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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1998-11-18, Page 5Hard work just beginning for museum FROM Page 1 collection. "I think the collection here is very important to the town of Seaforth," he said. The Sills family making it a donation to the town. is what has allowed the Huron County Museum to become involved in the project. If it had remained a private collection, the museum would not have been able to offer its expertise to the work that the committee must now do before the public can even view some preliminary exhibits, possibly this summer. "There's a great deal of work ahead of us," said Kale. "It's going to take months. it all has to be catalogued and cleaned." Breede, director of the Huron County Museum. estimates they moved about' 2,00(1 pieces into the town hall. Each of those has to he catalogued in detail: a process which Breede said takes an experienced person 20 minutes for each item being catalogued. • Every object has to he specifically identified under criteria used by all museums. If a person has never seen the item before. the professional name has to be found through museum resources and a standard language is then used to describe the item in a worksheet. Broad and specific classes arc identified for the item. measurements arc taken. its condition is described and it has to be' photographed before being given a collection number. Then it has to he inputted into a computer. "Weneed help. We're just a small committee," said Kale. They got there start about two years ago when lacae (local architectural conservation advisory committee) learned at the last minute that a collection of artifacts owned by AY McLean, an historical figure of Seaforth, was about to he auctioned. Literally the night before the auction. lacacmembers found out and. while some of the collection went to auction. lacac reached the family in time and some of it was donated to the town. , - The committee realized there were lots of artifacts relating to Seaforth in the 'community and also knew of the Sills collection. Thc'attic conditions over thc Silis's store were subjecting that collection to extreme heat, and cold conditions during the • year. Lacac wanted to find some way to preserve the artifacts that were deteriorating'in those conditions. A public meeting was held with about 50 people from the community who were interested in protecting the town's . history. From there. a committee torined to take up that cause and eventually evolved into the Seaforth District Musuern committeewhich recently won support from the town to -locate a museum on the town hall's second floor. Irwin Johnson. chair of the museum committee. said they thought the museum woutd•hc a way for everyone to see the Sills Collection. .•I • At the same time. the committee is looking for other artifacts it knows are buried in people's attics and basements, as it hopes to build on the two collections it has already brought together with some smaller, donations that have also been made since starting out on the venture. The committee hopes to have some eJthibits prepared tor this summer as a preview. Possibly by fall. they would like to have the museum ready but it will depend on the time it takes for cataloguing. Library ,work begins Mil Page 1 library began. An improved library with a computer centre will result. Moore said people, shouldn't have noticed any disruption when communicating with the- board during the transition days. Trucks began bringing equipment. desks and boxes to the new offices on Thursday. , Staff in business and human resource departments will be operating from the lower level with operations. senior administration and education services working from the upper level. Moore, who had been a teacher and principal at SDHS said thc move is great for the school! He said •it's already been proven that board offices and schools can function together when the Huron County Board of Education moved its offices in the Clinton high school. "We're all here for one reason: to serve the needs of the kids." he said. "it makes sense to have everyone who works for the needs of the kids yin one facility." The •board was expected to begin officially operating in Seaforth Tuesday. Effective immediately. the board telephone numbers are: 1- 519-527-0111 or 1-800-592-5437. The fax number is 1-519- 527-0222. The new mailing addyess is: 62 Chalk Street North. Seaforth, Ontario. NOK 1 W0. Cindy McClure was one of the SDHS art students who helped paint Christmas images on windows at the hospital Nov. 10. HILGENDORFF PHOTO .Menary thought it was time to get involved FROM Page I Menary says he has worked at the local ttigh school. community centres. his church and now the public school, and with his three children growing up in town he felt it was time to get involved, especially with recent concerns about the high school and hospital. "1 figured if I wanted to get my 2c worth in. council is the place to he." he says. Bus zone approved Seaforth Council passed a bylaw at its meeting last Tuesday night designating the front of the local high school as a bus loading zdnc. This will restrict parking there to posted times. with no parking school hours. • The ' Avon Maitland District School Board asked for the new designation. ' With ongoing renovations • at Seaforth District High School. husehave `keen loading and unloading recently in the parking lot as a tcmporar) mca%urc This caused tor. 'much congestion B, the town officially designating the front of the buildtr{g a , school bus loading zone. the hoard• feels congestion would he further,reduced on Chalk Street at certain times of the day.. Without the zone. by provincial law buses have to turn on their alternating lights and stop arms. backing up. traffic. When signs arc posted they don't have (0 do this. 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Erste 345.2360 345-2678 2294152 225-2600 3934548 235-1915 345-2512-- 345-2M 348.9012 2350350 A refund from surplus was declared for all policy hold- ers who qualify, are on record and in good standing as at December 31. 1997. Tea wtmat 13. 1106a -ft SEAFORTH INSURANCE BROKER LTD. 527-1610 • Home • Commercial • Auto • Farm •Llfe • Out of Province Travel insurance Barb Wan Joanne Williamson. Lynn Pkfwh, Ken Canino 41 Main St. S. Seaforth Seaforth District High School PARENTS' NIGHT Wednesday Nov. 18 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Everyone Welcome Avon :<�e .� Maitland Learning for a Lifetime HEALTH ON THE HILL A Review of activities at SEAFORTH COMMUNITY HOSPITAL THANK YOU on behalf. of the. Seaforth Hospital Auxiliaryy to everyone who made possible the Chnstmas decor adorning thc Hospital for the upcoming Chnstrrtas Season Your commitment to thc well being of both patientsvisitors and staff at this festive time is most pleasing PERINATAL INFORhIAT1ON SESSION tor expectant parent, will he held in Conference Room 2 of the Hospital Thursday, NOVEMBER 19. 1998 at 7:30 p.m. TOPIC: "PAIN CONTROL. IN LABOUR AND DELIVERY" with Dr. Heather Percival and Physiotherapist. Carol Bowker TREE OF LIGHTS - This year. why not discover the magic of Chnstmas early' Consider giving a 'gift re light-. Tickets are nos available in local hustnesses. the Hospital Switchboard. and Auxiliary Members at the low.cost of S5.00 each. Not only will you he rememhenng those special persons in your life. but you will also be contributing toward the purchase of a personal pain medication pump to benefit patients in need of pain control Make plans' now to set aside Sunday. November 22. 1998 7:00 p.m. for an evening of Chnstmas musical selections. the ceremonious lighting of the lovely blue spruce Christmas tree on the grounds of the Seaforth Communes' Hospital. and yes children. even a mu from Santa and his helpers Enjoy a cup of hot mulled cider with refreshment, compliinenfs of the Seaforth Hospital Auxiliary RS Don't forget to wntc your letter to Santa and drop if off in Santa"s maitbos in the Hospital reception area All letters will receive a personal reply SEAFORTH SANTA CLAUS AEM21: is upcoming Friday. November 27. 1998. Staff and their families. Junior Volunteers. Hospital Auxiliary Board of Directors. etc interested in participating with a Hospital Float entry. please• contact Man Barnes or Joan Chesney for further information This year's theme is "rhe 12 Days of Christmas" We will also be entenng the float in the Mitchell Santa Claus Parade. Friday; December 4th. Come out and be a pan of the festivities. itorplowiar THE RIGHT GIFTS... 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