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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2010-08-12, Page 6PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, 2010. Great divide in Huron East Seili’s words commended Taste of Huron teams with Plowing Match THE EDITOR, (To the people in Grey Central), Please retract your statement about “many people” being upset the way Mayor Joe Seili acted at the school meeting. Not true. In fact, 90 per cent of the people we talked to were very proud a person had the guts to stand up for his rights and say what he did. Asking for an apology from Mayor Seili and Councillor David Blaney is absolutely out of the question. No one needs an apology from either of these men. They were speaking the truth and the truth always hurts. All you people will understand what “scamming” means and what it’s all about. The Avon Maitland School Board did a good job at “scamming” everyone. One lady on the school board was against closing the schools and with a little soft talk, she changed her mind and said close the schools. Again, the board got its way – now they can give themselves a big raise from the money they will get from closing the schools. Please Grey Central, be thankful for what you got – your school back. Brussels has to fight for theirs with all our help for them. “Scamming” is exactly what the Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance has done to Seaforth hospital board of directors, the hospital management team and all the staff members. All are intelligent people. We lost a beautiful high school to the Avon Maitland School Board to “scammers” a few years ago and now we could lose the cleanest, neatest hospital in Huron County to “scammers”. Huron East as a lot to cope with right now and they need lots of help and lots of money. I’m very sure everyone understands how senior citizens and younger people can be scammed so very easily – out of money or anything, right? It’s so easily done by good talkers and these talkers make over three hundred thousands a year. Keep up the good work Mayor Seili along with your council members. Bill and Clara Brown, Egmondville. THE EDITOR, I am concerned about the “Great Divide” going on in Huron East. The news of Brussels Public School closing has been devastating, but why can’t both the Brussels and Grey communities celebrate the fact that they will still have one school in the area for their children to attend? They should thank their lucky stars that their children aren’t bused an hour or more each way to school like children in Northern Ontario communities have been for years after having their schools closed. These northern communities were devastated but came together and made the best of it. There was no arguing, name-calling or divisions of communities. I grew up in the Brussels and Grey area and I’m greatly disappointed. Not only am I disappointed that Brussels Public School will be closed, but I’m even more disappointed in people’s attitudes. I thought the people that live in my former community were different. Insulting a school that the Avon Maitland District School Board has decided to keep open is not the answer. Staying positive is! I think us northern Ontario folks could teach you southern Ontario folks a few lessons on the value of appreciating what you have. I’ve lived in both southern Ontario and northern Ontario and have discovered that life isn’t about getting somewhere fast, calling someone or something names or having the best of the best. It’s about community and making the best of a bad situation, enjoying life and being the best person you can be to make your community a better place. I am embarrassed for the people whom I thought were good community members who have somehow transformed themselves. Good luck to you all as you endure the “Great Divide”. Erin Walker (Mitchell) Kirkland Lake, Ontario (former North Huron resident) The Huron County Plowing Matchand Taste of Huron, a culinary festival featuring local food, dishes and chefs will be pairing to diversify both their crowds. The Taste of Huron, now in its second year, had some overlap with the Huron County Plowing Match last year, so, instead of competing, the two groups have decided to work together to help draw from crowds that the individual groups may not have had access to. Jeff McGavin, president of the Huron County Plowmans Association says that the event is a marriage of dates that is going to provide new awareness of both events. “Pairing with the Taste of Huron will allows us to educate people whomay not necessarily be from ruralHuron County,” he said. Typically, the Plowmens’Association holds a barbeque to finish the plowing match, and will continue to do so, but will hold the barbecue in concert with the Taste of Huron festival. “The barbecue serves as a finale for events, and is when we crown the Queen of the Furrow,” he said. “[This co-operation] will allow us to showcase agriculture for people who may not be involved in it.” Brittany Fry, event co-ordinator for the Taste of Huron says that this partnership will maintain the ‘authenticity of [both events], while benefitting both groups. “[The partnership] will work to co-promote and raise awareness about the goals and activities of both groups through dual marketingefforts,” she said. “[It] allows Tasteof Huron to further highlight one ofthe basics of the event - agriculture.”Fry also stated that the sponsorship and networking that the Taste of Huron have in existence will prove to be a benefit for the plowing match barbecue. “[The Taste of Huron Festival] is helping this long standing event shift to an easier way for ticket sales by providing box office services through the Blyth Festival,” she said. “[The festival] has also helped the group acquire a local beer sponsor, Brick Brewery, for the sale of beer at the event.” The Huron County Plowing Match takes place in the third week of August, while Taste of Huron runs from August 16 to August 27. Local events for the Taste of Huron include:Food for Thought:The events will be hosted atrestaurants throughout the County,diners will enjoy presentations andlively discussions on various food- related topics. Special menus will be presented to complement the specific topics • Thank a Farmer Date: Tuesday, August 24 Time: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Location: The Benmiller Inn & Spa, 81175 Benmiller Line, Goderich Reservations: Call 1-800-265- 1711 or visit www.benmiller.on.ca. Cost: $40 per person (does not include: beverages, taxes or service) Topic: Panel discussion by local producers in various industries. More information coming soon! *** Culinary Workshops Home chefs and food enthusiastsget their chance to learn uniqueculinary techniques at local diningspots working with local chefs andfood specialists. Cost: $20 per workshop • Selecting and Preparing a Lake Huron Catch Date: Tuesday, August 17 Time: 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Type: Hands-on demonstration Level: Basic/Intermediate Hosted by: Devin Tabor of Bon Vivant Personal Chef Service Workshop Location: Regional Equine and Agricultural Centre of Huron, 169 Beech Street, Clinton. • Roll Baby Roll Date: Thursday, August 19 Time: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Type: Hands-on demonstration Level: Basic/Intermediate Hosted by: Lilia Hill from Lil’s Letters to the Editor Notice of Public Meeting Proposed Amendment to Certificate of Approval Wingham Landfill Site The Township of North Huron is in the process of applying to the Ontario Ministry of the Environment to amend the Wingham Landfill Certificate of Approval. The changes would improve site operations and environmental protection through: • relocation of the site entrance from Currie Line to Reid Road • operation of an improved on-site public drop off facility • storage and transfer of household hazardous waste including oil, antifreeze, paint, batteries, and bulked waste electronics • storage and transfer of chlorofluorocarbon refrigerants after these materials are reclassified as hazardous waste on July 1, 2012 [O. Reg. 189/94 S. 24.(1) and (2)] • storage of mixed construction and demolition (C&D) waste and transfer to a licensed processing facility where recyclable materials are recovered • storage and transfer of leaf and yard waste to a licensed composting facility. • amendments to the annual monitoring program for the landfill site A public meeting will be held Monday, August 16, 2010 at 7 p.m.in Council Chambers to discuss the draft application and details of the proposed site changes. The public is encouraged to attend this meeting and provide comments on the proposed site changes. These comments will be recorded and addressed in the final application. For those unable to attend the public meeting, a copy of the current draft documentation can be reviewed at the Municipal Office, 274 Josephine Street, Wingham, Ontario. N0G 2W0, during business hours. Written comments received before Friday, August 20, 2010 will be incorporated and addressed in the final application. Please forward any questions to: Mr. Ralph Campbell Director of Public Works Township of North Huron 274 Josephine Street, P.O. Box 90, Wingham, ON N0G 2W0 519-357-3550 x 27 519-357-1110 (Fax) rcampbell@northhuron.ca Township of North Huron Council & Committee Meeting Schedule August 16 Regular Council Meeting 7:30 p.m. - Council Chambers September 7 Regular Council Meeting 7:30 p.m. - Council Chambers September 13 Committee of the Whole 7:00 p.m. - Council Chambers September 14 North Huron Police Service Board 7:00 p.m. - Board Room September 20 Regular Council Meeting 7:30 p.m. - Council Chambers 2010 Municipal Election NOTICE OF NOMINATIONS Nominations may be filed at the Township of North Huron Municipal Office 274 Josephine Street, Wingham during normal office hours (8:30 am - 4:30 pm) until 2 pm on Friday, September 10, 2010 for the Offices of • REEVE • DEPUTY REEVE • COUNCILLOR Papers must be filed on the prescribed forms in person or by any agent not by fax or e-mail. A filing fee must accompany the nomination: $200 for office of Reeve $100 for all other offices Payable by certified cheque, money order or cash. The term of office is December 1, 2010 to November 30, 2014 Please note: Any persons proposing to be a candidate may not solicit or accept contributions or incur expenses for election purposes, until he/she has filed a nomination paper. Continued on page 20 By Denny ScottThe Citizen