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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1993-03-10, Page 2Vinisejh eoete, -tgiatch 10, 193 Lifeguard patrol to stay .on Goderich beach GODERICH - The Goderich Recreation Board has decided to continue life guard activities at the Main Beach despite earlier legal concerns. According to the Signal -Star, public feedback concerning pub- lic safety lead to the February 25 decision. Many residents said they would like the service to be ex- panded to include the St. Chris-- topher beach as well. But recre- ation officials said although you can't put a price tag on a life; lack of funds is a reality at this time that makes it improbable. New separate school for Seaforth 'BEAFORTH - Construction on a new separate school is ex- pected to begin in the spring of 1994 as part of a .wonting initia- five by the Huron -Perth lR.oman Catholic Separate School Board, the Htunn County Board ofEdu- c ation, and the Town of .Sea - forth. The groups are co-operating in order to meet as many needs of Seaforth residents while using as little revenue as possible, it was reported in the Mitchell Advo- cate. The Perth board needs an ad- dition to its , secondary school and the city needed updated rec- reational facilities. By working gekether and in- corporating community .needs into these projects, .they were able to receive grants from a $50 million fund the Ontario govern- ment has established for multi- use community facilities. The new grade school will be built one block east of the now overcrowded St. James School. It will cost an estimated $1.7 million. Gambling may raise money for hospital SEAFO TH - The Board of Governors at the Seaforth Com- munity Hospital arc debating whether gambling is an appro- priate way to raise additional revenue. The board is considering using Nevada tickets, which are a type of lottery ticket where the player opens strips revealing a slot ma- chine -type game. Jim Crocker, hospital board chairman, said gambling as a means of fundraising has been a big issuesince the Ontario gov- ernment decision to legalize gambling. According to the Huron Ex- positor, the Public Relations Committee will consider the proposal and explore other fundraising alternatives. Brightwell optimistic of tory fu t.0 re ST. MARYS - The resignation of Prime Minister Brian Mulron- ey will bring a new sense of hope and optisism to die caucas, Harry Brightwell, Perth - 4 -Wellington -Waterloo MP told the Argus Journal. Once a new leader is chosen. a date for the next federal election must be set. Brightwell said he expects the election to be positive and with a good campaign and a strong platform, the conservatives can coctvice the people that they are the worthy party to,govern again. The Grand Bend tabs hosted the Huron District Kub Kar rally on Saturday at the Grand Bend Legion. Ten Cub packs were represented at the' rally, from Goderich to Lucan. In all, there were 91 boys cars registered for competition as well as 40 dads. In addition to some sleekly 1 styled -and :painted cars, there were a few more humourous entries: one was a telephone on wheels, another a fork and sppon, and even a gas barbecue. .Above, the Cubs at the side- lines had their favourites for each heat. Each race was watched closely and the winner got a big cheer. 411tabop right Susan Kraftcheek of the Exeter Venturers sets up the cars precisely on the starting line. 'The fastest cars are usually those with the straightest and smoothest wheels, best aerodynamics and weight distribution, but all cars must meet strict entry require- ments - just like in real racing. Below tight, the judges carefully decide the winners from each heat. In case of a tie, the cars would be run. again. Province owes money GODERICH - Stage 2C of Hu- ron County's ''Waste Managment Master Plan ismoving along slow- ly. To date, the county has still not be ensured funding from the Minis- try of the Environment as they con- tinue to look to cohstruct a single .Itindfillifor;,thaentire.;connty. Zurich reeve Bob Fisher asked how much this particular stage would cast stpd he was told by county engineer Dennis Merrall, 5380,000. Project co-ordinator Craig Metz- ger of the county's planning depart- ment, said the amount of money the province owes the county is accu- mulating. Building :permit costs going up CREDITON - The cost of build- ing in Stephen Township is going up, but only slightly. As of April 1, the cost of a build- ing permit in the township will be increased to $5.25 from $5.00, per $1,000 of the assessed value of the project. The 550 basic rate for all permits will remain the same. For example, a permit to build a $100,000 house will now cost $575, up from $550. Anyone want- ing to avoid the extra cost has only to file -for aperntitby-March 31. Township administrator Larry Brown explained the rate increase was to help cover the rising costs of building inspections. Commun• ity Living s hortfa l I compounded DASHWOOD - John Gray, exec- utive director of Community Living South Huron, says that response to the news that the organization would not be cutting back its work- shop program has been well re- ceived. But Gray said that \some ques- tions have arisen as to a finances of the agency, as last week's Times -Adv. MI article. Gray said that the agency does in- deed face cutbacks of 518,000 thisyear, but due to a complicated bud- geting procedure, has to take the same loss in annualized funding for 1994, as well by April 1, 1993. The result, he said, means Community Living faces an actual shortfall of 536,000: in funding it normally re • - ceives from the province. Two Fines in Exeter traffic court EXETER - An Usbome man was fined ing convicted in traffic court of speeding. $250 on March 2, after be - Daniel A. Pollock, 20, was charged by Exeter town police on January 23. Police were operating routine radar when they noticed a speeding car on Huron Street West in Ex- eter. The officer activated the radar and Pollock's car was observed to betravelling 65.km in a 50 km zone. The fine includes court costs. No Insurance In court on March 2. a Centralia man pleaded guilty to o orating a vehicle with no insurance and was fined $505. The court heard Albert J. Delausses, 24, was operating his,unin- sured vehicle when it was involved in a collision with another car on County Rd. 6 and concession Rds 2 and 3, in Usborne Twp. on February 2. - Defausses said he was on his way to Exeter to reinstate the insu- rance when the mishap occurred. Site B not yet approved Town dump fill by May, countil seeks inteiim measunes EXETER - The town's landfill site will be full by the end of May: That revelation seemed to surprise col, ' t week when that date appeared on a ccmtmuaiqu4 from Ihe Mie nvironntent. __ . However, the tdwn's engineer, tutu , ,public works ceasmiuee.at their meeting last Tuesday .that a spring 1993 date had been cited in the last three annual reports on the landfill sites. The end of May was selected as an exact date to point out to the ministry the need for the town to begin work on certifying its second phase of its dump land. The new land adjoins the present landfill site on the third concession of Hay Township, but does not have a certificate of operation. It is expected, but not confirmed, that the land will meet ministry requirements as a dump site. Consequently, the town is hoping to get permission to begin dumping in the middle of the new land while hydrogeological tests arc conducted to help certify the site. A special meeting of town council, also held last Tuesday. agreed to go ahead with an engineering study. costing up to S7,000 to get interim ap- proval for the second site while the entire plan of operation is drawn up. the total cost of the hydrggeological and engineering studies for the landfill is expected to cost the town up to $115.000. Grant funds are being sought to help with the expense. At their meeting last Monday, council asked if the present landfill, Area A, could be extended by piling the towns garbage higher before covering it. "If we t:ould go higher in Area A, then we might not even consider go- ing inw Area B for 10 years." commented councillor Bob Spears. Works superintendent Glenn Kells said while that was physically possi- ble. the town dues not have the full-time bulldozer needed for such an op- eration. Steve Burns from B.M. 4o4s and Associates confirmed that with the public weeks committee, saying thateven if the town did purchase or lease a bulldozer, ministry,nipproval would also be needed to alter the gown's certificate of operation - another costly procedure. Should the unused Area B of Ute town's landfill property be put into use, it is hoped it will hold off the need to ship the town's garbage to a distant county landfill site, should one be opened. The town is also entering into a large-scale waste reduction plan to fur- ther reduce the garbage going to the ibwn's landfill, farther extending its ►solid life. Sewer options key to Grand Bend industrial park development GRAND BEND - Sewage treat- ment options will likely shape the [future of an industrial park devel- mpment proposed near Grand Bend. Stephen Township council lis - rimed to a proposal from Andy Spriet, Doug Jennison, and Russ Urlin at their March 2 meeting re- garding the park development. Of interest weft the options for fireating sewage from the develop - Ment. Should a self-contained sep- taic system be required for the park, Ministry of the Environment guide- lines would mandate a minimum of three acre (1.2 hectare) lots. The developers would prefer to see the 28 acre (11.3 hectare) par- cel of land divided one one -acre lots, but: this would require connec- tion to the municipal sewer system, adding to the cost of;the hrlevelep- ment. "If they have to go with larger lots then they'll have to go with a cheaper system," said township ad- ministrator Larry Brown, who said that the township will be discussing the plans with legal counsel and and engineer. Brown said one of council's main concerns is that communal septic system are now required by the Ministry of the Environment to be owned and operated by the munici- pality, not private operators. Brown said the plans will be ex- amined to see which route is the most feasible for the developers and the township. The parcel of land is near the Grand Bend airport, between High- way 81 and the parachute club. Brown said the proposal fits in well with other land uses in the area, and the fact there .is other light indusuy nearby. OfficiaI openings CLINTON - After years of nego- tiating in the committee rooms and construction in both Clinton and Brussels, the two new Huron County Homes for the Aged arc about w open, In Clinton, at Huronview, and ,Brussels Huronlea, both homes are nearly completed and are set. to sec residents move in next month. Official openings for the twp are, March 28, 24 p.m. at Huron1q and April 4, 2-4 p.m. at Huron - view. Chortered Accountuni; (it id Management Consultants 64 MafnSt., S., Seutorhh; °Mono N( 1N°' pho0 1(549) 621.1a31 Fyx. (519) 52!•o3311 'OW team of seasoned professionals proviue iucui businesses with a full range of accounting, corporate and personal tpx phlvisory services Please contact bronga,kmpey tor mo(e.,intprmotron• J1I1iIHWHIJ -1 •