Meaford's Public Library has some things to work on after a two surveys were conducted last month.
Anne Anderson, a member of Meaford Library board says the interlibrary loans program received top marks from the 325 respondants.
Anderson says the surveys also show that most of the respondents like the Library's choice - and supply - of popular books.
Unfortunately, said Anderson, the library didn't score nearly so well on providing some other services. According to most of those who answered the survey, Meaford Library's computer training facilities received the most thumbs down. Most also felt the Library needs to do much better in providing study space, especially for teens and young adults.
The Library board will be using the results of the Needs Assessment surveys during its public advisory meetings and consultations, this fall.

Plans to strengthen the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority's flood forecasting system are moving rapidly ahead.
Water Resources Engineer Steve Jackson says the new, web-based monitoring system, which allows staff to more quickly access information from rain gauge stations, is working very well.
Jackson says the system is heavily used for day-to-day operations, monitoring flood conditions and operating the dam.
Jackson says a river level monitor is expected to be installed upstream of Harriston by the end of next month.
He adds the sites for new Listowel headwaters rain gauges have been selected and they will likely be installed in September.
The initiatives will make it easier for the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority to identify flood risk and monitor weather conditions across the region.

The High Water Safety Bulletin is being extended by the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority.
Officials posted the bulletin yesterday warning people that flooding is happening or could happen in low lying areas. They also warned that creeks and rivers would be flowing fast.
Now they are saying water levels will likely remain high for another 24 to 48 hours.
Conservation authority staff removed boards from the Gorrie, Bluevale and Brussels dams so that water could flow more freely through the North, Little and Middle branches of the Maitland River.
Staff are also working with municipal officials in Minto where the most rain has fallen to watch water levels there.

Canadian Football League
Toronto 24 B.C. 20

American League Baseball
N.Y. Yankees 7 Kansas City 1
Baltimore 3 Minnesota 2
Cleveland 3 Tampa Bay 1 (7 innings)
Toronto at Detroit, 7:05 p.m. (ppd)
Texas 1 L.A. Angels 0
Chicago White Sox 5 Oakland 1
Boston 2 Seattle 1

National League Baseball
Chicago Cubs 5 St. Louis 0
Philadelphia 6 Colorado 0
San Diego 5 Pittsburgh 3
Florida 7 Atlanta 6
Cincinnati 6 Houston 4
Milwaukee 7 Washington 5
San Francisco 7 Arizona 4
N.Y. Mets 6 L.A. Dodgers 1

Huron County Fastball
Blyth Barons 13 Wroxeter Rippers 1

Provincial Women's Softball Association
Midget Tier 2 Eliminations in Palmerston
Palmerston '93s 2 Cambridge 1
Palmerston '91s 4 Windsor 2
Stratford 3 Brantford 0
Waterloo 10 Chatham 3

Canadian Football League
Edmonton at Winnipeg, 6:30 p.m.
Saskatchewan at Calgary, 9:30 p.m.

American League Baseball
Kansas City at N.Y. Yankees, 1:05 p.m.
Chicago White Sox at Oakland, 4:10 p.m.
Minnesota at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m.
Tampa Bay at Cleveland, 7:05 p.m.
Toronto at Detroit, 7:05 p.m.
L.A. Angels at Texas, 8:05 p.m.
Boston at Seattle, 10:10 p.m.

National League Baseball
St. Louis at Chicago Cubs, 1:05 p.m.
Colorado at Philadelphia, 4:10 p.m.
N.Y. Mets at L.A. Dodgers, 4:10 p.m.
Cincinnati at Houston, 7:05 p.m.
San Diego at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m.
Atlanta at Florida, 7:10 p.m.
Washington at Milwaukee, 7:10 p.m.
San Francisco at Arizona, 8:10 p.m.

MLS
FC Dallas at Toronto FC, 4 p.m.
Houston at Columbus, 7:30 p.m.
Chivas USA at Real Salt Lake, 10 p.m.

Local artisans will be demonstrating their skills at the Welcome Center and Artisans Marketplace in Shakespeare.
The Perth County Visitor's Association is hosting "Artisan's Weekends" every Saturday from noon until four throughout August.
General Manager Cathy Bieman says it is an interactive experience and a lot of fun.
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Bieman says locally made jewelry, giftware, "monkey dolls", and hemp products are just a few things available at the Welcome Center and Artisans Marketplace in Shakespeare.

The General Manager of the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority says 70-thousand dollars in provincial funding will help them protect water quality in the Maitland Valley Watershed and along the Lake Huron shoreline.
Phil Beard says they funding will allow them to consult property owners in three specific watersheds about issues of concern.
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Beard says they'll start by talking to property owners in three watershed to gauge their interest in addressing a number of specific problems.
Beard says they also want to make land owners aware funding available through Huron County's Clean Water program.

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