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THREE'SEAFORTitandareacitizens were right. was the Service to Sports' award
hahoured Tuesday evening when Mayor AB recipient. The- citizenship' awards are,
Iftets presented, Citizen of the Year Awards, sponsored by the Seaforth. recreation
B try Beuttenmiller, left received the, committee. (Wassink photo)
Humanitarian award and Joyce McClure,
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Drivers arm- warned
Seaforth residents were warned at the
Dec. 13 Seaforth council meeting that the
police department have received approval
from the Goderich OPP Sn use the OPP's
Borkcnstein breathal it and a
technician will be in t i poradic
basis during the Christ
"We want the publicof it."
said councillor Wayne i5` "� .;, e're not
trying to pick on people t4towns
are using the breathalyz lea using
the OPP's because we such a
unit,."
"The idea is that the unit will be berg and
won't be. People won't know which days:"
said Hal Claus, police chief. "Now we don't
have to go to Goderich to have a suspected
drinking driver tested. It's not costing the
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Issbelle Campbell with the 'Civic Service
award.
citizenship awards are sponsored by
thgThe Seaforth Recreatiod Committee. Re a
**director. Bryan Peter said the commttt '-
received 11 nominations for sports; four fd
Civic service and eight for the htimanitarjfifit
award. This is the second year the committee
has sponsored the awards. Last yeae3
recipients •were A.Y. McLean. Marlen
Vincent and Bob Beuttettmiller.
An avid volunteer church worker. MR.
3e9ttenmtiler was chosen because of lter
work and organization of knitting hats for
minor hockey. She was also recopntzed for
her assistance in organizing the quiltmaking
bee' selling draw" an the guilt*
rais proceedsfortheionofthentf
Seaforth and district community cen*reS. '^r
involved in sports: Mrs. McClure. "rR
Seaforth, is past president and referee -11
chief for the Western Ontario Athletic
Association. She is also past president .and
referee -in -chief for Scaforth and district
minor hockey. Mrs. McClure is an umpire for
area softball and slow pitch teams and is'an,
executive'member of the Centenaires Jr. O.
executive.
Born in Hibbert Township and a resident
Seaforth for more than 70 years. Mips
Cadiplh liretiredto f}unonviewthisye>Itr. She;
cots'"1iolninitted' for Jeer Involvement n
researchiti�g and 'p Publishing stir history boor
do Seaforth detitilet research and
eady.ab0tty to recountrho avec esWhich
came to her es she travelled the arewhaltave
resulted itt authoritative and.iiigg$hdy readable
narratives aeeording to letter of
recommendation.
Her books have sold ardss Ca nada an d the
United States and `each book es ittis readl.
draws attention to the Seaforth ctittlmlunfty.
The books Street visitors to -Seater*: who are
anxious *Meet with Miss Campbel!and to
seek more information concerning the
community or knowledge of relatives who
may have played a part in area activities in
year, past." '
`bliss, Campbell'k contribution to Scaforth
has brought the town recognittop "and will
continue to do sobs the suture as people today
and their children tomorrow refer to the
Campbell books for storied of their roots."
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• GOOD PROLE •
The 1983 Citizens of the Year "were all
deserving of the awards." said Mr. Peter.
"They're good people and do a lot of good
things for the coinmanity. The committee did
have a tough decision because Seaforth is
special in the volunteer arca. There are so
many people who do volunteer work and this
makes any decision difficult."
Mayor Ross ppresentedMiss Campbell with
her award at Huronview. Clinton. Tuesday
morning. Dec. 13. / _ •
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: NEAR reeldent of Seaforth and now a $erlrrtce artardi by
7 Mayors: elf ,Rolls on
resklent of Huronvtew,Clinton _,,;fiatte•Tuesday..Mise Campbell to a w ll,known
CaiinplielI to Seaforth's Citizen Of the 1 ear., Soinoriff fdsteriarf and' has po�rj(s'hed kfx
'Miss Campbell wits presented with the Civic history books. (McPhee;Photo)
town anything. The OPP are co-operating
with us."
Drivers will be selected at random during
spot checks said Mr. Ellis. "I think the.,
public would generally be in favor of the.-
breathalyzer
he.breathalyzer tests.
The introduction of the breathalyzer h
already had an effect on lowering t '
number of drinking drivers in Seaforth(.'
"We haven't pickedup many people." sa
Mr. Claus. "And a lot of hotel patrons 4
leaving their cars parked jn the hottI.
parkin lot. We're only interested in a
deterring effect."
"This year has been fantastic. People are
mote careful and behaving themselves."
said Mr. Claus. "This weekend was deadly
quiet. There just aren't as many Thinking
drivers."
PUC station needs
to be overhauled
The MSI power station will be overhauled
.early m January since two or three of the
busings are teaking. PUC manager Tom
Phillips told the commission at their
December meeting.
"If we don't have that station. we don't
have power in the town." he said.
The radios for the Public Works trucks will
be tied into the PUC base to save the Public
Works department 53.000 to 54.000 for a
new antenna. Both the Public Works and the
PUC trucks will ase a different frequency so
they will not interfere with each other but
will be able to communicate by switching
channels.
"It will be a lot more convenient if we can
un.municate by radio if we're working
together." said Mr. Phillips.
Chairman. Jim •Silas said the messages
cmniugaver the base radio in the PIJC office
may interfere with the work of office staff
but Mr. Phillips said the messages would not
come through if another frequency was
used.
"If it's a nuisance. well have to get rid of
it." said Mr. Sills.
The commission may review its insurance
policy for 1984 in hopes of saving some
money. After tendering for an insurance
policy. the town of Seaforth will pay 514.451
for 1984 as opposed to 517.967 for 1983.
"If we can get the same coverage at
cheaper rates. we might as well review it. it
would be well worth the effort." said Mr.
Phiilips.
Mayor Alf Ross said the review also gave
the councillors an overview of the town s
assets and that the PUC could benefit from
the same review.
The commissioners decided to review the
policy but not to open it up for competitive
proposals since the renewal date is in
January and they would risk not being
covered by insurance.
Christmas bureau a success
The generosity of people in Seaforth and
-area has made this year's Christmas Bureau
a success.
"People really responded well in Seaforth.
it makes you proud because they care," says
Linda Min, who headed the project for the
Seaforth Lioness Club. ,
For the last two weeks. people have been
droop ng off toys. clothes. food and money
at fiivvee drop-off points in town and those who
are in need have been picking them up at the
old police station so they can celebrate
Christmas, Anything left aver has been
taken to the Family and Children's Services
in Goderich where families cart still go to
pick up what they need.
Though the Christmas Bureau has been
operating for years in Seaforth. this is the
first year for the Lioness Club to run it
"It's one of the bigger projects of the
year." says volunteer Verna Stephenson.
"It's something we felt compelled to do. You
hate to see people, particularly children, go
without some kind of Christmas.'
"It's kind of nice to see the new stuff come
in with the secondhand." she says.
Last year. 292 families Orchid -mg 635
children used the service. Although this
year's numbers will not be calculated until
the second week of January. the need is
approximately the same this year, says
Peggy Rivers. coordfmator of volunteer
services at Family and Children's Services.
"People have been really kind and
generous. The response has been excellent
and a iot of new things have been donated,"
she says.
The program is run solely by volunteers
throughout the county.
Council
Seaforth council approved a heritage
copservation district plan for Main Streeat
their Dec. 13 meeting. The plan will,; be
rded to the Ministry of Citizenship'dnd
ture for their approval and a public
tniOeting will be held in January.
foderich architectural planner. Nick Hill
allowed 12 weeks to complete the
Mage study. "We're one day ahead of
iiedale. ' -he said. "We've refineif�h
a.g
research andiMd(fe up•witir'tfiree m
parts to the plan."
Buildings were looked at individually and
the plan explains changes and improvements
that can be made to enhance buildings in the
heritage district. Suggestions were given to
improve open spaces owned .by the town.
such as streets. a new style of street lights.
park area. signs and parking.
The third part is implementation of the
plan by the Local Architectural Conservation
Advisory Committee. (LACAC). council and
the ministry. "it comes down to spending
money." said Mr. Hill. "it won't cost the
municipality a great deal except for street
lighting."
Economic rejuvenation is a priority in the
plan. Several main street historic buildings
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are vacant and cogidence amongst the
business coni (unity t3 unsteady. Economic
rejuvenatio f,S craciaTif thisplgn is really to
be effective."
The plan also states that "economic
rejuvenattuit conjures up images of new
indusfry..a new tourist attraction that will
resolve's -di problems overnight. Such images
often jgst remain images. This approach
;tends;/:cioud ttie Lrtj JjtS sgarict
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THEBEGE INC.
'*.'This document is not the end of a process
of ,developing the town, but jest the
beginning," said Paul Ross, council's repre-
sentative on LACAC. "The compilation of
the document and the committee's input
accurately reflects the feeling people have
about Seaforth. LACACwas impressed with
the plan."
A porch on the front of the municipal
office has long since disappeared and Mr.
Hill suggested replacing it.it may have
been a later addition but the town should see,
if it's worth rebuilding," he said. "The town
should .set an example for the rest of the
town and 'the hall is a special building."
Seaforth is one of a few towns that doesn't
have much open Space. "What ideas do•you
have for Victoria Park." asked cairn/411m
Irwin Johnston. ,
"1 would like to see Main Street and the
park linkh a landscaped boulevard on
GovenlocSttrreet. There could be a medium
down the centre of the street.' said Mr. Hill.
"The park isnot intim heritage district; but it
could be made into Much Mete tha'rrwhal it is
now." d.ta it*N
Mr. Hid alsi, met"'with',the horticukural
society. "They were really helpful: Mrs.
Beutteniniller wanted the pian to ineiude'the
enhancement of the main intersection. She
would also like to be involved as recommend-
Seaforth gets
At their Tuesday, Dec. 13 meeting,
Seaforth council learned they will receive a
54,000 grant provided under Environment
Ontario's Waste Management Improvement
program for closure of the landfill site.
The grant will provide financial assistance
to relieve the burden in meeting standards
required for the safe disposal of domestic
waste.
ations take pfaceand to make saggestions."'
introducing the old style glo .light
fixtures:on main street would; be pensive.
"but jt would be terrific said Mr. Hill.
"They would create an arresting view of
Main Street, especially with.. the towers
' illuminated It will be sotltcthing the PUC
manatee*Odd look aha•
In the iarl Mr.`11,t9'lf says.,, a fact that
the nllt3jitiitl;tl3 t rjtitgei opt
accidental butth"e'resultpe u�nscious and.
wiconscious.efforts by the, community. This
plan' `tiow crystallizes these, efforts„ into a
„more formal strategy -of long term conserva-
tion."
landfi'!! grant
The money will assist • in controlling
leachate attire site once it's closed said clerk
Jim nicker. Systems designed to control
gas migration will also be instalied.
in. a letter to council,.. Minister of
Environment Andrew Brandt said, "Sea
forth will have the opportunity to get
involved in meeting requirements designe8
to protect the environment"
OVER 250 Lt r t tR3 were written by 350
students of Seaforth Public School on
Thursday. Most students wrote individual
letters to John Roberts, Minister of
Immigration, supporting John Jew's bid to
have his mother move to Canada. Mr. Jew's
request was decried because he cannot prove
his mother is indeed his mother. Students
got together after their fetter writing session
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and were photographed in front of a map of •
Canada in the school gymnasium. (Wasslnk
phritof
Junior curring club
has 24 curlers /B15
Bean co-operative moves
into new office /616
Students participate in haspitot
window painting contest /B5, 13
Brussels stockyards reports
higher cattle prices 1010
Seaforth Public School students
say goodbye to Mr. Carroll / 62
11 n (914 2z
Births /86
Brussels /B10, 11
Classified /918, 19, 20
Community Calendar /A3
Dublin /B4, 5
Enterrainflenr f88
Family 186, 7
Farm /818
Junction I89
Kids (On
Legion /88
Londesbora /86
Sports /814, 15
ObltUerles 188
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