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Huron Expositor, 2002-10-09, Page 11News A $60,000 project could alleviate the flooding problem in Vanastra By Scott Hilgendorff Expositor Editor Steps could be taken in next year's budget to help alleviate the flooding problems on Toronto Blvd. in Vanastra. "We've determined that everything was built adequately and there is just a bottleneck at the intersection," said Public Works Manager John Forrest at Huron East council's Oct.9 committee meeting. During heavy rains. the bottleneck causes water to back up in the storm sewers which then causes backups in people's homes. Forrest has determined they can redirect some of that water down Vanastra Road by installing tiles to get the water flowing away from the intersection. He estimates the cost of thc project at $60,000 and hopes to introduce it to council in the 2002 budget process. No variance granted Huron East Council is denying a request for a minor variance in its manure bylaw that would allow Acre T farms to make some changes to one of its hog production facilities in Grey that would allow it to increase the number of animals by six percent. "I don't want to make a Huron East council briefs variance. It's a bylaw and we passed it for a reason," said Deputy Mayor Bernie MacLellan at council's Oct.9 committee meeting. Acre T Farms had requested the variance in a letter at council's Oct. 2 meeting, stating it was to help the company stay competitive against other hog farming operations. Council has a bylaw that limits the amount of livestock in any new facilities or in expansions as it awaits provincial legislation to formally govern how much livestock can be had in efforts to be sure the environment is protected against the manure the livestock produces. MacLellan said their intent is not to impede Acre T's ability to improve production and its business but that they have to protect everybody in the municipality when it cordes to land and water quality issues. "We're going to be setting a precedent we're going to be very sorry about," said Grey Coun. Graeme MacDonald. Administrator Jack McLachlan and McKillop Coun. Ferg Kelly said what Acre T wants to do is a feasible project and Santa Claus parade route changes to drop Santa off downtown Santa Claus will end up on Main Street between the CIBC and Flower Magic at the end of this year's parade on Friday, Nov. 30, instead of at the Agriplex. "The BIA (Business Improvement Area) thought it would be a good idea to move him so that Main Street won't be vacated and maybe people will do a bit more shopping," says parade organizer Ross Ribey. The Seaforth Lions Club is hosting the Santa Claus parade for the 19th year this year. The route will begin at the Seaforth fairgrounds and arena, travel south down Main Street and finish at the Bethel Bible Church (old Canadian Tire building). Last year's route went in the opposite direction from the Rona Cashway to the fairgrounds. Ribey says thc Lions Club is hoping for more local participation this year, especially from local churches and downtown merchants. The theme is What Christmas Means to You and people can get involved by entering a float, sponsoring a band, being a walker or donating candy. "I've got about six forms on my desk right now and two of them are new ones," says Ribey, adding that last year's parade had about 65 participants. The Optimist Club will be running a hot dog stand the night of the parade and Trail Corp. is providing a trailer for Santa to sit in and visit with the children. "If any group wants to decorate the trailer for Santa, they would be most welcome," he says. Ribcy and Joe Steffler are the people to contact if you want to be in the parade. by Susan Hundertmark MOBILE OIL SPRAYING For the convenience of our customers you now have the option of a stationary unit - Rust Protection - Dripless Available Phone 527-1840 Dwayne Pryce 527-2097 Call For An Appointment 5 kms. North of Seaforth (Winthrop) FAST, RELIABLE SERVICE! McLachlan said the company would be required to file an appropriate plan for handling the extra waste before a variance could be granted. Councillors decided informally that they were opposed to allowing the change, preferring to stick firmly to their current, temporary bylaw until the provincial government sorts out its manure legislation. Emergency plans consolidated While the timing is coincidental to Canada entering a war on terrorism and current concerns about bioterrorism, Huron East staff have almost completed the consolidation of emergency plans in the five former municipalities that now make up Huron East. The plan outlines who is in charge in emergencies and where residents go in situations that require shelter. In the plan, Huron East's municipal office becomes the emergency headquarters and, for Seaforth residents, the Seaforth Agricultural Society's Agriplex is the emergency shelter where a generator can be properly put in place to provide power and heat. Missing from the plan, as required now by the Huron County Health Unit, is an appendix that outlines the chain of command in the event a pandemic flu outbreak occurs. The 114,f_t4es Serving41W Huron & Perth YW1 Book now and be ready for the holidays! Barbara Denbeigh Hollingworth RA RC( MA rratrwri on Montreal and Toronto, with over Irl years expenenc c in skin and bads/ care. Micro - Dermabrasion will give you fast and amazing results! Ideal for: ♦ Restoring & beautifying aging skin ♦ Sun -damaged skin • Uneven, granular skin • Blackheads & Comedones ♦ lines and wrinkles ♦ Dilated poxes • Acne scars Before After located at... 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