To the council of the municipality of North Perth
To be used as a complaint against the RED Funding
It is again with great disappointment that I read the agenda package and see that North Perth is only Listowel. The streetscape redesign for North Perth was to include Atwood, Monkton and Listowel and in the agenda package it appears that the RED funding applied for the redesign will only be for Listowel. Downtown Listowel receives many improvements and is always decorated, and lets not forget the thousands of dollars spent on those spectacular crosswalks that were installed in downtown Listowel and paid for by everyone in North Perth
I think it is time that the Municipality of North Perth quit playing favourites with Listowel and start thinking of North Perth as a whole, which includes all the other communities and look at improving what needs to be improved. Atwood and Monkton are always getting the short end of the stick and that needs to end, they are part of North Perth!!!!!!! If the Municipality wants to apply for funding to improve the main streets of North Perth it should be all of North Perth......not just Listowel. I disagree with applying for funding for North Perth if it does not include the other communities, no matter what the reasoning is.
Friday, November 9, 2012
HAPPY RANDOM ACT OF KINDNESS DAY
I HOPE EVERYONE TAKES SOME TIME TODAY TO DO A RANDOM ACT OF KINDNESS FOR SOMEONE. I THINK THAT THESE WONDERFUL ACTS OF KINDNESS SHOULD BE EVERYDAY, SO IF YOU CAN NOT DO IT TODAY, THINK ABOUT DOING IT TOMMORROW, OR THE DAY AFTER, BUT JUST DO IT. IT WILL MAKE OUR WORLD A MUCH BETTER PLACE TO BE
Thursday, November 8, 2012
HOW I AM COPING
E coli water, sewer gas inhalation and 2 bacterial infections. And lets not forget the undue stress caused by the Municipality of North Perth, while living in Atwood and I am still here.
It has been awhile since I have posted and it has mainly been due to my health issues. I have been suffering for many years from the side affects of all the above and everyday is a new challenge. I have seen a Doctor and that was just a waste of time and has made me even more cynical about our health system. Test after test and still no diagnosis as to why I am so sick or anyway to make me better. I thought that was what a doctor did. What a waste of time and tax dollars. I know what is wrong but the doctor has no idea. I am severely allergic to certain foods and not the usual foods, and I have chronic fatigue, or as I like to say, just tired of being sick.( oh and i forgot, painful arthritis) I can sleep for 16 hours a day but usually force myself to to try and stay up and do what i can. My immune system has gone haywire and it seems certain foods as allergens and goes on the attack mode to get rid of it anyway possible. Many days spent sleeping on the bathroom floor because it is closer, not very comfortable, but closer. I have lost over 30 pounds and some hair and no longer have the strength to do most things that i could do before without effort . Some days I can barely walk up the 3 flights of stairs to my apartment and I do not go out alone in case I have a spell. I have turned to the health food industry for some relief and have totally changed my diet to the most boring food anyone should be forced to eat. I have found some relief from some supplements and protein powder. I try to avoid anything I know will cause a reaction which begins within 24 hours and lasts for a week. But living without pizza in so hard for someone who is now addicted to watching cooking shows to see all the foods that I can not eat. I no longer remember what is like to be normal and eventually will come to the realization that this will be my life. What a harsh reality....... but it is now my reality
It has been awhile since I have posted and it has mainly been due to my health issues. I have been suffering for many years from the side affects of all the above and everyday is a new challenge. I have seen a Doctor and that was just a waste of time and has made me even more cynical about our health system. Test after test and still no diagnosis as to why I am so sick or anyway to make me better. I thought that was what a doctor did. What a waste of time and tax dollars. I know what is wrong but the doctor has no idea. I am severely allergic to certain foods and not the usual foods, and I have chronic fatigue, or as I like to say, just tired of being sick.( oh and i forgot, painful arthritis) I can sleep for 16 hours a day but usually force myself to to try and stay up and do what i can. My immune system has gone haywire and it seems certain foods as allergens and goes on the attack mode to get rid of it anyway possible. Many days spent sleeping on the bathroom floor because it is closer, not very comfortable, but closer. I have lost over 30 pounds and some hair and no longer have the strength to do most things that i could do before without effort . Some days I can barely walk up the 3 flights of stairs to my apartment and I do not go out alone in case I have a spell. I have turned to the health food industry for some relief and have totally changed my diet to the most boring food anyone should be forced to eat. I have found some relief from some supplements and protein powder. I try to avoid anything I know will cause a reaction which begins within 24 hours and lasts for a week. But living without pizza in so hard for someone who is now addicted to watching cooking shows to see all the foods that I can not eat. I no longer remember what is like to be normal and eventually will come to the realization that this will be my life. What a harsh reality....... but it is now my reality
NORTH PERTH FACES HIGHER COSTS FOR AUTOMATED WASTE
The new automated waste and recycling collection program could cost North Perth more than expected.
The Bluewater Recycling Association plans to withhold Waste Diversion Ontario funding from its member municipalities to cover high capital implementation costs.
North Perth Environmnetal Services Manager Mark Hackett suggests a slight bin increase may be neccessary to cover the estimated $89,000 dollar shortfall.
Hackett cautions Council has not made a decision but instead deferred the issue until more information is gathered. North Perth implemented the new automated waste and recycling program back in the spring.
Some Council members have already expressed opposition to a user fee increase so soon.
The Bluewater Recycling Association plans to withhold Waste Diversion Ontario funding from its member municipalities to cover high capital implementation costs.
North Perth Environmnetal Services Manager Mark Hackett suggests a slight bin increase may be neccessary to cover the estimated $89,000 dollar shortfall.
Hackett cautions Council has not made a decision but instead deferred the issue until more information is gathered. North Perth implemented the new automated waste and recycling program back in the spring.
Some Council members have already expressed opposition to a user fee increase so soon.
ELMA LANDFILL SECURITY
Recent vandalism and theft incidents at the Elma Landfill Site (Atwood) are prompting North Perth to take action.
There will soon be close to $6,700 worth of security upgrades including the installation of video surveillance equipment and motion detectors. Some members of Coucil are so incensed that staff have been directed to find out if it is legal to electrify the perimeter fence.
Manager of environmental Services Mark Hackett estimates the total amouont of damage caused by vandals so far is at least $25,000. He adds thefts of diesel fuel and an attempted break in to the scale house are the most recent occurrences.
North Perth officials are hopeful the security improvements at the Elma Landfill Site will deter criminal activity and maybe result in the apprehension of the culprits.
There will soon be close to $6,700 worth of security upgrades including the installation of video surveillance equipment and motion detectors. Some members of Coucil are so incensed that staff have been directed to find out if it is legal to electrify the perimeter fence.
Manager of environmental Services Mark Hackett estimates the total amouont of damage caused by vandals so far is at least $25,000. He adds thefts of diesel fuel and an attempted break in to the scale house are the most recent occurrences.
North Perth officials are hopeful the security improvements at the Elma Landfill Site will deter criminal activity and maybe result in the apprehension of the culprits.
NORTH PERTH SENIORS HOUSING WORKING OUT
The acquisition of a seniors housing development in Listowel seems to be working out for North Perth.
The municipality took over the Perth Adult Life Care Residence Project known as Perth Meadows a year ago. The intenetion was to provide financial stability by taking advantage of the municipalities ability to borrow at a favourable interest rates over the long term.
Council has now authorized a 25 year, 3.65 per cent amortizing debenture in the principal amount of $5.5 million from Infrastructure Ontario.
Councilor Warren Howard suggests it is a solid business decision and stresses no tax dollars will be used. He explains the funds will be paid back as the units sell.
The project includes 18 currently occupied town houses and 36 unit seniors apartment complex.
North Perth officials indicate it is over a third full, there are frequent expressions of interest and a professional real estate team is now involved.
The municipality took over the Perth Adult Life Care Residence Project known as Perth Meadows a year ago. The intenetion was to provide financial stability by taking advantage of the municipalities ability to borrow at a favourable interest rates over the long term.
Council has now authorized a 25 year, 3.65 per cent amortizing debenture in the principal amount of $5.5 million from Infrastructure Ontario.
Councilor Warren Howard suggests it is a solid business decision and stresses no tax dollars will be used. He explains the funds will be paid back as the units sell.
The project includes 18 currently occupied town houses and 36 unit seniors apartment complex.
North Perth officials indicate it is over a third full, there are frequent expressions of interest and a professional real estate team is now involved.
GRAHAM PLEADS GUILTY TO FRAUD
Graham pleads guilty to fraud and will respond to seven other charges at sentencing
A former employee of the Perth Community Futures Development Corporation has pled guilty to scamming the non-profit organization out of over half a million dollars.
Johm-David (JD) Graham appeared in Stratfords Superior Court last Friday (Sept 21) and entered a guilty plea for one of eight charges of fraud against him.
According to the facts read aloud in the courtroom, Graham, over a five-year period between 2006 and 2011, defrauded Community Futures of $521,852 by creating false loan accounts and depositing the money into his own financial accounts.
The Perth Community Futures Development Corporation, which today operates out of Stratford but previously had its head office in Perth East, provides business services and financing to start-ups and entrepreneurs in Perth County.
Graham was acting as the organizations lending manager at the time of the fraud.
Defense lawyer Henry Van Drunen says his client will respond to the outstanding seven charges- all but one of which is for fraud over $5000- at his sentencing hearing on Monday Dec. 3.
Graham was previously found guilty of fraud by the Ontario Superior Court in a civil lawsuit in February and ordered to pay Community Futures over $763,000.
Graham currently works at P Lovers Eco Lifestyle on Ontario Street in downtown Stratford. The business is owned by his wife Susan.
by Jeff Heuchert
Stratford Gazette
A former employee of the Perth Community Futures Development Corporation has pled guilty to scamming the non-profit organization out of over half a million dollars.
Johm-David (JD) Graham appeared in Stratfords Superior Court last Friday (Sept 21) and entered a guilty plea for one of eight charges of fraud against him.
According to the facts read aloud in the courtroom, Graham, over a five-year period between 2006 and 2011, defrauded Community Futures of $521,852 by creating false loan accounts and depositing the money into his own financial accounts.
The Perth Community Futures Development Corporation, which today operates out of Stratford but previously had its head office in Perth East, provides business services and financing to start-ups and entrepreneurs in Perth County.
Graham was acting as the organizations lending manager at the time of the fraud.
Defense lawyer Henry Van Drunen says his client will respond to the outstanding seven charges- all but one of which is for fraud over $5000- at his sentencing hearing on Monday Dec. 3.
Graham was previously found guilty of fraud by the Ontario Superior Court in a civil lawsuit in February and ordered to pay Community Futures over $763,000.
Graham currently works at P Lovers Eco Lifestyle on Ontario Street in downtown Stratford. The business is owned by his wife Susan.
by Jeff Heuchert
Stratford Gazette
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