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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1986-10-01, Page 2Page 2--CLINTON NE RECORD, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1986 Flooding, upsets residents. m from page J. - Jeacock, who added all the meat and food in the freezer will have to be thrown away. Mr. Harney said his furnace mdtor was under water along with- a new washer and dryer. But his major concern was his per- sonal belongings. "I hate to think of all the personal stuff that is down there. I've already raised it all off the ground in the event a little bit of water seeped in, but not that much," he said. "Some of that stuff goes back. 20 years." This is not the first time these men have had problems with water in their basements. - "Three or four years back the water pressure was so bad it came up and crack- ed the floors," said Mr. Jeacock. Mr. Harney added, "I've had trouble after trouble. Everytime it rains it's the same old thing. Fixing the road was sup- pose to solve this." According to Tuckersmith Township Clerk, Jack McLachlan, Toronto Boulevard was dug up and storm sewer. work done about one year ago. He also says the township is not aware of a definite problem. "It's an act of God. There's just too much water," he said, adding that he has never seen the situation as bad as it was earlier this week. However, Mr. Jeacock and ,1JIr. Harney Monarch Cake and Pastry or ALL PURPOSE FLOUR 10 KG. Package AssorteId Varieties - 900 g. LANCA PASTAS Elm Grove, 1 Lb. Tub SOFT MARGARINE an" R 1 'Quality, Assorted Flavours, 750 ml. Bottle SODA POP 4 Plus Deposit 1 disagree as they believe the water is com- ing from the storm sewer system. Both have notified their insurance companies and Mr. Jeacock had a representative down to take a look at the water entering his basement and lying on the road. In order to collect any insurance for damages, they must prove the water is coming through the storm sewers and not an act of God. However, the financial aspect is not their only concern, the flooding also creates a lot of work. "Every time this happens I have to use disinfectant and take the hose and wash everything down," said Mr. Harney. Huron County students help raise money for MS HURON COUNTY Once again elemen- tary school children in Huron County will be participating in the annual Multiple Sclerosis (MS) READ-a-thon. By signing their name to read books the students will raise money for the research projects of the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada. The READ-a-thon, a major fundraising endeavour, is dual purposed. It can motivate children to develop, improve and continue their reading skills while raising vital funds. Research is imperative. Multiple Sclerosis is a disease of the Central Nervous System which may cause loss of co- ordination, tremors, double vision, extreme fatigue, or even paralysis. 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BUCKET CHICKEN Schneiders Sliced, No. 1 Quality, 500 g. 4IN SIDE BACON No rapists, murders or arsonists at the Centre... • from page 1 with the escape in July," added DeGrandis. Each of these individuals needs the op- portunity to help themselves without fac- ing sanctions brought on by people who are no longer at the centre who -precipitated the event. DeGrandis suggested that one way to ' deal with the fear neighbouring residents have concerning the centre is to volunteer at the centre. They all have skills to offer and perhaps learning more about the cen- tre and the young offenders will help to ease the fear. "If the be all and end all is control, we could have a penetentiary but when the young offender gets out, what then? Ifh everything is imposed and structured, thea offender does not have to make life deci- sions." he said." Generally the young of- fender has made an inadequate life deci- sion way outside the acceptable spectrum You ask them to look at thr• way they have. made decisions in the past and help them to learn to make more adequate decisions." "How do you decide whether it is in your best interests to go to school if you are not called upon to make that decision?" De�Grandis would also like to see some , kind of understanding for the staff at the centre. Each is working as hard as possi- ble towards the kind of institution where, these types of fears will not be evident' They need the support and appreciation of the community. DeGrandis has contacted the people whti ' have expressed their concerns in letters to ' the editor and spent time trying to allay their fears. He has also invited each to come to the centre to learn more about the facility and its program. If the centre's critics are concerned about their children being afraid of the centre, making statements that are not outrageous and us- ing language that deals with reality is a positive way to handle their fears, sug- gests DeGrandis. The centre has provided the opportunity • for the residents to express their concerns directly to the staff which is not a normal course of events when an escape occurs at either a provincial or federal institution, said DeGrandis. The centre responded with a public meeting and prvided copies of the minutes. A telephone alert system has been established which is the only one of its kind in the province. Procedures have been altered and a night patrol at all times has been added. DeGrandis is ex- ploring possible ways for establishing a closed circuit television and alarm system. "These are legitimate responses to legitimate concerns. What I haven't done is succumb to the installation df snapping guard dogs and gun towers. " he commented. 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