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The Huron Expositor, 1982-12-08, Page 3WE LOVE SANTA—Many youngsters visited Santa Claus following the annual Seaforth Santa Claus parade last Saturday. Michelle and Lisa Weeks, identical twins, not only had Santa confused, but even a friend who visited Santa with the girls. (Wassink photo) THE HURON EXPOSITOp, DECEMBER 8, 1982 — A3 Do you like Santa letters? Alert readers will notice that it's Santa Claus letter time again in the pages of the Expositor. For some years nwv we've been inviting youngsters to forward their Christmas wishes to Santa at the North Pole via the newspaper. The routine goes some- thing like this. Little tots mail their letters here, or make a trip to our office and drop painstakingly hand lettered fists into a big red box. We go through the box once a week, get the letters typeset or photographed for publicat- ion and they appear in the paper. Then the letters are gathered up., re -sealed and Seaforth Women's Insti- tute will hold their Christmas meeting in the Seaforth Pub- lic School, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. It will be a pot luck dinner. Everyone please bring their own dishes and cutlery. Mrs. Andrew Crozier and sent along to Santa at the North Pole. That way. the theory goes, not just Saint Nick but the whole commun- ity, including grandparents and other doting relatives, has some idea what little Johnnie has his heart set on this Christmas. Sometimes we don't have room for all the letters the box holds one week. But don't worry kids, they'll appear the next week. Santa Claus letters get the highest priority 'around here. If` one goes missing, there's a gen- eral panic and we ail search. But it rarely happens. Some people, (adults, natch,) question the value of k©a@ill ©•e© �©y by 4umw VGA* running letters to Santa 'in the paper. They had me worried for a while, and reconsidering. Then 1 heard from other readers who- look forward to this feature every, Christmas. 'It keeps them in touch with what the little Beats are thinking, not just with what they want. I think the letters are hilarious. Like the one this Mrs. Alec Pepper are in charge. Gift exchange for the mem- ers. Roll call will be answered b a recipe for salad or d ssert. Come and enjoy the Christ- mas Institute meetiijg. Christmas Pot Luck Supper for the Hospital Aux- iliary is to be on Dec. 14th in the Board Room at 6:30 p.m. Please bring a gift and your dishes and cutlery. JEANETTA FINNIGAN , A Jeanette Finnigan, former- ly of Egmondville, died at the Bluewater Rest Home, Zu- rich on Thursday, Dec. 2. The former Jeanette McKay, she was the wife of the late W.J. Finnigan who for many years operated a grocery store in Egmondville. Jarvis talks boundaries at Hibbert BY KRIS SVELA The new Hibbert council heard the question of electoral -boundary distribution brought forward by visiting Perth M.P. Bill Jarvis at its first meeting of the new three year term. Mr.Jarvis, who wished the new council well. conveyed his concern over the proposed boundary changes as they pertain to Perth and the neighbouring ridings. "It has been very very rewarding for me to have worked with the municipalities," he said. However. he said the effectiveness of M.P.s could be greatly reduced by the proposed larger ridings and by the fact that the county boundaries have been disregard- ed. "1 am going to appeal that the counties be kept intact." he said. "If your council feels it is appropriate to" pass a resolution to keep the county intact. 1 would like to know," he continued. The council gave its support for the suggestion. Hibbert reeve. Ivan Norris, questioned the minister on possible re-education and retraining programs available for ratepayers of Hibbert presently unemployed or lacking the necessary skills gain employment. Mr Jarvis explained that the local Manpower office, in Stratford. would 'have the necessary information, but he emphasized to each individual council member that if they suspected discrimination against Hibbert ratepayers in gaining aid in such programs, to notify him immediately. In other council business there was lengthy discussion on the state of several drains in the township and the condition of newly repaired drains. Road superintendent Ernie Hartmann. reported that the drains would have to be looked at next year to get a proper ass'essment to how they are working and to do any necessary repair work in the spring. Several council members agreed with the general consensus that many of the drains would have tobc looked at in the spring. There was some concern at the amount of time taken by contractors to do drainage work. The council has received several complaints on the lengthy period experienced by so e farmers waiting for tile and drain yvork to be done. Reeve Norris pointed out that Hibbert has no penalty clause to force contractors to get work done within certain time limits. it was agreed by council to continue to look into the matter by next spring. "We as township should et on the phone and get after these guys.' Reeve Norris admitted. Former councillor, Ron Christie requested that council consider him when filling positions on the Upper Thames Conservation authority and with the planning board. Mr. Christie told the council, that his main interest has always been conservation and that because of the retirement of Bill Feeney from the planning board he could offer some continuity as an appointed representative for a one year term on the board. The council met in committee of the whole to make its decision on board appointments and representatives. The following will serve as representatives for the township; Aus- able-Bayfield Conservation, Jack Kinsman, Upper Thames Conservation, Ivan Norris, Mitchel Arena Board. Don Johns. Seaforth Arena Board. Tom Schoonderwocrd and Roy SwartaPP ointcdca Scaforth Fire Area. Don Johns. Perth Safety Council: Tom Schoond- erwocrd, Planning Board for 83-84 Walter McKenzie with Ross McPhail (appointed). Seaforth Community Hospital Board, Jack Kinsman. Mitchell Fire Board, Walter Gifts collected for kids in Santa's elves are busy collecting toys. games and food at the Huron County Christmas bureau to ensure a sparkle in the eves of the less fortunate children. - High school Continued from page 1 business. ortechnological studies. iscuria-mi- lt optional for Ontario high school grads. Ur Stephenson's announcement that each school'nill be required to have a written discipline policy should pose no problem at SDHS. according to Mr. Shaw. "This school has one. Mayhc it's not written hut the kids know what it is. Discipline is not a problem here... Ironrcalh'. Mr. Shaw says many of the problems in secondary education have been potted, perhaps indirectly. by the serious economic conditions in the province. "There's pressure on kids. they arc more conimitted- to studying seriously, because, there's such competition for jobs and places in post secondary education. The SDHS principal says there arc a lot of questions yet to he answered by the mimstr Tcachcrt at SDHS were meeting this week to downs., the changes and how they'll apply at the local school. Olt These volunteer ;elves arc accepting donations of nun -perishable foodstuffs and toys and games this week at the five bureaus across Huron County. They arc located in Exeter. Clinton.-Goderich, Scaforth and Wingham. Seaforth's bureau will be located beside Anstett's Jewellry Dec. 8. 9. 10 and 1 I from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Co-ordinators arc Mrs. Harry Hak and Mrs. Joe Van Doone n. The Christmas bureaus are operated by the Huron County Family and Children's Services with volunteer co-ordinator Audrey Royal and volunteer secretary Jackie Harri- son. The aim of the 'bureau is to provide one new toy and a new article of clothing for needy children under 16 years of age at Christmas. The bureau also• distributes non-perishable food and ensures that families have food for Christmas dinner. More elves are brought into the picture as the bureau distributes wool to women across the county, with which to knit mittens. These mittens are also distributed along with the toys and games. - Financial assistance is also required. Last year over S11,000 was raised for the bureau and as it operates solely on financial donations these will be accepted in the coming weeks. LACAC calls BY KRIS SVELA The long awaited Heritage Conservation District (HCD) prelifn'inary plan has been given to the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee (LACAC) for further study by members. The plan is an extensive study un the creation of a Heritage Conservation District in downtown Seaforth and includes restoration guidelines for the existing buildings and sources of financial assistance for merchants interested in restoring their buildings. The plan also includes proposals for landscaping and new parking areas. The objective of the plan, drawn up by Stratford architect John Brock, retained by LACAC, is to create a people place and a centre of commercial, social and cultural activity in a pleasant setting. The final plan will he subject to publitehearings in February before being sent to the ministry of Consumer and Commercial affairs for approval. "The intent of- this plan is to put the buildings back to their original look,'' Mr. Brock explained. "We arc taking a purist hardline approach to heritage conservation," he added, citing the tough guidelines included in the study. Mr, Brock pointed out that the aim of Ole studv is to encourage local owners to restore then' buildings to their original appearance with similar building materials, double doors and other features necessary in restoring the building's to their original I9th century appearance, • "Modetmi7ation of buildings is against what we arc doing." he explained to the LACAC members, TOO RIGiD? Several members voiced theifncern that the guidelines arc too rigid to be acceptable to local merchants. the public and owners of the designated buildings in the HID. Huron county planner, Roman Thus. agreed with several of the members that the guidelines are too stringent. "I think the study should be directed to those features that arc good and important to_ enhance and preserve the buildings." he said. Several members felt that the guidelines should he broader as opposed to exact detail of restoration proposed in the preliminary study. The memhcrs felt that it essential that the guidelines meet the owners halfway. "The guidelines and policies can be written as M' be (Jceptable," Mr. Dzus agreed. There was general agreement that store- front rnctnr'tinn conk' he made more -Mrs. Royal commended county residents for being supportive of the bureaus. Donations of cash conic in from individuals. service clubs, churches and other organo• ations, Years ago. service clubs in each commun- ity handled assistance to these families but it has now evolved into a general referral system. Names of those needing assistance are submitted to the bureau from puhlic health nurses, Family and Children's McKenzie, Protection Inspection Commit- tee, Ivan Norris. All members of council will sit on the Township Recreation Committee with the addition of Herb Brown, Russell Miller, Eldon Allan. Gary Van Loon. John Scott and Charles Friend as secretary without voting power. Following the meeting Reeve Norris, when questioned on the reason for not appointing Mr. Christie to either the Upper Thames Conservation Authority or to. the planning board. said the authority position should be kept within council. On the planning board. council felt that former reeve Ross McPhail could offer a greater amount of political clout with regards to the new Official Plan. in other council business it was decided that the landfill site located on the Staffa road be opened on Tuesday. December 28 and Tuesday. January 4. to accomodate the increase in garbage during the holiday season. The site will also be open on the last Saturday in January, February and March, in his first meeting at the head of the new council, reeve Norris expressed his pleasure with the way the meeting had been conducted. need Services, Huron County social services, churches and service clubs. The county co-ordination attempts to help all those in need and avoid duplication. In theke tough economic times being experienced across the country, Huron County is no exception. So far Mrs. Royal said the number receiving assistance from the bureau has increased 20 per cent. Last year over 200 families with 500 children benefitted from the efforts of the bureau. Man ,remanded, break-in at SPS Robert Edward Siegner, 35. of'Sebring- vil a was remanded until December 20. after appearing in Goderich Provincial Court on Monday on a chargemof attempted break and enter and possession of burglary tools. Mr. Siegner was charged by Seaforth Police after he was apprehended in front of Keanng's Pharmacy on 67 Main Street in Seaforth at approximately 3:01 on Saturday. November, 7. According to police chief', Hal Claus, the local force is continuing its investigation in an attempt to establish whether a second individual was involved. Police report a quiet weekend with no charges laid and no traffic incidents. Seaforth police are also continuing their investigation into a break and enter at Seaforth Public School between 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday. December 1 and 7:00 a.m. the following day. Police report that entry was gained through a door in the Home Economics class by removing the glass in the door. They also report that nothing was stolen. No suspects have been charged. Damage is estimated at 4200. week that says in effect, scrap that first letter, Santa, here s what 1 really want. Kids. like the rest of us{ change , their minds. grandmother told me the other day she thought she had her small granddaugh- ter's wishes down pat and she'd bought a couple of things. "Oh; no grandma," says the little kid. "I don't want that stuff any more." E®fh deadlines for Chhristmas Because of the holidays, the Huron Expositor will be printing its Christmas issue on Tuesday, Dec. 21 instead of the usual Wednesday. We ask our correspondents, and all those who have news for the Christmas week paper. to have it into the office by Monday noon. Dec. 20. Ex- positors will be in the mail to readers Wednesday morn- ing. Dec. 22. bramoci@o4 The daughter of the late •Alexander McKay and Marg- aret Papple, she was born May 10, 1889. She is survived by two daughters, Jeanette, Mrs. A.F. Edmunds of Barrie and Janet Bee Oke of Dutton; three sons, William H. and Stuart, both of London, and Gordbn. of Terra Cotta; and a sister, Clara, Mrs. Harry Pretty of Seaforth. Also , surviving are 30 grandchild- ren:. and 37 great grand- children. The late Mrs. Finnigan was predeceased by six children, Alex; Margaret Rollins; Mildred Haney; Grace, Madge and Grant; two brothers, Hugh and Gordon and two sisters. Mary Cameron and Margaret Pet - hick. Friends were received at the Whitney-Ribey Funeral Home in Seaforth until Mon- day at 1 p.m. when funeral services were held with David McKnight of Egmond- ville ., ffiUnited Church ociat- tg Burial will be in Maitland - bank Cemetery. CLEM KRAUSHOPF Clement Peter Krauskopf. 64, of R.R. 1, Dublin, died Thursday, Dec, 2 at Seaforth Cofnmunity Hospital. Clem Krauskopf, son of the late Albert Krauskopf and former Edith Badge. was a farmer all his life, and was a 25 -year member of Father Stephen Eckert Council of the Knights of Columbus. He was educated at Beechwood school. He is survived by four sisters, Mrs. Alfred (Marie) Price. Seaforth, Mrs. Harold (Edith) Lauber, Kitchener. Mrs. Jack (Cecelia) Johnson, and Mrs. Douglas (Margar- et) Moser. both of Waterloo; one brother, Albert. of R.R. 2. Dundas: nephew Charlie Price: Stratford; also several other nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister Rose (Sister Mary Immaculate;. Friends were received at the Whitney•Ribey funeral home. until Saturday at 11 a.m., when Mass of Christ- ian Burial was held at St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church. Dublin. Father Car- rigan officiated. Spring burial in St. Patrick's cemetery. Knights of Columbus prayers were said at the funeral home Friday at 8 p.m. Parish prayers were said at the funeral borne Friday at 9 p.m. Pallbearers were Matt Murray, Matt Claessens, Leon Maloney. Jim Maloney, Ken Ryan and Frank Nolan. ELZA VAN POUCKE Elza Van Poucke, 71, of Seaforth, died Thursday, Dec. 2 at Seaforth Commu- nity Hospital. She was the wife of the late Adolf Van Poucke, who predeceased her in 1981. Surviving are two sons, Gam. of Seaforth, and Mar- cel, of Windsor; one daugh- ter, Mrs. Henry (Yvette) Binnendyk, R.R. 2. Kippers; 12 grandchildren, and three great grandchildren, Jen- nifer and Jeffery Binnendyk and Marissa Choquette. She was predeceased by one great grandson, Scott Van Poucke, two brothers and two sisters. Friends were received at the Whitney-Ribey funeral home, Scaforth, after 7 p.m. Friday until Saturday at 1:30 p.m. when Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. James Roman Catholic Church, Sea - forth. Spring banal St. James Cemetery. Pallbearers were John, Michael and David Binnen- dyk, Edward and Brian Van Poucke, and Henry Rot -tiers. ALVIN NORRIS WORDEN Alvin Norris Worden formerly of Staffa. died at the Hillside Rest Home, R.R. 5, Stratford on Friday. Dec. 3, in his 78th year. He was born at Staffa on Oct. 4;1905, a son of the late Joseph Moffat Worden and the former Margaret Norris. On June 17. 1936. he was married to the former Janet Gladys Hamilton who pre- deceased him on Sept. 18. 1958. Mr. Worden had farm- ed at lot 16, Con 7 of Hibbert Township until his retire• menta He was 'w member of Hibbert United Church. Staf- fa. Surviving are one son William Alvin of R.R. 2. Staffs: three daughters, Ros- anna Margaret, Toronto. Ro- mona Jean Rickard. Bow- manvillc and Joanne Gladys Philpot'. Toronto: one broth- er, Russel Worden of Sea - forth and three grandchild• re n. He was predeceased by one brother Lyle and one sister, Penelope Fell. Friends were received at the Lockhart Funeral Home in Mitchell where the funeral We've run into that at home. Seizing on a couple of my 'daughter's expressed wishes (the more reasonable, affordable ones) I've been looking aroundin the stores. Then her letter turns .up in the box and 1 don't necogn an item on her overly Ion list of requests to Santa. Her babysitter provided part of the explanation. Our daughter had dictated the letter, an optimistically long, fist ("25 things" my daugh- ter says with a giggle) and that energetic and pptient lady "cut it down a bit." Gaby didn't notice, and if the past is any guide, she'll be happy if Santa comes up with a couple of items in 'which she's indicated in- terest. Hahl Her aunt read the• letter before it was submitted for publication and asked Gaby a few questions about a pink dress she's asking Santa to bring. "What's it like? For school or dress up?", that sort of thing. "Just wait," says our daughter, with the faith in an all knowing Santa that only a five-year-old can muster, "you'll see it." service was held on Sunday with Rev. Wilfred Fearn officiating. ' Pallbearers were Lorne Elliott, Cliff Miller, Lorne Fell, Agan Appleby. Paul Milier and Dan Cornish. Flowerbearers were Frank Elliott, Alec Scott and Rob Templeman. Interment was in Staffa Cemetery. ROY VICTOR PAT'JISON Roy Victor Pattison of R.Rr 3, Wingham died at the Wingham and District Hospi- tal on Monday, November 22, at the age of 67. Born in East Wawanosh on September 13, 1916. he is survived by his wife Jean Pattison (Higgins) whom he married on September 28, ' 1940 at the Blyth Anglican Church. He is also survived by two children, Mrs. Jack . (Doreen) Marks of Belgrave and a son Mr. Donald Pattison of R.R. 3, Wing - ham. Also suryving are six grandchildren. He is also survived by a sister Dorothy. Mrs. Gerald Watson of Forest and a brother Henry Pattison of Bly . He is eceased by his rents Caroline Pattison (Deacon). Mr, Pattison was a farmer all of his adult life and had an interest in the community where he served a number of years on the East Wawanosh School Board and 14 years on the township council. eight years as reeve. 'He also served as Warden of Huron County in 1973 and at the eine of his death was preside ent of the Huron County Past Warden's Association. He served as a member of the Hdron County Plow- men's Association and was active as an elder and faithful member of Calvin•Brick United Church. A funeral service was held at the Curried Walker Funeral Home ian\'ingbam on Wednesday. November. 24. Reverend John G. , Roberts of Belgrave officiat- ed at the ceremony. Pall- bearers were Alex Robert- son. Bob Scott. Bob Ar. buckle, Gofdon McBurney. Howard Walker, and Nor- • man Coultes all from the Wingham area. Flowerbear• ers were Jack Shiell, Murray Shiell and John Jamieson also from the Wingham area. Interment was at the Wingham cemeter•. new heritage plan too rigid acceptable to the owners by relaxing sonic of the stringent guidelines outlined in the stud, . The study also includes a survey of Inial merchants and townspeople. According to the study. those surveyed would.he interest cd in some type of heritage conservation in the arca. An overwhelming majority of merchants surveyed felt that the proper building materials fqr storefront restoration are brick, wood. metal and glazed file and that continuity from one building to the other would be desirable. NO MALL It was -established in the survey that town merchants would not support the construct tion of any type of shopping mall because of the monotonous style of architecture they present. The study reveals that the majority of downtown buildings arc in reasonable structural Condition. It goes on to point out that the exterior of the buildings is generally "somewhat" rundown Iith missing Brack• ets, cornices; flaking paint.' dirty masonry and cracked window panes and boarded up windows. Mr. Brock indicated that the floor structures are unable to carry the loads that are required by the prescrif day building code which would have to be enforced if there were an increase in traffic or the installation of heavy equipment. He was•aiso criticaf of the fire separation between floor levels of individual buildings. exits and the lack of adequate fire stopping in many of the buildings. BARREN LOOK Vacancies in many upper flodrs of the 'buildings help to contribute 10016 barren look on the main street. Mr. Brock points out that several store fronts and upper floors have been renovated, but that many of these restorations do not maintain the style and character of the older buildings. The study also indicates that many of the vacant upper floors could he renovated as apartments or other facilities. The study outlines a suggested procedure for building renovation. the first step being a general clean up. patch up and painting operation. It is suggested that a nominal cost for such work would give a maximum return for money spent and effort expended. The next level of renovation would include the renovation of the exterior or possible exterior-it.terior. following the HrD pro- posed guidelines. The study -also proposes that demolition of historically architecturally or contextually significant buildings in.the HCD he approved only if it is demonstrated that such buildings are 'st'ructuralty unsound and cannot he economical) repaired. Mr. Brock explained that sagging joists and facade cracks are not reasons to demolish buildings. GRANTS The most important aspect of the plan. cost to individual owners. is also covered. .According to the studv. funds are available from several sources including the Heritage Administration Branch of the Ontario Hen• tage Foundation in the form of'the Building Rehabilitation Improvement Campaign (BRICI through three individual programs The Corporate Sector grants are pros in cially-administered and available for con mercial and industrial property designated under the guidelines for the HCD. Eligible projects include structural work required to keep the building standing and exterior rehabilitation work. The grant cos cry up to a maximum of 50 per cent of the eligible costs and the minimum budget must he at least 510.000. Designated Property Grants arc nlunici- pally-administered grants available to the individual property owners to assist in work related to designation of a building or to the guidelines in the HCD plan. The grants. which are available until 1986• cover a maximum of 5,2000 per year to he matched M the owner. The Heritage Conservation Disteto Fund is ai ailahlc to municipalities for pro,9cts in the HCD for both private and puhlic work- 1 minimum of SO per centof the funds mus: 1`1.• directed to the improvement of proatc property. The grants are based on ar input r' S1 20' from the province for c ori dollar raised by the municipality to a mavimum of SI00.000 per year every other ',ear. tram the pros ince with a minimum 55000 coming from the municipality. The funds will coyer work such as street furniture. iiehting, park creation. acquisition of undines and other HCD work. A fourth source of funds is also ayailahle under the Municipal Hcruage Funds Pro- gram, a resolving fund issued taonon-profit corporations cel up h the municipality. 1 AC• 1C members arc now studying the prcliminars plan with po'sihle amendments to s anous sections ' I it in the near future. It was indicated that amendments might be made to the guidelines proposed for restore• tion. The group will make a puhlic presenta- tion of the plan after further reworking by Mr, Brock. st ho recon ed general agreement from the I t('en members that the guidelines should be relaxed