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The Citizen, 1995-12-13, Page 1A marshmallow world Winters blast hit early and with ferocity this past weekend, leaving most of the province a winter wonderland. Despite the heavy snowfall and blowing winds, officers from the Wingham OPP reported no serious accidents and most people were cleared out and back to normal by Tuesday morning. The North Huron itize 3 hurt in E. Wawanosh crash Sports Brussels Atom team has busy weekend of hockey action See page 11 Business Local craftspeople open market for holiday season See page 14 Entertainment Grand Theatre brings Stoker's 'Dracula' to the stage See page 23 into Sideroad 39-40. A 1987 Ford Talon driven by Matthew Adams, following the truck, tried to avoid it but struck the rear end. Jeff Kitchen, 19, of Brussels; Chanda Casemore, 17, RR 4, Brussels and Christa Thompson, 16, of Teeswa- ter, all suffered minor injuries. The Adams vehicle was severely dam- aged. The dump truck suffered minor damage. Adams has been charged with following too close. Road and weather conditions were a major factor in a collision on Hwy. 4 north of Belgrave on Thursday, Dec. 7, OPP report. A 1990 Ford Tempo driven by Rosemarie Westberg, 30, of Lis- towel was stopped in the traffic on the southbound lane. A 1990 Dodge Ram Van driven by John S. Hopkins, 43, of Goderich was also southbound at a stated speed of 50 km per hour when Hopkins applied his brakes and slid into the rear of the Westberg vehicle. Westberg was slightly injured but her vehicle was severely damaged. There was moderate damage to the Hopkins van. No charges were laid. By Janice Becker Government cutbacks and pay equity legislation will hit the Huron County Library system hard as the board begins work on the 1996 budget. Not only is the board having to pay more than $100,000 in pay equity equalization payments, said board member Barbara Langer- McDougall of the Walton area, at the Dec. 7 meeting, but per house- hold grants have been reduced 20 per cent for the upcoming year, as well as a further reduction of the same amount in 1997. The library system is the hardest hit of the Huron County depart- ments with regards to pay equity due to the high numbers of female workers. Langer-McDougall ques- tioned whether the cost would be shared among the departments or if the board would have to cover the full cost. County Administrator Lynn Mur- ray says former Warden Bruce Machan, Wingham, has indicated that each department will cover its own expenses. "If there is money to move around, council will know in February." "The county has been putting aside funds for retroactive pay, but the ongoing portion is the responsi- bility of the department," says Mur- ray. In an effort to begin cost saving methods, the board approved a motion which would see the clo- sure of all branch three libraries, excluding Fordwich because of its The North Huron Community Food Share project is now official- ly organized and the hungry in teh region will soon have a place to turn for support. More than 30 people gathered at St. Paul's-Trinity Anglican Church, Wingham, Dec. 8, to select a board of directors for the newly formed group. Members of the steering commit- tee were extremely pleased the cross-section of individuals and groups which wanted to participate and the numbers in which they unique situation in serving the northeastern section of the county. The libraries affected would be Auburn, Bluevale, Walton, Cran- brook, Gorrie and Centralia. These facilities were targeted because of low circulation (required 4,000 annually) and the lack of community support over the past two years since the last attempt to close the libraries. Though there was considerable concern from several board mem- bers regarding the closure of libraries and the ability of nearby branch two facilities to handle the increased volume, the board put in motion the approval process. The motion must be approved by county council as well as the municipal councils effected by the closures. Several board members were adamant that the small communi- ties not be the only ones effected by the cuts. It was suggested the larger centres could reduce hours, user fees could be imposed for cer- tain services (currently not allowed by the province) and the board and branches could actively seek dona- tions and revenue generating ven- tures. Chief Librarian Beth Ross warned drastic cuts in hours would increase the work load of staff,,pos- sibly slowing services and effecting efficiency. Ross was asked to prepare a detailed report for the January meeting, on the cost savings real- ized by reductions in various areas of library services. arrived. Volunteering for membership on the board of directors were Rev. Brad Beale, Darlene Campbell, Jim Casserly, Paul Elgie, Rev. Vicars Hodge, Debbie Koyvenhoven, Don Newman, Bob Raper, Susan Rude, Rhonda Schriare, JoAnn Todd and Jim Finnigan. The board of directors will meet in the near future to choose the executive committee and chair of the board as well as members to handle areas such as collection co- Continued from page 7 County library seeks solutions Three passengers suffered minor injuries when the vehicle they were in collided with the rear end of another car on concession 13 of East Wawanosh Twp. Friday, Dec. 8. Wingham OPP report that at 10:57 a.m. a 1989 Ford dumptruck driven by Douglas Ward, 42 of RR 4, Wingham, was slowing to turn Snowmobile stolen in Brussels A snowmobile parked on the one stole the 1992 red and white lawn of Betty Graber's house, south Yamaha with the registration no. of Brussels had a for sale sign on it 691499. The vehicle was owned by but someone last week apparently Christopher Graber who had the decided they could make a better vehicle up for sale. There were no deal for themselves. keys iwthe ignition. Wingham OPP report that some- Police ask anyone with any infor- time between Dec. 7 and 9, some- mation to contact them at 357-1331 Huron organizes Food Share prof. Offices close for holidays The offices of The North Huron Citizen will be closing for the holiday season. The final edition of the paper for 1995 will be published Dec. 20. There will be no issue of The Citizen on Dec. 27. The Brussels office will close at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18, will re- open Dec. 29, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., then close again until after New Year's Day. The Blyth office will be open until Tuesday, Dec. 19 at 5 p.m. It too will re-open Dec. 29 with hours from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., then will close until Jan. 2. We take this opportunity to wish all of our readers and advertisers a very Merry Christmas and all the best in 1996.