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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1982-09-15, Page 1t Firm gets order for 12 craft from U.S. Army Bell There wins further loud news on the area's economic scene this week when Bell Aerospace Canada 'rostra) announced they had land4 a major share of a new $89 million (U.S.) multi-year con- tract 10 produce 12 more high speed amphibian cargo car- riers for the U.S. Army. Director of business opera- tions F.E. Bartlett told the T- A that the contract will keep the present staff of 78 employees working for . a period .of from two to three years.. He said the firm was facing layoffs without the contract. More than half of the craft's THR KIRKT�I SO* Kirkton iN CLOWN Reggie Young appeared as clown in Saturday's Kirkton Fair. parade. May held the /ice on trusteeS' salary Trustees' allowance may remain at $400 per month for the next three years, if sug- gestions made at the September meeting of the Huroh County Board of Education in Clinton are acted on. Recent changes in the Education Act allow present school boards to set the allowance for the incoming school board. The Huron board has referred the matter to its executive committee which will bring recommen- dations forward at the Oc- tober meeting. To guide the executive com- mittee, trustees were asked to give their thoughts on the question. Trustee Bert Morin sug- gested the board follow the guidelines determined by the federal government, that is, six and five percent limits for salary increases. Trustee John Elliott disagreed, noting that from 1975 to 1982, trustees' allowance remained at $300 a month. "If we could stand no in- crease from 1975 to 1982, they (incoming trustees) can stand by the present rate for the next three years," said Elliott. "I agree with Mr. Elliott," said Trustee Joan Van den Broeck, "leave it the way it is." board action in February,of this year, when - allowances were increased from $300 to *400 a month, chairman Dorothy. Wallace said if the allowance had been increased by six percent each year, it would amount to over *400. "The $300 voted on in 1975 is now worth $186," commented Mrs. Wallace. She also added that if the $300 increased at a 10 percent Inflation rate annually, Please turn to page 3 Aerospace sub -assemblies and com- ponents will be fabricated at the Grand Bend facility, ac- cording to John B. Timbre% managing director of Bell Aerospace Canada Textron. The cargocarrters ordered by tilt: U.S. Army are known as the "Lacy -30'', (Lighter, Air Cushion Vehicle) and have a 30 ton (26.8 metric ton- nes) payload. Bell Aerospace Canada, along with Bell -Aerospace Textron of the U.S.A., head - Fair offers • many prizes Where else but the Exeter Fair can you win so many prizes? Thanks to the overwhelm- ing response of the adver- tisers, 5,000 copies of the Ex- eter Fair Prize Books were distributed throughout the district. However, if you have not received a prize book you may pick one up at the Exeter Times -Advocate. "WOOL" is emphasized throughout the Exeter Fair this year. Look for an ar- rangement in wool in the flower class; placemats made with wool or wool blend in the fine arts and crafts, and • the Exeter Agricultural Socie- ty is offering *20 first prize to any women s club or organization for a "Working with Wool" display. A fashion show, demonstrations, crafts and sheep shearing will be added features at the Exeter Fair. Check your prize book for keen competition in the new- ly added rabbit "youth show" for Friday evening and the South Huron Rabbit Breeders Association is offering First prize of $30 for a Single Fryer Saturday. (If you're a little short on rabbits, don't miss them at the Fair, members of the Rabbit Association are planning a B -I -G show.) Ribbons, prize money and a high . point trophy will be -awarded►to horse enthusiasts who will compete and have fun in the first annual PLAN FOX RU — Organ amateuwf m.h.rseshow. Orha Ami n of the events is called the o.tt°write. "Egg. and Spoon Race". Should be fun for the viewers too. Look for the timetable in quartered at Niagara Falls, N.Y., has been involved in the design, development and pto- ductiop of air cushion vehicles since 1968. A prototype of the versatile craft, known as the "Voyageur"; is currently be- ing evaluated by the Cana- dian Coast Guard and has been u su I successfully as an ice -breaker on the St. Lawrence River. Both Bell Aerospace facilities, the Canadian and the American, are currently working on the first 12 LACV-30S ordered by the U.S. military, and this work is due for completion by the end of 1982. Work on the new con- tract starts immediately at both facilities. Although the LACV-30 is be- bs secured ing used by }he U.S. army primarily Of transporting military canto, the versatile cratt can he tiled for search and rescue operations; coastal, harbour and inland waterway roles, medical evacuation, water and fuel resupply; vehicle, personnel and troop transport, and pollution and fire control. It can haul a Wide variety of containerized cargo, wheeled and tracked vehicles, engineer equipment, and other general cargo. On its cushion of air, the craft can crt%aN at 46 land miles per hot on water and attain. speeds up to 62 miles per hour. It travels over water, la `, dnow, ice, muskeg,'- sandy beach, even marshes, swarthps and low brush, through an eight - foot plunging surf and over four -foot obstacles. Since it rides on a cushion of aur, not on the ground or on the water, the LACV-30 can glide over tides, reefs and mud flats, and it is not af- fect nd by water depth or any under -water obstacles. The craft can be used to bring cargo ashore on at least 70 percent of 'the world's beaches, compared to the 17 percent now accessible with conventional types of craft, and it car bring its payload from a ship,across the beach and inland so it unloads dry cargo, even without fixed port facilities. The craft, Stilich is nearly 80 feet (21 metres) long and 40 feet (12 metres) wide, has been rigorously tested in harsh environments, from the sub -zero cold of the Arctic to tropical conditions, including sand beeches and the ocean's salt water. It is powered by two Pratt '& Whitney of Canada Twin-Pac ST6T gas turbines (maximum rating 1800 SHP - normal ragint 1400 SHP per unit). The LACV-30 can be car - led fully.essembled as deck cargo on Most ships, and it canoe launched and ready for action in ealnutes. It can also be� disassembled into 15 and carried by air, truck or railroad, and reassembled at its destination. BEST CLOWNS — Amy and Gordon Webb were win- ners in the best clowns category in Saturday's Kirkton Fait parade. - T -A photo One Hundred and Tenth Ytear & North Lambton Since 1873 EXETER, ONTARIO, September 15,1982 Price Per Copy 50 cents the prize book'or this issue of the T -A. And for the fruit and vegetable grower, _ there's something else new. *10 is be- ing offered for the largest sunflower head and you'll find a brand new and challenging section on apples. Children win many prizes too by exhibiting in the School Fair, which includes even their pets, as well as winning *5.00 for their decorated bicy- Please turn to page 3 Steckle says not .equitable, for all Huron considers six and five Huron County Council's ex- ecutive committee will take a second look at the federal government's six and five percent guidelines. Council discussed the pros and cons of using the guidelines in salary negotia- tions at a special meeting on Sept. 8. The original recom- mendation from the executive MAYOR GETS CHAIN OF OFFICE — Alan Scott is now the official mayor of the 1982 International Plowing Match to be held on his farm near Lucan. Above, Scott receives his chain of office from Ontario Plowman's Association president Weldon Burrill. At the right is Liz Scott. T -A photo committee called for agree- ment with a resolution from Lambton County. The resolu- tion requested municipalities to exercise restraint in wage negotiations for 1983. Stanley Township Reeve Paul Steckle expressed his concern that • if council adopted the six and five guidelines, in its own wage. negotiations, nothing less would be accepted. He said it is unfair for employees receiving $10,000 a year and those receiving $40,000_ plus per year to each get a six -per- cent increase. In some situa- tions no salary increase should be handed out, sug- gested Steckle. No only does the county have to be concerned about wage restraint, it also has to practice restraint of its ex- penses, said Goderich Reeve Don Wheeler. He suggested council look at budget expen- ditures as far as it could. Realizing such costs as energy would be difficult to control Reeve Wheeler reasoned costs in other areas would have to be cut down. On the subject of county ex- penditures, Goderich Deputy Reeve Robert Allen caution- ed his colleagues, that no matter what Huron levies, it the municipalities can't raise the money from taxpayers they won't have any money, restraint would have to be performed whether .or not county wants to do so. County administrator William Hanly warned coun- cil, that if some of the employees' unions don't ac- cept whatever is negotiated, the matter could be turned over .to a provincial ar- bitrator. In that case, if past history is used as an example, Hanly . suggested the ar- bitrator may award wage set- tlements higher than six percent. For non-union employees, council could impose its wishes in wage negotiations. The end result would be a discontented staff, noted. Hanly. Deputy Reeve Allen reminded council that one of the leading industries in the county had its employees take a 10 percent salary decrease, union members included. Morris Township Reeve Bill Elston said there could also be hard feelings if the in- dividual municipalities don't stick together and give their employees approximately the same increase. As an exam- ple, if Morris gives its employees an eight, 10 or 12 percent increase, East Wawanosh and Grey Townships' employees would want the same. "The executive committee has heard the feelings of member councillors and it would be a good idea to refer the issue back to the commit- tee," said Zurich Reeve Fred Haberer. "Take anotherlook at it," suggested Haberer. Timbrell turns first sod at Lucan While attending Thursday's Media Dot;' at the 1982 Inter- national Plowing Match site at Lucan, Ontario's Minister of Agriculture Dennis Tim- brell announced four new pro- grams to assist the agriculture industry. One of Timbrell's chief duties Thursday was to turn the first furrow on the farm of Alan and Liz Scott, in an area close to Tented City. Alan Scott received the of- ficial chain of office for tented city from Ontario Plowmen's Association pr Weldon Burrill. Timbrell said the Ministry of Agriculture and Food is participating in two major programs to focus public at- tention on food production and the world food situation. "To increase public awareness of Ontario's $10 billion agriculture industry, the ministry is joining with farm organizations and in- dustry to promote the first Agri -Food Week, October 4 to 11," he said. In an address to media day, he said the week's activities. are aimed at highlighting various sectors of the food chain - the producer, pro- cessor and distributor. "We want to stress that On- tario grows and processes food and food products that are among the highest quali- ty in the world," Timbrell said. As part of the promotion for Agri -Food Week, the ministry is sponsoring a poster contest for 4-11 members this winter. Prizes of 1500, $300 and $200 will be presented for posters that best depict the theme of Agri -Food Week. The winning poster will be the official OMAF Agri -Food Week poster in 1983. The minister also announc- ed ministry support for World Food Day, October N. World Food Dl1y was established by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations to strengthen commitment to the elimina- tion of hunger. "World Food Day, com- memorated annually on Oc- tober 16, is an international effort aimed at drawing at- tention to the worsening world food supply," said Timbrell. "Our efforts to observe this day will focus on Canada's responsibility as one of the . few net food exporters in the world. to share our food resources and technical knowledge." The minister also announc- ed introduction of a new 4H program to train rural youth in farm and home financial management. According to Timbrell, 4-11 organizers in each county will be encouraged to create a senior level 4-H Financial Managemtment Club this winter. Members will display their financial skill in regional competitions for scholarships in agriculture or business administration. He • added "financial management is a key priori- ty under the ministry's new Mandate for the '80s. There is no better way to sharpen these skills among farmers than by arming our young people with the knowledge they will need to operate the farms of the future." The Ministry will help strengthen rural organiza- tions by holding a series of workshops for rural leaders this winter. Executives of rural organizations will be invited to attend 12 regional workshops across the pro- vince on such topics as com- municating with members, goal -setting and program planning. "The sessions will give leaders an opportunity to share experiences with their counterparts in other organizations," the minister said. • Timbrell indicated the in- itiative is part of the ministry's new Mandate for the '80s to prepare the agriculture and food industry for the challenges of the future. About 1,800 participants in all are expected to enroll in the workshops which will be open to executives of Ontario Federation of Agriculture chapters, Ontario Plowmen's Association branches, Women's Institutes, 4-11 Clubs, Junior Farmers, Please turn to page 3 Senior facility has name, but there's long way to go A committee of about 25. persons has been formed to investigate the possibility of establishing additional facilities for senior citizens in Exeter and surrounding communities. The committee headed by co-chairman Iry Armstrong and Doug Godld met at the town offices Wednesday to organize and set goals for possible projects. The project would be to pro- vide chronic care beds and - possible other facilities for senior citizens. The proposed facility has been already named Twin Birch Lodge to qualify for,Incogporation. Mayor Bruce Shaw explain- ed to the group the history of previous efforts to get the building started. He advised that a survey had been con- ducted two years ago which indicated that there was, in effect, no need for such a residence as fewer than 20 people from the area would move in. He disputed the finding of the survey and was supported by South Huron Hospital Ad- ministrator, Roger Sheeler, who remarked that the con- clusions could not have taken into consideration the residents of South Huron already in neighbouring care institutions. Shaw said previous efforts never really got off the ground, because they did not have official board support of even council backing. Hopes are high that this group will be successful as its members are from all walks of life, from .the entire South Huron area, and do have Council endorsement. As well, a committee representing the area coun- cils met during the last year• to study this questions and specifically to examine -the means by which the hospital could be used for such a facility. With the, apparent demise of one plan for the hospital and the need to get started, Mayor Shaw nominated Iry Armstrong and Doug Gould to head this citizens committee to bring a residence to the area. Mr. Sheeler explained that the existing economic condi- tions did delay the proposal for the hospital from last April, but there is still a chance that this option is still open to the committee. He suggested that if the hospital is 'expanded to in- clude more chronic care beds and facilities for a dental clinic, it will no longer he call- ed a 'hospital' but a care centre. He offered to attend the first meeting of the planning sub -committee to go over the drawings already prepared. ,The cAWunittee agreed to_ establish a bank account and accept donations. Funds have already been received .frena both the Disney and the Hoppey-Hockey funeral homes. Further, the commit- tee agreed to send out receipts for all donations *10 or more. Former Huron warden and Usborne township reeve Bill Mot=ley has been named to chair the planning committee. Carf Cann will head. the finance committee, Clarence McDowell is the buIWitag chairman, Elaine Bogart iiss secretary and the treasurer Is Joyce Black. SS board gives 7.9% pay boost An average 7.9 percent salary increase for middle management has been ap- proved in a 12-4 recorded vote by the Huron County Board of Education at its Sept. 7 meeting in Clinton. Personnel committee chair- man John Elliott said the 7.9 percent increase represents an average for the middle management employees of the board which includes bus drivers, band instructors and Chief custodians. The contract ustodians received an average 7.2 percent increase. Elliott said there is no salary range, rather salaries are calculated by a formula which is based on school size. There are about 70 employees in middle management. Trustee John Jewitt re- quested the recorded vote because he objects to the settlements. Elliott explained union con- tracts had been negotiated in the spring. but become effec- tive Sept 1. Meanwhile, the federal government has in- stituted its six and five per- cent wage limits. Elliott said it wouldn't be fair to non- union employees not to negotiate on the same basis as union employees. Those voting against the motion were trustees Jean Adams, John Jewitt, Dennis Rau, and Marion Zinn. All re- maining trustees voted in favor. One crash, one theft One collision and one theft were investigated by the Ex- eter OPP this week. The collision occurred on Monday at the intersection of Algonquin Drive and County Road 21 at Huron Park, in- volving \vehicles driven by John Lindenfield, 103 Parkdale, and Helen Kadey, 126 St. Lawrence, both of Huron Park. Lindenfield had been west- bound on Algonquin and Kadey had been northbound on the county road. Total damage was set at $600. The theft occurred at the Hay Township farm of Max Ducharme on Friday. He reported the loss of about $400 worth of fuel oil, filters and tractor parts from a shed. • A PROUD PLOWER — Ontario Agriculture Minister Dennis Timbrell poses with On- tario Queen of the Furrow Yvonne Pallister and Middlesex Queen Nancy Harris after plowing the first furrow at International Plowing match media day, Thursday.