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Ilderton receives $3.2 million
In JobsOntarlo capital funds
ILDERTON - mere Mathyssen,
MPP Middlesex, has announced a
$3.2 million grant under the job-
sOntario capital program from the
Ontario Ministry of Environment
'and Energy to London Township
for Ilderton.
The grant will be used to build a
communal sewage system which
will eliminate ponding and dis-
Icharge from failing septic tanks.
Witte total cost of this project is
over $3.7 million. The Ontario
Government will contribute $3.2
million over the lifespan of the
/project. $2.5 million will ben ade
available in 1993/94. This ` asijain
will create nearly 50 direct jobs.
"I am delighted to say that this
project will create 47 person-years
direct employment in Ilderton and
will help ensure a healthy environ-
ment for our residents," said Ma-
thyssen. "Protecting the environ-
ment is good for the economy."
The grant will fund one of the
129 sewer and water projects an-
noUnced February 11 by Premier
Bob Rae. $258 million in provin-
cial investment will support $404
million in construction over the
#lata four years. The first $100 mil-
lion in grants will be distributed in
1993-94 as part of the govern-
s commitment to creating
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jobs and protecting our waterways.
"Improving water and sewer
treatment facilities now is the re-
sponsible act of a government that
cares about the future of Ontario's
lakes and rivers." Mathyssen said.
"With these projects we are creat-
ing jobs now, and at the same time
we are investing in the long-term
health of our communities."
Earlier this week, Premier Rae
announced the creation of an Onta-
rio Clean Water Agency, one of
three new Crown corporations to
be created by the Province.
The Ontario Clean Water Agency
-will take over the provincial own-
ership and/or operations of the 153
current water treatment plants and
the 77 sewage treatment plants. In
addition, it will operate 116 munic-
ipality -owned water and sewage
treatment plants.
The Agency, once created by leg-
islation, will assist municipalities
to plan and to develop water and
sewage systems that will meet cur-
rent needs and future demands. The
agency will be a source of techni-
cal advice for the municipal sector,
providing support on the improved
efficiency of the operation of mu-
nicipal water and sewer systems
and on water conservation meas-
ures.
Ambulance attendants
seeking support for 911
EXETER - Three ambulance at-
tendants from Hoffman's Ambu-
lance attended town council last
Monday evening, seeking council's
support of the Swimmer Report.
Other local councils have supported
the report, which includes in its rec-
ommendations sweeping reforms to
the provinces' ambulance services,
province wide 911, increased para-
edic=training, and the elimination
apif privately licenses ambulance op -
tors in favour of a publicly oper-
system.
the provincial commission repdrt
not yet been endorsed by the
Ministry of Health.
Rob Verberne said they were
seeking council's support for the
Swimmer Reports call for univer-
sal 911 service.
"According to Dr. Gene Swim-
mer...911 would be cheaper as a
province -wide thing," said Ver-
berne.
Dean Boyle agreed and added
that without 911 there is no chance
of advanced life support ambulance
service (such as defibrillation) tak-
ing place in the county.
"We feel we could do more for
our patient care in this area," said
Boyle.
Mayor Bruce Shaw asked why
9111 service was considered neces-
sary for improved ambulance ser-
vices.
"I don't know why," said Ver-
berne. "You have to have 911 to
have advanced life support."
"It seems to be asinine to be in a
situation like this, that 911 would
dictate what kind of training you
guys get," commented Shaw.
Reeve Bill Mickle agreed and
said the province's approach is all
wrong. He said while 911 is effec-
tive, it is costly.
"It seems unfortunate that 911 is
the hinge on which you guys get
your training," said Mickle.
Cpuncillor Ben Hoogenboom
said he read the report and how it
says level of service is high in On-
, tario. He spoke of hourly rate of
drivers more than $18 an hour and
'bat a recent settlement with drivers
exceeds funds available.
"Maybe that is the whole problem
with this country in that we are un-
realistic in our wage demands, and
some of the things are not being
implemented because of wage de-
mands," said Hoogenboom, but he
agreed 911 should not determine
training.
"I'm not asking for more money,"
replied Verberne. "And I don't
think the Swimmer report is saying
we should get paid more."
Mickle, who wasn't convinced,
said "I assume you're aiming for an
entirely publicly -run service."
"I also gather you're looking for a
province -wide bargaining unit and
if that's not a way to get more mon-
ey I don't know what is," said
Mickle. "I wouldn't expect a pub-
licly -run service to be more cost ef-
fective for the taxpayer. It never
has been in the past."
Councillor Robert Drummond,
said he wasn't sure the taxpayers
could actually afford the improved
ambulance service proposed by
Swimmer.
"I don't think we can realistically
have an ambulance sitting in every
municipality in the country,"
agreed Hoogenboom, adding the lo-
cal hospital board has had few com-
plaints about the service in the area.
"Taking awayprivate ownership
is very socialistic. And.I.think this
report is quite socialistic," said
Hoogenboom. "As Bill said,
they're trying to phase out the pri-
vate entrepreneur, and they won't
get that support from me."
Boyle pointed out that the minis-
try already funds ambulance servic-
es 100 percent, and has been since
1968. He also said the ministry de-
termines all staffing levels, and
owns all vehicles.
Hoogenboom said town council
has already made a statement on
seeing 911 introduced in Huron
County, and "I think we should
leave it at that."
Deputy -reeve Lossy Fuller made
a motion to ask the ministry why
911 telephone service-- is' linked to
life support training. Council
agreed and the motion was carried.
Mickle pointed out to the ambu-
lance attendants present that 911
service is probably six or seven
years away, at the earliest, for Hu-
ron County.
Story-telier entertains students
At Stephen Central School George Beith of the Hu-
ron Performing Arts Group visited students and put
on two shows - one for junior and intermediate stu-
dents and one for primary students - on Wednesday
afternoon. Beith is a travelling story -teller and musi-
cian who delights young audiences with his Robert
W. Service folklore. Beith strikes an uncanny resem-
blance to the Klondike goldrush poet, sporting gray
and grizzled beard. He used a large wooden stick
int a constant prop and donned a fur hat and coat to
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add authentic flavour to his show.
In the show for the older children, Beith told
story of Sam McGee and recited The Ballad of the
Northern Lights. In the second show, he ev
shrieks of laughter from the primary children as
pretended to sleep on stage and greeted them with
funny anecdote. The children really seemed to warm
up to the old man with the grizzled beard. They w
thrilled to participate in his band and learn how
make dolls dance on a wooden paddle.
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-George Beath entertains Stephen Central students on Wednesday.
The Exeter Optimists
sponsored their second
annual Nintendo Chal-
lenge at the South Huron
Recreation Centre Satur-
day moming. At right
young competitors were
eager to pit their skills at
Super Mario Brothers 3
against each other.
Above, winners of Satur-
day moming's Nintendo
Challenge were (from
left) Zak Homuth (K-2
1st place), Shane Mac-
Gregor (2nd), Graham
Steele (gr. 3-4 1st
place), -Daniel Maes
(2nd), (back row from
left) Ben Rader (gr. 5-6
1st place), Robert Dev-
Jries (2nd), Rachel Sheri-
dan (gr. 7-8 1st place),
and Andy Ellis (2nd).
Queensway
events
HENSALL - After all the excite-
ment of Valentine's activities the
residents kicked off the week with
Fun and Fitness.
The Kippen United Church wom-
en came Monday afternoon -and
sponsored bingo.
This week's church service was
performed by Reverend Doug
Wright, of Hensall United Church
Everyone enjoyed ,his service ane,
music was played by Joyce Pepper.
Residents gathered in the Activi-
ty Room to watch "Benji, the Hunt-
ed". This movie delighted all the
residents as Benji rescues a pack of
cougar kittens abandoned in the
wild.
The famous baking club gathered
on Friday and made a huge batch of '
zucaini muffins. Everyone en-
joyed a muffin hot out of the oven
with their afternoon tea. The rest of
the muffins were shared at snack
time with all the other residents.
. An upcoming event at Queens-
way this week is February 25 at 7 .
p.m., a resident birthday party with
Max Ducharmc.
Knechtel
Quartet
in concert
BLYTH - The Blyth and District
community Play is sponsoring the
Richard Knechtel Quartet on Sun-
day, March 7 at 8 p.m. Tickets are
$10 each fdir general admission
(first come, first serve seating,
doors open at 7:30 p.m.) at Blyth
Memorial Community Hall, in
Blyth.
Richard Knechtel is a veteran of
the Canadian music scene who has
established himself as a dynamic
and versatile ttyuter and fronts
the folk -based Ric ltaa+d Knechtel
Quartet, the traditional country trio
Northern Lights, and the ever -
popular danoe band The Cabin
Cruisers. He also is well known
for whipping up a delightful mix
of music, range and merriment in a
wonderful; show for kids as Pickle
Bird.
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