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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2013-05-16, Page 6PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2013.Councillors disagree over Central Huron appeal Gallery honoured for over 35 years of service Huron East to adjust its rural mowing periods Continued from page 1got a great chance [with the appeal].We’ve got as good a chance asanybody. “I don’t buy anything you said in this at all. I think you missed the point,” said Barnim. Cox said that while he understands Barnim’s concerns, Central Huron’s specific appeal is to a certain section that recognizes provincial policy. “It [the appeal] would be costly and I don’t see the merit in it,” said Cox. “You have an opinion. I have anopinion,” replied Barnim. “I don’tparticularly have great faith in theplanning department. They need to be held accountable. It’s time.” Deputy-Mayor Dave Jewitt reminded Barnim that Central Huron hired the consultant specifically for input on the appeal. “The council will make the decision. If you don’t like his information, that’s your opinion,” said Jewitt. Cox noted there are likely going tobe some changes to the GreenEnergy Act.Meanwhile, Councillor Burkhard Metzger noted the original discussion on the issue expressed concern with turbines, gas fracking and commercial water taking and yet the consultant did not touch on those two issues. Cox noted the terms of reference for his company focused on the Green Energy Act and the Official Plan. Those terms of reference wereprovided to his company by CentralHuron. Councillor Alex Westerhoutexpressed frustration that council seems inadequately prepared given the hearing is only weeks away. “We don’t have any information on two of those things and our appeal is less than a month from now,” said Westerhout. The deputy-mayor said the responsibility lies with council as all three issues were not spelled out in the terms of reference to theconsultant.“Council has to take ownership ofthat issue,” said Jewitt. Westerhout said the situation does not sit well. “There is just something wrong with the whole process,” said Westerhout. “The whole process seems very flawed and secretive.” Jewitt said further questions could be addressed the municipality’s lawyer, Alan Patton, during a closed- door session held later that night. Continued from page 1 people who have put in a lot of time over the years,” Tetu said. “So this is really an honour.” Tetu says the gallery is able to operate because of its hardworking volunteers, as well as its generous sponsors. The award is given to recognize the previous year’s work, and Tetu says that the gallery’s 2012 was one of its strongest in recent history. He said the gallery hosted five full exhibits, bringing in some great talent in 2012. The art gallery has grown into a real complement to the Blyth Festival’s summer theatre season, Tetu says, as it has run alongside the Festival season now for over 35 years. One of the things Tetu says he is most proud of, and this is on the business side of the gallery, is that the gallery does not run itself into debt, despite not having a single paid employee. Because of the gallery’s history, Tetu says he receives calls all the time from artists who want to exhibit at the gallery because of the stellar reputation it has built over the years. Tetu says the volunteers behind the gallery are a very enthusiastic bunch and that a “feather in their cap” such as this award will just serve to fuel their fire further. Blyth Festival General Manager Deb Sholdice also serves as the Network’s president and she says she thought it was wonderful when she heard the art gallery had won the award. She said that in the case of the art gallery, the award often recognizes an organization for its years of service and body of work over a lengthy period of time. Sholdice says that the art gallery has meant so much to Huron County over its 35 years and it made sense that it was recognized for that contribution. The evening also featured Brussels resident and Juno-nominated reggae artist Lyndon John X, a performance by Clinton’s Hugh Lobb and Curtis teBrinke and a dramatic reading from Fury, a new Blyth Festival play based on the Great Storm of 1913. The rest of the evening’s winners were: Hugh Lobb, youth award; Cathy and David Armour, cultural support/patron award (Auburn’s Ron and Bev Walker and Wingham’s Dan Webster - posthumously - were also nominated); John Soules, individual artist award; the Van Egmond House and Foundation, heritage organization/individual award and Catherine Weber, the Huron County Warden’s award. In a first step in what a delegation from last month would consider the right direction, Huron East Council authorized a move of their second roadside cut to August, rather than later in the fall. After a delegation appeared before council last month, Director of Public Works Barry Mills returned with a report explaining the budget implications behind several different changes council could make to its roadside mowing practices. The group’s concern was that when the municipality waited too late to cut, weeds would go to seed, meaning that crops would be affected and farmers’ income would be damaged. For the time being, Mills said, a move for the municipality’s second cut to August could be a good first step in an attempt to catch weeds before they go to seed. Mills said that council can then evaluate how they think the change in strategy affected area crops and decide if they want to make further changes or not. While there will be no budget impact on the 2013 budget, Mills said that if the level of mowing was to increase, council would have to consider buying more equipment, which will likely have an impact on next year’s budget. 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(Photo submitted) By Shawn Loughlin The Citizen THE EDITOR, A small group of volunteers is looking for some help from former students of U.S.S. #3 East Wawanosh and Morris School (Highway School). We are looking for former students, pictures and memorabilia from the school. Please let us know about pictures as soon as possible, as we would like to begin compiling a reunion book soon. A reunion is planned for Aug. 25, 2013 at the Blyth Lions Park. Contact Jim Hallahan at 519-523- 9265, Ray Hallahan at 519-523-4798 or Carol Gross at carolgross@ezlink.ca if you have any information. Sincerely, Carol Gross. MEETING NOTICE MUNICIPALITY OF MORRIS-TURNBERRY The upcoming meetings for the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry will be held: Tuesday May 21 at 7:30 pm Regular Council Meeting Wednesday May 22 at 7:30 pm Special Council Meeting Students seek info Letter to the Editor BUY? SELL? TRY CLASSIFIED