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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2006-01-18, Page 2Page 2 January 18, 2006 • The Huron Expositor COUNTY OF HURON WASTE MANAGEMENT NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING The County of Huron is holding two public meetings to discuss current initiatives under the County's Waste Management Plan. Public input is encouraged and appreciated. 1. Olde Town Hall, Exeter (South Huron Municipal Office) February 8, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. to discuss the County's waste management plan with a focus on the proposed use of the South Huron (Exeter) lan fill site by the municipalities of Central Huron, Goderich, and Huron East commencing in 2010, only for the use of Stage 2 capacity of the site. 2. North Huron Municipal Office, Wingham February 15, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. to discuss the County's waste management plan with a focus on the proposed expansion of the North Huron (Wingham) landfill site as a long-term solution for municipalities in Huron County possibly commencing in 2015 or later. The County is proposing to seek approval from the Ministry of the Environment for a Terms of Reference to conduct an Environmental Assessment for an expanded landfill site. Inquiries may be directed to the Huron County Planning and Development Department, Court House, Goderich, Ontario, N7A 1M2, 519-524-8394 Irv/ r j1iott's 3 DAYS ONLY Friday, Jan.20,1O - 6 Saturday, tan. 21,9 - 4 Sunday. tan. 88. 18 - 4 STOREWIDE SALE Just west of Clinton on Bayfield Rd., Clinton 482.9364 I//ll iI'4.klk%\ News Vanastra contemplates new rec facility From Page 1 Seaforth. "I've always called Vanastra a town from the first day. You people deserve the same as the other areas of Huron East," answered Mayor Joe Seili, reiterating that Vanastra would keep the cen- tre en tre since both Seaforth and' Brussels have their own recreation centres. Seili said that since council has decided this year to cre- ate an inventory of its build- ings, evaluating how much work each structure needs, it decided to suggest thinking proactively for the Vanastra rec centre. Residents also stressed how much they love the pool and would want to see one includ- ed in any new facility. A question from MacLellan about whether residents would want to a new facility without a pool was met with deafening silence. A woman who moved to . Vanastra recently from London said her 11 -year-old son is blossoming in the com- • munity, thanks largely to the rec centre and its staff. "I don't want to see our chil- dren do without. I don't want to see this facility close before another one opens up," she said. Trainer Ken DeVries said benefits of a new facility are many, especially since over- crowding in the current weight room and a lack of equipment turns potential members away. "The first year we started with new equipment, we were making money. But, now it's going downhill because it's too crowded. I mean, we have one treadmill. I want a bigger gym," he said. He added that the current set-up forces members to walk on watery floors to get to the gym and to the weight room. Glen MacLachlan said a 10 - year wait for a new facility was too long. "If we don't make the change now, we'll lose the advantage everyone is here for now. The sooner we get this done the better," he said. When one resident asked how the money would be raised and whether there are grants available to help fund a new facility, Seili responded that Vanastra has "a super Lions Club." Both Seili and MacLellan told residents that they can- not hold future councils to plans they make today about a new recreation facility. "But, you can elect repre- sentatives that will carry it on," said Seili. MacLellan said he was thrilled to see the turn -out at the meeting, even though the reason for the meeting was not specified in the advertise- ment. "Part of the reason the ad was vague was we wanted to know if anyone cared. But, we got the turn -out. We can see there's a need and a desire," he said. Questions about whether or not the .Tuckersmith Day Nursery would be a part of the new facility were not answered directly. "There needs to be a day- care in the community but is council the best Come to Box Furniture's Annual January D TAG CLEAKANCE SALE CLEARANCE RICES ON LA -Z -BOY Recliners, sofas, chairs, dining sets, area rugs carpet, vinyl flooring mattresses, lamps, & more! BIG SAVINGS STOREWIDE! li0 Oild0 Tues., Jan. 31 E DELIVERIES & SETUP Within our trading area Mon -Fri 9-5:30 p.m. Sat. 9-5 pm. BOX FURNITURE 0Main St, & FLOOR COVERINGS 52 �``.o ones to handle that? I don't know," said-Seili. "At the moment, we don't plan to get rid of it," said MacLellan. Council could not estimate how much a new recreation facility will cost but encouraged Vanastra resi- dents who want- ed to "get the b .11 rolling" to on - tact rec centre manager Lissa Berard or a mem- ber of the-\. Vanastra Lions Club and get a planning commit- tee formed. MacLellan said the best case scenario will see drawings for a new facility by the fall of 2007. "It will go ahead. We want- ed to generate interest and we got it tonight," he said.