HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1990-03-07, Page 3Centenaire
manager
11,
THE HURON EXPOSITOR, MARCH 7, 1990 --- 3A
handing over the reins after 15
FROM THE OTHER SIDE...Glenn McClure will be watching the action from the
other side of the arena now. The Centenaires' manager is saying good-bye to the
team after sixteen years, and bowing out of Minor Hockey action after a quarter
of a century of involvement in Seaforth. Elliott photo.
Glenn McClure first got involved behind
the scenes with the Centenaires at about
the same time that some of the team's
1989-90 players were cutting their first
teeth.
But after 16 years behind the Seaforth
Junior 'D' bench, and a quarter of a cen-
tury of involvementin mmor hockey, Mr.
McClure is moving to the other side of the
arena to take in the game as a fan.
He's observed the comings and goings of
minor hockey m Seaforth for 25 years.
After watching his own sons - Dave, of
Brodhagen; Paul, of Mitchell and Dan, of
Stratford - skate their way through the
system, Mr. McClure "...decided to stay on
for a few years."
"I don't know how you could spend your
time any better; though," he adds.
"A few years" of cold, late night and
early morning practices, of six -and -a -half
hour away -game trips, of defeat, victory
and arena food culminated two weeks ago
when the Centenaires hung up their skates
for the season and Glenn McClure left the
team bench for the last time. No regrets;
he feels that it was just time to go.
"I haven't been able to spend as much
time with my grandchildren," he says.
"Things like that have been going through
my mind."
Although he didn't become the actual
team manager until six years ago, Mr.
McClure has played an active role in the
development of the Centenaires. Drafting
the players, he explains, is a task that he
left up to the coaches, but he has always
felt strongly about developing local talent.
"A lot of other teams (Lucan, Lambeth)
use outside talent," he notes. "We have
sufficient talent in town."
"That's what I believe in."
It's also something that Centenairs
coach Graham Nesbitt, who has worked
alongside of Glenn for more than two
years, also believes in. Between the
manager and the coaches, that belief has
paid off and : though the Centenaires have
had some lean years, there were also some
great ones. The year that the Centenaires
won the pennant, he points out, the team
was made up of 18 or 19 locals who had
come through the system.
"It does get frustrating when you're los-
ing," Mr. McClure admits, looking back on
the past year. "We've had our ups and
downs."
Milk pr • •Jucers angered by prnchh g
"Canadian milk producers are ex-
asperated by the inability of the Canadian
Dairy Commission to justify their recom-
mendation to the federal Minister of
Agriculture not to adjust the price of in-
dustrial milk on February 1, 1990." stated
Mr. John Killoran, President of Dairy
Farmers of Canada, the national organiza-
tion representing milk producers.
"Already, the one month delay in price ad-
justment represents close to $5 million in
.lost income for Canadian milk producers."
said Mr. Killoran.
Dairy Farmers of C da' is angered by
the announcement and maintains that the
formula if properly calculated would in-
dicate a price of $48.65 per hectolitre or a
2.6 per cent increase over the current
target level for industrial milk of $47.31
The national pricing form a for industrial
milk was first implemented in early 1988
and is administered by the Canadian Dairy
Commission, a Crown Corporation.
It is clear that in recent times the level
of income of milk producers has not kept
up with increases in their cost of produc-
tion. Over the last three and a half years,
Canadian milk producers have only been
allowed a 2.1 per cent increase in the price
of industrial milk.
"We raised our concerns with Hon. Don
Mazankowski at a meeting on the first
week of February, with the hope that some
explanation could be provided. We strong-'
ly believed that the Minister of Agriculture
had acted in good faith in his February 1,
1990 price announcement based upon er-
roneous information provided to him by the
Canadian Dairy Commisssion." continued
Mr. Killoran. With the agreement of the
Minister, a full consultation between Dairy
Farmers of Canada and the Canadian
Dairy Commission was undertaken to
determine how the calculation of the pric-
ing formula had been carried out. Such
discussions identified serious miscalcula-
tions and changes in methodology which
appeared to have been used to justify a
lower price.
"What is so unbelievable is that the
Canadian Dairy Commission persists in
stating that their calculation is correct"
said Mr. Killoran. Some of the results ar-
rived at by the Canadian Dairy Commis-
sion could not be duplicated as the original
calculations were no longer available. The
pricing formula, based on provincial cost
of production data, is intended to ensure
that efficient milk producers receive a fair
return for their labor, management and
capital.
It has been argued by government of-
ficials that the price of industrial milk on
February 1, 1990 should have been reduc-
ed by $1.24 per hectolitre. This amount
results from eliminating adjustments made
in the Quebec data since 1985. Government
officials reject such adjustment on the
basis that they are not consistent with the
Canadian Dairy Commission guidelines.
These guidelines have been under discus-
sion since 1987 but have never been agreed
upon. Discussions are ongoing to har-
monize the data collection in the provincial
cost surveys involved in the industrial pric-
ing formula (New Brunswick, Ontario and
Quebec) and to rationalize technical
methodologies of data handling.
The rationale for the Quebec approach is
agreed upon by all parties but the
guidelines have not been amended to
reflect this principle. This is only one of
the issues which have been under con-
sideration. Although other technical areas
have been identified in the provincial
surveys as being inconsistent with the
guidelines, no effort was made for the
February 1 price adjustment to correct for
such inconsistencies. Some of these ad-
justments would actually have increased
the cost of production. "It is inconceivable
that one would argue that the Quebec data
should be corrected when everyone agrees
with the validity of the principle. All that
II
iscalc latio s
needs to be corrected us the inadequate
guidelines of the Canadian Dairy Commis-
sion." continued Mr. Killoran.
Dairy Farmers of Canada reported its
findings in a letter to the Minister of
Agriculture on February 15 seeking correc-
tive action. The Minister acknowledged the
seriousness of the allegations and 'initiated
his own internal investigation. In view of
the urgency of the matter, the Minister
undertook to report back to Dairy Farmers
of Canada on what he would take by
February 23rd. Dairy Farmers of Canada
expected this -issue to be fully resolved in
the form of a price adjustment on March
1, but has now been informed that a
response from the Minister will not be for-
thcoming until next week.
Canadian milk producers can not tolerate
that the Canadian Dairy Commission is not
fully transparent and accountable in ad-
ministering the producer prices. "It is
essential that we maintain the credibility
of the pricing formula as well as its
transparency to both the public and Cana-
dian milk producers." concluded Mr.
Killoran. Dairy Farmers of Canada is ask-
ing the federal government to take im-
mediate action in adjusting the price of in-
dustrial milk to reflect current cost of 'pro-
duction levels.
F n events planned
March Break is Phantom of the Library
Week at most Huron County Library Bran-
ches.
Special activities at the Seaforth Branch
include a mask -making workshop on
Thursday March 15 at 3 p.m. Children
from 7 to 12 will learn how to make scary
paper masks. Free tickets are available at
the library, Space is limited so get your
ticket soon to avoid disappointment.
Spooky films starring the Phantom's
friends will be held at the library on Fri-
day March 16 at 2 p.m.
Seaforth student part of contingent to provincials
Approximately 24 students representing
seven high schools in Huron and Perth
County, debated the merits of making
Ontario a bilingual province, during the
first annual Ontario Student Debating
Union's regional finals for the snowbelt
region. That regional final was held at
Clinton's Central Huron Secondary School
on February 28.
The tournament was an important one
for the students involved. At stake was a
trophy and a chance to compete in the
provincial and possibly even the national
finals. The provincial finals will be held
in Windsor from April 6 to 8.
At the regional level students were
scored as individuals and debated in
groups of four. Debaters were assigned
partners and each student was required
to prepare and debate both sides of the
bilingualism question. All students were
required to participate in two debates -
one taking the form of a cross examina-
tion debate that asked the question
"Should Ontario be a bilingual province?,
and the other taking the form of a
parliamentary debate, where students ad-
dressed the topic "Be it resolved that the
Province of Ontario be declared official-
ly bilingual." Students had no idea in
which forum they would have to debate
the positive, and/or negative side of the
issue. Judging was based on the students
presentation and defense.
At the finish of the two debates, the
judges results were tabulated, and the
top two students from each school were
asked to prepare for an impromptu
parliamentary debate on "Be it resolved
that an extra hour be added to each
school day". The top six scorers were
named to the regional team which will
PRIM NG UP - Jennifer Rolph of Mitchell and Cheri Hoggarts of Seaforth prepare
the negative side for a debate on bilingualism, which was the topic for the Snowbelt
Region Ontario Student Debating Union's regional finals held in Clinton on Wednes-
day. Seven high schools participated in the debate, which determined four finalists
for the provincial competition in Windsor later this month. Cheri was one of those
finalists. Robinet photo.
compete at the provincial level next
month. Two of those six will be
alternates.
Representing the Snowbelt Region at
the provincial level will be: Ben Barnes,
F.E. Madill; Sarah Brophy, F.E. Madill;
Chris Veysey, Clinton; and Cheri Hog-
garts, Seaforth. Alternates will be Glenn
McBeath of Exeter and Rob Roorda of
Clinton.
The 1985.86 All -Ontario Junior 'D' cham-
pionship victory was the biggest "up" of
them all, and the most rewarding part of
Glenn McClure's hockey career.
"I'd made up my mind that we wanted
to win,®and we did," he laughs.
Getting the players to make up their
minds to do it can be a tough task, 'and
Mr. McClure found this to be one of the
toughest parts of his job as manager.
Although he has enjoyed working with the
older players, they can also be the hardest
to motivate.
"I like to see the differences in them,
their skills, as they go up through the
levels," he remarks.
"But when you can't get the kids to
dedicate themselves... It gets hard."
One thing that Glenn McClure -probably
won't find hard, is not spending two and
three evenings a week at the grana When
hockeyyears
his sons started out ult'the $eafpcth hockey
system, the new rink and community cen-
tre was a gleam iu a planters eye and
the arena stood beside the curling club.
Since that time, Glenn McClure has watch-
ed local players like Dave Mcllwain and
Pat Murray skate their way into the big
league. He has watched the Centenatres
win, lose and grow for 16 years, and he
has seen the Seaforth Minor Hockey
system expand into one of the province's
finest.
"Seaforth always has been a good
hockey town," he says. "This is probably
one of the best Minor systems that I've
seen."
Maybe so. But without a doubt, the
Seaforth hockey scene will feel Glenn
McClure's absence when the next season
rolls around.
Schools to participate in Earth Day
BY CHARLENE PETRIE.
More than 23,000 trees will be planted m
Perth, Huron, Grey and Bruce Counties by
school children and their families at any
location they choose as a way of
celebrating Earth Day, a time set aside for
each person to do something positive to
reverse the degradation of natural
resources and the environment.
The Huron -Perth County separate school
board was one of six school boards to
agree to participate in the project, spon-
sored by the Ausable-Bayfield, Maitland
Valley and Saugeen Valley Conservation
Authorities and the Wingham television
station,. CKNX.
Glenn Creamer, a representative of
CKNX, told trustees at the Feb. 26 meeting
that more than 23,000 white pine trees have
been donated by the Conservation
Authorities in an attempt to involve adults
as well as students in the Earth Day
celebrations. White Pine are Ontario's pro-
vincial tree and are also the trees used
most often to make pine furniture.
"That will be 23,000 families who will
receive environmental education first hand
and that's important," said Creamer.
The trees will be delivered to public and
separate schools during the week of April
22 (the 20th anniversary of Earth Day).
Students have been given a questionnaire
to be filled out by their parents to deter-
mine how many families wish to be involv-
ed in the tree -planting project.
Creamer said many schools will be com-
bining the tree -planting with other Earth
Day projects.
Seaforth police probe
The Seaforth Police Department reports
no major crimes in town these past two
weeks, but has progressed on its investiga-
tion of a break, enter and theft at
Boilersmith Industries early in February.
Police Chief Hal Claus said one com-
puter stolen in the break in has been
recovered, and police are continuing to
follow up on some positive leads. The
positive Beads
Bollersmith robbery was recently re-
enacted on the Crimestoppers segments
recorded for television.
On a more minor note, Seaforth Police
report that Regier Transport of 21 Birch
Street, was broken into on the evening of
February 20. Entry appears to have been
through the windows, and stolen were two
40 ounce bottles of rye and one case of
beer.
CELEBRATION OF PRAYER - World Day
Friday. Worshippers gathered at the First
prayer and song. Elliott photo.
Prayer service day
The World Day of Prayer service was
held in First Presbyterian Church, Seaforth
on Friday, March 2.
One hundred and seventy countries
around the world have been meeting
together for 103 years for prayer and
guidance in the major issues facing us
of Prayer was celebrated in Seaforth on
Presbyterian Church for an afternoon of
103 years -old
today.
Members of six local churches par-
ticipated in the services with Florence
Stewart at the piano. Gloria Wilbee
rendered two solos and accompanied
herself on the guitar.
Wed., Mar. 7
10:00-12:00 noon — Parents and Tots Skating
1:30-4:00 p.m. — Senior Shuffleboard at
SDCC
4:30-5:30 p.m. — Atom hockey practice
5:30-6:30 p.m. — Pee Wee "CC" hockey
practice
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Minor Broomball
7:30 p.m. — The Huron Genealogical
Branch of O.G.S., will meet in the
Board Room of the Goderlch Assessment
Building. We are having Mrs. Francis Storey
who will talk on her trip to Ireland.
8:00-9:00 p.m. — Fitness is Fun at SDCC
8:00-10:00 p.m. — Recreational Volleyball
at SDHS
8:00.10:30 p.m. — Ladies' Broomball at SDCC
8:00-11:00 p.m. — Men's Competitive Curling
Thurs., Mar. 8
1:30 p.m. — Seaforth Happy Citizens at the
Legion
4:30-5:30 p.m. — Figure Skating at SDCC
5:30-6:30 p.m. — Goderlch ve. Junior
Ringette
6:00-7:00 p.m. — Junlor Gymnastics at SDHS
7:00-8:00 p.m. — Senior Gymnastics at SDHS
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Minor Broomball at SDCC
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Ballroom Dancing at SDCC
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Wood Carving at SDHS
8:00-10:00 p.m. — Mixed Basketball at SDHS
7:00-11:00 p.m. — Mixed Curling
8:00-11:30 p.m. — Men's Broomball at SDCC
Fri., Mar. 9
1:00-3:00 p.m. — Open Curling
4:15-5:15 p.m. — Petite and Tween Ringette
5:15-6:15 p.m. — Junior Houeeleague Hockey
8:15-7:15 p.m. — Senior Houseteague Hockey
7:15-8:16 p.m. — Junlor Ringette
8:00-10:00 p.m. — Mixed Curling
Sat., Mar. 10
8:30-9:30 e.m. — Canadians vs. Oilers
9:30.10:30 a.m. — North Stere ve. Kings
10:30-11:30 a.m. — Whalers vs. Leafs
11:30-12:30 p.m. — Penguins ve. Flames
12:30.1:30 p.m. — Mites Hockey
1:30.2:30 p.m. — Petite Ringette
2:30-4:00 p.m. — FREE PUBLIC SKATING
Sponsored by: Lions Club
4:00-5:00 p.m. — Novice practice
8:00.9:30 p.m. — Seaforth Beaver Oldtimers
Sun., Mar. 11
12:00-1:00 p.m. — Novice Ringette
1:00-2:30 p.m. — Queens Oldtimers
4:00-5:00 p.m. — Novice Practice
5:00-6:00 p.m. — Petite Ringette
6:00.7:00 p.m. — Tween Ringette
7:00-8:00 p.m. — Mitchell vs. Belies Ringette
9:00-11:00 p.m. — I.H.L.
Mon., Mar. 12
9:00-4:00 p.m. — March Break Program at
Arena
4:30-8:30 p.m. — Figure Skating at SDCC
7:00-11:00 p.m. — Men's Curling
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Wood Refinishing at SDHS
8:00-10:00 p.m. — Competitive Volleyball at
SDHS
8:30-10:00 p.m. — Seaforth Beavers
Oldtimers
10:00-11:00 p.m. — Midget Hockey practice
Tues., Mar. 13
9:00-4:00 p.m. — March Break Programs at
Arena
10:00-12 noon --- Parents and Tots Skating
2:00 p.m. — The Seaforth Women's Institute
will meet at the home of Mrs. Viola Lawson
5:30-6:30 p.m. — Minor Hockey
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Minor Hockey
0:00-10:00 p.m. — Minor Hockey
8 p.m. — Seaforth Hospital Auxiliary meeting
In the Boardroom. Bring St. Patrick's
Day card
Wed., Mar. 14
9:00-4:00 p.m. — March Break Program at
Arena
1:00-3:00 p.m. — Parents and Tota Skating
1:30-4:00 p.m. — Senior Shuffleboard
4:30-5:30 p.m. — Junlor Ringette
5:30-6:30 p.m. — Minor Hockey
6:15 p.m. — Seaforth Hospital Society
meeting at Seaforth Public School.
Speaker: G. Vennomo
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Minor Broomball
8:00-9:00 p.m. — Fitness Is Fun at SDCC
8:00-10:00 p.m. — Recreational Volleyball et
SDHS
8:00-10:30 p.m. — Ladies' Broomball at SDCC
8:00-11:00 p.m. — Men's Competitive Curling
1