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Times-Advocate, 1983-06-08, Page 3Dump environmentally safe, I.ouId last many ream yet Exeter's dump is the most environmentally safe site yet inspected in engineering studies, but that apparently won't preclude local tax- payers from paying up to $20,000 more annually to meet new standards set by the ministry of the environment. That was the bottom line in discussions on the site at Mon- day's council session when engineer Steve Burns of B.M. Ross & Associates outlined details of his report. However, it .vas also em- phasized by the engineer, that the new covering standards required by Vie ministry should lead to better compac- tion of waste material and gives the landfill site adefinite life span of 10 years and a possible life span of from two to four times that length if present conditions related to environmental aspects continue. Burns, who started working on the report two years ago for the municipality at the in - Margarine sistence of the ministry, said the present site poses no threat to surface or ground water, nor is there any gas migration problem. "Basical- ly it is safe environmentally," he told council. The rerport indicates the site is acceptable for expan- sion within a new area of three hectares (seven acres) and that should meet the town's needs for 20 years. The only rider on that projection is the ministry wants a fur- ther engineering check at the half -way point, or 10 years. That would still leave another 11 hectares ( 25 acres) which may be available in the future, again subject to fur- ther studies. Burns made it clear that the life expectancy could surpass the 20 -year period, adding that one of the few problems may be in acquiring fill with which to meet the ministry's requirements for covering garbage. He also noted that while the • report called for daily cover- ing of waste, the ministry has now relaxed that stipulation to once a week in some municipalities and he expects it would do the same in Ex- eter's case. Covering of waste material is now undertaken every four to six weeks and that's where the estimated increase of from $5,000 to $20,000 annual- ly in operating costs comes. In view of the added costs, council will enter discussions over waste sites with area municipalities, with a possi- ble move to a joint venture in which the costs would be shared for the operation. However, Exeter is more fortunate than at least two area municipalities in rela- tion to the life expectancy of waste disposal sites. Burns said that his firm has studied the sites in Hay and Stephen, and while the reports are not finalized, he indicated both those municipalities face a very limited amount of time in which they will be able to use current sites. Hensall has a life expectancy of 30 years on its dump and Burns said his firm was not doing the Usborne report. Ile told council that all costs Continued from front page The Quebec margarine has been gaining in popularity with Ontario consumers due to the quality and price. However, ministry inspectors have seized thousands of kilograms and have laid numerous charges under the act since the crackdown began last fall. The act was passed shortly after the Second World War when oleo margarine began to gain popularity as a butter substitute. It was designed to protect the dairy industry's butter markets. Under the act, margarine may be white or varying degrees of yellow so that it cannot be mistaken for butter. Agricultural inspector Dave Sloman of London said he was not asking for a jail term because it was the com- pany's first offence and it had already suffered $10,000 loss. Under authority of the act, the province sold the seized margarine and has kept the proceeds, the court was told. The maximum penalty is a $500 fine or six months in jail, or both. CHECK PROGRAM CGIT leaders Jan Fiero and Cathy Mugford check the program prior to Tuesday's annual mother and daughter banquet. T -A photo. were relative, noting that Seaforth and a couple of its neighboring townships were !acing costs of up to a quarter of a million dollars to establish a new landfill site. Reeve Bill Mickle said it "boggles the mind" that while the Exeter landfill site is en- vironmentally safe, the tax- payers of the municipality will have to pay considerably more each year to meet the new ministry guidelines. He questioned the added cost to which the ministry is putting the taxpayers when the present dump and method of operation has proven to be environmentally safe. Mickle was told by Burns that the town should get up to twice the number of years out of the present site in Hay Swamp through the new method of operation. Burns also suggested this may just be the "tip of the iceberg" as to the cost of handling solid waste as the future may dictate that residents will have to sort their garbage into different categories. • Noting that Exeter's dump is probably the best site of the six he has studied to date, he told council that some of the other sites could create dangerous situations. At the conclusion of the discussion, council agreed to send copies of the report to the ministry and Burns em- phasized that the operation methods were not carved in stone and could be subject to changes as dictated by future studies. He reported that the ministry will require an an- nual update on the landfill site, involving a visual check and samples of water and soil to be analyzed. Rabies Continued from front page vaccines are given because of human carelessness. He warns people to stay away from a rabid animal and if a family pet has been in contact with a wild animal, which could be noticeable by the pet having the hair or fur of another animal in its mouth, the pet shouldn't be handled. Dr. Cieslar reported that in 1980, 48 rabies vaccines were given, in 1981,33 vaccines, in 1982, 29 vaccines and to date in 1983, 28 vaccines have been given. He notes that the to date figure is considerably higher as 21 of the vaccine cases relate to one dog. The anti -rabies vaccine series of six injections isn't cheap either. The six shots, cost about $600. Surrounding counties have not been affected by rabies as much as Huron. Perth Coun- ty had 21 cases of rabies reported last year with 14 so far this year. Middlesex County has had 15 cases reported so far this year com- pared to 25 for the same period last year. Dr. Thompson said he would "keep pushing to get a free rabies clinic." HOLD ANNUAL — The Huron -Perth meeting in Stratford with Perth Tamblyn as the guest speaker. president Michael Connolly of frod and Dr. Tamblyn. In Kippen, Lung Association County Medical the photo, from executive Profile out of date recently held its annual Officer of Health Dr. Susan to right are; association director Marybelle Ford. of Strat- left Where is flax mi/i? Some visitors to Exeter may have searched in vain for the local flax mill, but that won't be a problem for future tourists. Reeve Bill Mickle advised council this week that he and Clerk Liz Bell have updated the town's profile in the Tourist Guidebook of Ontario. The outdated material which had been in the profile had apparently been written several years ago as it detail- ed the town's flax mills and flour mills. The industry and tourism committee also approved placing an advertisement in the Guidebook at a cost of $117. In his report, chairman Mickle said the committee had also had an excellent meeting with a person who could represent the town in the United Kingdom. "The committee was impressed with the ability of this gentleman and is looking for- ward to -creating a more ac- tive profile in the U.K.", Mickle said, adding that fur- ther discussions will be under- taken beforea final program is developed. The town is already represented in Germany by an industrial consultant. The Reeve also advised council that the Ontario ministry of tourism and recreation will be asked to undertake a survey to assess the tourism potential of the community and to assess the strengths and weaknesses in that area. There is no cost to the municipality for the survey. Huron County plans to host a meeting regarding tourism possibilities and Mickle said he would inform local com- mittees and council of the date of the session when it is finalized. Two policemen given A grading Two members of the Exeter police department have com- pleted courses at the Univer- sity of Western Ontario as part of their goal to a degree involving subjects which per- tain to police work. Police committee chairman Gaylan Josephson reported that Sgt. Kevin Short and Con- stable Dan Keirstead had passed their course with fly- ing colors, each receiving an A. It was also reported the police haveen successful In another aJ* that of collec- ting outstanding dog tags. Clerk Liz Bell said that only seven owners remain on the delinquent list from the total of 41 which had been turned over to the police for action. The discussion on police matters prompted Reeve Bill Mickle to draw council's at- tention to the situation in Lon- don where recently the nam- ed police chief had been sign- ed to a five-year contract. He said the practice of hir- ing employees on a contract basis was something to think about. Mayor Bruce Shaw added that it was an easy way to get out of a bad situation and could avoid wrongful dismissal suits. ANNOUNCEMENT Campbell Appliance Repair JIM CAMPBELL Formerly of Tom Urlin Appliances Jim has 15 years ex- perience on major appliance repairs. Washers, dryers ranges, dishwashers, etc. Phone 235-1987 for service. Times -Advocate, June 8, 1983 Page 3 Crop problems continue Continued from front page Kevin Delbridge, sales manager for Exeter Produce, reports that company is also far behind schedule. Only about one-third of the cauliflower, pepper and cab- bage plants are in. The corn is in and up, but without heat little growth is taking place. Delbridge fears harvesting will be the next problem if the season is short, and concludes that unless good weather comes soon, and stays, 1983 will not be a good year. Canadian Canners are "two weeks plus" behind normal, according to plant manager Stan Luscombe. Field super- visor Bob Coates added that only about 50 percent of peas and corn are in, and if the cold, wet weather continues some peas may not get planted at all. For potato grower Frank Soudant, RR 1 Zurich, the story is the same. He usually has all his potatoes planted by the end of May, but this year slightly more than two-thirds of his planting is finished. He, like Visscher, has light soil, and asks for just three good days. Though there is as yet no sign of rot, he dreads a con- tinuation of damp, cool weather. Carol Steckle at Huron Ridge Acres, RR 2 Zurich, said the strawberry crop will not be ready until the end of June, as heavy frosts in May killed off all the early blossoms. However, the plants are blooming heavily now. At a quick glance the ground seems to be covered with snow, a good sign of a bountiful strawberry harvest. The frosts also blighted the asparagus. 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