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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2004-03-17, Page 1Sharer Medd, Associate Broker M.V.A. Appraiser Visit: mina for information of listings In Huron/Perth 1 5 \luin Si.. S. SC•afurlh ( 519) 527-05611 Dlacount Murrgugc" Canada Inc. Joy Finlayson & Sharon Medd Mortgage Consultants "Finally, a company that starts with a discount" 1 Wednesday, March 17, 2004 $1 ■25 includes GST Doug Elliott, CFP, B. Math *hem* encased m CAC nits act Math 16. 3:04 oto. Best G.I.C. Rates Daily Interest Savings Account 205%* 3 Year 3.10% 3575% CARTIER PARTNERS FINANCIAL SERVICES -A RakeWeaYhMa►agmwCanpay- 1:111■I�I�II 26 Main St., Seaforth 527-2222 In brief West Perth woman charged with impaired drivin causing • death A 32 -year-old West Perth woman has been charged with impaired driving causing death and three counts of impaired driving causing bodily harm in connection with a single vehicle crash that happened near Brucefield on Oct. 19. Sherrie Kyle was the driver when one of her five passengers - 31 -year- old Brad Jewitt, of Port Dover - died. Jewitt was formerly from Clinton. Her black 2001 Chrysler SLX was going northbound on Highway 4, five kilometres south of Clinton in Tuckersmith, when it entered the east ditch and struck a tree. Three of the four other passengers, who included two men and a woman from Huron East and an Exeter man, spent. the night in Clinton Public Hospital after receiving injuries in the crash. Police could not obtain breath samples from the driver at the crash but sent blood samples to the Centre of Forensic Sciences for analysis. As a result, she has also been charged with driving a motor vehicle with over 80 mgs. of alcohol in her blood. She is scheduled to attend court in Goderich on April 19. Two vehicle collision claims life of 22 -year-old Hanover man A 22 -year-old Hanover - area man has died after a two -vehicle collision on Blyth Road east of Walton, between Maple and Beechwood Line, at 7:15 p.m. on March 12, reports the Huron OPP. Ryan David Schlosser was driving a' 1997 Pontiac Sunfire eastbound on Blyth Road when he crossed the centerline into the path of a westbound vehicle, a red 2001 Pontiac Montana, driven by a 38 -year-old man from the Monkton-area and his 11 -year-old son. Schlosser, who was not wearing his seatbelt, was struck head-on and died on impact. The father and son, were taken to the Seaforth 'Community Hospital where they were treated for minor injuries. Seaforth House League hockey action .., P094) 12 Sara Campbell photo Happy St. Patrick's Day Ray Cann and Ivan Norris, of the Staffa Old Tyme Band, entertained residents, staff and friends at Queensway Nursing Home in Hensall to help bring in St. Patrick's Day during a celebration last Saturday. Council explores possible sites for skateboard park By Susan Hundertmark Expositor Editor While it's been close to a year since John and Susie Ryan first approached Huron East council about creating a skateboard park in Seaforth, they're encouraged that some momentum is building for the project. The Ryans met with Mayor Joe Seili a few weeks ago to suggest the use of the site behind town hall where the old water tower used to be as a possible skateboard park. And, the mayor and Clerk -Administrator Jack McLachlan were expected to tour four possible sites - two downtown, one in the north end of town and one in the south end of town - on Monday. "Were trying to help them find a site. That would be the first step," said McLachlan. He added that town staff is also gathering photos of skate parks in other municipalities. John said he would prefer the site be downtown to create a central place for skateboarders in Seaforth, Egmondville and Harpurhey. "It should be for everyone," he said. While they've got plans to fundraise with local youth dances and has gained the support of the Seaforth Optimist Club, which also wants to help raise funds for the project, the Ryans also plan to approach the Seaforth community development trust for funding once a site has been chosen. "I don't really know how much it will cost yet. It will depend on the property we get to work with and what state it's in," John said. He said initial expenses will include pouring a cement pad, if one is not already on the chosen site. And, while he's collected diagrams and plans for skateboard ramps and pipes, he said the park could evolve with more ramps built as funds come in. John says he and his wife Susie first came up with the idea for a skateboard park while hosting dances at the Optimist Hall for local youth. "We started holding the dance when we heard kids were going to Mitchell for dances. These kids have lost their high school and there's nothing for them to do in town anymore," he said. "The teen dances were where the gripes started to come out and we heard how they were looking for something in town," John said. When they originally proposed the park, the Ryans had hoped to see it up and running by spring of 2004. SN RYANS, Page 3 Seaforth group gains support forJr. D team By Susan Hundertmark Expositor Editor Despite some concerns that not enough money has been raised locally yet to fund a Junior D team's annual budget, 16 of the close to 25 people who attended an organizational meeting last Thursday signed up to. join an interim executive. "If I send this sheet around and only get one or two names, we're done. But, if we get 10 or 11 names,, we go ahead," said organizer Jason Papple. Papple, who has been leading a local effort to resurrect a Junior D team in Seaforth two years after. the demise of the Seaforth Centenaires, was trying to build local support for the effort Thursday night. A meeting is planned for March 21 to seek the Ontario Hockey Association League's support to win the franchise for a Seaforth Junior D team. 'And, the recently formed interim executive will meet again tomorrow (Thursday) in Brussels. "1 think we've got enough support to go ahead. We're hoping to get some Brussels people involved as well to join the interim executive," said Papple after the meeting. Papple told those gathered at last Thursday's meeting that local investors decided to launch their own bid after a group of London investors presented their plans to apply for the Seaforth franchise because local support was so important. "It was the belief of the group that an outside group could not sustain a team. The OHA wants stability and wants to know the team is there for good. It's my opinion that the London group was not going to get the franchise," said Papple. The McGafka Pro Group, of London, withdrew its application to the OHA for the Seaforth franchise after learning of the local group's plans to also apply for it. The Seaforth investors, including Gerry McLaughlin, Ken Janmaat, Maureen Wildfong, B rian McGavin, Cub B etties, G raham Nesbitt and Brian Melady ha v e committed $ 2 8, 0 0 0 towards the team. And, while Papple said more investors are welcome to join, Thursday's meeting was held to also recruit those who had time to commit to the team. But, first Papple had to field questions that expressed doubt about whether or not the Seaforth community is ready to support a team financially and whether or not enough players exist to create a competitive team locally. Brian McGavin asked if the Seaforth minor hockey system has "enough depth" to provide players for a Junior D team. "There have been rivalries with Brussels in the past but I want to see it as a Huron East team," he said. Papple agreed that Brussels players would help the team. Quoted We've got enough support to go ahead,' -- Jason Papple, local Junior O team co-organizer See RESIDENTS, Pape 2 Vanastra corporate challenge a success By Sara Camping! Expositor Staff_ It was a battle of wits and strength but to the local service professionals participating in the corporate challenge in Vanastra, it was all for fun. The Vanastra Recreation Centre held their first corporate challenge on Thursday, March 11 with the Seaforth Fire Department, the Seaforth Community Hospital and the Vanastra Rec Centre Lifeguards facing off. "I'm so pleased with how it wen. Everyone had so much fun and it was just such a good time," said Lissa Berard, event organizer and manager of the Vanastra Recreation Centre. Team members included the Seaforth firefighters with members Toby Phillips, Scott Jervis, James Wilbee and Steve Mclnally, the Seaforth hospital team of site leader Mary Cardinal, Dr, Carolin Shepherd, Janice Leonhardt and Linda O'Rourke and the Vanastra Rec Centre Lifeguards with Nick Packer, Heather Dunbar, Ashley Marion and Matt Barlow. The four -member teams competed in three pool activities and three land activities, including trust the lifeguard, fill the bucket, a scavenger hunt and a life -board toss. During the weeks prior to the challenge, each team collected sponsors in their communities. The Vanastra lifeguards raised $344, the Seaforth Community Hospital raised $405 and the Seaforth Fire Department $501. "In total, the teams raised $1,250. We really didn't expect to raise that much especially with such short notice of the event," said Berard. The team that won received 50 per cent of the total donations to contribute towards the charitable organization of their choice. Second place received 30 per cent and third place received 20 per cent. The Vanastra lifeguards won the challenge with 19 points, winning $625 while the Seaforth firefighters scored 13 points, earning $375 and the Seaforth hospital received 10 points and won $250. The Seaforth hospital donated their winnings back to the hospital while the Seaforth firefighters and Vainastra lifeguards donated the money to the Vanastra Rec Centre. "The money will go towards our plans to build a new family handicap change room at the Rec Centre," said Berard. See CENTRE, Page ! Sara Campbell photo Although the Seaforth Community Hospital team did not win the first corporate challenge at the Vanastra Rec Centre, the teamstill modeled a smile and their '4th" logo towels designed by Ellie Connolly, of Seaforth. Above, left to right, Is Janice Leonhardt, Linda O'Rourke, Or. Carotin Shepherd and Mary Cardinal.