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20 THE BRUSSELS POST, DECEMBERy, 1977
rc it ctural ens Huron
Huron County is a unique blend
of a solid agriculture base dotted
with sleepy little towns whose
architectural heritage blends in
with the rural surroundings.
But while the county may have
been boastful about its architec-
tural heritage it is only recen ly
that the county could boast of an
architectural firm.
Town and country planner,
For most of us, shopping for
groceries is one of those never-
ending chores that we do faith-
fully every week or two because
we know it must be done. To
make the job easier and less of a
chore, the food specialists at the
Ontario Food Council, Ministry of
Agriculture and Food, suggest a
few hints to keep in mind before
each 'shopping day comes along.
Before you set out to shop for
the family groceries, it's wise to
make a list of the items you
require. With this list in front of
you, there is less chance that you
will buy goodsthat you really don't
need, or forget items that you do
need. Sticking to a list helps you
to avoid impulse buying and
temptations, especially if you are
trying to shop within a budget.
A good way to start a new list
after you've done your shopping
is to keep a piece of paper and
pencil handy in the kitchen.
Attach them to one of the
cupboards or the refrigerator and
leave them there until you are
ready to shop. As you run out of
food items, add the names of the
items to your list. Just before you
Nick. Hill, formerly with the
Huron County Planning
department, became the first
architect in H uron County when
he opened for business over a
year ago in Goderich. With the
subsequent success of his
operation he recently announced
the appointment of a new partner,
Chris Borgal of Toronto.
Chris and Nick met at the
are ready to shop, a 'quick look
through cupboards, refrigerator,
and freezer will indicate any other
foods that are low and should be
replaced.
Planning basic meal menus for
a week or two is another' good
idea to .help make the routine of
shopping easier. Know the basic
ingredient for the main course of
each meal so that you choose
foods that will be used at these
meals. Don't let yourself buy food
that ends up going to waste
because they don't blend with the
other foods on your menus. •
Check the weekly food
advertisements to see if, there is
anything that would fit into your
shopping needs, or that would be
useful' to buy for fiture ,
beneficial to have certain'foods`bn
hand, such as canned or frozen
products, for your cooking needs.
Once in the store, compare prices
to make sure you are getting the
best buy for your family's food
needs.
For easier and more efficient
shopping days, plan ahead. You'll
find that grocery shopping is not
such a chore after all.
University of Toronto where tney
studied architecture and both
graduated in 1974, Followng
graduation Nick returned to his
work in Goderich and Chris was
hired by a Toronto architectural
firm.
But a highly competitive and
pressurized situation in Toronto
was not suited to Chris' work
habits.
"It was a high pressure
situation in Toronto and at one
point I was supervising three
buildings simultaneously," he
said '
One can be done easily but I
was also designing a building at
the same time. The situation is
different here and although there
are many things to do we are able
to take as long as we need to do
them properly."
Chris . explained" that the
competitive, element was very
much evident in the Toronto area
and admitted it exists in this area
althbugh to a' lesser degree.
Working inToronto he noticed
that the competition surfaced
mainly because .of sagging
Constriietion industry aril claiine'd'
that architects usually feel the
pinch two or three y ears earlier:
Architectural work is in demand
again and. by applying his.theory
Chris expects the economy to pick
up.
Working in Goderich is not a
completely new experience for
Chris. He has both loved and
worked in the area before and is
more than familiar • with the
architecture.'
In the summer of 1972, while
...nal an architectural student, he
worked, for the federal
government compiling an inven-
tory on historical buildings. -
"That 1972 study made people
open their eyes because they
didn't even know they had a
historical building", he said.
"The Architectural Conservancy,
used some of my work for their
projects but most of my
background is in actual
construction."
And it. is that technical side of
Chris' capabilities that led to the
partnership.
"Chris is more involved in the
technical aspect of architecture
and . in that respect we have
complementary skills," Nick
commented. "We must first
recognize our strengths and
weaknesses and then together we
can produce a quality product."
Nick was cautious to explain
that quality is the trademark of
the architect. He added that it is
the architect 'who is invariably
liable for efficiency and the
measure of a firm's credibility is'
to what extent they are liable. `°
And -altho'ugh• 'there .has'" tot-
been another architectural firm in
the county the Town and Country
Planners, still have , a lot of
For
saleswork to do.
"we are up against high
quality people in this area and for
that reason we are becoming
more demanding in our work,"
Nick said. "We have had to do a
lot of sales work but we haven't
pushed .ourselves on anybody."
But both admitted that their
success in Huron County depends
largely on their knowledge of the
area and their ability to be
sympathetic to specific needs.
They have made a concerted
effort to get around the county
and make people aware of their
services.
Their services have come into
demand and a list of projects
includes an addition to the Blyth
theat. re, a heritage study for
Blyth , PUC renovations in
Hensall, a business plan for
Kincardine, a main street study
for Bayfield and some advance
work on a Goderich senior citizens
housing complex.
Nick refused to speculate on
why or, if another aarchitectural
firm ,would have started in the
county if he hadn't done so. but
• -coyly, replied: "I am doing .what I
'enjoy and•getting paid- for it. And
.that seems to be a no-no doesn't
it."
Plan ahead for shopping
tom
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