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The Huron Expositor, 1994-02-09, Page 5RUMP, STEAK, SIRLOIN TIP ROASTS 3.69LB. STOREMADE PLAIN OR GARLIC SAUSAGE 2.39LB. IBUTTERFLY PORK CHOPS 4a09LB. SCHNEIDERS PKG. OF 2 CHICKEN OR STEAK PIES 1 ■89 n CHMCKEN ain 2■99 LB. Feature Ise rink draws entire communi BY TIM CUMMING Expositor Editor Think back to when you were a child, bundled up in your warmest clothes and strapping on your Skates before stepping onto a frozen pond. In those days you just didn't seem to feel the cold like you do today. Area children are reliving those experiences today in Dublin where General Store owners Art and Cindy Larivee have established an outdoor skating rink. The project started in November and the ice was ready about four days before Christmas. "I've always wanted to do it, for years and years," recalls Art Larivee, who said he never had the space before to make such a large rink. The facility measures 120 feet by 42 feet. The Larivees, former Seaforth residents, have owned the Dublin General Store for about three years. The ice rink project, which has benefitted local children and fam- ilies, has cost between $3,000 and $4,000. That money includes the cost of boards, liners underneath the ice and snow -clearing. "My son likes hockey, all the kids in the neighbourhood like to skate and play hockey," said Art. "It's worked out well for the small and big kids in the neighbourhood." The cold winter of 1993-94 has helped keep a constant ice surface although the weather has been so cold it's caused stress cracks. "Some days kids can't go and skate because it's just too cold," he said. Even on fairly cold days, however, children seem to brave the elements to enjoy the rink. The maintenance of the rink has largely been made possible by the tireless efforts of the Larivees' next-door neighbour, Frank Bruxer, and other members of the commun- ity. TIM CUMMING PHOTO ONE FOR ALL AND ALL FOR ONE - These grade five -six students from St. Patrick's School in Dublin don't seem to mind the cold when it's time to skate at the community ice rink owned and run by the Larivee family at the Dublin General Store. "I've always wanted to do it, for years and years..." Art Larivee recalls skating on fanners' ponds as a youngster 25 years ago. Today, changes in farming have made the frozen farmers' ponds less plentiful. The Dublin rink is used two days a week by classes at St. Patrick's School. There is also free public skating on the rink from 1-4 and 7- 9 on weekends. There is also skat- ing time during the week. Many people can recall trying to ''ange into skates outside while Residents want rezoning restricted for business BY TIM CUMMING Expositor Editor About 10 Vanastra residents said they had no problem with a rezoning request to allow a store to be opened in the community. They were concerned, however, with other possible uses under a rezoning of the property. The delegation of residents at Tuckersmith Township Council's Feb. 1 meeting was told that some of the more objectionable uses could be left out of the final zoning bylaw when it's prepared. The new variety store would be located on Halifax Road in Vanastra near the location of a former store there. The zoning would have to be changed from its current industrial designation to a village commercial designation. The rezoning request was one of two brought before a public meeting held by Tuckersmith Township. The Huron County Planning Department, in its comments to council, said the proposal was acceptable as a cottage -industry in the area. Resident Ed Wright said he would like to see enough parking on the site that the street would not be plugged up with cars. Jack Coleman, another resident, wanted to know what would be allowed under the commercial des- ignation. A Huron County planner replied with a list of many uses including a car repair facility. "It could hurt our property values if the wrong thing went in there," said Coleman. A variety store would be an asset, he said, but he was worried what might be introduced by another owner or if another variety store opened in comption. The crowd wa told permitted • uses under the rezoning could be restricted and site control could regulate some of the other concerns. A second rezoning request as part of the public meeting was from Harpurhey. A property owner in Harpurhey, off the Harpurhey Road, wanted a rezoning to allow con- struction of a home on the property. * * * A Tuckersmith Township council- lor got his wish and received a solid quote from B. M. Ross on field work, profile drawings and tendering for the William Street Storm Drain. At the Feb. 1 meeting council learned that the work would cost $2,700 if done in conjunction with the Town of Seaforth and would cost $3,700 if it was a township - only project. The quote had been requested by Coun. Larry McGrath. The quote was approved for the work. **• A new fire pumper is included as part of the budget for the Seaforth Area Fire Board, Tuckersmith Township Council was told on Feb. ••• Billing false alarms for fire calls to property owners may be harder than first thought for Tuckersmith Township. The township is investi- gating whether it has the legal authority to bill the false alarms. Introducing STUDIO 75 Family Hair Care weed/tear( Celebrate Valentine's Day with our introductory offer... FREEONE CHILD'S HAIRCUT (Age to 12) FREE WiTH AN ADULT HAIRCUT OR STYLING (limit one per family) CALL TODAY...OFFER ENDS FEBRUARY 28 Open 'pea., Wed., Thum;., Fri., - 9 am - 7 pm Sat. 8:30 am - 4 pm Closed Sunday 26 yrs. experience, painless method highlighting for long hair, spiral perms, reg perms and hair colouring. For an appointment call Sheila at 522.0900 Located at 75 London Road, Egmondville. frozen fingers tried to lace them up. Art Larivee has tried to make skat- ing a liule more bearable by erect- ing a little change room at the general store. Creating the ice rink has been a never-ending learning experience for the rink owner. He has devised his own ice-flooder and learned about ice -making as he went along. "I know a lot of things I'll do differently next year," he said. Next year he would like to create a full-size arena of 180 feet by 80 feet. He would also like to see better lighting. For the Larivees the ice rink provides a chance to give back to a community which has been good to them. "This community's been really good to us," said Art Larivee. "We thought we could put something back into it." The ice rink has thrilled residents of Dublin and area. "The positive response we've got from the community is astronomi- cal," said the General Store owner. THE HURON EXPOSITOR, February 9, 1994-5 UNITY THE PASTORAL CENTERS RETREAT HOUSE • 1.6.1•1•14 Serww • Spiritual cow4,.w., Weakly Oats.* . Woeten,111H..•M• WEDDINGS & BAPTISMS Home or Chapel Non-Demoninational Ordained Clergy Rev. Chris Morgan (Director) P. O. Box 424, Goderich, Ont. N7A 4C7 (519) 524-5724 ANNOUNCEMENT McConnell, Stewart & Devereaux is pleased to announce that J. DAVID MURRAY has joined the firm. McConnell, Stewart & Devereaux Barristers and Solicitors 77 Main Street Seaforth, Ontario NOK 1W0 (519) 527-0850 FETA CHEESE 511 9TUB SCHNEIDERS 'POPULAR LOAVES 4.99L6 DELI -SLICED OLD FASHIONED HAM 4.99L8. SEAFORTH GROCERY 23 Main St. S. 527-2044 WEE WILLY BAKERY PRODUCTS NOW AVAILABLE BRIGHTS TOMATOES 796 ML .99 AUNT JEMiMA PANCAKE SYRUP 2.99 ASSTD. 750 ML AUNT JEMIMA COMPLETE PANCAKE MIX 1 KG REGULAR OR 2.49 BUTTERMILK BRIGHTS TOMATO JUICE 1.36 L .99 Kellogg's, 525 SAVE RICE KRiSPiES OR .86 HONEY NUT CORN FLAKES � min 77 Additional Quantities 3.79 • limit one item per coupon percuouumn Expires 12/07/94 MFRr7038 We take phone orders to serve you better! Free Delivery in Egmondville & Seaforth We Reserve the right to limit quantities to normal family requirements. BION.. TUES., WED., & SAT. 8:30 am • 6:00 pm THURS. & TRI., 8:90 am • 9:00 pm SENIORS 5% DISCOUNT EVERY WEDNESDAY J TIM CUMMING PHOTO BIRTHDAY BOY - Stanley Hillen, a resident of Maplewood Manor, celebrates his 90th birthday on Feb. 11. There is a birthday celebration on Sunday, Feb. 13 at the family farm now owned by Bruce and Marg Whitmore (Mr. Hillen's daughter) at Concession 10 and 11, McKillop Township. Mr. Hillen was born on Feb. 11, 1904. He was a member of the Huron Strings and occasionally plays with them at the residence. He also joined the Seaforth Lawn Bowling Club and bowled up until last summer. He currently indoor bowls every Friday afternoon. He has three children, daughters Marg Whitmore, Jean Hillen and June (Mrs. Larry Hubert), and grandchildren, Leanne, Melissa, Brent, Matthew, Clayton and Jessica. A resident of Maplewood Manor in Seaforth since last August he enjoys euchre, crokinole and playing his violin. TOWN OF SEAFORTH NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING CONCERNING THE SEAFORTH P'UBLIC LIBRARY Tuesday Feb. 15 - 7:30 Seaforth Town Hall Council Chambers Seaforth Council has completed a Feasibility Study at the Seaforth Library which addressed building upgrades to preserve the architecture; improve the comfort level and accessibility to the building and potential expansion of the library. Through this public meeting, Seaforth Council is seeking your input on alternative improvements to the library building through use of the new Federal/Provincial/Municipal Infrastructure Program. Copies of the .Feasibility Study are on display during normal office hours at the municipal office. James Crocker, Clerk 72 Main Street, Seaforth ,7 THE HURON -PERTH COUNTY ROMAN CATHOLIC SEPARATE SCHOOL BOARD KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION will be held for... JUNIOR KINDERGARTEN and SENIOR KINDERGARTEN TUESDAY FEB. 15 9:00 am to 5:00 pm in order to register for Kindergarten, children must be four (4) years of age on or before December 31, 1994. Parents are required to bring the Baptismal Certificate, Birth Certificate and Immunization Record Card of the child you intend to register. Parents should con- tact the school in which you intend to register your child for an appointment prior to the registration date to obtain registration infor- mation/material that should be completed at home and brought to the registration meeting. The location for Kindergarten classes will be as follows: St. Joseph's School (KINGSBRIDGE) St. Boniface School Jane Whaling, Principal Laurie Kraftcheck, Principal RR3 GODERICH Mary Street ZURICH 529-7646 236-4335 St. Columban School Don Farwell, Principal RR2DUB.1N 345-2086 Our Lady of Mount Carmel School Dave Sharpe, Principal RR 3 DASHWOOD 237-3337 St. Joseph's School Ed Cappelli, Principal 169 Beech Street CLINTON 482-7035 Precious Blood School Sandy McQuillan, Principal Sanders Street, West, EXETER 235-1691 St. Mary's School Fran Craig, -Principal 70 Bennett Street, E, GODERiCH 524-9901 St. James School Jim McDade, Principal Chalk Street, SEAFORTH 527-0321 Jeanne Sauve School Sam Alberico, Principal 8 Grange Street, STRATFORD 273-3396 Sacred Heart School Jim Steffler, Principal Comyn Street WING' IA 357-1090 St. Mary's School (HESSON) Adrian Pontsioen, Principal RR 4 LiSTOWEL 595-8929 St. Ambrose School Ray Contois, Principal 181 Louise Street STRATFORD 271-7544 St. Joseph's School Gary Birmingham, Principal 363 St. Vincent St, STRATFORD 271-3574 St. Aloysius School Mike Dewan, Principal 228 Avondale Ave STRATFORD 271-3636 Holy Name of Mary School Joe MacDonald, Principal 161 Peel Street ST. MARYS 284-2170 St. Patrick's School, Kinkora Paul Nickel, Principal RRI SEBRiNGVILLE 393-5580 Parents who expect that their child will enrol in the optional French immersion Program in Grade 1, in future years, have the option of enrolment for Junior/Senior Kindergarten at either their local Catholic School or the French immersion Centre (St. Mary's School, Goderich or Jeanne Sauvk School, Stratford) at which they expect to enrol their child for a French immersion program. L. Martin J.S. Brown, M.A., Ed.D., Chairperson of the Board Director of Education L r