The Huron Expositor, 1983-05-11, Page 3Q£
THE HURON EXPOSITOR, MAY 11. 983--3
Fish kill's happen
The farm community surrounding Sea -
forth is responsible for all reported cases of
fish kill, in the county through water pollution
resulting from manure mismanagement and
soil erosion.
Th 'Ausable-Bayfield Conservation Au-
thoritt9 and the Ontario Ministry of the
Environment have initiated a new program to
reduce water pollution from agricultural
operation. They hope to increase farmers'
awareness of the effect manure has on stream
life and water quality. The program also
enco(3rages remedial steps 10 control and
prevent water pollution from manure runoff.
Ministry of the Environment statistics from
1977to 1980 show fish kills through
agriculture increased from 30 per cent' to 65
per Cent. But. the number of reported
incidents decreased from 34 in 1977 to 23 in
1980::Fhe'figures are from 10 counties in the
south-west region of Ontario.
"There is an indication that the number of
fish kills are increasing.. says Dennis Veal,
Capital costs
"The largest source of agricultural pollution
is from ptg operations.'
Mr. • Veal is chief 'of water resources
assessment unit of the Ministry of the
Environment.
The maximum fine for a first offence of
agricultural water pollution is 55,000. The
maximum for a subsequent offense is
510.000. "There have been no fines to that
amount. Up until March, '82, they ranged
from 5300 to 51,500."
The incidents of water pollution in Huron
County for the last three years, 1980, '81, '82
have all occurred in the farming community
in the'Seaforth area. says Stewart Thornley.
Mr. Thornley is the regional biologist and
associate surface water evaluator for the
ministry.
"In 1980, there were two fish kills, one in
'81 and a couple in '82, but don't have the
exact total. We suspect all incidents are not
coming to our attention.
"Manu fish kills involved thousands of
The taxpayer's share of the 1983 Huron
County Board of Education's budget will
incr . e by'10.5 per cent resulting in a 537.05
i cease on an average property assessment
of 53,110. •
Taxpayers will pay 511.640,733 this year
up from $10,530,161 in 1982, representing a
10.2 percent mill rate increase. The total
budget approved at the board's May 2
meeting is 535,264,154. u,p 9.5 per cent from
last year's actual expenditures of
532,196.417.
The Ministry of Education's share in-
creased five per cent from 520,688,431 in
1982 to'a budgeted figure of 521,722,609 this
year. The remainder of the budget,
51,590,159 will be paid by tuitions from the
province and other school boards, rentals,
night school. supplementary taxes. etc.
Board chairman Dorothy Wallace said the
budget was thoroughly reviewed by trustees.
"In view of decreased government support
and. increases in the Canada Pension Plan,
• unemployment' insurance and the seven per
cent sales tax (on `school supplies), 'I
personally can't see that this board could
have done any better and kept its obligations
to the students." said Mrs. Wallace.
In her inaugural address in January, Mrs.
Wallace forecast a 17 per cent increase but
this,was reduced to a 15 per cent increase
after items such as an increased French core
program, additional co-ordinators and capital
projects were cut from the budget.
NO REPAIRS
Major cuts postponed repairs to the roof
at Clinton Public School, Exeter Public
School. Zurich Public School, Goderich
District Collegiate and Vocational Institute
and Central Huron Secondary School in
Clinton. Also, a new boiler for Brussels
Public School was cut.
In its 1983 capital project forecast, the
hoard had initially estimated costs at
,,,.$706,880 which included 5150,000 for the
purchase of five school buses. A letter from
the Ministry of Education received by the
hoard On Apr1 26 indicated that it would
provide no feuds for the construction
projects. although funds had been set aside
for the school buses.
Director of education John Cochrane
indicated the budget reflects roof repairs to
he done at Robertson Memorial Public School
in Goderich and Turnberty Public School at a
total cost of 5105.900 to be paid fully by the
near Seaforth
fish. Most innidedts are noticed by down-
stream farmers who are concerned and very
conscious of water quality.
"There was a lady who use4,river water to
do her. w s.hing. She turned on the tap and
manure cane put."
"In the south-west region, agriculture is
the main threat to water quality in general,"
says Mr. Thornley.
A study completed last year identified farm
operations in the Ausable-Bayfield conserva-
tion authority having potential for manure
pollution. "There were 1,100 in the authority
area out of a possible 4,100," says David
Balint. Mr..Baltnt has been hired to assist in
implementing the new manure management
program. He will develop an educational
package and provide technical advice to
farmers on measures and solutions for
manure handling and' storage problems.
'A lot of manure spillage is accidental, but
some farmers dust dump manure in a stream.
down, staff travel up in B
taxpayers with no funding from the ministry.
The director said federal make work grants
are available which could be used to
complete the roof repairs at the two schools.
Mr. Cochrane outlined other factors which
• would affect the 1983 budget. They include
the previously mentioned benefit increases to
the Canada Pension Plan and unemployment
insurance.
A forecasted decrease of 4.8 teachers at the
elementary level was actually only decreased
by 1.8 teaching positions because three
teachers were required, for further imple-
mentation of the special education package.
At the secondary level, there was a net
decrease of 4.2 teachers despite the adding of
one resource teacher:
Declining enrolment continues to affect the
budget. It was pointed out that Ministry
grants 'e paid on the number of students
attending the schools and for 1983 the
enrolment is estimated to decrease by about
22 students at the elementary de' el and about
76 at the secondary level. ` .
Mr. Cochrane pointed out the board still
has the same number of schools and buses to
operate, despite fewer students.
The projected 15 per cent increase was
actually reduced to 10.5 per cent in the end.
This happened because surplus or over levy
Perth kgioard
from last year was appliedyto the amount
needed from tMORE he pMOrNs Ehis year.
j Supervisor of financial services Glen Lamb
said the overlevy of $310,653 was reached last
year because.actUal enrolment increased over
the projected figure at the secondary level.
This resulted in more grant money from the
province, also funds set aside for capital
projects were not used because the ministry
did not approve capital projects for the board
in 1982.
A breakdown of the budget shows total
elementary expenditures at 516,588,918, up
10 per cent from 514,984,038 in 1982. Salaries
and benefits for all elementary staff in-
creased 11 percent, from 511,876,662 in 1982
to $13,281,400 in 1983.
Other costs are: general supplies and
services $465,344, up 4.7 per cent from
$444,298 in 1982; school staff and improve-
ment; up 36.3 per cent from $62,438 in 1982 to
$85,085 in 1983; capital replacement
5337,795 a decrease of 12.4 per cent from
5385,779 in 1982, plant operation and
maintenance increases 14.8 per cent from
5560,127 in 1982 to $642,820; transportation
increases 14 per cent from $1,131,950 in 1982
to 51,290,160 in 1983.
Secondary school expenditures increased
budget up 7.9
Perth County homeowners will pay approx-
imately 523.25 more on an average assess•
ment of 53.000 for education tax in 1983.
The Perth County Board of Education
approved a budget of 537,851,545 at its
meeting on May 3.,The total 1983 budget
represents a 7.9 per cent increase over the
actual 1983 expenditures of 535,079.654.
The local taxpayers' share of this budget is
514,258,184 up9.5 per cent from 513,005,228
actually collected in 1982.
In a recorded vote, trustees Peter Black of
cBlanshard Townkhip and Barbara Herman of
Milverton voted against the budget. All other
trustees. except Barbara Osborne of St.
Marys and Canon Michael Griffin of
strattord, who were absent, voted in favor of
the budget.
Salaries (at an 11 per cent increase) make
up 72 per cent of the budget over which the
board has no control, leaving the remaining
28 per cent of the budget at a 7.9 per cent
Neighbours unhappy
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want to, for aesthetics be beyond the other
houses.'
OBJECTIONS .
Mr. Dzus and Mr. Hoelscher asked what
objections the neighbours had to a 15 foot
front yard on Ann St. A poll of each showed
most objections just to the garage, and four
felt the minor variance wasn't necessary.
Mr. Dzus, who explained that when he
was asked for an opinion by Seaforth's
planning board. "i felt the variance should
be allowed". said if anyone appeals the
committee's decision an Ontario Municipal
Board hearing will be necessary for a final
decision.
An OMB hearing would be costly, could
take,six months to schedule and "puts the
whole thing in limbo", Mr. Dzus said, The
applicant hopes to make use of a government
grant for new housing started within a certain
period, he added.
is it a concern of yours whether it costs
us money or not?" Mr. Tremeer asked the
and the planner replied he was just
explaining peoples' rights and choices.
After the neighbours left the committee
decided Mr. Medd will be asked to resubmit
his application to correct the legal technical-
ities, clerk Crocker told the Expositor
Tuesday morning. it could be two weeks
before the hearing will be held again.
Job openings
and the real
story on
wooden shoes
A story in last week's
Expositor left the impression
that there are eight summer
job openings for students at
the Seaforth and District
Community Centres. The job
openings were in the Seaforth
recreation department's
summer program. Our apolo-
gies.
In the special insert, the
Klompen Feest Souvenir
booklet. the story on Klomp•
en (wooden shoes), neglected
to mention that willow wood
is the best for the traditional
Dutch shoes,
Willow wood is non porous.
« hen dried, it does not soak
up water. It is also a lighter
wood resulting in easier
wear.
increase, trustee Parlee said.
"That's one way of looking at it. Sure, I'd
like to see it a two per cent or even zero or
below, but we have to assess what we're
getting. it's not a bad budget,"
Mitchell area trustee Earl Oppenhauser
registered surprise at the contents of the
budget.
"I'm surprised, to say the least, that we're
able to include so many projects...and still
have the percentage increase in the range it
is. I don't quite believe it yet," enthused Mr.
Oppenhauser, adding, "I'm'not in a position
to Lind fault with it (the budget) and 1 hope it's
a matter of fact budget. If the rest of the year
proves it to be that way, all I can say is
congratulations.'
Mr. Loughrey highlighted the budget
which includes:
-Renovation and addition to the board office
in the amount of 5250,000 for 1983. Part of the
1983 cost will be offset by 5215;000
accumulated by the board from the sale of
various properties over' the year;
-Funds for implementation of advisory
committee programs including 5120,000 for
machine shop, $46,000 for woodworking and
$101,000 for computer program.
-Capital equipment costs of 5115,886 and
Unfortunately due to typo-
graphical error. the story
read that poplar is the best
wood for shoes. The qualities
attributed to poplar wood in
the story are actually those of
will nw wood
PITCHING IN -Students frorn Seaforth Public School
helped to clean up litter around town during this week's
Pitch -In '83 campaign Grade 8 student Pay Little holds a
garbage bag white kindergarten students Sean Sou'ngate
and friend dump in their garbage
While poplar is the most
plentiful wood in the Nether-
lands. it is not the best for
shoes
Because of its porous
nature. water soaks the wood
and the Dutch know that
o aterproof shoes are a main
requirement in their wet
land
Other times, overflowing occurs due to heavy
rains."
Alternate measures are to increase storage
capacity and prevent water runoff from
entering a manure tank. The Agricultural
Code of Practice recommends a minimum of
six months storage capacity. A new OMAF
program will pay one-third of the cost of
manure storage facilities, up to a maximum of
55,000.
Although liquid manure is more toxic
because of high ammonia levels, Mr. Balint
says manure piles are also a threat to water
quality. "There is no way of keeping the
runoff from entering a stream. A prevention
would be installing a cement pad and catch,
basin. A manure pile is not safe if situate
near a water course,"
Farmers are encouraged to contact the
authority in Exeter foinformation
"We need to recognize that manure is only
an effective fertilizer if it stays on the fields
and out of the streams."
of Ed budget
by 6.5 per cent to 516,078,750 in 1983 from
515,099,260 last year. There was a 10.6 per
cent increase in secondary school salaries and
benefits totalling 512,123,940, up from
$10,965,899 last year. General supplies and
services increased three per cent, from
51,290,758 in 1982 to $1,328,985 in 1983.
Staff travel and improvement costs in-
creased 44.7 per cent, from $60,759 in 1982 to
587,934 this year. There was a 78.7 per cent
decrease in capital projects, from 5494,742
last year to 5105,440 in 1983.
Plant operation and maintenance costs will
increase 10 per cent this year, from 5508,439
in 1982 to 5559,200. Transportation increased
13.7 per cent, from 51,392,710 to $1,583,531.
The administration centre budget in-
creased 22.9 per cent, from 52,133,119 in
1982 to $2,596,486 estimated for this year.
Salaries and benefits increased 21.6 per cent,
to $1,760,960 from 51,448.321.
General supplies and services increase
10.9 per cent, from $240,418 to 5310,930.
Travel and conference expenses increase 22
per cent, from $90,108 to 5110,100 in 1983,
The operation and maintenance costs of the
building increases 3.8 per cent, from
5109,292 to 5113,490. Capital costs (furniture
and equipment) increased 16.6 per cent from
524.577 to $28,656 for 1983.
per cent
PLANT SALE -The chronic patient activation group at the Seajotth Community Hospital
held a plant sale last Monday. Approximately 25 plants, grown by the patients, were sold.
Proceeds will be used for activatlon group activities. From left are, Marlene De Vries,
Ken Swan, Earl Kinsman, Mary Margaret Nash, activatlon co-ordinator; Vicki
Henderson, speech pathologist of London; and Mary McLeod, representing the Seaforth
Horticultural Society. l (Photo by Wasslnk)
Pa
renovations cost of $154,000 to provide Grade
12 basic level programs at Listowel District
Secondary School and Stratford Northwest-
ern Secondary School. The board previously
approved transferring 5200,000 from its
special education reserve fund to meet these,
expenses.
Major elementary school costs are: salaries
and wages 513.132,386 (511,684,916), em-
ployee fringe benefits' 5666,023 (5583,109),
travel expense 544,612 (537,295), personnel
training and professional development
535,888 (517,593), I. Supplies 'ands' services
51,794,486 ($1,624,692), replacentettts
529,025 (528,232), capital expenditures
5513,270 ($977,164),',A entals 527,201
(513,646), fees and contractual services
51,775,382 (51,599,957).
Major secondary school expenses are:
salaries and wages 512,924,217 (511,762,177)
employee fringe benefits 5683,321 ($567,607)
travel expense $28,835 ($24,626), personnel
training and professional development
539,739 ($24,096), supplies and services
51,610,677 ($1,501,965), replacement
$97,741 ($110,020), capital expenditures
5659,283 ($662,391), rentals 525,813
513,325), fees and contractual services
51,378,397 (51,235,398).
Tuckersmith okays zoning
change for Vanastra arena
Council re -appointed Joseph Gibson of
RR2 Seaforth as weed inspector for the
township for 1983. He is the weed inspector
for Huron County as well.
Passed for payment were the following
accounts totalling $51,430.66: Day Care
Centre at Vanastra, $6,184.00; Special Day
Care Centre at Vanastra, 54,245.09; Vanastra
Recreation Centre, 515,757.42; roads,
511,859.20; and general accounts, 513,384.95
Two tile drainage loan applications were
approved for 512,300.
The Harpurhey Cemetery Board was given
permission to expand the cemetery by an
extra 34 feet across the back of the lot.
Clerk Jack McLachlan said there are
appeals from 16 township ratepayers at the
Assessment Review Board in Exeter on May
16 at 1:30 p.m.
BY WILMA OKE
Tuckersmith Township Council approved
an amendment Tuesday to the zoning of the
old arena building at V-anastra from institu-
tional to industrial. Bud Boyes and Peter
Oud, who had requested the change, were at
the meeting as were a number of other
interested ratepayers.
Wayne Caldwell of the Huron County
Planning Department was at the meeting for
further discussion on the Secondary Plan for
the township,
Kenneth Smith of Egmondville attended
the council session asking council to consider
providing water for householders living south
of the Bayfield River bridge in Egmondville.
The arca is experiencing some water
problems. Council will investigate the
possibilities. involved are seven household-
ers and 16 vacant lots.
Big birthday in 1883
lln y@orro cvowca
MAY 11, 1883
Messrs. McKinnon and McMillan of Blyth
shipped six cars of potatoes to the United
States this week and they say there is still
more to follow.
The biggest celebration ever held in the
county will take place in Clinton on the 24th.
Amusements will commence at 6 a.m. and
continue till 11 p.m.
There will he a splendid celebration in
Seaforth for the Queen's birthday, Several
fire brigades will be on hand to compete for
prizes offered in the tournaments. There is no
doubt but the several races advertised will be
filled. and it its stated that several well known
trotters will be on hand. Should the weather
prove favourable Seaforth will maintain its
reputation of providing the best Queen's
birthday celebration of any town in the west.
MAY 15, 1908
Messr. John MacKenzie and Oscar Sproat
have purchased the Star moving picture
theatre from Mr. Cady and are now in
possession. They are both clever, bright
young men. popular with the public generally
and should do a good business.
James Mustard of Kippen has just invested
in a new Imperial separator, fitted with straw
cutter attachment, blower and feeder. which
he has purchased from the Robert Bell
Engine and Thresher Company. of Seaforth.
This will he operated on his usual route for
the coming season.
museum now open
The additional support posts required on
the main floor of the Huron County Pioneer
Museum have been put in place and
20,000 square feet of museum is now open.
Having undergone months of debate and
currently under study by the feasibility
study team made up of Huron County
residents, the museum along with the log
cabin has been open since late last month.
Costs for the repairs enabling the main
floor of the museum to be opened this
summer were originally estimated at 5500
but were kept to less than 5350. Timber
posts cut from the Bannockburn area with
the help of Katimivik workers and museum
staff have been bolted in place on the lower
floor area to provide, additional support.
B.M. Ross and Associates Limited, a
Goderich engineering firm has inspected
the repairs and museum curator Raymond
Scotchmer said the main floor area now
meets museum building code standards.
Mr. Scotchmer indicated a full comple-
ment of demonstrations, including candle
and rope making, will take place through-
out the summer season. He does need
some help though.
"We need people on a volunteer basis."
Mr. Scotchmer said.
In past summers the museum has been
able to take advantage of summer student
employnient programs but because of the
uncertainty surrounding the museum .at
the beginning of the year, it was not
possible to apply for such a program.
There are lots of jobs to be done for any
volunteer coming forward. Such tasks as
giving demonstrations, moving artifacts,
researching, acting as a floor guide and
even cutting wood need to be done.
Most of the artifacts currently on the top
floor of the museum will remain there
although some juggling will take place.
The curator plans to move a couple of the
larger vehicles from the main floor out to
the Goderich airport and from the upper
floor bring down, at least the car used by
the museum founder H.G. O'Neil.
The price of admission to the museum is
$1.50for adults, $1 for students and senior
citizens and 50 cents for school children.
Also for museum or marine buffs the
Marine museum opens May 21 and the
admission price is 51 for adults and 50
cents for children.
The main floor of the Huron County
Pioneer Museum will remain open until the
end of October.
Library changes are finished
The Seaforth Library has
now completed some major
changes which include mov-
ing all the children's books
and services to the large and
newly decorated room on the
lower level Bright curtains,
a new paint job and new
shelving combine to present
an attractive and inventing
center fotunior readers. An
activity table with colouring
books and crayons, puzzles,
puppets, cloth and board
books is available for the
very young, with picture
books and extensive fiction
and non-fiction collections
for the older children.
Story Hour is held each
Saturday 1:30-2:30 p.m. in
the children's library, with
games, stories, and activities
for children 3 to 8 years of
age.
A microfilm room is now
available for the viewing of
copies of the Huron Exposi-
tor 1869-1981, the Seaforth
News 1917.1962, and the
Brussels Post 1885-1981.
Window blinds and curtains
have been added to make
viewing more comfortable.
Current issues of the Lon-
don Free Press, the Toronto
Globe & Mail, the Stratford
Beacon Herald, the Huron
MAY 5, 1933
The annual meeting of the Women's
Institute was held on Wednesday afternoon
at the home of E.G. Goudie, when a large
number of the members were present. The
new president is Gertrude Webster.
A former resident of Harpurhey died in
Fargo North Dakota on May 1. George Fowler
moved to Fargo in 1880. He was a prominent
citizen of that city, being a colourful
character, best known for his work as theatre
operator. He was born on Aug. 14, 1853 in
Harpurhey, the oldest son of William and
Agnes (Sproat) Fowler, who kept a tavern
which was headquarters for the stage line in
Harpurhey an inland town in the heavy
forest. They later cleared a farm of 400 acres
and built a home called'Danby Hall.
MAY 16, 1958
Sharon Strong, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Leonard Strong, placed well in two music
festivals during the past week. In the 9 and
under class at Stratford she had a first and a
second. and in Goderich in the same class she
had a first.
Mr. and Mrs, 'Raymond Chambers, of
Egmondville, newlyweds, were entertained
in Winthrop Hall Friday night. A large
number of friends gathered to enjoy a social
evening.
Seaforth Lions, Monday night named
William M. Hart, president for the 1958-59
term. He succeeds John W. Modeland.
Graduation• ceremonies at OAC on Friday
included five graduates of SDHS. These
include Mac Bolton, Doug Keyes. John
McGavin, McKillop and William Brock,
Tuckersmith.
Expositor and the Clinton
News Record are available in
the Reading Room, with back
issues kept for one month.
The adult section now has
a group of new rotating
books available. This is a
collection of high demand
popular titles available for a
7 -day borrowing period.
Such best sellers as D.M.
Thomas' "Ararat", Stephen
King's "Different Seasons",
and Harold Robbins' "Spell-
binder" are examples. These
books are rotated among the
country's branch libraries
every two months so the
selection remains current.
The library has recently
acquired a Zeros 3100 photo-
copier for public use. At a
cost of Ise per copy this
should be especially useful to
students and businesses.
The library is open Monday,
Tuesday and thursday 2 p.m.
- 9 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. - 5
p.m. and Saturday 1 p.m. -
5:30 p.m.
Village portion of
Brussels taxes lower
than in 1982
The village portion of Brussels taxes will decrease 10 per-
cent for 1983 but total tax bill will increase four per cent, due to
an increase in the school board and county levies. On a 53,000
assessment, taxes will rise 528.22 higher, to 5647.48; council
decided Monday night.
Grey township municipal taxes remain at par with 1982 but
total taxes are higher because of education and county
increases. Residential and farm taxpayers will see an
increase of 12.94 mills to the 176.75 mill rate in 1982. Business
and commerce will have a 15.23 mill increase, Grey council
decided this week. The 1982 rate was 207.93 mills.
More details next week.
Rain dampens clean sweep sale
Rainy and cold weather dampened the
success of the Seaforth Business Improve-
ment Area's Clean Sweep sale last
weekend, said BiA organizer, Bruce Wilbee.
Many of the events such as the bingo and
the Junior Farmers' tricycle race were
cancelled and Main Street was not closed
Friday evening as planned,
Despite the rain, Friday evening drew the
most crowds all weekend.
"Most of the merchants were pleased
because they had more business than
usual." he said.
And, although the street was closed on
Saturday, the promotion did not attract the
crowds the BIA had hoped for that day, said
Mr. Wilbee.
Events that did enjoy some success were
the pony rides. the Boy Scouts' hot dog
stand and the police auction.
The merchant auction was postponed until
a later date this summer.
COUNTY HONORS -Winners of County Honors at the 4-H Achievement Hight entitled
"Ontario's Heritage" were Allyeon Scott, Egniondvllle, Darlene Baker, Seaforth and
Shelia Reeler, Zurich In the front row and Joan Binnendyk, Kippen. Mary Brown,
Seaforth and Janet Regler, Zurich In the back row.
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