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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1983-09-28, Page 3weight (and Sn aks down MOO middle of the night F1014 ea four butter Latta), Iwh t happened at iter qumrer"course in tnualer r. ;and how man 1blg bilis are coming la against a rapidly ahrnkl#tg brink account, I'd plannedto do some work on Who Jungle - the bushes around our ,proPerty.. Too hot, The Jungle is creeping closer every' day, and 1 would not. be surprised any day now to see an orangoutan leap from one of the oaks onto the roof. , There have been diversions, of course, The street on which we live. was ,Invaded by "a construction crew about mid-August;, and they wilt finish about the end of this week. That keeps one, on one's toes. There's nothing like the growling of a bulldozer outside your bedroom window at 7 a.m. It's a grand summer operation, though, for elderly gentlemen, kids, and housewives with nothing better to do, than stand around and supervi .e a construction job. Parking your car is someting else. The construction crew digs a chasm 10 feet deep ,on one side of the street, and then fills it in again. Don't ask me why. They cheerfully throw in some gravel so that you can get into your garage. Next morning, you saunter out about 8 a.m.; to go and buy some, milk or something. Right behind your driveway is the. Colorado ,Canyon, and you'd need wings to get yo1(r car out, and the crew is up at the other end of the street. It takes a few days of hairy maneuvering before you give up, and stick your car in the driveway of a kindly neighbor, on another street. The big machines ate not like puppets, either. They can do a lot, but my front lawn looks as though a herd of elephants had spent the night there, having a square dance. Late summer was saddened a bit by the death of Ted Reeve, the great old sports writer and athlete. He as 81. and some FROM PAGE 2 reporter,, frlenda slid he had at least , four terminal lilnesses about 20 yearn age. A huge hunk of bone and gristle, with a great broken beak of a nose and, hands like a couppleofgnarled frying pans, Ted Reeve was agenda man and a gentleman, except when he was clobbering finfftebody with a lacrosse stick, or pounding,an opposing lineman into First time i met him was in the Toronto Men's Press Club, where he was wont to hold court with a collection of cronies. l walked in, a complete stranger, ordered a beer and sat alone Withinfive minutes, Ted beckoned me over to join; the group. He didn't know who i was, didn',t care, but out of sheer gregarious- ness, didn't want anyone to be left out. So there 1 was,' a hick columnist,, sitting with a group of top newspapermen of the day. Every time I met him thereafter, he'd wave me over. He didn't even know my name, but called me "Wiarton," because I knew a Stevie Stephenson from Wiarton, against whose father Ted had played lacrosse six decades ago "Dirtiest lacrosse player I ever met, but one of the best." And finally, 1 have a letter from Mrs. Frederick E. Bevan of Vaynesboro, Georgia. She and her husband spent 40 years on the prairies "working our gun dogs." She still takes the Weyburn Review. Her brother-in- law was a P.O.W. in WWII, and she'd like to know where she could buy for him a copy of Boys, Bombs and Brussel Sprouts, which I'd mentioned in this column. Frankly, 1 don't know, Mrs. B. But it's out in paperback now, and I'll see that you get a copy, even if I have to send you my own. And thanks for your warm and generous letter. So much fora beautiful summer. I hope you had one. My ear -drum goes "click" about ' once an hour. Maybe 1 should get a tin ear along with the tin foot, and a tin nose, which a doctor has been trying to get me to have straightened for 10 years. Any donors? DOWflfOWfl/From page one decide how to best set up a distri`at "here, including a- time frame. As well, design guidelines and drawings will be put together in a pamphlet for developers and property owners. The completed study, according to the bylaw passed by, council, will include detailed proposals, downtown block by. block, of what has to be done to reinforce the downtown as a "people place"; to establish efficient traffic flow and parking; to upgrade streetscapes, storefronts, signs to create an "interesting, unusual and exciting atmos- phere" and to • identify new uses and developments necessary for a heritage disttict plan to succeed. DECORATED BICYCLES and a decorated pedal car were alt part of the Seaforth fall fair parade on Friday. The three day fair was kicked oil Thursday night with the crowning of Lisa Beuttenm lller, the 1983 fair queen. (Wasslnk photo) Board members honored at Hospital dinner Two longtime board and staff members of Seaforth Community Hospital were honored at a board dinner last week. Audrey McLlwain, who retired from the board after 12 years, and Gord Rimmer, who stepped down as chairman this year were given long serve awards. The new chairman, Emma Friend of Dublin, made the presentations. Two retired employees, Dorothy Munro. 22 years, and Elma Jewitt. nine years, were also honored but were unable to attend. About 60 attended the dinner at Seaforth Golf and Country Club and heard former board chairman A.Y. McLean talk about hospital history in Seaforth. The Town and Country Four entertained. Stressing the necessity of a continuing review of hospital facilities and requirements so that the needs of the community it serves may be met, Mr. McLean said the Seaforth area was fortunate as a result of action the board already had taken. A review of requirements had been uuucriasen allu uvaPuat planning consult- ants now are at work preparing recommenda- tions to provide the latest concepts in hospital service. Mr. McLean emphasized that the challenge facing the Board and the commun. ity was to ensure that' the renovations, changes and perhaps additions which arc found,to be necessary are carried out to ensure the best possible patient care in the future. Pins were presented to people who had served five years on the board. They are: J.M. Scott, Mr . McLean. John Modeland. Mrs. McLlwain, Roy Williamson, Mr. Rimmer, Allan Searle. Cleave Coombs, John McEwing, Dr. E.A. Malkus. Dr. P.L. Brady, Jim Etue, Mrs. Friend, John Kinsman, Mary Longstaff, Charlotte McKercher and Jud Walker. Similar pins are being presented to members of the hospital staff. and meals on wheels volunteers, says hospital administra- tor Gord McKenzie. Car gutted by fire Friday Friday morning around 7 a,m., Donna Miler stopped in front of apartments on Goderich St. E. to pick up her friend for work at Seaforth Creamery. When the two came from inside the building, the car was on fire. "1 wouldn't have minded so much if i was driving," says her father and the owner of the car, Russell 'Miller, ot tt.lt.4, Seaforth. "But, Donna's really shook up because she was using the car when it happened." The fire started in the dashboard in the electrical system and the car was gutted. No one was hurt. Seaforth firemen responded to the alarm. No objections at meeting At its first public meeting under the new planning act, Seaforth council's planning committee decided to recommend that council make the proposed changes to the town plan for Silvercreek subdivision. "There have been no objections or even questions," said councillor Henry Mero, a member of the planning board. The other member is councillor Bill Martin. They were joint chairmen of the meeting. The proposed changes include exchanging Block A for lands west of lot 24. increasing the frontage of lot 24 to 75 feet and changing Blocks A and B from open space to residential. "We have spent numerous meetings discussing the planning aspect and I'm satisfied with it, subject to suggestions for change. 1t will give the town the option to establish roads to the west or north, a park or a residential area at a later time without changing the plan." said Roman Dzus, Huron county planner. The public meeting Monday night lasted approximately 10 minutes. in for big ball game on Qao gocus agowo I r•H . HURON .Ft • .1, OR ,SEPTEMBER 28',1983 - A3 SEPT.28,1883 Mann Bros. of Brussels have sold their. grist mill to Wm. Ross for $4500. The new proprietor intends putting in the new process machinery and other changes at once. Wm. Payne sold his farm on the Mill Road, Tuckersmith, near ' Egmondville to Mr. Fanson, Exeter for the sum of S7,100. Mr., Payne intends retiring from farming and will' live in either Seaforth or Egmondville. J.J. Collie, son of station .master Collie of Bluevale was working at a revolver, it went off and sent a bullet through the palm of his hand. He is getting along nicely., Due to a recent change in the mail service at Hensall, two mails per day are received from the north and two are received from the south. OCTOBER 2, 1908 R.B. McLean of Kippen has been appoint- ed a justice of the peace and is well qualified for this office. The Methodist people of Chiselhurst intend holding their anniversary on Sunday next when Rev. David Wren of Maidstone will preach. Mr. Wren is an old Chiselhurst boy. He was born and raised half a mile east of here, where his brother still resides on the homestead. Joseph Dick, brother of James Dick of Seaforth and formerly associated with him in the hotel business here, dropped dead on Wednesday afternoon. Mr. Dick had been in poor health and had been living with his father, Thomas Dick of Hay township near Kippen.,.On Wednesday afternoon he was assisting at a raising when he fell over dead at R.B. McLeans. The deceased had been troubled with his heart for some time, and it is supposed the strain of lifting affected the organ.„ Neighbours n BY ELSA HAYDON Ontario's new Planning Ad came into force on August 1 this year. On Aug. 18, the Huron County Planning and Development Committe, sitting as the consent granting authority under the new Act, made its first decisions and promptly found itself in the middle of a' controversy over a land severance approval. An objection has been filed and the matter goes to the Ontario Municipal Board. In addition, it appears that there will be some form of appeal to the provincial government to have the new, Planning Act amended. The land severance in question concerns the property of Pauline Ingram in Hay Township. In August. Mrs. Ingram proposed to sever approximately 88 acres of agricul- tural land from..SSnp,ficre ea,wbic4)1erpison, Rick Ingram, had built a house a few years ago. The Planning and Development Commit- tee minutes read: "This application is being presented on compassionate grounds, since the son had built a home on the property with the idea of some day purchasing the property from the father. The father passed away suddenly at age 46 leaving the spouse no alternative but to sell the property and -,SEPT. 29i 19"33 Stores were closed in Seaforth on Thursday . afternoon from 3:1S p.m. to4;30 p,m, tri order that citizens could see the big softball game, Dunnville vs Seaforth, Egmondville school took,first prize in the school children's parade at the Seaforth Fall Fair on Friday last. Mutdock's orchestra provided music in the evening for old time dancing, The Autumn Doubles Tourney of the Seaforth Lawn Bowling Club was held on Wednesday evening. The Tip Top Cup emblematic of first prize went to James E. Willis and R.E. Bright of Seaforth. With the cup went 2 Kenwood blankets donated by Stewart Bros. The Seaforth softball team, champions of zone 1 O.S.B.A. were guests of the Seaforth Lions Club at their semi-monthly dinner on Monday evening. Evan Rennie, Seaforth catcher was awarded the W.J. Duncan cup for the, season's outstanding player. ' OCTOBER 1958 Thunder Bay, a pacer owned and driven by W.C. Oke, Egmondville, set a track record at Listowel on Tuesday by stepping the mile in 2:09: The race was held in connection with the Listowel fall fair. Within a couple of weeks of the 26th , anniversary of its opening the Regent theatre has been forced to close because of a lack of patronage. The final program,shown Satur- day night was a musical "Country Music Holiday". Wilmer Cuthill, Seaforth is confined to Scott Memorial Hospital, Seaforth, following ' an 18 foot fall on Monday afternoon. Mr. Cuthill fell from a ladder while he and Jack Case were tnaking repairs to a chimney at S.S. No. 6 Tuckersmith schoolhouse. MUSICAL MOVEMENT—The variety show at the Seaforth fall fair, Friday night, was without a piano until Local muscle men lifted one onto the four foot high stage. Spectators were treated to accapella music as sung by the Seaforth Harmony Kings, tap dancing, square dancing and old time fiddle music. (Wassink photo) New streets closing policy Seaforth council has set up a new policy for closing town streets. At its Sept. 13 meeting council had three requests for closings, two downtown by the Lions and Ciderfest and one near the arena by the Agricultural Society, Bylaws were passed closing Duke from E. William to Chalk from noon Thursday until noon Saturday for the fair; Gouinlock from Main to Victoria Oct. 1 works committee, council decided two months' notice will be required for future street closings. The street closures will be subject to the approval of fire and police chiefs. They must meet requirements of the general government committee and have set times so that public works employees can install and remove barricades. ' The, two months' notice is needed so that from, 9 till 5 for Ciderfest and Main Oct. 1 , everyone involved can be notified and a from 2 to 2:30 and 4 to 4:30 for the Octoberfest closing bylaw passed, the committee report parade and Ciderfest. said. But on the r. -commendation of the public ot informed: Hensall caseis first test the son is unable to raise the funds to buy the entire farm at this time," J `The committee granted the severance as follows: "This application conforms on compassionate grounds." SECOND TIME The committee members and all other persons involved were aware that in July 1982, Mrs. Ingram had made an essentially identical application for the same property (only reversing the parcels of land to be severed and to be retained) and that the Huron County Land Division Committee had turned it down because "the application does not conform to the Secondary Plan for Hay Township, as the severance would create an incompatible non-farm use in an agricultural area." , ,jt was, also understood that : the »1,19.82 reasons were equally valid in 1983. What the new committee did not know in August was that the 1982 severance application had a potential objector (as the application was turned down for other reasons, no actual objection had to be filed) who was represented by a lawyer mentioned in the file. The objector is Adrian Bayley whose home is next to the property in question, who has Hensall couple home Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Noakes have returned home from a three week vacation in British Columbia where they enjoyed near perfect wea- ther. The first part of their stay was with Mr. and Mrs. William Nikon of Vernon, the second week on Vancouver Island, the third in the city of Vancouver. On Sept. 5, their son John was married to Colleen Nikon. The setting for the marriage was the little chapel on the O'Keefe Ranch (a pioneer village). The chapel ,vas built in 1867 and seats approximately 55. Colleen was attended by her 'sister Pamela and John was attend- ed by Wilfred Ratcliffe of Calgary. Brian and Robert Nikon. brothers of the bride were ushers. Following a honeymoon in Banff, John and his bride returned to London where they are resid- ing. While in Penticton, Leo- nard and Minnie visited with Don and Carole Kyle and Leon Cook. They spent quite some time recalling old times when Don, Leonard and Leon worked together. On the Island they stayed at Bazan Bay, Parksville, Uculet. Nanaimo and several places. of interest. On their return to Vancover Leonard and Minnie stayed at the Shato Inn in the vicinity of English Bay and Stanley Park. They found that the pace of living out there is much different than at home. However, the mountains and scenery are beautiful and well worth the trip. Rev. Kenneth Knight con- ducted service in Carmel Presbyterian Church on Sun- day, with Doug Klopp of Zurich presiding at the organ. The service of Holy Commun- ion will be dispensed at the morning service Oct. 2. The Three Link Seniors have plenty of tickets for purchase on the quilt they have on display in the Hensall Flower Shoppe. The draw on this quilt will be made at the regular meeting on Oct. 11. All tickets are to be handed in to Mrs. Dorothy Brintnell Mrs. Don Flear of Grand Bend spent several days last week visiting with her mother Mrs. Jessie Armstrong. Mrs. Leslie Jupp, Calgary, and Mrs. Wm. J. MacLean, Exeter were recent visitors Brucefield youngsters perfect attendance ISABEL SCOTT 482-7135 Brucefield Sunday school superintendent Mrs. Beth Cooper assisted by Mr. Mof- fat presented certificates and seals to pupils last Sunday. Kindergarten: Lisa Wilson I yr. seal; Primary class: Mack Livermore, 5 yr.; John McBeath, 5 yr.; Ben Rath - well, 6 yr.; Janet McBeath, 9 yr.; Barbara Fotheringham, 9 yt.; intermediate: Lori Livermore, 7 yr.; Jodi Moffat 8 yr.; Janice Moffat, 10 yr.; Kathy Rathwell, 10 yr. seal; Scott Townsend, 10 yr.; William Fotheringham, 11 yr.; Lynn Moffat, 11 yr. Perfect attendance certifi- cate, Barbara Fotheringham. Absent one Sunday, Ben Rathwell, Lynn Moffat, Jan- ice Moffat. Mr. and Mrs. C. Moffat are spending a few days at the manse with Mr. and Mrs. Don Moffat and family. Mr. Art Alexander is a patient in Clinton Public Hospital having undergone surgery. Anniversary congratula- tions to Mr. and Mrs. Doug Campbell who celebrated 60 years of marriage on Sept. 23 with members of thelrfamily and friends at Komoka. Mr, and Mrs. Bert Walters are extended congratulations on 50 years of marriage. A family gathering of their two daughters and six sons and their'families and neighbours was held at Brucefield church hall on Saturday afternoon Sept. 24. A dessert euchre will be held at the church hall on Tuesday Oct. 11. with Mrs. Bertha MacGreg- or. AMBER REBEKAH LODGE TO HAVE INSTALLATION Amber Rebekah Lodge met Wednesday evening with Vice Grand Mrts, Margaret Upshallresiding in the ab- sence ofNobleGrand Mrs. Margaret Consitt. She was assisted by Mrs. Leona Parke acting Vice Grand. Mr, and Mrs Ernie Chip - chase are taking up residence in the senior citizens apart- ments. A letter was received asking for volunteers to col- lect for the blind. Mrs, Edythe Bell and Mrs. Leona Parke volunteered. D.D.P. Marion Rose and her install- ing staff of Edelweiss of Seaforth will be guests Oct, 5 to install the new officers. All members arojnvited. UNIT 2 MEETS Mrs. Helen MacLean wel- comed everyone to Unit 2 Sept. 12. The Unit is to help at the Queensway service Oct. 11. Oct, 3 is the general meeting. HENSALL COUPLE'S' GRANDDAUGHTER WINS PLOWING MATCH QUEEN Congratulations to Lynne Dodds of R.R. 1 Seaforth who won the title of Huron County Queen of the Furrow for the second year. Lynne, the 18 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Don Dodds, was crown- ed at the 56th annual Huron County Plowing Match held at the farm of Claire Deichert, Zurich. The Seaforth area girl won over a class of six other girls Lynne is the grand- daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sim Roobol, Hensall. HENSALL STREET PRESENTS A FiNE APPEARANCE In spite of all the dust, inconvenience and a sum- mer's noise, etc. the Hensall Main Street is completed by the Lavis Company of Clinton and the sod is completed by the landscaping company. With the brick -work and asphalt the street as a whole presents a most appealing view. The Horticulture Soci- ety is to be recommended for the flowers and the roses in front of the library which Douwe Rozendal has watered so faithfully all summer. lived there for over 10 years and who was not notified of the severance application. Grey Township Reeve Leona Armstrong, Chairman of the Planning and Development Committee, stated in an interview, "I was very upset when I found out later that Bayley had objected last time and had not been notified." Mrs. Armstrong is not sure whether the knowledge would have made a difference in the decision, but she feels that the information should have been brought to the committee's attention and "we would have been more cautious, had we known." Goderich Deputy -Reeve Jim Britnell, also on thecommittee, agrees with this opinion. According to the County Administrator Bill Ha)tl}y whoisec��tapy.tofbegttimiee, „ .: What i our reaction to "compassionate the'omisjon Was sell ly an oversight'`. » g tids' for prdperty severances?Thcre`is a `feeling on some occasions that 'govern- ments are without compassion for human conditions and only go by the letter of the law in a bureaucratic machinery style. Can a government take a different approach without being accused of unfairly taking sides and having regard for considerations for which it has no mandate? How well informed are the County Council members? How well informed do they want to be or do they rely too much on the administration? How much interest do we take in our government? These questions are valid. If we want good government and fair treatment, we must ask them. • request it. if you have no prior notification? The Ingrams are bewildered and mildly resentful about the controversy. The Bayleys feel that their rights have been totally ignored and the case has been handled badly, to the point where some of the relevant reports carry later ilates than August 18 when the decision was made. Mr. Bayley takes the stand that the Planning Act treats us poorly, but he also asks - is a reeve elected to represent all citizens fairly and equally or is it right 'for him to appear at committee meetings in support of some property owners whilst completely ignoring even the . common courtesies towards some others? Although Mr, Han y, Warden Grant Stirling, and County Planning Director Gary Davidson share the view that "compassion- ate grounds", among other things, must have been considered to some degree in many past severance decisions, they agree that it is the first time that, in the absence of other reasons, such grounds were officially stated in so many words by a Huron County land division committee. However, to be able to appeal or to object, one must know about the case. Furthermore, under the new Planning Act, an appeal may be filed only by a person who has requested "notice of decision". Right - but how do you Kippen WI hears of ..harvest MARGARET HOGGARTH 262-6902 Kippen East W.I. had an interesting meeting at the home of Mrs. Charles Eyre in Egmondville when Thea Wisch described the customs of Germany during and after harvest. She demonstrated the making of a harvest crown, the symbol of the completed harvest, made from all the grains that have been gathered. Each member received a corsage of grains and straw flowers, as well as a sample of bread. Margaret Hoggarth out- lined the harvest festival as it is celebrated in England. Each person takes an article from the garden to decorate the church. Hilda Payne described her village customs in England when the fish nets were hung in the church at the harvest festival. Thea concluded her de- monstration by saying that the people thank God for the harvest for without Him and His blessing of sun and rain there would be no harvest. Dorothy Bell gave the Volunteer knitters needed Huron County's Family and Children's Services needs volunteers to knit mitts for children for Christmas. Wool for these mitts can be picked up and the completed articles returned to the Seaforth Sewing Centre, 11 Main Street. Mitts are needed for both boys and girls up to age 18. in Seaforth this year, the Christmas Bureau is being operated on behalf of Family and Children's Services by the Lioness Club. For more infortfiation, contact Linda ARM at 527-1717 or Family and Children's Services at 524-7358. motto, "The family is the training ground for good citizenship". She gave a thought provoking talk on the dignity of work and the necessity for discipline with love and fairness. Mrs. Wisch was presented with the institute pen by Mrs. Drummond. Mrs. Grant Mac- Lean took the roll call, an- swered by naming a province in Canada and its flower. Mrs. Alderdice gave the treasurer's report. Mrs. Pep- per gave the sunshine report. Ladies are invited to Eliniville on Oct. 12 and to Seaforth on Oct. 11. Members are provid- ing a prize for the best loaf of bread at Hensall Fair. Grace Drummond read "Shredded Wheat". Mona Alderdice gave courtesy re- marks. Lunch was served by Mrs. Eyre, co -hostess Mrs. MacLean and the committee Mary Whitehouse and Fran- ces Kinsman. Submitted by Rena Caldwell, Public Relations Officer for the Kippen East W.I. GOMMMXII1FY CALEMIDAR Wednesday, September 28 7-9 p.m. at the arena; bring articles for used equipment sale. Thursday, September 29 Minor sports registration 7-9 p.m. at the arena. Saturday, October 1 Minor sports registration 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the arena. Story hout at the library 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. every Saturday. Social evening, for Joyce and George Vivian and family' on Oct. 1. 8:30 p.m.. Staffa Hall. Everyone welcome. Ladies please bring lunch. Friday, October 7 Tavistock vs. Centennaires (Exhibition) at arena, 8:30 p.m. Sunday, October 9 Exeter vs. Centennaires (Exhibition) at arena, 2:00 p.m. If you're organizing a non-profit event of Interest to other Seaforth area residents, phone the recreation office at 527-0882 or the Expositor at 527-0240 or mall the information to Community Calendar, The Huron Expositor, Box 69, Seaforth, Ontario NOK 1W0 well In advance of the schedul d dote. Space for the Community Cedar is donated by The Huron Expositor.