The Huron Expositor, 1989-12-13, Page 3THE HURON EXPOSITOR, DECEMBER 13, 1989 3A
Spirit of Christmas thriving in home of Egmondville couple
A CHRISTMAS WELCOME - Norman and Betty MacLean of Egmondville will be
opening their doors to friends old and new next Sunday afternoon from 2 to 4.
The MacLeans are hosting a tea at the log house in honour of fellow chruch
member Glen McLachlan, who will be returning home from hospital. Elliott photo.
The spirit of Christmas is alive and well
and living in Egmondville.
This coming Sunday, Norman and Betty
MacLean will be opening the doors of the
log house and inviting one and all to enjoy
cookies, cider and Christmas cheer in one
of the most charming homes in the coun-
ty. In turn, any donations received at the
tea will be given as a Christmas gift to
Glen McLachlan to welcome him home for
the holidays,
Mr. McLachlan, a 38 -year-old native of
Vanastra and a member of the Egmond-
ville United Church congregation, was in-
volved in a two -car collision late in the
summer which left him paralyzed from the
waist down. He will soon be returning
home from the hospital.
"Everybody wanted to see the log house
for Christmas, so I thought, why not have
a tea?", Mrs. MacLean explains.
"Then Norman suggested that we take
up a collection for Glen McLachlan, and I
thought, 'Now, that's a nice idea."'
The MacLeans have been busily prepar-
ing for the holiday season and the upcom-
ing tea, decorating their home and baking
up a storm. This past weekend, you could
almost smell the shortbread and fudge
clear over to the far side of Seaforth.
"We have about 40 or 50 dozen cookies
' baked so far," Mrs. MacLean remarks,
energetically whipping away at a bowl of
fudge. The holidays are a big thing at the
MacLean home - Christmas day will see at
least 20 family members gathered around
the table for breakfast - and the tea on
Sunday will be another festivity to happi-
ly prepare for.
"Christmas is such a busy time...and I
make it even busier by doing all of this,"
Mrs. MacLean laughs, leafing through her
notebook for yet another cookie recipe. But
it is clearly a labour of love for the
MacLeans.
They see the tea as an opportunity to let
people pitch in and help a member of the
community, and at an especially fitting
time of the year. They have advertised the
tea in the newspapers, and on the com-
munity ad channel on cable.
"I think if one person sees (the ad),
they'll tell someone else," Mrs. MacLean
adds. "A girl from Goderich who didn't
even know him, sent me $f so I think
that's a really good start."
Indeed. In fact, the tea has attracted so
much attention already that four girls
showed up at the log house this past Sun-
day, a week early.
"Four today, and I thought, `My gosh, it
hasn't even started yet!"
A trip to the MacLean home is worth it,
if only for the ambience itself. With its
cozy atmosphere and seasonal touches, it
looks like the kind of place where you
might find two or three fat, contented cats
prowling around or a dog lounging in front
of the huge fieldstone fireplace. The
MacLeans began building their home in
1973, and the main part of the house is an
old log building from Tuckersmith
Township, circa 1842, that Norman
MacLean purchased for a grand total of
$250. He paid $50 for the logs for the side
addition.
"He went and got the truck and got the
house in a hurry, before they changed
their mind!', Mrs. MacLean recalls,
Ever house-proud, the MacLeans are
eagerly looking forward to opening their
home to friends old and new this Sunday,
and to helping out Glen McLachlan and his
family. The tea will be held from 2-4 p.m.,
and the log house is located on Mill St. in
Egmondville.
AS COZY AS IT LOOKS - The MacLean log house in Egmondville is all decked
out for the holiday season, and is just as charming on the inside as it is from
the outside. The MacLeans will be hosting a Christmas tea on Sunday in honour
of fellow parishioner Glen McLachlan. Elliott photo.
Planning committee supports proposal in principle
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PURCHASE PINS
The Town of Seaforth has agreed to
purchase 1000 plastic town pins from
Dwyer Graphics Ltd., at a cost of 63
cents each. The decision to order plastic
pins as opposed to metal was made in an
effort to reduce costs.
IMPLEMENT PLAN
Seaforth Town Council has agreed to
let its Economic Development Committee,
through Catherine Vida, proceed with im-
plementations of the Federal Business
Development Bureau (FBDB) Strategic
Business Plan. They will prepare a -pro-
posal.to organize various steering com-
mitteesand to include implementations in
the 1990 Economic Development budget.
They will also forward monthly progress
reports to the General Government
Committee.
RROOMBALL REQUEST
In recognition of the size of the event,
and the number of people it will attract
to town in March, the Town of Seaforth
has agreed to grant $500 towards the ex-
pense of the 1990 Provincial Broomball
Finals. The town has also agreed to pur-
chase a full page advertisement in the
program booklet at a cost of $100.
RECREATION COMPUTER
The Recreation Director's request for a
computer has been deferred by Town
Council to the 1990 budget. The Recrea-
tion Director has also been requested to
provide more detailed information on the
practical use of a computer, for that
time. The Recreation Committee had ap-
proved the purchase of an Option 3 Auto -
Administrator computer at a cost of
$4,266, subject to budget approval.
LIFE LINES PROGRAM
The Town of Seaforth will make a sub-
mission to the Ministry of the Environ-
ment for assistance under the Life Lines
program. The program would assist the
town in assessing any deficiencies related
to its existing sewage collection and
water distribution system.
PROJECT LEADER
The Municipal Freedom of Information
and Protection of Privacy Act (Bill 49)
comes into force on January 1, 1991, and
requires an Implementation Project
Leader. In consideration of the nature of
municipal business, the Town of
Seaforth's Finance and General Govern-
ment committee considered the Ad-
ministrator and the Police Chief as Pro-
ject Leader. As the majority of sensitive
information is held by the Police Depart-
ment, the committee referred the matter
to the Protection to Persons and Proper-
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tion estimate and $3,000 taken from the
vehicle replacement and repair allocation
for 1990.
"There's no problem with taking it out
as long as you realize that you could be in
danger of overspending the budget," Mr.
Bell had forewarned council before taking
back the budget for revision.
RELEASE CLAUSE APPROVED
Councillor Jack McLachlan presented
council members with a ,bylaw proposal to
amend the original development agreement
of the Doig Subdivision with regards to the
release form procedures
The new by-law, .which was approved,
amends the release form in that it will
release any lot from clauses and respon-
sibilities in the development agreement.
The release, which would be signed upon
sale of the lot within 'the subdivision, will
allow thepurchaser to have a clear deed
on the .property.
It Is lamed :that all amenities to the lots
(roads, -,drainage, street lighting, hydro)
Will be:in;and.functioning:by June 1,;1990.
With a clear deed, :the,,}nucjtttaer ,will ,be
tlear'00pyxs6sp011 t1i111iUesrintthe,develop-
tneat,, pent,should,.a,problem or, delay
occur.
ty Committee for consideration of the
Police Chief being the Project Leader. At
that meeting a motion was made
designating Chief Claus as the Implemen-
tation Project Leader. He will report to
the Protection and Persons and Proper-
ty Committee as coordinating committee.
CONVENTION POLIICY
Seaforth's Finance and General
Government Committee will be reviewing
the town's policies towards conventions
and Education/Seminars with the view of
budgeting separately. A questionnaire will
be circulated to members so council and
staff can assist with the aeview.
HELP CLINTON
The Town of Seaforth Police Chief has
been authorized to lease a Seaforth police
cruiser to the Clinton Police Department
for two days this month, at a rate of $40
per day. Clinton needs the cruiser
because its only marked police vehicle
will be in for repairs for those two days.
Members of Seaforth's Protection to
Persons and Property Committee regard
the leasing of the cruiseras good public
relations between the two towns, and said
the favor would probably be returned
sometime in the future.
CRIME REPORT
The month of November did not show
a great increase in crime in the Town of
Seaforth. In one incident tools were
removed from a vehicle on Victoria
Street. In a second, a 1980 Chevrolet was
reported stolen from the parking lot at
the Seaforth Community Hospital. During
the investigation it was also found that a
vehicle stolen from Toronto had been
abandoned in that same parking lot.
A total of 30 parking tickets were
issued during the month of November -
11 for overtime parking, 10 for parking in
a no parking zone, three for improper
parking and six for overnight parking.
Five accidents were investigated, four of
which resulted in property damage, and
one non reportable. Two summonses were
served, one notice of hearing executed
and one subpoena delivered.
ROAD PROPOSALS
Seaforth Town Council has accepted the
B.h'•''', IEFS
recommendations of its Transportation
and Environment committee that the
following programs be offered for con-
sideration during the 1990 budget process:
have been stopped. This line. is the one
on which all the lids were replaced with
sealed lids to prevent water infiltration.
PAY FOR MEETINGS
Members of Seaforth Town Council
received a total of $2,575 for meetings at-
tended during the month of November.
Mayor Hazel Hildebrand received $505
for one council and nine committee
meetings; Reeve Bill Bennett received
-Total reconstruction of Chalk Street $345 for one council and six committee
from George to Gouinlock Street. meetings; and Deputy -reeve Peg Camp-
-Resurfacing of Gouinlock street from bell received $309 for one council and five
Victoria to 'Coleman"Stre'tdts, and, committee meetings.
-Resurfacing of Isabella Street from
Elizabeth to George Streets.
It also agreed to the following recom-
mendations for the 1991 program:
-Total reconstruction of Brantford
Street from Main to Isabella Streets.
-Resurfacing of Side Street from Main
to Chalk Streets.
-Resurfacing of Crombie Street from
Chalk to Victoria Streets, and,
-Resurfacing of Mill Street from
Railway to George Streets.
WINTER CONTROL
The Seaforth Public Works Department
has installed plastic fencing at the end of
Elizabeth street to act as experimental
snowfencing. If this fencing proves to
have an effect this winter, the works
department feels it may be in the town's It has also agreed to acknowledge the
interest to purchase propert snowfencing 41st anniversary of the United Nations'
in the future to help out with this pro- Universal Declaration of Huron Rights,
blem area. by declaring December 10 as Human
Rights Day, and the week of December
10 to 16 as Human Rights Week, in the
town.
Councillor Bill Teall received $330 for
one council, one all day convention and
four committee meetings; Councillors
Garry Osborn and Bill Pinder each
received $300 for one council and five
committee meetings; Councillor Marjorie
Claus received $210 for one council and
three committee meetings; Councillor Pat
Malone received $165 for one council and
two committee meetings; and Councillor
Irwin Johnston received $120 for one
council and one committee meeting.
SPECIAL PROCLAMATIONS
Seaforth Town council has agreed to
proclaim the Month of January 1990 as
Crimestoppers Month in the Town of
Seaforth.
STREETSCAPE COMMITTEE
Bob Litt, Joe Steffler and James Sam -
pa have been appointed by Seaforth Town
Council to the 390-1991 Streetscape Com-
mittee. They Nifill join Peg Campbell, Bill
Pinder, Bob Fisher, Paul Copeland, Paul
Hagan, Kathy Ferguson and Paul
VanderMolen, who have already been ap-
pointed to the committee.
SANITARY SEWERS
A strong sewer gas smell has been en-
countered on two separate days in the
Cardno building. After inspection and
flushing however, 'the smell seems to
TENDER APPROVED
Seaforth Town Council adopted the
minutes of the arena committee, and in
the process the awarding of the 1989-90
Snow Removal contract to Frank Kling
Limited at a price of $33 per hour for a
3 and a half bucket loader. Two tenders
were received for the snow removal, with
John H. McLlwain submitting a tender of
$45 per hour.
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
Seaforth's Planning and Advisory Com-
mittee has indicated its support in prin-
ciple, of a proposed development for the
Munn property on West Street.
Dr. Munn is proposing a small residen-
tial development consisting of 12 new lots
to be created, and three existing lots. But
because the property in question is
presently zoned as open space and low
density residential application would have
to be submitted for an Official Plan and
Zoning By-law amendment. At one time
the property was designated as low den-
sity residential.
A representative of Dr. Munn said the
development is not dependent upon future
expansion into the wooded area of the
property, and said there are no plans for
a phase II to the development. Dr.
Munn's intention is to develop the propos-
ed 15 lots and dedicate the remaining
wooded area' as parkland for the enjoy-
• ment of the entire community.
QUESTION CONTRACT
Councillor Garry Osborn questionned
Seaforth's policy in regards to holidays
awarded to new employees, after review-
ing the town's contract with its Commer-
cial, Heritage and Economic Develop-
ment Coordinator, Mr. Osborn said he
was unaware the terms of the coor-
dinator's contract allowed her three
weeks holidays in the first year, and
questioned whether that was standard
policy for town employees. He was told
that the standard policy is two weeks, but
that the coordinator's contract bad been
negotiated differently, since a portion of
her wages are paid by the county. The
coordinator herself, also noted that in the
three months she has been at work in
Seaforth, she has logged 90 hours of over-
time, none of which she has been com-
pensated for.
COMMUNITY ,RESPONSE - A collection of non ,perishable goods was undertaken
again this year by 'Dave Staffen and family and friends of Seaforth. In addition to
setting up drop boxes around the town, Mr. Stiffen arranged for pick up of the
goods during the Santa Claus parade. Although response at the .parade was less
than in 1966, response at the drop off boxes .was ,greater. There was also more
variety in the type of goods contributed. ,In this ;photo, Dave Steffen and his father,
Glen Steffen, stand amidst the contributions from 'the ,public. The goods were
,delivered to the local chapter of the ,Huron :Gpunty ,Christmas i3ureau .(Egmondville
United :Church) ,on 'Friday. Thanks is ,extended -to ;all who ,participated in the drive.
Robinet photo.
Wed., Dec. 13
1-3 p.m. — Parents and Tots Skating
1:30-4 p.m. — Senior Shuffleboard at SDCC
4:30-5:30 p.m. — Juniors & Belles Ringette
Practice
5:30-6:30 p.m. — Pee Wee "CC" Practice
6:30-8 p.m. — Minor Broomball
8-10:30 p.m. — Ladies' Broomball
8-10 p.m. — Recreational Volleyball et SDHS
8-11 p.m. — Competitive Curling
Thurs., Dec. 14
4:30-5:30 p.m. — Flgure Skating
5:30.8:30 p.m. — Atom Hockey Practice
6:30.8 ,p.m. — Minor Broomball
8-11:30 p.m. — Men's Broomball
7-11 p.m. — Mixed Curling
7:30-9:30 p.m.—Basketball at SDHS
Fri., Dec. 15
4-5 p.m. — Wingham vs Novice Hockey
4-5 p.m. — "Theatre of Magic" at Seaforth
Library. Santa will be at the Magic Show
— Free
6:15-8 p.m. — Elena Logan vs Pee Wee "DD"
8 p.m. -12 Midnight — Wally's Teen Dance at
the Arena
Sun., Dec. 17
12-1 p.m. — Goderlch vs Novice Ringette
1-4 p.m. — Wellesley vs Centenaires
4-5 p.m. — Novice Hockey Practice
5-6 p.m. — Goderich vs Petite Ringette
6-7 p.m. — Goderlch vs Tween Ringette
8-11 p.m. — 1HL
Mon., Dec. 18
4:30.8;30 p.m. — Figure Skating
7-11 p.m. — Men's Curling
4-5 p.m. — Petite & Tween Ringette
5-6 p.m. — Junior Houseleague Hockey
6-8 p.m. — Junior Curling
6-7 p.m. — Senior:Housateegue Hockey
7-8 p.m. — Junior,,ealles Filagatte
7.8,p.m. — Story Hour at Seaforth Library
8-10 p.m. — Mixed Curling
Sat., Dec. 16
8:30.9:30 a.m.—'Klgqpa va,North .Stars
9:30 10:30,a -m. —Oilers vs Canadians
10;30-11:30 a.m. —..Flames vs penguins
11:30,a.mr12:30,p,m. — Loafs .vs<Whatera
12:30.1:304).m Mites
1:30.2:30 p.m NPh!icce;,Sinpette
2:3 pari
uhtl $]tali
0.4 . —.P of rig
Tues., Dec. 19
10:30 a.m.-12 noon — Parents and Tots
Skating
6:30-8 p.m. — Brussels vs Pee Wee "DD"
8-10 p.m. — Llatowet vs ,Midgets
Wed. , Dec. 20
12-1:30 p.m. — Parents & Teta Skating
1:30.4 p.m. — Senior Shuffleboard
1:30-2:30 p.m. — Public School .Skating
2:30-4 p.m. — St. Marys vs SDHS Hockey
4:30.5:30 p.m. —, Juniors .& Belies Rngotte
540=6.30 ,p.m. — Pee .Wee "CC" Practice
8.30.8 p.m. — .Miner Broomball
1310400,1L111. — Ladles' :fargomball
6..1+1 p.m. — Competitive Curling
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