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Home My WebLink AboutThe Times Advocate, 2006-04-12, Page 3Wednesday, April 12, 2006 Exeter Times–Advocate 3 County staffers update South Huron council By Scott Nixon TIMES—ADVOCATE STAFF SOUTH HURON — South Huron council recently received an update on the many activities happening in Huron County. Scott Tousaw, director of the county's planning department, appeared at council's April 3 meeting, along with Huron County Health Unit director Penny Nelligan and Huron County librarian and director of cul- tural services Beth Ross. Tousaw said the county adopted its strategic plan last summer and, as communication is a large part of the plan, the county is visiting each council in the county. He updated council on progress of the water protection steering committee, which includes staff, politicians, community and industry groups working together with conservation authorities on water issues. He said there are 15-20 initiatives underway. Tousaw also spoke of economic development and the Warden's Economic Development Task Force, which has had three meetings so far and represents "a strong move forward." Tousaw said a county -wide economic development plan will come out of the project. Tousaw also spoke on waste management and haz- ardous household waste issues. Nelligan said the Huron County Health Unit has been restructured over the past year and a half. The health unit uses the `Population Health Approach,' which focuses on the entire range of individual and collective factors, including income and social status, social sup- port networks, education, employment and working conditions, social environments, physical environment, gender, culture, personal health and coping skills, healthy child development, health services and biologi- cal and genetic endowment. Nelligan said Huron County now has the highest rate of obesity in Ontario. Ironically, she added the county also has a high rate of fitness. She added poverty has a major impact on health. The health unit's four `pillars' for 2006 are poverty, water, primary health care and e -health. An example of e -health, Nelligan pointed out, is the approximately $250,000 grant the county received from the federal government to help fund an interactive Spark Youth website, which will include information on addiction, employment, self-esteem, community involvement and education. Six youths are being trained for the project. Nelligan also spoke of increased funding to allow the health unit to expand its beach water testing. Ross updated council on happenings at the Huron County Museum and explained that while museums have become more hands-on over the years, the Huron County Museum actually started that back in the 1960s. She told council of a six-week art show that opened recently at the museum, as well as an upcoming `wheels' exhibit. There will be an agriculture exhibit this summer at the museum. Last Friday, 100 people gathered into four teams walking 33 kilometres into London, coming from north, east, south and west to raise money for Jesse's Journey which supports the fight against Duchenne muscular dystrophy.The north team led by Jayne Graham sported lab coats and rain ponchos for the Compass Walk 2006 —You can be a Researcher Too event.They began in Clandeboye and finished at the Western Fair Grounds, making a couple of stops on the way. Lucan Public School students welcomed the walkers, forming a line in the hallway to cheer on the partic- ipants.The team also stopped at St. Patrick Catholic School, where co -captain of the North Team 2 -year-old Alex Kain, who also has Duchenne's was presented with student donations of close to $200. Several businesses also supported the walkers. Many residents in Birr also came out with hot chocolate to support a cold and wet team, says captain Graham.Above front from left are Sharon Moffman, Elizabeth Kain, Linda Dollard,Alex Kain, Jennifer Devlin, Jacob Adams, Lori Matheson, Gayle White and Gloria MiottoWilks. Middle row, Graham,Ally MacGregor,Vicki Hartman, Louise Bender, Susan Lockhart, Erin Mosher,Ashlen Kain, Jennifer Mosher, Melissa Stadler, Julia Capaldi, Lesley Carmichael and MonaWuytenburg. Back row, Harry Norris, Doug Miller, Blythe Lannin and Andrew Kain. Last year's event raised $64,000.The total this year was unknown as theTA was going to print. (photo/Nina Van Lieshout) Ii_ UM NICIPALITY OF BLUEWATER EAYFIELD - HM - HENSALL-STANLEY -ZURICH 2001 NOTICE OF INTENTION TO PASS BY-LAWS TO SET FEES AND CHARGES FOR MUNICIPAL WATER AND SEWER SERVICES Pursuant to Section 391 of the Ontario Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended and Ontario Regulation 244/02, Section 12 (6) Monday, May 8, 2006 Regular Council Meeting At the Council Chambers At the Stanley Complex 38594B Mill Road The meeting starts at 7 p.m. The proposed by-laws are available to view on website www.town.bluewater.on.ca at the Municipal Office, 14 Mill Ave., Zurich or at the Bayfield Public Library, Hensall Public Library, Zurich Public Library, To be viewed during regular library hours. Comments may be sent to: Ross Fisher, Public Works Manager Box 250, Zurich, NOM 2T0 or taken to the Municipal Office or made in person at the meeting. r Turning towards the Huron County Library, Ross said the new online catalogue system allows users to reserve books, browse the catalogues and check their library accounts. Also, stories from 3,000 magazines and news- papers can be accessed through the library website at www.huroncounty.ca/library County libraries have been offering Internet access at branches for 10 years and Ross said use is still "very busy." Ross also said South Huron has beautiful locations for its libraries, both in Exeter and Kirkton. Deputy Mayor Dave Urlin congratulated Tousaw, Ross and Nelligan for the work they do and said the public often doesn't see how much work county staffers do. Other council notes: Street lighting quotes JMR Electric of Exeter was awarded the contract for the installation of street lighting on Main Street south of Waterloo Street. Of the companies bidding for the pro- ject, JMR submitted the lowest price, $78,289 plus GST. The project extends the Exeter street lighting system south of Waterloo Street to Huron Motor Products. The project is designed to improve highway and public safe- ty, operations manager Don Giberson said in his report to council. South Huron Mayor Rob Morley said the project was originally slated for 2005, but it didn't get done, so the money for it was added to the 2006 budget. LIQIl10ATXON. We Make Good Things Happen! 4 days only! 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