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Father
pleads guilty
to
assaulting
infant son
WINGHAM - The father of an
eight -month-old boy has pled
guilty to assault in a Wingham
court reported the Wingham Ad-
vance -Times.
Aaron B. Martin, 26, of RR I
Clifford was in court July 26 af-
ter assault chasges were laid in
June 20. The court was told the
child was beaten about the head
at least 20 times over a period of
15 to 20 minutes.
The child was taken to Wing -
ham and District Hospital where
he was examined and then trans-
ferred to Children's Hospital in
London.
The infant was kept in hospital
from June 21 to 26, suffering
from severe head trauma.
Three others including physi-
cian J.M. Shubat and nurses
Margaret Hogg and Marilyn
Ashley have been charged under
the Child and Family Services
Act for failing to report child
abuse to the Children's Aid Soci-
ety.
County
library
moves to
Huronview
CLINTON - The headquarters
fcr the Huron County Library
ht.ve moved to the old Huron -
view building as renovations
near completion, reported the
Clinton News -Record.
The county library was for-
merly located on Waterloo
Street in Goderich but lack of
space, proper loading facilities
and the two floor layout prompt-
ed the move.
Several county departments
including the Health Unit, the
Placement Coordinator and the
Home Care will also be located
in the old Huronview building.
Volunteers
help clean
up cemetery
damage
GODERICH - The Maitland
Cemetery was re -opened after
more than 75 volunteers helped
to repair the extensive damage
done during the storm which hit
the area July 13, reported the
Goderich Signal -Star.
Commissioner of Works Ken
Hunter told the Signal -Star at
least 100 trees went down in the
cemetery during the storm and
more than 60 monuments were
damaged.
"Forty-two of those trees were
ripped out by the roots in the ce-
metery proper. The rest of the
damaged trees were around the
edge of the cemetery," said
Hunter.
Crops
looking
good
BLYTH - Despite unusually
hot weather, the crops are gener-
ally looking very good, reported
The North Huron Citizen.
Allan McCallum, crop consul-
tant with the Ontario Ministry of
Agriculture, Food and Rural Af-
fairs told the Citizen the winter
wheat has been yielding slightly
above average so far and the
harvest is going very well.
Corn is looking quite good
and regular rains have provided
enough moisture to avoid sheers
caused by dryness. Soybean
and white beans are generally
looking good with Tush growth
and pods beginning to set.
A.
First head
injury support
group in
Huron County
HENSALL - The first Head Inju-
ry Support Group Meeting for Hu-
ron County will be held on August
17 at 7p.m. at Hensall United
Church, 76 King St.
The building is wheelchair ac-
cessible and the meeting is open to
anyone who has suffered head inju-
ries, their families, friends, service
providers and anyone else who is
interested.
For more information please call
Gary Davies (519)642-4539 or Gu-
ioo Austin (519) 472-1416. ,
1111 THF. NEWS__
Southwestern Ontario has been descrlbed as the worst in Canada when
It comes to air quality. Have you noticed any difference this summer?
Colleen Glavin
Credlton
- 1 think we
should try to
stop the pollu-
tion"
Sarah Parsons
Exeter
"The air is
worse this year
because of all
the pollution. I
think that peo-
ple should help
stop pollution...
I think it's hard-
er to breathe"
Laura Elder
Exeter
"The air is still
polluted. 1 think
the winter air is
a little bit bet-
ter than the
summer air.
Ruth Dietrich
Exeter
"Yes, it's bad.
It's so uncom-
fortable, I stay
indoors and
keep cool.
Denise Ward
Lucan
"Not really no. 1
think it effects
younger people
and elderly
more.'
Duane McLean
Paris
"Yes. We have
had numerous
breathing - re-
lated difficul-
ties this sum-
mer such as
colds and sinus
problems."
Anita Hunter
Exeter
"A lot of times l
don't even go
out. The air has
been humid
and heavy"
Job hunt going
`high-tech'
Talking machines replacing 5,000
federal jobs and cutting spending
by $600 million in 1995-96
EXETER - Exeter has been named as one of hundreds of com-
munities across the country which will be getting automated kiosks,
eventually replacing their Canada Employment Centre offices.
Kiosks will also be installed in Aylmer, Ingersoll, St. Marys and
Strathroy. The kiosks will provide users with information on pen-
sions, income support, unemployment insurance and job hunting.
The services will be provided by telephone or computer and are part
of a plan by Minister of Human Resources Lloyd Axworthy to re-
duce the number of employment centres from the current 450 to 300
over the next three to five years. The on-line service called for in
last February's budget will mean a cut of 5,0&6 jobs and a spending
reduction of $600 million in 1995-96 and $1 billion in each of the
following two years.
Kiosks could be installed in public buildings such as libraries, the
local YMCA or MP's offices where people will be available to help
novices users. Axworthy claims this technology will be able to give
quicker, more efficient service with fewer people.
Staff of the Exeter Employment Centre are uncertain of the fate of
their offices and a timetable for the closing of 150 offices across
Canada has not been revealed.
Lucan affected by cuts
LUCAN - In his usual comments
at the beginning of the August 2
council meeting, Lucan Reeve
Tom McLaughlin, referred to the
recent funding cuts made by the
new provincial government.
McLaughlin said the decrease in
roads funding would affect the vil-
lage through $7,000 in the loss of
supplementary grants.
"I hope we can continue most of
our planned road projects and go
ahead and apply for supplementar-
ies again next year," he said. "The
good news is the cut in welfare
payments. Middlesex County pays
20 per cent of welfare costs and
'this should result in a saving of
$200,000 and this will reflect in
our county levy."
McLaughlin suggested newly
elected MPP Bruce Smith be invit-
ed to the next meeting of council to
get his ideas of the future and his
thoughts on amalgamation.
"The county is organizing focus
groups consisting of members of the
public in each of the municipalities
involved in proposed amalgama-
tion. A lot of interesting feedback
was received in one of these meet-
ings involving Lobo, Delaware and
Caradoc," he said.
A similar focus meeting will be
held concerning the proposed Lu-
can-Biddulph amalgamation. Coun-
cil will be suggesting six people to
sit on this committee.
"It's important to get a good mix-
ture in this group. I suggest male
and female, young and old and new
and long-time residents. We will try
to get a real sense of what the pub-
lic knows. After h report on the fo-
cus group, public meetings will be
called," said McLaughlin
Hay approves ball park
lease for another 10 years.
ZURICH - The Township of Hay
has authorized the reeve and clerk
to renew the lease for the township
ball park from the Zurich Agricul-
tural Society for a further period of
10 years with the same terms as in
the current lease.
Gerry Thiel and Clare Deichert of
the fair board attended a recent
council meeting to discuss the ball
park lease and the rental fee for the
township hall for fair board meet-
ings.
Council advised all groups have
paid to rent the hall and the rental
fees have been set for 1995. But
consideration of their concerns will
be given during 1996 budget delib-
erations.
The petition for maintenance of
the Lakewood Gardens South mu-
nicipal drain was accepted and the
drainage superintendent is instruct-
ed to contact Ray Mathonia.
Owners of Lot 29, Plan 522 are
authorized to construct an erosion
control structure as proposed by
Dick Bedard, subject to a number
of conditions.
The owners will enter into a Save
Harmless agreement with the town-
ship in regard to liability prior to
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commencing construction.
The owners will pay the cost of
construction as well as any permit
fees and legal costs associated with
the agreement. They will obtain a
permit from the Ausable Bayfield
Conservation Authority.
The clerk was instructed to draft
a bylaw to regulate adult entertain-
ment parlors and to obtain informa-
tion from the planning department
in regard to zoning issues.
Road Superintendent Ross Fisher
reported it will cost approximately
$25,000 to complete the shoulder
of Concession 12 and 13. He will
need to find out the roads cost for
the Dashwood -Hay drain construc-
tion in 1995 before being able to
determine if there are funds in the
budget for the work.
A resident in the older part of
Driftwood trailer park requested
permission to construct a deck on
the went side of his unit because his
scans to the site was changed.
Building Official Milton Dietrich
advised he felt a zoning bylaw
amendment would be required and
he was asked to check this informa-
tion with the planning department
and also find out the park policies.
Townships discuss future
of townline curve road
BIDDULPH/USBORNE - Offi-
cials of the townships of Usborne
and Biddulph met recently at the
site to discuss the future of the
curve on the Townline Road.
Usborne Road Superintendent
Ken Parker outlined some of the
history and proposals for recon-
structing the curve. He presented
the following proposals:
1. Purchase land from Charles
Hayden and turn the Usborne road
to intersect the Townline Road
about 280 feet to the west of the
present intersection and purchase a
sliver of land from Cliff Knip to re-
construct the curve and provide for
a six per cent grade.
2. Make the Townline Road in-
tersect with the Usborne Road fur-
ther east of the present intersection
and make the Townline Road a
stop road. This would necessitate a
small purchase of land from Mr.
ft
Hayden.
3. The "Morley" solution. Make a
long and gentle curve with a two
per cent grade and extend the Us -
borne Road west a short distance
and turn it south to have it intersect
with Townline at right angles.
Parker explained the Ministry of
Transportation representative for
Huron County advised him to have
an engineered curve if there were
any plans to upgrade the road. The
traffic count on this portion of the
road is in excess of 400 cars per
day. The ministry considers 400 as
the point at which a road should be
paved, therefore upgrading of this
road is advised.
The consensus of all present was
to adopt the "Morley" alternative as
the preferred solution. This appears
to provide the highest degree of
safety to the public.
There was discussion regarding
which engineer should be retained
to provide the consulting on this
proposal and it was agreed to con-
tinue the project with B.M. Ross.
It was also agreed the Township
of Biddulph should negotiate the
purchase of the required land from
Cliff Knip and no construction will
be undertaken in 1995.
Back at the Biddulph Council
chambers, Clerk -treasurer Larry
Hotson pointed out the Ministry of
Transportation had notified the
township of a 50 per cent reduction
in supplementary grants. This rep-
resents a reduction of $28,100 in
road grants for 1995.
Council discussed the grant and
reserve situation and the concensus
was to delay any expenditures on
Townline Road reconstruction until
1996.
Career camp helps to
nurture organic garden
Heather Mir T -A staff
EXETER - Students from Career Experience
Camp are volunteering their time for a variety of
community projects in order to gain valuable job
skills and experience. The camp is a partnership be-
tween the Huron County Board of Education and
Human Resources Development Canada
Last Wednesday, a group of grade 8 Huron public
school students pitched in to help weed the Ecology
Garden on John Street.
The garden is the brainchild of Ryan Good, a for-
mer South Huron District High School student.
Good received permission from Town Council to
use the land beside the Lions Club as a site for an
organic garden. The vegetables, including squash,
cucumber, radishes, corn, peppers and beans will be
donated to local organizations such as the Food
Bank, The Watch group and Phoenix Shelter for
Women.
Good will be leaving Ontario for the University of
Victoria this fall after completing his degree in En-
vironmental Resource Studies at Waterloo Uni-
versity. He didn't want the idea for the garden to
die and as a result the Grade 12 Environmental Sci-
ence class at SHDHS has taken on the care of the
garden as part of the course.
Without the use of synthetic fertilizers and pes-
ticides, weeds in the ecology garden must he kept
down with old-fashioned weeding. Good also plant-
ed marigold and basil between the vegetables as a
deterrent to hugs. This "companion planting" has
been effective if one measures success by the gar-
den's yield.
The public school students are participating in a
variety of community projects including painting
the wrought iron fence around Exeter Cemetery and
volunteering with residents at Exctcr Villa re-
tirement home.
Students from Career Experfert►ae Camp were helping weed the Ecology Garden on John
Street last Wednesday as part of their volunteer work. Pictured above from left to right
are: Matthew Verhoog of Zurich, Jimmy Ounsamone, Exeter Public School, Carly Riley,
E.P.S., Lindsey Janke, E.P.S. Rachel Sheridan, assistant and Coordinator Cynthia Ginge-
rich.
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