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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1980-11-13, Page 2N A , P 1980 Since,1860, .Serving the CernMenitY,Firat Pabllsbed iit SEAFORTH, ONTARIO every Thtzr44#7 .MOrriing . bv MeLEANBROS, 1?1,10141SITERS LTD. 'ANDRgWY..0ctigAilfrobltahor. S,PS.ANNVIOTE, '.Editor 410.E *Bi‘NOWO.E0Iter • ; membpg. cinadhin Community Newspaper 48SOCIa110111 901010 VfeelilYNewSPAPOr Assoclation and AtIOlt Plareali:of CfreA4tio,n'" •SebeetiptIon:Riiitear'.7!'., CANADA [IN ADVANCE] SIC.* year untalde turtada advaneelP1.00 a Year SINGLE' COPMS -40 CENTS. EACH. NOYEKBER 12, 1889 T L NOVEMBER 14 1930 , The directors of ,Tuckersmith Agrieniturat iSoeletY have deeided net to held any ' Chrtstteas fair for the exhibition an& sale of " .,Jat stock this season. The reasOn assigned for this deterrninatien is that the object 'of viz., to create a market for the sale of such stock by bringing buyers and sellers t together and tbe securing of better priee!)',Y active and close competition among buyers, has been frustrated'by the practice of stock owners selling their animals to local buyers' t -Un Second Class Mail Registration Number 0696 ti6/ Telephone 527-0240 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, NOVEMBER 13, 1980 The real real winners The real winners in Monday's election were the people of Seaforth. We had a large selection of very capable candidates to cho se from. We heard a lot of Intelligent discussion of the issues...planni , the downtown core,the need for industry etc....which Seaforth will e over the- next couple of years. There was little or no mud -slinging arid name calling. Instead candidates informed themselves, and took their opinions to the voters -door to door, in this 'newspaper arid in leaflets and personal visits. A lot of people worked very hard in this election. And to the losers should go our condolences, and hopes that they won't be discouraged from trying again. The winners, who face weeks and months of night meetings, phone calls from ratepayers and complaints on ,the street corner, should perhaps also receive our sympathy. Running Seaforth isn't an easy job and they'll need all the informed intelligence, patience and stamina ---,--they can muster over --the next two. years_ Seaforth voters had one of the largest election slates in the area to choose ,from. And *they've made their choices, We're in for an interesting two years and we hope voter concern continues throughout council's term. A mild endorsement Seaforth electors turned out in near record numbers Monday, showing an interest in town affairs that augers well for the next two years. And while the closeness of the contest for mayor shows voters weren't prepared to give incumbent John Sinnamon an overwhelming endorsement, they were interested in giving him a chance to keep working on his policies and brand of leadership. Seaforth- voters weren't ready to see relative council newcomer Henry Mero as mayor and although he led in early retUrns, and results were close in poll 3, Mr. Mero won just two polls, in the south of tdwn, to Mr. Sinnamon's five. The race for council too turned into a mild endorsement of present members.. alt incumbents were re-elected. But at the same time a new face in Seaforth's town politics, Alf Ross, topped the polls, perhaps an indication that voters are heartily in favour of new blood and new ideas on council. We look forward to the contribution that all the new councillors will make to local government here, with the help of course of the experienced returning council members. PUC elections were interesting in that the winners, present chairman Gord Pullman, and former councillor Jim Sills each got exactly the same vote, a big vote that's a pretty good sign of a lot of voter confidence in them. What's the lesson of municipal election '80 in Seaforth? Perhaps it's that while voters here don't see the need for any big changes, they aren't giving the actions of the council and mayor for the past twd years an outstanding seal of approval either. That's perhaps as it should be. Good luck to Mayor Sinnamon and the new council and we hope they consider Monday's election results encouragement to do an even better job at managing the town's affairs. To the editor: Reader disputes Tuckersmith's pay to witnesses From a news report on Tuckersmith Township council meeting of Nevember 4 I Oeaned the following Information: former clerk -treasurer Jim McIntosh awarded 550. former reeve Mr Elgin Thompson awarded 550; Dick Lehnen from Vanastra awarded 550 All three gentlemen received these awards -payments for givin'g testimony at the recent, O.M.B. hearing on behalf' of Tuckersmith township council versus the people of Vanastra. Different people will interpret this action of council in different ways. To me it feels tike rubbing salt in wounds still fresh. Or to me another familiar expression it feels like adding insult to injury. However, some will argue that tile S50 which each of these three gentlemen received was proper wages for senices rendered. in the same newsreport !also read that the present clerk treasurer Jack McLachlan was awarded S250 for additional Work re: 0.M.B. hearing. In my profession there is a principle of "doing above and beyond one:s call and duty" for a worthy rause. Apparently the council doesn't think that such a principle applies to the profession .of township clerk -treasurer, nor to the cause in question. Peter Mantel Wanted: antique furniture on loan _ The Van Egmond -House is looking for donations or short-term loans of nineteenth centut 5, furniture to furnish to the house for the Christmas season. For our parlour we are looking for period funiture of the 1880's on a short term basis. The house, built in 1846-47, is being permanently furnished with pieces of the era, 1847-1867. Especially needed are Old Ontario side chairs, a set of six dining room chairs, a parlour table, child's rocker and high chair, Boston rocker, sofa, candle tasle and candlesticks, bookcase and end ta bles. DorbtlrfOuncan, the museum's advisor. has the final says as to historical suitability of all furniture. We are looking for cotton and cotton blend rags. especially brown, which will be woven into rugs by Mr. Neeb of Dublin. Before Christmas we will be having a rummage sale. If you have any odds and ends to contribute we 'would appreciate it. Please phone the Van Egmond House, 527-0413 to arrange a ,:eae when you can bring your furniture, rags, or rummage material to the house. Van Egmond Foundation. THOSE CLEAN WINDOWS—Expositor photographer David Alexander was able to get a pretty clear reflectlen in a curling club window. In the reflection repair work to part of the arena roof by McKellar Barn Construction is underway. (Photo by Alexander)" To the editor: Lots of participation in Main St. Christmas plans After leaving our "Shop at Horne for Christmas Seaforth" meeting last week we are excited about our Christmas Season in Seaforth this year. We have planned an old fashioned Christmas Season including plans around everyone from children to senior citizens. Let us give you a brief outline. A Senior Citizen Christmas shopping day, featuring free transportation downtown with special discounts on Wednesday. December 3rd. Another series of events 5tarts with the Santa Claus parade and continues every Saturday til Christmas. - Poster and essay contests for elementary schools. Local church choirs singing on Main Street. Elves handing out can& Store window decorating contests Free babysitting service in the town hall the three Saturdays before Christmas. Hot chocolate and hot dogs for sale downtown on street corners. Singing minstrels going in and out of local stores. Sleigh rides for kids in downtown Seaforth. Shop at Home for Christmas buttons. Special ladies', men's, and kids' shopping nights are planned for later in December. Watch for our merchant's ad in the Expositor for full details on Nov. 27th. So you see our business community is interested in serving you better this Christmas Season. Let's everyone show the merchants we care and "Shop at Home this Christmas." Seaforth Merchants Christmas Committee. Seaforth before bringing them to. the, show, .lohn Sproat of Tuckerstnith Township, has purchased the farm of John Cowan. on the 4th concessionsif Tuckersmith, containing 50 acres, for $2,600 cash. Mr. Sproat now has a, splendid farm of 450 acres of as fine land as there is in the county. The roads are very bad in Seaforth and the Main Street is a sea of mud. A petition was in circulation in Seaforth the other day asking the Legislature to a mend the License Act so t as to permit hotel bars to, remain open until 11 p.m, on Saturday nights. It was vet!), sparingly signed. The reflection of a hotel burning in Goderich on Sunday night was distinctly visible in Seaforth. NOVEMAERJO, 1905 The fifth of November was celebrated in Varna by the Orangemen holding an pyster supper in the Temperance hall, to which a goodly number of their brethren and friends attended, all enjoying a goad time. W.H. Willis of Seatorth is now so busily engaged supplying orders for his celebrated leggingsthat be has to keep his factory running night and day. Mr. Willis has made a real hit in the manufacture of these Yrticles and his establishment is one of the important industrial institutions of this town. • Miss Pickard' of Tuckersmith lost a valuable heirloom when coining into Sea - forth on Thursday. This was a pocketbook that had belonged to her great-grandfather and with him had passed through the Revolutionary War of 1777. Joseph -Brown, who has been in the milk delivery business in Seaforth continuously. for thirty years has retired, having disposed of the business to his son-in-law, Mr. D. Grummett. Mr. Brown will continue his daiffdllrdrmjijWT�Mf; Grummett. John Dodds has had an ac etylene lighting plant installed in his handsome residence in Harpurhey. night at his residence in Egrnondville in his Port 'Huron dpsed by Christmas and will ..f%ltri,Michiganelu‘s11Vmr:thirteendk.residents M.nat. lis'fQoi rgY III 11 p9%tIls4dt taught tr school '1): ' ria6Cat ii ine; - d. al :111:6twa r a 'h I il I: hotneStead farm in Tuckersmith where he lifelong resident of Seaforth, died Thursday practice and eXpects-to bayo his business in was born. ... . The War Veterans, preceded by the band ' Rev. W.P. Lane. • -- Owned a fartn_since he was nineteen years'0• 71st year. He was the son of the late Mr. and ago. has decided to diseantintte his law Vend the remainder of his days on the old River" and accompanied by the Collegiate and appropriate sermon was preached by but though it should have an extra water Cadets, tnarched to Northside United playing the hymn, "Shall We Gather By The Church on Sunday .morning where an able in S1.8S8.5No. 2 /vicKillop Farni Forum met Adams to discuss the topic "Fire on the Monday evening at the home of Miller Farm." The forum felt fortunate in having a municipal f Arm fire truck in the coinmunity Mrs-.---W7R7-Smith-and-was-born--in-Seaforth— W.D. Smith, well-known grocer and NOVEMBER 11, 1955 11 doMf the Mrs. Frank 8Ftrha ncl co ngJohnston.npfwme 1 lak,ni 1,o4n, were feted on Friday night in Winthrop when nearly 200 friends and neighbours gathered to spend a social evening with them on the occasion of their 30th wedding anniversary. Helen McKercher, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R.F. McKercher, R.R. 1 Dublin, has . been appointed as director of the Home 'Economics Service Extension Service, Ontario Department of Agriculture by Agriculture Minister Thomas. Jack McLlwain sparked the Seaforth • Huron's game against the Sarnia team with 6ye_gnals while teammate Mary Shantz slapped iWiair- -and Gary renilitirihree. The final score in the game was 17-6 for the local team, although Sarnia was leading 4-2 at the first stop. Expositor asks: Do your favour By: Debbie Ranney Last week's anniversary column of Expositor Asks seems to have attracted the attention of at least two people who stated what they liked or disliked about this column. Unfortunately the hored•for effect of having people respond more enthusiasti- cally was once again an unrealized dream this week as quite a number of people. declined to answer the question. This week's question was: "Are you in favour of continuing the parking meters on Seaforth's main street?" Mrs. Robert Hulley of R.R. 1 Seaforth (Winthrop) said. "I think they're great." She said she though meters were great because using them meant "you can pretty well get a parking place." Jessie Hillen of Goderich St. W., Seaforth said, "I don't care one way or the other. 1 just think. they're a little expen- sive." She mentioned that some women who are visiting had suggested tbe price be reduced to a nickel for an hour instead of five cents for half an hour. David Leitch of 145 Main St. in Seaforth said he had no objections to parking meters although he added that is seems a lot times they have expired before you can get back in time to put more money in. "It probably keeps parking more availa- ble. It's no great problem," he said. Robert E. Hulley of R.R. I Seaforth (Winthrop) said, "Definitely." For one thing, I can rmember when you couldn't get a parking spot in Seaforth before the meters came. -"Now you can get one quite regularly," he said. He said one thing he wasn't in favour of was the way the law with the meters was beig enforced. He didn't think when there are a lot of spaces empty that the meter Seaforth's parking meters? maid should be ticketing cars but suggest- ed she should clean the headlights of some of the cars as a friendly gesture -on part of the merchants. Ben Wilson of R.R. 1, Seaforth(Win- throp) saw the issue two ways. He said a lot time when you got out and do a little shopping you run into a snag and can't get back in time to put change in the meter. "1. don't think they do the town any good, but I guess they bring in a bit of revenue." He added that he though a lot of people went to shopping malls and didn't have to worry about parking there. Bill Garrick of 92 Vittoria St. Seaforth said, "1 guess so." He said there is more customer parking and the store owners aren't taking up the parking spaces on the main street. ... • Sandra Campbell of R.R. 1-Seaforth who isn't quite old enough to drive yet, but soon will be, was also of a divided opinion. She said if Seaforth doesn't have meters there's going to be a big/hassle and if the town doesn't there's going to be people ramming into each other. The two comments that the Expositor received on this column offered pro and con sides. The letter for the pro side was sent in by Bob Holley who offered reassurance that the column was appreci- ated. To quote, "I agree it is ignorant and darn right cowardly to want to speak out but remain anonymous, unless of course for fear from attack on health and property." The negative comment came from a woman who noted the inconvenience of working on a midnight shift and then being awakenedfor an Expositor Asks call In the afternoon. This was her answer to the headlining question on last week's column which said, "Why won't people answer my questions?" The wife's tour and launching the Titanic It's like being a shipy ards worker at the launching of the Titabir. Or an usher at a Hollywood premiere. Or a nurse at the birth of a baby. You are part of it all. but an msignificant one. compared to the central drama My wife is going all the way to Mcosonee to visit her daughter and grandboys for two weeks. and feel about as important in the entire tour de force as the people mentioned above. I'm quite sure that Scott's preparations for getting to the South Pole didn't cause neafly as much fuss in Britain as have my wife's for getting to Moosonee, in our house. Mind you. it's not just like jumping on a ' bus and going• to the city for a day or two Getting to Moosonee is only slightly less difficult than getting to the Galapagos Islands. You can fly. of course, for an arm and a leg. It's cheaper to fly to England and back than to M msonee and back. And to catch your plane. you have to be there at some unearthly hour like 6:30 a.m That meant. for us. getting up at 5 a.m. driving 160 miles round trip. and being at work at nitie. Or she could ...Ike a cab to the airport. for 5.55.00. Add inat to the airfare, going and corning. and you could fly to Hawaii wh'ch would make a lot more sense. this nii.e of V( ar. Or she could go down the night before, spend 535.00 for a hotel room and then take a cab to the airport, for 510.00. Sugar and. spice By•4ill Smiley Pius a couple of meals. It still comes out to about 555.00.. ' These are some of the alternatives I put forward. I'm no skinflint. But my wife N. in some respects. When I go to the city alone, 1 take cabs everywhere. When she goes alone. she takes the subway, or walks. I said. in some respects. She'll save string4 bargain for prices in the supermarket like an Oriental cook. abhors wastage of three cents worth of food. But then she'll hit me with something that keeps me staggering for a week. One day, when I was a student. and our total income was around 5100 a month, she blurted, rather fearfully, 1 must admit, that she had 'bought a new sewing machine. There wont a month's income. It didn't upset me, really, because I've never been much interested in money.' However, it did plant a little seed of something in my mind, so that, when I came home one day and she announced, she'd bought a grand piano, for approximatley ohe year's income, at the time, I was not bowled over, just slightly stunned. I digress. Anyway, she wasn't going to pay that kind of money to get to Moosonee and back. The return trip, by air, is just as bad. That blasted plane gets in around 7:30 at -night. and if you'll just turn ail the driving time, and cab -fare and stuff around. it's the same deal. Getting this out of the way took about two weeks, as she relentlessly tore apart every suggestion I made. She decided to go by train. This is a little cheaper. but just as complicated. Again, she'd have to go the city to catch the train. travel overnight, change at Cochrane, spend two or three hours in that salubrious restort. in the fall, doing lord -only -knows -what, before boarding the Polar Bear Express and a journey of anywhere from four to six hours to Moosonee. The Express is probably the last of its kind in Canada. It stops in the middle of nowhere to avoid hitting a moose, to pick up a trapper, or to drop supplies for a prospector. That's why it doesn't run right to the minute. Alternative. The train she's to catch stops at some god -forsaken junction. out in the middle of nowhere, forty miles from here. At 11:30 p.m. That was her final decision. It would save the time and money of going. to the city and catching it there. But she didn't want me to -drive her, and get home at 1 a.m. She knows how 1 hate night driving, and figured l'd go off the road if she weren't there to shriek, "There's the sign for the turnoff!," which I had seen five seconds earlier. O.K. Get a cab. Thirty-five bucks. Too much. A wee i after the final decision, I've hired a student to drive her to the junction. Only fifteen bucks. Then he wanted to take his girlfriend. Then my wife wanted to know if I were coming, to say goodbye at the junction. Holy Old Moses! Or Holy Old Home Week. Those were only the travel details. The others are too numerous and miscellaneous.. to mention. She had to iron two weeks supply of clean shirts for me. Had to buy presents for the boys. First presents were useless and 1 had to take them back, as usual, and get the refund. Should she wear a trench -coat with sweater under, or winter coat with boots? If it were piercing'cold in the true north, she'd freeze in a trench -coat. If it happened to be Indian Summer, she's swelter in a winter coat. And on, and on, and on. She bought three , months supply of meat and it's all in the freezer, sol won't starve. 1 usually dine on a • couple of eggs. or some sausage, or beans, when she's away. I know. sincerely, that She expects to come home and find the house burned to the ground, and me either in jail or the mental health centre. as we euphemistically call the loony bin nowadays. Migawd. I could get ready and made a trip to Outer Mongolia with one-tenth of the fluster. But when I think of the phone bills from Moosonee, every night, ehecking.on me, rdy blood runs cold.