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THE EXPERT CHOICE Page 16 Times -Advocate, November 9, 1994 [1\T TI -IF -A T E T A S Regional wrap up Mitchell preferred site for DHC MITCHELL - The Town of Mitchell has been chosen as the preferred site for a permanent office for the Huron -Perth Dis- trict Health Council - as long as an existing building is available. "It was an awfully tough de- cision," said Dianne Aitken, chair of the site selection com- mittee. om- mittee. Mitchell was favoured for its central location and services, it was reported in the Mitchell Ad- vocate. Dublin was second choice and Stratford came in third. If an existing building can't be found, the upper floor of Mitch- ell's Town Hall is also a possible option. Survey to assess Goderich police GODERICH - A survey drawn up by Godcrich police chief Russell Phillips is already circu- lating to assess public opinion of police department operations, it was reported in the Signal -Star, "It will be a cornerstone for long-term planning," Philips told Godcrich Police Service Board members two weeks ago. 'It will show us how current police service is rated and where we should be going in the fu- ture," he said. About 1,000 copies of the six page survey are being distribut- ed through the police station, to service organizations antl schools. Board member Ellen Connelly said,"With all the adverse con- troversy going on about the po- lice department, this is good PR. We're extending a hand to the public and asking what their concerns are. It think the results will be beneficial." County gives grant to hospital MOUNT FOREST - Louise Marshall Hospital will receive a grant of approximately S250,000 from Wellington County Coun- cil. The grant comes from interest of trust fund money set aside for two Guelph hospitals, Mount Forest Reeve Harry Quarte) said last Thursday. The Sl million in interest will be divided between Mount For- est and two other hospitals in Wellington County, it was re- ported in the Mount Forest Con- federate. Rec partnership for St. Marys ST. MARYS - Blanshard and Downie Townships have agreed to become 'partners' in St. Marys recreation. Fred Galloway, St. Marys' master plan consultant, said he was happy the two townships decided to join the recreation partnership. Both townships along with West Nissouri and Zorra Townships were approached about thc plan since they all contribute to thc arena and to PARQ in varying degrees, it was reported in the St. Marys Journal Argus. Representatives from Blan- shard and Downie councils will join a special committee with St. Marys council in the new year to oversee the new partner- ship, and work out user -fee strat- egies. Make Gidley St a school zone, council asked Dangerous traffic around the high school led neighbours to sign a petition asking for 20 km/h signs, one-way traffic, and more speed bumps EXETER - Should Gidley Street West he reduced to a 20 krn/h "go slow" zone in an effort to increase pedestrian safety near South Huron District High School? Council was asked that question Monday evening by Rick Smith, a Gidley resident who presented a pe- tition signed by his neighbours that complains of "careless and ex- cessive speeding of certain drivers" near the high school. "It's been a concern for several years. This years seems more prev- alent than previous years," said Smith, who was asking for a va- riety of solutions, including a 20 km/h zone, making Gidley a one- way street, and adding speed humps. He said he took his petition around the neighbourhood, "and there was not one person who didn't sign." Councillor Ben Hoogenboom said the matter was "long overdue", and noted that since students have taken to parking at the South Huron Recreation Centre, the traffic prob- lems have spread to Victoria Street near the elementary school. Council, however, . questioned Whether' or not a 20 km/h zone could be approved by the Ministry of Transportation. "We tried to do that over by the park [Victoria] and were told we couldn't do it," said Drummond, re- ferring to a previous council mo- tion to restrict a portion of Huron Street West to 30 km/h. The min- istry ruled that 40 km/h was the slowest allowed on public streets. Councillor Bob Spears asked how making Gidley one way would help, to which Smith replied it would have to be in combination with the other restrictions. Spears noted school buses do un- load and load in both directions on the street. Mayor Bruce Shaw agreed that was one reason a one- way plan wasn't approved before. "It would seem creating a one- way Street in our town might cause more problems than it would solve," said Spears. Council, did, however, promise to review Smith's requests and the petition for a decision at a later date. Race for Hay reeve to be decided Monday Continued from front page. Hay Township is also running into conflict with the Town of Exet- er once again, over future develop- ment possibilities just outside the town. "It would be nice if the two mu- nicipalities can work together so we don't lose this big develop- ment," said Wilder. Part and parcel with that kind of thinking is a possible relaxation of zoning requirements allowing Hay's agriculturally -based busi- nesses to have only 50 percent of their trade with the agriculture sec- tor, not a full 90 percent. "If a business can improve by not being directly related to agriculture [then why not?1," said Wilder. Wilder said he is being asked, on the campaign trail. about the future of Highways 83 and 84, should the province still want to turn them over to the county. Wilder said he isn't so sure it will pose much of a problem, particularly since the county's road works yard is much closer than the province's. Wilder said he wants to be around as reeve for the township's sesquicentennial (150 years) cel- ebrations in 1996, and is still happy to attend about 15 meetings a month, plus farming "a couple of thousand acres". Sometimes, he said, being a good reeve isn't just about addressing the big issues, but also what seem to be the little one as well. "Every little concern everyone has is of importance," he said. "Otherwise they wouldn't mention it." Murray Keys also said he has no harsh words for the man he seeks to replace at the head of the council chamber. But after 12 years on council, and six as deputy -reeve, he said "at some point you have to make a move". Knocking on doors these past few days, Keys said he has found the people with the most concerns in this "low key" campaign arc once again the residents of the lakeshore subdivisions. "They're upset about where their taxes are going," said Keys. "In- itially they say they're not getting anything in return for their taxes." However, Keys says he has to point out to them that no one in Hay receives garbage collection, and those living on county or pro- vincial highways do not have their roads plowed or serviced by the township. Keys said the main challenges for Hay Township in the coming years, will include finding a way to restart development along the lakeshore, perhaps with a sanitary sewage sys- tem to complement the lake water pipeline. Hay, he said, snould also be in- cluded in a treatment plant project for Hensall, Exeter, and Huron Park. "We do have an area at [that] end of the township that should be in- cluded," he said. As for planning conflicts with Exeter, Keys is more insistent on the township's rights to develop its properties along Exeter's borders. "If it weren't for the surrounding municipalities • [and res- idents]...where would Exeter be?" asked Keys. "I feel a business should have the freedom to locate where it is most economical to lo- cate." He said the townships have few other options to increase their tax assessments, since most farmland is fully developed. Without the op- portunity to develop commercial properties, Keys asked "are we the ghettoes?" As for amalgamation with Zu- rich, Keys admitted he "can see that coming", but said the decision will have to rest with the village. The present conflict, and appeal to the OMB over the future Hay Municipal Office is "a non -issue in this election" said Keys, agreeing with Wilder that only a handful of people are concerned about it. Keys doesn't agree that Hay Township needs its own fire de- partment, and views the contribu- tions to the five surrounding de- partments as reasonable. Asked why people should vote for him this election, Keys said he believes he has the experience and capability to lead council in a new direction. "I also feel, at the municipal lev- el, one person can't stay in for- ever...We can't turn into a good old boys club," he said. MN MI ELECT -- BEV SKINNER for PUC Commissioner Your Support would be appreciated CaII 235-1553 ,Authorized by CFO for the Bev Skinner campaign