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The Citizen, 2013-01-31, Page 9THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 2013. PAGE 9. COUNTY OF HURON MUNICIPAL CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR THE REHABILITATION OF THREE BRIDGES NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT THE PROJECT: The County of Huron is planning to carry out repairs to three structures (as shown on key plans). The first structure, Dane’s Bridge is located on the Howick-Turnberry Road (7) east of the town of Wingham and north of Gorrie and Fordwich. The second structure, Clegg’s Bridge is located on Morris Road (16) west of Brussels and south east of Belgrave. The third structure, the Auburn Bridge is located on the Blyth Road (25) immediately to the west of Auburn. All three structures span sections or tributaries of the Maitland River. The rehabilitation project for all three bridges would involve the replacement/repair of deteriorated bridge components. This will include concrete repairs to the bridge decks; and the replacement of the existing concrete railings with solid concrete barriers or parapet walls for the Clegg’s and Dane’s bridges; and repair of the Auburn Bridge railings. Due to the extent of the work, lane restrictions will be required. It is anticipated that road work will be completed during the 2013 construction season. THE ENVIRONMENTAL SCREENING PROCESS: The planning for this project is following the environmental screening process set out for Schedule B activities under the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) document. The purpose of the screening process is to identify any potential environmental impacts associated with the project and to plan for appropriate mitigation of any impacts. The process includes consultation with the public, stakeholders, and government review agencies. PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT: The consultation program for this Class EA includes several opportunities for public involvement. For the initial phase of the program, public input will be received until March 1, 2013. Additional opportunities for comment will be provided as the process proceeds. Any comments collected in conjunction with this Class EA will be maintained on file for use during the project and may be included in project documentation. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record. For further information on this project, or to review the Class EA process, please contact the Project Engineer: B.M. Ross and Associates, 62 North Street, Goderich, Ontario, N7A 2T4. Telephone (519) 524-2641. Fax (519) 524-4403. Attention: Pamela Scharfe, Environmental Planner (e-mail: pscharfe@bmross.net). This Notice issued January 30, 2013 Dave Laurie, Director of Public Works County of Huron On Saturday, Jan. 26 the Wingham Golf and Curling Club held the annual Country Men’s bonspiel. In the first draw Robert Grein’s rink came out on top with a win over the Don Adams foursome. The second draw had the Bob Corrigan team from Goderich topping the Moran team curling out of Walkerton. The overall winner of the JR Coultes memorial “bull” trophy was decided by a quarter of a point with skip Grein, brother Don Grein, Rodney Gagnon and Steve Burke claiming the trophy. Organizers Marg Moffatt and Ross Peacock did a stellar job putting the bonspiel teams together and they both are terrific volunteers for the curling club. In regular league play on Monday, Jan. 21 the daytime winning skips were Jim Taylor, Bruce Robertson, Al Webster, Barry Simpson, Hugh Clugston and Mac Inglis. The Monday night men had John Mann and Bob Johnston skip their teams to victory. Mother Nature was the winner on Tuesday night as snow and high winds forced cancellation of curling. Wednesday night mixed teams taking home wins were Robert Grein, Wayne Horton and Julie Hallahan. The Thursday daytime winners were Clayt Ruppel, Glenn McMichael, Jim Taylor, Bruce Robertson, Stewart Leedham and Barry Simpson. The Belgrave league skips curling their teams to victories were Elliott Miller, Bob Sinclair, Dave Inglis and Marvin Cook. Friday night mixed league wrapped up the week with Wayne Waechter and Murray Fear taking home wins. On Feb. 2 and 3 the club will be hosting the Zone 14 mixed curling bonspiel. The Sweetheart Bonspiel kicks off on Saturday, Feb. 9 and organizers are still looking for a couple of teams for the second draw. Skips and Stones – By Bruce Skinn Hurry hard! The Wingham Golf and Curling Club held the annual Country Men’s Bonspiel on Jan. 26, welcoming competitors from all over. The winning team was skipped by Robert Grein and consisted of his brother Don, Rodney Gagnon and Steve Burke. (Jim Brown photo) The Saugeen Maitland Midget AA Lightning ended the regular season with three wins over the weekend to finish first in the Lower Lakes Female Hockey League West Division. The weekend started with a double-header against the Windsor Wildcats on Saturday. The first game was a 6-2 decision with Dawn Pletsch and Cassidy Calhoun each scoring a pair of goals to pace the attack. Harley Westman and Courtney Surridge added singles and assists were awarded to Tori Terpstra (2), Ashlee Lawrence, Kailyn Soers, Jordyn Sholdice, Kelly Gribbons, Lexi Smith and Surridge. After a short rest, the Bolts were back on the ice for a second win over the Wildcats, this time by a closer 2- 1 margin. Surridge opened the scoring depositing a nice backhand into the top shelf after getting a feed from linemate Smith. Pletsch then scored completing a low-zone cycle from linemates Lawrence and Bantam callup Mel Nolan. The Wildcats could only manage to get one by goaltender Morgan Baker, a shot from the point through a maze of players in front of the net. Sunday the Lightning travelled to Brantford to play the Ice-Cats and needing to win to finish first in their division. The game was fast-paced with good chances for both teams. With a little over a minute left, Terpstra put one off the post and in with assists going to Gribbons and Westman. Shea Tiley was solid in net, stopping all Brantford shots to seal the win earning the shut-out. The Lightning play in the International Silver Stick Tournament this weekend in Sarnia and then will open their Lower Lakes playoffs the following weekend with a series against Windsor. For schedule and results see the Lightning website: www.saugeen maitlandlightning.com Midget Lightningfinish first in division The Blyth Brussels Bantam LL Burgundy Team took to the ice twice last weekend, visiting Mount Forest on Saturday and taking on the BCH Ice Dogs on Sunday. The first game saw Blyth Brussels give catch up from a 2-0 deficit to tie the game 2-2 when the final buzzer rang. Their luck wouldn’t hold against BCH, however, who defeated the Bantam team 3-1. The team’s season record is 11-9- 2. Bantam LL tie, lose games So close Despite a valiant come-from-behind effort that saw them tie the game 3-3 in the third period, the Blyth Brussels PeeWee Rep team couldn’t hang on and were beat by the Seaforth Stars due to a late-game goal on Friday. Fortunately, Blyth Brussels was able to beat Seaforth in two away games on Jan. 21 and Jan. 26. They next take to the ice on Feb. 2 against West Grey at the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre at 5 p.m. (Denny Scott photo)