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Times-Advocate, 1985-04-24, Page 29Page 18A Times -Advocate, April 24, 1985 County school Education taxes in Huron County are up about $20 over last year on an average assessment of $3,110. The Huron County board of educa- tion. at a special meeting on April 22, approved its 1985 budget of $38.5 million, an increase of about 4.9 per- cent over last year's budget of $36.6 million. This means that on a tax bill for an average assessment of $3,110, the tax- payer will pay $241.21 for elementary school education and $196.17 for secondary education. This is a com- bined total of $437.38. The school board will be going to the municipalities in Huron County for $12.9 million, a 5.6 percent in- crease over last year's municipal levy of $12.2 million. The 312 hour budget session was called the best meeting ever by board chairman Eugene Frayne. A VISITS RIDING -- Dennis Timbrell, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Women's Issues discusses the operation of Fleming's Feed Mill and owner Bill Fleming, left, and Huron -Middlesex Progressive Conser- vative candidate Bryan Smith. The minister also visited a farm in Goderich Township and met with area PCs at Smith's committee rooms in Clinton on April 18. (James Friel photo) Institute at Staffs pick new officers By MRS. J. TEMPLE/MIN Staffa The April meeting of the Hibbert United ChurchWomen opened with an Easter worship service led by Mrs. Ada Pethick and Mrs. Maureen Dear- ing. Their theme centred around the link betweenthe message of flowers • and the hope of Easter. Music was provided by a tape of David Sloan's recordings. A film strip "Inside North Korea" presented by Mrs. Margaret Christie, showed scenes of a countryside. rebuilt and very modern. after the devistation of war. The film had been produced by a committee for a new Korean policy, with the Canadian ver- sion being done by Beckley studio. Chairlady, Mrs. Margaret Christie and secretary. Mrs. Helen Fell. con- ducted the business portion of the meeting. items of business included a request from the Children's Aid Society, a reminder of the United Church Women's Presbytery event in St. Marys United Church on April 23. information concerning insurance paid following the recent problem with the furnace and mention of the plant exchange scheduled for the May meeting. Following closing exercises members enjoyed a dainty- snack served by Mrs. Elaine ('olquhoun and Mrs. Irene Finlayson. Women's Institute Mrs. Kay Smale hosted the annual meeting of the Staffa Women's in- stitute at her home on Wednesday evening April 10 with 17 members present. Mrs. Smile presided. Members answered the roll call by paying their fees for the coming year. Secretary, Mrs. Verle Mahon and treasurer. Mrs. Joyce Vivian gave their reports. During business. donations were made to the ongoing project. Water for all and the Adelaide Iloodless Homestead. A donation was also made to the Perth County Children's Aid for their summer camp project. Excellent reports were given by all standing conveners and committees. showing that the Staffa Women's in- stitute had enjoyed a very satisfying year. Mrs. Florence McPhail ex- pressed the thanks of all members to Mrs. Kay Smale, for her leadership this past year. Mrs. Roberta Templeman installed the officers for the coming year and a dainty lunch was provided by Mrs. Freda Kerslake and Mrs. Margaret Kemp. The officers for 1985-86 are: past president, Mrs. Lloyd Miller; presi- dent, Mrs. Dalton Smale; 1st vice president, Mrs. Ross McPhail; 2nd vice president, Mrs. John Templeman; secretary, Mrs. Wm. Mahon; treasurer, Mrs. George Vi- vian; asst. secretary, treasurer Mrs. Charles Douglas; district director. Mrs. Lloyd Miller; alternate, Mrs. Carter Kerslake; branch directors, Mrs. Arthur Smale, Mrs. Robert Par- sons, Mrs. Bert Daynard and Mrs. Robert McCaughey. Pianist, Mrs. Robert McCaughey; asst. pianist, Mrs. Wm. Mahon: public relations officer, Mrs. John Templeman; auditors, Mrs. Cameron Vivian and Mrs. Bert Daynard. Press reporter. Mrs. John Templeman; asst. press reporter. Mrs. Cameron Vivian; Sunshine com- mittee. Mrs. Charles Douglas and Mrs. Hazel Harburn; Tweedsmuir curators. Mrs. Arthur Smale and Mrs. .lack Burchill; Tweedsmuir committee, Mrs. Carter Kerslake. Mrs. Ed Chappell. Miss Vera Ilambley, Mr. Alvin Barber, Mr. Tom Scott. Mr. Gordon Scott and Mr. Robert ilamilton; nominating com- mittee, Mrs. Ed Chappel and Mrs. Or- pha Norris. Standing committee conveners: agriculture and Canadian industries, Mrs. Carter Kerslake. Mrs. George Vivian; education and cultural ac- tivities. Mrs. Lloyd Miller, Mrs. Charles Douglas; family and con- sumers affairs. Mrs. Bert Daynard, Mrs. Jack Burchill; citizenship and world affairs. Mrs. John Drake and Mrs. John Miller; resolutions, Mrs. Fla zel Flarhurn. Personals Mrs. John Templeman attended the Federated Women's Institute of On- tario's Board Meeting in Toronto this past week. Mr. and Mrs. Duncan Scott have returned from their winter holiday in the sunny south. OTownship of Tuckersmith tkiCA1* Sesquicentennial Parade Entry Forms May Be Obtained From Township Office 482-9523 Roger Morrison 527-0529 Doug Cooper 262-2823 Jack McLachlan 527-1870 Matt Haney 527-0197 Jack Bell 262-2825 budget 538.5 million "There was more discussion tonight... all good discussion," said Frayne. Frayne said even though the board did not approve all the projects presented. that taxpayers can feel justified in the budget brought down. The elementary portion of the budget totals $21 million. Director of Education Bob Allan said that for the first time, costs for the trainable men- tally retarded and developmentally handicapped students are included in this section of the budget. In previous years, these costs have been includ- ed in the secondary school portion of the budget. The secondary school portion of the budget is estimated at $17.8 million. Several special projects are includ- ed in the budget, with the major one being to include $105,000 in the elementary portion of the budget to purchase and upgrade Vanastra public school. It's been a year (since the accom- modation review committee report and we haven't done anything. How long are we going to wait. We're not going to let it pass," said trustee Frank Falconer. The total cost of the Vanastra public school project, that is to pur- chase and up date the building now owned by Conestoga College is $525,000. It is hoped the ministry of education will_give a -grant of $420000 for the remainder of the project. Allan said he would probably know within a few days or weeks what the ministry's committment will be. It was a 7 to 6 recorded vote that saw the school board approve in- cluding the $105,000 in its budget. The money will be part of the $402,803 set aside in the budget for capital repair projects. Other special projects approved at the special meeting include: - spending $4,430 for six metal storage sheds at public schools across the county; - A total of $45,000 to purchase musical instruments at Central Huron Secon- dary school in Clinton, F.E. Madill secondary school in Wingham and South Huron District high school in Exeter. Each school gets $15,000. - An energy montioring system for Seaforth public school which will cost about $9,270. - A landscaping concept for each school to cost a total of about $8000. Students from co-operative programs at community colleges could develop the plans. The board turned down a proposal for an additional $36,530 for computer subjects. The 1985 budget already iq- cludes $75,000 to buy the educational computer known as the Icon as well as other hardware. Also, a proposal to extend family studies and in- dustrial arts to all areas of the coun- ty was turned down. The only other special project turn- ed down at the budget meeting was a proposal to increase school secretaries to full time. This would have meant an additional cost of $36,000 to set this up in nine schools. The total cost of both business and Tuckersmith ups insurance Tuckersmith Township council has decided to double its liability in- surance to $10 million after hearing of the growing number of large awards levied by the courts against municipalities. - The township's insurer, Wayne Erdelac of Frank Cowan Insurance, told council Tuesday night Brampton was recently ordered to pay more than $6 million in compensation to a teenager who received permanent brain damage as a youngster when his dirt bike collided with another on city -owned property. The Ontario supreme court ruled the city should have taken precautions, since the unrestricted vacant land was an ob- vious attraction to youngsters. Brampton is appealing. The premium is now $14,519 up from $11,318.1ast year. Council granted $1,000 to the Tuckersmith Foodland Hydro Com- mittee which was formed recently to fight Ontario Hydro, which proposes to put a power line across prime farmland in southwestern Ontario, in- cluding Tuckersmith Township. Bill Bousscy of Huron Middlesex Engineering Limited, Clinton, made a presentation of his engineering ser- vices to council. A request for a tile drain loan was approved for $13,000. Council will sell fill to the county from its gravel pit. Clerk Jack McLachlan reported the Director of the Vanastra Recreation is applying for the government's Ex- perience '85 grant which will pay for an employee at the recreation centre this summer. Council accepted the tender of John. Henderson for cutting grass in the township parks during the 1985 season. general administration is $909.045. The largest single cost is for teachers' salaries and school sup- plies. At theelementary level, it is ex- pected to cost $12.1 million and $11.2 million at the secondary level. Transportation is the next largest cost. This is expected to cost $1.6 million at the secondary level and $1.9 million at the elementary level. Plant operation and maintenance is the next largest expense item. At the elementary level, $1.5 million has been set in the budget for this, while $1.6 million has been put in the secon- dary school budget. The province of Ontario will pay the largest share of the budget, $23.9 million, Mr. Allan noted this pro- vince's share is going down all the time which means the local taxpayer has to continually pick up a larger share. Community Bible Studies Olde Town Hall 8:00 p.m. Tuesdays .Speak D;Imw.' Borrect' Mor of r Crusadeosore Study Subject 4-oopt Friend CRACKIN' GOOD PRICE — Murray Woods (left) of Maple Lynn Foods in Strathroy buys prize-winning eggs produced by 15 -year-old San- dra Rooseboom of Zurich. Sondra is represented by her father, William Rooseboom. Crackin' good rice for eggs Maple Lynn Foods Ltd. of Strathrov has hid the highest price ever paid for a flat of prize-winning eggs in the On- tario Egg Board's Annual Egg Auction. Maple Lynn's $1.350 hid was for 15 -year-old Sandra Rooseboom nl Zurich's entry. the best in the Junior class of the Board's fifth annual Egg Quality Contest. The bid was the highest ever in the five years of the Auction. held at the Poultry industry Conference and Exhibition in London. Half of that was donated to the Lon- don Easter Seal Society in support of physically disabled children. the • 1 • 1 • • • • • • • • • • 1 • 1 • • • 1 • • • • • other half was awarded to Sandra. Egg producers from across the pro- vince entered the contest ; the 129 en- tries in seven classes were judged ac- cording to strict standards of internal and external quality. The top seven entries were then auctioned. bringing a record- breaking total of $7.050. the highest total hid the history of the Auction. That means $3,525 will he donated to Easter Seals. in addition to her share of money bid in the auction. Sandra Rooseboom was awarded the Shut` -Gain trophy for the best entry in the Junior ('lass. • GOOIRKM • 174 7111 • • • FRIDAY & SATURDAY 7 8, 9 Sun. - Thurs. 8 p.m. 1 Id EVERY SO OFTEN, THERE IS A FiLM THAT IS DESTINED TO BE TALKED ABOUT AND REMEMBERED FOR YEARS TO COME. • • THE • • • • KILLING • • •• • FIELDS•• •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••. • • WED. • THURS. • ►AST ! DAYS • FOR • • The • Breakfast Club • • • al 1:00 p.m. • ,ringW.CCon.elner • • • • • • • • • • • • • • TUESDAY NIGHTS are '2.10 AT 1HE PARK • • • • • Everyone welcome For further intormation 235-0456 and 229-8881 Hospital Rummage Sale & Auction Thursday. April 25 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Auction 12:30 Norm Whiting, courtesy auctioneer held in South Huron Recreation Centre, Exeter Sponsored by South Huron Hospital Auxiliary Town wide pick up com- mences 9:00 a.m. Wed. For information call 235-1372 Piano Recital The pupils of Julie Easterbrook will be presenting delightful music to family and friends on Wednesday, May 1 7 p.m. Exeter United Church Ladies Parlour Everyone welcome i • • • • FRIDAY - SATURDAY - SUNDAY • Fri. - Sat. Box Office OPENS 7:00 Sunday 8:00 p.m. • • IF NANCY DOESNT WAKE UP SCREAMING • SHE WON T WAKE UP AT ALL • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 1 • • Buck & Doe Randy Redmond and Carolyn Riley Sat., April 27 9-1 For more information call 228-6528 and 228-6473 1 or se�� Diner ,` Dashwood 237-3753 Daily Specials Take outs 1, ,raunnnnunnnnInnue ance Sponsored by EXETER CHAPTER ORDER • OF TR ._ e :� •' Sat., April 27 Exeter Legion Music by "Labyrinth" _ 9-1 Lunch provided E. Tickets: 56.00/person iS Everyone welcome For tickets phone 's 235-2898 anmilmil uuuufnuuunmuununummotivG BROWNIES DRIVE-IN 149 BEECH SY CLINTON a.94140 'NG ! RNs*E� W PLAYING FRIDAY -SATURDAY -SUNDAY APRIL 27-20.22 •Ox O/rla OPENS 7 NM -FIST SNOW AT Ill l CLINT EASTWOOD g ;;!".,,,eT BURT REYNOLDS I tUS 2ND FEATURE Goldle Hawn "PROTOCOL" �10Y1i � .ceooul�se� 1 STAND_ D IVE-IN GODERICN 2nd Feature CHUCK NORRIS MESS[ �N ACT 2 TtfE BEGINNING 1 • • • • • • • • • • • -put Vi011(NCI TL..tres IM•Ach O4T. • • • • BONUS PICTURE • Fri. 8 Sat. Only THE • c�'""�" ANSy EXTERMINATOR •• • ON 11M STREE r PART 2 • • ...••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• • • MAY 4, 1985 AT THE CLINTON COMMUNITY CENTRE •Western Dress Please •Frites for be,' dressed Cowboy Cowgirl Couple •TICKETS Per Person b 00 Per Couple 12.00 MIC1/1111 () M C Workman Roo! Estotn CLINTON 482-3455