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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1993-09-01, Page 1We cam setected'antiques COUNTRY FLOWERS Exeter .- �.r� r+. -. yrs-' -is 4 :raw SL Gaiser-Kneale Insurance Service Experience Value 235.2420 Serving South Huron New support group for survivors of sexual abuse 'CLINTON - A support group for victims of sexual abuse as children will be meeting in Clinton this fall. I..imited to, 10 tangle maim, group will meet Tuesday even - North Middlesex & Lambton Since 1873 Wednesday. September 1, 1993 V$ eather smiles o11 Zurich /lea) Festival Thousands of people indulged in -a- plate of famous Zurich beans with pork chops Satur- day afternoon. More photos from the 28th annual Bean Festival are on pages 14 and 15. from September 21 to Decem -- tier 7 and will focus on coming to- gether with others to share information, provide support, and help with moving on. The sessions will be free and con- fidential, but all participants must first meet with one of the facilita- tors prior to the first meeting. Anyone interested can contact , Blanche Savage at the Survival Through Friendship House at 524- 5333. This will be the second such ses- sion for people who suffered abuse as children and who now have grown up. Until recently, say organizers, sexual abuse survivors had to travel to London or Kitchener to find a support group program. The first group, jointly sponsored by the Sur- vival Through Friendship House and Seaford) Community Psychiat- ric Services, met for 12 weeks from late February through May. Organizers and participants were very pleased with the success of the program, leading to this session this fall. Cigarettes grabbed in Hensall variety store break -i n HENSALL - About $2,500 in cigarettes were taken in an early - morning smash and grab in Hensall Thursday. The Exeter OPP report that thieves broke a window to gain en- try to Mike's Stop and Goat the west end of the village. At about 9:30 p.m. Thursday, the Petro Canada station on Highway 4 east of Crediton was broken into. However. the broken window acti- vated the alarm system, scaring the would-be thieves away empty handed. Pblice'also note that someone early Friday cut the locks off the gas pumps al Stephen Central School. There was no theft, how- ever. Anyone who has information about these crimes is asked to con- tact either the Exeter OPP at 235- 1300, or Crime.Stoppers at 1-800- 2¢5-1777. You will not have to deadly yourself and you could be eligible for a reward up to $1,000. Old police equipment, cars hard to get rid of EXETER - While it was first believed the OPP would be taking over most of the equipment of. the Exeter Police when the force disbands later this year, it is now apparent those assets will be harder to get rid of. The contract policing branch of the OPP had first indicated the OPP might want the communication equipment of the town force, but the police board is now left with the possibility of donating it to the Goderich Police Communications System, even though that service will too be disbanding. "It's all good equipment, but unless !hey have a major breakdown, I don't know if they need it," act- ing chief Brad Sadler told the police services board last Wednesday. Sadler then said he had been ap- proached by town fire chief Gary Middleton about the possible use of the old police radios by the fire department. Board chairman Sharon Wurm agreed that if the equipment could be adapted for the fire department, that option should remain open. Otherwise, the communications system board should be advised they can have the rest. Mayor Bruce Shaw inquired about what will hap- pen to the rest of the police assets, such as the uni- forms. Sadler said the OPP may want to re -issue the officers the old town uniforms until OPP uni- forms can be provided. The two cruisers may not be needed by the OPP, however, despite earlier promises of them being ac- cepted. "I wouldn't bank on it," said Sadler, noting the town's newest car, the 1992 Crown Victoria would need modifications to meet OPP specifications. He said the rear windows would have to be prevented from winding down, and the roof lights are not com- patible with OPP lighting. "It 'would definitely have to be re -wired for their radio system," he said. "They may take the stripes off it and use it as a plain car," speculated Sadler, but noted Alliston's newest cruiser was rejected in their recent OPP takeover. A similar situation exists with the police's stock of service revolvers, said Sadler. The OPP don't want them. "Why won't they take our guns? They're the same guns they use," he said. Sadler speculated that if the two cruisers were re- jected by the OPP. they might see better use as town vehicles to replace cars already leased by Exeter. He noted both cars are fully paid for. An auction will soon have to be held to dispose of the accumulated property in the Exeter police gar- age. Mostly lost or stolen bicycles never claimed by owners, the property will have to be auctioned off before the town force disbands. rT .s 1't. .1 1' Library adjusting hours to meet changing patron needs EXETER ' Avid readers had bet- ter prepare themselves for a change. The Exeter Library is changing its hours for the fust time in years. The Huron County Library has said since many Exeter users re- quested the library be open in mornings afd over the Iunch hour, instead of opening at 1:30 p.m., the hours will change as of September 7. The library will now be open Fri- days at 10 a.m., but will close earli- er at 5 p.m. The new sichedule will allow the library to provide special pre-school programs in the morn - A ings. Tuesdays will also see extended hours into the evening, wail 8 p.m. However, since budget restric- tions do not allow the support of expanded hours, the library will be closing at 8 p.m. instead of 9 p.m. most evenings. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday the library will be open 1:30-8 p.m. Friday will be 10 a.m. - S p.m. and Saturday hours will be from 12:30- S pin. The library will still be closed Wednesdays and Sundays. Librarian Helen Hodgins said the main purpose of the stew hours is "to really accommodate the people who have asked us to be open in the mornings". Demand for later hours on Tues- days before the library is closed all day Wednesday was also behind the shift. "I've had a few die hard people who aren't too happy with me," said Hodgins. "Not too many..:but 1 hope they'll adjust." The changes were made after two surveys were conducted: one for daytime library riser, one for those who came in the evenings. 4 75 cents Police savings may be lost Town's social contract deal may be 'scuppered' EXETER - With the Ministry of the Solicitor General dragging its heels on the replacement of the town police with OPP, Exeter's social contract deal may be in trouble. The town made its social contract deal by recognizing that if the police foree were disbanded by September 1, the town would save four months of police wages. Even though the OPP contract pays for the officer's wag- es, the town isn't considered to be the employer. Exeter needed to cut municipal wages a total of $27,280 under the social contract guidelines. Even though a wage freeze is in effect for town em- ployees until late 1996, pay cuts were avoided through the planned dis- bandment of the police. All that may be ruined if the OPP takeover is delayed until November 1, or even January 1. "How late can this be without getting into trouble with the social con- tract?" asked John Stephens at last Wednesday's police services board meeting. Mayor Bruce Shaw said there was some leeway allowed in the original September I date, but if OPP coverage does not begin until much later, as it now appears, "it's going to be tight, really tight". "If this doesn't come through until the first of January, we're scuppered. We may have to do something retroactively with everybody's salaries," said Shaw. If the $27,280 is not saved this year, not only might it affect the munici- pal employees, but also the police officers themselves. So far, the only af- fect on the force from the social cpntract was the cancellation of a July 1 pay increase. The agreement for disbanding the town police force in favour of OPP contract policing is currently in the hands of the ministry and the town's lawyers. Unofficial estimates from the OPP's contract policing branch is that a November 1 takeover date appears possible, now that the original September 1 date has passed. Uncertainty looms, layoff notices issues to college staff By Catherine -'- — T -A staff HURON PARK - The roller coaster ride continues for staff and students of Centralia College of Agricultural Technology, but many want it to end. "A lot of people are tired of the uncertainty," said Kathryn Biondi, Director of "Centralia College. "Most people will essentially be glad to see an end to it all." Her comments were directed to- wards the most recent court action on August 20 which has resulted in first-year students losing their bid attend Centralia in the fall. Since then staff have also re- ceived layoff notices. But the battle isn't over. "The government has obtained a stay, pending their appeal," said Najeeb Hassan, a lawyer represent- ing the students. Justice Thomas Granger granted the province permission to appeal a July 26 ruling. This has suspended the original order forcing the college to contin- ue classes until the appeal is heard. That Ineans classes for first-year students in food service manage- ment and agricultural business will not begin at Centralia when school resumes after Labour Day. Some 46 staff members learned on August 25 they will be layed-off _W 're back where we started in April " si8d Biondi. Seven students had launched a lawsuit in late May arguing their futures were in jeopardy if the col- lege was to close in May 1994. Judge J.C. Kennedy ruled in July that contracts had been made be- tween the students and college when deposits were accepted by the college. Since then court hearings have continued as the province appealed that decision. The actual provincial appeal should be heard in mid September or early October, said Hassan. In the mean time, students who expected to start first-year courses in diploma programs other than vet- erinary technology had been of- fered spots at other colleges. "Many students cannot afford to go another college," said Hassan. Some of the courses offered at these colleges are not the same as the programs at Centralia, he also said It is expected that the province will pay students any costs result- ing from delay of the start of first- year classes if the provincial appeal is turned down. "The college closure isn't a done deal yet," said Biondi. Terry Fox Runs to be held September 19 EXETER - Terry Fox's Mara- thon of Hope continues once again in local communities this September 19. Organizers of Terry Fox Runs in both Exeter and Hensall have only a couple of weeks left to plan for what has been a huge contributor to cancer research for more than a decade. In what is now largest single - day fundraising even for cancer research, Terry Fox Runs have raised over $100 million in the 12 years since Fox's death in 1981. In Exeter, the Terry Fox Run will be on Sunday September 19, from 12 noon to 3 p.m., starting at MacNaughton Park and lead- ing through the streets of Exeter. Sponsors sheets are available to interested participants at Ma- cLeans Home Hardware, Oscar's Video, The Bank of Nova Scotia (also a corporate sponsor of the Terry Fox Foundation), the Ca- nadian Imperial Bank of Com- merce, the South Huron Recrea- tion. Centre, and at the Times Advocate (sponsor of the Exeter Run). In Zurich, the Run is once again being organized by Wendy Rowan, who supervised the very successful events of the past two years. The Run will start from the community centre park at 2 p.m. Participants wishing to join in the run, but not wanting to col- lect sponsored donations are in- vited to attend. -- Donations by cash or chegde will but accepted at the Run sites." Every dollar raised on Sep- tember 19 will go directly to cancer research. The Terry Fox Foundation is supported by oth- er funds from corporate spon- sors. r inside Flood relief Usborne teen helps in Iowa page 2 From Ireland Lucan hosts Dublin County counterpart page 3 100 flavours Grand Bend restaurant makes ice cream page 5 Jet ski Number one rider retires Second front Plowing . Hay township hosts Huron Match pages 28-29 New support group for survivors of sexual abuse 'CLINTON - A support group for victims of sexual abuse as children will be meeting in Clinton this fall. I..imited to, 10 tangle maim, group will meet Tuesday even - North Middlesex & Lambton Since 1873 Wednesday. September 1, 1993 V$ eather smiles o11 Zurich /lea) Festival Thousands of people indulged in -a- plate of famous Zurich beans with pork chops Satur- day afternoon. More photos from the 28th annual Bean Festival are on pages 14 and 15. from September 21 to Decem -- tier 7 and will focus on coming to- gether with others to share information, provide support, and help with moving on. The sessions will be free and con- fidential, but all participants must first meet with one of the facilita- tors prior to the first meeting. Anyone interested can contact , Blanche Savage at the Survival Through Friendship House at 524- 5333. This will be the second such ses- sion for people who suffered abuse as children and who now have grown up. Until recently, say organizers, sexual abuse survivors had to travel to London or Kitchener to find a support group program. The first group, jointly sponsored by the Sur- vival Through Friendship House and Seaford) Community Psychiat- ric Services, met for 12 weeks from late February through May. Organizers and participants were very pleased with the success of the program, leading to this session this fall. Cigarettes grabbed in Hensall variety store break -i n HENSALL - About $2,500 in cigarettes were taken in an early - morning smash and grab in Hensall Thursday. The Exeter OPP report that thieves broke a window to gain en- try to Mike's Stop and Goat the west end of the village. At about 9:30 p.m. Thursday, the Petro Canada station on Highway 4 east of Crediton was broken into. However. the broken window acti- vated the alarm system, scaring the would-be thieves away empty handed. Pblice'also note that someone early Friday cut the locks off the gas pumps al Stephen Central School. There was no theft, how- ever. Anyone who has information about these crimes is asked to con- tact either the Exeter OPP at 235- 1300, or Crime.Stoppers at 1-800- 2¢5-1777. You will not have to deadly yourself and you could be eligible for a reward up to $1,000. Old police equipment, cars hard to get rid of EXETER - While it was first believed the OPP would be taking over most of the equipment of. the Exeter Police when the force disbands later this year, it is now apparent those assets will be harder to get rid of. The contract policing branch of the OPP had first indicated the OPP might want the communication equipment of the town force, but the police board is now left with the possibility of donating it to the Goderich Police Communications System, even though that service will too be disbanding. "It's all good equipment, but unless !hey have a major breakdown, I don't know if they need it," act- ing chief Brad Sadler told the police services board last Wednesday. Sadler then said he had been ap- proached by town fire chief Gary Middleton about the possible use of the old police radios by the fire department. Board chairman Sharon Wurm agreed that if the equipment could be adapted for the fire department, that option should remain open. Otherwise, the communications system board should be advised they can have the rest. Mayor Bruce Shaw inquired about what will hap- pen to the rest of the police assets, such as the uni- forms. Sadler said the OPP may want to re -issue the officers the old town uniforms until OPP uni- forms can be provided. The two cruisers may not be needed by the OPP, however, despite earlier promises of them being ac- cepted. "I wouldn't bank on it," said Sadler, noting the town's newest car, the 1992 Crown Victoria would need modifications to meet OPP specifications. He said the rear windows would have to be prevented from winding down, and the roof lights are not com- patible with OPP lighting. "It 'would definitely have to be re -wired for their radio system," he said. "They may take the stripes off it and use it as a plain car," speculated Sadler, but noted Alliston's newest cruiser was rejected in their recent OPP takeover. A similar situation exists with the police's stock of service revolvers, said Sadler. The OPP don't want them. "Why won't they take our guns? They're the same guns they use," he said. Sadler speculated that if the two cruisers were re- jected by the OPP. they might see better use as town vehicles to replace cars already leased by Exeter. He noted both cars are fully paid for. An auction will soon have to be held to dispose of the accumulated property in the Exeter police gar- age. Mostly lost or stolen bicycles never claimed by owners, the property will have to be auctioned off before the town force disbands. rT .s 1't. .1 1' Library adjusting hours to meet changing patron needs EXETER ' Avid readers had bet- ter prepare themselves for a change. The Exeter Library is changing its hours for the fust time in years. The Huron County Library has said since many Exeter users re- quested the library be open in mornings afd over the Iunch hour, instead of opening at 1:30 p.m., the hours will change as of September 7. The library will now be open Fri- days at 10 a.m., but will close earli- er at 5 p.m. The new sichedule will allow the library to provide special pre-school programs in the morn - A ings. Tuesdays will also see extended hours into the evening, wail 8 p.m. However, since budget restric- tions do not allow the support of expanded hours, the library will be closing at 8 p.m. instead of 9 p.m. most evenings. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday the library will be open 1:30-8 p.m. Friday will be 10 a.m. - S p.m. and Saturday hours will be from 12:30- S pin. The library will still be closed Wednesdays and Sundays. Librarian Helen Hodgins said the main purpose of the stew hours is "to really accommodate the people who have asked us to be open in the mornings". Demand for later hours on Tues- days before the library is closed all day Wednesday was also behind the shift. "I've had a few die hard people who aren't too happy with me," said Hodgins. "Not too many..:but 1 hope they'll adjust." The changes were made after two surveys were conducted: one for daytime library riser, one for those who came in the evenings. 4 75 cents Police savings may be lost Town's social contract deal may be 'scuppered' EXETER - With the Ministry of the Solicitor General dragging its heels on the replacement of the town police with OPP, Exeter's social contract deal may be in trouble. The town made its social contract deal by recognizing that if the police foree were disbanded by September 1, the town would save four months of police wages. Even though the OPP contract pays for the officer's wag- es, the town isn't considered to be the employer. Exeter needed to cut municipal wages a total of $27,280 under the social contract guidelines. Even though a wage freeze is in effect for town em- ployees until late 1996, pay cuts were avoided through the planned dis- bandment of the police. All that may be ruined if the OPP takeover is delayed until November 1, or even January 1. "How late can this be without getting into trouble with the social con- tract?" asked John Stephens at last Wednesday's police services board meeting. Mayor Bruce Shaw said there was some leeway allowed in the original September I date, but if OPP coverage does not begin until much later, as it now appears, "it's going to be tight, really tight". "If this doesn't come through until the first of January, we're scuppered. We may have to do something retroactively with everybody's salaries," said Shaw. If the $27,280 is not saved this year, not only might it affect the munici- pal employees, but also the police officers themselves. So far, the only af- fect on the force from the social cpntract was the cancellation of a July 1 pay increase. The agreement for disbanding the town police force in favour of OPP contract policing is currently in the hands of the ministry and the town's lawyers. Unofficial estimates from the OPP's contract policing branch is that a November 1 takeover date appears possible, now that the original September 1 date has passed. Uncertainty looms, layoff notices issues to college staff By Catherine -'- — T -A staff HURON PARK - The roller coaster ride continues for staff and students of Centralia College of Agricultural Technology, but many want it to end. "A lot of people are tired of the uncertainty," said Kathryn Biondi, Director of "Centralia College. "Most people will essentially be glad to see an end to it all." Her comments were directed to- wards the most recent court action on August 20 which has resulted in first-year students losing their bid attend Centralia in the fall. Since then staff have also re- ceived layoff notices. But the battle isn't over. "The government has obtained a stay, pending their appeal," said Najeeb Hassan, a lawyer represent- ing the students. Justice Thomas Granger granted the province permission to appeal a July 26 ruling. This has suspended the original order forcing the college to contin- ue classes until the appeal is heard. That Ineans classes for first-year students in food service manage- ment and agricultural business will not begin at Centralia when school resumes after Labour Day. Some 46 staff members learned on August 25 they will be layed-off _W 're back where we started in April " si8d Biondi. Seven students had launched a lawsuit in late May arguing their futures were in jeopardy if the col- lege was to close in May 1994. Judge J.C. Kennedy ruled in July that contracts had been made be- tween the students and college when deposits were accepted by the college. Since then court hearings have continued as the province appealed that decision. The actual provincial appeal should be heard in mid September or early October, said Hassan. In the mean time, students who expected to start first-year courses in diploma programs other than vet- erinary technology had been of- fered spots at other colleges. "Many students cannot afford to go another college," said Hassan. Some of the courses offered at these colleges are not the same as the programs at Centralia, he also said It is expected that the province will pay students any costs result- ing from delay of the start of first- year classes if the provincial appeal is turned down. "The college closure isn't a done deal yet," said Biondi. Terry Fox Runs to be held September 19 EXETER - Terry Fox's Mara- thon of Hope continues once again in local communities this September 19. Organizers of Terry Fox Runs in both Exeter and Hensall have only a couple of weeks left to plan for what has been a huge contributor to cancer research for more than a decade. In what is now largest single - day fundraising even for cancer research, Terry Fox Runs have raised over $100 million in the 12 years since Fox's death in 1981. In Exeter, the Terry Fox Run will be on Sunday September 19, from 12 noon to 3 p.m., starting at MacNaughton Park and lead- ing through the streets of Exeter. Sponsors sheets are available to interested participants at Ma- cLeans Home Hardware, Oscar's Video, The Bank of Nova Scotia (also a corporate sponsor of the Terry Fox Foundation), the Ca- nadian Imperial Bank of Com- merce, the South Huron Recrea- tion. Centre, and at the Times Advocate (sponsor of the Exeter Run). In Zurich, the Run is once again being organized by Wendy Rowan, who supervised the very successful events of the past two years. The Run will start from the community centre park at 2 p.m. Participants wishing to join in the run, but not wanting to col- lect sponsored donations are in- vited to attend. -- Donations by cash or chegde will but accepted at the Run sites." Every dollar raised on Sep- tember 19 will go directly to cancer research. The Terry Fox Foundation is supported by oth- er funds from corporate spon- sors. r