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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1984-12-05, Page 1the communitles las of s, Dublin, Hensall tIton p L. SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1984 : — 28 PAGES '50c a copy r ayteaITiwon't midget hockey team that was expected to come to Seaforth during the Christmas break will not be coming, • The Seaforth-Norway exchange commit- tee learned last week that lack of funds and players had forced the Norwegian team to back out of the exchange this year. The Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) said this is the first time in the 14 years that exchange programs have been in effect, that a team coming into Canada has ever cancelled. Two teams from Canada have cancelled in the past, "It was certainly a surprise. It is a setback and a let down," said Bill Weber, Seaforth 'midget committee chairman. "There were a lot pf things for the exchange already in progress and more were to be put into effect within the next week." ' Mr. Weber said a lot of'time and effort had been put into the project since its acceptance last spring. "A lot of worts has been done to this point, selling ads, arranging games at other centres. Everyone's disappointed that the plans have to be cancelled." "I have mixed emotions. My initial reaction was disappointment, then .anger. We put a lot into it, and things were going well, then suddenly someone came along and put a'needle in our balloon," said Don ,Moylan, fundraising chairman. Though all the plans have already been put into effect, the committee doesn't expect to lose much money. But committee members do feel -a gre deal of time and effort has been lost.. During IT WASN'T' LOVE AT Loreen eventually warm Santa's charms in time lo Wendy Klaaaen helped o an. (Mollwra iii p`}jolb) Repairs could .affect S Huron County council is looking at three input as to whether the museum should be carry any loading and was closed during the options to upgrade the Huron County rebuilt, repaired or relocated, said Reeve winter months, in 1982. The county then Museum. And one of the options will cost Dale of Bayfield. Mr. Dale made a presenta- decided to close the second storey year round Seaforth at least 57,500. tion to Seaforth council at their Nov. meeting. due to safety precautions. The least costly option is to repair the The musEum is presently located in what More recently. a 104 page. 520,000 existing structure at an estimated cost of S2 2 used to be the Godericl central school. The feasibility study was completed. The study million. And for the Seaforth taxpayer. it school was built in 1856, The museum was shows that 23,000 was the peak attendance at means they will have to pay 57,500 per year started from a collection of J.H. Neil and the museum. but attendance has been for five years in addition to the county levy dates from 1885 to 1969. declining in the last 10 years. Public meetings which will also increase the local mill rate. A study of the museum was completed in were recently held throughout the county. to The county will contribute 5300,000 to the 1980. At that time, engineers found that a gain input, but attendance at ail the project. portion of the roof .failed to meet snowload combined meetings didn't exceed 150. And 1t was decided at the county council level requirements. The roof was repaired. it was that local municipalities should have some later found that the second storey could not REPAIRS/ ON PAGE THREE be c ming the next week refunds will be given to all businesses who have paid for advertise- ments in the souvenir program. All draws will take place as planned. Despite Norway s cancellation there are still decisions to be made by the Seaforth exchange committee. The committee is looking at three options at present. The first is to go ahead with plans to travel to Norway next year and have the Norway team return the visit in 1986. The second option is to forego the idea of an exchange altogether and the third is to -arrange for an exchange with a country other than Norway. That option would relieve any tension that could be caused by feelings of hostility over this cancellation. A decision by the committee will be made at a later date and will be based on input front the parents of children who would be affected by an exchange. Parents of children currently playing midget, bantam and bantam #2 hockey will meet with the committee tonight (Wednes- day) at 8 p.m. at the Seaforth and District Community Centres to discuss the alterna- tives. "Sure there are alternatives, but if there is a delay in plans there'll be a new set of parents and kids involved," said Mr. Weber. "I really feel sorry for the people who helped raise money this year. If we decide to go ahead with an exchange, they won't be on the team. They're the one's . missing • out." • Vern McCallum, secretary -manager of the OMHA, said he felt badly for Seaforth because of what happened. But he said the chance for thechange shouldn't be ignored. "Sure it's a disappointment. Seaforth put a lot of work into the project and they're angry. But that's the way it is and they'll soon get over it. it could be a lot worse. but they can still continue with their plans to go over there next year," he said. "Seaforth would be missing a great opportunity if they don't go next year. It's a chance to see Norway. It's a learning experience - a cultural as well as sport exchange. It's a chance to see how.the other half lives," he said. lan Doig, pro golfer wins Bermuda championship Ian Doig, 23, a professional from Seaforth, won the Ballantine -Amstel Championship at Belmont Golf and Country Club and also set an all-time record low score for the tournament. Mr. Doi was! pacemaker for the 136 -strong field from the outset. He carried a 13 -stroke lead into the final round to finish with a 72 -hole score of 266, 14 under par. On the third day he also equalled the Belmont course record of 64, six under. This was Mr. Doig's first tournament after failing an Oct, bid at Dallas, Texas to qualify for next year's American PGA Tour. After his spectacular Bermuda win, which gave him 51,450 from the 58,200 tourna- ment, Mr. Doig said he will try again in the coming year for a PGA Tour berth. John Irwin of St. Catberines, took the second-paage ptrse of S950;4 shooting 284. Tied for third on 287 and collecting 9750 each were Americans, Paul Parajeckas of Shrewsbury. Mass., and Joc Carr of Holden Hills, Mass. Mr. Carr held the previous low mark of 267 for this tournament in 1982, when he also produced a course record of 64. Mr, Doig carded 67, 70, 64 during the first three days and in the final round had his sights set on a new Belmont course record --until the 17th hole. He stood six under going to this hole and in the two previobs rounds had birdied both 17 and 18. But from 17's sheltered tee, he misjudged the -strength of a cross breeze from the sea and collected his only bogey of the day. Hitting a two -iron, he was comfortably on the 372 -yard par foutaaJ8th in two, but hyo -putted for a final round of 65. "1 wanted to shoot 63 for a new course record. There was no way 1 could lose. so I went for it. I was too aggressive with my iAN DOIG chip at 17 and also tvith my first putt at 18." Mr. Doig said after the tournament. "Admittedly i was a little nervous, i tried to calm myself when 1 wasn't making new headway after the 14th hole. 1 also had a lot of friends in the gallery giving me encouragement and i wanted to play well for , them. But with all the concentration, 1 was in my own world out there," he said. Mr. Doig also won the Hiram Walker trophy for the best performance by a professional. Top amateur in the tourna- ment was Glen Simmons, a Bermudian, who shot 297. Landfill site petition is circulated Aetitionis being circulated and signed by Seaforth and area residents who are opposing a proposed landfill site at the Seaforth lagoon property west of Seaforth. Over 120 residents from Seaforth, Tucker - smith and McKillop townships attended a public meeting at the Seaforth High School on Thursday to voice their concerns. As was the case with a public meeting held the previous week, residents were informed of the landfill site situation and of problems that could he encountered should a landfill site be located neat the lagoons. Three representatives of the concerned citizens group recently met with council representatives who make up the landfill committee and the engineer. "We were told testing has been completed at the property. The engineer said it's doubtful if they will find a better site, technically." said Jim Moore of Seaforth. "And the landfill committee isn't looking at any other proposals. But there are at least seven other sites that are potential sites. But they haven't been investigated." he said, He said the committee believes the testing has been thorough and meets stringent Ministry of the Environment standards. "We were told that with the strict regulations the ministry now has, that there won't be any problems with a new site as we've had with the present dump. And we were told that the ministry would insist there be no burning at the site, " said Mr. Moore. The concerned citizens said they discussed the ministry regulations with operators of three other landfill sites. "They all said that there are regulations, but putting such regulations into practice is a different matter. And for the most part, they said those regulations are virtually ignored," said lVtr, Moore. Dnrl Hopper of Harpurhey also met with the landfill' committee and said he was told the new landfill site would be a model site and a model location. 'The engineer said they found some of the finest clay soil at the lagoon property. it is supposedly the best soil in Ontario over which to put a landfill. But 1 question this strongly,' said Mr. Hopper. The soil is of clay structure, he said. "But there are definitely four or five areas where there are wet spots and springs." He said part of the property had to be tiled before it could be farmed. And some of the wet spots are on top of a hill. "1t may be dry on top of the ground. but that doesn't mean it's dry below," said Mr. Hopper. BURN WHEN FAVORABLE "We also coritacted the Department of Transport and they verified that the winds are westerly. But the landfill committee assured us that there will only be burning at the site if the wind is in a favorable condition," he said. Carolanne Doig feels the choice the landfill committee has made is not the right choice. "Saying it will be a model dump doesn't hold any water with me. At the dump we now have, anything was allowed to be dumped. I've seen people dump dead stock, car bodies and even chemicals. But that was supposed to have changed with regulations." she said. "The problem we have at the present dump is the burning. And it goes on all the time. The smoke and ash crosses our golf course and travels over a mile. And over the years, visibility of garbage has taken place. Now the garbage is about 20 feet above the ground." Alex Stephen, a resident of Harpurhey is Cast your vote In an attempt to find out what Seaforth, Tuckersmith and McKillop residents think about a proposed lan'dJfill site or incineration, the Huron Expositor has prepared an indepen- dent survey in the form of a questionnaire. Residents of the three municipalities' irez invited to answer the following questions and mail their rest'0nse to The Huron Expositor, Box 69, Seaforth, Ontario, NOK -IWO. The questionnaire can also be dropped off at the Expositor office. The questionnaire -does not require a signature. Deadline for the completed survey is Monday, Dec. Ilk Results will appear in the Dec. 12 issue of the Huron Expoaitor. - go you agree with a proposed landfill site at the lagoon property? . `Yes 0 No 0 Would you time to see incineration inv'estiggterl moreiully as an alternative t� a landfill site? Yds 0 NO 0 Do.you want a landfill sitter YeS CI NO 0 Doyyou want incineration Yes ' i+lb' ©. Do you care about the landfill;. site/'inoineratioft issue? Yes 0 No f concerned that the landfill committee is not looking at alternative solutions to a landfill site He. along with Mr. Hopper and Mr. Moore were told by the committee that the "door is closed" regarding alternatives "They told us that we are now in Phase 111 The committee said that Phase i1. which was at the end of 1982 dealt with the alternatives A public meeting was held to see what the public wanted and it was decided to go with a landfill site, and burning." said Mr. Stephen NO ARGUMENT "Phase iiI precludes all other alterna tives. And we were told that if we didn't show up for the public meeting. then we have no argument." he said' Though he's concerned 'with the close proximity of the proposed landfill site to the town of Seaforth. Harpurhey and Egmond ville, Mr. Stephen is also concerned with the possibility of leachate entering the water system. "The plan is that all the stuff that seeps into the soil will be pumped into the lagoon But that can't be 100 per cent effective," he said. "The concerns of the engineers don't deal with personal concerns - their concern is only technical. But the committee has decided to investigate seven other sites. And if they find another site. there will be another landfill commiftee meeting." If garbage is landfilled at the lagoon site. how do residents know where it will be dumped, asked May Govenlock. Mrs. Gdven• lock is one of several McKillop Township residents who opposed the first proposed landfill site at the McLlwain property in McKillop. "They could be putting the garbage in the wet spots. Whey they first tested the McLlwain site, the hydrologists never drilled where they were going t6 put the garbage. And when they finaily did further tests. they hit sand and gravel," she said. "Don't let the engineers intimidate you she advised the concerned citizens. Mr. Hopper said he knows for a fact that there are sand and gravel lenses at the lagoon property. "We feel the water will be polluted by leachate. And when the engineer told us the garbage will most likely be mounded on LANDFILL/ ON PAGE THREE Farmer charged A Tuckersmith Township farmer has been convicted of polluting the Bayfield River. John Segeren of lot 2.1, concession one. Tuckersmith Township was convicted at Provincial Court. Goderich. under section 16 I 1 of the Ontario Water Resources Act with unlawfulh discharging manure into a water course that farms part of the Bayfield River. The occurrence took place nn Feb. 12. said Robert Koci of the communications branch pf the Ministr • of the Environment. 'This was the second conviction .against Mr Segcren He was fined 55.000. .The maximum finc for a second conviction is 51(/,00 Board ups rates The Huron•Perth Roman Catholic Sepa• rate School Board has increased the rate it charges, to non-Catholics attending its schools. 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