The Lucknow Sentinel, 1987-12-16, Page 1.P%
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"THE SEPOY TOWN" ON THE
HURON -BRUCE BOUNDARY
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"i�V� lda ep i y „ or Bio t time,'Hufoa County's newly -acclaimed
Robert M. Bell, reeve of Tuckersmith Township, accepts the symbolic key to the county
from outgoing Warden Brian McBurney at Huron County Council's inaugural meeting,
held at the Huron County Courthouse, Goderich, on Tuesday, Dec. 8. Bell, the sole
nominee for the 1988 Warden's chair was unanimously acclaimed to the position by coun-
cil. (photo by Patrick Raftls)
New Reeve for Huron
Tuckersmith Township Reeve Robert M.
Bell was acclaimed to the position of
Warden of Huron County for 1988 at the in -
aural session of Huron County Council.
Bell's name was the only one put for-
ward during nominations for the Warden's
seat at the meeting held Tuesday, Dec. 8,
at the Huron County Courthouse,
Goderich. He was nominated by Exeter
Reeve Bill Mickle.
Bell has served on Tuckersmith
Township Council for 15 years, the past 11
as reeve, thus, the township's represen-
tative to County Council. Bell has served
as chairman of the County Roads,
Library, Social Services and Agriculture
and Property committees and this year
was named to the Waste Management
Committee.
Bell and his wife Marlene run a family
farm operation in Tuckersmith Township.
The couple have two children.
In accepting the nomination, Bell said
Huron residents have "a county we can be
proud of". The county, he said, "is known
for its strong agricultural base, as well as
our many prominent industries."
"Promoting The County of Huron as a
place to locate new industry," will be
among the new warden's priorities for the
coming year, he said. Bell also named the
Huron County Pioneer Musuem Project,
upgrading of the Huronview Home for the
Aged and a study on needs of senior
citizens as matters to be dealt with in 1988.
"We must keep in mind the needs of our
seniors, as well as the cost factor," Bell
said.
Bell said his style of leadership will be to
"deal with situations as they arise, listen
to arguements for and against and make a
decision".
Bell praised the work done by 1987
Warden, Turnberry Township Reeve
Brian McBurney, saying "he was faced
with many contentious issues and proved
he had the ability to deal with them."
As outgoing warden, McBurney said his
year at the county helm has been an en-
joyable one.
"Hopefully, its been as good a year for
the county as it has been for us (McBurney
and his wife)'".
McBurney said one accomplishment
achieved during his term was bringing the
county departments back to full staff,
following the earlier loss of key personnel
such as former Medical Officer of Health.
Dr. Harry Cieslar and former Librarian
Bill Partridge.
A new librarian (former area resident
Beth Rosstakes over Jan. 1), has been
hired by the county, as has a new MOH
(Dr. Maarten Bokhout), a new county
engineer (Dennis Merill) and a
nutritionist.
"All of these people are quite young for
their positions. We're starting mix the ex-
perience that we have with the enthusiasm
of some new people," said McBurney.
After the official swearing-in ceremony,
the new warden named the striking com-
mittee, which met following the inaugural
meeting to begin the task of formulating
the county's various committees. The
striking committee includes: Bell, Stephen
Township Reeve T. J. Tomes, Hulled
Township Reeve Tom Cunningham, Hay
Township Deputy Reeve Claire Deichert,
Ashfield Township Reeve Allan J. Gibson
and McKillop Township Reeve Marie
Hicknell.
Village Council leaves
question of Sunday
shopping to merchants
The Lucknow Village Council meet for
their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday
of last week and while the agenda was
relatively light, some notable decisions
were made.
Contrary to the speculation of the Sen-
tinel, council voted in favor of Sunday
shopping. While it is expected that Spw, if
any, local shops will take advantagf the
decision, any village business may now
open its doors on Sunday.
In keeping with the Sports By-law,
business may now be conducted after 1
p.m. on Sunday. Council felt the decision
should be left to individual businesses.
This decision would allow local businesses
to take advantage of "high traffic" times
and events such as the Sunday following
Christmas and during the planned
Lucknow Jamboree.
Bridge work
During the meeting, Council discussed
and considered a number of quotes from
construction companies with regards to
the planned bridge repair on Campbell
Street. A final decision was made at a
subsequent meeting held December 10 and
the tender will be awarded to the W,G. > f-
ly Construction Company of Seaforth pen-
ding MTC approval.
The total cost of the project, some
$22,075, will be paid for through a 100 per-
cent subsidy from the Ministry of
Transport and Communications. It is ex-
pected the work will begin immediately
following the final approval. from that
ministry.
In the same vein, river, bank `rip -rap'
work will be done by K.K.N. Construction
of Dublin as their bid of $8,800 was the
lowest. tender received. Rip -rap is the
stone work which lines the river banks in
the Village.
Council also authorized Burns Ross and,
Associates to prepare a contract for the
Christmas
deadlines
Just a reminder to Lucknow Sentinel
readers, advertisers and correspondents
that your Sentinel next week will come out
Tuesday, December 22 instead of
Wednesday.
Because of this, oiir deadline for adver-
tising and editorial material has been
moved up to Friday, December 18 at 3 p.m.
Please keep this in mind if you have
material to include . in our Christmas
edition.
Next week's Sentinel will also include
our special Christmas supplement. In it
you'll find festive wishes from local
businesses, some traditional Christmas
stories, Christmas messages from the
ministers in Lucknow and, of course, the?
letters to Santa from area children. We
think you'll enjoy reading it over the
holidays.
Following the Christmas break, the first
Sentinel of the New Year will be published
on January 6 and regular deadlines apply.
galvanizing and coating of the handrails on
Wheeler -Willoughby Street east and west
bridges.
Child safety
Council received and heard a letter from
Bill Pike, principal of the Lucknow Central
Public School, expressing the wish that a
sidewalk be constructed on the south side
of Willoughby Street from the bridge east
of Bob Street.
It was noted that such a move would
make it safer for the students walking to
school and Council agreed to consider this
request when preparing their 1988 budget
report.
With regards to the' Village Sewage
System Project, Reeve Herb Clark told the
Sentinel the work is progressing nicely and
that a report is being prepared for the in-
formation;of. theat this.time.
It is hoped the public witl havek'thai ce
to review the planned sewage system plan
and offer its questions and objections.
Watch for a report on this work in the Sen-
tinel in late January or early February.
A project such as this, is a very com-
plicated matter and, as Reeve Clark noted,
is subject to a great deal of red tape. Coun-
cil should be congratulated for the pro-
gress they have made in the past few mon-
ths with regards to this important project.
While the shepards watched their sheep by
night, the local school children practiced
for their annual Christmas concert. There
were snowmen, elves, wisemen and candy
canes and everyone did a tremendous job.
Look for more photos from the Christmas
Concerts inside your Sentinel. (Rob Bundy
photo)