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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1987-09-30, Page 1INDEX Wedding — A17 Sports — A6, A7 •Dublin — A15 Walton — A8 Births A18 Serving the communities" and areas of Seaforth, Brussels, Dublin, Hensall and Walton People A18 Legion MB Hensall A9 'Farm — A10 pcige. A3* 13th .Annual Ciderfest photos. See, page A11. HURON EXPOSITOR, .WEDNESDAY,• SEPTEMBER 30, 1987 50 cents a copy Pants company needs help The Town of Seaforth may have. to take a but it is 33 -years -old and I don't know what more active role if it wants Cheshire Inc., to , kind of shape it is in," said Mr. Portnoff. locate a business in town. "I don't think I'm being out of line in not The. Montreal-based . pants manufacturer wanting to take on the building on these has 'been looking into setting up operations terms. I don't think • any experienced at the former shoe factory in Seaforth but is businessman would feel anydifferently having trouble negotiating a lease with Agnew Group Inc„ who leases the property.. . from the U.S, based Genesee. "We're having .a real problem with .the building - real problems with the owners," ' said Cheshire Vice -President Larry , Portnoff, "They don't want to set out specific te- nant/owner responsibilities. They want the tenant to take care of everything. I don't. know if we're prepared to do that," Mr. Portnoff noted it was not standard procedure for the tenant 'to be responsible for all capital expenses' during the time they lease a building, Mr. Portnoff admitted it is possible no major expenses would result in the time they lease the building,•but said he wasn't sure his company would want to take that gamble. "I'm not saying the roof is going to fall in, about it. Mr, Portnoff said, at this point he has no choice but to ask the town's help in getting by "the 'awful restrictions .the owner has placed on the building". He suggested the town might be able to lease the building from Agnew Group, then turn around and lease it to Cheshire, "You lease it from them, and we'll lease it from you. But it all depends whether you are willing to take on the restrictions," he said, Members of Seaforth's Economic Development -committee were wary of the town leasing the building, and agreed the first step might be for them to intervene on Cheshire's behalf. "Maybe we can intervene with Agnew arid get them to make- the deal with Cheshire that Cheshire wants," said Tom Lemon, Members of the committee suggested negotiations could be made around price.. "Agnew is leasing the property at $1 per • square foot, and was going to sub -lease at $1,5 per square foot plus maintenance, Maybe when they think they're going to lose that they'll change their minds," they said. If the Town intervenes and nothing positive results, then the town will discuss the viability of leasing, the Genesco building itself, and sub -leasing :it to Cheshire. But first a number of ..other things, including liability and specific responsibilities would have to be addressed. The town would want a"structural engineer to look over the pro- perty and a lawyer, to go over a lease, Mr. Portnoff is forwarding,a copy of the yet unsigned Agnew -Cheshire lease for the committee's perusal in the next two weeks. The committee will to have a decision on. what position the town will take at the end of that period. Based on the response from the surveys distributed to households and businesses within a •30 -minute radius of Seaforth, Mr. Portnoff said thereis sufficient response to go ahead with the establishment of thc' Seaforth Manufacturing Company. Approx- imately 525 surveys were returned., Marie Perrie top grad at commencement In acknowledgement of the academic Seaforth Geography Award. achievement of Seaforth's graduating Todd James was awarded the Sills Hard - classes the Seaforth District High School ware History Award, Lisa Preszcator won presented their commencement program the Touche Ross & Company Accounting for 1987 on Friday, September 25. Award, Martha Hook got the Huron Ex - The graduates were each in turn positor English Literature Award, Linda -presented with their dipipmas following Ellis received the Anstett Jewellers Family which the ,valedictorians gave their Studies Award, and' Pat Jew was presented speeches. Representing the Grade 12 class the Lyons Food Market Physics Award. was Martha Hook, and representing the Grade 13 graduates was Mark Jones. The speakers were presented the L. P. Plumsteel Valedictorian Plaque. In recognition of the academic excellence of many of the students, subject awards were presented to the students who had the highest marks in Grade 13 subjects. Marie Perrle did extremely well and was awarded the Box Furniture award for French, the K. J. Etue Calculus Award, the Ross Ribey Functions and Relations Award, and the Seaforth Insurance Algebra Award. Mark Jones also did well and was the reci- pient of the Canadian Tire Physical Educa- tion Award, the Lois Scott Memorial Biology Award, and the Keating Pharmacy Chemistry Award, Marie Barber received the Huron Ex- positor English Award, and the Town of The Student's Council Citizenship Award was given to Mary Margaret Kelly, who it is felt contributed a lot to the school. Other subject awards that were given out on Friday evening were the Maplewood Manor Family Studies Award 'which was won by Elizabeth Boven, the McConnell, Stewart and Devereaux Law Award which was taken byLaurie Crocker, the F. A. Dob- son Physical Education Award which was won by Peter Vanslyke, the Canadian Parents for French Award which was won by Veronica Glanville, and there were the Bob Blowes Art Awards given. The' best Grade 9 Art Student was Elizabeth Boven, the best in Grade 11 were Anne Robinson and Jon Knights and the most improved art student overall was Michael Smith. Bursaries' were then awarded, starting SEAFORTH FIREFIGHTERS were called to the farm of Donald Diegel of RR 4 Walton last Friday night at 6:00. Some round bails of hay behind Mr. Diegel's barn caught fire while Mr. Diegel was not at home. Corbett photo. • Ciderfest proves popular Despite some mid-afternoon showers Sun- day the Van Egmond Foundation's 13th An- , nual Ciderfest went over like mom's apple pie. It was a big hit. Organizers eatimate between 1,509 ootid 2,000 people attended the event, slated as one of the oldest going Ciderfests in the area. People attended from as far away as British Columbia and Michigan, USA, • "I think the rain put people off until the end of the day," said Jayne Cardno, "and there were some people there who scurried Off to get cover, but aside from that everything went really well." Miss Cardno added the Feast of 1837 theme the Van Egmond Foundation took this year also made the Ciderfest extra special this year, "There was lots of food and the line up for the barbecue was quite long," she said, ad- ding 230 people partook of the pig and turkey roast. • "I think it was something For people to sea 4 the whole pig, and to have it carved up in front of everyone." This year's Ciderfest featured the regular attractions plus a few more, Among the new attractions Were displays from the Huron Tract Spinners and Weavers; a display from the Ontario Historical Society who is also commemorating the 1837 rebellion; a display from the MacKenzie -King homestead in Kitchener, a quilt display; a chair caning demonstration, and a display of models made by school children, Soap making and sausage making dernonstra- tions were also very popular, On the Van Egmond House grounds a number of old and new vendors had their wares on display and Seaforth Public School kindergarten teacher Michael Parks led the children in a number of old tyme games. See photo spread on page Al 1 with the Elizabeth Scott Bursaries which were given to Grade 13 students who have gone on to university. These were presented to: Martin Andreassi, Dianne Armes, Carol Axtman, Marie Barber, Missy. Caldwell, Scott Driscoll, Todd James, Pat Jew, Mark Jones, "Jeff McGavin, Mary Murray, Marrie Perrie, Cheryl Regele, June Rivers, Brent Robinson, Allyson Scott„ Cherryl Smith, David Stevenson, Rh Vercruyssen, and Gerald Wright. The Legion Branch 156 Ladies Auxiliary Bursary went to Allyson Scott, the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 156 Bursary went to June Rivers, as did the S.D.H.S. Staff Bursary, The Women's Auxiliary of Seaforth Community Hospital Bursary was awarded to Patricia Schwartz. Special Awards were given to Barb Sloan who received the Edith Nott Memorial Award which is for a student going on in childcare education, Darcy Smith was the recipient ,of the Patrick Kenny Family Award which goes to the most improved student. Mary Margaret Kelly received the Calvin Pressey Memorial Award for making S.D,H,S. a happier place to be. And Mark Jones was the recipient of the Alumni Memorial Award for doing well academically and being active in school activities. The Leeming Memorial Scholarships went to the student with the highest average in each grade. In Grade 9 this was Nancy Godkin, in Grade 10 this was Jason Schoonderwoerd, for Grade 11 this was Jane Papple, and in Grade 12 this Was Lisa Preszcator, The Lyons Food Market Scholarship went to the student with the highest average in Grade 13 who was Marie Perrie. The Haugh - McNaughton Memorial Scholarship was won by Jane Papple who is the Grade 11 ad- vanced level student with the highest stan- ding. The Jean Hildebrand Award went to Lisa Preszcator, the outstanding graduating student in Business Studies. The Susan and Bertha Ross Award was Given to Lois McMillan for showing courage, determina- tion, and academic standing. The Mackay Physics Award went to Brad Beuttenmiiler for showing a keen interest in Physics. The James R. Scott Communications Award was awarded Joyanne van Vliet. The Alice Daily McConnejl Award 'for Creative Arts was given to Elizabeth Boven, The Edmund Da- ly Award was given to Mark Jones as a stu- dent aspiring to a career in medicine, And the Mary Hinton Award was given to Diane Armes as a student going to Wilfred Laurier University. The Janet and Margrete Snell Scholarship was given to the following students for maintaining a high average in Grade 13 English and French: Diane Armes, Marie Barber, Missy Caldwell, Ingrid Claus, Mary Murray, Marie Petrie, Christine Preszcator, Cheryl, Regele, June Rivers, Brent 'Robinson, Allyson Scott, Cherrly Smith, and Joyanne van Vliet. The Seaforth Lions Club Business Award went to Christine Preszcator. The Seaforth Lioness Club Award went to Ray Little. The Topnotch Feeds Award was rrecieved by Brent Robinson. Steve Martene received the Huronia Welding and industrial Supplies Award for being the best welder in his class. And the Seaforth Junior Farmers Agricultural Award was given to Jeff McGavin. The Ontario Scholars Awards were presented to all students who had an average of at least 80 per cent in silt Grade 13 subjects, Anita Riddell made the presen. talions to Diane Armes, Marie Barber, Scott Driscoll, Mark Jones, Marie Perrie, and Cherryl Smith, TOO BIG TO LIFT - Seven-year-old Sandee• Ryan of RR 4 Walton, brother Pete and their cat Cutie, had to get dad to move these pumpkins to the Seaforth Fall Fair. That required the help of a loader. The largest of these pumpkins was also the largest at the Fall Fair, weighing in at 130 pounds. Mcllwraith photo.. New fair format widely accepted. The 142nd Annual Seaforth Fall Fair was a success again this year, Organizers say approximately 1,200 to 1,500 people attended the event. "We're very pleased. Everything seem to work well," said Secretary -Treasurer Sharon Flanagan. Mrs. Flanagan said attendance Thursday night was about the same as In previous years, despite the fact the Queen of the Fair contest had been held a week earlier. "People were very receptive to having the Queen contest earlier," she said. "Thursday night attendance was about par for other years so having the Queen con- test on another night didn't seem to make a difference." Mrs. Flanagan said people were pleased with the alternative entertainment provided on Thursday night, and in particular the• dance troupe of Doubletake. "They were a real crowd pleaser and we're hoping to go along the same lines next year," she said. Mrs. Flanagan noted that for a change on Friday it didn't rain. "The crowd was down a little, but I figured they gave their support the weekend before, and with the weather the way it was (too nice) and beans, well..." Participation in the hereford show was about the same as other years, although the other beef breeds were down. There were more sheep, and more horses and about the same number of pigs. There was a good display in the homecraft division, with par- ticipation up in the sewing. Forty-two elementary school children entered pum- pkins in the Biggest pumpkin contest, with the' largest belonging to Sandee 'Ryan weighing in at. 130 lbs. Mrs. Flanagan said there were good com- ments about the conimercial exhibits. ' "I don't think there's anything else I can say. We're just really happy with it." See photos on A3. Optometrist to team with Longstaff The Seaforth business community will be enlarged by one this week, as a new op- tometrist comes to town. Louis LaPlante, a recent graduate of the University of Waterloo's School of Op- tometry, will set up practice with Dr. David Longstaff, effective October 5, Born in Ottawa, this 25 -year-old, profess- ed lover of all sports, grew up north of Hamilton, in the small town of Miligrove. It was because of his familiarity' with small towns and his liking for them that prompted Mr. LaPlante's decision to move to Seaforth. I'm accustomed to the small town at- mosphere. The people are 100 per cent dif- ferent than in the city. There your relation- ship is strictly doctor -patient. In a small town it's more personalized. People want to get to know you," he said. "t also liked the town. It looked nice and Was more to my liking than the other towns i saw," he said. At present Mr. LaPlante said he will work from 9 a.m, to 5:30 p.ni, Monday, Tuesday, noon on Saturdays, The office will be closed Thursday and Fridays and from 9 a,m, until on Wednesdays,