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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1998-07-01, Page 22-T14I HURON EXPOSITOR, JULY 1. 11115 Phil Main performed a concert of gospel music Friday night at Frist Presbyterian Church. The concert was arranged by the Seaforth Ministerial Association and admission to the event was a donation to the Seaforth Area Foodbank. HILGENDORFF PHOTO Work has started on changers to school FROM Page 1 "We are acting as our own, general contractor," said Carroll. Seaforth's Harold Smith Construction has been hired as project manager to handle subcontracting and tendering for the project. There will be a new entrance built and a number of alterations to allow more natural light into the building. "It's going to be a novel approach to light," said Carroll. At the June 23 meeting, Carroll said there had been some concern about the environmental conditions of the lower level, referred to as the "basement" at the school. "I am personalty satisfied that the property will meet or exceed environmental standards," he told the board. The architect consulting for the board said some mould had been discovered in an area where water appears to be entering the basement at a point where the ceiling meets a wall. Other water enters the basement from a sump pump that backs up and sow that comes over the foundation, the architect pointed out. While leaving the board, Carroll is pleased this decision was made. "I really believe it will lead to the opportunity for some significant enhancements to the school." He said if the board, school and a newly formed committee of community members working on the school closure issue collaborate, there is the potential for improvements to the instructional needs of the school and for the entire community. Already, this move means about 35 employees have joined the Seaforth community. On Friday, the board announced its two administrative properties in Stratford had been sold to, two, different numbered companies. The board expects to relocate all the operations from those facilities by mid- November. The current changes to the school are expected to be finished by the end of October. Carroll suggested if the town takes the right approach, more employees and a possible expansion of the school could take place. That could mean possibly 20 more employees from the director's office, board support staff and secretaries and executive assistants. He said discussions to that effect need to begin right away. While the debate has been ongoing about where to locate the offices, the board's only decision has been a postponement of making a final location choice. That means moving the offices to Seaforth has not been made a permanent decision yet. Speaking strictly as a citizen of Seaforth and not a member of the board, Carroll said as far as he is concerned, this decision is permanent. "I'm really pleased about it," he said. As is Mayor Dave Scott. "I think it's great news," he said. "It's the best decision that could have come out." He is pleased no classrooms are being affected by the change and the school is being kept viable. "Hopefully it will help the school," he said. "I'm really excited, I want to congratulate the trustees on making a decision that will not only support the high school but also the community," said Agar. She hopes there will be further expansion for other. board staff but if there is, any classes that might be taken for those offices would be replaced. Two of the other options being considered had involved restructuring where some of the school's classrooms would be situated. "I think it's going to be an exciting time for our school," she said. She hopes some of the area Grade 8s, who are considering going to other schools because of the uncertainty surrounding Seaforth District High School's future, will see this as a good reason to start Grade 9 in Seaforth. "If everybody works together, we have a good future ahead of us." JIM MACLfOd' - SPECIALIZING M • HIGHWAY TRAM ACT • MOOR LKENSE ACT • GAME a FISHING ACT 522-2055 Call with your news tips at 527-0240 Thieves scared An alarm brought OPP to. Jamco Trailers in Brucefield on June 16 at 4 a.m. Police found a window had been forced open on the north side of the building. Filing cabinets and a desk were found open in the reception area but nothing was reported missing. Police believe the alarm scared away the culprits. Development awaits provincial approval FROM Page 1 and the golf course. Doig has been friends McLean and his parents for years. He said the project started when McLean, who operates a marketing firm in Toronto, suggested Doig develop the 65 -acre property he owns adjacent to the golf course. "He went at it like a bulldozer," said Doig and before they knew it, plans were in place and have almost reached the final stages of approval for work to begin. I think it's going to be a go," said Doig. "I'm very enthusiastic about it right now." A public meeting was held at the beginning of June by Tuckersmith Township to receive comments regarding a zoning change from a "restricted agriculture" designation to an "urban designation" necessary for the development to go ahead. There were no issues raised with the changes to the official plan and the development has since, Huron County Council's planning and development committee has given its approval and it goes to county council Thursday for its official approval. From there it goes to the province where Clerk - Treasurer Jack McLachlan isn't expecting any opposition.. "There's not a subdivision like this in Tuckersmith Township," said McLachlan who expects it will benefit the area. That's what Doig hopes too. The homes are being designed for "active" retirees. he said; people who will use the golf course and be active in the surrounding communities. "We're going to target active couples," he said. There will be a recreation centre of about 24,000 square feet built during the first phase that will have an indoor pool, tennis and squash courts and meeting rooms. Lawn care and driveway cleaning will be offered to residents. "I think it should be really good for the town," said Doig. With potentially 380 seniors locating to the area, "We think this will really help our hospital." Carnochan said it's a win- win situation for the township and the community with a development that will bring more people to the area to use the hospital and shop in the stores. In a presentation at last month's public meeting, McLean told Tuckersmith council the development would be built in phases and should be completed in a seven to 10 year period. Doig said they are planning a marketing campaign to attract seniors from the larger centres. To do this, Doig said they will be promoting the whole community and what Seaforth and area has to offer seniors. He expects this promotion will also benefit the whole town as people come to town and see what Seaforth has. He said some might not want the smaller homes being featured in the development but could choose to locate in one of Seaforth's other developments. McLaughlin Chev-Olds Ltd. 13 Main St. Seaforth. 527-1140 •Service •Selection *Savings 'Satisfaction *Leasing 'Complete BODY SHOP Service 1�00000�GOo0oo0G0 o Huron Count0 Complete o VEHICLE 102. RENTAL o Headquarters °n to a 0 O Passenger &Cargo E Vans. Pickup Trucks 0 Daily. 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