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The Huron Expositor, 1983-12-28, Page 13Where were we Ifl'83?FA8 Education. There are only two teachers who smoke at the Seaforth Public School. Hallowe'en was for kids this year. Seaforth police and the Goderich OPP reported the quietest Hallowe'en on record. A group of grade seven and eight students, nicknamed "The Grasshopper Gang" have been taking cigarettes, money, tapes and tape decks from unlocked cars ►n Seaforth. Seaforth police warn all motorists to lock their cars. NOVEMBER9 Sham MacDonald, Brucefield, a handi- capped canoeist was surprised when she received a trophy from the Ontario Marathon Cance Racing Association. She won the trophy for being the handicapped canoeist who has accumulated the most points. Representatives of 31 Seaforth organiza- tions met for the first ever Seaforth recreation conference. They spent a day talking over common problems and ways of working together to solve them. Paul Carroll, principal of Seaforth Public School has been named superintendent of special education with the Huron County Board of Education, effective Jan. 1. McKillop township residents won't guar- antee that their water will not be contami- nated if a new landfill site is located near their properties. Final approval has been received from the Ministry of Culture and Recreation for a $25,000 grant to restore Cardno's Opera Hall. NOVEMBER 16 In efforts to stave off possible bankruptcy, directors of the Seaforth Farmers Co -Op asked their members to consider a merger agreement with the Hensall District Coop- erative. For the past year, John Jew of Seaforth has been trying to sponsor his mother of Hong Kong as a Canadian immigrant. But his request was denied because there is no proof the two are mother and son. Gary Jewitt, principal of Brookside Public School in the -j.ucknow area will be the new principal at Seaforth Public School. He was a vice-principal in Seaforth from 1968 to 73 when John Talbot was principal at the school. Close to 200 people braved cold winds and wet snow to attend Remembrance Day services at the Seaforth Cenotaph. Element- ary students participated during the service. The fourth consecutive controlled deer hunting season has ended in Huron County. Approximately 175 deer were killed in the distract. NOVEMBER 23 Doc Stephenson, a veteran Brussels fireman for 38 years, has retired from the department. But he says he will still follow the firetruck to local fires. There were no objections at a public meeting concerning a proposed zoning bylaw amendment to allow construction on narrow commercial building lots. The meeting lasted only five minutes. A rue killed 450 pigs and destroyed a barn owned by Robert Van Den Neucker of RR4. Seaforth. Damage is estimated at 5200.000. Elementary students in Seaforth and area learn about the mystery of opera. The Canadian Opera Company Ensemble was at the Seaforth Public School to explain opera singing. Susan White. managing editor of the Huron Expositor has taken a year's leave of absence from her position. Susan, Andy and daughter Gaby are spending a year in New Zealand. NOVEMBER 30 Seaforth was hit by an early icy blast of winter. Strong east winds uprooted trees and caused power outages in many centres. The residence of Mr. and Mrs. Andy White. McKillop township, received extensive damage when a tree fell on their house. Winds also lifted off the roof at Rowcliffe Motors. Though its 49 violations of the Nursing THE HURON EXPOSITOR, DECEMBER a. 1903 - A1$ Hage Act have been corrected: Kilbarchan Hanalg Home. Seaforth was cited as the Panni highest violator of the Act in Ontario by provincial NDP leader Bob Rae. 7te Seaforth heritage district plan is =atit%completion at their Dec. 13 meeting. Members of the Seaforth Farmers Co -Op voted 116-3 in favor of rnergering with the Henan District Cooperative. The move will save the co-op from possible bankruptcy. Seaforth has two nominations for the annul Ontario Community Newspapers Association, Junior Citizen of the Year awards. They are David Cronin and Brenda Pulioan. David Townsend of RR4, Seaforth. is the t0 -Her in Huron County. lie Seaforth District High School girls basketball team won a position on the WOSSA playoffs next weekend DECEMBER7 A sewage study for Seaforth. although 95 per cent complete. has come to a standstill. Coaxal was told at a special meeting that treated sewage is being discharged into the Crazier municipal drain and could be illegal_ k islet this reason the study is incomplete. St. James Separate School. Seaforth is participating in a pilot project for gifted students. The program is unique sine all students will benefit. Mr. and Mrs. long Van Dorp of Hallett township received an award from the Huron County Family and Children's Services for their 15 years as foster parents. Christmas cards can be mailed for 10 tents says Seaforth postmaster Clarence Holmes. "but people who receive the cards will have to pay 44 cents postage due on each letter with a 10 cent stamp." DECEMBER 14 Ron Murray of RR2. Dublin. was re-elected chairman of the Huron -Perth Separate School Board. He also served as chairman in 1981. Tuckersmith township council approved the terms and conditions of the municipal agreement for the establishment of a landfill operation between Seaforth and 'McKillop and Tuckersmith townships_ Close to 5180 was stolen when thieves broke into the Seaforth Curling Club and the Seaforth and District Community Centres. Police have not,laid charges and there are no suspects. Santa Claus made an appearance at the Brussels and Seaforth Santa Claus parades. Friday. Dec. Ib is the last day for Paul Carroll. principal of the Seaforth Publk School. After 10 years. he leaves the school to become superintendent of special educa- tion is Huron " DEMMER 21 Three Seaforth and area reser were honored at the regular u ccting of Seaforth council. The 191333 Citizens of the Year include Joyce McClure, Service to Sports; Betty Beatte/trainer, Humanitarian Award; and Belle Campbell. Clete Service Award. Over 250 letters were written by 350 students of Seaforth Public School to John Roberts. minister of Canada Employment and Immigration. The students ate sumoat- ing John Jew's bid to sponsor his mot. of Hong Kong as a Canadian immigrant. The generosity of Seaforth and area people has made this year's Christmas Bureau a success. Locally, the project was headed by the Seaforth Lioness Club for the first time. Seaforth council has approved a heritage conservation district for Main Street. The Om will be forwarded to the Ontario Ministry of Culture and Recreation. WELCOME '84 KIDS LOVE PIZZA TOO! For the whole Family A Gift Certificate for Pizza `PIIo�a o i 1 527-0180 Seaforth Seaforth 527-1803 Area business places offer this exciting list of Gifts to the parents and the first Baby born in Seaforth Community Hospital in the New Year of 1984 To the Mother of the First Baby! We are offering ,a GIFT , CERTIFICATE Courtesy of TastyNu Bakery &Cheese -.1r 40 kinds of delicious donuts, bread, always fresh, highest quality, no artificial preservatives. COMPLIMENTARY COLOUR PORTRAIT of Seaforth's First Baby of 1984. We'll take a natural colour portrait of your taby and give you an 8" x 10" photograph. Fitzgerald Studios photography and custom framing 400 James Street Clinton 482-3890 It is our pleasure to give the First Baby born at the Seaforth Community Hospital a Bunnykin Two -handled Mug with the compliments of ANSTETT SEAFORTH JEWELLERS 527-1720 For the lucky mom' •ofr the first-- - baby contest • A Gift of Flowers HILDEBRAND. FLOWERS 527-0555 Seaforth To the Parents! • We ore offering a ONE YEAR SUBSCRIPTION with our compliments! expositor 527-0240 Seaforth We are pleased to supply a $25. VOUCHER For Baby Needs to the first baby of the new year in Seaforth Compliments of: zehrs GODERICH STORE 15 piece Bucket of Chicken TO THE PROUD PARENTS! o 1 the First Baby of the New Year born in the Seaforth Community Hospital CHICKEN & SEAFOOD Seaforth 527-0220 Clinton 482-7337 Owned and operated by D.ug Rhode For the first Baby your First Pair of Baby Boots Hetheringtonamily outwear Seaforth 527-1110 Health and Happiness along with A Gift for the first Baby from BOX FURNITURE 527-0680 Seaforth f We are busy making the first baby A Garment Wishing you all the best. SEAFORTH SEWING CENTRE 527-1900 Sealerih Rub- a- dub - dub we71 `put the First Baby in a Tub! GEO. A. SILLS and SONS 527-1620 Seaforth A box of 48 Newborn Pampers b help morn keep our first baby nice and dry. KEATING'S PHARMACY ?® = 527-1990 Seaforth