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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1987-05-20, Page 31HEART FUND SKIPPERS Presley Lavier, Steven Wurrn, Peggy Wilkinson and Brent Gibson are in ac- tion in a Heart and Stroke Foundation skipathon at J.A.D. McCurdy School at Huron Park.T-A photo To demolish silo OId landmark at Vanastrago�s - Nor nearly 50 years the old farm Council has amended its dog license silo at Vanastra has been a landmark bylaw. Every owner of a dog in the in the hamlet. Now crumbling, it must township must annually on or before be levelled for safety reasons, February 28 pay the following license Tuckersmith council decided, fee: - When the government bought the For one neutered male dog or one Norman Tyndall farm south of Olin- spayed female dog ( if only one is kept ton around 1940 to build a communica- on any premise) the fee is $10. For tions school for the Air Force, the silo each additional neutered male dog or was the only structure not levelled on spayed female dog, kept to a max the farm. The farm buildings were all imum of tivo dogs at any time in any demolished to make way for the one household or on any premises, many houses and dormitories built to $30. For a male or female dog, if only house the hundreds of student airmen one is kept in any one household or on who trained there during World War any premises $20. For each additonal II. Schools, churches, a hospital, male or female dog kept to a max - stores and other facilities to serve the imum of two male or female dogs at men and their families were built any one time in any one household or there. on any premises $40. For each addi= The silo was used as a viewing sta- tional neutered male or spayed tion during wartime. female dog exceeding two dogs, kept The Ranger Engineering firm has at any one time in any one household been granted permission to demolish or on any one premises $40. For each the silo located adjacent to the parade additional male of female dog ex - square and partially on the road ceeding tw'o males or female dogs allowance within Vanastra. kept at any one time in any one Council accepted the tender of household or on any one premises $65. D.W.R. Drainage for the construction. Council accepted a tile drainage ap- of the Heyink Drainage Works at a plication for $3,500. cost of $10,835. There were no appeals Council agreed it had no objections to the latest assessment which reduc- to the Vanastra Ladies Slow Pitch ed Ilarold Parker's by $450 gross Team applying for a liquor license at amount and $100 of this assessment the Vanastra Recreation Centre for will be added to Ross Kercher's their tournament on June 26 and 27. assessment and $100 to be added to G. Council agreed it has no objections Hey ink's assessment and the balance to theseverence application of Arthur - of $250 to be the outlet assessment on Varley on Lot 27, Concession 5, Lon- a aer hectare basis. don Road Survey provided a condition is imposed on the decision that the severed parcel be amalgamated with the balance of Lot 27 as one unit. Council has no objections to the severance application of Emmerson Coleman on Lot 23, Concession 2, Huron Road Survey. Countil authorized the Clerk - Treasurer Jack McLachlan to apply .to the Ministry of Recreationand Tourism for a capital conservation program grant for the Vanastra Curl- ing Club. There was one dissenting vote when Tuckersmith Council granted first priority to the application of the Vanastra Curling Club for the Conser- vation Grant for the installation of styrofoam below the brine pipes in the curling club building and second priority to the application from the Vanastra Recreation Centre for siding and insulation on the pool building. Reeve Robert Bell, Deputy Reeve Robert Broadfoot, Councillors George Cantelon and Bill Carnochan voted for the motion while Councillor Rowena Wallace voted against the motion for which she called the recorded vote. Passed for payment are the follow- ing accounts: Day Care Centre at Vanastra, $9,709,83; special Day Care Centre at Vanastra, $7,842.49; Vanastra • Recreation Centre, $14,353.74; . roads, $23,044.99; and general' accounts, $24,282.67 for a grand total of $79,233.72. By Jack Riddell, Huron -Middlesex MPP Excellence in education is a priori- ty for the Ontario Government and was one of the major themes in the re- cent Throne Speech. Recognizing the importance of capital funding in improving the quality -of education for students, Education Minister Sean Conway an- nounced the allocation of $226.4 million for capital projects in the 1988-89 fiscal year. This amount more than triples the allocation made in 1985. Prior to this announcement, bet- ween 1985 and 1987, the Ontario Government had more than doubled the annual capital allocation to school boards. As Mr. Conway said in the legislature, "This is proof of the com- mitment of the Ontario Government to the importance and priority we place on education." About $179 million of the-ftibds for 1988-89 will be used for construction of new facilities, creating new places for 37,000 -pupils in Ontario. The money will fund 360 projects for 114 school boards in the province. Another $45 million is designated for renovations and alterations •to ex- isting schools. Times -Advocate, May 20, 1987 Pogo 19A n / f Education priority Mr. Conway reminded members of the Legislature our schools are not on- ly for our students. Schools also play anincreasinglyimportant role as a community resource that all people can and do use. As Mr. Conway said, it is often dif- ficult to put a price tag on something as important and valuable as the education of our young people. We must all continually strive to ensure that what we provide to our students is the best possible. This capital funding announced by the Ontario Government will help achieve the goal of excellence in, education. Handicapped to move out Community and Social Services Minister John Sweeney recently an- nounced a joint initiative with Health Minister Murray Elston that will lead to community living in thenext year for 130 developmentally handicapped oeonle currently residing in nursing homes in Ontario. The initiative relfects a commit- ment made in the Speech from the Throne, which says: "We will develop a system of flexible, community- based programs and services that will respect the dignity, independence, and unique needs of each individual." Five million dollars has been ear- marked by the Ministry of Communi- ty and Social Services to develop the necessary community alternatives in the first-year of the initiative. Budget comes down May 20 Treasurer Robert Nixon announc- ed he `will read the 1987 Ontario Budget to the Legislature. on Wednes- day, May 20, at 4:00 p.m. Mr. Nixon will provide specific details of pro- grams and initiatives announced in the Throne Speech. Order of Ontario presented Twenty outstanding citizens of the province have been distinguished as the first members of the Order of On- tario. Established in the April 1986 Throne Speech, the Order recognizes excellence in such areas as volunteerism, business, labour, research, sports, culture and the arts. Order of Ontario members were in- vested at a special ceremony in the Legislative Chamber on May 6, 1987.' Lieutenant Governor Lincoln Alex- ander said, "The men and women we are honouring have demonstrated ex- cellence and achievement of the highest degree." The Lieutenant Governor thanked the recipients for their outstanding work and dedication to the people of Ontario, Canada and the world. Last week, I announced as Agriculture and Food Minister that May 18 is the last day for farmers to apply for the. Ontario Family Farm Interest Rate Reduction Program for this year. OFFIRR-PLUS is a four yearprogram to help farmers who have been -hurt by low commodity prices and high interest costs. The OFFIRR program is a true success story. Since its inception in 1985, the OFFIRR program has paid •close to $85 million to over 11,000 farmers. Mr. Riddell said applica- tions must be postmarked by Mon- day, May 18, 1987 in order to be eligi- ble for assistance under this program. Grants to riding My colleague Minister of Transpor- tation and Communications Ed Fulton has recently announced a sub- sidy allocation of -up to $12,500 to the Town of Goderich to assist in the operation of the airport during the 1987 calendar year. :s 'tr. ti ..,• " t. •a. _•"',:: DEEPEN DAM — Deepening of the dam adjacent to MacNaughton was completed this week. Final touches are being done on the operation in the above picture. T -A photo Nomads to provide power for visiting camper area The Ausable River Nomads camp- ing group is planning to provide barbecues and electricity to visiting campers who use the local facility located just west of the bridge on Ex- eter's Main St. Two representatives from the Nomads, -Cliff Moore and John Bat- ten. recently attended a meeting with the conservation lands management advisory committee of the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority to detail the plans for the camping facility. A ropy of the letter sent to the To pursue small business Exeter's economic development comittee will pursue the establish- ment of a Small Business Develop - Corporation for the town. Reeve Bill Mickle, chairman of the committee, said in his report that it was the most important item in (he brief from the groups' May 6 meeting. He explained to council that a Cor- poration could assist new or existing industries in' a financial way with some benefits being provided by the Province. He and members Peter Darbishire and Gary Bean were named as a sub- committee to study the establishment of the Small Business Development Corporation. Last night, (Wednesday ), the com- mittee had a session with former Ex- eter resident Mike Darbishire. The latter returned to England and now rePt'esents the town in industrial pro- motion in the United Kingdom. it was also reported (hat the com- millee will be updating the local in dustrial land inventory in cooperation with the planning department. Nomads by the Authority noted the latter had no objection to the pro- posal. but that it would be subject to RUMOUR DEVELOPS Is there a major commercial development being planned for Ex- eter's Main St.? That's a rumor that•has persisted for a little while now and Mayor Bruce Shaw interjected some interest on Tuesday when he asked building inspector Brian Johnston if there were some homes on Main St. being scheduled for demolition to make way for a new store. Johnston. agreeing that there were some rumors to that effect, said as yet there has been no official proposal for home demolitions received in his office o (den P D Some how or other. our hot and cold days seem to be alternating. Not ex- actly what we are now hoping for at this lime of (he year. Sunday was such an ideal day for whatever anyone might like to do, whether it be sunning themselves or out walking or driving. We welcome Mr.. Lorne Fleischauer, a former resident of Zurich. getting their ex- ercise are busy g ng ercise by playing shulfl board and pool, as well as out waking. • The ladies busy themselves with the various crafts in order to replenish all the articles sold at the bazaar, and of coursrout of town visitors find our wares quite attractive as well as be- ing substantially made. Residents and staff welcome Mr. approval of Exeter council. Clerk Liz Bell said Tuesday that the camping facility is on town land and not Authority land. Councillor Ben Hoogenboom said the proposal by the Nomads was an "excellent idea" but wondered if the town would by paying for the electricity. "We don't know what's going on," Reeve Bill Mickle said in ending the discussion as council will await com- munication from the Nomads over their proposal. Temper is a valuable possession, don't lose it. Ruffalb The greatest good you can do for another is not just to share your riches but reveal to him (lis own. tj 1dF' •J♦ FUNDS FOR MOUNT CARMEL CENTENNIAL — The Our Lady of Mount Carmel Centennial committee staged a successful rummage sale Saturday. Proceeds will be used for the July 4-5 Centennial. Shown with some of the articles are Pat Sullivan, Jeff McCann, Stephen Dietrich, Pat McCann, Bill Regier and Don O'Rourke. T -A photo Huron board adds bus routes Two additional routes will be add- ed to the transportation plan for the Huron County Board of Education (HCBE►. Board members approved the ad- ditions in order to better service the handicapped. One route will run in the north end of the school district, and the second will travel through the southerly portion of the county. HCBE board members reviewed the 1987 transportation schedule at their May meeting. Currently the school buses on 156 routes travel 16,763 km daily in order to provide service to 6,086 students. The Huron Board of Education owns and operates 40 school buses on 33 elementary and developmentally handicapped school routes. Five spare buses are also available. In additon, there is a board -owned activity bus at four secondary schools, namely at Wingham, Goderich, Seaforth and Exeter. The board has jurisdiction over 13 bus contractors who supply service on 121 school bus routes. The seven board -owned and two contracted buses at Brookside Public School at Dungannon also provide transporta- tion for students attending St. Joseph Separate School at Kingsbridge. Integrated busing in Ashfield, Col- borne, Goderich, Hullett, McKillop, Tuckersmith, Usborne and West Wawanosh Townships is shared with other school boards. The board also has use of a con- tracted van that supplies weekend transportation for the hard -of -hearing and blind students attending the Robarts School in London and the McDonald School in Brantford: Two students attending the Sir James Whitney School in Belleville are transported to their home in Huron County via bus, plane and car on alternate weekends. MASTER GARDENER The London Horticultural Society with the co-operation of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food are sponsoring the master gardener program. The purpose of this program is to provide an easy access information service to all home gardeners who may have problems with their gardens. The hot line is a 24-hour recorded answering telephone service, and the caller is requested to leave his/her name and telephone.number, and one of the master gardeners will return the call when he or she comes on du- ty. Naturally, during duty hours, calls will be answered personally. Duty Hours: Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. ; Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sincerely. John F. Gillett, Master Gardener in Training, (Publicity - 472-0279) The HCBE is responsible for the cost of transporting Huron County resident pupils to Hillcrest Public - School at Teeswater, Lucknow Cen- tral Public School, Listowel District Secondary School, Norwell District Secondary School at Palmerston, Lorne Avenue School and Forest Ci- ty School in London. Four board -owned buses provide transportation for approximately 208 pupils attending summer school at Central Huron Secondary School in Clinton. A new program undertaken in 1986 sees the use of one board -owned bus and seven contract buses used to transport 45 developmentally ham. dicapped students to McCurdy, Vic- toria and Wingham Public Schools. in the annual transportation report, th+e'duties and licencing requirements for bus drivers is outlined. The report further notes, "The safe- ty of our students has at all times been a top priority of this department and therefore more time and effort have been devoted to this important area by intermittent inspection of the drivers and buses. "The management is constantly ex- amining the entire transportation scene in an attempt to provide equal • or better service at reduced cat to the community ever bearing in mind the number of routes, length of flutes and length of riding time especially as it pertains to kindergarten pupils. e and Mrs. Marc Chalut back from the sunny south. Marc promptly tmok a bus load of residents out sight-seeing and Eileen manicured the ladies' nails which they certainly appreciate. Bingo was played on Friday even- ing followed by refreshments. We wish Mrs. Jessie Brock a, speedy recovery. She is presently a patient in St. Joseph's hospital, London. - The Sunday evening chapel service was conducted by Rev. Bob Sinasac pf the Zurich and Dashwood United Churches. Miss Idella Gabel's organ andpiano students will be giving a music recital on Thursday evening al the Home at 7:00 p.m. if you are interested, you are welcome to come and enjoy the program. STORY HOUR GRADUATES — Graduation ceremonies were held Wednesday for the children's Story Hour students at Exeter's Christian Reformed Church. Back, left, Drew Atthill, Luke Stahle, Adam Regier, Kathleen Amerongen, Joshua Knip, Cherisse Knip, Alison Boersma, Brandy Marshall, Jeremy Mulder and Adam Cunningham. Front, Craig Sloat, Catherine Bergman, Brianne Simpson, Sarah Workman, Han- nelle Weverink, John Vipperman, Carolyn Van Slightenhorst, Jonathan Brand and Danniele Knip. N 1