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Home My WebLink AboutThe Times Advocate, 2008-01-02, Page 11Wednesday,January 2, 2008 Times–Advocate 11 THE EXETER TIMES - ADVOCATE SURVEYED PROMINENT MEMBERS IN OUR COMMUNITY ASKING FOR THEIR • FORECAST OF 2008. WILL IT BE A YEAR OF DEVELOPMENT, CHANGE OR CHALLENGES OR WILL IT BE A CATHY YEAR OF CUTBACKS, HARD DECISIONS OR SEIP HARD WORK? ORGANIZATION: South Huron councillor 2008 WILL BE A YEAR OF: Community building WHY? We live in a municipality that has great staff who have worked hard to get South Huron ahead in our infrastructure. Now that we have all the ameni- ties to service growth, we must start to promote our- selves as the best place to live in Southwestern Ontario. We need to build relationships with our ser- vice clubs, sporting organizations, schools, churches, BIA, Chamber of Commerce, council, manufacturers and industry, and all of the residents. We need to work together to build pride with each other, for a strong South Huron. This year we will be participat- ing in Communities in Bloom and Doors Open. These are good ways of bragging about our community and marketing ourselves for tourism. THE COMING YEAR'S CHALLENGES AND HOW TO MEET THEM?: Change! In order to have change we will need patience and be positive when new ideas are presented. To quote Joan Walloch Scott: "Those who expect moments of change to be comfortable and free of conflict have not learned their history." THE EXETER TIMES - ADVOCATE SURVEYED PROMINENT MEMBERS IN OUR COMMUNITY ASKING FOR THEIR • FORECAST OF 2008. • WILL IT BEA YEAR OF DEVELOPMENT, CHANGE OR CHALLENGES OR WILL IT BE A YEAR OF CUTBACKS, HARD DECISIONS OR HARD WORK? ORGANIZATION: South Huron Councillor The year 2008 appears to be the year that South Huron may see many new economic starts in residential, commercial and industrial devel- opment. Some of these projects have been in the works for years and the past councils and staff must be commended on their efforts. Good coun- cils are there to build a future and I believe that is what your council is doing for you. I wish to extend a special thank you to a com- mittee that showed commitment, enthusiasm and dedication to initiate the senior housing complex. Ron Helm, Sharon Dale, Nancy Tweedle, Lisa Campbell, Jim Bearss and council's Tomes, Armstrong and chair George Robertson brought together the pieces so that this project could come about. A special thank you to the developer who worked with the committee and municipal staff so that the project could start in a timely manner. For 2008 - be a volunteer - it has great rewards! Season's Greetings and a great New Year! PETE ARMSTRONG Snowmobile safety starts with you HURON — With the anticipated arrival of warmer temperatures over the next few days and poten- tial increased snowmobile use over the holiday season, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are reminding snowmobil- ers to plan their routes carefully. The snow that has fallen from recent winter storms acts as a warm blanket on the thin ice, making rivers and lakes appear safe when they are not. "Ice conditions can change rapidly each day due to milder temperatures, so we urge those who operate snowmobiles to be aware of the trail conditions. When unsure, avoid traveling over any bodies of water," says chief superintendent Bill Grodzinski, commander of the Highway Safety Division and the province's snowmobile pro- grams. Already this winter, in eastern Ontario, the OPP has investi- gated a snowmo- bile death attrib- uted to thin ice con- ditions when three victims drove across a lake and fell through the ice. One passen- ger was not able to pull himself from the frigid water. A safe return from a snowmo- bile trip starts with proper plan- ning before you leave. Let others know where you are going and when you will return. Pick up trail maps and information about the trails in the area where you are going to ride. Information on trail conditions is available from the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) at www.ofsc.on.ca The OFSC has issued a "Yellow Alert" in relation to current snow- mobiling conditions in the province. This alert signals the need to use patience and be cau- tious on swamps and waterways, "because the weight and insulat- ing effect of the heavy snow may cause slush, and ice that was not safe before the storm may be weakened by the extra snow." Green NewYear's resolutions for kids Finishing their homework right after school minus the hassle? No fighting with their sib- lings? A clean room? These are all worthy New Year's resolu- tions for your children, but why not take it one step further? What about working towards a cleaner, greener planet? To help your child with a resolution that will really make a difference in 2008, have them try the following Green New Year's Resolutions: • Help conserve energy by going outside to play with friends instead of watching television indoors. • Remember to always turn off the lights when leaving a room. • Pour yourself a glass of water to use when brushing your teeth. You will save water this way versus running the tap. • Get involved! Join an eco - friendly group at school. If they don't have one start your own! Children who are already taking environmental action in their own community are eligible to enter "The Sunlight Eco -Action Kids Awards." These awards give Canadian chil- dren, aged six to 12 the opportunity to raise awareness about the envi- ronment. Entrants are asked to submit a letter outlining their con- tributions to preserving the planet. Winners will receive $1,000 to donate to the environ- mental charity of their choice and a $1,000 cash award. Entry deadline is Jan. 21. For more information about the awards and what you can do to help the environ- ment, visit www.sunlightecoactionkids.ca. The Awards, sponsored by Sunlight Multi - Action extend the product's important contri- bution to the environment. C EXERCISE CLASSES FOR ADULTS Women & Men Welcome! Wednesdays - Exeter Lions Youth Centre 9-10 AM Instructor Judy Dougall Fridays - Exeter Arena 9 - 10 AM Instructor Jim Alce Classes begin January 3 and 9 Call Cheryl at 1-800-563-8246 for information L.I.F.E. by Town and Country Support Services POLICE BRIEFS Two over limit in South Huron SOUTH HURON — On Dec. 22 at about 3 a.m., a vehi- cle was stopped on Main Street in Exeter. The lone male driver had an odour of an alcoholic beverage coming from his breath and he also displayed glassy eyes. The driver was given a demand for a roadside Alcotest and failed. The male was then arrested and taken to the Exeter OPP Detachment where he provided two samples of his breath. He was confirmed to be over the legal limit of 80 milligrams. A 23 -year-old Ingersoll man will appear in Exeter Court Feb. 28 to answer to one count of driving with over 80 milligrams. SOUTH HURON — On Dec. 28 at about 2 a.m., Huron OPP officers initiated a traffic stop on Main Street in Exeter. The female driver exhibited the signs of alcohol con- sumption, and a roadside Alcotest was completed, with the female failing. The female was then arrested and transported to the Huron Detachment where she provid- ed two samples of her breath. The results were con- firmed to be over the legal limit of 80 milligrams of alco- hol. exete carpet bowling Dec. 17- Monday group Peter McFalls 3W34 Audrey MacGregor 3WIT30 Bob Patterson 2WIT22 Susan Underhill 2W29 Cathy Bell 2W27 June Hodgson 2W23 John Batten 2W14 Gloria McFalls 1WIT19 Marion Dearing Wilmer Adkins Mary DeBoer 1WIT17 1WIT15 1WIT15 Dec. 2 - Friday group Audrey MacGregor 2W-25 Marshall Dearing 2W-18 Lucy Sage 2W-16 Marion Dearing 2W-15 FITNESS FUSION WORKSHOP Start your new year off right with a 3 week Fitness Fusion Workshop. Sweat to a blend of Yoga, Pilates and Strength Training, finishing with a 15 minute stretch. irTh. Where: 1-2-1 Personal Training Studio, 5611 McGillivray Drive When: Jan. 14 - 31/08 Time: Monday and Thursday mornings from 9:30 - 10:30 am Cost: $60.00 Registration Required: Call Shelley at 519-237-3260 to reserve your spot. LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE. COUNTY OF HURON CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT, SCHEDULE B BRIDGE REHABILITATIONS AND BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTIONS 1ST MANDATORY PUBLIC CONTACT – PHASE 2 NOTICE OF STUDY COMMENCEMENT The County of Huron has initiated the repair of a number of county bridges. The scope of the repairs will be defined during the course of the project. The project is being planned under Schedule B of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment. The bridges being studied include the following: 1) Ausable River Bridge, Huron County Structure No. 83-25.0, over the Ausable River, County Road 83, 4.5km east of Main St in Exeter, Geographic Township of Usborne, Municipality of South Huron, Concession V, Lots 7-8 2) Ethel Bridge, Huron County Structure No. 19-9.8, over the Maitland River, County Road 19, 0.2km south of Brandon Road in Ethel, Geographic Township of Grey, Municipality of Huron East, Concession III, Lots 22-23 3) Gorrie Bridge, Huron County Structure No. 28-7.5, over the Maitland River, County Road 28, 0.4km south of Harriston Road in Gorrie, Geographic Township of Howick, Concession VIII, Lots 5-6. For further information on this project, please contact Mr. Scott Davis, Totten Sims Hubicki Associates, 72 Victoria St. S. Suite 202, Kitchener, Ontario, N2G 4Y9. Public input and comment will be invited for incorporation into the planning and design of this project. Subject to comments received and the receipt of necessary approvals, the County of Huron intends to proceed with the planning, design and construction of this project to be completed by Fall 2008. This notice issued January 2, 2008. County Engineer, Donald W. Pletch County of Huron 1 Courthouse Square Goderich, ON N7A 1M2