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Times-Advocate, 1987-02-11, Page 1604 PER COPY CathoIii high school p.ssible in Huron by '88 A Roman Catholic high school for Grade nine students in Huron Coun- ty could open in September, 1988, in a : vacant wing of the public high ,school in Clinton. About 150 Roman Catholic ratepayers attended an information meeting Tuesday night to discuss the Huron -Perth separate school board's plan to start its second high school. The first opened in September at St. Michael school in Stratford. Superintendent of education John McCauley said at least 60 of 135 pupils in Grade seven in Huron separate #schools must register now for the pro- posal to go ahead. He said classrooms are available in an empty wing at Central Huron Secondary School. The school has an enrolment of about 800, but a capacity for about 1,500 students. McCauley said students would be bused, as at St. Michael School, where some travel as far as 25 miles. For after school programs, there is a special bus provided to deliver the students to their homes. He explained some'of the Catholic secondary school teachers with the Perth County Board of Education volunteeretho transfer to the staff of St. Michael school. "It was a trade off," he said, "as we would hope it would happen in Huron." He said the principal would be hired to start in January, 1988, to prepare the school to be fully operational by September, 1988. Parents have been asked to return surveys to the school -by - Monday, February 9, so the board can decide whether the proposal has enough sup- port. He said the board would report to the ministry of education in March, with a reply exected in May. McCauley said, "We have a suc- cessful track record in Perth and we will have the same in Huron to pro- vide a school with a difference." Parents also watched two videos, one depicting school life at St. Michael School in Stratford and the other showing activity at a shared GETTING A BOOST — Jujitsu expert Alan Mclean and UWO foot- ball star Blake Marshall lift Jeff Finkbeiner to the microphone at Tues- day's Exeter Lions Sportsmen's dinner. As,Timmy, Jeff was represen- --- ting handicapped childrenofthe area. - T -A photo _-- ye JOSH GETS A SIGNATURE — Josh Watson who was 1986 Timmy gets an autograph from Kelly Gruber of the Toronto Blue Jays at Tues- day's Exeter Lions Sportsmen's dinner. T -A photo. Librarian is gone The Iluron County Library Board has reached a settlement with its chief librarian, accepting a proposal that called for his immediateresigna-_ tion and salary payments extending to September 30 in lieu of notice. The board unanimously endorsed a motion at a closed session following its January 27 .meeting that said although the library hoard and coun- cil was prepared to work properly and productively. it was in its hest interest to accept a proposal from Bill Par- tridge to resign forthwith and that salary would be provided by the coun- ty until September. 30.' The board will also provide a letter of reference for Partridge. Partridge has ettect(vety ter- minated his employment with the county and final terms of the separa- tion are before the lawyers. Partridge said he will hand in -a letter of resignation. "There are a few details left to be Three hurt Damage amounted to over $18.000 and there were three minor injuries reported in the four Collisions in- vestigated this week 'by the Exeter OPP. None was reported during Sunday's storm as most area drivers stayed off the -roads. No highways in the area were closed by the OPP. Three of the week's crashes occur- red -on Wednesday, the first at 11:28 a.m. on Highway 4 involving vehicles driven by Brian Thompson, Granton, and Barbara Passmore, RR 1 Centralia. Both drivers suffered minor in- juries and total damage was estimated at $10,000. Ate 2:05 p.m., vehicles driven by Ruth Lightfoot. Crediton, and Marilyn Hardy. Lucan, also collided on Highway 4. There were no injuries and damage was set at 83.000. Three) hours later, a vehicle operated by Scarlett Swan, Seaforth, worked out between the lawyers," he said. "These things, hopefully, have some 'up'- 1 will. miss Goderich and some close friends." Library hoard chairman J.B. Robinson said the severance was completed under "amicable cir- cumstances" adding that jl was not in the board's or Partridge's best in- terest to have him work until June 30. a term that was previously discuss- ed by the parties. "Ile hasn't actually resigned but the matter is finalized as far as we're concerned, 4 he explained. "We did not ask for a resignation. We've been in the middle of this thing all along and it's been difficult. 1 think the mat- ter has been handled satisfactorily for all concerned." County administrator, Bill Hanly, said Partridge's employment was ter- minated as of February 1. The coun- ty will pay Partridge a lump sump of $26,197 as per the terms of the separa- tion agreement. in crashes was eastbound on Highway 84 and skidded on the icy surface and went into the south ditch. Damage to the .vehicle was listed at 8800 and the driver escaped injury. The other crash of the week was at 7:00 p.m., Friday, on Highway 4 in- volving vehicles driven by Robert McArthur. Centralia, and Irene Ken- ney, Centralia. The latter suffered minor back injuries in the mishap. Damage to the vehicles was estimated at 83,800. The Exeter OPP continued their R.I.D.E. roadside program and 289 drivers were checked. As a result, one person was charged with impaired driving and another four were given 12 -hour licence suspensions. Officers responded to 24 general oc- currences and there were two charges under the Criminal Code, 65 under the Highway Traffic Act. seven under the Liquor Licence Act and five under the Trespass to Property Act. • school in Cornwall, similar to the Huron plan. McCauley said committees from the separate and public boards have been meeting regularly to discuss the proposal in Clinton. William Eckert, Director of Educa- tion, said later he was pleased with the turnout at the meeting and en- couraged that there were no negative". questions asked regarding a new high school. VOICE OF THE CANAEiIENS — One of the most popular visitors at Tuesday's Exeter ner conference was Danny Gallivan, former voice of the Montreal Canadiens. Above, a point is surrounded by Dennis and Paul Charrette and Larry Taylor. Ames Serving South Huron, North Middlesex One Hundred and Fifteenth Year Sportsmen's din - Gallivan making T -A photo. dvocate & North Lambton Since 1873 EXETER, ONTARIO, February 11, 1987 Price Per Copy 60 Cents Three developers detail plans Building boom in Hensall • • • Hensall is getting more housing. Brad Oke, Paul > charme and Gerry Glenn received approval in principle for development proposals each brought for discussion to the regular February meeting of council. (The three had previously submitted their proposals to a special meeting of council on February 2.) Oke, representing Oke Woodsmith Building Systems Limited, has condi- tionatly purchased theformer Taylor_ Industries property at 160 Queen St. and plans a three-phase development which would eventually contain three 24 -unit apartment buildings with 1.5 parking spaces per unit. Amenities such as a pool are in the future. The first phase would see the con- version of the present 60 foot by 70 foot Won't sign grant pact building rebuilt under the convert -to- welcomed. Glenn will apply to build apartment will be equipped for the rent program to- contain 24 the complex under -the convert -to -rent 1nd(capped. program. one -bedroom bedroom apartments. The second phase, a combination two and three storey 24 -unit apart- ment building, would be built later as demand dictated. The location of the Bender abattoir pit precludes development at present. The third phase, a third 24 -unit three-storey apartment complex, _would go up when the Bender proper - y (s available for development. Oke was assured of council's full cooperation. He asked for an analysis of available rental ccommodation in the area, which would confirm the need for such a project in Hensaii; and a letter of support from the vi lage. Ducharme's'proposed plans call for an apartment and/or multiple or row housing on lots 57, 56, 55 and park lot 12 would be affected by the distance from the Bender pit, and on Hensall's agreement to close off and convey Wolfe St. Reeve Jim Robinson said council's only concern was retaining access to the property. A number of options were discussed, including extending Elizabeth St., and creating a new street west of Shaw's dairy store. Robinson said he was very pleased with the development proposals, but wanted to make sure decisions affec- ting the village's future forever were the right decisions. Ducharme is also asking for a zon- ing change from R2 -to R3 to allow for multiple housing. As both the Oke and Ducharme plans hinge on distance from the lagoon, council agreed to share the costs of an official survey to deter- mine the pit's exact location with Oke and Ducharme. Oke said he could change his plans.- for the second and third phases to ac- commodate an extension of Elizabeth St., but the project would be too cost- ly if he had to move the building he plans to use for phase one. (The building is partly on what would be the road allowance if Wolfe were extended.) Both developers will return to the next meeting with amended plans. A public meeting on the requested zon- ing changes has been scheduled for Tuesday, March 24 at 7:00 p.m. in the conference room at the arena. , Gerry Glenn's proposal for a two- storey 16 -unit apartment building with commercial frontage on Queen St. behind the post office was also The South Huron Rec Centre board will be receiving a grant of $5,000 for the year 1987 from the township of Stephen. At Tuesday's regular meeting, council authorized payments of 82,500 each on March 31 and September 30. The grants are being made on the condition residents of Stephen township will not be charged user fees. A letter is being forwarded to the ree board regarding the grants. It will also inform that an agreement will not be signed and Stephen will not be appointing a member to the board. Three readings of a bylaw to regulate and control traffic in the township were approved. The law pertains to parking on1the sides of roads and streets.- -• - • -- Bylaw enforcement officers Eric Finkbeiner and Don Clarke have been instructed to issue warning tickets to offenders. Road superintendent Eric Fink- beiner will be attending aMinistry of the Enviornment water inspector's course and the Anderson Road School in Guelph. Road employee Ron Pickering will go to the Mahoney road school short course. Clerk Wilmer Wein and office employee Sharon Rompff will be at- tending an unconditional grants and county apportionment workshop March loin Goderich. Council,approved a resolution op- posing the proposal by Canada Post to close a number of rural post offices in Ontario. The amounts of monies received by councillors for the year • 1986 for salaries, mileage, conventions and expenses were revealed. They were reeve Tom Tomes 86,427; deputy -reeve Ken McCann 84,873; councillors Bill Weber $4,660: Gary Baker $4,013 and Drew Robert- son 85,318. Tim Oliver will continue to deliver and sell dog tags throughout the township. ' Centralia police village trustees ex- pressed their concern over the high costs concurred with construction of the Wilson municipal drain. The township tax collection dates will remain the same as in 1986. Due dates wife ,March 16, June 15, September 15 and November 30. Crediton fire chief Charles Brown- ing Jr. was instructed to purchase a used tank for the Crediton fire truck tanker. Approval -was given to replace a number of street lights in the police village of Crediton. A grant will be made td the South Huron Agricultural Society in the amount of 85 for each calf club member from Stephen exhibiting in • the Hensall Spring Fair. The design calls for four Approval was given apartments and 12 two- taining a minor variance units. One ground -floor Please turn subject to bb - on parking to page 3 DECK THE HALLS Adam Ellis and tions on a Valentine tree adorning School. Shelly Gardner hang their crea- the main hall at Hensoll Public Fines aren't accepted, neither is guilty plea Allan S. Monteith. RR 1 Hensall, ap- peared in Exeter court, Tuesday, and pleaded guilty to a charge of driving while under suspension. However, when Justice of the Peace Douglas.Wedlake heard some of the facts in the case, he rejected the guilty plea and told the accused to enter a not guilty plea and have a trial. That advice was offered after Monteith advised the court that he had sent money to court officials in Sarnia and Goderich to settle ac- counts for which his licence had been suspended originally. but the officials kept sending the money back to him. Monteith was charged in Exeter on January 23 after running a red light at Huron and Main. He and a passenger had switched seats before being stopped by police. but Monteith admitted to having being the driver al the time of the incideent. It was the only case on Tuesday's docket. MAGOIE MUGGINS WAS HERE — The Touring Theatre Players of Ontario presented Maggie Muggins to two audiences at Precious Blood School, Wednesday. Members of the cast Darlene Harrison, Joel Kaiser, Barbara Jeannie Harrison and Norbert Kondracki with youngsters Dawn Delong, Sarah Wilson, Christine Millson and Greg Geoffrey.. T -A photo.