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The Huron Expositor, 1985-08-21, Page 3Brucefield woman blooms in town's annual flower show Brucefield's Marjorie Broadfoot was the big point getter at the Seaforth Horticultural Society's annual Flower Show-, The show was held at the L,egion Hall last Wednesday. Mrs. Broadfoot scored 70 points to win the silver Rose Bowl trophy and a china floret. Helen McNaughton finished second with 38 points and Jean Durst finished third with 30 points. Both received china florets for their accomplishments. Highest point winners in each lass were also rewarded. Receiving flower calendar books were; Annuals, Marjorie Broadfoot; Biennials and Perennials, Rose Van Loon; Roses, Nancy Kale; Plants, Jean Durst and Artistic Design, Karen Whitmore. Twenty-five exhibitors almost filled all sections of the show. They were commended on their entries by judges Frances Ahara and Shirley Robinson, both of St. Thomas. Members of the Flower Show Committee were Nancy Kale, Marjorie Broadfoot, Marjorie Phillips, Kathleen Whitmore and Steve Hildebrand. During the show tea and cookies were served by the society's social committee, headed by Isabel Youn NEWS AND FEATURES THE HURON EXPOSITOR, AUGUST 21, 1985 — A3 BLOOMING SUCCESS — Marjorie Broadfoot, of Brucetield, tidies annual Flower Show. Mrs. Broadfoot finished third in this Tribute to up one of her many entries in the Seaforth Horticultural Society's Tuckersmith class - Revive, Come Alive. (Mcllwralth photo) WRITING NOTES on one of the entries in the petunia class of this year's Flower Show Is Frances Ahara. She was one of the judges. (Mcllwralth photo) 0 a a o W • a a • • • • ♦ a a • I •I • • • • a • • • • • • • • • • • • , 'a a • •• •t •/, • FANCY THAT — Adelaide Ahara of Seaforth checks out the entries in the five bloom Jolly -Jump -Up Class at this year's Flower Show. (Mcllwrailh photo) NATURE'S BEAUTIES — Eva McCartney and Kathleen Cuthill, both of Seaforth, were among the many who attended the local Horticultural Sodiety's Flower Show Wednesday. Twenty-five took part in the show. (Mcllwralth photo) COMPARATIVELY SPEAKING — Sheila Robinson, of St. Thomas was head judge in this year's Flower Show hosted by the Horticultural Society. Here she is comparing one spike peach gladiolus. (Mcllwraith photo) TO THE EDITOR Creating a 'mounta• in' Seaforth, as everyone knows is a nice place to live, raise children and enjoy life in general. The recreational facilities in Seaforth are top-notch for winter and summer activities. Seaforth is lacking, however, in one area. Seaforth does not have a 'Hill.' Anyone travelling to the town dump on a regular basis, could by using a small amount of imagination, envision the dump site being transformed into a mini alpine delight for summer outings and winter sports - skiing, sledding, tobogganing. By combining good planning and landscap- ing, Seaforth could enjoy another recreation- al facility. it would also be a good opportunity to make a silk purse out of a sow's ear. Yours truly, David E. Leeming Firefighters battle barley blaze For the third time in just about two weeks, Seaforth firemen were put to work again Wednesday. A fire in a field owned by Francis Hunt of Walton caused the town's alarm to sound just after two p.m. Firefighters were on the scene within minutes, and in less than an hour it was all over. Mr Hunt's wife Carol said a spark from the combine, which was on the field at the time, could have caused the blaze, It could also have been the result/of "stubble or grain" getting overheated, She said. About an acre of straw and grain were burned, Mrs. Hunt said she couldn't put a dollar figure on the damage. The field had already been combined, so damage was minimal. "The fire started at the north end of the field," said Mrs. Hunt, "and the wind was blowing to the north. if it had been blowing to the south. things could have been a lot worse." First to notice the flames were workers on the neighboring Scott's Farm. They turned in the alarm. The Hunt's summer worker, Gary Godkin, 18, was working on the field at the time. The workers from Scott's came to help him after he had alerted combine driver Walter McClure. It was all over very quickly, said Mrs. Hunt, "The (fire) engine was leaving by the time we got there." Final payment announced Murray Elston MPP Huron -Bruce, has community ptanuutg grants are designed announced the $2,724 final payment on a to encourage municipalities to review and $18,160 community planning grant for the update their planning programs, zoning Township of Hullett. bylaws and other planning documents. The grants may also be used for special Speaking on behalf of Bernard Grand- studies on local issues such as lakeshore maitre, Minister of Municipal Affairs, Mr. development or commercial development Elston said the grant was used to prepare a along highways, and for energy -conserving secondary plan for the Township. planning measures. Former resident traces his roots In search of information about his ances- tors, Jack Beam of Mercer Island, Washing- ton was in Seaforth Thursday examining local records. A list of early birth certificates at the town hall revealed his lanai, Albert Ernest Beam, had been born in Seaforth March 21, 1882 but despite what he termed "excellent cooperation" of town hall staff no further reference to the family could be found. Zinas Beam, after fighting in the American Civil War brought his family to Seaforth where he attained employment as a cabinet maker. A few years later, attracted by gold fever, he left his family here and went west. Around the turn of the century Mrs. Beam and her children moved to Port Huron and later to California where Jack Beam grew up. Any information concerning the family may be forwarded to Jack Beam, 3756 77th Place S.E., Mercer island, Washington, U.S.A. According to Mr. Beam his grandfather, 98040. Tractors come up short against wives Does a tractor have more advantages than a wife? Only Christine Tremeer knows for sure. Actually, she's not the only one. Mrs, Tremeer was one of the featured speakers at Saturday's dinner -dance for the Seaforth Junior Farmers, who were marking their thirty-fifth anniversary. That age-old question about the relative values of a wife and a tractor was actually a debate topic from 1955, about which Mrs. Tremeer reminded the crowd. That resolution was defeated, incidentally. Other speakers at Saturday night's bash included past and present officers of the Junior Farmers, including Jim Chapman, the organization's first president. Although he hasn't worked the land in years, Mr. Chapman said, "I still like to come hack from time to time and get a little dirt under my fingernails. "i think there's still a little farmer left in me." Most of the speakers reminisced about their years with the group. The final word went to this year's president. Nancy Schade "Junior Farmers is not just a member• ship," said Miss Schade. "it's a way of life and a feeling." Hometown boy makes good in 1935 leo YEARS AGO August 21, 1885 — Five Brussels boys pulled one and a quarter acres of flax one day last week in 8 hours. Who can beat it? The Blyth Advocate last week pertinently remarks: The ratepayers of Blyth would like to know why the tax rate should be lowered upon hotel property while they continue - as is alleged - to sell liquor just the same as before the first 3f May. and without paying any license therefor, 75 YEARS AGO August 26, 1910—Last week an additional switchboard was placed in the Central independent Rural Telephone Office. Brus- sels, so that two operators can. work instead of one thereby greatly improving the already excellent service. The circuit has grown to such proportions that it is no small chore to attend to the hundreds of calls every day. While William Armour and Company's egg wagon was passing along Josephine Street, Wingham, on Monday of last week, the ground beneath one of the Wheels gave way, letting the wheel sink down to such a depth that several boxes of eggs were thrown off the wagon and their contents broken. The cause of the accident seems to have been the sinking of the street over a drain. 50 YEARS AGO August 23, 1935—Alberta's political battle which ends today when citizens of that province cast their ballots is being watched with more than ordinary interest by Seaforth and Huron citizens. Leading one of the four parties who is seeking (sic) a majority in the election is William Abet -hart, founder and leader of the Alberta Social Credit League and son of Mrs. William Aberhart and brother of Messrs. Charles and Louis Aberhart of Seaforth. fEd. note: Mr. Aberhart went on to win that election, in one of the biggest political sweeps in Alberta history. He remained premier until 'his death in 1943.) Aaron Werner, SebringviLle, was arrested on Saturday by Provincial Traffic Officer, J.W. Callander, Mitchell, charged with manslaughter. The arrest sequels the acci- dent at Dublin on May 23, in which Arthur Ecket lost his life. Werner was released on bail of $10.000, IN THE YEARS AGONE and his own bail of $10,000 to appear before Magistrate E.S. Livermore at Stratford on Wednesday afternoon. 25 YEARS AGO August 25, 1960—Orville Oke was advised Tuesday in a letter from the Civil Service Commission that he was being offered the position of Postmaster at Seaforth. He was told he would'be informed of his appointment by the Post Office Department when the prepared to accept and ho had completed a medical examination. There were no bids received for Tucker - smith properties offered for sale at the township tax sale last week An adjourned sale will be held in the Tuckersmith council chambers in the Sea - forth Town Hall on Tuesday. September 13, at 3 p.m , according to Clerk -Treasurer ('ora commission had been advised he was Chesney. I COMMUNITY CALENDAR It you're organizing a non-profit event of interest it rrther Seaforth area residents. phone the recreation office at 527-0882 or the Expositor at 527-0240 ''r mail the information to Community Calendar, The Huron Expositor. Box 69. Seat, r"r. Ontario NOK iWO well in advance of the scheduled date Space for the Community Calendar is donated by The Huron Expnsr'r r Wednesday, August 21 Soccer - Squirts 7 p.m., Optimist Park 4:30 p.m. - House league semi-final playoffs (all teams) at Optimist Park. 7 p.m. - Men's Fastball at Lions Park. Thursday, August 22 10 a.m. - Summer Storyhour in Brussels Public Library basement, all ages wel- come, free service. 2 p.m. - Teddy Bears' Picnic at Seaforth library. Rain date Fri. Aug. 23 at 2 p.m. 6:30 p.m. - Girls' House League at lions Park. 7 p.m. - Sluggers Slo-Pitch at Optimist Park. Friday, August 23 Soccer - Atoms & Mosquitoes 6 p.m., Seaforth High School 9 p.m. - River Rats Slo-Pitch Game at Optimist Park. Sunday, August 25 7 p.m. - Optimist Slo-Pitch at Optimist Park. Monday, August 26 6:30 p.m. - Boys' House League at Lions Park. 7 p.m. - Men's Fastball at Optimist Park. Tuesday, August 27 6:45 & 8:30 p.m. - Ladies' Industrial Fastball at lions Park. 9 p.m. - Ladies' Industrial Fasthall at Optimist Park.