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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 2015-04-29, Page 1010 Lucknow Sentinel • Wednesday, April 29, 2015 Huron -Kinloss Council Valerie Gillies Lucknow Sentinel The Township of Huron - Kinloss held their regular ses- sion on April 20, 2015. 4-H Shelter in Ripley Mike Gallant made a pres- entation to Council concern- ing the proposal to build a multi-purpose shelter on the fairgrounds to be used mainly as a shelter for the 4-H Beef Club during the Ripley Fall Fair, but that could also be used as a picnic and meeting shelter throughout the year. The original placement for the shelter would have been too far away from parking and other areas to be very useful other than on the day of the fall fair. For this rea- son, the structure was pro- posed to be built in the area where the livestock exhibits are now situated in open air. The discussion centred around the fact that the new proposed site is within the 100 m protected area for source water, which would put it into contravention of Source Water protection regulations. Although it was argued that having a pavilion with a roof and dirt floor would possibly be more protection from run-off during a severe weather event than having all livestock out- side, the fact that the pavilion would house livestock even for just the day of the fair would bring RMO and RMI into play. Although the livestock have been shown in the same area for years, the proposal of a structure to shelter them is what has triggered the RMO and RMI issues. As Council is already going to be looking into the RMO and RMI issues this year, it was suggested that the agricultural society wait and that Council will include having the livestock showing area at the fair- grounds looked at as well. In the interim, Gallant asked if the shelter could be built with the intent to use it as a tempo- rary shelter for when the well is brought online. The consensus of Council was that a shelter could be built, but only if it never is used to shelter livestock either in the short term or later. Mayor Twolan has asked that letters be obtained from the agricultural society as to intent with regards to a 4-H or multi-purpose shelter, but advised that Council will not contravene existing resolu- tions or mandated legisla- tion. The matter will be deferred to the next meeting. Noise By-law Exemptions Exemptions were granted for the following events. Music in the Fields will receive an exten- tion from 11 pm to 2 am on August 28 and 29. Ripley Reun- ion Committee from 11 pm to 1 am on July 31, August 1 and 2 for athe area of the Ripley - Huron Community Centre and surrounding parks. Huron Shores Lions Fireworks from 11 pm to 12 am on June 27. Westario Power Disconnects Concerns were raised dur- ing the discussion over the resolution for the Corporation of the Municipality of Brock- ton to request that the Board of Directors of Westario Power review and amend the discon- nect policy to be consistent with Hydro One. They also asked that disconnects would not happen from December 1 to March 31 each year. Mayor Twolan pointed out that Hydro One has a larger pool of resources to draw rev- enue from and that Westario Power must pay Hydro One first, even if Westario clients are in default, placing Wes- tario at a disadvantage. Councillor Murray had a further concern that setting a date of December 1 for the deadline for disconnect may encourage abuse of the sys- tem whereby some would take advantage of that date to not pay in previous months leading up to the December 1 cutoff date and extent their delinquency further. Councillor Abbot asked if there could be some way of judging each case as it comes up to still protect those who are in need of help, while still mak- ing aking it more difficult for abusers to use the guidelines for an excuse for non-payment. The motion was defeated. However, Twolan advised amending the motion to ask that Westario Power review their policies, just not necessar- ily tie them to Hydro One. Sound System Council was assured that the sound system will be installed in the Ripley Huron Community Centre and be fully operable in time for the Ripley Reunion. "Rock Around the Clock" Show Coming to Blyth Theatre Submitted Fans of 1950's Rock & Roll won't want to miss "Rock Around The Clock, coming to Blyth Memorial Hall for a special "Mother's Day Matinee" performance on Sunday, May 10th at 3:OOpm. This amazing "All- Star", audience -interactive show features world-class tributes to Bill Haley, Con- nie Francis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Everly Brothers. "Rock Around The Clock" is hosted by the incredible Bill Culp, direct from a sold -out European tour, in the role of Bill Haley. In addition to his world trav- els, Culp is also well known to North American audi- ences as the leader of the fabulous Memphis Cats band, and his amazing tributes to Carl Perkins and the Big Bopper. Musical highlights include all of Bill Haley's biggest hits including "Shake Rattle and Roll", "See You Later Alligator" and of course "Rock Around the Clock': Other songs per- formed by the multi -tal- ented cast members include "Great Balls of Fire", "Bye Bye Love", "Oh Donna", "That'll Be The Day'; "Who's Sorry Now', "All Shook Up'; "Chantilly Lace" and "Blue Suede Shoes" amongst the many crowd favourites. Tickets to see "Rock Around The Clock" on Sun- day May 10 at 3pm in Blyth are on sale now, value priced at only $30 +HST. Tickets can be purchased at the Blyth Memorial Hall box office located at 423 Queen Street, via phone at 519-523-9300 (local) or 1-877-862-5984 (toll free) or online at www. BlythFestival.com. Get your tickets early to ensure the best seats to this exclusive Mother's Day show! r ANYTIME ANYWHERE Get Lucknow News Right There www.lucknowsentine Loekhow SOntfeI