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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1987-09-23, Page 3School far board short Iwo directors Four former members of the board of directors of the CNR School on Wheels 15089 have been acclaimed to serve as directors on the 1987-88 board, leaving two positions on the seven -man board yet to be filled. The appointments were made at the organization's annual general meeting in Clinton on September 16. Gord Yohn, Clinton town council representative, remains on the new board at the discretion of council. He is joined by former board members Les Ste. Marie, Toby Rainey, Cheryl Jefferson and Richard Hamilton, all of whom agreed to stand for a second term. Former directors Jo Winter and Helen Bartliff have resigned from the board, citing other committments. A meeting will be held at the School Car in Clinton at 7:30 p.m. on October 7 for the ap- pointment of the 1987-88 executive. Everyone is welcome to attend this meeting, and anyone wishing to serve as a director for the historic School Car is asked to con- tact Margaret Sloman at 482-9583 or Gord Yohn at 482-7935 prior to the meeting. Directors meet once a month in Clinton, and are responsible for all the planning of the ongoing restoration and maintenance at the School Car, located at the foot of Matilda Street on Victoria Terrace, as well as being involved in seeking ongoing funding for the operation of Clinton's major tourist attraction. Past secretary Toby Rainey says that the duties are relatively few and the rewards many in working with the School Car's board of directors. She adds that it is tremendously exciting to see how the number of visitors to the Car has increased since the highway signs were installed last year by the Ministry of Culture and Recrea- tion, with more than 1,500 visitors attending since the facility was opened for the season 'last May. Many visitors have some former connec- tion with either the Sloman School Car in Clinton, or with other School Cars which travelled Ontario's northland from the late 1920's to the early '60's, and are thrilled to see the Car beautifully maintained as a historic site; while others are excited at fin- ding a part of Ontario's educational history of which they knew nothing. Major restoration work over the past year has been the completion of the kitchen and stoi age section of the School Car, most of which was accomplished by Doug and Tim By'lsma of Clinton, with painting done by Jack Roorda, also of Clinton. Funding for these projects was provided with a grant of more than $5,000 from the Masons Foundation, South Huron District; a $2,000 grant from the Charles H. Ivey Foun- dation of London; and an annual grant of At the September 16 annual meeting of the CNR School On Wheels 15089, four directors were acclaimed to serve on the 1987-88 board. There are two positions yet to be filled on the board. Returning as board members are (back, left) Richard Hamilton, Cheryl Jef- ferson and Clinton Councillor Gord Yohns. Front row, Toby Rainey and Les Ste. Marie. The two directors to resign were Jo Winter and Helen Bartliff. ( David Emslie photo) $1,500 from the Town of Clinton. As well, a summer student, Gwen Holland of Clinton, was hired to assist Curator Margaret Sloman in conducting visitors through the Car and in maintaining the gardens in the large park surrounding the car, which has been described 'by many as "the most beautiful park in Huron County." Top priority projects facing the 1987-88 Board of Directors will be the replacement of tongue and groove siding on the north side of the Car, which has been painted but never otherwise improved since the Car was first brought to Clinton in the fall of 1982. It suf- fers from both fire deterioration and dry rot, and its replacement will vastly improve the overall appearance of the Car while main- taining historical authenticity. Quotes have been sought on this project, as well as for other more minor projects now in 'the planning stages, which include the replacement of most of the numerous and unique "teaching aides" employed in the car by Fred Sloman during his 39 -year career. In closing last Wednesday's meeting, chairman Les Ste. Marie of Lucan express- ed his appreciation to all who have made the restoration and operationof the School Car such an outstanding success. These included the Town of Clinton, the South Huron Masons, the Ivey Foundation, the many in- dividual donors and members, the former and present members of the board of direc- tors, t'ie Sloman family, Miss Holland, the numerous donors of historical material, and the thousands of visitors which have passed through the car since it first arrived in Clinton. Sorority group has new format CLINTON - The beginning of the 1987-88 year of the Beta Sigma Phi Epsilon Beta sorority meeting was celebrated with the usual pot -luck supper held at Ann Lavis'. As the theme for this year is Building Bridges of Friendship, the business meeting began with the roll call question, "What new friends you made or met this summer." This year members are trying something different, they are going Career Chapter which means they only have 12 meetings a year and there are no committee.' The executive for the year is: president - Dianne Stevenson; vice president - Nancy Klomps; recording secretary - Sally McNichol; corresponding secretary - San- dra Ralfor and treasurer - Pat Bell. The group has changed considerably this year as they have had some jnerntJers wove. up from the Beta Omega Chapter, some are on a leave of absence and a new g1r'out), Delta Alpha, has been started by eight members. The next program is a tour of the Bluewater Centre by hostess, Gail Sinclair. HORST Feige D.T. GODERICH 58 West Street GODERICH (519) 524-6688 Neustadt (519) 665-7818 No Charge 1-800-265-7555 lzheime Society Don t forgo, 'ho<a who con r ramombor. 6 WEEK SUPPORT GROUP FAR FAMILIES OF DIAGNOSED ALZHEIMERS PATIENTS TOPICS TO INCLUDE: •Overview of AAlzheimers Disease •Horne Support Services • Lecral and Financial Concerns •Management of Difficult Behavior Long Term Care WHEN: Thurday Evenings Beginning October 8 and ending November 12 TIME: 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. W H E E Community Psychiatric Services 49 Huron Street, Clinton, ._ rat. NOM 110 1 REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Please can 482-3961 CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1987 Page 3 All's quiet with Stanley Township politics STANLEY - It's quiet here, the quietest it's been in years, according to Clerk Mel Graham. Quiet is not a state that is commonly associated with municipal politics. Yet III Stanley Township business is so slow that a regular council meeting was cancelled last month. Normally the council members meet twice a month. In August the second meeting was postponed. They met again on September 8, anti as previously witnessed, the agenda proved to be brief. In council business, further review 1% ON given to a request from John 'I'alhut to hat t• part of his farm property rezoned. Nu deci- sion was made as council plans to examine the issue more closely with the Huron ('otili- ty Planning Department. Likewise, council chose to. further ex- amine a severance request made by Hon Smith. He is seeking to have property near Bayfield severed. Council discussed whether or not the severance was in an area they wanted to see developed and whether the zoning bylaw allowed for development of the property. In other business, council learned that the County of Huron Highway Department plans to repave a section of roadway in Varna. Stanley. Township Council has made ap- plication to the Ministry of Transportation and Communications for 50 per cent funding for the installation of sidewalks along the proposed repaved section of County Road 31. l'otll'u it agreed to snake application fur the reforestation r.:,sistance program of- fered by the Ausable-Hayfield Conservation Authority. They have requested 75 spruce tree.. to hi used for roadside planting stock. Approval was given to allow a mirror variance fur Helen Bieman, Davies and Vilcius. The variance allows for a change in the side yard limitations to allow for the building of an addition to an existing cottage. While council business has been quiet, it is anticipated that municipal affairs will running in full gear in the near future when more progress is made with the water pipeline plan. While the project is still in the hands of the engineers, public meetings are expected to be held in the near future to discuss the ex- tensive work and financing involved in the project that will see drinking water brought from Grand Bend through to Hay and Stanley Townships. WEEKLY WEATHER 1987 1986 HI LO HI- IA) Septe:nber 15 22 9 10 8 16 L4 12 1 14 1 17 19 15 15 2 18 18 14 19 10 19 20 12 21 13 20 23 13 20 15 21 19 10 19 14 Rain 21 min Rain 45 nun YEAR END CLEARANCE on 1987 Chevrolets and Oldsmobiles and Chevy Trucks $750. CASHBACK now on 'til Sept. 30 on most models in stock. BROWN Chevrolet oldsmobile CLINTON —since 1935— 482-9321 HILL & HILL FARMS B= ELEVATOR Is ready to Receive your 1987 SOYBEANS and CORN We have a Good Selection of all Varieties of SEED WHEAT iHi11 . 11rt1't iisva ttoe iNv Nile '82 321'