HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1995-06-07, Page 3News and Views
Tracking your home's history
A sleuth explained how to
track down the history of your
house in talk put on by the
Seaforth Local Architectural
Conservation Advisory Com-
mittee last Tuesday.
You have to look at your
sources like a detective,
explained Stephen Thorning, a
prominent historical researcher
and the Deputy -Reeve of Elora.
Among other things, he is
president of Ontario's industrial
archeology association and
considered an expert in the
field.
Thorning outlined 12 sources
of information, split into of-
ficial and other sources, for
unearthing clues to the history
of buildings. He explained the
ins and outs of using these
sources, recommending all be
explored, but cautioned the
history buffs in attendance at
the Town Hall talk on the
limitations of each.
He said, for instance, buil-
ding permits and council
minutes and bylaws are a
couple of solid official sources
but less important when resear-
ching the roots of 19th century
buildings because
municipalities didn't take buil-
ding permits seriously until
about 1960 and councils in the
last century concerned themsel-
ves mainly with commercial
and industrial properties.
Assessment and collectors
rolls, registry office records
LACAC WINNERS - Robert and Caroline Shepherd, and
family, received a renovation award for work on their home,
the old A.Y. McLean residence on Goderich St. W.
and a municipality's
manuscript census are better
official sources for older buil-
dings he said.
Thorning's list of "other
sources" included newspapers;
directories; oral sources; fire
insurance maps; published local
histories; such things as
business records, diaries and
letters; and, old photographs.
The historian showed an
impressive example of . his
discipline by displaying an old
previously unidentified
photograph found in the
Elora's archives and explaining
how he put assorted clues
together to conclude it had to
have been taken in a specific in
four-day period in the 1870s.
Local tradesmen are an often
unexplored source who have an
intimate knowledge of the
innards of old buildings, Thor-
ning continued. In the same
vein, he also brought some
samples of old brick and
showed how brickwork
changed with advances in the
technology of the time.
Seaforth has a number of
things going for it that other
communities don't if you want
to find out about the history of
your house, Thorning said, for
instance complete assessment
and collector's rolls.
The Huron Expositor is a
better source than many
because it was a regional
newspaper of influence owing
to the political connections of
its owners, to the extent that it
even had a regular Michigan
correspondent, Thorning said.
The apparent trivia the local
newspaper covered, such as
often revealed in the column
"In The Years Agone", is often
vital in nuts and bolts historical
research and the archeology of
old buildings.
He said small communities
such as Seaforth were vital
concerns where many things
happened quickly late last
century and the Expositor's
seemingly quaint coverage
reflected this well.
Its a source than can be
trusted to a certain extent,
Thorning added, because
despite the limitations of the
press, newspapers didn't report
on buildings that weren't built
or additions that weren't
made.
Doctor speaks to Hospital Auxiliary
President Margaret M.
Mennell welcomed everyone to
the May meeting of the
Seaforth Hospital Auxiliary and
introduced the guest speaker,
Dr. J. Zettel. She gave a very
interesting and informative
presentation on "The Issues of
Women's Health."
Roll Call was given by
Marjorie Rock with 18 mem-
bers present.
Pauline Bennett gave the
report on the 31 -Day
Fundraiser showing a profit of
$266.
Plans were discussed for the
June dinner to be held at the
Seaforth Legion on June 13.
Contact Dorothy Hays 527-
0153 for Dinner Tickets by
June 5.
Frances R. Teatero reported
on the Junior Volunteer pro-
gram. Sixteen Volunteers and
six adults will attend the Junior
Volunteer Conference at
Stratford. The Junior volunteers
will be seen wearing dark
skirts/pants and white
blouses/shirts. All will be wear-
ing their name tags while on
duty.
Reports were given on the
Spring Conference hosted by
St. Marys Memorial Hospital
Auxiliary, St. Marys. Susan
Dick reported on the workshop
Pet Therapy which is beneficial
to children, adults and seniors.
Margaret M. Mennell gave a
report on the workshop,
reflexology presented by
Josephine Campbell.
Do you want to write a news
letter was presented by Betty
South of Freeport who gave a
very interesting description of a
newsletter. .
The guest speaker„, for the
.afternoon was Audrey Lemon
-HAAO Treasurer, her theme
was HAAO, Team Work, and
Health Care Changes. Frances
Rose Teatero was elected
chairperson of Region 2 for her
second year. Congratulations
Frances.
President Margaret M.
Mennen gave the reports on
the Auxiliary Conference held
in Toronto early in May with
Wrong name submitted
Sincere apologies to the
families concerned for the
mistake last week. This should,
of course, have read Harvey
Bcucrman.
Saturday last approximately
eighty Veterans and spouses
went on a bus Trip. They
visited Parkhill and Grand
Bend Legion Branches where
they were made very welcome
and then on to The Hessenland
Country Inn, where everyone
enjoyed a delicious dinner. It
was a very enjoyable day and
appreciated by everyone who
went along. Thanks go to Jim,
John and David and everyone
who helped to organize this
special day for the Veterans.
On Sunday, 10 members of
the Branch and Auxiliary went
to Exeter to take part in an
Information day. It was quite
informative and a lot of areas
were covered. On membership
there is a challenge out for all
members to try to get five
eligible people to join the
Seaforth
Legion
by Barbara Scott
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Legion. Thcrc are awards for
this available. There arc also
very many people who could
join and maybc would if they
were just asked.
Parkwood Hospital still needs
afghans for the Veterans there.
Anyone wishing to donate one
they will be taken to Parkwood
in September. These could be
left at the Legion or with me.
There are still membership
cards waiting to be picked up
at the Branch. Tickets are on
sale at the Branch for the Gusd
family show and the Sunday
dinner. Also available are
Ladies' Auxiliary mugs and the
new pin they have for the
Homecoming. These have the
Homecoming logo and the
Legion crest.
'At the going down of the
sun and in the morning we will
remember them.'
TIM CUMMING PHOTO
SPECIAL CO-OP ACHIEVEMENTS - Kendra Shortreed and
Becky Gray received Certificates of Achievement from the
Ontario Co-operative Education Association for an interest
beyond the required expectations of the program. They
received the awards at the 1995 Co-op Luncheon on Friday
at the Seaforth Legion.
Dr. Janet Legg presentation were enjoyed by all.
was Managing Conflict and the
Key to Relationship, Harold
Taylor Time Management
and John Cassis - the Art of
Leadership. These presentations
Frances R. Teatero won the
Mystery Prize. Meeting was
adjourned. Lunch was served
and a social time was spent.
Volunteers are honoured
A very special vote of thanks
goes out to all the pastoral care
volunteers and ministers at
Seaforth Manor Nursing Home
who were honoured at a special
luncheon last week. Meeting
the spiritual needs of residents
is a very important goal and
one which could not be accom-
plished without the many dedi-
cated volunteers. •
• Residents ushered in the
month of June by baking rhu-
barb muffins to tempt
everyone's taste buds. Thanks
go to volunteer Viola Lawson
for her assistance. A lovely
Seaforth & District
Community Centres
PLAYOFF
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(As of May 28, 1995)
Cup
Pts. Picks
1.- Bob Henderson 173 Det
2. Terry Gray 11 167 Que
3. M&DI 160 Det
4. J.P.S.3 159 St.L
5. Laurene Regele 153 Det
6. Joe I 152 Det
7. Bill McIver 151 Det
8. Bob Fisher 150 Det
9. Norm 1 150 Pitt
10. Paul Hallahan 2 146 Det
11. STATUS QUO 146 Pitt
12. Norm 3 145 Det
13. Ask 02 143 Det
14. Klima 143 Pitt
15. Ben II 142 Que
16. Ben III 142 Det
17. Arnold 2 141 Van
18. Bob McNaughton 12 141 Phil
19. T. + D. Picks 2 141 Que
20. Hi There 140 Det
21. Paul Hallahan 3 140 Phil
22. Ask 03 139 Pitt
23. Joe II 139 Det
24. Rea III 137 Tor
25. Terry Gray 1 136 Que
26. Bach 1 135 Det
27. Bob Regele 135 Det
28. Steve Van Dyk H2 135 Det
29. B+C 02 134 NJ
30. Cody McNaughton 01 134 Que
31. Young Guns 134 Det
32. Bill Murphy 133 Det
33. Jason Carroll 133 Chi
34. Bruce Scott - 'Tops' 132 Pitt
35. Graham Hawkey 132 Chi
36. Derek & Chris 131 Que
37. Bach III 130 Que
38. Cooner 03 130 Det
39. Flannman 130 Det
40. W-D+D-2 130 Pitt
41. Ben I 129 Det
42. Bob Wilson 129 Pitt
43. Chief III 129 Det
44. J.P.S. 2 129 Pitt
45. Robyn Doig 129 Det
48. Steve Van Dyk 11 129 Det
47. TC -3 129 Pitt
48. Bach II 128 Det
49. Cody McNaughton 02 128 Phil
50. Jim Watson 128 St.L
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afternoon of piano music cour-
tesy of Marion Rose was
enjoyed by all who attended.
The students from St.
Michael's Secondary School in
Stratford assisted for a fun
evening of bingo with the
residents. The candidates iii the
up -coming provincial election
visited and presented their
party platforms
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COMMUNITY LIVING - SOUTH HURON
BOARD OF DIRECTORS'
27th Annual General Meeting
and "Dessert Fest"
THUILSDAY, JUNE 15, 1995
7:30 p.m.
South Huron Recreation Centre, Exeter
Entertainment
Diane Peacock
Guest speaker on community employment concerns
for people with developmental challenges
George Jenner
Friendship Group
For Free Admission Ticket - call 237-3637
Seaforth Community Hospital
and the
Seaforth Medical Clinic
are pleased
to invite you to an
OPEN
HOUSE
to celebrate
Dr. Malkus' 40t''
Anniversary
in serving our community
The Open House will be held at the
SEAFORTH LEGION HALL
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21, 1995
7:00 to 9:00 P.M.
PRESENTATION AT 7:30 P.M.
All Are Welcome!
It's Our 19th Annual
Anniversary Sale
BACHERT MEATS LTD.
WALTON ... June 7th to June 17th
"BRENTON S SAYS -
"Sorry Folks, our
anniversary sale is
4 to 6 weeks
late this year"!
DEREK SAYS
"Yes, but did you tell
the people we used
the extra time to bring
EXTRA SAVINGS"!
BBQ FAVOURITES... SMOKED PORK CHOPS...OUR SPECIALTY!
We use Selected Quality Pork Loins, cured and smoked with maple sawdust on our premises!!
SALE
FRIGE
52.89
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10 Ib. Box of Boneless
POLLOCK$2 99
FILLETS
•
SALMON $3 99
STEAK • Ib.
BIti1l \(()\1;11
11 'oun
BVACON
$16 99
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MAP E LEAF
11 lb. box 14•"
Bulk Wieners
by the LOIN
Cut and
BULK PKG.
LB.
BEST STEAK BUY! -
BONELESS SIRLOIN $3.991b.
Whole SIRLOIN
BUTT' (We slice) $3.791b.
BEEF LOINS
(50 to 70 Ib.) $3.991b.
101b. Homemade 1/41b.
BEEF PATTIES $
(No Filler) 23.
LEAN
GROUND BEEF $2.091b.
$2.391b.
$2.5%.
OR $3
FRESH PORK LOINS
Cut & Bulk Pkg
Boxed
PURE PORK SAUSAGE
(Plain or Garlic
No Filler) $' .991b.
SMOKED
SAUSAGE
8.8 Ib. Box of Boneless
and Skinless
CHICKEN $34.90
$2.991b.
1'1 \\1-I'I\( III 1' I'\( I\
10 lb. Ham • rg 'atties
10 Ib. Homemade
Sausage
10 lb. BACON
11 Ib. WIENERS
all of tlis 73 99•
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10 Ib. Alaskan Pollock SUPER
Fillets
10 Ib. Boneless Blade Steak
10 Ib. Fresh Pork Chops
'89."
all of this
for only
By the
LOIN
BOXED
0 0LB.
I:RI:F./ FR
PRICES
Beef Sides $1.•87IIb.
Beef Hinds '2.2IIb.
Beef Fronts $1 .5?b.
Beef Hips S1.8/.
(Prices include CUT, WRAP &
FREEZE)
Ask about our PORK
SIDE PRICES
BACHERT
MEATS
LCK_ATED EAST OF WALTON
519-887-9328
Non. $-5:30, Tues. Closed, Wed. M-S.ul
of -AB -Salt Fri. 5-530, Sat. 5 to NOON
All meats Cowm n:0i Inspected
nnerve the ri 1 to limit • uantilies
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10 Ib. Smoked Pork Chops SUP/
101b. Salmon Steaks
10 Ib. Boneless
Chicken Breasts
all of ts144.99
for onlyy