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Huron County Newsletter
Week of March 31st to April 6th, 2024
Good day,
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Community Safety and Well-Being Plan for Huron County to Launch Social Media Campaign
by Bob Montgomery
The Community Safety and Well-Being Committee for Huron County is launching a new social media campaign to bring awareness and educate the community about Intimate Partner Violence.
Accessibility and Health & Safety Manager Michaela Johnston says the campaign is a part of the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan for Huron County that was established by the lower-tier municipalities in 2021 and will feature information, education and support resources for all community members, including those who have been impacted by Intimate Partner Violence.
Huron OPP Inspector Jason Younan says in 2023, Huron County OPP had 765 occurrences related to intimate partner violence, a staggering number of occurrences for our small community…
REACH Centre in Clinton Receives Defibrillator from the Dave Mounsey Memorial Fund
by Bob Montgomery
The REACH Centre in Clinton received a defibrillator from the Dave Mounsey Memorial Fund recently.
The defibrillator was presented by the Founder and Executive Director of the Dave Mounsey Memborial Fund, Patrick Armstrong. The Dave Mounsey Fund was started in 2009 in recognition of Dave Mounsey who was an OPP officer who was killed in the line of duty in 2006 in an on-duty car collision. Armstrong says Dave Mounsey was a negotiator, he was a general patrol officer, he was a volunteer fire fighter and Dave Mounsey was his coach officer.
This particular donation was named after Willian McTagart who was born and raised in Clinton and went off to fight in World War One where he served until he was killed overseas at the age of twenty-five, having earned the Distinguished Service Order and a mention in dispatch for bravery…
Left to right: Matt Lee - REACH Centre General Manager, Vanessa Strike - Board Vice President, Patrick Armstrong - Founder and Executive Director Dave Mounsey Fund
Huron East Applies for SLED Funding to Promote the Municipality's Manufacturing Sector
by Bob Montgomery
Huron East Economic Development Officer Taralyn Cronin says the municipality has applied for funding from the county through their Supporting Local Economic Development, or SLED, program to promote the opportunities in their manufacturing sector.
Cronin says last year they successfully applied for SLED funding for a Trails and Tours Guide and they were able to create the Guide, audio tours and an accompanying Visitors Itinerary.
“This year we're looking at promoting our manufacturing sector and the job opportunities that are available in our…
Huron Perth Public Health is Promoting “Friendly” Dental Visits During Oral Health Month
by Bob Montgomery
April is Oral Health Month in Canada and the Oral Health Team at Huron Perth Public Health is marking the occasion by highlighting “friendly” dental visits – a free service offered at HPPH dental clinics for children aged three years and under.
Registered Dental Hygienist Anna Read says it's recommended children see a dental professional within six months of getting their first tooth, or by one year of age. “A friendly visit to an HPPH dental clinic allows young children to get familiar with a dental setting and someone looking into their mouth. It is also an opportunity to spot oral health concerns early”…
Tickets for Blyth Festival's 50th Season on Sale Now
by Bob Montgomery
Tickets for the Blyth Festival's 50th season are now on sale.
Artistic Director Gil Garratt says the Blyth Festival has been a cornerstone of the community for half a century, bringing joy, laughter, and unforgettable moments to audiences from near and far. “This year, we're thrilled to announce that we're featuring an incredible lineup of all-new Canadian plays, showcasing our nation's rich talent and stories right here in your backyard”…
AMDSB Student Senate Hosts E-Waste Drop Off Initiative to Celebrate Earth Week
by Bob Montgomery
Student Senators from the Avon Maitland District School Board are raising awareness about e-waste and the need to properly recycle electronic devices.
Nathan Bean is a grade twelve student at the Stratford District Secondary School and he's the Vice President of the Avon Maitland Student Senate. He says every year they try to come up with projects that will make a difference at the Board level. The idea for this particular project came to them when they realized it can be challenging for most people to get rid of their e-waste and they can't just throw them in the recycling bin because they're a fire hazard…
AMDSB Centre for Employment & Learning Transitioning Out of Adult Employment Services
by Bob Montgomery
The Avon Maitland District School Board Centre for Employment & Learning has announced it is transitioning out of Adult Employment Services.
Superintendent of Education Jane Morris says the Board has made the difficult decision to not renew their Employment Services contract with Employment Ontario beyond March 31, 2025. This means that the AMDSB Centre for Employment & Learning will no longer be the provider of employment services for Huron County after a one year transition period. Morris says this has been a very difficult decision for the Board because they have been…
This Month's Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health Virtual Lecture Series Looks at the Hospital to Home Transition
by Bob Montgomery
The topic for this month's Virtual Lecture hosted by the Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health is the Hospital to Home transition.
The guest speaker is Doctor Mary Fox. She says there's not much doubt most seniors dealing with health issues would rather be at home than in a hospital. They're most comfortable in their home where they're familiar with their surroundings and they know where everything is. She says in some cases, the biggest challenge when a senior is being moved back home from the hospital is for the other members of the family. Doctor Fox says what they've told her is that they often have to take on the role of a nurse and they don't have the training to do that…
Jane’s Walk Huron Hosts a Variety of Community Walks that Explore Huron’s Rich Heritage
by Bob Montgomery
Jane’s Walk Huron invites the community to explore Huron County’s rich heritage through 24 guided walks taking place in 11 communities as part of the global Jane’s Walk Festival running on May 4th and 5th.
Jane's Walks were inspired by Jane Jacobs, an American-Canadian writer, urbanist, and activist who championed a community-based approach to city-building. Jane’s Walks are free events that encourage people to discover unseen aspects of their communities and to use walking as a way to connect with their neighbours. The Huron event will take participants on an immersive journey that explores…
Military Emergency Management Training Exercise Coming to Huron and Bruce Counties
by Bob Montgomery
A Canadian military exercise will be conducted throughout Huron and Bruce counties in early May.
All Huron and Bruce County municipalities, including North Huron, have been invited to participate in this exercise. North Huron is one several municipalities that has expressed an interest in participating and Reeve Paul Heffer says that participation will count as their annual emergency management training requirement.
Staff have been told the exercise will involve the mobilization of about 400 military personnel to North Huron…
The Student Sculpture Garden at Millennium Park in Clinton was Officially Opened on Thursday
by Bob Montgomery
Members of the public along with the artists were on hand Thursday for the opening of the Student Sculpture Garden at the Millennium Park in Clinton.
Central Huron Community Improvement Coordinater Angela Smith says in the beginning she just wanted a public art exhibit but then she thought there are two secondary schools in Clinton and they both have welding departments, so maybe they could create two sculptures. And then if they could create two, why not a dozen…
Tanner Brooks, welder and artist
Provincial Minister of Agriculture Says Some Information About Carbon Tax Being Spread on Social Media is Not Accurate
by Bob Montgomery
Provincial Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and MPP for Huron-Bruce, Lisa Thompson, was one of the guest speakers at last week's Huron County Federation of Agriculture annual MP/MPP/Local Politician Forum at the Clinton Legion.
Thompson says Huron-Bruce is blessed with fertile lands and forward-thinking, conscientious farmers that has led to Huron-Bruce's place as a leader in the agriculture and food industry. Thompson says over the years they've been able to navigate changes in Ontario's agricultural landscape with great success and she has no doubt that that will continue in the years ahead…
Weekly Trivia Questions
What is the name of the Huron County church famous for it’s chimes?
a) St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church, Goderich
b) Trivitt Memorial Anglican Church, Exeter
c) Melville Presbyterian Church, Brussels
d) St. Andrew’s United Church, Bayfield
What Usborne Township singer went on to become “Canada's Singing Cowboy”?
a) Gordon Lightfoot
b) Stompin’ Tom Connors
c) Earl Heywood
d) Tommy Hunter
Answers to last week’s questions:
The Village of Vanastra, which began as the married living quarters for RCAF Station Clinton, was known by what name?
a) Huron Park
b) Home of Radar
c) Adastral Park*
d) Lancaster Park
In what Huron County town would you find the magnificent opera house known as Cardno Hall?
a) Seaforth*
b) Goderich
c) Exeter
d) Wingham
Trivia questions courtesy of Huron County Historian David Yates