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grounds. Valerie Cranmer is the Vice Chair and Wilma Wotten serves as the liaison for council. The other members are Julie Curran, Tony Janssen, Meredith Jackson, Anita DeVries, John Lucyk, Tracy McGarry and Lois McIntosh. Rounding out the committee is Recording Secretary, Lindsay Burnett. “We (SHAC) have become aware of the fact that there is not a broad enough range of affordable housing for rentals and ownership, and transitional housing, for all of our citizen groups, for all of the stages of their lives,” Martha commented. The first task of the Committee was to educate them- selves on the current housing situation, to determine the current housing needs. Research included sessions with representatives from Habitat for Humanity and North House, and the Director of Housing for Durham Region. SHAC also had a field trip to Cannington, to tour an old school house, which was Tepurposed as residential. oe Cc Fs from ip and the at the upcoming bet Symposium, plus do a falleweup evaluation of the event. Annually, SHAC’s terms of reference include provid- ing recommendations to council on everything from planning and development fees, to accessible housing, to improving the mix of housing options for both homebuy- ers and renters. The long -term goal is the collaborative design and development of a Housing Plan for Scugog. Come on out on November 14 to learn all about what’s up on the local housing scene, and put in your two cents worth about where you would like to hang your hat! By Lynn Campbell, Focus on Scugog Scugog Housing Advisory Committee Chair Martha in, invites everyone to the Scugog Community Recreation Centre on Saturday November 14 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Within your home, it is legal to have secondary suites, such ® as a granny flat, or a separate apartment for a caregiver. Shared home ownership amongst non-related buyers is an e option for singles and seniors. Clearance Stock brought in for ONE DAY ( + Beautiful Silk Door Wreaths & Centrepieces + Tropical & Flowering Plants + Swedish Dishcloths & Tea Towels + Kitchen Wares & Unique Gifts + Floral Supplies & Crafts .. and more... a 1339.8) 9 WILLOW. FLOWER’AND GIFT SHOP Come visit our charming store! FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR ALL OCCASIONS 89 River Street Sunderland f 705-357-BLUE (2583) FOCUS - NOVEMBER 2015 7