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Whole No. 5889 SEAFOATH, ONTARIO, T141.01SDAY, JANUARY 22, 1981 - 20 PAGES
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in Midget game here
ockey player badl
Os the $55, paid, tile.reeme for each of the
two regular meetings per month.
Councillor Robert Broadfoot 's suggestion
was, accepted that • the discussion ' oh
convention money and stipends be left mud
after the ROMA convention.
Ervin Sillery. who represents the township
on the A usable-Bayfield Con servkion
Authority. gave -a brief repo on , the
, authority. lie said the town ip is not
affected too much by the authority as-most of
the money is spent in, the southern part of
the authority area--Ausable, Creek area.
Deputy -reeve Brown asked Mr. Sitter),
about the , work that was supposed to have
been done in the EgrnondVille bridge area to
clean it up. The deputy reeve called: it "a
real eyesore." When Mr. Sillery was unable
terepOrt on this. Road.Superintendent Allan
Nicholson said 'that, one day, some workers
..._._arriv.ed_unannounced te. do some work but
left early arid never returned or reported. He
said, "The Authority owes us, time On this
project." • • . Mr. Sillery spoke about the assistance
-program offered by the authority on minor
erosion control. projects with technical
expertise and financial assistance coveting
50 per cent of the cost up ,to $1,000 for
projects such as grassed waterways., re-
, forestation on farm land to combat 'wind and
water erosion and as windbreaks around
Claddings and fields and to increase ';the
BY WILMA OKE
Concerned-about its. members having
enough ' money to cover the costs of
attending conv6htions. Tuckersmith Town-
ship„council postponed setting the amount it
will pay delegates until after ,they return
from their first convention.
Last year a member was paid $75 a day for
hotel and meal expenseS hilt with mounting
costs this is not considered enough to cover
these in 1981.
From February 8 to four delegates from
Tuckersmith-will attend the Rural. Ontario
Municipalities Association convention in
• Toronto,.-Beeve Robert Bell;" Councillors
Robert Broadfoot and James Papple and
Clerk-treasurer Jack -McLachlan. The next
convention will be the Goodslloads cont ./en- .
tion at the end of February, which will be
attended by Several members of council and
--their-wives; - _
Council also poStponed setting stipends
ftaid to members. Deputy Reeve William
s rown• stated he was satisfied with the
money ($300 -a year plus, $45 per regular
twice monthly meeting) paid last year.
Councillor John Brownridge said because lie
was new on council he was not in, a Rosition
to know' whether the money ($300 per year
plus $40 per regular meeting twice a month)
he would receive would be enough. Reeve
Robert Bell said he would be satisfi ed with
the $500 per year paid the reeve last year.
.With the reconstruction
of Market St., about to begin
this summer. Seaforth coun-
cil haS still.,'not determined
whether repairs should be
done in sections or if the
entire street should be done
at once:
Discussions of plans for
the project at „Monday
night's council Meeting were
prompted by a letter . trom
B.M.Ross and Associates.
consulting engineers for the
reconstruction. In, their oet-
line, the engineersdiscuSsed
only recommendations for
work between -Main and Ord
Streets. which led councillor
-Gerald Grdotnuis to queStion
why the entire street wasn't
-15eing dolie., '
,Mayor John Sinnarnon ex-
plained the' outline was the"
first (Mine Ine town had
received from- the engineers.
The mayor added because of
the higrairOfTeCtiiiiiiii
ing the entire street in one
year, council
the
it best to\
approach the project in
steps.
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Tuckersrnit
on convention
know the tournament has strong team
support: are going 'to see .if, there's enough
public support at the arena to increase the
tournament size next year.
One other change in this year's carnival is;
the introduction of the Faniily Fun Night.' ,
Which • replaces the ,Las Vegas' Night •
activities, an adelts-orily• event held , at
' previous carnivals. Mr. Coleman said the
fun night activities give, hockey. fans a
chance to warm-up betWeee games. -and
an opportunity for children to get together-
with their parents for a night of fun.
Also, instead of a traditionaLearnival ball,
the club is holding a Hard Tithes Dance, or
come-tts-you-are type of dance, Mr. Cole-
man said, on Saturday night.
When asked if this was a reflection of the
current economic situation, thp carnival
cn,cirdinater just laughed.
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PAL! .C.E.91130 , . The Ana jest.he tec.otnnyended,Was, ° , ,
to at Seaforth Co-op and installing. new, poles Problems experieneed4by utilities ate
Pi e ti§eAt:Poll who wg.v.19-4110,1411.7. extend the water line 5.09-'fget ott Coleman where feasib/e, ' ' ', : ' ' • rerrtg4„,t51 thi . High Tension ,
., 'their: ives .441. be paying 'more f,0 ::06' Street 4., qvIhter# -the loop on, that. water PUC aotilinioit*ra will deride whap . ..Centre if the,:tesf can!t .00-_tolot II*, „
privilege,
- to !11,111ir 4;110. S:ollifgri% titlti 1 ' 1,11r . : -i , , r4 , • fouie,„*etint, „._ ,. .. , otite h,;tth on hm, 4 ; ' , - , , ', , projects w I be g,tven. prierity.in 1941 at -a : any:. rOlta4%-tit!Will be ie.*ehetUtttla
commission's Meeting .14. 14,,,,Ify: re rates EAST wituAg'PRoiE•4* ' MaYorJohnSinnatnon spoke briefly about ,_' Linesman OettisMedd; who.Pined the '
rill be lacreaSing by 7.7 per:cent on. 'bills 4t tile area of Hydro PrOpets, tile Pur.,,, the Market Street prOjece Which has been. 5eaforth PDC laat 0,1434 completed the:**
issoid on• Or after March I. ..' . manager 'said if the town detides to approved by council. 'He Old eenrinissibneri` two-week suss :an of the 44e051Mln, trail*
MCMIgrlict Bast William Street, the PUC Jint Sills and Gordon Pullman ,that• jf the ' Celtirie at the D , and •C. Centre ,ty;',--Ori4ta,.. Mr. Phillips Witt PDC CoMmissioners.thia
means an average of $2.35.mOtttfity • 'sh°tdd eimildeF. completing the. loops from ..i etelect wacoMpleted'in one year, it Would recently; Instinatirs praised 14.1r, itdedirs
for hbmes using 750 •kilowatts ofpowero the station to'Station In the area. He. said lines cost over $100400, which would mean an work and told'the eottiMISSiaii he "has an
amount consumed in an average household. should be upgraded along the street from increase eb taxes. He said. -I'd ratherhave excellent capability to become a first class
increase
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' rates in the area.
told conimissioners . even with the
afilities .,
, Seaforth still has one of the lowest
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substation behind Victoria Park
Duke, south across ciess Goderich Street to. the
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project, he warned. "could be anexpensive
them (the ratepayers) complaining about the linesman.- /
' streetsk than the taxes," -- ...,,Seaforth council approved the PVC's
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job. ,06? the tonsil' hall. Since the PUC decided they
, ., „ , request to renovate their meeting room in
During the meeting, Mr. Phillips reviewed , • some of the projects comthissioners should
consider for the future. The first project
outline, water works area, 'Via
entending 6-inch , pipe from Duke to Franklin
Street along Chalk Street ,ti7 complete, the
loop system and -provide adequate ft -re
protection for that area of town. He said-
ctirrently customers on that section of the
A second project saggested by the Put.-
on Railway Street, from Jarvis west, and at
Least one pole Sheuld be replaced, He also
advised commissioners 'that a maintenance
program on •both the, town's substations
should be complete in 1981:
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Mr. Phillips said crew is now in
milleprocessof;rebuildinga line at the rear of
Seaforth *1), School, north to homes an
the• south of Goderich Street West. He said
the crew will upgrade servicing to homes in
that area, which will complete the upgrading
in that corner of 'town.
Other suggested projects included new
poles en Church Street from Goderich north
to Centre Street; rebuilding the power bank
t he streets whir th e council plat_ts to didn't want town couecil, their landlord, to
Mr Phillips said lines should be reconstruct eventually are Wi liam upgraded East!
Coleman and Brantford• Streets. Upgrading
will include some tree removal and replacing
' damaged sidewalk sections.
- VOljAPE REDUCTION
. TOth told commissioners Ontario
Hydra will• be reducing voltage by five, per '
cent on Teesday, 'Jan. 20 to determine
potential problems. The power will be
reduced from 1:30 ,to 2:30 p.m. and from
6:30 to 7.:30 p.m,
Hydro announcement said; "It will help
each of us to: determine potential voltage
problems in our systems which might result
if we had an emergency load reduction and
permit us to take corrective action." Any
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pay for the repairs afia-then perhaps
increase the rent, the PUC will 'pay 'for the
boardroom renovations themselves. Comp
missidners voted' to have--the renOvattlOtIS
proceed as per the quote by local carpenter ,
Ron Driscoll, the amount of which' the-
commission 'would not, release,
Tom Phillips reported a •preventative
maintenance-program of tree trimmiqg is
ongoing in 'the' town. He also tOid commis-
sioners an linspector from the Ministry. of
Environment reported the water quality in
the new Welsh Street drain is very g'oodd.
The -PVC's auditors. Atkinson, Innei,
Leach and Neill ,have requested" a- meeting
with commissioners to discUss_ the
reserve fund, policy.
,:. • • • . Do wh e street counallorsar Francis Hteknell of RR 5. Seaforth, a
spectatpr at the game, said Mr. MeArter had
Young Kevin MacDonald
seems•to enjoying a free
ride on the, arm of his father,
Brian, as hi learns 10 skate at
Seaforth Arena. Kevin is, , •
Inside:this. week'
manager was extending the Side Street
water line east to the SilVercreek su tsdivi-
sion, a distance of between 600 to 700 feet,to
Connect with the Bee- which Silvercreek'
Development Ltd. installed to .save the
subdiVision three years' ago. Again, this
would cOmplete a loop, ensuring that
customers in the area have an adequate
supply of, water.
On Ord Street, hetween Market and
Huron:Mr, Phillips suggested the commis.'
sion consider extending the 6-inch main to
accomodate homes in that area.
A fire hydrant will be installed at the dead
end of Market Street, in front- of Seaforth
Public School, to increase fire protection in
that area Of town. The last hydrant on
Goderich Street" West, at-the rear of the
Seaforth PubliC School yard, must also be
relocated and 'Moved inside the sidewalk,
since it creates problems during snow
removal operations. .
The PVC manager said the %-inch pipe on
Centre Street, from Ann to West streets,
should also be replaced by a 10-inch line to
accomodate hydrants in the area, is well as
allow `for future expansion in that part of
town.
water- holding capacity of the soil.
Two new councillors attended a recent.
„seminar for newly elected council members,
John Brownridge and Jim Papple. They-
reported that they were told that a council
shbuld haVe a policy hook and a by-law book
for the information of all members tif&tuncil,
and especially new members. They were told
that a rhapef the town:Ship would be helpful
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with drains marked and other informatien
included.'
Councillor Brownridge suggested; that
Karen Mc_Ewing,' director of the Vanastra
day care catre.and Diane Durnin, manager
of the Vanastra Recreation Centre. 'should
report to counsitregular ly. He Suggested
'that one attend a ebuncil meeting One month
and the other :the second month to keep.
members informed and to answer qtiestions,
He pointed out that the road superintendent.
Allan Nicholson. • attends • coubeil meetings
regularly to report to council.
Three Vanastra•property owners attended
the council session4larvey Hammond and
Nt Ilie Oonie Complained of snow on the
Vanastra roads makes them hazardous for
driving. especially at the corners. Mrs,
Gonie said she had been -stuck three times •
and had to call a to* truck to be pulled out.
Councillor John Brownridge said he had
barely avoided an accident. They asked for
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a breakaway and seemed to lose his balanCe,
after taking a shot on the Seaforth goal. The
_player crashedintp the boards at the Pnd
the ice. Mr-Iticknell said the player' yelled
as he hit the beards and-didn't get,_up. •
A nurse in attendance at the'garne went
out to the player immediately and stayed
With him until the ambulance. arrived. "
Jerry Wheeler, coach of the Brussels
team, said- Doug McArter seemed to go
backwards into the boards, hitting his back,
To some, snow is that miserable white
stuff that has to be shovelled. ploughed and
hauled away from streets, driveways and
sidewalks. But Seaforth Op timist Club '
members hope the white stuff will linger a
little longer, since this weekend-.,they're
holding their 14th annual Winter Carnival
and Atom. Hockey Tournament.
Last year'scarnival was a snowless event-
and featured events like winter exhibition
baseball games. There were even rumours at,
the time that the club might sponsor canoe
races, on the Maitland River, temperatures.
Were so mild. ,
But this year, the club members expect
there'll still be snow, by*the weekend. The
three-slay carnival features winter sports and
recreational activities as well as )indoor
activities, - for these
whodon't want to braVe the cold.
The Atom Hockey Tournament, which has
become an' annual part of the carnival, has
16 teams competing from as far away as
Windsor, Burlington and Erindale. The
tournament kicks off Friday night in the
arena at 6:30.
0-At 8, hockey fans and game lovers are
finished to the Carnival Fun Night in the
upstairs \of the arena. It includes games,
' •euchre, crokinole and concludes with a late
evening snack.
Both parents and children . • are invited to the fun 'night. and tickets are,
available from Optimist club members or at
the door.
Saturday events get underway with a snow
sculpture competition at' 9, a.m. in the
Optimist Park. The !midi booth will be open
so the scuipters can warm up with coffee and
hot chocolate.
The hockey' tournament continues Satur-
day, with- the first• game between- the
Seaforth Atoms, coached by 'Bob Denten.
miller, and 8xeter.
At I a fOur-wheel drive poker rally leaves
from the Optimist Park Cast year, 100 people
particip ated in this,pyent.
Until night the club is holding a
'Carnival trd Tittle Dance in the arena hall,
`with music by the group-Free Spiiit: The-
dance .starts at 9, the same time the last
AtOm•game' of the day Will begin.
Sunt/ity events include a snowmobile
poker rally, starting from the Optimist Park
at noon'and a cross country ski rally, starting
at.the park at 1:30.
. The' final games in the hockey tourna-
ment; which will determine the thampions,
will be held at 3 fin the B Division finalists
and at' 4:15 for the A DiVision competitors.
Last year, the Seaforth Atoms were the
tourrurient Champs, defeating Brussels-by
4-2 inan exciting final game.
Proceeds from Winter Carnival events will
be used for ,tninor sports-.
Ken Coleman, one of the carnival
co-ordinators. said the Optimist Club is
considering putting more emphasis on the
Minor hockey tournament in' the future. He ,
said members have discussed expanding-the
tournament to 32 teams. which would;thean
the tournament would double in size. Mr.
Colettan said. this *ear' club members. who
- At . the request of Seaforth council the
)ntario Police , Cort?tiassion (OPC) has
.greed to conduct an- inquiry into the
onduet and performance of dirties 'of, town
• )(Ince chief John Cairns.
The commission considered tile matter at
is regular meeting January
"They have informed vie that they will be
:onducting -an, inquiry:" Seaforth clerk
lames Crocker said, "and they will' notify
me of the time it will take place. These'
things take time, but I expect to hear from-
them in the next couple weeks."
'„nie OPC has written the Deputy Attorney
General's office asking that legalkooensel be
appointed tonversee,the inquiry. Part of the
proceedings- of the study 'should include
public heathlgsLascording4te-Mreker-
likeirtii -be- held in Seaforth.
"1 don't even. think the OPC knows when
it will begin." added the clerk. "1 assume
the OPC hears theinquiry from the.countel
then the OPC prepares a report based on',
what's come out of the inquiry: ;
Although the clerk declined to speak on
behalf of council concerning their aims in the
inquiry. he commented: "I -think it's a fact
that the committee of council (protection to
persons and property committee) 'IS not'
happy with the administration of the force,
and a public iriquift .vvas the only tool at:their
'disposal.' ,
The-request',for the inquiry. which will be
conducted under Section 56 of-the Ontario
Police Act. evolved after the OPC met with
the Seaforth police,conimittee late last year.
The purpose Of that iweeting was tnhear the
commission's report -Tom an earlier, in
formal investigation ithad eisilducted on the
town police force.
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'AND' THE SNOW CAME TUMBLING DOWN--.-,PUC crew meMber Mug -
S.male had the job Of removing snow from theCardno Hall roof on. Friday
-morning- The PUG commissioners and police department were
'concerned that if the Overhanging' drifts of. s-now oh store roofs weren't
remOvecL.some_innocent-pedestfiarvwoulOp-hitby-a-mound-ofthe-white:
stuff.. , (Photo by Gibb)-
Away with pain
One of the latest pieces of
equ)pment to arrive -at Sea-
ferth Community ,HOspital is
a: whirlpool bath. The Jett;
swirling water of the bath, to
be,uted in the physiotherapy
department, will help ease ,
teheratrd-paiirs" 'and, 'MP. --
restore flexibility to injured
limbs. tee stor y page 7.
Break time
Paul Bennett, director of
The Gallery. Stratford. told • '
visitors at the Van Egmond
'11`Offgelast Weiv.klrewas an
avid collector. of everything
from- paintings to crystal to
china. See $e'rendipity.to see
what Mr. Bennett has to say
about his passion. Page 9,
working hard at his new
interest so hes entitled to a
rest. See pictures. page 11:
Compulsive °C011eetor
Some History
excerpt from Belle
Campbell's, "A: History of
Tuckersmith", wp take a took
at the old Chiselhurst
byterian Church. The church
was originally constructed in
1880. then rebuilt, in 1898.
Set story and picture. page'
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Snow makes Optimists
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• Doug McArter, 16, of Brussels, remains' after a Seaforth player caught him on the (WOAA) in Wingham said thii is 'the first,
in. serious condition in` University Hospital, •breakaway, He said since the play happened serious hockey injury in4hes,,eounty-he:s, ,
London with back injuries after being bun in beside the net, it was difficult to see exactly ' aware of in the past -1.01years. Mr. Nielsen
the first period Of a hockey-game in the what happened„-Mr. Wheeler said', "it was •said- he'd only learned of the accident, but
Seaforth arena.,Tuesday night. --- lust a freak accident,", • added from the people he talked ' with by
The hockey player, a member:-of he • Paul McDonald, "another of the BruSsels Wednesday merning "there-lino hraiiielaid -
Brussels Midget team, was hurt when he ceachesesaid play in Tuesday night's game anywhere at the present time." ,
slammed inte,the boards after, taking a shot' didn't seem any rougher than usual. The secretary-manager •said there could , , on -the-Seaforth net;,, resulting in the back However, he added, he ..isn't see Doug. 'be . an investigation at a later date if a :
injury. The'player was taken to Seaforth McArter go into AO, beards, - since his 'complaint was, registered, with the hockey'
Conimunity Hospital by ambulance and later , attention was with players on the bench. , organization. He 'said,,,,W,Affieren"t
transferred to University Hospital. • •, , Dm-te Nielson,- secretary-manages of The-, received any 'Con-iii—gint by press Mme
Doug McArter is the son of Mel and .Lois Western . Ontario Athletic Assocation' Wednesday. , _ . , --
McArter of Brussels and is a student at F.E. -
Madill. Secondary School.' Winghani• '
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OPC says yes to chi
hearing, date undecidecl
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