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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1989-03-01, Page 3THE HURON EXPOSITOR, MARCH 1, 1989 — 3A Heritage Week has merchant support Heritage week activities, sponsored joint- ly by Seaforth's Business Improvement Area (BIA) and Local Architectural Conser- vation Advisory Committee (LACAC), were received well by the general public this past week. Organizers estimated over 100 people turned out Saturday at an open house held at the Town Hall - an open house that not only offered guests a glimpse into the past through its collection of artifacts, but a taste of the past through a cake decorated like that portion of Main Street which houses Cardno's Hall. While response to a Heritage Walk around town was good, organizers admitted it could have been better. Most noted cold weather may have kept a lot of people from par- ticipating in the search for notable local ar- chitecture, and in the identification of historical objects on display in various main street businesses. Consideration may be given in the future, to moving the date of such a contest to later in the year, when the weather would be more favorable to the older population. Organizers however, were pleased and surprised by the response they got from the main street merchants. Mainstreet Coor- dinator Alex Shevehuk indicated at last count 17 stores windows had been decorated according to the heritage theme, and even the Dick house, the apartment building located at the most southernly end of Main Street, had chosen to participate in, the event. "We were pretty impressed with the time people spent on their windows," said Mr. Shevchuk, "and with the neat old stuff that was dragged out of attics, or wherever." "Even the Dick house, which is not even a store, was decorated. It was pretty en- couraging and we were fairly pleased with the participation." Mr. Shevchuk noted also that public response to a request for articles for the town hall display, was excellent. CONTEST RESULTS In the contest itself - Jason Henderson, Jennifer and Chris Marion, Lisa Reynolds and Grace Corbett each won a $25 BIA gift certificate; Marg and Michelle Henderson, Susan, Amber and Kristen Halfpenny, +' &fricipg Cheryl McLlwain and Jodie Hugill won the book 'Seaforth Beginnings' and Shelly O'Brien won the book 'Book of Days'. Jason Henderson was the winner of a pen and ink drawing of his home. All winners received a Town of Seaforth pin. Contest answers were: STRUCTURES -1. Town Hall, 2. 38 High Street, 3. Martene Apts, 4. Campbell's Home Centre, 5.85 High Street, 6. Tasty -Nu, 7. Bob and Betty's, 8. Bandshell, 9. Kunz residence, 10.30 Victoria Street, 11. Sills Hardware, and 12. UAP. AR- TIFACTS - A. Cigar clipper, B. Candlewick trimmer, C. Ring sizer, D. Wool winder, E. Knife cleaner, F. Hackle, G. Fire ex- tinguisher, H. Can opener, I. Washing plunger, J. Hat sizer, K. Wool spindle, and L. Pant stretcher. MERCHANT PARTICIPATION - A number of area businesses participated in Heritage Week activities last week, by decorating their store fronts accordingly. This window, from Sills Hardware, shows a number of items from the past - including a penny- farthing bicycle. CHECKING OUT THE CRAFTSMANSHIP of this afghan on display at the Seaforth Town Half Saturday, were Grace Broadfoot and Helen Connell. The display was set up in conjunction with Heritage Day activities. Mcllwraith photo.. oil DO YOU REMEMBER? - Jack Graham and Art Devereaux take a closer look at some photographs on display at the Town Hail Saturday, when Heritage Week activities wound to a close. UI1i..N' t"r..,t HERITAGE DAY CELEBRATIONS were on in grand style Saturday at the Seaforth Town Hall, where the council chambers were converted into a mini -museum of sorts, and refreshments were served to over 1.00 visitors. Mayor Hazel Hildebrand, seen here with Mainstreet Coordinator Alex Shevchuk and son Andrei, left, and BIA President Bob Fisher and son Mackenzie, served up some cake done up like Seaforth's Cardno Hall. Mcllwraith photo. LOOK AT HISTORY - Klings was one of 17 merchants to decorate their window in a heritage theme this week. SHARING MEMORIES - Marjorie Rock of Seaforth shows her granddaughter As ey Holmes, a notice of a measles epidemic she remembers so well. Mrs. Rock and her granddaughter were two of a number of people who viewed the artifacts on display in the.Town Hall Council Chambers Saturday. The display was part of an open house ar- ranged as a culmination of local Heritage Week activities. Mcllwraith photo. Nurses to have greater voice in hospitals Nurses are to have a greater voice in the administration and planning of their hospital's activities according to Health Minister Elinor Caplan. Under an amendment to the regulation which governs hospital administration, On- tario's 223 public hospitals will be required to pass bylaws to include representatives from both nursing administration and staff nurses on various hospitals committees in- cluding those on patient care, utilization review, and emergency planning. Nurses will also take part in implementing and operating hospital programs including oc- cupational health and safety and health surveillance. In addition, they will sit on the new fiscal advisory committees which hospitals are required to establish under another amendment to the regulation. Staff nurse representatives will be elected to the committees by nursing staff to ensure a full participatory process. "A successfully run hospital is a partner- ship in decision-making between the ad- ministration and the professional staffs. Giving staff nurses a voice in ad- ministrative, financial, operational and planning decisions in their hospitals will strengthen the partnership and broaden the base from which decisions are made," Caplan said. Four reports were recently received on nursing issues from the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario, the Hospital Council of Metropolitan Toronto, the Ontario Nurses' Association, and the ministry's Ad- visory Committee on Nursing Manpower. All four addressed the workplace issue. "One very important way to improve worklife quality is to give people a voice in decision-making," Caplan said. "It is also a very good way of getting valuable input into a hospital's administrative decisions." The minister also said that additional nur- sing involvement in hospital decision- making will be considered under the wide- ranging review of the Public Hospitals Act which is about to begin. The introduction of a fiscal advisory com- mittee arose out of the conjoint review which looked into hospital operations in July 1988. The review committee recommended that hospitals develop strengthened finan- cial planning capabilities. It also emphasiz- ed the need for hospitals to operate as a partnership of their administrative staff and ther care -giving staff. The financial advisory committee, com- posed of representatives from the ad- ministration, the medical staff and the nurs- ing staff, will make recommendations to the hospital board on a wide range of matters relating to the operation and staffing of a hospital. "This committee will help address both the need for enhanced financial planning capability and the fostering of a partnership within hospitals," Caplan said. STEWART BROTHERS was one of a number of local businesses who decorated their store window in accordance with Heritage Week activities. COMMUNITYALE DA if you ire orglgrtizlha non proflteventot intereet.to other Seaforth area reeiidonts,•pu ke itiio•rectl6 hitt► omoxpoopbribeEbobbtor at 527.0240, or mall tho intorrrintlori to munity-Calundar,The ronExpoaltor. sit 68, Seetorth, •Ontario, NOK 7 WI well in edvenee .offheibabOuieddate. • torteabbbbOndtyCaleaderbdonatedbyTttetturotnEuputpr Wed., Mar. 1 11 - 1 p.m. — Parents and Tote Skating 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. — Tween Ringette 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. — Bantam Practice 6:30 - 8 p.m. — Minor Broomball 8 - 9:30 p.m. — Ladies Broomball Thurs., Mar. 2 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. — Minor Hockey 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. — Minor Hockey 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. — Minor Broomball 7:30 - 12 mid. — Men's Broomball Three municipalities to receive gr'iints Three Huron County municipalities will get special grants totalling $232,000 to im- prove provincial highways running through their towns, Jack Riddell, MPP for Huron announced today. Speaking on behalf of the Honorable Ed Fulton, Minister of Transportation, Mr. Riddell said the grant, under the connec- ting link subsidies program, includes 391.000 to Wingham for the Highway 4, Hanna Bridge rehabilitation; $117,000 to Clinton to repave Highway 8 from the main intersection easterly to the town limits; and $24,000 to Zurich to improve drainage along Highway 84. "I think this shows the provincial government's commitment to improving the infrastructure in our municipalities," Mr. Riddell said. Fri., Mar. 3 5 - 8 p.m. — Tween Ringette 6 - 7 p.m. — Junior Ringette 7 - 8 p.m. — Belle Ringette 8 - 9:30'p.m. — Hawke vs. Rangers 9;30 - 11 p.m. — Bruins vs. Penguins Mon., Mar 6 4:30 - 8:30 p.m. — Figure Skating 8:30 - 10 p.m. — Beavers 10 - 11 p.m. — Midget Hockey Practice 1:30 p.m. — Rescheduled Senior Citizens meeting at the Legion Hall. 4 - 5 p.m. — Junlor Ringette 5 - 6 p.m. — Junlor Houseleague Hockey 6 - 7 p.m. — Senior Houseleague Hockey 7 - 8 p.m. — Petite Ringette Sat. , Mar. 4 Tues., Mar. 7 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. — Minor Hockey 6:30 - 8 p.m. — Minor Hocltey 8 - 10 p.m. — Minor Hockey 7:30 - 9 a.m. — Figure Skating 9 a.m. - 11 p.m. — Teacher's Hockey Tournament 1:30 - 2:30 — Story Hour, Library Sun., Mar. 5 12 - 1 p.m. — Goderlch vs. Novice Ringette 4 - 5 p.. — Novice Hockey Practice Wed., Mar. 8 1 - 3 p.m. — Parents and Tota Skating 4:30 • 5:30 p.m. — Tween Ringette 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. — Bantam Practice 6:15 p.m. — Seaforth Horticultural Society St. Patrick's potluck, Seaforth Public School. Joyce Dolg will speak on China at 7:45. Everyone Welcome. Weer green. 6:30 - 8 p.m. — Minor Broomball 8 - 9:30 p.m. — Ladles' Broomball 4