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The Huron Expositor, 1994-09-21, Page 3Community TIM CUMMING PHOTO THE GREAT PUMPKIN? - Four-year-old Jacob Williams, of RR 4 Seaforth, shows a pumpkin which at one time stood about five feet tall. The pumpkin had grown up along corn stalks until it later fell under its own weight. 4-H club ready .for Christmas By ADRIENNE PECKITT The McKillop #1 4-H club will be all set for Christmas shopping by the time they finish their new project 'Consuming Passions.' The as -yet -unnamed club will be learning about being a wise consumer. The first meeting was held at leader Donna Bennett's house on Sep- tember 13 at 7 p.m. Officers were elected at this meeting and they are as follows: President - Kendra Jewitt; Vice - Susanne Bennett; Secretary - Kimberly Jewitt; Treasurer - Nancy Stewart; Press Reporter - Adrienne Peckitt; and Youth Leaders - Debbie Malone and Jane Bennett. The discussion at the meeting included product comparisons and how to pick out the best deal. The next meeting will be held at Donna Bennett's house on September 21 at 7 p.m. Seaforth works grants approved Three projects worth $173,000 were recently approved for the town of Seaforth under the Canada/Ontario Infrastructure Work Program. Funding will be used for the following projects: • Resurfacing and painting of com- munity tennis courts at high school. • Upgrading of rear Main Street alley. • Construction of storm, sewer, sanitary sewer, water services and road construction of 950 feet west of Isabella Street. These three projects, which will create an estimated 104 person - weeks of employment, should be completed by the end of September, according to a recent news release. "With the funding of these Seaforth projects, the three levels of government have cooperated to enhance the basic infrastructure, create jobs and make a difference in the lives of Seaforth residents," said Huron -Bruce MPP Paul Steckle. Canada/Ontario Infrastructure Works is a $2.1 billion shared -cost program designed to create jobs through local priority projects which will improve the province's •infrastructure and therefore its competitive position, according to the press release. Canada, Ontario and local partners are each contrib- uting one-third of the project fund- ing. 9.1.1 County Meeting The County of Huron has sched- uled a meeting on September 28 at 7 p.m. in its Council Chambers to discuss 9-1-1 service for Huron County and the necessary Municipal Addressing which would have to precede the service. Invitations have been sent to municipal councils and staff, fire departments, police departments, ambulance -services and telephone companies in Huron. Bell Canada representatives will be making a presentation on municipal addressing and 9-1-1 emergency servicing. A municipal addressing committee will be estab- lished at this meeting. Bicycle Complaint Seaforth Town Council recently received a letter from an RR 4, Seaforth resident complaining about bicycle -riding on Main Street sidewalks. I'm very concerned that someone is going to get hurt (mainly elderly) due to the excessive fast bike -riding on the west sidewalk," wrote Karen Carruthers. Shp suggests children walk their bikes on the sidewalks and questions if there is a bylaw in existence that prevents bicycle - riding on sidewalks in town. The matter was referred to the Police Services Board. Report of the Administrator Tax Arrears To date $121,842 (or 64.6 per cent) tax arrears have been col- lected of the January 1, 1994 total of $184,436. This compares to $62,904 (41.6 per cent) collected for the same period last year. A.Y. McLean Documents Susan White, daughter of the late publisher and politician A.Y. McLean, has confirmed the McLean family will donate the remaining documents and files of her father to the Town of Seaforth. The material is expected to be turned over to the Town when the estate has been finalized. Hazardous Waste Days Bluewater Recycling Association BOB RICHARDSON PHOTO CAR SHOW WINNERS - Don and Eileen Macrae were winners of the 6 Die -Cast Autos Event during the 6th Annual Mitchell K-40 Cornfest Car Show last month. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • HOCKEY and RINGETTE .. 1,1 .P.aYyi:l V _- -w. " sift Our 'ockey Sale is on Now Talk to our professionals and make sure you are outfitted properly -711 souRca Row soowrs Home hardware mac EQUIPMENT HEADQUARTERS Huron County's Biggest and Best Selection Now In Stock • Sticks 1480 •Skates 400 • Helmets 225 • Shoulder Pads 160 • Shin Pads 230 • Pants - 280 • Gloves 255 • Elbow Pads 135 • Equipment Bags -_-170 and much, much more! eans 110 MAIN N. EXETER 235-0800 • • • • • • • • • Automotive Parts • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • has arranged to hold Household Hazardous Waste Days during Waste Reduction Week on Oct. 22- 23. The program is open to all member municipalities. The closest site for Seaforth residents will be in Clinton. Seaforth Council agreed at their September 13 meeting to pay for a booth at this year's Fall Fair in Seaforth for Bluewater Recycling to explain recent changes to their recycling policies and programs. Homecoming '95 Funds The town's Finance and General Government Committee passed a motion recommending Town Coun- cil increase the amount of funds allotted to the .Homecoming '95 Committee from $1,000 to $2,500. Initially the town agreed to donate $4,500 to the Homecoming project over a three-year period. TNII HURON IXPOSITOR, s•1tMM•r 21, 1U$4 -J Locally Grown 7.10 Ibe. ROASTING CHICKENS 489 ■ LB. Rump. Steak or Sirloin TIP ROASTS 31! Lean GROUND BEEF ■ LB. SIDE RIBS 2.6. PORK TENDERLOIN Norpac Corned Beet BRISKET 5.89. Ire 78 LB Storamade 69 CABBAGE ROLLS Os LB Glee:view BEERWURST ■ LB Ocdecit:'fi ief ter's •r' sor tragi cr ,g, — 5pectal5 affect untff Saturday,tumtw 24 FREE DELIVERY In Seaforth & Egmondvill ,, 40% OFF ALL FQOT WEAR! ALL SALES FINAL r-. SEAFORTH Usborne & Hibbert Mutual Fire Insurance Company Exeter, Ontario NOM 1S1 (Established in 1876) Provides Full Insurance Coverage for Farm Properties New Applications Are Welcomed DIRECTORS & ADJUSTORS Larry Gardiner, R.R. 2 Staffa 345-2678 LloydAorrison, kitchen 348-4589 Lome Feeney, Itchen 348-8853 Jack Hodgen R.R. 1 Wrkton 229-6152 Joseph Chaffe, R.R. 5 Mitchell 348-9705 Wheel O'Shea, R.R. 3 Granton 225-2600 AGENTS Bryan Lai s, Ghnton 482-9310 Ross Hodgen Exeter 235-3250 John Moore, Dublin 345-2512 Joseph Lkhiac, Mitchell 348-9012 Head Office, Exeter 235-0350 A refund from surplus was declared for al! policy holders who qualify, are on record and -In good standing as at December 31, 1993. r 11 MAIN ST. SEAFORTH 527-1588 L 4 CUT AND SAVE $2.00 CLIP THIS AD & RECEIVE $2.00 OFF THE REGULAR PRICE ($34.00 tazes) OF AN OILING ONE COUPON PER CUSTOMER THE OIL CAN MAN Robert Glanville Oil Undercoating Mobile Service Individual and Commercial Vehicles RR#4 Walton Call For An Appointment 5 27-26 28 The Physicians and Staff of SEAFORTH MEDICAL CLINIC 28 Centennial Drive Seaforth are pleased to announce that Dr. Janet Zettel will be joining our staff starting Oct. 3 New Patients Welcome For An Appointment Call 527-1770 Clinic Hours: Mon. 8:30 - 5 Tues. 8:30-5 Evening 6-9p.m. Wed. 9:00 - 12 Thurs. 8:30 - 5 Fri. 8:30 - 5 VI It I Seaforth Recreation Department's LEISURE ACTIVITIES FURNITURE REFINISHING Instructor Harvey Beuerman will guide you through the techniques of stripping down your old piece of furniture and show you how to make it look like new. This 10 week program will be held at the Seaforth District High School on Monday evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 pm., beginning: MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1994. REGISTRATION FEE 940.00 DOG OBEDIENCE Instructor Kate Fletcher of Bull Lovers Kennel will help you work better with your dog. This 10 week program will be held at the Seaforth and District Community Centres on Tuesday evenings. A Beginners and Intermediate class will be held with the beginners from 7:00. 8:00 pm and the interme- diates from 8:00 to 9:00 pm. (You must have paaaed the beginners to take the intermediates). This course begins: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1994. REGISTRATION FEE 940.00 RECREATIONAL BASKETBALL This program is for the non-competitive person who wants to get out for some exercise. Basketball will be held at the Seaforth District High School on Thursday evenings from 8:00 to 10:00 pm, beginning: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6,1994. REGISTRATION FEE $30.00 LANDSCAPING/FLOWER BEDS Instructor Tom Ryan will share with you informa- tion on your home Flower Beds, and how to do your own landscaping. Tbm will talk about flowers and shrubs. This 8 week program will he held at the High School on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 pm beginning: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1994. REGISTRATION FEE 935.00 WATER COLOUR PAINTING Instructor Gwen Kair is a well known Huron County artist from Goderich. She will show you some techniques on how to become your own artist. This 10 week program will he held at the High School on Wednesday evenings from 7:00. 9:30 pm beginning: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1994. REGISTRATION FEE $60.00 RECREATIONAL VOLLEYBALL This program is Mao for the non-competitive per- son who wants to get out for some exercise. Volleyball will be held at the High School on Wednesday evenings from 8:00 to 10:00 pm beginning: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1994. REGISTRATION FEE $30.00 • WATCH FOR STANDARD FIRST AID COURSE • PLEASE CALL 527-0882 TO PRE -REGISTER FOR ALL THE ABOVE PROGRAMS —_- ---•-Ifs-ersernennlr Ftii Z nlifit is lilAren'e Gymnastics or Jazz please call Marty at the Recreation Office. 527.0882