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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1978-10-19, Page 3SS trustees declare intentions f Could get $ 10,000 grant for 'community school The Huron-Perth County Roman Catholic Separate School board approved an application Monday from the principal of St. Joseph’s school in Kingsbridge to have his school named a community school. The board will now forward the application from David Zyluk to the ministry of education to apply for the maximum community Service station given approval Exeter’s committee of adjustment and council have given their approvals for a new service station to be erected at the intersection of Highway 83 and Carling St. The new facility is being planned by Delton Walper, ■ and one of the stipulations from the committee of ad­ justment was that council had to approve the service station because it is con­ sidered as a “dangerous trade”. Clerk Liz Bell told council that permission would also have to be granted by the ministry of the environ­ ment. Council also approved an expenditure of $186.50 to replace some of the Christ­ mas decorations strung up each year by the PUC. Harold Patterson was the lone dissenter. school grant of $10,000 an­ nually for up to two years. Subsequent financial support must then be provided by the board. The board will assist the program by supplying heat, hydro and the use of other school resources. The $10,000 grant will be used mainly for paying the salary of a co­ ordinator to run the program. At the present time community groups are using St. Joseph’s School — Catholic youth organization from Kingsbridge; Girl Guides; various sports groups — ladies volleyball team, Kintail girls’ softball team, snowmobile club, men’s volleyball and floor hockey teams; St. Joseph’s PTA and various other groups. By utilizing existing facilities after school hours, residents may obtain recreational and education programs. Zyluk, who attended the board meeting said, “Basically as I feel the taxpayers are paying for the school, it should be kept open for as Many hours as possible.” Zyluk said he has com­ munity volunteers coming into the school to help students on a one to one basis. He said this started one year ago and now has increased from three volunteers to eight volun­ teers. This is personalizing education for my students, he said. The grant is expected to come through by December. This will be the second community school in the board’s system — the first was St. Patrick’s School, Dublin, now completing the second year. Gordon Nichol and Harry King, both past presidents of Kiwanis Clubs in Stratford, presented the board with a beautifully framed “I am proud to Canadian”. King said the were to all schools in plaques distributed Times-Advocate, October 19, 1978 plaque, be a framed being Perth County. He said each Kiwanis club is twinned with another Kiwanis club in another province to promote friendship across Canada. In Stratford the members wanted to extend this program outside the club and decided on the plaques. MAKING A SALE — The bake sale sponsored by the Anglican Church Women of Trivvit Memorial Church proved to be a popular spot in Exeter Friday afternoon. Making a sale to Marion Fletcher and Mar j. Pollen is Marion Bissett. ‘ T-A photo 'There must be a solution' Seek report on flooding Remembrance There is still time this fall to remember a loved one by or­ dering a Memorial orMriscription now. Visit our large showroom and select from over 200 monuments of different sizes, shades and ' colours All priced well below regular 1978 prices with savings of up to $200.00 •> T. PRYDE & SON LTD. 293 MAIN ST., EXETER PHONE 235-0620 JUST ARRIVED Our New Stock Of LUGGAGE We Now Have A Complete Selection of SOFT SIDED LUGGAGE 1 By Dionite And Samsonite LAY - AWAY NOW FOR CHRISTMAS Be Sure To See Our New Attache Cases,and SHOE STORE MAHV st. PHONE 235-1933 exeter. V/54 CHARGKX I Consulting engineer B.M. Ross & Associates will be asked for a written report on the status of one of Exeter’s perennial problems . . . flooding of basements on Carling St. Hugh Davis, a resident on the street, met with council this week to ask what progress had been under­ taken to end the problem, which periodically sees into the water backing up basements. Some of water contains sewage. Davis said he knew smoke tests had been ducted to determine if that con- peo- in Several at local court The highest fine paid Exeter court Tuesday was $108 or 11 days assessed 1 against Robert W. Brand, 22 Simcoe Street, who pleaded . guilty to careless - driving-. • t . The fine was levied . by Justice of the Peace Douglas Wedlake. Brand had been involved in a one-vehicle crash on August 6. A penalty of $78 or eight days was levied against Guy A. Lee, Hensall, who was charged with creating un­ necessary noise with his vehicle in Exeter on Sep­ tember 21. Peter J. Lockridge, Watford was fined $38 for following another vehicle too closely, while Leroy Stirling, Ridgetown, paid $28 for the same offence. Failure to wear a seat belt resulted in a fine of $28 for Peter Sutherland, Huron Park, while Richard W. Preszcator, R.R. 1 Exeter was fined $28 for failing to stop at a red light. Paying speeding fines were Amarjit Singh, Stratford, $52 for a speed of 113 in an .80 km zone; and Kurt E. Christensen, Scarborough,$33 for a speed of 100 in an 80 km zone. The only infraction under ’ the Liquor Licence Act resulted in a fine of $54 for Richard W. Anderson, Huron Park, who pleaded guilty to driving a motor vehicle ip which there was an open package of liquor. pie were illegally hooked into the storm drain with down spouts, and asked if corrective measures were to be taken this year. Works superintendent Glenn Kells, who noted that only three or four illegal hookups had been located with the smoke tests, said he had talked to B.M. Ross “and he doesn’t know what the problem is, any more than you or I”. “There has to be a solution,” Davis contended, asking if a further report was expected from the engineers. Kells replied that no report was expected. Davis said that while there has not been any problem so far this year, it appears to still exist on oc­ casion when there is a heavy rain lasting for over an hour and a half. Reeve Si Simmons wondered if the Anne St. creek could be lowered in an effort to end the problem, but he was advised that this was impossible because of the railway bridge. Davis said that the original plans for the sewer system indicated that one pump would handle the job at the John St. pumping sta­ tion, when in fact it appears that two pumps now there are not always sufficient. “There’s more, water go­ ing in that the engineer ever considered,” he explained. Kells said it was expected that some old drains would have been found when the smoke tests were con­ ducted, but this was not the case either. At this point, Mayor Bruce Shaw asked Kells to contact the engineers for a written report on the situation. Changes in grants could delay diamond Work on the new ball dia­ mond planned for Exeter’s community park may be held up due to possible changes in the Wintario grant structure. Recreation administrator Kirk Armstrong said he was told by a ministry of culture and recreation official that work on the feasability study on the diamond should be stopped temporarily until the Wintario grant picture has been clarified. It had originally been hoped work on the .new dia­ mond could begin in the fall with the installation of a drainage system. The Rec Centre Board will be asking the townships of Usborne and Stephen for their contribution of money to the centre shortly with the board asking Exeter council to make the requests on their behalf. The two townships will be asked to designate their grants as program grants to enable the rec board to app­ ly to Wintario for matching funds. Last year Usborne granted $4,500 and Stephen $1,500. PRONTO 77 AU TO CFNTPF TRANSMISSIONS DON'T MISS THESE GREAT VALUES AT THE JUNCTION! We want Canadians to derstand Canada, to crease among Canadians a deeper and broader un­ derstanding what constitutes a Canadian. He hopes distribution of the ^plaques will help to maintainourgreat and proud country. King said when visiting the schools he had received a tremendous warmth in the schools. Nichols presented the plaque to board chairman, Donald Crowley of Gadshill. Trustee Vincent Young of Goderich later in, the meeting questioned the fact that only Perth schools would receive the plaque when it is a Huron-Perth board. The Kiwanis Club will be asked to consider pr- senting the 10 Huron separate schools as well. Open house will be held at the newly renovated „ Previous Blood school in Exeter on Thursday, October 26, 1978 to October 1979. The usual gift of $150 will be donated to the Stratford Kiwanis Club to be used for awards for the winners of the Kiwanis Music Festival to be held this fall. Trustee Ted Geoffrey asked whether consideration should be given to stocking up some of the schools in case students are storm- stayed this winter. He was told that two schools have been doing this each winter. Superintendent Joseph Mills said a contingency plan will be discussed with the principals at their next meeting as to what pre­ cautions have been taken. With a full slate of trustees at the meeting, the three members who missed the last board meeting were asked to state whether they would be seeking re-election — Michael Connolly of Kippen said, “I filled in the papers this morning.” Ted Geoffrey of Zurich and Vincent Young of Goderich said they will run but will step down if a good separate school supporter contests their ridings. Mickey Vere of Stratford said he will be running for re­ election. David Teahen of Stratford tws already announced he wTll not be seeking re­ election as he is trying for a seat on Stratford council. Chairman Donald Crowley of Gadshill said he will not be seeking re-election as he will be trying for the position of separate school represen­ tative on the Perth County Board. Mr. Crowley said he has enjoyed being a trustee and said his experience would be helpful to him if he is elected to the Perth Board. All other trustees declared their intentions of running at the last board meeting. 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