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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1983-03-09, Page 13School's future topic of meeting The future of Ecole Ste. Marie at St. Joseph's was the topic of a public meeting at St. Peter's parish hall on Sunday afternoon. A community accommoda- tion review committee was formed last December to study the situation and recommend either closing the school or suggesting ways to bring the cost per pupil more nearly in line with other schools in. the system and keep Ecole Ste, Marie open. The committee, with chair- man Andre Durand, pastor Father John Bensette, parent representatives Mrs. Elaine Ducharme, Bernie Denomme and Ron Overholt, trustees Ron Marcy from the Stratford area and local representative Dave Durand, Ecole Ste.. Marie principal Lillian Laporte, teacher rep Jim McDade and Bill Eckert, director of education for the Huron -Perth Separate School Board, have met several times since December. Rejecting a questionnaire prepared by the board, they drafted their own and mailed a copy, plus a fact sheet, to all separate school supporters in Hay and Stanley townships living within the parish boundaries. The March meeting was called to answer questions and provide additional infor- mation before the ques- tionaires are returned on March 10. An committee members except ' McDade were at the head table to face their audience of over 70 peo- ple. ltouis Maloney, Dublin trustees and Mike Moriarity, elected representative for Goderich, Bayfield, Clinton and Colborne township, were there as observers. Dennis Rau, separate school representative on the Huron public school board, had some questions as a parent. residing in the parish. Admitting his was a minori- ty position, Eckert said he would be remiss in his duty if he did not point out what his figures showed to be a saving of over '100,000 per year if the Zurich and St. Joseph's schools were consolidated. He suggested the money thus saved be used to add two per- manent classrooms with ac- companying halls, cloakrooms and washrooms to the Zurich school in four year's time with another por- table added in the meantime. He estimated the cost of 2,500 square feet of classroom at $40 per square foot. Durand disagreed with Eckert's mathematics. As the 3.8 teachers would be transferred elsewhere, their combined salaries of $104,925 would continue. He did not ac- cept the estimated cost of an addition, saying contractors he had talked to figured two permanent classrooms and facilities would cost approx- imately $250,000. The committee chairman also provided figures showing the total cost of two portables added to the cost of mothball- ing Ecole Ste. Marie was $10 less than the savings gained by eliminating custodial, seceetarial and plant opera- tion expenses if the school was closed. Those attending the meeting made plain their desire to keep their school. They failed to see the logic of •sending more pupils to a school that already is using one portable classroom, while closing an existing structure with room for more students. Phil Durand expressed his opinion about the uniqueness of Ecole Ste. Marie. die said he did shot believe the young people in the community should be denied the oppor- tunity for extra language training they are getting at Ecole Ste. Marie, and if Cana- dians are to compete in one world with bilingual and tril- ingual Japanese, Germans 'add other nationalities the educators should be looking for ways to expand language training. Ron Overholt expressed his fear that if the community loses their school now, perhaps ten years down the road they will lose their church too. Father Bensette spoke movingly on the importance to Catholics of having'church and schoolside by side. The audience was told Ecole Ste. Marie was com- pletely paid for in 1980. The approximately $20,000 needed to replace the leaky roof would be eligible for a govern- ment grant, as the school is over 20 years old. A new heating systm should also be installed. Some comparable figures concerning the enrolment at Ecole Ste. Marie were presented. If the 28 -child kindergarten class was ECOLE STE. MARIE PUBLIC MEETING — Some members of the Community Accom- modation Review Committee who attended a public meeting in St. Peter's parish hall were (left) parish priest Father John Bensette, paren+ representative Elaine Ducharme, trustee Dave Durand, director of education Bill Eckert, parent represen- tative Bernie Denomme, chairman Andy Durand and parent representative Ron Overholt. and district -news Mrs. Bertha MacGregor, Phone 262-2025 Varna couple see unusual wedding By Mary Chessell Paul and Elaine Stephenson returned last week from a vacation in Las Vegas. They happened to be at the Hoover Dam while a couple_ was being married out on the cable 800 feet above the water. The minister communicated with them by walkie-talkie, and they were spending' their honeymoon night out there. They would be arrested the following dray, as it is against the law to go out on the cable. '(heir girls stayed with the Stephenson grandparents while they were away. Bill McAsh returned home from Clinton hospital Friday, following surgery earlier in the week. There were nineteen members of Varna and Goshen U.('.W. present for the World Day of Prayer meeting held on the evening HENSALL d DISTRICT COMMUNITY CENTRE • 262-3206 1 Aroma Activitiis Wed. March 9 2.30 3.30 Moms and Tots 310 5 Public Skatinc 6:00 Novice 700 Atoms 800 Pee Wee 9:00 Bantam Thurs. March 10 8.30 Sherwoods Fri. March 11 8.00 Hensoll Old Timers Sat. March 12 8 12 Hensall Minor 1 • 3 Public Skating Sun. March 13 1 3 Public Skating 7 9 Hensoll Rec Hockey Mon. March 14 7 9 Seoforth Broom Ball 9:30 Open Tues. March IS 5:45 • 8:45 Hensall Minor Sponsored by Brian Richman Photography of March 3 at Varna. Marlowe Stirling, Dorothy Ostrom and president Bernice Reid lel the service: An interesting filmstrip on changing condi- tions in the Caribbean was shown. Marjorie and Lori Hayter and Sherri Chuter sang two numbers, accom- panied by their ukuleles. .. During the business meeting which followed, Ber- nice Reid announced that the Family Night at the halllwill be on Friday, April 29. it is be- ing sponsored by (ost i'' U.C.W. and features Margaret Robinson as guest speaker. I Iuron-Perth Presbytery of the U.C.W. is holding their an- nual Special Event in North Street Church in Goderich on Monday evening April 11. A committee of young women was suggested to organize the dessert euchre, which will be held on April 20. Gwyn r%'hilsmith of St. .loseph's will be the guest speaker for the thankoffering meeting on April 7. olden 6YirrtpieJ Films were shown as usual on Monday evening. Now that the day -light hours are in- creasing considerably, we will soon be terminating the movies until fall. On Tuesday evening. the Ladies Auxiliary held their March meeting commencing with a program for the residents. The program con- sisted of guitar and mandolin music by Doug Oesch and Calvin Gingerich. Cecile Meidinger read a poem and Miriam Oesch, Ruth Oesch and Mary Gingerich sang several numbers. Following the program. everyone en- joyed refreshments. We regret that Mrs. Eleanor jPlumsteel is a pa- tient in South Huron Hospital, Exeter. Mr. Henry Green and Mr. Thos. Walker of Exeter spent Frida afternoon entertaining the Residents with piano and violin music. Bingo was played on Friday evening followed by refreshments. The Sunday evening chapel service was conducted by Rev. Merlin Bender of the Conservative Mennonite church. PECK APPLIANCES "IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN VARNA" •FILTER QUEEN SALES & SERVICE • VACUUM CLEANERS • (Sales rk Service to Most Makes) 'FM COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS For Farm & business •SPEED QUEEN APPLIANCES •MOFFAT APPLIANCES •INSECT LiGHTS & FLY KILLING UNITS •GIFTS •MANY OTHER ITEMS VARNA, ONT. 482-7103 transferred from St. Boniface and those now riding the bus to Zurich stayed at Ecole Ste. Marie, the cost per pupil would be $2,222. This would compare favourably with the board average of $2,865, and would markedly decrease the present cost per pupil of $2,885. The meeting adjourned after all who wished to con- tribute to the two -and -one-half discussion had had a chance to speak. The CAR committee has been given five months to prepare its recommenda- tions, which will be presented to the board accommodation review committee in early June. They in turn will pass on their recommendation to the whole board. The 14 elected trustees of the Huron - Perth Separate School Board will have the final say on the fate of Ecole Ste. Marie when they vote on the issue. Eckert believes the deci- sion will be known before September 1983. Queensway news Mrs. Gladys Bechler visited with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Pat Desch; their son Elmer Desch also visited them. Alfred and Martha Butts visited Louise Scrimgeour. Philip Eisenbach visited his sister Lizzie Eisenbach. Mrs. Minnie Noakes and Miss Bar- bara visited the residents. Walter and Florence Wilhelm visited their mother Mrs. Ed- na Youn. Rev. Robert Matheson conducted the church service. Kippen church ladies entertained the residents to bingo and treats. Unit '3 of Hensall United church will entertain residents to bingo and treats during March. The Rev. Bar- bara Laing was the minister for the week. Residents have been enjoying walks in the beautiful weather. HENSALL WORLD DAY OF PAYER — The United and Presbyierisdin .: ches in Hensall met in the United Church to mark World Day of Prayer. ' iktr y purt were (back left) Dorothy Taylor, Presbyterian, guest speaker Rev. Ken Kn,yht J - Pepper, UC and (front) Dorothy Mickle and Helen Roberts, UC and Jan Baker and Marilyn Campbell, Presbyterian Church. • World Day of Prayer held in UC The World Day of Prayer service was held in Hensall United Church at 2;30 p.m. Friday. Mrs. Joyce Pepper presided for the service and opened,with the call to prayer from the Caribbean. The message from the Caribbean was taken by Mrs. Dorothy Taylor. The Theme "New Persons In Christ" was given by Mrs. Pepper. The scrip- tures were taken by Mrs. Dorothy Mickle and Mrs. Ted Roberts. Myrtle Sherritt was pianist for the meeting. Mrs. Belva Fuss sang a solo "'she Beautiful Garden of Prayer" accompanied by Mrs. Joyce Pepper at the piano. The very worthwhile message on the theme "New Persons in Christ" was given by Rev. Kenneth Knight. Women of Faith — New Person in Christ readings were given by Mrs. Homer Campbell and Mrs. John Baker. The offering was received by Mrs. Fredo Boa and Mrs. Mary Roobol. Following the benediction, a social hour was enjoyed. U.C.W. news Unit 3 of the U.C.W. met in the Hensall United Church on Tuesday with Mrs. Dorothy Brintnell presiding and open- ed the meeting. Mrs. Rosa Harris was in charge of the devotional and sang a hymn and scripture reading Luke 9:18-25 entitled 'Prepare for Easter.' Mrs. Dorothy Brint- nell welcomed all and gave a poem 'Springtime.' The Roll call was answered by Signs of Spring. The members will entertain at Queensway dur- ing the month of March. A film was shown on Christian Women Around the World. Mrs. Pearl Taylor read an ar- ticle on World Outreach - Work of the Church in Panama. The meeting closed with the Bened'etion and lunch served by the hostesses Pearl Taylor and Dorothy Brintnell. Unit 4 of the U.C.W. met in the Fellowship Hall of Hensall United Church on Thursday. Mrs. Nan Britton presided and opened the meeting with a poem 'In His Keeping.' Mrs. Myrtle Sherritt presided at the piano for the hymn singing. The Devotional given by Mrs. Leona Parke reading from Matthew 25:31-40. She spoke of Jesus comparing Christians to a flock of sheep and said "We are His flock." Fifty-eight visits were made to sick and shut-ins.dur- ing the last two months by members. The Treasurer's Tuckersmith plans projects. for summer beautification A grant of $16,448 from the Canada -Ontario Employment De,yehpment program willbe awarded to Tuckersmith township council for a, beautification project in the township this summer. Clerk Jack McLachlan said it will give employment •to three unemployed persons who have exhausted their unemployment insurance benefits. • Proposed projects to be car- ried out during April, May, June and July include work in such areas as Vanastra ;. the old cemetery on Highway .4 southeast of Brucefield, no longer in use, where members of pioneer fami'.ies are buried; and the two small township parks in• Egmondville. • The parks are the recently purchased property adjoining the historic Van Egmond pro- perty and the land across the street donated last year by the late Mrs. Vera Pierce of Arizona, a 'relative of the Quinlan family who used to live on the property. in addition to the govern- ment grant, the township will have to contrioute $4,100 to the program. Following court of revision, the tender of Parker and Parker of Ilensall, the lowest of seven received, amounting to. $4,825 for repair and im- provement of the Dill municipal 'drainage works. The highest tender was for $7,975. The work is to be done this summer. Council approved a petition for repair and improvement of the Glenn municipal drain in Hibbert township in Perth county, and accepted a peti- tion on the Finlayson drainage works on which the Henry Uderstadt engineering firm is to make a report. The firm of Diegel, Malcolm and Hagey, Strat- ford, the township auditors will implement a nww one - write basic accounting package for the township municipal office at a cost of $4,750. It will be in action by the end of June. The costs are covered by a $5,000 provincial grant. Council is concerned about dust problems for neighbour- ing properties.if a severance. application is approved for Rachel Kootstra of RR 5. Clin- ton, on Concession 1, Lot 30, of Stanley Township. it is understood that a grain clea- ing plant is to be erected on the property. Council has been asked by the land division committee for Huron County to comment on the severance application. Council's main concern is for a restau agt.acrai,tbe road and a near -by boat building .firm in Vanastra which could be affected by dust carried by the prevailing westerly winds. Council approved a $750 per year increase for building in- spector Flenry VanWieren, for 1983 who presently receives $3,900; and the same for part time secretary Linda Dillon bringing her wage to $5.85 per hour. The township dogcatcher will be given a $100 retainer fee per month and he will pro- vide one regular patrol each month of township hamlets., While on a call because of a dog problem he will be paid $6.70 per hour, paid mileage at the rate. of 32 cents and $8.00 for each dog caught. Last year the dogcatcher was paid 51,200 for the work. Much, of Tuesday's four- hour council meeting revolv- ed around the proposed budget for the Vanastra recreation center as it was ,presented by the centre's director, Diane Durnin. Mrs. Durnin was instructed to trim the budget and bring back the revised version to council at its next meeting, March 15. Drysdale Major Appliances Hensall 262-2728 SAL SAL SAL E E Many great reductions on Major Appliances P,rsonal Shopping Only CLOSED MONDAYS 1 report was given by Mrs. Myrtle Sherritt and Mrs: Mary Roobol reported cards sent out. Mrs. Hazel Luther was . hostess for the meeting and t6ok up the offering. Business followed. -The study was taken by Mrs. Nan Britton on the South Pacific Island "Revolu- tion and Paradise" by R.C. Plant. She spoke about a new nation being born on July 1, 1980, the former New Hebrides Islands now called the Republic of Vanuatu.Vow that the New Hebrides has become the Republic of Vanuatu with an almost bloodless revolution perhaps some of the other islands will not be far. behind. She closed with a hymn and prayer. A social hour followed with lunch prepared by Mrs. Vera Lemmon and Mrs. Annie Reid assisted by Mrs. Britton and Mrs. Leona Parke. Lodge to Hold Dessert Euchre Mrs. Margaret Consitt, No- ble Grand, presided for the regular meeting of Amber Rebekah Lodge on Wednes- day evening assisted by Vice Grand, Mrs. Margaret Up - shall. Twenty members answered the roll call. Mrs. Ruby Bell reported for the finance committee, Mrs. Up - shall for the visiting commit- tee, and treasurer Mrs. Dorothy Corbett for the finan- cial committee. The Humanitarian Services com- mittee will sponsor a euchre party on Thursday March 10 at 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Ladies provide lunch. It was decided to hold a Dessert Euchre in the local hall on March 23 at 1:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Please , keep this date in mind. The birthday of the Lodge will be celebrated on April 6 when D.D.P. Mrs. Alice Bowen of Exeter will make her official visit. A banquet will be held in honour of the anniversary and the visit. Legion ladies • Hensall Legion Ladies Aux- iliary met on Tuesday even- ing with President Mrs. Alice Neilands presiding. Zone Commander Mrs. Mary Hawn of Kincardine, Zone C- I, made her official visit and spoke on the work of the Aux- iliary. A donation to the Legion Auxiliary of 5100.00 was made for a Bursary. Ap- plications were accepted for new members. Banquets in the future were _ discussed. Mrs. Neilands expressed thanks to Mrs. Hawn and presented her with a gift. A penny sale was held an a social hour enjoyed. Times:Advocate, March 9, 1983 Page 13 Church news in Hensall Rev. Kenneth Knight con- ducted worship in Carmel Presbyterian Church on Sun- day. Mrs. Dorothy Taylor presided at the piano. The Sacrament of Holy Commu- nion will be dispensed on March 13 at 11:30 a.m. A carload of ladies attended a meeting in Knox Presbyterian Church, Mit- chell, on Thursday evening. South Huron Youth for Christ The March Rally was held in Brucefield school March 5 with a large attendance. Director Bob Heywood open- ed with a sing song; Eugene Fox led in prayer. This was followed with the three quiz teams from Zurich; Exeter, ayfield and Goderich in:ton 1 Timothy 4, the Zurich team scoring. This is a very interesting feature of the rallies; having to score on 20 questions. At the April rally they will, quiz on 1 Timothy chapter 5. The Bluegrass Gospelaires Men's quartette from the 6 Nation Indian Reserve cf Hagersville then brought an evening of gospel singing with a short devotional from John 3:16. The April Rally will be held in the school on April 2. A film will be shown entitled Mr. and Mrs. Carl Payne returned home from a plea- sant vacation in Poway, California and visited in Arizona on their way home. Judge Don Luther, Mrs, Luther and family of Corner brook, Newfoundland, Con- stable Susan Luther, Kit- chener, Mr. and Mrs. Rick Luther and baby of London were recent visitors with theft parents afr. and Mts. Eric Luther. Mrs. Annie Noakes return- ed to her home after spending several months at Panama City in Florida. Mr. and . Mrs. Harold Parker returned home after visiting for a week with their son-in-law and daughter €gt. 'and Mrs. Doug Wein, R.C.M.P., and Davis in Ottawa. Mr. James Sangster, who has been receiving treatment in South Huron Hospital, .following a heart attack, was able to return to his home on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Crerar enjoyed a motor trip to Florida, and have returned home. "Night Song." A warm welcome to everyone to come and enjoy an evening of Chris- tian Fellowship. United Church sews Mr. Bob Heywood was guest speaker at the service in Hensall united Church assisted by Mr. Harry Stuart. Mr. Merlin Nadgegall, Lon- don, the new organist, was welcomed.. Following the call to wor- ship Mr. Stuart led in prayer. Bob Heywood was soloist and sang several numbers accom- panying himself on the guitar. Mr. Heywood told the Children's story about a child thinking about God, and led in prayer. The Scripture lesson Hebrews 4:9 was -read follow- ed by the message by Bob on The Bible and Christian Life. Mr. Stuart led in prayer. Mr. Heywood closed the service with prayer, the hymn Take My Life and Let It Be, and the benediction. OPENING SOON Bender's Abattoir & Home Grown meat market Formerly Scholls 262-3130 Diana's BULK FOOD Coffee Beans '4.59 Ib. lowesn Seas & Doreen'' GRAND BEND 238-3030 Bluewater TV & Aerial Service Delhi & Channel Master Antennas - Towers Boosters Repairs to all makes of TV's Zurich 236-4224 ME COMMERCE CAM&NA710N ACCOUNT BYALL ACCOUNTS THE RIGHT COMBINATION FOR 1ODAY ITCOMBINES NO CHARGE CHEQUING WITH ThE. BENWITH THE BENEFIT of HIGH DAILY INTEREST' THE COMBINATION THAT WRAPS UP YOUR EVERYDAY BANKING NEEDS IN ONE PACKAGE. CANADIAN IMPERIAL BANK OF COMMERCE 'Minimum Diane's required Ask for details. 1