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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1998-12-09, Page 1212 -THE HURON EXPOSITOR. DECEMBER $, 19011 Green Community project targets Huron County BY DAVE EMSLIE Clinton News -Record Editor An environmental project which could grow to encompass the whole of Huron County was officially launched in Clinton recently. The Huron Green Community project, which has assessors visiting homes in Clinton and St. Joseph's to give energy and water saving tips, was officially launched with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Clinton Town Hall on Nov. 25. Carol Mitchell, reeve of the Town of Clinton, noted the project is a good example of how many groups can work together towards a common goal. She said the project has received good feedback from those home owners who have had an assessment conducted, and stated, "We would like to see it grow througl ,t Huron County. We'd 1 o see it grow quickly ,ichol from the Hui,,„ Business Development Corporation, the chair of the steering committee for the Green Community, stated there are significant economic advantages to running this type of program. With the project now running only in Clinton and St. Joseph's, he said there will be an estimated $2 million in local spending. He, too, stated that while the project is being launched in only two communities, it is intended to be a permanent project, "We'll be looking at new communities to move into," he stated. Program manager Deb Zehr was the final speaker before Mitchell cut the green ribbon. She passed on thanks to the steering committee and shared the news that already 228 green -ups, or assessments, had been completed Tented city will be large part of 1999 plowing match operation by PAT DOWN A former MPP and cabinet minister: commodity hoard chairmen past and present. former reeves. local businessmen, retired farmers. young farmers and their spouses. What do these people have in common? The 1999 International Plowing Match tIPMJ. More specifically, these people are members of the Tented City Committee for the local Huron IPM, which comes to Dashwood on September 21-25. They have been meeting for well over a year lc') make preparations for the 1999 Tented City site. , Which way do the 'streets run? What should they he called?'How many gates do we have? How should they he decorated? These are just a few of the many decisions this committee has had to make. The hest way to do this has been to set , up smaller committees who wrestle with these various questions within their groups. The sub -committee chair then reports to the'tented city committee. Overall Tented City chair, Jack Riddell and,his,wife Anita have capably guided the tented city committee,for over a year. Bob Down and his wife Pat arc the vice -chairs. To get an idea of the enormity of the operation. here's what the following sub' committee heads and their memhers are responsible for. Sanitation: Earl Keller is in charge of keeping tented city clean. Various groups under the supervision of Judy Dougall and Arnold Mathers will pick up the grounds and clean specific commercial buildings every day. Earl also has the job of ensuring there are enough 'clean "Johnies on the spot". Site Preparation: Ian McAllister and his group thought that they were in charge of street signs but he also is responsible for the five gates and how they will be decorated as well as a few other areas that need landscaping. Security: Rob Hoffman is in charge of fencing tented city with three miles of ,now fence which has been donated by Hensall Co-op. His tug of war team has taken on the task of getting all the posts in straight and the fence wired in place. Rob knows how to keep the site, secure during the match because he checked out how well the Kingston site ‘+as patrolled during the wee small hours of the morning. Trailers: Bob and Mabel Hern have secured 13 trailers for office space for everyone from the treasurer to our own tented city office to a communications headquarters. They have also found bleachers and picnic tables for tented city. Heavy Equipment: Jim McCann is responsible for getting' the vendors in and out of tented city. Jim is in charge of maintaining the streets. one of the most variable and challenging positions at tented city. Depending on the weather, Jim may be in charge of mud or dust. Carpenter: Hubert Miller will be the general handyman for tented city. He is responsible for constructing a floor in the Ontario Plowmens' Association ,Headquarters. He is In charge of a ramp where exhibitors will unload and load. He will be the man to see if you want the grass on your lot cut. Disability Transportation: This is a new committee headed by Elaine, Hayter. Her group will be responsible for transportation of seniors and disabled around the site. Elaine is going to be looking for golf carts ,and experienced drivers .to handle this important service. Supplies: Harry Dougall will have his hands full supplying ice, wood chips. hay. straw and fuel. Weather will play a big part in determining just how much of any one thing the exhibitors will need. Water Lines: Bill Weber has the important job of getting water to and around tented city. His group is responsible for _laying the water lines and making sure tented city is well suppled with water. After the Kingston match, his group rolled up the plastic pipe that we will use, so they arc half,done with their Work. The Tented City committee's first challenge was bringing hack everything from the 1998 IPM in Kingston to Dashwood. Volunteers and Len Veri's trucks made a big job seem like fun. • Chance to buy tickets early If you need any suggestions for those hard to get Christmas gifts, the Huron IPM has a deal for you. The committee is offering the chance to purchase a week's pass for the IPM in advance. There is so much planned for the tented city that you will not have any trouble using the passes. With the continued support of all the volunteers, they are looking forward to "Huron Shines in 99". An Invitation to participate in a Showcase of '4*.,„," Huron County Industry! The Industry Committee within the Huron County Exhibit at the 1999 IMP is looking for manufacturing and service related industries to display products and provide expertise to our exhibit. Together we will promote and increase awareness of Industry and Services available in Huron County. For more information contact: Committee Member Rob Dionne Phone: 236-7654 Fax: 236-7517 e-mail: dionne@hay.net or Murray Hunter Phone: 357-3393 e-mail:schoolsObmts.com By December 23rd; to ensure participation .c (,6 Parties interested in renting actual booth space should contact • The Ontario Plowman's Association at 1-800-661-7569 ' k -1 11116 man prat SAMI\ C3U33 until 11 pm! Dmils! Here's yourjrnfinest" ce to get your'Cbristas done and save oil gift Hemelnr tii I CTED ALIA BLOUSES REG. 18.- 52. 'DISCOUNT EQUIVALENT TO TAXES O ALL DAY ON ALL MERCHAND ! M 4111 REITMAN'S ,. 101 SELECTED ITEMS UP TO... 'DISCOUNT EQUIVALENT TC TAXES ...FROM 6 PM TO 11 ?M! diP • Suzy SHIER... OH SANTA! YOU'RE FULL OF SURPRISES. UP TO 60°1° OFF BEFORE CHRISTMAS! 44 9 DER OF S THURSDAY THRU SUNDAY DEC. 104 Craft Show & Sale! DAY, DECEMBER 12... ch Figure Skating Club AKE SALE! FR4D Y, SAiiIRDAY & SUNDAY... G. Wrapping Available to i derich Ringette Assoc.) 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