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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2005-09-14, Page 17Wednesday,September 14, 2005 Exeter Times—Advocate 17 Exeter Adult Day Centre participant Dorothy Pfaff, left, enjoys some personal attention from Elvis (aka David Thomas of Woodstock) while volunteer Mary Jacobs is a little shocked by all theTLC.The Elvis show was the highlight of a recent gathering held by the five area adult day centres of Midwestern Adult Day Services. Several times a year everyone from the centres gets together to socialize, have fun and enjoy some fabulous entertainment.The next such event is Oktoberfest with Walter Ostenak, live and in person. Find out more details at the Grand Bend Adult Day Centre's Community Lunch Oct. 12, or call 235-4600. (photo/submitted) CLUSTER FLIES, SPIDERS and WASPS () SHARING YOUR. HOME? ...NO MORE!! FIyGu1s 1=866-701-5302 Licensed Applicators Responsible Pest Control for over 20 Years. References Available. When you want a job done right... t; you go to the specialists! 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As we head into another school year, I'd like to point to some of the things that have happened over the sum- mer and also review some items to look forward to for the 2005/2006 school year. First, you have probably noticed that many of our schools were undertaking some kind of construction project over the summer. More than usual, schools had roofs replaced, windows replaced, heating units replaced, and new paving installed. This work was in large part accomplished because of additional funding that the government put in place this year to address urgent and high priority maintenance items. This fund- ing will result in over $15 million being spent in 2005 and 2006 toward repairing our schools. Second, over the summer a new administrator was appointed to oversee the schools in our area. Mr. Ted Dougherty from Goderich was recently appointed as Executive Officer for the Avon Maitland District School Board, and when he has fulfilled all of his qualifications for Superintendent in January, he will become a Superintendent of Schools. Ted replaces Mr. Barry Wagner, who left the Board in July to return to the Thames Valley District School Board. In addition, there have been a num- ber of changes to the principals in our schools. Ms. Tracy Griffith takes over as principal at Stephen Central, Mr. Alex Vanderkam is now at Hensall, and Mr. Wayne Brennan is the principal at Exeter Public School. I encourage all parents to take the time to get to know these new principals during this school year. Looking ahead to the school year, there are a number of items that stand out. The government's commitment to have smaller class sizes in primary classes (JK -Grade 3) will result in smaller classes for many of our students. Even though some classes will have over 20 students, the average throughout our district will be 20 or less. For details on our Board's plan to meet this important target, please consult the Board's website (www.yourschools.ca) for more information. This year, our communities will have a chance to give input to the Board as we strive to develop positive citi- zenship qualities in all of our students. Three Citizenship Forums will take place in September, October and November and will involve over 240 com- munity members from across the district. The Citizenship Forums will take place on Thurs., Sept. 29, Thurs., Oct. 20, and Thurs., Nov. 24, 2005 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Mitchell Community Centre. RANDY WAGLER EDUCATION MATTERS Receive a FREE HEMI® stainless steel travel mug* with package purchase. *While quantities last. In closing, we must not forget that our students will continue to receive an excellent quality of education in all our schools. Let's all work together to make sure that the 2005/2006 school year is successful for all of our students! If you have questions or comments, please feel free to contact me at 235-4445, or email me at rwagler@fc. amdsb. ca. PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FOR REGULATORY RELIEF FOR EXETER WATERWORKS Purpose of Notice The Municipality of South Huron has asked the Ministry of the Environment (MOE) to defer a requirement to provide additional treatment at several of the well sources supplying Exeter until a major pipeline connection to the Lake Huron Primary Water Supply System (LHPWSS) can be constructed. The pipeline would allow the Municipality to disconnect the well sources from the system and save the costs of improvements. The MOE has asked that South Huron obtain public comment on the request to defer additional treatment. Background The Exeter Water Supply System is comprised of five groundwater sources and a transmission main connection to the Stephen supply which is, in turn, connected to the LHPWSS. Four of the well sources consist of drilled and screened wells constructed in the overburden. The fifth well source, the Springs supply, uses collector piping (galleries) to take water from the overburden into a sump from which it is pumped to Exeter. Studies in 2001 and 2002 established that four of the five well sources obtain some of their water from at or near the ground surface. Technically these sources are defined as surface water and not groundwater. As surface water, Provincial Regulations would require that they have additional treatment including advanced disinfection facilities and, in some cases, filtration. In 2004, the Municipality completed an Environmental Assessment that established that it was preferred to replace the existing well sources with a connection to the LHPWSS than to spend millions of dollars upgrading them to current regulations. Current Situation Recognizing that some of the wells do not have the type of treatment facilities required by the Province, the Municipality has undertaken a study to determine if the present facilities are adequate until a pipeline is available. The results of the evaluation are presented in a report entitled "Documentation to Support an Application for Regulatory Relief Under Section 38 of the Safe Drinking Water Act." For each source, the study reviewed historical information on raw water quality and treatment system performance, the probability of the source water quality changing, existing treatment and monitoring systems and the frequency of operation of each of the sources. The study concluded that, although the well sources have some risk associated with their operation, this minimal risk has existed since the wells' original development. The wells have historically provided good quality water (with vigilance), and have met the provinces drinking water test standards. The current treatment systems and monitoring, along with reduced use of the Cudmore Well, will effectively mitigate any risks sufficient to delay upgrading the system until a replacement supply is available. The study report is available for public review at the municipal offices at the address below during normal business hours. If you have questions or wish to make a comment, please contact the undersigned at 519- 235-0310 on or before September 28, 2005. Larry Brown, CAO Municipality of South Huron 322 Main Street S. Exeter, ON NOM 1S6 Give your vehicle a complete check-up from top to bottom with our Peace -of -Mind Service Package 42 -point Peace -of -Mind Inspection PLUS Tire Rotation PLUS Oil and Filter Change $45.95 ONLY AT YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD CHRYSLER, JEEP®, DODGE RETAILER Service, pricing and incentive offers applicable only at participating Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge Retailers. Peace -of -Mind Service Package includes up to 5 litres of 5-W30 Mopar Oil. Prices do not include taxes. Retailer is free to set individual prices. Offers effective until September 30, 2005. 'Additional charges may apply for diesel, V10s, HEMI® V8s, fluid disposal, semisynthetic and synthetic fluids. Jeep is a registered trademark of DaimlerChrysler Corporation used under licence by DaimlerChrysler Canada Inc. See your participating Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge Retailer for complete details. Convenient. Affordable. Jeep SERVICE We're better. We'II prove it. 1stJlnnual IMPRESSION NEEDLE ARTS SHOW An inspiring show for all needle arts enthusiasts. Featuring over 30 vendors from all over Southwestern Ontario and beyond with all kinds of exciting products for: Quilting, Rug Hooking, Cross -Stitching, Needlepoint, Sewing, Knitting, Crocheting, Tatting and more! Coliseum at Stratford Fairgrounds 20 Glastonbury Drive, Stratford, ON Canada Friday, September 16th • 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, September 17" • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission $5.00 For more information: Debbie 519-284-9924 or email - dm.morrison@sympatico.ca In closing, we must not forget that our students will continue to receive an excellent quality of education in all our schools. Let's all work together to make sure that the 2005/2006 school year is successful for all of our students! If you have questions or comments, please feel free to contact me at 235-4445, or email me at rwagler@fc. amdsb. ca. PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FOR REGULATORY RELIEF FOR EXETER WATERWORKS Purpose of Notice The Municipality of South Huron has asked the Ministry of the Environment (MOE) to defer a requirement to provide additional treatment at several of the well sources supplying Exeter until a major pipeline connection to the Lake Huron Primary Water Supply System (LHPWSS) can be constructed. The pipeline would allow the Municipality to disconnect the well sources from the system and save the costs of improvements. The MOE has asked that South Huron obtain public comment on the request to defer additional treatment. Background The Exeter Water Supply System is comprised of five groundwater sources and a transmission main connection to the Stephen supply which is, in turn, connected to the LHPWSS. Four of the well sources consist of drilled and screened wells constructed in the overburden. The fifth well source, the Springs supply, uses collector piping (galleries) to take water from the overburden into a sump from which it is pumped to Exeter. Studies in 2001 and 2002 established that four of the five well sources obtain some of their water from at or near the ground surface. Technically these sources are defined as surface water and not groundwater. As surface water, Provincial Regulations would require that they have additional treatment including advanced disinfection facilities and, in some cases, filtration. In 2004, the Municipality completed an Environmental Assessment that established that it was preferred to replace the existing well sources with a connection to the LHPWSS than to spend millions of dollars upgrading them to current regulations. Current Situation Recognizing that some of the wells do not have the type of treatment facilities required by the Province, the Municipality has undertaken a study to determine if the present facilities are adequate until a pipeline is available. The results of the evaluation are presented in a report entitled "Documentation to Support an Application for Regulatory Relief Under Section 38 of the Safe Drinking Water Act." For each source, the study reviewed historical information on raw water quality and treatment system performance, the probability of the source water quality changing, existing treatment and monitoring systems and the frequency of operation of each of the sources. The study concluded that, although the well sources have some risk associated with their operation, this minimal risk has existed since the wells' original development. The wells have historically provided good quality water (with vigilance), and have met the provinces drinking water test standards. The current treatment systems and monitoring, along with reduced use of the Cudmore Well, will effectively mitigate any risks sufficient to delay upgrading the system until a replacement supply is available. The study report is available for public review at the municipal offices at the address below during normal business hours. If you have questions or wish to make a comment, please contact the undersigned at 519- 235-0310 on or before September 28, 2005. Larry Brown, CAO Municipality of South Huron 322 Main Street S. Exeter, ON NOM 1S6 Give your vehicle a complete check-up from top to bottom with our Peace -of -Mind Service Package 42 -point Peace -of -Mind Inspection PLUS Tire Rotation PLUS Oil and Filter Change $45.95 ONLY AT YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD CHRYSLER, JEEP®, DODGE RETAILER Service, pricing and incentive offers applicable only at participating Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge Retailers. Peace -of -Mind Service Package includes up to 5 litres of 5-W30 Mopar Oil. 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