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The Huron Expositor, 1998-09-30, Page 30 RENTAL o Headquarters c ▪ 7 Small & Mid-sized Cars C 0 "1Passenger & Cargo E Ei Vans, Pickup Trucks O 7Daily, Weekly, Monthly E u t E E 117 El 117 117 • CAR & TRUCK RENTALS p 11 Division of Suncoast Ford IIIJ 0 500 Huron Rd., Godertch p 1-888-344-4486 0 VACINATIONS UP Tippy, Grey and Fluffball get their rabies vacinations at the Seaforth Veterinary Clinic last week. The two-day clinic vacinated more than 400 pets, about 130 more than last year, Janelle, Craig and Rick Dalrymple accompanied their cats. Dr. Brian Nuhn has the needle. CAMPBELL PHOTO THE HURON EXPOSITOR, SEPTEMBER 30. 1998-3 Ratepayers seem satisfied with user -pay y system FROM Page 1 . days around their house, a block over from the Kehnys on John Street. Deputy -reeve Bill Teall counted about 21 skunks in the Kenny's talk. DEAD BAT IN TREE All councillors wondered where a municipality draws the line, for example, would it be responsible for raccoons too? They have been as plentiful as skunks in spots around Seaforth this year. Deputy -clerk Cathy Garrick said as far as Town Hall is aware, most ratepayers seem satisfied with the user -pay system for getting rid of such animals. She added the town had fielded calls about a dead bat in a tree and bees near the Crane expected to get it all back on track FROM Page I caused the derailment. A crane and equipment to life the cars hack on to the tracks arrived in Seaforth about 11:30 a.m Tuesday morning and Main Street was expected to he cleared at noon with the rest of the cars back on track by the end of the day. Shropshall was not aware of any damage to the cars and said the company expected to be able to reconnect the cars and haul them to Goderich. The train was on its way from Stratford to Goderich when the accident happened at about 11:25 p.m. Monday night. Most Goderich Exeter Railway staff were on site Tuesday and unavailable for further comment. Board has to close down 300,000 square feet FROM Page I three. according to Baird - Jackson is option C. Locally it involves a two sub -options including converting Seaforth District High School into an elementary school while closing Seaforth Public School and Walton Public School. The other sub -option involves converting the high school to include Grade 7 and Grade 8, closing Walton and converting Seaforth Public School to include junior kindergarten through Grade • 6. In order to receive full funding the board has to find a way to close down more than 300,000 square feet of • excess space. The first option, option A, is considered minimalistic and will he the least injurous to the hoard. "This approach meets the square footage targets. but may not meet the goal of equitable distribution of programs,"' Baird -Jackson said. This option "involves closing VCS and CHSS. Baird -Jackson said' option B maintains the secondary school buildings. although not necessarily for secondary use. This option involves CHSS becoming an elementary school and the Seaforth J '✓'" tied to townships ERQM Page 1 for when we go to the table," added Mayor Scott. The only restructuring scenario so far proposed that includes Seaforth with Tuckersmith and McKillop came from Colborne, and the mayor said it doesn't appear to have a lot of support. "When you start drawing geographical lines for the sake of drawing lines that's when you get into trouble, and you can see this in the world at large," deputy -reeve Bill Tcall commented. He said "as a minimum," Seaforth is tied to the two adjacent townships by geography, history and logic. Huron County remains one of the last regions to undergo restructuring under direction from the province. Locals show well at 1998 plowing match Representatives from the immediate arca and Huron County were successful at the recent 1998 International Plowing Match in Frontenac County. Plowing in class 2, group 2, Tim Devereaux of RR 5 Seaforth won a $2,500. two- year scholarship at one of the Ontario Colleges of Agricultural Technology. Paul Dodds was reserve champion in class 2. group 4. Darcy Flanagan, Dublin, and James McNaughton, Kippcn, competed in class 2, group 1 and Pat O'Rourke, Dublin, and Gerald Corbett, Hensall, plowed in class 2. group 2. Stephanie MacDonald of Winthrop, Huron's Queen of the Furrow last year, represented this area well in this year's IPM "Queen of the Furrow" contest. Next year's IPM is in Huron, between Dashwood and Zurich. closing of CPS. VCS, Hullett Central School, Huron Centennial School and Holmesville Public School. Achy Armstrong, AMDSB chair, told the group that the hoard has sent out a letter to SAC chairs, Business' Improvement Associations (EIAs), churches and any other organizations or institutions that the hoard believes value the lifestyle these communities have. 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For you, it means friendly knowledgeable service from people who understand your needs and provide the protection and service you want. Sebringville /�r���n� 7r>,iMn� Divi fin 393-6402 f' 1-800-263-1961 a 111.11, O/ rear O.ta,• WtuM MIu/L•Cf Assoc.~ w IT'S BIRD FEEDING TIME! Now in stock - a good selection of: • Mixed bird feed • Cockatiel mix • Niger seed • Individual ingredients • Sunflower seed • Bird feeders • Peanuts .11 • Finch mix • Budgie mix a sy You have seen them flower this summer, now they're In the bag!! Locally grown Black 011 Sunflower Seeds 111 g p /40 Ib. bag (tax Included) Omamental Com Large & mini side for sale Black Oil Sunflower Heads for Natural Bird Feeders LONDESBORO SEED PLANT It Londesborough 523-4399 Armstrong added that the' communities need recognition from the ministry that rural Ontario is not downtown Toronto. School trustee Wendy Anderson addressed 'the crowd about her frustration. "I cannot put into words how frustrating this is for me," Anderson said. She added that it is time "to let the powers that be in Toronto know that this is not an acceptable solution. We have a lot of space now, so we close schools, then we may lose students who are unhappy, and .then there will be more excess space again." 000000000000000 oHuron County's VEHICLE D7Insurance Rentals & 0 More 0 0 0 u 0 a 524-8347 a E l public school in the past week. The Public Works department got rid of the bees, she said, because superintendent John Forrest was worried kids would poke them with a stick. He doesn't think the skunk situation is unusual in Seaforth this year, and says he gets them around his home. They are looking for a place to settle down for the winter at this time of year. Forrest says. Christopher Leadership Courses •Personal Development •Practical Skills •Develop Self Confidence •Speaking Effectively • For more information or to Register Call Joanne Melady 345-2152 Starts: Wednesday Sept.. 30th at 7:00 p.m. Northside Seaforth United Church 11 weekly sessions for 5125.00 • Seniors or Students $115.00 Over 2,500 Graduates each year. v ALL -YOU -CAN -EAT HOT BUFFET Sr SOUP & SALAD BAR Every Thursday, Friday & Sunday! 5 - 8 p.m. Kids 12 & Under are 1/2 Price All you can eat THURSDAY • BUILT liclwl • tele[ varus • Soup & Salad Bar • Dessert & . All you can eat - FRIDAY BUFFET •Chicken • • varies• � , • Soup &Salad Bar �, SUNDAY BRUNCH All you can eat 10 a.m. - 2 p.m, $7.99 seniors 15.99 It3dimtderl2tittl0 All you can eat SUNDAY BUFFET a satlry steak V Wg � • • Soup & Salad Bar Beverage ' BUFFET & BRUNCH $7 99 SENIORS $5.99 WEDNESDAY IS SENIORS' DAY - 20% DISCOUNT "Congratulations to Art Strong, this month's zrinrlcr of dinners for two." matrix total ima:, onsultin Our professionals will coordinate a total look that complements your features and lifestyle. Includes hair, skin, cosmetic and nail consultations. The ulti- mate personalized beauty service. M AT RIX C Enjoy an Aromatherapy Facial for your physical and psychological relaxation! Fu11 Service Salon 527-0780 Purchase daily ski • care package at the time of facial for 5600 Reg. Price 82" OPEN 6 DAYS, 3 EVENINGS SEAFORTH RECREATION DEPARTMENT FALL PROGRAMS 1998 FURNITURE REFINISHING . Carol Humphries will guide you through the stages of stepping off the old finish. then putting on the new finish. You will be amazed. Monday evenings at the Seaforth District High School Shop Room. from 7:00 lo 9:00 pear beginning October 5,1998. Registration fee is 540.00.' DOG OBEDIENCE Would you like more control over your dog? Would you like your dog to listen to you? Learn how to sit and stay? Or even Team how to walk at your side without tripping you? If you have answered yes to any of the above questions the Seaton!) Recreation Department will he offering Dog Obedience on Tuesday evenings at the Seaforth District Community Centres from 7:00 to 8:00 pm beginning October 6, 1998. Registration fee will be $45.00 for 10 weeks. Advanced courses, available upon request. SIGN LANGUAGE Lonanne Horan will teach you all the basics that will enable you to sign. You will receive handouts. This course will be held at the Seaforth and District Community Centres beginning on Monday, October 5, 1998 from 7:00 to 9:J0 pear each week. This will be a 10 week program and will cost S65.00 per person. Call early as this class will be limited in numbers. WOOD WORKING Do you have a small project you would like to make but don't think you can do it by yourself. John Lansink would be happy to guide you through 10 weeks of wood working. You can build a coffee table. a hook shelf or even learn how to repair those broken chairs properly This program is held Tarsday evenings at.thc Seaforth Distract Highschool - Shop Room from 7 (x) to 9 (8) pm each night beginning on October 6. 1998 Registration fee is 545.00 (materials not included) LEARN HOW TO DANCE Have you been afraid to get on the dance flosir' Are you not comfortable with your dancing' If so Cl/111C to the Seaforth and District Con ntunily (venues each Wednesday evening from 7:00 to 9:08 pr8hrdmning on October 7, 1998. Marie Little will insInht the Walt,, the Two Step and the Polka A minimum nI 10 cunpin is required. This 10 week program will cost 171101 per couple or S35.00 each RECREATION BASKETBALL. This non-competitive mixed program gives the amateur player a chance for a night of fun and exercise Basketball is played on Thursday evenings al the Seaforth Ihstnct Highschool from 8:00 to 10:00 pear for 10 weeks beginning OCTORliR 1, 1998. Registration fee is 530.00. RECREATION VOLLEYBALL TO BE CONFIRMED. We are going to need an instructor for this program. If you would like to do it or you know of someone who will, please call the Recreation Office at 527-01182. PRE -REGISTRATION REQUIRED CALL THE RECREATION OFFICE 527.0882