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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2004-07-07, Page 1(519)235-1115 www.hurontractor.com INHURON TRACTOR .131CAlth Oda i( TIMES -ADVOCATE Exeter, Ontario, Canada Wednesday, July 7, 2004 x.25 (includes GST) Kids 'n' Kops combines fun with education By Scott Nixon TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF EXETER — Children with the South Huron Big Brothers/Big Sisters are getting a better idea of what police officers do. For the second year, Big Brothers/Big Sisters is participating in Kids 'n' Kops. The program runs all week, culminating with a graduation cere- mony Friday at the Exeter Lions Youth Centre. During the week, the children spent time with police officers in Exeter and Goderich and had some fun along the way. Monday they toured the Exeter fire station with chief John Morgan. Huron OPP Const. Don Shropshall said the pro- gram shows children how police officers can be role models. He said the offi- cers give insight into careers and give children encouragement to take their lives down the prop- er path and avoid crime. Shropshall said he's surprised at the number of children who intend to go into police work. There were many activi- ties scheduled for this week, including tours of the old jailhouse and courthouse in Goderich, where they met a judge. Children also learned about the OPP's canine unit, Crime Stoppers, safety, bullying and the effects of alcohol and tobacco. A trip out on the lake with the Coast Guard was also scheduled, as was a visit with the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority, where they Children involved in the South Huron Big Brothers/Big Sisters toured the Exeter fire station with fire chief John Morgan Monday.The tour was part of a program called Kids 'n' Kops, which sees children learn more about police offi- cers and the role they play. From left are Huron OPP Const. Don Shropshall, Jamie Arnold, Brittany Nicholls,Alyssa Stephens and Morgan. (photo/Scott Nixon) learned about survival. Children also toured the Bluewater Correctional Facility, learned about crime scenes and played games. Shropshall said the pro- gram has been successful and he is encouraging as many police officers as possible to take part so children know the officers in their area. Dashwood Medical Centre closes its doors DASHWOOD — Dr. Y.M Lam has advised the Dashwood Medical Centre (DMC) will be closed as of July 1 until further notice. Lam said for the last six months she has made attempts to secure a local physician but was unsuc- cessful. The DMC committee has made arrangements with the Grand Bend Community Health Centre (GBCHC) to have the DMC become its satellite, and GBCHC has applied for funding. Lam said in the meantime, anyone needing medical service should to go the Family Practice Clinic (Walk- in Clinic) or the hospital emergency department in Exeter. ABCA delegation speaks to council By Mary Simmons TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF GRANTON — A delega- tion from the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA) spoke to Lucan Biddulph council about concerns regarding a draft agreement between the municipality, the ABCA and the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority. Council reviewed the draft agreement at its last meeting and made the decision to request repre- sentatives from the ABCA attend the Monday night meeting in Granton to clarify council's questions. Chairperson of the ABCA board of directors Teresa Ondrejicka and Planner Kelly Vader attended the meeting. Vader said the purpose of the agreement was to update a previous agree- ment which expired last year. The agreement locks in rates for services provided by the conservation authorities for three years. Parking bylaw Council discussed a let- ter from Alex Westman recommending an amend- ment to the overnight parking bylaw, which does not allow vehicles to be parked on the side of the street between the hours of 3 a.m. and 6 a.m. In the letter Westman said while the bylaw serves the community during the winter months when access for snow removal is required, it serves "no viable purpose" during summer months. Westman recommended the bylaw be suspended between May 1 and Oct.1. Although Mayor Tom McLaughlin was in favour of suspending the bylaw throughout the summer, pointing out it would save the bylaw enforcement officer having to patrol the See PARKING page 2 Registration open for Battle of the Bands/Art in the Park By Scott Nixon TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF EXETER — It's time for independent bands to show how good they are. Registration is open for a Battle of the Bands/Art in the Park event hosted by the Exeter Youth Centre. The event takes place July 31 in MacNaughton Park. Exeter Youth Centre program services leader Aness Symons said she's looking for 12 independent bands to compete in the battle. While a few bands have signed up already, Symons said no bands from Exeter have joined. The Battle of the Bands will start at noon on a stage near the pavilion and go until 6 p.m. Bands will play three original songs and will compete for a shot at the finals, which takes place from 7-9 p.m. The winner, who will receive $500, will be chosen by a panel of judges and audience ballots. While the bands must consist of youth, Symons wants to stress the day is a family event and is open to all of the public. Registration for the Battle of the Bands is $25. The other aspect of the day is the Art in the Park, which is open to artists of all ages and types. Registration, which costs $35 for a 10 foot by 10 foot booth, is open now. The booths will be set up north of the Ausable River, away from the music. Symons said artists can share a booth if they choose. Artistic material must be original. Admission for the public is free and there will also be a concession booth set up. The silent auction will take place from noon until 6 p.m., with all proceeds going to the Exeter Youth Centre. Symons said sponsorships for the event have been going well and now she's looking for donations for the auction. Other events include a children's activity tent from noon until 6 p.m. and free public swimming from 2-4 p.m. Anyone interested in participating or volunteering can call the Youth Centre at 235-4651. Complete rules and registration forms are available at www.you.on.ca or at the South Huron municipal office.