Loading...
Times Advocate, 1993-10-06, Page 3IN THE NFWS Summer school on Increase CLINTON - As many may remember, summer school in Huron County this year didn't include elementary programs due to funding cuts. But attendance numbers were only down slightly as secondary en- rolment increased. Last year 103 elementary students were part of the 317 students enrolled in summer programs. This year there were 295 students despite the absence of the ele- mentary programs. Bruce Eccles, summer school principal, told the Huron County Board of Education there was anincrease in secondary programs be- cause of the newly introduced Grade 9 destreaming. Students who were short of Grade 9 credits last June had to make up the courses prior to September. That meant more summer school programs and, for olid first time, afternoon classes to accommodate students needing more than one credit. Testing proposal heard EXETER - A longstanding beef of local fire departments anire boards may be resolved inSe fu- ture, town council was told Mon- day evening. The Exeter and Area Fire Board has tabled a proposal from the Un- derwriters Laboratories of Canada, and has asked for more information about the testing of fire emergency equipment. At present, insurance companies refuse to support the use of older fire department equipment, particu- larly vehicles, when it reaches a predetermined age. A new policy from the Ontario Fire Marshal's Office may see fire departments opting for regular test- ing and certification of equipment and vehicles, rather than being forced into outright replacement. Old equipment isn't necessarily dangerous or worn out, commented reeve Bill Mickle. "That may be true in a city where it gets a lot of use, but in a small town it may be as good as the day it was bought," said Mickle. Tickets still left for theatre fundraiser EXETER - There are still some _ ing placed on artwork, since that is tickets kft.for next Friday's Huron 'the province of the Ausable 'Bay - Country Playhouse Dinner Auction, ' field "Conservation -Authority -dinner saY OrPn1- each spring. The-400:p!ate dinner is •going for 'We're really trying to be differ - $35 aticketand there are still a few ent," said Btnneu, who said "pro - seats left. Last year's event raised gressive dinners" are becoming a almost 537,000 for the -theatre's re- hot item. building project and itis hoped -this "A lot of creative stuff this year," year's event will do as well. said Burnett, adding that plow do - Kate Bumeu said she was spend- nated items fall into the "priceless" ing Monday separating the 140 si- category, such as a hockey stick auction items _ and, the 47 live tographed by each Toronto -Maple auction items. Again, up on the Leaf. block will be several package deals, Anyone wanting tickets to the trips, televisions, a gas barbecue, dinner, which will be held at the and even a bread making machine. South Huron Recreation Centre on There will be a few paintings, but October 15, can call 238-8387. Burnet said the emphasis is not be- _. f.e�i.0a.rlu�.+�sr.raw�T Tinges -Advocate, October 6,1993 P* e3 Eight new faces are vying for Lambton- Middlesex seat in federal election STRATHROY - There will be eight candidates to choose from .or voters in the riding of Lambton- Middlesex. Candidates from the four main parties were contacted this week about how the campaign was pro- gressing. LIBERAL- Rose -Marie Ur: Taking over from incumbent Ralph Ferguson, this is the first lime Ur has ran as a candidate, although she has worked in the federal consi- tuencey office since 1988. Most re- cently she was senior constituency assistant. The Strathroy resident's involve- ment in'politics happened 12 years ago and 'she -admits to being apolit- ical junkie. She sees the main issues as the economy, jobs, boosting small busi- ness and agriculture sectors. "People are tired of being taxed to death. They want someone to lis- ten to their concerns,"she said. 4 b1,4 s1-4 4.4q b1•�� got b•�� ei•�� b st.,trot. CONSERVATIVE - David Crone: He has been supporting the conservatives since he arrived in Canada from Ireland in 1975. Although this is his first time run- ning as a candidate, Crone has been involved in politics in both Lamb - ton -Middlesex and London - Middlesex ridings since the early 1980's. .-_- He said -the biggest issues for the riding are jobs and the economy. "People tell me they are concerned about the lack of jobs for the young." Voters in the area have also ap- proached his regarding social pro- grams. "They are concerned the so- cial net is turning into a feather bed for some people." The businessman also said that over the past week more people have approached him with concerns about Quebec and the unity of the country. NDP - Jamie Hamilton : The q q• V (PINTh BEER & WINE Parkhill resident said he wants to make the NDP an important voice in the riding. "Jobs of course are important is- sues along with NAFTA," he said. "It is impossible for me to under- stand how anyone can talk about job creation and support NAFTA," he said. Hamilton works.as a family sup- port worker in London. REFORM PARTY of CANA- DA - Randy Dayman : This Cam- lachie resident became _involved in the Reform party over three years ago when it was taking root in On- tario. He is currently a Lambton County Board trustee and electri- cian. Dayman sees the key issues in the riding as agriculture, GATT and NAFTA. "That alt equals the econ- :omy," he said. He is also concerned abut main - ',mining the safety net of social ser- • b V y Customer Brew on Premises HOURS: Mon. -Fri. 12 Noon -9 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. , 1 /L, `J••'t * 1 'A9 1 'et9 OCTOBER SPECIAL R-eceive a Complimentary 20 oz. Beer Stein with every Batch of Beer Br eared (luring October - PHONE AND BOOK Ail APPOINTMENT TODAY (519) 2354787 • �`,. 3 ,.*%, .,� '9 4Y'*+ ail i * Over 50 Recipes to Choose From * Gift Certificates Available * Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed .190 Thames Road East (Hwy. 83) Exeter, Ontario A i? 8,*t' ! ice, II 4 'd+ Q !'•fit 444 r vices. Also running in Lambton- Middlesex are: CHRISTIAN HERITAGE PARTY - Ken Willis : An uphol- sterer living in Wardsville. INDEPENDENT - Alex E. Gubbels : A Mountbridges resident and engineer/economist. NATIONAL _ Larry Farquhar- son : Meader *It. Moatlttbtidges. NATURAL -LAW PARTY Travis Callender : A Peterbou- rough resident and student. Debt Kills Jobs For Real Change VOTE F ►uo E D4 E' R --too A L --50 D •200 E 8. •2S0 t -,10M L —350 0 N i 0 F 0 0 L A $ -400 --ISO L-500 LEN LOBB REFORM I2 CANADA Huron -Bruce 1-800-565-5397 Authorized by Barb Osech official agent for Len Lobb :tC?.l-`� AND SKATES LH only HMS Thurs.. 8 - 6 p.m. Fri. 8 - 9 p.m. Sat. 8 - 6 p.m. Zurich and Grand Bend customers may now call us toll-free 237-3150 Easton Bugsy/Tux Replacement for sticks Cr Blades Reg. 14.99