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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2004-02-18, Page 2of -THE HURON (EXPOSITOR, FEBRUARY 111, 2004 N..doeated GIG eloe Weevre4 j tearaG &m , ALBE T ST LET iiN1URE CLINIC Denture Specialist Dean R. McTaggart D.D. Complete and Partial Dentures Denture Repairs Relines - Additions 482-1195 50 ALBERT STREET CLINTON *OP"H CO-OPF94r'G to N's CEN Aflflou ncement The Seaforth Co-operative Children's Centre is pleased to announce the appointment of Sandra Jansen as Director. Sandra grew up in Seaforth and has many ties to the area even though she recently moved to the country. Sandra brings with her a wealth of experience as an ECE, previous supervisor at the YMCA and home day- care. Sandra and the staff are looking forward to moving into the new daycare centre on March 8. Watch for our Grand Opening in late spring. /41ew A1)11)914:4(11 ,� 416,40 A Ca IC II 1 I PR p t of 0-0 . : five C 1 Music Pro for children 2` 1/2 to • z;' ce your child to the rough singing, rh activities. ute lessons in a y mornings - ocher: Wendy Ew • : TO REGISTER @ 627 ;i$ , w�� �....M. NOY- RENTM • I WIMP- - - News Council considers reducing road construction projects for 2004 From Pam 1 be ignored if failing to do the work this year will create greater costs down the road Forrest responded that none of the road construction projects were urgent but warned that bridge reconstruction must begin. "The roads are going to be fine - they aren't going to fail. The bridges are the things we've got to do," he said. Bridge and culvert repairs budgeted for 2004 include $32,600 in Grey, $128,100 in McKillop and $122,800 in Tuckersmith. "We need to do something about bridges," agreed McKillop Coun. Sharon McClure. "McKillop has 50 bridges and 20 need work." Seaforth Coun. Lou Maloney wondered if Huron East should hold off on bridge reconstruction since promises were made for funding for bridges by the Conservative government before losing the last provincial election. "Should we hold off to see if the Liberals do the same?" he asked. But, Seili responded with his own question. "Do you want to be the first one to drive through a bridge (while we wait for funding)?," he said. Forrest added that council might want to continue with $100,000 in road work on Browntown Road in Grey since it's one of the main concessions of the ward and has a gravel pit located on it. "It's not in that great a shape and it's right beside a gravel pit. If we don't use the pit, it could be detrimental to our licence," he said. He also mused that while Front Road in Tuckersmith could be left, Kruse Drive in Egmondville is breaking up and needs to be repaved. As well, he said that while Centre Street in Seaforth doesn't need its top coat of asphalt, Isabel will also need a second lift or it will start breaking up. "Maybe we should forget road construction for one year. They've driven the roads now for 150 years," said Tuckersmith Coun. Larry McGrath. "But, we don't live in the dark ages anymore. People want their roads blacktop," responded Tuckersmith Coun. Bill DeJong. Seaforth Coun. Joe Steffler protested the focus on -the public works department's road budget for potential cuts. "Here we go again: The roads department is getting hammered. It's not up to the road crew to bail out Huron East. There are other departments than roads - we need to see the whole budget," he said. Grey Coun. Mark Beaven said he agreed that road construction may have to be limited in 2004 but added that "there has to be give in the urban areas as well." "The rural wards are paying more in CRF funding and one way they get it back is in paving roads," he said. Beaven also asked why Huron East is still buying fuel from three different sources. "In the residents' mind, one. of the potential savings of amalgamation is the saving of fuel with group buying. We need to make savings and in my mind, this is one area where we could," he said. Seaforth Coun. Joe Steffler agreed, adding he knows that fanners shop around for fuel. "It's not the money we collect; it's how we spend it," he said. Seili asked Forrest what the reason was for the large deficit for machinery repairs. "How can we manage that part of the budget? I know it didn't happen overnight but those are big hunks of cash," he said. Forrest said a grader in Grey needed a new motor, new tires, a differential and replaced hydraulic lines, among other things over the past two years. "All these things cost money. It seems to be one thing after another," he said. Steffler pointed out that council is now paying for some of the former municipalities' decision not to replace machinery before joining Huron East. "At the risk of being shot, I'm going to say that the former councils didn't buy new equipment. Are we going to keep raising taxes to fix up the old junk or look to other ways to do business?" he asked. When Forrest said Huron East has two graders that are only used to plow snow in the winter, Seili asked if the municipality would be better off contrcting out those routes and "saying goodbye to that equipment." Public asks, 'Why Seaforth?' forJr. D team From Pogo 1 The McGafka-Pro Group formed in late October and had to become an individual corporation when they made their application to the OHA, said Askew. The group includes Askew, Vice -President Mike Carson, Treasurer Steve Clements, Secretary Heather Peaker, General Manager Rick Agar and members Scott Adams, Alan Dunkin, Mike Pedersen, Lois Day, Duncan McDougall, Phillip Agar, Bob Bignell and Jamie Genandne. Askew said a proposal for the team was given to the OHA on Jan. 31, the deadline date. He added that the proposal includes a budget, a commitment from the arena, a time schedule and an extension to have four over- age players instead of two. He said the group has budgetted for $35,000 to $40,000 to run the team per year. But, Murray Connolly, of Seaforth, said the past board for the Centenaires had a budget of $60,000 and asked whether they would be willing to invest more. "Yes, if that's what it takes. We are absolutely committed," said Agar. Everybodywill be there. (And you're everybody.) Join us for an open house celebrating the retirement of Dave Gowing. Have a little something to eat and drink as we say good luck to Dave on his retirement. In nearly 30 years FCC, with Dave's seen a lot of friendly faces — and he's hoping to see yours. Friday, February 27 1- 4 p.m. (presentation at 2 p.m.) 282 Huron Street W. Clinton, Ont. FCC Clinton RACK Kew (1 to r): Lon Rutherford, Perry Wilson, Faith Matchett, Dave Cowing, Peter Charlton, Bob Wilson mow mow (1to r): Sharon Munn, Corlette Elder, Stephen Renedir1, Jodie Kerr, Paul Sihnitrn, Connie Nesbitt Lt Farm Credit Canada J Cl. Aglkulpw.. Pro all we do. Carla[%! - _�. — — � a. de, .0 .44. _ "But $60,000 seems like a lot and we're not going to pay players if that's what happened before. We'll pay for the stick and socks, but we want the boys here if they want to be here." Agar said the number one priority is to attract local boys to the team, and have them move up in the league. "If we have boys that are 16 or 17, and they move whether we made the playoffs or not, then I think we've done a good job," he said. He added another priority is to find someone "of a higher level" of coaching to lead the team and they are taking • suggestions. "If the OHA knows that we're serious and the people here are serious about having us, they'll unofficially let us know by March if we can start the team. The official word will come in June," said Agar. Agar said the group needs community support and is promising financial support. "You probably want to get people in the seats more than anything and that may be hard since we lost our high school," said Graham Nesbitt, of Egmondville. 'That's exactly it. We know our first year is going to be difficult and that's why we are looking to the community for support," said Agar. "People have to understand you guys can't do this on your own. You depend on players to invite their friends and so on, but, that age group is difficult to reach because they are going to school or have jobs," added Nesbitt. John Wilson, of Seaforth, asked whether the former Centenaires owner could come back. "He had one year to renew the team but he lost his ticket," said Agar. "He now has absolutely nothing to do with the team. That is why we had to start as a brand new team." Connolly asked how many years the group was willing to commit to the team. Carson said the group has a three -to -five-year commitment and will not take any of their finances out during that time. He added they will not be taking any shareholders during the first three years but may consider it in the future. As well, he said they will be looking for Seaforth residents to be on a local board. Liz Cardno, of the Seaforth Business Improvement Association, asked whether the team considered changing the Centenaires name. "There was no discussion to change the name. We know it has history here," said Carson. "We have new sweaters that aren't too flashy but we want to make the kids proud to wear them," he said, adding the sweaters are green, yellow and white. Carson said the group is looking for sponsors because they want businesses and the community to be involved. Sponsorship will include an ad in the 20 -home game programs, season's passes and team sweaters. KATHLEEN MOYLAN R.M.T. Registered Massage Therapist Seaforth Chiropractic Centre Tuesday 2 pm - 10 pm Friday 8 am - 6 pm Now offering Appointments Alternate Saturdays 8 am - 2 pm CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT 527-1242 "We will have programs at each home game that will include local advertisements and line-ups," he said. "We want to create excitement and keep people coming." He added that a season's pass of $80 will include entry into a $50 draw at each game for the pass holders. A portion of the season's pass sales will also go towards supporting minor hockey, said Agar. Cardno asked whether the group would be fundraising as before, with such events as a snow pitch tournament. "I know there are fans, of the Centenaires, who go to watch the Clinton Radars now, but would like to support the team again," she said. Carson said there is a spot for everyone in the community — time keepers, tickets and fundraisers. He added that home games are expected to be held Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons. When Richard Verbeme, of Seaforth, asked if the financial books will be open, both Carson and Agar said no. Yet Verbeme said if a group has money coming in from people who are fundraising, they should have accountability. "People are going to want to know how well this team is doing. We are looking to make some profit but we're going to make it known to people what we're doing," said Adams. Cardno commended the group for their efforts in creating the team. Nevertheless, Wilson again asked why the group decided to start a team in Seaforth? "This is where Don Cherry talks about when he says Boyd Devereaux and so many other names that the community should be proud," Carson said. "We hope we can this happen and have your support." INDIAN RIVER DIRECT * Truckload Sale SOUTHAMPTON Thurs. Feb. 26th 10 am - 12 noon Southampton Market PAISLEY Thurs. Feb. 26th 1:00 pm -3:00 pm Go Co Gas Bar 211 11,. H„k ... or ,-, Seedless Navel ()ranges 20 Ib. Box Ruby Red Grapefruit $18.00