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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1986-04-02, Page 1.„, ' TI. 1\4 TH S1'AINII)A1 - 'HE iAls'FIL JULE. NO. 14 121 YEARS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2,1986 'CENTS A...-vorstAiii4717460 " ..1$41.1,1•51.1.5%., +51: • Clinton Rovers bring home three trophies By Anne Narejlto CLINTON - Beautiful country side, well planned activities and good company are the Makings of a great vacation. The First Clinton Rovers enjoyed just that when they travelled to Australia and then on to New Zealand to participate in the Fifth Asia Pacific Rover Scout Moot, On March 7, Dave Moffat, Greg Carter, Vickie Captelon, Margie Wise, Shawn Semple, Brian Phillips, Rev. Jim Bechtel and his wife Elaine made their way through a snow storm which forced the closure of the majority of highways in Huron County. But determination and skillful driving on the part of the Cantelons and Semples enabled the group to reach the Toronto airport. The Rovers returned home on March 30, not only to better weather, but to a public reception at the town hall. In all, 53 relatives, friends and council members were out to greet the weary travellers. Sidney, Australia After 23 hours of flying, the Clinton crew landed in Sidney, Australia were they were met by Rev. A.W. Grant. Brian explained that the group lost a day on the way over, as they "never saw March 8" because they crossed the dateline. On the other hand, Easter Sun- day was a long day as they left New Zealand on what was their Sunday and crossed the dateline to land in Toronto on the Canadian Sunday. The purpose of the groups trip was to participate in the Rover Scout Moot in New Zealand, but while they were on their way, the group decided it was the perfect oppor- tunity to do some sightseeing. While the group was in Australia, they drove 4,600 kms in two weeks, visiting several areas. The Rovers stay in Australia did not get off to a good start. "After we landed in Cairns, there was suppose to be a 10 seater van ready of us but we ended up with a four-wheel drive," explained Shawn, "This four-wheel drive seated six and had no room for luggage. We had to make two trips to the hotel." After getting settled in, the group did some cross-country touring of the Atherton table lands. The following day, they went to the Great Barrier Reef and then took a boat to Green Island and went on to Hastings Reef. "We spent the day snorkeling and riding in glass bottom boats. It was great," said Shawn. With their luggage cluttering their now eight seater van, the group drove another 745 km to MacKay where they stayed in a scout hall. On their way to MacKay, the Clinton Rovers and their leaders had the opportunity to tour the sugar cane museum. F•,4 "This sure is a big bunny!" Three-year-old Johathan Richter was Library Park on March 29. Special guest at the event, sponsored by one of many children out to enjoy the Easter egg hunt at the Clinton the BIA, was the Easter Bunny. ( Anne Narejko photo) EASTER EGG-C1TEMENT After their stay in MacKay, the group went on to Rockhampton where they saw their first kangaroos and other Australian animals in Billabong. From there, they drove to Gympie, where the hospitality of the local youth group come through. "The youth group held a barbecue for us and taught us how to play indoor cricket while we were there," explained Shawn. The Bechtele had lived in Australia for a short period of tune and had established lasting friendships. It was partly due to these friendships that the group was warmly welcomed by scout groups and youth groups. These contacts not only ar- ranged the welcoming committees; but also opened their homes to the Canadian group. The next event that sticks out in the minds of travellers, was the tour of Ackland. The group took a boat across the Ackland Harbor and had the opportunity of watching a water firefighting demonstration. They also visited the Heritage Park in Ackland where they saw several varied farm demonstrations as well as Kiwi birds. Dave also tried. his hand at milking a cow. From Ackland, the group travelled to Rotorua where they toured the hot springs before heading on to Fielding to attend a small banquet in their honor at the town hall. From there, it was on to Wellington to catch a ferry to Picton. "We had to run to catch the ferry because we were a little late," said Shawn. In their hurry, Brian lost his wallet and Vickie's sleeping bag and coat disap- peared. However, they were good sports about the entire ordeal, never complaining or letting their high spirits drop. True to the scouting motto, a scout leader later loaned Vickie her own sleep- ing bag for the remainder of the journey. Clinton, New Zealand Next it was on to Greymouth, Queenstown, Te, Anau, and Clinton, New Zealand. While in the town of Clinton, the group stopped at a cafe and gave the owner a let- ter and a flag. "It was a good place to stop because there was a map on one of the walls that had pins of all the places they had visitors from," said the group. From Clinton, it was on to Dunedin where they met other Rovers going to the moot. Their new friends took them to a scout hall where they stayed. Next, it was on to the main purpose of the trip - the moot. Rover Scout Moot A total of 183 Rovers from Japan, Malta, Turn to page 5 • on and confe attendance spark debate neet!,65;4,,. Attendance at conventions and con- ferences led to an unscheduled but spirited discussion at the March 27th meeting of Huron County Council. After considerable exchange of views .and some procedural confusion, the subject was referred to the executive committee for consideration and a recommendation back to the council for a g policy decision. The controversy seemed to grow,out of # reconunendation in the monthly report of the road committee. The county engineer requested permission to attend the Na- tional Road and Street Maintenance Con- ference in Las Vegas, Nevada, April 20-23, instead of the Canadian Public Works Con- ference in Ottawa which was approved at a previous meeting. The approximate cost was said to be the same, but the engineer indicated that judging by the known agen- da, the topics to be handled at the Nevada conference might be more beneficial than the Ottawa agenda. The road committee recommended to the council that the county engineer be authorized to attend the Las Vegas con- ference. Observing that in his opinion there is "a little too much going to conven- tions outside the province", Goderich Reeve Harry Worsen asked for a recorded vote. The trip was approved by 17 votes in favour and 11 in opposition. Four members were absent from the meeting. In the course of the meeting, county councillors faced a recommendation from the planning and development committee, Pt '60111t there's 046 kite somewhere!". Chad Herman f 4, (left) found his share of the chocolate and sat down to enjoy it. A4iley tlookediaiderb shes and every place he ouid Mb* of to find the Sitting couldn't have cared lessehout the Easter egg'hunt, she.** ‘4.hidtleit Easter thotolate tni„igarcit 29. Brad Marsh, 3, (middle). wanted 14 bug itonithettister Bunny. (Mille NarejhophOtoo to authorize the warden and the planning director to attend the conference of Cana - dein Institute of Planners in Vancouver from July 20-23. The motion passed in a show -of -hands vote. Exeter Reeve Bill Mickle, estimating that convention and related expenses cost Huron County taxpayers "$100,000 or more annually", presented a motion, seconded by OoderickReeve Harry Worsell, calling foe'a .by-law or policy 'to be prepared, restricting all future attendances. The two reeves had voted earlier against the county's 1986 budget and municipal appor- tionment precentages. Their motion was defeated. The wording of the motion had been questioned by several members. Reeve Tom Cunningham's (Hullet Township) at- tempts to have it referred to the executive committee for review was called out of order by Warden Armstrong, on advice of Clerk -Treasurer Bill Hanly, although the county's procedural rules clearly allow such referrals. Reeve Mickle's subsequent motion, ,seconded by Reeve Tom Tomes (Stephen Township), called for referring the entire subject of convention attendances and ex- penses to the executive committee for review and recommendation. This motion was carried by a majority vote. The mat- ter will be debated and decided by the council at a later date when the executive committee's views have been presented. Public meeting will be held, to discuss fate of bridge Anyone interested in the fate of the pic- bridge up to provincial standards? 2- What turesque and historic Ball's Bridge near. action should be taken to retain the ex - Auburn will have an opportunity to obtain isting Ball's Bridge for public access as full information and to discuss the entire well as for preservation of heritage? reconstruction project at a public meeting According to Reeve Kernighan, the new on April 11, 1986, at 8 p.m. in Auburn Com- bridge is expected to be started next year. munity Hall. The estimated cot is $1.2 million of which • In a report presented to Huron County 80 per cent would be paid by the provincial Council on March 27, the county road coin- government. 0 improvements to the ac- mittee "felt it was time . that the public cess roads are included, the total cost of were given .the opportunity to understand the project would amount to approximate - the county's action and provide some input ly $2 million. into the proposed alternatives." } . As to the existing Ball's Bridge, the For some time, there has been con- ' county council approved the committee's siderable controversy concerning the con- recommendation that this bridge "remain struction of a new bridge and the future of as a county bridge, open to traffic at the the existing one. Presenting the commit- existing standard for a maximum period tee's report and recommendations, Cot. .of ten years." This decision is subject to borne Township Reeve ussel Kernighan, two conditions: that the bridge will not be. pointed out that, in a itiott to financial replaced, if it is excessively damaged or AM engineering considerations, there are destroyed by natural causes, and that at many other implications, and "opposition the end of the 10 year period the. situation to removing the existing bridge goes out- will be reviewed to determine whether a side our boundaries," further extension period could be recom- Asone of the last remaining "wrought mended or whether the bridge should be iron pinned" structures) the historic Bali's ' closed to any traffic and possibly removed. Bridge has attracted the attention of the The county figures show that it would Niiflistry, of Culture .and Citizenship and cost the , county • approximately $6,000 a Other , heritage -minded groups and year, to leave the Ball's 'Bridge in an open ifitPiduals, . . . condition, with a two -tonne Wad limit omit. For these reasons,the county road COM— The council felt that under the cir- ee decided to treat the two questions cumstances this would be an appropriate as separate items: 1- Where to build a new expenditure.