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The Huron Expositor, 1985-10-23, Page 3Gas station fears not hogwash Paul Carroll was letting his socialist slip .show last week with his letter supporting the , government takeover of Gulf's marketing activities. First of all, the fears of reduced competi- tion are real. Consider the nearby W ingham example: where three companies - B.P., Fina and Gulf competed through agencies a few years ago: There will now be one. Petro -Can, is this a healthy situation? Secondly, the latest government oil comp- any's purchase involves only the 'retailing' side of Gulf and has nothing to do with resource development - but if this leads Mr. Carroll to "assure my kids the extinction of petroleum resources in Canada is no longer Brussels man Let us think of the many fine facilities our village of Brussels has, with thanks going to the efforts of our service clubs. These clubs continually strive to improve the way of life in our community. The lions Club has a record of over forty years of service. They have managed to bring together three municipali- ties, being the townships of Grey and Morris and the village of Brussels, in many of their projects. Their latest endeavor is erecting a swimming pool and I heartily congratulate them for taking on this project. We live in the midst of it all. We have seen the beauty of the ball park enhanced by the efforts of the Optimist Club. We have seen a TO THE EDITOR - threatened" - then his judgement might be questioned. To assure our kids of a lean economy- one that allows Canada to compete with the world might be more to the point. Thirdly, Mr. Carroll criticizes a "media war to harass holders of blue and orange cards (Gulf) into exchanging for yellow and red (Shell). Only fuzzy N.D.P. type thinking would characterize Shell's campaign as a "war to harass. The Toronto Sun described Shell's project as a "consumersmart move designed to persuade soon-to-be abandoned Gulf Canada customers that somebody out there still loves 'em." Obviously Mr. Carroll does not appreciate the workings of a free market economy. Yours truly, Don Edward Petroleum Distributor RR2 Clinton praises 40 years of giving playground put into place by the lions Club know of no better system of equality for all and have enjoyed the laughter of the than ourtaxes. Our senior citizens, of which I children. We have seen parents and grand- shall soon be a member, are given a large tax parents use it, as an excellent way of rebate each year. I, wonder how' long the entertaining their offsprings. We have seen working people can afford this item. Now is additions made to the buildings at the an opportune time to give our children and playground as a joint effort of the Optimist their children something back in return. and lions Clubs. Who can oppose this kind of To the service clubs in general, and the generosity of giving over forty years? lions Club in particular, "Thank you for all Now the lions Club has taken on a new of your efforts." Our door is open to your new challenge, "the swimming pool," giving all challenge and we will support you in every children the opportunity of learning" to swim way we can. and possibly saving a life. Think about it! As a taxpayer in both Brussels and Grey Township,. we want to pay our share and I Bruce McCall Brussels School program focuses on value, peers .' Values: The social principles, goals or standards held or accepted by an individual, class, society, etc. Influences: The power of persons or things to affect others. . Peers: A person or thing of the same rank, value, quality, ability, etc. These are definitions, according to Web- ster's New World Dictionary second college edition, of values, influences and peers, or VIP a new program being introduced into Huron and Perth schools at the Grade 6 level. The Huron County board of education has gone full -steam ahead and introduced VIP as a pilot program at three schools and will spend the current school year introducing the program to all Grade 6 teachers. The aim is to have all schools using the program starting next September. The Huron -Perth Roman Catholic separate school board has two schools piloting the program, Mt. Carmel in Mt. Carmel and St. Aloysuis in Stratford. The program will be evaluated in May to see if it should be used in trail the Catholic schools. "However, there is some overlap with our religious and family life program," says superintendent of education John McCauley. He said the Catholic schools may incorpor- ate the VIP program into the religious and family life program. David Bonner, morals and values consult- ant with the Perth County board of education said VIP may be put in as a pilot project. He was on both the ministry of education's writing team and development committee which together prepared the VIP program, However, the consultant said a similar program, Operation Prepare, has been put in Perth County schools. VIP was developed jointly by the ministry of education , and the solicitor general's department at the provincial level. Both classroom teachers and police officers are involved in presenting this program to the students. In Huron County, Dave Kemp, vice-princi- pal of Huron Centennial public school in Brucefield and John Marshall, Huron County community services officer at the Goderich detachment of the OPP form one team. "The children are enjoying the program. They find it really exciting," said Mr. Kemp. The VIP program is divided into 12 areas including belittling others, peer pressure, decision making and authority and authority. figures. Several topics directly involve the police, They are dangers of drugs, vandalism and destructive behavior, shoplifting is stealing and youth and the law. Exeter police chief Larry Hardy and Exeter public school' teacher Sandra North, along with police Sergeant Kevin Short have been operating in the Grade 6 class for a couple of weeks. Chief Hardy said before VIP, his depart- ment would be in the schools, but with no regular format to follow. He praises the program, particularly because it gives the police a high profile in the schools. "It lets the children know who the police are. We do more than write tickets and arrest people," said Chief Hardy. Ms. North says the program is one of the better ideas to come from the provincial education ministry. The third pilot project is at Victoria public school in Goderich. There, teacher Dave Brereton and Jay Poulter from the Goderich police force will be conducting the VIP classes. Classes in all three schools will be held once or twice a week for about an hour.. The teachers hope to end the sessions with a field trip. Also, a graduation ceremony will mark the end of the three-month VIP program. Mr. Kemp sent a notice home to the parents of his Grade 6 students. The letter not only introduces the program, but also invites the parents into the classroom when VIP is being held. Superintendent of program with the Huron board, Arnold Mothers, said all Grade 6 teachers will be introduced to VIP on October 28, a professional development day, In May, a half day orientation session will be held for the same teachers. M r. Kemp said he hopes the students come out of the program with more positive relationships with each other, authority figures and themselves. As for the police role, OPP officer Marshall said he hopes the students will be more aware of what could happen to them if they break the law, Egmondville Mills burned out in 1885 100 YEARS AGO The Egmondville Mills, which a few days ago were a hive of busy industry, are now a mass of blackened ruins. The fine roller flouring mill and the sawmill in .connection, the property of Messrs. Kyle and Mustart, together with their entire contents, were completely destroyed by fire on Tuesday morning last Mr. George Plewes. of Tuckersmith, carried off 36 prizes at the fall shows for his celebrated Suffolk swine A petition from M R Counter and 56 others. asking Seaforth council to refrain from leasing the town hall to the Salvation Army on account of the drumming and other noises disturbing the residents, resulted in the council denying the organization use of the hall after the expiry of their current lease. 75 YEARS AGO Miss Marjory Johnson is attending Berlin Business College. Mr T E. Hays was in Toronto this week attending the annual banquet of the Huron Old Boys' Association of that city. He was down on the program as one of the speakers. The tropical weather is having its effects. Mr C Holbein left us this week a slip cut from one of his raspberry bushes, on which were large ripe berries. If there is anything novel in garden stuff. Mr. Holbein is sure to have it The Igectric light Company have extended the time of the night service until one o'clock. 50 YEARS AGO Mr G A Ballantyne. principal of the Seaforth Collegiate institute, was elected president of the district Ontario Secondary School Teacher's Federation at a meeting held here on Saturday with a record attendance of over 50 members. Mrs E C Chapman and Mrs. William Hart won prizes in the first in a series of bridge games held each winter by the Seaforth Collegiate Alumni Association, which took place in the Young Liberal Club Hall on Friday evening. More than 1.300 people were fed at the annual fowl supper of the Lutheran Church, IN THE YEARS AGONE Zurich, a record at which fowl suppers the county over might well aim. 25 YEARS AGO District names were prominent in reports from the International Plowing Match at Springfield last week. Huron County placed fifth in inter -county tractor competitions for two or more furrows mounted or trailer. On the Huron team were Donald Perrie, Brussels and Gerald Huether, Brussels. Eimer D. Bell, former Seaforth lawyer, now of Exeter. was elected president of the Ontario Conservative Association at a special meeting, Monday. In the four months since the introduction of a system to handle building permits in Seaforth, permits to a value of $300,230 have been issued. Building inspector Harold Maloney said the system is working out quite well. For the first time records were being maintained covering construction within the municipality. THE HURON EXPOSITOR. OCTOBER 23, 1985 — 4k3 AT THE SHOWCASE '85 presentation held north of Mitchell last Friday, approximately 600 people attended the largest show of CASE tractors and various equipment in Ontario. Six local dealers helped run the show smoothly One of the dealers was Vincent Farm Equipment of Seaforth. Above, a dealer from New Hamburg talks to the crowd about various plowing equipment. (Bader ohotni Hydro hearings (Continued from Page Al l Hydro should take from a choice of five plans. Now, the 1985 hearings are to consider which plan of three and the exact route (if a plan is approved) transmission lines out of Bruce Nuclear Power Develop- ment will take. This past summer, Ontario Hydro Said it preferred plan M7. This plan has transmis- sion lines from Bruce to Essa (near Barrie), from Bruce to London through Huron County and then from London to the Nanticoke Generating Station. Two other plans which hydro considered to be the only other viable plans are MI and M5. They also have transmission lines running through Huron Cm nty. intends to The Foodland Hydro rn bring M3 back before this current joint board. However, Hydro spokesperson Gil- lian Bennett said the public utilitsays M3 is "not technically feasible." But Mr. McQuail and Foodland Hydro don't give up so easily. Mr. McQuail said he is "very, very displeased" that on Thursday the joint board ruled that Hydro has given sufficient notice even if M3 is brought back before the board. The Lucknow area man said all residents within the M7 route received mailed notification while those in the study area. which includes a portion of M3, only received notification through advertisements in various publications. Mr. McQuail fears that because of the different notification process. these hearings could be thrown out as were the 1982, hearings. He intends to devote as much time to the hearings as possible, that means he has to hire someone to look after his farm in West Wawanosh Township. Bill Jongejan of RR2, Goderich, vice-pres- ident of Foodland Hydro said while the group has legal counsel, the London firm of Lerner and Lerner Associaties, it would be too expensive to have a lawyer at the hearings every day. He said a lawyer would cost about $1,500 a day. Admitting Mr. McQuail is being paid, Mr. BOTTLE DRiVE — The Seaforth and District Minor Hockey Association held a bottle dr've on Saturday, October 19, to raise funds for the organization's operations. Many local minor hockey players, association members, and other volunteers were on hand to accept donations of bottles from citizens. Here, volunteers load the proceeds of the drive onto a truck. Jongejan wouldn't release the salary figure. He said the amount is "consideraly less" than a lawyer would be paid. Mr. McQuail said if any Foodland-Hydro member ,vented to know the amount, they could contact their local director. "We have the greatest trust in Tony," said Mr. Jongejan. There are 1,200 paid up members in Fbodland Hydro, the only non-government group representing farmers at the Hydro hearings. Members pay a $1 an acre fee. The group's mernbers came with green ball caps, donated by a well known seed company and outside of the hearings was a float made by members. The float features a "Paul Bunyan" type of character caught among transmission lines. At the farmers feet are a barn and silos. The groups public relations commit- tee, Gerald Dustow of RR 6, Goderich; Gordon Hill of, Varna; Vince Lavey of Ilderton, Gerald Rose, Jane Rose and John Stewart all of Ailsa Craig and Brian Urbshott of Ilderton put the float together. Hullett agrees with proposal Hullett Township Council has agreed with a proposal which would see the fire protection levy for the Police Village of Auburn split between Hullett and two other neighboring townships. Auburn's share of the expenses of operating the Blyth Area Fire Department was set at five per cent. That figure was proposed to be split as follows: East Wawanosh, one per cent; Hullett and West Wawanosh, two per cent each. Hullett council also disagreed with a proposal for a representative from Auburn to remain on the fire board, since the village would no longer be contributing to the cost of the department, said Hullett Clerk -Treasurer Charles Lear. In other business at their October 1 regular meeting, council: -Concurred with a resolution of the township of Onondaga on the issue of bilingualism. The resolution advises the Premier of Ontario and the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing the English Welfare cut i If those on welfare in Huron County turn down a job, they do get their benefits stopped says social services administrator John MacKinnon. He told the October 10 session of county council there are jobs in the county for those willing to work: Hay Township Reeve Lionel Wilder was upset that there are people in the county who are healthy, but unwilling to work. He knows of farmers in the south end of the county who recruit workers from Quebec, France and Jamaica. "All year we are terminating people if they refuse a job," said Mr. MacKinnon. There was good news in the administra- tor's monthly report. The welfare caseload has gone down by over 22 per cent in the past year. language alone is sufficient to meet the needs of most local councils, and in areas where French or any other language is required, the local council may supply such information by passing a by-law. -Rescinded a motion made September 17, inviting tenders for a new truck. Council has learned such a truck could not be delivered while the current council is still in office. Municipal Councils may not incurr any expense which would be passed on to the next council, according to the Municipal Act. -instructed the clerk to contact Bill Dietrich of W . E. Kelley and Associates to look at and remedy the problem caused by the four catch -basins on sideroad 10 and 11 of the Van Bakel Drain being too high. -Authorized the road superintendent to purchase another rim and tire for the grader. -Accepted the snowplowing tender of Radford Construction at $38 per hour and $15 per day standby. •Approved a grant of $380 to the Hullett Federation of Agriculture. f job refused Mr. MacKinnon said agriculture related employment in the summer and during this time of year has helped reduce those numbers. Correction In an article in last week's newspaper on those people who are seeking re-election for the Huron County board of education, an enor was made. It stated both Harry Hayter and Clarence McDonald represent the town of Exeter and the townships of Usborne and Stephen. However, Mr. Hayter represents the township of Stephen alone and Mr. McDonald represents Exeter and Usborne. The Bluewvater Regional Newspaper Net- work, of which this newspaper is a member, apologizes for the error, COMMUNITY CALENDAR If you're organizing a non-profit event of interest to other Seaforth area residents. phone the recreation office at 527-0882 or the Expositor at 527-0240 or mail the information to Community Calendar. The Huron Expositor, Box 69, Seaforth, Ontario NOK IWO well in advance of the scheduled date S"+ace for the Community Calendar is donated by The Huron Expositor Wednesday, October 23 4:30-5:30 p.m. Junior Ringette Practice 5:30-6:30 Midget Hockey Practice 6:30-7:30 p.m. Minor Broomball begins at Arena 8:45 p.m. Ladies Broomball 1:30-4:00 p.m. Seniors Shuffleboard at Arena Thursday, October 24 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. Atom Hockey Practice 5:15 to 6:15 p. m. Bantam Hockey Practice 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Minor Broomball at Arena 7:30 p.m. Mens Broomball at Arena Friday, October 25 4-5 p.m. Minor Hockey House League Practice - Jr. House. League 5-6 p.m. Minor Hockey House League Practice - Sr. House League. 6:00-7:00 p.m. Pee Wee Hockey Practice 8:00 - 10:00 p.m. Public Skating at Arena Saturday, October 26 9 a.m. - 12 noon: Cubs, Scouts and Beavers Apple Day. 1:30 p.m. Halloween Party at Story Hour at the Library. 2:00 p.m. Bazaar at Northside United Church 7:45-12:15 Regular House League Games at Arena Sr. Division 7:30 Canadians vs Oilers 8:30 Bruins vs North Stars Jr. Division 9:30 Flyers vs Whalers 10:30 Jets vs Flames 11:30 Leafs vs Penguins Oct. 26 (corit'd) 1:15-2:45 p.m. Public Skating at Arena 3:00.4:00 p.m. Mites Hockey Practice 4:00.5:00 p. m. Novice Hockey Practice 7:00-8:00 p.m. Pee Wee Hockey Practice 9:00 p.m. Hospital Auxiliary Dance at Legion Hall Sunday, October 27 2-9 p.m. Fiddlers Jamboree at Arena 2:00 p.m. Centenaires vs Mt. Brydges 7:00 1.H.L Game - Rangers vs Flyers 8:30 i,H L Game - Canadians vs Hawks Monday, October 28 Figure Skating Begins 4:30.5:30 Prebeginner, Beginners and Elementary 5:30-6:30 Elementary. Basic, Novice 1 , 2. 3&4 6:45-8:30 Intermediate & Seniors Tuesday, October 29 5:30-6:30 p.m. Novice Practice 6:30-8:00 p.m. Bantam Game or Practice 8:15-10:00 p.m. Midget vs Mitchell Wednesday, October 30 1:30-4:00 p.m. Senior Shuffleboard at Arena 4:30-5:30 p.m. Junior Ringette Practice 5:30-6:30 p.m. Midget Hockey Practice 6:30-7:30 p.m. Minor Broomball, 8:45 p.m. Ladies Broomball Block Parents Attention: Block Parents: Call Mary L ongstaff for your new sign, questions or applications. 527-0260.