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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1992-08-19, Page 1News Feature News Specialsection x 9 girls vie for Fair Queen crown See page 2 Londesboro family hosts Japanese exchange student See page 6 Molesworth Store re-opens See page 10 Walton hosts 4 exciting days of motocross racing See page 11 CitizenThe North Huron Minister of State to Vol. 8 No. 33 Wednesday, August 19,1992 60 cents visit Blyth The Honourable Tom Hockin, Minister of State (small business and tourism) Industry, Science and Technology Canada, will be the keynote speaker at the Industry and Business Programs Information Days at the Blyth Memorial Com­ munity Hall, September 15 and 16. The series of sessions and con­ sultations is being sponsored by the Central Huron Economic Develop­ ment Committee, in cooperation with Industry, Science and Tech­ nology Canada (I.S.T.C), the Min­ istry of Industry, Trade and Technology (M.I.T.T), and the South Huron Economic Develop­ ment Committee. "The main reason M.I.T.T. and I.S.T.C. is putting this all together," Mrs. Cathy Garrick, Economic Development Co-ordinator, says, "is to demystify the government and to explain what programs are really available out there." "So many people get frustrated trying to find out what programs are applicable to their situation as they're passed from person to per­ son," Mrs. Garrick says. "After attending these sessions they will be able to walk away with a list of in Sept. persons and departments applicable to their particular situation." On the first day, government speakers will cover a little of each topic scheduled through open and panel discussions. Then the next day individuals will be able to schedule one-on-one appointments with whatever particular speaker and topic of interest appeals to their needs. The consultations will be of spe­ cial key interest to local entrepreneurs, small businesses, manufacturers, medium to large industries, or suppliers. Participants will learn about the various govern­ ment programs, provincial and fed­ eral, and their flexibilities. More than 50 government pro­ grams will be explained, including research and development, manu­ facturing operations, financing, training and trade. Space will be limited, as registra­ tion is restricted to 140 people. The registration deadline is September 11, and the registration fee is $35 (GST included). Contact Mrs. Cathy Garrick, the Economic Development Co-ordina- tor, at (519) 527-0160 for further information. Blyth man injured in accident A Blyth man sustained minor injuries and was slapped with two charges following an accident in Blyth early Friday morning. A spokesperson from the Wing- ham OPP said that Murray Walsh, 42, was travelling west on Dinsley St. at approximately 40 kilometres an hour, when he began to drive his 1985 Plymouth station wagon along the right hand curb. The front tire eventually went up over the curb and the car struck a hydro pole. Mr. Walsh was taken by ambu­ lance to hospital for treatment. The car was demolished. The spokesperson said that Mr. Walsh has been charged with impaired driving and refusing to provide a blood sample. Is he safe?OPP charge Wroxeter man Justin Campbell of the Belgrave Mites White team makes a run for the base as the Wingham player tries to stop him. Belgrave was defeated by the Wingham team. This was the year- end tournament this weekend in Belgrave. The Winthrop team won the 'A* Championship. Proposal worries Blyth council As with many other municipali­ ties, the topics of disentanglement and restructuring sparked a good deal of discussion at Blyth council's Aug. 12 meeting. Reeve Dave Lee opened discus­ sion by saying that he felt Huron had a good voice due to disentan­ glement committee representation by Denis Merrall, county engineer, Hullet Reeve Tom Cunningham, a former AMO Chair and Exeter Reeve Bill Mickle. Disentanglement is the redivision of payments for programs, such as welfare and roads, by the provincial and municipal government so that one has complete responsibility rather than dividing costs. The feeling is that as large communities have a larger voice they will be the ones to benefit, while rural areas will get stung. Councillors, voiced their belief that a "good voice" isn't really going to have any impact as the decisions are already made and government is just going through the motions. Council's worries have been compounded by a letter from Exeter to the county responding to the county's concerns about space for potential county councillors, who could be joining in the near future due to ever increasing popu­ lation. Exeter’s suggestion is that only one representative from each municipality shoudl sit on counil but ath person's vote be weighted by the number of electors from the muncipality. Therefore communi­ ties up to 1,000 electors would have one vote, up to 2,000 would have two votes and so on. Councillor Steve Sparling point­ ed out that saying that this is fair representation by population is a bit of a stretch. Using data compiled in 1991 the percentage of rural electors from townships and vil­ lages was 69.17 per cent while urban electors amount to 30.29 per cent. Seventy percent of the levy comes from rural areas while the remainder is urban. However, the five urban centres would have 18 votes on county council while 16 townships and five villages would have a com­ bined total of 45. East Wawanosh, like Blyth and Brussels would have just one voice, while Grey, McKil- lop, Hullett, Morris and West Wawanosh would each get two. Goderich alone would have six votes. After further discussion Reeve Lee emphazised that he felt it was important that council responds, "whether it will matter or not." Councillors agreed to formulate opinions more formally, to have ready for submission by next meet­ ing. A Wroxeter man has been charged after a trail of minor inci­ dents led Wingham OPP officers to him on Friday night. According to a spokesperson from the Wingham detachment police were contacted at about 9 p.m. on Friday, August 14 by a Blyth businessperson who had wit­ nessed an older model car strike a guard rail. No damage was done. There were three men in the car at that time, police said. Later a second call came in Motocross comes to Walton Chris and Judy Lee and their two sons Brett and Matt are hosting the Trans Can National Motocross Championship at their farm just out of Walton this weekend. The three day event is expected to attract up to 3000 people this year with about 250 riders from all over North America and even some riders from Europe. Part of the fun will be special celebrity autograph sessions. The Lees brought the races back to the area after an absences of almost two decades upon the request of their two sons. Chris, reporting an occurrence at the Bakelaar residence in Morris Township, involving the same vehicle, police say. Then at 11:30 OPP received information of a car driving erratically on Cone. 6 in East Wawanosh Township. Police caught up with a 1968 Olds, being driven at that time by Raymond Law, 31, when he turned into a pri­ vate driveway. He has been charged with driving while prohibited and refusing to supply a breath sample. who has raced for many years used to host the race at this home until the late 70's when he retired from the circuit for a time. Though he had returned to racing, however, it wasn't until the urging of the boys, who have also developed a keen interest in the sport, that he brought it home. The race is sanctioned by the Continental Motorsport Club. Gate admission is $5 per person on Thursday-Saturday and $7 per per­ son for the Sunday finals. Children under 12 are free if accompanied by an adult. A carload can enter for $25.