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HomeMy WebLinkAboutGoderich Signal Star, 2011-08-24, Page 9,jiial-Star • Wednesday, August 24, 2011 Maple Tree still a workin progress d Creces envy Maple Tree Housing complex on n Street is still a work in progress. project began as a solution to the rong wait list for affordable housing on County - of which Goderich had }ngest. Members of Goderich's Salvation Army and Bethel Pentecostal churches formed the idea and the initial demolition work began inside the building in 2009. Largely a volunteer effort, the building itself was secured through federal and provincial funding. According to the county's April 21 min- utes of last year, "The County agreed to support the project due to the lack of social housing in Goderich. Unfortunately the • HARD TO FIND ood used people movers est in time for hockey... 108 Taurus X LIMN AWO, leather, $18,995 107 Freestyle limited AWO, leather, $147995 105 Taurus Station Wagon, one owner, only 92400 kms $8,495 103Wkidstar Van Sport, 7 passenger, $5,995 ALL UNITS PLUS HST +LtC. + ADM1N $199 �ONTG4MERY, • Lucknow 519-528-2813 •Kincardine 519-396-3436 mi;eaitee INNOVATION ; \ 1 ( ) N 1' , project is not moving forward now as there Is a large amount of money needed to complete it." Before the county would approve an •initial $410,000 in affordable housing projects, one in Goderich, one In Clinton, they wanted the province to come up with $1 million. Work began on the project, and 12 units were created inside the former nursing home - six one -bedroom, two two-bedroom and four three-bedroom. Much of the work was done by volun- teers from faith groups in Goderich, keeping costs low and workflow steady.: However, there have been a few challenges arise along the way. Last summer, Huron County Councilors approved $200,000, after problems with the roof and plumbing were' discovered. At the time, County CAO Larry Adams asked whether it would be the last time the county was asked to put in more funding. It turned out It wasn't. This February, the province gave an additional $350,000 for the project, with the provision the county match the amount and take on a managerial role. As a result, a board of directors was created, with two Maple Tree Housing Board members and three county council members. Goderich Deputy Mayor John Grace is the Chair of the man- agement committee, and said as it stands, there is still not enough money to complete the project. We still have a shortfall, he said. "We're not going to go 100 per cent (on construction) until we are sure we have all the mon- ies needed for completion." Goderich's waiting list for affordable housing continues to grow in the meantime. Waits, Grace said, are up to six years. There is no need greater than it is today," he said. Tenders are out for the remain- der of the work, and Huron County Housing Services Man- ager Barbara Hall said they have "started a process to determine the final cost for the project," Final dollar amounts can't be released until after the tenders are received, Grace said, how- ever, he did note that work is about half done and completing the heating and cooling are part of the remaining work. Of note, however, is that part of the original agreement will gee two apartments set aside for vic- tims of domestic violence and three for those needing support- ive mental health assistance. "That was part of the original agreement," Hall said. "'Those were the focus groups that were part of the affordable housing program." Grace estimated the remaining work would take about four months to complete once fund- ing is secured. Assistance needed in locating suspicious male On August 1 6, a male described as white, six -feet - tall, slender build, black hair, with a very distinguishable two to three inch "unkempt chin beard that came to almost a point" approached two females on separate occasions in .Goderich. The male was described as late 20s to early 30s wearing light wash blue jeans and a black t -shirt. The first incident occurred at 11:45 arty. whenthe: mala pulled up to a 21 -year-old female on Montreal Street in Goderich . Ile Basked the female if she wanted to come with him in his van. The male was driving a 1998-2008 Gold or Silver Dodge Caravan. The second incident occurred at 4:45 p,m. on West Street in Goderich. A female was observed running from the van, however, she did not report the male to the police and a witness reported it. Iluron OPP Constable Leanne Wilhelm said Friday that :.t officer has canvassed the area, speaking to local residents and _businesses, however no new information has been gathered. "We haven't had any new calls, and those in the area had nothing to report," she said. Huron OPP are seeking assistance from the public from anyone who seen this van or the male. If you have infor- mation regarding the male or vehicle please immediately contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-883-310=1122. RARITY aIon Athon onday, August 29th, 10 am to 3 pm 4 Hairstylists will be donating theirtimeand skill. lointments or Walk -Ins Welcome! 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At this time, a 1 6 -year-old male from Goderich has been charged with two counts of Robbery, one count of Aggra- vated Assault, and two counts of Assault with a weapon: He is currently held in custody to answer to the charges. Feeling Hungry? Eat In or take home... Over 16 Food Related Businesses in Downtown Goderich. l;;cuatist, musty wish( , curt */ 11 (til 11l/' ..(llrl('(1(t.‘. �� %% %%.ttmkvsm i`it.est 1 .•Kk•K2 9 17 1