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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1996-10-09, Page 21C 0 MMLJNITY In conjunction with child abuse prevention mor•'• Kathleen Hamilton, a coordinator of Kids on the Block, displays puppets at the Co n 2- ''sir on Thursday at the South Huron Recreation Centre. Second Cominunity Services Fair held By Angela Pickering T -A Co-op Student EXETER - The Huron Com- munity Services Network held a fair Thursday at the South Huron Recreational Centre in an effort to increase awareness of health ser- vices. The fair displayed 40 booths of information on health-related topics such as seniors' awareness and home care programs as well as sight and hearing loss. "We really want to encourage the public to come out," said com- mittee member Coby Amoraal, adding the fair has expanded by adding new activities for children including face painting, skating and a coloring contest. Many displays followed the theme of child abuse prevention month. "We're trying to en- ents to spend courage parents to spend more time with their chil- more time Child Abuse Coordinating Com- mittee, informed people about the educational program for the pre- vention of child abuse. Volunteers and com- mittee members put .on shows in ele- schools to make more aware of and "We're try- ing to en- courage par- dren," said Shelagh Sully, with their a coordinator of Com- children." munity Support For Fam- ilies. Kathleen Hamilton, a coordinator of Kids on the Block, sponsored by the Huron County Community puppet mentary children physical sexual abuse. Kids on the Block orig- inated in 1977 and has or- ganizations in more than 27 coun- tries. Its mandate is to help create a positive attitude and initiate be- havioral change. County identifies ways of restructuring By John Greig Advance -Times Staff HURON COUNTY - Huron County has identified three ways of restructuring the county for discus- sion purposes. The three concepts were devel- gtAfd cmt,As) fftrptegic..Plart ; Committee meetings and will next be considered by the Administra- tion, Finance and Personnel Com- mittee at its Oct. 17 meeting. Then, the plan will come back to county council's Nov. 7 meeting. Council will the decide if it wants to recom- mend one of the concepts for study by county administration. County council and the media got a copy of the report at the county's October meeting. The three concepts include: 1. Six or seven local municipali- ties with a population of about 10,000 each. Group one would in- clude Stephen Twp., Exeter and Usbome Twp., Group two would include Hay Twp., Stanley Twp., Zurich, Hensall and Bayfield, Beach lawsuit launched BOSANQUET - The Town of Bosanquet initiated a lawsuit on Friday against the federal govern- ment in an effort to keep Ipperwash Beach out of native hands. The former army camp has been occupied by Kettle and Stony Point natives since July 1995. However, native negotiators are still working to have the camp turned over to na- tives after the federal government announced in February 1994 it would return the land. Group three, TuckersmithTwp., McKillop Twp., Hullett Twp., Clin- ton and Seaforth. Group four would include Goderich Twp., Colborne Twp. and the Town of Goderich. Group five, Ashfield Twp. and East artl Wast Wawartosh Twps, Group swy #Ioais ad I ficey lttwiii., Brus- sels and Blyth and Group seven, Tumberry and Howick Twps. and Wingham. 2. Five rural communities and five urban communities would make ten municipalities in the county. 3. The projection of the evolution of current talks between various municipalities within the county. Municipalities in the south of the county have been talking extensive- ly xtensively about an amalgamation and more recently towns, villages and town- ships in central Huron have been discussing sharing services. Biddulph decides to go user pay BIDDULPH TOWNSHIP - Council has decided to implement a user pay garbage system effective Jan. 1, 1997. In other council news, Road and Drainage Superintendent Hugh Davis recently expressed his disappointment in what he described as the lack of communication between council and staff. He said he should have been informed about the retirement policy before it was passed by council. He added his staff are concerned about their status following the proposed amalgamation of Lucan and Biddulph. Davis stated his plan to retire at the end of next June but offered to work until after elections in order to accommodate the summer holiday work sched- ule. In a separate matter, council directed Davis to reconstruct the north hill on the Coursey Line between Richmond and William Streets, up to a maximum of $6,000. Davis estimated the traffic count on this section of road at 41 vehicles each day. He reported prices ranging from S3,800 to $4,200 to remove three feet off the hill to the north of the ravine. In other matters, Biddulph will hold a public open house on the af- ternoon of Oct. 28, followed by a public meeting for the New Com- prehensive Zoning By-law at 7:30 p.m. Also, council appointed Reeve Earl French, Deputy Reeve Her- man Steffens, Glen Nevin and Martin Clarke to sit on the Com- munity Economic Development Committee as proposed by the Vil- lage of Lucan. Stephen Central Student Council 'ephen Central Public School held their Student Council elections recently. Shown above, r, president Cal deLange, treasurer Lindsay Green, secretary Carle Pertschy and vice- esident Brayden Lord. Brinsley anniversary BRINSLEY - Brinsley United Church held its 75th anniversary on Sunday, September 29. A crowd of over 300 people attended the ser- vice. Pastor Rev. Ken Taylor was in the pulpit and guest speaker was John Davidson, father of Jesse Dav- idson. He showed slides and spoke on their experiences during Jesse's Journey across Ontario which was very interesting and sometimes hu- morous. Famous story teller June McKay. wife of Rev. Jack McKay told the children's story. Douglas Lewis, former organist of many years pre- sided at the organ and an all girls choir from former years dressed in blue gowns filled the choir loft. Mary Lou Dixon rendered a solo and special music was provided by the Peppertones to help make it a special service. Two sketched pictures, one of Ebenezer Church and one of Marrs Hill Church from which Brinsley United Church got its beginning was dedicated by the Ellwood fami- ly. An appliqued wallhanging of the church and dates 1921-1996 and 75 years had been made and hung on the wall of the sanctuary. The church was beautifully deco- rated with autumn colors of corn and vegetables and flower arrange- ments were also placed there by families in memory of their parents and grandparents who were the ones that gave of their time and tal- ents in the building of the Brinsley United Church in 1921. Displays were set up in the base- ment of those people who toiled to see their dreams come true, along with pictures of the ministers who gave leadership during 75 years. Eldest members of the church who still attend are Harold Lee and Marjorie Steeper. Other members who have attended since the begin- ning are Bernice Thompson, Fred Lewis, Jack and Marion Hodgson and George W. Lee. Anniversary planned at Greenway GRAND BEND - At the Septem- ber 29 service at Grand Bend Unit- ed Church, Rev. R. Putman's ser- mon topic was "Promises, Promises" with scripture read by Bob Southcott. During the children's story time, Rev. Putman played his guitar and sang with the children the hymn song "God is Good." The choir sang "Blest are the Pure in Heart." Greenway United Church will celebrate their 121 anniversary on October 20 at 11 a.m. The congre- gation of Grand Bend are invited to the service. World Wide Communion was observed at Grand Bend United Church on October 6. Rev. R. Put - man's sermon topic was "Whose Kingdom is This Anyway?" with scriptures Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12- 20 (the Ten Commandments) and Matthew 21:33-46 ('lire parable of the tenants in the vineyard). The choir anthem was "Amazing Grace". During the children's time, Rev. Putman compared the world to a li- brary, saying we borrow from them but must return. Grand Bend U.C.W. will meet on October 10 at 1:30 p.m. The roll call will be "Name a friend who needs a prayer." The Thanksgiving Ecumenical service is being held at the Church of God on October 15 at 7:30. Grand Bend Golden Agers held their bi-weekly euchre at the Le- gion on September 25 with seven tables in play. The winners were: ladies high - Hazel Norton; Ladies low - Gloria Mousseau; most lone hands - a tie between Ada Dietrich and Doreen Finkbeiner; Mens high - Hugh Griffeth; Mens low - Gor- don Coulter; Most lone hands - a three-way de between Emil Beck- er, Harold Finkbeiner and Roy Ki- vinen. The next euchre is planned for October 9. HOLIDAY ADVERTISiNG DEADLINE for next w.ak's newspaper scans. of O. holiday Monday, at whores:Mg mitt be In as olMos by Pitchy publishing eel MO b,. ttr,swr Main Times -Advocate, October 9, 1996 Page 21 Mayor Ben Hoogenboom presents a Town of Exeter plaque to Courtney Oke as a member of the Ontario Canoeing Championship team. The team placed first in the province in the Bantam Division and second in the Canadian Cham- pionships. Co -collection to begin after Thanksgiving STEPHEN TOWNSHIP - Beginning after Thanksgiving, garbage and hluebox items will he collected hi -weekly. At its September 17 meeting, Stephen Township Council carried a motion terminating DaN id Cott.•tt as a volunteer fire fighter with the fire department etfecii c September 11. In other business, council carried a motion commencing the period of guaranteed maintenance for Part Lot 10, Concession 6, owned h' Ken Pal- en. The certificate of Maitland Engineering Services Ltd. for preliminary acceptance and substantial completion of services was also accepted. Also, after accepting a minor variance application from Grand Cove Es- tates, a puhlic meeting was scheduled for October 1 Council accepted a zoning amendment application affecting the Brittain property at Part Lot 25, Concession 2 and the Editha Guenther property at Part Lot 20, Concession 7, a public meeting regarding this applicanon was scheduled for October 15. Filling two vacant positions, council appointed Ted Wales and Dianne Faubert as Crediton Police Village Trustees for the remanung term of of- fice. The Crediton Parks Board was asked to address the property concerns of Arnold Mallett, located next to the Crediton Ball Park. Council passed a motion closing the part of the road allowance between Lot 15 and Lot 16, designated at Part 1, 22R-437 as a puhlic highway. The bylaw also dedicates part of Lot 16, Concession 5 designated at Part 3, 22R-437, as a puhlic highway. As well. council confirmed the sale of Part 1 to Engelbertus Brand and Jacob Adriaan Brand. Usborne will maintain present ,garbage Cblloction system USBORNE TOWNSHIP - After considering going to a user pay sys- tem, Usbome Township Council decided at a September 17 meeting, to maintain its present garbage col- lection system . Since the town initiated a co - collection system last April, a method that involves simultaneous pick-up of garbage and recyclables, it has been able to monitor the amount they collect and statistics show it is not excessive. According to information com- piled by the Bluewater Recycling Association, the ratio of waste to recyclables produced in Usbome, is comparable to communities with a user pay system. "We were told we would get bet- ter recycling if we go to a bag tag system but we've always felt the people of Usbome do a good job recycling," said Sandra Strang Us - borne Township Clerk -Treasurer adding, rural residents also have the option of burning their garbage. In other business, council de- clined to participate in an "In- tegrated Community Network" concept proposed by the Huron County Board of Education and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Foods and Rural Affairs. The hoard is looking into establishing a meth- od of using secure networks through the internet to provide communications between various community and private sectors. The concept envisions an in- tegrated community network that would permit various partners and Huron County participants to com- municate electronically by sharing access to technology systems using an integrated network serving a va- riety of individual, group and com- munity needs. Council felt this was something it is not interested in at this current time. Ast h rn a ! ALLERGIES Do you suffer from these symptoms? Do you also suffer from sinuses, ; breathing difficulties? I/,!,,(. .l- 1 1. ,ili/it'1. t ill //t•I/ IL, ii,‘ • !,...,111( )11/4e • 1 )trtit • I'r►IIt•rtti • ()dour~ • ( Irt'inical C;ascs • I,.14 feria • Medd MARK HEIMRICH 235-0699 Fax 235-2882 Long Distance 1-800-529-9292 11OMI�. I:\ 1:"1'1?I2