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Like most of the people on the tour, Mr.
Soroosh says a week is not long enough to
decide on an investment, and he will be stay-
ing in Canada for a few months and doing
some research of his own. In deciding exact-
ly where he will immigrate, he will be con-
sidering the many Ontario Universities
which his daughters could attend. Mr.
`Soroosh has lived in London for 25 years,
and has been the managing director of a
company in Iran for 50 years.
Jitpal Singh Sahota and his wife Mohinder
Slur have lived in London, England for the
past 26 years, but are originally from' Pun-
jab, India.
"Small communities are nice if you want
to relax and take it easy," says Mr. Sahota.
He says he is most impressed by the open
spaces in Huron County, and says a lot Of the
investors of the tour have mentioned the
same thing.
Mr. Sahota is in the cultured marble and
textiles industry.
Most of the investors will be immigrating
to Canada for certain, for them it is just a
matter of where they will locate.
"Everyone I talked to was impressed with
the Town of Seaforth," said Mayor Alf Ross,
and he added some showed an interest in in-
vesting here.
Mr. Ross acknowledges that one visit isn't
going to bring about firm business deci-
sions, but the investors were shown that
Seaforth is ripe for growth and has a stable,
agriculturally based market. He now hopes
some of them will come back for a closer -
look at what the town has to offer.
The mayor said the tour was "an excellent
opportunity to sell the town. That's 30 people
who yesterday didn't know Seaforth
existed."
It was also noted that Seaforth presented
more different opportunities and business
plans to the investors than any other
municipality on the tour.
THE HURON EXPOSITOR, SEPTEMBER 21, 1988 — 5A
CARDNO HALL was one stop• the Investment Opportunity Tour made In Seaforth.
Renovating the hall and using it to provide entertainment during the theatre season
was one of the many opportunities suggested to the investors. Seen here the investors
inspect some of the antiques on the stage in the hall, and one of the visitors looks
almost ready to expound some Shakespeare. Corbett photo,
New buildings keep PUC hopping
The Seaforth Public Utilities Commission
has been kept busy in recent days with the
servicing of new residences and commer-
cial interests in town.
l,ew .ervicing for residences on Alex-
ander, East William and West William
Streets have been installed, and there are
possibly two more to come. Service for com-
mercial buildings include the town's public
works building on Oak Street, the proposed
new storage shed on Oak Street, three ser-
vices installed at the former clinic building
on Goderich Street, and service is required
on Crombie Street after the relocation of an
existing building.
Servicing for the proposed new subdivi-
sion was another main topic of discussion at
the September meeting of the PUC, and the
utility has received permission from the
arena committee to cross arena property to
service the subdivision with hydro and
water.
A line for upgraded service to the Hospital
building has been completed, and the utility
will be installing a metering tank and
meters soon. New underground service to
the Seaforth Health Care Facility has been
installed and connected to the transformer
bank, and all that remains to be done in the
upgrading of that facility's service is to in-
stall metering and change over from old ser-
vice to new.
In addition to these projects, the local
utility assisted the Brussels PUC deal with
storm damage which twice interrupted ser-
vice in Brussels. And 500 feet of new secon-
dary and new poles were installed in Dublin.
Waterworks approvals from the Ministry
of Environment for Coleman and Crombie
Streets watermain extensions are not ex-
pected until October. The extensions were
sent in for approval in the second week of
July- and normally only take six weeks to get
approval, but there is a backlog this year
which has caused delays. It was noted,
however, that watching the PUC calendar is
not hard on the eyes.
Legal opinions are still being sought for
the waterworks resolution. A resolution
allowing for the implication of water restric-
tions will soon be proposed. This issue will
be dealt with again at the next meeting of
the commission.
The commissioners noted that thanks
were in order to the people of Seaforth for
their response in promptly cutting back con-
sumption during the water shortage which
accompanied the summer's drought.
A field safety supervisor from the Elec-
trical Utility Safety Association visited the
utility on August 22 to discuss some hydro
safety related issues. Working around
backhoes, and a recent accident in the
EUSA membership were main topics. Tools
and equipment were observed to be in good
condition, and housekeeping practices in the
PUC shop were also observed.
A safety supervisor from EUSA also
visited on August 16 regarding a water
report. Again safe working practices were
observed.
CANADIAN
TIRE
MAIN ST. SEAFORTH :27.1350
HOCKEY
FITTING NIGHT
FREE DRA
Enter our Free Draw
for a HOCKEY BAG.
COFFEE and DONUTS for MOM & DAD
WHILE YOU WAIT
WELCOMING HANDSHAKE - Seaforth Mayor Alf Ross greeted each of the investor's
on the Investment Opportunity Tour '88 as they stepped off the tour bus at the Seaforth
and District Community Centres for a reception and luncheon hosted by Tuckersmith
Township and the Town of Seaforth. Corbett photo.
POWER SKATING SCHOOL
REGISTRATION NIGHT
Tuesday, September 27
7:00 - 8:30 p.m. at the Arena
Cost: 630. for ten sessions
Sponsored by Minor Hockey & Ringette
FALL PROGRAM '88
FOR SWIM/FITNESS CLASSES
STARTS: September 19, '88
at the ,
VANASTRA
RECREATION
CENTRE
(2 miles South
of Clinton)
' CALL:
482-3544
For Information
and to
register
Announcement
Cook's Dh kion of Gerbro
(1987) Inc.
Frank Catry
Cook's Division of Gerbro (1987)
Inc. is pleased to announce the ap-
pointment of Frank Catry to the po-
sition of Agri -Sales Representative
at our Hensall Branch, effective Oc-
tober 1, 1988.
Frank's present position as Retail
Sales Clerk has provided him with a -
solid background in fertilizer, seed,
chemicals, feed and other farm sup-
plies.Frank is a graduate of the Uni-
versity of Waterloo.
This appointment reflects a contin-
uation of Cook's desire to promote
from within the Company, while at
the same time, meeting the needs
of our customers and supplying up-
to-date, useful crop input informa-
tion.
,Drop by our Hensall office and dis-
cuss your agricultural needs with
Frank.
Division of Gerbro (1967) Inc
'Where you
can trade
with
confidence"
Head Office
Hensall, Ontario NOM 1X0 (519) 262-2410
Telex 064-7251 FAX (519) 262-3126
SEAFORTH RECREATION DEPT.
Fall Programs '88
FURNITURE REFINISHING - will be held at the High School on Monday evenings from 7:30
• 9:30 p.m. for 10 weeks beginning on Monday, October 3. Registration fee is $30.00 and your
Instructor will be Harvey Beuerman.
INTERIOR DECORATING COURSE - will be held at the High School on Tuesday evenings from
7:30 - 9 p.m. for 8 weeks beginning on Tuesday, October 4. Registration fee is $25.00 and
your instructor will be the staff of Campbell's Home Centre. The course will include: interior
decorating, product application, fabrics, layout, window, wall and floor decorating including
carpets. Please PRE -REGISTER at 527-0882.
MICROWAVE COOKING - will be held at the High School on Tuesdays from 7:30. 9:30 p.m.
for 3 weeks beginning on Tuesday, October 11. Registration fee is $25.00 which includes all
food. Your Instructor will be Charlet Empringham of Empire Cooking School.
MIXED ADULT VOLLEYBALL - will be held at the High School on Wednesdays from 8 - 10
p.m. for 20 weeks, beginning October 5. Registration fee is $30.00 and your instructor will be
Terri Dale. This is a fun, recreational program for all adults.
MIXED ADULT BASKETBALL - will be held at the High School on Thursdays from 1:30.9:30
p.m. for 20 weeks, beginning on Thursday, October 6. Registration fee Is $30.00 and your in-
structor will be Marc Robinet.
CHILDREN'S TAP DANCE - will be held at the High School,on Saturdays from 9 to 11 a.m.
Two different age groups (3-7 years and 8 and up). This program will be 10 weeks long and
cost $30.00 per child (family discounts available). Your instructor will be Pam Nesbitt. Classes
begin on Saturday, October 8.
To register for any of the above programs
call the Seaforth Recreation Office at
527®0882
or drop in, located at the Community Centres.
WHITE BEANS
We're ready when you deliver.
W.G. Thompson & Sons Ltd. know that when it comes to delivering
beans you want the quickest and rriost efficient service possible.
So bring your white beans to Thompsons.
Because when you deliver...we deliver.
BRANCHES
Blenheim 676-541.1
Hensall 262-2527
Mitchell 348-8433
Pontypool 277-2002
Granton 225.236(
Seaforth 345-2545
Port Albert 529-7901
Rodney 785-0420
.Kent Bridge 352-6311
Ailsa Craig 293.3223
SATELLITES
Howson & Howson, Blyth 523.4241
Ken R Campbell Farms. Dublin 5270137
Palmerston Elevators Ltd . 343-3702
Bar -B -Dee Farms Ltd . Bornholm :347 2966
Elgin Co-op Services. Aylmer 631 2670
UCO Alvinston. Alvinston 898.2861
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