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Home My WebLink AboutHuron Expositor, 1999-10-27, Page 2Complete Automotive Repair "Class A Mechanic" TIRE SALES SERVICE 8 REPAIR ARCHIE'S see eewthe 527-088 1 24 Goderich Si. f: Jain trl.71 - Sumthiryj S eciaj 1- a hnuque1 oJ -., ..irr•,ttitrt' minds -\ , Tue.:. to Sat. j 1-. 597-2435 *.. • 2—THE HURON EX#OSITOR, October 27, Im News Y2K fears may cause `self-induced' emergencies From Pope 1 "They will happen." he said. But for Y2K. he said there will he some advance warning if there are potential problems. Fifteen hours before the calendar changes here, Australia will be experiencing any possible effects from Y2K. "My advice to you is to turn on CNN," he said. The American cable network will be broadcasting the sunrise of the new millennium and will he reporting any problems from Y2K as they happen. - For example, if an unexpected glitch turns up that affects traffic lights or a nuclear power plant, there will he advance time to check those situations out in this country. He said some areas of concern that still remain include other countries. "We have no control over other countries," he said. As a result, not all of them will be ready for computer trouble which could have outreaching effects on medical supplies that come from other countries. "Canada is in a better state than the United, States according to some reports," he said. He also said there are some communities in this country that have not prepared and even thought about communications and how they would get messages outside their community if there is an emergency. Another major problem he told the leaders to be aware of is abnormal human behaviour. He said all it takes is for a drunk to leave a big New Year's party, hit a hydro pole and cause a power outage. "Some people arc going to .say. 'Martha. it done happened. Go get my gun.' And you're not going to want to step on that property." he said. He said there are 145 films being released this season and'at least two of them arc going to deal with the worse - case scenarios of Y2K, which will make people's fears worse. Then, he said all it takes is for everyone to pick up the phone at once on New Year's Eve to see if they're working or not and that alone will cause some people's phones not to work at that particular Town staff on-call in case of Y2K trouble From Pope 1 They did not want to leave the decision any longer so staff can plan how they intend to spend their New Year's Eve. Those on-call will know where and how to reach other staff should an emergency arise. in addition, the scheduled on-call shift of the Seaforth Fire Department will be on - duty at the fire hall. Town staff required to.be on -duty will report to the town hall by 11:45 p.m. and should he there until 12:30 a.m. Coun. Heather Rohinet reminded everyone the bigger problems could come later in the morning, when people start getting up and realize the power has failed or some other state of emergency has developed. In addition, the town has made arrangements to rent two generators, one for Town Hall and one for the Seaforth and District Community Centres, but has run into a problem with hooking one of the generators to the power system. The town hall is the town's emergency command post while the arena is to serve as an emergency shelter, however, the arena's power system is not compatible with the generator' without major wiring changes. Council passed a motion to allow McLachlan to ask the Seaforth Agricultural Society if their building could he used for the shelter instead. It would mean a plug and' switch would have to he permanently installed at the facility for generator use Board answers theme questions with document From Page 1 - meetings but what if they can't make the time commitment (to return to the following meeting for an answer)," she said. So far, the six-page document answers questions on the "themes" of cost savings through school closures. Grades 7 and 8 in high school. enrolment and student retention. reducing salary costs. the director's task force and general questions. Seaforth group sets up amateur , radio network for emergencies By Brett Jewitt - ExpositorCo-op Student If telephones and other forms of communications fail from a disaster or even a Y2K event. there is a Seaforth group set to handle the situation. Emergency Communications for Hospitals by Ham Operators, ECHHO. is a new project set up by Doug Halfpenny of the Seaforth Community Hospital. and run by three local teens. Amber Halfpenny of Seaforth District High School, Kristen Halfpenny. of Mitchell District .High School. and Chris Gass of Central Huron Secondary School, have been working hard to set up another form of communications for any failures that may -occur at the hospitals. ECHHO will provide provide emergency radio communications for the hospitals in Huron, Perth and South Bruce, Grey Counties. it will also benefit the community in case of any emergencies. • The project started on Saturday, Oct. 2 when the three high school students began a project to enlist the services of area amateur radio operators. An Internet search was performed to find any amateur radio clubs and operators. A letter of introduction was then written and sent over e-mail, along with a questionnaire. Thirty-seven amateur radio operators in the four counties, were found by the internes search. The Seaforth Community Hospital agreed to provide Internet and e-mail access to • the students for this project. However, the group is lookingTorany outside support, "Any equipment, or possibly sponsorship by a group like Microsoft or IBM, that could he given would be •appreciated," said Doug Halfpenny. moment. "That's self-induced." he said. "I think •wc h.i c•lo he prepared for some mine! disruptions." he said. With his knowledge of the situations out there. he answered a question before it could he asked about his own situation. "Do 1 have a generator at home". No. But 1 hate a plan in place," he. said. If there is a hydro problem. he has rural friends he and his family can stay with that have a fireplace for heat and a well for water. And he doesn't have a cache of fuel. figuring there will he places in any town to get some. He stressed keeping going with the town plan and maintaining it for any possible emergencies. 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It evening ! Manor TH 2, , i , K `,' ,. The "Salute ?"o Seniors" Project Co-ordinating wish to express their overwhelming appreciation support receivedfor this event. Financial Donations Senior's Secretariat, Queens Park, Town of Seaforth, Tuckersmith, Township of McKillop, Seaforth Optimist Lions Club, Seaforth Legion Br. #156, Whitney-Ribey Dr. Laplante, Optometrist, Seaforth Foodmarket, McConnell, Stewart & Devereaux, Ralph Smith Law .Dental Office, Pizza Train, Cardno's Men's Wear, Seaforth Sewing Centre, Diva Graphics, Seaforth Door Prizes Nifty Korners, Wuerth Shoes, Bluewater Interiors, Chiropractic Centre, Seaforth Community Hospital, Manor, Bluewater Interiors, Seaforth Co-op, Goettler's Boussey's Beauty Boutique, Pete's Paper Clip, Stedman's', Printers, Sill's Hardware, The Looking Glass, Bee's Dress Shop, Seaforth Automotive, Etue's Insurance, Insurance, Stewart Acres, Hildebrand's Paint Hildebrand's Flowers & Gifts, Sparky's Restaurant, Box & Smith Funeral Home, New Orleans Pizza, McKillop Insurance, Kid's Kloze, Tuckers Meat Expositor, Jillian's Flowers & Gifts, Janet's Special Thanks To: Glen McGregor & Jimmy Campbell for the Bagpipe Legion Colour Party, Plant Paradise for Providing Arena, Flower Magic for The Table Arrangements, & Shirley, The Classic Tappers, Audibly Awesome Bruce Whitmore -Stage Lighting, Art Bolton -Sound Gerber -Soloist, Anne Leeper-Pianst, Dr. Shepherd Woldnik, Our Community Clergy, Seaforth • Seaforth Manor Staff Volunteers It was an honour for our staff, support staff serve our Community Seniors, their families wilt tong be remembered as a truly memorable Staff of Seaforth moment. "That's self-induced." he said. "I think •wc h.i c•lo he prepared for some mine! disruptions." he said. With his knowledge of the situations out there. he answered a question before it could he asked about his own situation. "Do 1 have a generator at home". No. But 1 hate a plan in place," he. said. If there is a hydro problem. he has rural friends he and his family can stay with that have a fireplace for heat and a well for water. And he doesn't have a cache of fuel. figuring there will he places in any town to get some. He stressed keeping going with the town plan and maintaining it for any possible emergencies. McMaster Siemon 'r INSURANCE M 13ROKFRS INC. •AUTO 'HOME •FARM •TRAVEL 'COMMERCIAL •LIFE INSURANCE BROKERS: 13111 tiirmon t'lrki ti11•msin •'t, 4k 1h ragg.1rt Ks•n 1IW.h1ti011 I'.1ul SVcltlaulrr 68 Ontario Rd. 348-9150 Mitchell 1-800-561.0183 NOTICE TO THE RATEPAYERS OF HULLETT TOWNSHIP THE FINAL INSTALMENT OF •TAXES ON RESIDENTIAI. ANI) FARM PROPERTIES ARE DUE ON OCTOBER 29'", 1999. Rhona Fischer Clerk -Treasurer -4811111(1114ps•- 4 Big Days - Oct 27th to 30th cp«k.Q.cm Lim J.-A9P caiiovve e IAi a 064 nok ,,„„tp 10 to ou off af••' onto at • 60 Main SI. Seaforth 527-1506 (Getrady for winter!) Ski -Doo Open House One house party yon can't afford to miss. 40. Q. - Drop by ou Ski -Doo Open Nouse 2000 and get up to '400 off SkiDoo ports, clothing a txcessooes when you buy aN erg& Skif)oo 2000 snowmobile.' Or, enjoy No Money Dowd, No Payments 2nd No Interest until Januory 2000, plus, Guomnteed Snow. Buy o SkiOoo 2000 snowmobile now and t the snowfall doesn't measure uP d you area this season, we 1 pay you •1,000:' . Hurry! The potty's over November 1.5,1999. RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS Ivor sk -too. OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY, NOV. 6 10AM to 3 PM 4 Parts Specials 4 Clothing Specials 4 Accessory Specials 4 Service Specials A Y?w 'SLEDS 519-527-0120 One Mile North of SEAFORTH 011911 Iseirir let M.ljii merest 'elt,okwls el Inierir lar sew it aMsteme Al eilen hem wobble VI SRI w 11/1 SR, o px S► Ode hitt 00 smile re i w, Mol l� SKOM wrwnMet Wok el Y1.1700. Neil, Shake SYB w lobe' I Ilan eller rey ea be ronbwl wM Or ON 'hAt -asaml arwMs wM "aft ie 5110 M* if Wein Moe Fork deehime or arawu>, Wad a Mwlrw,w Snowed RAJ ho ttrnrs+,M Sow. elks sewer se SIAM AO Anil M acrd IweeL M al 1wr1r 1, Mlle Nerd )I, 2000. M Mw SO% d M troop el h Mows nn 1w+o1 Ser v ern IMS,A1, Whir/ eel 1997/91 w wwwrl i it *era MAW MN b WWII Neosho Swan 30SI w ts:.swn (wish Ake Gmrleed Soo. pyre *Uset n el w, anvil 7K1 S40w NI Bahia s/ Ni 1110, Nisi 1, Sbnk Sin, loth l srl d lwrso4d eodls this elle. Ord 4 OW SI NM sed maim sl s W eine, mf sr M aiid AV/ maw Oho M MOW% femeny mishit fe pol+d micosen, a wove elctls sus a Ow rein lisina 161 wean w oat Neil Ile USA, ailed he direr dw NeMdler 4nsswnl Paws (rd a mrd tel M rr7141/44d Mi of ountb 1111; Aft diem Mesa dmp el $SI Roved* ere i,ddn Wird sin arse or ash cert oh AN pry adr war waw mod noirisn Wide, w w 3 M1oss. i eq, helot ewa' 10V r tee Tis r rrdlr meek end es eine M 1r 1000 Oilers coy* be mind vel Noun oh' n Mors is posies , oar sApwst tel rA1riY~ins sal aiwc Ibex wt M 1e el slew w �rb/Aac Serf sal odd es midis w Cello* foe wirers icer ffrr W. hems el we *fig a borer Is poise (rear sr wwMee so room 1. rhe. r rq brew. is bawuw w drop iceafoeas. pigs, i Neu WA* Remo ensue YRdel *rem r M USA. grebes ere bRMwsd by IerMier Mow Cormier of Irwin