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THE HURON EXPOSITOR, MAY 16, 1984 — A3
Hensall Block Parents to form
The formation of a Block Parent commit-
tee was approved in principle by Hensall
council at its May 14 meeting.
"1 think a Block Parent program is a must
these days," said councillor Irene Davis,
who sent a letter to council asking for
financial support for the program.
"I became very concerned especially after
the little boy in Stratford was murdered.
When 1 asked my five-year-old grand-
daughter what she would do if she was
approached by a stranger, she said, 'We're
supposed to run to somebody's house but if 1
didn't know the person, I couldn't do it.'
That made me wonder how many children
would think the same way," she said,
After contacting the OPP in Exeter the
principal and the parents of the students of
Hensall Public School through letters sent
home, Mrs. Davis said the program has
received a great response. "Everybody's in
favor of this," she said.
In her letter to council, Mrs. Davis said
the Block Parent program is a proven
deterrent to would-be child molesters. A
public meeting to set up a Block Parent
committee will be held May 29 at 7:30 p.m.
at the public school.
In a letter from Tuckersmith township
council, Hensall council was asked to
contribute to the clean-up of garbage along
sideroads five and six and concession two of
Tuckersmith township, one route to the
dump in Usborne township used by the
village of Hensall.
"The OPP will be checking for uncovered
loads travelling along the road. You're
supposed to have every Toad covered," said
Hensall clerk, Betty Oke,
"Maybe a lot of it is our problem because
the truck sometimes overloads," said Mrs,
Davis.
"1 don't know actually where you could lay
the finger. It could be anyone travelling
along the road," said Mrs. Oke.
Councillor Richard Peckham said the
person responsible for picking up the
village's garbage should be notified about
the problem.
"It's too bad they didn't ask us before
they started to clean up or we could have
sent people to help them," said councillor
Jim Robinson.
NO LCBO •
A request made close to a year aeo about
the possibility of locating_ an LCBO retail
NEW PINS for the Town of Seaforth have
been ordered The pins. designed by Luanne
Phalr, deputy -clerk, depict the town crest
surrounded by Ontario's emblem, the
trillium and the maple leaf, Ms, Phalr holds
a new pin next to her design. The pins cost
about $1 17 each and 250 have been ordered.
(Wasslnk photo)
VV 1 L L /FROM PAGE TWO
executrix of your estate and a beneficiary,
But if she has those two roles she cannot also
be one of the sigping witnesses of your will. A
person can be an executor and a witness, but
in such case cannot he a beneficiary.
The rule to remember about witnesses is
that there should he two of them, They should
sign their names at the bottom of the will,
attesting to the fact they witnessed the
person making the will had just signed the
document. incidentally. the witnesses need
not necessarily know the contents of the will.
Once you've drawn up your will you should
store the document in a safe place, perhaps
entrusting a copy to your lawyer or a trust
company. You and your spouse will probably
feel a lot bet -ter about your joint financial
affairs.
(Mr. Mardon is manager of corporate
communications for The investors Group. the
Winnipeg•based financial planning services
company.)
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Other business included discussion about
whether trees at the Waterworks building
should be replaced with two new ones. The
one of two blue spruce trees planted there
approximately 30 years ago is split in half and
supported with guy wire.
It was rocking pretty badly in the wind the
other day and i don't think it's safe," said
Mr. Phillips '1 d hate to cut it down since it
was one of the first blue spruce trees in town
and used to be one of the nicest trees in town
when we decorated it for Christmas. But. we
would plant two new ones as a bicentennial
project and start decorating them again."
The commission instructed Mr. Sills and
Mr. Phillips to replace the trees.
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fairly sound and the roof is good
Last winter, the Brownies and a ceramics
class made use of town hall facilities. The
council chambers are located on the second
floor and besides council meetings, the
chambers are used by all committees of
council and the Fire Area Board
The three second storey rooms "aren't
used as much since the new Seaforth and
District Community Centres was opened."
said Jim Crocker, clerk But the facilities are
available to other community groups. he
said.
"We've got this much Invested now. We
may as well finish the drawings and if we go
ahead with reconstruc!ion, we'll have the
plans." said councillor Henry Mero.
1 kg. 1.52 %ENS HOTEL
Jim and roan Parkinson, owners of the
Queens Hotel. located on the corner of Main
and Goderich Street, have applied for a
corporate sector grant to restore the exterior
of the hotel. The building is part of the Main
Street heritage conservation district.
"The grant has been approved except for
verification of paint colors and the sign."
said Mr. Hill.
The exterior will ur restored to its
original, late 19th century design. At the
ground level. windows which were bricked
in. will he replaced. This will he the most
noticeable change to the facade.
"The other feature is to rebuild a
projecting porch at the main entrance. The
owners are excited and desirous to rebuild
the porch. Though the town has jurisdiction
of the street. we hope we can do it even
though the columns of the porch will be close
to the curb line.''
Councillor Henry Mero was concerned
with sidewalk snow removal "that the posts
may be bumped and knocked down", and
Mr. Crocker said zoning was his concern in
addition to the municipal road allowance.
"We may be setting a precedence."
"Whatever we have to do to meet
requirements we will do. The Queens Hotel
is a pretty important building in the heritage
district and we hope to see it through," said
Mr. Hill.
Mayor Alf Ross said council wasn't ready
to make any commitments "until we get the
exact location of the posts and the bylaws."
"We will deal with the overhanging porch
when the drawings are complete," he said.
outlet in Hensall was turned down by the
Liquor Board in a letter from the Office of
the Premier. The request could be given
consideration at a later date, possibly in late
1984.
Council passed a restricted area by-law to
regulate the use of land and the size and
location of buildings and structures to the
Caldwell Property. It also made a second
reading on a by-law to authorize the village
to enter into an agreement with the
Township of Tuckersmith to adjust their
boundaries known as the Cook and Geiger
property.
Grant approved for
boiler replacements
Over half a million dollars has been
granted to the Huron County Board of
Education for roof and boiler replacements.
The board learned recently the ministry
has approved up to $500,000 for roof
replacements and $73,000 for boiler replace-
ments. The ministry gives these grants on
roofs and boilers that are over 20 years old.
Superintendent of Operations Don Miller
said every November the board sends a list of
capital projects to the ministry for approval.
The list forecasts the board's priority projects
for three years.
The superintendent added that the schools
affected by the grant have yet to be named by
the ministry.
LOGO WINNERS of the Tuckersmith Charters, second. Ttte•students are enrolled
Township logo contest are Lorinda Telford, at Huron Centennial School In Brucefield.
third; Barbara Erb, first and Robbie Cheques were presented by Tuckeremlth
Street lights approved in
MAY 16, 1884
We had the pleasure a few days ago of
looking through the splendid new residence
being erected by Mr. D.D, Wilson (now
Seaforth Manor). It is a large two storey brick
with slate roof and is erected on Mr. Wilson's
farm, a portion of which is in the corporation.
The exterior is plain but neat and
substantial looking and the building has
evidently been designed more for conveni-
ence and comfort than for show.
The interior, however, from cellar to garret
is most admirably arranged, , and the
main portion of the home when completed
will be elegant. The rooms are large and airy
and conveniently arranged, while the heating
and ventilating appurtenances are complete
in every particular.
The building will be heated from a large
coal furnace in the cellar and will be lighted
with gas made upon the premises, while the
bathroom and several of the bedrooms will be
supplied with both cold and hot water
conveyed thither through pipes. The water
works system is most complete as also are the
lighting and heating appliances.
The cellar is the whole size of the house and
besides containing sufficient room for fruit,
vegetables, etc. has compartments for
IN THE YEARS AGONE
storing of fuel, while the kitchen is supplied
with hard and soft water, and the surplus and
dirty water is conveyed from each room by
means of pipes and underground drains, so
that everything is conveniently within doors
and the residents of the house need not go
)from under their own protecting roof for any
purpose.
The plasterers are now busy at work.
When completed the whole will be one of the
most spacious, handsome and comfortable
homesteads in the county.
MAY 14, 1909
The continuous wet weather has delayed
seeding very materially and as a result only
about 20 per cent of the area has been
seeded as yet. The season is so far advanced
that farmers are becoming alarmed. Even
with continuous good weather now it will
take them all their time to get done what
seeding they have planned.
The following figure was gleaned from the
roll of the assessor William Ballantyne for
1909: total assessment includine churches
reeve, Robert Bell, right. Principal Arnold
Mashers looks on. Tuckersmith will cele-
brate Its 150th anniversary In 1985.(Oke photo)
1959
and schools $899,087.
Brucefield football club have organized for
the season and are now practising to get in
shape. They have entered the western
district of the league and intend making a
hard fight for the championship.
MAY 18, 1934
Workmen have been busy this week
levelling and cleaning up the ground
between the Lions pond and the highway.
The strip of land will be seeded, rolled and
kept cut during the summer.
Seaforth is assured of a full program of
softball this summer as a result of an
,enthusiastic meeting held Friday evening in
the Carnegie Library. Four teams were
entered and 54 players will take part.
Playing in the yard in front of the barn of
Wilson Hawkins, John Street on Tuesday
morning, Donald Smith, four years old, son
of Mr. and Mrs. H.E. Smith was crushed
behind a large truck and suffered a broken
collar bone and severe bruises. With him at
the time was Buddy Smith, son of Mr. and
Mrs. C.M. Smith. The unfortunate lad was
immediately removed to Scott Memorial
Hospital where his injuries were attended to.
MAY 15, 1959
Parking meters could become a reality dh
Seaforth's main street if councils in Goderich
and Clinton also make the same move. The
installation of parking meters was approved
in principle at Monday night's meeting of
Seaforth Council. A motion was made that
the installation be approved if the other
towns also decide to go ahead with meters.
Seaforth friends and Main Street and
district business associates of J.R. Spittal
who recently retired as bank manager of the
Toronto -Dominion Bank honored him Tues-
day evening when he was presented with a
stereo phonic hi-fi recorder and record
player. The presentation took place at a
reception held at the residence of Mr. and
Mrs. W.T. Teall. Goderich Street, East. Mr.
Spittal who has been manager of the local
branch for eight years will continue to reside
in Seaforth.
Helen Margaret McGonigle. daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Gordon McGonigle. Seaforth.
will graduate as a nurse at graduation
exercises being held at St. Mary's Hospital
in Kitchener next week.
Huron B of E prepares for,special'ed'program
With only one more year to go before
special education is fully in place, the Huron
County Board of Education has taken further
steps to be ready for the 1985 deadline.
About 75 parents and teachers attended a
special meeting on Apr. 30 when the board
reviewed its planning gut ' • for special
education. The board approx Ins for Sept
1985 for the education of opmenta,'v
handicapped students and those students
who live in a 'facility' or group home.
The plan for the developmentally handi-
capped involves the merger of facilities at
Huron Hope now located within J.A.
McCurdy Public School in Huron Park. Huron
Hope is currently operated by South Huron
District Association for the Mentally Retard•
ed.
Don Campbell, executive director for the
association, said the merger for school-age
children (6 to 21) is a "good move". but he
does have some concerns.
He reminded trustees that the children in
Huron Hope are "severely and profoundly
handicapped" and considering that fact, said
the children require special care,
Mr. Campbell outlined some considera-
tions which include the need for special
transportation, the future of Huron Hope's
present staff. medical support and the need
for a public meeting to explain the takeover to
parents.
Paul Carroll. special education superin•
tendent, said no guarantees can be made
regarding the hiring of staff as the actual
hiring won't be done for another year. He
said the board is buying a specially -equipped
van at an estimated cost of $25,074. The
board's bus contractors will also have to
provide some special transportation vehicles,
c said.
The preparation of a noon meal for the
students is a major concern of Mr. Camp-
bell's. He said the association has been
providing this service and because of
specialized diets the children can't "brown
bag'' it for lunch.
Some are on a puree diet." added Mr.
Campbell.
Mr. Carroll said the lunch concern as well
as medical support concerns should be
directed to the provincial inter -ministerial
committee. This committee is looking into
services that overlap between the Ministries
of Education. Health. and Community and
Social Services.
Mr. Campbell said an area the association
has to keep working on is the reduction of
school time from 12 to 10 months. He said the
developmentally handicapped children who
should be in a school setting for 12 months.
are currently in school for 12 months. but he
acknowledged the fact that the board's
mandate is for only 10 months.
"Who funds i1? Who is responsible'"
asked Mr, Campbell.
Mr Carroll said these Questions should he
Party held for Hildebrand
A surprise party honoring Ali Hildebrand
on his retirement. was held at the Optimist
Hall, Seaforth on Apr. 27.
Friends and fellow United Trails Workers
gathered to present Ali and his wife Jean with
a pair of lawn chairs for the occasion.
Ali has driven School bus for 28 years
starting with the late Scott Habkirk.
To express how he will be missed by
everyone the following poem was composed
by Edison McLean and read to Ali by Les
Habkirk.
"TO ALi"
Driving a bus was lots of fun;
He loved the kids• excepting one.
Every morning and afternoon;
Weekends came so very soon.
Then off fishing he would go,
To certain streams where waters flow;
With a special lure he would get a strike,
And forget the seagulls on the mike
Then Monday morning face to face,
Against the washroom he would brace.
Checking knitting and what to do:
So he on schedule it's up to you
He's been driving. oh so many years;
Now he's an expert at jamming gears,
Does his best and doesn't fool:
Same time each day arrives at school.
You see it's steady we'll have to go.
'Cause he has trained us don't you know,
Although propane has caused some profane.
From his experiences we could gain.
So now you're hanging up your cap,
It just leaves us in a flap:
With a handshake here a "Kiss or Two"
We're wishing "ALL THE BEST TO YOU",
Huron principals moved
Several Huron County elementary
school principals and vice -principals will he
shuffled around to new schools this summer
A press release issued by the Huron
County Board of Education on Monday.
March 5 states. "in addressing the question
of transfers, consideration was given to the
needs of the schools and the experience and
abilities of principals.''
Arnold Mathers of Huron Centennial
Public School in Brucefield will be transfer-
red to J.A.D. McCurdy Public School in
Huron Park. John Siertsema of J.A.D.
McCurdy Public School will go to Huron
Centennial.
John Kane of Victoria Public School in
asked of the interministerial committee.
Both Mr. Campbell and Mr. Carroll said
the association and the board would work
closely to monitor the operation of the school
when it becomes the board's responsibility,
The board has estimated 1985-86 costs at
$366,230. This figure has not been formally
approved but is included in the special
education package which has to be approved
by the ministry.
Another addition to the special education
plan states the board is prepared to
negotiate with the province to offer education
services for school-age students in a
correctional institute within Huron Count)
This addition addresses the fact that the
Blucwater Centre in Goderich will become a
juvenile detention centre next year.
Director of education Bob Allan said the
board has not yet been approached by the
government to educate these students.
''But we have indications that we may he
approached." he said.
An overview of special education costs
from Oct. 198.3 show that S3.38 million was
spent whsle the grants from the province for
special education totalled Si.' million
The annual changes to the special
education plan included housekeeping
changes such as recognition of the seconders
school changes and removing job descrip
tines from the plan to personnel procedures
French committee to form
A 12 -member ad hoc committee on French
immersion will be formed by the Huron
County Board of Education.
At its May 7 meeting, the hoard decided
that five parents. one from each of the high
school districts including Clinton, Exeter.
Goderich. Seaforth and Wingham will have
the largest representation on the committee
Director of Education Bob Allan said
advertisements will he placed in local
newspapers and notices will he sent home
with students asking for parents to submit
their names for the committee
But trustee Tony McQuail said he wonder-
ed how the hoard would create a balance
between supporters and non•supporters of
French immersion
The director said the executive committer
had discussed this question and expressed
the hope that the chosen parents would serve
with open minds and consider what is hest for
the students.
The committee will also he made up of
three trustees. one member of the Element-
ary Principals' Association. one consultant.
one member from the elementary federations
and the director or his designate
The committee will have until January 14855
to prepare a report for the hoard
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Wednesday, May 16
2-4 p.m. Bi•Centennial Tea &
Exhibition at St Thomas Anglican
Church.
7 p.m Queens vs Villagers4
8:30 p.m. Turf vs Topnotch at Lions Park. •
8-10 p.m. Adult Roller Skating at arena 118 Spring Golf Ball and Supper at Golf Club
yrs. & over), Horticultural Society Plant Sale.
Saturday,
May 19
1 30.2:30 p m Story Hour at
Library
Thursday,
0 May 17
Goderich will transfer to Holmesville Public
School while Ronald McKay of Holmesville
will become principal of Clinton Public
School,
Clinton Public School principal Allan
Taylor will move to Usborne Central Public
Shoot. The Osborne Central principal.
dliam Linfield will go to Victoria Public
?hoot.
Eleanor Scott, principal at Huron Hope
school for the trainable mentally retarded will
become vice-principal at Victoria Public
School. Victoria's current vice-principal
Floyd Herman has yet to he assigned a
position.
6:30 p.m. Boys House League Baseball at
Lions Park.
7 p.m. Sluggers game at Optimist Park
9 p.m. Eagles game at Optimist Park
7:30 p.m. Boiler Makers vs Beechwood
Devils.
8:30 p.m. Beruit Boars vs Brewers
9:30 p.m. Nationals vs Queens CavaPers.
Friday,
May 18
9 p.m. River Rats game at Optimist Park
8-10:30 p.m. Roller skating at arena.
....µ; Sunday,
..:: May 20
' 30.10 p m. Roller Skating at arena
Monday, May 21
4 p.m. Queens vs Bears
5 30•Mainstreet vs Firemen
” p.m Topnotch vs Creamery
8.30 Turf vs Villagers
All above at Optimist Park
Tuesday, May 22
6'45 and 8:30 p.m. Ladies
games at Lions Park
6:30 p m. Exeter vs Midgets
at Optimist Park.
'-9 p m Roller skating at arena
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