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The Huron Expositor, 1982-09-22, Page 3THE HURON EXPOSITOR, SEPTEMBER 22, 1932 — A3 U.S.C. Colonel Tom Burdett informs a group of Walton public school students on the work being done in third world countries. The students were particularly interested in the school systems in Africa and Indonesia. (Photo by Svela) Third world at Walton PS Students of Walton Public School were given a rare opportunity to learn about the lifestyle of children in third world countries during a slide presentation given by Colonel Tom Burdett of the Unitarian Services Committee (USC), The presentation is aprt of a nationwide compaign to inform the public of the work done by the USC and to help raise funds for several third world projects. The presentation sparked the interest of the pupils, particulary with regards to the school system in the third world in comparison to what they have experienced in Canada. The children raised questions on education, grades, school structure and classroom instruction. Many of the students, through their questioning, gained new insigfif into third world education. The USC is a publicly funded group involved in setting up prjects in three countires in Africa and Indonesia. The projects include education, agriculture, trades' training and other self-help pro- grams to help third world people become more independent and self-sufficient. According to Mr. Burdett, the USC was started by Dr. Lotta Hitschmanova after the war to help refugees. This year's budget is estimated at 54,775.000 with 25 per cent coming from the federal and provincial governments. He explains that the aim of the cross -Canada slide campaign is to inform people of the plight faced by many people in the third world. The slide presentation showed work beine done in these countries and future projects planned by the USC, such as the "bowl project". It is designed to help school chtldre in Africa urcha e plastic bowls for their school lunches. Priorto the program the children.were eating their lunches out of tin cans. Mr, Burdett explains that the program has been very successful in supplying the children with the more hygienic plastic bowls at a cost of 40c a piece. "Quite a number of schodls have gotten behind the idea to purchase bowls," he explains, citing the program's success. Mr. Burdett admits that the current recession is a factor that is taken into consideration by the USC when it plans its budget.. Howevef; ire feels tha tthe USC contributions have not decreased. "The economy has not really effected the number of contributions although we are concerned about it. The money has come in pretty well," he explains. The USC is a Canadian group with the goal of setting up demonstration projects to help people help themselves. it is the hope of the group that the individual governments in project countries will take over the programs once they are started in an effort to help show the people the way to self sufficiency. , "Once a program is set up and taken over by the local governments it allows us (USC) to raise money for other projects," he says. Plaque honours Park donors Completion of the second phase of the Scaforth Lions park renovation program was marked Sunday when a plaque was unveiled recognising the successful community parti• cipauon which made possible the project. Speakers who took part in the short ceremony emphasised that while the plaque recalled the names of the individuals. organisations and companies who had made major contributions. it was the gifts of many hundreds of arca residents which had ensured the success of the work. The renosation program. underway for the past three years. included rebuilding the swimming pool, and a new hall diamond and new lightine. The plaque was unvcilcd by Mrs. Frank Kling assisted by Lions park chairman Dr. .1.0. Turnbull. A gift from the Kling family in memory of Mr. Kling. who had been active in the work of the park for many years, provided for the grading. drainage, seeding of the new hall diamond. The Scaforth Mens Recreational Ball League also contributed to the ball diamond lighting and during the Sunday program president Bill Price presented a cheque for Watching bird watchers watch young families (I'd guess you have to be retired to take up weekend birding in a serious way) and us, the kid and the dog. LATEST Most seemed to have th the latest in equipment and fancy gear. One marvellous 52.500 to Renovation Fund treasurer Gordon Rimmer representing the second installment of the league pledge. Other names on the plaque which'has been erected in the picnic pavilion at the west of the park c ere of those who had made gifts of 51000 or more and included Dr. S..I. Alkemadc, Bob and Betty Bcuttenmillcr, Bill' and Lois Hodgert, McLean Bros. Publishers lid., ,lames M. Scott. Dr. R.F. Smale, ,lohn W. Talbot. Topnotch Feeds Limited. Dr..1,0. 'Turnbull. Vincent Farm Equipment Ltd and Marlen and Warren Vincent. The plaque also recognised other gifts in nu•mors of John Beattie. John F. Dal. Mr. and Mrs R.S. Hass and Mrs. I.W.. Modcland. Other guests at the ceremony who participated briefly included Huron -Bruce M.P.. Murray Cardiff who presented a Canadian flag to thepark: Murray Elston. MPP for Huron Bruce. Reeve Robert Bell, Tuckersmith. Mayor John Sinnamon, Sea - forth, Reeve Harvey Craig. McKillop and Marlen Vincent who headed the renovation campaign committee. A.Y. McLean chaired the proccedines. 2©r th owg too Say. by 2tUg,(3n %h611@ It's a whole subculture out there; one that's always intrigued me a bit; one that 1 still don't know much about. But finally, Friday, 1 saw it in action and 1 can report its practitioners have a good thing going. They are bird watchers. Most of us are. We catch the antics of a cardinal,. a blue jay or the resident barn swallows out ,the kitchen window frofn time to time. We learn to watch for the swoop of a blue heron or the pounce of a hawk as we drive along the area's back roads. But last week 1 watched some serious bird watchers at work. The type who spend a whole day camped in the open, identifying, counting and generally enjoying life with fellow birders. And it's a great way to spend spare time. The location was Hawk Cliff, on Lake Erie, just east of Port Stanley. The better half is a bit off a naturalist. I admit to not having a heck of a lot of interest in our feathered friends until he converted me. But he's teaching me; and his enthus- iasm is catching. And so, when he came home with tales of Hawk Cliff, where up to 10,000 off the majestic creatures and large variety of hawk species have been sighted in one day, 1 was intrigued. The kid was off school for the day. The time, mid-September at the peak of hawk migration weather, was right and so we planned an excursion, I admit the idea of seeing a part of the province'that was new to us, and Port Stanley, a resort I've been hearing about for years but have never visited, was as attrac- tive to me as the possibility of seeing numberless hawks. DEL IEG? And although the village was sleepy and a little Se.ar.nte SC trustees get r depressing, as summer re- sorts are apt to be off-season, the sheer white cliffs of Lake Frie were a goregous sight in the sun. What appeared to be an oil rig platform in the lake, a bridge that rises up to let boats through, and a fine restaurant called the Lake- view (there's no sign but it's the only one of any size that's open) made Port Stanley pretty interesting to this Huron County family. But, back to the bird watchers. Hawk Cliff is at the end of Elgin County road #22. Our route involved taking #4 from St. Thomas, then Elgin Road #23, left onto Elgin Rd. #24 and then right for a short unpaved distance on #22. The turn-off is marked by a small sign saying "Hawk Cliff Wildlife Agreement Area." And, once you get down the road a bit. by lots of cars belonging to fellow bird watchers. They were almost. as interesting to us as the hawks. Friday, they included a fair-sized contingent from New York State, lounging outside their cars, enjoying BY STEPHANIE LEVESQUE The Huron -Perth Separate School Board increased the trustee honorarium for the next three years at a meeting in Dublin on Sept. 13. Starting Dec. I, trustees monthly allow- ance will increase from 5180 to 5200. On Dec. 1, 1983 it will increase to $225 per month and on Dec. I. 1984 it will go up to 5250 a month. Finance committee chairman Ted Geoffrey presented the figures as a recommendation to the board. "It's up to the hoard." said Mr, Geoffrey. Sonic trustees compared their honorar- ium to that of surrounding boards, noting their's comes up short. Trustee Greg Fleming suggested the monthly figure for the next three years he increased by 5100, making it 5300. 5325 and 5350 respectively. o i ise No comments were made on the suggest- ion and in a 7 to 5 vote, the allowance increase was approved. Recent changes in the Edudation Act allow present school boards to set the rates for the incoming board which will be holding office for three years. The Educa- tion Act no longer sets a maximum for trustees' honorarium, which for Huron - Perth board had been 5200 a month. It was pointed out that when the board was first formed in 1969, trustees received 5150 a month, The honorarium has only increased twice since. The last one in 1979 raised the honorarium to its current level of 5180. The board also approved an increase in mileage rate from 17.5 cents a kilometre to 18.5 cents a kilometre. Tuckersmith to host ratepayers BY WILMA OKE A ratepayers' meeting will he held in Tuckersmith Town• ship this fall. Council set Monday. October 18 as the night when anyone seeking election to council will have the opportunity to speak publicly. With less than a month to go not a single member of thc present council indicated he Intended to !seek re•clection to run the township business for the next three years. When questioned by the press reporter Tuesday night following the five•hour coum cil session Reeve Robert Bell said he was undecided as did Councillors John Brownridge and .lames Papplc. Later Mr, Bell said the three•year term as well as the added workload is the reason he wants to give it more consideration chile Mr. Papple said he is serious, ly considering not running because of the time involved. Councillor Robert Broadfoot said "No" but added "unless something happens in the next few days". Ones Deputy Reeve William Brown gave a definite "No", For thc upcoming election council will pay its election officials the sante as the last election: deputy returning officer 550; poll clerks 540: and for polling places $45. Council had three delege• (JKT8IBIIT1O S OF S1,000 ANO OVE SON PROGRAM 1080-1982 • ME IAN EDI' REN g WARM :V MEMORY ti BEA, JOHN FAA'S mfL & 'AMES 4,D i, ,, 0 lA ' TALBQT .,ulCi ells ti�,�T BAIL LEA5UL PROVIDED ASSISTANCE TO ; TN 1981 I L DIAMOND ...:....._. IT'S OFFICIAL—Lions Park committee chair- man Dr. J.O. Turnbull, left, and Anna Kling unveil the plaque honouring donors to the park's renovation program on Sunday. (Svela photo) gations to deal with. First was Wayne Caldwell of the Huron County Planning Department who outlined the proposed severance policies which Tuckersmith wants in thc agriculture arca. He said a public meeting will be held on October b when ratepayers will have the chance to state whether they oppose any of the proposals. Mr. Caldwell said copies can be obtained from Clerk Jack McLachlan at the township office at Vanas• tra by anyone wishing to study them. DISPOSAL COO is of C.H. Lewis ILucan) Ltd. Waste Disposal explained his company's sy- stem. Hc said his firm dealing mainly with townships and villages "takes most every- thing" with a special pick-up day in the spring and the fall for large items such as wire or 'frigs. Hc gave a rough estirliate of 521 per person yearly for the 3000 residents approximau'h However he said he will give a definite figure follow mg a study of the possible routes over the 100 miles of township roads if the council decides it wants the survcs done Presentb township resi- dents hale their garbage picked up hs Nobel or Eisler from Seaford, or take their garbage to the Seaforth wa• to disposal site themselves, ex- cept for residents at Vanastra who arc ser' Iced by Chamney of Auburn to the Holmesville waste disposal site. Dianne Durnin, recreation director at " anastra spent over two hours with council, mainly in ,ommittee-of-the- whole discussing personnel Please turn to page 20 QOM oft tinvnUd You arc invited to our next J i Move 'meeting Monda , \rl,t. 27, 8 p.m. at S.P.S. to hear Paul Ross speak about the legal rights and responsibilities of par- ents and children. All wel- come. sun, food, socializing and of course taking ob►iptory looks at the hawks through binoculars and long range cameras. On man was carving life- like birds and had a couple, carefully painted, for sale. There were hikers, a few telescope -like , instrument was trustingly left set up at the edge of the cliff while its owner roamed around the viewing area. ' There was lots of chatter and sharing of information. Beginners like us nodded Please turn to page 20. ekkome to Ciderf e '82 rg�eteaate ,�i4 Street •r'aIiososeik6 bre k(at *Liar's C oltesh 4'3'omer Carnival eShroroer's Trblge-5 •Ci eI ellOr'fe. Ot n gideS iCCreino°s Ma H Touro nee, _ J�f���L o(Jher4ICF tis MA.k E T Sr 1-1URON ST of 5 �j+JLING NWY NO 9 D 5 u,r- 7 f GEORGE E C ROMBIg ST CPN. ORE 1 w Aelwav TRPCKG RAILWAv Sr •61686° Sea8'vtih f'leeruorabelia Parlour 3 F DIIu.AIJ I FOrCD sr Z Lr) a c '-1 ST -i GEoRUE Sr NORTH ST m 1--,2--1 CE '15'Ert-,' �. 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