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The Huron Expositor, 1988-06-15, Page 1INDEX WALTON - A7 DUBLIN - A7 HENSALL - A9 SPORTS - Al2-13 WEDDINGS - A17 BIRTHS - A17 OBITUARIES - A17 Special clinic for ailing teddies. See page A5. Serving the communities and areas of Seaforth, Brussels, Dublin, Hensel! and Walton •xpositor Seaforth, Ontario 1-IURON EXPOSITOR, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 1988 50 cents a copy GIVING HIS ALL - He may not have always been In synch with everyone else, but Seaforth's Jim Kelly was the only male in town, who had the nerve to participate in Seaforth's Second Annual Dance for Heart. Approximately 60 to 65 took part in the event, helping to raise $3,877 for the Huron County Chapter of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario. Mcllwraith photo. Dance For Heart big fundraising event Seaforth's Second Annual Dance for Heart proved a bigger success than it was last year. Approximately 60 to 65 people actually participated in the event - 46 8'r 47 of that number with pledges - helping to raise $3,877 for the Huron County Chapter of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario. "I'm really pleased," commented organizer Drusilla Leitch. "We made more money than last year, and had more people too." Although Dance for Heart was organized as a three hour aerobic excercise event, Mrs. Leitch said this year it was geared more to people who don't necessarily do a lot of exercise. The whole idea was to get people participating - and at their own pace. Although most of the participants were female there was one male who joined in - Jim Kelly. He told the crowd he appreciated the opportunity to take part in the event, and wished other members of the male popula- tion would too. Comments about having the Dance for Heart group take their exercising down to the Men's Euchre Hall met with good hearted laughter. The format for the evening called for four dance leaders, including Mrs. Leitch, Joy Levis, Vivian Cappelli and Karen Mahon, to lead the participants through various exer- cise segments. Each segment was preceed- ed by a break, and during two of those breaks there were demonstrations by the Wingham Jump Rope Kids, and a Tai Chi group out of Stratford. Draw prizes and door prizes were also awarded throughout the event, as well as in- centive awards. Winners included: Barb Martin and Jim Kelly - spot prizes; Marie Brandon, Norma Draper, Barb MacDonald and Yenny Dimaline - door prizes; Brenda Brooks - person with most sponsors (53); Barb Marton and Ruth Struther - person travelling the furthest (39 km); Yenny Dimaline - person having the most fun; Carol Bowker - person with the most delapitated shoes; Cheryl Bakelaar - person with the fanciest outfit; Ethel Walker - per- son with the prettiest headband; Doris Mit- chier - person with the sweatiest body; Max- ine Houston - the loudest singer; Chris Ten Pas - person with highest knees; Cathy Sem- ple - most coordinated; Pat Deighton - per- son working the hardest; Vera Lyons - per- son with the cleanest shoes; Judy Anstett - happiest person; and Marg McClure - per- son with the biggest smile. Subdivision A multi-million dollar subdivision plann- ed for the northeast corner of Seaforth could mean great t ipgs for the town. "I see it as a very positive thing," com- mented Seaforth Mayor Alf Ross. "We need the tax base and we certainly need the housing. From what I've seen - the preliminary drawings and such, it looks good. It'll certainly be a boost for Seaforth." Planned by Royal Orchard Homes, a subsidiary of R and D Investments Ltd. of Toronto, the subdivision calls for the con- struction of 31 townhouses, one high rise apartment (possibly for seniors),eight semi-detached and 17 single dwellings. All will be located on an eight -acre parcel of land, located north of . the arena, and previously owned by John and Anne Mid- degaal. The estimated cost of their con- struction lies between eight and nine million dollars. "Certainly the scale of the development is quite substantial,;" commented Mainstreet Coordinator Tom Lemon. "In terms of investment and the range of housing it'll offer, those two things are very good. And the upfront investment made in the town is quite impressive." Mr. Lemon noted in terms of straight economic development - the subdivision is good, and added it could have a ripple ef- fect on the community. "If having a good range of affordable housing in town makes people want to live here it may Attract further investment in town," he said. SOME HISTORY R and D Investments first came to Seaforth in February or Mardi of 1987 to investigate property it- Wit had poten- -tial. Although that'ertjt . was not suitable to the investreent, .company's needs, the Middegaal°prdpertyAvas, and by August 1987, it had been purchased by R and D Investments. The company's deci- sion to purchase property in Seaforth was bolstered by a newspaper article in which Mr. Lemon discussed plans for Seaforth's future growth. The firm looked upon that type of statement as an invitation to share in community growth. Since purchasing the Middegaal proper- ty R and D Investments has been working slowly towards readying the eight -acre awhad to bcel of lande ochanged and thor subdivision -e stamp by- lawsf approval given by a number of govern- ment ministries. This past Saturday Royal Orchard Homes officially opened Its Seaforth Sales Office in the Middegaal house on Main Street North. That Sales Office will be manned by Joe McTeague, project coor- dinator for Royal Orchard Homes. He will be assisted by Robert Fournier. According to Mr. McTeague the purpose of Royal Orchard Homes is to give people in the community the opportunity to choose their homes before they're built. Canada Day Seaforth Town Council has turned down a request from a local businessman to remain open on Friday, July 1- Canada Day. Town Clerk Jim Crocker told council the municipality could pass a by-law which would permit the• on of a retail business on Canada Day. at by-law could be rescinded each year. Clerk Crocker also pointed out the by-law could only be passed if Seaforth was able to prove opening of should benefit Seaforth EYING UP THE BY-LAWS - Joe McTeague, right, and Robert Fournier, of R and D In- vestments, go over Seaforth by-laws. R and D Investments has plans for a multi million dollar subdivision in the town's northeastern corridor. Mcllwraith photo. We're offering custom made homes at larger than most single dwelling homes. an affordable price," he said. There are nine units to most blocks and "The philosphy of our company, which each unit is staggered to give owners more has been portrayed many times, is to privacy. All units feature garages. rnflke available to those who so desire to "They're the largest I'm aware of in On- avai.hthemselves, of the dignity in owning tario," said Mr. McTeague. a new home at an affordable price - truly The semi-detached units, as well as the affordable." single dwelling homes, also have garages. WHAT'S OletetRED The single dwelling homes are available in Whether or not a person purchases a a variety of styles and all feature veran- single dwelling, semi-detached home or dabs, something Mr. McTeague said has townhouse unit from Royal Orchard become a much sought after item by home Homes, Mr. McTeague says they will be owners. Lots vary in width from 50 to 60 getting good value for their money. feet. Offering 1,255 to 1,360 square feet of The selling prices of these homes start at room and 21 to 3 bathrooms, Mr. $89,900, but this price varies according to McTeague says the townhouse unis are Turn to page 3 opening request denied business on that day was essential for the "I don't think it(the Canada Day opening) development of a tourist industry in town. is necessary." Although the concensus was that Seaforth Deputy -Reeve Hazel Hildebrand agreed, would, this year, be able to prove that claim, and expressed concern for those people who the majority of council voted against the Canada Day opening. "If we start letting businesses open on holidays like this, then we're going to get in- to a problem with Sunday shopping," com- mented ornmented Councillor Peg Campbell. Pat Murray picked by Flyers in the second round PAT. MURRAY was dratted. in the second round by the Philadelphia Flyers. He is cur- rently playing out a four year scholarship at Michigan State University. Corbett photo. Another Seaforth area hockey player is on the brink of great success in the arena. Pat Murray of Dublin was drafted in the second round by the National Hockey League's Philadelphia Flyers. Pat, who played minor hockey in Seaforth, has been playing for Michigan State University during the past season, and although he got off to a slow start there, con- tinued to improve steadily over the season until his coach and the scouts began to take notice. Central Scouting predicted Pat would go 113th overall in the draft during the season, but having seen his progress at the end of the season his position was switched to 69th. But the scouts who had been watching Pat told him he would go in the second round. Here's what The Hockey News had to say about him: "We're projecting him as a solid second round pick with a marginal chance of being taken in the first round, even though he is eligible in any round of the draft." "He's intelligent, he's improved steadily and he's got so much natural ability that I don't see how you can't rate him ahead of at least a dozen guys who are ranked higher on central's list." Pat and his parents Ron and Teresa were at the Montreal Forum for the draft hoping to hear from any of the teams which had already shown an interest in the MSU left tford New Jerse ' and Washington had all been heard from earlier. So Pat wasn't expecting it when the Philadelphia Flyers called his name. One minute he was sitting beside his parents and the next minute he was meeting Bobby Clark, the Flyer's new coach Paul Holmgren, and the rest of the Flyers ad- ministration. They gave him a "welcome aboard" and said they would be in touch. Pat was picked 35th overall. The Dublin native said it was pretty ex- citing to be sitting in the Forum at the draft and to hear his name called by the Flyers in the second round. He says Philadelphia has a good organization and a good team and there is no place he would rather play. But playing in Philadelphia isn't in Pat's immediate plans. "They drafted me for future years and they'll watch my progress," he says. In the meantime he'll be attending MSU (he's going back there for summer school next week) to improve his hockey skills and to get an education. I want to play in the NHL someday, and I'm going to give it my best shot," he says, but for now: "I'm just going to go hack to school and get my schooling done and get better at hockey, and see what happens." Pat struggled a bit at the beginning of this season due to an injury. During practice he blocked a teammate's shot and broke an ankle. Even after he could skate again the in ury ham.... ed him and it took 10 _:'res for him to get his first point. But after a while things started to go his way and coach Ron Mason -another former Seaforth area native- put confidence in Pat and gave him ice time. By the end of the season Pat was getting a regular shift through the playoffs and was on the power play. He finished fifth overall in points on the MSU team with 14 goals and 23 assists in 44 games. Pat says a lot of the reason for his im- provement is the coaching system at MSU, which he finds second to none. "When I started I wasn't one of the higher picked recruits and I wasn't thinking of the NHL, but it's not hard to improve there." Coach Mason teaches a tough defensive style of hockey, and encourages his players to play smart hockey. Pat says he had never really played defensive hockey in Stratford. "I didn't even know the goalie," is how he puts it. But the new system has improved his style of play. MSU also has excellent facilities to sup- port its athletes. There is a huge rink which seats 6,600 fans and it is packed for every game. The hockey team was the National Collegiate Athletic Association champions two years ago, and last year was runner up. In the most recent season they were eliminated in the last eight, but the team is going to consist of the same players next year with the exception of four or five Tu to'.a e9m would have to work because of stores opening. "The stores that want to open are large and a lot of people will have to work," she said. "It's free enterprise. The store owners will have to negotiate with their employees," countered Councillor Carolanne Doig. "I think they should be able to open if they want to. I've been in Seaforth at 6 p.m. on a Friday and you couldn't buy your soul. I say Turn to page ZO Co-op awarded contract Hensel] Co-op Inc. of Ilensall has won another Government of Canada contract. This one is worth nearly $355,000 and in- volves supply of corn to the International Development Agency. The corn, bound for Honduras, is part of Canada's contribution to the World Food Program. t