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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2011-03-10, Page 22PAGE 22. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2011. Classified Advertisements Tenders Tenders COUNTY OF HURON REPAIRS TO STRUCTURE BB16 (KIPPEN BRIDGE) ON KIPPEN ROAD CONTRACT NO. BR1013 Sealed tenders, addressed to the Director of Public Works, Mr. Dave Laurie, County of Huron, Public Works Department, 1 Courthouse Square, Goderich, Ontario, N7A 1M2, will be received by him until: 3:00 p.m., Friday, March 25, 2011 For the repairs to Structure BB16 west of Kippen. The work includes replacement of the existing railings, a reinforced concrete overlay, *)('&%$'#*$"#! $!*#%* #!*'%$#*$"#* $ *$#% *' $#*$"#'%$"%#&##' #$'*'#&*#)%# )'* $%"#&#'%#%##'%#($"% $%"#($#*&%$'##*#$$ refundable fee of $30.00, payable to B. M. Ross and Associates Limited, which includes all taxes. Each tender must be accompanied )#*#%' %"#%(%##) "#)$"# $#'%#*&($'##   Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Tender award is conditional upon County budget approval. B. M. ROSS AND ASSOCIATES LIMITED 62 North Street Goderich, ON N7A 2T4 $% # #  * # #  # # # # www.bmross.net For 30 years Canadian dietitians have been celebrating national Nutrition Month in March. Huron County’s Public Health Dietitian says it’s a great time to remind Huron County residents about the importance of healthy eating at home, school and work. Amy MacDonald gets excited when talking about the wealth of healthy eating programs and activities happening in Huron County. MacDonald says this year’s theme of “Celebrating Food from Field to Table” is a perfect fit for Huron County. “We have strong agricultural roots and we have year- round access to great locally grown, raised and produced foods.” An important group MacDonald works with is the Huron-Perth Farm to Table Network (www.huronperthfarmtotable.ca). The group produces the Buy Local Buy Fresh Map and supports the Huron Good Food Box. The network members work together to make it easier for Huron County residents to access locally grown food and learn more about how it is grown. MacDonald feels one program that has a great impact in Huron County is the Huron Community Food Advisors. They are trained volunteers who offer presentations on healthy eating and cooking. They have several workshops planned during March. A food advisor can be booked for any community group or event free of charge through the Huron County Health Unit. One of the ways MacDonald will be celebrating Nutrition Month is on her food blog, www.HereOnFood.ca MacDonald shares nutrition information and recipes with Huron County residents on the blog. A recent story contest brought in dozens of memories from Huron County residents. The stories will be featured during March on the blog. “The importance of health and nutrition are becoming more recognized. One thing I’m so excited about is the new school food and beverage policy which comes into effect in September of this year. It means students will have more access to healthy food and beverages at school. Ultimately this will improve the health of our young people in Huron County.” MacDonald is encouraged by the activity in the community around healthy eating. In particular, she says people can get reliable information easier than in the past. The Health Unit website has a whole section on Nutrition which MacDonald developed: www.huroncounty.ca/ health MacDonald will be one of a 12 Huron County registered dietitians who are celebrated on national Dietitians Day on March 16. The group will be getting together at the Huron County Health Unit to celebrate local programs and share a healthy meal. Nutrition Month is an initiative of Dietitians of Canada. Visit www.dietitians.ca for more information. The Huron Tourism Association (HTA) has announced its board for 2011. The local tourism promotion organization directors include tourism marketing professionals from throughout Huron County, and represent diverse tourism attractions of Ontario’s West Coast. The 14-member board includes Tim Cumming (Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority), President; Bob Marshall (Tourism Goderich Manager), First Vice President; Laurie Ginn (Shelter Valley Campground), Second Vice President; Heather Black (Blyth Festival Marketing and Development); Mary Cardiff (Director, Huron Country Playhouse); Susan Mills (Grand Bend Chamber of Commerce Tourism Manager); Connie Goodall (North Huron Community Development Co-ordinator); Liz Ihrig (Hessenland Country Inn); Jenna Ujiye (County of Huron Tourism Marketer), Clair Soper (Clair on the Square Bed and Breakfast); Rosemary Davis (H. O. Jerry); Peter Drew (Kerry Creek B & B), Joan Karstens (Brentwood on the Beach B & B), and Cindy Fisher (County of Huron Tourism Co- ordinator). The new HTA president promotes conservation areas and landowner events at the ABCA office near Exeter. The former community newspaper editor (Seaforth and Goderich) said stepping into the president’s shoes will be a tough job as he follows a master marketer, Karen Stewart (formerly of Blyth Festival), who has stepped down as President. “Karen will be sorely missed as she combined marketing skills, financial skills, and knowledge of theatre and cultural attractions,” Cumming said. “My job will be to expand upon the work Karen has done bringing tourists to the dining, accommodation, theatre, museum, culture, sporting, nature, and other attractions in all of Huron County’s destination municipalities.” Tourism is one of the main pillars of the Huron County economy – along with agriculture, manufacturing, and the cultural sector. There is great value in becoming a member of HTA, according to the new president. “Businesses pay an affordable membership fee and the value of that investment gets multiplied,” he said. “Their support of the association demonstrates their commitment to the tourism industry and that support for tourism growth results in matching marketing dollars from the County of Huron, and that business and county support – along with provincial and local partnerships – results in marketing breadth and success at a scale no organization or business could obtain on their own.” The association has begun strengthening partnerships with other adjacent tourism organizations as well as economic development organizations in diverse areas of the county, according to Cumming. The association has also strategically planned and identified its tourism markets with greatest potential. The lake and shoreline is one of the main attractions that brings people into Huron County but the new president says Huron Tourism Association expands tourists’ knowledge of the area so they know about the many attractions throughout the entire county. “I have been lucky enough to live and work in most parts of Huron County and we are lucky to have fine dining, fine accommodation, theatres, museums, cultural and other attractions, shopping, sporting events and special events, and beautiful nature areas and accessible trails – I am honoured to be part of an organization working so hard and effectively to let tourists and visitors closer to home know about the attractions we have right here.” The Huron Tourism Association has an enviable track record of success obtaining broadcast coverage and daily and weekly editorial print media coverage here and abroad. HTA, in partnership with the County of Huron, distributes 40,000 copies of the popular and highly-praised visitor’s vacation Guide. The association has, along with its partners, created award-winning showcases of the county including Taste of Huron and Doors Open Haunted Huron. One of the year’s biggest events is the annual Tourism Event and Brochure Swap. That is the industry’s largest opportunity to network, engage in professional development, showcase tourism successes, and unveil the year’s new promotional materials in advance of the spring-summer tourism season. The 22nd Annual Tourism Event takes place this year in Seaforth, on Thursday, April 28. Each year the association also showcases one of the delectable fine dining establishments of the county. This, too, has been one of the year’s highlights for tourism businesses and partners. This year’s dinner is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 3. Visit ontarioswestcoast.ca for details. The Huron Tourism Association has an important role to play speaking for the Huron County tourism industry while working closely with Ontario’s new Regional Tourism Organizations (RTOs). There are more than 160 tourism businesses and organizations that are members of the Huron Tourism Association and it is growing. “It is my dream we will one day reach the 200 membership mark,” said Cumming. “I believe this is a strong association that can get even stronger.” He invites any current or prospective tourism association members to contact him at 519-235- 2610 or 1-888-286-2610. For more information on Huron Tourism Association and the attractions of Ontario’s West Coast visit ontarioswestcoast.ca Earlier this year, ONE CARE Home and Community Support Services launched as a new community service provider amalgamating three deeply-rooted local agencies. Town and Country Support Services, Midwestern Adult Day Services, and Stratford Meals on Wheels and Neighbourly Services each bring complementary services, skills, resources and decades-long reputations for providing high- quality, essential assistance and engaging activities to seniors and persons with disabilities. At their core, each agency shares a commitment to serving others. Clients and care-givers will continue to receive a full range of services. All existing in-home support and community services will continue. These include in-home personal support, adult day programs, meal services, EasyRide transportation, safety and reassurance, health and wellness programs, Home Help, Home at Last, supportive housing and social programs. These programs serve over 4000 people annually, enhancing quality of life and offering peace of mind to clients and family care-givers alike. By joining to form one agency, ONE CARE will offer more as they respond to the evolving health care environment that supports aging in place and expanded home care services. Together they offer easier access to services for clients and their care-givers supporting residents in the City of Stratford, Huron and Perth Counties and surrounding areas, to live safely and independently in their own homes and communities. To know more call 1-877-502-8277. New support service launched Brussels meeting to be held in March Tourism Association announces 2011 board March is Nutrition Month Continued from page 16 Brussels area have identified themselves and an orientation meeting will be held in March. There is a new student chapter at St. Anne’s Catholic Secondary School in Clinton. This group is planning a family fun day in February. Teacher advisor, Helen Van Bakel, and the students hope the event will attract area families for fun, winter activities, and fundraising for Habitat. Another upcoming event will be the affiliate’s annual general meeting planned for May. The group will add more community representatives. HFH HC is an active organization. It has a board of directors and a number of operational committees: fundraising, family selection, volunteer, build, publicity, and others. The board oversees the ReStores which are staffed by volunteers. For more information, check out www.habitathuroncounty.ca or call 519-612-1612.