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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1995-03-01, Page 1,i4Eiixurpon �,• it()itit() 70 cents plus 5 cents G.S.T. (75 cents) The Huron Expositor, Seaforth, Ontario, March 1, 1995 VOLUNTEERS The importance of volunteers was evident at this year's Brotherhood Night. see page three. 527-0430 The OBVIOUS Alternative DAIRY The future of the dairy industry may be affected by world trade discussions. see page two. This Space Could Be Yours Call Terri or Mary 527-0240 DEPRESSION If you are feeling depressed it may in part be due.to the weather. see page five. Briefly High winds cause power outage in area High winds created problems with Ontario Hydro tower lines around Seaforth last Tuesday, playing a part in intermittent power outages affecting about 12,000 customers in parts of Perth, Huron, Middlesex and Lainbton counties. An Ontario Hydro spokesman at Clinton said high winds and accumulated ice caused huge Seaforth-area tower lines to "gallop" and helicopter surveillance revealed bouncing lines were periodically touching each other causing the outages between approximately 3 and 10:30 a.m. Area women named to WMS executive The Stratford -Huron Presbyterial of the Women's Missionary Society held its annual meeting at Knox Presbyterian Church in Stratford on Feb. 20. Jean Edmunds of Mitchell was installed as president for 1995, and Pat White of Goderich 1st vice-president. Among other area executive. appointments were: Ruth Laing, Mitchell, press; Mary Scott, Stratford, glad tidings; Sally Scott, Monkton, literature; Yvonne Knight, Brussels, historian; Jean Carey, Staffa, without portfdlio and Eleanor Stevenson, Brussels, auditor. Anyone can be big brother. Eisler Last week Seaforth native Lloyd Eisler Jr., help officially launch a Big Brothers fundraising campaign in Charlottetown, P.E.I. The Canadian Press reports that Eisler, who is an Olympic medallist in pairs figure skating, didn't know what to expect when he first became a Big Brother. Ile wasn't sure if he could make enough time in his busy sc hedule...he found he could. "If I have the time, then every- one has the time...an hour or two per week spent together is just tine." Lloyd's little brother, Eric, did not even know who Lloyd was at first. For Eisler, this is evi- dence that it's not only skating stars who can be Big Brothers. "Eric only knew I was some- one who would be there for Iiim." INDEX Entertainment... page 14. Sports...page 9. Rec Preview...page 14. "Your community newspaper since 1860...serving Seaforth, Dublin, Hensall, Walton, Brussels and surrounding communities." • SHOOTING INCIDENT - Julie Bachert, 14, of RR 4 Seaforth was shot in the right leg white sleeping in her bed at home on the Kippen line, just south of Egmondville at about 12:30 Tuesday moming. She is the daughter of Daniel and Mary Bachert. The bullet also shattered a mirror in the upstairs bedroom where she was sleeping, and police say there a number of other apparent bullet holes in the front of the house which faces Huron County Road 12. They are investigating. Seaforth-area girl injured in shooting BY GREGOR CAMPBELL Expositor Staff A 14 -year-old Seaforth-area girl was shot while sleeping in her bed early Tuesday morning, on the Kippcn line just south of Egmondville. Julie Bachert, daughter of Daniel and Mary Bachert of RR 4 Scaforth, was listed in "fair" condition after surgery at Victoria Hospital in London early Tuesday afternoon, as this paper went to press. "It's hard to understand," Mr. Bachert says, adding he's never been involved with anything of this nature before. He said his wife and son Brian were all asleep in the house at the time of the incident, and the bullets also smashed some mirrors in the upstairs bedroom where Julie was sleeping. The Bachcrts have one other son, Matt, and all three are students at Seaforth District High School. The Ontario Provincial Police detachment at Goderich is investigating the reported shooting at Lot 11, Concession 3 of Tuckersmith Township, off Huron County Road 12. Their statement notes at approximately 12:30 a.m. the occupants of the house were awakened by a load noise. A 14 - year -old female suffered a suspected bullet wound to her right leg. Three other occupants were not injured. Police add a preliminary investigation revealed a number of apparent bullet holes in the front wall of the house, which faces County Road 12. They say the victim was taken to Victoria Hospital for treatment, and her injuries were not believed to be life threatening. Investigating officers are appealing for assistance from anyone who may have seen any persons or vehicles in this area artlund the time of the incident. Anyone with information is asked to call the OPP Telecoms Centre at 1-800-265-2525 or the Huron County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-265-1777. Hibbert citizens looking to honor one of their own with plaque BY ANDY BADER Advocate Editor A movement is afoot to honor one of Hibbert Township's native sons. William Golding, who was born in Hibbert on April 14, 1878, represented the area as their federal member of parlia- ment from 1932-1949. He died on Dec. 31, 1961 and is buried at Staffa Cemetery. • A plaque commemorating his life's exploits is hopefully in the works, Bob Hamilton of Hibbert explained last week. But the public's help is need- ed. Hamilton, one-third of a sub- committee of Hibbert Township Council in charge of recogniz- ing Golding, said he isn't eligi- ble to receive a government - issued plaque signifying his life because he was never a cabinet minister. Hamilton said he's received some great assistance from Perth -Wellington - Waterloo MP John Richardson in Ottawa, but all that was revealed was that Golding isn't eligible, despite the fact that he was reportedly Prime Minister Mackenzie King's "right hand man" during his stay on Parliament Hill. A plaque still can be created in Golding's name, but the $500 price tag must be raised to pay for it. That's why Hamilton wants some financial assistance from area residents. He said it'll be a nice gesture to one of Hibbert's famous persons, especially with the township's Sesquicentennial drawing ever so close next year. Hamilton said the application for the plaque must be submit- ted before the end of March, with plans for the plaque to be created in June. With more than a year to wait before the town- ship's Mingle & Mix in '96 begins, Hamilton is also hope- ful that the area near Golding's grave site can be landscaped nicely, and with the possibility that Prime Minister Jean Chretien may make an appear- ance during Hibbert's historic weekend, he wants it to look outstanding. But first money has to be raised to pay for the plaque, he says. "We're appealing for contri- butions from the public," Hamilton said, noting that any amount will suffice. Golding was also the mayor of Seaforth during his life, from 1916-1921, chairman of the Seaforth PUC; as well as chair- man of the Scott Memorial Hospital. He was also appoint- ed to the Senate in 1949. Others on the subcommittee of council are Deputy -Reeve Robert I. Norris and Esther Smale. For more information, or for those wishing to donate, simply call Hamilton at 345-2398. SITE OF SHOOTING ON TOP VICTIM'S GRADE 8 GRADUATION PHOTO AT RIGHT PAUL STECKLE . ...cuts needed Feds must reduce deficit, says MP Paul Steckle by JENNIFER VANDERMEER The impact of Monday's federal budget on Huron -Bruce isn't as hefty as some may have expected. Huron -Bruce MP Paul Steckle said Tuesday the one item that affects almost all Canadians is the 1.5 cent increase in the gasoline tax. Closer to home, the agriculture sector will feel the $400 million funding reduction over the next three years. This does not include the Westem Grain Transportation Act which has been eliminated altogether. The dairy industry will see its $220 million industrial milk program subsidy reduced by 15 per cent this year and next. That is an impact of about $67 million over the two years. "Which is significant but I think they realized they were on the block and some thought it may have been higher," Steckle said. The reduction of 45,000 public service jobs will have some affect locally. "There will be some services we will no longer be able to walk down the street and find," he said. The overall budget seems to be having a positive affect on the economy already. Steckle said even Tuesday morning the value of the dollar showed a slight increase. He expects the interest rate may come down. Coupled with a continued growth pattern, these would be positive steps. Steckle explained the budget represents a spending cuts to tax ratio of seven to one. The minimum ration required to make some headway with the country's debt is five to one. "We're committed to reducing this deficit," he said. District Health Council to hear site proposals BY ANDY BADER The search for a permanent site for the Huron Perth District Health Council (DHC) office in Mitchell is taking another step to completion, council members heard at their monthly meeting Thursday night. Site Selection Committee Chair Diane Aitken said a "public call for proposals" starts today (Wednes- day). As well, all who have shown an interest in offering a proposal for the site are encouraged to do so before March 22. Details of the accepted proposal will be revealed at the DHC's April meeting, Aitken added. "It's good to finally start the process, Aitken said, ' It would be nice to see the end." "You're encouraged to move along as expendiently as possible," added DHC Chairperson Jeff W ilbee. A number of locations in Mitchell and area have stepped up to make it known to the DHC that their space would be a prime spot to house the permanent offices. Included in that list arc the Mitchell Medical Centre building, the Ritz Lutheran Villa al the northern edge of Mitchell's town limits, the Mitchell Co-operat- ive Association, the Mitchell Auto- matic Bowling Lanes and, as a last resort the upper floor of the Mitchell Town Hall. Aitken said afterwards that the committee has received three con- crete proposals thus far and three or four other "general inquiries." "How many more we'll have I have absolutely no idea, but we don't want to miss anybody," she continued. "Hopefully we'll have a good selection. It makes things much easier." Currently, Executive Director Fraser Bell has been located in an office at Bas Haefling and Co. at 11 Victoria St., Mitchell since he started his duties with the DHC in mid-February. "We're moving as quickly as we can," Bell added. Besides Bell, a Mental Health Planner (George Stock) has been hired, with the search for a Long Term Care Planner and an Adminis- trative Assistant underway. The selection of Mitccltll as host site last year was met with some criticism by Scaforth Council. •Andy Bader is Editor and Gen- eral Manager of the Mitchell Advocate. 1