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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1986-04-09, Page 1INDEX Births IA11 Brussels /A5 Classified /Al2, 13, 14 Dublin /A4 Entertainment /A15 Family /A11 Hensall / A6 Legion /A16 Obituaries /A9 Sports /A7, 8 Walton / A5 Knitting hobby becomes a business. Seepage A3. Serving the communities and areas of Seaforth, Brussels, Dublin, Hensall . and Walton , Huron • xpositor SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, WEDNESQAV, APRIL 9, 1986 — 16 PAGES 50 cents a copy Over 90 paddlers enter Canoe Races Sunday Some paddled, some sculled and some drifted. Some even tried to swim down the Bayfield River Sunday when the 15th Annual Seaforth Optimist Canoe Maces took place. Some 92 people, including 88 canoeists and four kayakers, participated officially in the race, which has become to area residents a sure indication that spring has arrived and summer is close at hand. A number of other canoeists, who had registered too late to be. counted as official participants in the race, also took to the river, Participants represent- ed municipalities from all over Ontario, and some parts of the United States. The participants filled seven classes of competition including a family class, junior class, mixed class, service club class, mens amateur and mens advanced class and a kayak class. The women's class attracted no participants this year. Organizers say most women decided to enter the mixed class instead. To make things interesting two mixed entries competed in the advanced mens class. Optimist club member Arnold Stinnissen said participation this year was the best it had been in some time. "There were a fairly good number turn out. We haven't had as many for the last few years," said Mr. Stinnissen, adding last year's race attracted close to 80 participants. The race got officially underway at 1 p.m. Sunday and all competitors were in the water before 1,30. Seaforth's mayor Alf Ross was the official starter. Those in the race travelled a 16 km course which began at the Egmondville bridge and ended at the Vanastra bridge. Dick Kloss and Ricky Albert of Brucefield finished first in the family class. in second place were Ted Gowan and Lori, of Brussels and in third were Warren Knight and Curtis, of Belgrave. Rene Boogemans of Hensel] and Down Willems took rust place in the advanced men's category while Peter Harboshown and Roger Harboshown of Washago finished second and Ride and Dana Kloss of Brucefield finished third. Mike Lewis and Randy Havens captured first place in the junior division, while Mike Holmes of Seaforth and Chris Harburn of Walton teamed up to take second place and Raquel Bunn and Barbara Hawkins of Brucefield took third. In the mens amateur class Urbie Buwalda and Max Zuran of Denfield finished fust, Bill Macintosh and Gary Hawkins of Chatham finished second and Jim and Don Gibson of ?" ts ' tc,,,,,r,r; Ait- ALL TOQETHER NOW — PULL — Participation In the 15th annual Optimist Canoe Races on rho Baytlald River starting at tho Egmondville bridge and ending at the Vanastra brldgo. was at a premium Sunday as 92 officially entered the race. Paddlers travelled a 16 km course Mcllwralm photo Fordwich finished third. took second place and Jeremy Miller of Don and Bruce Ruston of Dublin took first Sauble Beach and Keith Miller of Seaforth place in the service dub division, Tom finished third. Maloney and Richard Ruston, also of Dublin Bill and Sue Stoll of Kippen captured the ountyeducation budget rises 3.7 per cent mixed amateur division, Dianne and Jim Rapson finished second and Rob and Donna Lee of Seaforth finished third. The kayak Bass was won by Bill Sdtmidtof Michigan. Ralph Scofield, also of Michigan, finished second and fes Dickins of Windsor, third. Mr. Schmidt of Michigan also won the draw for the canoe. 1 KLOMPEN FEEST QUEEN Rosie Van byk, 20, of RR 4, Seaforth beat out eight other contestants Saturday night to capture Me title of 1986 Kioiripen Rest Queen. Rosie is a student at Western University IIn London and is in her seabed year in Actuarial . I Inn of was sinner -up. kiofir¢en f=east ceiebtatlons take •lace the >+fieekend o May n non. Maliwraifil photo e &hantary support to the smaller elementary mateteeretaiit. thither* el ft ary sehdols ahours were s air+ mbe o f Science. Cheryl' F y Atli,Clinton p f 16-17 i Clinton. C • BY ALLAN RIVErr Although it was April Riots Day, it was all business for the Huron C;unty Board of Education as the 1986 education budget was announced on April 1. The board of education approved the 1986 budget of $40.8 million. a 3.7 per cent increase from the 1985 budget of $38.5 million at the special meeting of the board. To the taxpayer with an average assess- ment of $3,110, the budget will add an extra $10 to the tax bill for this year. This translates into the average taxpayer paying $197.33, up from$196.17 in 1985 for secondary education and $259.75 up from $241.21 for elementary education. in setting the budget, Director of Educa- tion Robert Allan said the budget was the culmination of a months work by the board and staff. He said by setting budgetary limits the board is eliminating the possibility of having to cut .„ .., ditures later. The board, however, pass ' two special projects to be included in this year's budget. "It is my view that placing large amounts of additional costs into estimates and then cutting them out publicly is little more than 4vmdow dressing and has a very negative effect on the organization. Reality is muds easier to live with than having hopes and expectations dashed," said Mr. Allan in a speedh to the board members. The elementary budget for this year is $21.9 million whidh is an increase of 4.1 per cent from last year's estimate of $21 million. The elementary budget also takes into account the costs for the trainable mentally retarded and developmentally handicapped students. Mr. Allan said the board was responsible for the developmentaly hani p stik dents from Septemberto December in 1985. This year, the )hoard is financially responsible to these students on a full-time basis. The seooridarysc hoolportion of the budget aniounts to $18.8 million, a 6.1 per cent increase over the 1985 estumate,of $17.8 million. Mr. Allen explained the Bluewater Secondary School is a new expenditw a for tie board. However, the $483,520 slated in the budget for the secondary school will be completely recovered by the board through the province. Without allowing for the Bluewater Seoondaiy School, the ithereaseis 3.3 per cent, The board voted to extend fundingto two special projects including family"! studies and industrial arts funding for elementary schools Sthool .. God' Midi and Seaforth Public take these subjects tin high ached') beeause u .. . • . board Goderidi Trtrsfee Mary An Dempseyd ilia students bused to these sdhobls. The r Bob Allan said The family studies and industrial arts programs will be implemented in the northern county elementary schools in 1986 and the southern county schools in 1987 at an additional estimated Dost of $50,000 in the 1986 budget. The additional secretarial hours would cost an additional $10,000. However, the extending of the two programs throughout the elementary school system was not without its opponents. John Elliott, the trustee for Blyth, Morris and East Wawanosh Township, originally motioned the board not proceed with funding and recommended the board study the feasibility of continuing industrial arts and family studies in the elementary system: Mr. Elliott's main argument for halting the services was the travel time outside of the school when students are moving from one school to another for these classes. "']here's too moth time t outside of Ore school. Couldn't we designa program ,within the home school) that would be as beneficial to them without wasting time on the bus? Has anybody looked at this?" said Mf. Elliott. In response, education director Robert Allan said the students are bused at times which would not conflict with their regular classes such as before the start of'sdrool or during the noon hour. Tony Mcfauail, trustee for West Wawa - nosh and Ashfield Townships, in an amend- ment to the original motion stated if the board is not prepared to extend the programs throughout the county, the industrial arts and familystudies programs Should be abolished. "rm not sure I'm in total sympathy with the original motion, but if we're not going to extend industrial arts and family studies than weshould make adedsion. If we're not going M extend it, then we should phase it out." said Mr, Mc$uail. Both motions, however, were overturned by a large majority in a recanted vote of the board. In speaking of the value of the two programs, Colborne and Goderieh Township Trustee Joan Van den Sreeek said the instruction is something the youngsters might not ordinarily reeive witho9t the help of the schools•. "The programs create new areas of interest they wouldn't discover on their own or with their parents. My feeling is that they are very worthwhile," said' Mrs. Van den Broecit.. "`Yids' who have a bit of experience in it the eoenty. Currently, only' Victoria Public industrial arcs or family studies Chatfield to Se1100l in these programs with outside they have that type of backgroilnd," added arse agreed to allocate funds for additional ;1=dueatton Diredo :f principals have said there was not always budget item with an estimated cost of $2.1 someone in the office to answer phones and million for elementary schools and $1.7 greet visitors. million for secondary schools this year. The board agreed to grant an additional 10.5 secretarial hours per week to 10 of the eounty's smaller elementary sdiools. How- ever, an amendment was passed to have the 10.5 hours phased in over a two year period. The single most costly item in this year's budget is teachers' salaries and benefits. At Mr. Allan said the board was encouraged the elementary level, it is expected to cost by the estimated slight decline in enrolment 513.1 million while at the secondary level the in the county school system this year of only estimated cott is Transportation $ is 9the�ssecond biggest in the county by 136on. 42 students. In 1985se declined tudents. The province of Ontario will pay the largest share of the budget with $25.1 million while the board revenues amount to $1.5 million. The county municipalities share in the budget is $14.2 million. Local woman hurt in crash Ann Marie 1Vlaloney, 18, of Seaforth, was taken to the Seaforth Community Hospital with minor injuries, following a single -Veld - de accident in Seaforth Sunday morning, Seaforth Police report_ Miss Maloney, driving a 1977 Ford LTD owned by Patrick Flanagan, of Seaforth, was northbound on Main Street, apprvtdmately a.m. According to Constable John Cairns, Miss Maloney was coming down a hill, "possibly going a little too fast," in an unfamiliar vehicle, when she applied the brakes and went into askid, crossed the road and collided with a hydro pole on the west side of the street. Road conditions were wet and slippery at the time of the accident. The vehicle sustained damage estimated at *3,600. Men injured as van .rolls over Two Missiccanga men were taken to on Sunday, April 6. The vebide went out of Seaforth Community Hospital with major control, entered the west ditch, rolled over injuries, following a single -vehicle accident three times and came W rest in a field. near Seaforth on Sunday, reports the The driver, Steven McAuley, 29, of Goderidh Ol'P detachment. Mississauga and one passenger William Taplin, 21, also of Mississauga were both iThe njured. an sustained damage estimated at 00,000. The men were travelling fn a 1978 GMC van, northbound on Huron County Road 12, north of Seaforth at approxfhiately 1:40 a.m... Fire speeds up demolition A fire near Kinburn Tuesday moaning. Seaforth firefighters arrived on the scene turned out to be a sort of blessing in disguise around' 11:30 a.m. and brought the fire under for property owner Peter H'animing. mntrol. Mr. Hamming said he had been it Sped things tip for usia bit,' he said. worried the strong winds would cause the fire Mr. Hatraning was in the process.of tearing to spread to a new barn, Located less than 100 down an old barn when a small fire, lit to get yards from the old one. rid Of some of the debris, got out of control Some hay vias lost in the fire. and spread throughout the bawl Transmission hearings to start The Joint Board will— be oonduding local skin line from Bruce Nuclear Power Develop- publicheayings on Ontario Hydra's proposed went to a new transformer station near transmission tem expansion starting on London. Any other matters the Joint Board April 15 an Clinton. tie hearings start at 10 feels are relevant to the hearings may also be arra. at the Clinton Town Hall, 23 Albert addressed. Street, They are expetted to. continue for p� jn s offer propertyowners three weeks and include some. evening Theselocal h g . , sessions., and tither menrbeis of the public an The heart rigs in • Clinton are to deal with opporttiniiy to partitipafe ill the public ifydro's proposal for a 540 -kilovolt tiirdslrirs *hearings process.