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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1986-07-30, Page 1INDEX Births /A8 Hensall 1A7 Classifieds /Al2, 13 14 Obituaries /A9 Dublin /A8 People /A9 Entertainment /A15 Sports /A4, 5 Family /A9 Walton /A6 Farm IA11 Weddings /A9 Phillips end Brady win lawn bowling tourney. See page A4 Serving the communities and areas of Seatorth, Brussels, Dublin, Hensall and Walton Huron: xositOr SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, JULY 30, 1986 — 16 PAGES 50 cents a copy Insurance problem solved Beaf Orth Fair on BY PATRICK RAF17S insurance coverage has been obtained for the Seaforth Agricultural Society and the annual Seaforth Fall Fair will go on as scheduled, September 18 and 19, society officials have announced. Fair directors were informed at a July 23 meeting, the society has obtained insurance coverage, along with 130 other agricultural fairs who were in the same uninsured boat, through the Ontario liability Insurers, a government sanctioned pool. Ontario Liabil- ity Insurers are set up to take on "high risk" policies, that are often otherwise uninsur- able. All the province's insurance companies contribute to the operation of the pool. The Seaforth Fair was placed in jeopardy, along with many others, when the General Accident Assurance Company of Canada informed them their policies would not be renewed when they expire on August 1, 1988. High financial losses were the reason the company decided against renewing the faits' policies, said Robert Coleman, manager of McKillop, Mutual Insurance, Seaforth. Mr. Coleman, who is also a member of the Seaforth Fair Board said General Accident collected only $83,000 in premiums from the fairs last year, while claims in the same year totalled $427,000. That claims figure does not include an unresolved, $12 million lawsuit pending over an incident in Richmond Hill. The Richmond Hill incident involved a team of heavy horses, which got loose and ran through a crowd of people, causing some serious injuries. Though relieved that coverage has been obtained, the agricultural society is now faced with paying a much higher premium, for what amounts to a large decrease in protection. The Seaforth Fair's premium will rise 165 per cent this year, from $375 last year, to nearly $1,000, an increase of over $600. However society representative Sharon Flan- agan feels this increase is at least "afford- able." "W e're all taking a very positive attitude," Mrs. Flanagan said. (Continued on Page A7 ) Bayfield man killed A two -vehicle accident claimed the life of a Bayfield man and seriously injured a Seaforth area resident on Sunday morning. Richard A. Welch, 30, of Bayfield, was travelling south on Huron County Road 12, north° of Seaforth, in .a pickup truck at approximately 920 a.m. His vehicle collided head-on in the northbound Lane, with a car driven by Darcy L Smith, 17, of RR 5, Seaforth. Tf'h eSeafotth area fire department assisted In releasing Mr. Sthith from the vehicle. SWINGING FOR THE FENCE — Danny Smith put plenty of power didn't quite clear the fences. but Danny was pleased with his hit all Into this swing at a teed -up softball, during minor T -ball action the same. Rallis photo Monday night at the Seaforth District High School field, The ball Business celebrates 50th year A lot can change in 50 years and when the McGavin family in Walton prepared to celebrate 50 years in the business of selling farm equipment they found out just how much. t guess we're (the McGavin family) just a bunch of pack rats," said Neil McGavin. "We have the shed where the business started and it has all the books in it, a number of letters and other stuff as well. And either the paper didn't taste all that good or they were so well packed together, but the mice didn't even touch them," he added. "It's very interesting to go back and look at the books. They reveal a lot about the way things were and how things were handled at different times." Established in 1936 by Gordon McGavin as an extension of his farm, the business has gone through a number of transitions over the years. Dad used to ship livestock so when he started the business on the farm he used to deal old horses in on trade," recalled Neil McGavin. "And basically dad just sold tractors. Today we're a short line dealer. We sell almost every piece of small farm equipment available. Things like gravity bins and grain augers." • owned by his father, which he had been driving about qne mile from his home. Taken to Seaforth Community Hospital by ambulance, the two men were transferred to University Hospital in London, where Mr. Welch was pronounced dead of massive head injuries. Mr. Smith was in serious condition with a broken leg and other injuries, hospital staff said Monday. Constable Bili Wilson, of the Goderich OPP detachment, said no charges will be laid. One of the things Mr. McGavin said he noticed in the boots was the emphasis on repair work and parts -safes In his father's era, as opposed to today. repairs and "The big thing back then was parts. They would account for one•third of the revenue. But in 1970, for example. oar books show nearly all dollar sales," he said. Another point of interest to Mr. McGavin was the means of payment used by farmers in the beginning days of the business. "There were no cheques. Fanners would write on letterhead and then put stamps on it. A three cent stamp, for example, would mean (Continued on Page A3) Canoe® buffs in national event Four local canoeists will be travelling to Whistler, British Columbia in August to ennipete in the national marathon canoe chatapionshipa. Dick Moss, Raquel Bunn and Mike Holmes of Brtrcefleid and Chris Harburn of Walton qualified for the national competition at the provincial competition held in Lindsay, Ontario on July 18 to 20. in that provincial competition Rene Boog- enterrs of Hensel], and RIdk Klass of Clinton took a bronze Medal in the senior mens competition. Dick Kioss teamed with Ray Healy, of Cameron, to take a gold in the masters men. Mike Holmes and Chris Harburn teak gold in the Juninrmens. Raquel Bunn and Hart Hawkins, of Chatham took gold fn the junior women. Raquel Bunil and Mike Rohl* teamed up forg'old in the:tinier mixed while Chris Harburn and grim tangpeter, of Windsor took silver and Kelli Rathwell, of Brircefteld and ScottRathweli, of Varna' he Nationals rtake place August in the ain 5 too 17. DOTING THE FAMILY BUSINESS.-- — The Medael it, 'of WalftiM Have been' "part of a family busne 1 ss for 50 years Started in 1936 by Gordon MgGavin, the farm equipment dealersi1tp Ia now run by Neil McGavin, With the heir' of his Wife, Marie, sons 'Brian and Jeff and daughfers=Heather and Gathy. Cathy is absent from' this photo„ Mcjlwraith photo Junior Farmers SUMMER SPRUCE UP — The recent stretch of warm weather gave everyone a good opportunity to get their summer spruce up projects underway. Seaforth's main street was busy ail last week with painters as several local businesses gave their storefronts a facelift. Here, Doug Hulley applys a fresh coat of paint to the United Auto Parts store. Raft's photo host blood clink Fort'hefiist'Writ Seaforth residents will be able to give the gift of life without leaving OVAL On hutsday, August? the Seaforth Junior Farmers will host a blood donor clinic at the Seaforth and District Community Centres It Will be the fust time such a clinic has ever been held m town lathe past anyorlewho has: Wanted to give blood has had to travel to climes in Clinton or Tendon Profit statistic available apptowmately 50 per cent. of Seaforth residents have done exactly that:. Because the cdmmunityis largely agricul- tural-based the Seaforth clinic will not be op" en duriin g the day, but from 5 to 9 p:n►. There' will" be free juice and cookies for all those who donate blood. Schoolproperty in limho OMB hearing is postponed The Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) hearing scheduled to take place regarding the separate sdrool board property on Gouinlock Street in Seaforth has been postponed until late March. According to Jack lane, superintendent of business and finance for the liuronPerth board, the postponement tame as a result of the boarcl's decision to fry and sell the property. The hearing, which had been scheduled to deal with objections by neigghbbrs to the highway commercial zoning of the property has been set aside pending any disposition of the land. "The major objection was that the residents wanted to retain the aesthetics of the etttr-anee into the town and not have it cluttered by implements, or whatever," said Mr Iane. "But they (the residents) are content to leave the CS (highway commercial) zoning while the board is attempting to dispose of the property." The property, which measures 317.85 feet by 1.50 feet and fronts highway 8, is part of a seven acre parcel owned by the board. in compliance with the ministry of education regulations the property was first offered for sale to the municipality and other govern- ment organizations and is now up for public tender. if it attracts no interest it may be placed on the real estate market, depending on the board's desire to get its value of the market returned. If the property is sold, the residents who originally opposed the C3 zoning would still have the opportunitygo before the OMB in Mardi, if they opposedP thepropetty. The board is attempting to sell the front portion of the lot which is zoned highway commercial If the board sells the property to someone the residents feel has a compatible land use in Mind, the residents have no objection to the current zoning remaining," added Mr. Lane. gmo dvite man is arrested life effechve less of the Neighborhood bad already ca1eht and detained the suspect. had him mond ' e Tilesdayr Minting a.§ a group of deft on the ground," said Chief Claus. Watch program was •demonstrated in F.gt "When t got there they already local citizens apprehended a, man! found the neighbors were apparently alerted to breaking into a' Hayfield Road home. the break-in by the sound of glass breaking. Seaforth Palioa Chief Hal Claus said he The suspect, an Egmond'viile man, was fro received a call m the Godericr OPP caught on his way out of the house, from detach Ment, who had been contacted by an 'Which he had taken food from the freezer. He Egmondvdle resident. repotting a break' and Was arrested by the Seaforthpat* pand enterinpro8'res$'et 51.0 a.m. W hen the thief turned overtothe 'Gilded& OPP, who plan to 9illdeddattheStaid abdut5 15 a,m., two Men lay charges.