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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1983-12-07, Page 31 FROM PGE ONE setv'ers'and leaking manholes, "It's typical ofwbet we've seen in other municipalities," Said M. Ross. "The peak flow represents 61(o.times what's desirable. Something has to be done." Dating the spring, water runoff accounts for 8$ ,per cent of the infiltration. Repairs,. relining and/or replacing old sewer lines will cost about $300,000. The benefits will reflect a reduction in the annual ffoW of 10 per cent. "in peak flow periods, there would be an 82 per cent reduction in ground water infiltration." he said. STANDARDS CHANGE The third problem is the capacity and quality of treatment at the lagoons ,and capacity of the Bayfield River to handle the discharge. "The lagoons do a good job of treating what they're supposed to treat, but standards have cha d from the 1950s. Additional treatmen is equired," Mr. Ross said. To avoid costs in e cess of $21/2 million to construct a new sewa e treatment plant, Mr. Ross suggested "tha the concept of the lagoon operation , be changed. Instead of discharging twice a year, we should have continual discharge in winter months." Despite reduction of the flow, the pumping station will still have to be expanded. To accomplish additional sewage treatment, and winter discharging would require a 75 per cent increase in storage volume. "The most practi 'al solution would be to construct a fourth ell, deepen one existing cell and aerate oth cells. Total project costs would be abo t $1.3 million." The only other alternative would be to do nothing, "but it's not practical. The Ministry of Environment would eventually make the town do something." But the ministry has put the study on hold because of illegal discharging. The. ministry Itas owned the treatment plant since it was constructed in the 1950s. Alternatives include,. changing the dis- charge site by piping treated sewage 1.5 Idlometers to the Bayfield River at a cost of 5175,000, or obtain rights to continue discharging into the stream. "But that's complex and involves personalities." said Mr. Ross. "But it's a fraction of the cost. It's a sensitive issue because people have complained." "1 find it amazing the ministry never pointed this out to us before," said councillor Bill Martin. "Has there been a change in the law?" "it was considered acceptable butnobody realized it was illegal. The ministry says it's not legal," said Mr. Ross. "They want the issue resolved before the study is com- pleted." "Is it our problem or yours and what's the next logical step?" asked Jim Crocker, Seaforth clerk. "There is a legal situation. It will have to be looked into further by our lawyers," replied Mark Bell ministry of the environ- ment representative. "The province owns the treatment system." "Piping would solve a lot of problems," said Mr. Crocker. "Dr. Stapleton has complained' saying he's had algae growing in his pond. 1 -ie attributes it to the lagoon," Mr: Ross said. "We are also accused of eroding the drain." MAYOR CONCERNED "I would liketo see the ministry meet internally first and would suggest our staff get back to the town to clarify the situation," said Mr. Bell. "This concerns me," said Mayor Alf Ross. "1 want action taken to correct the situation as soon as possible. I'm still in a state of shock over all the figures. Bul my first concern is the discharge problem." FOSTERING/ FROM'PAGEONE fostering came when the Van Dorps could place a child into the arms of its adoptive parents. "it was wonderful to see their she says. py'i also got a kick out of the time when I was putting a foster child into a crib at the church nursery and someone said, "Oh, your little girl looks just like youl" TEENS MORE DIFFICULT The few teenagers the Van Dorps have fostered have been more difficult since they have had a longer time to accumulate more problems and come fro{n troubled homes. a "Their view of others and the world isn't that great because they have so many strikes against them that, they're striking out against the world. That's their way of asking for help." One l5 -year-old whostayed at the Van Dorps made Mrs. Van Dorp worry that she was failing her since she couldn't seem to get through to her. But, she hopes that some of the things they talked about may help.in the future although she has no way of knowing. "1 had to realize it takes a long time to get teens the way they are; we couldn't solve all their problems in a couple pf months," she says. Fostering has opened the Van Dorps' eyes to a lot of sadness and unhappiness of the results of broken homes. In today's mobile society, many people don't receive the help of yesterday's larger, extended families and have trouble making. it on their own, says Mrs. Van Dorp FOSTERING IS SHARING "We both came from large immigrant families that came from Holland and were lucky enough to make a success of life in this,free country. Fostering is"a way we can share with others what we now have." -Through fgstering, the Van Dorps ar taking a course offered by the Family an Children Services on parenting and fin that theyare continuingto learn after their many years as parents. Here I've been a mother all these years and i'm, trying to apply some of the things I'm learning. i wish there were compulsory courses on parenting in the high schools. It's such an important job but everyone goes at'it blind," she says. • Some of the methods to better parenting are being open with your children and trying to keep lines of communication open all the time. Another is teaching children to take responsibility for their actions. But, most important is loving and respecting children for what they are - individuals. And, while it's sometimes difficult to say good-bye to their foster children - "Some take a bigger piece -of your heart than others" the Van Dorps will continue fostering. "They've been a part of our lives when they were here," says Mrs. Van Dorp. REUNION/ FROM PAGE ONE 1 hangout for the kids and these same kids are now businessmen in Seaforth." "I'm one of those kids whit drank cokes in John's restaurant." he says. "John's a friend of mine. For the young people of Seaforth, life revolved around the restaurant. John was and still is part of the young people." A customer in Wong's Grill on Thursday said he met his wife in the restaurant. He I)_as sent a letter and has also sent people in to sign letters. Another suggested contacting Clare Westcott, executive director of the office of the Ontario premier Bill Davis. "Get as many involved as possible." Everybody who's signing letters are' encouraging•others to get involved. "i told my next door neighbour about it," says Mr. Dillon, "and she wrote a letter right then and there and says she's going to get each of her daughters to write." MP Murray Cardiff was contacted and told what was happening in Seaforth. "He said he would personally deliver some letters and would explain the situation to Mr. Roberts," Mr. Dillon says. A comment of one letter writer was, "1 don't see why all Seaforth residents don't send a letter.' "1 don't think we'll see John's mother THE HURON EXPOSITOR, DECEMBER 7, 4983 -- A3 ' • before Christmas, but it would be terrific just to see her here. If the High Commission in Korea had made their decision in favor because of a compassionate view, John's mother would have been allowed to immi- grate," says Mr. Dillon. "But we're dealing with government so we're trying to blackmail them with votes." PETITION CIRCULATED // John has spent over 830 for ph8focopies and people are even making their own copies. A petition has also been circulated by Frances Breen. "I've collected about 50 signatures, have written to the prime minister, immigra- tion office, and Hong Kong." says Ms. Breen. John has been very kind and made us feel welcome in Seaforth. He offered his assist• ance in many ways," she says. "If enough letters are sent, immigration will have to take notice. They have made exceptions before and they should do the same now because John is a good man." "If sponsorship was approved, it would only take a week to get my mother over," John says. "1'm going to write her and tell her that many people are behind us." MALLS/FROM PAGE TWO And then there is the allure to the pig in most of us. Make out a careful list of essentials. Talk to yourself. Steel yourself against all blandishments. And, after all this, i'll bet you spend far more at the mall, flourish your credit card more often, than if you had shopped carefully downtown. Human nature. We can't resist all those goodies. The shopping mall is the ultimate monument to a materialistic society. And let's face it, the price is very often right. Aside from the shopping. the mall is a crowded, noisy, exciting place, on the surface. For the home -bound housewife, the glitter and the gaudiness slid the canned music represent an escape from the dull drudgery of house and kids. There are gimmicks and sales and specials, and a place to sit down, rest the HIGH AttOVE THE DESKS in the Grade 4 classroom at Huron Centennial School in Brucefleld hangs a 29 -foot snake, the creation of these students. The snake is also a word bank and le complete with a rattling tall flashing lights. Snake creators were, front row, left to right, Connie. Bannerman and Trudy Upshall, engineers Michael McCowr and and Donald Broadfoot, Phuoc Luong and Nancy Lefaive. Back row, Rob Smale, Sherri McLachlan, Trudle,Decker, Laura Connolly, Billy Kerr and Duane Siertsema. Siiu4ents go "snakey." There's been some excitement ,in he Grade four classroom at Huron Cente ial School this week. A wall in Mrs. Joan Allan's class m is adorned by a 29 foot long snake. the c ation of 10 students, Made from paper and paste, the snake is actually a word bank. Its long slithery body is covered with 27 words that describe a snake. What makes this word bank extra special is the additional work done by Michael McCowan and Donald Broadfoot. Now known as the class electricians, the boys have added lights. a rattling tale and shining eyes to the snake. The creation is all the talk at Huron Centennial and Grade 4 students have written stories on the creature in their room. THE MECHANICAL SNAKE Mrs. Allan's Grade 4 class made a 29-fpot long snake in the first term of school. They made it because they were doing a project, on snakes. The electricians of the snake are Michael McCowan and Donald Broadfoot. There are lights on it and a tail that rattles. WOW what a snake. -by Jody Horton 29'FOOTSNAKE Mrs. Allan's Grade 4 language class has made a 29 -foot snake. With 'a head that lights up and a tail that rattles. It is made of snake words joined together. It was started by Donald B. and Mike Mc. It is very interesting. 1 hope someone takes a picture of it. .by Pam Carter McKillop man catches bear; 1883 NOVEMBER 30,1883 e Presbyterian Church at Chiselhurst. has ad a new shed built for the convenience and comfort of the teams. The late rains have raised.therivers to such an extent as to make it necessary to take out a couple ofates. Wm. Mines of Mcttllop recently caught a bear in a trap. From the meat of the animal he made two patent pails full of fine oil. The skin together with that of another he caught last year, he intends making a robe or a coat. One night last week a young man calling himself Brown stayed at the Tecumseh house in Brussels, having come on horse- back. The hoose was worth $150 to 5175 and he seemed very anxious to sell, offering it as low as 570; which aroused suspicion that all was not right. The constable getting word of the matter suggested to the young man that he had better leave the horse with him until he ascertained whether the reports were correct or not. To which he agreed. He shdrtly after went for a walk and has not been seen since. DECEMBER 4, 1908 About ten o'clock Saturday night, William Devereaux of the 2nd concession Tucker - smith, was walking home about a mile cast of Egmondville, when he saw some men on the road. He thought they were some df his •' neighbors and called to them but received no answer. He proceeded on, but had not gone far when he was accosted by two men, who wanted his money. Although he had -a large parcel under his left arm. Mr. Devereaux showed fight and his aggressive attitude frightened off his assailants who made off across the fields. Later they called at the house of David Gemmell with the same results. Their . description was given to Constable Gillespie -and Monday morning shortly after Constable Gundry' of Goderich arrived in town two suspects. John Steele and James Sullivan were put in the Tock -up. DECEMBER 1, 1933 W.M. Arnold has sold his grocery business to Alex McGavin, well known in Seaforth. Mr. McGavin will get immediate possession. Slightly damaged or broken toys will be repaired, painted and made to look like new. this Christmas. The Lions Club want to make some local -child who would otherwise have no gift, happy. Citizens wishing to co- operate shoulddo so»a4 once»rand may,leale f toys or books at Daly's garage...,.,:,,,,, Santa is coming to Seaforth and Brussels' Santa Claus will he visiting Seaforth and Brussels on Saturday when he makes his annual visit during the Santa Claus parade. The Brussels parade begins at 11:30 and Seaforth follows at 1:00. Three bands are Featured in the Seaforth parade including the Seaforth District High School Girls Band: Seaforth-Dashwood Community Band and the Central Huron Secondary School brass band. Parade chairman Irwin Johnston says 28 entries. including bands. walking units. horses and floats will participate on Saturday. The W.P. Thompson of Tuckersmith could hardly believe his eyes on Saturday morning for as he looked from his house he saw about -200 large snow balls dotting his fields. As he drove into town he saw many other fields had been similarly treated. The high wind of Friday night had done the work, assisted by the soft snow. DECEMBER 5, 1958 Six inches of snow was dumped on district roads on Friday and Saturday. The main highways were not closed, but travel was made perilous, by ,drifting snow. John Flannery held the winning ticket in the Clinton Lions Club Grey Cup pool. The prize was 5500. J. Arnold Westcott who resigned from the Seaforth Public School Board after nearly 20 years was honored at its meeting on Monday night. Chairman W.T. Teal' paid tribute to his years of service. He will be suc1ceeded next year by John E. 'Longstaff who was elected following last week's nominations. William Brown was re-elected president of the Hensall Legion at their Monday night meeting. A SIGN THAT CHRISTMAS is almost here is the huge Christmas tree on Main Street Seaforth. Located In front of the 'municipal office, the tree has been decorated with colorful lights, a welcome sight In evening hours. (Wassink photo) parade will form at the Seafortit)ind District Community Centres at 12:30. ( Santa will give treats to about -.300 kids at the Laronc-Spittal store from 1146-3:30. Christmas posters entered. in the poster contest by elementary students will also be on display at the Santa Centre. Residents of the two Seaforth nursing homes will also be treated to a visit from Santa. "The parade looks about the same as last year, but more floats are welcome," says Mr. Johnston. Importance of sport aching dogs, and have a coffee. There is variety and color and there are sounds and smells that take the individual out of his little rut. And, after all, if all those other people are shopping at the mall, it must hiive something going for it. Right? And those clever devils who set up the malls don't miss much. They jam in a drugstore, and a hair-8ressing salon, and a trust company or a bank, so there's really no need to go downtown, is there? Personally, 1 hate malls. They are too impersonal and noisy and crowded for me, 1 feel like an animal, in a mall. i have a sense that i am being manipulated 'by some socio-p'sychologist who first conceived the idea. i'll go on shopping downtown. But hundreds of thousands won't. Taiting FROM PAGE TWO know how much that costs per meeting? Plenty. There was also discussed the possibility of having to purchase a new fire engine in 1984, not definite but the older one is leaking like a sieve. Is not our fire protection more important than a patched -up old building? i strongly suggest that council abandon its tentative plans for the old town hall (which is not so old) and get its priorities in proper perspective. i for one have little confidence in the present body and 1 believe the old nominations meetings had a great deal of While doing some pre -Christmas housecleaning I came across this letter published in the Reader's Digest, that i had cut out and saved. After reading 1 thought it may be of interest to all the parents, coaches, end kids, out there involved in not just hockey, but every other sport. With the amount of leisure time increasing, more and more people are turning to sports for fun and recreation. Sometimes we pet caught up in the challenge of winning and forget the most important aspect of sport. Here's the letter and I hope it gets cut out of many papers and taped to the many refrigerators in sporting houses in our area. A FATHER'S WISH Dear Coach: Tomorrow morning my son starts hockey. He's going to step out on the ice and his great adventure that will probably include joys and disappointments begins. So 1 wish you would take him by his young hand and teach him the things he will have to know. Teach him to respect the merit, ac ,east we knew wnat was going on part of the time. 1 hope the ratepayers and voters of Hensall will stand up and be counted on this issue. 1 wish to go on record as being against it. 1 believe Hensel] means more to me than to most of you, l have called it home for a good many years. i shall welcome your com- ments. Let us hope that council will conduct a public meeting so we can have our say. There is a limit to everything and i believe we have reached that limit. Thanking you sir,1 remain Sincerely Mrs. Minnie Noakes referee and that his judgement is final. Teach him not to hate his competitors. but to admire their skill. Teach him it is just as important to be a playmaker and get an assist as it is to score a goal. Teach him to play as a team and never to be selfish. Teach him never to blame his goaltender when a goal is scored against him, because five mistakes were made before the puck got to the goalie. Teach him that winning is not everything, but trying to in is. Teach him it is far more honorable to lose than it is to cheat. Teach him to be a competitor. Teach him to close his ears to the howling mob and to stand up for himself if he thinks he is right. Teach him gently but don't coddle him, because only the test of fire makes fine steel. This is a big order. Coach, and 1 place my son in your hands. See what you can do for him, He is such a nice tittle fellow. His Dad (Contributed to Reader's Digest by L. Argue) I hope everyone involved in sport will take the time to read this not just once but many times, for the good of us all. Sincerely Carolanne Doig Sex article uncalled for Dear Sir, Please cancel my subscription to the Seaforth Expositor as of"this date. For over one hundred years, the McLean family published a wholesome weekly family newspaper that could bd'welcomed into any home. Now the editorial staff seems to be resorting to sensationalism. if today you are promoting promiscuity among our young people, what reason is there to believe that in no time you will be advocating an Abortion Clinic for Main Street, Seaforth? 1 believe your article on sex, written by Susan White, is uncalled for. it is nothing more than a commercial for the birth control vendors and a stump for the sex deegoodets of your area. Certainly your Seaforth pharmacist cashes in on free advertising. Your article implies that pre -marital sex • is a normal and accepted norm for our youth, and if young people do not engage in such then they are odd balls. This 1 do not believe. Today there are a great many, maybe the majoritiy of young people, who still believe in God s Commandments. And there are still many parents, maybe a majority, who are trying to raise their children to experience good and wholesome lives, knowing that sex is not the be all and end all of life. 1 am not questioning the Expositor's right to publish an article such as this. But 1 am asserting my right as a free person to protest this kind of cheap journalism by cancelling my subscription to your paper. Sincerely yours Arthur R. Looby Toronto, Ontario COMMIIIIHRT Wednesday, December 7 7p.m. - Cross Country Ski Meeting at the arena. 8 p.m. - Competitive Curling 8:15: Winthrop vs Perth 9:10 Jr. Farmers vs. Parr Line 10:00 - CCAT vs Chiselhurst Thursday, December 8 7 & 9 p.m. Mixed Curling 7:15 Easy Riders vs Jr. Farmers. 8:05 Dumpers vs Chiselhurst 8:55 CCAT vs Winthrop 9:45 Parr Line vs Grads 10:35 Egmondville vs Hawks 11:25 Slabtown vs Bendix Friday. December 9 8 p.m. Mixed Curling 7 p.m. Mt. Forest vs. Jr. Ringette 8:30 p.m. Thedford vs Centenaires Saturday, December 10 1:30-2:30 p.m. Story Hour at Library 7:35 a.m. Bruins vs Kings 8:30 a.m. Nordiques vs Canadians 9:35 a.m. North Stars vs Oilers 10:30 a.m. Flames vs Jets 11:35 a.m. Leafs vs Penguins 1:30 • 3 p.m. Public Skating 4 p.m. Milverton vs Novice 5:15 p.m. Mitchell vs Atoms Santa Claus Parade at 1 p.m. CAL 1 DAGI 11 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 Sunday, December 11 4:50 p.m. Goderich vs Jr. Ringette 5:50 p.m. Stratford #1 vs. Canadians 7 p.m. Bruins vs Canadians 8:30 Flyers vs Penguins 10 p.m. Rangers vs Hawks Monday, December 12 4-6 p.m. Junior Curling 7 & 9 p.m. Mens curling 7 p.m. Computer Club Meeting at Alf Dales. 79 Goderich St. W. Tuesday, December 13 9 p.m. Industrial Curling 6:30 p.m. Wingham vs Bantams 8:15 p.m. Zurich vs Midgets The Seaforth Women's institute will meet Tues. Dec. 13 at the Seaforth Public School at 6:30 p.m. for their pot luck supper and Christmas meeting. Calendar, The Huron Expositor, Box 60, Seaforth, Ontario NOK 1WO Well in advance of the scheduled date. Space for the Community Calendar is donated ' by The Huron Expositor.