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The Times Advocate, 2007-08-15, Page 3Wednesday, August 15, 2007 Times -Advocate 3 Marched into court Heavy guard — Police presence in Goderich was heavy Friday morning as Jesse (meson was formally charged with first-degree murder in the shooting deaths of Bill and Helene Regier. Imeson's next court appearance in Goderich will be by video Sept. 10. He is also sched- uled to appear by video in WindsorAug. 27 for Carlos Rivera's murder. (photo/Scott Nixon) New CAO hired in Bluewater New job — New Bluewater chief administrative officer Lori Wolfe is settling into her role after only a few weeks on the job. (photo/Pat Bolen) ZURICH — After just a few weeks on the job, Lori Wolfe is settling in as the new chief admin- istrative officer (CAO) of Bluewater and describes the position as a wonderful opportuni- ty. Former clerk/administrator Janisse Zimmerman remains with Bluewater as clerk and planning administrator. Wolfe, who grew up in Stratford and lives in Sebringville with her husband and three chil- dren, says her role is to work alongside the council to make sure its goals are met. Wolfe was previously deputy CAO and director of human resources in St. Marys and has a Masters in Public Administration from the University of Western Ontario. With a municipality as large and diverse as Bluewater, Wolfe said it is difficult to provide solutions that are satisfactory to all the resi- dents. But she added the challenges are good espe- cially since the role of a CAO has changed so much with so many services downloaded. Wolfe has also been trying to meet with differ- ent groups to build a better community. Challenges that Bluewater faces in the future include many infrastructure projects such as library services and the ethanol plant and water towers in Hensall. "They're all achievable," said Wolfe. "We have good staff." Michigan girl drowns in Grand Bend GRAND BEND — Jule Marie Kovar, a 14 -year-old girl from Fort Gratiot, Michigan, drowned in Grand Bend Aug. 8 around 7:20 p.m. Kovar was swimming in Lake Huron when overcome by waves near the pier at the south end of the Grand Bend Public Beach. It was Jule's first time in Grand Bend visiting her longtime Sarnia friend. Her Sarnia friend was also in the water with Jule. The friend's mother attempted to save Jule but was not successful. Efforts were also made by a 17 -year-old Beachville male and friend of the victim. Slipping beneath the surface, her body was found about 40 minutes later on the south side of the pier. The mother of Jule, Anna Kovar is remembering her daughter as an avid tennis player and ambitious student who loved ballet and Irish danc- ing. They were visiting family and friends in Grand Bend for the day, shop- ping, and swimming. That night red flags were posted on the beach warning of treacherous water conditions. It is unknown if the two girls were aware of the flags. "Yes" to sewer project Continued from front page tem with South Huron because Bluewater would have to cross South Huron to get its sewage to the proposed Grand Bend treat- ment plant. The master plan for the project was done in 2005. The project starts south at Port Franks and the Pinery Provincial Park as well as the areas north on Highway 21 along the lakeshore potentially to St. Joseph and east on Highway 83 to Dashwood. Fergusson added Bluewater would limit itself if it didn't buy in to the project and that it could face unknown environmental pressures in the future. Coun. Tyler Hessel agreed, saying he is in support of doing it now rather than later when it will cost more. Coun. Bill MacDougall said that just because Bluewater approves the buy -in for capacity doesn't mean that anyone will be hooked up to sanitary sewers in the near future. Bluewater Mayor Bill Dowson agreed, saying the speed of the project will be determined by the amount of grants received by the municipalities. In a series of three unanimous recorded votes, council passed motions for Bluewater to buy capacity for Dashwood and the lakeshore region as well as to approve Lambton Shores as the municipal lead to manage the pro- ject. REGIONAL WRAP UP Stolen items found CENTRAL HURON —On Aug. 3 police received a tip from the public that several stolen items were found on a property on Porter's Hill Line in Central Huron. Two of the stolen items were a red 1998 Honda 4 Trax ATV and a black 2005 Honda TRX650 ATV. At about 11:50 a.m. members of the Huron OPP, West Region Emergency Response team attended the residence. A search was con- ducted and two suspects were located and arrested. A 17 -year-old male resident of no fixed address, faces two counts of possessing property obtained by crime under $5,000 and one count of failing to comply with his sentence or disposition. A 20 year old, also of no fixed address, faces one count of possession for under 3 kg and one count of CC 354(1)(a) pos- sessing property obtained by crime of over $5,000. Police are seeking assistance from the public. If you have been the vic- tim of theft recently and are missing items attend the Huron OPP detach- ment office on Bluewater Highway south of Goderich. Funding for CLGA STRATFORD — Member of Parliament for Perth -Wellington Gary Schellenberger, announced recently in Stratford more than $2.2 million for the Canadian Livestock Genetics Association (CLGA). The CLGA supports its international strategies aimed at benefiting Canada's dairy and small ruminants sectors. Doctor recruitment efforts moving forward in Lucan Biddulph By Nina Van Lieshout TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF LUCAN — A representative from the Southwestern Ontario Medical Education Network (SWOMEN) provided a presentation to Lucan Biddulph council July 26. Community development officer Laurie Roberts explained to council the purpose of SWOMEN and her role which includes the recruitment and retention of physicians in Ontario. Roberts also reviewed with council the medical education training in Ontario, along with how smaller communities are recruiting and retaining family physicians. Roberts will continue to work alongside Lucan Biddulph Mayor Tom McLaughlin and Lucan Biddulph deputy clerk Lisa DeBoer with the Underserviced Area Program, assisting Lucan Biddulph in its recruitment efforts. Billboards to improve Lucan Biddulph administrative clerk Ron Reymer spoke to Response Generators represen- tative Peter Watson regarding issues surrounding the billboards recently erected in the Lucan area. Council is concerned about the location and the font sizing of the billboards. Watson was apologetic to Reymer, explaining he will work on changing the billboard, while negotiating the costs. He will also adjust the font size of the print on the billboard. Reymer also explained to council that the lights on the billboard have been fixed. Horse barn to be demolished The Horse Barn at the Lucan Community Memorial Centre will be demolished Nov. 1. Council has instructed Reymer to notify the renter of the horse barn, asking they vacate the premises by that time. Museum update The Museum Committee met July 25. McLaughlin reported that the committee reviewed some construction drawings from Spriet Associates, noting they are waiting for additional drawings before moving forward. The committee also discussed donations, fundraising and tenders. Motocross update Reymer informed Lucan Biddulph Ward 3 Coun. Alex Westman that Lucan Biddulph public works manager Steve McAuley has not yet met with the OPP regarding motocross bikes running in a backyard in Granton, but has met with the resi- dent.