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Home My WebLink AboutThe Times Advocate, 2005-08-31, Page 1212 Exeter Times -Advocate Wednesday,August 31, 2005 Conservation authority seeks input EXETER — Conservation Areas are more than just recreation desti- nations, according to Kate Monk, stewardship and conservation lands supervisor with the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA). She said the Conservation Areas play an increasingly important role in advancing watershed planning goals through protection of species habitat, preserving water quality, providing outdoor education oppor- tunities and serving as areas of research and scientific study. "Conservation areas have an important environmental role," she said. "They provide an area for recre- ation, outdoor education, nature appreciation and watershed habitat protection." The ABCA began a review process in 2004 to update master plans for each Conservation Area. The existing master plan docu- ments were developed more than 20 years ago. The new draft documents were created by staff and outline what uses are permitted in which areas, possible improvements or expanded uses (such as extended trails) and addressing needs such as updated inventories of species. Master plans were last updated in the 1980s, according to Monk. Since then, the ABCA has devel- oped a Conservation Strategy and Watershed Management Strategy which have influenced the master plan review. "Mapping capabilities have also increased greatly with a new Geographical Information System," Monk said. "We also know more about endan- gered species that rely on habitat we can provide at our Conservation Areas." The conservation authority is now inviting the public to provide input into those draft master plans. The goals, objectives and action plans for each local conservation area are available on the ABCA website at www. abca. on. ca. The complete draft master plan document is also available for view- ing at the ABCA offices at Morrison Dam Conservation Area east of Exeter. The public is asked to provide any input into the conservation area master plan review process by Sept. 30. The public consultation process began in the spring of 2005 when a public meeting was held at Ironwood Golf Club near Exeter. As part of the consultation process leading up to the final master plans ABCA staff also met with municipali- ties in July and August. The updated, draft conservation area master plans offer assessment of user numbers, possible partner- ships as well as potential threats (such as ATVs in areas where ATVs are not permitted). The ABCA protects 3,635 hectares of land through its ownership. The conservation authority master plan review covers nine main Conservation Areas. They include Clinton, Bannockburn Wildlife Area, Zurich, Morrison Dam, Crediton, Lucan, Parkhill, Rock Glen and Thedford. "These master plans will help guide our management practices for several years," concluded Monk. "This is an ideal time for people to give us their input." Funding for counselling services increases CLINTON — The McGuinty government's latest Domestic Violence Action Plan investment will mean better access to critical counselling ser- vices for hundreds of women and children who are victims of abuse, Huron -Bruce MPP Carol Mitchell announced last week. "The effects of abuse are devastating and far-reach- ing. Counselling services are critical to assisting women and their children deal with the effects of abuse and regain control over their lives," Mitchell said. This year, Women's Centre, Second Stage Housing and Counselling Service of Huron will see POLICE BRIEF Marijuana charge SOUTH HURON — An officer patrolling Elliot Park in South Huron spot- ted a vehicle inside the park with four occupants and strange activity. The officer found a strong smell coming from the vehicle. After searching the vehicle the officer found a small amount of marijuana on two out of the four people. An 18 -year-old male and a 19 -year-old male from South Huron are charged with possession of a con- trolled substance and will attend court in November. Correction In last week's newspa- per, the Times -Advocate was given incorrect infor- mation in a police brief with the heading "Vehicle stolen from Exeter car dealership." The brief read that the vehicle was left unlocked, but in fact it was locked. The T -A regrets the error. a boost of $10,250, increasing to $15,000 in 2006. Women's House of Bruce County will see a boost of $19,912, increas- ing to $29,135 in 2006. "With this investment, we're not just providing more services, but ser- vices that meet the distinct needs of women from a broad range of back - g r o u n ds , because domes- tic violence speaks many languages, has many colours and lives in many different communities." The government is "Helping and child overcom harmful abuse is of our D Violence Plan," CARO HURON - boosting its investment in community counselling programs by 10 per cent specifically to address waiting lists and gaps in service for Francophone women, rural and Aboriginal women, women with disabilities and those from diverse cultur- al back- grounds, as well as for children who have been exposed to violence at home. This $2.5 million invest- ment will allow women's agencies to strengthen women ren e the effects of a key part omestic Action L MITCHELL BRUCE MPP their counselling support services to help their clients break the cycle of violence and rebuild their lives. This funding builds on an existing $22 million investment in counselling programs and is ear- marked for shelters, sec- ond stage housing providers, transitional housing support program providers and women's counselling agencies. "Helping women and children overcome the harmful effects of abuse is a key part of our Domestic Violence Action Plan," Mitchell said. "It's a plan that's helping us build stronger, safer communities." r 1. GET RID OF YOUR HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE 6 la - CORROSIVE Battery acids Drain cleaners Oven cleaners TOXIC Pesticides Rat poison Cleaning Fluids FLAMMABLE Gasoline BBQ starter Solvents 11 Alt REACTIVE Pool chemicals Ammonia Bleach IN EVERY HOME THERE ARE PRODUCTS THAT NEED SPECIAL CARE. YOU'LL RECOGNIZE THEM BY THESE WARNING SIGNS. The County of Huron Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Program is an opportunity for you to clear potentially dangerous wastes out of your home and dispose of them in an environmentally safe manner, at no cost to you. THE COUNTY OF HURON 2005 HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAM 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM September 10 September 24 Works Yard, 82 Nelson Street, Exeter (South Huron) Works Yard, 445 Josephine Street, Wingham (North Huron) No PCB's, commercial, infectious or radioactive wastes will be accepted. For more information contact the County at 519-524-2188. SERVICES PROVIDED BY HOTZ ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC. --J Notice of Public Information Sessions I.' Ontario Regulation 97/04: Development, Interference with Wetlands & Alterations to Shorelines & Watercourses Revisions to the Conservation Authorities Act by the Province of Ontario have resulted in a new directive: Ontario Regulation 97/04: Development, Interference with Wetlands & Alterations to Shorelines & Watercourses. The Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority is hosting two more public information sessions to present the new regulation and mapping in an open house format. Development within areas that are adjacent to or close to watercourses, valleys, wetlands, or shorelines may be affected by this regulation. Please see below for dates and locations. Wednesday, September 7 4 p.m. - 8 p.m., Masonic Hall, Exeter Tuesday, September 13 4p.m.-8p.m. Ailsa Craig Recreation Centre, Ailsa Craig For more information contact: Alec Scott, P. Eng., Water & Planning Manager, ascots@abca.on.ca or Kelly Vader, R.P.P., Water & Planning Supervisor, kvader@abca.on.ca, (519) 235-2610 ABCA is a member of Conservation Ontario r -- Mel 71 HAY'S AUTOMOBILE RECONDITIONING OPEN MON. THRU SAT. 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Council intends to pass a Bylaw closing Adare Drive at its meeting on Monday September 19, 2005 after providing notice of the intended road closing for a period of four consecutive weeks in the local newspaper. Persons wishing to make representations, presentation or written or verbal comments may do so by attending the public meeting immediately prior to the matter being determined by council at the council chambers to be held at 33351 Richmond Street, Lucan, Ontario at 8:00 p.m. on Monday September 19th 2005. Those wishing to make written comment prior to the public meeting are asked to deliver same to the Administrator - Clerk of the Township at 33351 Richmond Street, Lucan, Ontario NOM 2J0. Any questions may also be addressed to the Administrator -Clerk at the above noted address. Ronald Reymer Administrator -Clerk Ph: 227-4491 Fax: 227-4998 rreymer@lucanbiddulph.on.ca