Times Advocate, 1995-09-27, Page 2Page 2
Times -Advocate, September 27,. 1995
Regional
wrap up
Father
charged
with murder
of
16 -year-old
daughter
GODERICH - Steven Murray,
46, of Goderich is scheduled to
appear at a hail hearing today at
the Huron County Courthouse
after being charged with second-
degree murder in the disappear-
ance of his 16 -year-old daugh-
ter, Mistie Murray.
Mistic was last seen on May
31 in the area of Snug Harbor in
Goderich. Police are investigat-
ing the girl's disappearance but
have not found her body.
Murray was arrested at his
home at RR 2 Goderich last Fri-
day night. He is being held in
Walkerton Jail. -
A hotline has been opened by
police in hopes of receiving
more information about the case.
The phone numbers are 519-
524-1545 and 1-800-265-2525.
Mitchell
wins bloom
competition
MITCHELL - The Town of
Mitchell was judged best in the
under -5000 population category
for the provincial Communities
in Bloom competition.
The town entered the inaugu-
ral competition at the last min-
ute, defeating Cochrane and
New Liskeard, reported the
Mitchell Advocate.
Town Council plans to enter
the national competition in 1996
and residents will be encouraged
to plant blue and white flowers
next spring for the Mitchell Dis-
trict High School All -Years Re-
union.
Seaforth
woman
killed
SEAFORTH - A Seaforth
woman was killed in a head-on
collision west of Sebringville
early last Thursday night, report-
ed the Huron Expositor.
Janina Paulus, 71, was pro-
nounced dead on the scene. The
driver of the other car, 3I -year-
old Jeffrey Sawyer of Mitchell
was taken by ambulance, to
Stratford General Hospital with
serious injuries. His condition
was upgraded to fair by last Sat-
urday.
Paulus is survived by a hus-
band, Sylvester, a son John and
daughter Margaret, both of Strat-
ford.
Thc Sebringville detachment
�i the OPP reported the Paulus
car was heading eastbound on
Highway 8 about 3 Km west of
Sebringville at approximately
5:30 p.m. when it was involved
in the head-on crash.
Habitat for
Humanity
seeks land
donor
CLINTON - Habitat for Hu-
manity Huron County is seeking
a land donor so the organization
can advance in its fight to elimi-
nate poverty housing in the
county, reported the Clinton
News -Record.
Habitat committees across
North America meet this goal by
building homes, and selling
them at no profit to people who
are financially disadvantaged.
The recipient must also put in
500 hours of work in the build-
ing of the home, and this work is
called "sweat equity."
Local vets offering rabies clinics
air Continued from front page
average household pet," she said.
"It's only one of the many vaccines
pets should have to maintain good
health."
Last year approximately 2,200
people took advantage of the low
cost rabies clinic in Huron County
and over 150 came to the Exeter
Animal Hospital which held its
clinic one day for a three hour pe-
riod.
"The public certainly responds to
it. The atmosphere in here is like a
blood donation clinic," said Shapiro
She warned that it is important to
take preventative measures be-
cause once symptoms are noticed
in a pet it has already come in con-
tact with humarts.
"Rabies is very scary. The pet can
seem normal but still carry the vi-
rus and by the time it's diagnosed
it's often too late because family
members have been exposed to it,"
said Shapiro.
According to Agriculture Can-
ada, Health of Animals branch,
there has only been one confirmed
case of domestic animal rabies in
Huron County last year. There were
eight domestic cases in 1993 and
two in 1992. All were cats which
are more apt to come into direct
contact with wild animals because
of their nocturnal habits.
In Ontario, the last time a human
died from contracting rabies was in
1967.
Klause Seeger, acting director for
the Huron County Health Unit in
Clinton said the provincial govern-
ment spends up to five million dol-
lars a year combatting rabies.
"Some people question why the
government is spending so much
money on the rabies program when
the numbers are so low. It's be-
cause of the high fatality rate and
because it's more cost effective to
prevent rather than treat," he said
Humans who come in contact
with a rabid animal must take a se-
ries of needles to prevent the dis-
ease from manifesting itself which
costs approximately $500 per per-
son.
Seeger credits the low cases of
wildlife rabies to the government's
aggressive campaign to halt the
spread of disease through aerial
baiting programs. Ministry of Nat-
ural Resources officials drop bait
laced with a rabies vaccine into
wooded areas from airplanes in
hope that foxes will eat the bait and
become immune.
The fox is the main vector of the
rabies disease in Ontario; however,
Seeger said there is a new rabies
threat prepared to enter the prov-
ince.
A new strain of rabies, spread by
raccoons is advancing northward
through New York State. Author-
ities estimate it could be intro-
duced to Ontario by the end of this
year if precautions are not taken.
The virus in itself is not different
from the ones carried by foxes,
however, Seeger said raccoons are
more likely to become stowaways
in vehicles crossing the Canadian/
US border.
"Raccoons like to hitchhike and
all you need is one rabid raccoon
to hitch a ride into the province and
it would spread from there," he
said.
Raccoons with rabies pose an
even greater risk to humans be-
cause they like to linger around
backyard waste piles and are more
likely to come into contact with
people.
"People tend to stay away from
foxes and skunks , but they some-
times like to make raccoons their
pets, so they pose a broader
threat." said Seeger. "If we get it
[raccoon rabies] over here we will
have a major epidemic on our
hands."
Ontario regulation 567/90 Health
Protection and Promotion Act
makes it mandatory for cat and dog
owners to immunize pets over
three months old against rabies.
Failure to do so may result in a
fine of up to $5,000 for pet owners.
The Exeter Animal Hospital will
offer its low cost rabies clinic on
September 27, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. and
Sept. 30, 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Fire board requests cost sharing study
USBORNE TOWNSHIP - The Exeter and Area Fire
Department advised Usborne Council the fire board
has asked the Ministry of the Solicitor General to con-
duct a study into the possibility of sharing the cost of
purchasing emergency equipment other than fire fight-
ing. This joint venture would include all municipalities
in South Huron as well as the Village of Grand Bend.
Delegations
in further business of the second regular council
meeting held on Sept. 19, Ron Bilcke and Bill Pin-
combe attended to discuss a proposed severance.
The severance would accommodate the extra land
needed by Bilcke who operates an electrical contractor
business on his property. Pincombe owns the adjacent
property and has agreed to apply for a severance of his
land. They were advised to contact the Huron County
Planning Department for the necessary forms.
Staff Reports
The Township of Blanshard has given notice of a
public meeting to be held at 8 p.m. on October 3 to dis-
cuss a proposed zoning bylaw amendment affecting
property at Part Lot 23, West Boundary Concession.
The meeting will he held at the Township Hall in Ran-
noch.
Ken Parker, road superintendent has spoken with
Ken Dunn from B.M. Ross & Associates who has con-
firmed he will prepare plans for the Usborne Biddulph
Boundary Road curve, according to designs submitted
by Councillor Ken Oke.
Council was advised thegravel extractions from be-
low the water line at the Willis farm pit have not pro-
ceeded as well as expected, however, the Usborne and
Blanshard road superintendents will arrange to high -
hoe to complete the work.
Patching of road surfaced by Saugeen Road Spraying
has been completed and the infrastructure construction
has also been completed.
Parker recommended to council that winter main-
tenance be discontinued on Sideroad 25-26 from Con-
cession 7 to the end of Concession 8 and the road be
signed "no winter maintenance" due to the fact no one
lives on the road. This recommendation was accepted
by council and passed as motion 313-1995.
Infrastructure project delayed
BIDDULPH TSWNSHIP - It
was resolved at Township Council's
meeting of September 19 to re-
submit the Infrastructure Grant Pro-
ject to pave the Townline.
In a motion moved by Herman
Steffens and seconded by Coun-
cillor Paul Wallis, council agreed to
delay the implementation of this
project until 1996.
Reports
A memo from Clerk -Treasurer,
Larry Hotson regarding potential
future growth for Biddulph was
presented in May and was to be
bought back to council in Sep-
tember. Council discussed some
steps the township could consider
taking to promote and encourage
development within the municipal-
ity.
Hotson was directed to notify
Robert Reynolds of the Official
Plan Designation and pending re-
zoning of his property. The prop-
erty in Elginfteld was zoned ag-
ricultural in the old plan and will be
zoned industrial under the new of-
ficial plan. Reynolds resides in
Kitchener and was notified by let-
ter.
Delegations and petitions
Steven Evans, director of plan-
ning and economic development,
County of Middlesex joined the
meeting at 8:30 p.m. Evans pre-
sented council with the 'Middlesex
County Official Plan Information
The plan is not intended
to and should not be
interpreted as infringing
upon the statutory rights,
powers and perogatives
of any local municipality.
Brief, pointing out the objectives
outlined in the Strategic Plan adopt-
ed by the county. He explained the
plan will be more like a policy
statement but it must be consistent
with provincial guidelines.
The plan is not intended to and
should not be interpreted as, in-
fringing upon the statutory rights,
powers and prerogatives of any lo-
cal municipality.
Council questioned the need for a
consultant to work on the official
plan. Evans explained the need for
expertise that his three-person de-
partment didn't possess. The time
involved in accumulating all the
necessary background information
would not be possible for this small
group but will assist and coordinate
the work of the consultants.
Evans requested council advise
his department of some com-
munity -minded residents who
could be used as part of a focus
group to give public input to the
County Official Plan. Council will
make these appointments at the
next meeting.
Bylaws
Council resolved it has no objec-
tion to a proposed zoning bylaw
amendments from the Township of
Blanshard for Part Lot 23, West
Boundary Concession,
Council also resolved it concurs
with Metropolitan Toronto to pass
a bylaw prohibiting 'lap dancing'.
Thc clerk was directed to have a
bylaw prepared to prohibit this type
of adult entertainment in the Town-
ship of Biddulph.
Police office
may be open
more .this winter
CREDITON - At Stephen Township's Sept. 19 council meeting,
Exeter OPP officer Bob Gilmar said he expects the Huron Park
Community Police Office, which is used approximately 10 to 20
hours a week, to be open more frequently this winter.
In other council news, a motion was carried that the Union Gas re-
quest to establish a distribution site at the junction of Hwy 21 and
Gore Road be deferred because the Ministry of Transportation of
Ontario must consider allowing the site on its property. Union Gas is
also required to supply plans for traffic safety protection at the town-
ship site before any decision is made.
Also carried was a Minor Variance application for Mr. and Mrs.
. Peter Becker who requested the variance to establish a shop for a
home industry larger than allowed by the zoning By -Law and to
build it prior to a new residence on an AG4 property Part Lot 20,
Conc. 19.
The application was approved subject to conditions that the home
industry include a carpentry shop only, and that no outside storage
of goods, materials or equipment be permitted prior to the res-
idence's construction. Further conditions stipulated that council ap-
prove a site plan before jhe construction of the accessory building
and that all other provisions of the home industry and the AG4 zone
provisions apply.
Also, a motion was passed that Jeff Slaght and John Relouw be
appointed to the Credition Parks Board.
Liqueurs
stolen from
Exeter Legion
EXETER - Six bottles of liqueurs
were stolen from the Legion along
with four cartons of cigarettes and
12 bags of potato chips Sept. 17.
Car stolen
EXETER - An unlocked, key -
equipped 1994 grey Ford T -bird
was taken while parked at 108
Wellington St., between 9:45 and
2:45 a.m. Sept. 19.
The thief left the licence plates
behind at the scene of the crime.
11
1
RATEPAYERS
Township of
McGillivray
3rd instalment of
1995 taxes
Due on or before
Sept. 29, 1995
Shirley Scott
Clerk -Treasure
? Z S S S S S S
I would like to thank all the businesses,
individuals and volunteers for CULTIVATING
their ideas and COMBINING their talents to
make "Focus on Farm Machinery"
a successful Fall Fair HARVEST.
We're PLOWING AHEAD
to 1996 "Focus on
Market Gardening"
Ex Ag Society pres.
Cathy Seip
i
4l
4+
4l
Il
1+
TOWN
OF EXETER
/Alsogliarx
Special Garbage and Holiday Pick-up
LARGE PICK-UP
WEST SIDE -1st Thursday of October and November
EAST SIDE - 2nd Thursday of October and November
HOLIDAY PICKUP
Normal Pickup - Pickup Changed to
Thanksgiving, October 9
Tuesday, October 10
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY
Saturday, November 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the HENSALL
WORKS DEPT.- 108 KINGST. TO THE_BEAR QF BUILDING,
Acceptable - cleaners, propane tanks, batteries (household
and car), oils, car fluids, paints, stains and pesticides.
Glenn KeIIs
Exeter Works Superintendent
A
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satlsfled;
with the
the wayIlk
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op
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.
. ,
the.
Lam, Coe
Mary -Lou
Becker
Marlene
Karon Biggs
Exeter
Rob Moses
Bend
Jam& Becker
Dashwood
Conwtle Keenan
Zurich
Jason Dealer-
dine Zurich
sltuatlon
at
1 pperwash
has been
handled?
Grand Bend
"I think it
should have
been taken
care of before
it got out of
hand. The gov-
ernment has
been shuffling
their feet on
this for many
years."
Huron Park
"We have a
trailer about six
miles from
there. I'm won
dering what's
really going to
happen."
McCracken
Kitchener
"I think they did
a good Job. It
certainly could
have been a lot
worse."
"Well, I think it
could have
been handled
differently.
They should
put the guns
down and talk
about the situs-
tion."
Grand
"Personally, I
think they did
alright. i m
glad it's over.
It caused a lot
of friction on
both sides."
"They shouldn't
fight for the
land because
there's a lot of
violence and
one person's
been shot."
"l think it's gar
bage because if
it would've been
regular people up
there we
wouldn't have
been given the
land. We
would've been
kicked off...It's
an easy way to
get rid of another
• rovincial • ark."
"They shouldn't
be fighting for
the land be -
cause people
are getting hurt
for no reason"
Local vets offering rabies clinics
air Continued from front page
average household pet," she said.
"It's only one of the many vaccines
pets should have to maintain good
health."
Last year approximately 2,200
people took advantage of the low
cost rabies clinic in Huron County
and over 150 came to the Exeter
Animal Hospital which held its
clinic one day for a three hour pe-
riod.
"The public certainly responds to
it. The atmosphere in here is like a
blood donation clinic," said Shapiro
She warned that it is important to
take preventative measures be-
cause once symptoms are noticed
in a pet it has already come in con-
tact with humarts.
"Rabies is very scary. The pet can
seem normal but still carry the vi-
rus and by the time it's diagnosed
it's often too late because family
members have been exposed to it,"
said Shapiro.
According to Agriculture Can-
ada, Health of Animals branch,
there has only been one confirmed
case of domestic animal rabies in
Huron County last year. There were
eight domestic cases in 1993 and
two in 1992. All were cats which
are more apt to come into direct
contact with wild animals because
of their nocturnal habits.
In Ontario, the last time a human
died from contracting rabies was in
1967.
Klause Seeger, acting director for
the Huron County Health Unit in
Clinton said the provincial govern-
ment spends up to five million dol-
lars a year combatting rabies.
"Some people question why the
government is spending so much
money on the rabies program when
the numbers are so low. It's be-
cause of the high fatality rate and
because it's more cost effective to
prevent rather than treat," he said
Humans who come in contact
with a rabid animal must take a se-
ries of needles to prevent the dis-
ease from manifesting itself which
costs approximately $500 per per-
son.
Seeger credits the low cases of
wildlife rabies to the government's
aggressive campaign to halt the
spread of disease through aerial
baiting programs. Ministry of Nat-
ural Resources officials drop bait
laced with a rabies vaccine into
wooded areas from airplanes in
hope that foxes will eat the bait and
become immune.
The fox is the main vector of the
rabies disease in Ontario; however,
Seeger said there is a new rabies
threat prepared to enter the prov-
ince.
A new strain of rabies, spread by
raccoons is advancing northward
through New York State. Author-
ities estimate it could be intro-
duced to Ontario by the end of this
year if precautions are not taken.
The virus in itself is not different
from the ones carried by foxes,
however, Seeger said raccoons are
more likely to become stowaways
in vehicles crossing the Canadian/
US border.
"Raccoons like to hitchhike and
all you need is one rabid raccoon
to hitch a ride into the province and
it would spread from there," he
said.
Raccoons with rabies pose an
even greater risk to humans be-
cause they like to linger around
backyard waste piles and are more
likely to come into contact with
people.
"People tend to stay away from
foxes and skunks , but they some-
times like to make raccoons their
pets, so they pose a broader
threat." said Seeger. "If we get it
[raccoon rabies] over here we will
have a major epidemic on our
hands."
Ontario regulation 567/90 Health
Protection and Promotion Act
makes it mandatory for cat and dog
owners to immunize pets over
three months old against rabies.
Failure to do so may result in a
fine of up to $5,000 for pet owners.
The Exeter Animal Hospital will
offer its low cost rabies clinic on
September 27, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. and
Sept. 30, 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Fire board requests cost sharing study
USBORNE TOWNSHIP - The Exeter and Area Fire
Department advised Usborne Council the fire board
has asked the Ministry of the Solicitor General to con-
duct a study into the possibility of sharing the cost of
purchasing emergency equipment other than fire fight-
ing. This joint venture would include all municipalities
in South Huron as well as the Village of Grand Bend.
Delegations
in further business of the second regular council
meeting held on Sept. 19, Ron Bilcke and Bill Pin-
combe attended to discuss a proposed severance.
The severance would accommodate the extra land
needed by Bilcke who operates an electrical contractor
business on his property. Pincombe owns the adjacent
property and has agreed to apply for a severance of his
land. They were advised to contact the Huron County
Planning Department for the necessary forms.
Staff Reports
The Township of Blanshard has given notice of a
public meeting to be held at 8 p.m. on October 3 to dis-
cuss a proposed zoning bylaw amendment affecting
property at Part Lot 23, West Boundary Concession.
The meeting will he held at the Township Hall in Ran-
noch.
Ken Parker, road superintendent has spoken with
Ken Dunn from B.M. Ross & Associates who has con-
firmed he will prepare plans for the Usborne Biddulph
Boundary Road curve, according to designs submitted
by Councillor Ken Oke.
Council was advised thegravel extractions from be-
low the water line at the Willis farm pit have not pro-
ceeded as well as expected, however, the Usborne and
Blanshard road superintendents will arrange to high -
hoe to complete the work.
Patching of road surfaced by Saugeen Road Spraying
has been completed and the infrastructure construction
has also been completed.
Parker recommended to council that winter main-
tenance be discontinued on Sideroad 25-26 from Con-
cession 7 to the end of Concession 8 and the road be
signed "no winter maintenance" due to the fact no one
lives on the road. This recommendation was accepted
by council and passed as motion 313-1995.
Infrastructure project delayed
BIDDULPH TSWNSHIP - It
was resolved at Township Council's
meeting of September 19 to re-
submit the Infrastructure Grant Pro-
ject to pave the Townline.
In a motion moved by Herman
Steffens and seconded by Coun-
cillor Paul Wallis, council agreed to
delay the implementation of this
project until 1996.
Reports
A memo from Clerk -Treasurer,
Larry Hotson regarding potential
future growth for Biddulph was
presented in May and was to be
bought back to council in Sep-
tember. Council discussed some
steps the township could consider
taking to promote and encourage
development within the municipal-
ity.
Hotson was directed to notify
Robert Reynolds of the Official
Plan Designation and pending re-
zoning of his property. The prop-
erty in Elginfteld was zoned ag-
ricultural in the old plan and will be
zoned industrial under the new of-
ficial plan. Reynolds resides in
Kitchener and was notified by let-
ter.
Delegations and petitions
Steven Evans, director of plan-
ning and economic development,
County of Middlesex joined the
meeting at 8:30 p.m. Evans pre-
sented council with the 'Middlesex
County Official Plan Information
The plan is not intended
to and should not be
interpreted as infringing
upon the statutory rights,
powers and perogatives
of any local municipality.
Brief, pointing out the objectives
outlined in the Strategic Plan adopt-
ed by the county. He explained the
plan will be more like a policy
statement but it must be consistent
with provincial guidelines.
The plan is not intended to and
should not be interpreted as, in-
fringing upon the statutory rights,
powers and prerogatives of any lo-
cal municipality.
Council questioned the need for a
consultant to work on the official
plan. Evans explained the need for
expertise that his three-person de-
partment didn't possess. The time
involved in accumulating all the
necessary background information
would not be possible for this small
group but will assist and coordinate
the work of the consultants.
Evans requested council advise
his department of some com-
munity -minded residents who
could be used as part of a focus
group to give public input to the
County Official Plan. Council will
make these appointments at the
next meeting.
Bylaws
Council resolved it has no objec-
tion to a proposed zoning bylaw
amendments from the Township of
Blanshard for Part Lot 23, West
Boundary Concession,
Council also resolved it concurs
with Metropolitan Toronto to pass
a bylaw prohibiting 'lap dancing'.
Thc clerk was directed to have a
bylaw prepared to prohibit this type
of adult entertainment in the Town-
ship of Biddulph.
Police office
may be open
more .this winter
CREDITON - At Stephen Township's Sept. 19 council meeting,
Exeter OPP officer Bob Gilmar said he expects the Huron Park
Community Police Office, which is used approximately 10 to 20
hours a week, to be open more frequently this winter.
In other council news, a motion was carried that the Union Gas re-
quest to establish a distribution site at the junction of Hwy 21 and
Gore Road be deferred because the Ministry of Transportation of
Ontario must consider allowing the site on its property. Union Gas is
also required to supply plans for traffic safety protection at the town-
ship site before any decision is made.
Also carried was a Minor Variance application for Mr. and Mrs.
. Peter Becker who requested the variance to establish a shop for a
home industry larger than allowed by the zoning By -Law and to
build it prior to a new residence on an AG4 property Part Lot 20,
Conc. 19.
The application was approved subject to conditions that the home
industry include a carpentry shop only, and that no outside storage
of goods, materials or equipment be permitted prior to the res-
idence's construction. Further conditions stipulated that council ap-
prove a site plan before jhe construction of the accessory building
and that all other provisions of the home industry and the AG4 zone
provisions apply.
Also, a motion was passed that Jeff Slaght and John Relouw be
appointed to the Credition Parks Board.
Liqueurs
stolen from
Exeter Legion
EXETER - Six bottles of liqueurs
were stolen from the Legion along
with four cartons of cigarettes and
12 bags of potato chips Sept. 17.
Car stolen
EXETER - An unlocked, key -
equipped 1994 grey Ford T -bird
was taken while parked at 108
Wellington St., between 9:45 and
2:45 a.m. Sept. 19.
The thief left the licence plates
behind at the scene of the crime.
11
1
RATEPAYERS
Township of
McGillivray
3rd instalment of
1995 taxes
Due on or before
Sept. 29, 1995
Shirley Scott
Clerk -Treasure
? Z S S S S S S
I would like to thank all the businesses,
individuals and volunteers for CULTIVATING
their ideas and COMBINING their talents to
make "Focus on Farm Machinery"
a successful Fall Fair HARVEST.
We're PLOWING AHEAD
to 1996 "Focus on
Market Gardening"
Ex Ag Society pres.
Cathy Seip
i
4l
4+
4l
Il
1+
TOWN
OF EXETER
/Alsogliarx
Special Garbage and Holiday Pick-up
LARGE PICK-UP
WEST SIDE -1st Thursday of October and November
EAST SIDE - 2nd Thursday of October and November
HOLIDAY PICKUP
Normal Pickup - Pickup Changed to
Thanksgiving, October 9
Tuesday, October 10
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY
Saturday, November 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the HENSALL
WORKS DEPT.- 108 KINGST. TO THE_BEAR QF BUILDING,
Acceptable - cleaners, propane tanks, batteries (household
and car), oils, car fluids, paints, stains and pesticides.
Glenn KeIIs
Exeter Works Superintendent
A