As many of you know, the Wingham BIA has been looking for projects
to piss away their budget on. If they don’t flush this money
down the toilet somewhere, they will have a hard time justifying
their next budget. The People helped stop the comically
ridiculous Arch Project”
Tag: WFP
UPDATE: Lisa Thompson and Colleen Schenk have both confirmed they will be attending.
Huron Bruce All Candidates Meeting
Date: Saturday, May 31 2014
Time: 11:00am
Location: Wingham Legion
FaceBook Event Page: <a
href=https://www.facebook.com/events/581910841923485/”>https://www.facebook.com/events/581910841923485/
The public is invited to come out to the Wingham Legion
Trevor Seip made some comments that were ill received by
council. Mr. Seip use to be treated with respect by council,
allowing him to question council with more latitude than the general
Public. This was tolerated since he peppered his criticisms
with compliments. Now Trever seems to be treated with the same
level of contempt they treat the rest of the Public. I hope
they are not treating him differently because he announced he is
running for Council 27Oct2014. If that were the case, it would
prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that council is devoid of morality
and have nothing but contempt for Democracy and transparency.
At the 20May2014 council meeting, current CAO/Clerk Gary Long
recommended to council they spend another $17,000 on economic
development”. This is despite council recently passing the
2014 budget. The extra spending request was for $7
At last night’s meeting, the Public was bluntly told that we must
fight to ensure the future of our hospital. Fight, and fight
LOUD. Wingham Hospital apparently has a $700,000+ deficit, and
to balance the budget, over 30 front line workers are losing their
jobs, or at risk of losing their jobs. Don’t worry, management
doesn’t seem to be affected, and will likely keep driving to town to
suckle money out of our community as our hospital and community
suffer.
Hospitals are essential to the longevity of a sustainable community,
second only to a clean water supply. These cuts will effect
services, and overworked staff are more likely to make errors.
Executive Director of Ontario Health Coalition Natalie Mehra stated
that in the last two Provincial budgets, $20,000,000 was allotted
for rural and small hospitals. None of that money ever made to
it’s pledged cause, leaving rural Ontarians at high risk of losing
local access to health care.
HOW TO HELP
There will be an action committee formed to help
organize protests, sign and letter campaigns, and to try to have an
All Candidates” meeting in Wingham
Wingham is having it’s town wide yard sale this Saturday, starting at 7AM. It is unfortunate that the Farmer’s Market is not yet open.
If your child enjoys making crafts, playing games, and would like to
increase their knowledge and skills in art, then this is the perfect
camp for your young artist(s) to attend! Your child will be
introduced to age appropriate art terms and concepts throughout the
week that go along with the daily crafts they will be making.
We will be creating at least two unique crafts each day that they
can take home as keep sakes. Various games and activities will
be incorporated into our day and time provided for lunch and snack.
increase their knowledge and skills in art, then this is the perfect
camp for your young artist(s) to attend! Your child will be
introduced to age appropriate art terms and concepts throughout the
week that go along with the daily crafts they will be making.
We will be creating at least two unique crafts each day that they
can take home as keep sakes. Various games and activities will
be incorporated into our day and time provided for lunch and snack.
Your child will be able to enjoy the outdoors this summer in a safe
country setting!
Conveniently located within town limits, across from Rintoul’s
Pools, and Braemar Nursing Home Centre. On Josephine North.
Instructors:
Michelle Zarytshansky,
(third year University of Waterloo Honours Art Student, studying law
and fine arts)
Ryan Van Camp.
(third year University of Waterloo Honours Art Student, studying
psychology and fine arts)
Contact Information:
Facebook: <a
href=https://www.facebook.com/growingartistssummercamp”>https://www.facebook.com/growingartistssummercamp
Email: mdzaryts@uwaterloo.ca
Email: rpvancam@uwaterloo.ca
If you would like to call: (519)357-4880
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OPP INVESTIGATING HOME INVASION
(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment is investigating a home invasion at an Angling Road, Townsend, Norfolk County, Ontario address.
On Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at approximately 2:38 p.m., police responded to the address after two unknown females attended the residence and gained entry.
Investigation determined that the two suspects attended the residence earlier in the day and had spoken to the homeowner. A short time later, suspects returned and entered the residence where the homeowner confronted both females.
One of the suspects brandished an edged weapon while the other sprayed the home owner with a noxious substance. The homeowner fled to a safe area inside the residence and contacted police. Both suspects then fled from the home and were last seen walking northbound on Angling Road.
Both females are being described as native, dark hair, possibly in their teens, heavy set, wearing dark clothing. One of the females had her hair in a ponytail.
The Norfolk County OPP Crime Unit is continuing to investigate and is seeking assistance from the public. If anyone has any information regarding this incident, they are being asked to contact the Norfolk County OPP Detachment at 1-888-310-1122.
The OPP reminds all members of the public to be aware of their personal safety at all times and to be extremely vigilant when allowing strangers into your home. The OPP’s website, www.opp.ca, contains a number of useful resources, tips and links.
Anyone with information regarding this incident should immediately contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1 – 888 – 310 -1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1 – 800 – 222 – TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous online message at www.helpsolvecrime.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.
Current North Huron employee Connie Goodall was caught stalling the
progress of the Farmer’s Market. Four Steering Committee
members wanted to have a meeting to elect a chair, treasurer,
etc. An email request was sent to Connie Goodall, as she holds
the contact list for the steering committee for some reason.
Current Economic Development Head Connie Goodall apparently took it
upon herself to deny the request, without contacting any of the
Steering Committee.
Connie Goodall does not have the authority to make decisions for the
Steering Committee, nor does she have the authority to speak on
their behalf. This is a point Councillor Bernie Bailey made
brutally clear to Connie in chambers. Below are emails that
prove Connie Goodall has overstepped her authority, stalling the
Farmer’s Market progress. Below that is a video clip of
Bernie Baily explaining that Connie Goodall is not in charge, and
the steering committee needs to get organized. Since Bernie
got Connie Goodall under control, things are moving forward and a
meeting will be setup, despite Connie Goodall’s objections.
Email sent to Connie Goodall:
Several members of the Farmer’s Market
steering committee would like to have another meeting Wednesday
evening.
Could you please contact the rest of the steering committee
to see if they too wish for another meeting
John Looser of href=”http://www.extremebirdhouse.com/”>Extreme Birdhouses is
to be on CBC Radio 21May2014 @ 6:40am. John recently made
local headlines when Morris-Turnberry demanded that he not display
his works of art on his property.
From the Archive: href=”http://www.thewinghamfreepress.com/story.shtml?story=16052″>Local
Tourist Attraction Crippled By Morris-Turnberry – Extreme
Birdhouse Display Shutdown!
John Looser posted on his href=”https://www.facebook.com/groups/112698715866/”>FaceBook page
“I will be doing a live interview tomorrow morning 6:40 am on CBC
radio for my Extreme Birdhouses”
WFP: “Awesome! If you could mention you are looking forward to
having them on display at the up-coming Wingham Farmer’s Market
I’ll buy you beer and/or coffee”
John Looser: “I will mention that tomorrow”
WFP would like to thank Mr. Looser in advance for plugging the
up-coming Farmer’s Market
It is within council’s power to grant permission for the Farmer’s Market to use the parking lot at the Complex. Council could also instruct town staff to make sure the Town’s insurance would cover the Market, which it likely does. If council takes this two tiny steps tonight, the Wingham Farmer’s Market could open on May 24 or 31.
The surface of the parking lot cost tax payers over a million dollars, and is virtually empty Saturday mornings. Allowing the Farmer’s Market to locate there will cost the taxpayer’s nothing, and the positive effects it will have on our community will be tremendous.
Several members of the steering committee believe the Farmer’s Market could open on May 24 or 31, 2014. Several Vendors are very eager to start selling at a Wingham Farmer’s Market, and scores of volunteers are willing to donate their time and effort to make sure this quickly comes to fruition. There is no reason this can’t be a zero budget” project