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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1983-01-26, Page 10Page 10—The Wingham Advance -Times, Jan. 26, 1983 Landfill site rules tstrict, reeve says The Ministry of the Environment's regulations for landfill sites are not prac- tical for rural municipalities, says Grey Township Reeve Leona Armstrong. Municipalities are attempting to make the Ministry aware of their concerns and are seeking support from Huron County Council and the Rural Ontario Municipal Associa- tion (ROMA). Reeve Armstrong said representatives of the townships of McKillop, Morris, Howick, Turltlberry and Grey met on Jan. 10 to dis- cuss the Ministry's standards. "They're (Ministry) telling us — they're really pushing — that we can't burn any- more," said Reeve Armstrong. Besides not being allowed to burn any- thing but wood -related materials, munici- palities are required to compact the refuse and covered it with dirt. "They don't realize the costs," Reeve Armstrong said. She said heavy equipment would have to be purchased to compact the refuse, .tjie public would have to be educated to separ- ate garbage and it isn't feasible to cover the refuse with dirt in the winter. "From experience, if we don't burn, the dump will be overrun with rats," Reeve Armstrong said. Another regulation that has upset munici- palities is that test wells on the boundary of the site have to meet drinking water stand- ards. In Grey Township, the nearest well to the 7.5 acre site is a half 'mile away and there have never been any complaints regarding the water there or anywhere else in the township, said Reeve Armstrong. Municipalities are in the process of developing land fill site development plans which pave to.be submitted to the Ministry by Jury 1. The Grey Township reeve said the Ministry allotted $4,000 to her township to develop the plan, but because of changes of regulations, it has cost the municipality over $10,000. Reeve Armstrong says she would like to see the Ministry break away from a blanket policy regarding the land fill sites. She said that because rural municipalities have sites some distance from; urban centres, "we're trying to get the government to not be so strict". She predicts that small dumps may be closed if rural municipalities have to comply with the Ministry's regulations, and says that if residents are made to travel another 20 miles to a land fill site, refuse may be dumped in woodlots and other places. The Grey Township reeve expects the letter seeking support will first be dealt with by Huron County Council's executive com- mittee, of which she is a member, and then brought before council as a whole at its Feb. 3 meeting. She said that Howick Township Will bring the matter before Rural Ontario Municipal Association at its upcoming con- vention. Golden Triangle site likely Ashfield off the hook for toxic waste dump It appears that Huron County, and in particular Ashfield Township, is off the hook as a potential site for Ontario's planned toxic waste dump and treatment plant. In recently releasing phase two of the report of the Ontario Waste Management Corporation, OWMC President Donald Chant indicated it is likely the R. W. Bell OPTOMETRIST Goderich The Square 624-7661 Guaranteed Investment Certificates 13°'° Herbert Dirstein Listowel 291-3372 1+ Canadian Radio -television and Tilecommunlcatlons Commission Conal do la radlodiftusion rat dos talecommunIcatlons canadlannes notice : decision Decision CRTC 83-21: Appli- cations for authority to exhibit pay television services by broad- casting receiving undertakings in the region. The CRTC hereby announces that it approves the applications to amend the li- censes for the broadcasting re- ceiving undertakings, authorizing the exhibition of the discretion- ary pay televisidn services and was published in The Wingham Advance -Times on 6 Oct. 1982. However, such approval is sub- ject to the conditions set out in the decision. (application 821858800 by Country Cable Ltd. for Wingham). Complete texts of CRTC docu- ments are published in both of- ficial languages in the "Canada Gazette", Part I, which is gener- ally available for viewing in refer- ence libraries: single copies are sold at bookstores carrying Canadian government publi- cations. They may also be read at CRTC offices: CRTC de- cisions may be read at licensee offices during normal business hours. Public interest groups are invited to contact the CRTC for copies of CRTC public docu- ments, CRTC telephones: Ottawa -Hull (819)997.0313; Winnipeg (204)949.6297. Canada dump will be located some- where in the Golden Horse- shoe, an area including Oshawa, Toronto and much of the Niagara Peninsula. This is where most of the chemical wastes are produced, he noted, and having the disposal site nearby would cut trans- portation costs and the chances of accidental spills. He also said this area con- tains zones with appropriate soil conditions for a dump and treatment plant. Mr. Chant's announce- ment helps to quiet specula- tion that the Ashfield area, which was ranked high on a previous list of potential waste disposal sites, might be the location for the new plant. MPP Murray Elston (Hur- on -Bruce), environment critic for the Ontario Liberal Party, says he welcomes the clarification in the report of items to be given priority in developing specific recom- mendations for site location, which will be outlined in a phase three report to be re- leased in April. This information will help communities and interested groups to prepare for the next round of public input sessions. However he expressed concern the corporation has not been more specific about the quantities of chemical wastes for which it will be responsible. It cites a range of between 150,000 and 350,000 tonnes, he said. "Obviously, more specific information is needed, because quantities of chemical wastes will be a vital factor in determining the type of facility and its location." He added that, "In deciding on questions af- fecting the disposal of hazardous wastes, we must be extremely careful not to permit the development of chemical hot spots, such as the Niagara River area, and the minister must deal with such existing and potential problems without delay." Mr. Elston said he is also concerned about waste disposal in the interim period, since it is estimated the new facility will not be in operation until 1987, "and the corporation has previously indicated that a sizeable quantity of the estimated 330 million gallons produced annually remains unac- counted for, in effect." He urged the environment minister to supplement the work being done by the OWMC by developing appro- priate methods of accounting for chemical wastes and providing for their safe transportation. LOCAL TIMMY—Two Wingham members of the ,Bruce Regional Snowmobile Association, Lloyd Benninger and Bill Crump, met the region's Timmy, Brian Kupferschmidt of Mildmay, at a dinner Monday night in Walkerton. Donx.Harron, better known as Charlie Farquharson, addressed the crowd and kicked off this year's run which has been rescheduled for Feb. 27. Charlie Farquharson kicks off Timmy Run That paragon of wisdom from Parry Sound, Charlie Farquharson, stopped off in Walkerton Monday night to share his views on politics, sports and, of course, this year's Timmy Snowarama for crippled children. Charlie, Canadian radio and television personality Don Harron, is spearheading this year's Timmy Run, taking over the position from Whipper Billy Watson. The seven clubs in the Bruce region, of which Wingham is a member, "'diad intended to hold the run . this weekend, but the lack of snow on trails has forced them to postpone the run until Feb. 27. Charlie is outspoken on many subjects, but he is quite versed on world affairs and doesn't like the idea of Ronnie Reagan dropping "X-rated" missiles over Alberta. Nor does he like the "metrical system" and said the government imposed it only so we wouldn't know just how much we're really paying for gas. Citizenship meeting held by Institute BELGRAVE — The Citi- zenship meeting of the Bel - grave WI was held in the hall on Tuesday afternoon and opened with the Opening Ode, the Mary Stewart Col- lect and 0 Canada, with Mrs. Norman Coultes as pianist. The roll call was answered by telling of a friend or rela- tive in Manitoba. The minutes of the previous meeting were read by Mrs. Clare Van Camp. The finan- cial statement and corres- pondence were read. A dona- tion is being made to the Bel - grave Brownies. Two meetings of interest coming up are the Rural Women's Study, to be held on March 2 at the OMAF office, Clinton, and the Rural Seminars for Vital People -on Jan. 31, at the Seaforth Com- munity Centre, beginning at 9:45 a.m. Mrs. Robert Gordon will be the WI representative on the Belgrave Community Centre Board. It was decided what prices to charge for hot and cold meals. The WI will cater to the Morris Federation of Agriculture banquet and will ask to provide for two Blyth Country Suppers. Mrs. Ross Higgins and Mrs. Wayne Fear will make up the WI prize list for the -School Fair. Mrs. Ross Higgins opened the program with taped piano music, then read several interesting items from the Manitoba WI news- letter. She drew attention to several newspaper articles concerning women and ad- vertising. The collection and pennies for friendship, were taken. The meeting closed with the Queen and the Institute Grace. Lunch was served by Mrs. Lawrence Taylor and Mrs. Bert Johnston. The farmer is always getting a rough deal, ac- cording to Charlie. He said he gets paid so little for his4 eggs now at the "supey- market", it's hardly worth cleaning them off. In fact, the only way the government can get rid of eggs, is to have them thrown at the prime minister's private railway car when he's on cross-country trips. All of the country's economic woes are making people turn to sports, said Charlie. He commented on the recent Canada -Russia hockey series and wondered if since the Russian goalie "Tretniak" wants to come to Canada, why can't we send Harold Ballard to Siberia? Charlie intends to watch this weekend's "Supey Bowl" on television, but said he's like most other Canadians and only watches it because he likes to see something fly that doesn't cost 30 cents. But Charlie disappears and Don Harron comes into view when crippled children and their futures are discussed. Mr. Harron said he is buoyed up when he sees former Timmys and Tam- mys becoming policemen and lawyers. "We owe them a future," he said. A young man named Terry Fox united this country and will never be forgotten, which is why Mr. Harron is heading this year's Timmy Run for crippled children, like this region's honorary Timmy, Brian Kupferschmidt of Mildmay, and others like him all over the country. rBelgrave Personal Notes MRS. LEWIS STONEHOUSE Dr. Ray and Mrs. Nichol- son of Toronto spent the weekend with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Garner Nichol- son and Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Thornton of Bluevale. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Edgar, RR 4, Wingham, Mrs. Irlma Edgar, Wing - ham, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Deer of RR 5, Wingham, Mr. and Mrs. Murray Elston, MPP of Wingham, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Elston of RR 5, Brussels, Mr. Jim Bowman, RR 5, Brussels, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Johnston of Blyth, Mr. and Mrs. Dow Craig, of RR 2, Blyth and Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Stonehouse at- tended the retirement party for Maitland Edgar of Petrolia at the Legion Hall in Watford on Saturday eve- ni ng. Mr. afid Mrs. Malchom Palmer and family of Ripley visited on Sunday with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Cook. Mr. and Mrs. Ron Coul- thard and Coralee of St. Marys visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Clare Van Camp. tilicilael (Alida, who al - tended Centralia College and spent some time with Mr. and Mrs, Clare Van Camp, left on Tuesday to return to his home in Uganda. Mrs. Joe Dunbar accom- panied Mr. and Mrs. Alan Dunbar on Sunday to visit with Mr. and Mrs. Keith Dunbar of Stratford. David Hanna of North Battleford, Sask., spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hanna and Mrs. Willard Armstrong and other rela- tives. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Cook and Avie of Winnipeg, Mani- toba, are spending a week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Cook and other relatives. He urged the gathering to help these kids to be what they can be and praised snowmobilers for raising more money for crippled children than any other organization. "The disabled �c�a n - be as able as anybody else if they're enabled," he con- cluded. Bruce Regional Snowmo- bile Association President Dennis O'Malley said he hopes 300 riders will take part in this region's Timmy. Run. Last year over $1,000,000 was made for crippled children in Ontario. Peter Arnott, the chair- man of the Easter Seals campaign, said the Timmy Run is unique to the majority of major charities in the province because half of the funds stay in the community. For example, if a club made $20,000, half of that sum, $10,000, would remain in the area to help local crippled children. Anyone interested in participating in this year's Timmy Run or making a pledge is asked to call 357- 2335 during the.day,.and 357- 3533 after 6 p.m. WMS members tie quilt at January meeting BELMORE — The Wo- men's Missionary Society of Knox Presbyterian Church, Belmore, met in the church schoolroom on January 19 for a pot luck dinner and quilting. Twelve members cooperated to tie a single bed quilt to be sent to the Synodical in Owen Sound in April. A brief meeting was opened with a call to worship by the president, Mrs. Elmer Jeffray: Mrs. John Stokes, the secretary, read the minutes and was appointed historian for the group. Treasurer Mrs. Donald MacAdam reported that enough money to pay the supply allocation was collected through the mite boxes so they were distributed again. Mrs.. Jeffray based her meditation, "What Does it Mean To Be a Christian?", on the 11th chapter of the Gospel according to St. Luke. She concluded that Christians, by thein actions and attitudes, show their commitment to Jesus as Lord. The meeting closed with the singing of a hymn and prayer by Mrs. Jeffray. When the quilting was completed, leftovers from the pot luck dinner provided an adequate lunch. Maitland Pres.ytenal holds annual at Wingham "Those who would sow God's message today must listen and accept risk," was the challenge Mrs. Hugh Nugent of Ripley presented to the annual meeting of the Maitland Presbyterial of the Women's Missionary Society, held at St. Andrew's church, Wingham. "In return you will receive encouragement and assur- ance that nothing you do in the Lord's service is ever without value." Mrs. Gladys Huston and Mrs. Mary MacDonald assisted with the worship service. The president, Mrs. Ross Cumming of Lucknow, r MRS GEORGE BROWN opened the meeting with prayer. Mrs. Arnold Taylor, president of the Goforth Auxiliary, welcomed everyone, and Mrs. Gordon Wall, recording secretary, read the minutes. Sixteen groups were represented, and Mrs. Harry Bateman, treasurer, reported that almost $16,000 was raised in support of the work. Rev. Hugh. Nugent, mgderator of the Bruce - Maitland Presbytery, brought greetings and commended the society for its contribution to the life of Gorrie Personal Notes I Mr. and Mrs. Archie Miller visited Saturday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Bev Brears, Listowel. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stewart, Heather and Sandra of Oshawa, visited over the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Stewart. Mr. • and Mrs. Harold Hyndman attended the funeral of their sister-in-law, Mrs. Glen Dilworth, at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, Kitchener, on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. John Van de Kemp visited Thursday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Winkel, RR 2, Gorrie. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ferguson visited Mr. and Mrs. Everett Snarling of Goderich on Thursday and also called on Mr. and Mrs. Roy Burchill. Mr. and Mrs. John Mc - Pentecostal ladies hold Jan. meeting Ten ladies of the Wingham Pentecostal Church met at the home of Mrs. Dorothy MacLeod last Thursday for their monthly missionary meeting. Mrs. Betty Warwick, vice president, conducted the meeting in the absence of the president, Mrs. Brenda Stein, presently on holiday. Several inspiring songs of faith were enjoyed, followed by°prayer led by Mrs. Joan Albrecht and scripture reading by Mrs. Betty Berwick. The guest speaker was Mrs. Samuel Thomon of London, whose theme was "Looking Unto Jesus" from Hebrews 12:2. The remainder of the evening was spent creating "Quiet Books" for young people to, use in a worship service. Mrs. Sheila Dawson and Mrs. Albrecht, retiring members of the lunch committee, were thanked for their years of faithful ser- vice. Lunch was served and fellowship enjoyed. All ladies are welcome to share in these meetings and social hour. Cutcheon visited Mr. and Mrs. James Moloney of Bramalea recently. Among those attending the Huron -Perth Presbyterial United Church Women's annual meeting in Northside —United Church, Seaforth, on Monday were Mrs. Lloyd Martin, Mrs. Wes Ball, Mrs. Gerald Galbraith, Mrs. Melvin Greig, Mrs. Lloyd Jacques and Mrs. Alvin Grainger. Mr. and Mrs. James Austin, Jeffrey and Derek of Elmira, visited Sunday with Mrs. William Austin. Mr. and Mrs. Rick McKenzie and Danielle of Bluevale spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert. Ferguson. 7- MRS. WILLIAM SOTHERN Fordwich Friends of Mrs. Lorne Lambkin will be pleased to hear she was able to return home Saturday from University Hospital where she had been confined the past two weeks following major surgery. Word was received here last week that Mrs. Ira Schaefer, who is spending the winter in Florida, is a patient in Lakeland Hospital. Rev. Morley Thomas of Milverton was the guest speaker at Trinity Church, Fordwich, on Sunday morning. He was ac- companied by his wife. Mr. and Mrs. Russel Nickel accompanied Gordon Nickel of Palmerston to London one day last week. Mrs. Larry Hartwick of Toronto visited Sunday with Miss Ruth Johnston. Mr. and Mrs. Mel Allan visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Don Elliott and family, Belwood. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Bride and Miriam of Don Mills spent the weekend with Mrs. Harold Doig. Mr. and Mrs. George Dixon and Peter spent, the weekend in Windsor with relatives. the church. Mrs. Ken Dickson, Belmore, gave the offertory prayer. Mrs. William Beirnes of Molesworth read the report of the nominating committee and Lynn Longmuir, education consultant, in- stalled the officers for 1983: Honorary president, Mrs. Donald Robertson, Kin - lough; past. president, Mrs. Ross Cumming, Lucknow; president, Mrs. Robert Breg- man, Teeswater; 1st vice president, Mrs. Evan Keith, South Kinloss; 2nd vice president, Mrs. Robert Arbuckle, Wingham; 3rds, vice president, Mrs. Glen Haldenby, Kinlough; 4th vice president, Mrs. William Smith, Gorrie; Recording secretary, Mrs. Gordon Wall, Wingham; corresponding secretary, Mrs. Ewan MacLean, Ash- field; treasurer, Mrs. Harry Bateman, Wingham; historians, Mrs. Henry MacKenzie, Ashfield; Mrs. T. A. Currie, Wingham; press, Mrs. Alvin Mundell, Gorrie; Secretaries: adult west, Mrs. Gordon Finlayson, Ash- field; adult east, Mrs. Clarence Gibson, Moles- worth; youth, Mrs. Ken- neth Dickson, Bellmore; associate members, Mrs. Noble Johnston, Lucknow; friendship and service, Mrs. Ira Dickie, South Kinloss; literature and library, Mrs. Norman MacMurchy, Molesworth; Glad Tidings, Mrs. Howard Baker, Moles- worth; life membership, Mrs. Tom MacDonald, Kinlough; supply, Mrs. Cameron MacAuley, Ripley; Members without port- folio, Mrs. Joe Martin, Brussels; Mrs. W. A. Hen- derson, Lucknow, and Mrs. Kenneth Grant, Teeswater. 4 of the beet insurance agents you'll ever find • Car agent •. Homeowners agent • Life agent • Boat agent R.W. (RICK) GIBBONS, Agent 25 Alfred St. E., P.O. Box 720, Wingham Ontario. NOG 2W0 Bus. (519)357-3280 Like a good neighbor. State Form Is there. /I.I/ /..M 6 Iw/usaw(t STATE FAIN SWURANCE COMPANIES a..sr. H..d ono..: hrr«..as, 0./. 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