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New Middlesex County Library Online Services carrying cash , they will be able to pay with either credit or PayP al from Middlesex County Li­ home." brary is pleased to an­ In addition, library nounce a new suite of staff are setting up onJine online services for library library card and program users. A new website with registration . Residents library information is who are new to the com­ available at www.middle­ munity will be able to sign sex.library.on.ca that can up for a temporary card be viewed from any de­ online and start placing vice. holds on materials before The library has also their first visit. Plus, fam­ launched a new system for ilies looking to register a patrons for searching and child for storytime o r spe­ placing holds on library cial performance will be materials. Not only will it able to do so online. be easier for patrons to For Library CEO find exactly what they are Sandi Burgess, this project looking for, but they can has been three years in the also choose to view arti­ ma.king. "Once we were cles for research o n the finally able to negotiate a same topic all in the same good price on this future­ place. Also, if they want to ready system, we were track their borrowing his­ thrilled to be bringing its tory to remember what user-friendly features to they have already read, residents of Middlesex." they have the option to do Middlesex County Li­ so. brary is in good company. Very soon. library London Public Library is users will also have the a North American leader ability to pay their fines on tbe Sierra library sys­ on1ine. "We want to en­ tem . Libraries in St. sure the library is making Thomas and Elgin County it as convenient as possi­ are aJso launching the ble for our users to settle same catalogue on the their accounts," says Mal­ same timeline as Middle­ lory Austin, Library Tech­ sex and the system is also nologies Specialist. "If used by Chatham-Kent. they are out of the habit of L ibrary patrons in the

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LUCAN COAT DRIVE: A coatdtivc bdd in Lucan rccentlly means many famiUr.s in the area will be warm this winter. Lw:an Atchltiectutal beJd a coat drive Nov. 6.-8 as pan of ia annual Chrisanas open house. More than 150 jackets as well as do'l.CJU of bats, mi tts and SCU'VCS were collected. D istribu­ tion was hdd at the Lucan Library on Saturday and Avery Greaves of.Lucan Architectural said the day was very busy with people li.niot~ uy 40 minute.1 before the doors opened. She said about 100 people attcn~led, some ofwhom also picked up items for other families. People came from .all over, including Lucan and London, but Grca~ said the most need seemed to come from Exeter and Huron Park. Those items that weren't distribut•:d Saturday wiU go to the Exeter Food Bank, the Lucan Optimist Club, which also beJpcd with voluntttrs on Saturday, and Trinity United Church in London. Pictmcd above from left a.re Megan Dueck and Avery Greaves of Lu.ocan Arcbitcctural and Lucan Optimist p resident Kim Gooding.

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EXETER - The South Huron Hospital Auxiliary met Nov. 11 wi th 24 members in attendance. The meeting was opened by president Linda Marsdcn and "O Canada" was sung accompanied by Jean Hodgert at the piano. Guest speaker, em Annstrong, was introduced by Shelly Bourne. Vera gave us an interesting

account of her expi!rienccs and travel while serving in the RCAF. She was thanked by Linda and presented with a small gift. The business meeting followed with mintutcs and commit­ tee reports. Linda thanked all who were involved with another very suc­ cessful rummage sale. The meeting was closed with tb1e Auxiliary prayer followed by refreshments provided by the sociaJ committee.

YOU COULD BE PART OF HELPING EXCITING NEW WAYS! Ifyou are passionate about Huron County well for the future; If you believe that we that we welcome investmentsand busim time as we embrace our heritage and qua it takes commitment and hard work to ac consider putting your name forward. In 2016 the Board will launch Huron Coun development strategic.!!Janand anew eo department structure.

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HayUr-Walden January 26, 2016 Publications Santa Claus arrived at the North Middlesex Arena jusc in the (Saint) nick of time last Sunday for the annual spectacle that bears his name. Hun­ dreds of spectators lined Main Street to enjoy this year's edition of the

rade, which featu red the theme, "Christmas on the Farm." "I think this was the best parade weather ever!" said Organizer Heather Cadman Sunday night fol­ lowing the big event. ''We had great crowds all the way along Main Street en­ joying a lovely night for a

The Santa C laus ex­ Page 3 travaganza kicked off at 5:30 p.m. and foatu red 49 noats , along with bands and entertainers. provid­ ing a full 45 minutes of excellent pre-Christmas jubilation. "There were so many amazing noats this year! People really made the

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out of the farm theme. We saw ~ore trac­ tors pulling floats than ever before," said Cad­ man . This year's parade prize winners included Andrea's Dance Studio and McGiUivray Central School , who combined to

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create a massive float that took home the award for Best Wow Factor. 1st Parkhi 11 Scouting were given the Best Use of Theme prize for their countrified creation that even had two baby goats ­ Comet and Cupid - cour­ tesy of Jack.max Farms o n

lots of real 'kids,' too ," joked Cadman. Forest Agri Services were awarded the Best Use of Lights prize. Cadman said it was a difficult decision for the judges this year and she

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ROLES FOR NEW GLENCOE C()MPREHENSIVE LIBRARY CON SIDERED

By Marie WiJliams-Gag11on , Hayter-Walden Publications As s now fell lightly oucdoors, the council of the Municipality of South-

west Middlesex dug into the business of envision­ ing a new comprehensive library at a special meet­ ing on November 24. M ost seats in the gallery were full with

community mennbers, par­ ticularly those involved with the Glencoe District Historical Socie:ty and the ELM Chi ldren's Centre. Lindsay Brock from the M iddlesex Co•unty Li­

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need to have at leasr twice that size for the them to be maintained. The Historical Society op­ erates within the J,400 sq. ft. of the former Glencoe Library on Main St. "Once things are organ­ ized, it could be a diffcrent situation ." He suggested that the Society would like to have approximately 3.000 sq. ft. but may need more if they get into archives. With adequate space for meetings, Lhey are currently crunched for space. Micki Angyal, who is chairing a new committee to catalogue the entire Historical Society room which has reams and reams of paper, added that the equipment is quite old and the computers are 11eeding to be upgraded. fhc older members of the Society nll!o have chal­

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books about churches and schools in the municipal­ ity. Carruthers explained that Society members need 10 be on site for the public to access the records. He added thac they hope to increase the hours they are open. Presently, the building is open Wednesdays 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Sat 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. He stressed that there is also a need to increase the membership of the So­ ciety. When the prospect of the Society moving into the existing library came forward, Lorne Munro agreed that it would be an adequate size and would be access ible. Society members sa id that they may be interested io creat­ ing a display in a new Li­ brary. Brock said that there could be space made available for displays as Lhere are in other compre­ hensive Hbrarie ·. Carruthers warned 1hat.

Ken Beecroft said that it would help with the So­ ciety being more vi ible and accessible with park­ ing availa1ble. Blackmore stated that the Society would be able to hold meetings in the new com­ prehensive library multi­ purpose room, that would be open for non-profit or­ ganizations, if they chose to. Looking to the future, Ken Willits said that some of the items from the Wardsville Museum could someday be moved to the Glencoe facility since he is the only operator of the Wardsvill.e museum. Betty Simpson said that !he Society has money set aside for capital purchases and receives some operat­ ing funds from t:be gov­ ernment but member~ agreed that a formal budget would need to be set to ensure they could accommodate the larger building. Carruthers laughed that the registry records would

Degadt shared informa­ tion about the operation. Degadr ~aid that. presently, ELM only serves toddlers and pre­ schoolers, l 8 months and to age five ., There is no space for infants and no potential suitable spot to house an infant program. She said that thjogs are going well pre ently and numbers are picking up right oow. "Every year is different and it all depends upon the year." Licensed for 24 preschoolers and 15 tod­ dlers right now, ELM also offerl> a part-time pro­ gram as well but they can only have a maximum of 39 children per day. In­ fants would have a one to three staff ratio. Southwest Middlesex trea-;urer Kri-;ten McGill said that the requirements for an infan1 program are detailed based on both window space and floor space . Constructing a mew day care i quite de­ tailed. It was reported that the YMCA is hosting a before and after school program at both Ekcoe and St. Charles. The schools beat ELM ou1 for the program

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even keel presently.'' She explained that they get a genera] operating grant to help support the day care and have Lo fundrai se to earn 20 per cent of their budget. Parsons explained that presently the day care is not condudve to children with greater needs who presently have to travel to London for specialized programs. Blackmore explained that the Municipality is re­ stricted by financial abili­ ties to construct and maintain a building for ELM. He explained that the County Library pays $l0.40/sq. ft. per year. Degadt aid that, al about I ,500 sq . ft. , they presen1ly have adequate square footage for 39 chi 1­ dren but would need ap­ proximateJ y 2.000 sq. ft. to accommodate an infant program. They could offer a before and after school program if a bu~ would stop there. Parsons stressed that they would need accessi­ bJe space. "There is no sen~e in building a 4,000 sq. ft. daycare. plus out­ side space. if there won 't be enough children.''

eight employees. Doan said that it is dif­ ficult to say whether there is potential with the new facility. "It's hard to jump out of a facility where they are comfortable anq move into a new builtling they are unsure they could manage." Degadt agreed noting that enrollment is their variable. "We are lucky now to have a lot of green space." Blackmore explained that it will cost the Munic­ ipality an estimated $200/sq. ft. to construct the new building and they would need to ensure that the Centre would sti ll be there to pay for rent. McGill explained that ELM would have equiry in their present location which sits on a double lot. Parsons explained that every family is not able to afford to take a fuU mater­ nity leave which leave!. a void for those looking for infan1 care. "Just because maternity leave maximum payout is 52 weeks. very few are able to take the full year becaUl>C you ' rt' ooly getting 52 per cent ol your income... . Deputy mayor Manga\ •

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WardsvilJc museum. Betty S·impson said thar the Societ:y has money sec aside for capital purchases and receives some operat­ ing funds from the gov­ ernment but members agreed l hat a formal budget would need to be set to ensure they couJd accommodate the larger building. Ca1T1Jlhtcrs laughed that the regi'\try records would love to go home. The ex­ hting library was once the Registry Office. Repre~cnt ati ves of the ELM Chiildren's Centre, which ha ~; been in opera­ tion si nce 1974. were also in anenda.ncc. Board vice­ president Kathy Parsons. treasurer Kelly Doan. boanJ member Kate Smith and superv isor Debbie

1hree st.a.ff ra1io. Southwest Middlesex treasurer Kristen McG ill said that the requirements for an infant program are detailed based on both window space and noor space. Constructing a mew day care i quite de­ 1ailed. It was reported that the YMCA is hosting a before and after school program at both Ekcoe and St. Charle!>. The schools beat ELM out for the program a few yea.rs earUer, mainly due to the fact !hat the 'ichool bus will no longer ~top at ELM. Dcgadt said that ELM operates with no mortgage with the building wa.1, ba­ sically left to rhem. There are ongoing utility costs. a food budget and wages but "we are a not tor profit and are working on an

presently have udequ,11c C clul­ 4square footage for 39 dren but would need ap­ proximately 2,000 sq. ft. to accommodate an infant program. They could offer a before and after school program ir a bus would stop there. Parson tressed that they would need accessi­ ble space . "There is no sense in building a 4.000 sq . ft. daycare. plus out­ side space, if there won' t be enough children.'' Degadt explained that ELM pre ently has phy!i­ iotherapists and speech therapists visit. She said they looked into the infant program a few years ear­ lier and considered whether they could ex­ pand but it wa~ not fis­ cally worthwhile. ELM presently has seven to

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The Middlesex County Library Ailsa Craig branch is once again hosting an Angel Tree, with the toys gathered going to the Ailsa Craig and Area Food Bank and Thrift Store for their Christmas hamper program. All you have to do is go to the library and pick an angel off the tree that corresponds with the age of child you would like to give a gift to. Here is Branch Assistant Barb Van Deuren with one of the angels. Toys need to be dropped off by December 12th and should be new and unwrapped. Photo by Barb Shea, Hayter-Walden Publications

her mother wbo died many years ago. The story takes place in South Carolina in the 1960's . The book explores race. love and the home in a turbulent times. It is nn easy read. The next book to be reviewed is r Am MalaJa.

We meet on JanuaI) ~ at the Grand Bend Libra!) at 2 o'clock. Quote by. Walt Disney:There 1s more treasure in books than all Lhe p irate'.:; loot on Treasure Island.:1'­

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That is also tllle day of with a great attendance of Beattie Haven's residents and guests. congregate dinner. All Exercise classes area seniors are invited to continued on Monday, join in at nooD, $12 per Tuesday and Thursday Christnlas person which iincludes a mornings this week. For Beattie Haven 's traditional Christmas the strength training part December activity dinner as well as of the routine , they use calendar is almost entertainment afterwards. tension bands, one pound complete with many Call Jenny to reserve a hand weights , wands and festive activities planned. spot at 519-693-4901. balls. They are a great The first Christmas The Sloan family from addition and help to program will be on Bothwell kindly hosted switch the routine around. December 2 with a the Sunday afternoon tea One by one, many performance by musiciatf room this week. They had ladies joined in the Joel Horvath at l :00 p.m . a very busy two hours activity room for a game

Visit us today! Snowmobiles. ATVs.

The annual St. James Anglican Cht something for every possible taste 1 tables were packed with pies, muffir loaves and much more, along with j and a beverage was also available. and local charities, Is put on by the I last Saturday were (1-r) Beth MacGre Hodgins, Mary Lynn Rees, Joyce Ho

p, of gro11p crosswords oo Monday afternoon. All of Lheir heads together helped to get the puzzles completed in oo time. They tackled three that afternoon and everyone left with a new tidbit of knowledge. Tammy puUed out the flour and shortening and made pie dough on Tuesday afternoon with a couple of seniors supervisinp1be dough was rolled out for apple turnovers which everyone was able to enjoy as dessert that evening after supper. Administrator Julie Lawrence led a yoga class for residents on Wednesday morning. The entire routine was done in a seated position whether they are in wheelchairs or armed chairs. All really

residen anend. farewel will be Beattie Elail on Frid in the' Later Tammy Christn started Christrr the re through fresh p• which thread I Christrr Then empty Haven Commu private, studio Stop by inform a

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SWM council de,lves into strategic planniing, library plans By Marie Williams-Gagtron , Hayter-Walden Publications T he council of the Municipality of Southwest Middlesex met in its chambers on Wednesday, November 18. Vouchers Vouchers totalling $1,l l 7 ,739 .86 were approved including $1,037,598.15 for general and utilities for all departments , $30.792.80 for general and Utilities direct payments, $60.52 for general debit card expenses and $49 ,288.39 for payroll. CorttspOndence Council approved the renewal of the Community Heritage OrHarit> 2016 membership for $75 and the request of employee Jim McEachren to attend che '1)iligence in Water Operation" c-0urse in London with a registration fee of $297.50. Any interested council member, fire chief, deputies, CEMC alternate or senior staff members were authorized to attend "Essentials of Municipal Fire Protection and Emergency Management" • ck \\.....a Fett Hall

Strategic planning Council members were polled for their availability for a full-day special meeting on strategic planrung. Council moved to hold suclb a meeting on December 7. with a possible follow up meeting on December 11 . Bylaw updlate Bylaw no. 2013/097 was approved updating the bylaw goyeming fences within the urban areas of the municipality, reflecting the new fee schedule. Comprehensive library A detailed re port regarding the public input campaign for the proposed new Glencoe comprehenisive library was considered. The report included infonnation received on comment cards and at the public mee:ting. About 50 people attended !he p ublic meeting and over 100 responses were received in other formats. Councillor John Kendall disagreed with the idiea of removing certain ideas from the list of proposals since they are all part of strategic planning. He felt tbat ~cstio • such as an on a 11!.--i toir future councils

SCRCA The St. Clatr Region Conservation Authority appointment for thjs area is shared with the Village of Newbury with Southwest Middlesex making an appo intment for two years and Newbury for one. CounciJ moved to appoint councillor Don McCallum for the years 2016 and 2017.

to conside1r with the actual space required taken into consideration. Councillor Rick Cowell agreed tba:t there is a need

to leave s.pace wherever the facility is bum to allow it to grow in future years. Mayor Vance Black.morn stated that an indoor poo•I would require a separate HVAC system than a libr:ary, adding that he felt that a community

hub could be any place within walking distance. H e stressed that council first needs to concentrate on the needs of !he Library without overlapping with other services and spaces already available. Councillor Martin Ymk asked about the future of the ex1stmg library, wondering if it could be used for the Historical

Society. Kendall stated that, if the ELM Children's Centre and Historical Society are incorporated into the building , it will take space in a public building. Council moved to consider suggested uses at a special meeting on Monday evening, November 23 and during the strategic planning process. Christmas hours CounciJ moved that au municipal departments that are able to close or scale down their operations from noon on December 24 through to January 1, inclusive, witb employees to use vacation time , banked hours, floater days or a combination thereof. Utility bill wn.::r of 290 South St. in Glencoe was notified of a high consumption on their October 15 water reading. The homeowner ad vised that her son had left the hose running in the back yard for at least 24 hours before !hey realized it. incurring excessive water and sewer charges. Council moved to write off the sewer charges of $299.31. Tax sales

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Council approved the renewal of the Community Heritage Ontario 2016 membership for $75 and the request of employee Jim McEachren to attend the "DiJjgence in Water Operation" course m London with a registration fee of $297.50. Any interested council fire chief, member, deputies, CEMC alternate or senior Slaff members were authorized co attend "Essentials of Municipal Fire Protection and Emergency Management" lll the Warwlclc Fire Hall

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were some indications as to January 26, 2016 Page 14 of 19 why this is so. In Photos by Barb Shea, Hayter-Walden Publications looklng at Lhe budget for next year.~ ibraries have to recorded was in 1779 in literature. Over the past take into account the Quebec and in 1796 the 165 years. libraries bave expendi1ures for books. first public library was evolved 1quite a bit and While you may think created in Montreal. The still pro•vide access to there is very little cost to Publ ic Library Act was thousands of books and producing an eBook. since By Barb Shea, created in the United other materials at no cost there is no paper used and Hayter-Walde11 Kingdom in l850 , when to the user. With the no printing costs. Lhe costs Pl4blications for the Library to purchase Libraries have been these instimtions became progression of rechnology these books is not as these days, you can get around for a long time funded tbrougb raxation to simple or cbeap as you and, in Canada. 1he first provide universal free books through tablets ore­ may think . subscription library access to information and readers without even CEO of Mjddlesex County Library Sandi FORM6

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