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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2004-06-09, Page 23Wednesday,June 9, 2004 Exeter Times -Advocate 23 Trillium Grant helps with G.B. beautification GRAND BEND — The Grand Bend Area Community Health Centre officially opened May 29 with beautiful landscaping thanks to the Grand Bend and Area Horticultural Society and the Ontario Trillium Foundation. The Trillium Foundation provided a $23,500 grant to the Horticultural Society, which in turn donated just over $5,000 to pay for the landscaping and a one-time gift of annual plantings. Lambton-Kent- Middlesex MPP Maria Van Bommel joined Gale Hanki and Sandy Braendle of the Trillium Foundation Essex-Kent-Lambton grant review team June 4 at the health centre. "It is terrific to see a partnership between the Horticultural Society and the Grand Bend Area Community Health Centre," Van Bommel said. "The Ontario govern- ment recognizes the efforts of your horticultur- al society in the beautifica- tion of Grand Bend." Van Bommel said it was important to have land- scaping at the health cen- tre, as it adds to the nur- turing environment. A gardner herself, Van Bommel said she hopes everyone enjoys the land- scaping for years to come. The Horticultural Society, established in 1991, plants and main- tains the gardens of Grand Bend and supplies the hanging baskets which grace its main streets. It is a long-time partner of the Ontario Trillium Foundation, receiving a grant of $3,100 in 2000 for a watering tank and wand and, in 2001, $7,500 for a used tractor to pull the tank. This equipment is used daily in the mainte- nance of the hanging bas- kets. "It is a great pleasure to be able to fulfill our soci- ety's mandate and beauti- fy the new jewel of the area, the Grand Bend Area Community Health Centre," said society presi- dent Liz Putherbough. "We thank the Ontario Trillium Foundation for its dedication to environmen- tal issues, human and social services, building healthy communities and strengthening volun- teerism. "The landscaping of the The Ontario Trillium Foundation was on hand at the Grand Bend Area Community Health Centre June 4 to recognize a grant of $23,500 it provided to the Grand Bend and Area Horticultural Society.Added to the $5,059 the horticul- tural society kicked in, the money went to landscaping for the health centre grounds. From left are Essex-Kent-Lambton Trillium Foundation grant review team chairperson Gale Hanki, health centre foundation treasurer John Hunt, horticul- tural society president Liz Putherbough and Essex-Kent-Lambton Trillium program manager Sandy Braendle. Below from left are Hanki, Lambton-Kent-Middlesex MPP Maria Van Bommel and Putherbough. (photos/Scott Nixon) health centre, made possi- ble by the receipt of the grant, has contributed positively to all of these areas." Braendle, program man- ager for the Essex-Kent- Lambton Trillium Foundation, said Grand Bend has "the hardest working horticultural soci- ety in Ontario." She said no one else she can think of has received three Trillium grants. "We're thrilled we're able to help you." Health centre board chairperson Don Tedford thanked Trillium and the horticultural society. "You've taken a sow's ear and turned it into a silk purse," he said. The Ontario Trillium Foundation is an agency of the Ministry of Culture and receives $100 million Avon Maitland board signs deals By Stew Slater SPECIAL TO THE TIMES -ADVOCATE SEAFORTH — One-year agreements have been reached between the Avon Maitland District School Board and its administrators, with trustees approving the agreements at a regular meeting May 25. In two separate votes, agreements were approved for "terms and condi- tions of employment" between the board and its principals and vice- principals, as well as its non-union administrative employees. Both agreements are retroactive to Sept. 1, 2003, and run for one year. Details of the agreements were not disclosed during the public portion of the meeting, with the approval motions being brought forward from closed ses- sion. According to director of education Geoff Williams, the non-union group is "primarily people in the central office" in Seaforth, and represents about 35 employees. annually of government funding generated through Ontario's charity casino initiative. The foundation allocates grants to eligible charita- ble and non-profit organi- zations in the arts and cul- ture, environment, human and social services and sports and recreation. Ken Hughes, Don Bell and Doug Morgan were busy frying up some fish to meet the demand for the fea- tured item at the fish fry at the Crediton Community Park June 4. (photolMary Simmons) Lucan Biddulph council discusses wind power policy By Mary Simmons TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF LUCAN — At a council meeting Monday, Lucan Biddulph council dis- cussed recommendations which came out of an ad hoc committee on wind power generation. The minutes of the com- mittee's May 25 meeting were circulated and dis- cussed. The committee agreed to limit one wind power gen- erating unit per property with a maximum height of 20 m and a maximum generating capacity of 5 kilowatts. Towers must be self supporting and locat- ed in the rear yard or inte- rior side yard. Before the rules are instituted they will be advertised and a public meeting will be held. The regulations will only affect urban areas of the municipality. Web page Council continued an ongoing discussion on updating Web site. Deputy Mayor Perry Caskanette suggested the possibility of joining with the county's Web site through a link which could also be used by other municipalities in the coun- ty Change of venue Mayor Tom McLaughlin suggested having the July 5 and Oct. 4 meetings at the Granton firehall. Administrator Ron Reymer said he would check to see if the hall was available on these dates. Historical books Council agreed to donate a copy of historical books about the municipality to the Lucan Area Heritage Association for use in the museum. Youth centre Caskanette updated a council on a meeting he attended regarding the possibility of opening a youth centre in Lucan. Another meeting has been planned for June 29 in the basement of the Ausable Community Centre. Youth are invited to join in a discussion. Free pizza and pop will be served.