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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1996-10-02, Page 3News and Views New Canadian Tire Seaforth not worried about new store CONTINUED from page 1 running around to find product in storage." The increased square footage allows the store to offer 42,000 items compared to the 24,00( items stocked by the existing Huron Road store. Seaforth Reaction Seaforth Canadian 'Tire manager Brian Cunningham doesn't think the new store will affect sales or operations in Seaforth. "We offer a level of customer service that's hard to obtain in a big store. We know customers by their first names," said Cunningham. "We welcome any new store in the arca." Canadian Tire first opened its doors in Goderich in 1939 and the construction of a new box outlet is part of a national expansion program launched by the company in 1994 after research indicated a potential for 250 expanded or replaced stores across the country. The Goderich store employs 40 people on a full and part- time basis and Leroux said that additional staff will he added later. Ryan questions validity of savings New walking distance saves $159,000 CONTINUED [ruin page 1 Their concerns were based on the safety of children attending St. Columhan and St. Patrick's School, Duplin. There are no sidewalks in the area and Perth County snow- plows orrate rate near the new stop in the Fisher Rd./Feltz St. arca, which is approxi- mately 300 -metres from the homes of the young children and is shielded from view, "We have to keep in mind we have responsibility to ratepayers and students that they arrive at school safely. It worries ine that we might hear on the news that some -- thing unfortunate has hap- pened that could have been prevented," said Trustcc O'Reilly. Superintendent of Business and Finance Gerry Thuss said two buses make stops in Mitchell. Each bus made 11 stops last year. This year, each bus has four less stops for a total of eight fewer stops in Mitchell. Re-routing the bus to include •the Feltz St. stop would add 0.6 -kilometre to the route. Adding a stop at Arthur and Frances Streets would add an estimated 0.66 - kilometre per day and $ I95 to the annual budget. "We have to remember there is an additional cost. I don't believe it's that danger- ous. We have to realize there will he further cuts this year and next year. We have to get these costs down," said Trustcc Bernard Murray. Stratford Trustee Ron Marcy said there are similar areas in Stratford where bus- ing is not provided for stu- dents. The Ministry of Transportation continues to reduce its contribution to bus- ing, forcing hoards to increase their local share, explained Thuss. In 1995, local taxpay- ers paid about $389,500 for busing. This year, the local share went up to about $800,000. With more cut - hacks expected next year, Thuss said thc hoard expects the local share to climb again to about $968,200. To find $159,000 savings, Thuss said the hoard changed the walking distance policy. -Separate students now walk 3/4 of a mile instead of 1/2 mile which was the limit last year. It also reduced bus stops. "We have tried to minimize thc distance travelled by the buses," he said. Seaforth arca Trustee Gerry Ryan questioned the validity of these savings. Fifteen stu- dents, mostly in Goderich and Stratford, recently_ chose to attend the public school sys- tem because they were unhap- py with thc changes in the bus routes. Trustcc Ryan- said the hoard will lose grant money from the province because the children are no longer in the system. "At this point, we lost a substantial amount of money by what we've done. I won- der if we'll be further behind," he said. Trustee O'Reilly ques- tioned the existence of the late bus that transports sec- ondary students who partici- pate in after-school activities at St. Michael Catholic Secondary School in Stratford. "It's difficult to ask people to make their junior kinder- garten children walk and still provide the late bus perk," said Trustcc O'Reilly. ' Superintendent John .McCauley said the move allows students to experience all of school including sports and other after-school activi- ties. PHOTO BY DAVID SCOTT SCHOOL OF THE YEAR AWARD - Seaforth Public School was recently the recipient of the "Director's School of the Year Award" from the Huron County Board of Education for "leadership in program partnerships and community outreach." SPS was one of eight schools in Huron that received an award. Pictured here with the certificate is, from left: SPS principal Lorne Rideout, Director of Education Paul Carroll, 1995-96 student council president Alicia Dalton, Lisa Campbell, president of the School Advisory Committee and Julie Holmes, coordinator of activities for the "School of the Year" submission. The staff of The Huron Expositor is pleased to welcome Carly Price, our co-op student from Seaforth District High School. Interested in journalism, Carly will be working with the Expositor until January. "Experience is necessary in any type of work. I hope to use this placement to gain an insight into the field of print journalism. I look forward to working with the Huron Expositor Staff and the community. Task force studies hospitals About 160 people are studying varied aspects of area hospitals on current task forces under the umbrella of the Hospital Study Program Planning Task Force of the Huron District Health Council (DHC). Eight clinical areas have their own task forces: obstet- rics, paediatrics. medicine, surgery, cancer, mental health and substance abuse, chronic care and rehabilitation, and emergency services. Summaries from each are expected by the Nigger task force by Nov. 12, which is exploring options for the hos- pital system in the two coun- ties. Ontario's Ministry of Health has indicated the study must he completed by next Jan. 31, to assist hospi- tals planning for their fiscal years. A community participation calender has been estab- lished. A DHC press release says it is to he "developed and distributed widely by Oct. 15," and includes, among other approaches, a random telephone survey Oct. 7 to 14. Protect, yourself A 21 -year -veteran of the Metropolitan Toronto Police presents a lifestyle approach to personal safety for women in today's society at a work- shop in Stratford on Oct. 10. Stewart Davidson demon- strates how they can protect themselves in the home, on the street and in the work- place, at Spruce Lodge from Ito 10 pap. It is being put on by the Perth -Huron Branch sof ,the' Victorian Order of Nurses for Canada, and further details arc available from them at 271-7991. September 25 Expositor Exposed! The Ex -Files: Spotted Mistakes: 1) Page 6 - "fourth -best record ion" - Jean Bernard 2) Page 1 - Headline - "Increase in Alzheimer expected by 2001" - story says 2011 - Ina McGrath 3) Pagc 10 - "amabassador" instead of "ambassador" - Ethel Wacker THS HURON IIU(PO$ITOtlft, Ootof>rM 2, 1111S-3 C())cag Ili L))© Grooming Salon 81 Main Street South, Seaforth 527-0319 Mon. to Fri. 8:30 to 5:30 Sat 8:30 to Noon by appointment Flea Baths and Moisturizers Reasonable E.rt,l. Christine Craven Over 6 years experience Is Your Gar Running Rough? Take advantage of our... 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JOHN HOLLAND Local Artist of sculptures that combine classical with modern techniques is now available' at... 0/71e1'S Main St. Seaforth 527-1680 Seaforth Recreation Department FALL LEISURE ACTIVITIES FURNITURE REFINISHING MONDAYS BEGINNING OCTOBER 7, 1996 7:00 to 9:00 pm EACH NIGHT AT THE SEAFORTH DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL FOR 10 WEEKS. FEE: $40.00 DESCRIPTION: Techniques of how to step your old furniture and refinish it to look like new. WOOD WORKING ANOTHER NEW PROGRAM BEING OFFERED THIS FALL. THIS IS A PROGRAM FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN BUILDING OR REPAIRING SMALL PROJECTS (BOOK SHELF. END TABLE). JOHN LANSINK WILL GUIDE YOU THROUGH THE TECHNIQUES AND HOW TO'S. THIS PROGRAM WILL BE HELD AT THE SEAFORTH DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL ON TUESDAY EVENINGS BEGINNING OCTOBER 8. FROM 7:00 TO 900 PM. THIS 10 WEEK PROGRAM WILL COST 545.00 (MATERIALS NOT INCLUDED). RECREATION VOLLEYBALL WEDNESDAY EVENINGS BEGINNING OCTOBER 9, 1996, FROM 6:00 to 10:00 pm. AT THE SEAFORTH & DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL FOR 10 WEEKS. FEE S30.00 DESCRIPTION: This is a non-competitive recrea»onal program for those who enjoy Volleyball and would like.a night out. DOG OBEDIENCE TUESDAY EVENINGS BEGINNING OCTOBER 3 1996 LEVEL 1 FOR BEGINNERS AND LEVEL 2 FOR DOGS THAT PASSED LEVEL 1 CLASSES 70 BE HELD AT THE SEAFORTH & DISTRICT COMMUNtr,( CENTRES WITH LEVEL 1 AT 7 cm AND LEVEL 2 AT 8 pm LEVEL 1 PARTICIPANTS DO NOT BRING YOUR DOG ON THE FIRST NIGHT THS 10 WEEK PROGRAM WILL COST $45 00 STAYING TOGETHER FOR COUPLES AND MOW SINGLES THIS NEW PROGRAM WILL HELP YOU LEARN AND UNDERSTAND HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR RELATIONSHIP OR MARRIAGE LEARN HOW TO GET WHAT YOU WANT FROM YOUR RELATIONSHIP THIS PROGRAM WILL BE INSTRUCTED BY BRIAN 0 REILLY - DSW TR CRT BRIAN IS A TRAINED FACILITATOR IN THIS AREA. STAYING TOGETHER WILL BE HELD AT THE SEAFORTH AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY CENTRES ON WEDNESDAY EVENINGS BEGINNING OCTOBER 9. 1996 FROM 8 30-10 30 PM FOR 8WEEKS REGISTRATION FEE WILL BE 560 00 PER COUPLE OR S40 00 FOR SINGLES. RECREATION BASKETBALL THURSDAY EVENINGS BEGINNING OCTOBER 3rd. 1996 FROM 800 to 1000 pm AT THE SEAFORTH & DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL FOR 10 WEEKS FEE S30 00 DESCRIPTION: This a non-competitive recreation program for those who enjoy the game of basketball and,some exerase FOR REGISTRATION OR MORE INFORMATION ON ANY OF THE ABOVE PROGRAMS PLEASE CALL THE RECREATION OFFICE AT 527-0882. PRE -REGISTRATION IS A MUST, SO CALL TODAY.