HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1980-11-20, Page 3A GHOSTLY,d111.14—Attired in costume straight out of the 1800's,
Charles Hayter of Toronto, who bills himself as "The Ghost of Rqbert
Service", recited several of the famous Canadian poet's works for' the
Junior students at S.D.H.S. last Thursday. (Photo by Ellis)
Some local interest in land sale
Continued from page 1
''It certainly won't be to the detriment of the
co mmunity though," Mr. Henderson
added.
The property is listed at 52400 an acre. but
Mr. Henderson noted that 50 acres were sold
near Kippen late last week to local farmers
for 5169,000. which is roughly 53,380 an
acre.
On Monday. the agents said. there were
about five local parties seriously „interested
In the McKillop land.
As the year OwitititeiodoWt1
and the days shorten rot'
reminded that I Still haven't
Written my annual 8ardening
Column. (Columnists, see,
have .this little index, and
when Stink for a subject, we
consult if and check which of
tl etrie
. available fo
topics we:
"Gaidening" my • index
told tise, 411d - so -did my
"husband who's gotten a
.sudden • boost of
mid-November green thumb
e'neratc'e
"Ncrop of garbage
bags", opined it citified
friend as he gazed over the
,garden's newly plowed
(thanks, neighbours)
eXpatisee- 611 the weekend.
"They're all full of leaves
and they'.11 make beautiful
mulch," we spat back at him.
And those 20 odd bags do
look a little strange. But they
were free for the hauling. .
. we've had a monopoly this,
fall on the Seaforth-McKillop
leaf transport route. . and"
they will, religious reading of
Organic Gardening assures
1_ •
metntng to sa
by Susan White
us, make our spring garden- weeds that summer, and
ing a heck Of a lot easier. indeed we have that just
IN THEORY. • • • • • about every year. And there.
Something would have too, in lies another problem. We
In theory the better half and try new vegetables every
I are keen gardners; He year. Etat we're also cheap,
cultivates as soon as the and so We also try to get
ground can be worked and away with using some of last
every chance. he gets there- year's seed for our more
after. He resents it when basic crops.
seeds and tiny plant§ go in. . The usual result is -a row
.the cultivation can't be as and a half of some thriving
widely dcine and that soil strange stuff - this year it
doesn't look so tidy any was kohlrabi and two rows
more. of carrots that tealfo_st_t_o_tally
'1 run that noisy, jerky jaiLoermi
machine only when forced to.
ASURPLUS
1 like to plant. "Yeah, but Our great success
no t straight rows and too exotics has given us more
close together," he says. leeks than we need but only
This stems from an episode enough potatoes to get us
five years ago when a dear through til February. Just be
friend and I got a little glad it isn't the other way
around, a friend says, and
she's right. Potatoes we can
buy, leeks are expensive and
harder to find. And a side
benefit is that we've gotten
^., t '1, V.•..
with
creative and our sowing and
those nice curvy rows meant
he couldn't cultivate. -All
summer.
We had a nice crop Of
Seaforth police face
setback with resignation
The Seaforth police department, already
the focus of an informal investigation by the
Ontario Police Commission (OPC), received
a setback last week when Constable Perter
Van Meekeren announced his resignation to
accept a position with the Woodstock force.
The departure of Constable Van Meekeren
a Seaforth police officer for three years
means the town must find a replacement by
Dec. I.
"Hopefully,we'll have one by Dec. I,' said
councillor Robert Dinsmore, chairmanof the
police committee. "It's going to be difficult
if they know there's an investigation going
on. Hopefully it will be over by then.
Mr. Dinsmore added that the town would
be able to talk with the OPC. while
interviewing candidates, and the
commission will provide information about
prospective officers.
"Peter is from Woodstock, so he's going
back to his home," explained police chief
John Cairns. "I'm sorry to lose himthese,
et,e
for sure. He's gotten a lot of good experience
here."
The chief is concerned about finding a
capable replacement.
"It's very difficult to get a trained officer.
They are leaving small forces for larger ones
because there's a better chance of advance-
ment," he said.
This month Constable Van Meekeren was
promoted from second to first class officer.
In Woodstock he will be a third class officer,
added the chief, but he will earn more than
he would as a first class officer in Seaforth.
"I'm very sorry to lose a man," added
chief Cairns.
"He was a digger. you know. I
hope we can get one as good as him."
Without a replacement, the constable's
resignation leaves Seaforth with its chief
and two constables, Charles Akey and Dave
Dale. Earlier this year another officer, John
Burgess, left the local force to join the -St.
Thomas department.
THE HURON EXPOSITOR
a
(*lite attached to leeks in our
efforts: to clean up . the
Surplus. We can't, Sofa; say
the same thingefor,kohlrabi.
Anyway, the lees for
Mulch is. our (and Organic
Gardening's) big idea for
eliminating weeds next year.
Ilead 'enthralled in the
NOVEMBER 20, 1080
Aagaitne about n hugely
, productive, ' gorgeous
looking, .easy -care, etc. et.
'84rden that uses, , are you
ready?. inches of
mulch all summer long. Its
°Wrier doesn't cultivate, he
rakes,
, We've probably got
Seaforth report'
indovis broken
Seaforth •police in-
vestigated two accidents lest
week on Seaforth's Main
Street.
On Tueaday, Deborah
Lowry of Kitchener was
southbound on _Ma_mi _Street,
when James Keillor of
Seaforth pulled away from a
parked position in front of.
Hetherington's Shoe Store
and collided with the Lowry
vehicle.
Total damage in the
accident was estimated at
$450.
On Sunday, Nov. 16,
another accident occurred on
Main Street North at James
Street. Vehicles driven by
Kenneth Swan of Egmond-
ville and Garry Nash of R.R.
6, Seaforth, both north-
bound, collided. Damage is .
estimated at 51200 and the
accident is still under in-
vestigation.
On Nov. 17, Seaforth
police received two wilful
damage iePorts. During the
weekend, seven panes of
glass were broken. in a
window at Rowe Fuels, on
Station' Road. Damage is
estimated at 550.
Two windows in doors of
property owned by William
Hart on Station Road were
also broken by persons
throwing stones. Damage is
estimated at 530. Both
incidents are under
investigation.
During the plait month,
taking motor vehicles
without the owners' consent
has increased considerably in
Seaforth. Three cars have
been taken in Seaforth and
several in surrounding areas.
Seaforth police chief John
Cairns said keys have been
left in the vehicles' making
the task much simpler for
any person aoing for a jaunt.
enough leaves for our esyn 18
Melt layer. But de we have.
enough time for all I that'
raking? Stay tutted for Spring'
in McKillop bOth
find out,
For I'll be 'getting around
to a semi-annual gardening
column them.
UNCLAIMED PROPERTY places of employment With -
Severalartides of property the 'driver peeping out 11 -
remain unclaimed at the small hole scraped in the
Seaforth police, station in- windshield of his vehicle.
eluding. three bicycles, . an The police chief said a few
expensive camera, boy's minutes spent on cleaning
sweater_andeseverale_keyse ofrontarear anA side windows__
Owners _ may claim the
articles upon indentification.
During the past week,
vehicles have been observed
rushing out of town or to
may save motorists from a
serious accident. Drivers can
be charged tinder Section 48
of the Highway Traffic Act '
for driving in this way.
Teachers upset by insurance
A move by the Perth Board contribution is 80 percent of
of Education to change in- the first 525,000 worth of
surance coverage otr teach- coverage and zero percent of
er's without consulting the further coverage. The over -
Ontario Secondary School whelming majority of teach -
Teachers' Federation has left ers have coverage at three
teachers "extremely upset." times their salary; thus the
Board member Barbara teachers pay for at least 75
Herman said the move was, percent of the Group Life
taken only after a great deal Insurance plan premium,
of research. Sixteen insur- and consider it their plan.
ranee companies were in- Board member C.E. Dear-
vestigated. ing said, "a statement was
Carriers of the teachers' made that it is the teacher's
Group Life Insurance Plan, plan, It is in fact the board's
the Extended Health Care plan. The board has the
and Hospital • Semi -Private contract and is liable for
Coverage Plans have been payment of premiums."
changed by the board to Sun The board felt no action on
Life Insurance Company. the matter Was necessary.
A letter from Betty Ann
Acres. President of District Free parking for
22, 0.S.S.T.F. said members
pay thc majority of the Christmas
premium on the Group Life Seaforth council decided
Insurance Plan. The board's last Tuesday night to
continue the practice of pro-
viding free meter parking
during December.
• • The decision did not pass
invited easily. "We've had the free
parking for the past two
Downtown merchants and years." said councillor
anyone interested are invited Gerald Groothuis, "but a lot
to help get Chamber of of those spaces are taken by
Commerce Christmas decor- merchants."
ations ready for installation. uncillor Bill Bennett
Come out Wednesd sugg ted merchants be
night Nov. 26 at the T n encoura ed to leave the
Hall at 7:30 p.m. spaces open for customers.
You're
Tuckersmith honours young men
BY WI:1MA OKE
Tuckersmith Township council honoured
Iwo township teenagers Tuesday night for
their outstanding achievements in sports.
A plaque was presented to Rick Moss, 17.
of R.R. 1. Brucefield, marking his achieve-
ment in canoeing races in Ontario. He won a
goid medal in the summer games held in
Peterborough this year.
Lloyd aster. Jr.. 17. of Egmondville.
received his plaque for his achievement in
figure skating. Lloyd has competed in many
competitionsaione and with a partner. He
and his partner, Lori Rater of Mitchell,
placed third in pairs in the Junior World
Championship and he has won the novice
men's championship as a single. Presently
he is training kr the world champiohship
competition to be held in London early in
1981.
Council endorsed a new policy for the
Vanastra recreation centre as proprised by
recreation director. Diane Durnin. The
policy was drawn up following complaints
from parents who ha children "kicked out"
because of misbehaviour at the centre. The
new policy calls for a report to parents
whenever their offsprings are expelled for
mare than one day from the centre and not
permitted to COTTte back to the property for a
stated period.
Clerk Jack McLachlan said it is hoped this
will clear up some problems.
SNOWf3LOWLNG
',somormsmnss..e...o•m•nemm
Robert Fotheringtram was hired to use his
snowblower to clear the Roman Line at a cast
of 524.00 per hour. up from 5120 last year
Council accepted the resignation of Rick
Fortune as special needs activity officer at
the Vanastra recreation centre effective
November 28 as he has accepted another
position. Council will advertge for a replace.
ment.
A request from Oarence Denomme of the
(lintel> klornpanfest comrnittee.for a grant
of 5.500 was filed for the neav council to deal
with when the 1981 grants are decided. The
Klompenfest will be held at tulip time from
May 21-2.3.
A letter from Hon. Thomas Wells of
Intergovernmental affairs announced that
1981 has been declared International Year of
the Disabled. Among many things he stated
that the biggest problem facing the disabled
is the attitude of people.
Council agreed it had no objections to the
severances of town houses in the James
Queen subdivision. provided it proceeds
under the development agreement.
Robert Fotheringham. chairman of the
Vanastra day care committee. gave a lengthy
report on it. and the possibility of handi-
capped children being accepted for morning
classes..
Numerous complaints have been made
about a dog running loose at Brumfield,
terrorizing the village, stated Reeve Ervin
Sillery. He said it is being harboured in
Attracting industry
Continued from page 1
EAST END OF TOWN
One resident, Gary Boyle, asked whether
traffic flow problems to existing industries
had been 'studied and added perhaps it
would be better if an industrial park were
situated on the eastern flanks of the town.
He rioted that with the park now situated in
the southern part of Seaforth, all of the
traffic it attracts has to travel through
downtown.
Mr. Daus agreed with the suggestio-a,
then later noted that if future growth added
to the poablern an access toad could
constructed from the industrial park to
•Ffighway 8.
Herman Lansink. a developer with
interests in the area, challenged the
description and development of the present
industrial park. "1 think you *defeated the.
point of an industrial park, because it's all
services." he told the board. "What's the
purpose cif attaining industrial land if you
give it services?"
Mr. Dzus outlined the importance of.
service industries, and Added that the land
was made available to allow businesses
which wished to expand its claim in the
cornmuntiy.
Mr. Pullman disaig•eed with the board's
claim that there was no land available. He •.•
noted property available in the four corners
of the community. "You wad buy it,': he
said. "There's no place in Seaforth that
you're not going to have trouble getting to."
Planning board member Ken Cardno
explained that industry is concentrated in
the southeast cotner of town.' "Land is at a
rninimun." he said. "but in the southeast
corner there is land available, at a price.
Would yeti not prefer to see it all
centralized?"
Mt. Pullman replied that the land at the
four corners M town was equal distance from
the centre. and added if iand was trot
availabie in the south. it was available in the
north.
Clerk Crocker foie! Mr Pullman that there
was no property designated land available.
He said the land was there but it was zoned
residentiat
Mr. Dzus further noted that industries tike
to Situate near other industries
CounciElpt Gerald Groothuis asked
whethee it made sense to buy lard when the
town aiready owned some (the six acres in
the north.) "How do you know we will get
industry if we get the land for it?" he
continued.
"No, we *iron 't .'• responded Mr. Dzus.
"But we can tell you we wilt not get industry
without land. •'
Mr. Campbell added the town -owned land
in the north -was unserviced.
"You colild service in a month if you had
to," challenged Mr. Lansink.
Mr. Dzus offered several reasons against
establishing a new industrial park in the
north end. First, he said. there was no rail
service. Next. he added. because of its
proximity' to reakiential areas, the likelihood
d complaints would increase, which indus-
.rry may not find attractive. He added that
hiciastries in the north would result in traffic
through the residential area.
BUY FARM LAND?
One suggestion offered by Mr. Boyle wase
that the town acquire some farm land
adjacent to Highway 8 across from the
hospital.
Town councillor Robert Dinsmore ex-
plained the land mentioned may not be
suitable since it was part of the flood plain.
Betty Cardno, a former mayor of Seaforth,
added- that the town should consider
prevailing winds when looking at indusiries,
especially since the area being discussed in
that case was across from the hospital
Mrs. Eleuterimiier asked how industries
were normally brought tri or how they
appoach the town.
"Most industries want to da it with an
Mciognito approach." replied Mr. Campbell.
to avoid speculation.
"Itnquiries come through the count."
added councillor Groattrais.•• and the county
does not give us their nanies
After most of the questrocis Mr. Dzus
seenrnarized the crucial eietnents necessary
in attracting industry.
First. he said. "you
have to have an industriai park in a
ready -to -go state." Then. he continued.
industries only have one body to deal with
which would be council
Next. fie said, you have to promote the
halustrial park and the town so industry
letohvs its there. More money has to spent
on promotion.
"ff the town deesn't make things happen.
then nothing will." continued Mr. Dzus. "It
doesn't guarantee anything. but it does
improve the possibilities'
Mrs. Cardno supported the Huron repre-
sentative's comments by outlining one of the
key points at an industrial planning course
she had once attended. She etplained that
often industries will visit a town they are
considering and casually talk to residents.
They may ask general questions or be more
specific by enquiring about such things as
the town's council. The ex -mayor explained
in their quiet questioning, an industry may
decide not to come her. "and we won't even
know they were here. The people can be the
biggest salesman," she concluded.
The second workshop on commercial
deveiopment, is tonight at the town hall at
7:30.
Stanley Towns:hip but runs into Tucker -
smith Township ; The clerk. Jack
MacLachlan said as it is a joint problems he
has been discussing with Clerk Mel Graham
of Stanley.
"It's a vicious dog." said Reeve Sillerv
describing the Doberman Pincher which has
been causing troubte since last spring
The tender from Dunbar Insulation of R R
2. Wingham, was accepted at a cost of S8'8
for the installatton af insulation at the
township office at Vanastra It was the
lowest af tvy o tenders.
ANn•RABIES
It was announced that anti -rabies clinics
will be held in Huron in December.
Tuckersmith residents may take their
animals to: Clinton. Friday, December 5
from 2 pm. • 8 p.m. at the town hall.
Seaforth. Wednesday. December 10 from 2
• 8 p to Seaforth Community Centre.
Upstairs. Hensel' Monday. December 15
from 3 p.m. • 8 p.m. at Hensel] Community
centre Exeter. Tuesday . December 16
from 2 p.m - 8 p.m. at South Huron
Community Centre
Reeee Sillery. Deputa•Reeye Robert Bell.
and Clerk John McLachlan were named to
arrnage for the Christmas party to he held by
council for all members of council and their
spousesall township employees and
spouses. and any members appointed to
iouncil committees. and their spouses.
Eight reeves leavePerth Council
Bye COLLEEN MALONEY
Eight of 14 Perth County
reeves spent their last da v on
council Nov. 13.
"There are- same tho
think we haven•t worked well
together. But we have done
aur best in our own right. -
said retiring Reeve Goerinn
Johnson, Blanshard.
Reeve Richard Thompson.
Erna. retiring after onty one
term in office had mixed -
feelings about his function as
reeve.
"in my• opinion. I feel we
(the council members) are
not compatible in our out -
kicks." he said.
"I am among theeopinion
that we are forgetting about
the common people as I
claim to beearM also the
young people.
"On occasion 1 have Telt
that I have done a poor job in
representing these people in
such • a difficult econornit
time," he said.
Reeve Ormond Pridam.
Fullarton,who is leavingiafter
eight years on eouncil,said he
regrets council was not more
open.
"A lot of time we have
gone into a committee of the
whole (a closed session of
council) when the issue was
questionable.
But there are times when
I have felt that we have gone
into the committee of the
whole when we really didn't
need to."
4at'et724ttilr4","'-"V
Pridham said- it ia irnpod
tam the public know what Is
Eptrig on
Reeve Riis McPhail Hit.
hert. pratsed George Whke.
;1n -tiring Reese of flhor, for
' carrs tro2 on a a u se he
heke%ed ni
Wtde was an adginant
supporter of the county's
Hostorit a! Board durin2 his
term of offi,c
The rctorinE Nit Phail add
ed he thouRh kounicil on
cenera0 6E' ft, ti the k tlunty
v;
Reeve Clayten Reinbuch.
South Fa st indie felt he
should retire and gise sorne•
one else in his munaipalioa
chance in °Me
He has been
for eight years
Also retiring are recn,es:
Rae Bender. Wallace and
Gear ge Wilson. Mornington.
Salaries in dispute
The two main issues sep-
arating the sides in the
contract disputeibetween the
Huron board of .education
and its secondary teachers
appear to be the salary grid
and a staffiallocation formula.
This was the central con-
clusion in a 38 page report by
Malcolm Stockton, who was
appointed by the Faincation
Relations Commission as
factfinder in the negotiations
in September. His report was
made public this week.
In the salary grid disagree-
ment. the board is currently
offering five per cent for
Sept. 1 to Dec. 31. 1980 and
an additional one per cent
from Jan. 1 to Aug. 31, 1981.
At the time of his study, the
factfinder reported the teach-
ers were asking for an in-
crease of 15 per cent.
Mr. Stockton said ifs his
report that "the teachers had
some catching up to do in
relation
10 neighb"rin8 the achievement of any con -
beards of similar size and sensus."
economic base.* • He recant-
rriemded "a split grid. the
second component of which
would give an increase of
10.5 per cent." He added.
though. that on an "annuali-
zed basis. the factfinder re-
commended an increase of
about eight and a half per
cent, excluding increment.
for the 1980-81 contract year.
In the staff allocation issue
Mr. Stockton said he felt the
formula now being used
should be maintained, but
added the board should be
allowed to maintain an over-
all pupil -teacher ration.
In his report, Mr. Stockton
suggested one of the reasons
progress in the negotiations
has been slow is that the
teachers have 16 representa-
tives at each negotiation
session. This, he continued,
"must surely make difficult
The factfinder also recom-
mended that the teachers.
and especially with respect to
money items. must establish
some priorities. which should
be identified at the bargain:
ing table.
In hi a summary conclu-
sions. Mr. Stockton wrote:
"As will hopefully 'betorne
evident later in this report,
the teachers have some very
legitimate concerns on sev-
eral very difficult issues.
Those -concerns, however,
will be addressed satisfactor-
ily, in the factfinder's opin-
ion, only as long as a .
reasonable time -frame for
negotiation remains, and on-
ly in the context of a smaller
negotiating committee and a
reduced number of outstand-
ing items."
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