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decisions that are made, but once I
walk out of these chambers I support
them.”
Conn finished her statement,
stating she wants to try and stabilize
taxes and finish projects that were
started earlier.
Councillor Ray Hallahan said that
he was very impressed with the
campaign that was run by all
candidates, and that everything was
very “clean”.
He stated that he was ready to get
up to speed on the practices and
priorities of council.
“Being the new ‘boy’ on the block
again, I’m sure I’ve got lots to
learn,” Hallahan said. “I’m looking
forward to working with all
members of council and staff.”
Councillor Neil Warwick gave
notice at the inaugural meeting of
Morris-Turnberry council, Dec. 7,
that he intends to move to kill the $5
tipping fee at the landfill site at the
next meeting.
“It’s the one thing people are
talking about,” Warwick said of the
controversial fee for taking garbage
to the landfill.
Warwick’s notice came following
a discussion on the need for arecycling strategy.Nancy Michie, administrator,clerk-treasurer explained that the
province is offering a $5,000 grant to
create a recycling strategy for a
municipality on its own, or $20,000
for municipalities in partnership.
“We need authorization to
prepare a report on the costs and the
advantages and disadvantages of
partnering with another
municipality,” she said.
The only logical partnership
would be with Huron East for thegarbage from Brussels that comes tothe Morris-Turnberry landfill, shesaid.
Mayor Paul Gowing pointed out
the financial blow the municipality
suffered when the $22,000 grant it
had previously received to support
waste management was cut to
$10,000 last year through a change
in the funding formula.
This funding change was why the
$5 fee had been created, to both raise
money to make up for the loss and to
encourage people to use the curbsiderecycling, for which themunicipality is compensated. Michie said she would need to
consult Kent Hunter, the engineer
with R. J. Burnside and Associates
who does the annual report on the
landfill for the Ministry of the
Environment.
Council gave permission for staff
to prepare a report but later Warwickmade his notice of motion. When it was suggested the fee could be considered as part of
the recycling strategy study,
Warwick was adamant on immediate
action.
“I intend to make a motion (at the
Dec.21) meeting to have it
suspended,” he said.
Hallahan the “new
boy” in North Huron
New councillor wants rid of M-T tipping fee
Better Leather For Less
Every Time
May the spirit of Christmas
touch all earth’s creatures with its
magic and warmth. Let us share with
others our most treasured gifts of
peace, love and goodwill.
This is our wish to you from the
management and staff of Bainton’s, the
original Old Mill in downtown Blyth
since 1894.
Bainton’s Old Mill is closed
Christmas day and Boxing day.
Open year round, 7 days a week
Downtown Blyth
519-523-4740 baintons@tcc.on.ca
Recreation Department
519-357-1208
www.northhuron.ca
Happy Holidays from the North Huron Recreation Department Staff!
Holiday Hours
Recreation Office:
Fri., Dec. 24th to Mon., Dec. 27th
CLOSED
Tues., Dec. 28th to Thurs., Dec.
30th OPEN
Fri., Dec. 31st and Sun., Jan. 2nd
CLOSED
Fitness Centre,
Aquatic Centre & Arena:
Fri., Dec. 24th - CLOSED at 1:00 pm
Mon. Dec. 25th and Sun., Dec. 26th - CLOSED
Mon., Dec. 27th to Thurs., Dec. 30th - OPEN
Fri., Dec. 31st - CLOSED at 1:00 pm
Fri., Jan. 1st - CLOSED
Group Fitness Classes and Childminding are cancelled
December 20th, 2010 - January 1st, 2011.
CAR • TRUCK • FARM • ATV
183 Clyde Street, Bluevale
519-357-9508
TIRES
TUNE-UPS
BRAKES
AIR CONDITIONING
REPAIRS TO ALL MAKES
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REPAIR SERVICE
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Students in the Grade 2 class at Grey Central Public School sing about “The Snow Tree”
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