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Home My WebLink AboutHuron Expositor, 2007-06-27, Page 8Page 8 June 27, 2007 • The Huron Expositor News Huron East decides to join county in bid for funding from province to better rural broadband access susan lite= Whether or not Huron East should apply for its own funding or remain part of a county -wide effort to qualify for provincial funding to improve Huron East would be best to include itself in the highspeed internet access in rural areas was the county application. question at council's June 19 meeting. While Siemon and Seaforth Coun. Bob Fisher "The county is applying for it and I'm wonder- talked about earlier discussions with ing if we should apply on our own," said Tuckersmith Communications to build towers or McKillop Coun. Bill Siemon. use existing towers as infrastructure for broad - Municipalities were informed recently band services throughout Huron East, Deputy - that $10 million in provincial Mayor Bernie MacLellan said county funding - with a July 13 dead- rienui council also talked about the possi- line - is available to expand ble need for fibre optic cables in the broadband services into rural ground. Ontario. Tuckersmith Coun. Larry The Ontario Municipal Rural McGrath suggested Huron East Broadband Partnership might have a greater chance of get - Program will provide a maxi- ting funding by applying on its mum of $1 million as one-third own. funding per project. The other "To sit back and wait for the coun- two-thirds of the funding is ty scares the heck out of me," he expected to come from munici- said. palities, telecommunications MacLellan said if Huron East providers and other private applies separately, it should partners. remove itself from the county Clerk -Administrator Jack application. McLachlan told council he'd "If they're only looking for the big DOMINION DRIVER TRAINING JULY 3, 2007 4 DAY CLASS - WE STILL HAVE ROOM Hosting Class at the Betty Cardno Centre Our 4 Day Course Starts JULY 3 & AUG. 20 Check Out The Web Page www.dominiondriver training.on.ca CALL CAROL 519-527-1891 OR HEAD OFFICE STRATFORD 1-800-665-3027 We Also Do Refresher Lessons for G2 & G Road Test !WV= /0211hod 1 J You are invited to attend these area churches St. Thomas Anglican Church A Copgation at the Parish of The Holy Spvt Jarvis St. Seaforth 519-527-1522 Rector: The Rev'd Sue Maipus M Div Sunday, July 1 Worship at 9:30 am Children's Summer Program at 9:30 am NOTE: Parish office will be closed during July, but phone messages will be checked regularly St. James Roman Catholic Church Welcomes you 14 Victoria Street, Seaforth 519-527-0142 Sunday Mass 11:00 am St. Patricks, Dublin Sat. Mass 5 pm - Sun. Mass 9 am Fr. Chris Gillespie Bethel Bible Church An Associated Gospel Church 126 Main St. Seaforth 519-527-0982 Sunday Worship 10:00 am Pastor Mark Kennedy EVERYONE WELCOME Egmondville United Church Pastor Steve Hildebrand Sunday, July 1 Summer Hours 10:30 am NORTHSIDE UNITED CHURCH 54 Goderich St. w. Rev. John Gould Sunday July 1 Worship at 11:OOam Semton: Pigs or People. M Welcome Sunday School & misery during Worship First Presbyterian Church Goderich St. W., Seaforth Rev. Henry Huberts Sunday July 1st Canada Day 10:30 am Service at the Hullett Wildlife Area. Bring a Lawnchair & a Friend LUNCH TO FOLLOW sent the announcement to the economic development officer 'The county is applying for it and I'm wondering if we should apply on our own,' -- McKillop Conn. Bill Siemon and participated in a conference call with other Huron County municipalities about the funding the Friday before the meeting. "There was recommendation that the county, along with Perth County, pull the original application off the shelf, update it and send it off to the province," said McLachlan, referring to an application Huron County made to Industry Canada in 2003 for increased broadband access. McLachlan said that while Huron County wanted to apply for funding for a larger geographical area, it would be up to council whether or not tp apply separately. Deputy -Clerk Brad Knight said that with the short turnaround for applications, projects, we'll get left by the way- side," he said. Siemon responded Huron East might be "shoot- ing ourselves in the foot if we take ourselves off the county application." Fisher said the need for highspeed will likely be fragmented throughout the county since the towns already have highspeed access. Council finally decided to remain as a part of the county application. Story idea? Call Susan or Aaron at 527-0240 Cern unnock Model Suite Now. Operi for Viewing! WELCOME TO... RITZ LUTHERAN VILLA &cola RITZ VILLAGE by the THAMES • Four Home Suite Sizes • "Missing Link" Amenity Centre • Dining Centres • Service Packages to meet a variety of needs • Security A Charitable Organization Established In 1974 Inquiries Welcome! www.ritzlutheranvilla.com (519) 348-8612 info@ritzlutheranvilla.com St. Georoe St. RR#5 Mitchell, Ontario Caring is our reason for being