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The Huron Expositor, 1994-12-28, Page 1212 -THE HURON EXPOSITOR, D.comb.r 28, 1894 Community Local people learn ice carving Ontario's hospitality industry has taken part in intensive three-day. ice -carving workshops being organ- ized and conducted by Iceculture, Inc. of Hensall. Two courses held at the Hessenland , Country Inn, St. Joseph's during September attracted chefs, sous chefs and others associ- ated with the food business. And registrations for the November course included one from Buffalo, New York. Hotels, restaurants, country clubs, golf clubs and universities have been represented and distance has not affected registrations - each course has been at capacity. Stu- dents have travelled from as far as Niagara, Huntsville and Ottawa to attend the workshop. Ontario Skills has been the cata- lyst in promoting the workshops by offering financial assistance to those Ontario residents successfully com- pleting the course. To simplify registration, an inde- pendent association, The Carvers' Association was formed and stu- dents tu dents apply directly to the Associ- ICE SCULPTING - Local people took part in an ice sculpting anon instead of contacting their workshop recently. A Hensall company has made a name for itself local Ontario Skills office. This in the ice -sculpting business. short-circuited all the paper work required to register students individ- ually. "We have been surprised and very impressed at the high standard of carving that students were able to achieve in such a short time," said Ann Rose, Iceculture president. "One mother and daughter team from Essex have already developed a market for their skills in Windsor area. Neither had any experience with ice carving before let alone using a chain saw, so their achieve- ments are that much more impres- sive.' Two first-time carvers from the food services department of McMaster University were invited to participate in a Christmas show at Copps Coliseum, Hamilton recently and spent a day contribut- ing to the ice -carving display at centre ice during the show. Another student wrote to say that being able to include ice carving on his resume helped him secure a job with a country club in Niagara Falls. • "This particular Ontario Skills program illustrates how a Govern- ment -assisted project can work - Seaforth may job have resource centre process is beginning in January with focus groups being held at the F.E. Madill Secondary School on January 5 from 7 to 9 p.m. the Seaforth Public School on Jan. 6 from 7 to 9 p.m., the Goderich Canada Employment Centre on Jan. 10 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, the Huron Employment Liason Program Resource Centre on Jan. 11 from 3 to 5 p.m. and the South Huron District High School on Jan. 12 from 7 to 9 p.m. Interested participants are asked to contact Christie Messenger at jobsOntario Training at 1-800-668-0015. The committee will be sumitting a proposal to the Ministry of Cpmmunity and Social Services by Jan. 31, 1995 requesting funding for the jobLink Ontario Program in Huron County. The tentative start date for the program would be April 1, 1995. If approval for funding is received, there will be further public consultation to discuss the operational design of the progam. Tax arrears down from year before Tax arrears aren't as much a problem in Seaforth this year as last. At its Dec. 13 regular meeting council was told 71.09 per cent, or $131,118 of the Jan. l total of $184,436 in tax arrears has been collected. This compares to 45.84 per cent, or $72,679, collected for the same period last year. *** Seaforth Council approved the purchase of a used street sweeper from Joe Johnson Equipment Inc. in Barrie for $48,150 at its Dec. 13 regular meeting. *** Recreation Director Bedard reported to Seaf Council at its December regular 1 meeting that Lavis Construction has agreed to fix any problems with its recent work at the local tennis courts, when the weather is more suitable next spring. *** November Seaforth Council meeting attendance, and pay for same were: Mayor Hazel Hildebrand, $250; Reeve and work well," said Rose. be believed. Single-handedly he has William Bennett, $195; Deputy - "Results have shown up very taken ice carving from being a Reeve Garry Osborn, $210; quickly." Japanese -dominated discipline for Coun. John Ball, $195; Coun. The company hose a site near its the last 50 years and made it a skill Marjorie Claus, no meetings Hensall plant. "Each workshop uses where North American techniques attended; Coun. Brian Ferguson, up to 30 blocks of ice so transporta- and equipment are now considered $195; Coun. Michael Hak, $195; tion and refrigeration became a the world leaders." Coun. Irwin Johnston, $195; "Daukas has dropped the expens- Coun. William Teall, $150. ive Japanese chisels in favor of *** American made power tools at a Seaforth Council has agreed to fraction of the cost. Power sanders, assist by sponsoring Huron die grinders and even blow torches Hospice Volunteer Services in its have taken over, according to Rose. search for funds from the Vegetable -carving workshops are Trillium Foundation to facilitate also being scheduled for the coming the organization's development year. These will also be organized and acquisition of new in conjunction with the Ontario equipment and technology. Skills program. Because the Hospice Services Among the students from all over is not yet incorporated or Ontario who have successfully registered as a charitable completed the ice carving workshop organization with Revenue are local residents, Rob Hoffman of Canada it requires such Hensall, Kevin Bender of Vanastra assistance to provide a letter of and Toy Koriantis of Exeter. authority authorizing submission. Hoffman and Bender help with Hospice Chair Robert Shepherd the manufacturing of ice blocks at emphasized such sponsorship the Iceculture plant and Koriantis implies no financial commitment works at the family restaurant in of any sort for the Town of Hensall. Seaforth. important economic factor," she said. Instructors for the Level 1 - Basics course are Julian Bayley of Iceculture and Brent McGillivray, owner of Willie's Cafe in London. Both attended the Culinary Institute of America and learned ice -carving under sculptor Mac Winker. Iceculture will hold more ice - carving courses in 1995 and plans to include intermediate and. advanced levels. "We are hoping to include a course with World and six -time U.S. National Champion, Mark Daulcas of Costa Mesa, California some time next year and there is little doubt this will attract carvers from, Canada and the U.S.," said Rose. "Mark's work has to be seen to Sealorth may be designated as one of five `jobLink Ontario' resource centres in Huron County. A public consultation meeting on the job training program is being held at Seaforth Public School on Jan 6 from 7 to 9 p.m. The provincial jobLink Ontario Program is intended to ensure that people on social assistance are not left dependent on the system, but prepared to compete in today's labour market. The program is aimed at helping people on social assistance prepare for, obtain and sustain employment. This will be achieved by improving and co- ordinating existing services, supports and programs for people on social assistance and by building on the stenghths in the system. The overall objectives of jobLink Ontario are to give social assistance recipients greater access to training and education programs, and help them move from social assistance to employment. The jobLink Ontario Program has five major components which include the establishment of resource centres, making the transition from the existing system through improving system linkages and introducing and active employment focus for provincial social assistance, Ontario Training Adjustment Board and Human Resources Development Canada programs and services and employer based training programs. Through these components, jobLink Ontario will build on existing services, improve them or increase their capacity if necessary. The program will strengthen, not duplicate what is already working successfully in communities across Ontariol A jobLink Ontario local plan implementation committee is currently investigating the establishrhent of resource centres in Seaforth Hospital Auxiliary hears report from HAAO Seaforth Hospital Auxiliary Christmas meeting was held on Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 6:30 p.m. in Conference room 2 at Seaforth Community Hospital with a delicious pot luck supper. Marian Turnbull read a poem entitled 'The Errors of Santa Claus' by Stephen Leacock. C.E.O. Mr. Bill Thibert brought greetings from the board of governors and wished everyone a happy and safe holiday season. President Margaret M. Menncll gave a very interesting report on the workshop she and Marjorie Rock attended in Clinton 'How to Boost your bucks.' People give to people - fundraising is also friend raising. Maintain the 5 "cs" - Confidence, Competence, Consistency, Communication, commitment. Roll calls was given by Marjorie Rock and answered by 20 members with a item for the Christmas Bureau. Reports were given and approved. Margaret Smalc gave a report on the Christmas Bazaar (which showed a profitable evening) this money will go to new equipment for the hospital. Margaret thanked everyone for their kind and loyal support to the Bazaar. Lynda Huard won the Gourmet Basket and the door prize winner was Mary McCall. Lynda Huard and Marjorie Rock gave a very interesting murk on the HAAO convention. Lynda Huard gave the key note speakers report from Maggie Milne International from Thunder Bay. Her theme was "What's under your hat?' Volunteers change their hats many time during the day - the evolving role of leadership and the importance of working in teams. Sister Mary Christille Macaluco from the College of St. Mary Omaha Nebraska. Theme "You Make a difference'. Concurrent sessions - Running a successful gift shop; Sthall Hospital fundraising; Midwife duties; and Hospitals in the 90s. Mr. Harry Kingston - gave the closing session - Welcome to tomorrow. The changes we have heard about are almost here. There are many changes in thc health care field in the future. The Seaforth Hospital Auxiliary Policy and Procedure also job positions were approved. Lynda Huard gave the prosed list of new executive for 1995. Audrey McLean won the mystery prize. The meeting was adjourned. HENSALL SHUFFLEBOARD December 20, 1994 High six game winners: Dave Kyle (556); Pat Davis (525); Dave Woodward (523); Jim Davis (488); Hazel McEwen (476�John Pepper (417); Emma Campbell (390); Hugh McKay (387). the County of Huron. This working group includes interested members of the community and representatives from employment and/or education and training organizations. With the goal of creating sustainable employment, the committee is proposing the establishment of 5 resouce centres located in Wingham, Goderich, Seaforth, Clinton and Exeter. The centres would be co -located with existing employment related organizations and would service all people searching for employment. Clients would have access to employment information, self-help tools, on -location space and equipment, staff assistance and referral services. These initial concepts may change as the public consultation process is undertaken and thc needs and ideas of the community are incorporated into the plan. The community consultation Eastern star welcomes guests BY DONNA JOHNSTON In November, the Clinton Order of the Eastern Star co -hosted with Blue Water Chapter, Goderich when they had as special guests the Grand Officers of the Grand Chapter of Ontario and their escorts. After a delicious dinner the regular meeting was held with Clinton WM Doreen Carter and WP Gordon Steepe in charge, assisted by Goderich WM Helen Westbrook and WP Charlie Adams. When the meeting closed it was a time of fun and entertainment. A monologue by Beryl McDonald, musical number by Rosie Adams, Helen Westbrook and Don Symons and puppet show with Hilda Bell and Trish Currie taking pan, were enjoyed by all. The draws for three Christmas Cakes were donated by Francis Anderson and Gus Boussey. Lunch was served by Esther Smale and helpeYs. The Christmas Turkey Draw was held on Dec. 1 and the following were winners, Donna Shaddick, Londcsboro, Brian Bell, Kincardine, and Remy Riehl of Bayfield. Town names committees The Striking Committee of Seaforth Town Council announced the following appontments for its standing and special purpose committees at the Dec. 13 regular council meeting: STANDING COMMITTEES The first named is chair, second named vice -chair) FINANCE AND GENERAL GOVERNMENT Michael Hak, William Teall, Brian Ferguson TRANSPORTATION & ENVIRONMENT William Bennett, John Balt, Heather Robinet SPECIAL PURPOSE COMMITTEES BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA BOARD Heather Robinet PLANNING ADVISORY COMMI'TEE John Ball, Brian Ferguson LOCAL ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE Michael Hak SEAFORTH & DISTRICT COMMUNITY CENTRES Michael Hak MID -HURON LANDFILL COMMITTEE William Teal! RECREATION AND PARKS COMMITTEE Heather Robinet, John Ball SEAFORTH FIRE AREA Irwin Johnston SEAFORTH COMMUNITY HOSPITAL BOARD Irwin Johnston NEGOTIATING COMMITTEE William Teall, Michael Hak, Brian Ferguson SEAFORTH POLICE SERVICES BOARD William Teall CENTRAL HURON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMM William Bennett BLUEWATER RECYCLING ASSOCIATION William Teall CENTRAL HURON MOBILITY SERVICE Brian Fergusoh REPS TO SPECIAL PURPOSE COMMITTEES B.I.A. Elsie Willems, Dave Deighton, Dave de Vries, Maureen Wildfong, Marc Monforton, Bob Fisher, Pete Martene L.A.C.A.C. Walter Armes, Kathy Pletsch, Kathy Ferguson, Terri Shobbrook- Ward P.A.C. / COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT Ken Oldacre, Harry Hak, Jack Bedard, Garry Osborn, Ann Brailsford -Child ARENA John Lansink RECREATION Susan Dick, Marg Maydell, Rick Wood, Nick Longstaff, Carly Price, Henry De Groof MAITLAND VALLEY CONSERVATION AUTHORITY Paul Vander Molen AUSABLE - BAYFIELD CONSERVATION AUTHORITY Joe Gibson Don't reduce board size, says Tuckersmith council There should be no reduction in the number of members on the Seaforth District Community Centres committee, according to Tuckcrsmith Township Council. Reeve Bill Carnochan said if the membership is reduced then decisions could be left in the hands of a few people. * * * Tuckcrsmith Township cars are not supposed to be parked on municipal road allowances over- night. Hugill superb on defence LADIES BROOMBALL DECEMBER 21, 1994 PARR LINE 4 - SOCIALITES 0 Socialites' Rudolph had a very bright nose but could not claim a goal, no matter where, she ran like a deer. Parr Line seem to claim all the goals, second and first goal to 'who' Fran must be a new recruit (ha! ha!). Third goal to Bev Shea, fourth goal was scored by Miss Mero herself - dynamite Glenda, lots of passes from the tuna chow • line & Miss Kitty. "Ooops! I almost forgot to mention help came from twinkle -toes Cheryl also. WINTHROP 4 - PERTH 1 Perth are on a roll as a blasting goal was scored by Jill Wood keen passing by Kim Finlayson and Cindy Moore. Winthrop was well in the lead for goals scorcd by Donna Arts, Barb Elliott and Dcbra Murray quick reflex passing by Hilda Young and blondie Janice. Good quick game, ladies. KNIGHTS 4 - RAIDERS 0 Raiders rang plenty of crossbars and posts but nothing panned out for goals. Goal scoring for Knights was done by Chris Wecmink and hats off to Harold Hugill as he plays a superb defensive player. Other neat goals were achieved by Paul Nyenhuis, Steve VanDyke. In Ladies Broomball on Dec. 28 at 9 p.m. - Socialites vs Perth; 9:50 p.m. - Royals 'vs Raiders; and at 10:40 p.m. Parr Line vs Winthrop. MEN'S BROOMBALL DECEMBER 22, 1994 DUMPERS 6 - ROYALS 0 The Royals were keen the first half of the game, as the game was zip -zip for the first half. Chalking up points for Dumpers was done by Frank Verbeme, Dale Kennedy, John Cairns and Brett Finlayson, direct passing from Bill Dale and Dennis Murray! Nice to see you out and running Mr. Young. PARR LINE 4 - RUSTERS 0 Rustlers had plenty of breakaways but could not capitalize on scoring a goal on empty net even Parr Line men played 13 seconds into the game and Dennis Dolmage scores two quick goals with Grant Grcidanus and Claude Poirier right behind for a goal each. Mr. Steve Gibbings distributes the ball well for the assists on these goals. GRADS 1 - WINTHROP 0 Winthrop was in the Christmas spirit, a little relaxed on the goal scoring. The Grads' Wynja boys seem to wrap this game up with a quick jester goal, so a Merry Christmas to all you folks, as we close this game with a one to zip score! In Men's broomball on December 29, 1994 at 9 p.m. - Rustlers vs Knights; 9:50 p.m. - Grads - Dumpers; and at 10:40 p.m. Easy Riders vs Parr Linc. FORMER REEVE HONOURED - FOrmer Reeve Marie Hickne(i was honoured for her 16 years of municipal service with a plaque before last Tuesday's regular meeting of McKillop Township Council. The present Reeve, Ron Murray made the presentation. LIONESS CLUB SUPPORTS HOSPITAL - Seaforth Lioness Club President Anne Dayman present: a opaque for $204 t0 _Seaforth resident Tim Curb -rt ng %ripe mini marathon fundraising cam- paign for Seaforth Community Hospital. The money was raised in co-operation with Canadian Tire where a Hot Dog lunch was served.