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Huron Expositor, 2002-10-16, Page 6r 2—THE NUMMI EXPOSITOR, November 7, 2001 Call IE LYNDA VINCENT at 527-2204 or toll free 1-888-269-0377 Franklin is coming to Walton's Little School (Early Literacy Program for Young Children) Grand Opening Saturday, Nov. 10 10 am -4 pm at the former Walton Public School • Scholastic Book Fair • Usborne Book Fair • Jocus Educational Toys • Sausage burgers & Hotdogs • Children's Activities • Door Prizes FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 887-8440 News Changingstreet names to reflect historic figures, longtime families "We wanted to effect the "I like the idea of using omitted from the address. smallest number of people," historic names," said "I don't think we have said Mayor Lin Steffler. Seaforth Coun. Dick Burgess enough chairs in the The new names will be as street names were audience if we change the advertised for four weeks to changed in Egmondville to name of Main Street," said share them with the public, recognize Col. Anthony Van Tuckersmith Coun. Larry who will then have a chance Bgmond and the late McGrath. to present alguments against Tuckersmith reeve Bill "It would be a huge them at council. )amilies of Carnochan. change for just the Seaforth former or late politicians will While facing the task of businesses alone. Let's try also be consulted before the duplicate Main Streets in leaving it," added Sterner. names are used. Seaforth and Ethel, council Because of Seaforth's The names will also be decided to keep Seaforth's greater population, most of sent to Huron County's 911 North and South Main the street names with department to make sure Streets, despite any possible duplicates in other Huron there are no duplications confusion with duplicate East communities remained with Huron East. numbers if the direction is the same in Seaforth. By Susan Hundartmark Expositor Staff Historic figures, former politicians and longstanding local families were honoured during Huron East's recent task of replacing duplicate road names. Approximately 35 streets throughout Huron East received new names at last Tuesday committee meeting of council, with councillors choosing the street *ith the fewest residents when a duplication occurred. Proposed name changes Albert Street in Egmondville would become Carnochan Street. Elizabeth Street in Seaforth would become Daly Street. George Street in Egmondville has been changed to Lloyd Eisler Street. Louisa Street in Cranbrook would become Huether Street. Centre Street in Egmondville would become Thompson Street. Church Street in Brucefield would become Scott Street. Church Street in Egmondville would become Van Egmond Street. Church Street in Brussels would become McCutcheon Drive. High Street in Walton would become Brussels Line. Huron Road in Egmondville has been changed toKippen Road. Huron Road in Harpurhey has been changed to Harpurhey Road. James Street in Ethel would become Pearson Street. James Street in Brussels would become Arena Street. John Street in Brussels would become Walnut Street. John Street in Ethel would become Bateman Street. John Street in Brucefield would become MacLellan Drive. King Street in Ethel would become Ethel Line. King Street in Walton would become Humphries Street. Main Street in Ethel would become Brandon Road. Market Street in Brussels would become Flora Street. Mill Street in Ethel would become Lamont Drive. Mill Street in Seaforth would become Sills Street. Mill Street in Brussels would become Orchard Street. Mill Street in Egmondville would'become Doig Street. Queen Street in Egmondville would become Brown Street. Queen Street in Walton would become Blyth Road. William Street in Brussels would become Meyers Drive. Victoria Street in Egmondville would be Nicholson Drive. Walton Street in Brussels would become Workman Drive. McGrath suggests .hiring own consultant to counter board's figures and findings From Page 1 in the municipality, informing' them what the community stands to lose if SDHS and public schools in Brussels and Grey close. "It will cost a bit to mail them but maybe it will get people out to the first round of public meetings," oeciith a IngiedDepartment 56 Collectibles Come in and let our staff help you select pieces to add to your. collection...or start a new Everyone hopes to create a li an and excitement when decors; Perfect ftx,oiecorating inside , home for the holidays. outs de'' `hamre. Wrap pas • ;r arrxtn l banisters, aka* mantels or ' over doorways. DecorltI#xis extra. Your t_twke 99 Christmas i ickts & Berries>. See our cumpiete selection in-store. t Front— 99° ribbon etfect foe making bows or decorates wreaths and gar - {and. Choobe from a •,i Dept.56 Retired Collectibles • Still many recent) retired pieces to "P choose from. Take the chill out of Holiday shopping with refreshments at Coayn's Garden Gallery. Gone in fq a great selection of gifts and Christmas decorating ideas. Saturday, Notrwtber 10th, 2001 & Sunday, November 11th, 2001. Life -Like Everlasting Christmas Trees These life -like everlasting Christmas Trees will bring many years of beauty to your home. Easy to assemble & comes complete with box and stand. orations. lights & skirt not included. See in-store for pricing and details. Christmas Tree Decorations prig Fmin...... he said. Tuckersmith Coun. Larry McGrath suggested council possibly hire a consultant to present a study that will contradict all of the school board's findings. "We all know that whoever hires a consultant can get a report to say exactly what they want it to say. We need a professional person to talk numbers and cirbles around everyone," he said. Both McGrath and Grey Coun. Alvin McLellan expressed frustration at what they see as contradictions in the school board's words and actions. McGrath said the board speaks both in favour of and against moving Grades 7 and 8 into high school settings while McLellan said closing schools will put more students on buses, while the board is already having trouble meeting the transportation budget. Both Seili and Coun. Graeme MacDonald said Huron East should find a way of removing its financial support of the Avon Maitland board and direct tax dollars to the Catholic school system. But, Burgess informed them that municipalities don't have the power to determine where their education tax dollars go. "The way funding works, that's been taken out of the equation," he said. McKillop Coun. Sharon McClure expressed doubt that SDHS is worth saving since "they don't offer the plan our kids need." "I've only gotten one call from a family in Tuckersmith and they said they wouldn't send their family to Seaforth," she said. Steffler responded that there's more than one way to kill a system. "SDHS is being killed from the inside out. Don't offer the programs and the kids won't come. That's' what we're seeing here," she said. Steffler said council must take a stand since "if we do nothing, I can guarantee we'll lose everything." "I think we have to encourage ratepayers to be very vocal, every opportunity they get," she said. Out -of -control rave is scenario as emergency workers test skills From Page 1 they plan to remedy. McLachlan said the mock emergency was kept "fairly secretive" since reacting in an emergency situation "was the whole point of it." The media was kept out of the scenario and also not informed it was taking place to provide coverage. When asked why media was not notified the mock emergency was taking place, McLachlan said, "I will call you next time." Using the scenario of an out -of -control rave party where the house catches fire, emergency personnel had to deal with burn victims, teenagers impaired with drugs and alcohol and a two -car collision involving party -goers. "We sent 16 people to hospital and that was our primary goal," said McLachlan. He said the members of the Seaforth District High School drama club who played the patients were excellent and were made up so well by a man from Goderich that hospital staff thought they were really injured. And, McLachlan was pleased to report that a passing motorist from Vanastra stopped at the scene offering her cell phone and some help if her first aid skills were required. "We were glad to see that because it really was a test of how the whole community would react," he said. "I've never been involved with a mock emergency before but it went really smoothly. It could have been a typical emergency for Huron County," said McLachlan. A total of approximately 30 emergency personnel were involved in the mock emergency and McLachlan said another one will be planned for sometime next spring. Huron East Mayor Lin Steffler added that the Seaforth Community Hospital sent its thanks since the mock emergency helped it prepare its staff. Trillium Foundation awards grants The Ontario Trillium Foundation will be awarding grants totalling $667,700 to communities in the Grey, Bruce, Huron and Perth areas. The Ontario Trillium Foundation, an agency of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Recreation, receives annually $ 100 million in government funding generated through Ontario's charity casino initiative. "Now, more than ever. Ontarians appreciate and want to preserve the quality of life that we enjoy in this province," said Tim Hudak, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation. "Government funding provided through the Ontario Trillium Foundation is enabling people to work together to build stronger communities. Nowhere is this more evident than in the Foundation's support for local arts groups that celebrate human creativity, while strengthening the local economy." "The impact of our grants on communities goes well beyond the dollars," said Grant Review Team chair John Lawson. 1'Often our funding is a key element in putting together a winning formula that brings people, ideas and resources together." Locally, the Huron County Children's Aid Society will receive $48,000 over two years for this collaborative to develop community gardens throughout Huron County, bringing together people from diverse backgrounds and economic status to help one another learn how to improve their nutritional health.