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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1989-10-18, Page 3THE HURON EXPOSITOR, OCTOBER 113, 1989 — 3A WHAT A DIFFERENCE A HUG CAN MAKE - Seaforth Manor resident Jenny Hildebrand is the picture of patience as she awaits her hug on Friday's Staff Ap- preciation Day. Mamie Ross, left, savours the moment. Elliott photo. HUGS. FOR EVERYONE - Seaforth Manor staff member Marianne Moylan was one of the hug recipients at Staff Appreciation Day last Friday. The staff in turn hand- ed out as many hugs and smiles as they recieved. Elliott photo. THE BEST DEAL IN, TOWN - Seaforth Manor resident Keith Herman did a brisk trade in Hug Coupons on Friday afternoon at the Manor's Staff Apprecia- tion Day. Elliott Photo, Disabled police DISPOSE OF FACH.IITY Public Works Canada has officially notified the Canada Post Corporation that it intends to dispose of the building cur- rently housing the Seaforth Post Office. Despite this notification, Canada Post has assured Seaforth Town Council that it is committed to maintaining and im- proving postal service in Seaforth. It says there will be no reduction in service as a result of any Public Works Canada decision to dispose of its property, and promised to stay in touch concerning future developments. STREAMLINE NETWORK As part of its ongoing operations, Canada Post Corporation is currently streamlining its transportation network. The move, it says, will improve postal service and achieve efficiencies. As part of this process, rural routes in some loca- tions will be amalgamated and consolidated. Only those rural route contractors cur- rently working under a temporary ar- rangement will be affected. Five-year contracts currently in effect will not be altered under this plan. Under consolidation are the rural route services 1,2,4 and 5 in Seaforth. Canada Post is now prepared to consolidate them and tender the service to obtain a long term contract. The current contractors are invited to submit a bid in the tendering process, and contracts will be awarded on a basis of best• value for the service requirements. Rural route customers served by Seaforth will not be required to change their mailing addresses and should ex- perience no change in service as a result of the consolidation of these routes, other than there might be a change in the delivery time of their mail. Customers will however, receive their mail on the same day it is currently received. PAY FOR MEETINGS Members of Seaforth Town Council received a total of $2,335 for attendance constable at meetings during the month of September. Reeve Bill Bennett received $480 for one council meeting and nine committee meetings and Mayor Hazel Hildebrand received $415 for one council meeting and seven committee meetings. Deputy -reeve Peg Campbell and Coun- cillor Garry Osborn each received $390 for one council and seven committee meetings; Councillor Marjorie Claus received $210 for one council and three committee meetings; Councillors Pat Malone and Bill Pinder each received $165 for one council and two committee meetings; and Councillor Irwin Johnston received, $120 for one council and one committee meeting. GRANT MONEY Seaforth Town Council adopted a recommendation from its Finance and General Government Committee to grant $250 to the Essex County Flood Relief Committee. Financial assistance to help parlay the approximately $50 million dollars in flood damage, had been re- quested of council last month. The Pro- vince of Ontario will match all donations three to one. SHARE COSTS The Town of Seaforth has requested the Seaforth Fire Area Committee share the cot of borrowing operating funds, effec- tive January 1990, by pre -authorized loans or quarterly payments made in advance. This request came following review of the town's current financial arrangement with the Seaforth Fire Area Committee. In that arrangement the Town of Seaforth loans monies to the committee interest free for periods up to 60 days. Seaforth's Finance and General Govern- ment Committee is of the opinion that the cost of borrowing funds for fire depart- ment purposes should be shared by all municipalities in the fire area similar to the method used in the Seaforth and District Community Centres. LETTER OF COMMENDATION A letter of commendation has been resigns BRIEFS position from local force placed in the file of Constable Dave Dale, in recognition of the professional manner in which he conducted himself, and the initiative he took, in the recent capture of a man wanted by a number of police. That arrest took place September 7 after a car chase to Harpurhey and a foot chase thereafter. RESIGNATION ACCEPTED The Town of Seaforth has accepted with regret the resignation of Constable John Cairns from the Seaforth Police Department effective September 30, 1989. Constable Cairns has been on a disabili- ty leave from the department since February of 1987, and resigned due to has ongoing disability. In view of the resignation the town will pay the balance of Mr. Cairn's 1988 and 1989 vacation pay and service badges. It will also continue to provide access to ex- tended health care benefits until normal retirement age or the disability ceases, upon `agreement that Mr. Cairns will reimburse the municipality the premium costs. Also in view of the retirement the Town of Seaforth passed a by-law appoin- ting Constable Harro Maydell as a per- manent member of the Seaforth Police Department. Constable Maydell has been a temporary member since April 1987. TEMPORARY LEAVE Constable Dave Dale has been placed on short term disability. The Town of Seaforth has been informed that Con- stable Dale will be away from work for a period of six to eight weeks for medical reasons. PURCHASE SHREDDER Seaforth Police Chief Hal Claus has been given permission to purchase a new paper shredder for the department, at a cost not to exceed $250. The department's 25 years and counting at Bethel Bible Church This week, Bethel Bible Church in Egmondville will be celebrating its 25th an- niversary. A banquet supper on Saturday evening and special services on Sunday will mark this milestone in the Associated Gospel Churches' congregation. Bethel Bible Church began in September 1964 when several families in this area were led together in the common 'bonds of Christian love and purpose. Asa result of that meeting, a Sunday School was organized and held in the Legion Hall on September 25 of that year. The following Sunday, October 4, the group moved to the Orange Hall and added an evening service. Later, a morning service was begun. Bethel Bible Church was organized in November 1964, with 14 charter members. One year later, _December 1965, Bethel became a member of the Associated Gospel Churches of Canada, with the 'reception service being held January 13, 1966. In a reference to 1 Corinthians 3, Pastor Glen Sadlier comments, "Thus the only true foundation that can be laid for a church, that of Jesus 'Christ, was set in place through the convictions and,prayers of God's people." To aid in the task of building upon that foundation, God has raised ,up Pastors and teachers "to equip•the.body for the work of the ministry." Rev. Art ']Gelding was Pastoring in Stratford, but was used ;of the Lord to provide leadership duung'the in- fant years of the young congr, ation. Bethel called its first Pastor on 'July 1, 1966.. Rev. Floyd :;Shantz -ministered .until heing,called to;•raverreas„seryice;in'Peru in the fall of '1967. !Rev. t Patterson came that:Oetober.and”, tthrough June,1973. eIt was; durw,ngrthis;xintetthat/the current .facilities *ere purchased, : renovated, and dedicated ler 'the ose,,,of tthe .ongregation 'Once ,.again, :following 'the ,Lord's :leading 5•P for P:atteraon .to Kit- chetter,:Rev. Yi punettoxive,header- ;ship and .,con blue ibis *wagesIto the .ministry. ;Dil rtheae•,Year$1ltbel:reaeh- ced tautgAiMineallikithe ing'`,homes• ' g -Kee foie ;s regprr t rPaitor 0111 i eftheft /tutor Bethel• e old .shredder is not working and is not reparable. A shredder is required to dispose of CPIC messages. RADIO REPAIRS • A member of the Ontario Police Col- lege Technical Branch, together with a technician from Forest City Radio, recently did a complete overhaul of the Seaforth Police Department radio system - including mobile units and the portable radios. A number of the portable bat- teries were discarded as they no longer hold a sufficient charge, and the Seaforth Police Department has recommended three new batteries be purchased in 1990 to replace them. AUXILiARRY POLIICE The Seaforth Police Department is in need of volunteers to 'serve as Auxiliary Police Constables. Two new members, preferrably local, would once again bring the complement of auxiliary members to four. SEPTEMBER OCCURRENCES The Seaforth Police Department reported a total of 63 occurrences for the month of September 1989. Daring that time five summonses were served,' one POA ticket issued, four subpoenas issued and four notices to parents issued. Nine parking tickets were given out, including three for no parking, five for improper parking and one for overnight parking. Five accidents were investigated, all resulting in property damage. DISPOSAL OF FILL Public Works Superintendent John For- rest has been authorized to dispose of any residue fill from the reconstruction of town streets, to any requesting property owner in the Town of Seaforth. If there is no interested party in the town, Superintendent For: est has been authoriz- ed to dispose of the fill to any requesting property owner in Egmondville or Harpurhey. PURCHASE. TIRES Superintendent John Forrest has been authorized to purchase four 1000 by 20 dump truck tires from Thames Tire in London, at a price of $736.35, not install - 'ed. Othe uotes from Haugh Tire in ' Linton t$9r .20) and Algoma Tire ($906.03) had been received. SITE COMPLETED . The Seaforth Landfill Site has been completed, all cover material has been installed and the hydro seeding com- pleted. The Ministry of the Environment has given the Town of Seaforth tem- porary permission to deposit brush and chips in the lower portion of the dump with the exception that no burning oc- curs. It has not however, dealt with the town's application to use this area as a brush site. Since the site is no longer being used as a landfill, Superintendent Forrest has been given permission to remove the gates and fencing. FALL PICK UP Seaforth's Public . Works Department has adopted a policy regarding the pick- up and disposal of roadside brush. Since the local garbage collectors refuse to pick up tree trimmings during their regular collections, the public works superinten- dent has decided to set aside one day per month' to pick up brush from property roadsides within the town's boundaries. Property owners must however, contact the public works department to make use of this service, The suggested date for such a pick up is the last Friday of the month. In other pick-up news, the Public Works Department. has been authorized to conduct a fall clean-up during the week of October 23 to 27. During that week the town will pick up those larger items destined for the trash. REQUEST DENIED A request from John Rosenlund for upgraded paving on the West Street ex- tension, north of Centre Street, has been denied. A, , :'.ug to Public Works Superintencen .inhn Forrest the exten- sion does not require resurfacing since there are no potholes, in the road, and it is generally' in better condition than several other streets in the town. HOTEL ARRANGEMENTS Hotel reservations for four delegates to the 1990 Ontario Good Roads Conference, being held February 25-28 in Toronto, Turn to page 16A • BETHEL BIBLE Church. The "eighties" have brought con- tinuing ehaUenges and have witnessed such outreach efforts as The Bethel Messenger" and a Vacation Bible School program. In September of 1987, the Lord called Rev. Glen Sadlier to join in the "building" process. "While ,the dates and names of Pastors, and the "bricks and mortar" of building renovations are ,somewhat easier to remember, what Js. often forgotten is that the true Church is primarily .people. Perhaps: the names and•faces of many who have come and gone are not as easily remembered by •everyone, .but it is the unheralded,1,estimony of; individuals to ,the power. and grace of God in daily life that alone .will;prove:to,be+the gold, silver an,' VOW 'atones of lasting value", obaet el. ;Rev. Satilier. ",Int e January 19. 1996 Jame of The Huron ,..•: tor, it .was;¢ stated tthat,bethe, ;Bible . owas fioanized .in ;protest ,Again 410 401929,0 f !motile c 4ttends fIn ¢tire organized ch a•,uif laze Aiwa. The ',trends;bay e B• • 4,0t101100111" Pis con - CHURCH tinually moving in different directions. The reason for which n7thel Bible Church rex- ists, however, ha' r hanged. 3n a socie- ty in which Ga v ".rd and the ;personal .authority of '' t is increasingly being Beni. rl and i.,,.• d, believers .must be carefu how the , uud. Against the trends, central • I . - Opinions, ,a church must o ,u, , itself being organiz- es: ono, ',rig' ,ui the purpose -of letting hin, power and grace through or - die I n everyday situations.'Truly, `T, a, withers and the 'fiowers fall, but th V rd •,r God stands forever'. Bas- e' upon L. conviction, • in the ;face ,of l..eny distorted signals, Bethel Bible Church continues to wait upon the Lord and .seek dais ;grace ,80 that, ,with i$Wllh, "Y 4naycontjnue .to sojuui .a .gbarglignal ti tub :,the years 40 come: '` Totthe :1aW and totthe 1,estimonyl>IfItydlo;notsgp k a, ,rding..toEtheltAoord y,ha a /no t- t of dawn: I(.1sa. .8.20). We, a feet .always ,bone tit ell",{ hada t v. 44er, ';blit I. itbat is tthe IK telt ttll�te'lti t...we sce :for ithe achuich rin lthe 1.1$ hte:'" Wed., Oct. 18 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. —Parent's & Tota Skating 1:30 • 4:00 p.m. — Senior Shuffleboard 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. — Ringette - Tween 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. —.Pee Wee I practice 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. — Minor firoomball 8:00 - 10:30 p.m. _ Ladies' Broombell 8:00 - 10:00 p.m. —Recreational Volleyball et S:D:H,S. 8:00 - 8:00 p.m. — Fitness is Fun at S.D.C.C. Thurs., Oct. 19 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. — Fitness Is Fun at S.D.C.C. 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. — Figure ,Skating 6:30 - 6:30 p.m. —,Atoms 6:30 - 7:30 ,p.m. —•Minor.8roomball 7:30 - 11:00 p.m. — Men's Eiroamball 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. — ,Mixed 'Basketball at S.D.H:S. Fri., Oct. 20 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. — Novice Hockey 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. - Atom Hockey 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. — Pee Wee Hockey Sun., Oct. 22 1:30 p.m. — Tevlstock vs. Centenalres 5:00 • 6:00 p.m. — Ringette 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. — Ringette 7:00 - 6:00 p.m. — Ringette 0:00 - 11:00 p.m. — I.H.L. 4:15 - 5:16 p.m. —;Ringette 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. — Junior.Houseleague 6:15 - 7:15 p.m. — Sanir'Houseleague 7:15 - 8:15 p.m. —Ringette 8:30 p.m. — Exeter us Centonalres Sat., Oct. 21 Mon., Oct. 23 4:30 - 8:30 p.m. — Figure Skating 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. — Wood Refinishing at S:D.H.S. 8:00 - 10:00 p.m. — Competitive Volleyball at S.D.H.S. 10:00 - 11:00 p.m. — Midget practice Tues., Oct. 24 10:30 - 12:00 p.m. — Parents & Tots Skating 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. — Fitness is Fun at S.D.C.C. 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. — Pee Wee II 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. — Hockey Teams 7:30 p,m.—RingatteFaehionShow Meeting all Parents are Welcome 8:00 - 10:00 p.m. — Hockey Unknown 7:30 ellea0.a.m. —Minor. Hockey 8:30 •19:30 a.m. —•Kings us. Oilers 9:30 - 10:30:P.M.—.Canadians tts. North ;Stars 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. - Flows vs. =Whalers 11:30 - 12:303p,m.—,i,Allfs eta.:P,erlgulns 4'3;00-1130apem• — itos 1:30-2:30,p.m. -< if;pflnle 1:30-:30,p.m. — #3tory-klpur,at;Sesiorth Wbtari' 2:00 s4;001R,m.--.AutumniRarsar,pt Nor- ttbl dettinitudtS huofih .213.0 -.4 p0rprm..-,:Rubilct3sating Wed. Oct. 25 1:00 - 3;00 p.m. — Parents -and Tots Skating 1:30 - 4:00 p.m. — Senior Shuffleboard 4;30 &;30 p.m. 1iingette :&:30 ,6:30,p,m. — Pee Wee I 6:30 ,8:00 ;p,m. — Minor ;Brommball 8:00 - .30;30 .m. — Ledles' .fdrgomball 8:00 10;00 ,;p.m. — -flet. Votioytaall at S:Q HS. 8;00-,0;O0,p.m.—:Fiteesels•.Fun.at S:D:C:C. 41:00,p.m. — Clinton,ktorilculturol :Society ,meete<Rtthe 44914gr11gnd ;House. EKerypne meirome.