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The Huron Expositor, 1977-01-06, Page 8'4, arena coftimittea lot'', frying • •„to„ include facilities for the handi- capped in their arena renovations. ReeYe John Flannery said his rw McGREGOR Top Quality BEEF • GOVERNMENT INSPECTED Whole Beef .90 Half Beef .91 Price subject to change INCLUDES: CUTTING• WRAPPING and QUICK FREEZING Free Delivery - 10 Mile - GRANT McGREGOR Ph. 262-5839 council o consider needs of handica NEED- MORE LIVING SPACE ? cam • LANSINK CONSTRUCTION Custom Building • Contractor "' NEW HOMES • ALTERATION'S a RENOVATIONS. (Rec. Rooms, Dens, Additions and Conversions) . Free Drawf.pgs;'Fre,e Estimates LANSINK CONSTRUCTION- Phone 527-1474 Seaforth Ladies Aid rnakes plans Mrs: Ann Agar presided when the . Ladies Aid of First Presbyterian Church met January 4 Mrs. Agar opened the meeting with a prayer and a poem "Happy Recipe", Mrs. Mabel Crouch selected the hymns, "I loneto tell. the Story", was sung. Mrs. Mae Habkirk read the scripture Psalm 46, 'followed by prayer by Mrs. Edith McMillark. ... • •.• The "lidiei made plans for 'the- 'coming year: Mrs. Van Rooijen read a peom , "The Way" and hymns were ,sung, "All the. Way SaViour Leads me". - Mrs. Ann ,Agar 'thanked all those who took "part, and the Lord's. Prayer was repeated in unison,„and a social time •spent. Braeckprs vacation in Florida and holidays? . renovations and recommend. Assess the need •for additional Senior. Citizen apartments. Assess if the needs of the citizens arid community are being met? Eg. Are meals available on Sundays Would a motel be an asset? • •° Weald a' mobile hoMe park be an asset? Are we giving enough support' to our local merchants and inthiStry? Consider remit!). erati'on of council as recommended by the 1976 council. Establish by by-law a special fund for Industrial land purchase. Arena: • Complete the renovation program. Study, the feasibility •of a community arena.,'board Or • recreation-committee. Ensure the community needs are answered by adequate staffing, and utiliiation. ' 'Sais a so further improvements to the arena that can be planned f4r in the, future. Protection AO PerSons:' Endeavour to• keep and even improve on the excellent police force we have at• present. To encourage " the citizens to co-operate with the police in .reSpecting the by-laws. of the town. - . To suiVei-and establish a plait for improving street lights so the P.U.C. can be notified of work wanted. Public Works: To• endeavour to Maintain the high standard the'town has at present of snOwplowing and maintaining the streets. To replace and repair the .• sicleivalks damaged throngh,' the sewer installations. To develop an orderly plan of providing storm, sewers and the paving Of streets, so.an early. Start ean be made in letting contracts. , Re-assesi,the policy, in the use' of the sanitary land fill site. . These are some of my 'thoughts for 'the next two years, some are already in the process, but running a town is the same as living. It is an ongoing process -and if we do 'not plan., ahead, nothing gets accomplished. • Mayor Betty .Cardno outlined variety of issues' that • should concerti r the new. council in her,„, inatigural -speech following the' swearing in of the 1977-78 council Monday morning: Father 11.J.Laragh, in` his spiritual' address to .the new council, reminded members of their . responsibility to God and, to their fellow 'men. ' • - ••: Mayor . Cardno's addresS said: It is a pleasure for me to welcome the new members of 4-council and to see the 'veteran" councillors baCk- again far a two year term. . • I intend' to try' and give the leadership --and endeayour. to • provide the services -that the _people who elected me expeCt. On behalf of the council and myself I would like to express our appreciation .of allowing us manage, your affairs for two, years ' I know 1, have a capable, council and if everyone carries out the' responsibilities, the' task rvp...,bc easier.. r — I am grateful, that •most of the representatives that have, served b, efOre on Our committees have -indicated they' will serve again. This certainly indicated a strong community support for council to • rely on for their reconimendations and viewpoint: Let us rememher that while these. committees Can only advise or recommend to council, they should be listened to very carefully by council. They are appointed by council for this reason, so .decisions can be brought to council after careful consideration. ' Sometimes, as has happened in the past, council disregards these decisions. This is certainly permissible.,, but Council should be abiejO' provide an-adequate answer' back to • the committees when recommendations are not accepted, • I would like also -briefly to outli ne roifitcrffie-'-decisions and Matters I feel each committee should consider: • .,:•• • • Finance, and ' General Government- ; . Assess and bring in a budget for all . services for the town.- To inspect the town buildings with regard to m aintenance and Nylon. Velvets * Nylon Prints Homespuns * Cotton•& Nylon Prints ELVE tie _Refinishing Products ig% 0 / Stripping IV 10 OFF WE NEED SPACE • YOU SAVE MONEY • , i^ • • Heron view 11.171E HURON' expOisrtglip .JANUARY 6; 1977 _"„.7 3 M .. 41 The Seaforth Lion's Club paid their annual visit to 'the Home on Saturday afternoon and entert inert with a musical program provided by the Junior and S nior Omits of the- Northside United Church'. Dr...Bill Thomp n president of the Seaforth, Lions brought greetings from the Club and Rev.. R. • Roberts of the Egmondyi le United Church- gave an. • He„drefe-his wife to town. While she shopped for grectries,Lhe- attended-to- business at the agricultural office and at a • machine shop. They had agreed to'meet on a certain corner at, a certain time . She arrived on schedule, butthe was late. She waited and waited, peering down the streets, checking her watch, wondering where he was and worrying.finally _she noticed the truck • speeding from the direction of their home. Where have you been?" she spluttered as she climbed into the cab. "Well," he grinned sheepishly, "when I got home you weren't there." After hearing those stories, I'm not worried about,nty memory. I've forgotten many things,but at least I'haven't misplaced a person - yet. This year is not going to be any easier as far as finances from senior governments so we will have to assess carefully all the requests for extra funds. ' - !I4t us work together with deterrnination.'' ".7••;•4°--°"‘ Father Laragh- said: • • i am happy to be honored_to • ...addreasthellnaugnralr -meeting of°' , . • Seaforth•TOWn Conned for 1977. .. This. is V.a . unique and , really . important opportunity . to greet • you I •the. „qualified and elected .• representativeS 'of the whole -Lain -address to you-nothing else than the word Of the - Church; for it could be . otherwise. 'And I feel • that I - have theright, in fad the duty, to say to. you these. words which .are. nothing other' than words of encouragement, light, Wisdom 'and exhortation. . "fiat Of all, your work, as local government -• officials V is responsibility,• • iniSsion." "Precisely . because you. are repreaentativesteviardi. y9ti have the duty and the honour to bear in your hearts, in your'thoughts and in Your programmes the interests of those people who have put themselves in your hands,' asking you expressly to look• after their public' affairs. In carrying out your, daily service, think of your Christian values• because. now you' able. to-put them in practise - you must not • think of yoursolVes: or m t you fol1OW the logic •. PersOn advantage because you are ,c' led' to • Carry ,. out a task which goes beyond all. limited and narrow considerations' to address. • yourselves to a • greater, primary and surpassing good; • care of others • and especially-the poor and the Weak. 'A mission thereferp." net for • yOiil-self but 'sinc'er'e andlleeply- •. felt pursuit 14', the elevation. and• progress •'• of your •fellowf man. Here is all your greatness,, and all your mission. It can make of Tam noble persons. • . obligedlo remind you. ,One • other thOught. That the 'power event() you doesnot come .' only from the 'electors but from Him whe created and rules the ..Wtirld- and 'who "'calls all men ,to •, enjoy a,• 'Sweet life, . the s joys of family anal sociability, and who eel! '.,•of • .you . • exception to aceOutit one day for .the •Way in whiefi.,eacii • man has tradad the talents at his disposal as ', a wise .,"sand fearless-- ..administrator. • For every idle word a man shall speak he .shall • render an account of it in the day. of JUdgment. • In the spirit .of this Sacred • ,Season offer 'to 'all' . of• ,you V,My • most fervent. 01d sincere wishes - Which .extend for the NOW"Year ' for prosperity, 0*r* • recovery ari,d ,rtia lito• 'Of out town in tieabeiin..freedeni • illy, Elaine Toi'nfn-shend --Forgetfulness Mr. arid Mrs. Clarence Itegele spent; New Years with- Mr. and Mrs. Mervyn *Mudd', Mrr and -Mrs. • Harold McCallum spent Sunday• with iciri and Mrs. Stanley Preszcator at Credited. Miss Lorna Glanville': who spent fast Week With Mager Carl returned to her home'with them. . ds re Ends If it's true that-forgetfulness. is-a -sign of old age, 1 must be ancient beyond my years. Lately 1 seldom visit anyone without leaving something behind - something personal for my hostess 'to remember me by, such as my toothbrush, my comb, •a sweater or a pair of shoes, a . ting pad filled with notes or a roll of filmiriny watch or my purse. • I worried about my failing memory atil I heard that other people forget.things ;too. For instance, a housewife pin a bag of `brown Sugar in. the'freezer and a box of ice cream in the• cupboard. Another lady popped a-roast into the oven before leaving for an afternoon meeting.• Her mind was at ease because she knew the automatic timer would have the meat cooked by the time she got home. Unfortunatley; shelergot to turn it on. A farmer hung a logging chain, on the back of a tractor, then wen_t_to-thefieldto 'plow. After ftirrowingivie-and-a'-half acres , fro---rerrienthered the chain, which was' nowhere 'in sight. A second man used a tractor and 'blade to pack ensilage in a„ bunker silo.' He removed his jacket, flung 'it over a post andhasn't seen'the coat since. 'Meanwhile two ladies, who shall remain nameleSs, • went to church on, a Sunday morning. As usual, one of their daughters accompanied them to Sunday School. After the service, the children practiced for a special choir: The ladieS chatted with the other members of the \congregation outside the church: Soon they felt cold and decided they Might as _ivell ge horde. Mrs. Ed. Regela ,„.• Correspondent Mr; and Mrs. Clarence Regele ipentIliursday eveging'with Mr. and Mrs, Ed Itegele, Mr: and' Mrt.Atuno Etraeaker,' are. vatationitig Florida. • Ms. JoyfItypisited on .Sunday With Mr. and MiS. Intten • Egmondville• thanked allthose responsible for the fine music and lovely treats ,on behalf of the residents. Jim Fallis was welcomed to the Home at Monday's activities. The . Goderich Township. Women's Institute volunteers helped with the wheel chairs and the program. Molly. Cox and Mrs. Driver provided the old tyme music and accompanied 'for the singing of Christmas Carols.iA- The Tuesday Family-Night,program was cancelled owing to weather-conditions and was held onFridaY afternoon. A play "Housekeeper Wanted" was presented by the Brucefield Church Choir. The play was directed by Mrs. Stewart Wilson Dean Wilson' and Jane Alleri Vilson and-Labith Millerentertained with piano Kilos and a Vocal solo by Dorothy McGregor accompanied by Elsie Henderson: -Miss Edith Bowey thanked the entertainers .on behalf of the residents. The residents Christmas program and party was held on Thursday afternoon. Administ rator, Chester Archibald was chairman for the program with most of the talent being provided by the residents assisted by Wayne,Lester,_ Betty Rogers and Jack Roorda Of the staff. Residents taking 'part were. recitations and readings by Bertha Deihl, Jennie : MeGratton, Pearl Wheeler, Dora Buchanan, Sarah Carter, , Mary Van. Camp, • Grace Howe' and 'Elizabeth Black; vocal solos by Helen Fischer, Morgan Dalton; vocal duet Elsie .Henderson and Nelson Lear; piano solos Ethel Hill, Myrtle • , Parker' Josephine Cunningham, Florerice 'Meston; group singing by a ladies-arid mens chorus; a twenty member rythm band played several Christmas songs and while playing • "Here Comes Santa Claus" he and his helper arr ived *with greetings to everyone and the odd kiss. 'following the,„,;.- program all of the residents enjoyed a ,Christmas suppefin' the main dining room and area. with tables set for 250. Mrs. Ella Wedlock was welcomed to:the Home at Monday afternoons- variety pregrarn Marie Flynn, Harold Black and Jerry Collins provided .the old • tyme music; the Hicknell 'sisters Teresa and Margaret et-Or-fah-led with vocal duetS:Lorl Bell, Debbie and Dawn Flynn step dances; Jane,Bell played two piano Solos. The Christian Re formed volunteers assisted With activities. A puppet program "no stringS attached" was provided by Sheryl Smith -itichard -Keelan from the Kirkton area who have been entertaining at ,schools and senior' citizens in Huron and Forth Counties. During • intermission Timmy Moqre, jacquiline Stephen and Gregory . Taylor sang a Christmas number' accompanied by Elsie Henderson. . ••.• Father Laragh speaks Are. citizens' met, mayor asks . new cduncit. f,j ,1,440XISICrtifSt1.1)..0 JeaTprtll • council :Wilt consider the needs of the handleappedi, and try to -ineerriorite ramps for wheelchairs when sidewalks are being replaced this year. 'A letter front Seaforth March.of Dimes ComMittee chairman William O'Shea' asked that: council" "understand the difficul- ties and needs of persons using wheelchairs, crutches, • limb braces, white canes etc." Mrs. 'O'Shea ,also thanked the We continue to.Serve the Seaforth area by providing requirements for Posters, Letterheads, Envelopes, ., Booklets, Wedding Stationery and other printing. Call us when,yOu - require printing .• ••• ••. " God's 'blessings descend Seaforth • inAhundinee u'p'on 'ail of sidii 'and As on the individual inhabitants of Seaforth' WhOte., voice 'and yourapidiaarativeaare;"' • • •.• Phone 527-024.6. encouraging-inesbage to the esidents. Mrs. James-Stewart didn't under arid Why-it had- td --- on the type of rob-ire:home park accompanied the choirs with s. John Mclhvain leading the be paid an PUC chairman Dr. that would be attractive in. Junior Choir and Jim Stewart leading the seniors Ruth Cluff .,_Redger Whitman; who was at the. Seaforth at their meeting Von . , and Ann Wood sang a„duet'and Jim Scott accompanigd at the - -*---- -.January 24 at 7 in the council piano for the carols. Santa arrived laden with oranges ,and Th . . ,_ Ertic),ys Xttios . At Monday nights regular •• _ ••• ." • meeting, $af2rit council considered the-following: Clerk. Jim CrOcker was asked to - loolcipto a surcharge, in the WO • range, that is always included on the arena's PUC bill. _Arena has invited Bob Gibson of IaWyer'x office, chairman 41111 Bennett said he Listowel to make a presentation Mrs,.. Frankie Ball and__Mr.§. Eva . ipOini.,,, that--Godorich----St, ----.E. -McCartneY. . homeowners- have never." beery' ,Seaforth Manor residents were paidfor a sewer easement, for this saddened to hear of the passing of summer's sewer lines, as well . Mr. Duncan Aike,nhead who was as earlier ones; that runs' along our eldest male resident,''. the back of their. .properties in the e Manor , or/ „•„• • ,5 council ;fleeting, old. he couldn't area of this proposed extension. explain it but, probahlY the PUC Mayor Cordnosai dthe easements staff-could. The arena's mtinthly -were .supposed to have been utility bill was over $90. and. a, flat „Welted after by the Ministry of the. $100. of it would be for water," ,looked and ►e'uflOerstood The Seiforth Planning Board that •the money w s tied up in a -- 01 • • • ,0 Congclion urnt, owt:ers Hwy. 83 across from Acme lon AttgR 135.0131 or 262.264e' OWNED ANOotsEPtAf4itti: :0110POWTRAiNg0,CRAFTSMAN • itH 24 yEARLExotAIENt tonoitotE Res pRIr.NG .111 • During the drive, they discussed an upcoming bazaar and bake sale. They were still sitting in the yard when a neighbeur's truck stopped at the end of the laneway„,, "I wonder what they're stopping" " one of. the ladies mused. — Then she Saw her daughter jump from the truck. The two:"ladier looked at each other, at the empty back seat and at the girl walking in the lane, In spite. of their ° enbarrassment, they laughed, but to thiS cla'y, the girl canlit see the humour in the situation. • Before you men start cracking 'your- • "sounds just like women" jokes, I'll tell you about a• farther who pulled a similar and included in the.Veast were Sandy Broadfoot, John Eva McCartney. , will. get involv d. --•••• stunt. Mrs. Ada Reid was, visited by Councillor -Jim Sills raised file Stevens, Jeff Allen, Beth Cooper,,Bob Wilson, Gale Horton, chambers, Other developers will . be, asked to make presentations at grapes fdr all the residents. Miss Maritm Gxay a native of . , Mrs, Flor a Dalrymple was future board meetings, council visited by Mrs. Adine. Ferris and heard. - • „, Mr. Bill Lutz of St. Catherines The Planning Board also said also Mrs: Reg 'Chappel, Mr. and that an extension of Side St.-,east Mrs. Arthur Varley and-Mr. -and to meet Alexander 'St. in the Mrs. George Varley, Silverview 'subdivision - meets 'subdivision Mr. and MrS. Stanley Hiller) planning objectives and would • visited with Miss Bessie Davidson provide alternate routing for on New Year's Day. Also visiting , _ utilities- The_ PUC-• can obtain with Miss Davidson were Mrs. easements, mayor 'Cardno said, Larry Hubert, Edith Dunlop -and but if a road is, loned, the town public works eommittee will instal some ramps and have decided on some locations,' but didn't build- any last year because sewer Construction was •-urkclerway. "We can look, at it when sidewalks are being replaced,',! commented Mayor Betty Cardno. •• •