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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 2015-11-11, Page 66 News Record • Wednesday, November 11, 2015 SIU investigating woman's death in Lake Huron Laura Broadley Clinton News Record A 32 -year-old woman was pulled from Lake Huron just south of Bayfield yesterday and now the provincial Spe- cial Investigations Unit is investigating. Huron County OPP received a call shortly before 6 p.m. regarding a distraught woman about 30 metres from the shoreline. Police and family mem- bers were unable to rescue her from the rough waters. A helicopter and coast guard helped with the search and the woman was pulled from the water about an hour and half after the initial call. The woman was brought to the hospital where she was pronounced dead. As of Nov 6 the investiga- tion is ongoing. PLEASE et") RECYCLE Engage Huron working to keep young people in the county Laura Broadley Clinton News Record It's a problem that many rural regions in Ontario are fac- ing. Young people in their 20s and 30s are heading to urban centres like the GTA, often to pursue professional opportuni- ties that otherwise aren't avail- able to them. That's what Engage Huron is trying to stop. Deb Moran and Chris Watson from Engage Huron presented to Central Huron council on Nov 2. Watson started with his own story of coming to Huron County. He moved to Goder- ich in 2005 with his wife, a family physician. Four years later they almost left because there was a lack of opportuni- ties for Watson. He said a big part of that was being new to the area and unaware of potential prospects. "I didn't know a whole lot of people, hadn't grown up here. We came very close to pulling the plug," Watson said. It wasn't until he connected with the right people and opened a business of his own that he and his wife gave Goderich a second chance. They now have three children and have been in town for 10 years. During that period he's become more involved in the community. When Watson looks back on the time he almost left, he's likes to think about what kept him here and why he's glad he did end up deciding to stay. "I've spent a lot of time reflecting on that and trying to figure out what exactly it was," Watson said. Young people are scarce and have become harder to keep in Huron County, Watson said. After the Goderich tornado in 2011 it was quickly under- stood that the issues facing Clinton United Church 105 Ontario Street 7F 519-482-9553 www.clintonunited.ca Ministry Team Word and Sacrament: Rev. Randy Covey MDiv Children and Youth: Kathy Douglas DM Director of Music: Louise Dockstader November 15 10:30 am Worship, Sunday School & Nursery Concert "Songs of Remembrance" Seaforth Harmony Kings, CUC Choir ALL WELCOME Open Minds - Open Hearts Come and be a part of the family Christian Reformed Church 243 Princess St. E. Clinton Pastor Ron Luchies 519-482-5264 Sunday November 15, 2015 Morning Service - 10:00 am - Nick Kuipery Evening Service - 7:00 pm Wednesday's 7:30 pm Ladies Evening Coffee Break "Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, his love endures forever." Psalm 118 vs 1 All Visitors Welcome! Twerite 17a Voitdito 74ede ,i4te4 Atirdted: First Baptist Church 85 Huron St., Clinton 482-3598 SUNDAY NOVEMBER 15, 2015 MORNING SERVICE 10:30 AM Lay Pastor - Wally DeWolfe Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 PM TO ADVERTISE IN THIS SECTION, PLEASE CALL Clinton News Record 519-482-3443 PRESS '0' BIBLE MISSIONARY CHURCH 35 Toronto Blvd., Vanastra (519) 482-8183 NOVEMBER 15, 2015 Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 AM Sunday Evening Worship 7:00 PM Pastor Josh McCarthy Everyone Welcome! HEARTLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH 52 Victoria St., Clinton - 519-606-1015 www.heartlandclinton.ca Pastor Charles Gingerich Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Prayer & Share 7:00 p.m. Expect a welcome and a blessing! St. Paul's Anglican Church A Congregation of the Parish of The Holy Spirit 49 Ontario St., Cinton The Reverend Lynn Mitchell, Interim Priest Organist & Choir Master: Dana Prouse Sunday November 15 Worship at 11:15 am Everyone Welcome young people were not just town specific but affected the whole county and even rural Ontario as a whole, Watson said. Three years ago Watson con- nected with Central Huron councillor, Genny Smith and together they started Engage Huron. Early in 2015 Engage Huron were successful in getting some grant funding, which enabled it to hire an administration coor- dinator to help create terms of reference. This past summer the organization hired Jennifer Pate, a local entrepreneur who is new to the area. Three full working days were designated for the organization to develop the terms of reference and it was officially adopted in September. "With our terms of refer- ence what we really wanted to do was sit down and figure out exactly what it is that we're trying to do," Watson said. Engage Huron is to act as a connection "catalyst" between people of different demographics to encouraging networking and innovation. "Our mission is to recruit, retain and sustain people in their 20s and 30s in Huron County," Watson said. People who are not in those age brackets are still encour- aged to participate in the movement by being mentors. "We cannot succeed with- out the mentors who've already been through this before, without the folks that have had the experience in this area. Twenties and 30s are the target but they're certainly not the limit," Watson said. Watson explained the first step for Engage Huron is to keep the people that are already in the area. The sec- ond step would be to attract new people. The third step would be to sustain those developments. Engage Huron has pre- sented to county council and is hoping to have delegations at all the lower tier municipal- ities. As of now the group is only looking for help in identi- fying specific areas that could help it reach its goal. "I've always thought this was a good idea since the first time I heard it and I will continue to support it," Mayor Jim Ginn said. rynlee "cer e Anna Rathwell Nicolas Eveland Emily Colclough Colin Gibbings Kyra Leddy Allison Colquhoun Shayla Ward Brett Gibbings Emma Vanstone Savannah Rutledge Jordyn Clark ov. `1 Nov. 12 Nov. 12 Nov. 12 Nov. 14 Nov. 15 Nov. 15 Nov. 16 Nov. 18 Nov. 19 Nov. 23 Nov. 24 'you wish to haveyour coil s name & birthdate in the Birthday Club for ages 1-12, please call the office, it's free. 519-482-3443 IClinton News Record is currently looking for a local business to sponsor the weekly Birthday Club If you are interested in this adventure, I please contact Dawn Johnston dawn.johnston@sunmedia.ca 519-482-3443 Ext 527303 Thank you, Dawn Johnston py �`. F4 a