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Times Advocate, 1996-07-24, Page 2Page 2 Times -Advocate, July 24, 1996 IN TNF, NEWS Teaming up Osborne Council briefs I it r Nair Olt lot • r , ia .r. Teaming up. Dave MacKeigan, owner of Murphy's Pub and Eatery poses with 58 children from the South Huron Recrea- tion playground program on Thursday moming. Murphy's and Charterways Transportation Ltd. are teaming up to provide the children with rides to Playworld and Discovery Zone in London. Offenders apprehended GRAND BEND - A district wide press release issued by the Grand Bend OPP detachment reported a suspicious vehicle was observed at approximately 5 a,m. on July 18 in the Port Franks area. After the driver of the vehicle failed to obey police and turned into an open field, the vehicle stopped and six people fled the scene. With the assistance of uniform members on all -terrain vehicles, the OPP Canine Unit and an Emer- gency Response Team member, the suspects were tracked. As a result of the search, all six suspects were apprehended and found to be young offenders ranging in age from 14 to 16. Two stolen vehicles were also lo- cated in the area. Lawn mowers stolen ZURICH - Investigation is con- tinuing into the theft of a "White", 13 hp riding lawn mower, gray in color. The mower, reported stolen on July 17, is valued at $2,000. The Model number is LT13 and the se- rial number is 11214130074. On the same day, two orange Ku- bota riding lawn mowers were sto- len from Hyde Brothers Farm Equipment. The mowers are val- ued at $7,500. One has a 14 hp en- gine and 40 inch deck, model T1460, serial number 12814. The other has a 15 hp engine, a 44 inch deck, model T1560, serial 21022. Accident victim injured STEPHEN TOWNSHIP - Joyce Murray, 48, of London was taken to Exeter Hospital and transferred to Victoria Hospital in London with life threatening injuries. Police report the accident oc- curred on July 13 at approximately 6 a.m. on Huron County Road 5, Stephen Township. Murray was driving a 1989 Oldsmobile when the vehicle left the highway and en- tered the south ditch. The vehicle was severely damaged. Delegation opposes amalgamation Continued from front page cents about increased taxes if amalgamation occurs and repre- sentation as well as services and geography. Residents at the meeting believe annexation/ amalgamation will take dollars out of Bosanquet without im- proving life for the rural com- munity. Funding ongoing Grand Bend projects such as the sewage sys- tem expansion and harbor area de- velopment were cited as draw- backs to amalgamation by the del- egation. Policing costs and the Gibb's Beach issue were also raised as funding concerns. "I would much rather deal with the current native situation than the funding problems that the Town of Grand Bend has yet to face," concluded Stalker. Roy Merkley a Grassroots mem- bers from Southcott Pines also attended the meeting and spoke to criticism from Huron Woods del- egates that questioned the group's motivation. "We respect that there are other opinions. We do not speak for everybody. Perhaps this Amal- gamation Committee should dis- regard the speculation about the purpose and intent of Grassroots," said Merkley. Efficiencies to be explored in study sir Continued from front page amalgamation study involving Ex- eter, Grand Bend, Bosanquet, Ste- phen and Usborne is presented to the committee. Hundey explained there will be pressure to expedite sending the amalgamation proposal to the Min- ister of Municipal Affairs who will make a decision or appoint a com- mission. Those municipalities cur- rently exploring amalgamation are encouraged by the ministry to complete their proposals in time for a new political structure to be im- plemented at the next elections. Five possible consultants were sent a request for proposals on Fri- day and responses are expected by the end of this week. A steering committee meeting will be held on July 30 to review the proposals and several consultant firms may be asked to give presentations. Once a consultant is selected, ap- proximately one month will be de- voted to the study. Although a rough estimate puts the cost of the study in the $20,000 range, PUC Vice -Chairperson Bev Skinner stressed the importance of spending enough money to receive a valuable study. "I think we have to be very care- ful that we ask for something ,- worth, the money was am;010g to -.PaYr said tiVC [chair , . Wbo- genboom. Included in a list of potential con- sultants was Oweson, a firm that competed with KPMG to undertake the amalgamation study. Oweson's price came in approximately $20,000 less than the successful candidate, however KPMG was se- lected by the committee. Other consultants that will be asked to submit proposals include CN Wat- son, The Planning Partnership and Keith Glaze who was hired by the amalgamation committee as fa- cilitator. After some discussion, it was de- cided KPMG will not be ap- proached to present a proposal be- cause it may be too closely involved in amal_, 'Iz objective. It was th '6 sultans may havo,tpre-conceiy,*It notion of the study's outcome which may lead the committee to dead ends. "We aren't happy with their (KPMG) style, are we?" asked Ex- eter Councillor Wendy Boyle. Workshops collect public input + Continued from front page been there." Exeter Council added that a drop- in night when the public could re- ceive information and ask questions would be a better format in the fu- ture. Electoral Structure In other committee business, Committee 'A' brought four ward structure recommendations to the table. A motion put forth by Grand Bend Councillor Bob Mann to adopt 'Option 1' if amalgama- tion takes place was declared a null motion. "I believe that 'Option l' un- deniably fits the principles adopted by the committee," said Mann. Option 1 calls for four wards with two representatives per ward Capsule Comments with Ernie Miatello Deep breathing: a great stress -reducer. In Swe- den, but drivers have been taught deep breathing exercises to use when they feel stress. This has resulted In fewer accidents and less sick days oft. Stress causes people to breath more quickly, causing a disruption in the body's chemical balance end increasing the risk of Infection. New use for Popsicles: If your child hates taking a certain medicine be- cause of the taste, have her suck a Popsicle first. The Ice numbs the tongue long enough so she can swallow the medicine without tasting If dizziness Is a problem for you, here are some ways of reducing it: - Minimize use of substances that Impair circulation (nicotine, caffeine, -nAAvvoid changing your position rapidly (like from a lying down to stand- - Try toredu)cestress In your life. • Check with your pharmacist about your medications. Some have a diz- ziness side effect. - Avoid extreme head movements (like looking up, turning or twisting motions) - Be sure to share your concerns with your doctor. NUNN APOTHECARY Ltd. Phone 235-1982 440 Main St., Exeter "Your Hearth Care Pharmacy' and boundaries adjusted so the number of electors is approximate- ly 3,100 per ward. The mayor is to be elected at large in this option. This option comes as close as pos- sible to the principle of repre- sentation by population that was adopted by the committee. The other principles include the mayor being elected at large, an odd num- ber of council, an even number of wards and that constituency be con- sidered an important part of the equation. Exeter Mayor Ben Hoogenboom made a motion to adopt 'Option 2' as the ward structure if amalgama- tion takes place in order that Us - borne retain its boundaries as has been requested. Hgogenboom said he felt this would lie a fair applica- 1 tion of the principle of repre- sentation by population. Option 2 outlines four wards with a westerly ward, comprised of the greater Grand Bend area, having three councillors. A central area, presently Stephen Township and the urban Exeter area would each have three councillors. The ward consisting of the Township of Us - borne would have one repre- sentative in this option. The may- or would be elected at Targe and the councillors would each represent approximately 1,250 electors. Although the motion was sec- onded by Mann, the issue was ta- bled until committee members can discuss the options with their coun- cils. Surger done in doctor's office Varicose veins used to be treated with vein strip(iings. This was a very invasive procedure done in the hospital, requiring an anesthetic, and the patient had many incisions • and stitches and usually had to take extensive time off work - anywhere from one to six weeks. Many times the scars were quite disfiguring. By contrast, in this ,procedure veins are removed through ' tiny needle holes And there is no scar at all. No stitches, no anesthetic and no time off work. No scars and it is permanent. Now Dr. Cauchi at the Loramar Centre for Cosmetic Medicine is able to offer his varicose ve' patients a procedure to strr varicose veins called ambulatory phlebectomy. This procedure is done in the clinic, under local anesthesia. The patient is able to return to work and normal activities Ain 1 anSFMF:vr that day. This procedure was pioneered in the United States by Dr. Pauline Raymond-Martinbeau, a Canadian doctor who practices in Texas and is acknowledged to be North America's foremost authority in varicose vein treatment. Dr. Cauchi and Lorraine Cauchi, RN have both studied and trained with Dr, Martinbeau in Texas, Mexico and Pennsylvania on this procedure and are now offering this at their clinic. Varicose veins cause people to have painful, heavy legs and if left untreated can progress to cause phlebitis and varicose ulcers. The Loramar Centre for Cosmetic Medicine clinic offers up to date treatment of varicose veins and prides itself on being one of the first Canadian clinics to offer this new vein treatment. The treatment is adjunct therapy to sclerotherapies and laser treatment of veins. If you think you could benefit from this • treatment, please call The Loramar Centre for Cosmetic Medicine for a full consultation 519-524-4430 or 1-800-896-4430. USBORNE TOWNSHIP - Coun- cil amended the motion recorded in July 2 meeting minutes to read, "that Usborne Township Council exempt temporary large pavilion tents from building permits." In other business at the July 16 meeting, council passed a bylaw to provide a stop sign at the inter- section of Sideroad A-1 and the Us- borne-Biddulph boundary road. Council passed a motion rec- ommending the South Huron Liai- son Committee be put on hold un- til the effects of Bill 26 are known. A motion was passed rec- ommending the County of Huron recognize the Huron County Fire Coordinator's position and fi- nancially support it in total. Coun- cil also supported the County of Huron's position stating the court house facilities in Goderich should remain open. In other council business, Us - borne accepted the petition for im- provements to the Cann -Mitchell municipal drain subject to the ap- proval of the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority. Ap- pointed to prepare a preliminary re- port is M.P. DeVost of Spriet As- sociates in London. Council accepted the tender sub- mitted by C.R. Chittick Construc- tion Limited at a price of S1.54 per tonne to crush and stockpile 20,000 tonnes of 'A' gravel at the Willis pit. Council was advised the Us- borne-Biddulph boundary road curve construction has been com- pleted and approved by the en- gineer. Water continues to be pumped from the Willis pit in order to accommodate gravel extrac- tions. The reeve reported the three peo- ple running for the position of Hu- ron County Warden for 1997 in- clude Reeves Bill Weber of Stephen Township, Murray Keys of Hay Township and Patricia Down of Usborne Township. A motion was carried that council advise the Minister of Trans- portation, the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Finance and the lo- cal MPP that privatization of all MTO services is not in the best in- terest of the taxpayers of Ontario. 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