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Huron Expositor, 2006-09-13, Page 12Page 12 September 13, 2006 • The Huron Expositor Breast Screening Saves Lives... WOMEN 50 & OVER in Huron County can now be screened at the Ontario Breast Screening Program site at Alexandra Marine & General Hospital in Godench. The program includes screening mammography (breast x-ray) plus Clinical Breast Examination. Book your appointment TODAY. 519-444.0783. or 1-800-461-0640 Col breast screening program a cancer care ortado program /..Cs,anadian Breast Cancer Foundation io When Accidenti Happen... Call COLLISION REPAIR *GLASS INSTALLATION INSURANCE CLAIMS WELCOME • RENTAL CARS AVAILABLE We use quality aU PONT performance coatings 220 Main St., S., Seaforth 519-527-1355 If you are unemployed or on El ACCESS !�R Professional Resume Development Interview Preparation Job Seekers & Coaching Club Call Your local HERC Office 519-524-2515 Goderich 519-482-1700 Clinton 519-235-0471 Exeter 519-527-0305 Seaforth 519-357-4995 Wingham Thls project Is funded by the Government of Canada. uanacia News Blaney seeking re-election as Brussels ward councillor Susan Hundertmark As 'Huron East makes progress with economic development and infrastruc- ture improvement, Brussels Coun. David Blaney wants to be a part of that progress. "I have enjoyed my time on council and there are still important challenges I would like to see council overcome," he says in a press release announcing he will seek re- election this fall. • Looking back on the cur- rent term of council, Blaney points to successes of projects like Doors Open, Communities in Bloom and Healthkick to put Huron East on the map. "Ralph (Laviolette, econom- ic development officer) has done a great deal to help us explore our tourism potential. Economic development any- where in Huron East helps everyone, m Huron East," he says. Blaney alsopoints to the David Blaney start of a beef plant in Brussels as being "of primary importance in the north end" of Huron East. "The beef plant is moving ahead slowly and it will be good to continue to pursue it as council to help increase the tax base and ,provide jobs," he says. With an inventory of Huron East's assets begun by the current council, Blaney says it's important to keep on top of infrastructure improve- ment. "Huron East and Huron County have some of the best roads in the province: Infrastructure is something that has to be constantly looked at. You have to make sure you plan carefully, do it right and never not do it," he says. Blaney is happy with the way Huron East has been handling its finances during the current term. "We have the budget firmly under control. Huron East is one of the best, if not the best, managed municipalities in the province. We have good reserves, taxes under control and we've gotten rid of the deficit. It's something every- one on council can be proud of;" he says. Goals for Blaney ` include a fully -accessible library in Brussels within the next year to 18 months. "We're almost ready to pre- sent a plan for the library," he says. County supports Huron East land use, despite OMAFRA concerns The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs is question- ing three development plans being proposed in the Municipality of Huron East. Huron County council sup- ported Huron East's changes to its official plan Thursday despite the fact that the min- istry is taking a hard look at a 20 -acre parcel proposed for development north of Seaforth, a proposed expan- sion for the Walton Motorcross site, and plans for a golf course in the Grey ward. Scott Tousaw, the county's director of planning, said the ministry says whenever a municipality is expanding an urban area it needs to under- take a comprehensive review, and that special attention must be paid in a situation where agricultural land is being rezoned. Coun. Bernie MacLellan, who is deputy reeve for Huron East, said it is absurd to ask a successful organiza- tion, like the Walton Motorcross, to justify its need through a study since it has been operating for more than a decade. County Warden Rob Morley said each municipality will have its own issues to address with regard to min- istry demands, notably in terms of golf course expan- sions. He said if the county doesn't cooperate with min- istry demands, it could find itself called to an Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) hear- ing if the province appeals a decision. Coun. Joe Seili, Mayor of Huron East, said if the province wants a needs study for a particular project, it should ante up for the cost rather than forcing private enterprises to cough up for it. Coun. Ben Van Diepenbeek (ACW) noted the province is not asking for a needs study for the motorcross plans but he did agree the provincial policy statement is irksome. Meanwhile, the coun- ty warden noted the county's director of planning is advising munici- palities to follow the provin- cial policy statement rather than risk a costly appeal down the road. Morley added, "there is cer- tainly some justification" in the province's desire to pro- tect agricultural land given the eradication of farmland surrounding urban areas, particularly the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). By Cheryl Heath I've got 16 nail-biting weeks to cheer on my team. From Page 4 answered over the next several months. And who knows, maybe the Dolphins will become the first team to ever make the Super Bowl the same year it's played on their home turf. Probably not, but I've stilt got 16 nail-biting weeks ahead to keep hop- ing. SEAFORTH INSURANCE ale BROKER LTD./HIMG 111v '.� w • Home • Commercial •Auto • Farm • Out of Province Travel Insurance 41 Main St. S. Seaforth 519-527-1610 Ken Cardno, Joanne Williamson, Christa O'Neil and Barb Watt Breast Screening Saves Lives... WOMEN 50 & OVER in Huron County can now be screened at the Ontario Breast Screening Program site at Alexandra Marine & General Hospital in Godench. The program includes screening mammography (breast x-ray) plus Clinical Breast Examination. Book your appointment TODAY. 519-444.0783. or 1-800-461-0640 Col breast screening program a cancer care ortado program /..Cs,anadian Breast Cancer Foundation io When Accidenti Happen... Call COLLISION REPAIR *GLASS INSTALLATION INSURANCE CLAIMS WELCOME • RENTAL CARS AVAILABLE We use quality aU PONT performance coatings 220 Main St., S., Seaforth 519-527-1355 If you are unemployed or on El ACCESS !�R Professional Resume Development Interview Preparation Job Seekers & Coaching Club Call Your local HERC Office 519-524-2515 Goderich 519-482-1700 Clinton 519-235-0471 Exeter 519-527-0305 Seaforth 519-357-4995 Wingham Thls project Is funded by the Government of Canada. uanacia News Blaney seeking re-election as Brussels ward councillor Susan Hundertmark As 'Huron East makes progress with economic development and infrastruc- ture improvement, Brussels Coun. David Blaney wants to be a part of that progress. "I have enjoyed my time on council and there are still important challenges I would like to see council overcome," he says in a press release announcing he will seek re- election this fall. • Looking back on the cur- rent term of council, Blaney points to successes of projects like Doors Open, Communities in Bloom and Healthkick to put Huron East on the map. "Ralph (Laviolette, econom- ic development officer) has done a great deal to help us explore our tourism potential. Economic development any- where in Huron East helps everyone, m Huron East," he says. Blaney alsopoints to the David Blaney start of a beef plant in Brussels as being "of primary importance in the north end" of Huron East. "The beef plant is moving ahead slowly and it will be good to continue to pursue it as council to help increase the tax base and ,provide jobs," he says. With an inventory of Huron East's assets begun by the current council, Blaney says it's important to keep on top of infrastructure improve- ment. "Huron East and Huron County have some of the best roads in the province: Infrastructure is something that has to be constantly looked at. You have to make sure you plan carefully, do it right and never not do it," he says. Blaney is happy with the way Huron East has been handling its finances during the current term. "We have the budget firmly under control. Huron East is one of the best, if not the best, managed municipalities in the province. We have good reserves, taxes under control and we've gotten rid of the deficit. It's something every- one on council can be proud of;" he says. Goals for Blaney ` include a fully -accessible library in Brussels within the next year to 18 months. "We're almost ready to pre- sent a plan for the library," he says. County supports Huron East land use, despite OMAFRA concerns The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs is question- ing three development plans being proposed in the Municipality of Huron East. Huron County council sup- ported Huron East's changes to its official plan Thursday despite the fact that the min- istry is taking a hard look at a 20 -acre parcel proposed for development north of Seaforth, a proposed expan- sion for the Walton Motorcross site, and plans for a golf course in the Grey ward. Scott Tousaw, the county's director of planning, said the ministry says whenever a municipality is expanding an urban area it needs to under- take a comprehensive review, and that special attention must be paid in a situation where agricultural land is being rezoned. Coun. Bernie MacLellan, who is deputy reeve for Huron East, said it is absurd to ask a successful organiza- tion, like the Walton Motorcross, to justify its need through a study since it has been operating for more than a decade. County Warden Rob Morley said each municipality will have its own issues to address with regard to min- istry demands, notably in terms of golf course expan- sions. He said if the county doesn't cooperate with min- istry demands, it could find itself called to an Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) hear- ing if the province appeals a decision. Coun. Joe Seili, Mayor of Huron East, said if the province wants a needs study for a particular project, it should ante up for the cost rather than forcing private enterprises to cough up for it. Coun. Ben Van Diepenbeek (ACW) noted the province is not asking for a needs study for the motorcross plans but he did agree the provincial policy statement is irksome. Meanwhile, the coun- ty warden noted the county's director of planning is advising munici- palities to follow the provin- cial policy statement rather than risk a costly appeal down the road. Morley added, "there is cer- tainly some justification" in the province's desire to pro- tect agricultural land given the eradication of farmland surrounding urban areas, particularly the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). By Cheryl Heath I've got 16 nail-biting weeks to cheer on my team. From Page 4 answered over the next several months. And who knows, maybe the Dolphins will become the first team to ever make the Super Bowl the same year it's played on their home turf. Probably not, but I've stilt got 16 nail-biting weeks ahead to keep hop- ing.