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The Citizen, 2012-04-05, Page 23THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, APRIL 5, 2012. PAGE 23. By Gary LongNorth Huron ChiefAdministrative Officer/ClerkEver wonder if elected officials and municipal staff are paying attention to the views of local residents? North Huron’s 2012 budget, recently approved by council, along with other recent initiatives, can be linked back to last fall’s community consultation phase of our strategic planning process. This phase included public meetings in Blyth, East Wawanosh and Wingham; roundtable discussions with local business groups and non- profit service providers; and a citizen survey. In total, over 500 residents took part in this consultation phase and provided us with valuable feedback about their goals and vision for North Huron and the priorities and issues they feel the municipality should be focused on. A consensus emerged on several key points. First, North Huron residents want programs and services maintained, not cut nor reduced. Second, North Huron residents want future tax increases kept to reasonable levels and they want council and staff to look for efficiencies to reduce the overall cost of delivering programs and services. Third, residents want council and staff to do more regarding economic development and North Huron businesses. The 2012 budget, despitechallenging economic times andtight operating budgets, maintains programs and services, which is a priority for North Huron residents. Council also had resident feedback in mind regarding tax levels when they approved a spending increase of 2.92 per cent which is in line withinflation. Council and staff workedtogether to find savings, trimexpenditures, reduce capital projects and equipment purchases. In the area of economic development, a new committee has been established that is comprised of council and community members from all three wards. The purposeof this committee is to create astrategy and action plan to attractdevelopment and new businesses as well as support our existing businesses. Council and staff are also very excited about the new business associations created over the past year, specifically the Blyth Business Improvement Associationand the Wingham Business Alliance.North Huron Council and staff areworking with these associations on downtown revitalization initiatives including the Josephine Street project in Wingham and the Downtown Streetscape Master Plan BERYL SMITH Beryl Delores (Dadswell) Smith of Brussels passed away peacefully at Huronlea Home for the Aged on Sunday, April 1, 2012. Born in Harriston on Sept. 16, 1931, Beryl was in her 81st year. Beryl was the beloved wife of the late Lloyd Smith (May 23, 2009) and will be sadly missed by her children Sharon and her husband Dave Rapson of Brussels, Kim and her husband Bruce Gooding of Listowel, Wayne Smith of St. Jacobs and Joan Warner of Brussels. Beryl was the dear grandmother of Becky and Andrew Courtney, Allison and David Lisle, Cody, Jesse and Eden Rapson, Andrew and Reid Gooding and Tommy Warner and great-grandmother of Sivan and Yonah Courtney. Beryl was also loved by her many family and friends. She was predeceased by her parents William and Alma (Cunningham) Dadswell, five brothers and two sisters. Friends were received by the family on Tuesday, April 3 at the Schimanski Family Funeral Home. The funeral service was conducted on Wednesday, April 4. Rev. Elwin Garland and Mr. Harry Reid officiated. The pallbearers were Dave Rapson, Bruce Gooding, Andrew Courtney, Jesse Rapson, Cody Rapson and Andrew Gooding. Honorary pallbearers were Clare Vincent, Jason Shortreed and Harold Davis. Cremation followed with interment in Brussels Cemetery at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Residents’ Council of Huronlea Home for the Aged. 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