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The Times Advocate, 2008-04-02, Page 3Wednesday, April 2, 2008 Times–Advocate Drivers needed Top three speakers to assist seniors HURON — "Grab your hat and coat — we're going out!" For many people, getting in the car and driving is something we take for granted — the ability to move about freely and to come and go as we please. Consider those who don't have that independence and freedom. Those seniors who are no longer comfortable — or able — to drive. The disabled person who cannot operate a vehicle, the person who doesn't have the financial means to afford a car, the elderly couple who lives way out in the country. Together, volunteers and staff at Town and Country Support Services work to ensure that seniors, disabled children and adults are provided with transportation services. These transportation services are the key to independent living for many people in Huron County and last year Town and Country provided 13,000 rides in Huron County and other locations. To meet the needs and requests for transportation, there is an urgent need for drivers throughout Huron County. Town and Country drivers use their own vehi- cles, volunteer their time and are reimbursed for their mileage. Volunteer drivers may choose how often they can help. We live in one of the most rural areas in all of Ontario, with Goderich being the largest urban centre — a small town with the population of less than 8,000. Town and Country transportation services are available to improve the quality of life for seniors and people with special needs. When seniors and other eligible clients are able to get to medical appointments, enjoy social outings, get gro- ceries and other necessities of daily life, they are able to actively care for themselves and participate in their communities. This promotes wellness and healthy living and enables individuals to live with dignity. Join us in helping to build stronger families and stronger communities. For information on becoming a volunteer driver for Town and Country Support Services contact: South Huron — Faye or Marg at 235-0258; North Huron — Betty or Dianne at 357-3222; Central Huron — Grace or Kara Lee at 482-9264 — submitted by Shelley McPhee Haist, regional man- ager of community support programs for Town and Country Support Services ABCA to share expertise EXETER — The Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority's ABCA) supervisor of stewardship and con- servation lands, Kate Monk, will share expertise from that watershed at an international conference of the Soil and Water Conservation Society in July, in Tuscon, Arizona. Monk's participation was announced in a program for the event which has just been released. She will be speaking on `Finding Common Ground: Adapting water- shed stewardship approaches to community interests.' "It's an honour that doesn't happen very often to be able to participate at a conference like this one," says Monk, adding, "I think the positive experiences we have had working with landowners in our watersheds can be applied to communities across the continent." Monk's presentation is part of a Water Resources and Management forum and will include information on implementing stewardship projects in smaller, local subwatersheds. Distinct, flexible approaches are required to success- fully implement community-based integrated watershed management in a smaller geographic area, according to Monk. Monk said for decades, conservation programs have been delivered watershed -wide. While this is still the case, the ABCA Watershed Management Strategy and ABCA Watershed Report Cards have enabled the conservation authority to focus on specific subwatersheds to reduce soil erosion and down- stream watercourse nutrient enrich- ment in local areas. The ABCA has learned several lessons in community engagement: the amount of community interest needed to launch a program; sub - watershed stewardship program length; rate of uptake; the important role of non -staff `citizen champions' in the community; staff require- ments; factors that tip the scales in favour of landowners implementing beneficial management practices (BMPs) and factors that ensure the good stewardship and improved water quality extend beyond the time -frame of a targeted project. Speech winners — Katie Hartai of Exeter Public School, pictured second from right, finished second in the Royal Canadian Legion Zone C -I Intermediate (Grades 7-9) public speaking competition last Saturday at the Seaforth Legion. Pictured from left are Zone C -I Commander Stew Taylor of Kippen, John Cameron of Lucknow (3rd place, whose topic was "Evolution of the Car"),Tom Fischer of Teeswater (I st place,"Farming —Then and Now"), Hartai (2nd,"Importance of Water") and Zone C -I Youth Education chairman John Lowe of Brussels. Fischer advances to the Elmira Legion branch this Saturday for the District C competition. (photo/submitted) POLICE BRIEF Impaired driver SOUTH HURON — On March 29 a Huron OPP officer was enroute to the Exeter Detachment to conduct a breathalyzer test for an arrested dri- ver. While southbound on London Road south of Rogerville Road, the officer observed a northbound motor vehicle swerving in its' lane. The vehicle abruptly swerved into the southbound lane forcing the officer's cruiser onto the west shoulder of the road to avoid a collision. The officer turned around and followed the van which continued to swerve in its' lane. The officer activated the cruis- er's emergency lights to initiate a traffic stop. While speaking to the driver, the officer noted the strong odour of an alcoholic beverage ema- nating from the driver's breath and the male's speech was slow and heavily slurred. The driver exhibited other significant signs of impairment and was placed under arrest. The male resisted the officer but was subsequently taken into custody. The man was transported to the Exeter Detachment for breath tests but refused to comply. As a result, a 39 -year-old Bluewater man was charged with impaired driving, resisting arrest and failing to pro- vide a breath sample. He will return to Exeter Court June 26 to answer to his charges. He also had his licence suspended for 90 days. irmt HURON COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICE Re: 2008 COUNTY OF HURON BUDGET The 2008 County of Huron Budget will be presented for deliberation at Huron County Council on Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at 9:00 a.m., Council Chambers, Court House, Goderich, Ontario. Barbara A. Leamen County Clerk The Corporation of the County of Huron 1 Court House Square Goderich, Ontario N7A 1M2 (519) 524-8394 PI D -WORKS Property Maintenance Laverne McCarter owner/operator of LAWN & GARDEN CARE PLUS for the past 17 years has sold his business to Dan Maguire owner/operator of D -Works. He is eager and willing to provide the same services and more. Give him a call at 519-857-8469 for all your power sweeping, rolling, aerating, fertilizing, grass cutting, hedge & tree trimming, flowerbeds. If you forget his number I'll be pleased to be his secretary at 519-235-1062 for referrals. I'll be working along with him. Reflections Gift & Home 386 Main St., Exeter Ph: 519-235-4613 CiL © LOCO A 11 SAVE 50% STOREWIDE Gifts for Wedding, Anniversary, Confirmation, Graduation, • Willowtree • Boyds Birthday, Communion, etc. • Seagull Pewter • Bradford Exchange • Circle of Love • Garden & Home items Fixtures & Equipment for sale STORE HOURS Mon. - Thurs. 9:30 - 7 Fri. 9:30 - 8 Sat. 9:30 - 5 Sun. 12 - 4 PI D -WORKS Property Maintenance Laverne McCarter owner/operator of LAWN & GARDEN CARE PLUS for the past 17 years has sold his business to Dan Maguire owner/operator of D -Works. He is eager and willing to provide the same services and more. Give him a call at 519-857-8469 for all your power sweeping, rolling, aerating, fertilizing, grass cutting, hedge & tree trimming, flowerbeds. If you forget his number I'll be pleased to be his secretary at 519-235-1062 for referrals. I'll be working along with him.