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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1998-06-17, Page 2staging is a waste of time," Drum- mond said. Armstrong agree.,. "it's better to see if it's (water) usable," he said. "If it doesn't meet the criteria, we won't have to spend another $1,000." Hundey assured council the 'tests would be directed to the problem water quality areas. The $650,000 price tag includes a new backwashing system which ac- counts for $410,000. Burns expects this new component will be re- quired because the river water use had been discontinued and re- instating the use would require the backwash to meet higher standards. Chances are very slim this will not be needed. Hoogenboom (council's rep on the PUC) wanted council to table the report until the PUC can get in- volved. The study was discussed at the last PUC meeting and "sugges- tions were made" the PUC would want to be considered part of the study before they would contribute any funding towards it, Hoo- genboom said. Triebner replied the minutes of the last PUC meeting state future expansion of the water system should be from Lake Huron rather than reinstating the river supply. "Having said that, if it's in- expensive to tap back into the (riv- er) water, there might be another Hensall District Co-operative is currently seeking an energetic individual to further complement our successful team, at our Hensall location. PROPANE/PETROLEUM SERVICE SUPERVISOR The successful candidate will have previous supervisory/management experience, be computer literate, self motivated, team builder with good written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of the propane and petroleum industry is essential. OBM2 burner certificate and GF2 gas fitter 2 certificate for propane or better would be an asset. Sales, service, warranty and inventory control are essential duties of this position. In the above opening, the position will be on a full time basis. The compensation is commensurate with the applicant's experience, with a full comprehensive benefit package. Only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview. Please forward your resume to: ENSALL JSTRJCT O -OPERATIVE Hensall District Co-operative Inc. Attn: Human Resources Manager 1 Davidson Drive, P.O. BOX 219 Hensall, Ontario NOM 1X0 FAX (519) 262-2317 An equal opportunity Employer" NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE VILLAGE OF HENSALIJHENSALL P.U.C. CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT WATER SUPPLY AND STORAGE FACILITIES Public Comment Invited The Village of Hensall and the Hensall Public Utilities commission are jointly studying alternatives to resolve supply and storage deficiencies in the Village's Communal Water system. One of the village's well supplies (King Street well) has a history of high nitrate concentrations. A new test well was constructed at the Village's York Street Pumphousc site, and it has been determined that there are adequate quantities of water available from that site to supply the existing Village's water demands, and for growth. It has been established that the new test well will be equipped in order to obtain adequate secure water supplies for the Village's needs. The water study has also identified that the available storage capacity is deficient for current needs, and there is no capacity for growth. The construction of a new water tower is being considered as the preferred solution to provide the required storage capacity for the Village. The existing water tower would then be demolished. A site for a new tower has been determined. It would be located in the north end of the Village on Part of Lot 22, Concession I. This site is west of highway No. 4, north of Mill Street, and adjacent to the existing gravel roadway known as Soldan Street. This study has been carried out following the process of the Class Environmental Assessment for Municipal Water and Wastewater Projects. The identified solutions to resolving water supply and storage concerns are Schedule B activities, approved subject to screening, under the Class EA. As pan of the screening process, public input and comment are invited for incorporation into the planning and design of the proposed works. A PUBLIC MF.ETiNG is scheduled as follows: Date: Monday, July 13, 1998 Time: 7:00 p.m. Place: Village of Hensall Office Council Chambers There will be a presentation by the Village's Engineering Consultant at that lime. For further information on this project or 10 provide input, please contact: B.M. Ross and Associates Limited Consulting Engineers, 62 North Street, Goderich, Ontario N7A 2T4 Attention: Frank Vanderloo, P.Eng., Protect Engineer Phone: 519.5242641 ( call collect), Fax: 519.524.4403 This notice first issued June 17, 1998 Page 2 Times -Advocate, June 17, 1998 Regional wrap up Champion employees set to strike GODERICH - Employees of Champion Motor Graders voted on June 9 to strike if their union cannot reach a new contract agreement with the company's management, reports the Gode- rich Signal -Star. More than 440 of nearly 500 local unionized workers turned out for the vote. Ninety-seven per cent voted in favor of the strike. With the vote, the employees and their union (Local 1836 of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) will be in a legal strike position as of June 30 when their contract ends. The sides have agreed to in- vite a government appointed me- diator to head the negotiations process. Monstrous police bill GODERICH TOWNSHIP - Township officials have recently received a bill from the Ontario • Provincial Police that has left them in a state of shock, reports the Clinton News -Record. The township's invoice from the OPP estimates their policing bills in 1998 will be $477,575 – almost four times what they had expected. Goderich Township budgeted $127,080 for their po- licing costs. The county's Administration, Finance and Personnel Commit- tee reviewed the matter at their May meeting and said the dis- crepancy appears due to the in- clusion of costs of providing po- licing service to the Bluewater Correctional Centre for Youth. However, Huron County rep- resentatives were told in Febru- ary by then solicitor general Bob Runciman at a Rural Ontario Municipal Association meeting that Bluewater Centre would not be included in the calculation of Goderich Townships policing costs. At Huron County Council on June 4, the council supported a letter from Goderich Township requesting the province look into the matter. Hundreds attend induction ceremonies ST. MARYS - History was made on June 4 when the Cana- dian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in St. Marys held their first induction ceremony; reports the Journal Argus. Officially inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame were Ron Roncetti, George Lee and 64 Canadian -born players from the All-American Girls Professional. Baseball League. An estimated 500 people at- tended the induction ceremony held at the hall's new home. Sewage system grant rejected HAYFIELD - The Ontario government has rejected the Vil- lage of Hayfield's application for sewage system grants, re- ports the Clinton News -Record. Reeve Doug Grant told coun- cil that Huron MPP Helen Johns told him there were other major applicants that were in more des- perate need. However, Grant feels there is a need in Bayfield for the new sewage system. "The problems are that there are many people on holding tanks that have to be pumped regularly," Grant said. "There is very considerable drainage into the storm drainage." JNTF-IFJVFWS THE MOGA Madness Most Outrageous Group Activ- ities (MOGA) Madness was held at South Huron District High School on Thursday. MOGA Madness is an annual event that is held at high schools all across Ontano. This year, 26 teams were reg- istered at S.H.D.H.S.'s event. The activities were organized and run by the student council. Above, students participate in the tug o -war competition. At left, Gr. 9 student Meghan Re- gier gets wet as she takes a ride on the water slide. Break-in suspects apprehended r Continued from front page Shulist said a female suspect was caught shortly later by the officers but the male eluded them till a ca- nine unit was brought in. The canine unit eventually found the teen at Hwy. 4 and 15 Mile Rd. The two suspects were arrested and taken to the Exeter OPP de- tachment. The OPP were also called to Us - borne Central School by those holding a Fun Night carnival there with a complaint about a strange girl that didn't belong at the school. The officers questioned and let her go but later identified her as a possible suspect. Charged with numerous criminal offences are three London teens, a 15 -year-old female, a 16 -year-old female .and a 16 -year-old male. The van was reported stolen from Strathroy earlier, Exeter OPP Const. George Finch said. All three will appear in Goderich court on June 15. Finch said Rasenberg stayed composed in a situation many peo- ple get frazzled by. "Lots of times people don't get plates," he said. "(Rasenberg) did a great job." Finch added the OPP could use more witnesses like Rasenberg. "If it hadn't been for him we wouldn't have caught them," he said. Rasenberg said he was happy he could help the OPP but felt badly . about leaving the garage door open in the first place — that's how the suspects gained entry. "I feel a bit shook up," Ra- senberg said on Monday. "I'm glad we got our stuff back and they caught them that night." His advice to others in a similar situation to his? "Lock your doors," he said. "I was only gone 20-25 minutes and didn't think anything of it." Composed. Steve Rasenberg stayed calm enough to get a complete description of a van and three suspects when he in- terrupted a break-in at his Usborne Township home just out- side of Exeter on Friday evening. The description helped police nab the three London area youths. Council considers water feasibility study lir Continued from front page The $25,000 technical study to determine if the river water can be returned to an acceptable level re- quires getting the equipment up and running to about one-third capacity, according to Councillor Robert Drummond. At that point in time, the water can be tested. Councillor Peter Armstrong ques- tioned spending money to de- termine the financial options with- out knowing if the water quality will be good enough. "Before I worry about how to fi- nance it...i'm concerned with whether we can get the water pure enough," he said, adding finances were a concern but not a top prior- ity at this time. Armstrong also wanted the town to be upfront with the Ministry of the Environment. "We should come up front rather 'than hope they don't come along," he said. Hundey countered the town could save a considerable amount of money if MOE'approvals were not needed. "Listening to this, it's like we're assuming we're going to go ahead," Councillor George Robertson said: "I for one am not convinced. Reeve Roy Triebner said the town would either have to pay $650,000 now to reinstate the river water or pay $1 million in 10 year's time to install a new pipeline from Lake Huron. "If we opt for the 10 -year route, we have to make sure we have the million dollars." Mayor Ben Hoogenboom said he was concerned with the vagueness of Nabisco's answers about what would be acceptable. "They will take back the water if it's acceptable in their eyes," he said, adding there are still many un- answered questions. The council returned to dis- cussing whether to do the feasibil- ity study all at once for $25,000 or to do it in stages. "Phasing the study could save us money," Triebner claimed. Drummond disagreed. He be- lieves the complete study will be needed to get the necessary in- ; formation. "I can't see the idea of stages. We're going to have to do the whole damn book. The ideal of it use besides Nabisco," Hoo- genboom countered. Triebner called for a "decision chart" listing the advantages and disadvantages of the various water supply options. He said he was un- der the impression council felt the $25,000 study was premature. Hundey will continue to receive more information and clarification from Burns. 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