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The Huron Expositor, 1988-04-27, Page 1nix INDEX Hensall - A9 Sports - A10, All Dublin - Al 3 Weddings - A15 Obituaries - Al 5 Births - A15 Walton - A20 Town bowlers in intense playoff action. See page 10. }Iuitor Serving the communities and areas of Seaforth, Brussels, Dublin, Hensall and Walton Seaforth, Orttaeio Seaforth HURON EXPOSITOR, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 1988 50 cents, a copy orrae and Garden Show draws crowd of 2,000 The Seaforth Home and Garden Show was acknowledged by its organizers, exhibitors, and the public who attended it as a success in 1988, and it looks like the event will con- tinue to be held on annual basis in years to come. Originally there wasn't going to be a Home and Garden Show this year. Last year's show didn't draw the crowds that it should have. But the Agricultural Society got behind the event this year, and Several individuals -Paul Vander Molen, Peter Vande Borne, Neil Dolmage, Lyle Haney, and Ross Ribey- donated their time to help put the show together. The result was what many of the ex- hibitors considered to be a fine show. Bryan Vincent of Vincent's farm equipment was one of these many: "The Ag Society and'Paul Vander Molen have done a super job, and the effort and the advertising have really made the show take off this year, he said adding if the Agricultural Society hadn't grabbed the show it wouldn't have happened this year. The show did cost the exhibitors more money for their spots this year, but most said they didn't mind. "They had to do something," said Mr. Vincent, "and we're glad to pay the extra money for a good show. The cost of displays may be up, but so is the number of people who come here, so your cost per person you reach is actually down." Bryan Hoy of Hart Ford/Mercury said traffic at the show this year increased ten- fold. Asked if he thought the show would in- crease his business, and whether the time and money invested in the show was well spent Mr. Hoy had this to say: "We wouldn't do it if we didn't think so, you've got to always put your best foot forward and show the public what you've got." He also said the show gives exhibitors a chance to deal with shoppers in a setting other than a marketplace, so shoppers don't feel like so- meone's after their money. Bauer Travel's Bonnie Johnston said she has done quite a few shows and Seaforth's had a good turnout. Other shows she attend- ed in Teeswater, Lucknow, Brussels and even Goderich had less people turn out. THE FRIEND OF YOUTH ROBOT - was part of the the attraction of the Seaforth Police Department's display at the Home and Garden Show, and here StethaVandertand and big brother Alan listen to what it has to say. Corbett photo: "And people are enjoying it," she noted, "they're not just going around once, they're going around a few times." Paul Vander Molen was both an exhibitor at the show and one of the organizers of the event. Mr. Vander Molen helped to organize the exhibitors, and he and the rest of the volunteers had to try and sell the idea that the show was going to work this year and people would come out. The exhibitors responded, and their displays were all well put together. The Agriculture Society added some in- centive to the exhibitors by offering a prize to the booth with the best display. This prize was taken by the Seaforth Police Depart- ment who had a display of badges, informa- tional pamphlets, narcotics and drug paraphernalia, and a small radio controlled $1.6 M allocated to county roads An extra $L6 -million has been allocated by the province to strengthen Huron County's transportation system, Huron MPP Jack Riddell announced. Making the announcement on behalf of Transportation Minister Ed Fulton, Mr. Riddell said these supplementary funds will be provided to various murdcipalities for local road and bridge projects. Major projects approved include reconstruction of Mill Street in Hensall, the 10th Line Bridge in East Wawanosh Township, and the hardtopping of Huron Park Roads in Stephen Township. "These funds represent a significant contribution to the transportation system in the area and are in addition to grants normally given by the provincial govern- ment to help pay the cost of the local transportation system," Mr. Riddell said. These additional funds are an indication of the government's commitment to roads and highways as an important tool in the promotion of economic growth as well as vital links for families and emergency services. The following supplementary funding was approved: Ashfield Twp, replace bridge, 249,400; Bayfield Village, lakeshore protection, 8,000; Blyth Village, Reconst. King St., 20,000; Colborne THIS FORMULA 2000 RACER - is being "driven" by fart filth while his buddies Adam and David Wammes wait for their turn. Corbett photo. robot. And the public took notice of the booths this year as well. Mike and Mary Blake of Seaforth said there were more displays this year, and because the show was held during the week more people found time for it. Other show patrons had similar com- ments, and most said they appreciated they didn't have to pay admission to get into the show. Neil Dolmage said the Agriculture Society got involved in the Home and Garden Show this year because the show was semi - agriculturally oriented, and they wanted to keep it going. He said one of the organizer's main thrusts was to convince exhibitors there would be a good turnout this year, and to motivate them to put on a good display. "We had to sell the idea that this Home Turn to page 18 Village, Motorn Grader, 56,200; Goderich Twp., purchase grader, 41,200; Grey Twp., replace culvert, 60,000; Hensall Village, Reconst. Mill St., 50,000; Howlick Twp., Purchase Grader, 75,000; McKillop Twp., Garage Renovations, 76,900; Seaforth Turn to page 18 Town to educate property owners The Town of Seaforth will be attempting in the next months to educate its residents about the responsibility of being a property owner. At its last meeting council noted an in- crease in the number of building renova- tions being done without the proper authorization - or permit. The majority of these `unauthorized' renovations were being done to designated heritage properties, and were resulting in changes that were not in keeping with the heritage of the property. The result has been a disgruntled LACAC s.. (Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee) and a negative feeling towards that group from owners of designated properties. "I think the problem has been that everyone is kind of groping around in the dark. They don't realize they need a permit to do work around their home - or business, so it just gets done, there are bad feelings about it and they blame LACAC," said Councillor Carolanne Doig. "And it becomes a negative thing. Instead Turn to page 18 Scenic photos get Campbell a spot in Blyth show A local photographer had his work ac- cepted by a gallery in Blyth for a special ex- hibit which will be running in conjunction with the Blyth Festival. "Beautiful Huron County" is the name of the exhibit, and it features photographs about this county, taken by people from this coin . Gr ; or Cam, bell submitted three ptctw-es wt we exhibit and two were ac- cepted. He was the only person from Seaforth to be picked for the show, and his pictures were among 35 chosen out of 71 submitted. The exhibit will he an open juried show, meaning visitors are able to vote for their favorite scene. The show will be open from Jul ' 15 to Au 18 1988. ac- cident while travelling Huron County, and he came back and shot this scene juy LOCAL PHOTOGRAPHER Gregor Campbell came across this shot more or ess as the sun was going down. This photo was also accepted for the "Beautiful Huron County" show in Blyth, which is an exhibition of photos by Huron County photographers. Sub- mitted +hoto. One of Mr. Campbell's pictures is of an old church in Varna, and the other is of a water worn tree on the Lakeshore. "I just like tripping around in the country firing off my camera," says Mr. Campbell, but there was as a little more thought put in- to these pictures than that. Mr. Campbell has a degree in journalism and was the sports editor at The Stratford Beacon -Herald, and a photographer with The Expositor. So he had some formal background in photography before he started hipping around in the country. Since he got out of journalism Mr. Camp- bell has become involved in wedding photography. He says he likes shooting wed- dings because everyone is happy and he can just add to that happiness if he does his job right. He has been apprenticing under another wedding photographer, Frank Phillips, "to learn business and people skills." He has shot several weddings hunself, and he goes to all of Mr. Philips' weddings to see what he can learn. There are already 10 weddings on his list for the summer. In the future Mr. Campbell hopes to get in- volved with marine photography. He is an avid sailor, and knows how much sailors love their boats - not to mention how much they would be willing to pay for a good pic- ture of their vessels - and he would like for that to be a segment of his business someday. Like many local artists, Mr. Campbell got his start at the Seaforth Fall Fair with some photo entries which claimed prizes. MAGICIAN Michael Ross gave a show at the Seaforth Library on Friday of last week which Was attended by about 100 children and adults. The rings were just one of the tricks the magician worked and he did several magical feats -even making a rabbit ap- pear. Mr. Ross is an accomplished magician who has worked for CBC TV, Global TV, and IBM, and he is currently working for Mariposa in the Schools who are sponsoring him to travel rural Ontario giving his shows. Corbett photo. Hospital expansion nearing realization Area residents may soon start to see those long talked about changes at the Seaforth Community Hospital. The third and final phase in the renova- tion and addition program for the Seaforth Community Hospital should go to tender in the next month. Destined to provide for a 10,900 foot addi- tion to the hospital's north side, that will accommodate new and enlarged out pa- 4 tients and emergency departments, an enlarged physiotherapy and increased x- ray and laboratory accommodation, the third plan has been reviewed extensively by the Ministry of Health and approval is expected soon. Tenders have already been let for an ad- dition on the east side of the hospital to pro- vide accommodation for enlarged heating, mechanical and electrical services.