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Times-Advocate, 1978-01-05, Page 13County studies more budgets most show some increases Huron County Council met Thursday, December 29 for a final 1977 session and during the day-long meeting studied more budget figures and gave preliminary approval to them. The first budget draft for the Huron County road committee, shows that the total county contribution in 1978 will be up $1’67,000 or 13.2 per cent. However, R. W. J. Lyons, chairman of the road committee pointed out in his budget that the budget is only a preliminary one, and that the Ministry of Tran­ sportation and Communications may allow a supplementary allocation for municipal drain assessments. "This could increase the MTC total contribution by $20,000 and reduce the county rate by $20,000 resulting in an increase in the county rate of only eight per­ cent,” said Lyons in the report. The regular MTC allocation is expected to be up six per cent by $94,000 to $1,661,000 in 1978. There is an estimated surplus from previous years of $190,000. This surplus will not be known ac­ curately until the county audit is completed in mid-January. Most fixed costs in the county road budget - roadside main­ tenance, hard surface main­ tenance, gravel surface main­ tenance, safety devices and culvert maintenance are up in 1978. Engineer Robert Dempsey, however, estimated winter control at $450,000 for the year - $25,000 less than in 1977 because, as Dempsey told council, he’s hoping for a more normal winter this year. Expenditures for fixed costs are up from $1,726,000 in 1977 to $1,913,000 in 1978. - Road construction and paving will cost an estimated $1,098,000 and includes County Road 30 from Clifford West; County Road 1 from Carlow to Benmiller; County Road 31 from Varna to Road 13; County Road 25 east of Walton; County Road 16 from Brussels to the Perth Boundary; and Boundary Road 25 with Perth, The road committee answered questions concerning salt ap­ plication during the winter months, and Engineer Dempsey said that while other substances have been termed satisfactory for winter roads, salt has been found the most effective and the most economical. Dempsey said that people have come to expect a "certain level of service” even in the severest winter weather and said the only thing to ensure the provision of such a level of service is salt. Less salt has been used in 1977, said Dempsey, than in 1976 but that is simply because Mother Nature has been looking after winter control for the county road department. In other business, the road department reported purchase of one 27,500 G.V. W. truck with cab, chassis, box and hoist from Reg McGee and Sons Ltd., Goderich, at a total tender price of $21,948.48. fees generate an estimated $38,900. ■ General government costs are down slightly in 1978 from $84,800 to $78,900 with the major item being funds for the history project - $10,000 - transferred into the library budget. The general­ administration budget is up an estimated $2,000 from $196,100 in 1977 to $198,000 in 1978. The library budget is up con­ siderably from $354,650 in 1977 to $383,550 in 1978. Administrator Bill Hanly said the main in­ creases are in salaries, the cost of books and - periodicals and telephone costs. It was .explained that the library telephone has been ex­ tremely busy with 25 per cent more bookings for films over 1976 and telephone requests for in­ formation and material from headquarters and the Mid­ western Regional Library System. For this reason, another telephone line into the library has been installed making the monthly telephone bill higher. r See our selection of KRAFTS including Macrame and paint yourself Krafts. BUTLER'S Store < 397 Main St., Exeter r ■> J Other Budgets The budget for the health unit in Huron County is up about $50,000 in 1978, from $518,782 in 1977 to $566,340 in 1978. The county and the province share the costs on a 50-50 basis, the report noted. Salaries and wages are up as are employee benefits, fees for services and honoraria^rents and utilities and administrative expenses. Travel expenses, equipment purchases and materials and supplies have been reduced. The Family Planning budget is down about $12,000 from $65,430 in 1977 to $52,920 this year. The province funds this program in its entirety. The plumbing and the en­ vironment section of the health unit brought in a budget which is up from $79,550 in 1977 to $86,850 in 1978. The county pays $28,950 towards this department; this province, $19,000; and inspection R. K. PECK APPLIANCES ”/n fhe heart of downtown Varna" • Vacuum Cleaners - Sales & Service of most makes • CB Radios & Accessories Speed Queen Appliances Moffat Appliances Smoke Sensors Insect Lights & Fly Killing Units Handcrafted Gifts Phone 482-7103 J Planning Board Budget The planning board budget, which was turned back at the November session of county council for restudy by the committee, was revised and approved at a total of $145,800. The initial budget for $162,200 called for a new senior planning technician which was deleted from the revised budget. Huron’s share of the budget is $135,150. Community grants were reduced, learned, as a result of projects being deferred. In all, 25 projects, nine of them already in progress, will have to be delayed due to the lack of funds and the budget cuts. Included are projects in Wingham, Bayfield, Colborne, Howick, Goderich, Seaforth, Blyth, Brussels, Hensall, Hullett, Stephen, East Wawanosh and Clinton. Chairman of the planning board, Bill Clifford, Goderich, said the budget still represents an 8.7 per cent increase. Grants for the planning board, Clifford said, were reduced by one-third as compared with other county budgets where in practically all cases, grants remained un­ changed or were increased. According to Gary Davidson, planning director, the workload will be divided between the three planners in the department with much of the routine drafting and • metric conversion work being handled by a junior planner and draftsman. Metric conversion is a costly item, Davidson said, adding that it is time consuming for staff. He said all plans, even those in ( existence, will have to be con- i verted to metric measure in compliance with provincial regulations. i Study council certain Pag© 13Time?-Adyocare, January 5, 1978 DRAW MADE — Employees of ARC Industries at Dashwood held a draw on a ceramic Christmas tree with many tickets being sold at the recent open house. Gwen Richter, an employee of ARC chose the name of Sharon Baker of RR 2, Grand Bend as the winner of the tree. • • • • • • • • Leeming heads Huron plowmen William J. Leeming of RR 4 Walton, was re-elected president at the annual meeting of the Huron Plowmen’s Association held December 19 at McKillop Township Hall in Winthrop. Other officers elected’ are: first vice president, Jim Armstrong, RR 4 Wingham: se­ cond vice, Girvin Reed, Dungan­ non; Sec.-Treas., Russell Bolton, RR 1, Seaforth; Asst. Sec.- Treas., Graeme Craig, RR 1 Walton; OPA director, Jim Armstrong, RR 4, Wingham. The meeting approved a proposal to affiliate with the On­ tario Federation of Agriculture. With the approach of the Inter­ national Plowing Match at Wingham keen interest has prompted the Plowmen’s Association to sponsor two 4-14 Sodbuster Clubs in 1978. Reporting the highlights of the 1977 International Plowing Match at Kingston, OPA director Jim Armstrong said there was increased public interest in field plowing. The Huron County presenta­ tion will be a highlight of the OPA convention to be held in Toronto on Feb. 13 and 14,1978. People interested in the presen­ tation are asked to contact Ray Scotchmer, Bayfield, or Claire Deichert, RR 1, Zurich, for bus transportationon Feb. 14. The Huron County Plowing Match will be held on Sept. 1 and 2,1978. The International Plowing Match will be held on the Jim Armstrong . GOOD ANYTIME! Whether after the game or enjoying the match at home Dixie Lee is a crowd pleaser • SEAFOOD • CHICKEN • SALADS By MANUEL CURTS The church was comfortably filled for the Christmas eve service. Many from the United Church in Grand Bend and other visitors joined with the Greed­ way congregation in celebrating the "Good News” of Jesus birth. The Rev. Harley Moore led in the service and the senior choir in the carol singing which included a ladies trio singing "Silent Night”. On New Year’s Sunday, the morning service theme chosen by the minister was "Living one day at a time”. Next Sunday the Lord’s Supper will be celebrated. By the way: My New Year’s wish to you: Erosion work for resort approved It was announced by the Honourable Lome C. Henderson, Chairman of the Cabinet, that approval has been given under The Conservation Authorities Act to the Ausable-Bayfield Conservation Authority to carry out erosion control on the Ausable River in the Village of Grand Bend, at a total estimated cost of $180,000.00 The Ausable Bayfield Conser­ vation Authority will be awarded , an Ontario grant of $90,000.00 for erosion control work on the Ausable River. The Authority will undertake control measures outlined in a report presented in 1976 which identified major erosion areas. It is a multi-year project and will entail 150 feet of gabion wall or sheet metal piling construction in 1977. Grant expenditures this year are not expected to exceed $5,000.00. Here’s to the future, whatever it brings, And hoping you’ll never swerve From doing right and thinking right And getting what you deserve. Personals Mrs. Wm. T. Bullock is a patient in St. Joseph’s Hospital London. John Wilson, father of Norman Wilson is now a resident of Chateau Gardens, Parkhill. Brian Bullock spent New Years , skiing on the slopes near Collingwood. Mr. & Mrs. Ken Larmer, Tara and Brent visited the New Year’s weekend with Ken’s mother and other relatives and friends in and around Peterborough. Mr. & Mrs. Harvey Walper, Douglas, Joanne and Elizabeth were New Year’s day visitors with Mr. & Mrs. Jack Trevithick, Brinsley. Viola Curts, London spent the holiday season with Evelyn and Manuel Curts. THE HURON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION EVENING CLASSES CENTRAL HURON SECONDARY SCHOOL CLINTON — Phone 482-3471 MONDAY NIGHT (starting Jan. 9, 1978) Ceramics 10 weeks Hairdressing 8 weeks Japanese Embroidery 10 weeks Macrame 10 weeks Pottery 10 weeks Upholstery 10 weeks TUESDAY NIGHT (starting Jan. 10, 1978) WEDNESDAY NIGHT (starting Jan. 11, 1978) Art — Painting 10 weeks Conversational French 10 weeks First Aid 8 weeks Hunter Safety 8 weeks Income Tax 5 weeks Interior Decorating 10 weeks Stretch Sewing (Basic & Advanced)10 weeks Welding 10 weeks F.E. MADILL SECONDARY SCHOOL WINGHAM — Phone 357-1800 WEDNESDAY NIGHT (starting Jan. 11, 1978) First Aid-Standard 8 weeks Growing as Parents 10 weeks Hollywood and the Movies 10 weeks Ladies Fitness 10 weeks Pottery 10 weeks Typing 10 weeks MONDAY NIGHT (starting April 3, 1978) Golf for Beginners 8 weeks TUESDAY NIGHT (starting April 4, 1978) Stretch Knit Fabrics 10 weeksft pW thicken EXETER PLAZA TAKEOUT THURSDAY NIGHT (starting Jan. 12, 1978) Crocheting 10 weeks Cross Country Skiing 10 weeks Flower Arranging 10 weeks Furniture Refinishing 10 weeks Silk Screen — Etching 10 weeks — Print Making 10 weeks Step Dancing 10 weeks Woodworking 10 weeks Ladies Fitness STARTING MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1978 Golf STARTING TUESDAY, MARCH 28, 1978 Colour Photography Advanced GODERICH DISTRICT COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE GODERICH — Phone 524-7353 MONDAY NIGHT (starting Jan. 9, 1978) Badminton 10 weeks Bridge-Intermediate 10 weeks Golf 10 weeks Gymnastics f6r Ele. Students 10 weeks Speed Reading 10 weeks WEDNESDAY NIGHT (starting Jan. 11, 1978) LadiGs' Sports Night 10 weeks Macrame < 8 wee.ks Menjs Sports Night 10 weeks THURSDAY NIGHT (starting Jan. 12, 1978) Stretch Sewing-Adv. 10 weeks To begin in January — Metric (fpr Building Trades) 5 weeks To begin in March — Gardening 5 weeks To begin in April —* Tennis 5 weeks SOUTH HURON DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL EXETER — Phone 235-0880 MONDAY NIGHT (starting Jan. 16, 1978) 10 weeks 10 weeks 10 weeks 10 weeks 10 weeks 10 weeks TUESDAY NIGHT (starting Jan. 17, 1978) First Aid (St. John's) 10 weeks Weaving for Beginners 10 weeks WEDNESDAY NIGHT (starting Jan. 18, 1978) 10 weeks 10 weeks 10 weeks 5 weeks 10 weeks THURSDAY NIGHT (starting January 19, 1978) Ceramics — Basic ] o weeks Developmental Reading 10 weeks Kitchen Remodeling & Designing Lingerie Sewing-Basic Lingerie Sewing-Advanced Pottery Fitness & Weight Control Woodworking-Men & Women Automobile Maintenance for Women Cross Country Skiing-Beginners Cross Country Skiing-Intermediate Flower Arranging Needlepoint and Bargello SEAFORTH DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL SEAFORTH — Phone 527-0380 MONDAY NIGHT (starling Jan. 9, 1978) Badminton 10 weeks Off-loorh Weaving 10 weeks TUESDAY NIGHT (starting Jan. 10, 1978) Macrame 10 weeks WEDNESDAY NIGHT (starting Jan. 11, 1978) Oil Painting 10 weeks Quilting 10 weeks CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING — Tuesday, January 3 and Thursday, January 5 from 8-10 p.m. with 8 Sunday afternoon sessions to follow.