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Home My WebLink AboutThe Huron Expositor, 1998-12-30, Page 11White squirrel in Harpurhey October 7, 1998 Not enough room in Catholic schools While public school board across the province are looking at closing schools, including several in Huron and Perth Counties, the Huron -Perth District Catholic School Board doesn't have enough room. for all its students. Ontario's education ministry announced Sept. 29 it is giving capital grants totalling $1,087,699 over the next three school years for accommodation and pupil placement to the area separate school board. White squirrel found Harpurhey's most noticeable new resident is a white squirrel. that rivals Exeter's well-known emblem. Alex Stephen. who lives close to the Goviers across the road, says you often sec a black squirrel chasing it around. and this new, bushy - tailed squirrel can often he seen these days hanging around his bird feeder at about 5 p.m. in th evenings. Ambassador of fair Sarah McLellan was named Ambassador to the Fair on Saturday night. October 14, 1998 Wreaths at cenotaph damaged by vandals Damage is hcing done to the wreaths at the cenotaph in. Victoria Park and the Legion would like it to stop. OCTOBER "Wreaths are still tieing broken apart," said Errol Skillender. "They've been taking them off the crosses and breaking them." October 21, 1998 Reeve resigns, moving to Goderich Township Reeve Brian Ferguson resigned from Seaforth Council Friday because his family is moving to Goderich Township this month. School councils waiting before taking action Local elementary schools are taking a "wait and sce" approach to a school closure decision currently before the Avon -Maitland District School Board. "We're stuck between a rock and a hard place," said James Murray, chair of Walton Public School's school advisory council. October 28, 1998 Foster parents for 40 years in Huron They get a pile of cards at Christmas. The Scaforth couple has been foster parenting for 40 years, longer than anyone New reeve appointed November 4, 1998 Lin Steffler appointed reeve Seaforth's new reeve is Lin Steffler. A first-time Seaforth councillor acclaimed in the most -recent municipal election a year ago. the former local police services board; chair was the sworn in last Tuesday night. November 11, 1998 Sills receives heritage award Seaforth's Frank Sills with one of the 127 heritage community' recognition honours awarded by the province this year as part of the annual Remembrance Day dinner at Branch 156 of the Royal Canadian Legion. November 18, 1998 Arena liquor licence faces objections Town council and the local business improvement faxed objections to the liquor licence application by the Scaforth and District Community Centres last Thursday. to the licensing and registration department of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario. just prior to Saturday's official deadline. Board office moves in Staff of the Avon Maitland District School Board have moved into their new offices at Seaforth District High School. Renovations began this summer at the high school to the 7.000 square foot basement and a 5,000 square foot addition at the front of the school to make room for the combined offices of the former Huron and Perth boards. Menary new councillor Seaforth's newest councillor is Paul Menary. He was sworn in after being appointed at the start of last Tuesday night's Scaforth Council meeting. November 25, 1998 Seaforth's citizens of the year named Brad and Teresa Finlayson were named co -winners of Seaforth's "Service to Sports" award this year. Joan Stewart was awarded "Humanitarian Service." Maureen Agar was awarded for "Civic Service." Residents oppose snowmobiles on West William Street At (cast 38 tfitepayers on West William Street don't want a snowmobile route down their road in Scaforth. They signed a petition they planned to present to council at Town Hall last night. NEW YEAR'S EVE BASH fi with RADNC HIP "Canada's ill Hip tribute!" TICKETS $1000Each (available at New Orleans Pizza. Clinton) BOW Hwy 8 West. Clinton 482-1234 ever in Huron County but only as holiday relief now. Last week was Canadian Foster Parent Week and the Blanchards, Gordon and Ada, were honoured Thursday evening at the Children's Aid Society of Huron County's volunteer foster parent appreciation night at Holmesville. Sports slides in popularity The shine seems to he off the Golden Bears, as the popularity of sports declines at Seaforth District High School. "We don't seem to have enough coaches and participation is down." said tan Hastie, a teacher at_ the school. "We're not getting enough commitment from 11:t ".0 • -NEMO ROBIN WILLIAMS PATCH ADAMS BASED ON A TRUE STORY worstpitchadimaxess FRI. - THURS. JAN. 1 - 7 FRI. & SAt. 7 & 9:15 PM SUN. - THURS. 8 PM • GOP • M.C.L. SOUND r s FULL D.j. 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AIM - I AM Itswiday,v Order your pizza partially cooked for New Year's Eve or New Year's Day as we will be dosed HAPPY NEW YEAR Bob St Staff THE HURON EXPOSITOR, DECEMBER 30, 1898-11 HAPPY 25r" WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MERVYN & MAUREEN AGAR JAN. 5, 1974 -JAN. 5, 1999 Love, Adam, Julie, Sarah, and Curtis SEAFORTH CEMTEMAIRES NEW YEAR'S EVE DANCE Seaforth Arena Age of Majority TICKETS STILL • AVAILABLE - CALL - 527-0270 or 527-0573 • BABIES Commemorate the newest family member. Join The Huron Expositor's "Babies on Parade" A Photo Display of Babies born in '98 Published Wed. Jan. 6/99 Send or bring a picture of your little one born in 1998, including full name, birth date and parents' names, to be featured in The Huron Expositor's "Babies on Parade" on January 6, 1999 for only $15.00 (GST included). Please send picture (with name on back) along with a cheque to The Huron Expositor, P.O. Box 69, Seaforth, Ont., NOK 1NO by 2:00 p.m., Thurs., Dec. 30th. Photos may be picked up after January 7. This must be pre -paid. Please Complete Baby's Full Name Birth Date Parents' Names $15.00 Enclosed SAMPLE DEADLINE - DECEMBER 30th, 2:00 pm NAME OF BABY DATE OF BIRTH The Huron Expositor ;41:3 X)4 cizakib(114 PARENTS 100 Main St., Seaforth 527-0240 0).-.) ' 2 , 3 4 5 ■•■7 12 ■■■■ ■ 11 13 ■■■■■■ ■ ■ ■ 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 24 ■■■■■ 23 25 ■■■■■ Clues ACROSS Clues DOWN LAST WEEK Rubbed 1. Parka 1CR0S5 00W1 1 ,akes 4 Faculty 2 Cure-all Laugr,ngstnco, 2 01nt.an 8 Knock 3 Draper (English) 8 o",ega 3 Heed 10 __ Drew. girl9 Cable 4 Newby • 5 Moving picture, of sorts 10 sari S s,,ct,,,"5 detective6 Impatient 1dx 1 ASender ale 6 04' 14 11 Medical instrument 7KeeperS ARc 12 Bun 7. Ironmonger (English) is Snacks 17 AAC y '7 "t' ,3 nenel.-e 9. Italian city 13 Loosen 19 Sacs ,4 S,aaum 14 Atncan antelopes 16. Create mentally 22. Oa! 16. c+bomr 15 Slower 17. Agents of vice 24 Itaka" .t8 A4aol 25 Rab1r 20 AMw1 18 Royal post 19. Mexican chips 26 ,a,tbe, 2• 56.8, 20 Campaign groups 21. Cough up, venation s country 23 rre" 22 Page 23 Soft drink maker 24. Telecommunlcated 25. Retrogress ' solutran next week Edward Jones Serving Individual Investors •GICs *Mutual Funds *Bonds •RRSPs •Stocla •RRIFs hnpifiMM,w s.c1m 1 Joe Waite '► I 79 Ontario Rd. Mitchell, Ont. MOI( 1 NO (519) 34&9873 Member Off BABIES Commemorate the newest family member. Join The Huron Expositor's "Babies on Parade" A Photo Display of Babies born in '98 Published Wed. Jan. 6/99 Send or bring a picture of your little one born in 1998, including full name, birth date and parents' names, to be featured in The Huron Expositor's "Babies on Parade" on January 6, 1999 for only $15.00 (GST included). Please send picture (with name on back) along with a cheque to The Huron Expositor, P.O. Box 69, Seaforth, Ont., NOK 1NO by 2:00 p.m., Thurs., Dec. 30th. Photos may be picked up after January 7. This must be pre -paid. Please Complete Baby's Full Name Birth Date Parents' Names $15.00 Enclosed SAMPLE DEADLINE - DECEMBER 30th, 2:00 pm NAME OF BABY DATE OF BIRTH The Huron Expositor ;41:3 X)4 cizakib(114 PARENTS 100 Main St., Seaforth 527-0240 0).-.)