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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1994-12-14, Page 1News | Community | Sports H Feature Huron PCs nominate provincial candidate See page 7 Local couple celebrates 60 years of marriage See page 11 Bulls on a tear. Tied for third after weekend action See page 14 Stalking victim tells of life spent in fear See page 21 Wednesday, December 14, 1994 ei^«GST650j MP told system needs changing Trying on Santa’s hat Andrea Bruinsma looks at Santa Claus in disbelief as he allows her to try on his big red hat. Andrea was amongst numerous children who visited the Auburn Co-op on Dec. 10, for a chat with the jolly old elf. Wingham reeve, new warden The new warden of Huron Coun­ ty for 1995 is Wingham Reeve Bruce Machan, whose nomination went uncontested al the county council inaugural meeting Tuesday, Dec. 6. Mr. Machan, who owns and operates a plumbing and heating contracting business in the Wing­ ham area, has been involved in municipal politics for over a decade. He served first as council­ lor in Wingham, then for the past nine years as the town's reeve. In his opening address, Mr. Machan said, "1 feel that I have something to offer the county with my municipal experience and busi­ ness background and with my feL low councillors will enable us to progress to keep with these times." Mr. Machan said he felt council "had a lot on our plate for the upcoming year," naming the rede­ velopment of the old Huronview for the new library headquarters and health unit office as an exam­ ple. Also he noted the ongoing bat­ tle with waste management and the courthouse restoration. Mr. Machan said he considered the acclamation a "great honour" saying, "It is very comforting in an election year to be acclaimed at home and in the county." The inaugural session of county council welcomed a number of new members to the table. Seven of the 26 councillors are new and four have moved up from deputy-reeve positions. A total of 12 of the former 32 county councillors have retired or were not re-elected in the past municipal election. Among those are Marie Hicknell, past reeve of McKillop, Dave Lee, past reeve of Blyth, Doug Fraser, past reeve of Morris and Ernie Snell, past reeve of East Wawanosh. By Cameron J. Wood Judging from the overall reaction Thursday night, the federal government needs to do something dramatic with the Social Security system or face an uprising from the working class. Huron-Bruce Member of Parlia­ ment Paul Steckle brought his public input road show to Wingham's F. E. Madill Secondary School last week, and heard from a majority of those in attendance that unemployment insurance and welfare payments are crippling the employed. And while the forum was called to discuss a variety of social security programs and record ideas on improving the system, Mr. Steckle had to continually direct the session back to a number of other areas of debate. Agenda: Jobs and Growth; 1 mproving Social Security in Canada is the Liberal Govern­ ment's most recent discussion Vandals smash nets Wingham C PP are looking for information regarding vandalism at Blyth Public School over the week­ end. A spokesperson from the Wing- ham OPP said that Principal Al Police charge YO Wingham OPP have charged a youth with assault following an altercation at Blyth Public School last week. A spokesperson from the Wing- Collision in Blyth Slippery road conditions con­ tributed to an accident in Blyth Friday morning. A spokesperson from the Wing- ham OPP said that Antonio Lourenco, 62, of Blyth was slowing to turn off Hwy 4 at Hamilton St. when his 1985 Dodge pickup was struck by a 1987 box van. Charges to be laid in accident Charges are pending following an accident on Turnberry St., in Brussels early Sunday morning. A Wingham OPP spokesperson said that Patrick Maxwell, 27 of RR2, Brussels was travelling south on Tumberry St. when he drifted over the curb. The 1986 Buick he was driving followed along the curb, crossing Smith St., where it struck a hydro pole. Mr. Maxwell’s injuries were list­ ed as minimal. Damage to the car was severe. paper. Termed the Green Paper, the document covers the areas of Working: jobs in a new economy; Learning: making lifelong learning a way of life; and, Security: building opportunity for people in need. A 23-page document summary was circulated to all participating in the discussion, along with a workbook and questionnaire, to be completed and mailed back to the Ministry of Human Resources. Mr. Steckle explained that the unemployment insurance system was created the year he was bom - making it 52 years old. "I consider that middle age, some consider it old age. If the. UI program is old, then it is time for us to address what is working. We have to find some programs that will help people coming off UI." Throughout the debate, Mr. Steckle interjected with some direct questions to the 35 in attendance. It Continued on page 6 Harrison had notified them Monday morning that two basketball nets had been smashed at the school. The approximate damage is $300. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Wingham OPP. ham OPP said the youth, who can not be named under the Young Offenders Act, was charged follow­ ing a police investigation. He will appear in Goderich court in the new year. The driver of the van, Leonard Lichty, 46 of Fergus had skidded into Mr. Lourenco while attempting to stop, police said. Damage to the Lichty vehicle was light, while the Lourenco vehi­ cle sustained moderate damage. Neither driver was injured and there were no charges laid. Offices close for holidays The staff of The Citizen will be taking some time off to enjoy the upcoming holiday season with family. As a result there will be no issue of The Citizen on Dec. 28. The Blyth office will be closed from 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20 until Monday, Jan. 2. The Brussels office will be closed at 2 p.m. Dec. 19 and will re-open 10 a.m. Jan. 2. The first issue of 1995 will be pub­ lished Jan. 4 The staff and board of direc­ tors of The Citizen would like to take this opportunity to wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and all the best for the new year. L