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Home My WebLink AboutThe Times Advocate, 2008-12-31, Page 3Wednesday, December 31, 2008 Times -Advocate Health Unit reminds residents Donations to benefit hospital to keep their well water safe HURON — With higher temperatures and heavy rainfall in our area, the Huron County Health Unit is reminding residents to take care of their well water. Public health inspector Bob Worsell says well owners should be testing their water now. "Wells in low-lying, flood -prone areas are at risk for contamination from surface run- off," says Worsell. Runoff comes from rain and melting snow. Dug wells, well pits and well casings with- out a proper seal are most at risk. Well water that has an odour, is dis- coloured or has an "off" taste should not be consumed or used for food preparation. Even water that is clear and odourless needs to be tested to ensure it is safe. Whenever you are unsure about the safety of your well water, you should boil the wa- ter for at least one minute before using it for drinking and food preparation. Or you can use bottled water until a water test confirms a safe water supply. The Health Unit recommends sampling your well at least three times per year. In ad- dition you should sample more often after heavy rainfall and flooding. Only by regular sampling for bacteria can you be sure your well water is safe. Water sample kits may be picked up and dropped off at South Huron Hospital in Ex- eter, the Huron County Health Unit near Clinton, Seaforth Hospital, Wingham Hos- pital, and the Huron County Court House in Goderich. The tests are free but must be dropped off within 24 hours of being taken. Sample only cold water and keep it in the refrigerator until you are ready to drop it off. Transport the sample in a cooler with an ice pack. "Now is a good time to learn about your well and start regular sampling," says Wor- sell. "It's the first step in protecting your drinking water and the groundwater we all share." For a free copy of the kit "Keeping Your Well Water Safe to Drink," or if you have any questions, contact the Health Unit. Ask to speak to a public health inspector. Infor- mation is also available on the Health Unit website www.huroncounty.ca/health The health unit's phone number 519-482-3416 or toll-free 1-877-837-6143. is REGIONAL WRAP Highway renamed GODERICH — A portion of Highway 21 north of Goderich has been renamed Blue - water Veterans Highway, said the Goderich Signal -Star. The application by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 109 in Goderich to have the section of highway renamed was recently approved by the Ontario government. The Legion has been working for three years to have the stretch from Kincardine to Goderich as part of the Legion's 80th anniversary list of projects. Snow policy debate CLINTON — The merits of sidewalk snow removal in Central Huron was debated at a Dec. 18 committee of the whole meeting, said the Clinton News -Record. Coun. Pam Stanley said it makes sense to clear Clinton's downtown sidewalks to allow shopping, but roads manager Tom Sinclair said sidewalk snow removal costs $245 an hour. Coun. Alison Lobb suggested that the cost of the work could be area rated to the Clinton Business Improvement Association. Stanley disagreed saying the association members already pay significant taxes. APRIL APRIL 2 • After coming up short in the last few years for funding of its infrastructure, Blue - water is receiving almost $2.5 million in provinical funding that was announced by Huron -Bruce MPP Carol Mitchell. "This is great news for Huron -Bruce," said Mitchell • Lucan Biddulph was one of 243 com- munities across the province given a Mu- nicipal Infrastructure Investment Initiative (MIII) grant, announced March 27. Lucan Biddulph received $175,000 for its water for the Market Street reconstruction. The MIII grant is part of Ontario's strat- egy for improving infrastructure through- out Ontario. APRIL 9 • Originally planned to be up and run- ning by mid -2008, construction on the $150 million GreenField Ethanol plant planned for Hensall won't start until at least the spring of 2009, with a probable operational date of 2010. Vice-president of corporate affairs Bliss Baker told the Times -Advocate that the company is "still 100 per cent committed to the site and the project," adding Green - Field has already invested $20 million in the Hensall site adjacent to the Hensall District Co-op. Baker explained GreenField has invested in the land, roads, a technolo- gy agreement, equipment and engineering and is still committed to paying $6 million to the new water line from Exeter to Hen- sall. APRIL 16 • Doors of the CanGro food processing plant will close for the last time at the end of April, putting 150 workers out of work. The decision was officially announced by CanGro April 9, ending hope that the plant could be saved after it was announced in January the plant would wasn't found. APRIL 23 • The 2008 South Huron municipal budget, ad opted by council Monday night, calls for a 4.9 per cent increase on munici- pal taxes. The $6.09 million op- erations budget calls for a municipal levy of $4.2 mil- lion, up from last year's figure of $3.99 million. • The Municipality of Bluewater took another step towards connecting Hensall to the new Lake Huron water pipeline with the approval for upgrades to Hensall's water control systems. Richard Anderson from B.M. Ross was at Monday night's coun- cil meeting and said his coming to council fol- lowed a meeting B.M. Ross had recently with GreenField Ethanol. APRIL 30 • Lucan Area Heritage and Donnelly Museum took a big step forward with a sod turning cere- mony April 23 at 171 Main Street in Lucan, hosted by the Lucan Area Heritage Society. Lucan Biddulph Mayor Tom McLaughlin de- scribed it as a huge day and that the 12,000 square foot museum will add to the street scape of Lucan. close if a buyer Donation dollars The South Huron Hospital (SHH) Foundation was the re- cent recipient of two donations toward a bone mineral density scanner.The SHH Auxiliary donated $20,000 to the cause, while $500 was donated by Royal Bank employees. Shown top photo are (from left):SHHAuxilians Elaine Skinner and Marion Astle presenting a cheque to SHH Foundation member Chuck Erb and SHH CEO/Presi- dent Debra Hunt.Above, Skinner stands by as former Royal Bank employee Cathy Cade presents a cheque to Erb and Hunt. (photos/ Ben Forrest) LOVE YOUR PETS? 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The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day at 3:00 p.m. at the Municipal Office, 14 Mill Street, Box 250, Zurich. Property Description(s): Roll No. 40 20 090 032 01900 0000, 41229-0317(L7), PT LT 19 LAKE ROAD WEST CON HAY AS IN R220322; T/W R67904; MUNICIPALITY OF BLUEWATER. File 07-06. Minimum Tender Amount: $ 5,166.99 Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order or of a bank draft or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality (or board) and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount. Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the land(s) to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes and the relevant land transfer tax. The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser. Note: G.S.T. may be payable by successful purchaser. For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender, contact: www.OntarioTaxSales.ca or if no internet access available, contact: Johanna Pickering, AMTC Tax Collector The Corporation of the Municipality of Bluewater 14 Mill Street, Box 250 Zurich, Ontario NOM 2T0 (519) 236-4351 www.town.bluewater.on.ca THE MUNICIPALITY OF BLUEWATER CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING SPONSORED BY BLUEWATER RECYCLING ASSOCIATION Residents may drop off their Christmas trees at the following locations for chipping: Hensall - Richmond St. West Zurich - Parking lot at the rear of the Community Centre Bayfield - Howard St. East in front of yard fence Trees shall be free of all decorations. The final drop off day is January 11th, 2009. John Graham CRSI MANAGER OF PUBLIC WORKS