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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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