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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1989-04-12, Page 1INDEX Births - A7 Obituaries - A7 Sports - A10 -Al l Walton - A13 Dublin - A17 Hensall - A17 Poll show merchants support of Hart. See page A5. yfl Bantams s �' second est , ,n Serving the communities and areas of Seaforth, Brussels, Dublin, Hensel) and Walton Seaforth, Ontario HURON EXPOSITOR, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 1989 50 cents a copy Co-op may have PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONS - The Seaforth Atom hockey team won the All Ontario Atom championship Saturday after winning the third game in a best -of -five final series against Six Nations. The Atoms coasted easily to the title, with a 9-0 victory over Seaforth Atoms AM For the second straight year a Seaforth Atom Hockey team has captured the All Ontario Title. The 1989 team did it Sunday with a 9-0 win over Six Nations, in the third game of a best of five deciding series. Coach Doug Anstett credited the win to a full team effort, and a desire by all boys to win the provincial title. "It was all three lines and both goalies," said Mr. Anstett, "We went with everybody, and we did that all year long. And I think the kids got along better and played better because of that." Mr. Anstett added the Atoms worked hard all year for everything they got. They were unsuccessful in their bid to win the Silver Stick Tournament earlier in the year, but from then on seemed to have their hearts set on winning the Ontario title. "Most teams we beat pretty handily," recalled Mr. Anstett. "Ridgetown was our toughest series. They won the Silver Stick and the boys their opposition. Following the game, the team celebrated their win with a firetruck ride through downtown Seaforth. Mcllwraith photo. . Ontario champions' were looking forward to playing them. After that they 'never had much trouble with the Six Nations team." And that was evident Sunday. The Seaforth sqad was hot right from the start of this final contest, and seemed to gain even more momentum as the . game car- ried on. Seaforth scored two goals 'in the first stanza, three in the second, and four in the third to achieve its nine goal total. Boyd Devereaux and Jason Henderson led the Seaforth offensive with three goals each. Two of Devereaux's goals were scored unassisted. Chris Marion netted two goals for the Atoms and Mark McNichol contributed a single. Assists went to Devereaux with three, Pat Gridzak, Steve McInally and Brent Hulley each with two and Henderson, Jason Murray and Shaun Anstett each with one. Goaltenders Scott Wood and Chad Lafnont shared the shut -out, Other members of this team, who played well included defenceman Colin Devereaux and forwards, Jason Smith, Mike,Vock and Mike Hugill. Helping Mr. Anstett with the coaching duties was Charlie Robertson. Ray Anstett Jr. was trainer and goalie coach, and Nan- cy Anstett was Manager. The Atoms were help.ed along throughout the year by a number of people in the community. Special thanks goes out to Roy McGonigle who donated a case of pop to the boys during 'the Ridgetown series; George Hildebrand, who donated the pop after the final game Saturday; Culligan Real Estate who charted a bus to Ridgetown in the semi-final series; and Seaforth Minor Hockey, who looked after the travelling expenses to Six Nations. Thanks also to Wayne and Harold Smith Construction, who sponsored the team at the North American Silver Stick Tourna- ment in Sarnia earlier this year; to John Watt who sharpened the boys' skates for that tournament; and to all the parents and fans who supported the team throughout the year. Hart development may still see life John Hart has yet to decide whether or not he will locate his dealership in the proposed McKillop Township location, immediately west of Seaforth. There was no question up until McKillop Township Council passed a rezoning by-law which places restrictions on the use of the land. McKillop council approved the land in question, Lot 29, Concession 1, be rezoned from Development Zone to Village Commer- cial - Highway. But council, having heard a presentation and a promise of an Ontario - Municipal Board (OMB) hearing from an objector to the proposed development, opted to restrict the uses of the commercial land. USES Struck from the list of possible uses were: Supermarket, department store, service station, gas bar, drive-in restaurant, restaurant, hotel, funeral home, building supply establishment, farm machinery and equipment sales and service establishment, veterinary clinic, and convenience store in conjunction with a gas bar. . Uses still permitted in the commercial zone are: ' Auction sale facility; automotive sales and service establishment; automotive repair establishment; automotive washing establishment; rust proofing Illuticy to be *Rye to be aloe0erthe> arr 'leswas ridingsin earlytFri ugunex d into n. ver. One of"thefaur pass `lgers, ; tOtte er, d;inhte.inc� t ven 3 y.S en Jong, 9, of u ow ei 40140,i,the n to a River, .. x e:r it 4111111111111111111111 Highway 8 location Despite c.pposition, McKillop Township Council approved the rezoning which allows the Hensel] District Co-op to locate facilities in McKillop township, east of Seaforth on Highway 8. Council approved changing of the zoning of the east hall of Lot 21, Concession 1, (a mile and a quarter east of Seaforth, adja- cent to Arts Farms) from General Agriculture to Agriculture Commercial - Industrial. This would allow Co-op to locate facilities on the 50 acre lot, which would include a dryer, fertilizer blending tower, as well as a workshop/office/warehouse building. In the next year or two a grain elevator and plat- form scale would be added, and among future considerations would be a gas bar and lumber yard. At a public meeting held Tuesday, April 4, council heard objectors to the rezoning. John Arts said he saw no guarantee the distance requirements of 1079 feet between the Arts hog operation and the proposed co- op buildings would be met, and said locating there would limit expansion by both parties. Harry Arts said Co-op is proposing to build on prime agricultural land, and that council should be supporting the conserva- tion of such land for farming. Other objectors had concerns the strip of Highway 8 leading into Seaforth would even- tually be used for commercial land instead of agriculture. Other objections were that. the proposed facilities would cause a poor appearance on the eastern approach to Seaforth, and would compound traffic pro- blems on the corner. Co-op representatives said their primary objective in proposing the location was to keep fertilizer traffic out of Seaforth, and keep tractor traffic in general out of town. They accepted that they may not build within 1079 feet of, Arts farms without a variance, but said by reworking their site plan to put vehicle parking or lumber storage nearest their neighbor they could overcome this obstacle. They also said the front part of the lot could be left as agricultural land, and would be leased and cropped. The rezoning was approved, and will stand unless an objection is lodged with the township clerk within a 35 day appeal period, which would necessitate an Ontario Mun'cipal Board hearing. Reeve Marie Hicknell says she expects construction on the Co-op facilities will begin as soon as the appeal period elapses. And Mrs. Hickneli adds she is very much in favor of this agriculture oriented pro- gress in the township. "Once we stand still we go backward," she says. As for the eastern approach to Seaforth becoming a commercial strip: "Not in my time," she says. GARBAGE PICK UP' Warren Bennewies sent council a letter announcing his intent to start a weekly gar- bage pickup service in the township. Mr. Bennewies estimates he needs about 200 homes to make this service worthwhile, and will be investigating how many families are interested. He says if enough families par- ticipate he could provide this service for $4 per week based on a 50 week year. POLICING COMMITTEE The first meeting of the community based policing program was held on Wednesday, March 22, 1989 at the township municipal of- fice. Committee members Jim Ryan, Gail Schroeder, Ken Scott, and Ken Ryan were present, as was Constable Jim MacLeod of the Goderich OPP. Mr. Ryan volunteered to act as chairper- son and Mrs. Schroeder volunteered as secretary. It was decided meetings will be held monthly, and will be published in the McKillop township, council news. POLICING PROBLEMS Policing problems in the community iden- tified by the committee are: 1. Random damage to property which oc- curs mostly on weekends. Mostly it is done by vehicles damaging mail boxes and driv- ing' over lawns. Crops are also a target of vandals, particularly when a stag and doe is held. 2. Gravel running on weekends (drinking and driving). Bottles being smashed on bridges and lawns. 3. A special concern is that with the ap- proach of spring farm vehicles will be back on roads in greater numbers. Conforming to the law with these vehicles is urged for the safety of all - ie. lights, two means of attach- ment, drivers must be 16 on roads - so the spring, summer, and fall months will be ac - Turn to page 18A • ment; boat, travel trailer or motorized recreational vehicle sales establishment; motel; permanent fruit or vegetable stand; landscaping and garden supply establish- ment; contractors or trades shop and yard; brewers retail outlet; commercial indoor recreational facility; police facility, and uses accessory to the permitted uses. Mr. Hart says many of the uses restricted are ones which would make his commercial development worthwhile. • OBJECTING PRESENTATION The objecting presentation was made by Herman Lansink, of RR 2 Denfield, who saw he was representing a group of businessmen from Seaforth who asked him speak on their behalf. Mr. Lansink said not enough information was available for McKillop Council to make a decision on the rezoning, and asked to see a market survey and an impact study. "We're talking a town of 2,500 to 3,000 peo- ple. A development with 30 major uses is no longer a highway commercial development, it's a regional mall," he claimed. "I think a study has to be forthcoming. It's just too big a project not to have a study done." Mr. Lansink pointed out that while many meetings have been held tt 'discuss this issue, only the input of the developer and municipalities has been heard, and there has been no public input. He said further that there are many ex- amples in Ontario, in Arthur and Mt. Forest, where these types of failed projects result in the deterioration of the municipality's downtown and tax base. "That affects everyone and it's going to happen." "Show us your studies before you say you're going to build, show us a need," demanded Mr. Lansink. "Without good answers how can anyone support something of this magnitude. We're talking several thousand feet of commercial spade..." Thedeveloper's response to Mr. Lansink's presentation came from Jeff Seddon,. one of Mr. Hart's,partners. He said a great.deal of timelias been spent with municipal officials to .satisfy their concerns, and the -concern of the people who elected them. "Our Intention was never to turn Seaforth Turn. to; page 6A • ALL -A -MOTION - Huron Centennial School In Brucetield hosted a Jump Rope tor.Heart last weak. Candace Nivins was one of the participants. Mcllwraith photo.