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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1983-11-30, Page 13WutrtL's 1 On Nov. 21 the Clinton Brownies held their annual enrolment ceremony. Picture are, front row, left to right, Laura McNichol, Jana Pugh, Jennifer Sinclair, Marsha Miller and Kelly Shipp. Middle row, Shawna Hemingway, Myra Steenstra, Joanne Stauttener, Rachel Jenkins, Christine Stauttner, Alison Grigg, Barbie Stauttener, Guide helper Shari Lobb, Nicole Harris and Nancy Lobb. Back row, Leaders, Val Miller, Cheryl Grigg and Mary Stauttener. (Rod Hilts photo) MVCA budget down slightly BY STEPHANIE LEVESQUE Maitland Valley Conservation Authority's proposed 1984 budget of more than $1.5 million is slightly under its 1983 budget of just under $1.6 million. The preliminary budget was presented at MVCA's general meeting held Nov. 23 and will be refined and approved at its annual meeting in February. The largest spending area suggested is the capital program with the Listowel conduit project, taking the largest portion of capital funding. Based on a preliminary engineer's report, MVCA has budgeted $495,000 for con- struction and engineering of part of phase five of the conduit project. Phase five in- volved improvements to the buildings located over the Maitland River which flows through downtown Listowel. Included m the capital program for 1984 are surveys and studies for Harriston flood damage reduction and the Lucknow special policy area. The Harriston project is estimated at $25,000 and the Lucknow project is estimated at $15,000. The Ministry of Natural Resources pays 85 per cent of capital projects with the benefitting municipality paying the remaining 15 per cent. ' The proposed 1984 budget of $1,532,450 calls for a ministry share of $1,161,960 and the remaining amount of $370,490 to be paid by MVCA's member municipalities. Water and related land management, under which capital programs are listed, takes up the largest portion of the budget. The administration of this section is proposed at $336,200. This includes technical staff expenses budgeted at $90,300, down from $95,500 for the past year; $40,200 for operating dam structures, down from $51,300 a year ago; and $95,500 for conservation services, up from $49,500 in 1983. Included in the conservation services budget are the Upper Middle Maitland rural stormwater management study at $25,000' and The Blyth Creek -Murray Lamb drain improvement project at $16,000, which were not part of the 1983 budget. The general administration budget is up from the 1983 budget of $223,200 to $251,300. This includes personnel services at $148,600, up from $138,200 in the 1983 budget. Winter road conditions concern Ashfield parents The possibility of poor weather conditions during winter months has June and Arnold Meader concerned about the safety of their daughter attending Grade one at Brookside Public School in Ashfield Township. Mrs. Meader of R.R. 3 Goderich spoke on Nov. 7 to the Huron County Board of Educa- tion regarding her concern for their daughter Sandra. "The road we live on often has high snow banks on each side of the road and we also have strong winds along the lake. This com- bination can produce a situation where the visibility can be zero at times. Since we have no sidewalks in Port Albert, Sandra will be forced to walk on the road with the possibility that a driver might not see her. This situation can be even worsened if the road has not been plowed, since both Sandra' and traffic would probably be using the same track," stated Mrs. Meader. The Meaders suggest that the school bus, which Sandra normally takes to school, travel an extra 1,096 feet round trip and pick her up at her house. CFFO convention Christian farmers from across the province will meet at the University of Guelph on December 7 to discuss the theme: "Agriculture, Technology and Steward- ship." In the morning, Harry Antonides, Director of Research and Education for the Christian Labour Association of Canada, will speak on "Computer: Servant or Master?" George Atkins, P. Ag., Director, Developing Countries Farm Radio Network, will be featured in the afternoon with an illustrated presentation of the work he and his staff do for farmers in third world countries. Mr. Atkins is a former CBC farm broadcaster. At the evening banquet, Dr. Harry Cook, professor of Biology at The King's College, Edmonton, Alberta, will address the topic: "Genetic Engineering for Agriculture '• Both CaTO President, Tom Oegema, and Ctee°O Vice -President, Bill Jongejan, will be re -electable during the convention. Tom Oegema is a turkey producer from Talbotville. Bill Jongejan is a hog producer from Goderich. Convention delegates will be asked to approve a 1984 budget of $153,800. Resolutions relating to the convention theme will be debated. The one -day event will be held in Peter Clark Hall, University Centre, University of Guelph: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. The CK:TO welcomes the public at this event. Pre-registratlon la urged by calling the CFFO office at (519) 338-2921. "We feel this would be a small inconve- nience to ensure Sandra's safety," said Mrs. Meader. ' The Port Albert mother also pointed out that Sandra was picked up at her home last year because of a board policy which per- mits the traveling of the extra distance to pick up kindergarten students. Mrs. Meader added that the bus will have to travel the ex- tra distance next year as another daughter will then be attending kindergarten. The board approved turning the matter over to the management committee which deals with transportation. "I would like to point out that the board has a policy regarding this situation," com- mented trustee John Jewitt, noting that this policy has been considered fair in the past. The policy referred to includes the provi- sion for kindergarten students. "I hope the management committee, while looking at this, will keep the policy in mind," added trustee Jewitt. FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF OUR CUSTOMERS .. . GG G Fine SETTLER (')14h�1Y1 Furniture ON THE MAIN ST. DUBLIN 345-2250 WILL BE OPEN EVERY DAY UNTIL CHRISTMAS 41111 MONDAY - SATURDAY 9:30 A -M. - 6:00 P.M. FRIDAY 9:30 A.M. ® 9:00 P.M. ALSO "OPEN HOUSE" Each Sunday 1:00 P.M. _ 5:00 P.M. FREE DELIVERY A SET-UP Amiamminiumminemosomimi Conservation and recreation land management has been budgeted at $63,250. Administration of this area is expected to cost $27,000 up from $21,700 this past year. Development at the conservation areas is budgeted at $31,750. General maintenance is expected to cost $125,200, up from $118,800 this past year. MVCA secretary -treasurer Marlene Shiell said that when the level of funding from the province is known, the budget will be refined for eventual approval at the February annual meeting. The TOWNSHIP OF TUCKERSMITH are seeking the support of the community to produce a Township logo or crest. The crest or logo to be of historical importance and depict features unique to this Municipality. A cash prize of '25.00, '15.00 and '10.00 to top three entries selected. Entries must be received at Municipal Office prior to February 28th, 1984. Entries must be submitted on entry form available at Municipal Office. ROBERT BELL, REEVE, TOWNSHIP OF TUCKERSMITH Invite [7i�X1eZee to your d Christmas Party. Dixee Lee is always a hit, great food at econo- mical prices. Choose from a variety of tasty meals and leave the rest to us. We'II deliver your meal, serve it and even clean up after, if you wish, all for one low group rate price. Coll us for more information today Complete Catering Service CHICKEN & SEAFOff CLINTON SEAFORTM 402-7337 527-0220 Owned rind operated by Doug ithude an',..,.r., ing By Stephanie Levesque William Manning Blyth, M .itland Valley Conservation Authority member, thrashed out a province -wide proposal to reduce the number of authority members. MVCA chairman, Dave Gower of Goderich, said the report prepared by staff of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and the Association of Conservation Authorities of Ontario (ACAO) would be on the agenda of MVCA's annual meeting in February. A MVCA report will be prepared for the annual meeting so all members will be aware of the possible ramifications. Deviating from reading a semi-annual report at the authority's general meeting, Mr. Manning condemned government bureaucracy. He aimed his criticism at the London region of the Ministry of Natural Resources. He spoke several times of the authority being bogged down in "reams and CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1983—PAGE 13 oses MVC reduction reams" of paperwork. "There are a lot of technocrats lined up in front of computers that continue to vomit out new directives on reams and reams of paper," commented Mr. M. nning. He suggested that MVCA should get close enough to the ministry so that they are considered "bedfellows". The ministry provides funding to conservation authorities, thus dictating where the authority money is spent. Lumping his comments against the ministry in the same speech criticizing the joint report, Mr. Manning said the report is "the most frightening thing I ever heard". "If the proposal goes through, it could promote hard feelings from municipalities," he said. The report Calls for reducing membership on the authority to about 15 members each representing a group of municipalities, instead of one representative from each municipality. MVCA presently has 34 dd5tteaata b. It was Mr. Manning's contention that no money would be say : from such a proposal because the representatives would have to be paid a per diem to report to the individual municipalities. The proposal would be similar to school baord representation, said Mr. Manning taking a dim view of county boards. The Blyth member took a few knocks at his MVCA colleagues saying some were not participating enough and regularily at- tending meetings. "Some sitting here are like deadwood. They never ask any questions," said Mr. Manning. He called for the members to show some "intestinal fortitude", to ask questions and get involved in the authority, and to argue against the proposed report before authorities in the province have no choice about having their numbers reduced. No other food services allowed at arena CLINTON - The town recreation com- mittee has passed a motion prohibiting other food Services from operating in direct competition with the Clinton Community Centre's food booth during events held in the arena. Last month a spokesperson from the Clinton Figure Skating Club asked Arena Sorority meets CLINTON - The Nov. 22 meeting of Xi Eip- silon Beta Sorority was held at the home of Betty Jo Cudmore. Eleven members answered the roll call by stating what experiences they had had with embroidering. This introduced Mary Marsh's program on counted cross-stitch. After a presentation on the history and significance of the art, each member created a sample of counted cross-stitch for the Christmas tree. During the business program, plans were discussed for the upcoming Christmas social to be catered by Mrs. Wrigley. It was voted on to give a donation to the Family and Children's Services Christmas Bureau to help needy families for Christmas. Linda Meade reported another worthwhile Regal order had been placed to help raise money for service projects. Further discussion followed on street signs to be added to the club signs at the entrances to town. Lois Fitzgerald passed out covered hangers to the girls who assisted at the tea for the Blind Society to thank them for their time. Manager Clarence Neilans if he would close the arena booth so the skating club could sell hot dogs in the upstairs auditorium during a skating carnival. Mr. Neilans brought the issue before the recreation committee, who were unanimously against the idea. Originally a motion was made stating that the arena booth would remain open during the function. A second motion was then introduced prohibiting any group trom selling a food service in direct competition with the arena's booth. "The booth is there to make money and cover expenses," Mr. Neilans said. He explained that reduced ice rental fees of $27 an hour to minor hockey and figure skating is offset by the money made at the concession booth during their ice time. INSULATION Beat the high cost of heating this winter: Cali LES TURNER for Free Estimates on *POLYURETHANE FOAM •BLOWN CELLULOSE •BLOWN FIBRE GLASS •FIBREGLASS BATTS-ROCKWOOL •CMHC APPROVED PHONE GOVERNMENT GRANTS Available for homes built before 1971 UP TO $500. 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