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The Huron Expositor, 1985-10-02, Page 3THE HURON EXPOSITOR, OCTOBER 2, 1985 — A3 TO THE EDITOR NEWS AND FEATURES Coalition against Petro -Can Canadians are about to be made an offer we should all refuse, Successive Liberal and PC governments have told us repeatedly that Petro -Canada is "ours," but now we're going to be asked to buy a share in it! Just think, we can own it twice! However, while the federal government will ask us to help Petro -Canada get bigger, it will retain decisive control over it. The prospect of having the federal government as a majority partner is a little daunting. Its track record of billion dollar losses isn't terribly inspiring - Canada Post, Canadair, de Havilland, Via' Rail, Atomic Energy, etc. etc. Petro -Canada is worth about $9 billion. Think of the potential for more huge losses! Federal energy Minister Pat Carney says Petro -Canada's going to be run "commer- cially" and the government won't interfere in its operations. Petro -Canada chief Wilbert HopPer reports to her, Yet Pat Canvey's "business" is politics. Canadians•are being set up again - but this time by a government calling itself conserva- tive. We're about to get "hosed" on Petro -Canada. Petro -Canada's assets should be sold off progressively, starting with the thousands of gas stations. Think of all the entrepreneurs that could establish themselves. Does this federal government stand for socialism or free enterpl'ise? Our advice to Canadians? Don't buy any Petro -Canada shares. Boycott it until the government privatizes it! Sincerely Colin Brown, President, National Citizens' Coalition Little reason to attend meeting Of course the attendance was low at Ontario Hydro's Public information Centres. Landowners on the proposed Southwestern Ontario Transmission Corridor could see little point in attending a second brainwash- ing session to hear high pitched salesmen trying to sell them something they don't want! The weather was perfect, the bean crop ready for harvest - rarely do these two phenomena occur together. Financially strapped farmers, already digging into their pockets to oppose Ontario Hydro, were not about to leave their harvesting operations to hear a lot of "hogwash" by highly paid smooth talkers. Basically nothing has changed; the same costly, meaningless literature adorns the table; the routes from the Bruce Nuclear Plant to London are essentially unaltered except that one bears the label "recommend- ed" and the other "acceptable"; the use of well-known Hydro P.R rhetoric is even predictable - what is changing . is the agricultural community. They are sick of being kicked around by bureaucratic bodies. W e vehemently oppose Hydro's recommend- ed system on the basis of improper use of a natural, irreplaceable resource - prime agricultural land. A concerned landowner at one of the well attended information centres in Nairn, asked a Hydro representative, "What is your overall impression of the issues raised today at this information session,?," His answer was quick and well rehearsed, "People are responsive, concerned and objective." When the landowner indicated the inadequacy of his statement he retorted, "Well, people weren't yelling, screaming, kicking or crying!" Ontario Hydro is positive it will get the transmission corridor between the Bruce Nuclear Plant and lvndon - when it is turned down at the public hearings, I hope Hydro doesn't yell, kick, scream and cry, it would tarnish the polish of the smooth talkers! Yours truly, Jane Rose (Mrs.) RR 1, Ailsa Craig, Ont. Superintendent hired BYWILMAOKE A new road superintendent for Tucker - smith Township was hired by council Tuesday night, Douglas Poulton, 45, of Ailsa Craig will replace Allan Nicholson of Egmondville who retires at the end of October. Mr. Poulton, now employed with McGillivray Township will start work October 16 at a salary of $28,000 and will move to this area. He and his wife have three children. Cheryl Nuhn of Walkerton is the new Supervisor of the Day Care Centre at Vanastra at a salary of $17,694.47 for a six-month probationary period. The salary will then be adjusted to the salary of the present teacher, Mrs. Nuhn replaces Karen .... ,ue-rvuc onnell who has accepted a position in Oshawa, and she will assume her duties on October 15. Judy Osmond of Goderich has been hired as a part time teacher at the special day centre at Vanastra. A salvage yard license has been issued to William C. Brown Jr. for his property, part Lot 11, Concession 2, Huron Road Survey. Council will invite tenders for a tandem truck or a grader for the township winter snow plow operation this winter. The Ministry of the Environment will request the release of 50 per cent of the cost of the Toronto Street reconstruction of the sanitary sewers, the water main, storm sewers and road reconstruction, Bankers hesitant Continued from Page Al ) American currency. As well, the five nations have begun selling off their stockpiles of American money, lowering the demand even further. Canada, although not invited to participate in the meeting which led to the devaluation announcement. will be among the countries most affected by the lower American dollar. While the Canadian dollar is not expected to fall in comparison with the U.S. dollar, it will slide right along with it, reducing its value in terms of other foreign currency. Seaforth Toronto Dominion Bank manager Harold Verberg is in general agreement with the idea of a lower American dollar, but he too, can forsee some potential problems. "I believe it is going to help the world economy in general." said Mr. Verberg, adding the U S. dollar has been too high for too long, causing prices of American export items to remain artificially high. However, Mr Verberg said the lower dollar and subsequent lower interest rates could "affect investment capital which should stay in Canada." He also said it could have "an adverse impact on Canadian exports," because other countries will now he able to import our products more cheaply. "i believe you have to look at it on a long-range basis. If it lasts only a couple of weeks or a period of a month, it won't have much effect," said Mr. Verbere. Both local bankers agree that a consistent lowering of the American dollar, would result in a lower interest rate which would ultimately benefit the average Canadian. However, both expressed the opinion it is too early to tell if the desired economic effect can be achieved. "We'll have to wait and see what develops," said Mr. Gould. "i wish i could look into the future and predict this kind of thing," said Mr. Verberg. "I'd become a millionaire." A student again - Continued from Page A2 worthwhile. It is praung g1earet uo,,,awa on my time than I had anticipated. Because of this it may be necessary to stop writing this column. The column has been one of the best parts of the week for me. Doing the research, developing a position. and writing about it has been an enjoyable experience. To be able to meet with so many of you and to learn many different topics has been an education in itself, I will not be able to prepare a column each and every week. There is just too much work. Taking such an intensive course, running a farm, and writing on a regular basis has proven to be too demanding. Until the course is completed• i will only be able to write occasional submissions. i will miss it. COMMUNITY CALENDAR If y•.u're ,rganizing a mm -profit event ,,f mt�res' t,. "cher Seaforth area residents, phone the recreation ffice at 527-0882 or the Expositor at 527-0240 or mail the inf-,rmati'n to Community Calendar, The Huron Expositor, Bos 69, Seaforth, Ontario NOK 1W0 welt in advance of the scheduled date. Svace for the Community Calendar is donated by The Huron Expositor. Saturday, October 5 Huronia Branch of the Humane Society is having a Tag Day in Seaforth. Proceeds to Shelter Fund, Sunday, October 6 7 p.m. Canadians vs Hawks, 8:30 p.m. Rangers vs Flyers Tuesday, October 8 7:45 p.m. Hospital Auxiliary members will be guests of Seaforth Women's institute at Seaforth Public School. Hospital Auxiliary business meeting at 7:45, p.m. Please be present. WI euchre 8:15 p.m. Desserts to follow. 8;15 p.m. The Seaforth Women's institute will hold their public relations meeting at Seaforth Public School. Do you have a meeting, game or special event planned for the near future? If so let us know so we can inform the public. It's difficult to find out what's happening unless you're willing to keep us informed. The community calendar Is an eight-day timetable of non-profit events going on in the community. Let's keep each other on top of things. GRADE 13 GRAPS—Grade 13 students who graduated from Seaforth District High School In June, 1985 were front, left to right - Janice Underwood, Lucille Delaney, Elizabeth Stewart, Lisa McClure, Kathy Kelly, Gesa Wisch, Sandra Hulley, Lori Strong, Sharon Wilson, Marijo Kale, Darlene Moore, Sandra Hunt, Bev Beuermann; back, from left - Dorothy Dyk, Jane Van de Ban, Kim Snell, Heather McLean, Peter Boven, Jeff Boyle, Barry Campbell, Don Hickson, Suanne Murray, Kathy Pryce, Blaine Hackwell, Todd O'Brien, Philip Menary, Bill Millson, Laurie Habkirk. Absent: Mary Lou Anderson, Karen Corbett, Shelly Dale, Kevin Drager, Michelle Jones and Donna McClure. (Raftis photo) RETURNING GRADS—Grade 12 graduates who have returned to SDHS this year, were presented with Secondary School Graduation Diplomas at Commencement ceremonies Friday evening.. From left, front - Michelle Barry, Anne Marie Maloney, Pam Betties, Lana McIntosh, Denise Morey, Marg Nolan Susan Ball, Kara Van Den Neucker, Andrea Pinder, Kathy Turnbull, Joanne Carter; back Anne Ryan, Bruce Scott, David Garrick, Darren Crocker, Darryl Finnigan, Paul Dodds, Janet Hoggarth, David Hook, Helen Van Loon, Debbie Core, Mark Ryan, Colleen Ungarian. Absent: Dan Nolan, Joe Ryan and Dan Van Loon. (Raftis photo) NON -RETURNING GRADS—Grade 12 graduates not returning to SDHS this year were presented with Secondary School Graduation Diplomas at Commencement exercises Friday evening. From left, front - Shelley Finlayson, Vanessa Vyhnal, Lisa Harvey, Lori Maxwell, Lisa Hoqrnaert, Corinne De Corte, Cathy Hart, Susan Middegaal, Marlene Kramers, Judy Engel, Lynn Nigh, Ann McClure; back - Kevin Melady, Tim Fritz, Doug Huard, Brenda Wesenberg, Kristin Van Den Neucker, Paul Baillie. Tim Coombs, Jeff Knights, Allan O'Reilly, Patrick Riley, Linda Poppe, Linda Van Dyk, Debbie Stryker. Absent: John Gould, Darlene Gulutzen, Sandra Huether, Sean Lane, Kim McLaughlin, Mark Mero, Heather Ritz, Cheri Sorenson, Debbie Barry, Michelle Braecker, Cheryl Cook, Glenda Lammerant, Henrietta Reinink and Dan Stryker }Raftis photot Students receive SDHS diplomas A total of 99 graduating students were honored 'at Seaforth District High School's annual Commencement exercises held in the high school auditorium on Friday night, Of those, 34 were presented with Secondary School Honor Graduation Diplomas (Grade 13), 39 were recipients of Secondary School Graduation Diplomas, who have left SDHS and 26 were secondary school graduates who have returned to SDHS. The ceremonies, which began with the traditional processional entry of the graduat• ing students, were marked by the presence of several guests of honor. Arnold Mathers, Don McDonald, John Jewitt, Dennis Ray and Gfaeme Craig were present as repre- sentatives of the Huron County Board of Education; Anita Riddell was present representing her husband. MPP Jack Riddell. Other guests included Bert Hinton and Seaforth Mayor Alf Ross, Students were honored for their individual academic and scholastic achievements, as more than $20,000 in awards and bursaries were handed out. The awards presentations took place following the remarks of the class valedictorians, Bruce Scott. for the Grade 12 graduates and Sandra Hunt and Todd O'Brien for the Grade 13 class. The Student Council Citizenship Award was presented to Lori Strong. Subject Awards (Grade 13) -to the student with the highest mark in that particular Grade 13 subject area Sills Hardware History Award, Jane Van de Ban. Touche Ross & Co. Accounting Award, Darlene Moore. Lois Scott Memorial Biology Award, Blaine Hackwell. Ball -Macauley Chemistry Award. Don Hickson. Huron Expositor English Award, Cathy Kelly, Huron Exposi- tor English literature Award, Jane Van de Ban. Town of Seaforth Geography Award, Cathy Kelly. Box Furniture French Award, Jane Van de Ban. Anstett's Family Studies Award, Dorothy Dyk. K.J. Etue Math -Calcu- lus Award, Darlene Moore. Canadian Tire Physical Education Award, Cathy Kelly. Ross Ribey Math -Functions & Relations Award. Don Hickson. Seaforth Insurance Math -Algebra Award, Darlene Moore. Ly- on's Food Market Physics Award, Bruce Scott, Other subject awards presented were the Karen Byers Family Studies Award to Debbie Core. McConnell, Stewart and Devereaux Law Award to Brent Robinson and Henrietta Reinink. The F.A. Dobson Physical Education Award to Cathy Kelly. Bob Blowes Art Awards were presented to best in Grade 9, Anne Robinson, Jeff Wilbee; Grade 10, Jon Knights; Grade 11, Lysa Barry, Andrea Pinder; most improved overall, Janice Murray. Elizabeth Scott Bursaries, to Grade 13 students who have gone on to University were presented to Bev Beuermann, Peter Boven, Barry Campbell, Karen Corbett, Lucille Delaney, Dorothy Dyk, Blaine Hackwell, Don Hickson, Cathy Kelly, Phil Menary, -Bill Millson, Darlene Moore, Todd O'Brien, Kim Snell, Liz Stewart. Lori Strong, ,)ane Van de Ban, Gesa W isch. The Ladies Auxiliary, Branch 156, Royal Canadian Legion bursary was presented to Lauri Habkirk. The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 156 bursary went to Doug Huard. The S.D,H.S. Staff Bursary was presented to Paul Baillie and the Women's Auxiliary of Seaforth Community Hospital bursary went to Cheryl Cook and Ann McClure. The Edith Nott Memorial Award was presented to Linda Van Dyk. Sandra Sholdice won the Patrick Kenny Family Award, The Calvin Pressey Memorial Award went to Kara Van Den Neucker The Alumni Memorial Award was presented to Lucille Delaney. The Leeming Memorial Scholarships were • presented to Grade 9, Jane Papple; Grade 10. lisa Preszcator. Grade 11 -Marie Perrie and Grade 12, David Hook. Marie Perrie was presented with the Haugh -McNaughton Memorial Scholarship while the Jean Hildebrand Award went to Sandra Hunt. The Susan and Bertha Ross Award went to Helen Van Loon. The Mackay Physics Award was ppresented to Bruce Scott and the James R Scott Communications Award went to Jane Van de Ban. The Alice Daly McConnell Creative Arts Award was presented to Kathy Pryce. The Janet and Margrete Snell Scholar- ships went to Jane Van de Ban, Lori Strong, Heather McLean, Bev Beuermantt4 Karen Corbett and Sharon Wilson. The Mary (Jackson) Hinton Award was presented to Barry Campbell and the Seaforth lions Club Business Award went to Gesa Wisch. Michelle Jones won the Seaforth Lioness Club Award while the Topnotch Feeds lid award went to Tim Fritz. Huronia Welding & industrial Supplies award was presented to Andy Ball and the Seaforth Junior Farmers Agriculture Award went to Liz Stewart. This year's Ontario Scholars, those students having an average of at least 80 per cent in 6 Grade 13 subjects are: Lucille Delaney, Dorothy Dyk. Blaine Hackwell, Don Hickson, Cathy Kelly. Darlene Moore. Lori Strong. Jane Van de Ban and Gesa Wisch IN THE YEARS AGONE 100 YEARS ,AGO The athletic sports held on the recreation grounds on Tuesday last, under the auspices of the Bicycle Club, were very good and all were evenly contested. The attendance of spectators, however, was very small. First place winner in the half -mile bicycle race was F.W. Armitage. second was Theo Coleman. The telephone poles in this town have been neatly painted. If the telegraph company would paint their poles it would be a great improvement. Our old friend, Mr. Joseph Collie, of Egmondville, although a thorough Scot, is bound not to be beaten by any native of the Green Isle as a grower of potatoes and has sent us another monster weighing two pounds, 15 ounces. 75 YEARS AGO One of the puzzling questions now claiming the attention of scientists, which has so far defied all explanation, is the premonitory sense of animals in regard to earthquakes. Horses snort, throw up their heads and gaze about in affright; cattle put their snouts to the ground and moan ; sheep huddle together and bleat; birds flock to the trees and set up a prodigious clamor. The only plausible expla- nation yet offered is that of animals possess a more delicate organism than man, which enables them to feel preliminary shocks which, to us, are imperceptible. The municipalities of Ashfield, Colborne, Goderich Township and Usborne are the only mwnuparntes w oils county which have no debentures. se YEARS AGO The opening meeting of the Reconstruction Party was held in Cardno's Hall. on Saturday evening and was well attended Joseph Forrest was chairman The present contest, he said, is not an ordinary political campaign. but a very serious situation. It is the crusade of youth against the conditions they find themselves in. A special meeting of the town council called on Tuesday evening to consider the claims of Tuckersmith residents, re: the alleged pollution of Silver Creek by town drains, decided to take no action No consideration was given to a claim of $1,000 damage. 25 YEARS AGO Good weather and heavy entries drew large numbers to the 115th annual Seaforth Fall Fair Friday. The high prize money offered by the Seaforth Agricultural Society - $8,400 • was topped by few fairs in the area. Over 5,000 persons were treated to a variety of entertainment. Announcement was made this week of the sale of the Queen's Hotel here. Alex Hassen. London, told the Expositor late Tuesday he had purchased the hotel ^ and planned complete remodelling and renovation of the building. The building has not been operated as a hotel for several years. It has been owned' by London interests and a portion of the main floor houses the Seaforth Grill