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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1990-11-14, Page 41 to A.Y. McLean is being planned , WILD BIRD u. SEED BULK DISCOUNT PRICES ECONOMY MIX $9.45/40 Ib. 456/ib. PREMIUM ,withpeewee) '10.80/40 (b. DELUXE row*'11.50/40 Ib. NIGER SEED 'SS.00/50lb. '1.35/Ib. STRIPED eo.,a SUNFLOWERS 118.25/50 b. 70`/Ib. BLACK w4 SUNFLOWERS 95.95J50 Ib. 601Ib. TOPNOTCH CROWN ST., SEAFORTH 527-1910 SEAFORTH MEAT MARKET MAIN STREET, SEAFORTH STOREMADE SAUSAGE LB. 1 ■ 99 PEAMEAL OR SMOKED SLICED BASK BACON Ib 3 ■ 9 TOWN CLUB 450 g. PKG. WEINERS 1.99 PORK SIDE RIBS • Ib. 1■ 99 MAPLE LODGE DELI SERVED CHICKEN LOAF Ib. 1 ■ SWEET PICKLED COTTAGE ROLLS lb 2 R_ 69 Spectate to Effect Wed., Than Sat. This week Only. check Our Trim & Freshness 5271821 MORE IN-STORE SPECIALS BY SUSAN OXFORD "He was a Emmerich** nMn," Scaftxth Lacs Club meter, Mar- lon Vincent, says when he's:giants the occd for Seafcxth to have a manorial to one of its most pp� t ciucens, (Andrew) A. Y. Lean. A.Y. McLean (1909 - 1988) was the fawner editor and publisher of The Huron Exwanor, The Brussels Post aid Blyth Standard newsptes, and a Liberal Member of Parialasat from 1949 to 1953. While an MP for Huron, A.Y. McLean served as one of five delegates i presenting Canada at a United Nations General l Assanbily. During the second World War A.Y. McLean served as a squadron leader with the R.CA.F. w Halifax, N . S . , and after the war he was made a mamba of the British Em- pire. He was a member and past president of Royal Canadian Legion, Seaforth Branch 156. He was a member and pest presrdc of of due Soaks* Lions Club for 40 ran. Aa cbslrwasa of the Bead of the Seaforth Com- munity • to 1964, A.Y. McLean the building and for the new facility. A lungume amaber of the First Presbyterian C]sttrch, Seaforth, bre held many of its adminissran ve offices. In honour of then and the many other accomplishments of A.Y. McLean, this past simmer the Seaforth Lions Club initiated a cornmiuec to have a memorial of some tion created to his honour. The sonnifitae will study the proposal and Ma asked for volun- teer members from the Seaforth Legion Branch 156, First Pres- byterian Church, and the Seaforth Community Hospital. The committee is still taking form and Marlen Vincent says, "Soon we will get together for a brain stor- ming session and see what we can come up with. The whole thing is in as infancy We're not sure what form a memorial rnoriai will take. but we arc open to ideas. "A.Y McLean was a sounding board for the commonly. He did so much for nothing in the com- munity " Carol Baker, secreary over A. Y McLcan's estate, said "A. Y . was also busy during sus remanent and did so much wort for the com- munity. 1 couldn't keep up with what he was westing on and often couldn't comment on him "1 always told him he should record his memoirs un tape for a bark, but he didn't. He was such a wealth of information. 1 asked him 'How are we going to know these things when you go?' He was in the process of categorizing pictures and publications in his office when he died. "1 dunk it's a marvellous idea (to have a memorial) and deserving on A.Y.'s part." Kelly finds ticket selling "no problem" BY SUSAN OXFORD Some people can make good on their promise to make the world a better place for others, and James (Jim) Kelly of Seaforth is one such person. Jim Kelly has been named Volun- teer of the Month for his role with the Seaforth Optimist Club. He has been a member for four years and this year he was singled out by the club for selling 97 of the 350 tick- ets for the club's 'Around the World Louery.' "It was no problem selling the tickets," said Mr. Kelly with a wink. "I see someone with a smile, have a chat with them, and sell them a ticket. 1 always buy a ticket for myself, even though I haven't won anything yet. "Every year the club has something different on the go. I found it a little tough to sell tickets this year. I began selling July 1 and many people were away on holidays. It might be a bit tougher next year to sell the tickets, though. I'll manage for the Optimist Club. Everything's expensive. This year farmers can't get corn off the field and what they can has a high mois- ture content." Farming is something Mr. Kelly knows about. In 1919 Jim Kelly was a young boy who was adopted from St. Joseph orphanage in Lon- don by a Blyth area family. Living with other children in the orphanage made Jim want to help other children when he could. And he's made good on that wish. Mr. Kelly was educated at School House No. 1 in Morris Township. McMaster Siemon INSURANCE BROKERS INC. Auto • Home • Farm Branch Manager BILL (WM.) SIEMON COMMERCIAL & LIFE INSURANCE P.O. Box 488 Call Collect VI Ontario Rd_. Baa. 348-81S0 MITCHELL. Ont. 34841117 a d MR. KELLY'S GALLERY - Jim Kelly, Optimist Club member and Volunteer of the Month, poses beside some of the pictures of people he loves the best. Oxford photo. There was one teacher for 30 pupils from grades one to eight. Mr. Kelly remembers the teacher did well and taught the students what they needed most - the three Rs. He went to school during the winter months and the other months he was busy on the farm. "I think the little school was the best," said Mr. Kelly. "There was no time for sports and there were chores to do when you got home. On the farm we made our own entertainment. We would have a couple of sleigh loads of people come over and have a house party with music and dancing all night. Today most children don't have chores and they may not get the right exercise. "The Optimist Club sponsors hockey teams, ball tournaments and ice time for children at the arena. The club offers extra help with studies for children. I joined the Optimist Club, and should have joined sooner, because their motto is 'Friend of Youth.' I love children." Free GST seminar Revenue Canada is offering a FREE business seminar on the proposed Goods and Services In his home Mr. Kelly has a picture gallery with photos of his children and grandchildren. He says he's had fun with his grandchildren when he tours with them to their hockey and ball games. He's proud that recently one of them made it to hockey games in Michigan and won a y." After the Second World War Mr. Kelly moved into Seaforth. He didn't join the war because there was only him and his aging step- father at home to run the farm. Mr. Kelly says that he "supplied food during the war." Today he is a member of the Seaforth Legion. Mr. Kelly is also a member of the Knights of Columbus in St. Colum - ban and is a fourth degree honour guard. He attends St. James Church and often helps the church during services by participating with col- lection. Mr. Kelly is also the president of the Seaforth Men's Euchre Club, and has been for the past eight years. For the past 15 years he's been retired and keeps himself busy by maintaining four lawns in town, besides looking after his own gar- den. Mr. Kelly says he walks five miles almost everyday. "I walk the four corners, taking my time," he said. "I used to meet four ladies who were out walking every morning for a few years. I see more people out walking and more couples walking together in the evening. "If I see an elderly person downtown (Mr. Kelly is 80 -years - old), or small children that need help, I'm there. I keep an eye open for these people." Mr. Kelly is married to Marie and they have two daughters and four grandchildren. "My grandsons keep me young," he says. planned for public at local Legion will help in understanding how a business should administer the proposed tax. The seminar is open to people in all types of businesses. The seminar will be held Thursday, November 15, at Royal Canadian Legion, 156 Main St., Seaforth. Tax (GST). Seminar leaders will be available to answer questions, and will provide information that CHRISTMAS SHOPPING PARTY DISCOUNT ON ALL PURCHASES CREDIT CARDS WELCOME! "%. 'S.\\ \ • ,\\VNIN\N "\A"" MM\111.141114,y Stedmans �.950,1OPEN SUNDAYSo_aN p12_ C ESE Affiliation unknown The Huron Expositor was unaware last week of the affiliation between Northside United Church in Seaforth and Cavan United Church in Winthrop. That is why an article about the new minister at Northside United Church, bore no reference to the Winthrop Church. It has been pointed out since then, however, that, Dr. Eugen Banner- man will be ministering to the needs of the Cavan congregation, as well as to those of Northside, and that in fact, one-third of his salary will be provided by the Winthrop church. Our apologies for this oversight. There was no slight intended. Note a bit harsh An editor's note which appeared in last week's Huron Expositor, in connection with a police report, might have been a bit harsh. The note, which was a direct quote from company policy handed down by the St. Catharine's Stan- dard, which in turns owns Signal Star Publishing, more accurately reflects problems that newqupers in the Niagara region have en- countered with police departments. It does not pertain to police in Huron County. The Expmitor has always had a �working relationship with the orth Police and OPP detach- ments in the area. The editor's note was not meant to discredit them, merely to explain the company's reasoning behind its policy an "nest naming names". Our apologies for any embar- rassment it might have caused.