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The facility has been in operation for 50 years and the club estimates the cost of the renovations will be approximately $225,000. "We need to replace the deep end wall, the pool decking and the underlying water piping," a letter to Huron East council requesting support stated. "The pump and filtration system will be moved above ground to a new more accessible building on the south side of the pool. A new handicapped ramp will be installed heading into both the bath house and the swimming area." In addition a handicapped lift will be installed to accommodate those unable to walk into the water and a set of stairs will be added for easier access for others. The club. has been building a reserve for this purpose for the past 15 plus years, they said. "With our .reserves and a provincial government grant we anticipate Most counties or large towns and cities benefit from groups learning from each other, sharing advertising and finding ways to promote their efforts prominently and to contribute to the well-being and affairs of their communities. Currently, a volunteer group formed as a committee of the Huron Tourism Association, the Heritage and Culture Partnership, is gearing itself up to assist in that effort. As part of that effort, a questionnaire was published some receiving, we will still be short of our financial needs." They have set a fundraising goal of $50,000 and asked Huron East council to donate money to help them reach this goal. How much money they were looking for from council was not stated. Several members of council made proposals. Tuckersmith councillor Bill DeJong proposed not donating anything until the renovations are about to begin and then looking at what was needed. "Why don't we let this slide and then see what the shortfall is?" he asked. Mayor Joe Seili said this would not be possible because the Lions Club was looking to start building as soon as possible. Deputy-mayor Bernie MacLellan suggested giving $1,000. "They didn't say how much they are weeks ago and the results are now being compiled. From 'what has been learned thus far, they feel encouraged that residents and the business community support the endeavour. The next step is to prepare a county-wide strategic and cultural plan and to make it as complete and representative as possible. These public meetings are being held to seek community involvement and comment. looking for," he said. "I think $1,000 is pretty chintzy," Seaforth councillor Joe Steffler said." Brussels councillor David Blaney suggested the figure of $5,000. "I think we have to take a look at what we donate to our other recreational centres," he said. "The first donation is hard to get." McKillop councillor Sharon McClure brought up the argument she heard that some people won't donate because they are donating through their tax dollars [if the municipality gives a large figure]. "What are the chances that the people who use that excuse were going to donate anyway?" MacLellan asked. Council decided to take $5,000 out of the parklands reserve which had $100,000 in it, to donate to the pool. to sort The committee encourages all engaged in the tourism, arts, heritage and cultural communities to attend and give voice to concerns and suggestions. Three dates and locations are: Tuesday, May 2, Wingham Library, 281 Edward St., Wingham, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.; Wednesday, May 10, Huron County Museum, 110 North St., Goderich, 7 p.m. -9 p.m.; Monday, May 15, Olde Town Hall, 322 Main St. S., Exeter, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Success! Hannah Uyl tries her hand at woodworking while Lucas Cooke looks on during a student success program from the Avon Maitland District School Board. 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