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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 2009-09-09, Page 12Page 12 = Goderich Signal -Star, Wednesday, September 9, 2009 Contemporary Steps Academy of Dance Gary Moon East St., Goderich Now accepting registration for our fall programming. To Register Contact 524-2226 maprilt brogers.com • Me & My Parent (2 to 3) • Highland Dancing (3+) • Ballet (4+) • Contemporary (9+) • Jazz (5+) • Tap (5+) • Hip Hop (10+) Special combo classes available in ballet and jazz for ages 5 to 8 - one price to enjoy both types of dances. Beginner to advanced levels available. BENMILLER SEED & GRAIN LTD. CUSTOM WHEAT CLEANING & TREATING AVAILABLE COMMON SEED WHEAT FOR SALE CALL: 519-524-1715 -034 A .40 OM ro. wow 'lSP.'a X10'`~` °"'... If you have an electricity- guzzling fridge that's fifteen years old or more, you can get rid of it the easy way. Just make. an appointment with us. We'll come into yttiur home, take it away for free* and recycle it in an environmentally friendly manner. You'll save between $120 - $150 per year in electricity • Book online today at everykilowattcounts.ca or call 1-877-797-9473 ODERICH P kilo att ., counts., *Fridges and freezers must be at least 15 years old, in working condition and between 10-27 cubic feet. Funded by thoOntario Power Authority and offered by GODERTCH HYDRO. OM Official marks of the Ontario Power Authority. 'Trademark of GODERICH HYDRO. Nine Mile bridges to shut down Denny Snott signal -star staff Residents of the Ashfield ward who live near the Nine Mile River may see a change in their commutes in the near future, as four bridges cross- ing the river may eventually be regulated tp one. The river is crossed by bridges on River Mill Road, Cranford Line, Lanesville Line and Division Line, and none of the bridges are in great shape, according to B.M. Ross & Associates rep- resentative Ken Logtenberg. "They're all single lane bridges," Logtenberg said, adding, in his presentation, three of them have no winter maintenance. The evaluation of the bridges was brought on by an inspection of the bridge on Cranford Line, several con- cessions East of Highway 21. "I was able to brush away concrete with my hand," Logtenberg explained. His suggestion to council was to have one of the bridg- es repaired and upgraded to a two lane road, and suggested Division Line, due to the fact it is already semi -paved. "[I suggest ACW] upgrade and repair one bridge, then shut down the others as they become too expensive to con- tinue to keep open," he said. Logtenberg also suggested Cranford Line could be com- pletely moved, to make for better lines of sight and a bet- ter drive, which would also allow the bridge to be built at a more accommodating area. Council has decided to have an environmental assessment done to have the project ready if any funds are made avail- able through grants. STORM -WATER DRAINAGE Ashfield-Colborne- Wawanosh Township Coun- cil is pushing forward with plans to improve storm water drainage on the London Road corridor in Port Albert. In their Sept. 1 meeting, council was addressed by Dale Erb, a representative from B.M. Ross & Associ- ates, who debriefed council on the possible options of re- pair. Erb explained council is re- ally looking at two different options; a semi -urban repair model and an urban one. The urban repair model is the most appealing for an ur- ban area, as it employs curbs and gradients to remove wa- ter, which has been causing problems in the corridor. The semi -urban option calls for a raised road with ditches that would be shallower than the ones originally installed in the corridor. Cost wise, Erb explained, there is very little difference between the two options. The installation of a storm sewer is a constant cost, regardless of the roadwork chosen. For the area council is consider- ing, B.M. Ross & Associates has estimated the work would cost $700,000. The roadwork will cost $1,400,000 for the semi -ur- ban model, or $1,550,000 for the urban model. Councillor Carl Slotjes sug- gested, given the scale of the job, they should opt for the more expensive option, be- cause, aesthetic value aside, the ditches that are a part of the semi -urban model may get filled in. "For the cost difference, we should just get [the urban model] done," he said. The final price tag of the project is estimated to be between $2,100,000 and Continued on next page. Aerospace manufacturing tranng centre moves forward Ben Lobb, MP for Huron -Bruce, recently announced the creation of an aerospace man- ufacturing training facility at the Huron Park Airport in the Municipality of South Huron. This project will be moving forward thanks to an investment of more than $1.3 million to stimulate the local economy under the Com- munity Adjustment Fund (CAF) in Southern Ontario. This investment will create immediate em- ployment opportunities, -and support the lo- cal economy. CAF will benefit communities throughout Southern Ontario with popula- tions of fewer than 250,000 that rely heavily on manufacturing and natural resources. "Our Government is delivering results to Canadians and results for the residents of Hu- ron -Bruce. I congratulate the partners — Huron Business Development Corp, the Municipal- ity of South Huron, Goderich Aircraft, Fan- shawe College, and the Huron Industrial Park Tenant's Association — for identifying the op- portunity and coming together to make it hap- pen," said Lobb. "This partnership will create jobs and economic growth for the riding." "South Huron is encouraged by the recog- nition of the federal government of the merits of this proposal and the hard work of the part- ners to create 235 new jobs in Huron Park for the benefit of the whole County," said South Huron Mayor Ken Oke. "Our company is fortunate to be able to provide employment for over 150 residents of Huron -Bruce," said Blaine Field, President of Goderich Aircraft Inc. `Working with the other project partners, we identified access to high-level - training opportunities as the primary obstacle to growing our aerospace manufacturing cluster in South Huron. We are thrilled that the Government of Canada... has responded with such a significant investment and are proud to be able to provide direct in- vestment of our own into the Facility." This project was part of the up to $102 mil- lion investment made through the Community Adjustment Fund for 2009-2010, announced August 27 by newly appointed Minister of State for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Gary Goodyear. It is the government's intention to support a total of 90 projects in communities across Southern Ontario that are struggling with the effects of the global economic downturn. Approved projects must meet the terms and conditions set out in their funding agreements. A complete list of approved projects in South- ern Ontario will be made available online at www.ic.gc.ca/caf on Sept. 10. Applications for 2010-2011 CAF project funds will be accepted by FedDev Ontario later this year. A public announcement will be made once details are finalized. CAF is just one in a series of initiatives in- troduced in the_ Government of Canada's Eco- nomic Action Plan designed to address the short-term effects of the economic decline on communities across Canada, while preparing our communities for long-term growth. For more information on Canada's Economic Ac- tion Plan, please visit www.actionplan.gc.ca.