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Times Advocate, 1984-08-22, Page 2l P090 2 Times -Advocate, August 22, 1984 Delegates at AMO conference Near promise of grant increase Exeter Mayor Bruce Shaw and Councillor Dorothy Chap- man were among the delegates on hand Monday to hear that Ontario's municipalities can expect an increase in the amount of pro- vincial funding next year. 'fhe announcement was made at the opening session of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario by Municipal Affairs and Hous- ing Minister Claude Bennett. However, Bennett wasn't saying how much of an in- crease could be expected. All he would say is that he is "not predicting a zero increase". Unlike two years ago when he shocked local government leaders by telling them there would be little or no increase Thanks Thanks to all those citizens whose sup- port of the Flowers of Hope Campaign made it an un- qualified success. $18,447.00 has been received to dote. Thanks to Ellen For- sythe and her army of volunteer canvassers whose wonderful ef- forts made such a valuable contribution. This endorsement of our work on your behalf has given us new enthusiasm and the means to help mentally handicap- ped persons in our community, live in a state of dignity, shore in all elements of the community and have the opportunity to participate effectively. To those of you who were missed, we solicit your support for our expanding programs in this area. Contributions may be mailed to the Association Office at Box 29, Dashwood, Ontario NOM I NO. A receipt will be receiv- ed for tax purposes along with our thanks. SOUTH HURON ANO DISTRICT ASSOCIA- TION FOR THE MEN- TALLY HANDICAPPED Jim Dalton, Presi- dent, Donald W. Campbell, Executive Director in the amount of transfer cent and five percent. payments they get to pay "I think we have been ask - their bills and provide ser- ed to bear more than our vices, his vague promise share of restraint," she said. assuaged fears of actual cuts. During his speech, Bennett He told delegates: "Unlike said municipalities have some of the provinces, On- generally weathered the tario has always found ways economic recession very well. to avoid decreases in the "Our communities look very grants to municipalities. strong." Outgoing association presi- However, he told delegates: dent Marlene Catterall of Ot- "I can predict that restraint tawa said she found Bennett's in government is not likely to remarks "reassuring." disappear with the passing of However, she complained the recession." that provincial revenues went There were sharp ex - up nine percent last year changes of opinion Monday while municipalities had to when day care erupted as an get by with transfer emotion issue at the annual payments of between 2.5 per- conference. Colonials post win The Grand Bend Colonials consolidated their hold on first place in the London and district soccer first division with a 7-2 victory over Woodstock. After a 1-1 tie at halftime. the Colonials took advantage of the wind to clinch the win. Nick Vandenberk led the scoring with three goals. Tony Mennen was next with a two goal effort. Scoring singles were John Mikielsen and Alex Harregate. The Colonials will be at Croatis field in London Sun- day at 5 p.m. to take on Croatia. The Grand Bend Ausable lea lie team scored a decisive 8-1 win over the Exeter Drillers. Bob VandenBygaart was the top scorer with a hat trick. Rob Mennen booted two goals and singles were added by Bill Mennen, Joe Mom- mersteeg and Bert Vandenberk. Josh Vermeulen scored both goals as the Grand Bend Squirts were edged 3-2 by Lucan. They meet Exeter I Thursday in Exeter. Jeff Lingard and Steve Vandenberk each scored three goals to lead the Grand Bend atoms to a 6-2 victory over Lucan II. Their final game is Monday against Ex- eter I. The Grand Bend pee wees host Exeter i tonight, Wednesday. Best Interest 13/4% Guaranteed Investment Certificates 'subject to change Gaiser•Kneale Insurance Brokers Inc. EXETER 235-2420 GRAND BEND 238-8484 CLINTON GODERICH 482-9747 524-2118 r Several delegates charged there are families earning $90,000 a year which still qualify for subsidies at municipally run day-care centres. But after the flurry of ver- bal bullets, the delegates retrained a controversial clause in a day-care resolu- tion that will permit the prac- tice to continue. The resolution also called for the organization to work with the provincial govern- ment for a policy to provide good quality day care for children who need it and that financial aid be available for eligible families. A Windsor delegate charg- ed that municipal centres there charge $13 and $14 a day per child, but the actual cost to the city is $21. By com- parison, private day-care operators charge $13 and $14. The delegate said he was "really upset" that families in the $60,000 to $90,000 income range can take advantage of the municipal subsidy. Outgoing . president Merlene Catterall stirred the convention when she said peo- ple choosing to have children "should be responsible for looking after them." Similar concerns were ex- pressed by London Alderman Grant Hoperoft, who said "there is no reason why they ( parents ) should ask the general taxpayer to assist them." While the assaults were mainly against subsidizing well-heeled families, the criticism was sharp and swift, One delegate said there are thousands of single parents whose only impediment to fin- ding work is a lack of day care. Alderman Gary Williams, one of eight representatives from London, urged a loosen- ing of regulations dealing with looking after children, and he harkened to the days when neighbors got together to do the babysitting. A model bylaw that municipalities can enact to control the distribution of por- nography should be ready by spring delegates were told Monday. Mayor Harry Barrett of Oakville told a workshop on pornography and the law at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario there is a need for a solid bylaw that will stand up in the jUMMEIT (5L[. 50 �o off ALL REMAINING SUMMER FASHIONS $ooking Wood FASHIONS FOR HER 375 Main St., Exeter f courts because those that ex- ist don't appear to beholding up when appealed. Barrett said that while he expected the model bylaw to have been hammered out by November, it would need the approval of the large urban section of the organization, which will not meet until the spring. CUDDLY KITTENS — Brent Miron, Giselle Charrette, Bryden Gryseels and Cameron Eveland admire kittens as the Exeter summer playground visited the Don Dearing farm, Friday. ,T -A photo •Tar -~I FI ;' b1 J . riy3 A FRIENDLY DOG — Darryl Kingma, Sara Mason and Gavin Snell find a friendly dog on the Donald Dearing farm during a Friday visit by the Exeter summer playground. T -A photo Good attendance for Granton Bible School By MRS. E. SUMMERS Vacation Bible School was held at the Granton United Church during the week of Aug. 6 to 10 with approx- imately 65 children in atten- dance. Rev. Bruce Pierce spoke to the children each morning on the week's theme "God's People Praising No promise on diamond Deputy -Reeve Lossy Fuller failed in her bid this week to get a promise that.local hard- ball enthusiasts will have an . opportunity to voice their opi- nions before any action is taken on removing the grass infield from their playing field at the community park. In reference to the an- nouncement by the South Huron rec centre board of management that the grass may be removed to make the diamond available for softball teams to alleviate over- crowding on other diamonds, Mrs. Fuller noted that a letter was on file with the board from the hardball enthusiasts asking for a meeting before any changes were made to the facility. She was told by board member Tom llumphreys that no change is planned this year, but she couldn't get him to promise that the hardball players will be notified before any changes are made in the future. "I would imagine", Hum- phreys responded when ask- ed if the board would discuss the matter with the hardball enthusiasts before taking any action. "Will it be done''" Mrs. Fuller responded, suggesting it would only be a matter of courtesy to do so. Humphreys said he was on- ly one member but assured her he would do his utmost to have the board consider the wishes of the hardball association before any action was taken. Call for free estimate and we'll tell you how you can Bove. L.W. Kleiestiver Ltd. D..A..ee4 777.141 PI...u.y. 14...1..•. It.t.,l t.l .01,1007 ww-+.I..YM..• n.. God." Classroom teachers were Pat Harlton, Willa Harding, Linda Wallis, Mavis Harm- sworth, Debbie Webb, Margaret Bryan. Jenny Anderson, Heidi Hayden and Christine Jones were in charge of the nursery. The music was led by Jackie Pierce and April Bryan with Lisa Mardlen as pianist. The children rotated bet- ween crafts.in the Masonic Hall, organized by Dianna Beatson, Diane O'Shea, Mavis Knapman and Marie Anderson, and sports in the park led by Diane Blake, Howard Pierce and Steve Bannerman. Midmorning snacks prepared by Edna Wallis and Valerie Squire, were always appreciated. Gary Jones and Jim Riddell very generously opened their pools to allow each class the opportunity of a swim sometime during the week. Many thanks to the several pool supervisors and helpers in other areas, all of whom helped to make the week a success. Church new At the Granton United Church the Rev. Bruce Pierce was in charge of the Sunday morning service and entitled his message "Receiving what we need from`God". God does not supply all we want, as some of our wants may not be good for us. God knows the need you have as an in- dividual. We have to leave ourselves open for what God wants for us, patience and trust are essential in our rela- tionship with God, said the Minister. We do not approach God with our demands, we do not bargain with God, who is all powerful, we wait patiently in faith, we have to believe that He will answer our needs and accept it this way. owers oomed The Flowers of Hope Cam- paign enjoyed another very successful year during the 1984 campaign. To date, $18,447.00 has been received and representatives of the South Huron and District Association for the Mentally Handicapped are hopeful that the goal of $20.000.00 will be realized. Donations were up in many areas, again demonstrating the strong interest and sup- port towards localized pro- grams for developmentally handicapped children and adults. Ellen Forsythe, chairper- son of the Flowers of Hope Campaign and her army of nearly 230 canvassers have made appeals to the area over the past several weeks. In- dividuals who were unfor- tunately missed during the door-to-door campaign may still forward their contribu- tion to SH&DAMN Offices at Box 29, Dashwood, Ontario NOM 1NO. President Jim Dalton ex- pressed to the Board his satisfaction with the efforts of the campaign and feels confi- dent that the funds will pro- vide meaningful benefits to many mentally handicapped persons in our area. Services have grown to nearly 120 persons in the 16 year history of the Associa- tion and a wide array of ser- vices are available in day pro- grams for children at the Nursery and Developmental Centre and for adults at ARC Industries and the Life Skills Program. Adult accommoda- tion space in Group Homes and Apartments have in- creased to 33 persons being served. The Flowers of Hope Cam- paign in this area is not only the largest in Ontario, but also is the largest in Canada. Much of the success is a result of many hours of volunteer time on a direct approach door-to-door to homes in the villages, towns and rural areas. The response of a caring community encourages the continued efforts of the Board and staff in providing mean- ingful programs to handicap- ped persons. ‘101-' A WINNER -- The antique car driven by Harold and Gladys Cudmore was a winner in Saturday's Summerfest parade in Crediton. T -A photo 111[11111ft' IT 11 F ss. By MRS. STAN PRESZCATOR Mr. and Mrs. Harold Glan- ville London spedt the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Nick Lansbergan and girls. Miss Brenda Glanville, London spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Stan Preszcator. Misses Beth, Sheila and Nichole Preszcator, Brucefield spent some holidays with Mr. and Mrs Edward Preszcator and family. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Grif- fith and Andy, Arizona are holidaying with Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Smith. Mrs. Dora Ringland, Penn- sylvania is holidaying with relatives here. 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