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Huron County Newsletter
Week of November 10th to 16th, 2024
Good day,
From the Author Talk, to Christmas in Bayfield, to the Owl Prowl, and of course Remembrance Day Ceremonies, there was no shortage of things to do in the county this week. Hopefully everyone got a chance to get out and attend some of these events.
Lots of news happening this week as well, and be sure to check out the full list of Huron Chamber Spirit of Success 2024 Award winners.
Thank you for checking out the Huron County Newsletter and have a great week.
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Level 1 Low Water Advisory Now In Place For Entire Ausable Bayfield Watershed
by Bob Montgomery
The Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority Water Response Team has updated a Level 1 Low Water Advisory to include the entire Ausable Bayfield watershed.
The team had declared a Level 1 Low Water Advisory for the Bayfield River watershed in October. They extended the advisory to a larger area, on November 8. Nearly three successive months of dry weather has resulted in decreased groundwater levels in shallow aquifers, significant reduction of base flows in watercourses, and, in some cases, complete loss of base flows. This prompted the Team to expand the advisory to the whole watershed.
The Water Response Team depends on…
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Huron County Library Launches New Inter-Library Loan Platform
by Bob Montgomery
Huron County's Librarian and Director of Cultural Services says the county will be launching the new inter-library loan platform this coming Tuesday.
Beth Rumble explains inter-library loan is a service that libraries across Ontario provide that allows them to…
Remembrance Day Ceremony In Goderich
by Bob Montgomery
The weather on this Remembrance Day did very little to discourage Goderich and area residents from coming out and showing their gratitude to the people who sacrificed their lives for us.
Goderich Legion Branch 109 President Randy Carroll says he's not surprised to see the Courthouse Square filled with people. He says this year, more than the last few years, there's a lot of unrest in our country and most people are concerned about what's going on in the rest of the world right now and for most of us, the meaning of remembrance is a little more top-of-mind this year.
Most Canadians are grateful to be where we are, but at the same time, concerned about some of things going on around us. Carroll says we're blessed with peace and with a beautiful country, and we can't take that for granted.
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Remembrance Day Ceremony in Goderich
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Remembrance Day Ceremony in Clinton
Full Moon Expected To Light Up The Night For This Friday Night's Owl Prowl At The Morrison Dam In Exeter
by Bob Montgomery
The Owl Prowl has become one of the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority's most popular events over the years, and this year it's completely sold out.
Conservation Education Coordinator Cassie Greidanus says they have two groups of seventy-five registered for this Friday night, and they have a wait list for both groups. “Each of the groups are going to have an experience with Wild Ontario, a group out of Guelph that has rehabilitated owls, and they bring in live owl species that are commonly found in this area.” Greidanus says they'll have what they call a meet and greet and get to see…
Here Are Your Spirit of Success 2024 Award Winners
The Spirit of Success Event was held at the Columbus Hall in Goderich on Friday night and was completely sold out.
Chamber Executive Director Colin Carmichael commented the Spirit of Success Awards allow them to celebrate the businesses, organizations, and individuals who make Huron County a vibrant, inspiring place to live and work. He says recognizing their hard work and dedication is not only a highlight for the Chamber, but a reminder of the strength and resilience of our community…
Project Lifesaver Re-launches In Perth County
The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police and Victim Services Huron Perth are inviting the public and media to attend an information session and demonstration of Project Lifesaver.
Project Lifesaver is a community based, public-safety, non-profit organization that provides law enforcement and caregivers with a program designed to protect, and when necessary, quickly locate individuals who are prone to the life-threatening behaviour of wandering. Individuals can be equipped with a one-ounce wrist-transmitter that sends a radio signal that can be tracked up to a two-kilometer radius. The system operates…
Tim Hortons is offering a way to spread kindness this holiday season through the Holiday Smile Cookie campaign and United Way Perth-Huron is among the organizations benefiting.
From Monday, November 18 to Sunday, November 24, people can go to Tim Hortons restaurants in Seaforth, Clinton, Blyth, and Milverton to pick up a Holiday Smile Cookie for $1.50 each, with proceeds from sales split 50/50 between United Way Perth Huron’s Urgent Needs Fund and Tim Hortons Foundation Camps…
Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre Revitalization Boosted By $3.5 Million Investing In Canada Infrastructure Program Grant
by Bob Montgomery
Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson will be in Brussels on Saturday to help the community celebrate the grand opening of the renovated Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre.
Funding for the renovations was provided through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program: Community, Culture and Recreation Stream Grant, with the province providing $1,595,840 and the Government of Canada providing $1,915,200 towards the $8.4 M project. The funding has enabled Huron East to build an addition that includes modern dressing rooms, upgraded washrooms, a new lobby, a fitness gym, and…
by Bob Montgomery
The Huron County Museum and Huron County Library have partnered to host the second annual Huron County Author Talk.
Last year's inaugural event was very popular so it has been expanded this year to two days creativity, storytelling and workshops for local writers.
It takes place at the Huron County Museum in Goderich on Saturday, November 16 and Sunday, November 17, 2024, the event features local author panel discussions, a book fair, and writers’ workshops that will offer…
Front-Line Policing Grant Impact In Goderich And Central Huron
by Bob Montgomery
Huron County Ontario Provincial Police successfully partnered and submitted applications with the Town of Goderich, Municipality of Central Huron, and Avon Maitland District School Board in 2023 to the Ministry of the Solicitor General Front-Line Policing Grant. The grant funding supports enhancements to traffic and public safety through increased police visibility around schools in Goderich and Central Huron.
The Huron Community Safety and Well-Being Plan identified community security as a priority pillar and allocating grant funds to ensure school attendees are safe is of vital importance.
During the months of September and October 2024, police increased their presence in and around schools in Goderich and Central Huron promoting community engagement and safety through education and enforcement.
Detachment Commander, Inspector Jason Younan says "As a result of grant funding and community partnerships, the Huron OPP dedicated over 240 hours in and around Huron County schools. Our commitment to community safety and well-being through a variety of high visibility patrols remains a priority."
Christmas In Bayfield Is Back This Weekend
by Bob Montgomery
Christmas in Bayfield returns this weekend.
From Friday, November 15 to Sunday, November 17, families and friends can gather to celebrate this festive season with activities that everyone will enjoy.
Highlights of the weekend include:
Tree Lighting Ceremony: Friday, November 15 at 7:00 PM in Clan Gregor Square
Santa Claus Parade and New Toy Drive Sponsored by Compass Minerals: Saturday, November 16 at 11:00 AM – attendees are encouraged to bring along a new, unwrapped toy for the drive, along with non-perishable food donations for the Bayfield Area Food Bank.
Saturday & Sunday: Holiday shopping and dining, horse-drawn wagon rides, live entertainment and more: All weekend long throughout the village.
New on Sunday: Interactive outdoor hockey games
Christmas in Bayfield has become a beloved tradition, with festive scenes, cozy lights, and charming shops that create a magical atmosphere; perfect for making holiday memories. With this year’s addition of the Toy Drive, visitors can enjoy the season while giving back to families in need.
Annual "STUFF-A-CRUISER" Food Drive In Goderich A Success!
The Huron County Ontario Provincial Police Auxiliary Unit in cooperation with Zehrs Grocery Store in Goderich, hosted their annual "Stuff-a-Cruiser" food drive on Saturday November 9th.
The four-hour food collection event was a success! A total of 227 pre-packaged food bags were donated, along with over $370 in monetary donations. One single donation of $400 in groceries was also collected! All donations will be distributed to local families in need through the Salvation Army.
A BIG THANK YOU to everyone that was generous enough to contribute to this worthwhile initiative.
The Huron County OPP Auxiliary Unit will be in Exeter, South Huron at Hansen's Independent Grocer for a "Stuff-a-Cruiser" event tomorrow, Saturday November 16th from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Photos courtesy of Huron County OPP
by Bob Montgomery
This past year was a good one as far as generating revenue for parking at the waterfront in Goderich.
Goderich Mayor Trevor Bazinet says this year set a record for the revenue generated by the parking meters, a total of $170,000 and they still have some fines to come in from Provincial Offences.
Only visitors have to pay to park, it's free for Goderich residents and most of the visitors understand the need to charge for parking. He points out their rates are lower than anywhere else and they do offer visitors a seasons pass for $65 and they can use the waterfront as often as they want. They only charge for parking from nine in the morning until five in the evening. It's free to everyone after five.
Bazinet adds the revenue from parking helps to cover some of their costs in maintaining the waterfront.
November is Fall Prevention Month In Ontario
by Bob Montgomery
November is Fall Prevention Month in Ontario.
It's generally assumed that that applies primarily to seniors but Registered Nurse Marguerite Oberle Thomas says it applies to children and seniors, but for different reasons. She says young children are affected because they're still getting their bearings and they don't really understand danger yet, but for older adults there are a number of issues ranging from vision, hearing, medication, exercise, diet and the ability to move as surely and as confidently as they once did. She says simple things like stopping when changing direction and adjusting to the new direction before moving on can prevent a serious fall. Stairs can be another serious challenge if people don't focus and proceed with caution.
Oberle Thomas adds, there a number of other things that aren't an…
The Municipality Of Huron East Rejuvenates Brussels’ Main Street This Fall
by Bob Montgomery
The Municipality of Huron East is pleased to announce that their ‘Creating a welcoming and inclusive Downtown Brussels’ project was selected for the My Main Street Community Activator and has received support to purchase accessible street furniture, trees, planters and other enhancements.
This project aims to beautify the main street and create a more inviting space for people of all ages and abilities by adding elements such as accessible benches and picnic tables, trees and planters. The streetscape improvements will encourage social interaction among visitors and residents, as well as foster economic activity. Vibrant main streets attract visitors and investment and sustain small businesses, which are the backbone of our rural community.
My Main Street is built on the principle of supporting community economic development and creating…
Weekly Trivia Questions
Which lake vessel lost in the Great Storm of November 1913 was trying to make it to her home port of Goderich?
a) SS Keewatin
b) SS JH Jones
c) SS Edmund Fitzgerald
d) SS Wexford
Who was 'Canada's Singing Cowboy” who died in 2006 and made regular appearances on CKNX?
a) Tommy Hunter
b) Stompin’ Tom Connors
c) Earl Heywood
d) Clinton Townes
Answers to last week’s questions:
What CKNX radio show began every broadcast with the emcee announcing “From Coast to Coast, people like old time music most”?
a) Barn Dance*
b) Circle 8 Ranch
c) Country Hoe-Down
d) Hymn Sing
Which World War One Victoria Cross winner lived in Huron County?
a) David Currie
b) Hugh Cairns
c) Harry Miner*
d) Milton Gregg
Trivia questions courtesy of local historian and author David Yates.