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Home My WebLink AboutHuron Expositor, 2009-08-19, Page 9News The Huron Expositor • August 19, 2009 Page 9 Huron East sets arena fundraising goal at 50 per cent Volunteers still needed to Join fundralslng committee for Seaforth arena renovations Susan Hundertmark 4111111111.11111. A fundraising goal of 50 per cent has been set by Huron East council for renovations at the Seaforth are- na. Following an announcement a month agothat a $696,778 grant will be received from the federal and provincial governments towards ren- ovations at the arena, several meet- ings were held. "We've now formed a building committee and are well on our way to creating a fundraising commit- tee," Clerk -Administrator . Jack McLachlan told council at its Aug. 4 meeting. With a municipal share of $348,389, McLachlan recommended that half of the cost of renovations be raised by public fundraising. He pointed out in his report that the St. Columban soccer club raised 50 per cent of the cost to purchase the land for a soccer field and the Ethel ball park committee raised 50 per cent of the cost for new park equipment. Tuckersmith Coun. Larry McGrath disagreed with the need for local ratepayers to do fundraising to reno- vate the Seaforth arena. "I'm voting against it. I don't feel we should have to keep going back to the ratepayers and getting them to empty their pockets after they've already built the building," he said. Renovations planned include build- ing two more change rooms, expand- ing and improving the accessiblity of the front lobby, repainting the roof, updating compressors and refrigera- tion equipment, installing at least one automatic door opener and in- stalling energy efficient lighting over the ice surface. McKillop Coun. Andrew Flowers, current chair of the arena board, said in a phone interview that while eight people have joined the building committee, he's hoping more people will volunteer to join the fundrais- ing committee with the four or five people who've signed up so far. "With fundraising, it's the more the merrier," he said. "I think the number is manageable but the more volunteers we have the better . it's going to be. With just a small group, it's going to be time consuming," said Flowers. TME .BEST IN THE FIELD When it comes to farming, you're the best in the field. When it comes to farminsurance, we're the best in ours. That's why you should trust us, when it comes to protecting your valuable farming operation. Usborne 1 i hhcrt Mutual Fire Insurance Company We know how hard you work, and we're committed to safeguarding your family and your property. Why not call us today and let us help you lay the groundwork for your insurance needs? 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Anyone interested in joining the fundrais- ing committee is asked to call arena manager Tadd Smith at 519-527- 1272. Curfew enforcement could be used more often by police for children under 16 From Page 1 If it is alleged that the youth com- "Officersbe- usually just get the names tween ages 12 and 17 have � of kids they find out at night and tell matted a criminal offence, they will be subject to criminal charges and them to go home. We want Huron of- ficers to know that this is an option subsequent consequences under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. for them and it will likely be happen - ins more often," says Van Mierlo. I'nv'ents. It is your responsibility Under the Act, police may appre- to know where your children are at bend a child without warrant as a all times. If they report that they "child in need of protection." and are staying with a friend, be sure that this is cor•Ynunicated between parents will be contacted to pick up te child. parents so that you know that to be the case," says Van . Mierlo. ThANKS COACHES S TEVE, MIRK Fr STEVE he B Champion Seaforth Squirt ball team would like to say a big Thank You to their head coach Steve Kropf anci coaches Mark MacDonald and Steve Jefferson for putting up with them all season and teaching them some baseball. (eaforth 1 Squirt Team as shown (back row) Monty Hills, Stuart Perkes, Justin Button, Travis Baer, Brandon Dorssers, (middle row) Steve Kropf, Jorgie Janes, Russell MacDonald, .tessie Sangster, Cody Roden, Brett Stackhouse, Mark MacDonald (front row) Jason Parsons, Ethan Kropf, Cora Taylor, Greg Jefferson. Absent: Steve Jefferson.