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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 1998-04-29, Page 25Group meetings Members of the North Huron Community Policing Committee listen as Huron's Community Services Officer Const. Don Shropshall offers some information on bike rodeos. To Shropshall's right is liaison officer for the Committee Const. Deil Mercey. Also pictured are, from bottom left: Wayne Riley (back to camera), Turnberry Twp.; Jack Straughan, East Wawanosh Twp.; East Wawanosh Reeve Don Schultz and John Saxon (back to camera), Grey Twp. HURON SUPERIOR MEMORIALS ESTABLISHED OVER 70 YEARS Serving Blyth and all of Huron County MICHAEL FALCONER Beattie-Falconer Funeral Homes & Tasker Chapel 153 HIGH STREET, CLINTON Bus.: 482-9441 Res.: 482-3664 Evening appointments available ,f,',ansza..0.1.67A.04.4410,4 • GOODS • SERVICES • TRADES „eav,OW :::4;?;606991.56.1661.(254M/V3....... / i'%, //,' ,, , ;,,i.,;, 1 . ' / / JOHN H. 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With this view in mind, the Ontario Provincial Police began the idea of Community Policing Com- mittees over 10 years ago. While local municipalities established groups in the early 90s, a decision by the OPP was made recently to re-organize in the Wingham detachment's work site area. The North Huron Community Policing Committee, whose liaison is Const. Dell Mercey, is an amal- gamation of all former committees from the Villages of Blyth and Brussels and the Townships of Howick,Turnberry, East Wawanosh, Morris and Grey. "The feeling was that one com- mittee would be more successful in coming to solutions," said Mercey. Falling on the adage that two heads are better than one, Mercey said that a community problem now has the assistance of feedback from other people living in areas which may have experienced the same concern. Also, he noted the committee is larger. "The idea was to have one council representative and two citi- zens from each municipality." Initially, Mercey contacted vari- ous people to see if they would be willing to participate. The criteria was simply to make a commitment give some time to help identify problems, police them and set goals to combat them. Committee Chair- person John Saxon, of RR3, Brus- sels, who served on the original Grey Twp. COP (Community Ori- ented Policing) committee said he became involved because he believes it fills a need and wanted to see that his municipality had rep- resentation. Because the committee is still in the infant stages there have been some interim members serving. Mercey said there are 18 confirmed representatives now, though the goal is for 21. That many means that regardless of attendance, each community should have a voice. "If three people can't make it you still have good representation," Mercey noted. The North Huron Police Com- mittee meets the third Wednesday of every month, rotating the meet- ing place to acknowledge its broad membership base. Committee members discuss concerns they may have or ones that other people have brought to them. "It's a chance to voice an opinion on what resi- dents see is a problem or safety issue," said Mercey. "That makes it easier for the OPP to combat the problem." Saxon said that citizens are encouraged to discuss any concerns they may have with committee members, which will then be dis- cussed in confidentiality at the meeting. Committee members names can be obtained at the clerks' offices. "We're not a watchdog group," Mercey adds. "We want people to feel comfortable about approaching us." Also, he noted, that the public, including youth, is welcome to attend any of the meetings if they desire. The next meeting is May 20 in Blyth's Masonic Lodge. Should someone be concerned because the information they have is strictly based on rumour, Mercey stresses that any criminal activity would, of course, be thoroughly investigated. Names of anyone offering information would not be released. The committee is also able to get help from outside agencies such as the Children's Aid Society. Mercey, who has been with the OPP for 16 years and has served on two other committees, is pleased bituaries JESSIE BOYD Jessie Boyd passed away at Seaforth Community Hospital, on Friday, April 24, 1998, in her 94th year. She was the beloved mother of Margaret and her husband Gordon Dale of RR 4, Clinton, Marjorie and her husband Laverne Hamilton of RR 3, Exeter, Edith and her husband Laurence Taylor of RR 1, Londesboro, Joan and her husband John Oke of RR 3, Exeter and Doug Boyd of London. She will be fondly remembered by 12 grandchildren and 12 great- grandchildren. Mrs. Boyd was predeceased by her husband, John in 1981, her parents, Robert and Margaret (Dennis) Miller; a sister, Mrs. William Boyd; three brothers, Mervin, Stewart and William and a sister, Lena, in infancy. Family received friends at the Whitney-Ribey Funeral Home, Seaforth on Sunday from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. Private funeral service was held on Monday, April 27 at the funeral home at 3:30 p.m. Rev. Jane Kuepfer officiated. Interment Maitlandbank Cemetery. Pallbearers were Brian Dale, Ted Oke, John Hamilton, Ray Hamilton, Shane Taylor and Steve Boyd. Flower bearers were Karen Dalton, Sharon McMahon, Tracey Edward, Marilyn Martens, Sheryl Oke and Cheri Taylor. with the progress of this group thus far. "We're in good shape. The meetings have gone well. There has been lots of feedback on several topics. I look forward to a positive association with this committee." HELEN (WYNN) NICKEL Helen Nickel of Fordwich passed away at Listowel Memorial Hospital on Saturday, April 25, 1998. She was 83. Mrs. Nickel was the beloved wife of Russell Nickel and 'dear mother of Lloyd Nickel and his wife Elaine of Fordwich and Gordon Nickel and his wife Elizabeth of Palmerston. She was also loved by her five grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. A granddaughter, Jacqueline, predeceased her. At Helen's request there was no funeral home visitation. A private funeral service was held at the Betts Visitation Centre, Gorrie on Tuesday, April 28 with Reverend Allan Parr officiating. Interment in McIntosh Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the charity of one's choice. Doane Raymond Cf. Chartered Accountants Management Consultants Canadian Member Firm of Grant Thornton International 152 Josephine Street P.O. Box 1420 Wingham, Ontario NOG 2W0 Tel: (519) 357-3231 Fax: (519) 357-2452 Listowel Tel: (519) 291-2274 SUNSHINE COUNTRY CONSULTING ACCOUNTING & INCOME TAX SERVICES COMPUTER SALES & INSTALLATIONS AUTH. DIST. "BUSINESS VISION SOFTWARE" Ralph Watson 33 Catherine St., Brussels, ON NOG I HO Bus.: (519) 887-6011 Res.: (519) 887-6236