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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1986-10-01, Page 3NEWS AND FEATURES THE HURON EXPOSITOR, OCTOBER 1, 1986 — A3 Outlook for farmers till looks dismal e outlook continues to look dismal for fa ers as the area's white bean crop is de agyed by frequent rains. after being deluged by almost seven inches of rain three weeks ago, it was noted by' crop experts that some damage had already been done and more could be expected if the wet conditions prevailed. The wet conditions have indeed prevailed. Periodic rains have continued to delay any harvesting attempts and heavy rains have inflicted damage upon damage. A few farmers managed to harvest some corn last weekend, but have once again been left in limbo by this week's rain. And there wasn't much encouragement for farmers in a report prepared last week by,'University of Western Ontario weather expert Robert Packer, which said the wet weather is expected to continue. Mr. Packer explained the jet stream, which strongly influences weather patterns, is well anchored east to west over the continent and that means it is likely we'll get more of the same dreary weather. The jet stream can take four to eight weeks to change. With only 10 to 15 per cent of the white bean crop harvested and wet weather expected to continue, Bob Readings of the Ontario Bean Producers' Marketing Board said the outlook "Doesn't look promising." Huron County OMAF officials explained last week the wet weather is also delaying other fall work and that will keep the farmers scrambling if and when they do get a break from the weather. Ciderfest Sewer Continued from Page Al ptoaucmg very little sewage. However if a wet industry did locate in town, this kind of system would likely be insufficient, but in that case you'd make the industry contribute towards the cost of further expansion," he said... "You can't build in for something you don't know for sure." Other concerns expressed by council members reflected on the ministry's involve- ment in the project. "As you can understand we're a little gun shy at this point, after searching for a landfill site for five years," said Clerk Crocker. Mr. Burns assured council the sewage project was a "more straight forward thing" than the landfill site. but added he'd never •'imply it will be easy." e`eThe farther the project progresses the less Environmental assessment require- ments there will be to meet. We've already done a great deal of the work we'd have to do under the Environmental Assessment Act," he said. Landfill tontines from Page Al operation of the site, should it locate on the Kootstra site, were addressed by those members of the Seaforth•Tuckersmlth tend- ril' site committee and the engineers and hydreologists and government officials at- tending the on-site investigation. "The eubllc has a right to know exactly what we re doing and exactly how it will affect them." commented Seaforth Mayor Alf Ross. "I would hope if they have any further concerns they would address the committee. We're not trying to pull anything off here." he said. As to what happens next the ministry of the envimnment expects to be able to reply to the proposal for the Kootstra site by the second week of October Following that and depending nn whether the reply Is favorable, a public meeting will be called. After that there's still a lot of bureaucratic red tape to get through. "There has to be one more public meeting where the committee reveals the ministry findings to the residents Subsequently if the site meets with approval formal applications must be made to the Minsitry of the Environment In order to proceed further." said Mr Byes "We've been working on getting a new landfill since 1981 and it involves a lot of ptiblic participation it can't he moved along quiddy We have to follow the process." If the process is followed. and if the landfill SO is approved at all stages of the process. Mr. Byes estimates Seaforth and Tucker - Smith residents could be dumping garbage at the new site as early as next fall. SOUEEZIN' IS BELIEViN' —Gerald Marten, was kept busy Sunday squeezing the apples and making cider for the annual Clderfest held at the Van Egmond House. tinny weather Inn the afternoon brought out a crowd of people to event. Mralth TO THE EDITOR SERVING UP A TASTY TREAT of apple cider to the folks visiting Ciderfest Sunday were Anne James and Pat Armes. The elder, which attracted a capacity Crowd, also oattracte d a large number of bees to the annual festivity. photo Reader appreciates business integrity I would like to express my gratitude to Mr. with fresh meat, which he delivered later that Laverty, owner of the Seaforth Meat Market. evening. On Saturday. September 20, my wife i believe Mr.4Laverty's actions speak for purchased some meat there. Shortly after she themselves • proving that businessmen of integrity do still exist today. Again, I would like to thank Mr. Laverty for his personal service. Sincerely, An Appreciative Customer returned home, elr. Laverty phoned, explain- ing that they were moving from store to store and that there was a possibility that the meat she'd purchased was too old and he advised her to throw it out. He said he would replace it Agripress to leave Hensali Hensall. wbich has been experiendng modest success in filling some vacancies in its business community, will have another major hole to fill with the announcement Agripress Canada Limited will be leaving. tine of Hensalrs largest employrai h a current staff of about 35, Agripress merge with Design Associates of London to form a single London-based advertising agency. Ail of the current staff at Agripress have been offered pies at the new location which will he expanded to facilitate the new agency. The move is expected to take place in April. Agripress president Adrian Bayley, who made the announcement with the three principals of Design Associates at a press conference in London lass week. said he hoped the impact on Hensel) would not be too severe. He said the firm's investment in Hensall ryas a serious consideration in the amalgama- tion and he didn't plan to allow the 32,000 square foot building to sit empty and there were already plans underway from some interests in fusing portions of it, present locations rather than move, the However. he said there would be a lot of firm's president said he would be among vacant space in the Heneall facility when the them. Agripress staff moves out. The 35 to 40 minute drive to London was He estimated the value of the Hensel] not unrealistic. he noted. investment at around $800,000 and said the Mr. Bayley said the major effect of the annual payroll was in the neighborhood of move on Hensel) will be the loss of the Huron County women invited to employment conference Over five million Canadian women are in service related occupations with only 8 per the paid labor force. Between 1966 and 1982 it rent in managerial or administrative post - grew 119.4 per cent comparably, the male lions, nationally. Women workers are pre - labor force only grew 35.6 per cent in the dominantly concentrated where the wages same time period. According to the 1981 are the lowest, or, are working without pay on Census, 46 percent of the female population a family owned farm or business. John in Huron County, over the age of 15 years, Gillespie, Manager of the Canada Employ - were employed. ment Centre in Goderich will be discussing Keeping these statistics in mind, Women the "FLture Labor Market" in Huron Today, whose goal is to raise the status and County, while Sheila Clark, will offer a awareness of women in Huron County, is seminar on "Non -Traditional Employment" offering a one day conference to determine, for women. explore and discuss employment issues that It is estimated by the year 2000, two out oif are of concern to women in Huron County, 11 is estimated by the year 2000, two out of On Octobef 18, Women At Work will offer every three females over the age of twenty registrants the opportunity to participate in will be in the labor force. Kim Coulter, two seminars of their choice in an inter -active co-ordinator for London based Womenpower format. This refers to the participants asking will he involving women who are interested in the questions and determining the direction either obtaining or changing employment in the seminar will take. her seminar"Joh Search Skills", while Cathy In September. 1984, about GO per cent of all Joyce. from London's Women's Community employed women were in clerical. sales or Continued on Page A16 to loin with London firm . • 8750,000. disposable income on a daily basis with 35 Mr. Bayley explained dint about 10 of the less people in the village. current employees now commute from "The biggest impact will probably be on Hensel) and the switch will be advantageous the restaurants," offered Agripress employ- for mployfor them. Another 10 live in the Exeter and ee Dave Bannister. who was among several Grand Bend area, with the balance coating from the Hensall firm attending Friday's from Hensall and districts to the north. announcement. Suggesting that many of the current Employees at Agripress were advised of employees will probably commute from their the planned amalgamation about two weeks ago and Mr. Bayley said their reaction was very positive and favombie. He predicted the reaction would be even more positive when the staff members visited Design Associates' modem and picturesque facifitieee� re the corner of Highway 22 and Wenderland ftnad. Cnntinued on Page A4 Main Street Continued from Page Al CO el elUNITY PARTICIPATION "Initially, my role in this area (attracting Community participation in the program is new business) would probably be fairly needed and residents are encouraged to limited." Mr. Lemon said. "However, as contribute everything from old photographs, time progresses, that's the Chid of thing 1 to ideas thet's welt ntndoi Seaforth that will would like to get involved in. The economic " battle viability of the whole community affects the ake hf� Peep el to work. believe inf Mainthe Street, is downtown a great deal," he added. getting The fourth stage of the program deals with because they're the core market," said Mr. the design and physical improvements ch Lemon a. While ground work for the project is w Main Stet area would be made er the Public fnt{1invements are one facet of this already undetwvay, there will be an official stage. "That's where the town can really help out. By building up the assets of the town," said Mr. Lemon, pointing to the proposed restoration of the old Town Hall porch as one example of this type of improvement. DfAMATtC EFFECT improvements to both public and privately - owned buildings could really have a dramatic effect in Seaforth because historic character of the buildingsf , he said. "Seaforth realty is one of the outstanding examples of a nineteenth century main street, There is outstanding potential in the historic buildings," said Mr. Lemon. W hile heritage conservatlont emphasized as heavily as economic development in the Main Street Canada program, Mr. Lennon points out it is important property owners don't look at the heritage program as an effort to "make time stand still." Hesaid the idea is not for retailers to abandon plans to modernize their buildings, merely to attempt to use the existing architectural structure to its best advantage. He points out the revitalization of the downtown will not come about oesefnighL One of his primary objectives in the initial three-year period is to have "the program and philosophy in place." "Then, it can carry en on its own momentum. There's no Way cout ongoing tb happen fn, three years, he One of the strung starling points in the program's favor the westt amountof archival 4 ACT Donstructlon of a 100 foot steel tower tool, Place fact Week on the resources available Mr. Lemon noted old hOSplf 'l pro (4bs'pital prbpefty. The tower will support a satellite dish wTitclr Will ofd in a tela-radtoto0y photograPhs, depleting the original condition experiment the hospital fs partlelpatingIn with University Hospital 111 London. Melt eraltt of bbuu idhigs town n are readily available to efee kick-off for the program on October 27, possibly combined with a workshop for retailers on such topics as decorating windows for Christmas. Mrlemon said eventually, everyone in this area will reap any benefits of the program. Those improvements won't just happen downtown. There will be a ripple effect, that everyone in the whole community will benefit from." he said. COMMUNITY CALENDAR If you're organizing a non-profit event of Interest to other Seaforth area residents, phone the reereatlon office at 527-0882 or the Expositor at 527-0240, or mail the information to Community Calendar, The Huron Expositor, Box 69, Seaforth, Ontario, NOK 1W0 wall in advance of the scheduled date. Space for the Community Calender Is donated by The Huron Expositor. Wednesday, October 1 1:30-4 p.m. Senior Shuffleboard at Arena 7:30-6 p.m. Workshop on Stretching Techniques and Exercise Modification at Arend 8 p.m Fitness is Elfin at Arena Thursday, October 2 9:0-10:30 a.m. Fitness is Finn at Arena 1:30 pm. Seaforth Happy Citizens Meet- ing in the legion Hall. Friday, October 3 1:30 p.m. Senior Bowling starts at Starlight Lanes Saturday, October 4 7:30-2:30 Millar Hockey Practices . 9 a.m. Boy~ Scout Apple Day 2:30-3:30 Ringette practice 4-6:30 Power Skating f 30 Story Hour at Seaforth it vary, presenting "Nancy Kraemer," Ages 3-8, Sunday, October 5 11:30-1 :45 p.m. Power Skating 2 p.m. Centenaires Horlte Opener vs Belmont 5-6 - Ringette 6-7 Ringette Monday, October 6 5-8 p.m. Hockey School Tuesday, October 7 9:30-10:30 am. Fitness is Fun at Arena 1 p.m. Dessert Euchre at Brueefield United Church 5-8 p.m. Hockey School Wednesday, October 8 1:30-4 p.m. Senior Shuffleboard at Arena 4-5 p.m. Gat Baker Goalie School at Arena 5-8 p.m. Hockey School 8-9 p.m. Fitness is Fun at Arena