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Huron County Newsletter
Weeks of August 18th to 24th, 2024
Good day,
Apologies for the slight delay this week. We will be back to Sunday morning editions again next weekend. Until then, here’s issue #34.
Thank you for checking out the Huron County Newsletter and have a great week.
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Ontario Provincial Police Now Using Its Cessna Airplane To Reduce The Growing Number Of Motorcyclist Fatalities
by Bob Montgomery
The OPP report a 56% increase in the number of motorcyclist fatalities and almost all of them are preventable.
They're bringing in their Cessna airplane to help them deal with that increase. More motorcycle collisions again this week brings this year's fatalities to…
Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health Celebrates White Paper Day And Donor Appreciation Event
by Bob Montgomery
The Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health Celebrated White Paper Day and their Donor Appreciation Event last Friday at the Comfort Inn in Goderich.
Gateway Project Lead and Research Assistant Amy Sturgeon says they decided to celebrate the two events together. The White Paper Day is an opportunity to thank their research assistants and their summer students for the work they've done, and the Donor Appreciation Event is a chance to show the donors what they get back for the funding they provide to Gateway.
Sturgeon says the Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health was…
Photos courtesy of the Gateway Centre for Excellence in Rural Health
Huron County Paramedic Receives Medical Director’s Commendation Award
by Bob Montgomery
On August 14th Paramedic David Bisback was recognized at Huron County Council for being awarded the Medical Director’s Commendation Award by the Southwest Ontario Regional Base Hospital Program.
The Medical Director’s Commendation Award is awarded to Paramedics who have been recognized for delivering exceptional care to patients in the pre-hospital setting. This award is based on…
Left to right: Deputy Chief David Campbell, Paramedic David Bisback, Director of Emergency Services Jeff Horseman, CAO Meighan Wark, and Warden Glen McNeilPhoto courtesy of Huron County. Photo courtesy of Central Huron
Avon Maitland District School Board Helps Families Prepare For Back To School
by Bob Montgomery
It's hard to believe it's that time of year again, but it's here, and schools in the Avon Maitland District School Board are busy preparing to welcome students for another exciting year!
The first day for students in grades 1 to 12 will be Wednesday, September 4, as Tuesday is a professional day for staff. Kindergarten students will stagger their first day on either Wednesday, Thursday or Friday, and that will be organized by each school.
A page on the board’s website has been created to help parents and guardians with the common back to school questions…
MicroAge Basics Celebrates 40th Anniversary with Donation to Wingham Hospital
by Bob Montgomery
As part of their 40th anniversary celebrations, MicroAge Basics has pledged $25,000 to the Wingham & District Hospital Foundation’s Caring Together campaign to fund a new CT Scanner.
MicroAge Basics is a family-owned office supply store with locations in Wingham, Goderich and Kincardine. MicroAge Basics has been a…
L to R: Jordan Gibbings, Erin Peet, Shaun Peet, Nicole Duquette-Jutzi, Liz Chamas, Erik Peeters. Photo courtesy of Wingham and District Hospital Foundation
Rural Municipal Leaders Support ‘Solve the Crisis’ Campaign To Address Homelessness And Mental Health
by Bob Montgomery
Rural Municipal Leaders are throwing their support behind the Solve the Crisis Campaign to Address Homelessness and Mental Health.
Representing 230 municipalities and over 2.6 million people across Ontario, the Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus, Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus and Eastern Ontario Mayors’ Caucus join the call to action around the ‘Solve the Crisis’ Campaign led by the Ontario Big City Mayors. During their joint meeting at the start of the…
Photo courtesy of Western Ontario Wardens' Caucus
West Nile Virus Activity Reported in Huron Perth
by Bob Montgomery
Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is reminding residents to protect themselves against mosquito bites after mosquitoes collected from traps in Stratford and southern Huron County tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV).
These are the first positive mosquito findings of the season for Huron and Perth counties. The findings indicate that West Nile virus-positive mosquitoes could be present anywhere in…
Chamber Of Commerce For Goderich, North and Central Huron Expresses Concern Over Potential Rail Disruptions And Calls For Swift Resolution
by Bob Montgomery
The Chamber of Commerce for Goderich, and North and Central Huron is deeply concerned about the potential supply chain disruptions facing our local businesses as a result of the ongoing labour disputes at Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd (CPKC) and Canadian National Railway Co. (CN).
Chamber Executive Director Colin Carmichael says if the current impasse is not resolved quickly, businesses across Huron County could experience significant challenges in…
Huron County Council Approves Speed Limit By-Law Amendment For Village Of Winchelsea
by Bob Montgomery
Huron County council has approved a Speed Limit By-Law Amendment for the Village of Winchelsea.
South Huron Mayor George Finch explains the village of Winchelsea is located at the intersection of Kirkton Road and County Road 11, or Hern Line. There are only about thirty people living in the village but the traffic going through that intersection at the current 90 kilometres an hour has caused some problems. Finch says there has been one accident…
Rural Ontario Institute Is Pleased To Announce Their 2024 Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program Dream Gala Set A New Record
by Bob Montgomery
This year's Rural Ontario Institute's Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program Dream Gala raised a record $122,157.
The Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program was initiated in 1984 to build the skills and networks of individuals in the agriculture and food sector who in turn lead innovation and collaboration that contributes to economic, social and environmental good locally and globally.
The theme of the April 2024 event…
Central Huron Acknowledges The Ontario Lottery And Gaming Corporation's Yearly Contribution To The Municipality
by Bob Montgomery
The Municipality of Central Huron is pleased to acknowledge the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation's yearly contribution to the municipality from the operation of Gateway Casino Clinton.
OLG payments are made under an equitable sum from the Municipal Contribution Agreement that determines the funds that…
Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus Advocates For Rural Needs At AMO 2024 Conference In Ottawa
by Bob Montgomery
The Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus strengthened its vital partnerships with representatives from the Province of Ontario during the Association of Municipalities of Ontario Conference held in Ottawa from August 18 to 21st.
Throughout the conference, the WOWC engaged in productive discussions with Provincial Ministers and Opposition Parties, effectively advocating for its strategic priorities…
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Photos courtesy of Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus - visit our website to see full photo credits and descriptions.
Western Ontario Wardens' Caucus Chair Says This Year's AMO Conference In Ottawa Was The Largest Conference They've Ever Held
by Bob Montgomery
Western Ontario Wardens' Caucus Chair and Huron County Warden, Glen McNeil, says this year's AMO Conference in Ottawa was an amazing event.
McNeil says there were more than 3,300 participants there, making it the largest AMO Conference they've ever had, and that was because there is currently so much interest among the municipalities. McNeil says he was involved in two delegations on behalf of his municipality of A-C-W, a delegation with the town of Goderich regarding health care in Huron County, and seven delegations, not only on behalf of Huron County but also WOWC with different ministers. And he suggests that their position to address the need for more…
Avon Maitland District School Board Welcomes New Superintendent
The Avon Maitland District School Board is pleased to welcome Riley Culhane as he assumes the position of Superintendent of Education.
Riley begins his official appointment on September 1st and has been appointed the lead for the K to 12 Program Department. Riley brings 11 years of senior leadership experience to AMDSB having most recently served with the Thames Valley District School Board. He also worked as an elementary school administrator and educator. Prior to joining TVDSB in 2000 Riley worked as a Speech-Language Pathologist and Child and Youth Worker.
Riley is passionate about collaborating with all interest groups to ensure that students are provided with the necessary tools and resources to pursue their goals. He is looking forward to joining the AMDSB team.
Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority's Annual Turtle Hatchling Release Event Takes Place On Thursday
by Bob Montgomery
The Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority's Annual Turtle Hatchling Release will be held this Thursday at the Morrison Dam just south of the Conservation Authority's office.
Healthy Watershed Technician Hope Brock says this is the ninth year for the Hatchling Relase and it had become a very popular event before…
Photo courtesy of the Asauble Bayfield Conservation Authority
Weekly Trivia Questions
What did General Sir Arthur Currie dedicate on August 26, 1924?
a) Wingham Armoury
b) Goderich Cenotaph
c) Sky Harbour Air Field
d) Wingham Cenotaph
What famous Huron County literary figure was born with the last name Laidlaw on July 10, 1931?
a) Jenny Smilie
b) Alice Munro
c) Anne Kay
d) Amanda MacPhail
Answers to last week’s questions:
What Huron County women was the last woman to be tried for witchcraft, and is the subject of a play at this year's Blyth Festival?
a) Grizelda Clemons
b) Maggie Pollack*
c) Abigail Putman
d) Flora McKinnon
Which Prime Minister appeared on CKNX-Radio in June 1968?
a) Pierre E. Trudeau*
b) Lester B. Pearson
c) John G. Diefenbaker
d) Joe Clark
Trivia questions provided by local author and historian David Yates.