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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1989-04-12, Page 41n the importance err .LOCA': GOVERNMENT IS,IMP'ORTA 1T What is a loealgovernmentand whatdoes itdoforms? A local government!consists of many -different-parts. Municipalities, 'local oardsand,crotnmisslonsareali apart ofour local government. Many people probably don't realize how much our local 'govern- mentreallydoes for us and they may it for granted. Our local government is responsible for providing protection of our homes from fire. 'They provide us with schools so everyone has an opportunity to get a good education. Our local government also provides us with parks and recreational facilities so all the local people can enjoy some fun in the town. The local government council meets regularly. The council makes sure requests andpriorities of the residents in the area are discussed; that is why each council meeting is open to the public. So if you want something done to improve Seaforth and other areas, don't hold back, go straight to your local government and let them hear your vocal opinions. Your local government may not realize what the residents would like done to make your town better until so- meone brings forward their thoughts. 1 appreciate what my local government does for me, because they are making my nearby town and my area a nicer place to live in. I enjoy the use of the parks and recreational facilities such as the arena because it's fun to get out and have some fun with other people. 1 appreciate the oppor- tunity to go to a good school because it gives me an education for a bright and successful future ahead. The public library is good to have too, because we can go there for infor- mation for school projects. All of this com- munity fun brings a lot of new friends at the same time. Overall I think a local government is an important part of any town or community because they are making your area and mine a more enjoyable and beautiful place to be! BY: Morgan Murray, 14, Seaforth Public `School, 1st place. WHAT THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT DOES FORUS'. The local government does a lot for me! It starts in the winter. There has been a very bad storm and the roads are snowed in. The McKillop Township is out there cleaning the snow so our buses can come pick us up and take us to school. School is another thing that the Town of Seaforth provides for us.. Education is an important part of our lives. The Town of .Seaforth gives us this opportunity to come to school, get a good education and also meet some great friends, TOWN CLERK -ADMINISTRATOR Jim Crocker explains some of the responsibilities of his job to Grade 7 and 8 students from Seaforth Public School and St. James School while Police Chief Hal Claus. Public Works Superintendent John Forrest and othe department heads, wait their turn This sharing of Information was set up by the town hall in conjunction with Local Government Week Mcllwraith photo TALKING SHOP • Seatorth Police Chief Hal Claus talks over some of the intricacies of policing with students Meagan Alkemade and Danielle Thompson. Chief Claus, anc other local government departmeht heads. were at the Town Hall on Thursday. to e>' plain their roles to Grade 7 and B students from Seatorth Public School and St. James. School. during Local Government Week. Mcllwraith photo After a week of school, I, come into town v - use another service tins town .provides fo' us, the skating rink. Isere I meet some friends. We skate for awhile and then gc next-door to the Curling Rink where we play a few games and then I go home It is already spring and those men are out there cleaning the streets of Seaforth. As.1 drive my bike down Main Street and, pass ice Cream Bar opens,. under The Walton Ice Cream Shop opened Fri- day under new management. Robert Walker, who along with Elsie Carter, manages the building which houses the shop (for its Toronto-based owner Robert Crawford) said despite the fact two previous managers have failed to keep it go- ing, there is potential in the enterprise. Be said he intends to reach that potential. "Working across the street, I'd see people look in the window, and it (the ice cream shop) would be closed," he .said, "And I thought it was just a shame. A lot of people go out for a Sunday drive and like to stop for an ice-cream cone." So, with the help of six employees, in - eluding Ice Cream Shop manager Ann Poets, Mr. Walker and Mrs. Carter re- opened the shop. But they've expanded their menu. In addition to offering 40 flavors of ice cream, the shop will also offer such food items as submarine sandwiches and pizzas, as well as the regular assortment of beverages. As an added incentive to frequent the establishment, Mr. Walker and Mrs. Carter, have established an ice cream club. Members receive a card numbered one to 20, and with every purchase of ice cream, can work towards one free purchase. Fif- teen recorded purchases will net one free ice cream cone, and 20 recorded purchases will net one free sundae. Club members must 'decide for themselves which of these freebies they will work towards. "It's something, for nothing," commented Mr. Walker, "Everyone likes to get ,something for free." To promote an awareness of their business, Mr. Walker and Mrs. Carter, also distributed 1,000 coupons for a free ice cream cone, to students of the elementary schools in the Walton, Seaforth and Brussels area. Those coupons are redeemable any time. As well, they are running a promotion !which will provide a free Coke to the first 100 the public library. I appreciate how much my town has done for me' I think that parkmg is sometunes a pro- blem.Maybe I'll ask my parents to go to the next council committee meetmg that is hell on a monthly basis. These meetings are open to the public, anyone can come ! Maybe I'll sec you there. You might want to say new m nage Een THE HURON EXPOSITOR, APRIL 19 1989 15A of local a i r '..tens something about fire protection, the crack in the sidewalk in front of your house or about the garbage disposal. But maybe you will come to listen to what's going on in your town and you may show up to comment on the fine job your town is doing! My, how time flies it is already summer. I'm sitting in a lawnchair, outside my house. And to my surprise, there are two big black doge, sniffing our garbage and acting like they have rabies' And boy an I scared of dogs' So 1 run into the house to call the animal control They come and take away the dogs Before I know it. it is already fall The leaves are falling off trees, onto the roads. 1t looks really messy I So the council decides to call the people that maintain our roads. And once again our town looks nice So the next time you walk down the streets of Seaforth, think of and appreciate, all the things your local government has done for you Ione by• Feria Khan, 13, Seaforth Public School. 2nd place. THEY REALLY HELP US! What does our Municipal Governments do for us' This is a question asked by many children I think that we children should learn and know about what the government is doing First of all you need to know what the Municipal Government is. They are peo- ple who arc chosen or elected by your parents to represent your community or town. They decide what to do with problems like pollution, getting money to pave streets, building police and fire stations and other things in your life At your school there probably is a Students' Council. This council looks at pro- blems in the school and raises money for school things like class trips, movies and also playground equipment. They organize school yard clean-ups•too. What does a school council have to do with Municipal Governments? Well they do the same thing but deal with different issues that concern the whole community. When you compare something you know to something you don't know, it makes it easier to understand. The Municipal Government will help start groups to go around town and pick up gar- bage. Also the group will research ways to stop pollution like smog. acid rain in our local ponds and ways to keep waste disposal down E�G1 Sales Service installation Free Estimates o Barn Cleaners • Stabling o Bunk Feeders Donald G. Ives R.R. 2 Blyth Brussels 887-9024 *wefts ISIVIVTOS The council is in charge of paving roads and sidewalks and keeping them clean. They will plant trees and plants to make the town look fresh and outdoorish. They provide police and fire stations that protect us from fire, smoke, speeding drivers, thieves, drunken drivers and other people that break the law. They keep you safe from wild animals and they keep noise down so you can live in peace and quiet. People have rules to follow and the Municipal Government is sure they abide by them. One rule is, that people wanting to build a house, have to have a certain amount of space in front and behind the building they own. If they want less space, so they can have a larger home, they ask the council. The council will then decide. The Municipal Government is very impor- tant to our lives and do many things for us. Hey, let's face it! The governments do a lot for us, that we take for granted, Let's be sure we appreciate and thank them ton! They are very important! Let's hear it for the Municipal Governments! Written by: Sarah Lamble, 10, Seaforth Public School, 1st place. WHAT DOES THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT DO FOR US! Can you imagine Seaforth without a Municipal Government? Most of us take it for granted and are not even aware of all these wonderful services provided by them. The Municipal Government cares for the Seaforth people by keeping the roads and streets safe and well protected. They help keep hospitals for sick people, good beds to sleep on, chairs, tables, and sofas for the sick. Providing us with snow removal in the winter months and year round garbage pick-up helps make it a lot easier. Road repairs are done all year round. Other services provided are electricity, water and sewage. The municipality is responsible for the police force and,town fire department. Although the firemen are volunteers, the municipal government our- chases all equipment including firetrucks. Don't think of the Municipal Government as something not important: Let us all work together. Written by: Shannon Davies, 9. Seaforth Public School, 2nd place. McMaster Slemon INSURANCE BROKERS INC. S•�M��. Auto Homo Farm Branch Manager FULL (WM.) S EMON COMMERCIAL & LIFE INSURANCE P 0 BOX 488 Call Coltec' 68 Ontario Ra B, . 348.915, MITCHELL, Om 348.581 LE EX ENDE 43rd Anniversary MYTHS Continues until Saturday, April 22 ,1 /U 'DFF .ALL"NEW:SPRING SHOES UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT - The Walton Ice Cream Baropened on Friday new management, and with expanded service to the community. Sti:'r,nq thr- sis and serving the public will be, from left, Barb Durrell; Karen Hua, -, .la,o manager; Glenda Carter; Susan Carter am Ann Poets, manager. Mcllc ., purchasers of a submarine sandwich, and a free milk to the second 100. In approximately two weeks, they will open a gift store in the left hand portion of the building. 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