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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1983-04-06, Page 2Pone 2 Times -Advocate, April 6, 1983 Vote close on 525,000 project County okays coniput�r study In a '16 to 14 recorded vote, Huron County council has ap- proved using the firm of Woods Gordon of London to conduct a computer feasibili- ty study for the county. Council, at its March 31 meeting, heard repreated arguments opposing the study led by Zurich Reeve Don Van Patter. The Zurich reeve had opposed the idea of a feasibili- ty study from the beginning stating the county could invite computer firms in to suggest the type of computer which would be best for the county, The study has been budgeted at $25,000, although Morris Township Reeve William Elston said the cost of the study has been estimated at about $17.000 plus travel and mileage. He noted the study would deter- mine if the county needs a computer and if it does, what Lad serves as page boy Graham Arthur, a grade six student at Exeter Public School, acted as page boy dur- ing Thursday's regular mon- thly session of Huron County council. One page, chosen from names submitted to county of- ficials, serves at each meeting with the principal du- ty to take a microphone around to members wishing to speak at the sessions. Pages also enjoy dining out with county councillors at lunch and have the opportuni- ty to make a speech after be- ing thanked for participating by the warden. The local 12 -year-old took advantage of the opportunity, prompting Warden Grant Stirling to sug- gest that Exeter's represen- tatives, Bill Mickle and Lossy Fuller, should be worried about their political future with such gifted orators blossoming in their community. Graham is the.son of Toni and Carol Arthur. kind it needs. East Wawanosh Township Reeve Neil Vincent moved that the whole idea of a com- puter study be sent back to the executive committee. This motion was defeated by council, Executive committee member Brussels Reeve Calvin Krauter said that corn- mittee has studied the ques- tion. He added the county could ask several companies to recommend computers to the county, but stated, "how much smarter would we be, not one iota." , "I do have experience in computers, personal ex- perience," said Reeve Van Patter adding if county coun- cil couldn't make a decision on what type of computer to buy "there is something wrong with the system." "The question is whether we even need one (com- puter). Woods Gordon is in the business of doing this and will tell us if we need a com- puter and if so, what kind we need," said Hullet Reeve Tom Cunningham. Exeter Deputy Reeve Lossy Fuller disagreed. "I don't think its a question of need or not, but keeping up with the times." She agrees with the ideaof the county be- ing on a computer system, but said county staff should be able to determine the com- puter equipment necessary. Clerk -treasurer William r3anly said purchasing a com- puter for the county is a very Season ended! The South Huron rec centre ice programs came to an of- ficial end this weekend. The ice making equipment was shut off Saturday night following the rec league hockey tournament. Facilities manager Cam Stewardson said the arena floor will be ready for roller skating to open on April 15. Important step. Estimated costs for such a system range from $150,000 to $200.000. "I'11 be the first to admit I don't have a clue about com- puters." said Mr. Hanly noting he doesn't know what kind of computer system would benefit the county most. Those voting in favor of Woods Gordon preparing a computer feasibility study in- clude: Grey Township Reeve Leona Armstrong, Ashfield Township Reeve John Austin, Seaforth Reeve William Campbell, Blyth Reeve Tom Cronin, Reeve Cunningham, Reeve • Elston, McKillop Township Reeve Marie Hicknell, Brussels Reeve Krauter, Turnberry Township Reeve Brian McBurney,• Usborne Township Reeve Gerry Prout, Stanley Township Reeve Paul Steckle, Goderich Township Reeve Grant Stirling, Stephen Township Deputy Reeve Ralph Weber, Hay Township Reeve Lionel Wilder. and Goderich Reeve harry Worsell with two votes. Those voting in opposition to the motion include: West Wawanosh Township Reeve James Aitchison, Hay Township Deputy Reeve An- thony Bedard, Tuckersmith Township Reeve Robert Bell, Clinton Reeve Ernest Brown, Exeter Deputy Reeve Fuller, Bayfield Reeve David Johnston, Colborne Township Reeve Russel Kernighan, Wingham Reeve Joe Kerr, Hensall Heeve Harry Klungel, Exeter Reeve Bill Mickle, Howick Townshiop Reeve William Newton, Reeve Van Patter, Reeve Vin- cent and Stephen Township Reeve Alan Wainer. Students planning an active schedule South Huron District High School Student's Council and intramural Council plans a very busy third term. In- tramural basketball began this week for both boys and girls. Students have been active getting sponsors for this Fri- day's Danceathon. The event which was initiated by last year's council has been open- ed to all students. Last year it was restricted to intramural and student council reps. The Danceathon runs from 2:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. with a break for dinner. The dance will be DJ'ed by former stu- dent Sean Wraight. A movie is tentatively planned for May but plans have already begun' for the April 22 Talent Show. Rumours have been heard that the Nine Neat Guys and the Septic Tanks will rival for best band. A dance on June 3 will celebrate the end of school. • GETTING THEIR GOAT — Tabitha Smith and foster father Norm Tait cuddle some kids on a farm north of Exeter. Esso: Meering your needs. "There ar+e manygood reasons to switch to Elsa The main one is personal service you can If you're thinking of switching oil compa- nies, then consider the reasons why you should switch to Fsso. For starters, I can offer you on site d , . en on,, delivery of gasoline, diesel, lubricants and ep heating oil. That's quality fuels in the quantities you • need—when you need them—and perform- ance proven lubricants to keep your machinery working harder. longer. Also. 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Encourage use of OAIP system Huron -Perth Separate School teachers will be en- couraged to use the Ontario Assessment instrument Pool (OAIP) as a method of evaluating students' work. Using the OAIP is one of the recommendations suggested in a review of grade seven and eight history taught in the board's schools. Superintendent of educa- tion John McCauley explain- ed to trustees at their March 28 meeting that OAIP isa province -wide list of test questions in various subjects. All schools have the Ontario Assesment instrument Pool in print and the teachers are using it to produce better tests;" said Mr. McCauley. The review of the board's history curriculum was, recently conducted by a representative of the Ministry of Education and a consultant from the Windsor Separate School Board. The review concludes that history is be- ing well delivered in the separate schools and makes several recommendations on various aspects of the history curriculum. Director of education William Eckert noted that OAIP and other methods of delivering topics -and testing of students' knowledge will be part of a professional develop- ment day program in the corning year. MILONNIA ONTRACTOR$ Ltd. Kirkton, Ontario POSTER PRIZES — Firemen Norm Tait (left) and Leroy Edwards presented in- dividual plaques and a school trophy to winners of the district poster contest spon- sored by the Fire Marshal's office. Posters submitted by Susan Selves, Usborne Central School; Andrea Bell, Exeter Public School; Stephen Heywood, Usborne; and Mark Burton, Exeter have been entered in the provincial contest. Pullen views 1983 Continued from front page ble for up to 50 percent of con- struction costs to a maximum of $7,500 for each farming operation. Manure storages are eligi- ble for one-third of the costs to a maximum grant of $5,b00 per farming operation. Grants under the new pro- gram are not contingent on grants received for any previous programs. Farming operations with multiple owners are subject to the same maximum as single family owned operations. Ap- plications, forms and brochures will be available by April 15. Anyone , wishing to make application or ask questions on any of the programs should contact the Clinton OMAF office. Pullen says his figures for the break-even marks on crops for 1983 are not en- couraging. These figures are $3.45 per bushel for barley and $3.56 for corn. These figures include land costs and costs for custom work. Pullen adds, "These custom work costs could be considered as wages." According to Pullen, land rental costs are down as much as 20 to 50 percent. He adds, "Some farmers are looking for rental land that they can't find. Farm sales prices are also down somewhat. There haven't been very many sales. The only bench marks we can get are from estate sales." r Acreage of white beans in 1983 is expected to be down slightly due mainly to the worry over 1982 prices. Soy- bean acreages are expected to be increased and corn should be about the same. Huron already produces more silage and grain corn than any of the 54 counties and districts in the province of Ontario. Barley acreage could be down a little, but, still very high. Huron is also the leading barley producing county in the province. In closibg, Pullen com- mended the Huron Soil and Crop Improvement Associa- tion for their continued con- tributions ontributions to improved farm- ing conditions in Huron. He said, "They are a very forward looking and positive PUC conversion Continued from front page heaters will be available by mid -summer. An unpaid three-month hydro bill owed by a recently closed Exeter business was responsible fof a motion to re- quire some type of security deposit covering the estimated amount of three month's electricity from all future commercial customers operating I.,jrom rented quarters. 1 Davis sald`'Exeter is for- tunate 'to have a standing water , tower, as many municipalities are running in- to expensive trouble with con- crete tanks. Storm sewer and culvert work on Anne, Mary and Huron and John and Marlborough Streets is scheduled to begin immediately. Davis passed on bad news he had received at a meeting of Perth and Huron PUC managers. The Ontario Fire Marshal and Ontario Hydro are enforcing the use of CSA - approved thawing devices on- ly, and outlawing all others. Flood potential greatly diminished With an unusually mild winter and lack of snow cover, the threat of flooding has been very low this spring according to Ausable- Bayfield Conservation Authority personnel. Even at Port Franks, the thickness of ice on The Cut was never really great enough to pose an ice jamm- ing threat. At the present time, all rivers and streams are mainly free of ice. The Ausable-Bayfield Con- servation Authority is main- taining the Parkhill reservoir at its winter holding level to provide the maximum possi- ble storage in the event of a large runoff event occurring. The return of winter -like weather during the week of March 21 should serve as a reminder that the threat of spring floods cannot be entire- ly, forgotten. There are basically two situations that could produce flooding pro- blems. One would be heavy rains falling on frozen ground and the other would be heavy rains falling on ground that has become saturated from previous precipitation. In either case, the heavy rains would almost entirely drain directly into the stream systems. Depending on the amount of this runoff, flooding situations could develop very quickly. The Cohservation Authori- ty will continue to monitor run-off conditions and should the threat of flooding become likely the Authority is ready to warn member municipalities through its flood warning system. The Conservation Authori- ty is also concerned about the • potential for soil erosion on farmlands within the Ausahle and Bayfield watersheds. Un- til such time as planting is completed and the crops have grown enough to provide cover for the soil, there is a high potential for soil erosion. Hopefully, no unusually large rainfall events will oc- cur during the rest of the spring and therefore there will not be any flooding problems. Banks open Continued from front page sub -agencies would not be closer+. "Everyone is delighted. We were prepared to make some concessions. When the bank came back with their alter- native we had no hesitation in accepting it", he said. Dashwood village trustee George Tiernan was delighted with the turnaround, and cer- tain the support from area citizens was responsible. By their demonstrations, the local populace showed bank officials how much they ap- preciated the services provid- ed by the two sub -agencies, and how much they wanted to keep their local banking outlets. Tieman said the shorter hours will serve the com- munity almost as well as before. Two dozen Dashwood businessmen, merchants and other grateful citizens took out an ad which appears elsewhere in this paper thank- ing the Bank of Montreal for keeping the village's sub- agency open. Each authorized piece of equipment costs over $50,000, the same price as a bucket truck, and could stand idle for one or two years before- it is needed. The utilities plan to fight the ruling, hoping CSA will broaden its criteria, or make individual inspections of equipment now in use, -but fear it will be a losing battle. 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