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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2006-12-20, Page 22 Times—Advocate Wednesday, December 20, 2006 Centralia man killed in crash LUCAN BIDDULPH — A fatal motorcycle collision claimed the life of a 33 -year-old Centralia man last Saturday afternoon. R. Jonathon Ellerington was killed around 3:55 p.m. after he lost control of his 2003 Honda SC5 motorcycle going eastbound on Whalen Line in Lucan Biddulph. The motorcycle entered the southwest ditch, which led into a field and then hit the ditch adjacent to Coursey Line, south of Whalen, Ellerington was thrown from the motorcycle, landing southeast of Whalen Line, off of Coursey Line. Ellerington was pronounced dead at the scene. The funeral service for Ellerington is today (Wednesday) at Trivitt Memorial Anglican Church on Main Street in Exeter at 11 a.m. Donations can be given to the Tyler Ellerington Trust Fund or the charity of your choice. Lucan's Ausable Centre renovating By Nina Van Lieshout TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF LUCAN — The Ontario Trillium Foundation has approved a grant for most of the Lucan Ausable Community Centre (ACC) basement renovations, making the building accessible to the entire Lucan and area community. The ACC will announce in January the amount of the Trillium grant, along with other donations they have received. The ACC asked Lucan Biddulph council for funding, but council decided they will not assist with funding this year and will ask the ACC seek funding elsewhere. "It's not in the budget but they do a fair bit of good things and we need them in the com- munity," says Mayor Tom McLaughlin. McLaughlin also said if funding doesn't "pan out, they can come back to us." Council agreed.In a letter from ABCC president Debby Timmermans addressed to Lucan Biddulph council Monday night, it states that "The basement, which represents approxi- mately 600 square feet, is only accessible to highly mobile individuals. The current bath- room facilities are small and not wheelchair accessible, nor is the kitchen." The ACC is short funds which would be used to acquire a stairway chair lift, complet- ing the accessibility of the facility. The project is expected to cost between $9,000 and $10,000 for the stairway chair lift and installation. The ACC has raised $6,000 for the lift and is looking for funding from anyone wanting to help out. After completing the renovations the ACC is hoping to begin several programs, possibly including an outreach program march break and summer programs, a single moms and more. Crime Stoppers seeking assistance to solve rash of break and enters EXETER — Huron County Crime Stoppers and the Huron County OPP are requesting the public's assistance in solving a rash of break and enters. Over the past couple of months, several Exeter residents have been awakened to find suspects in their houses. In one case Nov. 17, the suspects were described as a white male, 16-17 years of age, 5'6"-6' tall, 150 pounds with curly brown hair and wearing a dark/tan jacket and dark pants, and a white female, 16-17 years of age, blonde hair, 5'0-5'3" tall, with a thin build and wearing a dark jacket. When they were spotted by the resident of the home, the sus- pects fled on foot westbound on Gidley Street. If you have any information about this crime call Crime Stoppers at 1 -800 -222 -TIPS (1- 800-222-8477). You will not have to give your name and you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000. Building fees amended By Scott Nixon TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF SOUTH HURON — The munici- pality implemented amendments to its building permit fees Monday night with an eye to lowering fees for smaller projects. Building and development man- ager Dwayne McNab said the old fees were a deterrent to some smaller projects and the new fees should be an improvement. The new minimum building per- mit fee is $150, half the old fee of $300. In the past, McNab said it would be possible for someone to replace a window with a used patio door for $500, but they would need a $300 building permit fee for the small job; that fee is now $150. Building permits are designed to cover the municipality's costs for things such as inspections, man hours and paperwork. Another change is the $125 per square foot charge for a single storey home with an unfinished basement; that fee now includes fmished basements, which previ- ously cost $50 per square foot. Other changes that were general- ly $25 per square foot previously, include: • decks and patios, $20 per square foot; • porches and sunrooms, $30 per square foot; • farm buildings, $20 per square foot; • manure tanks and pits, 80 cents per cubic foot; • silos, 80 cents per cubic foot. For the above fees, McNab said if builders can prove with receipts that they were able to construct their buildings cheaper, the munic- ipality will refund what they over- paid. Demolition permits, previously $2,000, are now $200, although a $2,000 security cheque has to be paid, which will be refunded upon completion of the project. Moving a building has dropped $200, while a $250 fee for park model and mobile homes is new. A $150 flat rate for grain bins is new, as is a $75 flat rate for large tents over 60 square metres requiring permits McNab said he has received no comments from the public on the changes. Full copies of the new fees can be picked up at the Olde Town Hall or viewed on the municipali- ty's website at www. town. south- huron.on. ca Council passed the new fees unanimously. In other news from the building department, McNab's monthly building permit report for November 2006 shows 18 permits issued for construction valued at $1 4 million and permit fees of $18,248. Correction The Times Advocate was given incorrect information last week in a blurb found in the Regional Wrap Up, "Golf coupon program." Exeter's Ironwood Golf club is not participating in The Lung Association new golf coupon pro- gram book. REGIONAL WRAP UP SH looks at volunteers New youth programs for various committees HURON — HealthKick Huron has announced next year's youth programs which actively engage students in healthcare career exploration. The two programs, Rural Healthcare Work Placements and the MedQuest Camp will offer stu- dents at different levels of education the chance to explore healthcare careers alongside local healthcare professionals. The Rural Healthcare Work Placements are provid- ing grants of up to $3,000 to 10 Huron County employ- ers in the healthcare sector who offer students a sum- mer job in a healthcare related discipline. "The program was a great success last year so we expect the number of proposals will be larger as well as offer exceptional work experiences for students interested in healthcare," says project manager Laura Overholt. Healthcare employers wanting to participate must submit proposals by Feb. 16. Huron County students interested in pursuing a career in healthcare will be able to access information on the jobs by Feb. 23. Jobs are expected to come from a variety of healthcare employers from across Huron County. Employers and students interested should visit the Rural Healthcare Work Placements pages on the HealthKick Huron website at www.healthkickhuron.ca For further information contact Overholt at the HealthKick Huron office at 519-527-0305, ext. 26. MedQuest Camp will be held next summer. The five-day camp will again offer Huron and Perth high school students in grades 10 and 11 hands-on experiences like job shadows with local healthcare professionals. Details of the camp are yet to be finalized. The camp will be held again in Seaforth. Information regarding the camp can be viewed on the HealthKick Huron website. Continued from front page Development (OSTAR) grant. Any funds received under the new program will be in addition to those coming from the OSTAR grant. As chief administrative officer Larry Brown explained in his report to council, approval pref- erence for the new grant pro- gram will be given to projects that are construction ready. Projects that have been sub- mitted to the Canada -Ontario Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (COMRIF) for grants (such as the Crediton/Centralia sewer project) are not eligible. Brown further explained that if the sewer project is denied a COMRIF grant, the municipali- ty can ask that it be given higher priority for the new grant program over the pipeline project. Brown said he expects both the COMRIF and Rural Infrastructure Investment Initiative grants to be announced early in the new year. Clothing allowance Council approved a $400 clothing allowance per council member and senior staff for the new four-year term. Armstrong pointed out the new members of council will need monogrammed coats when representing the municipality at conventions and meetings. Oke said wearing clothing with the South Huron mono- gram promotes the municipality and he wants to see all council- lors look professional when they're representing the munic- ipality. 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