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Home My WebLink AboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 2009-08-19, Page 11• Godench Signal -Star, Wednesday, August 19, 2009 - Page All Taste of Huron unveils local fare at the end of August Denny Donn signal -star staff Huron County residents are going to be treated to the unique, the new, and the tried and true from the culinary world with the first-ever county -wide culinary festival, Taste of Huron. The celebration of food and community will be happening August 24 through Au- gust 30, and will show off food, recipes, chefs and the county through its products and produce. The week will feature a dining series held at four different Huron County restaurants, with culinary workshops on the weekend. Headlining at the festival will be the Hu- ron County Country Corn and Pig Roast held on Friday August 28 at Bayley's barn near Hensall; the Taste of Huron Gala Din- ner on Saturday evening, and the Locavore Brunch on Sunday evening. The latter events will be held at the Bluewater Shores Resort. Tony McQuail, owner of Meeting Place Organic Farm, a local agribusiness that will be featured during the event, said that the festival offers a wealth of different oppor- tunities, including the ability to recognize, appreciate and celebrate the food and food community. "It's important we recognize the [food community], it's everyone that's involved with the food," he said. McQuail said that eating locally is often over -looked as an important part of a com- munity, and pointed out the importance of buying from neighbours, as that money goes directly back into the community. The dining series, "Food for Thought" will be hosted at the Benmiller Inn on Au- gust 24, Hessenland Country Inn in St. Jo- seph's on August 25, Eddington's of Exeter on August 26, and the Little Inn of Bayfield on August 27. Each dinner will feature a presenter, with Kathy Douglas speaking at the Benmiller Inn meal, and presenting food that can be found within 100 miles of Goderich. 'Tuesday's dinner will be hosted by Wal- ter Schmoranz, a wine master, and the meal will be prepared with Pelee Island brand wines. Wednesday's host will be Australian - born chef, author and food stylist Jennifer McLagan, and the dinner will be healthy food that tastes good. McLagan will speak County considers building geared -to -income housing Cheryl Heath sun media Huron County is eyeing the possibil- ity of bringing more social housing to the region the old -school way. After reviewing statistics that show the county's waiting list for geared -to - income housing continues to grow, War- den Ken Oke suggested now may be the time for the county to consider taking the reins of a plan to build new units. Oke says the move only makes sense given the demand and the number of grants available to move forward with such a plan. Social Services administrator Dave Overboe says while the department would welcome such a move, the main problem is a lack of available land in high -demand areas, particularly Goder- ich. Oke, noting South Huron also has a need for more social housing, says a step in the right direction is for the county to investigate potential avenues for housing development. While Coun. Bernie MacLellan (Hu- ron East) expressed concern about the feasibility of the county getting into the construction business, Oke notes the idea is to lead the project and contract out the actual work. In supporting Oke's idea, Coun. Deb Shewfelt (Goderich) says developers are gun-shy about getting involved with social -housing construction projects be- cause of the inherent risk involved. Oke notes the county could manage the new units in a fashion similar to how the Homes for the Aged are successfully operated. The committee approved Oke's mo- tion for a report on the possibility to be created by the county's Senior Manage- ment Team. As it stands as of the end of June 2009, a total of 23 seniors were on the waiting list, while 176 people are await- ing a one -bedroom apartment for non seniors. Further, 46 people -re awaiting a two-bedroom vacancy, 47 people are waiting for a three-bedroom unit and. eight people are looking for a four-bed- room dwelling. 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Other special guests include Ken Kostick, a celebrity chef and television personality who will be hosting the Taste of Huron Vil- lage Market Aug. 29 at the Bayfield Town hall. Michael Stadtlannder, owner and oper- ator of internationally celebrated Eigensinn farm will be talking during the Locavore Brunch on Aug. 30 at the Bluewater Shores Resort. He will focus on the importance of buying locally. For more information on the event, visit www.tasteofhuron.ca Taste of Huron - August 24- 30, 2009 •Held at various venues throughout the county. •Benmiller Inn on August 24 •Hessenland Country Inn on August 25 •Eddington's of Exeter on August 26 •The Little Inn of Bayfield on August 27 •Taste othuron Village Market- Bayfield Town Hall on August 29 •Locavore Brunch on August 30 at the Bluewater Shores Resort Sometimes investor beliefs turn out to some of the more popular myths that A high yid means a high return. 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