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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1994-04-20, Page 1PUBLISHED IN LUCKNOW, ONTARIO Wednesday, April 20, 1994 550 G.S.T Included Henderson is guest at banquet by Pat Livingstone The lights went out briefly during the minor hockey banquet last week. the 30 minute interruption was no deterrent to the 400 who gathered to hear Lucknow's native son Paul Henderson speak, and see fellow hockey players receive special awards. Although none of the minor hock- ey players were born when Hender- son made history in the Canada - Russia hockey series in 1972, the younger generation had a keen appreciation for the man who gained national hero status with his game winning goals in each of the last three games of that first series. Along with the children, parents were enthusiastically asking for Henderson's. autograph. As Rod McDonagh,. who introduced Henderson, said, "Who can ever forget that off -your -chair, head - back -roar, fist -in -the -air, lump -in - your -throat goal in the eighth and final game? Henderson kept his speech short, amusing and interesting as he shared anecdotes about famous hockey stars Rocket Richard, Gor- die Howe and Eiidie Shack.i He reminisced about the days when he played Pee• Wee hockey in Lucknow, under the coaching of 'Toby Greer. When he asked how many in the audience 'were .going to play in the National Hockey League, Hender- son shared a story about those Pee Wee days when his team went to see the . Bruins play the Leafs. Henderson said he came home with twd autographs that he . excitedly Showed his buddies. His buddies wouldn't believe they were actual NHL'rs autographs; saying, they looked like chicken scratch. It was then he started to practice his autograph. His message was one of •en- couragement to the hockey players to have big dreams, but be prepared. • Henderson pointed out that hock- ey teaches many big lessons; how to work hard, get along with others, how to loose and how to be a gracious winner. He also reminded the youngsters to appreciate the coaches and volunteers who give freely of their time. Henderson's hockey career progressed from Lucknow to the Junior "A" Hamilton Red Wings and Memorial cup in 1962. He enjoyed an 18 -year professional career starting with the Detroit Red Wings in 1963; then to the Toronto Maple Leafs in a 1968 blockbuster trade and. finally to the World. Hockey Association, ending his more than 1,000 game career with the WHA Birmingham Bulls. Following his hockey career, Henderson joined Campus Crusade for Christ, Inc., where he is now director of leadership Ministries, whose purpose is to reach and develop men for Leadership in the home, workplace and society. 'He is in demand as a motivational speaker in the Christian community and for various national cor- porations. Henderson also maintains an association with Muskoka Woods Sports Camp, Teen Ranch, •see Several, page 11 This framed limited edition print of Paul Henderson's memorable game -winning goal in the 1972 Canada -Russia series will hang in a place of honor In the Lucknow and District Arena. The print was purchased by the Lucknow Minor Hockey Association. Pictured with Henderson (centre) are Neil Rintoul, chairman of the association and Gerald Murray, past chairman. (Pat Livingston photo) Bruce County Board of Education , Adamantly opposed to JK •r By Pat Halpin Only five months away from the deadline for mandatory junior kin- dergarten, the Bruce County Board of Education is still fighting to be exempt from the program until 1997 or later, A strongly worded letter to the regional office of the Ministry of • Education mid Training says there is no community support for junior kindergarten in Bruce County, little or no parental support for the pro- gram and no available space for -the new three and four year olds it would bring into'the schools. Board chair: Barry. Schmidt also makes it clear that providing the .$2.8 million to build junior kinder- garten classrooms, combined with the cost of running the program, wouldjeopardize existing programs like co-op education, outdoor edu- " cation, music and arts enrichnient, public speaking and sports. "We are requesting, very serious- ly, that we not be expected to put some of these programs in Jeopardy by demanding that we provide junior kindergarten against the wishes of the community," Schmidt said in his letter. The board has a commitment to programs that help reduce the drop out rate and provide job skills train- ing, Schmidt said. Those programs are the board's choice to get more funding if more money was avail- able. In the meantime, the board is pre- pared to work with the Ministry of Community and Social Services to help "special needs children" aged 3 and 4 provided it gets ministry authority and funding. But Schmidt said the board is opposed, to the prospect of cutting existing special education funding .in order to finance junior kindergarten. The Bruce -Grey separate board has been offering junior kindergar- ten for several years, but the Bruce board says (mandated junior K is not an equity issue. "There are many inequities among Ontario' school,boards, including those boards witout outdoor educa- tion facilities and Media Centres," Schmidt said. . The board's letter also let the Ministry regional office know that geography, climate and social fac- tors are part of its argument against junior kindergarten. Long bus rides sometimes 'in severe winter conditions, are, a major concern. "It is at times a herculean effort for us to transport .safely our' five year olds; we do not wish to be faced ikith transporting our four year olds," reads the letter in bold •tThe province has yet to reveal the criteria it will use to decide if boards will be allowed to delay junior kindergarten until 1997. In the meantime, the Bruce board has no contingency plan for a Junior K program if its exeniption request is denied. Schmidt said • the board is "adamantly' opposed to mandatory junior kindergarten in September 1994 or at any subsequent date." The wording and tone of the letter makes the case that the board not only wants to be exempt .from the program until 1997, but also wants to be exempt from ever being forced to provide a program it says the county can't afford and doesn't want. Tuesday the board heard that the Ontario Public School Trustees' ,Association and 25 other boards across the province support its stand. Withdraw order to demolish building WEST WAWANOSH TOWNSHIP - At the Apr. 5 meeting, Bill King, of Dungannon, discussed his appeal to the Property Standards Committee regarding the condition of the building on Southampton Street, Dungannon. The building had been ordered demolished. Subsequently, council accepted Mr. King's proposalto completely remove the front wall of the buil- ding, tie the side walls and replace the •front with a siding -covered frame wall. The work is to be started in approximately two weeks (from the meeting). The order to, demolish the building was withdrawn. Support has been given by council to Exeter's opposition regarding the withdrawal of transfer payments from the Ministry of Education while at the same time making additional services, to be provided by boards of education, mandatory (i.e. junior kindergarten). Letters will be forwarded to the Huron County Board of Education and Dave Cooke, Minister of Education, stating council's viewpoint. Authorization was given to the reeve and clerk to sign the petition for drainage in Dungannon, on behalf of the township, which owns Lots 164 and 168, Plan 230.\ Roads department. The proposal from Lloyd Jacklin to stockpile 3,000 cubic yards of gravel in trade for the J981 Chev- rolet sander truck was accepted by council. Da -Lee Dust Control of Stoney, Creek was the successful bidder to ' supply and apply liquid calcium chloride on township roads. The tender was for $154 per flake ton equivalent. Lloyd Jacklin Construction, of Molesworth, was awarded the tender to crush and haul around 25,000 tons and stockpile around 5,000 tons of 3/4" gravel in June. The estimated total is 550,167. Subject to approval of , the Ministry' of Transportation, council •see Accepts, page 2 Turmoil in Africa conveyed by Yebuga By Ron Wassink Uganda is several thousand kilo- metres from Kincardine, on the east coast region of Africa actually, but• the turmoil of that region was brought home when John Yebuga, political prisoner, talked about his experiences. Members of the South Bruce chapter of Amnesty International got a first-hand look at how their efforts paid off. Yebuga was their special guest at a meeting held in Kincardine Friday evening. Before talking about his own 11 months in jail as a political prisoner, Yebuga gave a brief his- tory lesson on how Idi Amin came to power, fled Uganda when he was overthrown, andhow his own fam- ily was forced to 'flee to Sudan. It was in Sudan where he- was imprisoned at the hands of -Amin supporters. When Amin came to power in the mid 1960s, "there were a lot of atrocities in the struggle to get to power," Yebuga said, adding that some of the people killed were.: from his own 'regime. Then; when he was overthrown, people , in Amin's regime were targets for revenge and were forced to flee. These same people who had com- mitted crimes. against tigmanity were now on the run as refugees and were Offing assistance from the western world. Yebuga's family fled.. because they were from the same region as Amin. That connection' alone was • enough, to fear for their. lives.' In. Sudan, Yebuga, a social Worker' by training, got a job with • the Sudanese Council of Churches. He was instrumental in forming an association helping to resettle refu- gees, but the one criteria was •see Lesson, page 3 Harnessing the wind creates much interest By Bev Fry" Wind energy has caught the atten- tion of a• lot of area farmers.' Over 250 people attended a wind energy • seminar held at the Kincardine Legion, Thursday, Apr. 14. Organizers had expected about 60 people. The majority of those attending were Bruce, Grey and Huron County farmers. Others were from Vermont, Nepean, Hull, James Bay as well as. Perth, Lambton, Essex and Middlesex Counties. In a show of hands survey, 90 per cent were interested in harnessing the wind for self generation while another 30 per cent were interested in using windmills to generate electricity for sale. A number of speakers, including Izaak Crusen, president of Dutch Industries and • manufacturer of - Canadian Agra's windmill on the Fifth Concession of Kincardine Township; Dr. Jim Salmon, presi- dent of Zephyr North who has conducted a wind study on Lake Huron Counties; Philip Andres, vice president Canadian Agra and Brian Kelly, director of environment: and sustainable development forOntario Hydro, addressed the audience. Kelly said Ontario Hydro was not receptive to new purchases of elec- tricity. . "With the drop in demand and excess capacity, we're trying to turn off the taps on NUGs (Non -Utility Generators) and we're not receptive to new purchase NUGs." He said Ontario Hydro would'' •see Hydro, page 8