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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1998-04-15, Page 4"Ready for Spring" GET READY FOR SPRING Pre-SeasonSe0 ��O � ervice Savings Cobb • . MTD . ITH FREE PICK UP & DELIVERY iTH APR. BOOKINGS • LAWN MOWERS and STRING TRIMMERS • New plug • Change oil • Check ignition and adjust • Sharpen blade carburetor • Wash/Clean complete • Clean air cleaner unit • Paris Extra • LAWN RIDERS • New plug and change oil • Check ignition and adjust carburetor • Clean air cleaner • Sharpen blades • Check oil and tires • Check battory/cables • Wash/Clean complete unit • Parts Extra • Check bearings, drive bells & chains • GARDEN TRACTORS • Check ignition & new plug • Check oil, clean filter • Adjust carburetor • Sharpen blades • Check drive belts/chains/ bearings • Check transmission oil • CHAIN SAWS • Check ignition/new plug • Clean alr filter • Adjust carburetor (CHAIN SHARPENING -'5 00) • SNOWMOBILES - • Change transmission filter • Check battery/ connections • Wash/clean complete unit • Parts Extra • Check blade and bearings • in Clutch • Clean umt • Parts Extra Prepare for Summer Storage '29.99 °47.99 '69.99 29.99 47.99 FARM EQUIPMENT LIMITED 1 1/4 Miles North of Seaforth 527-0120 Council approves business site plan A bylaw authorizing a site plan agreement for New Orleans Pizza at 65 Goderich Street East was passed Tuesday night by Seaforth Council. Owner John Hunt was at the meeting to explain the proposed addition to the south-west of his building, and the property modifica- tions he plans to accommo- date drive-by, take-out ser- vice. The plans most affect the rear of the property, where a "noise baffle" hedge and fence is prominent in the site plan agreed on. DAVE SCOTT PHOTO READY TO HOP - Mary Verberne (right) of Seaforth's Cooperative Children's Centre reads a story to the children gathered to participate in the annual "Hop-a-thon for Muscular Dystrophy" held Saturday moming at the Seaforth Fire Hall. Politicians at welcome for exchange students Thirty students from the for- Lisa Taylor. representing fun fair at Seaforth Puhlic mer Huron County Board ofC Helen Johns; and Paul Steckle, School, curling and swimming Education are playing host to MP. at Vanastra, an assembly at 29 students from France as During their stay in Canada, Vanastra Public School and a part of an exchange arranged the french contingent and their visit to Tech 21 at Central through the Canadian hosts, will take in Kitchener Huron Secondary Education Exchange Sportsworld, the CN Tower. a School.Public School. Foundation. Five of the stu- dents attend the Seaforth Puhlic School. The exchange began on March I I, when four chaper- ones and students representing Seaforth, Grey, Turnberry, Howick, Brussels, Blyth. Hullett, Colborne, Victoria, Exeter, Osborne and McCurdy public schools, visited Alencon, France for two weeks, and were billeted in french homes. The french stu- dents. from College Jean Racine. and their three chaper- ones subsequently returned to anada on April 5, and will remain here until April 16. A picnic was held at Central Huron Secondary School in Clinton on April 5 to herald the arrival of the french "twins". Many local politicians and education executives were in attendance and presented the french students with souvenirs. Among those present were: David Scott. Mayor of Seaforth; Ron McKay, Mayor of Clinton; Ben Hoogenboom,- Mayor of Exeter; Colleen Schenk, trustee; Chuck Rowland, Superintendent of Transitions; Susan Burke, Superintenndenl of Schools, Special Education; Marie Parsons, Assistant to the Superintendent of Schools; Students play Global Change game Students at St. Anne's par- .icipated in the Global Change Game at the school an Thursday, April 2. 1998. The students participated along with students from Central Huron Secondary and South Huron Secondary schools to change the world and make it a better place for all people in the world. The students played on a colourful hand painted map of the world the size of a bas- ketball court. The partici- pants became leaders of countries, business people and some represented one hundred million people living on the earth. The pace was fast and exciting, with pres- sure put on all players to make decisions about and for the world. Along with the spring weather comes an intense and fun filled season of new sporting events. Junior and Senior teams in badminton and soccer arc representing St. Anne's throughout the Huron Perth Conference. Track and Field competitors are busy with practices as well, preparing for an active season of events. Family members are encouraged to he involved and when possi- ble to attend the games and events. A quick call to the office or checking with the coach will ensure the correct time, location and dates of each event. This Thursday at 7 p.m., the first ever Coffee House will showcase the talents of those at St. Anne's. Bring your own mug and drink as much coffee as you want, all for an admission fee of $5 per per- son. This will take place in the cafetorium at the school. Trust fund set up for fire victims TRISH WILKINSON SSP News Staff Although it was late, Gloria McKay clearly remeinbers being the first one to smell smoke. Unsure of its location, her husband Tom opened the kitchen door and .stepped out- side. Looking up, he was star- tled to see the beginning of flames escaping from a small hole 00 top of the house. "(Tom) told me to call the fire department and tell them that the mof was on fire," • Gloria stated. Five minutes later, the first of the firemen arrived at the Goderich Township lot. "The first (fire truck) seemed like they almost had it out," Tom said. However, the suspected chimney fire was far from over. The couple spent the rest of that Marrh 12 night watch- ing their house of five years and all that they owned burn to ashes. "There was no floor left...everything was in the basement," Gloria said. "Everything was destroyed." Now, almost one month after the blaze that gutted thc couple's home, the McKays arc starting to pick up the pieces. And thanks to the support of a local service group, there's hope they won't have to do it alone. • The Bayfield Lions are encouraging the local com- munity to come forward and lend a helping hand to the couple now trying to rebuild their life. The group is asking people to donate financial aid to "The Thomas McKay Family Fund" which the Lions have set up at the Godcrieh, Bayfield and Seaforth branches of the CIBC, as well as the Clinton Community Credit Union. "We thought if they had money it would be the best way to help...they could buy what'they needed." Lion Jerry Stirling stated. "We were just looking for some way to help." Stirling added that although the McKays have insurance to cover the cost of rebuilding thc house, "it's not likely it will cover everything." "There are all kinds of little things in a house." he noted. Tom and Gloria said that they wanted to give a special thanks to the club for putting this together, adding that since the fire, thc surrounding community has already been wonderful with their support. "The neighbors have been great here," Gloria said. "It seems like people just keep Coming over to see if we need anything." The couple. formerly from Seaforth, also noted that despite losing most of their material possessions in thc blaze, they are thankful thcy escaped with their lives. Tom noted that since they are both very sound sleepers, the two were lucky to be awake when the fire started. "Money doesn't mean any- thing. We were happy to get out of the house," Tom said. Gloria added they were also thankful that their grandson, who had spent the previous night at the township house, had gone home with his mother earlier that evening. a Raptors game at the Skydome, the Ontario Science Center, and the Huron County Museum. Other activities planned, include: Glo-in-the- dark howling at Goderich Little Bowl. dances -at Brussels and Seaforth public schools, a Individual families have also planned their own activities. Seaforth students participat- ing in the exchange arc: Shannon Brooker, Missy Teatero, Kendra Bennewies, Brittany Holmes and Katie Thomas. Queensway to have booth at Nancy Young chaired last Monday's Volunteer Auxiliary meeting when the upcoming special events were discussed. Queensway will have a booth at the Exeter Home. Garden and Leisure Show on April 24- 26. Several residents will also attend Hensall United Church Beef Supper, April 22. The Ontario Nursing Home Volunteer Associations Region 7 Workshop is being held at Parkwood Hospital in London, Wednesday, April 15. Volunteers, Winnie Hutton, Nancy Young and Marg Cole and co-op student Anita Garnet will be attend- ing. Hensall Presbyterian Women provided assistance and prizes at Bingo Monday afternoon. They are sponsor- ing Bingos for Queensway each Monday in April. The Tuesday Church Service was led by Exeter Anglican Church Lay Reader, Patricia Dobbs, assisted by choir members Louise Rether-Kopp, Edna Sims, and Don and Katie Travers. Maude Connon accompanied on piano. The Christian Reform singers gave a lovely Easter program Tuesday evening as their last performance until next fall. Residents have very much enjoyed their music the second Tuesday of each month. Bible Study Wednesday afternoon was led by Pastoral Carc Volunteer Winnie Hutton, who also provided visitation Wednesday for the residents. Seaforth school to host bicycle rodeo April 15 Seaforth I'ohlic School will be hosting a Bicycle Rodeo on Thursday, April 16 from 9 a.m. to noon. This is spon- soreo by the OPP in an effort to promote safety and bicycle rules. Students wishing to participate should bring their bit voles and helmets to the school that morning. Members of thc general public are also welcome. SEAFORTH FUN FAIR A Fun Fair will be held at the Seaforth Public School Wednesday, April 15 with tickets to play .10 cents each. Events will include balloon popping. popcorn, face paint- ing, sponge throw, candy toss, putting and lots more. Tickets will be sold in SPS classes Wednesday morning with proceeds going to SPS students council. Exeter show Hazel Gross enjoyed her birthday celebration with a party with her daughter and son-in-law as well as sisters and friends, Wednesday afternoon. • Senior Diners. Thursday evening, watched a beautiful spring flower arranging demonstration by Kerrie Sue Kyle of Village Vines, Hensall and Kirsten Dayman of Exeter Flowers, Exeter. The arrangements were then offered as door prizes. They were won by Ruth Church. of Queensway, and Dorothy Brintnell, visitor. It was quite interesting to watch the prin- ciples involved in successful flower arranging. Kirsten and Kerrie Sue willingly answered all questions. COMING EVENTS are: Wednesday. April 15, Geri Fashions (community is wel- come); Friday, April f7 at 7:30 p.m., Friendship Friday Card Party; and Thursday, April 23 at 2 p.m. Birthday Party with Gladys' and Hcr Merry Makers. THE HURON t.XPOAlTOit, A d1 15, 19111-3 l4. COUNCIL VACANCY ARCHIE'S' Sewice eee is pleased to announce the OF THE TOWN OF SEAFORTH WINNERS Council of the Town of Seaforth is accepting applications from electors'of the Town of Seaforth who are interested in being appointed to the position of Councillor of our Easter Colouring Contest AGE 4 and Under AGE 9 1st Katelyn Govier 1st Sarah Bachert 2nd Rachel Askett 2nd Joe Rapson 3rd Rachel Purdy 3rd Daryl Hulley AGE 5 AGE 10 1st Brandon VanDyk 1st Joanna Whyte 2nd Amy Wynia 2nd Kali McMahon 3rd Shelby Stryker 3rd Melissa Marion AGE 6 AGE 11 1st Scott Dow 1st Loretta Hinz 2nd Alyson McKellar 2nd Brett VanDyk 3rd Carly Blair 3rd Nathaniel Bakker AGE 7 AGE 12 . 1st Gwyne Burgess 1st Ben Rapson 2nd Terri Lyn Devereaux 2nd Kevin Whyte 3rd Samantha Klaver 3rd Chris Kroonen AGE 8 CONGRATULATIONS 1st Janet Boyd 2nd Andrea Ryan TO THE 3rd Chad VanDyk WINNERS Elections Act or any other law We would like to thank all the participants and we ask the winners to drop in to Archie's Service Centre and pick up your prizes. 'r COUNCIL VACANCY NOTICE TO THE ELECTORS OF THE TOWN OF SEAFORTH Due to the resignation of Councillor John Ball the Council of the Town of Seaforth is accepting applications from electors'of the Town of Seaforth who are interested in being appointed to the position of Councillor Qualification of Elector: Persons are entitled to be an elector at an election held in a Local municipality (unless prohibited by the municipal or any other act) if he or she, i) resides in the local municipality, or ii) is the owner or tenant of land in the municipality, or a spouse of such person; and a) is a Canadian citizen b) is at least 18 years old, and c) is not prohibited from voting under the Municipal Elections Act or any other law If you are interested in filling this position and qualify as an elector, please submit a resume setting out your qualifications and community interests by Tuesday, April 29, 1998, to: James Crocker Administrator, Clerk -Treasurer Town of Seaforth. 72 Main Street, PO Box 610 , Seaforth, Ontario NOK IWO Applicants will be considered at the regular meeting of Seaforth Council scheduled for Tuesday May 5„ 1998 during which applicants will be given an opportunity to address Council before a decision is made. For further information please contact James Crocker at 527-0160. ; r