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The Huron Expositor, 1984-10-17, Page 1e communities of ublin, Hensall 0 u 0 14 E-• O J LL CL 0r , w I Z IC I— >- 1- 4D C[_ Cr cc • O 4 J O LL. CC tL d.0 FW .4 ww. w CO os) sitor SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1984 — 20 PAGES THE LAST steam traction engine In McKillop Township was shipped to Holland on Monday. Martin Murray, left and Glen McNichol etood on the back of their Sawyer and Massey one last time before It was loaded on a truck. (Wassink photo) Steam engine will thrill Dutch The last steam traction engine in McKijlop Township was shipped to Hol- land on Monday. The 17 horsepower Sawyer and Massey was co -owned by Glen McNichol and - Martin Murray for the past 10 yrs. The'�{ two men were the third owneof the engine. it was used for 28 years in thea area where it was used to thresh saw wood. And it sat in a barn for ano er 28 years before being purchased by Mr. McNichol and Mr,' Murray. Since then, it was used for demonstra• dons at steam shows and was entered In many area parades, Including parades at International Plowing Matches. "We used it every year we had it," says Mr. McNichol. "Thousands and thousands of people saw it. -people from all over the world. amllton e %-t S t: The steam engine, featuring a lap -seam boiler has passed inspection every year, was x-rayed and passed that inspection, The engine is driven from both ends of its single piston. To travel in reverse, the engine is run In reverse, save Mr. Murray. Running on a combination of wood and water, Mr. McNichol estimated the steam' ertgine would need at least 100 Fallons of water per hour when. -threshing, ' It takes a tremendous amount of' watet," "It burns about one short cord of wood for a normal parade. That includes getting it all fired up." says Mr, Murray. "We never had problems with the steam engine, other than. some chlorine in the water --it makes her foam and it can empty the boiler if you don't watch it" says Mr, McNichol. Back in 1905, the steam engine would sell for about $1700, or $100 per horsepower. The two men wouldn't estimate the cost of the steam engine if it was new today."It would costs thousands and thousands of dollars, just to make the castings,'�says Mr. McNichol. Roth m ", say they never tired of their "-big toy k old boysbut they did try to sell the eti ne to local interests. They met the new ow er, N. Van Z ttphen of Holland ats-the BI Steam and' itiesher reunion this summer. "We sold it because therice was right," says Mr. McNichol.' Mr. Van Zutphen said he wanted to take it to Holland and he 'said six to seven million people would see the engine In parades next summer. He maintains it will be the only steam engine in Holland." It's estimated it will cost about 55,000 to ENGINE /SEE PAGE THREE Parking violations in hands The Seaforth police department will continue to ticket illegally parked cars and "No Parking" hours will remain from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. Superintendent of public works, John Forrest had requested the transportation and environment committee of Seaforth council that the times be changed to 1 a.m, to 6 a.m. He felt this would allow the police to ticket violators without working overtime "as their shift ends at 2 a.m." The committee discussed the request and suggested that Mr. Forrest be appointed bylaw enYorcement officer enabling him to ticket violators. The suggestion was referred to Chief Hal Daus. Mr. For, -o received a request for United T parking be allowed on George St. b. 1-. ., distance of 150 feet to Main Street on the northerly section of the street. This would eliminate parking in front of the United Trails property, allowing the firm free access to their garage and fuel tanks. In a letter to council. Chief Claus said the Liquor License Act allows that licensed premises do not have to be creates unto I n� a.m. "By changing this bylaw. we would be penalizing the hotel and legion patrons for the sake of a mere 15 minutes." He said a section of the Highway Traffic Act only gives authority for removal of vehicles to a police constable or an officer appointed to enforce the provisions of the Act. Chief Claus suggested that prior to snow fall. Seaforth police will tag all cars parked on streets between the No Parking hours. And he said such vehicles will be removed under provision of the Highway Traffic Act, "This should eliminate a lot of the problems." he said. "This should eliminate a lot of problems" mlWassaialemilis 50c a copy 1 Walton native is murdered A former Walton resident, Mary Alice Ryan, 22, of 105 Huron Street, Stratford was found murdered Monday, Oct. 15. She was a receptionist for Dr. Michael Wolf, a Stratford optometrist. Stratford police were called to the office of the optometrist at 4:30 at 207 Huron Street. Miss - Ryan was pfohounced dead at the scene by Dr. David Fitzgerald. Police said the murder occurred earlier that same afternoon. Dr. Wolf, 36, has been charged with first degree murder. He is presently in ' the intensive care wing of Stratford Hospital in stable condition as a result of self-inflicted knife wounds. Sergeant Ken Sharpe of the Stratford . police department was the investigating officer, Many Alice Ryan was born on May 2, 1962. Her parents are Gerald and Ann Ryan of Walton. Besides her parents, she is survived by. three brothers, Paul of Walton, and Chris and Michael both at home. Also surviving are her grandparents, Mr, and Mrs. Lawrence Ryan of Walton and Freda Skinner of brussels. Resting at the Brussels Chapel of the M.L. Watts Funeral Home, Mass of the Christian Burial will be held at St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church, Brussels, MARY ALICE RYAN Funeral arrangements are incomplete. More information can be obtained by calling the R.S. Box Funeral Home, Seaforth, S27-0885, Reactions vary about French in Huron Counfy r The prospect of French Immersion classes in Huron County has brought out mixed reactions from its residents. "I'm against it," said Betty Glanville of McKillop Township, "1 don't think they (the Board of Education) needs to bring in any more education. They're already getting too far away from the basics as it is.' Mrs. Glanville expressed concordance with the current French core classes being taught at the schools but said she didn't think it was necessary for a child to get all of his/her schooling In Canada's second language. "1 think it's great for the kids .to-. learn another language but I reel they should get the basics of school first. What little French they get now, is fine and if they want to take more French later on in school, fine. But right now they've got enough to learn. And math is changing all the time." Mrs. Glanville also expressed concern that what she as a parent might want in terms of French language instruction for the child may not be the best thing for that child In the long run, of police dept. Chief Claus said he had discussed the parking problem at the United Trails property with owner Les Habkirk. "No person shall park a vehicle within 30 feet of an Intersection; on a sidewalk; or in front of a public or private driveway," states a town bylaw, He said the situation could be resolved through the provisions of the no parking bylaw. "Mr, Habkirk assured me that he will call the police should there be a car obstructing the driveways leading to the garage doors." Asked for comments on the letters from Chidf Claus by Mayor Alf Ross at the Oct. Seaforth council meeting. councillor Henry Mero said the matter was referred to the Chief "and we should go along with his suggestions." By the sounds of the letter, it looks like an overtime situation," said councillor Wayne Ellis. Though it could mean overtime for the As for the police night shift ending at 2 police department. Mr. Mero felt it wasn't a.m., Mr. Claus said the normal shift ends at feasible to hire a bylaw enforcement officer as 4 a.m. except for the first three days of the suggested by the transportation and environ• week when police officers work until 2 a.m. ment committee. But he said if there should be a heavy "Why could the police hours not be snowfall on the first three days, the adjusted so they started work an hour later?" department is prepared to work overtime to asked deputy -reeve Bi11 Campbell. tag violators. Changing the working hours of the police Three are named citizens of the year Doug Bach, Frank Sills and Audrey McElwain are this year's top three citizens of the year in Seaforth. The three were awarded Citizenship of the Year awards at the second annual recreation conference on Saturday. Recipient of the Service to Sports Award, Doug Bach was the manager of the Centenaires Junior D hockey"team for two years. He is a past -president of the Seaforth Mens Industrial Ball League and was a major organizer in making the local industrial ball tournament a success. A former mayor of Seaforth, Frank Sills received the Civic Service Award. Mr. Sills is recognized as a noted authority on local history and is known throughout the area as a collector. His collection, located in his private "museum", features articles and photographs dealing with the history of Seaforth. In announcing the award, Bryan Peter, recreation director said Mr. Sills is a noted master of ceremonies". having worked in that capacity for many community events. Mr. Sills is involved in the family hardware business on Main Street, one of the oldest family businesses in Seaforth. Audrey Mei-twain received the Humani- tarian Service Award because of her involvement in church and hospital work. Mrs. McLlwain is the junior choir leader and unit -president at Northside United Church. She is a past member of the Seaforth Community Hospital board. She is also involved in two other choirs, a member of the ladies choir and has contributed to the success of the senior church choir. She has also taken an active interest in school activities. "Audrey shows an all-round interest and concern with all aspects of our town and district." wrote one of her nelghbdrs. department would be 'difficult, said Mr. Mero, "it's pretty hard to regulate their hours on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, according to the weather." "It's pretty hard to regulate their hours" The committee's recommendation was that Mr. Forrest be made bylaw enforcement officer and no parking start at 2 a.m. because Mr. Forrest is working then anyway. said councillor Paul Ross. "Changing the time to 1 a.m. wasn't the intention of the recommendation and should• n't have been printed in the report. in all fairness to the Chief. 1 find no fault in him. We just didn't address the problem correct- ly." "But the Chief said the department is willing to work after 2 a.m. if necessary." said councillor Bill Bennett. Mr. Mero said the police department is not TRAFFIC /SEE PAGE THREE CITIZENSHIP AWARDS were presented by Mayor Alf Roes, left, to Audrey McElwain, Doug Bach and Frank Bills, right. (Waeslnk photo) "Right now 1 don't think it's my decision to make for my kids. My kids aren't interested in French now to the point of taking it all day. They can't read or spell English now so 1 don t feel they can take French and dd well in those same areas. If you can't write it right you can't learn it right," she said. "Right now, my decision for my kids is that I dont want them burdened further at school." She said she wasn't concerned that lack of French as a second language would hamper her children's job opportunities in,the future. "I tbinkyou need math and spelling to get a job. Now, maybe if my kids were to do a bit of travelling, then they might need to learn another language. But if they're taking French all through school anyway, they should know a bit. And if they want to know more, they can always become bilingual later by going to night school or on exchanges. "I don't think French Immersion is something we as parents should push on our kids. Right now they don't know what they want, so let them decide when they get older." In deference to Mrs. Glanville's opinion Willy Akey, of Seaforth, is in favor of French Immersion classes. "1 would like to see 'French Immersion in Huron County because I think it's the only way to be totally bilingual," she said. Mrs. Akey said she felt the 20 minutes of French per day that students now receive is not enough, It won't make someone totally bilingual. She said she had no qualms about the French Immersion system as it exists now, but she said she would like to see Huron County, if it decides on initiating French immersion classes, undertake the early total immersion program. That program gives the child 100 per cent instruction in French starting In kindergarten. Having had two children educated in a French school when the family lived in Sudbury, Mrs, Akey said there were no IMMERSION / PAGE THREE Lottery tickets stolen from Seaforth store Two thefts including the theft of lottery tickets and a spare tire were reported to Seaforth police on Friday. On Friday afternoon, Bob Beuttenmiller, owner of Bob and Betty's Variety in Seaforth reported the theft of 273 lottery tickets. Involved with a customer at the rear of the store, a second customer took the tickets. Police suspect the customer who kept Mr. Beuttenmiller occupied at the rear of his store and the one who stole the tickets, were together. Mr. Beuttenmiller did not recog• nize the men. Hal Claus, Seaforth police chief said the tickets are virtually untraceable. But the file will be kept open on the case. Martin Derbyshire of Brucefield reported to police that a spare tire and tire rim was taken from his vehicle when it was parked near the Commercial Hotel, Seaforth, on Friday night. The items have not been recovered. County gets funds Flora MacDonald, Federal Minister of Employment and Immigration, recently announced the addition of further federal funding to the Canada Works Program. As a result of this increase, Murray Cardiff, the Member of Parliament for Huron -Bruce, is pleased to announce that the riding will receive 5100,000 for job creation programs. Seaforth lady wins A Seaforth resident was a 510,000 winner in the Sept. 27 Wlntario draw. Helen Kennedy of' Market Street claimed one of the 12, $10,000 grand prizes offered in the draw.