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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2001-10-31, Page 5Susan Hundertmark photo Turkey dinner Brian Nuhn and Barry Gordon prepare the turkey to be served at the Egmondville United Church's turkey supper Wednesday. Letters TIiiE NIAION EXPOSITOR, OctMer 31, 1001.0 Poppy drive assists veterans, widows To the Editor: For many years the people of Seaforth and area have been most generous in contributing to the annual poppy campaign of Branch 156 of the Royal Canadian Legion. Funds which the public contribute are held in trust in a separate account and do not form any part of branch finances. The amount collected in the 2000 campaign was $5,333.66 Caring , attitude still alive in Huron To the Editor: In light of the events of the past few weeks it gives me great pleasure to share good news. The people in Huron County are generous and giving people. This was proven once again.with the results of the Camp Menesetung Auction and the spirit of goodwill shown to the camp. The list of items donated for our recent auction kept growing and growing and growing right up to the last minute. The board and the fund-raising committee would like to thank all who supported the efforts to raise funds for the water and septic upgrades, those who donated, those who participated and those who sold items. It is good to see the wonderful, caring attitude is still alive in a world where we are exposed to those who are less tolerant of others. Thank you for making Huron County a place to be proud of. News Nancy Denham Auction Chair with expenditures during the year totalling $7,888.28. The poppy trust fund is a reserve from which assistance can be given to needy veterans and their dependents and the widows and children of deceased ex -service personnel. We trust that the local citizens will continue to lend their usual strong support to the 2001 poppy campaign by wearing a poppy and being receptive to the Legion member knocking on your door during the poppy drive to be held on Monday, Nov. 5 at 6 p.m. Your donations will be appreciated. Rick Fortune Poppy Chairman Legion Branch 156 HEALTH ON THE HILL] A Review of activities at SEAFORTH COMMUNITY HOSPITAL PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE SENIORS HEALTH CENTRE Seaforth Community Hospital is hosting community consultation meetings to discuss what you the public envision. We would like to hear about your ideas for senior housing, recreational and health care needs. All meetings start at 7:30 p.m. Meetings will be held on: Wednesday, November 7,2001 at Huronlea in Brussels, Monday, November .12, 2001 at Seaforth Community Centre, and Thursday, November 22, 2001 at Seaforth Golf and Country Club. If you would like more information, please leave a message at 527-3020 COMMUNITY INFLUENZA IMMUNIZATION Seaforth Medical Clinic is offering free flu shot to everyone over the age of 6 months. Mark your calendar and plan to attend during one of the following clinics: Wednesday, October 31 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon Thursday, November 1 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Please note, there will NOT be any Walk -In Clinic Thurs. Nov. 1st; flu shots ONLY. Hildebrand Flowers to become Hearts and Flowers after sale to Susan Arts A conversation on the bus during a school ski trip was the beginning of the recent sale of Hildebrand Flowers and Gifts by Steve and Ruth Hildebrand to Susan and Tony Arts. "We were both looking at making changes in our lives and Susan is a gardener .and just loves flowers so it was a natural move," says Steve. After 21 years in business, Steve will continue working full-time as principal designer at the new flower shop, renamed Hearts and Flowers. "Steve has the experience and the energy and I wouldn't do it if not for his help in this big undertaking," says Susan. But, he is also considering a career as a United Church minister. Hildebrand Paint and Paper has moved next door to its current location and continues to be run by Hazel Hildebrand. "You can be assured all your flower needs from weddings to home decor to sympathy tributes will still be in good hands," says a letter the Hildebrands and Arts distributed to the Seaforth community. Unusual Finds Dollar Store and More Belinda and Steve Gibbons, of Walton, opened Unusual Finds Dollar Store and More on Seaforth's Main Street in mid-July because they want to provide what people arc looking for. "People are looking for dollar stores - it's the newest craze in the past five or six years. It's really growing in popularity," says Steve Gibbons. While his stock ranges • from toys to household items to clothes, Gibbons says he's always on the lookout for "something desirable for a reasonable price." With that in mind, he's now carrying bandanas for $1 and first quality Tommy Hilfiger tops for $20. And. he tries to keep bringing in something new all the time. "If you haven't been in the store for two weeks, you'll find it looks totally different." he says. So far, thc most popular items in the store have been the gag merchandise ranging from whoopie cushions, fake dog poop, exploding lighters to more adult items (that he docs not sell to children). "Thc gag side has gone over so well with all age groups that we have to restock it since most of it is gone," he says, adding that he has to go to western Canada to find a gag supplier. Seaforth business news In fact, Gibbons says he's had to leave Ontario and Canada to get many of his items wholesale. "It's a lot of work to find a variety of things at good prices," he says. The store, which is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. from Monday to Saturday has also been opening Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. Gibbons says the Sunday opening could continue until Christmas. Coldwell Banker changes location Seaforth's Coldwell Banker real estate office has moved from 34 Main Street to 1 Main Street at the corner of Main and Highway 8. "It's a better location because it can grab people from all angles at the lights," says real estate agent Sandra Dale. Dale says the office's large new sign on the corner has been attracting travellers through town. "I'm really busy here," she says of the new location. Stewart's Auto opens on Goderich Street With a combination of mechanical and paint work, Stewart's Auto opened this summer on Goderich Street providing multiple services. Operated by Ron Stewart, mechanic Andy Koekman handles the automotive work while Stewart him self is performing some body work and paint touchups. Stewart said he is doing a lot of dealership work on used vehicles before they arc sold on the lot. "I've been painting cars since 1 was 16 years old," said Stewart. He opened the shop in August following a layoff at Volvo where he regularly worked. Shortly after opening, Stewart got called back and is now working back and forth between the two jobs. He hopes the automotive business while grow enough to eventually be able to move on to that profession full-time. Sills Hardware expands After last springs arson fire in the storage and display arc behind Sills Hardware. Jim Sills has recently opened an improved expansion to the store. Removing the burned out remains from behind thc store. Sill has had a two- level addition that almost doubles the size of the original. Thc space is being used for extra dispaly space and Sills said he hopes thc extra room will benefit customers as more merchandise can now be displayed in a more accessible fashion for them. For Sills, it was a chance to take the loss from the fire and make a solid improvement to the original store. BIA Bucks to be offered again this year BIA bucks will be offered once dgain this Christmas by Seaforth's downtown merchants after a year's absence. "We want to keep Seaforth dollars in Seaforth. I don't know why we didn't offer it last year," says Seaforth Business Improvement Area (BIA) chair Bob Fisher. The BIA bucks, which offer a 10 per cent discount at downtown stores, will be in $5 denominations and a $200 limit per family. The expiry date will be Dec. 31. NOTICE For the convenience of our clients SEAFORTH VETERINARY CLINIC will be open THURSDAY EVENINGS by appointment only Please call for appointments 519-527-1760 No appointment is necessary; please bring your health and yellow immunization cards. Wear a short sleeved top. THANK YOU SDHS GRADE 10 DRAMA STUDENTS; Josh Wemham, Ashley Steele, Christina Aldrey, Kathrine Yee, Matthew McGrath, Whitney MacMurran, Jessica Von Euw, Meaghan Moore, Stephanie Oosterbosch, Kelly East, Sarah Hart, Allison Beuerman, Jaclyn Hulley, Carrie Leonhardt, Denise Carnochan, Brittany Fry and Ashley Hawke for your assistance in our recent Mock Disaster. Your make up simulated very real looking burn victims and your role- playing was very authentic. Thanks for a job well done. PUMPKIN DECORATING Thank you to Student Volunteers and Leaders, Frances Teatero and Linda O'Rourke for bringing alive the spirit of Hallowe'en by their creative painted pumpkins. HOSPITAL AUXILIARY GIFT SHOP extended new inventory line now includes Battenberg and Christmas nighties, Dagoli leisure clothing, decorative candles, wheelchair cushion covers, novelty cotton boxer shorts, jewellery and numerous other items arriving daily. Auxiliary Volunteers welcome you to come on in. CPR/FIRST AID Basic Rescuer CPR/Standard First Aid certification/recertification, Fall schedule: November 24 & 25. For further information and to register, please contact the Canadian Red Cross Society, (519) 273-9339. Ontario NOTICE OF STUDY COMMENCEMENT HIGHWAY 8 REHABILITATION DETAIL DESIGN (G.W.P. 426-97-00) 0 ID ICALI The Project The Minister of Transportation (MTO) has initiated detail design for rehabilitating 0.94 km of Highway 8 from 0.44 km west of the intersection of Highway 8 and Perth County Road 10 easterly to 0.50 km east of the intersection of Highway 8 and Perth County Road 10, including the Liffy Drain Bridge replacement. A preliminary design for this section of Highway 8 was completed earlier this year with the recommendation that the Liffy Drain Bridge be replaced and that construction staging and lane restrictions be employed to allow for traffic to remain on Highway 8 during the construction period. The purpose of this detail design is to review the recommendations of the preliminary design and refine that work to the design/implementation level of detail. Subject to the final outcome of the study, MTO is proposing to undertake the following activities for the project. • Rehabilitate the existing pavement and widen from 6.7 m to 7.0 m • Reconstruct to an urban cross-section including curb and gutter and fully paved shoulders • Outside of urban cross-section, construct 2.5 m wide granular shoulders, including 0.5 m partially paved • Undertake minor revisions to the vertical grade • Replacement of the Liffy Drain Bridge • Undertake minor intersection improvements • Upgrade private and commercial entrances as required • Carry out drainage improvements throughout • Extend or replace culverts as required The Environmental Assessment Process The project is following the approved planning process for Group 'B' projects under the Class Environmental Assessment for Provincial Transportation Facilities (2000), The process includes public and agency consultation, an assessment of thc impact of thc proposed improvements, and the identification of measures required to mitigate any adverse impacts. A Public Information Centre (PIC) will be held in early winter for the public and agencies to review and comment on the various alternatives being considered for the project. An advertisement in this newspaper will announce the date, time and location of the PIC. Brochures and individual notices will be distributed to area residents, affected property owners and those requesting to be placed on the project mailing list. A Transportation Environmental Study Report (TESR) is normally prepared for this classification of project. A notice of submission of the TESR will be published in this newspaper at that time. If our screening process indicates that the project will not result in any significant detrimental environmental effects, then this project may be stepped down to a Group 'C' project and a TESR would not be prepared. A notice will be issued and a review period provided if this decision is being considered. Comments We are interested in hearing any comments or concerns that you may have about this project. Comments and information regarding this project are being collected to assist the Project Team in meeting the requirements of the F.nvimnmental Assessment Act. With the exception of personal informption, all comments will become part of the Public Record and may be used in the TESR. For further information, or to be added to the project mailing list, please contact one of the following members: Leslie Martin, P. Eng. Project Manager Earth Tech (Canada) Inc. 105 Commerce Valley Dr. W. Markham, Ontario L3T 7W3 Telephone: (905) 886-7022 Ext. 2400 Fax: (905) 886-9494 e-mail: lmartin®earthtech.ca Ian Dohrindt, MCIP, RPP Environmental Planner Earth Tech (Canada) Inc. 106 Commerce Valley Dr. W. Markham, Ontario 1,3T 7W3 Telephone: (S5) 886-7022 Ext. 2600 Fax: (905) 886.9494 e-mail: idobrindlRearthtech.ca Randy McIntyre, P. Eng. Project Manger Ministry at Transportation 659 Exeter Read London, Ontario N6R 3L3 lk4epbo ne: (519) 873-4547 1-811S.265-6072 Fax: (519) 873-4610 e-mail: Randy Mctntyreeinfo.gov.oe ca