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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1990-12-26, Page 3Poet pens Santa comes to Seaforth... (and Egmondville ) SANTA COMES TO SEAFORTH_ (AND EGMONDVILLB VILLAGE, TOO...) Santa came this Cbnstmas "cross Southern Ontario Skies, And, as he passed u' er Seaturth He heaved a hearty sigh. "1 thunk," he said to Dasher, (His handsome, Lead Readers,) "I'll stop off first io Seaforth, And Egmo dvill►e, this year! Usually I head more southward, Then, Stop on my way back; But, this year, I'll give the local kids First chance at my peck! 1 remember, one cold Christmas, Back 'Bout '48... 1 left, for all the girls and boys, Toboggans, Skiis and Skates. Phase Skates got lots of Action Down on Silver Creek, When, In a Game of "Skinny" Each Kid would try to Beat His Buddies who would come to play Down off "Coleman Street." And, though there was no Ski -hill, Many a happy time Was had from 'Hind a Spirited Horse, With Jingling bell, and line... "And, Many a new Toboggan Was carried, with a will, Down to "Seaforth Gully"... To the top of "Nixon's Hill." "Up that hill, - Six miles High, - (Or, so it seemed to Childhood eyes,) They'd gaily trudge their winding way Every Year, - On Christmas Day... With Brand new scarves and Mittens, Toboggans snug against their hips, They'd climb to face the challenge Of the mighty "Devil's Dip!" "And every child would leave, for me, Cookies and a coke..." "And Barley for my reindeer Parked on the Roof's South Slope." "Those kids are now all grown up, With Children of their own; But, still, a tasty treat I find In every village home..." Dasher Slowed His prancing gait, And peered Down through the trees: "Look, Santa Claus! - by city hall! - A giant Christmas tree!" Santa Swung his Reindeer In an arc across the sky... Arad, - made a three - point landing! (He's a flying ace, that guy!) He threw the reins to Dasher: Exclaimed, "I'll be right back!" And flung across his shoulders His bulging, toy sack... Then, High upon that Christmas tree, (There by city hall,) - He hung a magic, silver star, - And a snow-white Christmas Ball. "There," said Santa, Smiling, "That will bring "Good Luck," and "Fun" To the "Egmondville" and "Seaforth Folk", - In 1991! Through Egmondville, and Seaforth Streets, Drove Santa through the snow, Stopping at each store - front To tie a Big, Red Bow... He tucked into each Mail box A card with Greeting Bright, From He and Mrs. Santa Claus, This cold, December night.. Tai, up un to the Roof lops, And, Down Chimneys Sanaa Sid: Finda4 every [Horn and 1k,p, Fast Wmp to Bed,. But, In each hale mane bed, Every sleepy Tyke Was trying hid to stay dwelt Until die first daylight: (Just to tree if Santa Claus Would Really come, that night, - with a bulging Pack of Toys And a Beard of Snowy W hue! ) But, Chnsurws Eve is Magic! And every Child must sloop; For, Salta Claus "...has miles to go..." "...and pronusies to keep " So, he sprinkled magic stardust In their Drowsy, sleepy eyes, And they Tumbled off to Dreamland To dream of their surprise... Then, under every Christmas Tree, (And on the Mantles, too,) Santa piled the toys... (Left for pop, - and "Irish Brew"!) - For every Sleeping mama, He left some "Rum and Coke;" "Because," The old Elf Chuckled, "They're sure my kind of Folk!" He filled up every Stocking, And Piled upon the floor Bright Beribboned Presents, - And Toys by the score... Then Santa, Thinking "Gram" and Gramps" Would like A bit of cheer, Reached into his Snowsuit, - And, Presto! Labau's Beer! In every house Santa found Notes in Script, so fine: - "Dear Santa," (Mom and Pop had Writ,) "We left you cake and Wine!" "Thank you for the splendid Gifts You gave us all last year." "Eat! and Drink! Be Merry! "Raise a cup of Cheer!" "Do you have a Designated Driver? (In Case you "Sup too much!) "Is there a holiday Sky -Patrol?" ("Wouldn't that be just your luck!") Santa Smiled and Tucked each note Into his Red Snow -Suit: And, - Every slice of Christmas Cake He washed Down with cold milk. "I'll save the wine for Mrs. Claus," He said with Roguish smile: "It takes A sober Santa To cover all the miles..." Finally Santa Finished up - Every house in town, And spotting Grandma's Rocking Chair, Gratefullly sat down. He Rocked, - And stroked his fluffy Beard, And puffed upon his pipe; Then, floated up the chimney Into the starry night... Out unto the roof top Santa sprang with Lusty cry, - And fastening his seat belt, He flew across the sky... But, as he swung his Reindeer 'Cross No 8 Highway, I heard his Merry laughter, - And I thought I heard him say...: "Merry Christmas Seaforth! - And All of Egmondville, too! Have a Happy Christmas, - And a Snappy, Real Cool Yule! - by Judy Eckert - MacLean . . / . . , . � . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . THE HURON E)MOMI. mbar 30. MO 3 CAROLUNG AT THE MANOR - Hesidents of Seaforth Manor and Retirement Horne were treated to Christmas Carols sung by St. James Separate School Grade 4 Bass December 20 Some of the residents sang along with the students. Oxford photo Hospital has temporarysolution to access Seaforth's Public Works Superin- Transporation has denied approval Four possible solutions for a tendent John Forrest has been given of a second access off of Highway second access are: connect Side authoruization to purchase and 8. It has also denied a request to Street directly with Alexander install a sign east of the hospital have the 50 km/hour sign moved Street; curve Side Street onto Board entrance, indicating a hidden inter- further east to slow traffic down of Education property to join section. That sign will be equipped before it reaches the hospital Alexander Street; extend the north with a flashing amber light. entrance, and the erection of an road at the high school easterly and The sign is a temporary solution amber light at the intersection itself. Centennial Drive northerly to meet; to finding an alternative access and extend Duke Street easterly and route to the Seaforth Community The hospital board feels the only Centennial Drive northerly to meet. Hospital. To date all other avenues other option available is to obtain sought have met dead ends. another access to the hospital off of Those options are being inves- Most recently, the Ministry of one of the town's roadways. ligated. Hensall, Seaforth light up, get into spirit Residents of the Town of Seaforth, and the Village of Hensall have gone all out in their Christmas decorating this year. Residents seem to have attempted to combat the gloomy prediction of a recession, with an overly cheery approach to the Christmas season. More exterior decorations, especially lights, seem to have made an appearance everywhere, especially in Seaforth and Hensall, and make a light drive almost a necessity this year. Hensall and Seaforth do hold an annual decorating contest, which nip be partly responsible for the increase in the visual Christmas spirit. In Hensall, winners of the decorating contest are: HOUSE - 1. Joe and Joanne Bengough, 93 Rich - Garbage truck bus collide Seaforth police report a two vehicle accident involving an empty schoolbus and a garbage truck December 21. There were no in- juries from the accident. The accident occured at 8 a.m. at the corner of Birch and Main Street South when the garbage truck came out of Birch Street and failed to yield to the schoolbus that was travelling northband on Main Street. The schoolbus received damage to its right side. The garbage truck received damage to its front fender, bumper, engine and rear right wheel causing the tire to deflate. The driver of the garbage truck, John (Sandy) Lammont, Seaforth, was charged with failing to yield under the Highway Traffic act. Fate of Fire Chief still in debate BY HEATHER ROBINET Seaforth Town Council took no action on correspondence from Tuckersmith Township Council, which voiced that township's strong opposition to the appointment of a full time Chief to the Seaforth and Area Fire Department - now or in the near future. The correspondence was circulated to the Town of Seaforth and other members of the Seaforth Area Fire Department, for their support. Seaforth took note of the opposition, but took no action. An investigation into the feasibility of hiring a full time fire chief for the Department has been ongoing for approximately one year. A report compiled by the Fire Marshall late this summer, revealed a need for such a move, but the investigation continues. A decision one way or another will probably be reached within the next few months. Members of the Seaforth Area Fire Board are: the Town of Seaforth, and parts of Tuckersmith Township, McKillop Township, Hibbert Township and Hulku Township. APPROVE REQUEST Seaforth Town Council passed a motion to approve a request from the Seaforth Optimist Club for LBO privileges at its Winter Camival. The carnival will be held Saturday, January 19, and Sunday, January 20 at the Seaforth and District Community Centres. REQUEST REFERRED A request from the North Huron Big Brothers to have its logo shown on the signs at the four entrances to the Town of Seaforth, has hien referred to the town's Streetscape Committee. The Big Brothers Or- ganization has a satellite commiuee in Seaforth headed by hoard mem- ber Harry Denhaan. The organization matches an adult male with a boy from a fatly r absent home. Every effort is made to pair men and boys with sin. interests and this provides a one-to-one friendship. LEAVE POR LATER A decision on a grant request from the 1991 Ontario Senior Gan es Committee has been postponed to 1991, when the town reviews its budget. in the past participating communities have made a donation to the Games. Seaforth has always been an active participant LATCH KEY CARE Seaforth Town Council will leave it up to its Finance and General Government ('ommittee to investigate a "latch key" care program in town. The decision was made after a town citizen rowed approximately 2.5 6 pupils awaiting entry to the Seaforth Public School, during a steady rain, almost 45 minutes before classes were set to begin. "I understand that classes begin about 9 a.m. and that the Education Act requires that school buildings be opened no less than 15 minutes before the commencement of classes. In actual practice, I believe that Huron county schools are open to the pupils much before that minimum deadline," wrote Paul Carroll. "I do not know hoy many would babe been there since 8 .m., nor can i tell you the corresponding number of children waiting at St. James Separate School on the same rainy day." Mr. Carroll noted that school boards arc not in the babysitting business, and said that as a citizen taxpayer he would be concerned if he were asked to pay for such services as part of his school tax bill. He said he suspected the parents of these children had gone to work early, and for whatever reason, decided the school yard was the appropriate waiting place to fill the gap in time. He asked that the town study a need for a "latch Key" care program in Seaforth. Such a program would provide babysitting -type services to students whose parents work hours do not correspond with the school hours. HERITAGE PROPERTIES Another request from Paul Carroll, concerning the wording used in a new policy itemizing the Huron County philosophy of heritage preservation, and which defines methods of providing assistance to heritage organizations, has been referred to Seaforth's Finance and Genet :il Government Committee. Mr. Carroll said he finds the language, rather than the substance of the fX .lacy, insulting, and suggests Seaforth Town Council review it, and if in agreement, refer it back to Huron County Council's Museum ommittee. "1 do not wish to suggest that the County should solicit participation in the management and administration of heritage properties, or necessarily, seek the acquisition of additional heritage properties. But i am personally offended by the wording which would be better turned around to become an offer to assist in problem -solving with small heritage sites outside the Town of Goderich which may need help dealing with the often overwhelming challenges and bureaucracy of management and adminstration," he said. "An offer to help (not financially!) in this regard would be much more pilatahle than a NA denial for involvement. Tors toe me4• mond Street North, 2. Jim and Marylou Hyde, 19 York Crescent, 3. Gary and Judy Kyle, 155 King Street. APARTMENT WINDOW OR BALCONY - 1. Ralph and Peggy Mathonia, 93 Wellington Street, 2. Babe McGregor, 80 Queen Street, Apt. 110, 3. Rob and Joan Baker, 174 Richmond Street South. STORE WINDOWS - 1. Village Flowers, 2. William's Hairstyling, 3. Ron's Health Centre. In Seaforth, winners were: HOUSE - 1. Clara Ducharme, 26 Franklin Street, 2. Harry Laycox, 19 Centre Street, and 3. Elvey Marshall, 31 Chalk Street. Honorable mention went to Rita Core, RR 4 Seaforth, and Paul Carroll, 131 Goderich Street West. The Seaforth contest was sponsored by the Optimist Club and the BIA. CAROLUNG FOR S.A.i.D. AND HOSPITAL - Students Against Impaired Driving and fellow carollers went singing for patients at Seaforth Community Hospital December 20. Oxford photo. _Community Calendar— Wed., Dec. 26 BOXING DAY Thurs., Dec. 27 10:00 a.m.-12 Noon - Fres Public Skating sponsored by: Seaforth Legion Branch 156 '3:00-4:00 p.m. - Petite I vs. Petlte 11 4:00-5:30 p.m. - Figure Skatlng 5:30-6:30 p.m. - Bantam Hockey Practice at Arena 6:30-8:00 p.m. - Minor Broomball at the Arena 7:00-9:00 p.m. - Seaforth Wood Carving Club at SONS 7:00-11:00 p.m. - Mixed Curling 8:00 p.m. -12:00 midnight - Men's Broomball at Arena Fri., Dec. 28 1:00-3:00 p.m. - Free Public Skatlng sponsored by: Seaforth Legion Branch 156 3:00-4:'0 p.m. - Centenalres Practice 4:30-5:30 p.m. - Novice Ringett• at the Arena 5:30-6:30 p.m. - Junior Houselesgue Hockey practice 6:30 p.m. -7:30 p.m. - Senior Houselesgue Hockey practice 7:30-8:30 p.m. - Junior Ringette 8:0410:00 p.m. - Mixed Curling 8:30-10:00 p.m. - Port Albert vs. Merchant Oldtlmers Sat., Dec. 29 7:30-8:30 a.m. -Oilers vs. North Stars 8:30-9:30 a.m. - Canadians vs. Kings 9:30-10:30 a.m. - Whalers vs. Penguins 10:30-11:30 a.m. - leaf's vs. Flames 11:30 a.m -12:30 p.m. - Mites Hockey 12 30-1 30 p m - Petite 1 and 11 Rlngstts 1:30-3:00 p.m. - Free Public Skating sponsored by: Whitney Ribey Funeral Home 1:30-2:30 p.m. - Story Hour at Seaforth Library. 3:00-4:00 p.m. - Minor Hockey 4:00-5:15 p.m. - Goderich vs. Atom I 5:15-7:00 p.m. - Wingham vs. Midgets Hockey 7:00-8:30 p.m. - Beavers 8:30-10:30 p.m. - Free Teen Skating sponsored by: Seaforth Lions Club Sun., Dec. 30 11:00 a.m.-12 noon - Atom 11 Hockey practice 1:00-4:00 p.m. - Exeter vs. Centenalres 4:00-5:30 p.m. - Atom 1 Hockey practice 5:30-6:30 p.m. - Petite iI Ringette practice 6:30-7:30 p.m. - Tween Ringette practice 7:30-8:30 p.m. - Junior Ringette practice 8:30-9:30 p.m. - Clinton vs. Belle Ringette 9:30-11 00 pm.-I.NL. Mon., Dec. 31 7:00-10:00 p.m. - Free Family Skatlng sponsored by: S.O.C.C. - P.U.C. & Town Employees Tues., Jan. 1 HAPPY NEW YEAR Wed., Jan. 2 800 a.m.-5:30 p m - Houasleague Hooky Tournament 1:30-4:00 p.m - Senior Shuffleboard at Arena 6:30-7:30 p m - Centenalres Practice 7:30-9:00 p in - Minor Broomball O:00-11- 30 p m - Lades' Broomball If you're organizing a non-profit wont of interest to other Seaforth area residents, phone the recreation offioe 527-0882 or the Expositor at 527-0240. or mail the information to Community Calendar. The Huron Expositor, Box 69, Seaforth, Ontario. NMC IWO well in edvanoa o1 the scheduled date. Free listing includes date, time, name of *vont and location only Space for the Community Calendar is donated by The Huron Expositor