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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1985-10-09, Page 3NEWS AND FEATURES Advertising a result of societal pressure It' a current move to ease restrictions on could be helpful if done properly," such as the bar association report, written by the advertising by Canadian lawyers is success- using it to let people know what areas you association's special commission on advertis- ful, the result could be lower legal fees and practice in." ing, and released late last,week. increased public awareness about the legal Historically, Mr. Smith said the regula- It is the profession rather than the public profession according to a report for the tions against advertising are probably tied in that appears to oppose advertising by Canadian Bar Association's Ontario division, with the rule against "shamperty," Sham- lawyers, said the report, to be presented to At least one local lawyer agrees with that perty is the practice of lawyers charging a the association's council in December. prognosis and said he "would not be percentage of a clients settlement in a Advertising by lawyers is restricted in most opposed," to relaxed advertising restrictions lawsuit. Canadian lawyers are allowed only to provinces, including Ontario. Manitoba has a if handled properly. chime a flat fee for a lawsuit, while more liberal approach and Alberta and "I think advertising is fine, if it's directed shamperty is common in the American legal British Columbia are considering the relaxa- toward making consumers aware of the system. tion of restrictions in the near future. services (lawyers) render," said Ralph The public would be the main beneficiaries The bar association report said advertising Smith, a Seaforth barrister and solicitor, of any relaxation of advertising regulations, should be allowed, but strictly policed. However, Mr. Smith said he is not in favor said Mr. Smith. Lawyers should be prohibited from engaging of "fast -talking, high-pressure type ads," Another local lawyer, Don Stewart de- in false, misleading or distasteful advertis- such as those used by some American law dined to comment on the issue, while a third, ing. The prohibitions could be enforced by firms. Advertising should be done in such a Paul Ross could not be reached for comment the criminal sanctions of the combines way as to avoid giving lawyers a "hired gun Advertising in the legal profession is investigation act. image," Mr. Smith said. needed because people lack access to , The final decision on the issue will rest with "Most people have very little to do with information about lawyers and the law, said the Law Society of Upper Canada, which lawyers," said Mr Smith. "Advertising regulates Ontario's 17,000 lawyers. Atlas to be released October 23 hirst proposed in 1984, the Huron County Historical Atlas has 'now been published and will he released on Wednesday, October 23 Reeve Grant Stirling of Goderich township, who heads the Atlas committee, announced this week. A copy of the Atlas will be presented formally to the County in a short ceremony on Wednesday, October23 which will take place at the Court House, Goderich at 4 p.m. and to which the public is invited to attend. purchased prepublications copies of the Atlas to pick up their copies on presentation of their certificate or receipt. A temporary office in a transport van which has been contributed by Laidlaw Transport will be located adjacent to the north entrance to the Court House in Goderich. Copies of the Atlas will be available for distribution from this location commencing at 9 a.m. Wednesday, October 23 continuing daily Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on Saturday mornings from 9 a,m, to 1 p.m. for two weeks until W hen undertaken by Huron county council November 5. After November 6 prepaid the atlas conte'fnplated was similar in size and copies of the Atlas may be obtained at the Containing nearly one million words and style to the original Belden Atlas of 1879 and Clerk's office in the Court House or by 1,000 pictures, the Atlas incudes 16 a subsequent Perth atlas published in 1982. delivery on remittance of $6.00 per copy to township maps showing property owners, However, Reeve Stirling said, increasing cover shipping and handling. Pictures which nearly 50 maps of towns, villages and public interest and participation had resulted have been loaned for use in the Atlas also may hamlets, lists of small lot owners (under 40 in a much larger book. The Atlas contains 350 be picked up at the temporary office. acres). In addition the stories of some 600 pages 13 x 18 inches and weighs 71/2 lbs. Reeve Stirling pointed out that the present families, organizations, churches and busi- ) Special arrangements have been com- prepublication price of $45 for prepublication, nesses as .well as of 26 Huron municipalities pleted to assist patrons and those who have certificates would continue to he in effect are featured in the Atlas. Tuckersmith to hold ratepayer's meeting until October 22 and applications with remittance should be forwarded to the Atlas office at the Court House, Goderich. The postpublication price of $59.50 will become effective with the publication and release of the Atlas on October 23. Following publication, copies of the Atlas will be available at the van and after November 6 from the Clerk's office as well as at a number of retail outlets in the county that have completed arrangements, Reeve Stir- ling said. BY WILMA OKE Tuckersmith Township Council will hold a ratepayers' meeting at Huron Centennial School at Brucefield on Friday, November22. This follows the final date for nominations on November 21, The ratepayers' meeting will give elected officials a chance to explain what has been accomplished by them during the past year and for the ratepayers a chance to ask questions. Questioned by the press as to their intentions of letting their names stand for re-election, Reeve Robert Bell said he was not sure and this was repeated by Deputy Reeve William Brown, while Councillor George ('antelon said, "No comment." Both council- lor John Brownridge and councillor Robert Broad foot stated they would be seeking a seat on council. After Mrs. Rathwell read the lengthy brief In other business nine angry women and some discussion, Reeve Robert Bell attended the council session Tuesday to tell declared each person who had presented a council their feelings on the hiring of the new resume for the position was given proper supervisor for the day care centre at consideration before hiring the new super- Vanastra. Council was asked to reconsider visor and that "we shall not be changing our the hiring or to explain how they reached a mind on this." decision on the hiring. PETITION ACCEPTED Spokesman for the delegation was Sally • The petition from Ken and Nancy Larone Rathwell of Vanastra, and the , others and others for the repair and improvement of included: Diane Durnin, recreation director the Charters Drainage Works was accepted at Vanastra, Brenda McEwin, teacher at the by council. R.J. Burnside and Associates day care centre; June Tomkins -Lee, cook at were appointed as the engineers to bring a day care; Nancy -Sue Swan of the day care report after the 30 -day notification of the centre; Betty McLean of the day care board; Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority. Mary Verberne, former teacher at day care A tile drain loan petition for $8,400 was centre, Cindy Connolly of Vanastra mama- approved. tion centre and Heather Forrest, parent of Council endorsed the resolution from the child at day care. Township of Ondaga to request the Premier of Ontario and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing to know that the English language alone is sufficient to meet the need of most local councils, and that in areas where French or any other language is required to correctly service a municipality, that the municipal council may, if they so desire, supply such information by passing a bylaw in council. Business Computer Services will be secured to prepare the municipal tax notices for 1986. Council will charge a rate of $50 to the Country Singles for the Country and Western Jamboree at the Vanastra recreation centre on October 20 with the proceeds to the Barrie Tornado Relief Fund. The charge is to cover the cost incurred by the municipality in cleaning up the hall. Council approved the advertising for a part time employee to fill in as required at the day care centre at Vanastra. TWO HOURS The Scouts at Vanastra are granted permission to use the gym at the recreation centre for approximately two hours on Saturday mornings, provided they leave the building in the same condition as it is found, otherwise the permit for use will be withdrawn immediately. Council approved grants to the Hensel! Recreation Board for $2,750 and to the Clinton Recreation Board for $500 Frank Anderson of Vanastra was granted permission to operate his taxi cab at Vanastra. William R. Dallas was granted permission to locate a mobile home on part of Lot 45. Concession 1, London Road Survey, at Blackbeard's Restaurant, on a temporary basis and that further permission must he obtained from the municipality within one year of the date of this authorization. Council amended a section of the proposed zoning bylaw for Vanastr3 low density residential for the total floor area minimum requirements •• single family detached, one storey, 70 square metres. one and one half storey or one half split level. 93 square metres: two storey. 110 square metres, For the 1985 municipal election the following rates of pay were established as follows: deputy returning officer, $55.00; poll clerk, $45.00; and polling place, $50.00. PA YM ENT APPROVED Approved for payment were the following accounts: Day Care centre at Vanastra, $10,860.96; special day care centre at Vanastra, $5,669.51, recreation centre at Vanastra, $10,298.39; roads, $93,353.84; and general accounts, $86.926.29, for a total of $207,108.99. BIG DECISION—Harry Palin takes careful note of the cards already played In a game of euchre Thursday. The Seaforth Happy Citizens resumed their Fall and Winter card parties at the Legion this week. (Mcllwralth photo) 1,960 pounds lifted by machine 10o YEARS AGO On show day, Mr. Thos. Carter, of Tuckersmith, raised the enormous weight of 1.960 pounds on the lifting machine in operation at Carmichael's vacant lot on Main Street Mr Joseph Higgins, who is now taking his divinity course at the McGill College, Montreal. preached in the Presbyterian ('hurch in this town on Sunday evening last. One Brussels citizen, who sometimes gets ton much Anti Scott Act, this week having indulged freely of it, undertook to run the Drug shop of John Hargraves, but did not succeed 75 YEARS AGO M r Jas H inchley has purchased the house on James Street, owned by Mr. James McMichael. Mr. Hinchley proposes moving it into town from Roxboro. Dr Burrows has purchased an ex -ray apparatus for use in his practice and hopes to have it installed in his surgery shortly. The city assessor's returns give the IN THE YEARS ALONE population of the City of Stratford as 14,848, an increase of 69 persons over last year. The total assessment has increased from $7,839,510 to $8,169,990. 50 YEARS AGO The Seaforth Fire Brigade now know all about the "home fires burning," When the whistle summoned the firemen to the hall on Tuesday morning, they found it was their own building that required attention, a partition adjoining the fire hall having caught on fire from an overheated stovepipe. The fire was soon extinguished with slight damage. Euchre enthusiasts of Seaforth have formed themselves into a club and have secured accommodation in the Young Liberal rooms over J. W . Beattie's store. The dub has about 30 members. 25 YEARS AGO The sale of property to Scott Memorial Hospital as a site for a new hospital was completed Monday, when the hospital took possession. Arrangements for the sale of property which adjoins Seaforth on the east were completed by the hospital board last spring with the owner, Albert Horner. The annual sports meet at the Seaforth Public School Wednesday featured keen competition in every event, Champions in the various classes were as follows: Junior girls, Jane Cornish: Junior boys, Wayne Scott; Intermediate girls, Christie Dobson; inter- mediate boys, Peter Wilbee; Senior girls, Mary Jean McLean; Senior boys, Kerry Campbell; Primary girls, Judy Hulley: Primary boys, Danny Muir. THE HURON EXPOSITOR, OCTOBER 9, 1985 — A3 CHECKING OUT THE WARES at a bake sale and basement sale heid Saturday at the Egmondvilie United Church are Jordan and Judy Nuhn. The sate was to be held outdoors but was forced Inside by rainy weather. (Mcllwralth photo) TO THE EDITOR Gas station fears are hogwash W hat's all this hogwash about disappear- of the nation? Will he color all of our attitudes ing gas stations? Is the threat of the khaki and a sooty black and grey? red so intimidating that it should generate a I' m really kind of tired of all the noise. Let's million dollar media war to harass the holders hear at least a cautious cheer from the other of blue and orange cards into exchanging for side. Petro Can's OK..! Now at least, i can yellow and red before the mighty maple assure my kids the extinction of petroleum descends? resources in Canada is no longer threatened Where's that feisty nationalist spirit? by the ruthless exploitation of multi -national Where's the fervor of patriotic pride? Why conglomerates based in New York, Houston, the shame? or Riyadh. rye a good notion not only to buy Something's out of whack! Even the my gas there, but also get the oil changed too! succession of politicians (red and white, big Kind regards, blue, and little brown and orange) seem to Paul Carroll think the maple leaf's OK! 131 W W. Goderich St. Does Colin Brown really control the pulse ' Seaforth, Ontario Canvassing a chance to say hello Have you ever given any thought to what it without community volunteers - we don't is like to be a canvasser? Only the few of you have a community. who have canvassed will know. This is just Just think o� how much our local service the start of the community canvasses that will clubs and our church organizations have done take place monthly until next summer - to for our own community. Have you ever name a few; blind, arthritis, poppies, thought of how much it would cost to pay Christmas seal, March of Dimes, cancer, people to work or collect for these various Easter seal, and more. charities? In neighboring cities there is the United We are all busy, so to speak, but with this Appeal Fund which takes care of all the thought in mind, why not at least welcome charities by donating either a lump sum or your district canvasser and instead of through payroll deductions to be divided complaining, state your grievance and refuse amongst all the charities. Since we do not to contribute or better still -why not take your have this in small towns, it is up to volunteer turn as a canvasser? Believe me, your time is canvassers to collect in our communities. well spent making your contribution to your After talking to some of the organizers in community and, as well, this is a good different districts (and I happen to be one of opportunity to say "hello" and spend a few them). i am confronted with the reality that precious minutes with a neighbor you haven't volunteers are not easy to find. There are visited for a while. those who just flatly refuse and the few who Think about it! say, "Let's get this job done." Facing this Carol Baker situation realistically, the fact remains that Harpurhey COMMUNITY CALENDAR If y'+u're organizing a non-profit event of interest to other Seatorth area residents• phr.ne the recreati,n .•ffice at 527-0882 or the Expositor at 527-0240 or mail the information 'o Community Calendar. The Huron Expositor. Box 69. Seatorth. Clntarin NOK h WO well in advance of the scheduled date, S""ace for the Community Calendar is donated by The Huron Expositor. Wednesday, October 9 5-8 p.m. Hockey School at Arena 8 p.m.: Seaforth Agricultural Society Ladies Meeting at Seaforth and District Community Centres. 8 p.m. Seaforth Horticultural Society meeting at Seaforth Public School. Mr. Art Coles, Humber College will speak. Free gift to all members present. 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. Mixed Volleyball at the High School. Thursday, October 10 5-8 p.m. Hockey School at Arena Friday, October 11 5-8 p.m. Hockey School at Arena 8:30 p.m. Centenaires vs • Brussels at Arena Saturday, October 12 I :30 p.m. Story Hour at the Library 1:30-3:00 p.m. Public Skating at Arena Sunday, October 13 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Huron County Pioneer Museum. Apple fritters, mulled cider, cold cider and popcorn. 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Public Skating at Arena 7:00 11 -IL Games. Canadians vs Rangers 8:30 Hawks vs Flyers Monday, October 14 Happy Thanksgiving Tuesday, October 15 5-8 p.m. Hockey School at Arena 8:30 p.m. Centenaires vs Tavistock Wednesday, October 16 5-8 p.m. Hockey School at Arena 1:30-4 :30 p. m. Senior Shuffleboard begins at Arena Do you have a meeting, game or special event planned for the near future? If so let us know so we can inform the public. It's difficult to find out what's happening unless you're willing to keep us informed. The community calendar Is an eight-day timetable of non-profit events going on In the community, Let's keep each other on top of things.