Times-Advocate, 1986-05-14, Page 22Page 10A
000D CATCH — These Exeter sports fishermen dict it again this
yearI The "good crew" of Bert Brown, Glenn Robinson, Lee Webber,
and captain Harry Mothers show off their prize king salmons. The
men aboard the "Exeter Queen" entered the Bluewater Anglers
Salmon Derby and made the catch offshore Pt. Franks. Those Grand
Benders better spend more time on their lures and less on the CB
next year!
Huron centre offers
service over custody
Messy custody battles aren't good
for anyone, least of all the children.
To help avoid such damaging separa-
tions and divorces, the Huron -Perth
Centres For Children and Youth is of-
fering a closed mediation service, a
program aimed at helping divorcing
or separated parents with children.
"We deal with the custody and ac-
cess of the children," explained pro-
gram co-ordinator Shirley Hackman
who will be handling the mediation
service with Nancy McLeod and San-
dy Stuart, all employees at the Cen-
tre. "We don't deal with money or
give any legal advice."
The program has been running on
a trial basis for the past year and a
half, but with the recent change in
legislation, the Centre now wants to
make the service known to the public.
As of January of this year, the pro-
vincial family law reform act recom-
mends that two forms of mediation
for custody and access be available.
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The two types are full report (or open
mediation) and closed mediation.
As of February of 1986, the Federal
Divorce Act requires lawyers to in-
form their clients of the mediation
available.
Confidentiality
Full report mediation consists of a
full report and assessment but the
Huron -Perth Centre does not offer
this type of mediation, they offer the
closed mediation which stresses,
confidentiality.
"The written agreement is in the
parents' own words, they still make
the decisions, but it is specific so the
parents don't have to talk to each
other much if they don't want to," ex-
plained Ms. Hackman.
She feels that closed mediation can
allow the parents to be more honest
and up front about their feelings and
about events which have led up to the
separation or divorce.
In Ms. Hackman's opinion, another
point that will bring out honesty is the
fact that the parents are not assess-
ed as they are in full report.
"We're not willing to take sides. We
act as a neutral third party in the best
interest of the children," she said, ex-
plaining that at times a third person
is needed to have a business like rela-
tionship where the children are
concerned.
Children Come First
The first step taken in the closed
mediation is to' get in touch with the
lawyers involved and ask them to let
the issue of the children go first," said
Ms. Hackman. "The parents may
never be the best of friends but there's
no reason why the children should
lose either parent."
One assumption the Huron -Perth
Centre makes is that the parents are
still the most competent people to
raise the children.
"There are few parents who are
bad for their children," said Ms.
Hackman.
During the initial stages of a break-
up, Ms. Hackman says it is not un-
common for the parents to use the
children as "weapons." In mediation,
the neutral third party points this out
and tries to help them re-evaluate the
situation.
Ms. Hackman also says it is com-
mon for a parent who has not been ac-
tive with the children to become More
involved with them during or after the
separation or divorce.
Joint Custody
The worst possible situation a child
could be in is to have their parents
separated but still fighting with one
another, according to Ms. Hackman.
The second worst situation would be
to have the parents living together
and still fighting, and the best situa-
tion would be joint custody.
"Joint custody, or shared paren-
ting, is when the couple share the
legal responsibilities of raising the
children. That means the basic care
Jhanh
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The Commercial Department and Technical
Department at South Huron District High School
wish to express their sincere thanks to the
following area firms for their active particiation
in the recent work experience program.
South Huron Hospital, Exeter Kongskilde Ltd., Exeter
Royal Bank, Exeter Bob Erb's ar.arage, Hensall
Ellison Travel Ltd., Exeter A & K Service Centre,
Clinton Community Credit Centralia
Union, Exeter Exeter Sunoco Service,
Zurich Pulic School, Zurich Exeter
Canada Employment Centre, Canadian Tire Corp, Exeter
Exeter Sherwood (Exeter) Ltd.,
Ontario development Exeter
Corporation, Huron Park Exeter Plymouth Chrysler
Centralia College of Ltd., Exeter
Agricultural Technology, Hensall Motors Ltd., Hensall
Huron Park Bob's Auto Body, Zurich
Huron Dental Centre, Exeter Milford Electric, St. Thomas
Township of Stephen Office, Ontario Hydro, Clinton
Crediton Frayne Chev Olds, Exeter
We also wish to thank those firms who indicated their interest
in our work experience program but were unable to take an
active part in it this year.
B.F. Thaw
Principal
W.D. Webster
Commercial Director
W. F denchuk
Technical Director
.1. Cladding
Assistant Technical Director
I TOMB >,' pyo ty
;owners will pay g.Mpgercen Moire in
municipal and education taxes this
Clerk Treasurer Jack McL ctllan
said the increase means a p eprirty
ownee' with an averalfapment of
$3,000 win pay raeM
pe.
Towtlahip coiincU hes aNreved a
�d $11,445,705. turas in-
f1,242,003 for township pur-
pawn, 6504,450 for the Huron Coimty
levy and 6417,819 for education.
In other business, council will ex-
pand the Egniendville water system
to supply 15 township householders
south of the Bayfield River, with the
alas, et tde 4ilt nw*$h a 1
expectar the welt
oi% to be
p At ett Shia � commit session to
disc the ' expansion were
ratepa , Dr. Brien Nuhn; Robert
.F. Durst and Ken Moan.
Fisher,
�For the whole E mondville water
system council will peg connection
charges ai $1,000, up from the current
$600 and rOned the annual consump-
tion charge to 675 from 650. •
Council adjusted is zoning bylaw on
the ruling of the Ontario Municipal
Board so that Bill Brown of Egmond-
ville be given' special status Or his
Egmondville te:operty so that be may
61 11
'Stupid at least'
claims SS trustee
There were some opposing voices to
the proposal for the early primary
education project which was discuss-
ed at the Huron -Perth County Roman
Catholic Separate School Board
meeting in Dublin Monday night.
John McCauley, Superintendent of
Education, introduced the report of
the response of the board's six -
member committee named to study
the project proposed by the ministry
of education.
Mr. McCauley said, there are some
real gaps in primary education and
the ministry's tisk force came up
with some suggestions to eliminate
them.
Trustee Gerald Groothuis of
Sesforth in his remarks suggested the
project was "stupid at least", while
, Trustee John Devlin of Stratford said
he would "oppose soundly a junior
kindergarten." -
Trustee Ernest Vandershat of St.
Marys asked that the report be held
over for a decision to be made at the
next board meeting.
Board chairman Ronald Marcy
said the. contentious issue was the
junior kindergarten concept.
Mr. Groothuis said he was concern-
ed about the increased costs, stating
"We have trouble getting enough
money now for things we need."
Mr. Marcy said, "I feel parents
would consider the junior
kindergarten a substitute for a day
care centre, which it is not."
Mr. Devlin questioned whether
there was tangible proof of benefits
for students who have had early
•
issues, school and so on," explained
Ms. Hackman.
She has often heard children say
their parents got "the good kind of
divorce- the kind where I get to keep
both of them" when joint custody has
been arranged.
Benefits
The greatest benefits of the closed
mediation program are the protective
environment which the process is car-
ried out in and the fact that the
children's interests are looked after.
"In closed mediation, they won't
have to worry about what is said en-
ding up in court...No other process
allows that to happen," said Ms.
Hackman.
However, in some cases, full report
is the only type of mediation that will
work. In the case of child abuse, fami-
ly violence or substance abuse,
mediation is inappropriate.
"We can't be sure the children's
needs will be met because they can't
speak openly because of fear," said
Mrs. Hackman.
Mediation is beneficial for the
children because it is their needs
which the parents and the neutral
third party are trying to meet.
"We let them know that we act
clearly in the best interest of the
children- we make no bones about it,"
said Ms. Hackman.
A presentation on closed mediation
will be made at the Huron County
Community Services Council meeting
in the basement of the Ministry of
Agriculture and Food building in Clin-
ton on May 15 at 10 a.m. The public
is welcome to attend.
"Closed mediation provides an
alternative to the traditional system
which does not handle the situatidn
well- it's the children that lose," says
Ms. Hackman.
Anyone wishing to know more
about the program can attend the
meeting or contact Shirley Hackman
at 482-3931.
education and Mr. McCauley in-
dicated the researchers are divided
on this. However, he said there are
those reseachers who claim for this
period from three to, eight years of
age with Parents working, it is helpful
and hence there is a greater need for
early childhood education.
William Eckert, Director of Educa-
tion, suggested that the decision be
held oi+er for the next meeting to give
the trustees more time to study the
lengthy report.
The board accepted the resignation
of Doreen Nogalo, kindergarten
teacher at St. Joseph's School in Clin-
ton: She is retiring at the end of the
school term in June.
Some avoid
safety check
The ministry of transportation and
communications conducted vehicle
safety checks at the rear of the Ex-
eter police station on Friday.
Nineteen vehicle owners had been
issued certificates by the department
officers to submit their vehicles for in-
spection. As a result, three people
turned in their plates, three of the in-
spected vehicles were removed from
the road as "unfit" and two owners
will be charged with failing to submit
their vehicles for testing.
During the week, there were two
collisions investigated, both occurring
on Friday. .
The first involved vehicles operated
by Melissa Moore and Rodney Dob-
son, both of Exeter, near the junction
of Sanders St. E. near Andrew.
The Dobson vehicle was eastbound
on Sanders when the Moore vehicle
pulled from a parking spot and collid-
ed with it. Total damage was set at
6500.
The other occurred behind the
police station when a vehicle driven
by Kenneth Johns, Exeter, collided
with a parked car owned by Joyce
Weber, also of Exeter. Damage was
listed at 6400.
Baptize three
at Woodham
Sy MISS JEAN COPELAND
Woodham
The sacrament of baptism was per-
formed by Rev. John Vardy on Sun-
day when Nathen Robert Bearss, son
of Robert and Janet Bearss; Kailee
Nicole, daughter of Douglas and
Susan Marriott and Meaghan Marie,
daughter of David and Patricia
Spence were baptized. The choir sang
the anthem "When There's Love at
Home".
Rev. John Cooke and Mrs. Gay,
Thamesford visited Sunday with Mrs.
George Wheeler. Mrs. Wheeler
returned to Thamesford for a couple
of days with her brother. Guests later
in the week with Mrs. Wheeler were
Mr. and Mrs. Cedric Wheeler of
Brownsburg, Quebec.
Mother's Day guest:} with Mr. and
Mrs. Reg McCurdy, Jason and Jeff
were: Mr. and Mrs. Earl Watson,
Grand Bend; Mr. and Mrs. Jim Wat-
son and Elycia, Stoney Creek; Mr.
and Mrs. Bob Marshall, Strathroy;
Mr. and Mrs. Brent Marshall, St.
Thomas; Miss Lana Marshall,. Lon-
don; Mr. and Mrs. Paul McNaughton
and Shawn, Kirkton; Miss Tracey
Marten, St. Marys and Mr. and Mrs.
Randy McNaughton and Holly,
Lucan.
continue t09 to a twwinetiervice
from his sreN�,lftle ruling includ-
ed the provision that igomore than 10
vehicles may be perked on his proper-
ty at one time. • .
pultv2MillkM tank for water will be
for the new Mack truelt for
MA't>i 160 was approved for 1966
for t e Huraa Plowman's Association.
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FavmOrs
on
Sun., May 25
Storting time
1:30-1:30
at
Township building in
Ellmville
$S/car, prises
"Everyone welcome"
ELM HAVEN
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Thursday, Macy 1
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This Week
Friday & Saturday
May 18-17
"TAXI"
This weekend at the.
Country Steak House
Tiffins Family
Mitchell
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348-9390
t6The Lung Association of
Huron a Perth Counties
invites you to attend the
ANNUAL
GENERAL MEETING
At Maitland Country Club,
Ciodorlch
on
Wed., May 28, 1986
Guest Speaker: Sheila Rkhards,
Myth Summer festival
Dinner. 6:30 p.m. 610.00 per per-
son. Business a p.m. for reserva-
tions, call 271-7500 before May
20th.
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cannon
Congratulations to Ruth arid=
,Ron Anderson on your 2561 g
• wedding anniversary on May
20, 1986.
With love and best wishes E
from Aunt Marion, Bruce and
F. Steven, daughter-in-law
• Stephanie and granddaughter I
Jennifer.
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Grand Bond•Exetor Chapter
Full Gospel Businessman's
Fellowship international
AP Invite You to Their
FELLOWSHIP BANQUET
Date: Fri, May 29. 1986 at 7:00 p.m.
et the MURKILY RESTAURANT (Main Street, EktTER) (Banquet Room)
Guest Speaker: BRIAN RICHARDSON, London, Ontario
Brian was educated in England and is aProfessional Psychotherapist engoged
in full-time private practice offering Christian counselling to those who have
needs to be met. Brion is married with three teenage children and his wife
Angela works with Brion in his practice and assists in the marriage and family
counselling seminars which Brion is called upon to conduct from time to time.
Brian attends Glad Tidings Pentecostal Church in London, Ontario and God
is using his ministry to Body, Soul, and Spirit through his profession as he
endeavours to meet the needs of people. Come out and bring a friend to this
meeting and you will be blessed by Brian's testimony.
Spaniel musk •
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Tickets: *5.00 numbers limited: Reservations a must:
Call by Monday prior to meeting date.
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