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Feds deny Sky Harbour Airport safety and runway funding
Gerrard Crimes
SIGNAL -STAR STAFF
The Sky Harbour Airport will have to do
without for another year, as a $4 million
Communities Adjustment Funding ap-
plication was turned down by the federal
government.
A successful application would have
seen improvements to the runway and air-
port safety, however, the numbers were
against it. The airport application was one
of nearly 600 projects vying for $100 mil-
lion dollars.
"While many good projects were sub-
mitted, difficult decisions had to be made,"
wrote David Elgie, director at the Federal
Economic Development Agency of South -
em Ontario. "The requests significantly
exceeded the funds available for the first
intake.
The total amount requested for all appli-
cations was more than $750 million.
HARBOUR PARK UPGRADES
It's going to be a busy spring at Lions
Harbour Park.
Tenders will go out in February for two
washrooms to be built, as well as upgrades
to the bandshell.
Architect Adolfo Spaletta got the go-
ahead to start the design process at the Nov.
30 meeting of Goderich Town Council,
and work is expected to begin in March.
Due to Goderich's busy summer tourist
schedule, the work would have to be com-
pleted before July, otherwise, it will have
to be left in working condition until after
the Labour Day weekend. Just down the
hill from the park, the Goderich CPR sta-
tion could also be off-limits for the sum-
mer.
Requests for proposals (RFPs) have
been ushered by council, and the avail-
ability of the station depends entirely on
whether or not a successful buyer is found
for the station.
If it remains the town's domain for
the summer, events such as the annual
Art Show and Sale will be able to use
the facility, however private ownership
would mean groups who routinely use
the old train station would need to find
another stop.
Township clerk certified to perform civ:weddin
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different from typical county weddings, he
said.
"Well, around here, most people plan for
a long time before their weddings," Becker
said. "But the same kind of planning isn't
really necessary here; it can be, but it's not
needed."
Couples seeking matrimonial ceremo-
nies need to have a marriage license prior to
scheduling a time with ACW Township, and
the cost to have either Becker or McGregor
preside is $350.
"We'll be offering the service very soon,"
Becker said. "As soon as we receive an of-
ficial registry."
There are things to remember with civil
ceremonies, according to Becker.
"One of the big things is that the ceremony
really only legally requires three different
things to be said," Becker said. 'That and
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ceremonies
or any other religious symbol or being,
shouldn't be involved. If someone comes and
asks us about [a religious service], we'll tell
them they should speak to a spiritual leader."
Other requirements for the ceremony in-
clude at least two witnesses, and proof of
identification. For a full list, the by-law will
soon be available online, along with the nec-
essary fortis (but not wedding licenses) at
www,acwtownship.ca
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Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Township
Council renewed their insurance with Jardine
Lloyd Thompson.
Jeff Musser, a representative for the insur-
ance firm, reviewed the renewal with Council
during their meeting on December 1.
Council will pay $57,559 plus taxes for the
year's insurance.
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