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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1978-03-02, Page 3DARLING'S The Place to buy j6 Dtti Grade A FrozenShoulder Grade A Frozen STEAKS . ’1.09 TURKEYS Prime Rib (5th to 7th rib) 8" Size (Twin Pack) ROASTS .. > 1.39 SM PIZZA 79' > Times-Advocate, March 2, 1978 8” Size (Twin Pack) There will be some movement of students for better class sizes but none of the 19 elementary separate schools in Huron and Perth Counties will be closed due to declining enrolment. Ronald Murray, Dublin, chairman of the declining enrolments committee, reported on three public meetings held by the com­ mittee. With a 5.4 percent decline in enrolment beginning in September, 1977, the com­ mittee was set up to study the problem, using the report prepared by the ad­ ministrative staff providing^ statistics and background' information on the schools, also recommendations. The three public meetings were held in Dublin, at­ tended by 150 persons; in St. Columban attended by about 60 and in Stratford by over 200, which SS board may drop six teachers committee members. While the administrative staff report suggested consolidating Dublin and St. Columban schools or Seaforth and St. Columban by a redistribution of several classes. This was suggested for Stratford, too. “No one in Dublin would go for this," Mr. Murray said. “The only place you could transfer students from one school to another without upsetting the applecart is in Stratford.” Mr. Murray said the committee recommended that the alternative transferring a number rural students from Joseph’s School to St. Ambrose and Immaculate Conception schools, all in Stratford, be given further study by administration and consideration by the board. Mr. .Murray explained the committee received five briefs, and one near the end of of St. Boneless STEAK -- ROASTS 51.5 9 Homemade (10 lb. Bags) HAMBURG PATTIES Economy Pack, Reg. GROUND BEEF Empire BACON Top Valu CANNED 79' lb. of the meeting from Michael Dewan, principal of St. Joseph’s School, was highly praised. He said the com­ mittee did not have time to study it or try to improve it, William Eckert, director of education said, “It has a better mix of rural and ur­ ban students." The committee will re­ study this. Mr. Murray’s second recommendation on behalf of his committee was that a complete and com­ prehensive study of the board’s transportation system be undertaken im- , mediately by administration and the transportation committee and that an in­ dividual be hired on a temporary basis to do research and prepare recommendations. The first part of this recommendation vyas ap­ proved by the board but the transportation committee defeated the hiring someone to do the research work, and the members said they felt capable of doing the study themselves, without calling the administration for assistance. Greg Fleming, chairman of the transportation com­ mittee, and Michael Con­ nolly, of the committee, said the school bus drivers and the school principals would be able to give them the information they would need. Mr. Murray expressed concern that they might not finish it, at least not in. the limited time there was to do the report. Mr. Murray’s third motion on behalf of his committee — that the number of full time employee teaching staff be reduced in direct proportion to the projected decline in students between September of 1977 and September of 1978, was board. Joseph Mills, superin­ tendent of education, ex­ plained that with projected decline in students set at about five percent, then the decline in teachers would be the same. This would be six teachers. In the brief the teachers presented to the committee on declining enrolments it read, “We recognize a five percent decline in students and we accept a five percent decline in teachers, normal attrition should take care of the rest.’’ Mr. Murray’s fourth motion was approved by the board with trustees Michael Connolly and David.'Teahen objecting to the motion which called for a system staffing formula to be used as a planning base by ad­ ministration to allocate the remaining staff for Sep­ tember of 1978. The trustees the ’ objected-on the basis that surplus teachers would be moved around in the schools without the board first ap­ proving of the plan. Mr. Eckert said they would be shown a plan. The fifth and final motion called for all budgets in the category of ordinary ex- pendition (which exclude fixed costs, be decreased as much as possible in proportion to the current decline in student enrolment. Mr. Eckert said that not much mention has been said about maintaining and improving the quality of programs and services but said he retrospect that the recom­ mendations made by the committee do meet this objective of the ad­ ministrative staff. He said the committee has recommended some movement 4 of students for better class sizes, and a good staffing formula will permit extra help to be placed where it is most needed. There is no suggestion of reduced services in the area of special education, French, music, family life and religious education, he said, and we are now utilizing empty rooms for French and special education, which again is an improvement. Mr. Eckert said no con­ solidation of schools, no closing has been recom­ mended and'to the people in the community this means we are maintaining quality. He said one message that seemed to be expressed at the public meetings was that parents liketheconcept of the neighbourhood community schools. In other business the Dublin centennial celebrations over the July weekend were discussed. Ronald Murray, John O’Leary and Michael Con­ nolly were appointed as a committee to look, into having a plaque erected between the church and the board office, which was the former Dublin continuation school which is 62 years old this year. It was suggested that returning former students would like to see through their former school and this will be considered. It is reported this was the first catholic continuation school opened in the province and the last to be closed. It is possible that parking ’ facilities could be offered, also washrooms. Ronald Murray said he understood 500 persons have responded to the invitations to return for the weekend celebrations in their home community. Registrations for kin­ dergarten pupils at Seaforth and Exeter are in progress for 1978-79 school year. At Seaforth only six pupils registered at St. James School, however this was three more than ex* pected. At Precious Blood * School in Exeter nine students registered for the class there while six were expected. pleased the Thrifty BACON ENDS Family Pack Midget SPARE RIBS HAMS Maple Leaf approved by EPS SPEAKING WINNERS — Winners were named recently in public speaking at Exeter Public School and in joint competi­ tion with Precious Blood for Exeter Legion awards. Above, Clay Murray of the Exeter Legion branch presents prizes to James Rose, senior champ at EPS; Isabel Perry second in junior at EPS and Karla Josephson, EPS and overall junior winner. Missing was Sharon Skinner who was second in senior at EPS and in the joint finals. T-A photo Sugar Plum or Lazy Maple ’1.19 WIENERS Family Pack buttH AMS s3.29 CHOPS observed in lb. ( BEEF FOR YOUR FREEZER ) SIDES 97*Officials elected at annual FRONTS ... 81'LOINS lb.sin Exeter UC cleric resigns post SIDES OF PORK LB. 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Glen Wright who has been the minister at Exeter United Church for the past eight and one-half years has announced he is resigning his position. Rev. Wright told .the an­ nual congregational meeting that he has accepted a call from the Middlesex . Presbytery to organize a new congregation in the White Oaks area of London. His resignation is effective . July 1, 1978.“ A nominating committee of Fred Walters, Larry Black-, Clarence Down, Margaret Coates and Robert Coates was elected to bring before the congregation suggested names for a pastor relations committee which select and call a minister. Report from the Board committees of Christian Education, Finance Property, Mission Service, Membership and Visitation, Worship and Music and from Sunday School, UCW and Youth groups were received at the annual meeting. The following were elected to the Official Board by the congregation: Olive Harvey, Roberta Banks, Graham Arthur, Marie Brunzlow, Norma Hooper, Donna Patterson, Charles Miner, Ada Dinney, Julie Easter­ brook, Lois Ottewell, Wilma Rose, Ruth Stover, Norm Brock, Allan Johnson, Janet Shapton. The congregation has decided to redecorate the interior of the church. An estimate of $25,000 was submitted to cover the work to be done. A special fund raising committee was and and elected tomakeplans to raise money for the project. The Rev. Grand Mills was hired as an assistant minister. The Rev. Mr. Mills has served pastorates in Dresden, Ontario Street, Clinton and in Thamesview Church, Fullarton before coming to Exeter. He has served as chairman of Presbytery on more than one occasion and while he was at Clinton was elected President of the London Conference. The church has been without an assistant since the retirement of the Rev. Harold Snell in July of last year. Greene returned as OMEA president Prices effective March 2, 3, 4. DARLING'S For Meat Orders & Custom Killing Exeter 235-0420 MRS. MILTON LAVERY At Queensway Nursing Home, Hensail, on Monday, February 27, 1978, the former Mae Bernice Harris, of Hensail in her 63rd year. Beloved wife of Milton J. Lavery of 'Hensall. Dear mother of Gordon Lavery, Zurich, Robert Lavery, Hen­ sail, Alvin Lavery, London, and Sharon (Mrs. Charles Doxtator), of Hensail. Sister of Mrs. Sidney (Pearl) Pullman, of London. Predeceased by two brothers. Also surviving afe six grandchildren. Visitation at the Bonthron Funeral Home, Hensail, where funeral service will take place Thursday, March 2, .1978, at 2 PM, with Rev. D. Beck officiating. Temporary entombment Hensail Union Mausoleum. Burial will take place in Staffa Cemetery at a later date. FLORENCETUCKEY Florence Mary Elizabeth (West) at University Hospital, London, on Friday, February 24th, 1978, in her 69th year. Beloved wife of Bruce Tuckey of Exeter. Dear mother of Kenn, Camp Creek, Alberta, Mrs. John Pym (Marilyn) Usborne Township and Mrs. David Spencer (Darol) Waterloo. Dear sister of Sydney West, Ottawa and Harry West Sarnia. Also surviving are nine grandchildren. The funeral service was held Tuesday from the Hopper* Hockey Funeral Home. Rev. George Anderson officiated and interment was in Exeter Cemetery. EDITH WAGGONER At her residence Thursday February 9, 1978 Edith (Sweitzer) Waggoner of Curtice, Ohio. Daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. Ed Sweitzer, Crediton beloved wife of the late Arthur Waggoner, mother of Mrs. Vernon (Betty) Belmore, Galt, also survived by two step daughters of Toledo, Ohio and sister- in*law Mrs. Viola Sweitzer. Funeral was held Monday February 13 at the Jason Funeral Home, Toledo, Ohio. ARTHUR AMY At South Huron Hospital, Exeter, Tuesday, February 28th, 1978, Arthur James Amy of Maplewoods Apartments, Zurich, On­ tario, formerly of Paris, On­ tario. Beloved husband of the late Louise Haist of Crediton, (1953) and Rose Reid of Paris (1977) in his 89th year. Dear father of Marguerite Finkbeiner of Crediton, (Gertrude) Mrs, Lloyd Eagleson of Grand Bend, and (DoVothy) Mrs. John MacKay of London. Also 10 grandchildren sur­ vive. Dear brother of (Ed­ na) Mrs. Brude Watts of Hamilton. Resting at the T. Harry Hoffman Funeral Home, Dashwood, where the funeral will take place on Friday, March 3 at 1:30 PM. Rev. Embree of Paris of­ ficiating. Assisted by Rev. Bruce Pierce. Interment in Crediton Cemetery. Murray A. Greene of Ex­ eter, was elected president of the’Ontario Municipal Electric Association (O.M.E.A.) at the 69th an­ nual meeting in Toronto. Greene succeeds H. Donald Hamilton of Aurora. The Asociation is the spokesman for more than 340 municipal utilities throughout Ontario, the commissioners and coun­ cillors of which were elected to operate a specialized municipal service. Members of the O.M.E.A. represent more than two million residential, commercial and industrial customers served by the municipal distribu­ tion systems, and who con­ sume two-thirds of the elec­ trical power in Ontario. A member of the Exeter Public Utilities Commission since 1963, Greene served as vice chairman for thirteen years and is serving his se­ cond term as chairman. In October he was presented with a ‘Long Service Scroll’ in recognition of fifteen years’ service as a com­ missioner. Greene has been active in the O.M.E.A. for several years, having served as President of District Seven. Chairman of the Public Relations Committee (two years). 2nd Vice President and prior to his election, 1st Vice President. Active in Exeter com­ munity affairs, he served as a member of council for four years, president of the Ex­ eter Board of Trade, the Midwestern Ohtario Development Association and president of the Ontario Municipal Waterworks Association. An active member of the Anglican Church, he served fifteen years as Sunday School Superintendent, is a former people’s warden and delegate to the Synod. lay Payment of taxes is earlier in Dec. December 15 and it was dif­ ficult for the office staff to know how much they had to borrow for that date when taxes were also coming in. “That’s a better excuse,” Patterson suggested. Council were advised by the board of education that “until further notice” the education levies would be due on June 30 and December 15. The board has the power to ask for the levies to be paid four times a year, but each year they agree to the request of municipal councils that it be collected only twice. The decision by the board means that councils will not have to pass an annual mo­ tion to make the request for two payments, rather than four. Exeter residents will have to complete payment of their 1978 municipal tax bill earlier than in previous years. Monday night, council decided to set the date for the final instalment as November 30. In the past, the final payment has been due on December 15. “What difference does it make,” Councillor Harold Patterson asked of the exec­ utive committee, who made the suggestion. ’ Reeve Si Simmons said the change was planned in view of the fact council terms ended on November 30 this year. However, clerk Liz Bell said the basic problem was the fact that the school levies were due on Give okay to request A couple who plan to make pre-cast concrete lawn fur­ niture and other items were granted permission to carry on that business in a residen­ tial area by Exeter council, Monday. While it is a non­ conforming lise, members expressed the opinion it may be less hazardous than the present use of the property — an auto body and paint shop on SimcOe St. East. Robert Heron, who appeared with his wife, Nan­ cy, indicated they plan to use the John Kats property for manufacturing the con­ crete items and advised council there would be no air or noise pollution in­ volved in the enterprise. “It would be a little less hazardous than the paint shop,” Councillor Derry Boyle noted, adding that he could see nothing wrong with granting permission as long as the couple didn’t engage in piling up their finished products around the property. Heron said they wouldn’t store anything in the yard and would have “mainly in­ doordisplays”. Mayor Bruce Shaw suggested permission could be granted if the building in­ spector was in favor, but Councillor Harold Patterson said that no renovations Were planned and he couldn’t see why the inspec­ tor had to get involved in the situation. Council then passed a mo­ tion granting permission to the couple to proceed with their plans. Later in the meeting, the subject was broached again by Councillor Ken Ottewell, who said that he has seen some similar business places and they are very cluttered with items and are “unsightly”. He suggested a letter be sent to the Herons noting that permission is granted only on the understanding there will be no displays set up in their yard. Break windows, break up fights Windows were broken at two downtown Exeter business establishments over the weekend. A large plate glass win­ dow was smashed at Gord’s Variety, 403 Main street. The report was made to police at 8:30 a.m., Sunday. In addition a smaller win­ dow was broken at the Pen­ ny Farthing store. 407 Main street. Constable Brad Sadler said it appears the windows were broken by stones which were covered with ice. Late Saturday and early Sunday, police officers answered calls to two es­ tablishments in town to break up fights started by some of the customers. Charges are being laid and the persons responsible will appear in court at a later date. Constable Sadler and Barnes are investigating. Bumper jumping This week the Exeter police department has received a number of com­ plaints regarding youths hitching rides on the bumper of cars when they stop at in­ tersections. These offences known as bumper jumping are taking place primarily after supper and at the corners of An­ drew and Sanders Sanders and William. and Donation to Restoration of Town Hall Mr. & Mrs. Russell Waun .......................... Doreen & Russ Tiernan........................ . Betty & Art Clarke........................................ Ed Skinner....................................................... Bob & Grace Clarke .................................... Mr. & Mrs. Tom Smith.................................. Mr. & Mrs. Keith Anderson & family...... Bob & Helen Coates..................................... Louise Oke ...................................................... W.G. Cachrane, Goderich ................. Gordon Bieber ............................. ............... Soren & Joanne Peterson.......................... Exeter Lions Club ................. ......................... Cliff & Joan (Dettmer) Cassidy, Elmira . Alex & Norma Meikle..,,......... Lyla & Russ Broderick,......... Lewis Davey................................, AfidnymoUS Donations.............. Jean Coward........... .............. Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Parkinson ». Country Flowers.......................... » * * $25 20 25 25 20 25 25 20 20 100 20 10 200 100 25 50 10 150 30 20 50 Total To Date $23,619.90