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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1996-07-03, Page 3I N T FINEWS WS The Exeter Villa cele- brated its 10th anni- versary on Wednes- day. A number of staff members received five and 10 year service pins. Pictured above from left, Tom Kan- nampuzha, Mrs. Kan- nampuzha, Carol Par- sons, Linda Foran, Arlene Berendsen, Deb Damsma, Colleen Denomme, Sheila Richber, ,Nancy Mille , Eileen Ross, CoM Hayter, Barb Keyes and Administrator Mary Jane MacDou- gall. Left, Deb Dam- sma R.N. _ talks to resi- dent Mike Borne. Walking the Underground Railroad In his talk at the Lucan Scout/Guide Hall, Americ his? :torian Tony Cohen mentions the village's Wilberforce ?Settlement, a community of free slaves In the 1830's By Brenda Burke T -A Reporter LUCAN - "For two hours I kept my face pressed to the inside of the box, scared to death about what might happen...It was so hot that the perspiration from my body was condensing." About 40 people sat in awe as historian and author Tony Cohen described what it was like to be shipped by train in a small crate. It was just one of the many experiences Cohen re- enacted while travelling a route of the Underground Railroad, a system once used by runaway slaves to reach free- dom in the northern United States and Canada. Cohen, from Rockville Maryland, has researched and written about the Underground Railroad in the Wash- ington area for two and a half years. "The Underground Railroad is just as alive today if we go out and find it as it was 150 years ago," he said. And that's just what he's doing as he completes his Walk to Canada from Sandy Spring, Maryland, through Pennsylvania and New York and ends up in Amherstburg this week. The trip began on May 4. "I decided to walk to break rank with how historians do their work," he explained, adding he tries to rely So- ley on methods of transportation slaves had used. He walks from 15 to 20 miles per day, taking a film crew with him to gather material for a documentary film and book about the journey. He has also set up a web site on the Internet "to let the Underground Railroad relive." When London historian John Leverton discovered Cohen on computer at the University of Western On- tario library, he contacted him and had him speak in Lucan, which is known for its Wilberforce Settlement, a community of free slaves in the 1830's. Cohen described Wilberforce as "a real beacon for slaves in the south," although it is mentioned only briefly in history books. The 32 -year-old historian discovered many railroad by history books. Listing post es and historical societies as IlFnation, he admitted, "One thing I wasn't finding out was how staves felt on their journey." His first-hand research included vis- iting prisons where slaves were held and tortured. He also found hiding tunnels and met up with growling dogs, mosquitos and durious police. One night he walked 35 miles with inspiring slavery songs to guide him. "The Underground Railrpad is an ac- tual geography of the land," he said, adding it was difficult to follow its exact route since the land has changed over the years. "It would be hard to get a real good sense of how a slave would trav- stories that were eva offices, realtors, good sources of in "The Under- ground Railroad is an actual geography of the land...It would be hard to get a real good sense of how a slave would travel." el." An estimated 30,000 to 100,000 slaves made it to Canada through the Underground railroad. They used hiding places such as swamps, barns, fields and caskets and received secret help from sympathizers along the way. Although Cohen said he came close to knowing what it was like to be a slave travelling his way to freedom, he admitted, "Their experiences are so far beyond the struggles we have today." In front of the village's Wllberferce Plaque, Lucan residents Mike Anderson and Linda Thompson, at left, pose with Underground Railroad enthusiast Tony Cohen and London hjStorian John Leverton, at right. Times -Advocate, July 3, 1996 Page 3 Speaker highlights youth needs EXETER - Cathy Graham has her own 'David Letterman top 10 list' and it involves the needs of teens. Graham is a social worker who works with the Huron Perth Centre for Children and Youth. She was the guest speaker Thursday night for the year-end meeting of Huron Safe Homes for Youth, an organiza- tion that offers teens (aged 16 and older) and their families support services, re- sources and al- ternatives in times of crisis. Graham listed space, healthy lim- its, honesty, trust and humor among youth needs. "It's really scary to be out there pushing when every time you push you feel the world is going to top- ple over on you," she said. "There isn't any other group that has more self-doubt." Graham, who moved from Lon- don to Huron County 15 years ago, explained to the group how kids be- tween 16 and 18 "fell completely between the cracks" of society's support systems that have offered programs for both younger youths and adults. She emphasized how teens need adults. "Kids already have enough friends. They need the adults...to push and pull with." She elaborated on what she de- scribed as "the push and pull of teenagarlife," which involves pull- ing adults into theirlife choices but at the same time pushing their own boundaries. "Kids need challenge," she con- tinued, "because (they) will find it even if you don't give it to them... They also need information about how to make choices in their lives." In a separate 'top 10' list, she mentioned the needs of adults. Top- ping this list was good communica- tion skills, the ability to set limits, stress management, a healthy sup- port system, outside interests, a sense of humor, patience and "lots and lots of energy." To conclude her speech, Graham stressed the fact "kids will even- tuallgo home...Kids' first home is the dote theybriginally tame from;,' Ekeciiti.e'1 irectol- Anita Taylor then spoke to the group about the program's survival. "1995 was a very challenging year for our agency," she began, re- ferring to cuts in funding. It was also the organization's busiest year with 468 calls - 130 more calls than the year before. With support from service club- the United Way and the Ministry of Community and Social Services, plus a special grant from the United Church of Canada, she explained, Huron Safe Homes for Youth has made it successfully through another year. Although the agency has dealt with an in - workload and fewer re- sources, its financial outlook ap- pears promising as it continues to fundraise. Also, a new paging sys- "It's really scary to be out there pushing when every time you push you feel the world is going to topple over on you." creased tem has increased the response time of its incoming crisis calls. Before the installation of officers took place at the meeting, Taylor thanked Safe Homes families and presented them with certificates for their services. "These children had no place to go lnd without you, where would they go?" she asked the volunteer families. In its eighth year, Huron Safe Homes for Youth is the first pro- gram of its kind, with similar agen- cies established in Stratford and Listowel durin the past few years. The agen y provides a con- fide ial, hour service to youth and their families that includes counselling, mediation between youth and parents, planning guid- ance and emergency shelter. Make The Most of Your Money Invest In Your Community Credit Union FARM PLUS Your investments are lent to farmers 20% Government Guarantee 411. 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CLINTON Clinton Community? • 'EXETER ' 48 Ontario St 11$ Main St N 482-3467 CREDIT UNION 235-0640 tiNOTICE 0 ti IIII il C c7 7 lbNOW l O 0 -) 0 U l�.r✓.��.r✓.i2"-/Z. `"1Z'\'1'tZ'LZZZ'\Z'L"1'1Z"\'�"\'1'\'1"\'�'\".""1"1'\'-1-..1'\'1"'\'ZZ1Z"\'\'�Z'\Z'1"\'1•�� �Z'1'L'1" THE PLANNING ACT, 1983 OF THE PASSING OF AN INTERIM CONTROL BY-LAW BY THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF STEPHEN TAKE of June NOTICE 1996, that nderlS Sectie oil of the Township of STEPHEN passed n of the Planning Act (RSO 1990 as amended). 25-1996 on the 18th day AND TAKE NOTICE that any person o agency may appeal to the Ontario Munlclpal Board inf respect of the By -Law by filing with the Clerk of the TOWNSHIP OF STEPHEN, not later than the 16th day of August, 1996, a notice o appeal setting out the objection to the by-law, the reasons in support of the objection and must be accompanied by the fee prescribed under the Ontario Municipal Act. An Explanation of the purpose and effect of the by-law, describing the lands to which the by-law applies,() are provided below. A copy of the complete by-law is attached for your information. Only Individuals, corporations and public bodies may appeal an interim control by-law to the Ontario Municipal Board. A notice of appeal may not be filed by an unincorporated association or group. However, a notice of appeal may be filed in the name of an individual who is a member of the association or the group. DATED AT THE TOWNSHIP OF STEPHEN THIS 26TH DAY OF JUNE, 1996 Larry Brown Clerk -Treasurer Township of Stephen 38 Victoria St. East CREDITON, Onteflo NOM IMO Purpose and effect: (519) 234-6331 This by-law designates the Township of Stephen as an Interim control area. The interim control by-law precludes tents and other temporary forms of accommodation from being considered as structures as it pertains to the definition of a motel. The by-law is in effect for one year from the date of its passing. The Council may, by by-law, extend the period of time during which the by-law will be in effect, provided that the total period of time does not exceed two years. This by-law applies to the entire Township of Stephen as shown in Schedule "A" attached to the original by- law. THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF STEPHEN INTERIM CONTROL BYLAW NO. 25 FOR 1996 0)� pr t'� C) (Q 8 0 � ( (, ((�, ti ti0 ,01 C)) (, () d ( ri r, ( (j �t,1 r ) (, C, (j 0 0 0 000 0 WHERE AS the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the Township of Stephen pursuant to Section 38(1) of the Planning Act (RSO 1990, as amended) has passed a resolution directing that a review or study be undertaken in respect of the definition of a motel and whether tents and other portable facilities should be considered as a structure for the purpose of defining a motel: AND WHEREAS Section 38 of the Planning Act (RSO 1990 as amended) allows for the passing of an Interim Control By-law: THEREFORE, the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Stephen ENACTS as follows: 1. The Township of Stephen as identified on the attached Schedule A is hereby designated as an Interim control area in which: - For the purpose of the definition of motel a tent, travel trailer or trailer otherwise defined or other portable sleeping accommodations Is not conswered to be a building or structure. 2. This By-aw shall be In effect for a period of 1 year from the date of passing of this by-law. • 3. This by-law shall come Into force pursuant to Section 38 of the Planning Act, RSO 1990, as amended. READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THE 18TH DAY OF JUNE, 1996. `) READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 18TH DAY OF JUNE, 1996. --tatgle14-- Reeve, William D. Weber Clerk, Larry Brown r�✓-rr_r..r✓.rr✓✓✓✓✓.r✓xr✓:✓✓.rrrr_rrrrrr✓-x-,c4_-i'1�.ir.T✓1.rrJ 4