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The Huron Expositor, 1986-11-26, Page 1Births /A14 Brussels /A8 Classified /Al2, 13, 14 Dublin 1A5 Entertainment /A15 Family /A14, 16 Farm /A11 Grads /A16 Hensal I /A4 Legion /A15 Obituaries /A16 Sports /A6, 7, 9 Walton /A8 Weddings /A16 Serving the communities and areas of -Seaforth, Brussels, Dublin, Hensall and Walton. SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26. 1986 Subject to approval Rat®s3 to increase BETTY CARDNO was honored by the a plaque from the Ontario Housing Minister, the Hon. Alvin Curling, Housing recognizing her service to the Huron County Housing Authority as a member since 1980. The presentation was made by Howard Aitken, Chairman of the Huron County Housing Authority at a gathering of the members and staff on Tuesday, November 18. �vna�wor.�,, ,>v - . Subject to final approval from Ontario of $45,000 as opposed ear's $43,500• Hydro the Seaforth Public Utihpties Commis- Under operational costs it is proposing an sion hydro'consumption rate used on 6.4 and after January 1986 figure ofenditure f $$1576000 ,300 as opposed to the The PUC is reviewing a new liability 1, 1987. insurance program policy and agreement That decision was made on the advice of Ontario Hydro, who every year review the made available to them through the Muniei- schedule of rates and charges for the town, pal Electric Association. the costs involved in its budget and the cost of The PUC. is making plans for a dinner to be poTee, ,4 and r recommend rate eans customersus. held in December which will celebrate the The percent increase means 75th anniversary of the commission, Mem who use re0 a on per month will notice a bers of council, former commissioners and $2.623.increase . theirte monthly bill, from Ontario Hydro representatives are among m dw throughtor Because the billing is January bill those expected to be at the dinner, are when willidwarrated the month,ldthe and lat plaque will be unveiled to comm be half at the old rate half the ccasion, new.e The PUC is sill; corresponding with the "If ve position woo no incryear we'd m i t aW firm that supplied it with the new negative bunnext year," commented Chalk Stgreet transformer. Since problems In PUC manager Tom. Phillips. have been encountered with the well no's Abe The otherPbusiness: PUC reviewed a forecast for its capital the PUC advises totalpayor and controllable expenses for 1987. Under made until the unit is either repaired or capital works it is proposing an expenditure replaced. Vacant lot policy in place those invested w OFFICIAL MEMBER — The Seaforth Beavers had theirr Investment last Tuesday night. Seventeen boys between the ages d eight received woggles for their scarves during a brief ceremony, helped along by parents and Scout and Beaver leaders. Among Nicholas Den those invests were; nnewies David Brown, BY WTLMA OKE Itathweli asked for financial assistance for Tuckersmith Township Council meeting equipment and material in order to bring the Tuesday established the policy that in the hall diamond up to standard. He said while socia! future, no vacant lot presently connected to the lights were being instaalenand 'e � fence, Mr the Brucefield W aler System will be charged there deterioration rutsoleft and playing • thegre is g an annus) established t charge. li thweil asked for help with the townsdeP ('senor] established the policy that any workmen assisting and using thtgrader g Council assured them that perhaps house connection to the E mondvdle W arse crew and the grader may be available for System will use l60 PCB pipe, k this fall Haan, Christopher and Andrew Dyck, Evan Eckert, Christopher Darwin Bannerman, township representa- someuwo k this fedaresolulfonfromtheCitY five on the Board of the Seaforth Communety tete Medd, Steven Phillipa, Dean Price, Danny Smith, Hospital, attended the council meeting to of St. Catharines to ask the Ministry of Hoffman, Gerry Holland, Robbie Janmaat, Nicholas Marshall, tan happenings at the Municipal Affairs to undertake a comp McMillan, Berry (Mcliwralth photo) present hisv raphe on the haQp Troy Taylor and Wilton Wong. hospitalntover the past year, enings new reviewMusic of the airsMubicipal Conflict of Interns t ht b the board. He told of Act. December 29. 1986. • the th hosts ministry persormel 3eafor ---.. ��n��� h� a re� �„��=aays������,s,� ,eweegwpmentuY and renova- On Monday. t tine $1.8 milban dorsied oding ear concl will hold a public meeting to discuss pen proofam to r. cBanne out overd two yperiod. of ihes los Ba ao(Mimi()Podments to the ON1P must ge besedtncay for Vanastra�� paying the rest Council will authorize the tax write-off of people were Steve Tiathwell. Diane Ryan and June the Posh Farms rim#ted on Part of for the Concession 1,l atho ]the Survey. act Seaforth has a real AI Tuesday's f session ministry asked Presh;ii that was demolished. given a tour of Seaforth then ties in the the council session losd't cuss theirtconcerns last week was a busy week for the mini -Mien advantage." mbody bi 'a said respect was identify problems and -or opportunities in taskhe t about the Vunastra ball diamond, Mr. tnt 43. Street Canada thenm as s redhostad bussp hie Lemon aa#d the purpose of the top saw them. They might be done sentatives imm the various pmvindal est what they thought i,eromu i tree to wile the Seaforth business people d`ff thatnt to suggt t stiles on 'Tuesdayeundsponsored w���� W cdnesday to various other municipalities while ilii Seaforth situation may year like Mr, admitted some been heard before. their from other communities • in that it does not to foster Lemonnnmrc development, en . that have The bus Ino wasTom have use can when they who have undertaken to improve attract two million visitors -- . tn�sn cense is ara•on•the•lake, the edeas other towns tions were am they seemed to carry more weight entirely d be incorporated was not people serviced by the Seaforth Public -The coater rower is so replaced years thindl5 years. h came according p Main ly 10 representatives of for Seaforth. suggestions were very Utilities Commission will see an increase in W e havcho make sure we'll have the of Leman or such Approximately s0 rep get on idea of what froMostSoff the asugg their es Co rates ion it see an St tne George �s d Nis thyhoarded a mini bus id wanted ed on to practical," said Mr. lemon. Operating money iGalU, might and what might not work in Seaforth, you're in the town all the time The PUC voted last week to increase its In do rt. There's also the passibility co hound for such towns asCambridge of thBut when yand we haveraise the e and numberraof the ren They said Mr. Lumen. INVITED for granted and don't think water rates by $2 each moh a effective expansion e c also gone the town. h (;ins tour of the towns and MINISTRIES 5 foryou takeththingspeople January 1, 1987. That representsrales In cover on them.• completed a walkingpurpose, according to Mr. Lemon, can be improved. These cent increase. entative5 of the various that they problems and theManager Tom Phillips The water tower was scheduled to have 'ts in examined a of ede has he itagd provincial 'prep isAccording . PUC interior I exterior painted and repaired buildings inside and out.opportunities hit them at face value. the rites were increased a in order to ensure Teach something with those we visited saiddMr p gel on te agendas o to r Seallowaforth pe last 1, week, came en, and s answers came out of a gut the commission is re able to maintain its ensure into at ando to for estimated or $3in n to do was two-fold.wNot en o did o Isp into some reaction ' PenP1087 r engineers edve cost of $30 the 0. resources and each one is trying of various p •• was to customers as well as to generate funds to tower mechanically sound and have suggest• "1 wanted ish eresources,eexam• ]a. theirt the (Inc of the observations madeTuesy was replenish its as el reserve g generate That fund to it also allowed the town to tap into some of reactionwas set up in 1984 to enable Seaforth to set ed this proposal he reviewed again in three s other emnnpersonnel to that there needs to he more organizationsed newn water tower years f little hits and ee examples that may what o lace and ask] dh he ministry mi P ,aside money for a to e applicable c ole 10 Seaforth he dune and maybe pick and future capital expenditures such as new "So . we have to keep that cost in mind as on Seaforth. It brought all kinds of resource participation was noted as being a needed wells and -or watermain extensions. The will.'• said Mr. T'Iif}lips. up on the hits pieces that be onepiaceandaskedtemtoco]bus#neessfoand coordination among thesesvice clubs. Publica funding was to be reviewed •i•hE. neater rates have not been increased ap liap population Seaforth.' w list resery p rtunities, and just tram Anothersuggestion was that there a more Aare the equivalent {sir. Lemon added that St. George. a town and iniormotl st regarding It was coordination and cooperation witted cul eft capit reser Yae►l, s Id d therhecapital reserves fn t977 the at rate ing oirovei of aQ Main Street. 1,000, has small chin ce opportunities, it was great.increases being withthat time. Mr. no formally shiny establishedd BTA, yet is endeavor- personnel information and makeakduoyou've got madeto e at arim rate was lowered hen f from $7.50as Pared one Ing to improve its Street• assn a chance to get to know the ministry ships of Tuckersmith, McKillop how amazed at personnel use of teerkno situation h of 01 Se ung ernnomic (Continuednon Pagt in thee A141 Philips. r "T thunk everyone was reallye a despite e the work is fad there is non in o B. olr similar done." said Mr communities our situation have of Seaforth. j + Uak f'"L 4� i • P.•. # � � r� � ii i d dm n Street t rely experimental N U rated into the p too from someone who to Loisl checks now in effect The Seaforth Police Department reports very few pmhlems occurring within the town in the last week. "Everything's wee in hand." said Police Chief Hai Claus. Chief Claus did report the department heldhed is first spot check in the early g Saturday. Approximately 20 vehicles were stopped and no charges were laid. The spot checks will continue periodically throughout the Christmas season. illower Magic was awarded top prize in the town's first ever Main Street Christmas hristas window display contest, judged Based on nine criteria, impact, which clued; theme or messag f props and display area, color, lighting, appeal to the market of the store or business, contribution to the appearance of the street. relatedness to the store's merchandise and finally ability to make the customer come in and buy something, judges concluded the window, created by Jean Wolfe, best captivated the spirit of Christmas and at the same time promoted the store's product. ' It was awarded first prize in the retail competition and first prize overall. Second in the retail Competition was Hildebrand Paint and Paper for its rendition of `Deck the Halls'. Receiving honorable' mention were Hildebrand Flowers and Anstett Jewellers. In the non -retail competition Touche- Rose ouchtins Finished first and the T.U, Bank second. 13 c E«; !t CAITICA4'El/E is What the window displays in See brtli attracted Friday When lodging took he reet of Mein Street eflccted In It vufndow, T rri Leiner', rightMan Street word nattorle.arid Pau( Ross, one of id hlfo three luddes,eicamine the Store frons cit Flower Magic. The window was (Mcllvusteltdt p oto) "best oVerali in the town,"