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The Huron Expositor, 1994-12-07, Page 3,.-scii„w#.- 4. 4i Local Township reeve stresses teamwork BY TIM CUMMING Expositor Editor The biggest challenge for Tuckersmith Township is to be fiscally responsible yet deliver the services ratepayers require, Reeve Bill Carnochan told the new council on Monday night. There were two new faces at the council for the inaugural meeting: Doug Vock, of Egmondville and Brucefield's Bernie MacLellan who was a vocal opponent of the previ- ous council's proposal to drop service from the Brucefield fire department. (Tuckersmith Council eventually dropped out of the fire department but agreed to purchase service from Stanley Township). Although Carnochan and MacLellan were at one time on opposite sides of that issue they will now work together on council. In his remarks to all of council the Reeve said team -work is important. "We certainly will not agree on everything but I hope we will work as a unit," he said. The Reeve urged the councillors to make decisions which were for the good of the whole community. He joked that when delegations arrive to address council they bring with them "bouquets of roses." The Reeve then went on to say they sometimes offer "constructive criti- cism or outright complaints." It is the responsibility of each councillor to bring ratepayers' con- cerns to the table, he said. The Reeve urged councillors to know the township staff but repeat- ed the saying that council was elected to `steer the ship, not row it.' Cars which park on the roadsides of Tuckersmith Township in the NEW COUNCILLORS SWORN IN Treasurer Jack McLachlan look o elected official's declaration. morning during snowy weather may get towed. The new council of Tuckersmith authorized the Roads Superintend- ent to warn drivers once and then resort to towing them. New Deputy -Reeve Larry McGrath said the township should check with its solicitor to make sure the township could not be held liable. * * * Another chapter has closed on the Tuckersmith Municipal Telephone • TIM CUMMING Pram - New Tuckersmith Township Councillor Bemie MacLellan and Clerk - n while new councillor Doug Vock signs his oath of allegiance and System saga. • Tuckersmith Township Council defeated a motion to become a member in the new Tuckersmith Communications Co-operative Limited. Coun. Rob McLeod said that council had kept an arms -length relationship with the phone com- pany so it didn't need to become involved now. Reeve Bill Carnochan, however, disagreed. "The township should have an idea what's happening," he said. "Tuckersmith still has its name on the telephone system." * * * Tuckersmith Township Council backed a Huron County resolution seeking more municipal election coverage on radio and television in the area. * * * The next meeting of Tuckersmith Township Council is Dec. 20 at 8 p.m. Hensall people enjoy tree lighting The ninth annual tree lighting in Hensall was held Sunday evening Dec. 4 with a great number of folk enjoying this event. Special thanks to the Hensall Public School Choir for their selection of songs of the season, Rev. Annen for his spiritual message, Reeve Cecil and W.B. Fields for their guidance in lighting the tree and lots of thanks to all you fojk- who came out to support this event. Also special thanks to I -Y i the sponsors - hotdogs courtesy of Pineridge Barbecue and the Hensall Economic Development Committee, hot chocolate courtesy of the Hensall Fire Department, coffee courtesy of the Village of Hensall and Hurondale Dairy, candy canes courtesy of Ron's Health Centre, and free skating courtesy of the Hensall BIA. Also, thanks to Driver Donny and the firemen for the safe arrival of Santa in the fire truck, as well as guiding people as they paraded to the arena. Santa even went skating with the folks. In the spirit of the season and from all of us here in the White Bean Capital of Canada - Happy Holidays! Hensall by Liz Sangster 262-2715 l The next Hensall community Drop -In will be held Dec. 15 at the Hensall .United Church.. Footcprp will be at 10 o'clock. The group will alstf' '§In ittig " ChhI 3'trhas carols, before the meal at noon. John Marshall, from the O.P.P., will be speaking on 'Safe Winter Driving.' The day will end with card games. The cost is S4 per person, for meal and program. Reserve by phoning Marg Cole 262-2304 or Faye Skinner, Town and Country Homemakers 235- 0258. Reservations must be made before noon, Monday. At Hensall, this past Sunday, Paul Gilroy was the guest minister, while Rev. Annen preached at Brucefield and Kippen. Gary Alderdice was the greeter, Wayne and Jeff Corbett were the ushers. Doug Klopp was the organist. Rev. Gilroy's message was "Shouting For Peace". Dec. 11 will be White Gift Sunday. The official Board will meet Dec. 21 Thames Road United will hold Prayer Hour, Dec. 9 - (;30 - 10:30. Rev. Rick Host will conduct a communion service at Carmel Presbyterian, Dec. 11 at 9:45 a.m. THE HURON EXPOSITOR, December 7, 1994-3 NOTICE Walton Landfill Site WINTER HOURS The Walton Landfill Site will be open on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays only, for the months of December, January, February and March. The site will be open from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. Please utilize the recycling service being provided by the Bluewater Recycling Association. Recyclables picked up by the BRA are not accepted in any quantity at the landfill site. Walton Landfill' Committee WALTON LANDFILL SITE WINTER HOURS DEC. 3 & 17 JAN. 7 & 21 FEB. 4 & 18 MAR •1 `: I8 Something.New at Mac's Milk SEAFORTH The Royal Bank recently installed a new cash counter bank- ing machine in the Mac's Milk store located on Highway 8 in Seaforth. Store manager Sam Cherian and Gordon Casbourne, Manager of the Royal Bank in Clinton, are seen here using the machine. ROYAL BANK Our Cash Counters'T' are a convenient way to get cash fast in your neighbourhood: Mac's Convenience Store Hwy #8 and West William St. Seaforth TIM CUMMING PHOTO SOLEMN CEREMONY - Coun. Michael Hak takes the Oath of Office while new Mayor Irwin Johnston looks on, during the inaugural meeting of Seaforth Council. New Mayor stresses sidewalk replacement in inaugural remarks Seaforth's i1 w- --Mayor says replacing old sidewalks with new sidewalks will be a top priority during his term. Mayor Irwin Johnston was pres- ented with the Chain of Office by past Mayor Hazel Hildebrand. "We will work together and move forward together to make Seaforth a progressive town our citizens will be proud of," he said, to a large number of people who crowded the council chambers. He said as well as sidewalks, action on the five-year proposed mads program will also be import - Another decision for Seaforth to make, said Johnston, concerns changes to the public library. The town will have to investigate whether library service can be made accessible to the handicapped by putting services on one floor or by creating a lift or elevator. As far as the OPP costing propo- sal goes the new Mayor says capital and operational costs will have to be considered in making that deci- sion. One of the goals he articulated was to "provide a good relationship with the surrounding municipal- ities." In the format activities of the inaugural meeting councillors declared the Oath of Office. - Rev. Bruce Cook gave a spiritual message to council filled with tales from Newfoundland.