HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1989-01-18, Page 3THE HURON EXPOSITOR, JANUARY 18, 1989 3A
Seaforth Downtown Logo
by
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Seaforth Streetscape Committee
to Seaforth Town Council
January 10, 1989
Double luminaire
lamp proposed for
Civ Court
Single luminaire
Iamp proposed for
'-''t of street
Tree guard
Hench
D.D. Wilson
bronze sculpture
Tree grate
DOLBLE LA ' STRUT LIGWT
Trash receptacle
(two options)
MAIN STREET
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r+ir-ycle rack
SOWN HAT 1 CIVIC COUR,
Civic Co rt to set tow.
Seaforth Town Council has adopted a
report from its Streetscape Committee
detailing work to be done on the Town Hall
Civic Court. The committee, with the aid of
a consulting firm and the public at large,
was responsible for the Seaforth
Streetscape Master Plan, which was
adopted by the previous council as a long
range plan for the redevelopment, of the
downtown streetscape.
The first phase of.that redevelopment, the
Civic Court. in front of the Town Hall, was
chosen in the belief it would set a good.
precedent for the rest of the streetscape
work.
To date the Streetscape Committee has
come up with a list of work to be done and
items to be purchased and installed in order
that this initial phew be successfully com-
pleted. The list is-bfsed on an estimate pro-
vided by the consulting firm of K.W. Buck
and Associates.
It includes, at a cost not to exceed 870,000
(with a IT1RIDE grant paying half), the
following
1. Demolition and removal of the existing
concrete sidewalk and relocation of the ex-
isting manhole;
2. Installation of a concrete curb and
gutter;
3. Reinforcing for concrete in plaza;
4. Paving of concrete plaza with unit
paver edging course;
5. Planting of four trees with tree grates
(.�da6tFU from Stre'etic.[,e Study
ter Flon - },. 64)
streetscape exa
and tree guards in concrete plaza;
• 6. Planting of trees/shrubs/flowers in
beds adjacent to building; •
7. Installation of two six foot benches with
town logo;
8. Installation of bicycle rack with logo;
9. Installation of three flag poles with
tamper proof halyard system;
10. Installation of trash receptacle with
logo;
11. Installation of two double luminaire
streetlights with metal halide reflector fix-
ture and cast aluminum pole; and
12. Installation of cast bronze sculpture of
D.D. Wilson, seated on bench w,tth inter-.
pretive bronze plaque. •
Before a final decision is made on the
Civic Court, the Streetscape Committee
must however, await the outcome of a
meeting to be held between the County
Roads Committee and the Town of Seaforth
Council. That meeting will address some
concerns the county has about the design -
particularly the infringement of the Civic
Court onto Main Street (or County Road 12).
Once all concerns are cleared up, the
• Streetscape Committee hopes to , proceed
with finalizing the design of the Civic Court,
both- in terms of the physical layout of the
space, as well as the final selection of.the
different elements. •
The Streetscape Committee will be com-
ing up with a plan for implementing further
stages of the streetscape proposal. The first
•
'plan will cover work to the end of 1990, at
which , time the present PRIDE allocation
expires. It is anticipated the town will apply
for further funding under the PRIDE
program.
It is also hoped future stages of the pro-
posal can be financed in part by some of the
clubs and groups in town, as well as by in-
dividuals, through fundraising. This will
lessen the financial commitment on the part
of the. town and involve members of the
community in the overall project.
The Streetscape Committee itself is tak-
ing on as much of the background work and
research as possible in order to lessen the
need for outside consultation and thus cost.
Kids on the Block help abused cope
BY HEATHER HENRY
Joanne, Nam and•Stephen want Huron
County children to talk about child abuse.
The nearly life-size puppets, which have
been abused themselves, help children
learn about child abuse - ways to prevent
it, what to do if it does occur and who to
trust with the knowledge. The Kids On The
Block program also tries to identify what
child abuse is. •
"Kids, I think, really identify (with the
puppets). I think they really start to see
Stephen and Nam as real kids," said Mary
Sehl, community child abuse co-ordinator
for Huron County.
In other cities where the program has
been implemented, such as Windsor, it has
been shown that children listen to what the
puppets say and open up to Nam, Stephen
and Joanne.
The 15 -minute skits, which will soon be
presented at area schools, deal with
UNDERSTANDING FRIEND - Marian Hindmarsh, a volunteer with the Kids on the
Block program, is seen here working Nam, a puppet friend that helps children unders-
tand the complexities of child abuse and other problems.
numerous angles of child abuse. Examples
include Stephen and Nam talking of ex-
periences to tell children what child abuse
is - physical and sexual.
.Through conversation Joanne tells
Stephen how to confide in a trusted adult,
and another shows how adults can play
"bad" games to either abuse children or
have children abusing themselves. In this
skit they play a game of Simon Says, tur-
ning the game into something "bad", Sehl
said.
Kids On The Block began in the United
States and focused on physical and men-
tal disabilities. Because of the demand forte
skits dealing with child abuse, AIDS and
other related issues, it was expanded.
The program, targeted to children in
grades 3 to 6, has made children aware of
child abuse. However, it's main purpose
is to prevent it from ocurring, Sehl said.
"It won't just help increase awareness
about child abuse," she said. Many
children who watch the puppet show are
in fact being abused, this will help them
disclose themselves to a trusted adult.
"They think this is normal in their fami-
ly - this should happen in your family,"
she said. "Generally, kids want whatever
is happening to stop."
After watching the puppet show,
children have opened up to trusted adults.
"It does encourage kids to tell someone.
To say no. To get away and tell someone."
Sehl added that in Windsor, about two
children express problems in a year, a step
in the right direction, she said.
The puppets are operated by volunteers.
Nine volunteers, most of which are from
the Art and Play program, spent two full
days of training last week and will have
another half-day session.
Not only are they learning how to
operate Stephen, Nam and Joanne but also
about child abuse itself. During a question
period after the puppet show, children are
able to ask the puppets questions. The pup-
peteers must know how to answer the
questions.
However, if a question can't be
answered, "The puppet can say I don't
know'," she said. "Children feel more
comfortable about talking to other
children rather than adults." Therefore,
with Stephan, Nam and Joanne answering
questions, children are more alit to ask.
Because children generally go to
teachers to disclose themselves, teachers
are also being educated.
The puppets cost about $800 each. The
Huron County Board of Education already
had several but Family and Children's
Services needed Stephen, Nam and Joanne
for the child abuse program. The skits are
about $250 each, U.S.
It fsnbvious that the puppets have been
abused. Stephen has a black eye, a serape
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A CASH DONATION of $275 was given by Paul Vander Molen of the Lawnmaster
towards the building fund of the Seaforth and District Preschool Learning Centre. The
money was raised through the sale of Christmas trees in 1988. Receiving the donation
were Joanne Holland, a teacherat the preschool, and Susan Dick, of the fundraising
committee. Mcllwraith photo.
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Wed., Jan. 18
1:30 - 4 p.m. — Seniors Shuffleboard
4:30 - 5:30 p.m. — Tween Ringette
5:30 - 6:30 p.m. — Pee Wee I Practice
6:30 - 8 p.m. — Minor Broomball
8 - 10:30 p.m. — Ladies Broomball
10:30 - 12 p.m, — Centenalres Practice
Thurs., Jan. 19
4:30 - 5:30 p.m. — Pee Wee I1
5:30 - 6:30 p.m. — Bantam
6:30 - 7:30 p.m. — Minor Broomball
7:30 - 12 p.m. — Men's Broomball
Fri., Jan. 20
4- 5 p.m. — Jr. Ringette
5 - 6 p.m. — Jr. House League
6 - 7 p.m. — Sr. House League
7 - 11:30 p.m. — Seaforth Optimist
Atom Tournament
7 p.m.-JMooretown vs. South London
8:05 p.m. — Clinton vs. London - Forest City
9:10 p.m. — Kitchener vs. Mitchell
10:15 p.m. — Goderich vs. Lucan
Sat. , Jan. 21
Sun., Jan. 22
9 - 8 p.m. — Optimist Atom Tournament
1:20 p.m. — "C" Consolation Final
2:25 p.m. — "C" Championship Final
3:30 p.m. — "0" Consolation Final
4:35 p.m. — "0" Championship Final
5:40 p.m. — "A" Consolation Final
6:45 p.m. — "A" Championship Final
8 p.m. — Hawke vs. Rangers
9:30 p.m. — Penguins vs. Bruins
Mon., Jan. 23
4:30 - 8:30 p.m. — Figure Skating
8:30 - 10 p.m. — Beavers
10 - 11 p.m. — Midgets
Tues., Jan. 24
7:30 p.m. — Ringette Regular Meeting
Wed., Jan. 25
1 - 3 p.m. — Moms & Tots
1:30 - 4 p.m. — Senior Shuffleboard
8 - 10:15 p.m. — Optimist Atom Tournament
8 a.m. — Wingham vs. Strathroy
9:05 a.m. — Stratford vs. Waterloo A
10:10 a.m. — Woodstock vs.
11:15 a.m. - Kincardine es. Fergus
12:20 p.m. — Tlllsonburg vs. Waterloo BB
1:30 p.m. — Story Hour at the Library
3 - 4 p.m. — Gymnastics et High School
(All Ages)
Wed., Feb. 8
7:30 p.m. — The Celiac Association,
London Chapter, will meet In room 131
at Victoria Hospital Education Centre on -
Hill St. Guest Speaker will be Alan
Sargent, Food Technologist. Bring your
questions. Non-members welcome. For
information, call 268-7875 or 268-7590.