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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2006-09-13, Page 17Wednesday, September 13, 2006 Exeter Times -Advocate 17 Bluewater Coundil turns down tennis court By Pat Bolen TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF VARNA — Bluewater will not be taking control of and repairing a tennis court facility at St. Josephs Shores after discussing the issue Monday night at council. The issue of the ownership and condition of the tennis court was raised at a July 10 council meeting with facilities manager Tom Dickens authorized to obtain quotes on repairing the facility. In response to several letters received from residents saying they were in favour of the municipality fixing up the tennis court but only putting up signs on the immedi- ate property, Coun. Dave Johnston said "if the property was not signed properly, they're not public." Johnston added if the municipality owns the facil- ity it has a responsibility to maintain it or it should be padlocked to remove liability to Bluewater. Bluewater Mayor Bill Dowson said legal advice the municipality has received said if Bluewater hasn't shown recognition of the facility, it can't be sued. Dickens replied that other legal advice received by Bluewater said the tennis court is owned by the municipality. After a motion not to assume control of the tennis court was passed, Deputy Mayor Paul Klopp said one solution would be to post 'use at added there have been 23 septic permits issued this year compared to 31 in 2005 and 11 demolition permits issued this year compared to four in 2005. Leaf pickup The Hensall Community Development Action Committee will receive a grant for $1,560 from Bluewater to help with the cost of leaf pickup in the community after a report from Public Works manager Ross Fisher Fisher said Bluewater spends around 100 hours picking up leaves in Bayfield at a cost of approximately $3,400 and estimated the cost of picking up leaves in Hensall for 60 hours would be around $2,400. In response to council concerns about municipal liability for supplying a tractor it was decided to make the funding a grant which will cover the cost of renting a trac- tor and paying for fuel for the committee. American bean screenings will not be filling the Hensall landfill after a request from the Hensall Co-op was turned down by council. own risk signs'. Dickens told council he will bring further recommen- dations to council. In other council business Chief building official Brad Dietrich presented his building report to council saying there have been 154 permits issued this year compared to 159 in 2005. Dietrich Bean dirt American bean screenings will not be filling the Hensall landfill after a request from the Hensall Co-op was turned down by council. Fisher said the screenings come from beans imported from the United States and didn't recommend council approve the request, saying the screenings are high in nitrates that break down into ammonia and the landfill is already too high in ammonia. According to Fisher, the Ministry of Agriculture requires the screenings to be buried three metres deep to avoid foreign weeds being introduced into Canada. Fisher added the screenings would shorten the life of the landfill by just under one year and use just under five per cent of its capacity which would mean finding alter- native landfills sooner. Huron UnitedWay announces goal HURON — The Huron United Way has announced its 2006 campaign goal. Huron County United Way board chairperson Randy Stanlake announced "an aggressive but attainable" $250,000 goal at the Annual Labour Day Parade in Goderich, attended by many community members who support the organization through payroll deduction. "More than 60 percent of our campaign revenue comes from payroll deductions in the workplace, often supported by corporate matches, and we value the role of labour in helping us reach our community goal," says Stanlake. The United Way has exceeded its goal for the past two years, reaching an all time high of $231,000 in 2005. Stanlake encouraged members of organized labour to promote and support a workplace campaign this year. "Of course every gift is important to the United Way, so please consider the United Way and support the important work being done in your community," says Stanlake. The United Way campaign runs from Sept.1 to Dec.15. To support the United Way visit www.huron.united- way.ca or call 519-524-7900 for more information. Schools across Canada going active EXETER — In schools across Canada kids can now sprint and jump their way to new gym equip- ment for their schools. Registration for the 2006/2007 Go Active! Fitness Challenge is now open. The Go Active! Fitness Challenge is an annual program that provides Canadian elementary schools the opportunity to earn $200 in phys- ed credits per participating class, up to a maximum of $500 per school. Teachers can visit fitnesschal- lenge.ca before Oct. 27 to register. This is the third year the Go Active! Fitness Challenge is open to schools in Ontario. Last year, Ontario schools that participated in the challenge saw an overall 13 per cent improve- ment in scores during the course of the Challenge. "It is great that the students can challenge themselves instead of comparing their scores to a stan- dard," said teacher Kirstin Schwass, Morton Way Public School of Brampton. "Everyone can win if they work hard to improve." Inspired by the Canadian Fitness Awards, the Go Active! Fitness Challenge is designed to promote physical activity among students, and is available to elementary schools across the country . Each eligible class that registers will receive a Go Active! Fitness Challenge kit that provides all the necessary materials to conduct the Challenge in their school. Participating teachers will test students on a series of six exercis- es: sit-ups, push-ups, 50 -metre dash, shuttle run, standing long jump and an endurance run. POLICE BRIEFS Stolen vehicle in Exeter EXETER — Sometime between the evening of Sept. 9 and the morning of Sept. 10 a 2001 navy blue Pontiac Montana Ontario license AESS 96 was stolen. The vehicle was in a driveway of a residence on Gidley Street in Exeter. The keys were not found in the locked vehicle when it was broken into and stolen. If you have any information that can assist Police with this investigation call the OPP or CRIME STOPPERS at 1-800-222-8477 (1 -800- 222 -TIPS). Purse stolen from car BLUEWATER — On Sept. 8 a victim parked a blue Chrysler Sebring at the Port Blake Conservation area on Bluewater Highway at the end of Dashwood Road. The locked vehicle was later found with a window smashed. Thieves stole the victim's purse with a quantity of money and the victim's identification. Purse theft at Park EXETER — A woman parked her 2002 Pontiac Montana at MacNaughton Park in Exeter Sept. 10. The victim locked her vehicle and placed her purse between the front seats of the vehicle. The victim went for a walk and upon returning found that thieves had smashed her car window and stole her purse. Teachers test their students on the same six exercises once in the fall and again in the spring, aiming for individual improvement rather than focusing on excellence. challenge and submit their results on the Go Active! Fitness Challenge website will earn $200 in Wintergreen Phys -ed credits per participating class, up to a maxi- mum of $500 per school. 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