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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1996-07-10, Page 12Page 12 Times -Advocate, July 10, 1996 (JMMIJWTTY Five people were recognized recently for their service dur- ing the South Huron Hospital Association's 43rd annual meeting. Verla Russell presented an award to Bev Skinner for nine years of service. Bev Skinner presents an award to Bob Becker for six years of service. Bev Skinner presents Jack Drysdale with an award for 12 years of service. • Bev Thompson presents an award to Larry Wein for 12 years of service. Absent from photos, Audrey Pooley, Di- rector of Nursing, was recognized for 35 years of service. Counterfeit money Counterfeit ten dollar bills are being passed around the Clinton and Goderich area. Several of these bills have been cashed in the area. Store owners are asked to pay particular attention when cashing ten dollar bills. Theft of tractor On June 13, 1996 a John Deere tractor, model 5400 was noticed missing from the lot at Huron Tractor Ltd. in Exeter. The tractor has a new feature in that the power reverse feature allows for 4 gears in re- verse. The tractor does not have a cab. Break and enter Two people were seen running from the Pioneer gas bar on the Main Street in Exeter. They were carrying crow bars with them. They ran to a newer, smallish red car parked at the east end of Gar's Bar parking lot. It is unknown which direction they left Exeter. It appears they broke into the Co-op gas bar also but did not steal anything from ei- ther bar. This occurnd on July 1, 1996. Break and enters Culprits broke into three trailers at the Falls Reserve in Goderich Township sometime between June 23 and 28, 1996. Stolen property included 5 bottles of liquor, Practica LTL 35 mm camera, soligar flash, and a pair of binoculars. If you have information about these or any other crimes, call Crime Stoppers of Huron County, 1-800-222-8477 and you could receive a reward of up to 51,000.00. Remember, crime doesn't pay, Crime Stoppers does. "Take -a -Hike" on Parks Day (July 20) GRAND BEND - On Saturday July 20 at 10 a.m. (Parks Day) you can "Take -a -Hike" in Pinery Pro- vincial Park on the beautiful Caro- linian Trail and help the Friends of Pinery Park raise funds for a park bicycle trail. The Carolinian Trail is 1.8 km long and has stairways, benches and viewing platforms that make contemplative nature obser- vation an enjoyable activity. Five naturalists will be at various posts along the trail with scopes, props, activities and handouts to help the hikers discover Canada's deep south. The Naturalists with cover five different topics: The Carolin- ian Forest, Pond Life, Fungi, Deer and Sand Dunes. The hiking fee for the event is $10. in pledgets but children ac- companied by an adult participate can hike for free. All pledge money must be turned into the Friends of Pinery Park at the registration tent which will be located at the start of Carolinian Trail between 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. on the day of the event. This event is one of over 250 "Take -a -Hike" events happening across Canada on Parks Day. It is a national event coordinated by the Canadian Parks Partnership to help raise awareness and support for Canada's Parks and Historic Sites. All hikers will receive an official certificate and have a chance to win some fantastic prizes. National Prizes include two Air Canada tick- ets, 12 Hallmark gift baskets filled with national/historic site products from their "Home and Native Land" series and three Mountain Equipment Coop backpacks. Local incentives include a hand carved walking stick for the hiker who col- lects the most pledges and a Take - a -Hike pin for the first 50 hikers who collect $40 or more in pledg- es. Of course, any individual that donates $10 or more will receive a' tax receipt. Hikers with $10 or more in pledges and a completed form will get into the park for free on the day of the event. (1r l� (1 tttl7 C>C bwater 1) t�t Cl `till ll ll l 0 Cil Ill 111 11 l lc l 0Nensell, ll l ` _-\ x'X11' '��111'`' '\'�ti'ti' .-��-`-N''-�-\ '\1. -\-•.-\�1ti-�--\�titi1.titi�1'-\-"\ \�� VILLAGE OF HENSALL/HENSALL PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION , CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSPROMENT JECT TUDO.9Y OF405 WATER SUPPLY AND STORAGE C, PUBLIC COMMENT INVITED The Village of Hensall and the Hensall P.U.C. are Jointly planning a water supply and storage protect for the `) Village of Hensall. A study Is required to Investigate existing and potential system deficiencies and to () identify and select a preferred solution. Annexed lands east of Highway No. 4 cannot be developed until fp supply and storage issues have been satisfactorily addressed. �(3 One of the Village's well supplies (King Street well) has a history of high nitrate concentrations. The study (1) will investigate historical and potential nitrate concentrations of the water supplies, possibly develop a (1 groundwater protection strategy and, if necessary, undertake an Investigation for additional/alternative �f water supplies. The Village and P.U.C. are also planning to simultaneously investigate the repair/replacement of the C) existing water storage tank that Is currently owned by General Coach. The Owner Is considering the (() decommissioning of the water tower. The existing tank could be purchased, but would require repairs. In (,) addition, the existing water storage Is undersized for current requirements. Options for replacement 8 include a new elevated tank or a ground -level reservoir. () The project is being planned according to the requirements of the Class Environmental Assessment for Municipal Water and Wastewater projects. A copy of the Class E.A. document Is available for review at the ) Village office. () PuPubieceic nlved at d the comment VillagClerk's office until July 3�1, 9nto the planning and design of this project and will () FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: (r o Village of Hensall B.A. Ross and Associates Limited Box 279, 108 King St. Consulting Engineers Ontario t32 North Street `, NOM iXO Goderlch, Ont. N7A 2T4 ,J Att'n: LuanPhone gne 262-28121erk APhoin Frank SVendetfooi •' collect) `) This notloe issued Ju 3, 1998 and July 10, 1998 ( 519) N J `J1' 1.!.11✓1✓✓.l✓✓✓. .../:4l.Y✓. /'C./:. /...Cr: ✓ f✓J11l.✓1✓JlJ✓.l✓'l✓J✓../✓'.�.11✓f' Take -a -Hike is supported nation- ally by corporate sponsors. The 1996 national sponsors are Subaru, Hi-tec, Hallmark, Kodak, Air Can- ada, Life Network, The Federal Provincial Parks Council, The Ca- nadian Heritage Parks Canada and the Canadian Parks Partnership. This is the second annual Take -a - Hike event. Last year there were 215 hike partners in all 10 provinc- es and both territories. 20,000 Ca- nadians participated and close to $30,000 was generated for local projects. So come and hike with other Canadians on July 20 and cel- ebrate the importance of parks in your life! For pledge forms and more infor- mation call Dawn Crabe at The Friends of Pinery Park (519-243- 1521). u trz news tip? !Call the Times -Advocate 225-1331 Total of 189 charges laid in OPP campaign LAMBTON COUNTY - Ac- cording to police, the majority of the Highway Traffic Act charges laid in the recent Aggressive Driv- ing Campaign came from mo- torists speeding, although numer- ous seat belt charges were also laid. Statistics from the North and South Lambton County OPP 1996 Aggressive Driving Campaign are now compiled. As a result of the campaign, that ran from June 17 to July 1, a total of 189 charges were laid and 226 warnings were issued. At the time of the campaign there were no school bus infraction charges. As part of the program, North Lambton Detachment (Forest) pa- trolled Ipperwash Beach area with two all -terrain vehicles and two bi- cycles. The bicycles were also used in the Port Franks area. South Lambton Detachment (Pe - voila) also patrolled Petrolia with bicycles. Marine police boats were on pa- trol for the Canada Day weekend in Sarnia and Grand Bend. COMMUNITY DEVELOPER HURON PERTH DISTRICT HEALTH COUNCIL The Huron Perth District Health council will be conducting a Hospital and Related Health Services Study. The study, led by a 19 member Task Force, will lead to the development of recommendations that will ensure that the hospital system is structured to best meet the needs of the residents of Huron Perth given ongoing financial constraint. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Community Developer will bring the following skills to the Study Team: • facilitation and organization of community consultative processes; • consensus development; • problem -solving; • adult education; and • writing skills The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and leading the Task Force's efforts to engage the residents and health service providers of Huron Perth in a discussion of hospital and related health service needs, issues, and options. This full-time contract position must be filed immediately and will extend up to one year. Secondment from a current employer is an option. The successful applicant will hold at least a bachelors degree in community development, planning, or a related discipline and will have demonstrated relevant experience. General knowledge of the communities of Huron Perth is essential and knowledge of Ontario's hospital/health service system is an asset. Please forward your resume by Wednesday, July 24, 1996 to: Fraser Bell, Executive Director Huron Perth District Health Council 235 St. George Street P.O. Box 610 Mitchell, Ontario NOK 1NO 77/44//r To all my loyal customers who have welcomed me back so strongly. I appreciate it greatly Larry Brosel Congratulations to our two Grand Opening Prize Winners: Mr. Dave Youmans who wins our "Community Gift Pack" including valuable coupons from local businesses: Exeter Co-op, Exeter Appliance Centre, Darlings Food Markets, Reel -Time Video, Exeter 1 Hour Photo, Veals Meat Markets. Mr. Mike Watt, who wins the Blue Jay Tickets Prize Mks 1Weeks Sugpar $pleadi Maytag Deluxe 22 cu. ft. side x side Only $2029. Plus* Receive a $125 rebate from Maytag ri APPLIANCE CENTRE �iii%j 390 ain St. Exeter • Phone � �■■��■ � w 235.0705 1'