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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1998-04-29, Page 1The North Huron tizen Wednesday, April 29, 1998 Boa + 52 Gs-r750 Close call A Morris Twp. teen is fortunate to be back at home, after this accident on Thursday. According to OPP, Randal Linton, 19, RR2, Blyth was driving this 1993 Oldsmobile west on Conc. 8/9 in Morris, when he lost control, left the roadway and struck a tree. He was taken to Seaforth Community Hospital. According to his mother Brenda, Randal sustained a concussion, and pulled muscles in his neck and back. Blyth firefighters attended at the scene. The vehicle was demolished. BBA hears ideas for community growth Community Auction raises big bucks for E. Wawanosh PS See page 9 Special Special section features spring car care ideas Starting page 14 News See page 20 COP committees reorganize in North Huron Auburn man dies in farm accident Local and global trends are changing the Huron County econo- my but communities that take action can build a stronger econo- my, Paul Nichol told the annual meeting of the Blyth Business Association April 21. Nichol, from the Huron Business Centre in Seaforth, said that in the 1990s the changing role of govern- ment means cdmmunity economic development is a local responsibili- ty and governments are depending on local initiatives to ensure a healthy economy. Local communities don't have many financial resources but there are ways that community initiatives can be undertaken without a huge investment, he said. For instance, community websites on the internet can promote a community. Many companies research communities to locate sites for possible relocation. Through an ambassador program, leaders of existing businesses can become recruiters with their con- tacts, of new businesses for the town. Similarly through an alumni pro- gram, Nichol said, the community can ask people who grew up in the town and went on to work else- where in the country to promote their birthplace. Noting that Huron County has a net outflow of about 300 young people each year, Nichol said that youth entrepreneurship programs can help some of these young peo- ple to see the possibility of creating their own jobs by starting a busi- ness. A business retention and expan- sion program can find out what problems local businesses face and try to improve the conditions so the business can be successful and expand, creating more jobs. Business management training programs and mentoring networks can improve the skills of local busi- ness leaders and increase the likeli- hood of success. In some communities a local investment forum can bring togeth- er people with ideas for a new busi- ness with people who have money to invest. Other communities have set up a community development corporation to invest in local busi- nesses. The Huron Business Devel- opment Corporation also provides loans for small businesses. Huron has a unique economy in that it is driven by agriculture and small business, he said. Two out of three jobs are related to agriculture, which generates $512 million in farm gate sales each year. Huron has three times the provin- cial average of people who are self- employed. There are fewer than five employees in 88 per cent of all small businesses. Small business provides 30 per cent of the 8,950 lobs in the county. Bev Elliott of Old Village Accents was named the new presi- dent of the Association. Brock Continued on page 3 A tragic accident claimed the life of an Auburn man on Monday afternoon. William Sproul, 47 was helping clear trees at a neighbour's Hullett Twp. farm at 3:20 p.m. According to Blyth's Deputy Fire Chief Bill Burkholder, a cut tree, twisted as it fell, striking Sproul and landing on A car/tractor collision took the life of Marie Charbonneau, a Lon- desboro area resident, April 22. Charbonneau, 35, of RR1, Lon- desboro, driving a 1987 Chev sta- tion wagon, was westbound on County Road 15, Hullett Twp., at 10:10 p.m. She collided with an eastbound tractor pulling a seed With a general consensus from councillors and township residents, Grey Twp. council is only days away from making their choice for police coverage official. Reeve Robin Dunbar said in a phone interview Monday that "council appears to be favourable" to going with the Wingham detach- ment. "It is not a question of not accept- ing the OPP," said Dunbar. "They are first-rate people. However, there is a concern about control, particularly over wages." By Janice Becker Citizen staff A sudden rise, a quick drop and a shuffle to the left then right. The hand is wrapped gently around the throttle and feet rest gin- gerly on the wing flap controls. The small two-seater airplane soars over bush lots just beginning to bud and plowed fields freshly turned. The thermals lift the 1940s vintage aircraft as it glides from Carlow to Benmiller and over Mor- ris Twp. Experiencing the thrill of flying will be offered to young people between the ages of eight and 18, May 23, by COPA (Canadian Owners and Pilots Association), an EAA (Experimental Aircraft Asso- ciation) affiliate. "We want to expose as many youths as possible to flying," said Mike Scott, a local COPA member. "Pilots donate their plane, time and fuel to the Young Eagles program to give kids the experience." To date, 360,000 youths have top of him. OPP stated that Sproul sustained injuries to the head and chest. He was taken by ambulance to Clinton Public Hospital, where he died later that day. The police and the Farm Safety Association are investigating the accident. planter. Harry Vanmoorsel, 61, of RR5, Mitchell, the driver of the tractor, was uninjured. Charbonneau was pronounced dead at the scene. OPP continue to investigate the incident. The Blyth and District Fire Department attended the accident. It is hoped the majority of town- ships in North Huron will also go with Wingham so the economies of scale will keep costs down, he added. Blyth was the first municipality to confirm Wingham as their choice with Morris Twp. deciding recently to follow the same path, contingent on neighbouring munic- ipalities agreeing. East Wawanosh has selected to stay with the OPP. The final vote in Grey Twp. will be held Monday at the 7 p.m. coun- cil meeting. participated, with a goal of one mil- lion set by the EAA. Though the Young Eagles have been flying since 1992, this will be the first time in Huron County, with approximately 30 pilots avail- able to take children up for a 20- minute flight from Goderich airport, beginning at 10 a.m. The planes used will be mainly three and four-seaters, flown by full-experience pilots, covered by insurance and fully sanctioned, said Scott. "Activities at the airport will be strictly controlled. In the years of the program, there has never been an accident." As well as taking to the air, the young people will get a quick les- son on planes and be able to view a variety of aircraft on display. There may be even a few surpris- es in store, said Scott. For those unable to attend May 23, Scott said three or four more dates will be scheduled throughout the year, including winter flights. The rain date for the May 23 Continued on page 7 Car crash claims life of Londesboro woman Grey reviews policing Young Eagles take flight in Huron