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The Citizen, 1997-10-15, Page 24PAGE 24. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15,1997. Admin, reduction may save $115,356 Continued from page 1 councils. The governance and administra­ tion committee used the proposed group of two municipalities for the 10 in the north of Huron County and found that with seven council members each, a savings of $88,419 could be achieved over all and if each of the two municipalities had nine councillors each, $68,919 would be saved. Figures were based on each of the current municipalities having at least one representative on council. A reeve would be elected at large and a deputy reeve would be elected by the new council. Both would sit on county council. The sub-committee also found that savings of $115,356 could be achieved from the reduction of administration. A new municipality would require an administrator, a clerk and a treasurer full time, especially with the complexity of the first couple years as bylaws are combined. Two support staff would also be needed. The main committee decided that the location of new municipal offices should be a decision of the new council, if amalgamation happens. "I think that's one of the questions we avoid because it gets divisive," said Robin Dunbar of Grey Twp. The sub-committee also suggested that savings could be made in running fewer offices, such as in fewer fax machines and photocopies. As well, a computer system would make bookkeeping more efficient, but that would be an expense. WINGHAM POLICE The Protection to Persons and Property sub-committee was directed to further investigate the possibility of the Wingham police force serving north Huron, or the Wingham police service becoming a regional police force. Blyth representative Doug Scrimgeour said the general feeling at the Blyth council is that the Wingham option be explored. Other committee members agreed. In order for the Wingham department to serve the whole area, all must agree, as the territory must be contiguous. That means West Wawanosh wouldn't be allowed to join if East Wawanosh, bordering Wingham, wasn't involved. The calculations of Wingham Police Chief Jim Dore currently come out cheaper at $154 per household for the lowest level coverage, compared to the OPP estimate of $171 per household. It was suggested by the subcommittee that fire'service would remain similar to what it is now, with departments in Blyth, Brussels, Wingham and Lucknow serving the area being discussed. If amalgamation occurs, the representation would be from the new municipality instead of several of the current ones. Candidates Continued from page 1 and Graeme MacDonald, both incumbents, will battle Lyle Martin and Fred Uhler, for three spots. In Morris Twp., Bert Elliot was acclaimed reeve and Keith John­ ston, deputy-reeve. However, five are making a bid for the three remaining council seats. Edna McLellan and Neil War­ wick will take on Melody White, John Duskocy and Kevin Pletch, who are making return bids. There was a suggestion that if there was a north Huron fire board, boundary disputes, such as occurred this summer between Brussels and the Wingham departments, might be alleviated. ROADS The Transportation and Works sub-committee presented a report on the number of roads and superintendents. Il was found that most rural municipalities were spending about $2,000 per year per km. of road. Concern was expressed that a large municipality might not provide the best service. "Saving every last dollar might not be as important as having people on staff to keep the current service level," said Blyth representative Mason Bailey. Harmonizing waste services may prove to be more of a challenge as some municipalities have a user­ pay system and others do not. As well, Morris Twp. has the largest landfill capacity in the area. RECREATION AND CULTURE The recreation and culture committee reported few savings to be found. Rosemary Rognvaldson of Howick Twp. suggested that volunteerism could suffer if there is a larger municipality. She used the example of the Belmore arena, which is entirely run by volunteers, whereas the Wingham arena has staff. But another committee member pointed out that there is already that discrepancy in Howick Twp. as the Howick arena has paid staff. Some committee members questioned if all the arenas in the north Huron area, seven in total are needed. The sub-commitlees are due to meet again and the main committee will meet again Nov. 13. 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All sections are underway, and making the best of the exceptional fall weather. Beaver leaders this year are Joan Goodall, Betty Mallett and Lisa DeGans. Seven new Beavers were invested Oct. 14. Cub leaders are Don Goodall, Henry Rouw, Allan Peel, Chris Knox and Ron DeGans. The Cubs started the year off with a camp at Benmiller, Conservation Area Sept. 19-20, concluding the weekend at the Friday, Oct. 17 9 p.m. Brussels, Morris & Grey Arena DARIN ALVIANO from Elmira Shirt No. 21 Postion: Right Wing He's the team's assistant captain and has been with the Bulls for 5 years. "Welcome Back" campfire with members from all Scouting and Guiding sections. Four new Cubs were invested Oct. 7. Scout leaders are Lavem Clark, David Cartwright, Warren Moore and Steve Root. Scouts have already enjoyed a weekend of canoeing and camping at Saugeen Bluffs Conservation Area. On the way home they were educated by a demonstration of what happens to a trailer full of canoes when the wind ihe Rew catches it and upsets it at highway speed. Luckily no one was hurt. The Scouts are also practising lashing knots as they build a tower out of tee-pee length poles. Eight new Scouts were invested Oct. 8. Venturer Advisors are Mike Scott and Arden Farrow. Because there has been no Venturer Company in Blyth for three years the youth are busy re-establishing Continued on page 31 ■ ■ KNOWING you have Ducks Unlimited Canada