The Citizen, 2008-01-10, Page 20Take Heart Huron is hoping to seeproposals soon for new projects thatwill help people in Huron Countylead healthier lives.The Opportunity Fund, sponsored
by Take Heart Huron, has start-up
funding for new projects. Alycia
Collins, Take Heart Huron co-
ordinator with the Huron County
Health Unit, says she’s hoping many
community groups across the county
will apply.
“We’re hoping see proposals from
a variety of community groups who
are interested in helping Huron
County residents eat healthier foods,
be more physically active and be
smoke-free. We’ll be watching
especially for plans that work withchildren and youth, people living inlow income situations and olderadults.”Collins says the Opportunity Fund
is available for not-for-profit
community groups that want to
make an impact in their community.
Projects funded last year included
community kitchens and physical
activity opportunities for isolated
groups.
If your not-for-profit group has an
innovative new project that focuses
on healthy living, you can apply for
up to $750 in start up funding. It
must be used by the end of 2008.
Projects that show they can
continue beyond the start-up phaseand that develop partnerships withother community organizations willbe given priority.Take Heart Huron encourages
Huron County residents to eat
healthier foods, be more physicallyactive, and be smoke-free. Leadinga healthy, active life helps to preventchronic diseases such as heartdisease, stroke, type II diabetes, and
some forms of cancer.
To receive your application kit,contact Alycia Collins, Take HeartHuron Co-ordinator, at 519-482-3416 or 1-877-837-6143 if longdistance. Applications are due by
Feb. 1.
PAGE 20. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 2008.
Despite the persistent efforts of a
ratepayer, Morris-Turnberry
councillors decided at their Dec. 18
meeting not to reopen the
distribution of land from a closed
street allowance in Lower Town,
Turnberry Ward.
Jake Kikkert argued that he should
have been allowed to submit a bid
for a portion of a street allowance
that was in front of a neighbouring
property belonging to the Maitland
Valley Conservation Authority. The
conservation authority had said it did
not want to acquire this share of the
closed street so councillors decided
to give it to neighbour Cam Sweiger.
Jim Nelemans, deputy mayor, told
Kikkert he had made the motion to
divide the property as it was
because, to give the section of lane
to Kikkert would have created an L-
shaped lot with a small strip of
property that would be difficult for
anyone to do anything with.
But Kikkert argued that he hopes
to build a house on his property
some day and the strip of land would
give him additional distance from
the river.
“We have a policy to try to keep
things square,” said councillor Bill
Thompson.
But Kikkert argued that the
resulting configuration of lot lines is
still not square. Councillor Mark
Beaven agreed it’s not, but that it’s
not as much out of line as it would
have been if the property was given
to Kikkert.
Kikkert argued that since this
portion of the closed road did not
front on anyone’s property who
wanted it, it should have been put up
for bids among the nearest
neighbour.
“I’m willing to submit an offer
tonight on the property,” he said.
Councillor Paul Gowing turned to
Huron County planner Sandra Weber
who was in attendance for another
matter to ask if there was anything in
the municipality official plan that
favoured squaring up of lot lines.
Weber said there is a provision in
the provincial planning act that
encourages orderly boundaries.
“From a planning standpoint our (the
planning department’s) preference
would be that it (the section of road)
go to the Sweiger property,” she
said.
Councillors eventually told
Kikkert they would reconsider the
matter later in the meeting but when
they did, they did not want to change
their minds on the original decision.
“We made a decision and we
should stick with it,” said Nelemans.
“The planner says that’s the way it
should be so it should stay the
same,” said Beaven.
Councillor Paul Gowing made a
motion that the original bylaw
dividing the surplus land remain in
effect. It was carried.
Start up funding available for healthy living
M-T councillors
won’t change
land division
Plunging into success
Morris-Turnberry council took the top prize last weekend at the North Huron Hockey Days
annual toilet races. The boys from Morris-Turnberry were head and shoulders above the
competition winning by a large stretch of ice. Former NHLer Rick Nattress, who was on hand
to play in the All-Star game, presented the trophy to the winners. From left: Councillor Paul
Gowing, councillor Mark Beaven, Nattress, deputy-mayor Jim Nelemans. (Shawn Loughlin photo)
Looking for local heroes
There are so many people out there who do
so much to improve their community.
Now you have a chance to say thanks.
Nominate that special person for the 23rd
Annual Citizen Citizenship Awards.
Each year a committee chooses an outstanding citizen from each of the Blyth and area
and Brussels and area communities to receive an award for contribution to the
community. If you know someone you think should be honoured, please fill in the ballot
and send it in. You may attach a longer explanation of why you think your nominee
should win, if you like. If you have nominated someone before and he or she didn't win,
please feel free to try again.
I nominate
as Citizen of the year for
I feel she/he deserves this award because
Nomination Deadline March 31, 2008.
Name and phone number of nominator
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