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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1978-12-14, Page 32Page 32 Times-Advocate, December 14, 1978 Board chairman warns government grants drop By Gord Whitehead The new chairman of Middlesex County Board of Education has warned that provincial government grants for education will probably drop another one per cent in 1979, putting an even heavier burden on local taxpayers. Mr. Baird, who represents Parkhill, Ailsa Craig. East and West Williams Townships, said Ontario fun­ ding covered 69 per cent of elementary and 82 per cent of secondary education bills in 1971 but has been declin­ ing one per cent a year ever since. “The problems this board faces will be the same as they have been in the past”, he warned. Mr. Baird succeeds Jim Scott of Lucan and Biddulph Township, who continues to represent those municipalities on the Middlesex board. Howard iMcLean of southwest Middlesex was elected vice- chairman of the board. Meanwhile, the Middlesex board has approved two more contracts with employees. 416 elementary school’ teachers won an in­ crease of justover eight per cent, retroactive to September 1. Salaries will now range from $9,650 to $27,300, with the top four categories matching those of the secondary school teachers, whose contract was approved in October. The elementary agree­ ment will cost the Middlesex board $8,025,983 for 1978-79 an increase of $614,000 over last year and bringing the total* teacher contract cost to $14.6 million. The elemen­ tary teacher contract took nearly 11 months to negotiate and a provincial government factfinder final­ ly broke the impasse. Eighty secretaries, audio­ visual technicians and other support staff in the Middlesex County system have each received a $765 raise in a contract that is retroactive to July 1 of this year. Members of Local 1753 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees had been in a legal strike position but a provincial mediator was called in to help reach a settlement. The overall increase is eight per cent but the percentage is much higher for those in lower salary categories. Approximate salary range for secretaries in the schools and the board administrative office is $5,- 550 to $12,000. A policy for the sensitive handling of surplus and redundant teachers - a thor­ ny problem in times of declining pupil population - has been approved for elementary schools in Middlesex but agreement has not yet been reached for a comparable policy cover­ ing secondary school teachers. The elementary policy sets out a detailed procedure for the placement of teachers who cannot be retained through openings created by retirement or resignations. Onus is placed on prin­ cipals and board’s superintendent of schools to fullv justify the decision to declare a teacher redun­ dant. Notice of vacancies in all schools is to be prompltly circulated and those positions are to be offered first to “redundant” teachers. SANTA VISITS COLLEGE —• Santa Claus was a visitor at Centralia College of Agricultural Technology and the annual Christ­ mas party for children of staff members. Shown with Santa are Chris O'Toole, Aidan Cameron, Emilie Cameron, Carisa Willis and Jason Coolman. T-A photo Scores from Lucan Lanes Swine farm training planned at CCAT Ontario’s first swine farm worker training program begins January 8 at the Cen- tralia College of Agricultural Technology. The 15-week course is designed to fill the need for workers in the province’s fast-growing pork produc­ tion industry, says Doug McRae, of Centralia College. ‘‘Swine operations are becoming larger and more specialized,” he says. “Farmers are finding they can no longer rely solely on family help.” Trainees will study all aspects of swine work in­ cluding breeding, feeding and care of animals, equip­ ment maintenance, and other related subjects. The course includes five weeks of classroom instruc­ tion conducted by college staff, local pork producers, and agribusiness represen­ tatives. Ten weeks of the program is on-farm training conducted by selected farmer-trainers throughout southwestern Ontario. Successful trainees will receive a certificate, and will be assisted in finding employment by the Canada Farm Labor Pool. Inter­ views with prospective employers will be held at the end of the program. The program is funded by the Canada Employment and Immigration Commis­ sion, in cooperation with the Centralia College of Agricultural Technology. Trainees will receive the usual Canada Manpower training allowance during the course. For more information about the course, contact your nearest Canada Farm Labor Pool office, Canada Employment Centre, or call Centralia College (519) 228- 6691. NEW YEAR'S EVE BALL Sponsored by The Exeter Lions SOUTH HURON RECREATION CENTRE Featuring: "Mozart & Melody Makers Dancing 9-1 $20.00 Per Couple Buffet Lunch Tickets at Livinqsfones or Any Lions Member J -------------------------------------------------------------------------------X SOUTH HURON REC'N BOARD GYMNASTICS Sat. Mornings Classes resume Jan. 6 WIN A trip to Hawaii or $1,000.00 cash. Two weeks four Islands for 2 people. Proceeds to Exeter & District Heritage Foundation Draw December 24 at 3 p.m. at Town Hall Trip arranged by Exeter Travel Centre Tickets $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00 Available at Exeter Travel Centre Exeter Pharmacy Feather Tick The Junction Country Flowers Sander's Grocery F.A. May & Son A & H Superior Market Grand Bend Cleaners In Grand Bend Young Classic The Store Hwy. 21 BOWLING Lucan Ladies CO J. Van Geel 596 60 DM L. Dickson 842 59 IS H. Eaton 629 59 SP B.Storev 694 56 HH S. Redick 564 45 RO P. Carter 554 31 RP D. Williams 517 31 FS M. Scott 564 28 CA L. Herbert 564 26 HT S. Munro 676 24 CC P. Hodgins 535 22 CC D.Glavin 535 22 LO J. Gwalchmai 523 21 Ladies Tuesday HD B. Hearn 644 7 77 CG L. Hodgins 535 7 43 PP G. Skinner 626 4 59 BB B. Sangster 753 5 54 RO V. Flynn 687 3 48 WR M. Glover 594 2 32 MM G. Farquhar 729 5 69 JS R. Greene 498 0 24 PK Y. Jaques 633 3 44 AH G. Webster 581 7 62 SP R. Durand 583 0 60 GR C. Broom 407 0 10 Exeter Men's "A" FL D. Brintnell 730 5 32 CB T. Wall 742 2 36 RO P. Durand 752 7 52 DA L. Miller 594 0 22 LE B. Reynolds 681 5 46 OP J. Smith 636 2 40 SP B. Hogg 816 5 50 OB B. Farquhar 790 2 53 C4 R. Wood 752 5 60 SU H. Holtzmann 780 2 29 Minor Bowling TC J. Mol 298 42 MM M. Brunzlow 444 35 ML B. Bell 394 52 GC B.Stire 342 36 BM A. Pearce 337 44 BM S. Skinner 518 49 BE E. Coleman 285 20 JHDC. Coates 183 26 JHD M. Caldwell 183 26 JHDM. Warwick 183 26 TC D. Warwick 252 26 PW J.McFalls 119 17 MS J. Kerr 80 7 ST R. Dickey 120 18 Mixed Friday FA G. Stire736 5 57 BB D. MacDonald 592 2 29 CH C. Murray 701 2 55 CO P. McFalls 728 5 46 CR B.Bierling762 7 67 TC M. Koricina 630 0 19 Mixed Sunday HR J. Gage 685 5 49 CF G. Hippern 614 2 50 BL B. Hogarth 569 0 39 DN H. Westacott593 7 46 HP K. Mason 573 2 43 GT B. Hogg 708 5 46 I Ladies Thursday |TB D. Weigand 578 4 62 TS P. Sellers 654 2 43 HG M. Skinner 658 7 27 MN S. Wurm 653 5 58 IB J. Dougherty1564 0 54 TL K. Winger 670 7 73 DS J. Rhode 556 2 31 OM J. Heywood 654 0 30 HH J. Haggitt483 5 40 GG R. Luther 647 3 71 Wednesday Morning Ladies R. Berdan 573 J. McDowell 489 L. Snell 511 E. Busche 422 B. Elgie 514 D. Hackney 452 Senior Citizens T. Yellow 298 M. Sanders 227 T. Walker 249 E. Caldwell 298 H. Wells 230 LJohnson 213 0. Smith 374 Wednesday Men's Industrial FL B. Lavier670 5 55 YW A. Cleave 645 2 52 EF M. Whiting 610 2 52 BS B. Hogarth 680 5 50 TR M. Brintnell 715 2 40 8TH D. Harvey 608 5 37 PE J. Stewart 606 7 29 ‘ HI S. Holtzmann 599 0 21 Monday Afternoon Men T. Yellow 474 B. Etherington 457 C. Hendy 617 W. Shapton 381 T. Bowden 478 C. Smith 455 Fees to bring $20,000 Day Care Centre budget approved Tuckersmith Township council approved a 1979 budget of $54,767 for the Vanastra Day Care Centre Tuesday at the inaugural session^ The budget has to be approved by the ministry of social services. Karen McEwing, super­ visor of the day care centre, said the centre has a pro­ jected income of $20,000 from children’s fees for next year, compared to income this year of $18,000. She said at the present time there is an average of 19 children at the centre five days per week, although there are 33 enrolled, some half days, perhaps three times a week. Of these about 21 are from Tuckersmith, mainly Vanastra and the rest out- side the township — Seaforth, Townships of McKillop, Goderich, Stanley and Ashfield, and also Town of Clinton and Village of Bayfield. The rates are $6.00 per day, and when two children from one family are registered for the full day, the rate is $50 per week. There are three full time workers and one working halfdays. Miss McEwing said salaries for 1979 are es­ timated at $31,667, with benefits amounting to $2,500 compared to $30,000 this year, with benefits of $2,100. The deficit this year amounts to $29,850 which will be reduced by an 80 per cent provincial subsidy of $23,880, leaving $5,970 to be paid by the residents of Tuckersmith. In 1979 the deficit is ex­ pected to be $34,767, with the province paying a subsidy of $27,813.60, resulting in a cost to township ratepayers of $6,943.40. Pay for geese Council approved paying Harvey Hammond of Brucefield $105 for the loss of 10 of his geese by a neighbour’s dogs. Witnesses saw some of the geese being carried off by the dogs, he told council. Mr. Hammond and his wife Margaret outlined their problems with these dogs over the past 18 months. “We’re losing geese,” he said, “we have lost a calf. They’re plaguing me and they are plaguing me bad. Why do I have to put up with this?” Mr. Hammond said he had seen a pack of 18 to 20 dogs. Earlier in the spring he es­ timated there were 42 dogs and 20 were known to have been killed on No. 4 highway last year by traffic. He said they have been seen to be cornering horses in the fields as well as his cattle. We are concerned for the children in the area, es­ pecially in Brucefield. “Are we going to have a kid in the village hurt by these dogs? The area is up­ tight about this. We know they are being fed. Feed is carried in there. We know they are being harboured there (on a nearby farm.)” Mr. Hammond said the dogs have been seen running west into Stanley township and deep into Tuckersmith. “Do you want to wait to investigate until somebody is mauled? A child, an older person carrying meat home from the store? he asked. Bill Ross of Brucefield attended the meeting to add his complaints and concerns to council. “If you are wondering if you have a dog problem, you have a dog problem. I’ve seen the dogs at the cattle. I’ve seen the dogs at the horses, at the geese. I’m sick of hearing these dogs yapping during the night. This summer three dogs came right into my yard right at me. What if it had been a child in that yard? I’ve seen as many as 20 to 25 dogs in a pack.” Aware of problem Reeve Ervin Sillery said the township dogcatcher is aware of the problem and has been working on it. He explained that he had a job so is not free to leave his work to try to catch a stray during the day. As well he has a medical problem which will prevent him working on it this weekend, the reeve stated. He said he did not feel that as reeve he himself should be acting as a dogcatcher. Mr. Ross said they were unable to breed their mare this year because of what would happen to the foal. The Hammonds and Mr. Ross agreed that council must act immediately on the problem “It’s up to this council to do something,” Mr. Ham­ mond stated. The reeve replied they would step up their efforts and said he expected results from the action council is planning. All agreed that Mr. Bradley, the dogcatcher was most capable but the cir­ cumstances of the problem were causing the delay in solving it. In other business council was informed that Joe Gib­ son of RR 2, Seaforth, was the area weed inspector. Council approved an application from Alice Scott of Brucefield for land severance by dividing a parcel of land she owns in the hamlet of Brucefield. Men's Inter-town Stratford Mike’s II two pts at Lucan two - nine pts. Larry Decaluwe 266 - 1242, Ward Ellyatt 261 - 1168, Dennis Carty 238 - 1139, Lucan lanes nine pts at Clinton two pts. Don Watt 292 - 1183, Charlie Glenn 294 - 1159, Bob Smith 273 - 1145. Ladies Inter-town - Lucan four pts at Stratford Bowl Mor five pts. Lorna Ellyatt 263 - 918, Nancy Densmore 235 - 829, Pat MacDonald 240 - 809. Monday ladies - Loretta Dickson 294, 278, 270 - 842, Beulah Storey 329 - 694, Sandy Munro 286 - 676, Marg Young 251 - 676, Hazel Eaton 273 - 629, Lorraine Masurinjohn 216 - 626, Sandra Disher 240 - 612, Ginette Gwalchmai 236, Ann Holden 229, May Murphy 228, Mary Scott 227, Mary Jef­ feries 223, Linda Snider 222, Joyce Van Geel 221. Senior Citizens - Laura Williams 243, Alex Young 218, Clarence Stanley 204, Nellie Vanderpoll 181, Percy Williams 179, Marg Elliott 178, Ed Armstrong 174, Verna Dowdall 173. Tuesday Juniors - Jeff Nevin 242 - 400, Paul Van Geel 210 - 392, Richard Debrouwer 189 - 351, Mike Neil 173 - 344, Philip Clarke 174 - 338, Al Craig 155 - 303, Diane Watt 169 - 300, Shelly Gillan 151. Colleen's • Nancy Lawrence 277 - 741Nancy Densmore 287 - 734, Mary VanGeel 271 - 704, Maryon Cobjeigh 303 - 688, Joan Goddard 222 - 614, Janice Abram 223 - 603, Debbie Arnold 272, Cindy Hodge 258, Alice Hodgins 255, Alice Hodgins 250, Lorna Ellyatt 244, Ann Craig 230. Wednesday Mixed - Bob Smith 393 - 850, Glen Rollings 294 - 709, Shirley Bannerman 294 - 703, Ward Ellyatt 267 - 692, PatDavis 282 - 692, Bill Bannerman 282 - 669, Janice Abram 238 - 663, Lorna Ellyatt 265 - 660, Brenda Smith 253, Alex Hyde 229, Diane Park 228. Thursday Men Bob Smith 303 - 803, Ken Eaton 273 - 746, Jim Hearn 271 - 741, Lyle Beatson 264 - 737, Don Watt 316 - 727, Bruce Parnail 266 - 720, Brian Ankers 268 - 715, Doug Cunningham 277 - 711, Dan Gwalchmai 274 - 705, George Ewen 272 - 698, Bill Neil 271 - 697, George Van Geel 261 - 682, Wayne Smith 239 - 660, Fred Cowdrey 229, Joe Pullman 286. Friday Mixed - Bill Butler 293 - 702, Bill Neil 265 - 666, Ruth Butler 264 - 657, Vai Neil 284 - 652, Edythe Watson 218 - 636, Loretta Dickson 241, Ken Wood 220, Jim Burt 201. Christmas BY SANDRA DE BOER Room 6 Exeter P.S. C is for Christmas cards H is for holly green and red R is for reindeer galloping away I is for Israel where Christ was born S is for Santa Claus with his sack T is for a tree with all its lights M is for mistle toe hanging on the door A is for angels singing in the air S is for shepherds watching their sheep. Minister changes mind By ADRIAN VOS Ontario’s minister of Agriculture changed his mind on the contentious issue of agrominiums. At the questioning on the subject at the breakfast meeting of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, Mr. Newman admitted that he has agreed to give a licence for a pilot project. Farmers in Simcoe County have strenuously objected to an agrominium in West Gwillembury Township. They claim that it is just a disguise for urban development. The O.F.A. has supported them in their position. An agrominium is a sort of commune where a developer divides a hundred acre farm in ten acre lots, and puts ten houses on it. The owners supposedly will continue to farm the remaining ninety Douglas Rain heads all star London cast Artistic Director William Hutt has announced that the distinguished actor Douglas Rain will head an all star company for Theatre Lon­ don’s production of Simon Gray’s superb, contem­ porary comedy opening- in the Grand Theatre, January 3. The production will be directed by noted Canadian actor/director, Donald Davis and the company will include: Domini Blythe, Eric Donkin, Barry MacGregor, Diana Leblanc, M.E. Evans, and Chris Blake. Artistic Director William Hutt added...“On viewing Otherwise Engaged during two separate visits to Lon­ don, England, I could easily see how it won the critics award for the Best Play of the Season in both its British and American productions. With its incisive wit and carefully observed character interaction, the play remains a masterpiece of subtlety and understate­ ment. , Securing the rights to mount a production for the opening season of the ‘new’ Grand Theatre was a com­ plicated task — made more difficult because I was fully aware that the sometimes rough language in the script, one scene of semi-nudity, might be offensive to some theatre-goers in this com­ munity. Consequently I feel it only fair to inform, in ad­ vance, those theatre-goers who might be sensitive and to state firmly that I do not think this play is for the whole family, but that I do think it remains one of the best examples of current British writing in today’s Theatre.” acres and from the profit pay the mortgage. ' The farmers see the future as ten lots with some horses or weeds, and many com­ plaints about ’the normal farming operations of the regular farmer. Mr. Newman said at the breakfast meeting that the licence would not be given in the originally intended Simcoe Township. The properties committee of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture expressed their concern about a reported increase of foreign owner­ ship of farmland in Ontario, by passing a resolution asking the Ontario Govern­ ment to implement “without delay” an inventory of foreign ownership. The OFA also wants to know the farmland holdings of “non-farm Canadian corporations”. Without dissent it was agreed that it may be necessary to regulate non­ resident ownership. Farmers also wanted to be sure when they trade in their old implement, that in case of breakdown, a spare im­ plement will be available to continue operations. The new tubeless tire on tractors and self-propelled machinery sometimes cause problems. When a sharp turn is necessary the tire tends to be pushed away from the rim, resulting in a flat tire. The farmers want the option of a tire with or without tube. Huron County Family Planning Project Invites You To Attend FAMILY PLANNING CLINIC Every Tuesday from 6:30-9 p.m. HURON COUNTY HEALTH UNIT Ann St., Exeter For Information Call 235-1014 Weekdays or Tuesday evenings Everyone welcome Nov. 1 to Dec. 3 J All Our Stock Must Go. * . ... To Be Sold At Our Cost... Not Just Knots 235 Andrew St, Exeter, Ontario Ph. 235-0105 By Appointment or Chance Community Carol Sing-Along Thursday Dec. 21 from 8-9 p.m. at TRIVITT MEMORIAL ANGLICAN CHURCH Christian Reformed Choir Mr. Al DeHaan Guitars & TrumpetsCommunity Singing Come and join us Sponsored by Christian Reformed Church - ^W*y<*** ti-...i OPEN ARC BAKESHOP — The South Huron Bakeshop located at ARC Industries in Dashwood had its official opening Thurs- day. While ARC manager Ron Heimrich and long time member of the South Huron and district association for the developmen­ tally handicapped Ann Cann hold the ribbon, Lois Rueger of the bakeshop, Gene Creces of the Alhamabra Lodge and George Scott also of the bakeshop Cut the ribbon. — familv restaurants 235-2526 411 Main St. S. Exeter DINING ROOM TUESDAY NITE SPAGHETTI 99’ All You Can Eat PER PERSON Includes Roll & Butter DINING ROOM SUNDAY From 4,P.M. FAMILY STYLE LASAGNA 3" PERSON Includes Loaf of Bread, Butter, Salad Bar, Soup UNDER 12 STORE HOURS Mon. - Sat. 11 a.m. - 1 a.m. Sunday 4 p.m.-10 p.m. Why wait call ahead for fast pick­ up from our take-out menu. Season's Greeting From All Our Staff.