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Health Unit supports Prescott-Russell Trail GREGG CHAMBERLAIN gregg.chamberlain@eap.on.ca
ties as evidenced in the Official Plan,% stated Dr. Roumeliotis. %In addition, a number of municipal and recreationmaster plans from the region further illustrate the commitment tomaintaining this corridor of trails linking East Ottawa and the province of Québec.% The PR trail route is still the actual pro- perty of VIA Rail under the terms of a user- lease arrangement with the counties. Both counties staff and some of the mayors on council have heard some complaints passed on about the trail having both paved and unpaved sections. “It’s well-used where it’s paved,” said Mayor Gary Barton of Champlain Township during the Oct. 12 committee of the whole council session. WardenDesjardins noted that if the coun- ties gave in to demands from some trail users for paving the entire length of the trail, then the UCPR could later face the expense of having to remove all that pavement should VIA Rail decide in future that it wanted to take back full possession of the old railway bed route. Several mayors indicated their muni- cipalities might be willing to take on as a local function the cost of maintaining the sections of the trail route that pass through their communities. Mayor Kirby also indicated his township would be willing to look after the village sections of the trail within themunicipality. UCPR Chief Administrator Stéphane Parisien told council the idea was worth looking into as part of the current budget planning review.
The Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) has weighed in now on the controversy surrounding the future of the Prescott- Russell Recreational Trail. Dr. Paul Roumeliotis, EOHU chief medi- cal health officer, sent a letter, in French and English, to theWarden Guy Desjardins of the United Counties of Prescott-Russell (UCPR), asking Desjardins and his fellow mayors on the counties council to consider how important the trail is as a public health resource for both exercise and recreation. “The availability of such a trail is an im- portant public health asset to our popu- lation,” stated Dr. Roumeliotis. “Access to recreation opportunities, including trails, is a key priority for the improvement of commu- nity health standards and the reduction of the burden of chronic diseases, particularly in rural settings.” Counties council and staff have been reviewing the rising cost to the UCPR of maintaining the popular recreational trail. Continued funding for the trail is part of the current discussions for the operations portion of the 2017 UCPR budget. Dr. Rou- meliotis noted that the EOHU understands the counties have budgeting priorities to consider. %However, the United Counties of Pres- cott-Russell have demonstrated a commit- ment to recreation and to creating more bicycle and pedestrian-friendly communi-
Le Sentier récréatif de Prescott Russell est populaire tant auprès des cyclistes et des coureurs qu’après des personnes qui y promènent leurs chiens, voire des amateurs d’équitation. Mais les coûts d’entretien du sentier, qui relève des Comtés unis, augmentent d’année en année et dans le cadre de leur réflexion quant aux priorités budgétaires pour 2017, lesmaires se demandent présentement quoi faire. Dr Paul Roumeliotis, médecin hygiéniste du Bureau de santé de l’Est de l’Ontario, a récemment envoyé une lettre au président des Comtés unis, Guy Desjardins, lui demandant que lui et ses collègues tiennent compte de l’importance d’une telle piste pour la santé publique. —photo Gregg Chamberlain
CANTON D’ALFRED ET PLANTAGENET TOWNSHIP OF ALFRED AND PLANTAGENET 205, vieille route 17 / 205 Old Highway 17, C.P. 350/ P.O. Box 350, Plantagenet ON K0B 1L0 Telephone: 673-4797 • Fax: 673-4812
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Council of the Township of Alfred and Plantagenet wishes to inform its ratepayers of the decision rendered May 25 th , 2016, by Justice of the Peace, H.W. Forgues, concerning its Municipal By-Law Enforcement Officer, Mr. Martin Guindon, and the accusations by the SPCA. In her decision, Justice of the Peace, Mrs. Forgues, pointed out the following: “ I believe that Guindon reasonably concluded the dog presented a danger …; On March 15 th , 2013, Guindon was faced with a decision albeit a difficult one, but one that he made for the safety of the public …; I also believe that the public would agree with his decision and would come to the same conclusion, that it was reasonable and he was performing his duty as a By-Law Officer for the safety of everyone.” In conclusion, in light of the facts and the current legal context, Justice of the Peace indicated “… the dog did pose an imminent danger to the public and to the livestock. For these reasons, I find that Officer Guindon is not guilty of the offence.” The Council of the Township of Alfred and Plantagenet is satisfied that this file is now resolvedandthatitsBy-LawEnforcementOfficer, Mr. Martin Guindon, has been exonerated of all the charges against him and that he acted in the interest of the public.
Le Conseil du Canton d’Alfred et Plantagenet souhaite informer ses contribuables de la décision rendue le 25 mai 2016 par la Juge de Paix, H.W. Forgues, dans le dossier impliquant son Officier Municipal à la réglementation, Monsieur Martin Guindon, et les accusations portées par la SPCA. Dans son jugement, la Juge de Paix, Mme Forgues, fait mention des points suivants : « Je crois que Guindon a raisonnablement conclu que le chien présentait un danger …; le 15 mars 2013, Guindon était confronté à une décision, bien que difficile, mais une décision qu’il a fait pour la sécurité du public ...; Je crois également que le public serait d’accord avec sa décision et en arriverait à la même conclusion, que celle-ci était raisonnable et qu’il effectuait son devoir à titre d’Officier à la réglementation pour la sécurité de tous. » En conclusion, à la lumière des faits et du cadre législatif en vigueur, la Juge de Paix a indiqué « … que le chien présentait un danger imminent pour le public et le bétail. Pour ces raisons, je trouve que l’Officier Guindon n’est pas coupable de cette accusation. » Le Conseil du Canton d’Alfred et Plantagenet est satisfait de la conclusion de cette affaire et de constater que son Officier à la réglementation, Monsieur Martin Guindon, a été exonéré de tous les chefs d’accusation qui pesaient contre lui et qu’il a agi dans l’intérêt du public.
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