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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1987-12-30, Page 1INDEX Walton — A7 Dublin — A7 Kippen — A7 Obituaries — A6 Sports — A8, A9, A11 Serving the communities and areas of Seaforth, Brussels, •Dublin, Hensel! and Walton Classifieds — Mo, AlI People — A13 Weddings — A13 Births — A13 Manor residents enjoy holiday See page A6. UrOI1:. ositor HURON EXPOSITOR, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1987 Seaforth police busy Seaforth police have been busy this holi- day season with the RIDE program, but an accident in town on December 23' gave them something more to do. The accident involved a truck driven by a local man, and a tractor -trailer. Theaccident occurred at'9 a.m. as Greg Schwindt, who 'was moving slowly eastward, was making a left turn off Goderich Street onto East William Street. Mr. Schwindt's vehicle was allegedly already into the turn when it was struck by the semi driven by Anthonie Vandermarel of Fergus. Mr. Vandermarel eastbound, had just driven through a green light at Seaforth's main intersection and went to go around the truck driven by Mr. Schwindt. No one was injured in the collision, but damage to Mr. Schwindt's vehicle is estimated at $2,000. Damage to the tractor trailer is estimated at $1,000. Both drivers 50 cents a copy were said to be equally at fault in the accident. ' The Seaforth police have stopped 100 vehicles (60 in one night) in the month of December as part of the RIDE program which has been operating in .Huron County • since November 15, 1987 and will continue well into the New Year. So far the program has resulted in no-one being charged in Seaforth this Christmas season, but there is still New Years to go. In other parts of Huron County the RIDE program has caught some offenders. O.P.P. in Exeter, Goderich and Wingham have stepped up their Anti -Impaired Driving campaign since November 15 and have so far charged 10 people with alcohol related criminaldriving offenses, given 30 12 -hour license suspensions, and charged 43 people under ,the liquor licence Act. There were 3,534 vehicles checked. KERSLAKE BARN FIRE - Seaforth firefighters wore called to the RR 2 Staffa farm of William Kerslake last Tuesday morning to deaf with a barn fire. Here they have brought down the first of many sections of watt to get at the flames. By the end of the day the en- tire east end of the barn was down. Corbett photo. Staffa farmer loses barn A raging fire turned a Staffa farmer's barn into a furnace last Tuesday resulting in the loss of half of the barn and alt the farm- ing equipment stored in it. William Kerslake of RR 2 Staffa had his barn Batch on fire last Tuesday, and half of it had to be pulled down so Seaforth firefighters could deal with the blaze. The half which was on fire was used as a drive-in shed, but the half used for cattle storage was saved. Mr. Kerslake said he believes the fire was started by sparks from the exhaust of a truck he uses for grain storage. The sparks likely landed in some dry straw and started the fire. Seaforth firefighters received the call at 9:52 a.m. but it was late in the afternoon before the fire was under control. While the fire department saved a place for Mr, Kerslake to keep his remaining cattle, there was significant property and farm equip- ment lost, including a cultivator, grain buggy, 475 bushel grain wagon, and another wagon. Also lost was this year's straw, hay, and four head of show cattle which belonged to Mr. Kerslake's children and were kept in the shed separate front the rest of the cattle. The barn was only fouryears old. Mr. Kerslake had it built in 1983 after his last barn was ripped apart by a tornado. WILL SOON BE ACTIVE - The former Genesco plant may appear pants line. Work is being done inside the plant to ready the factory empty in this photograph but it soon won't be. The plant has been' for machinery. Once that is done employees will be picked and leased to Ballin Inc. of Montreal for the production of a men's trained, and the plant once again made operational. Seaforth footwear plant subleased Ballin Inc., also known as the Seaforth Manufacturing Company, has signed a sublease with Agnew Group Inc., for the leasing of its Seaforth plant previously used in the manufacture of footwear. Lease negotiations had been in the works since late summer. The 22,600 'square foot plant, located on West William Street, will be utilized by Bailin to produce men's pants. W.A. Janci, President and Chief Ex- ecutive Officer of Agnew Group Inc. in- dicated the lease was effective December 22, 1987 and the initial term runs to May 3I, 1988. He further indicated Bailin has the op- tion to extend the lease to June 28, 1990. "I am pleased to sublease the facility since in doing so the company was able to obtain a tenant for a facility that was excess to its requirements and provide the Town of Seaforth a source of employment which it had depended upon previously," said Mr. Janci. He also extended his thanks to Mayor Alf Ross and his staff for the assistance they provided during the search for a tenant, At present Ballin is readying the factory for machinery. ' Federation of Agriculture opposes free trade The Huron County Federation of "The,so-called'deal' has given up many of Agriculture (HCFA) has indicated it sup- our Canadian rights, and has given away the ports the Ontario Federation of control of our energy policy," said Jim Agriculture's (OFA) stand in opposing the McIntosh, a representative of the HCFA. "Free Trade" deal between Canada and the "The 'deal'. also restricts Canada's con - United States. trol over r foreign investment, which makes The HCFA supports the idea of more many of our major resource industries liberalized trade, notpnly with the United especially vulnerable." States, but with all countries. However, it According to the HCFA agriculture has said, increased trade shduld not be at the ex- given up a larger share of its market to US pease of agriculture or at the expense of the suppliers, especially in the supply managed sovereignty of Canada. commodities. And, the increased permissi- ble import quotas would force the elimina- Seaforth man wins Ottawa tour -for -two A Seaforth man was a winner in the Par- ticipation Lodge "Lucky Lodge Lottery" held at CKNX TV December 12. Ray Devereaux was the winner of a four- day Ottawa Tour for two donated by Hanover Holiday Tours and Hanover Travel Service (Owen Sound). The lottery was a 30 -minute television show that provided an opportunity for the public to view the 'draw for five major prizes. Other items in the draw included a Lada Samara, kitchen cabinets, a seven piece living room group, and an old timer wood burning stove. Lions Clubs from across southern Ontario were present to witness the event they had been promoting for three months. $3,500 was raised in support of Participation Lodge to assist in providing wheelchair transporta- tion and subsidized ,accommodation for severely physically disabled adults. and youth. Participation Lodge was established in 1982 and provides family relief/vacation programs for individuals from across On- tario. The Lodge is located three miles east of Holland Centre on Hobson Lakes and operates year-round. During 1987 over 300 individuals received direct financial assistance from money rais- ed by the Lottery. tion of 39 egg producers' of average Huron County size, 30 average chicken producers and 10 turkey farmers. In addition, in the worst case scenario, 800 dairy farmers of average Huron County size, would be sacrificed. THE HCFA said the loss of the nearly 900 farmers under supply managed production, would bethe loss of a group of • Canadian Fanners currently requiring4' none, or very little, of the additional govern- ment (both federal and provincial) funding. Proponents of the 'deal' claim red meat Turn to page 6A • AMY FORD was one of many Seaforth children at the arena this week as hocks df youngsters took advantage of the Christmas break to hit the ice. Leroy Ford, Amy's father, helps her get her skates tight enough. Corbett photo. 1•t was in with the new, out with the old in Seaforth JANUARY 7,1981 JANUARY 1987 • The Huron County Health unit has receiv- ed approval to a full-time assessment and referral service for people with alcohol and drug abuse problems, said Health Minister Murray Elston and Agriculture Minister Jack Riddell, MPP for Huron Middlesex. Values, Influence and Peers, an educa- tional program presented by the Ministry of the Solicitor General in conjunction with the Ministry of Education, is coming to St. James School. Many tax dollars have been spent to rehabilitate offenders in our socie- ty. The V.I.P. progratn. is a preventative program. Preventing anti -social behavior is far more beneficial financially and socially. Schools participating have had a police of- ficer, in our case Constable D. Dale and the Gr. 6 teacher Mrs. McCreight, attend a three day information seminar at the police academy in Aylmer, Ontario, Last Sunday David McElwain and the Canadian Junior Hockey ;team were dis- qualified from the World Junior Hockey Championships when they get in a brawl 'Fr with the Soviet team. Gwen Scott of Seaforth has been ap- pointed to the Huron County Housing Authority. Seaforth firefighters were called out to a chimney fire at an Egmondville home on New Year's Eve. - Seaforth Fire Department Chief George Garrick said there was only. minor damage from.,_the: fire which occlir'red....at. the 4 residence of Ralph Johnstonaround , �n residence Johnston 7:20 p.m. on Deemeber 31. The Junior House League hockey tourna- ment held December 29 turned up at least one upset. The Flyers went by the Leafs 9-6, the Whalers shut out the Penguins 2-0, and the Flames, who haven't won a game all year, got by the Leafs in a shoot-out 3-2. The "A" final involved the Flyers and the Whalers with the Flyers winning the contest 4-2. The "B" final saw the Jets squeeze by the Leafs 4-2. JANUARY 14, 1987 preliminary reports are any indication 1986 was a good year for the `Town of Seaforth - at least financially. Although the auditors have not yet com- pleted their audit for the town Seaforth Mayor Alf Ross said from the preliminary reports it appears all department heads have come in on budget - or close to it. If everything goes as it should the town of Seaforth will have no debt at the end of 1986. United Church Women everywhere this year are celebrating their 25th anniversary es an organiztion. After five months of° ongoing private negotiations between lawyers for County Chief LibrarianWilliam Partridge and Huron County, the Huron County library Board will accept the resignation of the chief librarian, effective June 30. Despite the outcome of the World Junior HockeyTournament held in Czechoslovakia recently, least.one Canadian con " ........ ple are • glad they were present at the event. timist at the teen dance held Friday night at. Jack and Audrey McElwain, of Seaforth the Seaforth and District Community Cen- travelled to the tournament to watch their tres. She will rule over the Optimist Winter youngest son David participate in what he Carnival which began on the weekend and had described to theta as, "the biggest will conclude Sunday. highlight of his life so far." " Marian MacLean was made an Honorary A Seaforth woman has been appointed as Life Member of the Hospital Auxiliary of the a representative far Ontario on the federal Seaforth Community Hospital. -Farm Debt Review Boards which will assist The Seafoth-Tuckersniith landfill corn- farmers and their creditors resolve finan- tnittee is not proceeding any further with cial difficulties. Brenda McIntosh 46, is a the Kootstra property. The Committee cash crop, hog and layer operator who br- made that decision following a meeting with ings broad experience to the review board. ministry officials, who told them there JANUARY 21,1987 would be no provtncaal funding o£"the land The Seaforth Public Utilities Commission fill available at this time. has received word it will be supplied with a The Huron County Library Board has re- new transformer, instated llensall native Janice Bisback to PUC Manager Tom Phillips told members the board after a procedural error was O'f the cothrnission documentation had been discovered regarding the county's citi2en received Carte Electric Ltd., Winnipeg the appointments to the board company "that supplied the current JANUARY 28, 1987 transformer, the town would be supplied Dave and Eva Netzke celebrated their ty committee report presented by Tuckersmith Township Reeve Bob Bell. The three Seaforth schools were closed all day Friday as a result of a winter storm' Width made visibility poor, especially in the rural areas. It was the first time this school year classes had to be cancelled because of the weather. FEBRUARY 4, 1987 Under consideration for the last several years a renovation program for Seaforth Community Hospital to provide improved hospital and health service to the cornmuni= ty is now under way. Approval for the basic program including renovations and new construction which amount to $1,800,000 was received from Health Minister Murray Elston MPP Huron -Bruce last year. A petition that asks town officials to take more drastic measures to relieve the pro- blem of kids hanging out on street corners wait a new transformer in accbrdatice with 73rd weddinganniversaryFriday, Januarywas to be presented to the town Protection original specifications. 21, 1987 with family and .friends at the night. y y last y� to Persons and Property Committee Ma or Alf Ross offici"Appd of trans45Healthrecogni- their establisIiritents duties of chairman of the Public Utilities ,.tion of the special occasion their family used as lounging posts" by local -outh. Commission last Wednesday evening. Be presented them with a bouquet of 73 roses. signed the petition which was circulated.. took Over the position from Jim Sills. The couple has three children, 16 grand- week. last Mayor Ross's appointment to the chair- children, 35 great-grandchildren, and five Centralia College of Agriculture p marks the 'first time in great -great-grandchildren. Technology princial DouJ n i - isure mans osttton .•the .After some study, Huhn County Council fag appointed the first educatib recorded PUC history that a mayor of p g armesbn be- town has also served as chairman of the has decided against placing a bounty onn programsy PUC. g tYgeneral, manager for the Ministry of Rhonda Farag,foxes. •Council made the decision at its Agriculture and Food. Mr. Jamieson lives a student at the Seaforth January session, based on a recommenda- west of Seaforth. The new position, recom- District High School was crowned Miss O • Dior► included rn ,the agriciilturai and ro r