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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2017-03-02, Page 26PAGE 26. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 2017. Brussels improvement plan meeting set for March 9 A new look Under the proposed Brussels Community Improvement Plan, incentives could be provided and suggestions could be made for the future of the village's downtown. Heritage architect Chris Cooper created this rendering, seen here atop a picture of the current main street of Brussels, that offers a glimpse into what could be. A meeting seeking input on the proposal is set for March 9 at the Brussels Library from 12-2 p.m. and from 5-7 p.m. (Photos submitted) County approves new program Continued from page 20 and has received $150,000 to plan a program will have no impact on the county's 2017 budget because it is completely funded by the provincial government. She told councillors that the county has already received a grant and that the Ministry of Education will provide additional funding to help make the program a success. "Children's Services applied for culturally -relevant Indigenous early years program. Working closely with our Cultural Services colleagues, the school board Indigenous leads and staff from Keystones (Owen Sound), our aim is to explore Huron's Indigenous history, gain knowledge and understanding of culturally - restorative developmental milestones and develop a relevant early years program that will welcome all families in our county," the report went on to say. "The Ministry of Education will provide additional funding for implementation based on identified needs in our plan." Council passed Gaynor's recommendation, authorizing the transfer payment agreement. 30 on county `Sunshine List' Thirty Huron County employees are on the 2016 "Sunshine List", which details the salaries of public employees who made over $100,000 in the year. Medical Officer of Health Jan Owen led the pack by earning $271,107.52 in 2016. She was followed by Chief Administrative Officer Brenda Orchard whose 2016 salary totalled $175,701.52. Meighan Wark, Huron County librarian and director of cultural services, made $145,931.73 last year, followed by former Emergency Services Chief David Lew at $136,540.07, Director of Homes and Social and Property Services Barb Springall at $135,629.20, Director of Operations Steven Lund at $135,283.28 and Director of Planning and Development Scott Tousaw at $135,269.60. Treasurer Michael Blumhagen was next on the list, earning $127,994.50 in 2016, followed by See histories and historic photographs on the history section of northhuron.on.ca Nancy Rennick, an acting senior manager with the Huron County Health Unit who made $121,387.12 in 2016. Clerk Susan Cronin made $119.580.16 last year, while Director of Economic Development Ron Gaudet made $118,819.52. Jeff Horseman, then the deputy -chief of Emergency Medical Services, made $116,740.81, followed by Connie Townsend, homes administrator, who made $112,775.68. Jean -Guy Albert, Health Unit manager, made $110,884, as did Health Unit manager Tanya Sangster, followed by Barbara Hall, Housing and Property Services manager, at $110,564.02, Michele Gaynor, Social Services manager, at $110,564 and Christina Taylor, Health Unit manager, at $110,256.40. Director of Care Ruth Craig made $109,592.74 last year, while Health Unit Manager Barb Leavitt made $108,881.60, Acting Deputy - Treasurer Veronica Stevenson, who made $108,024.89, Director of Care Elaine Fraser made $107,416.39 and Homes Administrator Jolanta Linde- Martinsons earned $105,012.91. Arthur McNaughton, Emergency Services supervisor, made $103,645.52, followed by Sandra Weber, senior manager in the Planning and Development Department, who made $102,372.21, Emergency Services Supervisor Mark Crawford, who made $102,364.82 and Emergency Services Supervisor William Lewis, who made $102,051.55. Rounding out the list for 2016 were Emergency Service Supervisor Robert Taylor at $101,751.65, Emergency Services Supervisor David Campbell at $100,534.35 and Primary Care Paramedic James Dausett at $100,169.37. 'I' -4/P-• PARK THEATRE11111 30 The Square :.anti. 4411-0- GODERICH 519 524 7811 FOR MOVIE INFORMATION... www.movielinks.ca long distance?1-800-265-3438 By Shawn Loughlin The Citizen The Huron East Economic Development Department is hoping to hear from Brussels property owners and merchants on the proposed community improvement plan (CIP). Economic Development Officer Jan Hawley has arranged two open - house meetings on Thursday, March 9 where those involved will be on hand to answer questions about the CIP, which Huron East Council authorized Hawley and staff to create at a meeting last month. The first session will be from 12-2 p.m. and the second will be from 5-7 p.m. Both will be at the Brussels Library. Hawley says that the motivation behind the project is to improve the look of the village's downtown through incentives and recommendations. By no means, she said, will the plan impose rules on property owners and merchants, it will simply provide recommendations, best practices and incentives. The history behind the proposed plan reaches back to the 1970s, she said, before Seaforth and Brussels amalgamated with three other townships to create Huron East. Nearly five decades ago, she said, Seaforth implemented a plan to unite the look of its downtown, which has resulted in how it looks today. At the same time, Brussels decided not to adopt such a plan, which has resulted in a patchwork design throughout the downtown. Hawley recently submitted her work on the Brussels project for an achievement award at the Ontario Business Improvement Area Association (OBIAA) coming up in Toronto. The meeting is an opportunity for merchants and property owners to comment on the plan, which Hawley said is far from written in stone. The basics of the proposal have been established, but if residents have suggestions, there is still time for them to be implemented. Hawley says the meetings will be very informal, come -and -go style to enable locals to drop in and see what's being planned without spending too much of their time there. The process began last year, when the Economic Development Department secured $10,000 in funding from Huron County and $5,000 in funding from Huron East to get the ball rolling on the new program. The meeting will be held on Thursday, March 9 at the Brussels Library with open -house sessions from 12-2 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. Warm weather may affect winter wheat Continued from page 1 adapt to what Mother Nature gives them. In 34 years of making maple syrup, Storey says, "we've never had a `normal' season yet." The warm weather could also have ramifications for one of Huron County's biggest crops, winter wheat. Writing in this month's issue of The Rural Voice, Scott Krakar of LAC Inc., a London -area grain marketing company with locations in this area, explained the lack of snow cover can leave wheat at risk of being killed if temperatures suddenly plunge. In the fall, he explained, winter wheat begins a hardening period as it adjusts to colder temperatures. This hardening period begins when temperatures at the growing point reach 9° C and lasts for one or two months, the level of cold hardiness depending on the soil temperature during the period. As temperatures rise the crop loses its hardiness and longer days make the crop less tolerant of cold weather. Snow cover moderates changes in both light and temperature but agronomists say that once a winter wheat crop loses its winter hardiness, it never recovers the level of tolerance it once had. Each time the soil temperature rises the crop loses its hardiness more rapidly. Temperatures in the teens in February might leave the crop vulnerable if we experience cold temperatures in March, Krakar wrote. The success of this year's crop could depend on how cold temperatures are in March. March meeting set Continued from page 24 looking ahead; the past is gone. The ladies sang the Huron Christmas carol, "Twos in the Moon of Wintertime". Kittie MacGregor read several scripture verses which reinforced the need to trust in God's love and learn to forgive the transgressions of others. President Helen Lobb began the gathering by reminding the ladies that everyone gets a cup in life and how it is filled is up to the individual. A number of small Inejnck Make Your Own Beer, Wine, Coolers and Fruit Wine (c5 rery here or at home!) 84 Kingston St., GODERICH 524-2323 business matters were discussed and reminders given about upcoming UCW events. The March 20 meeting will be this group's participation in the World Day of Prayer. The United Church is hosting a movie night on March 4 that will feature a lasagna dinner. for Brad Fraser Katrina Young Saturday, March 4 8:00 pm Brussels Arena ' •i~ Tickets at the door $1500 gm itInt !! ;Ids .necs:=er�r�_ =s=,=====_=_=_---= ria===_==��.._.����,.�,�_. E____"_ ___°___=°--_-===m—z— _a= - ======m--====m—z— — - e• -11. _mea=aa µH ��,p-II, - , �. \III 1,, - \\HI141.' \HIIf„=5. ,1•IIIII —sour ,=‘ 1114! 1 _\\NWI�I1, —. \1144,— .---��':»_.. .-. ---. --'� .--, --.,�_-�3i��—_`:--.—_ itLJ Il� -T— Duh1UIuLtL!LI ,.....,, .... n . 1. 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A meeting seeking input on the proposal is set for March 9 at the Brussels Library from 12-2 p.m. and from 5-7 p.m. (Photos submitted) County approves new program Continued from page 20 and has received $150,000 to plan a program will have no impact on the county's 2017 budget because it is completely funded by the provincial government. She told councillors that the county has already received a grant and that the Ministry of Education will provide additional funding to help make the program a success. "Children's Services applied for culturally -relevant Indigenous early years program. Working closely with our Cultural Services colleagues, the school board Indigenous leads and staff from Keystones (Owen Sound), our aim is to explore Huron's Indigenous history, gain knowledge and understanding of culturally - restorative developmental milestones and develop a relevant early years program that will welcome all families in our county," the report went on to say. "The Ministry of Education will provide additional funding for implementation based on identified needs in our plan." Council passed Gaynor's recommendation, authorizing the transfer payment agreement. 30 on county `Sunshine List' Thirty Huron County employees are on the 2016 "Sunshine List", which details the salaries of public employees who made over $100,000 in the year. Medical Officer of Health Jan Owen led the pack by earning $271,107.52 in 2016. She was followed by Chief Administrative Officer Brenda Orchard whose 2016 salary totalled $175,701.52. Meighan Wark, Huron County librarian and director of cultural services, made $145,931.73 last year, followed by former Emergency Services Chief David Lew at $136,540.07, Director of Homes and Social and Property Services Barb Springall at $135,629.20, Director of Operations Steven Lund at $135,283.28 and Director of Planning and Development Scott Tousaw at $135,269.60. Treasurer Michael Blumhagen was next on the list, earning $127,994.50 in 2016, followed by See histories and historic photographs on the history section of northhuron.on.ca Nancy Rennick, an acting senior manager with the Huron County Health Unit who made $121,387.12 in 2016. Clerk Susan Cronin made $119.580.16 last year, while Director of Economic Development Ron Gaudet made $118,819.52. Jeff Horseman, then the deputy -chief of Emergency Medical Services, made $116,740.81, followed by Connie Townsend, homes administrator, who made $112,775.68. Jean -Guy Albert, Health Unit manager, made $110,884, as did Health Unit manager Tanya Sangster, followed by Barbara Hall, Housing and Property Services manager, at $110,564.02, Michele Gaynor, Social Services manager, at $110,564 and Christina Taylor, Health Unit manager, at $110,256.40. Director of Care Ruth Craig made $109,592.74 last year, while Health Unit Manager Barb Leavitt made $108,881.60, Acting Deputy - Treasurer Veronica Stevenson, who made $108,024.89, Director of Care Elaine Fraser made $107,416.39 and Homes Administrator Jolanta Linde- Martinsons earned $105,012.91. Arthur McNaughton, Emergency Services supervisor, made $103,645.52, followed by Sandra Weber, senior manager in the Planning and Development Department, who made $102,372.21, Emergency Services Supervisor Mark Crawford, who made $102,364.82 and Emergency Services Supervisor William Lewis, who made $102,051.55. Rounding out the list for 2016 were Emergency Service Supervisor Robert Taylor at $101,751.65, Emergency Services Supervisor David Campbell at $100,534.35 and Primary Care Paramedic James Dausett at $100,169.37. 'I' -4/P-• PARK THEATRE11111 30 The Square :.anti. 4411-0- GODERICH 519 524 7811 FOR MOVIE INFORMATION... www.movielinks.ca long distance?1-800-265-3438 By Shawn Loughlin The Citizen The Huron East Economic Development Department is hoping to hear from Brussels property owners and merchants on the proposed community improvement plan (CIP). Economic Development Officer Jan Hawley has arranged two open - house meetings on Thursday, March 9 where those involved will be on hand to answer questions about the CIP, which Huron East Council authorized Hawley and staff to create at a meeting last month. The first session will be from 12-2 p.m. and the second will be from 5-7 p.m. Both will be at the Brussels Library. Hawley says that the motivation behind the project is to improve the look of the village's downtown through incentives and recommendations. By no means, she said, will the plan impose rules on property owners and merchants, it will simply provide recommendations, best practices and incentives. The history behind the proposed plan reaches back to the 1970s, she said, before Seaforth and Brussels amalgamated with three other townships to create Huron East. Nearly five decades ago, she said, Seaforth implemented a plan to unite the look of its downtown, which has resulted in how it looks today. At the same time, Brussels decided not to adopt such a plan, which has resulted in a patchwork design throughout the downtown. Hawley recently submitted her work on the Brussels project for an achievement award at the Ontario Business Improvement Area Association (OBIAA) coming up in Toronto. The meeting is an opportunity for merchants and property owners to comment on the plan, which Hawley said is far from written in stone. The basics of the proposal have been established, but if residents have suggestions, there is still time for them to be implemented. Hawley says the meetings will be very informal, come -and -go style to enable locals to drop in and see what's being planned without spending too much of their time there. The process began last year, when the Economic Development Department secured $10,000 in funding from Huron County and $5,000 in funding from Huron East to get the ball rolling on the new program. The meeting will be held on Thursday, March 9 at the Brussels Library with open -house sessions from 12-2 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. Warm weather may affect winter wheat Continued from page 1 adapt to what Mother Nature gives them. In 34 years of making maple syrup, Storey says, "we've never had a `normal' season yet." The warm weather could also have ramifications for one of Huron County's biggest crops, winter wheat. Writing in this month's issue of The Rural Voice, Scott Krakar of LAC Inc., a London -area grain marketing company with locations in this area, explained the lack of snow cover can leave wheat at risk of being killed if temperatures suddenly plunge. In the fall, he explained, winter wheat begins a hardening period as it adjusts to colder temperatures. This hardening period begins when temperatures at the growing point reach 9° C and lasts for one or two months, the level of cold hardiness depending on the soil temperature during the period. As temperatures rise the crop loses its hardiness and longer days make the crop less tolerant of cold weather. Snow cover moderates changes in both light and temperature but agronomists say that once a winter wheat crop loses its winter hardiness, it never recovers the level of tolerance it once had. Each time the soil temperature rises the crop loses its hardiness more rapidly. Temperatures in the teens in February might leave the crop vulnerable if we experience cold temperatures in March, Krakar wrote. The success of this year's crop could depend on how cold temperatures are in March. March meeting set Continued from page 24 looking ahead; the past is gone. The ladies sang the Huron Christmas carol, "Twos in the Moon of Wintertime". Kittie MacGregor read several scripture verses which reinforced the need to trust in God's love and learn to forgive the transgressions of others. President Helen Lobb began the gathering by reminding the ladies that everyone gets a cup in life and how it is filled is up to the individual. A number of small Inejnck Make Your Own Beer, Wine, Coolers and Fruit Wine (c5 rery here or at home!) 84 Kingston St., GODERICH 524-2323 business matters were discussed and reminders given about upcoming UCW events. The March 20 meeting will be this group's participation in the World Day of Prayer. The United Church is hosting a movie night on March 4 that will feature a lasagna dinner. for Brad Fraser Katrina Young Saturday, March 4 8:00 pm Brussels Arena ' •i~ Tickets at the door $1500