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The Citizen, 2000-04-12, Page 1News Sports Community BFeature Citizens B \. i get pl. JKIL award See page 3 Blyth honours top Dogs See page 6 Fundraiser nets $17,000 s—"— F - ......' z * See page 17 Girls, teacher visit France See page 23 T. Duizer returns to Hullett council Telling a biblical tale Chris Tenpas and Dane Corneil rehearse for the weekend production of Bookmark, the story of the gospel according to Mark and the man who wrote the book. The play is being present­ ed with co-operation from several Blyth and area churches. (See story page 19) Judge’s decision on policing expected later this month A judge’s decision on the court case against the County of Huron over OPP service is expected later this month, county councillors were told Thursday. The Town of Wingham and the Town of Goderich made their pre­ sentations before a judge in March. Wingham argued that the county had taken over policing and therefore was responsible for the costs of dis­ mantling the Wingham town police force. Goderich argued that the county could not use a service-level system for charging municipalities for polic­ ing but must spread the costs evenly based on assessment, even if some municipalities used much more serv­ ice than others. The county, in the meantime, had repealed its bylaw taking over polic­ ing and argued that policing was now a lower tier responsibility again and the arguments of the two towns were moot. But Norm Fairies, reeve of Howick warned that the judge in the case had already said the county’s bylaw was valid. “The question is whether it is in force or not,” Fairies said. He expressed disappointment that he was the only county council­ lor who attended the hearing. The judge’s decision is expected between April 10 and 21. By Janice Becker Citizen staff Hullett Twp. has a new councillor. After reviewing the list of candi­ dates at the April 4 meeting, council appointed Tom Duizer to the position vacated by John Van Beers. A veteran of council, Duizer held the position during the early 1970s then again from 1991 to 1994. His reasons for putting his name in to fill the vacancy are “two-fold”, he said. “I didn’t want to see council have Bag tags system brings problems By Janice Becker Citizen staff Blyth council heard at the April 3 meeting that problems continue to arise due to the implementation of the bag tag system for waste dispos­ al. While complaints voiced at the village office have tapered off since the second week of usage. Councillor Jeff Howson said he believes there had been an increase in burning in recent weeks. “ I know of two incidents for sure of people burning garbage,” he said. Noting he has no problem with residents enjoy­ ing a campfire, these burning inci­ dents were in the middle of the day. There has been talk around town of people stealing bag tags from waste deposited at the curbs and even of spray painting bags with an orange stripe to try to deceive garbage collectors. As for stealing tags, the extended cold weather has aided this crime as the adhesive tags do not stick as well when cold. Warmer temperatures allow the tag to adhere better and the bag will tear if removal is attempted. Clerk-Treasurer John Stewart said he believes these were isolated inci­ dents which only happened a couple times in the first weeks. For those considering burning their garbage, Stewart adds there is a village bylaw against burning waste and any written complaint received at the village office will be followed Accident puts teen in London An 18-year-old Brussels youth is listed in fair condition in Victoria Hospital, London, after being involved in a single-vehicle accident last week. Mike Cooper was travelling east on County Rd. 86, just west of a lot of problems getting someone and they needed someone with expe­ rience.” Duizer said he may be considering running for the new amalgamated council and wanted to see what was involved in the process. “It is an interesting time,” he added. He is looking forward to the next nine months, saying he is pleased with what he saw at his first council session. “We have to keep things going, not daw­ dle over things which may be not as important.” Duizer will sit as councillor for the remainder of the cunent term which runs until Dec. 31. by an investigation by Fire Chief Paul Josling. A first visit would be to issue a warning and a second could result in the offender charged the price of a fire call. Village employee Ken Johnston said he has seen a huge change at the landfill site when he takes village waste. “There is not near the stuff going out.” According to Johnston, landfill site supervisor Frank Szusz has also seen the difference, saying there is about one-third the garbage now. Stewart said the biggest complaint from residents was that taxes should cover the cost of garbage collection. If they had to pay for tags than taxes should go down. While Blyth’s acceptance of the user-pay system has been more diffi­ cult, landfill site partner Hullett Twp. has had a relatively smooth transi­ tion. Clerk-Treasurer Rhonda Fischer said they received complaints- and compliments, but it was definitely more positive. “Bag tags are encouraging recy­ cling, lessening the cost of the land­ fill and lengthening its life,” she said. Even for those who com­ plained, once the reasoning was explained, they understood. “There are very few places in the county without user-pay (for waste disposal),” said Fischer. “It makes people more responsible. The township is covered by provincial regulation regarding the burning of garbage. hospital Wingham at 10 p.m., April 7 when his Chrysler left the roadway and rolled several times in the north ditch. Police said there was fresh snow­ fall and the roads were damp. The investigation is continuing.