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The Wingham Advance Times, 1995-11-15, Page 5.WpNESDAT, NOVEMBER 151995 assses.. policy hl?2 W , Turnberry council has passed a va -Vti*etr• road: maintenance policy for the °(eiwnship. Although Turnber- ' t'y's winter maintenance program is virtually unchanged from years gone by, this is the first time coun- cil has put the policy in writing. The township. •road 'crew will keep all municipal roads within its •;:;boundaries open to the public, un- rF Jess weather conditions: are such Mat it is not safe to be on the roads. Turnberry concessions and side - roads will be open by 8 a.m. If a Scorn'►® starts after 5:30 p.m., no plowing will take place until the next morning unless an emergency situation arises. Roads are to be plowed as soon as four inches of snow have fallen or there is heavy drifting. Sanding and salting will be used to provide traction and reduce hazard. Although Turnberry's road poli- cy is the same as in other years, Reeve Brian McBurney noted that : many municipalities are cutting back. For example, there will be no maintenance of county roads from 12 midnight to 5 a.m. Turnberry Councillor Bill Pur - don said he believes it is a good idea to have the township winter road policy in writing. Building permits Three building permits were ac- knowledged at the first November meeting of Turnberry council. The building inspector, Paul Josling, will issue the permits subject to the necessary approvals and zoning by- law requirements being met. Permits will be issued to: the Wingham Sportsmen's Club, Low- er Town, renovations to washrooms and an addition to the building; Terry Matz, Blwev'ale, a residential addition and Cold Springs Farms Ltd. in Trust, south part of Lot 23, Con. 1, a two-storey turkey barn. In agreement Members of Turnberry council found themselves in agreement with'' three' other Huron County mu- `nieipalities at the first November meeting by endorsing three separ- ate resolutions. Turnberry council supports the Township of Grey's concerns with logging companies stockpiling logs within muncipal road allowances. Council also agrees that some pro- tection should be carried out either by a clause in the Notice of Intent or by issuing some type of permit with conditions attached. It even was suggested that a re- fundable deposit, substantial enough to cover any damages, be collected. Turnberry also is in agreement with the Township of Morris's con- tention that a portion of property tax should be paid before landown- ers can collect the provincial farm tax rebate. Thirdly, Turnberry endorsed a resolution from the Village of Bay- field requesting a thorough review of the Huron County Board of Edu- cation's entire ,operation. This comes in Tight of a significant pro- posed increase in the education levy for 1996. rest athing ,for earsideration and courtesy Dear Editor: I had an experience with two county workers in Wingham last Friday afternoon, which got me ag- gravated and annoyed as well as changing my previously good opin- ion of the Wingham Library staff. I was researching a story and re- WPS thanks Wescast for assistance Dear Editor: I would like to express, on behalf of the staff, students and parents of Wingham Public School, our sin- cere appreciation to Wescast Indus- tries for supporting the purchase of the Second Step anti -violence cur- riculum. In. a country where violence is too often seen to be the best (and sometimes only) way to solve prob- lems, whethee it be on T.V., on the Internet, or in sports, surely good attitudes need to be taught at an early age. It is the hope of the WPS staff that Second Step will be an important part of ongoing efforts to teach healthy and co-operative rela- tionships. Brent Bowyer, WPS Looking for a dump? Have we got a deal for you! Dear Editor: Dump to give away to a good home, bad home; heck, we'll even give it to a serial killer. Great op- portunityto see wildlife: rats, cats and dogs. Skunks, racoons and foxes will keep your night shooting skills sharp. Constant supply of blowing paper to kindle your firewood. Con- stant supply of flies to feed your ducks and above all else an aroma that will stimulate your senses. Do not wait, as this offer will quickly be snapped up. Get your phone in your hand now and call .the Huron Waste Management Committee and say "You want a waste full oppor- tunity). And tell then that you heard it from the Concerned Citizens of Ashfield and Area. Robert McQueen, Ashfield Twp. P.S. Comes with a constant supply of free fertilizer thanks to the gulls. Nov. 15 4:OOp.m. to 10:00 p.m. Figure Skating Nov. 16 9:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Parent & Tot 11:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Adult Skating 4:30 p.m. Pee wee B 5:30 p.m. Bantam A 7:30 p.m. Pee Wee A 8;20 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Bantam B 9:30 p.m. Private Nov 17 2:30 p.m. High School Girls vs. Kincardine 4:30 p.m. Novice B 5:30 p.m. Atom B 7:00 p.m. Rockers Oldtimers Tournament Nov. 18 9:00 a.m. Rockers Oldtimers Toumament Nov. 19 9:30 a.m. Industrial Hockey 11:00 a.m. Oldtimers tourney 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Atom B vs Walkerton 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Pee Wee B vs Walkerton 8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.M. Bantam B Nov. 20 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Figure Skating 7:00 p.m. Midget Silver Stick Totimament Nov. 21 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Parent & Tot 11:Ob a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Adult Skating 4:30 p.m. Novice A 5:30 p.m. Atom A 6:30 p.m, Midget Silvbr.Stick quired some information from the library. Like most 'people I work until 5:00 p.m. (library closing time) on Friday therefore, I called ahead to inquire about the books. After speaking with a pleasant person on the phone, she located the books and offered to set them aside at the front desk, with my name on thein, so the check out would be fast and easy. I left work early and, admittedly, rushed to Wingham from Blyth to make the 5:00 p.m. deadline. According to my watch and CKNX-Radio, I arrived at 4:58. I ran up the sidewalk to find the door locked and two employees putting on their coats. After trying to communicate my request by hand gestures and yell- ing through the windows, all I got was an "I am not impressed" look and a point to her watch. If either employee had taken 30 seconds to ask what I wanted, they might have realized their departure for home would not have been de- layed past 5:00 p.m. Adding to my frustration was the fact that all local Huron County li- braries were closed on Saturday for Remembranl:e Day as well as the usual Monday closure. Needless to say, my research now lacks the information which could have been obtained with a lit- tle consideration from the library staff. Consideration and courtesy is all I ask. Janice Becker, Blyth Blyth•Festival Art Galiery,;. holden annual oritzon of community unity ' r t and photography BLYTH — From November 26 to Bainton Gallery at Blyth Memorial unique show, where the talents of December 16, the Blyth Festival Hall. our friends and neighbors will sur - Art Gallery will be holding it's an- Original art in any media will be prise and no doubt delight' us as in nual exhibition of community art received Thursday, November 23, the past. "Exuberance" opens Sun - and photography. Popular in the from 4-8 p.m., and. Saturday, No- day, November 26 at 8:00 p.m. and past with both artists and the pub- vember 25, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. runs until December 16. For further lic, the two groups are given this Artists and the public are all in- information, call Katherine Chin - chance to come together, in the vited to attend the opening of the nick at 523-9137. 7o all of our patrons who have shown confidence in our venture over the past year, your business and health are important to us and we sincerely appreciate your faith in us. Zhank9rou 222 Yosepfiine Street Wingham 357-3466 To the community of Wingham for the response, cards, gifts and help during the move to our new, lager store. We look forward to serving you in our new location. ¶iank9ou Beth, Sue & Staff Everyday at GM Goodwrench the price on the ground is the price on the hoist. Period. D BRAKE SERVICE s9995 LIFETIME WARRANTY ON BRAKE PADS/SHOES! Introducing AC Delco Brake Pads. 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