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DIAMOND DODG =: Corner of Suncoast Dr. ,alt H .8 GODERICH 524-4466 Toll Free 1-888-242-2927 Wake Up SANTA Saturday, November 17 8:30 a.m. (Please Enter At Food Court) • Free Pancake Breakfast • Free Noisemakers • Santa Photos 10:00 .m.-1:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m. -5:30 p.m. • Sponsored by `°FESTNAL MARKETPLACE 1067 Ontario St., Stratford News Homes decked out for special holiday tour By Shelly McPhee Holt Focus News Magazine Editor Five of Seaforth's finest homes and an historic church will be decked out in the season's finery for a special event - Christmas Open House Tour on November 16-18. Northside Church The church sanctuary will be decorated for the home tour by Brenda Campbell and Ken Papple. The narthex will be decorated by Stewart Acres of Seaforth. The handsome sanctuary in this church, built in 1877, features beautiful stained glass windows. The architectural design of Northside was inspired by the "new" Kincardine Methodist Church, also built in 1877. It was constructed by the skillful and dedicated work of James Mullen. The sanctuary is reached by two flights of inside stairs, one going up either side. These stairs have wooden banisters and spindles. A second set of stairs Leads from the narthex to the gallery above. The 32 foot ceiling is accented with simulated beams that are painted with attractive gold highlights. A spacious gallery encircles the sanctuary and is capable of seating 400. The sanctuary, with its golden oak pews, seats another 600. Allan and Karen Carter Home Located on a lovely country lot, at the outskirts of Seaforth, the home of Allan and Karen Carter was built in 1993. This one storey bungalow is an open concept design and features a spacious kitchen, dining room, family room, living room, bedroom with ensuite and laundry room located on the main floor. The lower level consists of three bedrooms, a bathroom and office area. The home is located on a pretty country lot - be sure to view the backyard. For the tour the Carter home will be decorated by Forbes Flower Magic of Seaforth. Gary Betties home• This outstanding two-storey Victorian home was build around 1920. It was built by a relative of the A.Y. McLean family, who was well known for his long association in the local newspaper business. The house served as an apartment building from 1940 to 1980 until it was purchased by Gary Bettles and restored to its original splendour. The interior and exterior restoration project took some 10 years to complete and included taking out interior walls that had been added for the apartments. The finished results are beautiful and the home will de decked out in Christmas finery by Hearts and Flowers (formerly Hildebrand Flowers) in Seaforth. Hugh and Bernice McPherson home This unique home was designed, built and decorated solely by its owners. Each room encompasses its own style and era.The home also features an attached coach house. The main floor includes the master bedroom and a main floor bath with a marble floor. The large kitchen features double raised walnut kitchen cabinets and an arched stove/oven area, masterfully bricked and tiled. The Round Room at the rear of the house is decorated in warm and rich tones and features a gas fireplace. The room offers two sets of draped patio doors, a beamed ceiling and an unique ceiling fixture. The dining room welcomes the morning sun through all sides of glass. It also features maple flooring with walnut pegs and a built-in china cabinet. The crown moulding travels through to the living room which features two angel stone walls and a faux fireplace. The second floor features two bedrooms - the Blue Room and the Barn Board Room, and again interesting features, decorating and architectural lines show the owners' creative style. Also of interest, the home is heated by a large wind generator - designed, engineered and constructed by the owner. This special home will be decorated by Floral Treasures of Mitchell. Ewens Hall One of the Seaforth's finest historic homes, Ewens Hall was built in 1874. It has been designated as a Heritage Home in the Italianate style. The home has been totally renovated and is operated by Fred and Marcia Leitch as a bed and breakfast. It features elegant heritage furnishings and spacious grounds. The home will be decorated by Nifty Comers in Seaforth. Marlen and Jane Vincent home The Vincent home was built five years ago and is nestled in a new area of town with Munn's Grove in the background. This area has been a playground for many generations of children, and a nearby walking trail is enjoyed by many. This contemporary home is an open concept design with a prime view out to the back, especially from the sunroom which is enclosed entirely by windows to enjoy the natural beauty and wildlife in the Grove. The finished basement adds extra living space for family and guest. The attractive home is located in a quiet area of town with natural landscape as its primary special feature. The home will be decorated by Melanie B. Floral Designs in Sebringville. Open house dates The Christmas Open House Tour will be held on Friday, November 16th from 7-9p.m. and Saturday, November 17th and Sunday, November 18 from 1-4p.m. Tickets are are available at Box Furniture, Forbes Flower Magic, Hearts & Flowers, Nifty Korners or by calling 519-527-1837. Tickets are also available at the church on the day of the tours. Ticket purchasers will receive a map with directions to each of the locations. As well there will be several door prizes. Refreshments will also be served at Northside United Church and tour participants are welcome to stop by at any time during the tour hours. The event is being sponsored by Northside United Church to support the ongoing work and witness of the church. Northside recently held a dedication service for the new Millennium Wing which includes an elevator as well as a meeting room on the second floor. This winter, Phase 2 of the building project will commence with a new addition to the back of the church, including a new entrance and stairs, minister's office, washrooms, meeting rooms and storage areas. Vicious dog restriction resolution supported by Huron East council By Scott Hilgendorff Expositor Editor Huron East Council is supporting a resolution from neighbouring North Huron seeking provincial legislation to allow municipalities to ban different breeds of dogs that might be vicious. "I think they should specify," said Tuckersmith counc. Bill DeJong at council's Nov. 6 meeting. Administrator Jack McLachlan said McKillop Ward has a bylaw that substantially increases the licencing fee to own a pitbull but that municipalities cannot ban any kind of dog breed. He said the provincial government could change the Municipal Act to allow municipalities the right to decide locally what breeds to ban. "Do we have any bylaws with any teeth to let us get rid of vicious dogs?" asked Seaforth counc. Dick Burgess. Mayor Lin Steffler said it would take a dog biting someone first before anything legally could be done. Brussels counc. Joe Seili said if it goes to court, the dog can still end up being returned to its owners. Grey counc. Graeme MacDonald said banning specific dog breeds doesn't solve a vicious dog problem. "It's not the dog's fault. It's the owner's fault, I don't care what you say," he said. Seaforth counc. Dick Burgess said he would not like to see a. ban on any dog breeds. "We could have a vicious cocker spaniel. We could have a very pleasant English bulldog," he said. He agreed with MacDonald and said it's up to the owners to look after their dogs. • North Huron has made the request following a recent attack by a pitbull that injured a woman and her dog, coupled with what they say has been a "substantial increase" in the number of pit bulls and rottweilers that reside in the municipality. DeJong said there is too much room for interpretation in what North Huron was requesting. "If McLachlan had his wish, my dog would have been dead long ago," he joked of trouble McLachlan has if he comes to DeJong's rural home. "I don't want it dead, but I won't get out of the car," said McLachlan. Bluewater amends Hay's manure bylaws The Municipality of Bluewater amended the Hay manure storage bylaw at the Oct. 29 council meeting. • Under the amended bylaw, "Any liquid manure storage facility shall be of concrete construction with a concrete or engineered air -dome cover if it is less than 10 feet above grade." The amendments add that the storage facility, "Shall have a cover of reinforced concrete designed to support loads as specified in the current Canadian Farm Building Code or shall have a cover consisting of an engineered air -domes." Concrete covers, the amendment states, "shall have opening(s) for equipment access designed to prevent the possibility of dropping the cover through the opening, or the cover should be secured with a safety chain." Under the amendments, access covers should not weigh less than 18 kg (or 40 lbs.) and should not float. The amendments also stated that air -domes shall have an opening, or openings for equipment access. By Nelle Evans