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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2016-12-22, Page 40PAGE 40. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2016. IPM to cost county nearly ,550,000: report By Shawn Loughlin The Citizen The Huron County Economic Development Department estimates that when the dust settles, the county will have spent nearly $650,000 to host the 2017 International Plowing Match (IPM) in Walton. In a report presented to Huron County Council at its Dec. 14 committee of the whole meeting, Economic Development Manager Natasha Fritzley detailed the expenses, ranging from loans to in- kind contributions to actual cash contributions to the match -hosting effort. Chief Administrative Officer Brenda Orchard said the report is as thorough as possible, including the best estimates in regards to future spending. She said that county staff has been commended by staff from neighbouring counties for its honesty. Orchard told council that in the past, county staffs in other areas of southwestern Ontario have not been as forthcoming about IPM -hosting costs and the final costs serve as a negative surprise once the match is complete. She wanted her report to be thorough and truthful about the costs being allocated to the match and councillors said they appreciated that honesty. Fritzley, who is leaving the county to pursue an employment opportunity with Blyth Cowbell Brewing Company, told council that within the estimated $642,586 in costs for the IPM is the original $100,000 loan that was made to the group several years ago when Huron County was still vying to host the match and had yet to be chosen by the Ontario Plowmen's Association (OPA). Treasurer Michael Blumhagen said that while it's true that actual costs will likely be closer to $550,000 for the match, he wanted to be honest with council. That money has gone out and it has yet to be repaid. The intention, he said, is that the loan will be repaid with proceeds from the match, but he didn't want to count on it in case a profit doesn't materialize. The breakdown of the contribution, Fritzley said, is that $113,750 will be of the in-kind variety, while $528,836 will come in the form of cash, $100,000 of which is the aforementioned loan that is expected to be repaid. In the 2016 budget, $191,336 is budgetted for the match, in addition to $40,000 of cash and $28,500 of in-kind services to host a Huron County exhibit at the tent. That includes 20 county staff members at the IPM exhibit for five days plus Obituaries their mileage, according to the report. There are a number of cash contributions that will be made through the public works department, including $60,000 for signage and set-up and tear -down requirements, $80,000 for roadside mowing and maintenance and $10,000 for staff assistance in-kind. Additional costs will also come from paramedic services, cultural services, the planning and development department and the economic development department. In addition, the request for new funds in the 2017 budget is $237,500 for a total contribution of $642,586. JEAN DEANS Mrs. Jean Deans, Wingham passed away at Victoria Hospital, London, on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016. She was 96. The former Jean Tervit was the wife of Jack Deans who predeceased her in 1971. She was the dear mother of Bill and Linda and Peter and Julie Deans, all of Wingham. Jean was the loving grandmother of Jesse, Phil, Tom and Dayna Deans and special great-grandmother of Mitchell, Blake, Tyson and Nathan. She was sister of Mary Wallace, Wingham and sister-in-law of Barbara and Jean Tervit, both of Wingham. Jean was predeceased by her brothers George and Jack Tervit. Visitation was held at McBurney Funeral Home, Wingham on Dec. 16. The funeral service was held at the funeral home chapel Dec. 17. Rev. Jeff Hawkins officiated. Interment will be at Wingham Cemetery. Memorial donations to Royal Canadian Legion, Br. 180 or the Wingham and District Hospital Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. JIM SMITH Jim Smith of Clinton, formerly of Dungannon, passed away suddenly at home on Monday, Dec. 12, 2016. He was in his 65th year. Jim was the loving father of Tammy Dowell, Vanastra; Adam and Sandy Dowell, Clinton; Jerry Smith and Amanda McCrate, Goderich and Justin Smith, Sudbury. He was the grandfather of Cassy (Wade) Jewell, Darrin Dowell, Chance Smith, Tyler Dowell, r�ADC Preston Rean and great- grandfather of Eleena and Jase Jewell. Jim was the dear brother of Gary and Mary Smith, Dungannon and Rita Neill, Goderich. He will also be missed by his nieces and nephews and brother Alvin Smith. Jim was the special friend of Bev Ohm, Goderich and her children Heather, Trish and Rob Ohm. Jim was predeceased by his parents Henry and Edna Smith, siblings Lawrence Smith, John Smith and Edna Smith, son Jason Smith and brother-in-law George Neill. At Jim's request, cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017 from 2 - 4 p.m. at 169 Queen St., Clinton. Donations to the London Health Sciences Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Arrangements were entrusted to the Falconer Funeral Homes and condolences for the family may be sent through www.falconerfuneral homes.com SILVIA HAAG Mrs. Silvia Pia (Thurlemann) Haag, RR 2, Brussels passed away at Stratford General Hospital on Monday, Dec. 12, 2016. She was in her 70th year. Silvia was the beloved wife of the late Viktor Haag and mother of Conny and Rama Frischknecht, Switzerland; Eveline and Jorn Steunebrink, RR 1, Conn and Roger and Karen Haag, RR 2, Brussels. She was the grandmother of Laura, Angela, Jolene, Brianna, Jayden, Sam, Leah and Nathan. Silvia was the sister of Rita and Otmar Kunzle, Sophie and Manfred Mesmer and Karl Thurlemann, all of Switzerland and Edith and Ralf Rumpen, Germany. She was sister-in-law of Klara and Fredy Kaiser, Edith and Erwin Breitenmoser, Ernst and Annalise Haag and Elvira and Rolf Gmunder, all of Switzerland. Silvia was predeceased by her son Erwin Haag, sister-in-law Erika Thurlemann, and parents Karl and Sophie Thurlemann. Visitation with prayers was held at the Eaton Funeral Home, Listowel on Dec. 18. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Listowel, on Dec. 19. Interment in Fairview Cemetery, Listowel. Memorial donations to St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church Building Fund would be appreciated. Online condolences may be left at the funeral home's website at www.eatonfuneralhome.ca N EXTEND YOUR REACH - ADVERTISE PROVINCIALLY OR ACROSS THE COUNTRY! 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