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Times Advocate, 1995-10-11, Page 2Page 2 Times -Advocate, October 11, 1995 Regional wrap up Father charged with daughter's murder freed on bail GODERICH - Steven Murray, 46, who has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of his 16 -year-old daugh- ter, was released from custody last Wednesday following a bail hearing. Murray of RR 2, Gode- rich was freed on $125,000 bail on condition he report to police once a week, according to the London Free Press. Further condijions of bail stip- ulated that Murray not leave Hu- ron County, except to travel to Toronto to consult with his law- yer. He has been ordered to re- turn to court Nov. 6. Mistie Murray disappeared May 31 after leaving`school. No trace of her has been found de- spite air and water searches in the Goderich area. Steven Mur- ray was arrested at his home at Bluewater Beach on Sept. 15. First Nations band laying claim to' Lake Huron waters GODERICH - Saugeen First Nation band is laying claim to the waters of . Lake Huron stretching from Goderich, north to Georgian Bay and Point Vail, reported the Goderich Signal - Star. Band Chief Richard Kaghee who made the announcement said he was invoking his Ojibwa band's sovereign status under in- ternational law. He added wa- terfront business should proceed with as little disruption as possi- ble if the First Nation were to become the manager of Lake Huron's water and mineral re- sources. By Jan. 1, 1997 the band wants the federal and provincial governments to relinquish, its rights extending from the shore- line out seven miles into the lake. The claim also includes a $90 billion bill, plus interest to the federal government which Kaghee expects will be put in an annuity, wits interest used to promote the entire community. The government has remained silent on the issue so far. Russeldale man found dead after tree cutting accident RUSSELDALE - A Russel - dale area man was found dead last Saturday afternoon after he had gone out to cut trees. Roy Cole, 67, of Lot 34 Con- cession North Thames Rd., Ful- lerton Twp. was found pinned between a tractor and a tree, re- ported the Mitchell Advocate. Sebringville OPP reported he was working alone cutting trees when the accident occurred. Vandals use bulldozer to rip up road USBORNE TWNP - Lot Satur- day night, vandals used a bulldozer to tear up a section of Side Road 23-26, east of Conc. 6.7, Vandalized 10 a separate area ilk* tidal eee Tuesday was a harvest wagon that had its tires stashed. A TV coverage is not welcomed by Lucan council or Continued from front page on television. Out of the people he asked, 20 wanted council to be tele- vised and two did not. Gahlinger-Beaune said she too approached Lucan residents, the majority of whom said the fact council was televised would not keep them from voicing their con- cerns publicly. Cowell said he talked to someone who felt tele- vision actually facilitated frank dis- cussion. At council's last meeting, there was concern people would feel intimidated about approaching council with issues if they knew they were being filmed. The Village News conducted a survey and found about half of the residents asked wanted council tele- vised and the other half did not. Concerning McLaughlin's own re- search he said, "I didn't hear any- one adamantly for (TV coverage) or adamantly against it." "I don't hold petitions in high re- gard," said Reyrner. "You can't exclude one media," said Galhlinger-Beaune. "There are laws that govern these things." Gahlinger-Beaune tried to put forth a motion that council accept the televising of their meetings but she was told by McLaughlin to wait since the matter didn't deserve ur- gent attention. Councillor Harry Wraith also dis- agreed with such a motion, saying he felt the camera issue should be handled on a trial basis so council could consider the issue at a slower pace. He also wanted time to do his own survey of how residents felt. During his proposal Cowell ex- plained his initial plan involved oh- taining council's support before taping other Lucan events, adding the Legion requested an upcoming ceremony be taped. Highway mishap Exeter Volunteer Firefighters turn a pick-up truck upright after an accident at the inter- section of Hwy 4 and County Rd 4 Saturday. The Ford Ranger was struck by a four door car northbound on Hwy four and ended up on its side. No one was seriously injured. Your Views Letters to the editor Same rules should apply "Maybe the Town of Exeter should look at a bylaw for cats the same way as it is for the dog owners." Dear Editor: To all the cat owners of the Town of Exeter We, being a dog owner of The Town of Exeter are tired of a one-sided by-law stating that dog owners must not let their dogs run at large, and also carry a bag while you're walking your dog so you can clean up after it; so that this does not pose a problem for the other people in this town walking into the crap. What abouta cat running at large; we are getting tired of chasing cats out of our backyard doing their job in our flower beds, swooping at them to get them off the hoods of our vehicles, and getting sick of listening to our dog barking at all hours of the night while a cat sits up in our front window. Most responsible dog owners walk their dog for exercise on a leash for the safety of the animal. We do not al - lbw our dog to run at large; but if he is, it is by acci- dent - he has slipped out between someone's legs while the door has been opened. However, when this happens it is not long before one of our neigh - hors lets us know it, and for this we apologize. To the cat owners in our neighborhood and to the other cat owners of this'town, it seems to us that you just open your door and let your cat out - especially in the evenings not caring where it spends it's night as long as it comes home in the morning. All we are asking is a little common courtesy from,you, the cat owner - walk your cat on a leash, clean up after it, and keep them off our vehicles and out of our win- dow sills. Maybe the Town of Exeter should look at a by-law for cal;s the same way as it is for the dog Owners. They sflould also have to buy a tag for the cat - think of how much more money the town could collect. We are quite sure that there are many other dog owners that feel this way - let's hcar from you. Yours truly, Ralph and Cathy Batten Harris cutting Phoenix of Huron In rural areas such as here in Huron County, there are no other programs or services available... Dear Editor: Recent spending cuts announced by the Harris Government this week will have a significant and profound effect on the women and children of Hu- ron County. All funding for second stage housing programs in Ontario from the Ministry of Community and Social Services will be completely eliminated at the end of this year. These cuts came from seemingly out of nowhere and are met with great anguish and disbe- lief by members of the community who work with the women and children whose lives are so depen- dent on the services provided by Phoenix of Huron. Unquestionably, beyond any and all doubt these cuts will effectively annihilate Phoenix of Huron in one fast and very foul swoop.. And let's put these cuts into perspective in light of other recent decision announced by Harris. One of these has provided for significant tax breaks to cor- porations to save them millions and millions of dol- lars. Looking at the big picture then, why has Harris chosen to hurt women and children -- individuals and families who are least able to defend them- selves? To fully comprehend the significance and tragedy of this, one must have a full understanding and ap- preciation of what exactly it is that Second Stage Housing provides to women and children in Onta- rio.There are 22 Second Stage housing facilities across the province, including those facilities oper- ated by Phoenix of Huron in the towns of Clinton, Exeter and Goderich. Second Stage Housing, as provided that three local sites, offers women and their children who are or have been victimized by abuse in their lives -- be it physical, sexual, verbal and /or emotion abuse -- a safe, short-term living environment coupled with ongoing support and counselling aimed at enabling these survivors to- wards independence, self sufficiency and a life free of violence. Residents may stay in Phoenix for up to one year however the average stay is four to eight months. Phoenix of Huron began its operations four years ago and since that time we have witnessed remarka- ble and poignant successes in the achievements and successes of the women and children who have come to Phoenix, where were are the "stepping stone" or "the second stage" for them as they move onwards to realizing a successful, productive life in which they no longer are victimized. Since opening In June of 1991, Phoenix has been the home to 146 women and 164 children, including the 24 women and 28 children currently living at the three sites in Huron County. A remarkable 90 per cent of these women using the services provided by Phoenix have not returned to abusive partners and are now living non-violent, independent lives. Phoenix is about so much more than safe afforda- ble housing for these women and children. During their stay at Phoenix, the women are provided with one on one counselling, support with and through the legal and court systems and group programming activities to deal with the issues of violence in their lives. Work with children at Phoenix includes one on one therapy helping them to deal and cope with the affects of witnessing violence; teaching non- violent behaviors to stop the cycle of violence from one generation to the next; and parental support for the mothers to assist them in dealing with their chil- dren who have experienced or witnessed violence in their lives. In rural areas such as here in Huron County, there are no other programs or services available to re- place what is presently being offered at Phoenix of Huron to meet the critical and integral needs of the women and children of Huron. These arc women who'are our neighbors, our friends, our sisters and our daughters. These children are the future, they are the "next generation". Mike Harris is professing to be planning a better future for by reducing a long held provincial debt. Unless thc Harris government is forced to reevalu- ate this willful neglect of women and children he will effectively fail to achieve any real expenditure control. The demand for police services and inter- vention will undoubtably increase as women and children who would otherwise have sought out Phoenix for help escaping violence continually are abused and live in fear with no options but to live unsafely in fear. The health care system will absorb the costs associated with thc emotional and physical injuries and illness suffered by these defenseless women and children. Teachers and in fact the entire educational system will similarly struggle to help these children -- and their mothers -- in an environ- ment that is already strained to its limit. And of course the demands put on Children Aid and Family Services will be overwhelming and near impossible to meet. This week the Harris government effectively said to all women and children of Huron County and across the province. "Your wellbeing and safety are of no issue or significance to this government". Peri- od. Furthermore, these cuts have made an ominous and appalling statement to all of the next generation, saying clearly that the future of this province and its residents is far less important than are the short term ambitions of this government. The Board of Directors and Staff of Phoenix of Huron in Clinton, Exeter and Goderich Home -owner Brian Balser points out the damage done to his front porch at 20 Victor- ia St., Crediton. The house was hit by a car at approxi- mately 8:30 p.m. when the driver apparently lost control of the vehicle and hit a parked car as well as the front of the Gaiser home. 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