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Times-Advocate, 1985-05-08, Page 32Page I6A Tones Advocate, May 8, 1985 FIRST TiME - Uwe and Thea Wisch pose with deputy returning officer Mona Alderdice after voting in their first provincial election. The Wisches became Canadian citizens lost year after emigrating from Germany in 1981. Deputy clerk defends self Huron County's deputy clerk Bill Alcock took the stand at the May ses- sion of county council to defend his integrity. - "In the past few weeks you have possibly been reading some articles in the local press concerning my past association with the Family and Children's Services of Huron Coun- ty... in my opinion the inaccuracies occur only in the statements made by the local director," Alcock told coun- ty council. Specifically, Alcock took exception to director John Penn's comments in regards to his serving as deputy clerk and secretary -treasurer of the Fami- ly and Children's Services board at the same time. He was a-lso opposed to Penn's comments that ,operating the head office of the agency was against the Corporations Act and the director's comments on the operation of the agency. "i feel that when 1 was a member of the CAS Board I worked hard for the aims and objectives of the Board and in the interests of the residents of Huron County. I have no remorse about not being re-elected to the Board and find it refreshing to have time available for other interests," said Alcock. The deputy clerk agreed with the director's comments that his position was being reviewed. "The final outcome of the review on this matter was confirmed by Robert M. McDonald, deputy minister of community and social services in a letter to past warden T.J. ('unn- ingham. in December 1984 which stated in part: 'There is nothing to preclude the deputy clerk -treasurer. Mr. Alcock, from being a member of the ('AS board of directors, or the treasurerof that organization or any other outside board," said Alcock. Family and Children's Services is another name for Children's Aid Society (CAS). Penn said that according to (he cor- porations act. financial records are to be kept at a corporation's head office. but in this case the county kept the agency's records. The deputy clerk also quoted from sections of the cor- porations Act. - "The Corporations Act, Section 277(1 i states 'subject lo subsection (21 a corporation shall at all limes have its head office in the place in Ontario where the letters patent provide the head office is to be situated." read A lcock He also read from a bylaw passed by the agency in February of 1974 which slates the head office is in Goderich. "11 is my opinion That the Society has always operated legally under the Corporations •Act." said •Allcock Admitting the county did charge a fee. $1 1.773 in 1984. for accounting and administrative services, this fee won't be paid in 1985 said Alcock. "However. Mr. Penn neglected to say that a part-time clerk was hired at an estimated cost of $8,320. a payroll preparation fee of $7809 per year will now be paid, and it is ex- pected the auditing fee will increase because the former system of inter- nal control is no longer in effect. The agency in future may find it necessary to pay for assistance in union negotiations. New filing cabinets, stationery and office equip- ment have had to be purchased. It is doubtful that any savings will be achieved in this area. When a system of internal control is eliminated it is not only the county council. through their representatives, who are losing control but the whole association and taxpayers may be losing control." said Mr. Alcock in a prepared statement. Before Alcock's statement, one reeve said he was upset after reading the newspaper and discovering "how bad things were when I was on the board." "Things are not all bad with Fami- ly and Children's Services," com- mented Warden Paul Steckle. "We have to bury the, hatchet and go on," said the warden. "This became a personal matter for me and 1 thank you Mr. Warden and members of council for allowing me this opportunity to defend. my in- tegrity" concluded Alcock. Ideal weather gives ..spring crops good start Spring is the optimistic season, and farming is .an eternally optimistic profession. This spring that optimism is well justified. Planting is already off to a good start. With the cooperation of fine weather and good soil conditions, all the spring grain is in. ahead of the average date for completion of that task in Iluron. Acreage in the county is increasing each year. according to crop specialist Brian Hall in the Clin- ton OMAF office. In 1983 121.000 acres were planted to springgrainand that figure is going up by approximately 10 percent each year. The winter wheat came through in excellent condition. with a 95 percent survival rate. The red clover which was over• -seeded in many fields is showing good germination. Winter canola is becoming more Jim O'Toole. head of CCAT's agronofiiy; department. said 12.000 acres were contracted in Ontario for the 1984 season. However, ('CAT's test plots of winter canola will have to be plowed down. due to too much variability because of winter kill. O'Toole said winter canola is much less hardy than winter wheat. Alfalfa and hay also came through the winter with little damage, and are now showing rapid growth. Hail ekpects corn acreage to be down this year in Iluron as producers rely more on cereal grains and white beans. Corn planting began in the southern part of the county last week, which. is earlier than usual. 11 -lost growers north of Clinton are waiting until this week to plant their corn. popular each season. the acreage is going up by about 20 percent each year. SH Youth for Christ hold indoor -rally South Huron Y.1" ('. held their in- door rally Saturday night May 4 at Brucefield-school with around 183 in attendance Director Bon Westlake opened the rally with the singing of several.c•horuses with Sharon Parker at the piano lion then led in p..iycr. Sheryl Keupfer of Zurich favoured with two beautiful solos entitled "Special De livery" and "Live For Jesus". Dorcas Gingcrich accom- panied a1 the piano and Kevin Steck le on the guilar. As this was the linaIs for quizzing. they quizzed on Psalms 1:46.1:17.1:18. Results were 1st. Hayfield: 2nd. Zurich: 3rd. Exeter: 4111. Goderich. HAVING FUN At Saturday's fish derby at the Morrison Dam, Some people were having more fun clowning around than fishing. Alan Blommaert and Dove Mack were two of those enjoying themselves. although it's not known if they ever caught any fish. The event was sponsored by the Exeter Lions and the A.B.C.A. Going fishing Ah. the ones that got away: Those were the biggest fish at the first an- nual fish derby on Saturday spon- sored by the Exeter Lions and the Ausahle-Bayfield Conservation Authority 11 was held at Morrison Dam About 130 people attended. and ap- proximately 25 rainbow trout were caught The first prize for the biggest trout. children's division. went to HarlenTinney. fora 14 -inch fish. The second prize went to Steven Stire. with a 13 -inch fish The first prize in the adult division went to Robert Barr. for a 20 inch. 3 pound trout. The second prize for the adults went to Stu • McGregor, tor a 1i' inch fish There were 15 prizes in total. 10 to the kids and five to the adults Local merchants donated prizes The prizes included a fish trophy. a rod and reel. a tackle box. a backpack. duffle hags. coolers. hats and gift certificates. Urian iliman. of the Exeter Lions. was the official fish measurer and one of the chief organizers of the derby. Ile was the chairman of the derby committee In preparation for the event. a total of 750 fish were releas- ed'into the dam area in the last few weeks. Ilotdogs and pop were on sale. the hotdogs grilled outdoors and lasting great because of it The other two teams were unable to attend. The total results for the year were Isl. Bayfield: 2nd. Zurich. and others followed with lower scores. Hayfield team had scored 1250 points and Zurich 1130. They are ask- ed 20 questions by Robert Steckle who is Quiz Master and with the electronic chairs whoever gels up first is registered on a panel. the questions were made up by a couple from Goxlerich and so the quizzers do not know what the .q icstion will be. Sheryl Keupfer sang another love- ly solo "To The fraise of ilis Glorious Grace". which was enjoyed by everyone The presentation of the trophy took place. Edgar ('udmore was called upon to give ii resume of the trophy Dr. Heron ('a rrin then of W'ingham ) presented it to the V.F'.('. There are around 22 shields on the base. It has been in lligh School trophy cabinets and different chur- ches in the area depending on what team won. This year it will he in the United Church in Hayfield. Robert Steckle made the presenta- tion to .toe Mayman of hayfield. who has been the coach for the team. Ile made a lit lilig reply and on behalf of the team he thanked everyone and said it had ix'e'n a real honour and a challenge to coach eight- young people. Hon Westlake then made a few an- nouncements. Saturday night May 18 al 8 p.m Rev. Wes Aarum and a group form Circle "("' ranch from Oe•levan New York will hold a rally in Hayfield Arena. On Thursday night May 23 the board memehers are hav- ing an "Appreciation Night" for all the Quizzers and Coaches. who will number around :15. This will he in the form of a bowling party at Zurich lanes. followed by a H.B.Q. al the home M Keith and Helen Gingerich. The rally was then turned over to Mr. Sam Skinner and a musical group called "The ilarvest" from Windsor Mr Skinner was the guest speaker Ile brought a very timely message to everyone Ile gave some of his own testimony telling how he had been delivered from drugs. alcohol. smok- ing and swearing. and said that only Jesus could clean up lives There was much food for thought. The annual Chicken BIB Q will be on .tune 13 at Ken and Della Gascho's park ('ontact any of the hoard members for information and tickets. Varna lady hired by Huron B of E By MARY CHESSEII Carol Simons will have two half- time positions with the Huron board of Education next year. She will be working with gifted students in "gifted -enrichment classes". and has also been selected for the position of Affirmative Action Co-ordinator, a one-year position. Spring and Mother's Day were the joint themes for worship at the May meeting of Varna U.C.W. Sharon Chuter, Ruth Johnston and Margaret Dowson gave a program of readings and scripture, and were hostesses for the social time following the meeting. President Mary Chessell conducted the business, and reports were given by secretary Helen Taylor, and treasurer Margaret Hayter. Our treasury has a substantially higher balance following the many activities Queensway news "1'o be seventy years young is sometimes far more cheerful and helpful than to be forty years old."Oliver Wendell Holmes. On Monday evening the ladies from Arnold Circle of Carmel Presbyterian church joined us for bingo. We'd like to thank all the volunteers from Carmel Church for hosting the bingo games for the month of April.. Mary Parlmer won a victory "in the Tuesday morning spelling bee. She correctly spelled more words than anyone else. Congratulations, Mary. Rev. Stan McDonald led our wor- ship service on Tuesday afternoon. Assisting him were Dorothy Brintnell and Erlene Stewartwith Vera Ross at the piano. The Christian Reformed Singers were into sing Tuesday evening. We thoroughly enjoyed the evening spent with them. Tea and coffee were serv- ed afterwards. This group is unable to sing for us during the summer months, but we look forward to their return in the fall, and we appreciate the times they have shared with us. Our Ceramic Club met on Wednes- day morning. Lil Baker and Erlene Stewart were there to provide assistance. We also played bingo with several Health Care Aides from Conestoga college who are gaining practical ex- perience from vigiting our nursing home. They are a dedicated group of healthcare specialists and we are en- joying having then around. The Baking Club created OA., culinary delights - chocolate -coffee cream bars and cherry macaroons. Due to my lack of dietary experience. these baking club artists have my everlasting respect. Any time. they need someone to taste their wares 1 volunteer my services. Queensway was a polling station on election day. We were proud to be a part of the election process. The close proximity of the station made it possi- ble any of us to vote, if we chose to do so. Friday morning after our exercises we listened to a few short stories and played charades. Friday afternoon several ladies at- tended a tea-party. Although we see each other in the dining room or the beauty shop every day, we don't always take the time to get to know as many people as we could. An after- noon tea provide us with the oppor- tunity to get to know a few people at a time. Ladies present were Vergie Williams, Elva Willert, Mary Gower, Ida Jackson and Grace. Dinney. The Three Links Senior Citizens from Hensall hosted a euchre party at Queensway for the residents. Ladies' high score, Florence Joynt ; Mens' high, Ray Francis. Father Mooney from St. Boniface, Zurich, was in Friday afternoon to hold Communion. Have a Pleasant week. ),10,4kc 300- sH 07:840,,,,%4 n a0?$a, (rt st '4/CA, drl.3' *,,.scene 6.•.. ... in April, which included two dinners served at the Complex, the dessert euchre and a booth at Keith and Joan Stephenson's sale. Mary thanked all who had helped with these projects, especially the supper committee and the dessert euchre committee for planning and supervising them. Julie and 'Nancy Webster are hired to cut the church lawn again. Good us- ed clothing is to be lett at the church between now and May 23 for London Mission Services and Friendship House in Goderich. Good used children's and baby clothing and bed- ding is needed. as well as canned foods, pastas. diapers, etc. for the box in the church basement. Reports were given on the Spring Event in St. Marys, attended by six of our members. A bridal shower is planned for San- dra Webster at the Complex on Wednesday, June 12 at 8:30. Dona- tions of $50 each were voted for the Clinton Hospital Auxiliary and camp Menesetung. Campsite Experience will be held this year at Camp Menesetung on Monday, June 3. The theme is "Look- ing Good - In and Out." It begins at 9:00 with coffee on arrival, followed by a sing -song at 9:30. An excellent program has been arranged. People of all ages enjoy this event, and many younger members attend with their children. Babysitting is provided: Lunch is . pot luck. with dishes and beverages provided and refrigerator space for cold dishes. Bring your own lawn chair. A total of $423 was collected in Var- na and the surrounding area for the Cancer Society's April canvass, up a little over previous years. Canvassers were June Webster, Helen Taylor, Janice Webster. Ruth Johnston, Mary Chessell,Elaine Stephenson and Ruby Lefaive. OVER 80 CLUB • Wilson Morley. Exeter. will be 90 on May 13. 11111111.11011111,4 SMORGASBORD --- Many of the people who work on Main Street bought tickets to the fifth annual UCW smorgasbord lunch at Exeter United Church. Approximately 500 people were served. Good, bad news for farmers Huron County Council heard last week that the county is first in many agricultural commodities as well as being a leader in soil loss. This word cane from Huron agricultural representative Don Pullen who presented his annual report at the May session of county council. Across the province, Huron ranks first in having the most improved farm land. in barley. white trans. silage corn. oats and rutabagas. Pullen said. However. the ag. rep. also pro- moted the ministry of agriculture and food's new soil conservation program. The program is being run in conjunc- tion with the Ausable-Bayfield and the Maitland Valley conservation authorities as well as the Huron Soil and Crop improvement Association. Questioned on the financial plight of farmers, Pullen said tlere_is•a wide Blyth book sale June 1, 2 If spring cleaning is getting you down here is some good news. Huron County's l.aargesl Used Book Sale. sponsored by the Blyth Festival. is scheduled for .June 1 and 2. Book drops in various locations around the county will he accepting donations of books and magazines from now until May 23, so just pack up the paperback and hardcover books. encyclopedias. and magazines that you no longer need or want and take them to the hook drop nearest you. If you can't make it to a book drop call the Festival Box Office at 323-9300 and arrange for someone to collect the books al your home. Books can be dropped at any of the Over 800 reply to RC survey i )ver 800 surveys on the Catholic high school question were turned in- to the Ituron-Perth Catholic separate school board and are currently being poured over by school board officials. The superintendent of education. John McCauley said late last week that the results of the survey will be rep?)rted to the high school planning committee on May 7 The committee's plan. and the survey results are expected to he presented to the school hoard on Mon- day. May 13. After that. the school hoard will debate and decide the future of Catholic high schools in Huron and Perth at a special meeting on Tues- day. May 21. following t catiions: The Wardrobe. Hayfield: Blyth Festival Box Office. Bluth: Maitland Valley Insurance. Brussels: Mary's Sewing ('entre. Clinton; Exeter Furniture or Ijank nt Nova Scotia. Exeter: Jana Natural Foods or Hay's Decorative Ac• cessories. Goderich. The Listowel Banner: The Lucknow Sent mal: The Iluron Expositor. Seatorth: Scott's Department Store, Mitchell: Ilarris Stationary or Investors. Wingharn. Taylor's General Store. lielgra ye. Church House Antiques. Hensall The readers write As concert chairperson for the Sharon. Lois & Bram shows. held April 25 in Exeter. 1 would like to ex- tend a sincere Ihankyou for all the wonderful news coverage you gave us. The evening was a tremendous success. and part of the credit must go to you for the delightful write up prior to the concert. The Hensall Nursery School felt there was a need in this area for good family entertainment for young peo- ple, and were glad to see over 201xi people agreed' The. evening will pro- vide a great number of children and_ their parents. some special memories. and the families of the Hensall Nursery School are proud In. he a part of them. After all. sharing together as family is what a co-op Nursery School is all about' Thankyou for making our pro- ject an overwhelming success' Sincerely. Kim Genttner spectrum with some farmers doing well and others going bankrupt. Ile expressed concern for the pork pro- ducers in the country. particularly beginning farmers, because of the current low price of pork. The ag. rep. also reviewed some of the other programs such as farm management. livestock management and rural organizations services of- fered by OMAF 11 was noted that the county runs se- cond in total number of cattle and hogs. in Ix►ultr). production. and in hogs marketed Huron is third in total corn. mixed grains. winter wheal and grain corn. Busy. work at St. Patrick's Many activities look place at St. Patrick School during a very suc- cessful Education Week. The week began with the School Choir, under the direction of Mr. Zadorsky, sing- ing al the Sunday 11:60 a.m. Mass. After this Mass. parents and visitors were welcomed al an ()pen House with special presentations. Elaine Toohey. Julie Lewis and Hill Kelly frons the intermediate division and Amy Sullivan from the Junior division gave their speeches. MI had done well in area Public Speaking Contests A Muppel Play was dramatized by the Grade 8 class with the puppets they had created. A Recorder Ensemble was presented by Grades 7 and 8. There was a continuous Computer Demonstration in the Grade 5/6 classroom. Refreshments werekerv- ed by the C.P T A. During the week. other special events took place Mrs Russelle's classes presented French skits. Mrs I.ombardi's Grade 2/3 class held an Author's Tea Mrs. Kelly's (:rade 1 class had a gymnastics display Mrs 'fern's Kindergarten and .ksoior Kindergarten enterla ined parents with a Paint Show. "The Selfish Giant" an opera for children was attended by students from Kindergarten to Grade 5. This was held at SI. Peter's Cathedral, London and was presented by the children from the St. Mary School Choir and Orchestra program.