The Huron Expositor, 1994-10-19, Page 22 -THE HURON EXPOSITOR, October 19, 1994
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GRAIN DRAIN - Here, a young bicyclist inspects the grain which
fell out of grain bin belonging to Doug Hugill, of RR 2 Seaforth.
TIM CUMMING PHOTO
The incident occurred atter troubles with the grain wagon on
Highway 8 near Harpurhey.
OPP may cost more, board told
BY TIM CUMMING
Expositor Editor
Early estimates suggest OPP
Police Service might, not provide
any instant cost savings compared
to a municipal police force.
On Oct. 12 the Police Services
Board was given a preliminary
comparison to OPP contract costs
which suggest the provincial police
could be more expensive than a
town force.
There are still some specifics to
be resolved and questions to be
answered before an official budget
could be prepared.
A public meeting may take place
before any disbandment hearing is
contemplated. At that public meet-
ing the confidential OPP costing
proposal will be released.
There have been 12-15 incidents,
in different jurisdictions, similar to
the break-in at the Seaforth Legion
Branch 156, according to Seaforth
New fire laws bring
more work to Chief
Changes to fire regulations for
apartment buildings has added to
the workload of Seaforth Fire Chief
George Garrick.
The issue of extra compensation
for the work has not been resolved
by the fire board and it was brought
to the Seaforth council table on Oct.
11.
"This is above the Chief's job
(traditionally)," said Garrick.
Up until this time, only Seaforth
buildings have required the inspec-
tions.
Council referred the request to the
Finance and General Government
Committee.
Police Chief Hal Claus.
"All are under active investigation
through joint efforts and exchange
of information coordinated through
the OPP crime unit," said Claus, in
his Chief's Report to the Police
Services Board for September.
"Hopefully they'll get it brought
to a successful conclusion," said
Lin Steffler, chairperson of the
Police Services Board.
In his Chief's Report, Claus said
an extensive investigation looking
into employee theft is underway at
a local business.
* * *
The Seaforth Police Service's
roadside breathalyser has been re-
calibrated to give a digital readout
instead of just a PASS, FAIL or
WARN readout. The change was
made to check probationary drivers
to see if they are over the zero per
cent limit on alcohol.
* * *
The Seaforth Police Services
Board spent time at the Oct. 12
meeting discussing a 'Mission
Statement' for the police service.
The Seaforth Police Service has
been warning bicyclists not to ride
on the sidewalk.
"It's not very safe for people
walking or coming out of stores,"
said Police Chief Hal Claus.
If sidewalks were made for
bicycles "they'd call it a bicycle
path and not a sidewalk," said Bill
Teal1, past chair of the Seaforth
Police Services Board.
* * *
The Seaforth Police Services
Board discussed a Seaforth Legion
letter stressing the importance of
educating young people about the
cenotaph.
Police board chairperson Lin
Steffler said "we should do every-
thing in our power...to assist in
giving it the respect it deserves,
especially at this time."
Police Chief Hal Claus warned
Town introduces management
system for administration
Seaforth Council is implementing
a management system which would
plan for a smooth succession if the
administrator is absent for any
period of time or retires and ensures
there are two administrative people
able to carry out certain technical
tasks.
Under the plan, the Deputy Clerk
position was expanded to include
work as secretary of the Finance
and General Government Commit-
tee (as well as Committee of
Adjustment) and would assume
responsibilities as Deputy -Treasurer.
TTM CUMMING PHOTO
TO HONOUR THEIR EFFORTS - Beaver member Thomas Ash,
7, of Seaforth, was one of the members of the Scouting move-
ment who took part in tulip planting near the Cenotaph at Victoria
Park last Tuesday night. Each tulip planted represents the
contribution, however humble, made to the success of the war
effort. The tulip is an important symbol of Canada's war ettort ever--.
since Crown Princess Juliana (later ('iueen Juliana) of the
Netherlands, sent 10,000 tulip bulbs to Ottawa in appreciation of
the Canadian role in liberating the Netherlands and providing
refuge to the Crown Princess.
The management system has been
in place on a trial basis since April
of this year.
"The main purpose of the propo-
sal was to free up time from oper-
ation matters for the Administrator
to be able to spend mom time on
managerial matters," said James
Crocker, town administrator, in a
Sept. 30 memo to the Finance and
General Government Committee.
The Deputy Clerk has recently
received the Municipal
Adminstration Certificate, with
distinction, from St. Lawrence
College, council was told.
Road worker
A Seaforth town employee was
runner-up for Huron County in the
first annual Truck Rodeo.
Roads employee Paul Hultcy
would-be vandals that "desecrating
a cenotaph or memorial is some-
thing the courts deal with very
harshly."
* * *
Should the Seaforth Police Ser-
vices be required to record each
time a police cruiser leaves the
municipality?
Board Vice -chair Bill Teall said if
out-of-town trips were recorded
then, if anybody asked about a
specific incident, there would be an
explanation written down.
"I've had a couple of people ask
me questions I can't answer," he
said. "If we have a record there's
no problem."
Police Chief Hal Claus said he
already has a great deal of paper-
work such as recording foot patrol.
He emphasized a certain amount of
trust.
"These (officers) are all adult
people," said Claus. "Our fellows
are pretty responsible, they don't
leave themselves out on a limb."
Town approves
hot dog day
Seaforth Council will allow a
broomball team to raise funds by
selling hot dogs on Main Street...but
it wants to develop a policy for
Main Street fundraisers.
Council noted that the team, the
Parr Line women's broomball team
which is heading to the national
championships, is not a charitable
organization. Some councillors
expressed concern that main street
events would compete with the
downtown restaurants.
The team plans to sell hot dogs
on Main Street on the evening of
the Santa Claus Parade.
The team will represent Ontario at
the National Broomball Champion-
ships in Barrie on April 5-8.
runner-up
attended the event on Sept. 21-22.
The 'rodeo' consisted of a written
test, thick circle inspection and
course -driven test.
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Retired teachers meet
S.T.O. Huron -Perth District #9
held a meeting and dinner at
Seaforth Community Centre on
Thursday, Oct. 13 with a large
crowd attending.
June Boussey, President, opened
the meeting and welcomed
everyone. Ros Campbell, new
retiree from Huron played '0
Canada' and John Hayman, past
president, gave a toast to the
Queen. Howard Sinclair, past
president, handled the inmemoriam
and Bob Hamilton said the Grace.
Thanks was given to the caterers.
Carol Simons welcomed and
introduced the new retirees.
Entertainment included adult
puppeteer, Marion Doucette,
Clinton who carried out a very
enjoyable talk with an 'old gent'
she had brought with her. Marion
was introduced by Bemice Jewson
and thanked by Alice Andrews.
Then we were thoroughly
entertained by Stratford
businessman and political
personage, Dave Bradshaw. He
gave a fascinating story discussing
the fabulous history in this country.
Dave was introduced by Bob
Moorehead and thanked by Mal
Doherty.
A business meeting followed with
reports given by Eleanor Smith,
Secretary - Treasurer; Health
Services Information - Al Jewson;
Newsletter - Ross Haugh; Goodwill
- Dorothy Balsdon; Membership -
Carol Simons; and Huron Unit
President - Ralph Smith and Perth
Unit President - Bob Moorehead.
A letter of resignation with regret
was read by Eleanor Smith, that she
received from Ed Frymire, who had
been first Vice President. Howard
Sinclair introduced and welcomed
the new first vice president - Ian
Monroe, Stratford.
The enjoyable afternoon, well-
planned by June, ended with a draw
for an S.T.O. sweat shirt and
flowers which were won by Helen
Gardiner, Goderich, and Margery
Huether, Seaforth. _�,;
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