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Huron Expositor, 2006-10-11, Page 8Page 8 October 11, 2006 • The Huron Expositor Municipality of Huron East LEAF PICK UP for Seaforth Ward Residents will take place beginning MONDAY, OCTOBER 30.. 2006 Please have leaves raked into big windrows at the edge of the street. (leaves in clear plastic bags will also be picked up) Residents may also take yard and garden waste to the Municipal Compost Site on Hannah Line in Harpurhey. Please place your compost items as far back on the site, as possible to ensure room for maximum usage. Please do not leave any bags/ boxes/ containers at the compost site. 5o Mai Numbers The short answer is the Association does not accept all plastic containers because our markets don't. Plastic containers are the newest commodity to be recycled and the most difficult to understand. They are the newr-a because the plastic recycling industry in only a couple of decades 01 while the paper and metal recycling industry has been around for centuries. They are the most difficult because of the wide variety of plastic types available and their incompatibilities. In the late 1980's there were over 46,000 different types of plastics with that number growing everyday as researchers discovered new ways to make plastics or additives to give them new properties. For that reason alone the plastic industry developed a coding system that identifies which type of plastic a container may be made of. The system uses the numbers 1 through 7 inside of a mobius loop (recycling symbol) to identify the six main types of plastic with number 7 being all others (catch all). The coding system is very useful in identifying the type of plastic a container is made of but it is often misinterpreted by consumers to mean that a container is recyclable. The Association only accepts plastic bottles and containers that have established long term markets that are economically and environmentally feasible. These containers are listed below: ACCEPTABLE NOT ACCEPTABLE Screw Top Wide Mouth Tubs Space provided through a partnership between industry and Ontario municipalities to support waste diversion programs. r4!air eti4t ►ii -14 6/4 SI rs4I',tt'illtAM. lilt lilt tarse te*saititrlfaiissataiirtf News Harpurhey resident wants recognition for workimproving hamlet entranceway. Susan Hundertmark 111111111111111111110 A Harpurhey resident who organized her neighbours to maintain the entranceway into Harpurhey is asking for recognition - and maybe some pay - for the work. Marlene Loughnane sent a letter to Huron East council outlining the grass and bush cutting, tree limb pick-up, sidewalk cleaning and sign painting done by her and neighbours Grant Chesney, Jim Carter and Garfield Baker. "I have lived in Harpurhey for 19 years and the lot across from my home has been a disgrace. I felt it was time to clean it up," she said in her letter. "I would like to say I took this job on because I care about our community. I felt the entrance into Harpurhey is important to keep main- tained, not only for esthetics but also for safety," she said. She added she'd like to see landscaping, - benches, flowers, garbage cans and a "nice sign," added to-= the entrance. Loughnane submitted a bill for $250, adding it would cost more if Huron East employees had done the work. "It would be great to get paid for my hard work but if Huron East feels that they will not pay for this service, THE SECRET I found the 2800.year old secret of how to stay healthy, and if you're ill, how to get well, how to lose weight without dieting, how to sleep well, HOW TO HEAL YOURSELF Stop stress, and handle the problems of life, how to stop aging with ULTRA PREVENTION The spiritual healing plan, that will make you healthy for life... Call Dr. Chris Morgan, for free brochure ALL FAITHS HEALING CENTRE 73 Hamilton St., Goderich, ON 519-524-5724 HURON COUNTY FEDERATION of AGRICULTURE ANNUAL/REGIONAL MEETING Thursday, Oct. 19, 2006 Seaforth Agriplex Seaforth 7:00 p.m. OFA Vice President Geri Kamens will be the Guest Speaker. To book meal tickets ($12.50) please contact the County Office at 519-482-9642 or 1-800-511-1135 by FRIDAY, October 13, 2006. then I would appreciate a thank you note in the Huron Expositor naming the names of the people that took part in. the beautification of the Harpurhey entrance," she said. She also asked Huron East take over the maintenance of the vacant lot. "I realize that a portion belongs to the MTO (Ministry of Transportation), but this parcel's appearance reflects on us as a municipality," she said. Tuckersmith Coun. Larry McGrath said because many farmers maintain the road allowance on their properties by cutting the grass, he didn't think the Harpurhey resi- dents should be paid. "But, I think it's great that they care about their commu- nity and it's a real eye-opener for us," he said. Clerk -Administrator Jack McLachlan said the matter would be referred to Public Works Manager Barry Mills. Huron libraries accepting food for overdue book fines All branches of the Huron County Library will be partici- pating in "Food for Fines" dur- ing Ontario Public Library Week. ATTENTION SENIORS Do You have a road test or written test coming soon??? DOMINION DRIVER TRAINING INC. is hosting a class at the Town & Country (Betty Cardno) Centre HWY#8 WEST CLINTON COME AND JOIN INSTRUCTOR CAROL BLAKE Take the Pressure Off Yourself! A 90 minute class will help you get ready for the road. Call Head Office at Stratford 1-800-665-3027 or Give Carol a call at 519-527-1891 Class Starts October 24th From Oct. 16 to 22, libraries will accept non- perishable food items in place of cash for overdue library fines. This project is offered through the Huron County Library in partnership with the Huron County Health Unit and local food banks. "This is a pop- ular initiative among Ontario's public libraries," said Beth Ross, County Librarian. "It gives library users the oppor- tunity to clear their record, return overdue materials, and support the food banks serving their communi- ties. Fines for items will be waived on a one to one ratio; it's simply one item of food for each book overdue." For more information please contact your local library. Story idea? Call 527- 0240