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The Huron Expositor, 1985-08-28, Page 1Births/ A 12 Brussels /A5 Classified /A16, 17, 18People Dublin /A4 rtalnment /A20 Family /Al2 Farm I A13 INDEX Hensall / A7 Legion /A11 /Al2 Sports /A14 Walton /A6 6' W Weddings 15 �. h, K�-', +rJ+:vi.y, {•$•i{.,fi, tic } } L i•: V 1 gi. •,,:..:::.,.,:.:.: ...... .;qn .............. ,.............. ,.................,........... Seaforth known as "caddy capital". See page Al 4 ,.,A ..,.. J.., ...::. ,•.,.�•..:��:, .i.,. .., \ ...+,., .. } .., :.,.: ,. •�. Jit •, •: •:::•', ..............:.::{b;,..LL; }� v• ;',.:`:.,....... :«•}; Serving the communities and areas of Seaforth, Brussels', Dublin, Hensall and Walton l Huron xposit SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28, 1985 — 20 PAGES Miller resigns; locals surprised The resignation of Conservative leader Frank Miller last week has left in its wake a feeling he did what was best for the party. "I can't say I would have voted for him," says Seaforth mayor Alf Ross, "although I don't really know." "My persoi'ial choice (at the convention which chose Miller as leader last January) would have been Dennis Timbrell. He was younger, and he was a pretty good man." Mr. Ross says more than anything, he was surprised by the timing of Mr. Miller's announcement. "I guess he just looked at the polls and saw the Tories going downhill. I figured he would step down soon." "But I guess that's politics, isn't it?" Barbara Fisher, president of the Huron - Bruce Progressive Conservative riding assoc- iation, says she thought Mr. Miller "did the honorable thing" by resigning. "He wasn't being forced into it," she says. Ms Fisher was a delegate at the January convention, and says she supported Mr. Miller on the third and final ballot. Before that, she was baddng Dennis Timbrell. She says the party executive gave Mr. Miller "a mandate to continue" at its meeting in June. His recent campaign -like swing through the province may have shown him the truth, she says, and he decided he • couldn't stay on, "The polls didn't help, either," said Ms. Fisher. A poll published in the Globe and Mail two weeks ago showed Mr. Miller with the least personal popularity of the three party leaders, as well as lagging far behind in the crucial area of Metropolitan Toronto. "His decision has to be appreciated," she says. "1 applaud him, because (his resigna- tion) was the best thing for the party. "It's not an easy thing to do." Tom Jasper, president of the Huron - Middlesex PC riding association, has been on holidays, and wasn't quite sure of his reaction to the news of the resignation. "I was quite surprised," he said. Dr. Jasper, of Goderich. supported Larry Grossman in the January leadership conven- tion, and said he wouldn't be surprised to see the former treasurer go after the job again. "I suspect the .machinery is in motion now," said Dr. Jasper, to arrange a convention date and select delegates from the riding associations. The Huron -Middlesex association is -bolding its annual meeting tonight in the Hensel! Arena, after which Dr. Jasper said he expects to know a little more. Among Mr. Miller's strongest supporters at the convention were the members of the Young Progressive Conservatives. In fact, their president, Ken Zeise, worked full-time on Mr. Miller's campaign. "I'm surprised and disappointed (by the resignation)," says Mr. Zeise. "I had hoped he would continue (as leader)." 'The polls didn't help' "It was in the best interest of the party that he step down, so he didn't have to carry the baggage of losing the government.' The way Mr. Zeise sees it, the, leadership race will feature two men: Dennis Timbrell and former treasurer Larry Grossman. Another possible contender is federal minis- ter of Indian Affairs and former Toronto mayor David Crombie. Mr. Crombie, an unsuccessful candidate for the federal Tory leadership, isn't likely to run, says Mr. Zeise. "He's federal, not provincial. He'd have a hard time putting an organization together." According to Mr. Zeise, the YPCs delivered about150 delegates to Mr. Miller (Continued on Page A 3) THE WHOLE WORLD LOVES A CLOWN and so did Seaforth kids Doherty). The face painting was part of the town's Western Days whip clambered 104.et„their faces painted ,by HI -Note (Joanne celebration held last week. (Mcilwralth photo) Roth building demolition permit on hold Council has postponed a decision concern- ing a request for a permit to demolish a section of Main Street destroyed earlier this year by fire. At a recent meeting of council Town Clerk Jim Crocker stated Ken Roth, owner of the properties at 19 to 23 Main Street, had been Area paddlers dip into gold Once again national gold has come to Huron County canoeists. Dana Kloss and Kim Rathwell teamed up this year and captured the gold medal in the National Marathon Canoe Championships held in Peterborough, Ontario last weekend. They competed in the Women Under 18 category. The national win was not the first for the pair, who Won it in Quebec in 1982. Dana finished first again last year with partner Karen Cowan, of Brussels. The only year she hasn't been a winner smcx: entering the competition was in 1983 and only because, as her dad, coach and mentor, Dick Kloss says, she was over confident from her win the previous year, and didn't train hard enough. This year both Kim and Dana trained hard, paddling approximately 16 miles at least three nights a week in Grand Bend, and racing on the weekends. It paid off although the girls admit there was a point they weren't sure if they could pull it off. "We weren't coming in first for awhile," said Dana. DiP, DIP AND SWING— Local canoeists nave done it again. Dana Kioss and Klm Rathwell, both of Brucefield took first place honors in a Natlnal women under 18 canoe championship held recently In Peterborough, Ontario. Dana and Kim are coached by Dana's dad, Dick Kloss. Mr. Kloss also had a strong finish in the National canoeing competition and before that In the swimming event at the Masters Games. (Mcllwralth photo) "Manitoba led for the first half. Then dad started yelling at us and told us if we didn't win we might as well keep paddling right on by. We won." And how did they feel about the win. "Good I guess," offered Kim, "but it was hard work." The girls put in two hours and 20 minutes of nonstop paddling, completing a 24 kilometre course that included a series of laps around Peterborough's little take, Otonabee River and the Trent River System. There were also two portages of approximately 150 metres in length that had to be completed. The national win was fostered by a number of successes over the summer for the girls. And while they qualified for the competition one month ago by winning the -provincial competition (also held in Peterborough) their season started successfully with a win in Seaforth. "They started out beating all the boys in the Seaforth race," said Mr. Kloss. But to continue winning means a big commitment of time, and Dana, who will enter Grade 11 at the Seaforth District High School in the fall, and Kim, who enters Grade 12 in Clinton, aren't sure they want to continue to devote as much time as needed to the sport. "i'm planning on retiring," said Dana. By retiring the girls may leave the way open for others in the area. 0 TH ER W ENNUIS Also partaking in the national competition and doing well was Raquel Bunn of Brucefield. She teamed up with Barb Hawkins of .Chatham and finished fourth behind Dana and Kim in the Women tinder 18 pairs competition. In the Junior Mixed category Raquel paired up with Shawn Duncan of New Brunswick and finished third. Len Healey and Carla Ford, both of Brucefield finished fourth in the same race. In the Senior Men's race Ted Cowan Junior of Brussels and Rene Boogemans of Hensall were second, and in the Senior Mixed rime Rene Boogemans and Dawn Williams of Port Elgin were first. In the Masters Over 40 class Dick Kloss and Ray Healy of Cameron finished fourth, Earlier at the World Masters Games held over 10 days in Toronto Rene Boogemans and Kathy Cassels of New Market finished second in the mixed canoe race and Dick Kloss and Ray Healy finished sixth in the men's race. Also at the Masters games Mr. Kloss finished 10th in his class (age 40 to 44 years) in the five kilometre swim. He was competing against 40 other men his age. He finished the swim in one hour and 16 minutes. "I don't know how I was expecting to do but I was pleased because my wife was pleased with me. I swim for exercise for canoeing and this was the first race I've ever done since I was a kid." asked to forward to council all information relating to the condition of the building which housed Moore's Bulk Food Store, The Seaforth Restaurant and Steakhouse, the Cheese House and several second floor apartments. This, according to Mr. Crocker would facilitate the decision making of council. In specific the letter requested knowledge of what part of the building, if any, was sound, the estimated cost of building repair and demolition, and future plans for the remaining building or commercial lot. "It's a tactic to try and get the two parties (Mr. Roth and council) together," said Mr. Crocker. "it's a way to slow down the process where someone wants to take down a heritage building and put up a modern one." Mr. Crocker added communication with Mr. Roth had revealed the possibility the Cheese House might be salvageable. He said the town should be sure no other parts of the building can be saved before okaying its demolition. "I think we have to document our actions very carefully when we have a heritage district to consider," adding council had to be accountable for its actions. Mr. Crocker also suggested the local Architectural Conservation Advisory Com- mittee (IACAC) be kept advised of the proceedings since it would have to approve any future use of the heritage land. If council denied the demolition permit Mr. Roth could still tear the building down after waiting for 180 days. Fire Chief Hak to resign Harry Hak, chief of the Seaforth and District Fire Fighters Association has an• nounced he will step down from the chief's position as of December 31, 1985. Chief Hak, who has been with the association since 1971, the past eight years as chief, said he will remain with the association. Mr. Hak said an increased workload at his regular job as custodian at St. James School has made him too busy to carry on as chief. W ith new rules and regulations introduced over the past several years, "the fire chief duties required more and more time." said Mr. Hak. He also said when he originally took the chief's position his family often pitched in with the work at the school. With his children grown and in college or working at jobs of their own, Chief Hak no longer has anyone to fill in for him when his duties as chief require him to be away from the school. Chief Hak said he has always enjoyed his work with the fire department and hopes to remain a part of it after stepping down as chief. "In my opinion we have the best fire department in Huron County. We have excellent people and excellent equipment That's parr of the reason i wanted to stay with the department." In discussing Chief Hak's resignation, Mayor Alf Ross said: "We hate to lose him. He's done a tremendous job. •• Paving ahead of schedule Repaving of Seaforth roads is ahead of schedule. An overestimation of asphalt tonnage in tender required this year to complete the second lift of asphalt on East William Street allowed George Street North to be paved. Blocks of Centre, High and Jarvis South have also been paved. With the completion of the paving of these streets, which were originally scheduled for 1986, three new streets can be added to the 1986 schedule. Town Council recently adopted a recom- mendation from Roads Superintendent John Forrest that Centre Street from West William Street to Ann Street, because of its poor condition, as well as recent installation of a watermain, should be on the 1986 paving list. Council also approved Mr Forrest's request he be allowed to proceed with excavating pavement there now. QUOTE ACCEPTED Town Council adopted a recommendation by its transportation and Environment Committee the quotation from Frank Kling Ltd. be accepted in the amount of $224 for the installation of a manhole. Two quotations were received for the installation of the manhole on the Goderich Street East sanitary sewer line, behind the H.T. Dale apartments. John H. McElwain was the second bidder at $250. Crown Attorney appointed The Honorable ian Scott, Attorney General for Ontario, has announced the appointment of Robert N, Morris as Crown Attorney for the County of Huron, Mr. Morris, 33, was born in Toronto and graduated from Victoria College, University of Windsor in 1977. He was called to the Bar in April, 1979, Mr. Morris was appointed Assistant Crown Attorney for the County of Essex in 1979 and has prosecuted several important cases in the Provincial, District and Supreme Courts of Ontario. He is a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada and the Ontario Crown Attorney's Association, He has been active in the Windsor Community as a member of the Board and Fund Raiser for the Terry Fox Marathon of Hope, as well as with Knox Presbyterian Church, where he served as a member of the Board of Managers Mr. Morris and his wife Sharon hope to take up residence in Goderich by the end of • August.