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The Huron Expositor, 1984-07-18, Page 3NEWS AND FEATURES Two seek Two nominees are seeking the candidacy of the Liberal Party in the Huron -Bruce riding. Both nominations became public last week. The nomination meeting to choose a Liberal candidate will be held at the Clinton High School on Thursday, July 26 at 8 p.m. HEATHER REDICK Heather Redick, general manager of the Huron Country Playhouse in Grand Bend, released the following statement to her campaign supporters on July 13: Prime Minister John Turner has an- nounced that a Canadian Federal election will be held on the fourth day of September this year. I believe the Liberal Party will win this election. "I believe the values and the ideals of Liberalism are the only hope we have of maintaining a strong, sensible country where care and attention are paid to the elderly, the sick, the poor, the small businessman, the farmer, and indeed to all who comprise this land. "1 believe Huron Bruce must at last be represented in the government of this new parliament. For all these reasons, after a great deal of personal soul searching, after consultation with Liberals across Canada, and after long discussions and enthusiastic support from Liberal nomination my husband and my children, 1 have decided to announce my intention to seek the candidacy of the Liberal Party for Huron Bruce ridin " BRUCE McDONALD Bruce McDonald, 30, of Carrick Township announced his decision to seek the Liberal nomination in Huron -Bruce on Monday. Mr. McDonald has been involved for over 12 years in Huron -Bruce Liberal politics. He is a Past President of the Huron -Bruce Liberal Association and Past Campaign Chairman in' 1979 and 1980. Most recently he was a delegate to the recent leadership convention and currently serves as the vice-president of the Western Ontario North Liberal Association. Mr. McDonaldis a life long resident of the riding. He was born in Brussels and raised on a farm in Grey Township. He comes from a family well known locally, both for their farming activities and for their heavy involvement and commitment to community and civic affairs, His great -great-grand- father was the first reeve of Grey Township. Mr. McDonald attended the Walton Public School and the Seaforth District High School, He has a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree from Wilfrid Laurier University. He is a small businessman in the riding. He is currently a partner In the firm Craig, McDonald, Reddon Insurance Brokers Ltd.. and operates their Formosa and Mildmay offices, Mr. McDonald says he looks forward to an. exciting nomination period and a vigorous and winning campaign. Voltage test will Ontario Hydro will be conducting a voltage reduction test on Tuesday, July 31 in its western region, which includes the Seaforth area. These tests are conducted semi-annually. A letter from Ontario Hydro was sent to the WOMEN/ FROM PAGE ONE She also supports the principle of affirmative action quotas, calling for equal numbers of men and women in higher levels of responsibility usually dominated by men; "It's only the NDP that has really given this example," she said. She referred to an NDP resolution passed at their conference last year which called for women to take an equal share of management of the Party. Ms. Bolton outlined the NDP policies on nuclear disarmament which made up another part of her campaign speech. She addressed the "despair and hopelessness we feel about the threat of nuclear war." New Democrats, she said, want Canada to act as a strong force for peace. Canada's peace advocacy must be matched by peace action. The NDP supports making Canada a nuclear weapons -free zone. They also support a no first -use pledge, a comprehen- sive ban on nuclear weapons, and an end to nuclear missile testing to Canada. TAX SYSTEM UNFAIR On the issue of taxes, Ms. Bolton said the tax system is unfair toward individuals and small businesses and benefits corporations. She said the NDP raises campaign funds strictly from individuals and individuals through labor unions, and does not accept the contributions from large corporations which fund much of the Liberal and Conservative campaigns. "That reflects who we'll be responsible to if elected." She said the NDP will make tax breaks to corporations only on the condition that they provide programs of job creation, worker retraining. and other employee services. Public services is the other issue in Ms. Bolton's list of five major issues. She listed NDP goals of establishing pensions for all Canadians as a right, new health care initiatives, financial aid to part-time stu- dents, most of whom are women, ensured clean-up of toxic waste sites, environmental impact studies. and investigations into pesticide use. "The NDP has been a voice for these services." All these issues are as important on the national level as on the local level hete in Huron Bruce, said Ms. Bolton. The economy is a prime. concern for farmers, and she said it is necessary to stabilize low interest rates and to prevent them from rising. "We need to provide farmers and small businesses with access to low cost loans." Jobs is also the major issue for Huron Bruce, she said, in particular the opportunity to maintain jobs on the family farm. She said that although farmers are not the only people in the riding, the return and wealth on farms is related to the health of the whole community. CREATE OPPORTUNITIES Ms. Bolton said she chose to run as a candidate for the NDP because she felt the Party combined strong policies with creative ideas and strong leadership. "The•NDP will create opportunities for ordinary men and women,' she said, including opportunities for job equality, equality for women, and for peace and nuclear disarmament. She said her major goal in this election is to get people to participate in the political process. Politics, she said, "means our chance to have a voice," especially in issues which directly affect the public. Not being interested in politics means not being interested in democracy, or the future, she said and "when people say they are not interested in politics, that's what 1 hear them saying." Ms. Bolton, 32, lives on a farm in East Wawanosh Township with her husband. Dean Wgl1ker, and two daughters, Monica and Amiler. She is a project director for Women Today, and has organized a number of workshops and seminars in the area. She was born in Vancouver and studied sociology and psychology at Simon Fraser University. She moved to Ontario in 1974. She became involved in politics in the 1979 federal election, and joined the NDP then. In the last federal election, she worked as campaign manager for NDP candidate Tony McQuatl. DS/ FROM PAGE ONE ming. but Mr. Peter credits the wins to a home -town advantage. "In 1980. they won, That's the way it usually works." CLOCKS CLEANED "We pretty well got our clocks cleaned. We won the last time, but we got beat bad this year," says Mr. Dunbar. "But the weekend gave all kids something to talk about. It's not whether they won or lost, but that they made friends." Friendships were indeed made. This was due in part to West Branch kids being billeted with 48 Seaforth families. Most families requested at least two children stay at their homes, but when it was evident there weren't enough billets, some families had as many as 10 kids sleeping and eating over. GOOD KIDS Laverne Nigh has two children and also had visitors cm the weekend. But she made room for four girls and six boys • • eight more than she bargained for. "They were all good kids. 1 had no problem." says Mrs, Nigh. "1 was only going to take two kids since 1 have two of my own. But when 1 heard Bryan Peter didn't have enough homes for them all, I offered to take more. ' A dozen kids was no problem for Mrs. Nigh. Not big eaters, the kids only ate two loaves of bread, two pounds of bacon. three dozen eggs. pancakes, five pounds of hamburger. two jugs of juice and four cases of coke. Mrs. Nigh washed clothing and tow -els twice on Saturday. " And both times my clothes line broke. 1 had to use my neighbour's line," she says. The Nigh children, Judy. 15 and Pat. 12. hope to visit West Branch next year. But before they do, they will have a return visit from a West Branch friend this weekend. "One boy said it was the first time he was out of Michigan. When he got home Sunday night, he called us collect. and said he would be coming back this weekend with his father." NO PROBLEMS Don and Gail Hoffman took in seven 'girls last weekend. With two girls of their own. five-year-old Chris felt out of place. "We had no problems at all. We have two bathrooms, so there were no lineups. we atc in shifts and had a barbecue Saturday night. The kids went to the dance Saturday night and were in bed by 1:00," says Mrs. Hoffman. Not one of the West Branch visitors complained of homesickness, though most were shy at the start, says Mrs. Hoffman. "My daughters took photos and will write the girls. They all said when they come back to Seaforth, they want to stay at our home. One girl said when she gets her license. she wants to come back. Kim and Stacey Hoffman plan to visit West Branch in '85. And their mother Gail is seriously considering going with them. FANTASTIC When they learned that 40 of the 13.3 West Branch visitors had no billets, Ken and Cheryl Roth opened their home to seven girls. They were only expecting tyro. "it was fantastic --we had a lot of fun." says Mrs. Roth. "Everyone ate at the same time and there were no lineups for the shower. Friday night the girls were a little hyper. Their bus broke down and they didn't have any supper. They were over -tired and didn't get to sleep until 3 a.m. "Saturday night. everyone was in bed by 1:00. They were all tired out. They didn't want to go to the dance." she says. Local residents made note that the sister -city visitors had an accent. "But they couldn't get over our accent." says Mrs. Roth. "They said we sounded very English." Tracey and Angie Roth hope to visit their new-found friends at the 1985 games. "It's good experience for the kids, says Mrs. Roth. "i'll be in touch with the West Branch girls soon because I'm still finding stuff they left behind. They're a great peoples•a fun -loving people." METERS/FROM PAGE ONE informed councillor Wayne Ellis that the letter was written in the municipal office. "She had a complaint and 1 suggested she put it on paper." said M. Crocker. "it's not much of a letter • • it's not dated or addressed. 1 suggest we file it." said Mr. .Ellis. ^" We should send a reply and say the meters work because it helps keep the employees of downtown businesses from parking on Main Street," said councillor Bill Martin. LEARNING CENTRE In a letter to council. Brenda DeJong. be done THE HURON EXPOSITOR, JULY 18, 1984 - A3_ PUC to tell them about the tests. The letter was discussed at the PUC meeting last Thursday. ' PUC manager Tom Phillips said Ontario Hydro wants to know whether the system can handle a problem if the power is reduced. .There will be a five per cent reduction of power on July 31 from 1:30 to 2:30 and again from 6:30 to 7:30. If people notice any power problems during the test times, the PUC would appreciate being told about it, said Mr, Phillips. They are requested to forward information about voltage problems to Ontario Hydro. 'We consider the data that we obtain from these tests to be vitally important for planning actions which will be taken during real emergency situations," said Ontario Hydro in their letter. Mr. Phillips told the commission about the work the PUC has completed in the past month. PUC lowered a water line on East William St., finished street lights on the sante street, and also completed a hydro bank at the Seaforth Manor. JOB ASSESSMENT Mayor Alf Ross suggested that the commission set up a system of staff evaluation. "In most places you sit down with your men and you have an assessment pn them, a job assessment," he said. "That should be done once a year with all' your staff." Mr. Ross said that such assessments would help the management have -a better idea of staff quality. and also let staff know what was expected of them. He said it was more a management tool than anything which would be used against workers. Commissioner Jim Sills agreed that Mr. Ross should talk to Mr. Phillips to tell hint what would be expected in preparing an assessment. The commission also discussed the water - main at the CNR crossing. They decided to ask for Ministry guidelines and wait until they make any plans. Mr. Ross said, "Let's have a look and see what CN has to say." president of the Seaforth and District Pre-school Learning Centre. said the centre had an excellent enrollment. "Our fees remained the same as last year and we still covered all operating expenses. Our fundraising money was spent on new equipment, inside and out." The school's reputation is growing. she said. "With continued support of families and the community. we expect to continue to offer high quality preschool activity." "it's nice to hear they're operating on their own and are now self-sufficient." said Mayor Alf Ross. Health Unit nurses get five per cent Huron County Health Unit nurses will receive a five per cent salary increase after a one-year agreement has been signed. The agreement, from Dec. 31, 1983 to Dec. 31, 1984, was approved by Huron County Council at its June session. The new agreement also allows for part-time nurses to receive 60 cents per hour instead of benefits. The new salary for the public health nurses ranges from 521.866 to 526,67'6 per year. A senior public health nurse receives an additional 5624 per year and a nurse with a B. Sc. degree also receives an additional 5624 per year. Correction FAST WORK = Over 35 volunteers, many of them members of the Brussels Mennonite Fellowship Church started building a new addition for their church two weeks ago. The walla and roof were completed in two days and services were held In the new sanctuary the following Sunday. The 32 x 48 foot addition will hold 150 to 200 people. The church was formed four years ago with six families and has grown to 25 families. The estimated $4v1000 construction coats was raised by church members. The official dedication will be held Aug. 12 at 2:30, (1Nasslnk photo) In a story last week about Marjorie Maloney selling her taxi business after 12 years in operation. it should have read that her husband's name is Harold Maloney. We apologize for the error. Property near lagoons being considered for landfill site The search tor a new landfill site for Seaforth and McKillop and Tuckersmith Townships has turned up at least three sites out of about 47 investigated. But Seaforth council learned at their July meeting that additional investigations be completed prior to choosing a site. • In May. representatives on the landfill committee for the three municipalities, Ministry of the Environment personnel, and engineers decided the proposed Mcl.lwain property north of Seaforth wasn't suitable for landfilling. Since then, the Ministry has said the McLlwain site has a sensitioc and unpredictable hydrogcologic en% iron mem which could pose a threat to groundwater in the area. • "We recommend another parcel of land with relatively uniform and predictable hydrogeologic conditions be sought for the establishment of a new landfilling site," said P.S. Isles, of the Ministry, in a letter to council. Conestoga -Rovers and Associates Limited, consulting engineers, in their most recent study, said 17 new sites were investigated and sites previously investigated were re -reviewed. The previous sites did not provide any possible sites except for the Frank Reynold farm in Harpurhey. The Reynolds property is located near the Se.tforth lagoons. "Phis site was originally discarded be- cause of its,prbximity to Seaforth and nearby residences and because it's good agricultural land," said the Conestoga -Rovers report. "A recent review of the site indicated that although located near Seaforth, a landfill could be located to ensure a good buffer zone distance between the nearest residences and could be effectively screened from view." Four sites of the 17 new sites investigated revealed that only one site had the potential for landfilling. The site is is owned by the Ministry of the Environment, near the lagoons. "The investigation of this site indicated clay/silt till which is suitable for landfilling. The residences to the north and east are sufficiently remote to the site to have minor visual impact t}om a landfilling operation if proper screening was provided.' said the report. Conestoga -Rovers recommended that ad- ditional investigations be undertaken at the lagoon property. Another alternative is using an existing landfill site near Holmesville. about 21 kilometers west of Seaforth. "The lagoons are running at full capacity now," said councillor Bill Martin. "Would a landfill site affect expansion of the lagoons?" "The recommendation is that we deepen and aerate the lagoons." said reeve Bill Campbell, Seaforth's representative on the landfill committee. Further progress concerning a new landfill site will be reported to council by Mr. Campbell. Boys steal from one store, sell to another in • JULY 18, 1884 Patrick O'Neil has sold his farm of 50 acres on the Huron Road east of town to his neighbor, Mr. Carlin, for the sum of 53250. Mess M. Daley, daughter of John Daley of Egmondviile fell down stairs on Saturday last and fractured her leg and injured her side. A couple of young men named Donahue and Dugan were summoned to appear before the mayor on Saturday last to answer the charge of throwing eggs at the Salvation Army while assembled on Victoria Square the previous Wednesday evening. They did not put in an appearance however, having left town by the train on Friday evening. James Broadfoot of the second concession of Tuckersmith cut some fall wheat on his farm on Tuesday last. This is the first harvesting of the season. JULY 16, 1909 The 15th annual tournament pf the held Seaforth Lawn Bowling Club was on their green cm Wednesday and Thursday and was probably the largest and most successful of them all. A new feature this SAY CHEESE — The Seaforth Midget hockey team are hoping that most people say cheese thls summer as they canvass the town and townships In a cheese selling campaign The team 1s selling cheese as one method of • raising $40,000 needed to cover the cost of a trip to Norway In 1885. The Norway Midget team will visit Seaforth in December. So far, the local team has raised 51,000 through donations. They are hoping all citizens support their effort because the work has only Just begun. Mayor Alt Ross was the first cheese buyer last week when hockey player Mike Betties called on his neighbour. • • (Wassink photo) year and one that was highly appreciated by the bowlers was the lunch served on Wednesday afternoon by the members of the Ladies Bowling Club. On Wednesday, the delivery hors of Messrs. McIntyre and Hills was stand'[ in front of their store. 1t was frightened by a piece of paper which was blown under its feet, and breaking away from its moorings, ran off at a furious rate down street. When it reached John Street it ran on the sidewalk passing between the hydrant and Charles Abcrhart's show window. When it got on the sidewalk it fell. but soon regained its equilibrium and taking to the street again pursued its way to the railway crossing where it was caught. No injury was done to either the horse or the vehicle. JULY 20, 1934 The Seaforth Highlanders Band will appear at the Band -Legion garden party tonight completely bedecked in brand new white spats. The new spats were only made ppoosssble through the generosity of W.H. Goring MP honorary president of the band. This week will see a numbet of swings and teeters installed at the Lions Park for the use of the hundreds of children that patronize the pool and park each week. A number of young boys in town have 1939 succeeded in getting themselves into a lot of trouble in the past few days. After stealing a number of bags from a Main Street merchant, the boys proceeded to sell them to another merchant. Chief of Police Helmer Snell is investigating. JULY 17, 1959 Members of Seaforth L.O.L. 793 and of Winthrop L.O.L. 813 were among repre- sentatives of 48 lodges who marched at St. Marys Saturday celebrating the 269th anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne. Large photographs of the Queen and Prince Philip which were featured in a window of Keating's Pharmacy during the Royal visit to this area have been donated to the Seaforth District High School, and will be hung in the auditorium. Site of the new Legion building on South Main Street was the scene of high activity, Saturday, as nearly 100 yards of concrete, were mixed and poured to form the footings that will carry the 80 x 40 foot structure. The work was carried out by some 30 members of the branch under the direction of the building committee, D. Sills, committee chairman, said it was expected work of laying the blocks would commence this week. COMMUNITY CALENDAR Wednesday, July 181 12 1 p.m • Business Swim 1:30 4 p.m.&6-8:30 p.m. - Public Swint 5.6 p.m. Family Swim 6:30 p.m. Clinton vs Tykes at Optimist Pa rk p m Firemen vs Creamery at Lions Park 8.30 p.m. Topnotch vs Bears at Lions Park 9 p.m. . Swingers at Optimist Park 6-30 p.m • Wingham vs Mite Boys at Winthrop Ball Park 8 p.m. - Belmore vs Bantam Girls at Winthrop Ball Park 9.30 p.m. - Warriors vs McKillop Molesters al Winthrop Ball Park 1 Saturday, July 21 1.4:30 p.m. &6-8:30 p.m. • Public Swim Men's Softball. Tournament at Lions Park Sunday, July 22 Men's Softball Tournament at Lions Park 1-4:30 p.m.&6-8:30 p.m. • Public Swim 2 p.m. - Atwood vs Pee Wee Girls at Optimist Park ':30.10 p.m. • Roller Skating 9 p.m. • River Rats vs Titans at Winthrop Thursday, July 19 12.1 p.m. • Business Swim 1:304 p.m.&6-8:30 p.m. • Public Swim 5-6 p.m. • Family Swim 6:30 p.m. - Girls H.L. at Lions Park 30 p m. • Beechwood Devils vs Beruit Boars $-30 p.m - Jr. Farmer Ladies at Lions Park 8:30 p.m • Queens Cavaliers vs Brewers 9:30 p.m. - Boiler Makers vs Nationals 6:30 p.m. • Listowel vs Pee Wee Girls at Winthrop Ball Park 8 p. m. - Walton vs Pee Wee Boys `^.- Winthmp Ball Park .ma Monday, July 23 12-1 p.m. - Business Swim 1:30-4 p.m.&6-8:30 p.m. • Public Swim 5-6 p.m. - Family Swim 6:30 p.m. - Blue Jays vs Tigers at Lions Park 7 p.m. - Bears vs Firemen at Optimist Park 7:45 p.m, - Red Sox vs Expos at Lions Park 8:30 p.m. - Queens vs Turf at Optimist. Park 9 p.m. - Mashers vs Oilers at Winthrop Friday, July 20 12.1 p.m. - Business Swim 130 4 p.m.&6-8:30 p.m. • Public Swim 5-6 p. m. - Family Swim '&8:30 p.m. - Men's Softball Tournament at Lions Park 9 p.m. - River Rat Men's Slo-Pitch at Optimist Park 9 p.m. Mashers vs Titans at Winthrop Tuesday, July 24 12.1 p.m. • Business Swim 1:30-4 p.m.&6-8:30 p.m. - Public Swim • 5-6 p.m. • Family Swim 6:45p.m. • K. Murray vs K. Smith at Lions Park 8:30 p.m. - McNichol vs Queens at Lions Park 7:30 p.m. - Dublin vs Masherettes at Winthrop Ball Park 9 p.m. - Warriors vs Mashers at Winthrop arm Space for the Community Calendar is donated by The Huron Expositor.