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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1984-05-16, Page 28Page 16A Timers -Advocate, May 16. 1984 H Jack Rldddll MPP 'allowing the shooting inci- dent in the Quebec National Assembly, security has been tightened and there is a ogach 9 �ottinSd Shooting brings tighter security possibility that metal detec- tors will be installed at the Ontario Legislature. The Premier described the shooting as "almost beyond comprehension" and said he would not stand in the way of a recominendation to install metal detectors, although he would personally regret their introduction. . Liberal Leader David Peterson expressed concern that members of the Legislature might over -react and go too far in implemen- ting new security precau- tions. He does not want to turn the Legislature "into an arm- ed fortress", and expressed his confidence that the Board of Internal Economy would review security ar- rangements "in a balanced and thoughtful way." The Premier and both Op- position Leaders sponsored a resolution conveying to the President of the National Assembly "heartfelt concern .and sympathy....over the loss of life and injuries sustained BALLOONS FROM HOSPITAL — During a South Huron Hospital display in the Centre Mall Saturday, Teen Volunteer Lisa Sheeler handed out balloons to Sarah, Jodi and Bob Hamilton and Heather Thompson. Camp Sylvan becomes so popular a new site may be added by A -B Camp Sylvan is so popular, the Ausable-Bayfield Conser- vation Authority is working on .developing a site at Parkhill Conservation Area to handle the overflow. "Most of the time it's full," ABCA staff member Dan Kennaley told the Huron County Board of Educatiorrat its May 7 meeting. Camp Sylvan is a conserva- tion school at RR 4 Thedford owned by Scout Canada, Lon- don District Council and operated by ABCA. Schools within the authority's water- shed attend the camp. Kennaley said the camp of- fers a two and a half day ecology -theme program primarily for Grades 7 and 8, but Grades 4 to 8 have attended. A slide presentation by Kennaley pictured students in covered wagons which pro- vide overnight accommoda- tion at the camp. The cost for students to at- tend the camp is $27.50 per person plus $85 for a group to pay the ABCA's co-ordinator of activities at the camp. Kennaley said a site is be- ing developed at Parkhill to accommodate camping facilities. He expects it will be tested this fall and get into full swing next spring. Several schools hit by damaging wind The gale force winds that tore through Southwestern Ontario on April 30 caused almost $30,000 damage to four Huron County schools. Turnberry Central Public School received the severest damage when the gym roof was blown off and deposited in a nearby field, director of education Bob Allan told the Huron County Board of Education at its May 7 meeting. No one was hurt in any of the incidents. Musical talent is displayed "Celebrations in Music" - a spring concert, was perform- ed at Exeter Public School for two nights last week. This "extravaganza" showed a cross section of music -related activities from kindergarten to grade eight and involved about two thirds of the school population. Presentations ranged from mass choir pieces to in- dividual singers, from three separate choirs (primary, Junior and intermediate) to small groups an from a grade one rhythmics perfor- mance to a grade seven Tinikling dance with bamboo poles. Other highlights of the evening were a gymnastics routine to Michael Jackson's "Beat It", Lummi (Maori) sticks, and jazz dances to the tunes "Flashdance" and "Sisters and Brothers". A grade seven class calling themselves the "Side -Street Jug Band", gave their rendi- tion of two boisterous selec- tions, to the delight of the audience. The most challenging selec- tion that was presented was a medley of Beatles' tunes ar- ranged in four parts entitled "Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" sung by the Intermediate choir. Instrumental performances by a number of pupils along with the able accompaniment of staff members on two pianos, organ and guitar add- ed depth and variety to the programme. "I really was pleased with the high level of interest, the sincere effort and the amount of practice that was evident" said Mrs. Joan Perrie who teaches the music program at the school, "and the support and participation by staff was really great". The final selection, "Kids are Music", summed up What the programme was all about. To replace the roof at Turn - berry will cost $10,765, while emergency and electrical repairs bring the total cost of damage at the school to $12,285. A total of $10,953 damage was done to F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham. Over 2,000 square feet of roof was damaged. Goderich District Col- legiate Institute was already earmarked for $1,967 worth of roof repairs from damage done in January of this year. Now, an additional $3,935 has to be spent to replace 1,000 square feet of roof damaged April 30. Minor damage, totalling $496 was done to the roof of a portable at Hullett Central Public School. Superintendent of Opera- tions Don Miller said the board has to pay the first $10,000. Insurance covers the remaining costs. Exeter trustee Clarence McDonald . asked if the con- servation authority would provide the tents for the Parkhill site. Kennaley said it Agricrews are ready The Agricrew program will soon be on its way to serving Huron County farmers, with 1984 marking its seventh year. The program is design- ed. to provide summer employment to students with agricultural backgrounds, as well as providing extra help for area farmers. There will again be three crews working in Huron County this year, and they will begin work on June 25. Each crew will consist of one foreperson, and three crew members. Each foreperson will be responsible for the transportation ofeach crew member from a designated pick-up point to the actual work location dai- ly. Each of the crew members will be between the ages of 16 and 24 years, and will have had some agricultural experience. An estimated LOUD farmers are expected to employ Agricrew this summer pro- vince wide, so farmer response should be well recieved. Farmers will still pay only $90.00 per eight hour work day which will exclude travel time, and lunch breaks. This program only lasts un- til August 24, so if you have any unfinished jobs to do, with no one to do them, or you would like to gain more infor- mation on the program, con- tact Chris Robson, Agricrew co-ordinator, at the O.M.A.F. office in Clinton at 482-3428. would be up the the individual schools to bring their own camping gear. ABCA general -manager Tom Prout said some schools are asking for more of a "wilderness experience." Kennaley noted that ABCA offers three programs in con- servation education. Besides Camp Sylvan, there are other conservation areas such as Parkhill, Rock Glen and the Bannockburn wildlife area. The third type of program is described by the communi- ty relations co-ordinator as a "self-help" program for teachers. This involves the use of a forest management kit prepared by ABCA. Crediton East By MRS. STAN PRESZCATOR Mrs. Cliff Hill, Bluewater Rest Home (formerly of Crediton) is a patient in St. Joseph's Hospital, London. Ervin Coats, Elkton, Michigan who was a brother- in-law of the late Mrs. Ida Smith was buried last week. John Kistner of Waterloo passed away Wednesday evening. He was a great-uncle of Mrs. Stan Preszcator. Sunday supper guests with Stan and Shirley Preszcator and Brenda Glanville were Mrs.- Edward Regele and Norman Hubley, RR 4 Walton, Mr. and Mrs. James Barnes, Parkhill and Mr. and Mrs. David Isaac, Centralia. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. John Arbo and family, Kirkton. Stan and Shirley Preszcatoi were Thursday supper guests with Mrs. Ed Regele, RR 4 Walton. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Glan- ville, London spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Nick Lansbergen and girls. GRANTON WI PRESENTS --- The Granton Women's Institute recently presented a Canadian flag to the grade four class at Biddulph Central School. Above, Irene Roloson and Muriel Lewis make the presentation to, Gary Haskett, Tina Hodgkin and Sarah Kennedy. T -A photo CAR STEREO IMPORTANT NEWS! No one anywhere will ever undersell us again! We have the finest selection at the barest prices. Compare if you wish $ you'll buy from Music ... PlOttser, Probe, Leif lot, CMM, hbb 1 more ... talk to us before you buy ...our new pricing policy will knock your socks off! MUSIC epa0 ONTARIO �,TRF.CT cSTRATf012D 1 CUTTING ST. PAT'S CAKE — Students pt St. Patrick's School at Lucan enjoyed a Bi -Centennial celebration, Wednesday morning. Shown cutting a cake are Tena Van Geel, Teresa DenOtter, Jennifer Reymer, Debbie Winia and Tara Zupancic. McGillivray school. news Students active in events Students from McGillivray Central School participated in the Middlesex County Historical Society Competi- tion on April 11 at the Mid- dlesex Board Offices. Entries chosen to go to the London and Middlesex competition were: Jodi Woodburn and Heather Thompson with their quilted pillow;PeterPerawith his poem; Steven Rowe with his booklet; Piet Blaauboer with his model; Tanya Neil with her essay and Michael -Whiting with his audio visual project: All students put forth a good effort. Thanks to Miss Walker and Miss Brownson for their interest in local history. Science Fair May 3, McGillivray Central held its third annual Science Fair in the school gym- nasium. Winners from the Junor Division , were: first, Jason Ropchan with Hydroelectricity, second, a hurricane demonstration by David Eagleson; third went to Chris Waspe with his burglar alarm system. Honorable mentions go to Jeff Amos. with his making and wiring of a lamp. In the mixed division, first, Bio Digestion by Piet Blaauboer II and Piet III; se- cond, Earthworms by Steven and Sheri Rowe; third, a sawmill by Sean and Shad Morton. Honourable mentions go to Mark and Scott Amos with their electric motors. Yearbook Miss Brownson and students have prepared a special 25th editon Yearbook to commemorate the years 1959-1984. Anyone who wishes to purchase one should send your name and address to Mrs. Noyes at the school with $7.00. Hurry, former graduates, they have to be prepared and we ordered on -d ly a limited number. Jump rope for heart McGillivray Central students took part in "Jump Rope for Heart" on Friday, April 13. They raised $3500 for the Heart Foundation. Five precent of the money went to the school to buy new gym equipment. 25th anniversary The 25th anniversary of McGillivray Central School is on the evening of June 15 and all day the 16th. On the even- ing of the 15th there will be a variety show, featuring former graduates, in the school gymnasium. On the 16th the teachers will be cook- ing brunch from 11 a.m. until 2p.m. In the afternoon there will be sports and other activities. Saturday night, June 16 there will be a dance at the Parkhill Arena. Tickets are $5 in ad- vance and $6 at the door. To get tickets contact Mrs. Brophey at the school or con- tact a member of the Com. mittee planning the reunion. Chess tournament Darcy McLean, Partrick Phipps, Gerry Lynn, Robert VanDam and George Coursey represented McGillivray Cen- tral at the Middlesex County class tournament at Centen- nial School on Saturday, May 12. As a team they placed third. Thanks to the five students for representing McGillivray so capably and faithfully. By Jason Ropchan It Takes A Wizard On May 1, grades 7 and 8 students at McGillivray Cen- tral presented the musical, "It Takes a Wizard". Patrick Phipps played the power hungry king who was in search of a wife to raise his stature. Chris Waspe, as the wizard, was terrific. Gerry Lynn, in a clear voice, heckl- ed the king. Rebecca Pera was a powerful actress in her role as court jester. Susan Kelly acted and sang superbly as she played the role of a liberated Sleeping Beauty. Piet Blaauboer II acted the part of Sir Leroy very well. Other actresses and actors who contributed a great deal to the production were the Dragon, Valerie Parkinson, Heather Thompson, Marjie Atmore, Carrie Hartle and Tanja VanDam. Guards were Tim O'Connor, Steven Rowe, Peter Pera, Toby Furmston, George Coursey, Jeff Amos. Merry Men were Sean Mor- ton, orton, Todd Larkin, Terry Feltz, Robert VanDam, Brian Johnson, Mark Amos, Bonnie McAlpine, Jason Ropchan, Kathy Rutherford, Annette Rzan, Michael Whiting and Tanya Neil. Protesters were Heather Bullock, Kelly Elson, Colleen Hamilton, Tracy Heaman, Kelly Hodgson, Tara Larmer, Mark Lagerwerf, Darcy McLean, Shelley McFadden. Scott Beierling, Dennis Craven, Heather Cocksworth, David Eagleson, Stephen ]till, Tracey Kettle, Marsha Sutherland, Sara Kelly, Gerry Lynn and Kathy Rutherford. Lights and Scenery were done by Travis Robinson, Todd Lewis, Jeff Windsor and David Windsor. Chief Pro- mpter was Tracey Kettle and our program cover was designed by }feather Thompson. 1 j'. per Sailing safely through summer means watching for overhead powerlines. When you're launching your boat or when it's on the water, don't make the fatal mistake of letting the boat's mast or antenna touch overhead wires. It could knock the wind out of your sails, forever. • Your safety is our concern. .411( x• • 000. ontario hydro 4We do more than make electricity • by those dedicated men and women who have been ser- vants of that House" and recognizing and saluting "the Sergeant -at -Arms of the Quebec National Assembly for his selfless and courageous action to prevent further loss in the face of grave danger." Interim Property Tax Grants Ontario's interim Property Tax Grants and Home Heating Grants were mailed by the Ministry of Revenue, May 4. More than half a million seniors qualify for these two grants. Under the Property Tax Grant Program, the Pro- vince provides annual grants of up to $500 per household to eligible seniors who own or rent their home. Seniors in nursing homes or other residences who don't pay pro- perty tax are not eligible. Seniors complete an ap- plication form each fall stating the amount of rent or property tax paid to deter- mine the final grant alloca- tion. For renters the Ministry considers 20 percent of rent to be equivalent to property tax. In the first year of eligibility, seniors receive a lump sum payment while in future years grants are paid in two instalments. The interim cheque is sent automatically in the spring and is equal to one half of the previous year's entitlement. The fall or final cheque is sent when an application is receiv- ed and processed as payable by the Ministry. This year the interim che- que also includes a $20 tem- porary home heating grant for 1983. "This is the final year for a temporary home heating grant." The senior who died before May 4, 1984, is notentitled to the spring property tax grant. The cheque must be returned to the Ministry. The Ministry will reissue the property tax grant cheque to the surviving spouse over 65. Additionally a separate $20 cheque for the 1983 temporary home heating grant will be returned to the estate of a senior who died after December 31, 1983. A senior who moves per- manently into Ontario during 1984 can claim a property tax grant based on the property tax or rent paid in Ontario. Seniors who move to a tax ex- empt property during 1984 are eligible for the property tax grant based on rent or proper- ty taxes paid before the move. Asbestos Report Opposition members have accused the Ontario Govern- ment of doing nothing for 40 years to protect workers from death and disease eaused by asbestos. The government was attacked in the aftermath of the- Report of the Royal Commission on Matters of Health and Safety Arising from the Use of Asbestos in Ontario, chaired by J. Stefan Dupre. The report following four years of work, stated that a Johns -Manville plant in Scar- borough created "A world- class occupation health 447 disaster." Although employ- ing no more than 714 waters, the company has a death toll higher than that of the entire Ontario mining industry, which employs 30,000 workers. More than 145 people a year may have died from occupa- tional exposure to asbestos, yet the Ontario Wotkers' Compensation Board com- pensated only 20 asbestos- related claims in 1980. The report indicates that "Johns - Manville has borne virtually none of the costs of the disease it has occasioned in Ontario, while it was facing a staggering cost for its in- volvement in similar diseases in the United States." The report calls for an in- dustrial inspection team with broad powers to prevent the repetition of the Johns - Manville disaster which ranks with the worst anywhere in the world, and more workers are likely to die, it says. Baptisms at Crediton By MRS. PETER MARTIN Crediton Mother's Day at Zion United Church was celebrated by honouring the grandmothers and the sacra- ment of baptism. Julie and Cathy Hendrick presented the grandmothers with an Ideals Mothers Day book. Children being baptized were: Amanda- Franzisha, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dale Dinney; Robert Terry and Dennis Shawn, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Robert England; Michael Patrick, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom McVeeney; Karen Melissa, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dwayne Piper; Jesse Steven, sots of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Schroeder and Sarah Kathryn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Smith. Sympathy is extended to the family of the late Lorne Finkbeiner. Mr. Finkbeiner passed away Sunday morning. Scott's Leather & Tack Shop 120 Sanders St. W.. 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