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Home My WebLink AboutThe Huron Expositor, 1996-08-21, Page 3MB MINION IX►Os1T011, Amt 21, 1$IS-3 GOLD MEDAL READERS - These children participated in the "Go For The Gold" literacy program atoBY GREGOR CAMPBELL the local library this summer. They read stories, played games and did crafts. Fitness costs more than we bargained The local recreation direc- tor said the Huron health unit planned and co-ordinated all activities in this year's Summer Active, with a bud- get for the project of $4,140. Of this total, advertising cost $1,940, promotional materi- als were budgeted for $1,000 and the co-ordinator's hono- rarium at $1,200. Some parking prohibited Scaforth took an unexpect- ed $350 hit for participating in' Summer Active earlier this summer. it ended up costing thc Huron County Health Unit even more. It got nicked for $2,2(X). At Town Hall last Tuesday, recreation director Marty Bedard told Scaforth Council he was "shocked" that organizers of the county- wide program to promote active living through partici- pation in leisure activities, were notified six weeks after the program (May I I to June 7) ended, on July 29, that the health ministry froze grants. This.despitc the fact thc District Health Council "approved the grant and gave us the go ahead," Bedard said. WALKABOUT - The Goderich detachment of the OPP was getting acquainted with merchants and citizens on Seaforth's Main Street last week. From left: Staff Sgt. Brian Baldwin, Mayor Irwin Johnston, Tracey De Jong, Sgt. Frank Young. Main. Street left messy Seaforth's "Public Works Department expressed some concerns regarding the garbage that was left on Main Street and not cleaned up by merchants" after the "very successful" annual Moonlight Madness promotion. July 26. The report by deputy -clerk economic development co- ordinator Cathy Garrick to Scaforth Council last Tuesday night states "there were also some complaints regarding the condition of Gouinlock Street following the dance. "The Commercial Hotel will be advised that these problems will have to he addressed if thc dance is to he permitted in the future." All towns in the county except Clinton took part. "The health, unit is picking up the promotion materials And the co-ordinators expense and the advertising will he split six ways," Bedard told council last week. "Our share of this expense is $350." . Council decided to pay $172 for a prohibited parking sign for the municipal lot on John Street last week. The lowest of two tenders, from Jim Floyd of The Rec Shop, was accepted. A bylaw recently passed prohibiting hig trucks and cabs, motorhbmcs, unli- censed vehicles and parking tor more than 24 continuous hours in the lot. Council says the lot near downtown is for thc conve- nience of shoppers, mer- chants and employees. "We didn't put a parking lot there to have commercial vehicles park there," com- mented deputy -reeve Bill Teal!. Disbandment payment approved Council passed a motion last Tuesday to approve "a full and final payment" of $14,110.36, considerably Jess than invoiced, for Seaforth's share of the cost for disband- ing Huron County's police communications system. The figure was recommend- ed by Seaforth's Police Services Board and Goderich gets the cheque. The payment was less than Goderich wished because Scaforth has not been a mem- ber of the system since October last year when fur- ther costs, for instance legal fees for the disbandment hearing, that the local PSB FACELIFT - The Cardno block on Seaforth's Main Street is covered with scaffold- ing these days, getting a bit of a facelift. `OMALCOLM. GRAY INSII INSURANCE BROKERS INSURANCE BROKERS Allan Carter, Broker • Home • Auto • Commercial • Farm 522-0399 Seaforth 1-800-265-0959 Strathroy rMAPIgEW00D Providing for the Individual Needs of 0 (,4 :;s;�;,, Seniors in a Friendly & Caring Atmosphere • 1867 111:111UMW. r •v .Schoohouse � fr. • 24 Hour supervision • Planned acbvities • Housekeeping d laundry services included • Meals enjoyed in dining room setting • Vacation Relief • Convalescent Care • Central Location to Shopping d. Churches 1c) -x'27-1440 l.t ('hurt/i Street, Seaford, Ont. believes "also cover disband- ment of the Goderich were incurred. Six other similar reasons were also given, among them double killing, for not paying the original fee of $18,808 that Goderich asked for. ACK TO CHOOL ALE at 9 n3 7ahians is muss parrs iii sp Brand `ame jeans int 1: ' olo wear Ralph laur Calvin Klein iesel, Bullet, Pepe LUS MANY MORE! REAT SAVINGS! REAT QUALITY! UGE SELECTION! f Zabian s Ontario St. sit -afford 272-2772 HEALTH ON THE HILL A Review of activities at SEAFORTH COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OB PRE -ADMIT CLINIC if you are an expectant Mom 34-38 weeks pregnant and planning to deliver your baby at Seaforth Community Hospital, please plan to attend this Clinic for sharing of admission information Thursday, AUGUST 22, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. in Conference Rm. 2 of Seaforth Community Hospital. To pre -register, contact Grace Dolmage at 527-1650 Ext. 219. "BREASTFEEDING ATTITUDES" opportunity for answers to all your questions, concerns at informative PERINATAL INFORMATION SESSION to be present- ed by Carotin Sheperd, M.D. in Conf. Rm. 2 Aug. 22nd ,7:30 p.m. All interested females and prospective parents encouraged to attend. Please pre -register by calling 527- ! 650 Ext. 219. Topic for Sept. 19th Session: "PAIN CONTROL IN LABOUR & DELIVERY, ANALGESIA," Heather Percival, M.D. DIABETIC EDUCATION offered by Nurse Educator, Dianne Wood, Reg.N. each Thursday 1-3 p.m. by appoint- ment. Self referrals accepted. No fee. Topics include: Diet. Exercise, insulin, Oral Agents, Monitoring Technique, Travel, Days of Illness. Foot Care, Management. To pre- , register, call 527-1650 Ext. 219. R. P.'s CARPENTRY Ron Pryce 527-0974 Roofing, Renovations, Custom Built Homes, Decks, Interior/Exterior Trim, Cabinets, Farm Buildings R.R. #4, Walton, On NOK 1Z0 Fax: 527-0679 ROBERT S. SHEPHERD, PH.D. PSYCHOLOGIST PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT & TREATMENT Emphasis on Empirically Validated Therapies Anxiety • Chronic Pain • Depression • Grief • Stress By appointment only - Sliding fee scale - 148 Goderich St., West, Seaforth - 519-527-1707 TOWN OF SEAFORTH NOTICE RE: NO PARKING AREAS & NEW STOP SIGN •HEAVY TRUCKS NOT PERMITTED •Please be advised that Seaforth Council passed By -Law No. 35 for 1996, on June llth, 1996. The By -Law prohibits the stopping or parking of heavy trucks (4600 kg +) on a highway (street) in a residential zone, unless the truck is parked or stopped temporarily while delivering goods or services. •In addition, the by-law prohibits the parking of heavy trucks (4600 kg +) on any highway (street) in a commercial or • industrial zone between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and d 6:00 a.m. the day following. NEW STOP SIGN •By -Law No. 35 for 1996 also provides for the erection of a new Stop Sign at the intersection of James Street at Adam Street, facing traffic Westbound on James Street. NO PARKING •tn addition, By -Law No. 35 for 1996 prohibits parking on both sides of Railway Street (at Janet's Donuts) from Main Street South to a point 38 metres. East of Main Street Sout(i, at all times of the day. •Seaforth Council also passed By -Law No. 39 for 1996 on July 19th,, 1996. This by-law prohibits Parking on the South Side of John Street (next to Nifty Korners) from Main St. South to a point 38.5 metres West of Main Street South, at all times of the day. '•Both of these By-laws are in full force and effect and can be viewed in full detail. at the Clerk's Office at 72 Main Street South in Seaforth. THE EASY TO READ TELEPHONE <1[MUCTOW HELP YOUR CUSTOMERS FIND YOU!!! In the 1997 Easy to Read Telephone Directory Reach over 10,000 homes and businesses with our low, low rates. 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