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Clinton News-Record, 1985-5-22, Page 3QWS and features Stanley taxes up 5.5 percent STANLEY TWP. - The final draft of the 1985 township budget was set at $1,695,572, a 5.5 per cent increase over last year's budget. According to Stanley Township Clerk Mel Graham, there were no major in- creases or decreases, but the uncertainty of Amtpenes for the township's newly built Igibmplex has left some areas "dicey." The residential and farm mill rate for public school supporters has increased 5.3 per cent, bringing the figure to 284.50. Based on a $3,000 assessment, a taxpayer in this category will pay' $853.50, or $43.14 more than last year. The same separate school supporter will face a 5.7 per cent mill increase. They will be required to pay $855.78, up $46.,44 from 1984. The commercial public school supporter will pay $1,006.44, up 5.3 per cent over last year's figure of $953.34, an increase of $53.10. The same separate school supporter will see their mill rate increase from 317.38 to 336.18 mills. This means a dollar increase of $56.40 on 1984's figure of $952.14, bringing the 1985 total to $1,008.54. Breaking down the budget, there are three significant expenditure increases alnd two areas where the expenditures have been decreased by a substantial amount. Due to the construction of the new Township of Stanley Community Complex, an Ontario Hydro Municipal Office account has been opened to cover the hydro costs. The account has $8,000 to cover the year. Material and supplies for the Brucefield Fire Department has increased $6,501 over last year's figure of $8,499. "The Brucefield Department has bought Alk pagers. Tuckersmith will pay 50 per. cent of the cost and we will pay the other half," explained Clerk Graham. Including the salaries, the township has budgeted $22,200 for the Brucefield Fire Department, $12,500 for Bayfield, $1,800 for Clinton and $4,800 for the Zurich Fire Department. The reserve account for working funds will have $12,000 in it this year. Last year the account was empty. "This reserve fund is used when we need to spend money before taxations are col- lected,'.' said Clerk Graham. •`Last year we were trying to build ( the complex) so that account was left empty." To offset the working fund increase,. the building funds expenditure has been. decreased by $40,000, making the figure $90,000. Another major decrease is,the interest on temporary borrowing. Council expected this expenditulre to run no higher than $40,000, compared to last year's actual figure of $41,966. On the revenue side, council expects to collect $19,276 more this year on street lights, the water system, residential, com- mercial and business taxation. The pro- ected figure for 1985 is $326,374. It is also estimated that township Fevenue for use of the complex for parties and sale of pop, juice and proceeds from the bar will be $12,000. Unconditional grants are forecast at $60,721, up $3,621 from the 1984 figure of r57,10. The were reduced by township's $10,300, making ng i anthe total $180,700. "Last year we had a larger supplemen- tary, so we received a larger grant," ex- plained Mr. Graham. An overall view of the budget doesjl not • show any drastic increases or decreases, however, this is the first budget with the completed Stanley Township •Community Complex, therefore expenditures and revenues connected with the building are uncertain. Spring S -is for sunshine so bright and warm, P -is for petals in a beautiful form; R -is for rainy days - hazy and gray, I -is for the Iris swaying in the month of•May. N -is for noises you hear through the day G -is for "Gorgeous"- like every day. -by Alison Chamney, Gr. 4, Hullett Central •School Dozens of kites flew high over Clinton last week when local youngsters competed m the Klompen Feest Kite Flying Contest. Patricia Bos (left) and partner Patricia Postma, Grade 4 students at Clinton and District Christian School were among the winners. ( Shelley McPhee photo ) Calling best bakers CLINTON - A new, cash grand prize draw, among other enticements, ma -y have local homemakers heaat•ing up their ovens in preparation for the Fry's Cocoa Family Favorites Baking Contest, at the Clinton Spring Fair on June 1. Fry's Cocoa • is working with local fair organizers to expand and revise the original" contest. "We hope the addition of a GRAND PRIZE contest in which five $100.00 cash prizes will be drawn, will add 'spice' to the Family Favorites contest," says Suzanne Filiatrault, product manager for FrV's Coen!) '•hodv's favorite flavor CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 1985—Page 3 Kids show kite flying expertise CLINTON- Forty-three youngsters showed their kite flying expertise on May 16 when the annual Klompen Feest kite flying contest was held. Students from Clinton Public School ( CPS), Clinton and District Christian School (CDCS) and St. Joseph's Separate School (St.J) took part. Primary, junior and intermediate classes competed in two divisions, commercial kites and the homemade section. Judges were Rev. Gordon Simmons, Bill Kettlewell and Jim Fitzgerald. Commercial kites Primary winners included: 1st, Jessica Huls (CDCS)i; 2nd, Bryan Hummel and Paul Bruinsma (CDCS) ; 3rd, Stacey Buffinga (CDCS ) ; 4th, Debbie Van Steelandt (St.J 1; 5th, IPrrin Dinning (St. J ). Junior winners were: 1st, Danny Vanderlaan and Peter Visscher (CDCS); 2nd, Jeff Riley, Scott Jewitt and Scott Wright (CPS); 3rd, Ryan Macaulay and Robbie Marriage (CPS); 4th, Michael Josling and Darrell I.avis (CPS); 5th, Sean MacDonald, i)annv and I,ee Gibbings is - chocolate. We're simply encouraging people to enter recipes they've probably been baking for years." • The cash grand prize is not the only new addition.Fry's Cocoa has had Certificates of Achievement especially designed for local contest winners. "We felt a cash prize of $10 or $6 or $4 was not enough recognition for a winner's efforts." says Filiatrault, "We wanted the winner to have something to keep as a reminder of their success." Enter today. Your family is sure to enjoy the results as you practice your entry. (CPS). Top kite flyers in the intermediate division were: 1st, Henry Buffinga and Bryan Havercamp, (CDCS) ; 2nd, Raymond and Norma Boersma, (CDCS); 3rd, Nathan Howes, Bruce Smith and Ken Weigel, ( CPS) ; 4th, Doug Maguire, Chris Hoggarth and Mike Edward, (CPS); 5th, Brad Jewitt and Terry Strickland (CPS). Homemade kites Elly Van Driel of (CDCS) took first place in the primary section for her homemade kite. .ilinior winners were: 1st Manisay .Visouvath, (St.J); 2nd, Vuthy '1o, (CDCS); 3rd, Patricia Bos, (CDCS) ; 4th, Andrea Fitzgerald, Brandi Schoenhals and Kara Hiltz (CPS) ; 5th, Benjamin Dykstra, (CDCS) . Top flyers in the intermediate category included: 1st, Boun Hieng Racksasouk, (CPS); 2nd, Sombath Thongsa, (St. J); 3rd, Singto Phannavong, (St. J); 4th, Brenda Vanderlaan, (CDCS); 5th, Paula. Zondag, (CDCS). Board searches for assistant By Stephanie Levesque The Huron -Perth Roman Catholic separate school board is looking for an assistant for the superintendent of business and finance. The school board approved the position at its May 13 meeting. The person hired for the position will be under the supervision of superintendent Jack Lane and will be responsible for all ac- counting functions, budget control, payroll and employee benefits which could even - THE. WL(.•.GE GUILD Bavtield SPRINT STORE CLEANING SALE On the Verandah Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 10 -am -.5 pm May 27-28-29 THE VILLAGE GUILD Bayfield. Ont. 565.2266 tually lead to a senior position of respon- sibility. The person will be hired effective Sept. 1 at a maximum starting salary of $32,500. This will mark the second increase to supervisory staff this year. Earlier, Gaeten Blanchette was hired as superintendent of education. Other supervisory staff include director of education, William Eckert, superintendent of education, John McCauley, Mr. Lane and co-ordinator of plant, Ed Rowland. one /eundveS! .seventeenth annual HIENSAJ 11 LIGH 1 SPRING FAIR, 7uesduy, rtine 4, 1985 LADIES SECTION Display open at 5:00 pm following judging 4-H CALF SHOW Calf Club Show Judging at 7:00 pm 47 PRIZE CALVES WILL BE JUDGED AND AUCTIONED MARKET CATTLE CLASS 5:00 PM OLD McDONALD'S FARM Of Livestock produced in Huron County SHEEP SHOW 4:00 PM POULTRY SHOW 4:00 PM HORSE SHOW 5:00 PM Amateur Owner Horse Show JUNIOR TALENT SHOW AT 8:00 PM Registrations must be in by May 31 MIDWAY BAND IN ATTENDANCE PARADE AT 6:00 PM BABY SHOW AT 7:00 PM MINI -PEDAL TRACTOR SHOW Opening of the Fair by: JACK RIDDELL, M.P.P. 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