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The Lucknow Sentinel, 1983-05-11, Page 22community news Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, May 11, 1983—Page 23 Graduates Graduation Ceremonies were held at Fanshawe Col- lege recently for apprentices of the Advanced Motor Ve- hicle Mechanics program. Mr. Petcr J. DeGasperis of London and Mr. Marvin B. Grubb of Ripley were named recipients of prizes for out- standing academic achieve- ment. They were selected from a class of twenty-four advanced Motor Vehicle Me- chanics. The ceremonies, which mark the completion of the apprentices' in -college train- ing were held April 29 at the College's main campus in London. Whitechurch *from page 18 Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Laidlaw of Lucknow visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Elroy Laidlaw, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Rin- toul visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Speir- an and Susan of Brussels and on the return trip visited at Wingham Hospital with Le- roy Rintoul and her mother, Hazel Purdon. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Ross and family celebrated Moth- er's Day with his family who gathered at a Blyth Rest- aurant. Mother's Day visitors with Pauline Adams were Mr. and Mrs. Mack Waterworth of Goderich. Mother's Day guests with Mr. and Mrs. Dan Tiffin were daughter, Joyce and friend, Ida Bogataj and son, Barry, all of Toronto. Youth Bowling High scores: Bruce Elliott 212, 538; Chad Stanley 182; Scott Allen 469. Final standings: Allis Chambers 9, 30; Massey Fergusons 8, 46; Fords 9, 36; Internationals 4, 38. New arrivals COLLART - Barry and Nancy (nee MacLenna;„ ~e pleas- ed to announce the safe arrival of a son, James William, at Royal Victoria Hospital. Barrie. Ontario. on April 29, 1983. A brother for Michael Stuart. Proud grand- parents arc Stuart and Helen MacLennan. R. 3 Goderich and Alfred and Mae Collart of Barrie, PARK - Mr. and Mrs. Todd Park of R. 1, Holyrood are happy to announce the arriv- al of Jesse's little brother, Dylan Peter Robert, 8 lbs. 1 oz.. at Wingham and District Hospital on May 5, 1983. ROBERTS - The Rev. and Mrs. R. J. Roberts (Bob and Karen) of the Dungannon - Nile United Church, give thanks to Almighty God for the safe arrival of a son, born May 4, 1983 at 6.19 a.m., weighing 7 lbs. 13 oz. Robert ( Robbie) Earl is a new brother for Chad, Jeremy and Tammy Roberts. TAYLOR Neill and Nancy of Oakville are happy to an- nounce the arrival of Cohn Neill, .9 lbs. 9 01.. at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospit- al, May 4. 1983. Proud grandparents are Torn and Betty Parry. Georgetown and Norman and Grace Taylor, Lucknow. Huron board cuts budget by eliminating roof repairs *from page 1 -ordinators and capital pro- jects were cut from the budget. A major cut from the budget was repairs to the roof at Clinton Public School, Exeter Public School, Zurich Public School, Goderich District Collegiate and Voca- tional 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 board had in- itially , estimated costs at $706,880 which included $150,000 for the purchase of five school buses. A letter from the Ministry of Educa- tion received by the board on April 26 indicated that it would provide no funds 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 be done at Robertson Memorial Public School in Goderich and Turnberry Public School at a total cost of $105,900 to be paid fully by the taxpayers with no fun- ding from the ministry. The director indicated that 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 af- fect the 1983 budget. They in- clude the previously men- tioned benefit increases to the Canada Pension Plan and unemployment in- surance. A forecasted decrease of 1.8 teachers at the elemen- tary level was actually only decreased by 1.8 teaching positions because three teachers were required for further implementation of the special education package. At the secondary level there was a net decrease of - 4.2 teachers despite the addition of one resource teacher. Declining enrolment con- tinues to affect the budget. It was pointed out that Ministry grants are paid on the number of students at- tending the schools and for 1983 the enrolment is estimated to decrease by about 22 students at the elementary level 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 the decrease in the number of students. There is a bonus to the tax- payers this year as the pro- jected 15 per cent increase was actually reduced to 10.5 per cent in the end. This hap- pened because surplus or over levy from last year was applied to the amount need- ed from the taxpayers this year. Supervisor of financial services Glen Lamb said the over levy 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, runds set aside for capital projects were not us- ed because the ministry did not approve capital projects for the board in 1982. A breakdown of the budget shows total elementary ex- penditures at $16,588,918, up 10 per cent from $14,984,038 in 1982. Salaries and benefits for all elementary staff in- creased 11 per, cent, from $11,876,662 in 1982 to $13,281,400 in 1983. Secondary school expen- ditures increased by 6.5 per cent to $16,078,750 in 1983 from $15,099,260 last year. There was a 10.6 per cent in- crease in secondary school salaries and benefits totaling $12,123,940, up from 610,965,899 last year. Criticize board of education for budget over provincial guidelines By Stephanie Levesque Trustees of the Huron County Board of Education were criticized by members of the public for bringing in a 1983 budget with an increase over the provincial guidelines. The board's 1983 budget of $35,264,154, of. which the Huron ratepayers will pay $11,640,733, was approved at its May 2 session. Spectators present, including some public officials, were invited to make comments on the budget. Goderich town councillor Bill Clifford commented that anything he or other spec- tators said would be redun- dant because the budget had already been approved. "One item does concern me. I can't help but notice that the biggest share of the budget is the tremendous in- crease in salaries and benefits. I find it difficult to swallow when local municipalities are controlled by the (provincial) five per cent guidelines," said Mr. Clifford. Superintendent of person- nel Peter Gryseels explained that the board has adopted the five per cent guidelines for salaries, but the problem is that salary contracts follow the school year, September to August. "The board settled its con- tracts before the legislation was passed," added director of education John Cochrane. "The board of education's restraint is nine months behind," stated trustee John Jewitt. A former Goderich town councillor Elsa Haydon criticized the board ad- ministration centre budget which totals $2,596,486, representing a 22 per cent in- crease over last year. "It's excessive and I'm surprised no board members questioned it," stated Mrs. ,Haydon. She asked if areas that could be cut had been iden- tified and if any cuts had been made. "It's been pretty well estimated that we have con- trol over five per cent of the budget," responded Mrs. Wallace, noting the board's control included papers, pen- cils and books. Superintendent of pro- gram Robert McCall stated that in his area of concern ( program) items had been Filter Queen "IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN VARNA" 482-7103 considered, but cut. He referred to the hiring of a curriculum co-ordinator, the deferring of an increase in the French core program and the deferring of both math and computer studies co-ordinators. Trustees pointed out that the budget had been gone over thoroughly by the ex- ecutive committee after other committees such as education andmanagement had presented their respec- tive budgets. "We have committee meetings that are open to the public," added trustee Jewitt. Dashwood resident Joe Miller said he finds it "disconcerting" that the tax- payers of Huron County have to pay such a high rate for education. "Farmers are going broke, small businessmen are going broke ... I find it disconcerting that there were no budget cuts," said Mr. Miller. Trustee Tony McQuail pointed to the average assessment figure of $3,110 on which a taxpayer will pay $398.71 for one year. "For one child that is a ANNOUNCING PRYDE MONUMENTS LTD. • NEW MODERN SHOWROOM Cemetery Memorials and Markers (cemetery lettering, cleaning i repairs) SUNCOAST MALL, GODERICH PHONE 524-2337 Open Daily (except Sunday)10:00 a.m, to 6:00 p.m. evenings by appointment CONTACT -DONALD DENOMME MEMORIAL COUNSELLOR BUSINESS • 524-2337 RES. - 524-6621 very reasonably priced education," said Mr. Mc - Quail, adding it works out to about $2.50 per school day, which is cheaper than day care. Vice-chairman Eugene Frayne noted the Increase works out to about 75 cents a week, which he said is cheaper than a package of cigarettes. "We as trustees feel that the people we represent think we're a bunch of ce- ment heads," said Mr. Frayne, noting the board has close to 700 employees with most backed- by a strong association. "We've done our best, but it probably doesn't suit most people. If it doesn't the board will have to make decisions that will be very unpopular - cut courses, cut people and close schools. We'll have the place back there filled," stated Mr. Frayne, pointing to the back of the board room. It was noted several times throughout the budget discussions that about the only way to decrease expen- ditures would be to close the smaller schools thus operating more efficient schools. Local Elizabeth A. Wall, mem- ber of St. James Cathedral, Toronto, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wall of Lucknow, ushered at Massey Hall on April 29, 1983 for the Ergatai 1983 graduating class of the Eastern Pentecostal Bible College, Peterborough. The graduating class in- cluded the following from the local area: Robert J. Colwell, Kincardine - Honours grad- uate; William F. Barwick, Goderich, Joshua Ghislain Lovell, Goderich and Randall Karl Knott, Meaford. More than 1000 people attended and the graduates and under -graduates, faculty and board members seated on the stage made a lovely picture and the ceremony was very moving. NOW OPEN 1 1 $ / j $ 3 • 0 $ 0: $ /. l • THE CANADA EMPLOYMENT CENTRE FOR STUDENTS in KINCARDINE Is Now Open CALL 396-8512 325 Lambton Street 8:30-5:00 ' • Employment and Immigration ANNOUNCING PRYDE MONUMENTS LTD. • NEW MODERN SHOWROOM Cemetery Memorials and Markers (cemetery lettering, cleaning i repairs) SUNCOAST MALL, GODERICH PHONE 524-2337 Open Daily (except Sunday)10:00 a.m, to 6:00 p.m. evenings by appointment CONTACT -DONALD DENOMME MEMORIAL COUNSELLOR BUSINESS • 524-2337 RES. - 524-6621 very reasonably priced education," said Mr. Mc - Quail, adding it works out to about $2.50 per school day, which is cheaper than day care. Vice-chairman Eugene Frayne noted the Increase works out to about 75 cents a week, which he said is cheaper than a package of cigarettes. 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