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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1981-03-11, Page 144. SHDHS to lose seven courses Will cut 23 courses, 10.5 teachers It was standing room only at Monday afternoon's meeting of the Huron County Board of Education, but board members stood firm in their intention to hold the line on education expenses. Despite the pleas of two delegations from the Clinton area, it was clear from the outset the board would not be swayed from its decision to skirt the request for a credit music program at Central Huron Secondary School, and to cut the machine shop course from the curriculum at thesameschool beginning in the fall of 1981. As well as the machine shop course at CHSS, shorthand 400 and mathematics 552 was deleted from the curriculum at CHSS. At F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham, the course cuts included ac- counting 451, drama 301, French 141, Geography 141 and 151, History 251 and 401, Latin 251 and 351 and office practice 342. At Seaforth District High School History 550 and French 550 were discon- tinued. At South Huron District High School in Exeter, Latin 550 and 450 were cut along with computer science 400, welding 300 and 400 and electronics 300 and 400. No course cuts are proposed for Goderich District Collegiate where a "core curriculum" is now in place. These course cuts will result in a staff reduction of six teachers in the secondary school panel. The elementary panel suffered staff cuts too. The THEY WERE LAUGHING HERE — While Premier William Davis didn't appreciate one of the jokes told by master of ceremonies Fred Darling during his Wednesday visit to Exeter he and local PC candidate Jim Britnell appear to like what they hear here. T -A photo 'Bad joke' makes news Premier not amused Premier William Davis was apparently em- barrassed by a joke told dur- ing his Wednesday evening visit to the Exeter Legion with about 400 Conservative party faithful in attendance. Davis told a London Free Press reporter that the joke told by master of ceremonies, Fred Darling was "Very unfortunate and in very bad taste." Contacted by the T -A Mon- day Darling said, "I have no comment". but. then added, • "I'm glad I'm in good com- dent of the Huron -Middlesex Conservative riding con- siders the incident "a stupid thing for the Free Press reporter to do in filing the story." Shaw told the T -A, "We had an excellent meeting. Premier Davis made a great speech and this bad joke ar- • ticle was the only thing reported from the entire meeting by the Free Press". He continued, "It was a matter of blowing a trivial thing out of proportion. If that's the best he or she can do they should find another job like reporting for the National Enquirer." Hensall delegates pany with Bishop Carter in the bad joke category." According to a Toronto newspaper story of a week ago, Bishop Emmett Carter was reprimanded for telling an unsuitable joke at a ban- quet attended by police of- ficials. Bruce Shaw. past presi- Klopp found insane Charles Klopp, 32, has been found not guilty by reason of insanity in the shooting death of his mother, Janet, last June 23. Klopp appeared before a supreme court jury in Sarnia Wednesday. Mr. Justice W.R. DuPont told the jury there was no doubt Klopp was insane at the time, and strongly suggested the jury arrive at the "only reasonable verdict" open to them. The jury made its decision without leaving the courtroom, in the very brief trial. Klopp has been placed in custody for an indefinite period at the Mental Health Centre for the Criminally Insane at Penetanguishene. Provincial police Con- stable Dennis Carson of the Forest detachment testified that Klopp said he had purchased a box of 22 calibre rifle shells the day of the shooting. He fired six shots at his mother when she arrived home. He said she tried to run, but he followed her into the yard, firing several more shots. A pathologist found at least seven gunshot wounds in the woman's head, neck and chest. The only defence witness, psychiatrist Walter Tufford, said that Klopp had been a patient at London Psychiatric Hospital from March to May last year. He agreed with a letter sub- mitted to the court by the mental health centre which diagnosed Klopp as a paranoid schizophrenic. petition Davis aid Premier William Davis while in Exeter Wednesday night promised to check into a petition presented to him by the senior citizens committee of the Hensall United Church. The request concerns the church group's wish to build a non-profit development for senior citizens of Hensall to consist of rents geared to income andalsomarket value rents. A survey was conducted by the senior citizens club in co- operation with Hensall council in 1979 and a report of this survey has just been received from the co- ordinator of Community Housing in Toronto. The report established a housing need for 10 senior citizen units but advised according to Ministry of Housing guidelines, a complex of this size is not considered economically feasible and senior housing needs should be met through the provision of existing units in neighbouring municipalities. The Hensall committee feels this is an unfair report based on ratios to need as established by the Ministry and clearly underestimates the needs of senior citizens in Hensall and surrounding • area, leaving them no choice at the moment but to leave their village. Leaving the village would also mean leaving Church, family, friends and the organizations which they belong to and go at least 10 kilometres away to live with strangers. For them to do this at their age is unkind and thoughtless, especially when most of them have spent their lives in this com- munity. The brief to the Premier continued, "Hensall has a population of 1,100, a very low tax rate, six major in- dustries which employ ap- proximately 500 people, roughly 75 percent of these live outside the village and annexation of the surrounding township has been necessary and is now near completion. A senior citizens building such as we propose would release homes for said workers to live in the village." "May we respectively ask for your favourable con- sideration for our development either through approved process to enable Federal funding or possibly direct a little of the 42 million of dollars which your Government is directing to building rental units." SPRING IS COMING — Friday Central School and a number of was on the way. Shown above Dolton Ford. was Hat Dayat Usborne creations indcated spring are Steve Wilkinson and T -A photo board approved changes that will eliminate 4.5 teachers in Huron County elementary schools for 1981-82. Hensall Public School will lose one teacher with the effect being a combined Grade 7 and Grade 8 class of 24 students. Usborne Central will lose one-half a teacher, a fulltime librarian becoming half- time. Zurich Public School will have one less teacher, with the Grade 7 and Grade 8 classes split into class size not exceeding 28 sutdents. Colborne Central School will lose one teacher through combining a Grade 3 and Grade 4 class, and a Grade 4 and Grade 5 class. Class sizes will not exceed 28 students. At Vanastra Public School, teachers will be required to teach their own music and physical education classes, resulting in a reduction of a half-time teacher's salary. At Walton, teachers will be Ames Serving South Huron, North Middlesex One Hundred and Eighth Year 4'14] required to teach their own music, physical education, health and library classes, resulting in a reduction of a half-time teacher's salary. Board member R.J. Elliott who presented the report, said enrollment throughout Huron County is dropping off. Figures were presented to the board which showed that in 1979, enrollment in the elementary schools of the county totalled 6.538. In 1980 it dropped off to 6,42<, This year, it is 6,367. Next year's enrollment predictions and that of the following year in the elementary schools remain fairly constant. But in 1984, enrollment is expected to drop to 6,295. Estimates are that by 1986. elementary school enrollment in Huron will he down to 6,166 students. "To predict much further than that requires a crystal ball or some research in the bedrooms of the county," said Elliott. In the secondary panel, total enrollment in 1979 was 4.475 In 1980 it was 4,235 and this year it is 4,020. Next year's secondary school enrollment, however, is expected to drop sharply to 3,757. In 1983, predictions are for an enrollment of 3,571. Enrollment in the secondary schools in 1986 should he about 3,520. & North Lambton Since 1873 EXETER, ONTARIO, MARCH 11, 1981 4.4 Price per copy 40 Cents Tories predict victory in Huron -Middlesex Close to 400 Conservative party faithful were on hand at the Exeter Legion hall, Wednesday to greet Premier William Davis and his par- ty's band stirred up plenty of enthusiasm. The seven piece band led the audience in an upbeat singing session after dinner with a number of gospel tunes including "Rock my soul." Exeter mayor Bruce Shaw. former PC provincial riding association president during his welcome to visitors to town predicted a Tory win in the Huron - Middlesex riding on March 19. Shaw continued. "The time is right for a change in Huron -Middlesex." Con- tinuing the enthusiasfn, PC candidate Jim Britnell said he felt the tide was turning in the riding. He said. "I was talking to former, Huron MPP Charles MacNaughton and we con- cluded somewhere out there are a lot of Tories that can be found again." Britnell concluded by say- ing. "I know we will win on March 19" and asked party members to throw their sup- port behind the local PC campaign. ' Premier Davis in agreeing with the enthusiasm of the first two speakers said, "One of the reasons that so many, who have not voted for our party before are now coming to support our can- didates is our clear com- mitment to economic growth and to expansion." In reference to the Liberal campaign headed by Dr. Stuart Smith, Davis said. '"Dr. Negative is not offering any concrete suggestions of what he and his party will do for the province if they are elected." Davis referred to his an- nouncement that afternoon of the $10 million in govern- ment money pledged for a It's s3ecret The South Huron rec cen- tre board of management have hired a new ad- ministrator. but the name won't be released until the board meets with Exeter council on Monday to ratify the appointment. Vice-chairman John Pym said the negotiations with the new administrator were completed on Monday. Over 20 applications were receiv- ed for the position created by the resignation of ian Smith. steam pipeline at the Douglas Point Energy Cen- tre. The Bruce Agripark is to provide a focus for energy projects such as hydrogen production. ethanol plants as well as steam to be ,:sed for heating greenhouses. The Premier talked of the tile urainage loan program as evidence of his government's commitment to upgrading of agricultural land. He said in future his government would co -invest with the private sector. co- ops and others in the far- ming industry to build a more secure. more prosperous. more advanced farming base. On the subject of current high interest rates. Davis said he has asked the federal government to separate Canadian interest policies from those of the United States. He added. "Interest rates are affecting the farm community. small businesses and so many others... Referring to rural hydro rates. Davis said. "We were the government that was prepared to act with respect to moderating rural Hydro rate increases for those in the rural communities ALL CANDIDATES MEETING — The three candidates for Huron -Middlesex met on Friday at South Huron District High School to talk to the grade 10 and 13 students. They are, from left to right, Progressive Conservative candidate Jim Britnell, NDP candidate Gwen Pember- ton and liberal incumbent Jack Riddell. Doug Raymond, student council president, (stan- ding) was the moderater. Candidates visit SHDHS Quizzed by students An all candidates meeting was held at South Huron District High School on Fri- day morning. Liberal Jack Riddell. Progressive ('onservative Jim Britnell and New Democrat Gwen Pemberton were answering questions directed at them by the grade 13 and grade 10 students. Each candidate was allow- ed five minutes at the begin- ning of the meeting to ad- dress the students. Britnell spoke about how the PCs had put $4 billion into various school systems and that tuitions make up only one-eighth of what runs a college. Ile said that the other percentage is picked up by the government. Riddell said there were 300,000 unemployed in On- tario and that 142,000 of those were between the ages of 18 and 24. Ile also said that Ontario was in 10th place in economic growth in Canada. Pemberton used the time to introduce herself to the students and explain why she. and not someone younger. was running/or the NDP The floor was then opened to the students to ask questions of any or all the candidates. The first question was directed at Pemberton about the incident inSeaforthwhere she was asked toleave adali- male service club dinner. She said that they were forc- ed to leave and were hungry also. so they were happy to go some place to eat. The next question was directed at all the can- didates. It was about the solution of company withdrawal from Ontario. Riddell stated that we had been living on the branch company philosophy for too long. An American company comes into Ontario and after a few years they pull out He also said that Ontario should use tax incentives to keep Canadian companies in On- tario. Britnell said that there had been ,problems with company withdrawal and that the present government was doing theirbest to control it. Pemberton said the government must have a larger share in what goes on. She said if a government helps bail out a Financially troubled company. that when that company starts making money the govern- ment should share in the profits. A question was raised about doctors opting out of OIHP. Britnell stated that the doctors that were leav- ing OHiP could not charge above the rate. Riddell said that the Please turn to page 3 across this province." On the government's BILD program. the Premier said funds are being provid- ed in co-operation with the Canadian Development Cor- poration and John Labett Limited for a biotechnology centre which will be critical to the production of many dairy products. storage of food supplies and various Please turn to page 3 Voters. increase An estimated 31.138 voters have been enumerated in the Huron -Middlesex riding for the March 19 provincial elec- tion. said returning officer Si Simmons. This is about 1.000 more than the last election. Sim- mons said. and does not in- clude the up -dating of the last weeks and the expected late additions. Simmons of Exeter, was returning officer in the last election. About 70 percent of the eligible voters turned out to vote in the last election. Simmons hopes for a similar good turnout this year. 'When a person gets a vote. he should use it." Sim- mons said. Ile said turnout may be as high as 80 per- cent. The advanced polls will open March 12. 14 and 16. There 'have been no problems enumerating the area. This was clue to the "good bunch of enumerators'.and a good staff. Simmons said. When asked of an incident in Ottawa where two house cats were enumerated and classified ineligible to rote. Simmons said there were no problems in the riding Charge several over weekend One youth and a juvenile have been charged following investigation by the Exeter police into breakins at two local homes over the weekend. The homes of Douglas Mayers. 227 Andrew. and Dr. Harvey Cowan. 27 Vic- toria 1'. were entered ;uid in both instances a small amount of money was reported stolen. Constables Dan Kierstead and Jim Barnes were in charge of the Investigation Money believed taken in the breaking was recovered and the two youths will appear 1n court at a later date A 19 year old will also appear to face charges un- der Food and Drug \ct for possession of a controlled drug The charge was laid by the same two officers following asearch at down- town apartment 00 Thurs- day Over the weekend. the local officers charged four people under the Highway Traffic Act and laid eight charges under the Liquor Control Act. The depart men! press release also advised there would be a crack -down on speeders and motorists can expect to find radar in operation particularly early in the morning and also at night 1 VILLAGE BOYS -- Trevor ?euemner and Mork Bower appeared as village boys in Saturday s carnival of the Exeter figure skating club. T -A photo Kongskilde joins Copenhagen firm An agreement has been reached for a merger. of the Kongskilde Concern of Soro. Denmark. and Scandinavian Holdings of Copenhagen. reports John Burke. Exeter. president of Kongskilde North America Kongskilde is an inter- national company, with manufacturing factories in Denmark. Canada. France. Holland and Brazil. Com- pany owned warehouses operate in the ('.S.:\ . Sweden Finland. Austria. German F:ngland. Italy. Australia and South Africa Scandinavia Holdings is the Parent Company of Scandinavian Tohacco Co.. ,iustensen Brothers Grocery Wholesale. Lahof,i Furniture Co and the Fritz ilansen Furniture Co all based in i)cnmark The merger creates an in- ternational company. with both manufacturing and marketing expertise. on a world wide scale. with gross sale turnover in excess of $500 million 'l'he `group employs more than :t000 per- sons worlds%acle Kongskilde Limited. of Canada. will continue to ex- pand in the North American market from the base fac- Tuckersmith boosts wages Tuekersnuth council pass- ed a by -lass Tuesday night to confirm and maintain the same salary structure for councillors as un 198i) Reeve Bolt Bell will con- tinue to rccerye a yearly $500 honorarium ,and $55 per meeting i)epuly reeve Bill Brown receives a $:300 total yearly along with $4:, per meeting Councillors John ilrosvn• ridge. Jiro Dapple ;rod Bob Broad fool each get $300 yearly and $40 per meeting. Council must meet for more than two hours to collect the regular rate 1f the meeting lasts less than two hours the tee is cut in half tory located in Exeter nad its branch locations at Memphis. Tennessee; Pocatello. Idaho: Daven- port. Iowa: and Bowling Green. (thio The product line of tillage and grain handling equip- ment as also marketed through agricultural equip- ment distributors In Quebec. Alberta. British Columbia, Texas and New fork state. Kongskilde employs 70 people at the Exeter plant. with an additional 15 in the branch warehouses in the United States The local fac- tory space covers 85.000 square Leet it commenced operation in Exeter in 1961 with Rye employee: Didn't quite reach top South Huron District High School turned in another ex• celleni el fort this year in the Reach For TheTop television competition Atter 55 inning over Owen Sound. Kincardine and Strat- ford Central the South Huron teats came up with their highest score ever as they del ea ted Listowel 360-295 to reach the final round. in the hrial the loeals did not play up to their potential and lost 260-1:31) to Elmira. last years runnersup The tear) w;rscomposed of Kevin (;lasgss Ihxii. Floff- mar) Paul Nfe:\uley and Matt \1c('lure improved oyer their 1980 finish of third place Ideon nrenibers ,10x1 coach 13111 Johnston put in a lot of time In preparation for the television appearances The team loses t members Paul McAuley and Doug Holtman due to graduate and will be looking for recruits to replace these members and possibly also establish a junior team Showing of the teat11 s se- cond round s actors will he shown on (')' X \\ingharn on April 11 at I 30 p n1.