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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1990-07-11, Page 1Serving the communities and areas of Seaforth, Brussels, Dublin Hensall and Walton Civic Comer SA Weddings - 7A Obllued.* - 13A Births - 14A Graduals* - 15A Seaforth boy bestows a royal bouquet. See page 4A. Keep on the lookout for hay hazards. See page 7A. Humphries gets familiar with Huron. See page 13A. Huron Xp OSltOr X Seatorth, Ontario HURON EXPOSITOR, WEDNESDAY, JULY 11, 1910 60 cents a copy Tuckersmith Nursery fees rise, subsidy forms are tightened Fees for the Tuckersmith Day Nursery are set to rise as of Sep- tember 1, and criteria will be tightened on the subsidy eligibility forms for low -to -middle income families seeking daycare at reduced costs. Beginning in the fall, the cost for a full day at the Nursery will be raised from $15.50 to $16.50 for children attending only once a week. For children attending more than once a week, fees will go from $14.00 to $15.00. Half days including lunch will remain at $10.50, and morning or afternoon sessions without lunch will stay at $7.50. Council also passed the motion which details stricter criteria on the subsidy eligibility applications. Some of Lhe major points of conten- tion on the document will include: • maximum rent payments of $425/month • maximum mortgage payments of $425/month • maximum debt payment amounts (including appliances, car etc. but NOT INCLUDING Visa, Master- card payments) of $250/month • allowable telephone maximum of $10/month • allowable heating cost maximum of $1200/annually Dublinfest invites teams to the summer Olympics Something new is being offered this Saturday in Dublin, as part of the Dublin and District Lions Club's annual Dublinfest--a Sum- mer Olympics competition. Slated to begin at 1 p.m., 10 - member teams (five men, five women) will participate in six dif- ferent events, and accumulating any points garnered to eventually crown an Olympic champion. The events, which include a dart toss, a boardwalk, a farmer's marathon, a bucket brigade, waiter race and finally a boat race, are aimed at providing fun and fellow- ship. Registration is $50 per team, all participants must be more than 19-. years -old, and prizes will be awarded for first, second, third and fourth place teams. Should there be a tie after the six events, a dart toss will decide the overall winning team, organizer Ernie Fleming said Monday. At 5 p.m., a pork/steak barbecue is planned to culminate the after- noon, and advanced tickets are selling at $6.50 per adult, and $7.50 afterwards. If teams are still interested in joining in on the fun, they can by contacting Fleming at 345-2260 (home after 6 p.m.) or at work, 348-8433. Seaforth native on 1990 USC Chancellor's List Karen Corbeu, the daughter of Grace and Don Corbeu, Seaforth, was named to the 1990 Chancel- lor's List on her graduation from University of South Carolina's Coastal Carolina College recently. Karen, who has been studying Honors Political Science, received her degree Magna Cum Lauda in May but only found out last week that she had been named to the Chancellor's List, her father noted. Students named to the List must achieve a 4.0 grade point average and take at least 12 credits. Prior to her final year at Coastal Carolina College, Karen spent a year studying on Africa's Ivory Coast. She plans to continue her studies in Columbia this fall, working towards a Master's Degree in International Studies. • transportation costs for work to daycare and return, a maximum of $100/month • optical allowance of one pair of glasses every two years • medical doctor's verification for special diet requests As well, a 25% exemption off of income for pleasure or recreation allowances will still be allowed, but on a sliding scale from lowest to highest income. This will essentially eliminate the allowance of the deduction for the higher income range. Tuckersmith Clerk Jack McLachlan noted that by setting these maximums, Council will be eliminating abuse of the sub- sidization system by unqualified applicants. Councillor Rowena Wallace voiced some concern over the maximums, however, saying that factors specific to the area aren't being taken into con- sideration. "This is very good for urban, but what about rural?", remarked Coun- cillor Wallace. "This just doesn't fit." The Tuckersmith Day Nursery, which has been in operation since 1976, is presently at capacity with 50 children enrolled and seven staff working at the centre. The Province subsidizes up to 80% of daycare costs for children that are eligible for reduced fees. -,,,ham•:} YOU CAN TAKE A HORSE TO WATER...but you can't take a calf anywhere that he doesn't want to go, and Patrick Hallahan of Blyth can attest to that. Patrick did the hauling while Mike Bakker of Aubum and Lisa Blake of Walton looked after the business end of this stubborn beast, but three against one was still a losing battle when the three 4-H Dairy Club members joined 39 others from across the county at Calf Mania '90, the calf show preparation and demonstration day held at the Seaforth Fairgrounds this past Saturday. Elliott photo. Race open for County Liberal seat, three announce intention to run BY SHFII.EY MCPHEE HAIST CLINTON - With rumors of a fall provincial election, and the recent retirement announcement from MPP Jack Riddell, the local Liberal party is set to campaign. Three candidates for the Liberal party have announced their intentions to run for the local riding, and with the cut-off date on July 5, it is anticipated that more contestants will enter the race. To date two Clinton men and a Crediton area resident have announced their intentions to seek the liberal leadership bid in Huron. Jim Fitzgerald of Clin- ton, Fred Lobb of Clinton and Dave McClure of Crediton are all in the running. JIM FTiZGERAI.D Mr. Fitzgerald is no newcomer to the provincial political scene. For the past four years he work- ed as Executive Assistant for Mr. Riddell when he held the pmt as minister of agriculture. Mr. Fitzgerald said that he believed in the political system at the provincial level as "the grassroots to democracy ...I believe in the Liberal philosphy of caring, kind, competent government. " Born and ra i sed in London, Mr. Fitzgerald, 43, has lived in Clinton for the past 211 years. He is married to Lois Fitzgerald and has three children, Andrea. Kris and Fraser Itis careet iboa int iuued being managing editor of the Clinton News -Record for 10 veers. owner of Fitzgerald Studios and Gallery, Executive Assistant to Mr. Riddell and currently he is general manager of The Rural Voice Magazine. He is involved in a number of community projects including: board of directors for the Blyth Centre for the Arts; board of directors for Clinton Public Hospital; member of Wesley - Willis United Church; volunteer area co-ordinator for the midwestern Ontario Liberal Par- ty; advisory board member, Huron Provincial Liberal Association, Huron -Bruce Federal Liberal Association; community co-ordinator Maplehill Senior citizens' non- profit housing co-operative; member of Clinton Horticultural Society; former leader in Clinton Scouting movement; honorary Kinsmen, 1977 to 19132; campaign manager, Jack Riddell 1987 elec- tion campaign; chairman, com- munications committee, 1985 Jack Riddell election campaign; chairman publicity committee for Clinton Kinsmen Raceway and Clinton and Rayfield Centen- nials; editor, Clinton and Rayfield Centennial editions. Mr. Fitzgerald said that he knows the county and the people well, noting, "I'm a common, ordinary guy who likes mixing with people." For Huron County, Mr Fit- zgerald wants to see more rural devernent He said, "We have evenOing here, the lake, great schools, theatre. We need to develop agriculture and in- dustry." JIM FITZGERALD Mr. Fitzgerald said that he was concerned with the Zack of federal commitment to agriculture policies; the pro- blems with Free Trade; and government moves to close post offices and reduce train services in the rural areas. "The small business guy and the senior citizen will feel the brunt of deregulation and privatization" In his bid for the Liberal leadership, Mr. Fitzgerald said he will "listen to all the voices, loud and quiet ones. I'll try not to buckle under to high pressure (from powerful lobby groups . " FRED LOBB FRED LOBB Fred Lobb, 49, of Clinton is a lifetime local resident, and a newcomer to the provincial political seer Mr. Lobb 'km an extensive background int business and irk volvement in Municipal govern- ment and, he noted, "I I would be a representative of the people because I'm certainly one of thein.'' Born in (;oderich Township, Mr 1,obb has been involved in the farm equipment industry for the past 32 years, the last 10 years as owner of H. Lahti and Sons ltd., Clinton. He has spent a number years on the On- tario Retail Farm Equipment Dealers Association and was elect' d-- esident for 1981. He has also Dealer tario, Q Maritimes. chairman of States Case 1982. Mr. Lobb is particularly in- terested in farming issues. He noted, "It disappoints me to know that farmers have to go through such difficult times. I've personally felt the effects of this in my business. 1 want to see farming succeed and the in- dustry prosper to the point where young people are en- couraged to enter the business." He further noted, "I include the small business people in these concerns too. It all starts with the farmer. If he's having bad times, so are the small towns." ed on the Case representing On - c and the was elected Canada -United er Council for Mr. Lobb said that while he is interested in observing the federal government scene, "1 would make a greater impact at the provincial level." He said he would work to meet the needs of Huron Coun- ty, noting, "Tax dollars are fin- ding their way to the large cen- tres. We need to steer more money to the smaller centres like Huron County " Mr l,ohh makes his home in (linton with wife Kathy and three children, Randy, Rhonda and Rick. Along with his business association, Mr. Lobb has been involved in several community efforts. He has been associated with local fire departments for 30 years and was voted Assis- tant Chief of the Clinton Fire Department in 1975, and chief in 1985. In 1906 he was elected by the Fire Chiefs of Huron Coun- ty to be the Huron County Mutual Fire Aid Co-ordinator, then appointed by an Order in Council as District Deputy Fire Marshal for Huron County. Mr. Lobb is a past executive member of the Clinton Kinsmen Club and a member of K40. He is involved in a local musical group, entertaining throughout southwestern Ontario, and is a member of the American Federation of Musicians Union, Stratford Local. He is also a member of the Ontario Street United Church Choir. DAVE McCLURE Third in the running is Dave McClure, from the Crediton area. Mr. McClure is a retired high school geography teacher. It is rumored that as many as six other individuals may enter their names in the ace by the July 5 deadline. The candidates will be meeting with riding members over the next five weeks in their campaign kids. On August 9 in Clinton, party members will vote in a new leader to the local par- ty The nomination meeting will he held at Central Huron Secon- dary School, starting at 8 p.m.