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The Citizen, 2008-05-01, Page 6PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MAY 1, 2008. Working with math Wrapping up the Early Years curriculum last week was Damian Zavitz while Kade Patterson looked on. This, the sixth week of the program took place at Brussels Public School with all six weeks focusing on different aspects of mathematical knowledge. Helping the boys was Sandra Skinn, full-time staffer with the Early Years program. She co-ordinated the program with her part-time assistant Yvonne Wilts. (Shawn Loughlin photo) At its April 21 meeting North Huron council approved a request to waive a security requirement under the township’s municipal alcohol policy. Councillor Greg McClinchey made the requests, with, he said, the agreement of director of recreation/facilities Pat Newson. McClinchey made a motion that council waive the security requirements for the Barn Dance event to be held May 24 at the Blyth arena. “The policy does allow for this,” he said. The reason, according to clerk- administrator Kriss Snell is that this event is considered “low risk. The liquor sales wouldn’t cover the security costs.” Council wondered why these types of things couldn’t simply be included in the policy. Snell, however, explained this would be a challenge. “”We know this will be low risk with 300 people and won’t require security, but you may have an event with 50 people that does.” While there will be staff present, Snell noted that this particular event has never had security present. McClinchey further tried to alleviate concerns by asking councillors to look at it from a different perspective. “This is in the policy. We are not actually waiving it, we are implementing policy.” Snell said that the policy is based on numbers with the assumption that the more people in attendance the more people are required for security. “But when writing the policy we were aware that there are events that won’t be at the same risk as a buck and doe for example. Council approved the motion. THE EDITOR,During National Volunteer Week,April 27 - May 3, we at the Heartand Stroke Foundation of Ontario recognize and celebrate our donorsand volunteers who give realcommitment, real passion and realheart so more will live. This National Volunteer Week we extendheartfelt thanks to our over 40,000dedicated volunteers for puttingtheir hearts into it so more will live. Volunteers are on the front lines of all of the work we do. Because of their fundraising efforts and commitment to our mission, we’re investing in the future without these diseases with Foundation research in prevention, treatment and recovery from the devastating effects of heart disease and stroke. Heart disease and stroke causes one in three deaths in Canada every year. Every 10 minutes in Canada, someone dies or is disabled by stroke. The Foundation is a leader in stroke care delivery, public awareness of the stroke warningsigns and pioneering the use of aclot-busting drug that, for many, canreverse the effects of stroke. The Foundation helps set the Canadian Guidelines for CPR and defibrillation. With the public’s support, we’re placing life-saving automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in more public places. We’re working to get kids – through school and grant programs, families and communities active and on track to a healthy future. That includes supporting eating well through healthy choices and making trans fats history. We’re helping Canadians of all ages and cultures get healthy by controlling blood pressure and maintaining a healthy weight.During National Volunteer Week,the Heart and Stroke Foundation ofOntario will be celebrating the dedication of our thousands of volunteers who put their hearts into it to support our vital mission. Recognition events, gatherings and celebrations will be held in honour of our volunteers to show them how much we appreciate their efforts, commitment, compassion and action. Join us in celebrating National Volunteer Week by saying, “thank you”. Yours sincerely, Jen Mitchell, Area Manager Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario. Letter to the editorHeart and Stroke Foundation says thanks PUBLIC MEETING CONCERNING A PROPOSED OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY OF HURON EAST (Brussels and Seaforth Wards) TAKE NOTICE that Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron East will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at 7:00 pm in the Huron East Council Chambers (72 Main St. Seaforth) to consider a proposed official plan amendment under Section 17 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended. BE ADVISED that the Clerk/Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron East considered these applica- tions to be complete on April 7, 2008. ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed official plan amendment. ONLY individuals, corporations and public bodies may appeal a by-law to the Ontario Municipal Board. Anotice of appeal may not be filed by an unincorporated associa- tion or group. However, a notice of appeal may be filed in the name of an individual who is a member of the associ- ation or group on its behalf. IF you wish to be notified of the adoption of the proposed official plan amendment, or the refusal of a request to amend the official plan you must make a written request to the Clerk of the Municipality. IF a person or public body does not make oral submis- sions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Municipality of Huron East before the official plan amendment is adopted, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the County of Huron to the Ontario Municipal Board. NO PERSON or public body shall be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal unless, before the by-law passed or the official plan amendment is adopted, the person or public body made oral submissions at a public meeting or written submissions to the Council or, in the opinion of the Ontario Municipal Board, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION relating to the proposed official plan amendment is available for inspection during regular office hours at the Huron East Municipal Office and the County of Huron Planning and Development Department (519) 524-8394 x 3. DATED AT THE MUNICIPALITY OF HURON EAST This 28th day of April 2008. J.R. McLachlan, Clerk, Municipality of Huron East 72 Main Street South, PO Box 610 Seaforth, Ontario N0K 1W0 Phone: 519-527-0160 or 1-888-868-7513 (toll free) Fax: 519-527-2561 Purpose and Effect: 1. Official Plan Amendment No. 4 The proposed Official Plan Amendment affects the lands designated Highway Commercial in the Wards of Brussels and Seaforth, Municipality of Huron East. Currently, the Highway Commercial policies permit a resi- dence above or behind the main commercial use/building. The proposed change would allow a detached accessory residence on the same lot as the commercial use where it is not feasible to attach the residential use above or behind the main commercial use/building. The accessory residence must remain part of the highway commercial holding. Change of land use to allow a detached acces- sory residence may be permitted subject to a rezoning. 2. Zoning By-Law Amendment A zoning by-law amendment is also being considered to allow a site specific zone change from Highway Commercial (C3) to Highway Commercial – Special (C3- 3) in the Brussels Ward (Registered Plan 192, Part Park Lot Q) to allow an accessory detached residence. Key maps showing the general location of the lands to which this Official Plan Amendment applies are shown below entitled Schedule ‘A’. SCHEDULE “A” SEAFORTH WARD & PARTS OF McKILLOPAND TUCKERSMITH WARDS MUNICIPALITY OF HURON EAST LOCATION MAP SCHEDULE “A” BRUSSELS & PART OF GREY WARD MUNICIPALITY OF HURON EAST LOCATION MAP Area to which this amendment applies Watercourse (Urban Natural Environment)Area to which this amendment applies NH council waives security for event By Bonnie Gropp The Citizen