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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1998-02-11, Page 7lM Patty Walton by Patty Banks, ttor to talk on preservation Learning how to preserve family heirlooms and main- taining treasures is a project of the town's local architec- tural conservation advisory .committee (LACAC) Heritage Week celebrations. Claus Breede director and curator of the Huron County Museum will speak at the Seaforth Branch Library Feb. 18 from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. This is co-sponsored by the Huron County Library, the Huron County Museum and the celebrate Seaforth's histo- ry committee. As part of National Heritage Week, Seaforth's LACAC committee mem- bers have organized this event. The two and one-half hour seminar will include common problems and solutions relat- ing to the care and handling of antiques of all types. Questions about framing old photographs, or for caring of textiles will be answered with practical information that can be applied in the home. Breede has over 30 years experience working with arti- facts in a Tuseum environ- ment People attending the event must pre -register at the library. Seaforth has a vast history dating back from the early railway era in Victorian times. There are 16 provincially designated heritage proper- ties in Seaforth also the main street is a designated Heritage Conservation District. Tickets for this event are $5. Big crowd attends CSL night in town A large crowd of ladies and spiritual directors of the Huron -Perth Deanery of the Catholic Women's League attended the tenth annual CWL Fun Night at the Seaforth Community Centre on Feb. 4. The event was hosted by the C.W.Ls of St. James, Seaforth, St. Joseph's, Clinton and St. Michael's, Blyth. Mary Barnes, president of St. James, Seaforth wel- comed everyone and and St. Ambrose, Brussels. Madeline Visser led in the There were also several league prayer. Following draws for door prizes. Special wishes, friends St. Columban by Cecilia Ryan 345-2028 grace, led by Father Mark, everyone enjoyed a potluck dinner. Following dinner some very enjoyable entertainment was provided hy ladies from Holy Name of Mary, St. Mary's, St. Michael's, Blyth Correspondent Dorothy wishes her special friend, Deb Phillips, Seaforth, a happy birthday Feb. 11. A very special Dublin cou- ple, Don and Eileen MacRae celebrate their anniversary on • Valentine's Day. • Joe Eckert was pleased to have the following visitors, Jerry and Marie Eckert. Owen Sound, Joe and Cathy Eckert, Josh and Zachary, Kitchener; John Eckert and Tanya, Waterloo and Rose Dublin by Dorothy Dillon 345-2883 Borysuick and her son, Stratford. THOUGHT FOR TODAY Valentine's Day is a special day. Treat your "friend" in a special way. With a meal and candles' - hut that's not all. Music and dancing at the ball. Now tell me - what else is there to say? The evening closed with the Annie Cronin out for the— Consecration Prayer to the afternoon to Stratford, Blessed Virgin Mary. On Feb. 4, Bonnie Cronin leisurely browsing through and Ann Henderson took the malls. McKillop Council meets When McKillop Council met Feb. 3, Deputy -reeve William Siemon and clerk Marion McClure were appointed to the municipal/ Huron County committee reviewing the new user -pay plumbing fee schedule. The township's chief build- ing official, Paul Josling, was also authorized to attend a septic tank inspection course. Carl Gower was awarded was a general McKillop's grass cutting ten- $36,336.20. `Veggie Munchers' enjoy dip Twelve people attended tor and handed out. meeting number 1 of "The During part of the meeting Veggie Munchers" Food a movie on producing grains Choice Project in Seaforth and food was watched Number 1, 4-H group headed informing people about the hy Gerda Vanden Hoven and production of "Foodland Helen Van Bakel. Ontario." Before the meeting formal- ly started, members made a broccoli dip 'and tomato brusettas. Group activities were discussed and 1998 membership cards were paid der for a three-year term, at $10,700 per year. It was the only tender received. Council approved the Seaforth Fire Area budget of $112,780, and also decided it has has no objection to the Beauchamp Creek municipal drain work being done by Grey Township. A. road voucher of $10,397.20 was approved, as voucher of Also the group name "The Veggie Munchers" was thought up and agreed upon. Before the meeting was dis- missed we all enjoyed the dip and brusettas. Random acts of kindness rewarded at Walton PS This 'month teachers are in search of random acts of 'kindness. Any child caught in the "act" of doing a kind and unselfish thing will the rewarded by wearing a spe- cial badge. So far this week Kyle Griffiths, Claire Mastnak and Jessica Berlett- Kuntzhave been rewarded. Gloria, Keith, Kevin and Mark Wilbee returned from a fun week at Disney Land, Florida. While there they toured Universal Studios as well as the Kennedy Spacc Center wherc they saw the future space station. A favorite attraction was at MGM where there was a hotel that housed the "Tower of Terror''. A long time resident of Walton, Viola Kirkby has moved to Brussels. Viola has lived in Walton for 24 years. Walton will not be the same without her. However she said that she doesn't intend on losing track of her Walton friends. All the hest to you Viola, in your new home. Marilyn McDonald, Monique Baan and Marj Fraser were in chargc of the UCW worship and business meeting last Wed. Monique introduced guest speaker, Elma Plant. Elma and her husband arc two people liv- , ing with HIV positive - Aids. She told theladies her story Huron County CONTINUED from Page 2. Huron County Museum Director -Curator Claus Breedc has been working with a heritage preservation group in Seaforth for the past 18 months regarding thc possibil- ity of a museum in that town. Antique 'anti equipment needed for plowing match The plowing match wants your old farm implements. At the Feb. 5 meeting of Huron County Council, Reeve Jim Lovc of Hay Township. said several antique farm implements (in working con- dition) arc required for display purposes at the international Plowing Match scheduled to be held near Dashwood in thc sumpter of 1999. A cutting box and corn binder is needed as well as a steam driven saw mill, said Lovc. Household articles such as churns are also needed and it is hoped a "ladies group" can be found to provide a quilting demonstration during the show. For more information, Love can be contacted at (519) 236- 4033. 1 • 887-6860 that began six years ago beginning with having meningitis several times and cancer. She was pregnant with her third child during this time and tests revealed that she was HIV positive. She has since had chicken pox 5 times, and right now has a brain infection and is fighting pneumonia. One of the hardest things for her is lack of energy. There arc times when both her and her husband are so depressed but luckily she smiled, not always at the same time. "People don't die from Aids," she told the women. "They die from the different infections that take over the body. Aids is a virus that attacks the immune sys- tem." She assured the women that she was not contagious, that it is only through sex, sharing of needles (drugs, tattoos, steroids, body piercing). blood products and from mother to child, including breast feeding that Aids is. passed on. Right now 80% of her immune system is gone. She is thankful for the many supportive people that are in their lives. The cost of the drugs they sometimes need is incredible and there are times when the need for food comes bef9re the need of medicine. They can't afford both. fro P.M lefenution Saslow cWI1SuppstG.Melkws Wednesday, February 18, 1998 7:00 p.m. Court House 1 Court House Square Goderich Child Support Guidelines now apply to families in Ontario when they calculate the amount of support for their children. If you pay or receive child support under a court order or agreement, these new Guidelines could affect you. Take advantage of the opportunity to attend a free information session presented by a family law lawyer. You71 learn: • what the Guidelines could mean for you • how they work • how new tax changes affect child 'support payments • how the Guidelines can help reduce conflicts and speed up child support settlements These sessions.are offered as a free community service by local family law lawyers in conjunction with the Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General and with the financial support of the federal Department of Justice. No registration is necessary. For a free information kit on the Guidelines, please call toll-free 1-800-980-4962. Please note: The Gutdellnes do not automatically cbange existing child support orders or agreements. Lawyers at tbese sessions Will provide information but not advice about your personal situation. • Ontario MIaIaw, Otto Atlonwrf O•raral THE HURON EXPOSITOR, P•trruary 11, 11110-7 WHAT'S HAPPENING AT -w0111111110- HEART HEALTH FAIR The Heart & Stroke Foundation is haying their Healthy Hearts "HEART HEALTH FAIR" at the Suncoast Mall from... Thursday, February 12th to Saturday February 14th Events... Thursday, February 12 at 7:30 p.m. SHOPPING TOUR - February 12 at 7:30 p.m. - a one hour of the A&P grocery store tour and demonstration about label reading and making healthy food choices presented by. Rachel Moon, a nutritionist with the Huron County Health Unit. HEART HEALTHY HERO AWARDS - February 12 at 7:30 p.m. - will be given to a school, community and a worksite. INTRODUCTION OF BOARD MEMBERS Saturday, February 14 COOKING - demonstrations; interactive displays, physical -activities and booths by a number of local groups. CHILDREN'S,DAY - Saturday, Feb. 14 - activities for children to become more active including demos every half hour from 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. and including karate, line dancing, Jump Rope demo team, clogging. Angela Poppe is . the Physical Activity Coordinator, for the Heart & Stroke Foundation, Huron -Perth Chapter. Programs include: JUMP ROPE FOR HEART - teaches students the importance of caring for their hearts through fitness and heart healthy education while fundraising for the Heart & Stroke Foundation. • Heart Health displays and information - Thursday to Saturday - come and ask questions, increase your knowledge. For information call 1-888-287-7775. RA44 fo Sunday February 2 2 11:00 am -5:00 pm Featuring... Gowns by the House of Brides, Walkerton As well as Bridal Fashions by... Ricki's, Alia, Reitmans & Bata Shoes. Also on Display... Limousine from Tuxedo Limousine, Wingham Horse Drawn Carriage from Lin -D Livery, SE. Paul's. • 2.5 Other Businesses & Exhibitors EVERYONE WELCOME! FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Suncoast Mall Management Office at 524-8300 YOUR REGIONAL SHOPPING CENTRE Hwy. *21, South OODE RICH