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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1987-07-01, Page 23Christie gets banner as Perth PC hopeful Ron Christie, a 39 -year-old Staffa area farmer and a former president of the Perth County Federation of Agriculture, was unopposed in Strat- ford as the new provincial Pro- gressive Conservative candidate for Perth. In his acceptance speech before an enthusiastic group of about 50 people, Christie said "conservation and sus- tainability" within the farming com- munity are of great concern to him. And he noted that although Strat- ford and its auto -related industry is booming at present, overcapcity in the industry and "a lean competitive market" being predicted for the future makes now a good time for people to think about investing wisely. Christie suggested that what's needed to sustain farming is applica- tion of the concept of land being set aside for conservation. He said that the present system 01 government support for farmers, while very badly needed, includes "a counterproductive element" in that it is geared to the producton of crops. The support system encourages farmers to produce as much as possi- ble, with the result that overproduc- tion becomes a problem. He suggested that farmers might instead be given incentives to set aside 10 or 15 percent of their marginal lands for seeding with con- servation crops such as clover and legumes. This would minimize soil erosion and improve the quality of the soil It is often easier to become outraged by injustice half a world away than by oppression and discrimination half a block from home. lad T ftn-,n while combating the overproduction problem. It has been part of U.S. [arm policy for years, he said, and a similar pro- gram in Canada would harmonize On- tario's farm policy with its southern neighbour. Christie said the concept is being considered by the Ontario Federation of Agriculture and the the"Canadian Federation bf Agriculture is studying it as well. "It is basic common sense," he said. The new PC candidate said he is committed to community good and public service and is looking forward to the challenge of representing Perth riding, "with enthusiasts and excitement". ' Dave Brock of RR 2 Staffa, a longtime friend who seconded Mr. ('hristie's nomination, described the candidate as a proven successful farmer who shows compassion for other people and who has "an en- vironmental concern for the future." Christie was nominated by Strat- ford alderman Cheryl Ruby. She described him • as "easy going and down to earth but also as "hard- working. confident and sensible." And, she added, "he doesn't pull any punches..` you know where you stand with Ron Christie." Christie has served on the Mitchell distriatapitttlning board, was a Hibbert Township councillor for two years. served for two years on the Upper Thames River Conservation Authori- ty and for seven years as a member of the Perth County Federation of Agriculture. He is currently a family farm ad- visor with the Ontario Farmers in Transistion program. Times -Advocate, Jul 1, 1987 PARTING GIFT — Teacher Beth McLellan presented departing prin cipal Jim Chapman with a VCR at an awards assembly at Exeter Public School. The gift was purchased with donations from friends, the com- munity and staff. B '1 1 FAREWELL — Student council representatives Ian McLean and Jen- ny Wareham presented retiring Exeter Public School principal Jim Chapman with a desk pen set during an awards assembly at the school. 5S board closing Stratford school To get a grant to enlarge one Roman Catholic elementary school in Stratford led to the closing of another. The Huron -Perth County Roman Catholic Separate School Board voted unanimously Monday night to close Immaculate Conception School, its smallest elementary school in the ci- ty in June 1988. In order to get a grant from the Ministry of Education to expand and ,provide better facilities for St. Am- brose Separate School approval was conditional in Immaculate Concep- tion closing. Its (Immaculate Concep- tion) attendance has been declining in the last three years from 150 down to 92 students now and signs point to the decline continuing. Following notification on June 9 by the Ministry it had approved a $1.2 million addition to St. Ambrose School, the board chairman, Dave Durand of Zurich said trustees had to act quickly. "There was no easy way to do it," said Education Director William Eckert. The parents of the students were warned the next day by a letter sent home with students of the intent to close the school. Pupils who would have attended Immaculate Conception will be taken by bus to St. Ambrose beginning in September 1988, when the addition is to be completed. The addition to St. Ambrose will make it a full facility school with a new administrative area, six addi- tional classrooms including a kindergarten, two of the new classrooms will be large enough to house a music room and a science lab, a special education class and a special Guidance room, a gym- natorium with stage and change rooms and new washrooms. Six Stratford parents attended the board meeting but had no voice at the meeting as they were not on the agen- da to speak. During the recess period in the lunch room they expressed their opposition to the closure of the only school in the east end of the ci- ty. One parent raged he may send his children to a near -by public school rather than having them bused to St. Ambrose which is about a mile and a half away in the south end of Stratford. Trustee Ernest Vanderschot of St. Marys, chairman of the board's ac- commodation review committee, told the press he is not worried about parents reacting to the closing by sen- ding their children to a public school. He spoke of the obvious advantages of a Catholic school. Trustee Louis Maloney of Dublin said he would have liked to have heard the concerns of the parents before he voted on closing Im- maculate Conception. They were not invited to speak during the meeting. Dave Durand, board chairman, spoke of the recent closure of Ecole Ste. Marie at RR -2 Zurich, in his area. Ile said the parents no longer oppose the closure as they realize that the larger school with all the facilities of- fers more to the students. The board plans to keep the Im- maculate Conception building but hasn't any immediate plans for it. Trustee Ron . Marcy of Stratford wondered if when the board gets the money for St. Ambrose it could re- open Immaculate Conception if need- ed and not mothball it. He said the board should not dispose of it until the Money is received from the ministry for the new secondary school the board hopes to build in Stratford by 1990 to house 'all its secondary students. MOTHER, DAUGHTER GRADUATE — John, Debra and Dawn For- rest are proud to announce the graduation of Josie Formst from an adult consumer course at S.C.I.T.S. in Sarnia, Ontario. Congratula- tions Mom. John and Josie Forrest are proud to announce the gradua- tion of their loving daughter Debra from Grade 12 at St. Clair Secon- dary School in Sarnia. Auction sale of farm tractors, equipment, pick-up truck, household furniture, antiques and misc. items, on Sat., July 18/87, 12 noon sharp. 1'/4 miles south of Exeter, turn east 33/4 mile to Elimville, turn north 1/2 mile. Lot 13 con. 7 Usborne Township. For Mr: and Mrs. Allen Johns. Complete listing in next week's issue Terms Cash. For information contact Auctioneer Norm Whiting 235-1964 or 235-1931 LARGE AUCTION SALE Car like new, quality modern Itrniture and appliances, good dishes, crystal glassware etc. to be held at Richard Lobb's Auc- tion Barn, Clinton Ont. for Madeline Skate." of Seaforth and Cepha Bell of Goderich. Saturday, July 4 at 40 a.m. CAR 1985 Chev Celebrity 4 door sedan V6 automatic AM/FM radio, power steering and brakes, driven only 5129 kms. Just like new. SELLS AT 11:30 o.m. Mahogany 9 piece dining suite w' double pedestal table, 6 chairs, buffet w/hutch plus server, mode by Middlesex Furniture Co. Strathroy. Malcolm French Provincial dining suite w/4'chairs, table w/leaf and beautiful hutch like new. Grandfather clock made in Germany w/Big Ben chime. Malcolm four piece French Provincial bedroom suite w/box spring and mattress nearly new, French Provincial chesterfield and chair, clothes dryer 11/2 years old, almond col- our 30" electric stove w/black gloss door 2 yrs old, Westinghouse square model fridge, new Electrolux 2100 vacuum cleaner vv/power head, dehumidifier, small almond chest freezer, Gilson chest freezer, floor model colour TV, portable 12" colour TV, small curio cabinet, maple poster bed w/mat- tress, Kroehler 5 drawer and 4 drawer chests, poster style dou- ble bed, 2 night tables, blanket box, modern 2 door wardrobe, antique corner chair like new, 2 wall units, chesterfield and chair, like new, 2 end tables w/drawer.and inlaid leather tops, modern living room chair, 4 oil paintings one done by Heyer, Kroehler 6 drawer chest and matching 3 drawer chest, vanity dresser w/stool, Duncan Phyfe drop leaf dining table, 4 mat- ching dining chairs, India handmade rug 9' 8" x 13'6". Axminster style rug 6'8" x 8'8", recliner choir, cedar chest, blanket box, oval table, '/2 round end tables, double pedestal fancy desk, oil lamp, air purifier, dehumidifier, humidifier, 2 exercise bikes, corner chino cabinet, wooden rocking chair, safe w/combing-. tion, component hi fi w/cassette player, large wall mirror plus other mirrors, upholstered chairs, card tables, bedroom and table lamps, wicker basket, gold chesterfield and chair -qe offering of cups and saucers, includes Ainsley, Sheik )1 Port, Royal Albert, 2 mustache cups, Copeland Spode cott ,.ot and 8 matching cups and saucers, partial set of White Limoges dishes w/gold trim, pots and pans etc. Aluminum step fodder, self propelled lawnmower, gas engine snowblower, garden and hand tools, plus many items too numerous to mention. Most items in like new condition. Plan to attend. TERMS CASH. Aucfloneer Richard Lobb Clinton Ont. 482-7898 FRENCH GRAD — Patricia Anne Coleman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Coleman, RR 4 Seaforth, graduated on June 11, 1987 from the University of Western Ontario with a B.A. in French. Patty is a former graduate of Central Huron Secon- dary School and Huron Centen nial Public School. She will be at- tending the Faculty of Education at the University of Windsor in September. . GRADUATES — Barb Templeman, daughter of John and Roberta Templeman, Staffa graduated this hast week from the Applied and Created Arts Division in Public Relations, at Humber College, Toronto. Barb got her early education at Upper Thames Elementary School and Mitchell and District High School. **********4<**********4<4F*******4t4s4t1v * Od''�;� yam, Estate Auction , * * 100 acre farm, farm machinery, truck, etc. for * * , the estate of the Late Douglas McKay, Lot 3, * *Con. Con. 11 Tuckersmith Twp. 5 mi. E. of Kippen, * * _ .0;0, 4 mi. W. of Cromarty * * Wednesday Evening, July 15 - 6:00 p.m. *sharp. * * * * PROPERTY: Consisting of 100 acres, 90 acres workable, balance' * * bush. Pig barn 36 x 90 suitable for 60 sow and weaner opera- * * tion. Large steel driveshed 36 x 100. House trailer 70 x 14, 3' * * bedrooms, large kitchen with wood stove, porch and steps, 3 * * pc. bath, livingroom. Trailer home will be -sold with the pro- * * perty or without. * * TERMS: 10% down, balance in 30 days. Property will be offered * * at 8:00 p.m. Selling subject to a moderate reserve bid. * * MACHINERY: Ford 5000 diesel tractor with cab, Ford 3 pt. h. * * 3 furrow plow, Ford 352 corn and fert. planter, 4 row bean lifter, * * Innes windrower with cross conveyor, Geo. White sprayer with * * aluminum tank, single wheel, N.H. 352 mix mill (real good), * * wagon and flat rack, gravity bin and wagon, triple K 12 ft. 3 * * pt. h. cultivator, Triple K 3 pt. h. stuffier, steel roller, harrows, * Ford 3 pt. h. blade, 2 wheel trailers, steel water tank on wagon, * * Detson snow blower, tile, F.B. disc, Lincoln welder, auger with * * motor, etc. etc. * * /11111E 1979 GMC Silverado '/o ton pickup, new tires, will be * * Certified. Further info phone (519) 262.2217 or the Auctioneers. * * Plan to attend this interesting auction and the offering of an- * * excellent 100 acres of land. ** * I *M&: Cosh sale night on chattels. Lunch booth. Auctioneers * 'F' Hugh Filson Tom Robson * * 666-0833 666-1967 * *•44444444444444444444444444444444* Other Business Bruce McCall, Chairman of the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority and its community rela- tions Co-ordinator, Paul Weitendorf, attended the Huron -Perth County Roman Catholic Separate School Board meeting and showed a film on the Wawanosh Nature Centre and spoke of the conservation education provided there for 2,600 school children last year. The 400 acre site is open year round with trained staff on hand to work with the children. • The religious classes 'for the trainable retarded in the coming school year will be increased from once weekly to twice weekly. BEST RATE INVESTMENTS FINANCIAL CENTRE, GODERICH 524-2773 1.800-265.5503 TWILIGHT AUCTION SALE Of antiques, household furniture and mist. items on Wed., Evening July 15; 6 p.m. sharp To be held on Lot behind store, 63 Main St. Exeter, Ont. For an estate from Kirkton area plus additions. Name of estate withheld at family request. Complete listing in next weeks issue For information contact Auctioneer Norm Whiting 235-1964 or 235-1931 *4************ ***********4****4********* FARM AND CATTLE SOLD * * * G ;°3`` ° Vr ; Large clearing auction sale of real good '**t farm equipment, truck, etc. for Tabor * Farms, Lot 19, Con. 5 Nissouri Twp., 4 mi. * *N.E. 'of Thorndale, 6 mi. S. of No. 7 Hwy.. * 14,,,and 4 mi. S. of Wellburn. * * * * Saturday July 11 - 11:30 a.m. * * TRACTORS: M.F. 3165 industrial diesel, loader and backhoe, * M.F. 1135 with cab and -air, M.F. 1105 with cab and multi power, *M.F. 175, M.F. 65, M.H. 444 gas. * * COMBINE: M.F. 750 diesel, self propelled -with cab, air, 4 row * * corn head. * * HAYBINE: 469 N.H. with cab, self propelled. * OTHER EQUIPMENT: M.F. 228 baler with thrower, electric con- * * trols (2 yr. old), 2 bale thrower , metal basket rack and wagons, * * M.F. 488 harvester with 2 row narrow corn head and hay head, * * electric controls, (2 yrs. old), 2 Dion forage boxes and 10 ton * * wagons, Kool KB 1000 blower, Dion PTO blower, Little Giant * * 16' bale elevator, Little Giant 52' bale elevator, N.I. 229, 9' * * haybine, 2 gravity bins and wagons, M.F. 3 pt. h. rotary mower, * N.I. 213 single axle manure spreader, Gehl 65 mix -mill, Calso * * 3 pt. h. sprayer, Int. 181/2' vibrashank cultivator, M.F: 32 plate * * wheel disc, Int. 400 cyclone planter, narrow rows with inset- * ticides, Allied snow blower, M.F. 3 pt. h. 7 tooth chisel plow, * * harrows, wagon and rack, 3 pt. h. manure loader, 11' 6" auger * *and motor, M.F. 3 pt. h. blade, N.H. side rake, 2 wheeled *. trailers, Int. 720 4 fur. spring reset plow, M.F. No. 33 15 run i grain and fert. drill, etc. etc.* TOOLS: Comet air compressor, Lincoln welder, Comet welder, * * acetelyne torches, drill press, grinders, cut off saw, big press, * chain hoist, other misc tools, Badger 12' silo unloader (no motor), Badger stable cleaner unit, milk cans, etc. other misc. items found at a clearing farm sale. Further information phone*} (519) 416-1156. fi TRUCK: 1970 Fargo 600, hoist and rack, good condition. SellIi - ing as it. r onee ti uc A * TERMS: Cash sale day. Lunch booth Hugh Filson Tom Robson * * 666-0833 (519) 666-1967 * t*************************************** * Bob Heywood;to•• Auctioneer t �10 235-0874 W/ • AUCTION SALE SATURDAY , JULY 4, 1987 at 12:00 NOON South Huron Rec Centre, Exeter, Ontario We will be dispersing by auction antiques, collectibles, ap- pliances and household effects from the well kept Huron Street home of Mrs. Edna Busche along with additions from the col- lection of Mrs. Elmer Bell of Exeter. ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES : Beautiful oval dining table (solid cherry), 4 upholstered dining chairs, marble top parlour table, ornote hall ,tree armoire type -chest, glass front bookcase, several old dressers lovely combination chino cabinet and sideboard, complete cruet set, large selection of silverware, moustache cup and saucer, soup tureen, hand painted cheese -dish with lid, crystal, oil lamps, large selection of antique milk glass, 12 shrimp cocktails, and othe fine chino such as Germany, Carnival, Cranberry, Depression, Nippon, Royal Doulton. Flat to the wall cupboard (mint condition), half moon tables, Clandeboye rocker, large antique silver pitcher. quilts, linens, pressed glass, Beswick horse, crocks, iron kettle. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS: Beautiful Sherlock Manning apart- ment size piano, Farfisa organ - just like new! (light and com- pact), Metronome. HOUSEHOLD EFFECTS 8 APPLIANCES 26" Admiral colour TV, 8 8 W TV, couch and chair with ornate wooden legs, 3-3 pc. bedroom suites (2 in sable oak, 1 walnut), chest of drawers, Panasonic stereo system, solid wood stereo stand, Woods chest freezer (like new), Viking automatic washer, Viking automatic dryer, electric range, electric sewing machine, occasional chairs, lovely rust coloured swivel rocker, 2 chrome tables and chairs, 2 sofa -beds, Gossip bench, large wall mirror, brass fireplace set, microwave, small appliances, pots and pons, dishes, workbench, several lamps, garden tools, electric lawn mower, kerosene heater, woodworking tools and books, etc. SPECIAL ITEM 1 JOHN DEERE RJDING LAWN MOWER - good shape 8 H.P. . CONDUCTED' BY: BOB HEYWOOD, AUCTIONEER R.R. 1 Centralia, Ontario NOM 1Y0 (519) 235.0874 TERMS: Cash or acceptable cheque t 1