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Police charge young offender in school bus stabbing
Huron OPP were called on May 10
just before 4 p.m. over an assault that
had occurred on a bus coming from
Grey Public School near Ethel.
According to police, on May 9
after school had finished a young
student was stabbed in the
hand.
Police said that the youth, who
was being teased by 'other students
became angry and attacked one of
the students on the bus.
The victim in this case had not
been participating in the teasing, but
the youth thought that she
was.
The victim required medical atten-
tion and was taken to the Listowel
Hospital where she received some
stitches to the wound and was
released.
The 13-year-old young offender
has been charged with assault caus-
ing bodily harm and was released on
a Promise to Appear for court in
Goderich on July. 12.
The youth has been moved from
his residence and will be living with
other family ,members under strict
conditions of release.
Weeds continue to pop up for North Huron council
By Bonnie Gropp
Citizen staff
Weeds were once again• on the
agenda for North Huron council
May 7 when Jim Currie of Wingham
attended the meeting to speak in
favour of a weed control program for
that ward.
Council having earlier received
opposing comments from Wingham
residents, decided at a previous
meeting to proceed with the program
in Blyth _as in other years, but do
nothing in the wards of East
Wawanosh and Wingham.
However, saying it was time to
"put the other oar in the water",
Currie asked that common sense pre-
vail. Referring to concerns reported
in the press about "irresponsible"
spraying at certain public properties,
Currie said he took offence. "I wish
people would get facts straight
before they go public," he said after
explaining that the work had been
done by him under the supervision of
a licensed applicator.
Currie also responded to a com-
ment made regarding the cenotaph
property. This too, he said, had been
done under the supervision of a
trained professional, by a citizen
who offered out of respect for what
the cenotaph represents and who
underwrote it anonymously.
"There are responsible people who
know the pros and cons, the good
and bad about ground maintenance.
It can be done safely," he said,
admitting however, that he was not
an expert. "I am no more an
expert than the radicals who con-
demn it."
Councillor Archie MacGowan,
who had been in favour of weed con-
trol in specific areas of the ward
reminded," "You know where I
stand."
Deputy-Reeve Jeff Howson, who
represents Blyth said he was glad to
see the support and though he could
appreciate the concerns of those
opposed to spraying, didn't agree
with the reasoning. "I -feel we're
doing a proper program (in Blyth)
and would like to see it here."
Explaining his position against
spraying, CounCillor Arnold Taylor
said he was representing the views of
the residents with whom he had spo-
ken.
"I never heard comments in
favour. I based my decision on that
as well as on the fact that the school
board doesn't spray their properties
and on information from the College
of Family Physicians. I am not an
expert, but I try to read and under-
stand, and represent the people of
North Huron to the best of my abili-
ty."
Clerk-Administrator John Stewart
spoke of new technology for spray-
ing that is supposed to be safe.
Council agreed to have a representa-
tive speak to them with regards to
this at the next meeting.
"If we can find something that will
work for both sides that would be
best," .said Reeve Doug Layton,
before adding with a smile, "though
that would be too easy."
Two tenders were submitted for
the spraying in Blyth. Lawn Ranger
and Co., of Blyth, which had done
the work in recent years lost the con-
tract to the lower bid from Greener
Acres Lawn Care of Belgrave, at a
price of $3,071.97.
Rising Star Theatre Troupe back with fresh program
Remember the Rising Stars
Theatre Troupe who bitught good
humour and falls prevention infor-
mation to area seniors groups last
year?
Well, they are back with a fresh,
new program.
The Rising Stars are a group of
senior volunteer actors who use the-
atre format to provide information
on growing older bolder. The older,
bolder person learns information to
feel more courageous, confident,
vigorous and in control of his or her
life.
The spring presentations will
focus on scams preventions, includ-
ing a special visit from George
Burns and Gracie Allan look-alikes.
The council of North Huron
approved support for a new septic
system at Auburn Hall in the amount
of $3,750 at its May 7 meeting.
A letter from the Central Huron
facilities manager said that histori-
cally East Wawanosh had paid 25 per
cent for capital costs and hoped for
continued support. The total cost is
$15,000.
* * *
In his report to council Bob
Thompson, the director of public
works, said he and representatives
from B.M Ross and Lavis
Contracting had met to inspect the
paving on Gypsy Lane. It was agreed
that weather conditions last fall had
resulted in problems with the work.
Thompson said that Lavis was
offering to place an extra lift of
asphalt and credit the municipality
for the difference between sod and
grass seed.
This would result in a total of
$1,828 spent over the original bud-
getted amount for the project.
Though this would be an item for
budget, Thompson noted some
urgency as Lavis would be in the
area. He "strongly recommended"
council approve the work. "They
have given us a terrific deal here," he
said.
Council made a motion to proceed.
***
Bruce Colwell was present to dis-
cuss the zoning on his property south
of Wingham on London Road.
County planner Brian Treble pre-
sented four options for council to
consider. Colwell will review them
and report to council at the next
meeting.
* * *
The Huron Rising Stars and Town
and Country Support Services have
applied for a grant to assist with
expenses to provide a variety of new,
locally written scripts in the fall. The
new scenes will be of interest both
for older adults and for those who
provide services to them.
The Rising Stars are now looking
for 15 new members to join their
troupe for the fall and any-inquiries
are welcome. Theatre training will
be supplied by artistic director/facil-
itator Joan Chandler. No experienCe
is necessary.
For further information contact
Genevieve Madden (daytime) at
524-5128 or Marguerite Thomas
(evenings) at 887-6995.
Councillor Murray Scott and
Councillor Murray Nesbitt had
attended a site meeting for the
Redmond Drain on May 3. It was
estimated that work could cost
approximately $5,000-$6,000.
***
Bills and accounts from the munic-
ipal restructuring fund were
approved for payment in the amount
of $53,513.23. General bills and
accounts in the amount of
$594,984.40 were approved for pay-
ment as well.
***
Council authorized provision of a
water connection at the Wingham
sign and topsoil to be provided by
the Horticultural Society at a cost no
greater than $1,000.
***
Reeve Doug Layton was given
authorization by council to sign an
agreement for the extension of serv-
ices on Drummond Street on Blyth
with Mr. and Mrs. Kees Jan Bos.
***
North Huron will advertise in the
Blyth Festival house brochure at a
cost of $600.
* * *
Scott will replace former East
Wawanosh Reeve Don Schultz as the
East Wawanosh representative on the
Community Policing Committee.
***
Following an in-camera session
council passed a motion that the cost
of the Institute of Professional Truck
Driving Course rounded to the next
thousand be paid to J. Rinn as an
offer to settle. Also council indicated
that the offer was final and that it in
no way acknowledged any-wrongdo-
ing in this case.
The spring presentations will be
held at the Wingham Day Centre,
Wednesday, May 23 at 1 p.m. (Call
357-1440 for further information);
Wingham Dining for Seniors on
Friday, May 25 at 5:30 p.m. (Contact
357-3222); Brussels Dining for
Seniors, Thursday, June 12 at noon
(Contact 357-3222) and at the
McKay Centre in Goderich
Wednesday, June 26 at noon (Call
482-9264).
Auburn Hall to get new septic system