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The Citizen, 1991-09-11, Page 12PAGE 12. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11,1991. Steering committee formed for North Huron development BY ADRIAN VOS The goal of the community development in North Huron came a step closer at a meeting in Blue­ vale last Wednesday, when a grass­ roots steering committee was set up. Participants at the meeting decid­ ed that grass-roots participation is essential. Jason Chu a planner from the county, said that the stage has been reached that a steering com­ mittee is needed. This committee, with the steering committees from the other four areas, will be part of a Central Huron Committee. Mr. Chu proposed four ways a steering committee can be estab­ lished. One of these was to have a steering committee consisting entirely of elected representatives of the municipalities in North Huron. This idea was rejected because the group found that grass­ roots participation up to now has shown that the public wants to be involved in the process. After some discussion the group decided that, to have a pipeline to the municipalities, the councils must be, in some way involved. They concluded that each of the eight North Huron municipalities will be asked to appoint a person from their municipality to the steer­ ing committee. This person will be responsible to report back to their respective councils. The remainder of this committee will be elected by and from the Special Interest Groups that have done the work until now for a total of 13 mem­ bers. Seniors Centre ready for Fall It's hard to believe the summer has flown by so quickly. The Wingham and Area Seniors Day Centre has been day tripping around the countryside this summer seeing some sights which include the African Lion Safari, Blyth Fes­ tival theatre productions, Wroxeter Doll Museum, Owen Sound Marine and Rail Museum, Grand Bend's Huron Country Playhouse, Goderich area and many other points of interest. Those at the Cen­ tre have also been busy making ice cream quilting, picnics and Barbe­ cues, water exercises and much more. Life is never dull here at the centre. A Fundraising Draw is being hcid where the winners will receive two trips for two to Jamaica. The winners have the choice of taking the trip or the cash value of $2,250. This draw will be Dec. 31. Over the next three months the Centre will be keeping busy work­ ing at many crafts and ceramics for its annual Craft and Bake Sale. This year the sale will be held at 350 Josephine Street (the new Cen­ tre beside Cruickshank Park) on Saturday, Nov. 23. Throughout September Sandy Davidson from Para Med will be a guest speaker to inform members of their services. During the week of Sept. 17 three different bank rep­ resentatives will share their knowl­ edge of investments and retirement plans. On Tuesday, Sept. 24 mem­ bers will be travelling to St. Jacobs Farmers Market to purchase their wares. As fall approaches and activity slows down there seems to be more time on your hands. The Day Cen­ tre has many volunteer positions open in different areas. People are needed to drive clients to and from the program especially in the Luc­ know area. We also need kitchen volunteers to help prepare our noon meal. If you are interested in work­ ing with older adults in any of our volunteer positions please call the centre at 357-1440 or drop by for a visit. One sticky point emerged when Nancy Exel asked if the people appointed by the councils would be paid. Councillors present said that there is a wide variation in remu­ neration. Some councils pay a per diem and mileage, others only mileage, but all pay something, This, the meeting found, would be inequitable when the volunteers would do the same work on the same committee and not get paid anything. The planners promised to see if money can be found to treat all members equally. The Central Committee will co­ ordinate the efforts of the four area groups, such as long term efforts in rural transportation, and short term solutions like people helping peo­ ple, e.g. along the line of Big Brothers to take seniors fishing or on a shopping trip, and efforts to keep the Howick Nursing Home in North Huron. A spokesperson from each group reported on heir proposals. Betty Graber of Brussels reported for the Environment group and said mem­ bers have some concrete proposals. Their emphasis has been on recy­ cling, especially old batteries. They propose a special collections at all landfill sites. Next a recycling com­ pany must be contacted. The sec­ ond important concern was about unused medication disposal and recycling of cardboard. The group also likes to see the development of a “Maitland Trail” to run from Aubum to Goderich. The latter is part of the efforts of the Industrial Development Group, as reported by Robin Dunbar. They are working on industrial inventory of available buildings in co-operation with the county. They want to make North Huron attrac­ tive to small and medium business. There is no industrial land ready now, Dunbar stated. If an industry wants to come there is too long a delay for rezoning and preparation of the site. They want to study the possibility of preparation of indus­ trial land, ready for occupancy. The efforts of the Education Committee were reported on by Nancy Exel of Brussels. The goal, she said, is to see that North Huron residents are educated and able to take jobs. For that purpose the committee intends to talk with edu­ cators, trustees and the five biggest industries in North Huron on September 24. She said that we need more teachers to partake in the commit­ tees and the group will approach teachers to ask them to join. They will invite the employment co-ordinator for Huron County for further input. The group will pursue the possi­ bility of more or better practical courses in all our high schools and to get modern equipment in the schools. For more information here the principal of Madill Secondary School will be invited to address the group. There was no report from the Agriculture Group because they didn't meet. Vanastra Recreation Centre R.R. # 5 CLINTON, ONTARIO NOM 1L0 F»AeL*L P*R*OG»R*A*M STARTS SEPTEMBER 23 to DECEMBER 2, 1991 YOUTH AQUATIC AQUA AEROBICS ADULT SWIM TIMES ADVANCED LEADERSHIP RED CROSS WATER SAFETY FEE: $31.50/10 Weeks YELLOW Tues.5:00-5:30 p.m. Tues, or Thurs.6:00-6:30 p.m. Sat.2:30-3:00 p.m. ORANGE Tues.5:30-6:00 p.m. Thurs.6:30-7:00 p.m. Sat.2:00-2:30 p.m. RED Tues.6:30-7:00 p.m. Thurs.5:30-6:00 p.m. Sat.1:30-2:00 p.m. MAROON Tues.5:00-5:30 p.m. Sat.1:00-1:30 p.m. SURVIVAL Tues.5:30-6:00 p.m. Sat.1:00-1:30 p.m. BLUE Tues.6:00-6:30 p.m. Sat.1:30-2:00 p.m. GREEN Tues.6:30-7:00 p.m. Sat.1:30-2:00 p.m. GREY & WHITE Tues. Only 6:30-7:15 p.m. LIFESAVING 1, II & III Tues. Only 8:00-8:30 p.m. FEE: $31.50/1 OWeeks (Water exercise to music) Wed. 9:30-10:15 a.m. Thurs. 8:30-9:15 p.m. FITNESS FOR FUN "A Fun Way To Exercise To Music” FITNESS CLASS ONLY (Gym) FEE: $42.00/10 Weeks Mon. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Thurs. 7:00-8:00 p.m. FITNESS CLASS PLUS POOL FEE: $49.50/10 Weeks Swim after above classes on Mon. 8:30-9:30 p.m. Thurs. 8:00-8:30 p.m. ESSO SWIM CANADA FEE: $36.00/10 Weeks Mon. 5:00-6:00 p.m. Competitive Swim Training: Improve on starts, strokes, and turns; build up your endurance. ARTHRITIC EXERCISE PRE-SCHOOL AQUATIC FEE: $31.50/10 Weeks Fri. 11:30-Noon Exercise in the comfort of warm water in the shallow end, for arthritic or injury aches & pains. Mon., Tues., Wed. & Fri. Mon. Wed. Thurs. 12:00-1:00 p.m. 8:30-9:30 p.m. 8:30-9:30 p.m. 8:00-8:30 p.m. OPEN SWIM TIMES Mon., Thurs. Tues. Wed. FRIDAY FUN NIGHT Sat. Sun. 4:00-5:00 p.m. 8:30-9:30 p.m. 6:00-7:30 p.m. 7:00-8:00 p.m. 3:00-4:30 pm. 3:30-4:45 p.m. FAMILY SWIM ONLY Sun. 2:00-3:15 p.m. ADMISSIONS POOL Child (up to 12 years) $1.25 Student (13-17 years) 2.50 Adult (includes sauna) 3.50 Family 8.00 Senior Citizens 2.50 SAUNA 2.75 FITNESS 3.50 (Includes sauna - must be 16 yrs. old or accompanied with an adult) TUESDAY NIGHT SPECIAL R.L.S.S BRONZE MEDALLION FEE: $78.00/10 Weeks Mon. 7:00-9:00 p.m!- (includes matenal and exam fee). Must be 13 yrs. to take the test) RED CROSS LEADERS FEE: $90.00/10 Weeks Wed. pool 7:30-8:30 p.m. Lectures to follow. (Includes mate-- rial and exam fee). Must be 15 years to take test. MEMBERSHIPS POOL OR FITNESS ROOM PLUS SAUNA Child (pool only) Student Adult Family YRLY. $61.00 85.00 105.00 225.00 3 MTHS $23.00 40.00 50.00 90.00 Senior Citizens - Adult rate less 10% - same both yearly & quarterly. FULL MEMBERSHIPS YRLY. 3 MTHS Student $123.00 $64.00 Adult 170.00 78.00 Family 364.00 135.00 Group Rate - Group Rates avail­ able for 5 or more people. MOMS & DADS learn to teach your child to swim in a structured program: to enter water without hesitation, to be able to put head under water, blow bubbles, feel comfortable with floats. FEE: $31.50/10 Weeks PARENT & TOT (up to 2 years) Mon. 7:00-7:30 p.m. Fri. 10:00-10:30 a m. GUPPIES & PARENT (2-4 years) Mon. 7:00- 7:30 p.m. Fri. 11:00-11:30 am. KINDERGYMSWIM (3-5 years) FEE: $39.00/10 Weeks 1/2 hr. GYM, 1/2 hr. POOL Fri. 10:00-11:00 a.m. SYNCHRONIZED SWIM FEE: $36.00/10 Weeks Introduction to this Olympic Sport! Wed. or Fri. 5:00-6:00 p.m. Warm-up Exercises half hour before class. Improve swimming skills, strength, coordination and For only $3.50 use the Fitness Room from 7:00-8:30 p.m. and pool from 8:30-9:30 p.m. Must be 16 years of age and over. Sauna included. POOL RENTALS LADIES AQUATIC FEE: $31.50/10 Weeks Monday Mornings Only Aquafit Advanced Beginner 2 Beginner 1 Non-Swimmer 9:30-10:00 a.m. 10:00-10:30 a.m. 10:30-11:00 a.m. 11:00-11:30 a.m. 11:30-12:00 Noon For Birthdays, Groups, etc., Enjoy a swim in our temperature con­ trolled pool. FREE used of sauna with rental. CO-ED AQUATICS ADULT/TEENS CLASSES FEE: $31.50/10 Weeks NON-SWIMMER Tues. 7:00-7:30 p. m. BEGINNER 1 &2 Thurs. 7:30-8:00 p.m. FULL MEMBERSHIP includes pool, sauna and fitness room. Group rates available for 5 or more people. WEDNESDAY NIGHT SPECIAL Open Rec. Swim for Special Family Rate $6.50 6:00-7:00 p.m. OCTOBER MEMBERSHIP SPECIAL 10% DISCOUNT on Memberships for New Members! 7% GST applied where applicable DABBER BINGO Every Tuesday Night Early Bird starts at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. - The management reserves the right to cancel any class due to lack of registration. - Refunds given only upon receipt of a medical certificate. - A $5.00 administration fee will be charged. PHONE TO REGISTER NOW. 482-3544