipal Office, 406 Main Street, Exeter or at the Cemetery location . You can pay the 1992 price this month and pick out your lot next spring. Call us today to take advantage of the 1992 prices. Municipal Office - Elizabeth Bell (519) 235-0310 Cemetery Office - Harry Knip (519) 235-0137 mow TIRE Sunray Specials 30" x 240" Jumbo Wrapping Paper 49 Reg. $3.39 51-8051-8 As seen on TV Hostess 300 gr., Potato Chips Blue Jays World Series T -Shirts A A 99 93-01358 93-01412 99-92976 Deluxe 9' Pine Garland G49 Rog. $13 99 51.9113.6 Umitad Quantities No rain checks Canadian Tire, Exeter 416 Main St., 235-0160