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The Huron Expositor, 1986-01-22, Page 1usimmimmumplow INDEX Births /A11 Brussels I A5 Classified 1A8, 9, 10 Dublin /Al2 Entertainment IA12 Family /A11 Hensal I 1 A4 Legion IA12 Obituaries /A11 Sports 1 A6, 7 Walton /A11 Scots to celebrate Robbie Burns day. See page A3. Atom tournament in final stages" See page A6,'. Serving the communities and areas of Seaforth, Brussels, Dublin,, Hensal) and Walton positor SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 1986 — 12 PAGES Council agrees to consider "Main Street Canada" Town Council has agreed to consider a emphasis on numerous promotions and more request from its Business improvement emphasis on downtown improvement poli - Association (BIA) fora maximum of $27,500 a cies, marketing, tourism, attracting new year for the next three years to help fund a shoppers, keeping current shoppers and one Main Street Canada" program in Seaforth. or two timely promotions. The program, a project of Heritage "The proposal could be particularly Canada, is set up to help communities beneficial to Seaforth," said A.Y. McLean, revitalize their Main Street by taking who was present at the meeting of council. advantage of their unique resources through "Already Seaforth has a relatively buoyant community involvement and self-help. Sea- industrial base and outstanding Main Street forth was one of three towns its size in Canada participation. And with what it provides to to be considered for the program. the area by the way of hospital facilities, the Following a presentation last week by the town is comparable to any other in the county. BIA, council voted to pass a resolution to The total picture seems to be necessarily that refer participation in the Main Street Canada anything that might encourage greater Program to the town's 1986 budget process. vitality to the Main Street is good," he said. It also voted to transfer back to the BIA, Mr. McLean commented on the historical significance of a lot of the town's buildings, buildings which have been the subject of numerous organized heritage tours, and said it was an honor Seaforth had been singled out from all the towns its size in Canada, to be eligible for such a program. I think this is a fitting area for this program to be carried out," he said. "It is a unique opportunity we shouldn't lose." Based on seven demonstration projects throughout Canada from 1981 to 1985, the key elements of Heritage Canada's approach include a comprehensive attack, and com- munity involvement. The approach consists of four areas - organization, marketing, packaging, individual businesses and busi- ness and community development. A full time coordinator is hired to open an $2,000 budgeted for it and not used in 1985. Bob Fisher, speaking for the BIA, told council the businessmen of Seaforth feel the town is at a crossroads and a decision to help fund the Main Street project and thus ensure its gp-ahead, may be "the single most important decision that Council will make which will affect the future of Seaforth." The BIA estimates the annual operating budget for the project will run approximately $45 to $50 -thousand dollars. They intend to pay for 45 to 50 per cent of the cost, and are asking the town to fund 50 to 55 percent of the cost. The merchants have already agreed to double the taxon themselves from $10,000 to $20,000 annually for three years. It is the consensus of the downtown merchants that for the next few years the BIA put Less 50c a copy office on Main Street, and to work closely with local leaders, merchants and business people on the outline approach. The pro- gram, as stated, generally spans a three year period during which time the town is responsible for the funding of the program including the costs of a full time coordinator, office space and other costs of the office. Funding is to be generated from the community, either in terms of cash or in kind, and from government or other funding projects. Heritage Canada also provides a wide variety of services free of charge during the three years, including cost of training for the coordinator, advisory and consultant services, analysis and review and some materials and supplies. A similar program to that proposed for Seaforth was recently completed in the town of Perth and proved beneficial to the town.. The publisher of the Perth Courier Express endorses the beneficial effects that have flowed to the town of Perth," said Mr. McLean. "Certainly it is a bigger town than Seaforth, but the conclusions that have been drawn are it was well worth the effort. There were much greater renovations to the Main Street plan, introduction of new businesses to the community and new jobs created. Unless there is a viable Main Street there might not be vitality' within other aspects in the community. Such a program can only result in an improved economic base for the community," he added. Doctors to protest bill Members of the Huron County branch of the Ontario Medical Assdciatlon (OMA) have formulated a list of possible protest actions to take in opposition of the provincialgovern- ment's proposed ban on extra -billing beyond OH 1Pfees. The resolutions will be presented. along with thoseSrorp other localized OMA branches, at a general meeting of the provincial OMA in Toronto on Saturday. -While he would not reveal the specific nature of the resolutions made Saturday, Dr. Ken Rodney. of Seaforth, spokesman for the county association, ffidlcated the doctors would be taking a sarong stand on the issue. "We haves general feeling of indignation. Doctors are feeling the bill amounts to a loss of freedom," Dr. Rodney said. "The fact that the bill states we can opt out Of OH1P) is irrelevant. i1 has no clout," be added. While the legislation proposed by Health Minister Murray Baton does contain a provision allowingdoctOts to opt out of OHMP, o . ted out doctors will not be allowed to :e patients rates above those set by OH i . The only difference is an opted out doctor, would bill his patient directly,rarthe than billing the Insurance plan. would then have to bill the plan themselves to recover the doctors from extra-biliing patients could KICK OFF CAMPAIGN — The March of OIm09-cirptpaign was kicked off unofficially last week with the arrival In town of a new wheelchair for Miro Dale. Thelma Coombs, campaign organizer, Gordon Phillips of the Optimist Club and Marianne Vrbanac of the March of Dimes pose with a painting by Mr. Date, and a quip made by his mother, which will bee Dr. Rodnneyey said the decision to ppreventraffled off by the Optimist Club. Alfie Dale mobile again Thanks to the March of Dimes Alfie Dale we'll have to he running down the street to backfire against the govern:ment's intend! purpose, of providing more equal access t0 will be able to go outside for the first time in keep up with him now.' joked Loreen. health The Hales trailed in Allies ofd chair to earth care. cover a portion of the cost of the new chair. The remaining S5,000 cost was split by the arch of Dimes and the Huron County Social ServicesM. By banning extra billing, "they have taken Alfie a local artist and quadraptegfc for 21 away one avenue Of protest. our only other option is striking, which we don't want to do years• had previously been seen about town in his dein-operated, babe mpblernro d wheel - at any time," Dr. Rodney said, vrith his The range of possible action by the OMA is chair. But recently a p wide open, according to Dr. Rodney. nervous system, causing him to sweat "We have considered a variety of different profusely when sitting in an upright position, actionssee if we can't pressure the made it impossible for him to use his chair at governmontiutochangittgthe legislaiion--or all. instead he's been forced to stay at home backing off from it," he said "We even in his Iazyboy chair. collectively, and see what kind of trout) a that his chair, just because he was sitting up so would cause within the system, he added. straight," said his wife Loreen. bather than •increasing atm to beelth a matter of minutes h€'d be dire, the county association came to that sweatiest itrclt you had •to be beside Minna e wasalways swear l said ... Roan y ca considered whether we should all opt out ""Re'd be sweating as soon as he was up in MISS OPTIMIST was crowned Friday night at the Community Centres as part of the club's 13th annual Winter Carnival. Lucille Delaney, left, Miss Optimist 1085, passed on t thhe erown photo to Anne Marie Maloney. Carol Axtmann was brat runner-up. t p Taxi cab applications to be handled by council Seaforth council adopted a reeomnhenda- operation of a breathalyzer unit. tion by its Finance and General Government Approval has been received from the Committee that any npplication fora taxi cab Centre of Forensic Science Toxicology license or for additio l taxi cabs be referred Section for placement of a breathalyzer unit to council. in Seaforth or Clinton provided eadi The Municipal Art allows council to passty has an officer trained as a by-laws to Hccnse and ate owners 'and drivers of tabs'; foresteblishing rates or fares The course will run i0 days and will bend within the mimic lity or tO any point not cost to the Town except for travelling mote than five kilometres beyond municipal expenses to Toronto. arras' andforlimitingth'eminter oftabsand PURCHASEREFEBRED rt'ee�uiir+ng owners and duvets to ro lihee par-these, of video equipment for the public liability and property damagent was referred to the coctncil. Finance and General Govemrnent committee MCA tO the satiafadron o Elie TTh'eciirrentSeaforthbylaw, madein 1947, so ifs need could be determined by venous roivides for' an annual license fee of 25 for town deparfrnents with consideration given onetaxieahabate teethadditio cab. u to its purchase m the 1906 budget debbetth alto eshnll beode in V riting to the ClA taxi erk tient, The equipment would be used to view and may be issued upon Streit*tins and instrumental Material distributed by the subjecttoRich regulations and restriettonsa5 OnfanoPolrceCoonnhhssiotx Purchase of sir& the COuna`tmay prescribe. The lTinante and equipment Will cost appro $900'. General government committee said there PARKINGPROII I was P does not appear to„ be any guideline or Council agreed With a recommendation by doctors'' actions) as charnproning the cause of regulations prescribed by council and de- its Protedron to Persons and Pro ' freedom, rather }barren act of selfishness on ". • Countilthouldnotrestrictthenunlier Comtmtfeetltataparkingbylawbeamended i'ttiepartofthepmfessiob."r ' in the ceded ,' a association will meet - of"taxis in Seafoi't}i or set the fa►es, It did feel . to prohibit perking on the west side o Main T�tie coon .. to determii'ie' however• that council should meet with any Street South between the tai7ivay tractus and near future (possibly _today) t . applicant ... .. .:. - hould be tidied as a result 61 116 appbcanE Who applies for a 'Mid license. tiahTccor Street whatacial s Saturday Dr 'Rodney . Cowell AUTHORMEID COURSE AdfOrding o 'Police_ C le Hal Ghia tis provincial meeting genal wilt , taken e authorization last week for= parked ii this area pose a hazard for said he expects Dal f th Seaforth Police teOnati ed ri page A3) collectively by'dbctohs across the ptrovtrrtel. have period. Absent or vacationing doctors are not there to provide access to health care, Dr. Rodney ppobinted out. While beagrees some form of regulation is needed to keep health tare within an attOniabey believesle fileccurrentsy te'e for maltreadzane, Dr. tion la conclusionttaa. anuary f 5 meeting; n the time wiping him off. It was embarrassing limftedac sswiliresutt," frotntheproposed for him because h fog it legislation, eo , Dr. e . hindered him from going anywhere. 11 he The county OMA i$ afraid a situation a similar to the one in Quebec could develop if went out he'd r=ate! chid," the legislation is not aiteted th Quebec, doctors are allowed to earls only a set amount of money during a specific time frame. They are paid only 2SS percent of their usual fee for any work they do above the prescrllted limit, Because they feel they are not getting fair value for their work," many doctor's simply dose up shop and take holidays once they reached their incorrre quota for a given adequate protection for the public. "I think the system We have in Canada already gives" he said. With only 12 per cent of approxiiixatelY Ilene doctors in Ontantoptedout ofOHIP, `re are .good doctors available at all Limes," he added. Even those doctors who, cu rently exits -'bill, usually Unit their fees to a standard set by the DMA, and waive the extre fee entirely if the patient cannot afford it. "The fee charged is a`fee the ,profession sett itself, not, the fee the government health "The overall )j cture on access tare is excellent, Dr. Rodney said The position taken, bylgcal doctors is the restriction Of their freedom as to what they Will charge is the issue et stake. h lite nblic Would see this (the Seeking a solution to the problem tureen contacted Madame Vrbanac of the Assistive Devices Program of the Waterloo Brand, of the Mardi of Dirties. That program ensures that mobiiityvnpaired adults throughout the province receive the equipment necessary to be as independent and mobile as possible. Shortly after their conversation a demonstra- tion chair was brought to Seaforth and found it suited Alfie's needs. Similar to his old chair in that it is battery -powered and can be operated by a joystick located at chin -level, tthe new chair has a few options the old one didn't. Called officially the Fortress FS6S5 the chair features a swivel seat and reclining chair, head rest, removable arm rests,high back, lights (for tight driving) and remote contrails that � hook ug to the television or house lights. It also is gear -driven making it Much better for moving through snow and mud then the Old chair, Which was powered by belts. Originally it had been hoped the new chair would airive in mit up in shippingW elledtor ththplena.trnas Mit �. We had planstoputabowoniten give to Alfie, but Christmas tame and there was no boa* and rio thair," Said Loreeir- But on Friday the Dills were finally able to, es they tint it, "usher out the old, and usher in the new!' The Wheelchair arrived in Seaforth 'R was like opening up a Whole new door for him again It'll make him independent again," said Lo'r`een When she witnessed Alfie moving around the house m the their. "tt's got WA ;of power;" said Alfie. "t'rn Used to having to really move the• joystick, and on this chair you hardly have to iYes. Pll have to get tou'ciftatallanditmo down to the community centres and prat- tire." "He'll said. probably be out the d pooi' sd fast Constable Dave e o e n u n e b Total associationsw i - dually Y Forte to fake the technician course for the ratlrertlianurdtvi Coincidentally the !faith of gimes canvass is set to take place in Seaforth this week. Unlike in previous years this year's campaign will follow a mail out campaign. "The people of Seaforth have been very good in the past and very generous in the past," said Thelma Coombs, local organizer. "We just hope they'll be just as generous this year and in the ye tars tb come." In addition to the mailing campaign the Optimist Club will also be selling tickets on a guilt made by Pearl Dale and a painting by Alfie Dale. All proceeds will go to the Assistive Devices Program. The draw will take place February 22 and tickets will be available at the Seafotth Automotive Centre and from Optimist dub members. A display of the prizes will be set up in the window of Seaforth Autornotive.switomewitoorworeatowiwoo 'HAPPY COUPLE is a term that Stitt describes Dave and Eva Netzke they'Will celebrate their 72nd wedding anniversary January 23. Mcflwralth photo '