HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2009-09-17, Page 11County council’s Sept. 2 meetingbegan with silence in recognition of
two public servants who had
recently passed away.
In asking for the time of reflection
warden Ken Oke of South Huron
acknowledged former 1979 warden
Jack Tinney and North Huron
municipal councillor Murray
Nesbitt, who died in an incident at
the Goderich salt mine, at the end of
August.
“Whether county council or lower
tier we are all part of the municipal
family,” said Oke. “Murray will be
missed by all.”
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In his report Oke said he had
attended a number of events since the
last council meeting in July, including
riding in the parades at Zurich and
Bayfield.
Oke also went to the farewell party
for Rebels with a Cause. “This was a
good program of young people talking
to young people”, about the danger of
smoking, said Oke. “It’s unfortunate
we lost the funding for this.”
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A number of county employeesreceived long-term service awards,among them two Brussels men: WayneHiggins, 25 years and DonaldHastings, 20 years.
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Bill Dowson, councillor for
Bluewater commended staff on
rebuilding reserves for the county. In
trying to keep taxes low, councillors
had in the past depleted the reserves,
said Dowson and the fact that they had
been brought back to a reasonable
level without taking any services away
was a credit to the staff, he said.
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Bert Dykstra, councillor for Central
Huron, reminded everyone that the
grand opening gala for REACH
(Regional Equine Agricultural Centre
of Huron) was to take place Sept. 11.
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Jim Fergusson, councillor for
Bluewater commended the cultural
services and tourism people for the
Taste of Huron event.
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From the board of health was a
report from medical officer of
health/CEO Dr. Nancy Cameron
regarding the H1N1 virus. As of July
29 there had been 19 deaths in Ontarioattributed to the virus. There have been4,000 cases. A presentation on the Huron Countypandemic plan would be held at the
September board of health meeting.
Dr. Cameron advised that the health
unit is expecting a busy fall and winter
flu season. She said when the vaccinebecomes available it would be offeredto those who need and want it in mid-November. People will be prioritizedinto groups.
It is expected that it will be
necessary for those receiving the
vaccine to need two doeses of the
H1N1 vaccine. ***Representatives from council gave apresentation at AMO to the provincial
and federal government regarding the
economic importance of the
agricultural industry to Huron.
THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2009. PAGE 11. County council briefsNesbitt, Tinney recognized at council meeting
Notice of Public Meeting
Concerning a Proposed Official Plan
Amendment for a Five-Year Review of
the Huron County Official Plan
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the
County of Huron will hold a public meeting on:
Thursday, October 8th, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. at the Holmesville Community Centre (180
Community Centre Road) to consider a proposed official plan amendment under Section 17 of
the Planning Act.
ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either
in support of or in opposition to the proposed official plan amendment.
IF you wish to be notified of the adoption of the proposed official plan amendment, or of the
refusal to adopt the official plan amendment, you must make a written request to Barbara Wilson,
Clerk, County of Huron, 1 Court House Square, Goderich, ON N7A 1M2.
IF a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written
submissions to the County of Huron before the proposed official plan amendment is adopted, the
person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and
Housing to the Ontario Municipal Board.
IF a person or public body does not make an oral submission at a public meeting or make written
submissions to the County of Huron before the official plan amendment is adopted, the person or
public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal
Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or
public body.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION and a copy of the proposed amendment is available for inspection
during regular office hours at the County of Huron Planning and Development Department, 57
Napier St., Goderich, (519) 524-8394 Ext. 3 and on the Huron County website at
www.huroncounty.ca.
PURPOSE AND EFFECT:
The Huron County Planning and Development Department is required to undertake a 5-year
review of the County’s Official Plan, a land use planning document that is a statement of where
and how development should take place. The Plan includes vision goals and policy directions for
development of the County for Agriculture, Community Services, the Economy, Extractive
Resources, Natural Environment, and Settlement Patterns.
DATED AT THE COUNTY OF HURON THIS Barbara Wilson, Clerk
11 th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2009 County of Huron
1 Court House Square
Goderich, ON N7A 1M2
(519) 524-8394
Ride in style
Brenda Dantling from Orton was part of the Canadian horse display event during the grand
opening of the REACH (Regional Equine and Agriculture Centre of Huron) in Clinton on
Saturday. (Vicky Bremner photo)
Villagers learned on Sunday that
Bob Madill, former resident of
Londesborough, had passed away at
Queensway Nursing Home in
Hensall. Surely his family, Paul and
Heidi Madill and Cindy and Tom
Radford, could use your support and
concern as they grieve Bob’s loss.
On Sept. 15, 1959 two young
people, Robert (Frank) Johnston and
Dorothy McNee, said their “I Do’s”
in Belmore. On Saturday, Sept. 15
the couple celebrated 50 years of
marriage.
Immediate family members and a
few close friends joined them for
dinner at the Dinner Bell in Clinton.
Lots of stories were told about Frank
and Dot who joined in the fun
wholeheartedly. Dorothy’s sister,
Maxine, had plenty of ‘inside'
memories to share.
The celebration and reminiscing
continued throughout the evening
back at the Johnston home in
Londesborough.
Frank and Dorothy lived briefly in
Clinton but have spent most of their
married life in Londesborough.
Congratulations from the folks in
the village.
This Saturday, Sept. 20 is the
correct date for the Londesborough
Reunion at the Londesborough
Community Hall. Got questions?
Call Judy (Mason) Cook.
The Londesborough United
Church Women will gather for
dessert at the church at 7:30 p.m. on
Monday, Sept. 21. The first meeting
of the fall will follow at 8 p.m.
The senior choir will gather for a
practice at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Sept.
20.
The movie Treasure Seekers will
be shown at the Londesborough
United Church on Friday evening,
Sept. 25 at 7 p.m. The community is
invited to attend.
By BRENDA
RADFORD
Call
523-4296
PEOPLE AROUND
LONDESBORO
The Happy Gang Seniors of
Londesborough held their card party
at the Londesborough Community
Hall on Friday, Sept. 11. There were
16 tables of euchre players that
evening.
Competition was tight that night.
Joann MacDonald and Dorothy
Carter took first place with 77
points. Close on their heels
were two couples who shared
second and third place winnings
with 76 points, Ken and Velma
Preszcator and Murray and Marlene
Forbes.
Bill and Faye Albert played the
most successful lone hands with
eight.
The group will hold its next night
of cards on Oct. 9.
The first regular meeting of the
new year for the Happy Gang
Seniors takes place on Wednesday,
Sept. 30 with potluck at 12:30 p.m.
The guest speaker that afternoon
will be Dr. Bev Lee, daughter of
Jack and Helen Lee.
NEWS
FROM LONDESBORO
Happy Gang Seniors
host 16 tables at euchre
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