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The Citizen, 2003-09-03, Page 3THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2003. PAGE 3. North Huron hires ECO By Mark Nonkes Wingham Advance Times North Huron took a big step in developing tourism in the area last week. Council agreed to hire a part-time economic development officer for the municipality, build a tourism office in the North Huron Museum, and approved a long-term lease to the Wingham and Area Chamber of Commerce at their meeting Aug. 21. After a closed session of council, clerk-administrator John Stewart announced the economic development officer would be hired for 15 hours a week starting Sept. I. Council approved the spending of $6,000 for renovations on two rooms on the main floor of the museum to create the tourism office. The office will also be used by the manager of the Wingham and Area Chamber of Commerce. As one of the longest standing organizations in North Huron, the chamber is excited to launch into a new chapter of its history. “Location is key,” commented Chamber of Commerce manager Clare Willard, who was also named the new economic development officer. The entrance to the office will be through the Alice Munro Gardens, across from the Wingham Town Hall. “We are very fortunate to have moved into an agreement with the municipality and the North Huron Museum to use the south end entrance and rooms in the museum,” Willard said. The new location will supply the business community with a centrally-located chamber office while also providing an accessible visitor centre. The chamber has been doing business from the office area in the North Huron-Wescast Community Complex. “The Chamber has enjoyed a wonderful relationship with the recreation department and will continue to do so,” Willard said. . Chamber’s grown with and activities association Chamber’s the understanding for a need to have a prominently-located tourism information centre in the township, prompted the move. Minor renovations such as re­ plastering and painting need to be completed before the move takes place. “We plan to have a large main business area and use the smaller room as a private office,” Clare reported. “I'm very entrance way Alice Munro beautiful opportunity to help locals and visitors enjoy community asset.” As the economic officer, Willard will expertise while the works on time-consuming projects . such as creating a new secondary plan and a economic development readiness plan run in conjunction with the Huron Business Centre. Stewart explained things needed to be moved around in the 2003 budget to fund the renovation. While the Chamber office waits for the move, Willard is working on an application to the provincial excited about the being through the Garden, this is a this special development provide her municipality Willard said the business has steadily increased membership since the business moved under the umbrella almost two years ago. This increase in activities, coupled with government to get recovery funds. ■“Our community has a strong agricultural base, which has been hit hard by the beef crisis,” Willard said. “Our local farmers will need a long time to recover from this disaster and the community will continue to feel the effects.” The recovery fund assists communities with promoting their community in areas that have not been targeted before. Willard hopes to promote the Winter Wonderland in North Huron, focusing on our excellent snowmobile trails. This application, like many government programs, depends on matched funding and availability. Willard says this is always a challenge and that she will be working in September to drum up support. FROM BLYTH 1st Blyth Scouting REGISTRATION for a Larry Bruce his We are glad to hear that Warren Moore is home from hospital. Dorothy Scott is in London hospital after undergoing surgery from a fall on Friday which resulted in a fractured hip. Many friends, eighth-line neighbours and family gathered at the home on Larry and Myrtle Badley Saturday, Aug. 30 potluck supper and to help celebrate his 60th birthday. Happy birthday to Richmond who celebrates birthday this coming week. Blyth will be expanding as I write this column. Welcome to all our visitors to the 42nd Annual Reunion of the Huron Pioneer Thresher and Hobby Association this weekend. Winners of the lawn bowling are as follows: Monday. Aug. 25, June Thomas, Alex Nethery, Lawrence Plaetzer and Graeme McDowell; Thursday, Aug. 28, Thelma Wilson, Jim Wilson and Lawrence Plaetzer. Prior to the Blyth United Church service on Sunday morning, hymns were being played out over the speakers in the steeple. Greeting were Irma Mason and Loma Fraser. The choir sang How Great Thou Art. Lorna Fraser gave a review of the coming year for Sunday School with the theme of Seasons of the Spirit. The children’s hymn was Holy Spirit, Hear Us. Angie Horbanuik reacl the Old Testament, Genesis 3: 1-24. Rev. Eugen Bannerman’s message to the adults was Bad Girls of the Bible, Eve was the first. Coming events in the Blyth United Church are: Sept. 14, Sunday school Reunion; Oct. 4, worldwide communion; Oct. 17-19, quilt display; Oct. 26, 149th anniversary with Rev. Ramirez returning for the evening service along with the Men of Note. Beavers ~ 5-7 years Cubs - 8-10 years Scouts ~ 11-14 years Venturers - 14-18 years September 10 7-8:30 p.m. Blyth Public School For more information contact: Barb Knox - 523-4290 ~ Shari Cartwright - 523-9974 ~ TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HURON VOTERS' LIST The Voters' List containing the names of qualified electors for the Township of North Huron will be available for inspection during normal business hours commencing the 29th day of August at the Clerk's Office located at 274 Josephine Street, Wingham, Ontario. Revisions to the List including additions completed at the Clerk's Office during normal business hours commencing on September 2nd and ending on November 10th. John Stewart, CMO Clerk/Returning Officer changes shall and be <£ exciting if alt ftwtenniah cute naw anaitaMc at at signs this MS lives here. signs were was seen in the area approximately 4 a.m. if you can assist in solving case call the Huron OPP or Crime Stoppers at l-800-222-8477(TIPS). as mums Many in-store specials Damage done to road, 911 signs On Aug. 20 the roads superintendent for Morris-Turnberry called Huron OPP over road destroyed through the night. Several road signs and 911 were knocked over and some stolen from the intersections. The road signs on Browntown Road at the intersections of Ramsay Line, Quartet Line and County Rd. 16 or Brussels Line were gone and the 911 signs on Brandon Road/Clyde Line, Cranbrook Road/Ciyde-Line and Brussels Road were gone. The damage to these signs is estimated at $2,200. Also someone drove through a farmer's fence on Browntown Road. 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