Council approves addition to municipal staff

Continued from page 7 fund a pilot program to assist members of the public who are in need. Some of the issues needing urgent care are “COVID-19, mental health concerns, homelessness, and to address the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan.”

The Town of St. Marys completed a successful program, though impacted by the pandemic, and they received positive feedback from the community. In response, North Perth put up an installment to FSPH to provide a similar program. The position in question would “meet with community members, provide shortterm support as required, and facilitate internal and community focused education and outreach to improve awareness of social issues and the supports that exist in the community.” They would conduct interviews with the public and visit social housing. The candidate would be a qualified social worker. $70,000 in funding will come from Stratford with the remaining $25,000 coming from the municipality. It will be a one-year contract to be renewed if deemed successful and beneficial.

Horton Municipal Drain Council voted to appoint Dietrich Engineering to in- vestigate improvements for the Horton Municipal Drain. Constructed in 1984, the drain serves lots in Wallace and Elma and “functions properly.”

The owners, however, expressed a need for upgrades since it isn’t big enough for the 110 acre catchment area. They’re experiencing poorly drained lands. The owners want a more “intense” drain system be installed.

Dan McNee Photos

Premier Equipment Ltd. north of Listowel held an open house on June 10, an event that over 1,000 members of the public attended over the course of the day last Friday. Attendees were able to view Premier’s impressive new 36,000-square foot facility that was completed in September 2021, also getting the opportunity to see an array of classic and modern John Deere agriculutural up close. “It was a great turnout for the open house,” commented Premier parts manager Jarret Wilken. “There was lots of good feedback from staff and the public.” Pictured, clockwise from top left: Exterior views of Premier’s new facility; Gowanstown’s Matthew and Colin Kreuger inspect a combine; a vintage 1959 430 Standard John Deere on display; attendees tour the interior of Premier’s new facility.