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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWingham Advance-Times, 1980-11-05, Page 271,1•• „ 111.* ‘.. , . tple0•,,Ar•7111•••••,''`,•,'. • ' ember 0,,98• • . I ask for your support to re-elect me as Councillor in the forthcoming election. Robert Grasby for new ideas on Morris Township Council - Vote for CLEMENT McLELLAN at the polls November 10 1M111111111. Re-elect _TOM MILLER for Deputy Reeve •in the- , ' Township of Morris November i0 A VOTE FOR OVEMBER 10, 1980 SMORRIS TOWNSHIP COUNCILLOR, 1981-82 • ' Would Be Greatly App‘ reciated ELECT .11114PERRI To the Electors of Morris Township... I would ask for your support at the polls on November 10. • . j11' Ut Mortis TOwnship apS asked questions apOpt everything from foreign land ownership in the lownljaip to dog tags during an all -candidates meeting last Tuesday night in Bluevale. The meeting, sponsored by the Bluevale chamber of Commerce, featured seven candidates eyeing council positions, together with Reeve Bill Elston and John Elliott, trustee on the Huron County Board of Education, who have both been elected by acclamation. Those still in the race are Thomas Miller and Sam Pletch, both miming for deputy reeve, and Doug Fraser, Clem McLellan, Bob Gordon, Bob Grasby and Clare Van Camp,. for councillor. One of the main topics of concern was foreign ownership of Afar/inland in the township. Bev Brown, who does not live in Morris but is a member of the Bluevale Chamber of Commerce, asked council if it was assisting the Ontario Federation of Agriculture in its effort a to pressure the federal government to co It orris •m.. control, foreign oWnerShlp.. She said if more muni- cipalities joined the federation in voicing their opposition to absentee owners, it would help the cause. Reeve Elston explained that during the last eight months about 1,000 acres of farmland has been pur chased by absentee owners,' "and we can't do a thing about it". He said before purchases are made, "You can't see whether or not the people are going to come here to live." Mr. Grasby said if foreigners buy a farm and end up living on it, there is no problem, but as Mr. Van Camp mentioned, "Some buy it and never live on the place. Soon no one will be living in the township." Miss Brown also enquired about land severance con- trol. She said if severances were continued, the aspects of agriculture would change. Mr. Elston explained there are pros and cons to, severances, "Sometimes people fix up the homes and barns and it's an asset, but sometimes they don't. Where do you draw the line?" ot . yodiuriemtamx ab!,i,e, p years tor tibotits'47#1t.: :„ a',i-, . o ep e xpn i laninges dthatthatsecondary p e e ch ReeElstonVetder plansrnat,ntained ltivelVe rtes to severance a lot Of Miley and red tape,.' .... applications council is and , InLeotee .M.Sea aretoo always asked to comment, restrietty.4. "The.troubles "bmicallstoat's all it is, is a with tilt.M ar#491'rendiAlti," eommea-Z,tj':1"because other PITS ANIIIMORI)0.5 groupti„:',0*Involved in the..''t i ' • CONTROk X -i. - ' . - - 0401,(10004Pil .01. He -''''*„..4.14. :'' , some land pose ethil, a!litittat60,f! ratepayers severallOWare bad because regarding they break.,. up the farm '90#47, eS Control:Att),.. ordonMrnsis , ,-..„ ... t culture. ,, Weyer i he felt: , c ..,. , _ ,balvet-.,:Olti::"..7'. others were good, because conareefii s,abautit. 1 : some people from the CO Mr..', Gordon and Mr., are wi1liig to purebase the tgLextellat. that:: the , small **Ales, fix ,.. RR the Act.will,t, ,„ biiildingiOnd Hire tOle. ' ).,,, ' ... gravel cct, • Gordon Seinflla0payeiketelt.t4e-' said '' it 415 jUst IMO answer lielOn the coOletIOn eitaniple' , giwsrn-'',,- .•t• and enforcement of a midi. telllng Os whattO do secominrpplan thAt would and bow to to it". „ define 'thiinShip policy on *Hen* if lie4ere several**. Mr•lialnton said he didn't thehew°114erd try to nitotgslfre144.1ibtileeck; know *Wti* morrls plan `.andinteOltlipran;: woukk-Ae cothpleted, ,-1VirAPietWilitggested that' "beediiSe: they (county a stock pile Of gravel should platmers),aire slowing right be built by the council so that down", ,• gravel could be sold to fflift's,minus the eight „er tonne levy that will eked onto gravel prices use of the Act. However Mr. Grasby said, "That would' have to be a pretty big stock pile." ..11e,:cletreeCtbitt the Act ; u will force Man operations are allyzbel on a Monday to '.,sbut doWu, leaving. the . so thaeshide,n ' schoolyee.k gravet business in the hands is not broken up. \of a few large operators. Mr. Eniott was also asked Mr. Elston agreed, saying - if he (041M:board is nothing that the cost of purveys and more „t*nri; a rubber starnp, licences, necessary under as is being claimed by some the Act, will add up until it no 'trustees.. longer is feasiblei, for .small He claiffied he has' never operators to continue. seen My indication of., A. There was some discussion rubber,jataMp and has never about when the township A been denied the right ,te plans to pave the Bluevale speak. Centre Side Road, as many "Thenor,Avill • never ba zatepayers,-;contakained,,4batii rubbeejdamp. Decisiongare .clostfrom tberoadisheavy. being .Mide at theik ' Mr. Grasby pointed out level by the trustee'''.4-titaC, Some ralOart'S' 44' theyalwa 'have Proae.hed'eotineiI regarding ' ' Ts Elliott questioned. on trustee -teacher con ct. be 'devastating because John Elliott, trustee on the Huron County Board of Edu- cation, who has been elected by acclamation for another term, ;, was asked about trustee and teacher relationship during a Morris Township all -candidates meeting last Tuesday night. The meeting, held in Bluevale, was sponsored by the Bluevale Chamber of Commerce and attracted about 30ratepayers. Bev Brown, a member of the Bluevale group, said that some teachers she knows complain that trustees never visit the schools, resulting in a lack of contact and com- munication between teachersiand board trustees. Mr. Elliott explained that periodic visits are made to schoOls by trustees, but board members are not inspectors and not qualified to judge teachers' per- formances. He said teachers are supposed to be supervised by their department heads, principals and supervisors and although some teachers may appreciate more visits, others may feel they disrupt the class and "most teachers wouldn't want a trustee judging them". Miss Brown said that no one has to have a degree in education. to judge a teacher's performance and that everyone is putting • teachers on pedestals. "Nowadays you can'tsay boo to ateacher." Muriel Coultes asked how dose the contact is between trustees and teachers. Mr. Elliott explained that the board is aware of the general operation of each school. "But isolated in- cidents would have to be brought to our attention." He assured the crowd that if a problem does arise with a teacher, it can usually be rectified once the teacher is approached by the con- cerned parent. Miss Brown complained about the ' educational systein, saying that it is geared only to slow or handicapped and average students, and more attention should be 'Riven to the ex- ceptional pupils. "We need as many brilliant people as we can get.,,they are the ones that will be running this country someday." Mr. Elliott defended the system, saying that .the basics are back in the curriculum, especially in the primary grades. Although exceptional students may not have special programs, he said the board is planning to expand that area. "But how do you motivate a child to work to the best of his ability? That's a question that no one can answer. "There are a lot of good things happening in the educational system today. Things are happening, maybe not quickly enough to suit some people, but they are happening." Mr. Grasby, a candidate for Morris Township Council, wondered if professional development days are "just holidays". The trustee said he has attended' some, "and they (teachers) are working hard". He explained that PD days MRS. LEWIS rBelgrave Personal Notes 1 STONEHOUSE Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Fear, Jana and Ian of London and Bradley Shobbrook of RR 5, Wingham, were dinner guests with Mr. and bites. Sam Fear on Sunday eve- ning. Mrs. Noreen Gnay at- tended the Ontario Library Association convention in Ottawa this past weekend. Mrs. Howard Zettler of Chepstow and Mrs. Dennis Ensom of Sarnia visited with their mother, Mrs. Robert Procter, on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Gary Leitch, Julie and Jeffery of London spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Grasby. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Martin, Michelle and Chris- topher of St. Clements visited with their -grand- parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Armstrong, on Sunday after- noon. The Belgrave Women's In- stitute is sponsoring a crewel embroidery course, to be held at the East Wa-wanosh School on Tuesday, Noy. 11 at 7 p.m. Anyone wishing to take this course, please con- tact Mrs. Glenn Oaultes, Mrs. Jack trigirins or Mrs. Cliff Logan as soon as possible. Mrs. Clayton Logan of New Westminster, B.C. and her son Kenneth of Van- couver, BC., are visiting with Mrs. Cliff Logan and other relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Logan and family visited at the same home Sunday. Karen and Kevin Procter, of RR 5, Brussels, were Saturday visitors with their grandmother, Mrs. Robert Procter. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hanna and Mr. and Mrs. Simon Hallahan attended the annual banquet of the road superintendents, which was held on Wednesday at the Legion Hall, Seaforth The Belgrave Kinsmen held their third lottery draw for $1,000 at the Belgrave Community Centre on Satur- day, November 1. The winner of this draw was John Hamilton of Lucknow. Miss Etna Hopwood, for- merly of Belgrave, is now a resident at 639 E. Columbia " St., New Westminster, B.C. V3L 3Y2. Mrs. Malcolm McCammon of Toronto, Mrs. Alf Lock - ridge of Wingham and Miss Zane Hopwood were dinner guests at the home of Mt. and Mrs. Lewis Stonehouse on Wednesday evening. - —•• L..4", • „... ' • ' 7 ' "." • - • ' • . , • • to, polis places state ars of sucji 0 •;' • this not •• ".' •t. • •Officesfor•Sto041tofbehOldit':•- ..':-_Anotto00,910410. ouflciftor„. .::.thireiktebe elected for e'Townshipcdmorris. . • REGULARPOLL: • . . NOVernber.10, 1980 •'.: - • . • . • • , • • N.-, • ., • . • • • • • • • , •-•,45,1w- • • ' • • • • •-• . . • . - . LOCATION* . Poll1 ;Ken iihortreecre reside mit , 'Poll 2- Towns!) pileli4,•:.,;";`-i','', • Poll8;;IristittstotialtRilfirkie.'"'•'' ) Poll 4 - !tom Miller's Reilde00::RA Lot 15icIO' ' is4n 2 ,. ,. - Regular Polls will b openfr 11 a p:in. . • . 3. 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