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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1986-09-24, Page 3Sun shines on Fall Fair In a month that's been plagued by rainy weather, members of the Seaforth Agricul- tural Society werepleased to see the sun ,come out and shine on the annual Fall Fair. "The weather cooperated and that's the main thing," said Sharon Flanagan, secre- tary -treasurer of the agricultural society. Mrs. Flanagan added that "generally there was good participation in the fair events with some new exhibitors. "Everythingseemed to fall into place, We didn't have anpproblems and had much the same crowd as a year ago,". she said. Most noticeable, according to Mrs. Flana- gan were Good herefore and horse shows, a NEWS *AND FEATURES, ---------THE HURON EXPOSITOR, SEPTEMBER 24, 1986 — A3 strong charolais show and a higher than normal participation in the sheep show. The swine, she said, remained about the same. Helen Thompson was in charge of the ladies and children's events and said participation in those categories was about the same as previous years. She did however note the baking entries in the children and adult categories were down, although the secondary school seemed to have more than their usual amount of entries in that category. In the public school you usualy notice the baking," said Mrs. Thompson. "But not this year. The baking was down a little bit," High School Religion courses are offered BYWUMADICE The High School Religion courses will be held again this year by the Huron -Perth County Roman Catholic Separate School Board. The course at St. Mary's School in Goderich will run from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on September 24 and the same time at the other • two locations -- St. Boniface School in Zurich on September 23 and St. James School in Seaforth on September 24. The decision for each course time and location was made on the basis of the needs of the participants in each area reported Principal Joe MacDonald. The Grade 10 course will be offered in Seaforth and Zurich and the grade nine course in Goderich. These religion courses are worth orie full credit, if successfully passed by the pupil. The board will accept an invitation from Perth County Council to have an exhibit at the 1988 International Plowing Match to be held in Perth. The board decided on a 10 foot by 10 foot display booth in one of three tents to be rented by the County Exhibit Committee for the use of exhibitors. It was suggested the cost may be $2 per square foot. The, board approved an administration recommendation that the Huron County Archives be appointed keepers of the records of the separate schools and the boards in Huron County up to 1969. The Huron archives are presently located at 66 W aterloo Street, S. in Goderich. Records to be stored include the boards' minutes of meetings, the schools' attendance records. Considerable time was spent at the meeting while trustees learned all about speech and language, speech pathologists and speech correctionists and the board's responsibility in the area of speech and language. Explained was that speech pathology (treatment) is often the responsibility of the Ministry of Health and administered by, speech therapists or pathologists while speech correction and remediation is carried out by speech and language teachers and is the responsibility of the school board. The above are suggested divisions to serve as_ a general guideline for local use by the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Health and and the Ministry of Community and Social Services to school boards to create sharing arrangements for the provision of speech and language programs for school - aged children. The two superintendents of education, John McCauley and Gaetan Blanchette, both explained these areas are not clear cut and a decision has to be made to determine whether it is an education problem or a health problem. A speech pathologist usually assesses children who have been referred by the school principal with parental approval and will assist in the provision of speech and language services in the system and maintain a caseload in a family of schools. Mr. McCauley said it is ideal to have one pathologist and two speech and language correction resource teachers in the Huron - Perth system. The decision was made by the board to hire a speech pathologist again this year if one is available. The board is concerned about soft drinks with some alcoholic content sold in grocery stores, which anyone can buy, young or old. The board will express its displeasure. The next meeting is October 14. AROUND AND AROUND WE GO — One of the most, enjoyable parts of any fair, at least for the younger sect, is the midway and Seaforth and area children were no exception Friday as they flocked to the amusements set up around the arena. Mcl (wraith photo Dealer says support crucial 1 SEAFORTH FAiR PARADE — A bevy of floats, cars, animals and personnel made up the Seaforth Fall Fair Parade held Friday. The parade unofficially kicked off Seaforth's 141 tpPall Pair. Lack of foresight ---- (Continued from ,'age A2) first obuple of knock downs were easily tumbatabie, but the third, which sent me hurling through space until I finally came to rest flat on my back, I thought was going to end my career. ,Unfortunately it didn't, and now not only do l haw to attend the next practice and Bessforth can help Seaforth and area residents will be able to take part in a program to develop seeing eye dogs for visually impaired Canadians at the National Canine Vision Canada Walk-A-Dog- A-'Thbn. The area walk being held in Goderieb on Sunday, October 5 is sponsored by the Seaforth (lions Club and other clubs through- out the district and is one of 49 similar walks being held in centres across Canada on that day. "lb enter is simple: those interested simply Chinton invited to (Contrttued front Page Al ) If Clinton did decide to pin Seaforth and Tnckersiriith, they would share in the expenses. Citing reasons why Clinton has Rossbeen 1 mfedao go m on the piojecti seed, Te iteehst a sheet expecaftyandwiththis o only 1.5 kilometers front you, it would reduce •transportation' costs." He also said. if Clinton were to pin now, it would require less poser work then if they were to wait until after the Eyivitonmental Assesafrient Act had been prepared. - AISOY with, t t e mu'nfepalities, the cost' Krbiild lie lest, Dear Editor Please consider this copy as a Letter to the Editor for your publication. I consider this as important to the economy of not only your community but to the economy of the nation. Thanks for your consideration. Chris W est Perth MP Harry Brightwell, recently hosted a meeting of Perth County auto parts manufacturers, auto dealers and officials from the Federal Department of Regional and Industrial Expansion. The meeting was designed to air the concerns of local auto manufacturers and dealers regarding the future of the Canadian automotive industry. Data from the Canadian Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Association (MVMA) shows how important this Canadian industry is to Canada, and particularly to southwestern Ontario. The auto industry accounts for one of every seven manufacturing ,jobs and for 10 per cent of manufacturing exports. • •• Direct auto employment of 130,000 gener- ' ales 428,000-6ther jo'b>; ill' auto manufactur- ing, component production and spin-off effects. throughout Canada. Auto manufacturing, for instance, ac- counts for 14 per cent of iron foundry production, 11 per cent of rubber, 7 per cent of machine shop production, 9 per cent of wire products, 6 per cent of carpeting and fabrics, 6 per cent of processed aluminum goods, 9 per cent of glass products and 20 per cent of steel shipments. Spending on goods and services is $12 billion per year or over $1,000 for very person in Canada per year. In addition, investment since 1980 is a further $12 billion. The key to the strength of the Canada's auto manufacturing and its spinoff effects is the auto pact. In Canada the auto pact requires 60 per cent Canadian content. Also, production to sales ratio requirement of 1:1 means $10,000 in Canadian production requirements for each $10,000 in sales in Canada. in the U.S. the auto pad requires 50 per cent North American content. Compliance with these requirements eliminates cross border (Canada -U.S.) duty. proceed with my plans to play hroomball throughout the winter, I've also managed to get a head start on the bumps and bruises that come from playing the game. And even as f think of it, I can't help but wonder if maybe, there's as much fog in My head, as there was hanging over the ice surface Monday night et dog -a -,hof obtain sponsors to pledge any amount of money per kilometre and then complete as much of the course as possible. Those taking part may accompany their own dog or the dog of a friend or neighbor. The C.V.C. is a non profit organization dedicated to the training of guide dogs for visually impaired Canadians and operates a training school in Oakville. Details and pledge forms may be obtained from Dr. William J Thompson, RR 2, Seaforth, phone 527-0108. II II join TO THE EDITOR Car companies in Canada operating under , A survey of auto engineers in the world the auto pact are American Motors, Chrysler, rates Mercedes No. 1, G. M. No. 2 and Ford No. 3, with Asian importers trailing. Asian vehicles have performed poorly in government sponsored crash tests and m some countries last only one third as long as North American produced vehicles. In addition, North American dollar sales per employee are 50 per cent higher than Japanese importers and 200 per cent higher than Korean importers. There are two ways that we as Canadians can keep these 428,000 jobs intact and possibly increase them. One, as consumers, is to buy products built by companies concerned about employment in Canada - those companies that fall under the auto pact: AMC, Chrysler, Ford, GM, Volvo and Suzuki (in 1989). The other is to apply pressure to our governments to put pressure on these other companies not following auto pact guide- lines. Let's keep our country strong. Chris W est St. Marys Editor's Note: Mr. West is the owner of Downtown Pontiac -Buick in St. Marys. Ford, General Motors and Volvo. importers of vehicles are not required by the government of Canada and the U.S. to comply with rules of the auto pacts. Importers currently account for a minority of vehicle sales - about 30 per cent. W ith 428,000 jobs created by 70 per cent of the market, each 1 per cent mathematically could be said to mean about 6,000 jobs in Canada, the majority of which are in Ontario. A number of import companies are now moving in Canada with kit assembly of their products. They plan to bring in their own parts, and some of their own workforce, without falling under the guidelines of the auto pact. In short, they wish to sell in ourcountry, but not provide addition la jobs in the marketplace. These companies are Hyundai, Honda and Toyota. Each 1 percent increase in their sales will result in the loss of 6,000 jobs in Ontario - jobs for people who may be your friends and neighbors. The auto industry in Canada has shown it can manufacture better products with better efficiency than the importers. Cancer society thanks residents The Huron County Unit of the Canadian Cancer Society would like to express, its appreciation and gratitude to the residents, industries, business firms and associations of your community who contributed so gener-. ousiy to the 1986.campaign for cancer funds. As of this date, the Seaforth and District Branch has collected the sum of $8,418.00. This achievement combined with that of the other four Branches of the Huron Unit has enabled the Society to reach and go over our 1986 objective of $98,000. At this time, contributions for the whole unit total $99,681. A special thank you goes out to Judson W alker and his fine team of volunteers who have worked long and hard to reach and surpass the Unit objective. In doing so, a significant contribution has been made to the fight against cancer and a great service has been done for your community and county. On behalf of the Huron County Unit please accept our sincere thanks for a superb job. Yours truly, Murray Hunter Campaign Chairman Huron Unit Canadian Can eerSociety Report reveals tower is sound ited by the transformer, installed last spring, Mr. Phillips also reported maintenance and is seeking a solution from the Winnipeg wbrkon Main Station No. 2 is continuing and manufacturing firm from which it purchased should be completed by mid-October. the transformer. It is also seeking eompensa- 'The PUC has also installed a new fire tion for additional costs incurred in installing hydrant at the corner of Georre and Victoria the transformer. Streets, installed underground services to Mr. Phillips said he expects to hear from two residences on Mill and Gouinlock Streets the firm's local representative soon, other- and extended services On the north end of wise, he said, he will instigate further Seaforthtoaccommodate a possible new correspondence with the company. The Seaforth water tower is structurally sound, with only superficial rusting on the interior and exterior and will not require immediate attention, adding to an inspe• tion report commissioned by the Seaforth, Public Utilities Commission. The inspection, conducted August 12 indicates that while some surface rusting is evident, particularly on the roof, catwalk and belly of the tank, there are no structural problems either with the tank or with the tower on which it stands. The report, conducted by an independent firm, did recommend the infedora d exterior of the tank be repainted in 1987 to halt the surface'rusting. However, an analysis of the inspection report by consulting engineers B.M. Ross and Associates recommended the rusting did not warrant the cost of a paint job and advised the PUC to take no steps at this tirne and have a thorough inspection of the tower done again in three years. Also at the commission meeting held on September 18, PUC manager Tom Phillips reported there has been no progress toward solving the problems with the PUC's new transformer. The commission was displeased with a higher -than -contracted -for noise level exhib- LIFE EXPECTANCY With only Seaforth and Tuckersmith using the proposed landfill site, its life expectancy is estunated at between 30 and 3$yeara.If Clinton were to use the site as well, its life expectaney would be cut to approxirnate1'y 20 years. Council members had a fewconcerms about the site when they realized howdose it Wasto town. • Mayor John Balfour questioned the effect the site would have on Clinton's wells, "We get our yatet out of a series' of wells. What danger is there of seepage into the Wells?" Mr. Ross said "Nene at all here are regulations and studies that mutt be followed." Councillor Ross Carter was concerned about the river being so close to the site but was told the heavy clay along the river bank was ap itis in this cage. IiOIMESVIII S1TE Councillor Jewitt, who is Clintons repre- sentative on the Hohnesville landfill Com- mittee, said the engineers are "very optimistic" about the additional tests they conducted and hope it Will mean an additional 10 to 15 years. The preliminary tests should be concluded at the end of this month, At the present time, there are only two years left at the t1olrnesville site Counel will wait to hear fromthe Ho inesville Landfill Committee before Mak- ing any.decisions. 1 Huron County awarded $21,625 grants Community planning grants totalling Community planning grants are designed $21,625 have been awarded to the County of to encourage municipalities to resolve land Huron, Municipal Affairs Minister Bernard use planning issues to reflect municipal and Grandmaitre announced recently. economic priorities. Mr. Grandmaitre said the grants will help The grants may also be used for special the County to prepare a strategiiclan for the studies to develop community improvement Huron County Department of Manning and policies: to determine the feasibility of rating Development, and to prepare a plan to guide data processing technology in the local the County planning department's use of planning then Ppmce s;and Ad.m assist in implement - computer technology. COMMUNITY CALENDAR if you're organizing a non-profit event of inter est 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, 1,401< 1WO well In advance of the scheduled date. Space for the Community Calendar Is donated by The Huron Expositor. Wed., September 24 1:30-4 pin. Senior Shuffleboard at the Arena 7-9 p.m. Information -Registration Nights at Arena ace surface). 8 p.m. Fitness !Obi at Arena (tlpstaits) Thurs., September 25 9:30 a.m. Fitness is Fun at Arena 7-9 p.m. InfotTnation-Registration Night at Arena Fri., September 26 Lions Club Oktoberfest`at Arena Sun., September 28 Ciderfest at Van grnond House ' • Mon., September 29 6 p.m. Senior Games Potluck Supper at Arena Tues., September 30 9::30 a.m. Fitness is Fun at Arena 7 p.m. Seaforth and District Minor Hockey Association meeting at Arena.