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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1986-12-03, Page 1INDEX Births /A16 Brussels /A6 Classified /Al2, 13 Dublin /A5 Entertainment /A15 Family /A16 Farm /A7 Hensall I A11 Legion I A14 Obituaries /A16 Sports I A8, 9 Walton I A6 Weddings /A16 Christmas cake making a tradition, Huron Cancer Society reaches goal. See page A4. Seaforth police arrest robbery suspects asiter bffiee , 50 cents a copy SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1988 Local Liberal group likes party decision The strong support shown federal Liberal Party leader John Turner at last weekend's policy' convention in Ottawa should sit well with Liberals from the Huron -Bruce Federal Liberal Association, according to association president Iloward Aitken, of Goderich. Although Mr. Aitken said there was no official movement to support Mr. Turner among the Huron -Bruce delegation, Mr. Aitken said the leader has few detractors in this area. "Nobody is questioning Turner from around here," he said. A full delegation from the local association attended the cnvention, which gave Mr. Turner a 76 per cent vole of confidence, including Goderich area delegates Muriel Murphy. Mike Murphy, Young Liberal Association President Doug lounsbury and Mr. Aitken. Other vt„'ng delegates from the 1luron-Bruce association include: Andrew and W inn McLean, of Seaforth and Bruce and Maggie McDonald, of Mildmay. Although pleased with the results of the leadership vole, Mr. Aitken expressed concern so much emphasis was placed on the subject of review at the convention. "It irked me, that so much stress was put on this thing," he said, Mr. Aitken said there cud not appear to be a strong pro -review presence at the convention "11 seethed like there were only a handful of people ready to declare themselves in favor of a review and most of them weren't even delegates " Many of the review -proponents at the convent ion "hadn't even purchased observer status Ipasses)" said Mr. Aitken, and ended up being banned from the convention floor and relegated 10 the lobby. During the policy -forming portion of the convention, a resolution from the Huron - Bruce association was passed and given priority status, by a committee dealing with resolution, pertaining to agriculture. Basically, the resolution recommended the Liberal party develop a comprehensive lam policy to address all aspects of agriculture. -Although it was a rather general resolution, it was one that seemed to be of great interest to the agricultural commun- ity." Mr. Aitken said. "The idea was to have the party give a high priority to problehis facing agriculture and deal with them In an • ll -encompassing approach. as opposed to a band -aur sort of solution." Mr Aitken fell this convention had a "different air about it" than past policy conventions he has attended. He attributed the different atmosphere to the fact the liberal Puny is not in power at the moment. Af past conventions. he said, many resolu- tions "obviously had support from higher levels," said Mr Atken. adding that cabinet ministers often would address an issue they were particularly interested in. "There's not too many people ready to argue down a cabinet minister." said Mr. Aitken Mayors address council lit' PATRICK IIAFTIS A delegation made up of the Mayors from five 110010 County municipalities have requested an opportunity to address Huron County Council on subjects of countywide nuuent The executive committee of county coun(i1 approved the request on Novemher24 and mooed the rnayors to the February session III cauncll tlawors Eileen Palmer, Godench. Jack Runnier. Clinton. Alf Ross, Seaforth , Jack Knpas. W Ingham and Bruce Shaw, Exeter will appear before county council to discuss lex points which Mrs Palmer said the mayrlrs feel are -coat-ems the county should he involved with " The issues include landfill. composition of county council's executive committee, lie bran. economic development and improve- ments In Highway 8 This kind of cnllalxlration between neigh - Firming mayors is a new wrinkle in county peddles, at least in this area "1 dnn't know if it's done anywhere else in the pr since." Mrs Palmer said Serving the cornmunitles and areas of Seaforth, Brussels, Dublin, Hansell and Walton. vermin. 16 PAGES Three suspects II111n armed robbery which occurred Saturday nigh) at the Brussels Variety Store were taken into custody outside Seaforth later (11111 5011)1• night, Seaforth Police Chief Ilal ('Taus said report 01'the robbery came 01 8;54 p.m. .1t I I p.m. Seaforth Pollee got wont the people respon• sihle for the robbery were en 101110 10 SOafnrth. They were apprehended flour the Freeze Icing. Seaforth Pollee said they believe a vehicle, belonging 10 !tick l'ortune, • and reported stolen Iron) Main 511001 at approximately 7:12 p.m., was used by Ih0 suspects to gel to Brussels, then abandoned in Clinton. In other business police laid one impaired driving charge on Saturday night. On Friday approxinutely 45 vehicles were slopped at 0 Seaforth Stop ('heck, one narcotics charge laid, one warning on the breathalyzer given, resulting in a 12 month license suspension, and one liquor license charge laid. ••we nrgamxed last year and started meeting to duS(l1Ss mutual pmhlems We feel we can help resolve them through inter- municipal dialogue." she explained Each of the mayors will present the group's imsiUnn nn one of the five main points. Mrs. Palmer. for example. will take on the Maim ay It issue "Included in the brief on Itighway8 are the reasons ee feel the four -lane (portion of the mad 1 has to be extended from Kitchener," sand Mrs Walmer "To pmmote economic (k (elupment in both Huron and Perth ('aunties Nutnher6 Highway has to be looked atand ice mvements have to be made." If a four lame highway was extended "even to Stratford, with passing lanes between Stratford and Goderieh." Mrs Palmer said, "it would make this ma more attractive to prospective new industry." The next step in the push for Highway 8 improvements Is a meeting between the mayors' group and the Ministry of Transpor- rattan and Communications. which ?dr Cardiff and Mr Riddell are currently setting up, Mrs Palmer said. OH CHRISTMAS TREE — The town of Sssforth officially got Into the Christmas spirit Iut week by getting out and putting up the Chrlatmu decorations. This Christmas tree, donated by Stu Phillips Locals urged to give to Collecting and distributing toys, clothes Bureau through a network of volunteer The Christmas Bureau is operated in the and food to children and families who need groups and individuals across the county. five major county towns of Clinton, Exeter, help with Christmas is what Family and This centralized service for families began Goderich. Wingham and Seaforth. The 1986 Children Services (FCS) of Huron County's more Than 25 years ago to provide consistency Bureau is coordinated by Pauline LUngard of Christmas Bureau is all about, and confidentiality to families and to avoid Grand Bend who oversees the total program Once again FCS is operating the Christmas duplication in services. and provides consultation for local groups in of Egmondvllle, was erected by Public Utilities employees In front of the town hall Friday. (McilwisIth photo) less fortunate at Christmas i order that there is some uniformity of service to families in the county She is assisted by Margaret Allan of Clinton who provides volunteer secretarial services which allow FCS to request donations and goods and money. In Seaforth. the Christmas Bureau is manned by the Seaforth Opti-Mis . a new organization made up of wives of Optimist club members "We decided to hand together and have our own name rather than be just an extension of the Optimist Club,'• said Elsie Willens. the dub president "And since our purpose is to assist the men in their work for youth we thought laotdng a'ffertheChristmas Bureau would be an ideal project for us to take on ft involves working with children and working with the commun- ity." Mrs. Wilkins added that approximately eight to 10 women will he looking after the Bureau, led by herself. Bonnie McMillan and Leona Scott Groups looking after the Christmas Bur ears do so on a two•year rotation basis Last year the Seaforth lioness club looked after the operation. WHAT IT IS The Christmas Bureau is a location where people drop off donations for children and Pamilii0 who may be less fortunate than CHECKING THINGS OUT was the nasty of the game Saturday when the St. Jamie Ciithbllc Women's League held their atinual . Christmas Bazaar and Tee Here, Willy Neeinaert, her daughter Lfae and. Adrienne Hufohlabh end M6ry Van Valkengoed admire some baby Cfothetlf cn dlepley. (Mol ly/m(8w photo} themselves at Christmas 5111(r (1 is often difficult for parents to admit they cannot provide the extras for their children at this special time of the year, the Bureau offers the opportunity to select a suitable gift and a neer piece of clothing for (heir child. through a private confidential service As well. families are offered canned goods and staples to help with Christmas dinner Also, thmughoul the year the FCS pmv'ides wool for volunteers In knit mitts sn children can have war hands nn cold winter days Mrs tinggart explained that (writhes who received help from the Christmas Bureau are referred Io R'S in a number of ways They can call FT'S themselves or he referred by other agencies, social workers and the public health unit "The Christmas Bureau is not exclusively for clients of FCS The project is directed at anyone who needs assistance at Christmas,.. said Mrs !Innen! in Seaforth donations of money, gifts. clothing. food and even wrapping paper to be used by the Christmas Bureau can be dropped off at the Optimist Hall during the following hours' 10 a m. to 4 p m Monday through Thursday. 10 a.m. to 4 p m and 7 p m In 9 p m on Friday and 10 a m until noon Saturday Pm -those unable to get to the Optimist Hall 'Continued nn Page A4, Guelph announce Grade 13 students in Huron County will have an opportunity to win the University of Guelph's Most prestigious undergraduate awai ds. The 10 new Pr'esident's Scholarships, worth $16,000 each ($4,000 a year for an honor's program), will first be awarded for the 1987 academic year, President B.C. Mat- thews announced recently, The awards recognize exceptional leadership qualities as Well at good marks, the president says. "These the people who will make signifirfant contributions in their chesen careers and in the lives of their cominunilfes, Student's currently in Grade 13 in high schoiils in Huron County will be eligible for the awards. School principals have been asked to make the nominations. The University of Guelph has always recognized the importance of social resfon'si- a scholarship Wily and intellect combined The W inegard Medal, the university's top graduating award, has requirements similar to the new President's Scholarships Dr John Rant, a recent PhD graduate of Guelph now working in neutron and solid slate physics at Atomic Energy of Canada's Chalk River Nuclear laboratory. was the Winegard Medalist in 1981 "11 says something about the character of the inslhut ion." he says, "that it wants to tum nut a well-rounded person who can contribute to the community. ' Huron teachers, students or principals who would like further information on the President's Scholarships or any other Uni- versityof Guelph awards. should coined the Assistant Registrar, Awards. 519.624.4120. Ext 8796 •r