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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2004-09-08, Page 66 -THE HURON EXPOSITOR, sept. 8, 2004 CHRISTOPHER LEADERSHIP COURSE Take a Leadership Course in Effective Speaking. Build Self -Confidence & Speaking Skills. CLC 1- 11 Week Course Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2004 STRATFORD Limited Enrollment Toll Free 1-888-480-4992 htt a ://www.thelumen.com McTaggart Wettlaufer INSURANCE BROKERS INC. • AUTO • HOME • FARM TRAVEL • COMMERCIAL • LIFE INSURANCE BROKERS Paul Wettlaufer Amy Siemon Suzanne Zehr Bill Siemon Ken Hutchison 68 Ontario Rd. 348-9150 Mitchell 1-800-561-0183 Car Oiling at Lee's Service Centre (formerly Dave's Car Oiling) Hood Inner Fenders Underside Doors & Door Panels Dog Legs Trunk Lid Inner Fenders We use Hot. Acid Free. 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And, some people think M i a Friedrich's art is literally out of this world. "A lot of people say you didn't take those pictures on this planet they must be f r o m somewhere else," said Friedrich. The German-born artist has five of her pictures being featured at The ARTS Project in London as part of the New Canadians Exhibition which runs until Sept. 11. Two of the pictures "Home Hardware" and "The Visitor" were taken in Mitchell. Friedrich describes herself as a "psychic person" and said that she sees the world differently than others. "I have a certain way of perceiving the Mia Friedrich world around me and 1 would like to share my vision of it," said Friedrich. "That's why I take those pictures and transform them in such a way that they kind of transport the way 1 am in this world." Using a computer program, Friedrich alters her photographs into an image illustrating how she sees the world. "When you're psychic, for example, you see energy Mitchell's Home Hardware is a subject of a local artist's display at the New Canadians Exhibition in London. ability to display in her photographs, her "reality." "Obviously, I'm able to capture something that's more what would be on a photograph," she said. For more information visit Friedrich's website at www.photomystica.com/ston ework.html. around trees, people or animals. And, you see much more light than most people see," said Friedrich. When she was a child, Friedrich would paint light around people and trees because she could see their auras. Now, Friedrich is using her Huron County councillors express ange By Jason Middleton Expositor Staff Still fresh from last week's Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference, Huron County councillors expressed their disappointment with the province's continuous lack of funding on a number of levels at their Sept. 2 meeting. Warden Bill Dowson said he was still upset about the reaction of Agriculture Minister Steve Peters and his staff during a round -table discussion on the recent cuts to the Municipal Outlet Drainage (MOD) program. "Everyone gave their comments around the table and I came out of it feeling really good, but when I saw Steve Peters' assistant the next day and asked her what they got out of the meeting she said nothing had really changed," he recalled. "The minister was right next to here, but never joined in the conversation. It was like no, no, no, just forget about it. "1'm very disappointed with • • AMO." Cuts to the MOD program - which previously covered one-third of the cost of municipal drain repairs and replacement - could see area farmers paying anywhere from $5,000 for repairs to more than $100,000 for larger replacements. Partners in the Huron -Perth Connects broadband project were also dealt a devastating blow when Dalton McGuinty's Liberals cancelled the Connect Ontario program. Project organizers were hoping for up to $1.1 million in funding to make high-speed internet accessible to more than 40 per cent of Huron and Perth County residents currently living without the service. "There were some 51 partner agencies working with us, all with a tremendous amount of time, money and energy spent," county planning and development director Scott Tousaw said. "We were approved for our business plan and really there was no reason in our mind why we couldn't be approved for funding - and then the program was cancelled." Earlier this year, federal funding through the Industry Canada Broadband Rural and Northern Development Pilot program was denied for the local project, because a greater need was expressed in other areas of the country. Tousaw said thc project committee is currently in the process of "picking up thc pieces," as they decide their next step. Prior to last fall's provincial election a number of projects were approved for the Connect Ontario program. However, upon review the new Liberals decided to cancel thc program. Tousaw said he is trying to find out if any projects were approved after the election. "A lot of people have done a pile of work on this and 1 think we need to draft a letter to Toronto from the Huron and Perth wardens expressing our disappointment and concern," Joe Scili (Huron East) added. "Thc government is giving millions and millions of dollars to cities like Toronto and it's all coming from cuts to rural programs like this one." During last week's meeting cogncil also approved a recommendation to provide funding for a nurse practitioner at Huronvicw and Huronlea, in lieu of possible funding confirmations from the provincial government in October. In December 2002, county council supported the application for a nurse practitioner at the two county -run long-term care facilities, which was completed by Dr. Maarten Bokhout, medical director of the homes. Nearly one year later, a nurse practitioner was employed, with Bokhout covering the service costs himself, on the premise that provincial funding would follow. However, with the funding yct to alrrive, Bokhout said he would step down as medical director as of Aug. 1, until funding was provided for his colleague. After further meetings with Huron -Bruce MPP Carol Mitchell and a resubmission of the initial application, "favourable" funding confirmations are expected by October. Bokhout agreed he would maintain services at both homes in the interim, but asked council to consider covering the costs from Sept. 1 -Oct. 30 as a "goodwill gesture." "We need to support him with this money, so that he doesn't feel like he's sailing the boat himself," Rob Morley (South Huron) suggested. "The province has been saying 'yes, yes, yes, we're working on that,' but don't interpret that yes to mean we're getting a cheque." Council agreed to pay $160 per week for nine weeks of the nurse practitioner services. And while he didn't disagree with supporting the nurse practitioner position, Deb Shewfclt (Goderich) expressed concern that by forking over the money, the county would be "taking one more step down the slippery slope of provincial downloading." The arrangement will be revisited later this fall, depending on the October funding announcement. "We seem to always be at the bottom of the 1%tti Stn the wilderness," Dowson added. "There is no respect and, we're not getting our fair share of the dollars." Quoted 'There is no respect and we're not getting our fair share of the dollars ,'-- Huron County Warden Bill Dowson go home and The threat of West Nile Virus is real. Protect yourself and your family. Ontario has mosquitoes infected with West Nile Virus. The Huron County Health Unit urges residents to continue to protect themselves and their families from mosquito bites from now until the first frost. The next few weeks are the high risk time for contracting West Nile Virus from mosquito bites. People can protect themselves by avoiding areas with mosquitoes, especially during dusk and dawn when they are most active, and in heavily wooded areas during the day. Wear light-coloured clothing and cover up whenever possible. Use insect repellent containing DEET on exposed skin, carefully reading and following all product instructions found on the label. Fix holes in screens of windows and doors to stop mosquitoes from getting indoors and reduce any standing water around homes, cottages, and businesses Stay informed about West Nile Virus. To find out more, visit www.huroncounty.ca or call the Huron County Health Unit at 482-3416 Ext. 2001 or if calling long distance, dial 1-877-837-614 Ext. 2001.