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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1981-05-13, Page 1Johnny Nielsen first U of M freshman in, national meet BY JOANNE RIMMER Johnny NielgenTaSeaforth native. has qualified for the National Collegiate Atli,• - let is Association's outdoor track and field championships in the shot put.' This is "very impressive". according to Terry Johnston,' Johnny's former coach at SDHS. To qualify for the championships. at.; athlete must have met a certain standard at sometime during the year. The shot put standard is 18.29m and Johnny met it with a throw of 18.35 rd on Saturday. Johnny is the first freshman shot putter to attend the championships in the history of the University of Michigan, 'o date he is also the first freshman to qua ify for this year's event. The track and fie events arc open to anyone who can q ify from any size of school. Mr. Johnston reported Johnny has two meets left.orie this- weekcnd and .the. "Big, Ten" Championships May 22. The NCAA championships take place June 5 and 6 in Baton Rouge. Louisiana, EXPOSITOR VISITORS Tim Brown (back left) proudly displays an example of- typesetting, which he received from Expositor typesetters. Other Grade 2 visitors Friday were Adam- Davies (back. right), Jason Swartz (middle), Sherry Miller (left front), Brent vanden Akker, and Pam .Leeming. (Photo by Rimmer). ct 122nd Year Whole 5905 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, MAY 13,-1981 34 PAGES $16.00. a year in advance Single Copy 40 'Centa . Lod It EASY DOES IT! --DeputyReeve.Don Johns oi,iiibbert difficulty In manning a wheelchair. More photos of the_ township carefully manipulates a difficult turn in Day for the Disabled inside the Expositor. Tuesday's* wheelchair race at Seaforth Community (Photo by Rimmer) Hospital. Many of the participants were amazed at the against and councillors Robert Dinsmore and Paul Ross 'abstained. But according to a town by-law abstaining is considered a "no" vote which resulted in a tie on the motion, and its defeat. The tw o councillors said they had not necessarily intended their vote to be a "no" by abstaining, ' In an attempt to reach a decision. a second motion tnaccept the McLaughlin bid was put to a vote and defeated 6.2. Council 'determined the only alternatives open were to re-tender, or to seek clarifica- tion. The decision Tuesday was. preceded by further debate. Council was still uncertain of what- was contained in the McLaughlin bid, but it was also concerned about questions arising if they supported a bid from another council member. "We're using Gerald '(Groothuis) as a whipping boy. and that's not the way2to handle tenders." said reeve. William Dale. Day for the Disabled Big crowd comes out to learn Seaforth Community Hospital's Day for the Disabled Tuesday brought ,jatisfaction to organizers. _ Gordon McKenzie. hospital adminisniator, was very pleased with the general success of the day. "There was a great turnout. everybody 'did a super job: we got across „ what ,,we Jcaoteito,..:.• The hospital ha d several guests whO demonstrated how they overcame their disabilities, Ed Kincaid of the CNIB had his -leader dog, "Wulf" there. Pat Watson-of Brussels.' demonstrated her van, equipped for handling her wheelchair. Mr. McKenzie, said everyone's participation was appreciat- ed. • The elementary school children who came roan SHOVE- WR - Following the inspection of the electrical system at' Seaforth arena, Ontario Hydro has outlined II defects which "must be corrected in order to ensure there are no possible- electrical ° hazards to life or property." After debating the contents of the, report, preseftted at, its monthly meeting.Monday, vw; council decided to proceed with the repairs after consulting with the town PUC manager Torn Phillips. - "They (Hydro) were requested to come in for a reason, and if we don't act were wasting their time and our own," mayor John *nation told council. "Since it is a public building, we are. under the obligation to follow their recom• mendations. If something happens. we have been. forewarned." Council- agreed all but one of the recommended repairs seethed minor and likely inexpensive. ' • The final (defect, outlined by D.E. Leerning, area electrical inspector who did the inspection and' outlined the problems, could- be costly. Mr: teeming noted, "Today's standards would not permit the existing three services (at the arena) to be 'installed in one huilding....unleis approved fire walls comp- letely separate the different electrical systems. It is strongly recommended that one service only control the entire structure so that in the eventof an accident, the single service would be the only concern of the Fire Department or PUC." Education week Last week throughout the province schools went on excursions, put on plays and included a variety of other events in their celebration of education week. Through the tl Expositor this week look for pictures of area students. and what they did to note the special 'week. —1 • 'Because of ambiguities in the brief 'report, council requested clerk Jim Crocker meet with Mr. Phillips to determine the most effective way to, resolve, the problems, and abet if there are some repairs which could be performed by arena workers. In, addition, engin_eg.rs from the firm James F. MacLaren Ltd., will be performing BY JOANNE RIMMER 7 . Five lotal organizations have volunteered to help raise money.to buy chairs and tables for. the arena.. • The town wants to buy enough' chairs and tables to ..accommodate 854 people and will be used for events on the main noor of the arena. As most of these events are sponsored by the Lions, the OptimiSts. the .Agricultural Society, Junior Hockey and the Arena Committee. these local organizations 'have all joined forces to raise the required funds. The clubs have planned two events for the summer and a third-event is pendingior next fall The first event takes••place May lb at the arena.• It is officially. titled the "Spring Shin- Dig and Gong Show". The gong shins begins at 7:30 and will include a variety- of acts sponsored by various wimps around the area. • Several hilarious surprises have been planned for this event. Following the Gong Slum,- Star 'Trex +s ill ably try something similar another Seaforth resident Allic Dalt, gave an interview and took a tour of the hospital facilities. Displays set up inchided Beltone -Hearing Aids. Westminister Hospital's Comfort Clothing Prosthesis. Uniyersity Hospital's AsSistive Devices and Posters from VaraiStra Reereathin Conte': There also was film program for part of the.afternoon .Mrs. MeLhyains•aidt he'annot inviting the exhibitors was to show the 'public what was available at the hospital. Also, the hospital, wanted to "find out from these people tt'he disabled) how wecan help them." said Mrs. ,McLlwain.' an inspection for stmeturatdeterioration at the arena. The, study was initiated by an engineer with B.M. Ross, but he recommended the ' consulting engineer who had done the original repairs (MacLaret Ltd.) would be better suitedto conduct the inspection. entertain 'tor the remainder of he ntn c The future eVent planned is another danyk - featuring Major Hoople's Boaoling Roust Mr :hilt- 25. The clubs' wish to' raise more lila:0.13,nm for the tables and chairs. the 'I ON% a 01. Seaforth will pro‘ide „ storage -behind the Arena. By purchasing the furniture. 'borro‘k itgfrom area schools will he eliminated and the arena will be' more :teeessible to fund-raising events. Holiday .timel Because Monday •is the. Victoria Da holiday the Expositor asks the •cu-operation of correspondents and advertisers in getting copy into our office earlier than -usual. While our deadline remains a i -ItieSda . 2 p.m.. we ask: correspondents In mail their news early or phone us if they'd like stair news picked up Tuesday morning. The Expositor wily be out Weatiesd,,, night as usual. Queen crowned The competition on the week• end was close. but after all events were held the Ness Canadian Club chose its May Queen in Mitchell Saturday night. For pictures of the Winner and runners-up, see pictures, pg. 11. 4, BY HERB SHOVELLER Buying a car today means no easy de tiistiiz night.o,..asSeaforth council found out is4, l - ir.: tact, it took a second special meeting Tat %chi% before council decided to buy a new pt a.e .ruiner from Seaforth Motors. one of t;y1:!,,ti tir os, submitted tenders to supply i ,aincillor Gerald Groothuis. owner of Se third; Motors, declared a conflict of intt r t st and did not participate in either the tender opening Monday • or the Tuesday mccong I he initial difficulty at the regular meeting was caused by what council felt were, ambiguities in the second tender, submitted hi McLaughlin- Chev-Olds. Council was , uncertain whether the second bid was for a police package or a custom car with policing equipment added. But because the McLaughlin bid was 51000 less than that of Seaforth Motors. council decided to postpone its choice kir a' day while it attempted to determine if the Chev dealer was, in fact; offering the pack - age asked for. Council remained uncon- v Owed Tuesday. The cause of the marathon hour4ong debate Monday over. the cruiser question involyed more confusion over council pro- cedure than a problem in'choosing a vehicle. The difficulties arose after a vote on a motion to accept the Seaforth Motors bid. Four voted in favour of the motion. two HPRCSS custodians et raise BY WILMA OKE 'The Huron-Perth County Catholic School board approvedthe new salary contracewith its 18 custodians in the 19 schools in the system at a board meeting Monday. • The new one-year contract which becomes effective. July 1 is an increase 'of 10.28 per cent over the present contract. Ronald Marcy, Stratfork chairman of the negotiating'committee for the board, said it means a fulltime custodian with the board will receive a salary of $15,750 per year, But he said, there are not many full-time custodians since most are part-time. Wheth- • er a school requires a full-time custodian depends On 'several factors, Mr... Marcy explained, such as the size and the number of pupils and teachers. Inimaculate Conception School play- ground in Stratford will become a commu- nity playgrodnd and open to the public 'after school hours once play and fitness equip- ment is installed by the Park Board in Stratford, and 'the school board will be responsible for inspection and maintenance. VikeDewan, school principal at-Immacu- late Conception, showed the board members a miniature of the equipinent to be installed. He said it would have great value as a fitness program. He explained there was a need for the playground in the area and was the result of planning by school staff, a community parent group and' Stratford thy derk, Ronald Schulties, The equipment will be paid for by a $1,000 donation from" the parent group at the school and a provincial grant from community service s contribution progratn,of $2,640. A fence will enclose the area after the school board adds a fence on the fourth side. Three sides are fenced now. The board accepted' the resignation of Mary Bannon who retires at the end of June from Holy Name of Mary school at St. Maryt. Hired as classroom teachers are: Sister. Maureen O'Reilly at' St. -Mary's.' Goderieh, Sister Colleen O'Reilly at Holy Name of Mary. St. Marys and Loretta Avette - at Eccile 'Ste. Marie at St. Joseph,. all effective September, 1981. The board approved playground equip- ment, costing over $3,000 to be installed at, St.. Columban school by the parent-teacher association (PTA). John McCauley. superintendent of edu- cation, filling in for William Eckert, director of tducation who was attending a seminar for directors' of education considered with board members the Discussion Paper on Secondary Education Review Project put out by the ministry of education. He spoke of several ways it affected separate/element- ary schools. sitch as those in Huron and Perth. Ronald Marcy pointed out that one of the ways it might -affect the schools was the ministry recommendation calling for the sharing of schools by the public school boards and the separate school boards, and in particular the sharing of technical facilities expensive to duplicate. Mr. McCauley reported that the Huron- Perth administrative staff and board had sabinitted a suggestion that is being considered to extending the two year Please turn to page 3 "We gave him' (Mr..McLaughlin) a second chance , " " If he (Mr.. Groothuis) gets this tender, it will be on the quality of his bid." added councillor Paul Ross. Councillor Alf Ross was must concerned over whether in fact the Ches was a police package. and he arrived prepared for the Tuesday meeting. Earlier in the day he priced a Chey Belair 9C1, the same car included in the McLaugh- lin tender, and said he received the same brochure as council. "That's exactly what he pulled out.'' ' said Mr. Ross. "Nothing about a police package. Any one of us could order a 9C1." Councillor Robert Dinsmore requested a recorded vote on the Tuesday motion to accept the bid from Seaforth Motors. He and mayor John Sinnamon voted against the motion'. • The cost 'of the new Ford cruiser is $9.830.38, and includes tax and licence. The price for the Chevrolet was $8,746.45. Victoria Park in Seaforth will soon have a, new water fountain which features a special design to make it. accessible to the handi- capped. The total cost of the unit is SI.365. but betause it is designed' for the disabled the town., is eligible, for provincial goxernment assistance 'for part of the cost: - Council made the decision. Tuesday night after a special meeting to consider another `matter. It had discussed the purchase at its regular meeting Monday. but decided to withhold decision until it had more informa- tion. The alternative looked at by council. rather than the special fountain. was to have town workers• construct they-base and then were enthusiastic 'and inquisitive. Mr. McKenzie said "the school kids ma e the day.'.' , Participants. in the wheelchair race found , it a very enlightening experience since they hadn't realized the work involYed. The . winners of- the wheelchair rrace were -in' Junior, David McLlwain, Don Crocker and ' ' KeVin ' WillianisOn -arid • Sefiitif-'BillAdtlaugh- lin, Ray Primeau and Gord Rimmer. Audrey MeLlwain,• t e ,phairperson of ' the Public Relations ommittee of the 'Hospital Board, was very pleased with! the turn out. "The people (exhibitors) who participated were very ., interesting. so -I suppose that's what attracted all the • - people.... She suggested that "we'll prob- Inside t~i~ week-- 747 ,Areno to correct, hydro -hazards Raise money for new chairs A column begins If you. want to keep up' with the local sports scene, then each week during the' sum- mer look for the new column. by new student reporter Jo- anne Rimmer. She starts the column this week. Look for it on pg. 13 Learning by doing As part of education week. students at Seaforth Public School spent Friday around town, working in a variety of capacities at loyal business- es. For student reports of their reaction to the day, see pg. ,9 eyttc fp:011101n can used purchase the needed fixtures only. Councillor Alf Ross urged other members to make ,a decision on the fountain immed- iately so it could be bought and installed in time for farmer's markets. 'band concerts and other events at the park this, summer. It is . uncertain whether the- special-. 49UntIti.n will'-,Post More than a,regt!lar -one.4 • ' That will depend on the' 'size :'; the government grant. "I think we should definitely look after the handicapped.- said Mr. Ross. "We don'ffilittk abreye to spent $10,000 to buy a police car,— added mayor John Sinnamon. "and here we are debating whether to spend $1000 to buy a fountain' to serve the handicapped."