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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1984-05-23, Page 10 1 .4-11 E 0 za 1>- 'Ai, • •4;/' THE BAY FIELD BU GI E -SUCents --No,21 incorporating THE BLYT 11STAMARD Wednesday, May 23 1984 19t year • IV ,41,1644.;14 The annual Victoria Day holiday fireworks display was held in Londesboro on May 21. Patch Doll Adabelle Celeste and: Jason Tonney, 2, of Seaforth looked skyward for the light Paula Allen, 7 of Londesboro and her Cabbage show. (Shelley McPhee photo ) School car to celebrate 70th year Clinton's Original ,CNR School Car on Wheels 15089, Ontario's first railway school car, will he celebrating its 70th birthday this year. To honor the occasion a special party is being held on Saturday, September 1 and Clinton 'council has been asked by the school car committee to help with the funding of the event. Elizabeth Kettlewell, historian and heritage committee member, estimated that, costs would run approximately $435. She was assured of the town's backing at council's May 7 meeting. Mrs. Kettlewell told council that the party would not only mark the school car's birthday, but also the half -way point of the car's restoration. In honor of this a Gold Spike ceremony and birthday party are set for September 1., at 3 p.m. in Sloman Memorial Park. • The railway historian noted. "Last spike ceremonies were held about 100 years ago, marking the completion of the important sections of railway construction. We believe this will be a worthwhile and unusual event which will stimulate interest in this project, while drawing tourists to Clinton. We have the support and interest of CN Rail, who will donate the gold spike and a commemorative plaque, as well as mementoes for presentation at the ceremony." • SeN)eral CN Rail officials are expected to attend the ceremony, along with members of the Ministry of Education, local representatives in the provincial and federal governments, Huron County Board of Education trustees and Clinton council members. Mrs. Kettlewell told council, "To date all expenses involved in the restoration of this historic school car have been -met through generous donations -from formr students in northern Ontario, friends in Clinton, the CN Rail; memberships, as well as donations of material and time frntr CsT4PrNI 7/1Pinber of the school car board of directors." She said that the historic 'value of the school car has been recognized by the Ontario Heritage Foundation and noted that •because Of the school car's contribution to education heritage, the Foundation will be erecting a heritage plaque at a ceremony in 1985. Expenses for this fall's birthday celebraion were detailed to council by Mrs. Kettlewell and will cover a variety of costs, including invitations, programs, costs for the services of the three Clinton Pipe Band members and refreshments from Bartliff's Bakery. For tourist promotion, the event will be publicized in Fall Events, an Ontario Travel Bureau publication which is available at all Ontario Travel Bureau outlets. In the 1985 edition of the Ontario Travellers' Encyclopedia, the Original CNR School on Wheels will be included. Separate board pay stays at 5 % ° Separate school trustees will keep their monthly stipend at $198 per month even though they have learned they could boost it up to $225 per month. At \ its May 14 meeting, the Huron -Perth Weather 1984 1983 MAY 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Rain 4 mm 9 13 16 22 20 18 23 0 4 2 5 9 7 5 9 4 11 2 12 4 17 6 15 15 20 7 9 10 4 Separate School Board received a memo from Superintendent of Business and Finance Jack Lane which states trustees' remuneration doesn't come under the pro- vincial restraint bill. Mr. Lane was given this information from the Inflation Restraint Board. The board had settled the question of its remuneration over a year ago, when it cut its honorarium down to a five per cent in- crease each year for three years. Originally the out -going school board in 1982 had set the stipend of the in -coming board for its three- year term. The rates were $200 per month for 1983, $225 per month for 1984 and $250 per month in 1985. However, Stratford trustee Hon Marcy, who was also a trustee on . the previous board, kept trying to reduce the stipend to a five per cent increase from the 1982 level of Parents and trustees study immersion plan A 12-inember ad hoc c.opimittee on French Immersion will be formed by the Huron County Board of Education. At its May 7 ingeting, the hoard set out Who would make up the torninittee. Five parents, one from WO of the high school districts - Clinton, Exeter, Goderich, Seaforth and Wingham - will have the largest representation on the committee. Director of Education Bob Allan said advertisements will, be placed in local newspapers and notices will be sent home with students asking for parents to submit their names for the committee. But trustee Tony McQuail wondered how the board would ereate a balance between Klompen Feest chairman says Supporters and non -supporters of le&encti Immersion. The director said the executive committee had discussed this question and expressed the hope that the chosen parents would serve with open minds and consider what is best for the students. The committee will also be made up of three trustees, one member of the Elemen- tary Principals' Association, one consul- tant, one member from the elementary federations and the director or his designate. The committee will have until January 1985 to prepare a report for the board. at a weekend, what a crowd" By Shelley McPhee Without a doubt, the fourth annual Clinton Klompen Feest was the best and biggest ever. The. May. 18 and 19 celebrations attracted record crowds to town. Many believe that the Feest crowds equalled the number of people in town when Clinton celebrated its centennial in 1975. . "What a weekend, what weather; what a •crowd," Feest chairman Bob Campbell enthused. "Klompen Feest 1984 was an outstanding success from all aspects. While complete figures are not available until all accounts are tabulated and paid, it is hoped that it was a financial success also." Two days of solid entertainment and fun and excellent weather lend themselves to the success of the Dutch styled festival. The weekend got off to a great start on Friday night when hundreds of people met at the Clinton Community Park for an evening of song and music, provided by a variety of local talent. On Saturday afternoon more than 15,000 people lined Clinton's streets to watch a colossal parade that featured more than 100 floats and bands. The lineup of people stretched from the Clinton Legion up past Vinegar Hill and along several side streets and parade itself was more than an hour long. Another 5,000 people took in Saturday afternoon and evening entertainmentin the Clinton Park and close to 1,500 people devored thousands of pounds of chicken, baked potatoes and all the fixings at the monster chicken barbecue. An estimated 750 people attended the wind-up dance in the Clinton arena on Saturday night, featuring the local band, Whiskey Jack and another 400 took in a Dutch language play on the same evening put on by . a Woodstock theatrica4roup, atthe Clinton and District —ithristiaiSchool. Fellowship and fun made the Feest a undisputed success but Mr. Campbell noted that the event also prospered because of the countless volunteer hours put into the weekend activities. He said, "As chairman of the event, I wish to thank all those who made the Feest an enjoyable weekend for all. I want to say a special thanks to all the committee leaders and their members for the many hours of effort they contributed in making the event a success. With dedicated people like you, my job is made much easier and more enjoyable. It is a lot of work, but when it is all over and has been a success, it gives us all a good feeling.' Mr. Campbell noted that the Feest did experience some problems and these were • not overlooked by organizers. He explained, "We did had a couple Of minor problems, such as the water fights on Friday night and 'the stealing of some of the decorations at the Satuurday night dance. Many hours of thought and energy went into the making of those crests and flags and to think that some person was under the impression. that they were there to be stolen or destroyed. As for the water, the people who came to enjoy the Klompen Feest program, . were not impressed When some kid soaked them with a water pistol."' The incidents however were not a major reflection on: the overall success of the festival and Mr. Campbell noted, "After four successive years of Klompen Feest, it is my opinion that Clinton is supportive of this ethnic styled festival. I believe we on the committee enjoy presenting our event as much as the public enjoys participating in it." Many members of the public who took part in the Feest went home winners in the various draws, the parade judging and the children's kite flying contest. More than 2,000 tickets were sold for two tickets to Holland on KLM airlines and Mrs. Morris Tebeault of Vanastra was the winner. More than five entries in the parade won the judges' favor and special prizes. The best church or school float was entered by the Clinton Public School, with the Vacation Bible School taking second place. The huge float entered by The Old Mill in Blyth took first place in the Commercial or Industrial category. The Clinton Fleming Feed Mill entry was second and Te -Em Farms of Bayfield was third. $180 peimonth. ' Eventually the brd agreed to rolling batk the honorarium to five per cent. Despite learning they could increase their honorarium trustees took no action. Chairman Ron Murray of RR 2, Dublin said the board made its decision to stick to the five per cent a year ago, and trustees should remain at that level. Trustees agreed noting teachers and other staff have been expected to accept five per cent salary increases. The chairman also commented that Huron -Perth Separate School trustees take an honorarium that is half that of the Huron and Perth Boards of Education. "That's by choice," said Mr. Murray ad- ding that it doesn't mean the trustees of those two boards aren't worth the amount they receive. The New Canadian Club float was top winner in the service club or organization class and the Huron Ploughmen entry took second place. In the family division, the Greidanus entry came first and the Ton Van Dorst family took second place. E. Anderson, with his 1930 Deluxe Ford Roadster, won first place in the antique vehicle division and L. McClinchey, showing a 1930s Allis Chalmers Tractor won second place. On Friday morning, children from Clinton schools got in the Klompen mood with a giant kite flying competition. The event was held at the Clinton Public School (CPS). Commercial kites were judged on height only and winners included - Grades 1 to 3: first, Sonsack Phannayong, St. Joseph's Separate School; second, Benny Dykstra, Clinton District Christian School (CDCS); third, Trevor Schwark, CPS. Grades 4 to 6: first, Craig Caldwell and Nathen Howes, CPS; second; Dan Verhoef, CDCS; third, Dawn TenPas, CDCS; fourth, Wanda Johnston and Sharon Hollinshead, CPS; fifth, Doug McQuire and Chris Hoggarth, CPS. Grades 7 and 8: Steven Vandenool, CDCS; Mike Verhoef, CDCS; Jason Cox, CPS; Lynn Feeney, St. Joseph's; Henry Buffinga, CDCS. Homemade kites were judged on artistic value and color, height, originality and size. Grade 4 to 6 winners were: Boun My Phannayong, St. Joseph's; Anita Bruinsma, CDCS; Stacey Reid and Chastity Colquhoun, CPS; Angela Reid and Jennifer Tremeer, CPS; Lori Zondag, CDCS. Grade 7 and 8 winners were: Singto Phannayong, CDCS; Bounheng Racksasouk, St. Joseph's; Sombath Phongsa; Sheila Namink, CPS; Brenda Vanderlaan, CDCS. With Klompen Feest 1984 completed, Mr. Campbell said that there's little doubt in his mind that the Dutch -heritage festival will be held again in 1985. He noted however that most of the group have been involved for four years and new workers are needed for the various committees. He stressed, With new people on the committees it would ensure some new ideas which might be better than ever. Think about this and if you would like to play a part in Klompen Feest, come forward and make your contribution to this community event." He added, "To the hundreds of people who were part of Klompen Feest, who are not on the organizing committee, I say thank you for helping us. We are grateful to the service clubs, the concession booth operators, all those in the parade, the people who helped to serve the dinner, organize the dance, supervise the play, took part in the -entertainment or helped in other ways. To the recreation staff, the Public Works department, the PUC and the police, we can't get along without you." "It was truly a volunteer effort," Mr. Campbell praised, "made possible by a group of volunteer workers. The committee will assess all aspects and decide to go again next year. 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This year the Dutch -styled festival featured an international range of entertainment, from the Clinton Legion Pipe Band to square dancers, from Hungarian dancers to brass bands. Clinton Pipe Band member Sharon East member and her two nieces, Jillian and Tamara Collins of Sarnia, took time out to pose for the camera. (Shelley McPhee photo) Respect for others to be emphasized in Huron County education system By Stephanie Levesque Respect for people, whether it be their person, property or religious and cultural persuasions is part of a values education program that will be mbre conscientiously taught in Huron schools. The Huron County Board of Education, in response to a Ministry of Education report on values education, endorsed the concept of values education being part of the eicistin curriculum. Superintendent of Program Bob McCall said values education has always been a part of the school program. However, ap- proval from the board means there will be a more conscientious effort to reinforce the basic values of society. "The whole foundation of a values educa- tion program rests on recognizing the intrin- sic value or worth of persons as individuals - people are to be valued - one doesn't put themselves down or others down," says a report from Mr. McCall. In his report, Mr. McCall outlines five ex- amples of values with a moral leaning that are basic to respect for. oneself, for others, for the religious and cultural commitments of others, for property and for the democratic system and its institutions. Mr. McCall's report says self-esteem is a factor which influences a person's ability to show concern for others. "Consequently, enhancing self-esteem is the starting point for a values education pro- gram," says the report. Mr. McCall said values education can be taught in other subjects and board staff is starting to put together a resource tool for use by teachers. Board chairman Eugene Frayne com- mended Mr. McCall's report and noted that society expects too much from the educa- tional system. "Society blames the school system for everything that goes wrong," said Mr. Frayne.