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The Huron Expositor, 1986-10-08, Page 3Bed, breakfast house to open BY PATRICK RAFrIS Travellers have, in the past, been limited to choosing between a very limited variety of accommodation. While in the summer, campgrounds and trailer parks are an option, it's strictly hotels or motels for travellers and visitors to most communities during the winter months. However, in recent years, "Bed and Breakfast" houses have become increasingly popular as a form of alternate lodging for the road weary, and the Seaforth area will soon boast one such establishment. John Patterson Jr. and his wife Gwen, formerly residents of Hullett Township, have recently purchased the former home of Dr. P.L. Brady, in Harpurhey, and plan to go into the Bed and Breakfast business in a big way. It is possible for the Patterson to think big, in terms of their net venture, because the house they will be operating in, is a large 12 -room home. It features six bedrooms, four of which will be used regularly for guests, a large multi-cupboarded kitchen and no less than three bathrooms. The Pattersons bought their new home, with the bed and breakfast operation in mind. "It was the only way we could have afforded it," said Mr. Patterson, who said they "fell in love" with the place as soon as they saw it. Mr. Patterson is acarpenter by trade and is currently devoting his energies to renovating the house, which was first built in 1870 by local lawyer Francis Holmstead as a one - storey building. The second floor was added about 20 years later, said Mr. Patterson. To promote the historical connection and to give their business an identity, the Patter - sons have decided on Holmstead House, as a name for the operation. While many Bed and Breakfast operations are simply -run affairs, owned by people who have one or two extra bedrooms which they open up to the occasional traveller, the Patterson's home will offer a few extras. There will be a living room area for guests, with a piano and television and also a library area. Mr. Patterson said, with the addition of a cot, the library could be converted for an extra bedroom, should the situation ever call for it. The rooms will range from smaller second -floor rooms, with a common bath- room at $28 a night to $50 a night for a more luxurious first -floor room, featuring an ornate chandelier and a private four -piece NEWS -NTD FEATURES bath. A larger second -floor room, for use by, families, will also be available at $50 per night. Bed and Breakrast generally means just that, however Mr. Patterson said other meals can be arranged, if guests make the request in advance. All travellers will be offered a "full breakfast" said Mr. Patterson. Mr. Patterson believes the operation will fill a need in this area, which he feels lacks accommodations. He expects people visiting town for weddings, funerals, sports events, hunting trips, sightseeing, as well as salesmen on the road and other travellers, will take advantage of the facility. "Also, a lot of people don't have enough room when relatives come to visit," he said. "It's a different type of accommodation that's going to appeal to certain individuals," Mr. Patterson points out. The Patterson plan to be open for business by November 1, and are planning to hold an open house in the near future, so local people will have a chance to view the house first-hand. HURON EXPOSITOR, OCTOBER 8, 1988 — A3 Hullett township receives $6,626 A community planninggrant of $6,626 has been awarded to the ounty of Huron on behalf of the Township of Hullett, said Health Minister Murray Elston, MPP Huron Bruce. Mr. Elston said the grant will be used by the Township to prepare a comprehensive zoning by-law. Community planning grants from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs are designed to encourage municipalities to resolve land use planning issues to reflect municipal and economic priorities. The grants may also he used for special studies to develop community improvement policies; to determine the feasibility of using data processing technology in the local planning process; and to assist in implement- ing the Planning Act. RENOVATIONS A carpenter by trade, John Patterson is currently devoting his energies to renovating his new home. Raftls photo i Farmers seek federal assistance Area farmers want Federal Agriculture M inister John W ise to assess damage done to local crep .,by,tbelecent4i,eau,-rains The farmeny„concerned"artetfr.eonducted by provincial—Agriculture—"Minister Jack Riddell last week, will not result in any aid being given to the farmers, met Monday at the Huron County Federation of Agriculture building to discuss a means of getting federal assistance. The federation says more than the farmers themselves have been struck a financial blow and say the entire economy of Huron County Is threatened because of the current situa- tion. The inability of the farmers to harvest the crops has resulted in elevator layoffs and equipment lease defaults. They are asking concerned residents and farmers to write or call their local members of legislature and members of parliament requesting the federal government take some sort of affirmative action. More information can be gained by calling the Huron County Federation of Agriculture at 482.9642. Huron County Council reached a decision to hire the architectural firm of R. Ritz Architect of Stratford along with Stinson, Montgomery and Sisam Architects of Toronto at acost of $275,000 at the council meeting on October 2. However, the choice of architects was challenged by Hay Township Reeve Lionel W alder. Mr. W ilder questioned Huronview Committee Chairman Clarence Rau as to why the architectural firm of Snider, Reichard and March were not hired for the lower tender price of $261,000 as they had already done the preliminary drawings for the renovations. Snider, Reichard and March have done the preliminary work and would be quite knowledgeable about the project. Why are you changing horses in mid -stream?" said Mr, Wilder. Stanley Township Reeve Rau responded Beanstalks (Continued from Page Al ) that the firm which was hired had addressed every question with the committee of management at Huronview and provided a more comprehensive presentation than the firm of Snider, Reichard and March. "We thought that their figure was right in the ballpark, and we felt strongly that that's the route that we should go," said Mr. Rau. Reeve Rau also explained that the Snider, Reichard, Mardi bid of $261,600 was the lowest because the bid was minus the $20 000 cost of the preliminary designs. All things considered equal, the bid would have been $281,600 which would make the Ritz along with Stinson, Montgomery and Sisam bid the lowest at $275,000. One other architectural firm was in the running for the $1.3 million renovation plan for the county -run nursing home east of Clinton. Grant awarded to Seaforth A community planning grant of $10,132 has been awarded to the County of Huron on behalf of the Town of Seaforth. The announcement came from Agriculture and Food Minister Jack Riddell, MPP Huron - M iddlesex, Speaking on behalf of Municipal Affairs Minister Bernard Grandmaitre, Mr. Riddell said the grant will be used by the Town to prepare a downtown improvement strategy. Community planning grants from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs are designed to encourage municipalities to resolve land use planning issues to reflect municipal and economic priorities. The grants may also be used for special studies to develop community improvement policies; to determine the feasibility of using data processing technology in the local planning process; and to assist in implement- ing the Planning Act. Ontario hydro rates to rise 5.5 per cent Following review of the Ontario Energy Board's report on 1987 rates, Ontario Hydro's Board of Directors has approved an average rate increase of 5.5 per cent, effective January 1. The increase is lower than the 5.9 per cent rise recommended by the Ontario Energy Board, and higher than the 4.9 per cent increase proposed by Hydro earlier this year. The new rate reflects changes in Hydro's financial outlook since the original proposal, said Dane MacCarthy, Vice -President of Marketing. "It also recognizes our customers' need for safe, reliable and reasonably -priced electric- al service,” he said. ' The 1987 increase will represent an addition of about $2.20 a month to the bill of a typical (850 kilowatt-hour) municipal residen- HOLMSTEAO HOUSE — John Patterson and his wife Gwen, are planning to open their new tial customer. Municipal utility customers home In Harpurhey as a Bed and Breakfast lodge on November 1. Holmstead House, as I Rattle photo could pay a bit more or less. depending on the will be known, will be the first auch operation In the Seaforth area. individual utility's costs, First. snow seen on October 1 in 1886 •0CTOBER8, 1886 . The first fall of snow far this season IN THE YEARS AGONE occurred on Friday, October i :Last year, the first snow came on October 6. Christian Temperance Union for the election from the highest grades of gasoline. He GuThe annual meeting of the Women's boro, Nova Scotia, where he has been of officers was held recently. Mrs. Kirkman, claims it will reduce the cost of running a visiting C goldf of Powac*tsan, was in who very efficiently filled the office of gasoline engine by 72 per cent. president for the past year having declined The Collegiate Institute library has town or Saturday. An old resident of the re-election, Mrs. F, W . Spading was unani- received from Mr. J.E. Ferguson, a presenta- Bruceficld district. h o came to attend the mously appointed. The amount of money tion copy of a somewhat rare book. Diamond Jubilee of Brucefield United received from all sources during the year was Muspratt Si Chemistry in three volumes. Church. of corn S78. of which $51 was spent for charitable The wet weather of the past week has purposes. considerably impedeed the harvesting a which are good in Mr. B.J. Wade, well and favorably known and potato crops, to most of our citizens will continue the this vicinity. OCTOBFdi9, Iiia photographic business of the late Walter Wade and has secured the services of a most Col, but bright weather favored the competent artist in the person of Mr. 13. Directors of the Brussels Agricultural Society Krupp, while Mrs. Robinson will remain in for their annual Fall Fair, last Friday. her former position. Consequently, the attendance was consider- OC1 OBE216, 1011 ably increased over the previous year. There Mr. J.W. Mowbray, formerly of Walton, was a large entry in all indoor departments who received considerable notoriety a few and the quality was considerably better than which was supposed to possess much merit, Miss Marion Drummond, 11 -year-old Curlers from across -Ontario are expected years ago by the invention of a snowplow, average. has blossomed out again as an Inventor, Hensalliri was awarded third prize, 615 in Seaforth in mid-November to compete for This time, his second Venture is a hydro -car- cash, in the School Children's Essay Contest S1 ,000 in prizes and a trophy donated by the bon vaporizer. He hasad it patented in recently staged by Central Ontario Bus Lines Commercial Hotel. The bonsptel will be held Canada and the United States. This vaporizer Ltd. Her essay, entitled "My Home Town," in conjunction with the opening of the is a carburetor that will utilize the cheapest of was chosen from many thousands submitted. enlarged club facilities which are now under oil and give the same results as now obtained Mr. John A. McGregor has returned from construction. Vandalism may force movement of tomb KV MAN RWVETT been an ongoing problem at the historical site from the tomb site. in of theTomb rnn ear vandailsm at Tiger north of Goderich. i. "The steel cable guard rails in the parking Dunlop's Tamb near Goderich, Huron He reported that two of the reinforced lei are constantly tieing removed which County Council has passed a motion to look destroyed and the flag benches stolen from the pole as ma •edurahle Altf rtthe conereraterbenches, its the site have been into the council meeting et moving the site. destroy g the At the the council oron October 2, y well in the parking area removed from their time a like slash mat eche kthe benebesr and withRa Preece, the director o the Huron County P Pioneer Museum which is responsible for the mounts. Also, heof said the equivalent of two sledgehammer• i(bntinued on Page A7 i upkeep of the site, said the vandalism has cases of beer bottles are routinely removed OCTt)BE RB, 1961 Winthrop Football Club advanced a step further to the Huron Football Lague championship on Saturday when they defeat- ed Goderich in the third game. The series now stands at 2-0, with one game tied, Winthropplayers are: Ken McClure, Wayne Dolmage, Hugh Flynn, Hank Hoven, Hon McClure, Mervin Pepper, Paul McClusIde, Neil Dotrnage, Fad Doirnage, Bill Kerr, Glen McClure, Tom Love, Bert Dennis, George Love, John Hoven. Don McClure. forget about the other guy," said the ninister, who earlier this year denied special assistance o hail -struck fruit farmers in the Niagara region. I don't think anyof us expect special treatment," replied one Huron farmer, "we'd just like the banks o give us the same consideration they give o Dome (petro- leum)." Whatever stand the government decides o take on the problem won't be known for at least a week, as Mr. Riddell's office announced Monday it will take at least that long to make a complete assessment of the about to close out the (the banks) farmerll ,' Mr. Riddell are not i said. "Enhancement" of existing programs, such asOFFIRand FOCAPareone option the government is cbnsidering, as a means of assisting farmers, said Mr. Riddell. Ifanyassistance is decided on, Mr. Riddell insisted it will be in the form of a program available to all farmers, not just those affected by the current crisis. "We tan't just p c out one in troublea d then Of fsjiriiers and say, 'you're Reaction mixed (Continued from page Al) stays strong then the town will stay strong. if the commercial sector fails, then Seaforth is the loser,.' he said. Ken Cardno is another businessman who is very ranchin favor of the Main Street Canada ;P:"9:4 1: think We need something that will s improve the quality of our downtown, both in appearance and in serviceability to the .consumers,"he said. ' "'W,e`have to attract customers from out of ' town, as well as (ram Within." ' • Mir, Cardno Said one of the biggest • obstacles Seaforth has to overcome is the fact it, is not located on the number 8 highway.. ' ' ''rlire have to make people turn, and to do thatwehave to have something to offer, and situation. "A lot of you are going to get your beans off anyway," Mr. Riddell told the farmers. Meanwhile, Mr, McCowan, who holds little hope of harvesting his beans this year, old the minister the problems with the farming industry go much deeper than this year's bad weather. Back in 1977 We had a similar mess, but it didn't hurt us as much because we were strong as an industry. We've got to work at getting to the root of the problem, which is not the weatherbut uivan the strength of the industry, " Mr. COMMUNITY CALENDATtl that's ahice downtown area could be our Largest industry Main Street ustry •our only industry in the near future. if the advantage is there (i.e. having the Main Street Canada program available to us)1 think we should utilize it," he said. "People will drive to find attractive shopping dwellings Peopple are tired of the hard sell malls. Tm definitely in favor of giving itis an honest effort." Anne James of the Knitter's Loft said she quite excited was "quite rt about,it." f think it'll do a lot of good and 1 hope everyone gets behind it. Cathy Anstett of Anstett Jewellers was equally optimistic "1 thinkk it's super, "ink any improve- anent is better than robe. Anne Wood, manager of the Triangle Discount, summed up the feelings of a lot of mer'thants. "If it would dress up the Main Street a little bit more, Td be all in favor of it," she said. "You look at Exeter and see their brick sidewalks, and the trees implanted` in the sidewalks When. ou walk down the street it conies out at you that itis an attractive town. I don't think we need to fix up old buildings to bring people into the stores. Just because we have heritage buildings doesn't mean people are going o went to shop here We have to create an impression that this is a oat -stand a friendly town, When people, drive throustop;,, the town. We have 10 make them want to 'she said. Wednesday, October 8 8.9pp meFim�FuShuffleboard81 at 4-5 p.m. Goalie School at Arena 5-6 p.m. Hockey School at Arena 8-9 Minor Broomball starts at Arena 9-? Ladies broombatl starts 8 p.m. Seaforth Horticultural meeting at Seaforth Public School. Speaker, Ben Veldhuis, topic: meths. Everyone wel- eorne. Thursday , October 9 9:S0-10:30 a.m. Fitness is Fen at Arena 5-8 p.m. Hockey Scheel 8-? Men's Broornball 7 p.m. Typing at High School 7:30 p.tn. Ballrorn Dentine at Arena Friday, October 10 5-8 p.m. Hockey School 8 10:30' p,m. Power Skating Saturday, October 11 l0 a:tn; Lioness Club Thanksgiving Pie Sale' OW store) 1:10 Story Hour at Seaforth Library 8-2:30 p.in Minor Hockey 2:30-3:30 p.m. Ringette "4-63.0 p,,m. Power Skating Sunday, October' 12 1:30-3 p.m. Public Skating 5-7 p.m. Ringette 7 p.m. Canadian's vs Rangers 8:30 p.m. Bruins vs Flyers Monday, October 13 9-10 a.m. Midget Practice 10-11 a.m. Bantam Practice 4-6:30 p.m- Power Skating 7.30 pm. Wood Refinishing at High School Tuesday, October 14 9:30-10:30 Furless is Flin at Arena 5-8 p.m. Hockey School 4-5 p.m. Goalie School 7-9 p m. Advanced crocheting 8 p.m. Centenaires vs Exeter 8 p.m. Hospital Auxiliary entertainment night for Women sin'stitutewillbeheldat St, Thomas Anglican Church Hall.. Short meeting for Nospitali Auxiliary at 7:30'. Wednesday, October 15 8-9 p.m. Fitness is Fen at Arena 8-10 p.m. Mixed Volleyball at Nigh School 4-5 p.m. Ringette 5-8 p.m. Hockey Schaal 8-9 p.m. Miner Broomball 9-? p.m. Ladies Broomball