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The Huron Expositor, 1981-06-24, Page 3ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT — Harry Boyle, left, the former 9hairman of the CRTC, kesents an award to Paul Dodds, at the Grade 8 graduation at SPS Monday, (Photo by RImmer) BY JOANNE RIMIER The graduating students of SPS Grade 8 are in a very exciting time of change, according to Clare' Westcott, executive assistant to Ontario Premier William Davis, who spoke, at their. graduation ceremonies Monday. Kindergarten also graduated Monday. Susan Ball introduced the guest speaker. Mr. Westcott, by referring to a nickname he acquired when he was a drummer in a Seaforth band. His name, "Ish", came from a popular American drummer of the 1950's. Mr. Westcott was born in Seaforth and attended public and high school here, according to Susan. After( graduating from Ryerson, Mr. Westcott began his career in politics with Alexander McKenzie. the chairman of organization for the Ontario Conservatives. Next, he worked with ' Robert Macaulay, a minister in the Conservative government. When Mr. Davis was provincial minister of eduCation. Mr. Westcott became his executive assist- ant, and he has remained with Mr. Davis since 1963. Susan referred to Mr. Westcott as a "live-wire plugged into a network of influential sources in Canada, the United States and Europe." CHANGE' IS CERTAIN Mr. Westcott emphasized to the graduates that they are living in a world where "the only thing certain is change. at an ever-increasing rate." He related -some personal history to stress the "remarkable progress that'has unfolded before my eyes in 45 odd years...since graduating froth public school." He remembered there were coal oil lamps still in use when he was young, no indoor plumbing, and a stage coach operated in Seaforth. "The biggest task we, have is adjusting to this change." he said. He cited ways in which each academic subject helps to prepare students for the world, and its accelerating change. Public school. he Continued from page, I long is long term?" asked Mrs. Hildebrand. "That's up to council," the planner who fielded most of the night's questions. along with planning board chairman Ken Oldacre. replied. "The town is looking for suggestions on using the building," he added. Off-street parking is a possibility Mayor' John. Sinna- mon said but resident David Cornish said "the building is an eyesore.. Tear it down as quickly as possible. It definitely shouldn't be prolonged. Level it off for a parking lot." "Or make it into a park beside the senior citizens apartments". suggested A.Y. McLean. "Too bad itsvasn't thought of for a nursery school site," said Betty Cardno. "Seniors enjoy the, little ones; it'd be a good mix." . "It's the town's intention to clean the High St. property up regardless of whether the building is torn down or not." said the mayor: "And there'll be restrictions on noise, times...it's a temporary maintenance shed only. We are looking for another site for a public works building." Later in the meeting councillor Paul Ross. a planning board member. commented. that just because land is owned by the town doesn't mean it's exempt from good planning. "The town should really set lin To the editor: example" agreed Mr. Dzus. "The shed really isn't (one)", the councillOr responded. Town dump problems. were raised by Henry Ziler, with _where_'.s the durnp_goingio go "after all this planning?".•Told a new site should be ready by the time the present one is exhausted in two years Mr. Ziler asked "where are fridges and tires to go in the meantime. —just throw them outabn the front lawn?" Mr. Eisler and planner Dzus suggested residents could deposit big items at the dump for a charge and the town could have someone pick them all up. Other property owners brought specific questions like Bill McLaughlin who asked that his two Goderich St. E. lots remain commercial rather than one commercial and residential as the draft plan proposes. Mr. Dzus explained it would be difficult to develop the , area 'behind the McLaughlin property as residential if "your commercial lot jutted into the area." But he added. "if - 'you only want commercial use the town may have to keep it that way." THAT'S NOTICE The'planner explained the draft plan residents received in the mail is legal notice of any changes the plan proposes. If someone doesn't protest at this meeting. Field day plan This letter is sent to you on behalf of the South Huron Amateur Radio Club (S.H.A.R.C.). Each year during the last weekend of June an Amateur Radio Field Day is held to simulate radio conditions, using a power source independent of commercial sources, and portable antennas for emergency use: The Field Day was designed to prepare amateurs for catastrophies such as earth- quakes, hurricanes and the like when traditional communications may, break down or beaver-loaded. Using emergency power, amateua radio can become the. vita. link between the disaster area and the world. Such was the case with the Guatemala and Italian operators,. news of the survivor's was relayed among nations by amateurs working with the International Red Cross. The Ausable-Bayfield Conservation Au- thority has once again very kindly allowed the South Huron Amateur Radio Club to use the facilities at the Morrison Dam Conserva- tion Area, north of the reservoir, for this year's Field Day. Antenna erection will commence at approximately 1000 hours Saturday 27 June ,.81 and communications will 'commence at 1400 hours. The object of -Field Day is to work as many stations as . possible (in a 24 hour period) and .4n so doing, to learn to operate in abnormal situations under less-than-optimum condi- tions. A premium is placed upon Skills and equipment developed to meet the challenge of emergency preparedness and acquaint the public with the capabilities of Amateur Radio. The S.H.A.R.C. will be operating three high frequency stations covering the 80. 75, 40, 20, 15 and 10 meter amateur bands. Communication contacts will be by both single sideband (SSB) whiCh is microphone or voice operation, and continuous wave (morse.) Sincerely, Don Reynolds R.R. 2 Kippers Secretary-Treasurer p.m. today and tomorrow, then 'will begin regular hours on Monday, Bryan Peter, Seaforth Rec- reation director, was pleased with Tuesday's turnout, for there had been no announce- Ments it, would be open. "The phone has been ringing off the' wall this past week with kids wondering when we'd be open. 'I'm glad we're finally open," he said. Major repairs were done to the pool this year, to there were delays in opening. Once the pool Was filled, however, a piece was needed for the chlorinator, and that caused a furthzt delay, , < Registration for' swimming lessons will be held Satur- day.iiine 27, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lessons will start Monday, June 29. Registra- tion for other summer activi- ties, such as summer school, sponsored by the recreation department. has already been held. The Red Cross has devel- oped a new program of swimming lessons. This system involves contin- uous individual evaluation by the instructor, rather than a final test day. The individual pupil will have to demon• strate sufficient skill in one area to be able to try another stroke. Each level will con- centrate on improving one particular stroke. There are nine levels in this system St. James School gets new principal BY WILMA OKE The Huron-Perth County Roman Catho- lic Separate School board almost completed the staffing of its school system this week with the naming of three principals. One music teacher at Stratford has yet to be hired. Ray Contois will be the new principal at St. James School in Seaforth beginning on Sept. 1. He replaces Sister Theresa Mhder who resigned earlier this year. Mr. Contain-. 32. lives in Mitchell with his, wife, Nancy and two children, •Rachelle, 10 and Ryan, 3. He has been principal at St. Columban the past, three years and request- ed' the transfer 'to Seaforth. He graduated Irma Stratford Teachers'.College in 1911 and has been with the board in Perth County except for one year as principal of a school on a reserve at Sandy Lake. ' Joe MacDonald from St. Mary 's School. Hesson has been appointed principal at St. Columban School. David Sharpe from Holy Name of Merry School in St. Marys has been appointed principal at St. Joseph's' School in Kings- bridge. RAY CONTOIS Our own folks Continued from page 1' asset to the fireman and the department. Mr. Hak said that the volunteer depart- ment has an advantage because each man has another job. so- each has different skills. For example. the Seaforth depart ment has electricians, communications experts and pump operators. so if an emergency arites requiring any of the above skills, there is an expert immediately available. Firemen don't need just one course to he - 'fully qualified: they arc in constant training throughout their career. There-arc regular practices to improve skills, and to rehearse- procedures which would be used at a fire. The Seaforth fire department has access to courses which the regional school sponsors. Recently. for"dOmple. several of the Seaforth firemen attended' classes in Clinton for a week. There %%ere courses on pump and hose operation, rescue. bra tith- ing apraratus and forcible entry. Mr. Flak said with new kinds of carpeting and upholstery, which give off fatal fumes when burning, firemen must knoaa about breathing apparatus for their own safety. The firemen have taken courses on First' Aid and Heart Save as well. Mr. Halt' said that he enjoys his job, especially working with the Other men. The job has time disadvantages, because you must always be prepared. but 'a community needs and appreciates. the firemen, so those long, hours are necessary. if We try a stay at home holida the risk and get it out in the open. The theme of this week's column is the same as that which aroused the wrath of some women I know when 1 nose tonight and my five year last expounded on it...we re campaign to get him out of staying home for our holi- Huron County for a holiday days this summer. has just gone down the It was six or seven years drain." ago when t last listed the joys "Here." Harry had said of stay-at-home, vacation: "look at tall the great things familiar beds: a chance to see can do. by staying thtiSe finVierk over tit hore„.WhAt bage.f been ail summer when they finally te ya teltYr tiltiont handy laundrY Betty." .was temporar ily ties, Pt* 4f. the worlds ,stymied,t,and't wasp' until giegte4t beaches a (cant half , she :end.'ibe ,-took Minas, bout away aUd'or cense .the intotbeir-rearV4ands'anff tpok bi*gie,,,,the: 'rate* are fairlY ieff for :week, doWntoWn reasonable. • Termite Ivilb flame!: credit 'YELLOW 04THEPHoMP cards a eoqpie 7Of years later And they' still apply. that he .conceded that yes, it did do them all good, to get away for a few days„ (As Icing as he controlled the credit cards). Hewever.l.,ean still heir my friend Betty yelling at ,me over the phone "Harry push- ed • your column under my Something to say by Susan White And because I'm wiser now. I concede it is really important to get away on a vacation. So the stay-at- home summer isn't moti- vated by any great self-sacri- fice. No, as attentive readers will know, the better half and 1 had a week away in Kenitigky in May, An4 since Oat took care of both Oar wanderlust and our finances for awhile. some time at home io,:tbut most beautiful of Western Ontario seasons (it's called summer, if it ever g6ts here) is starting io look Stilt looking? Summer jobs Nord to find being negotiated. The only catch is that it's just a little tough to walk away from a busy week at work with'an airy "this is my • Friday off". I may not get out the back door. But once out I know I'll be able to leave all thoughts of the job and other mundane matters behind me. The first long weekend IS. coming up. And . while , the • to -keep the'gargn. yard #04 , better.batts full of plans to house -work up but still allow • cultivate the garden;, and ' ms,:tiMe off le go to the, beach, I've `arranged norn- the IIPteStlikk festivals,: the • tug40'_Ore,. art lleries and. farmers tittar*Fts the in1.5VatfOftlWitit a • auctions that:we love; friend, _ Rum* fkOuT. tti4 We may even slip in a long *Wray .frunt Entl weekend in Toronto: but With sure Webe.inter`Siiligt•SIOY- whose credit card's is dill - tuned. very good. And it's the style of' our starat-home holiday that's intriguing us now. It's some- thing we've never done be- fore. Instead of the usual Week or two off. completely off, we're going to take a whole bunch of .Fridays and take long weekends. The theory is. and I'll let you know how. n works, that three clays' off several times a month will dive uS .4 chance Continued from page I supposes that the reason is that Goderich is too far, but the cards can be mailed to the student, and the employer need only telephone. She thinks employers are discouraged from using the service because few students enroll. The largest segment of employers for the summer are farmers and restaurants, according to Ms. Thompson. She also mentioned that Dashwood Industries had had hired the greatest !Amber of students this year. In Seaforth, the recreation department does a great deal of hiring, for summer schools, and the Lions park and pool. Bryan Peter, the recreation director, does the hiring for these services. When asked• said, "teaches you how to learn, and prepares you for the' high school experi- ence,4 learning experience.". _ He urged students to use their elemen- tary education to excel in this society of opportunity. "Your distance is limited only by desire." He named examples of people who had done well, and said "all sorts of skills come from determination and prac- tice." , Many children have not had the same ,opportunities that we have, he said. and we should value our education. "If you're bored with school, it's your Own fault. We, should never be tired of learning all Mire is to knovi about this World You can never get too much education." LIFE IS A BALL He referred to the students as important and intelligent leaders of the future. He enthusiastically exclaimed, "Life is just a ball, and if you are prepared, you will go far." After he congratulated the graduates, Former planning board chairman Gord Rimmer had some questions about the plan'S prohibition on single wide mobile homes (they aren't cheaper, any more. there's a surplus across the county and neighbours don't like them Mr. Dzus replied); negative wording in the plan's section about a need for a property standards bylaw (the plan's trying to point Although the weather- man considers June 21 the 'first day of summer, every- one in Seaforth knows that it is not summer until the Lions pool opens! Rest at ease, it is sutnmer, because the pool opened Tuesday to the delight of about .40 hot elementary school children. Although the pool staff was not able to open the pool before, be- cause of problems with the chlorinator, they opened the doors in the time for the list school day at the public school. St. James ends its school year today, so Claire Dever- eaux, pool supervisor, said the pool will be open from 4-6 what he looks for when hiring, he said that qualifications are different for each job. To work at the pool. a bronze medallion is necessary, but it is better to have leaders and even instructors' qualifications. In addition, Mr. Peter looks for certain characteristics in a potential employee. Since his work is community-oriented. Mr. Peter needs someone who is interested in the. community to work for him, so he watches the youngsters at the arena and the pool, to see if they are responsible. He named honesty and reliability as two of the most important characteristics in an em- ployee. Unfortunately. all applicants can't be hired, said 'Mr. Peter. He would like to "hire them all". because, he said, there's "a lot of good kids." Tim Fritz expressed the classes' gratitude that Mr. Westcott could attend. The kindergarten's morning ceremonies included entertainment by the children for their parents. Complete with cap and gown, the graduates received their dip- lomas which entitled them to- advance to grade 1. Kenny Hildebrand was class valedictorian. David McLlwain was valedictorian for the 'grade 8 afternoon ceremonies. Diplo- ' mas were awarded by teachers, Sheila . Morton and Paul Dyck, and W.D. Kenwell, superintendent . of education. Recognition awards were presented by writer Harry Boyle, a Huron County native who is former chairman of the CRTC. to Paul' Dodds, for academic achievement, Tracey Gowan for drama contribution and Mark Pinder for reading improvement. John Talbot, a'former principal at SPS. present- ed the.J.W. Talbot Merit Award to Susan Ball and Gary Godkin for outstanding performance in extra-curricular and aca- demic activities. out remedies are needed to prevent prob- lems, he was told); and inconsistencies like the requirement for parking, for nursing homes and multi-family houses but not for grout) . No one had a ctimment. abcitit: the pTan'S allowing group homes in town, with some requirements on location and fora public meeting first. Opening up access to the area of town behind the hospital was broached by David Cornish"who said the town school board, in about 1967, had offered to give a road allowance to the town across property it owned. "The matter was just dropped," Mr. Cornish said. When Lloyd Eisler complained later in the meeting of a need for another road into the hospital; Mr. Rimmer said the hospital board will discuss the problem. Planner Roman Dzus who's worked with the planning board on 'the revisions for' nearly two years said we're at a crossroads in ' the development of the town..."it's stagnating." The plan. he said could be a springboard to action,• to industrial and 00WOLOWIII development, A plan is not just red tape and control, he said. It can "stimulate economic develop- ment." Members of the Seaforth planning board are chairman Ken Oldacre, Mayor Sinna- mon, councillors Paul and Alf Ross, Lloyd Rowatt, Ken Cardno, Alex Stephen, Bill Martin and Jim Sills. A few years ago when .1 was younger but not nearly so wise (husband and daugh- ter please take note) I wrote a column that got me in trouble. Now some of my column writing colleagues, especially those in a couple of magazines I'm associated with, like nothing better than writing, things that get them trouble. hoWever,„ am a tinticksoit, 4444 . soon: write things that ive people chuckle, a: thought for the ,4ity *.to, 1400 # the tittie,00 Oki* 006010 of '1"11,0•rtst Actusk•cifait s i o v r e ts wrttIng tt.itbat.# gait readers whodOirt share-4 who idea ef what's funny or worth, thought A great big yavin. Usually though, for better or worse, I persevere. But after a great deal of thought I've decided to . take • "it's too late?" asked planning board member Jim Sills. Things can be changed the planner replied, but once the draft plan is passed, a revision would be needed. . _A real, need for, highway commercial' zoning led to the change on 'the separate 'school board land, Mr.. Dzus explained. Ken Smith, owner of a Birch St., property, asked why its zoning was changed from commercial to industrial. "Industrial allows' more things to happen without changing zoning and the plan," Mr. Dzus replied. Mr. Smith said zoning had already been changed once two years ago and he wondered if someone: decided his area was competing with the dqvintown commercial core •"do I have to close up if I'm in indUstrial zoning?" The plan is more concerned with" the impact of outside, shopping centres on the downtown core, Mr. Dzus said and clerk Jim Crocker added that Mr. Smith's swimming 091 business wasn't realty suited to downtown. MOBILE HOMES Westcott greets SPS graduates Debate new town an at meeting Monday Pool opened Tuesday 11600. - HEAD CHEF 'John Cardno slices a piece of beef at Saturday's Lion's beef barbecue presented by Cardiff and Oampbell, (Photo by Hook)