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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2004-10-28, Page 1e Citizen 1111.111."777Fri--It e communities of Blyth and Bragers-d-ricni&thelliHuron County Volume 20 No. 42 Thursday, Oct. 28, 2004 $1 (93c + 7c GST) I NORTH HURON PUBLISHING COMPANY INC j Inside this week pg Q Walton hosts • 0 National race pg ir) 1‘1 Remembering •Auburn 's party Dr, Melville celebrates IS° lu its history .23 opens new play Pg. 15 opens at Festival 1/. A pictorial look at n rg. 4,-t the FFAO weekend Heaven reports on porn bylaw Mark Beaven,. - Huron East councillor for Grey Ward, reported at the Oct. 19 council meeting on the development of a bylaw regarding internet use and child pornography issues. It will be presented for its third reading at the next council meeting Nov. 2. Interested citizens are encouraged to attend. The bylaw is important as it addresses a serious issue that many other areas in the province are also seeking to address. Therefore, other government bodies are eagerly awaiting council's passing of this bylaw, which can then be used as a potential model for further legislation. "I am extremely satisfied with the final wording of the bylaw," said Beaven. "For the first time in Canada internet service providers will be legally required to assist law enforcement in the fight against child-porn including blocking illegal websites." Beaven achieved national attention when he first introducted the bylaw back on June. 11. "I know of dozens of other municipalities across the country that are waiting for Huron East to pass third reading," said Beaven. "Now that we are at that point, I truly hope that they follow our lead." By Ronda Wicks Special to The Cirizen Prepare for Doors Open in Brussels next summer On the scene Emergency personnel responded to assist the victims of a multi-vehicle crash that occured on a foggy Tuesday morning, at Westfield Rd. and London Rd. a few miles north of Blyth. The collision involved a van (inset) and a transport truck. Blyth firefighters Herb Govier and Russ Nesbitt move the driver of the van to one of two ambulances at the scene. Two passengers in the van received medical attention as well. No further details were available. Investigators remained on the scene at press time. (Elyse DeBruyn photo) By Elyse DeBruyn Citizen staff Expect a crowd, next summer as residents and tourists are being invited to discover the hidden heritage and treasures of Brussels through the Doors Open Ontario program. Ralph Laviolette, Huron East business retention and economic development officer, said the program which is sponsored by the Ontario Heritage Foundation, was created for "places that are normally open to the public, but not fully opened," including historic buildings like local churches, park areas and the library. It also applies to original headstones at the cemetery and some heritage homes. During the weekend of the Walton motocross in August 2005, Brussels is opening its locked doors and releasing the hidden heritage of historic places such as the cemetery. Laviolette said the idea is to bring the motocross racers, fans and families to Brussels, not only to share the town's wonderful heritage, but to also bring in more business for the stores. He said a mini-museum will be created which will include history of Brussels. "Right now, Brussels is at the stage of pulling together locations that are available to the public," said Laviolette. "There are 24 potential sites (in Brussels) that could be part of Doors Open Ontario." Forms for 12 sites must be submitted io the foundation by December to be included in the Doors Open Ontario brochure in information packages. Laviolette said there are four sponsors helping with the $1,500 Doors Open Ontario registration fee including Economic Development in Huron East, Brussels Business Group, Brussels Networking Group and the Huron East Chamber of Commerce. He said this one-day event will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and volunteers will be at each site to "escort people around" the village, explaining unique and specific details of the its history. "Businesses will make money off it (the event) and visitors will come in like mad," said Laviolette. "The whole idea is to enhance the town. It's a wonderful way for towns and communities to celebrate (their) heritage." Seaforth is also holding a Doors Open Ontario event during the long weekend in August 2005. Laviolette said the same sponsors are helping Seaforth with the • registration costs along with the Seaforth Lions Club and Optimists. "I'm just astounded with how much diversity available in Huron County and so many things that are unique in it," said LaViolette. 'The whole county has so much to offer to its visitors, but we're only scratching the surface (with) what we are offering now." N. Huron gets public transit funding • By Elyse DeBruyn Citizen staff The Twp. of North Huron had some good news last week as it will receive a large chunk of money to help with public transportation costs. On Oct. 22 the provinical government announced that through its commitment to invest two cents a litre of provincial gas tax in public transportation, North Huron. received $68,349 for public transportation. Donna White, director of finance/treasurer, said, the municipality is really happy about the announcement, but "would like to have some more information" about the money. "It's wonderful news for us and we'll get together with all parties to see what the procedure will be," said White. This year, gas tax will generate grants of $156 million and will increase to two cents a litre in 2006, .providing $312 million to public transportation. White said the municipality knew the money was coming because "a long time ago an announcement was made that we were going to get up to two cents on gas tax." Carol Mitchell, Huron-Bruce MPP said although the bulk of the money will go to the large public transportation systems many smaller communities will benefit from it. She said in rural Ontario, roads and. bridges are the big transportation expenditures. There is a $900 million federal/provincial program for rural municipalities to expand and improve their roads and bridges. "North Huron has established a program, which will be a model for other communities," Mitchell said. Municipalities that contribute financially to public transit will be ' eligible for funding and those municipalities not providing transit will be eligible for funding in the year that they initiate service. White said 70 per cent of the grant is made up of transportation ridership and the other 30 per cent is made up from the population in the municipality. Mitchell said, "Although we live far from the congestion of the cities. an efficient transportation system is essential if the produce of our area reaches its market." "Public transit reduces the volume of cars on the road and the environment benefits because public transit does not pollute as much as the automobile," said Mitchell. Time to fall back, Sun. Youngsters should be well rested for a busy night of trick or treating as they can enjoy an extra hour of sleep Saturday. This weekend it's time to fall back to Eastern Standard Time, which arrives officially at 2 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 31. Don't forget to turn your clocks back one hour before going to bed on Saturday night.