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Home My WebLink AboutThe Huron Expositor, 1976-12-16, Page 22At their regular meeting Monday night, Seaforth council COAPidcrgti the following matters: FP9Itest.froin the PUC that 5044 Obtain a road allowance Olt-tending Side St. east to Alexander St. in the planned Werereek Subdivision so that Water and hydro services could be **tailed there and to provide a looping water system to the hospital, to the planning board for their recommendation, A request from the Seaforth Dashwood Band for a donation towards new uniforms and instruments was passed to the recreation committee, which handles all community grants. Seaforth's rep to the Ausable hayfield Conservation Authority, Leone Rowat, iddicala in a letter that she'ds like to serve another year and her letter was passed on to next year's council who will name all the volunteers to various boards and committees. The Ministry of Transportation and Communication told council that the amber Main intersection traffic lights have been corrected so that they shine for four seconds rather than the former one and a half. BALL -MACAUL LINII TED I BUILDING CENTRE win be 'CLOSED Saturday,Dec.25-Christmas Day Sunday, Dec. 26th Monday,Dec.27th-Boxing Day Wednesday,Dec.29th,Inven tory Thursday,Dec. 30th,Inventory Saturday,Jan. 1-New YearS OPEN Tuesday, Dec. 28th. Friday, Dec. 31st during normal hours and will be I S OEM MOIR S S MON IMO BOY S. S min IMO Benefit Game mom mom rum wim Onwle mom nun WO. NOM SIM \‘' CHRISTMAS STORE HOURS Seaforth stores will remain open unti On Fri., Dec. 17 and on Mon., Tues., Wed., and Thurs. Dec. 20 - 23 in:clusive Secalorth Chamber of Commerce 1ST DRAW $25:00' Certificate 2ND DRAW $15.00 Certificate 3RD DRAW $10.00 .Certificate DRAW TO BE HELD DECEMBER 23 Main St. Seaforth tit e. CP/1.1301 B, 1$t THE: HURON .E*P9,SITPFL - aforth Council ttorifs 4f4tpe,S.N.:Ssi Mayor Carclno told council that the town may in future have to pay the cost of labour needed to install the town's Christmas lights. The town. now owns the street lights. Previously, the PUC had donated the labour. There is no LIP money available to do repairs on Seaforth's town hall, but a new program is planned for the spring for which Seaforth might be eligible, clerk Jim Crocker told councillors. The AB Conservation Authority told council that a study of a possible greenbelt along Silver,Creek, south of the railway tracks will be done by their summer staff in 1977. A request from the St. John's Ambulance Brigade for a grant was referred to the recreation committee. Councillors were invited to attend the Elgin Thompson Appreication Night Friday, in honour of the reeve of Tucker- smith who is retiring after 15 years. The town, will install a pipe to solve. the problem of a private drain connection being plugged by the roots of a tree on Franklin St.,, following a complaint by Dr, Cyril Lacko, Reeve John Flannery reported for the public works committee. Council will talk to their. engineer and the Ministry of the Environment about a bill from Vasto Construction for about $1900 for the rental of four foot hose to pump out a manhole this' , summer. "I don't think we should be. liable for the hose when they caused the need for the hose, 'during sewer construction;' Mayor Cardno commented, -Council received a cheque from Vasto for $6600 for damaged sidewalks. Additional lighting is needed at the curling club and a new light has been installed beside the arena, councillor Wayne Ellis FIREMEN vs OPTIMISTS OEM. MOM UNISMI --12 Sunday, December 18 COME OUT AND SEE GREAT HOCKEY ACTION --tt _ MUM NMI OMB /Mt IMO INIMM 2 p.m. At the Arena Proceeds to the. Arena Fund Tickets $1.00 11=04 OWN 1, SWIM S IMO S 111111n 111 am* reported for the police committee. Seven applicants will be interviewed this week for the: job of arena manager, council heard. 40,000 gallons of water were used at the arena this November, compared to 158,000 gallons in November, 1975,, councillor Bill Bennett reported. November was much colder this year than last but the new recycling ice system gives a definite saving of water and hydro, he said. Arena renovations are coming along well and bricking the new addition has started, council learned. (By Wilma Oke) At the Provincial Court in Seaforth Wednesday James Robert Livingston of Vanastra, DAvid Keith Sallows. R.R.4, Seaforth and Kenneth Alexander MacDonald of Seaforth pleaded guilty to a charge of break, enter and theft at Base Factory dutlet at Vanastra on August 24, 1975. Mr. Livingston and Mr. Sallows are to appear in Seaforth Court on January 19 for sentencing. Mr. MacDonald was remanded in custody until appearance- at the Goderich provincial court on December 20 for sentencing. In the same caase Gerrit Logtenbery of Vanastra, charged with possession of stolen goods, pleaded guilty and is to appear in Seaforth court January 19 for sentencing. Barry R. Kreller ,of Fordwich, pleaded bulky to a careless driving charge and fined $253 or 25 days in jail as the result of an accident in front of the Seaforth Arena November 6 when Brenda L. Brown of R.R.3, Monkton, a pedesttran, was struck by the car, suffering severe leg injuries. A dangerous driving charge was withdrawn. Marian Laws of Seaforth Council adogted a suggestion of the finance and general government committee that the planning beard be asked to de a review and updating of the official plan and zoning bylaws. The County planning department will help, but they have a long waiting list. Town employees will receive a $50 Christmas bonus this year; the same as last yeii• "ind will have Friday, December 24, Monday, December 27 and Monday, January 3 off or other days in lieu of those. Council declared Monday, Hullet Township, was fined $28, or three days in jail. William Devereaux, 22, of R.R.4, Seaforth, charged with having open liquor in car, was fined $54 or 5 days in jail. , Harold E. Wilson of Seaforth pleaded guilty to a charge of failing to stop for a stop sign and was fined $28 or three days in jail. A charge of careless driving was withdrawn. Robin Edwin Lee of seaforth Charged with possession of stolen goods, had his case put over to December 16-in Goderich Court. D. Stephen Seymour of Seaforth pleaded guilty to a charge of causing a disturbance I ii December 27 Boxing Day an official holiday. County council is not getting involved., financially in the Vanastra swimming pool, Reeve Flannery said in answer to a question from councillor Charlie Campbell. The pool's deficit has been discussed at county council. The new electronic fire siren should be installed soon behind the town hall and the old one removed from the roof of the town hall, Deputy Reeve hill Dale reported from the Fire Area Board. The roof will be repaired as soon as the old siren is down. and using obscene language and was fined $50 or 5 days in jail. John Henry Reuger of Clinton charged with public mischief and theft under $150 , had his case adjourned to Goderich Court on December 16. Peter M. Polland Seaforth charged with trespassing, had his case put over for trial on January 19 in Seaforth court. Miles E. Little, Seaforth, pleaded guilty to not reporting an accident and will appear for trial in Seaforth Court January 19. Francis Meidinger, Seaforth, pleaded guilty to a charge of a minor having liquor and was fined $54 or 5 days in jail. The PUC will contract to supply water to the Silvercreek Subdivi- sion for which the owners will pay. Mayor Cardno reported. Work is stalled on cianneettrox pipes to the PUC's new well, she reported, because digging ran into quick sand. Part of the work is done. Council and the PUC should meet early in the new year to continue the updating of street- lights around town, council decided. Most of the money budgeted last year for the prograrilhas been spent and "the lighting around town is starting to look good, except for a few sections," councillor Bill Bennett commented. Seaforth will submit an 12111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111E. cahpapregaerdn ith ~e aforthet e:oc: s 1(31 January 19. = Sandra Popp of = Londesboro, charged with failing = to stop at the intersection of INIMM WI°* ,Highway 4 and Concession 8 of 20 S op , "Hitgiwklt TEENS & LADIES Dresses - Slacks- Gowns Housecoats- Gaucho Pants Blouses- Skirts- Pant Suits 20% OFF CHILDRENS 2 to 6x Snowpanis Jackets Coats Plead guilty to break in To the Electors of Seaforth •• I would like to thank you for the support 1 was given at the polls last week and look forward to serving you for the next two years Gerald Groothuis WEEKEND SAVINGS ve Thursday, Friday, Saturday 30% OFF TEEN Coats and Jackets Save Seatorth hifitatso Chfidreasf titai;:tadieti TOE iiitthitY STORE Whit Int ARCH VONA11046 4140 ti application for more Ontario Home Renewal Program funds, in case the program is continued past March when it is scheduled to lapse. "It's been a good program," Deputy reeve Dale commented, "I bet it'll be renewed. The town still has $18,000 of its last OHRP allotment. Engraved town pen sets were presented' to the three retiring members of council, John Sinna- mon, George Hildebrand and Charles Campbell. All three said they enjoyed their years on council and warned three new councillors who were in the audience not to think the meeting's 9:30 adjournment was typical. "•?/:"3•04411r cc44 04. vimsloommoommomminammo•- 1.!Ke • • This curotot°5 WIN A GIFT" CERTIFICATE makes these beautiful cast metal toys and plastic modelt in unbelievable detail Priced from $4.15 SEE OUR HUGE. SELECTION THAT WILL Make Every Kid Smile I