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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1993-06-16, Page 1Run in The North Huron itizen Vol. 9 No.24 Wednesday, June 16, 1993 600 GST included Travel Blyth-area girl returns home after 5 months down under News Canadian lifestyle impresses visitors from Slovakia See page 6 Review Blyth's Many Hands a unique and pleasant theatrical experience See page 23 A bit of the past comes to Blyth Association (ORLA) is bringing the Lions Park, on June 19. Farm Radio Forum Reunion to The Ontario Rural Learning town. The Farm Radio Forum began 50 Farm Radio Forum comes to Blyth, Sat. While an ambulance attendant from the Wingham and District Hospital help Cameron Straughan of Goderich onto the stretcher, Wingham OPP Const. Jim Dore stands by to help. Mr. Straughan was treated for minor injuries which he sustained when his car was struck while travelling on County Road 12 just south of Brussels last Thursday morning. Police have charged the driver of the second car, Marc Predhomme of RR3, Kippen for attempting to pass while on the crest of a hill. Huron to have Dist. Health Council By David Emslie The decision to form a District Health Council (DHC) for Huron County was passed unanimously by the steering committee appointed to look into the matter during a meeting held in Clinton last Wednesday. In the course of their deliberations over the past three months, the 18 members of the Huron County District Health Council Steering Committee, along with the chair, Paul Carroll, have heard a number of presentations, including those from the Ministry of Health and from members of existing DHCs. The steering committee also gathered public input into the need A former Walton resident charged with auto theft, was fined $1,000 in Wingham's provincial court, June 9. Michael Buckley, now of Listow- el, pled guilty to taking a GMC van owned by Gary Courtney of Blyth from the Blyth and District Com- munity Centre, Dec. 16. Duty Counsel John Myers described the incident as complete- for a DHC through five public hearings, held throughout the county and hosted by the Huron Community Services Network. At these hearings, input was received from an estimated 120 participants, and 23 briefs and letters were presented. At the regular meeting of the steering committee on June 9, Marlen Vincent of Seaforth suggested it was time to get on with future planning for a DHC. "I think we have a lot of planning to do," he said, adding that he feels the committee could spin its wheels too long in deciding whether or not to from a DHC, but in the meantime they could be doing some important planning. ly out of character and though it was a serious offense it had been spontaneous. Mr. Myers said that Mr. Buckley had been drinking that evening and "the alcohol caught up with him. He regards this as the dumbest thing he's ever done," said Mr. Myers, adding that since the incident the 23-year-old man has "made a point of staying out of trouble." Other members of the committee agreed that enough information had already been received to make a decision on whether or not to form a DHC. "I think we have lots of information; I don't need any more," said Fred Godbolt of Exeter. "We have a list of submissions. I think it is time to decide what the decision is going to be." Peter Englert of Grand Bend noted that many have said there is a need for planning, but the committee has not heard that there shouldn't be a DHC. "I think it's time to get on with it," he said. The need to "get on with it" was echoed by many of the 17 of 18 committee members on hand. Jack Lane of RR 2, Dublin noted that when he began with the committee, he felt that the difficult decision to make would be whether or not to form a DHC. As time progressed, however, he said he found that the question of 'yes' or 'no' was not difficult, "the bigger question is how the uniqueness of Huron County can be addressed in the second question" of which DHC Huron County should join. Due to ministry regulations regarding population, Huron County is not in a position to form its own DHC, but can join with an existing DHC, or consider amalgamating with Perth, the only other county in the province not to have a DHC. After the members had had their say on whether it was time to progress, Carroll noted that with their decision, the committee had to decide whether to work on the inside of the health care business, or to remain on the outside. His sentiments were paralleled in a release from the steering committee, issued after they made their decision. A portion of the release, in announcing the decision, states, "It was felt that there is no alternative if Huron health care consumers are going to have their needs and interests protected in a time of reducing resources, and, if the local communities are going to play a meaningful role in health care decision-making through advice offered directly to the Minister of Health. Widespread support for this action was noted throughout the Huron health care and consumer community who participated in the public information and hearings process conducted over the last three months." Continued on page 18 years ago as a means of bringing agricultural information to rural communities. In the 1940s and 50s, the CBC radio program became the center for community activity. Neighbours would gather in a livingroom, huddle around the radio, and listen. The broadcast would be the center of lively dis- cussions for the next several days. It helped to provide a sense of com- munity. Though the program has been off the air for many years, the ORLA has decided to sponsor the reunion. Some of those who took part in the original broadcasts will be present for a re-enactment. George Atkins, former CBC farm broadcaster will moderate the forum. Special guests will include Roger Schwass and ORLA's Alex Sim. Memorabilia will be on display. ORLA president, Duncan McCallum, said the association wanted to sponsor the reunion because they are an "heir to the tra- dition of the Farm Radio Forum. Along with a trip to the past, the ORLA will be holding a porridge- making contest and everyone can enjoy an old-fashioned picnic, in the afternoon. Presentation of the W.C. Good awards will take place prior to the re-enactment. Man hurt in area accident Wingham OPP were called to two separate accidents, which occurred before 9 a.m. on Thursday June 10. Sandra Huether, 26 of Brussels was travelling north on Sideroad 5/6 in Morris, when she struck a westbound car driven by Beverley Elston, 37, of Morris Township, which had turned left onto the sideroad off Conc. 2/3, a police spokesperson said. Neither driver was injured. Ms Elston was charged with failing to yield, the spokesperson said. Half an hour later at 8:20, a sec- ond accident occurred in Grey Township on County Road 12 at Conc. 11/12, in which a Goderich man was injured. The spokesperson said a south- bound 1986 Ford driven by Marc Predhomme, 18, of RR3, Kippen collided with a north bound car after Mr. Predhomme pulled out to pass. Mr. Predhomme has been charged with driving left of centre on the crest of a hill. Mr. Straughan sustained minor injuries and was taken by ambu- lance to Wingham and District Hospital for treatment. Man pays grand for auto theft