HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2007-04-12, Page 32Barb Springall, administrator of
the county homes for the aged, gave
an update at the April 4 meeting of
county council on the
refurbishments at Huronlea and
Huronview.
The affected residents at Huronlea
were now all moved back in she said
and Ministry approval had been
received.
A chaplain has been working with
the Huronview residents currently
residing in another area while the
refurbishment of the 100 wing
progresses, said Springall.
The situation there occurred as a
result of a frozen water pipe in the
sprinkler system, Feb. 8.
The area was flooded and four
residents were relocated that night.
Two of them returned the next
morning, while the other two are
temporarily residing in a different
unit.
There was a similar flood at
Huronlea, though it was not as
extensive.Huron East councillor Bernie
MacLellan questioned whether or
not there had been any thought given
to a worse-case scenario. “Has
anyone considered if there had been
a fire the day before whether that
solid block of ice would have
stopped the sprinkler from working?
Do we need to do something to
ensure that that can’t happen”
Springall said, “Not at any point
have I been told there was any
danger to the home. To my
knowledge that particular situation
did not exist.”
Warden Deb Shewfelt offered an
even better assurance. “It’s my
understanding the system is looped.
If the water couldn’t get out that
way, it would have gone another
way.”
Springall commended staff on
their quick actions, and satisfaction
in the progress being made.
“I’m happy everything is running
along on schedule. It has definitely
been a case of making the best of a
bad situation.”
PAGE 32. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 2007.
County looks at establishing heritage fund
Roast beef procession
Minutes after the doors opened, coats were hung up and people made for the food at Auburn
Hall’s roast beef dinner. Diners braved the frigid conditions that evening for good reason, a
hot home-cooked meal. (Shawn Loughlin photo)
The idea of establishing a heritage
fund was brought to the April 12
meeting of county council.
The recommendation was for a
fund to be established with an
annual contribution from the county
levy as well as a process to
encourage donations.
The policies and procedures
would be developed to invite
applications on an annual basis for
support from the fund with the
intention of preserving the county’s
heritage.
It was suggested that the county
contribute $20,000 for this year.
Discussions began as a result of a
debate in August regarding a request
from Huron East. The municipality
wanted financial assistance with the
restoration of the memorial gates
and posts at Vanastra. The letter
from Huron East referred to the
“historical and architectural value
and interest”.
Reference at the time was made to
the work being done on the Tiger
Dunlop Tomb. A request was made
at the committee level that a report
be prepared on the county’s
historical sites.
Director of cultural services Beth
Ross, said that a cultural plan was in
the works and this would likely
address the heritage and cultural
assets.
A motion was made then that the
issue be deferred to the
establishment of a written policy on
funding these types of restoration
projects of historical venues within
the county. Also the request from
Huron East would be considered at
that time.
The information outlined other
municipal models. The Waterloo
Regional Heritage Foundation
receives 100 per cent of its funding
from the municipality.
The amount is currently $100,000
or approximately 20 cents per
capita.
Grants are at the discretion of the
Foundation’s board of directors and
vary from $500 to $2,000.
The Goderich Heritage
Enhancement Fund provides grants
and loans to heritage properties and
encourage heritage conservations in
the community.
Funds are generated through the
tax levy, donations, bequests and
other activities.
Ross’s report noted that a heritage
fund would help meet the county’s
commitment to heritage, which is
also shared by the county museum.
The $20,000 would start the
process. Adjustment could be made
in response to opportunities and
priorities.
Huron East councillor Bernie
MacLellan said that while the
information discussed the amount,
there was no discussion about the
break-up of funds.
Warden Deb Shewfelt said he
understands that it wasn’t about a
percentage for each municipality.
Rather, “if lower-tier felt they had a
significant site they would go to the
county for an agreement.”
“The intent at this point,” said
Ross, “was to see if the whole thing
had wings. Then we would move
forward from there.”
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