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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1989-01-18, Page 3THE HURON EXPOSITOR, JANUARY 18, 1989 3A Seaforth Downtown Logo by SL:HL.UULL • Pi Reoort e5 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 "D.D. WILSON CAST SCLLPTl�2E ON SENCI-I (SFr SK1=TT TYPICAL BE -Na -ES -TYP ' AL R 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 Turn to page 7A A CASH DONATION of $275 was given by Paul Vander Molen of the Lawnmaster towards the building fund of the Seaforth and District Preschool Learning Centre. The money was raised through the sale of Christmas trees in 1988. Receiving the donation were Joanne Holland, a teacherat the preschool, and Susan Dick, of the fundraising committee. Mcllwraith photo. NIVISTITY CALENDAR 0 you're orgest1409la non-prWllt+ettept<at Irltefo$t to other Seatorth:area residents, phone the nacre*'flimottleo52 O8e2ufr the poalter Tet 521..O240, Or Midi the information to Com- munttyCslendar, The nurOnE410700010,160, Sold edit , Ontario, NOK 1W0 well In advance oftheacheduledd8tearpeceleirtiiieC mU ity*Mender Isdenoted byThe Huron Expositor. 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.