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Wingham Advance-Times, 1981-05-20, Page 16tptli Advance -Times, May 20, 1981 stra public school eprieved from closing The Vanastra Public School has been granted a stay of execution for at least another year by the regional office of the Ministry •of Education. The regional office had informed the Huron County Board of Education that, beginning in September, students at the Vanastra school would be ac- commodated in Clinton and Brucefield schools, The Vanastra school was started in 1977 because at that time schools in Clinton and Brucefield could not handle the extra students. In 1977 the regional office agreed to rent a building in Vanastra from Conestoga College for a three-year period. D. A. Kinchlea of the ministry regional office in London informed the board the ministry would not renew the lease after June of this year, and students to be accommodated in neigh- boring schools: That decision was reversed later and the Vanastra school will remain open until at least June of 1982. In a letter to Mr. Kinchlea, John Cochrane, director of education, pointed out that transportation clists for the 101 students would amount to $26,045 while rental fees are $27,000 annually. He sug- gested the saving would not be worth the problems the board and ministry would inherit through a closure. In his letter to the regional office Mr. Cochrane said closure of the school would result in an ugly situation, adding it would contribute to the "gangrenous demise" of a community. The ministry did approve rental payments for portable classrooms at the Goderich high school and Holmesville public school. But rental of portables at . Brussels, Colborne and Grey Central public schools was not ap- Police report quiet weekend The Victoria Day weekend was safe and quiet in this area, with only one accident causing a minor injury to mar a perfect . record, provincial police at the Wingham detachment reported. The accident occurred Monday evening when a car driven by Donald Madill ,of Kitchener, eastbound along Highway 86 three kilometr west of Wingham, st a car which pulled. --on of a sideroad and went over the bank and into the ditch where it rolled over. There were five children in the car, but fortunately they all escaped injury, police reported. Mr. Madill suf- fered minor neck 'injury. The driver of the second vehicle, William Lyons of Lucknow, also escaped in- jury in the mishap. He was charged with failing to yield the right of way. Police estimated damage to both vehicles at $3,000. Otherwise the weekend was very quiet, Cpl. William Skelding reported. He said there were even fewer liquor. seizures than on a normal weekend. When the weather is nice, everybody leaves this area, he noted. proved for grant purpose. The board has appealed the decision and in the in- •terim it will pay the $350 yearly rental cost. Reports from the principals of the affected schools indicated the loss of, the portable class- rooms would severely hamper their operations. In most rural schools one classroom has been _con- verted to a library'resource centre and a portable was added to offset the classroom loss. M- rochrane added the establishment of a special education program also has necessitated the use of portable classrooms. The loss of portables would have relegated some special education classes to store- rooms and staff rooms at the schools. The board also discussed the possibility of buying used portable classrooms, but will wait for a decision qn the appeal. Ontario youths going overseas Fourteen Ontario youths left for overseas destinations this month as part of the In- ternational Agriculture Exchange program. This year, 30 youngsters are taking part in the program, co-ordinated in Ontario by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food. "This exchange program offers young people an op- portunity to work on farms and horticultural operations in other countries to expand their knowledge of agricul- ture and rural life," says Cay Johnson, of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food agricultural manpower services. Nine of the youths will work on farms and horticul- tural operations in France. ey are Daniel Hurnick, of h; Gordon Kirby, RR 1, ignal; Tracey Poul- ton, Don Mills; Mary Simp- son, RR 1, Glencoe; Annette Staddon, RR 3, West Lorne; Stephen Stewart, Oakville; Carolyn Davidson, RR 1, Stouffville; Morton Dorell, 'Mississauga, and Maria De Sousa, Ottawa. Patrick Bulman of Guelph and Vera Pugh of RR 8, Lon- don will spend four-month work periods on farms in Denmark, while Lorraine Goulty, Niagara Falls and Gary Pratt of Scarborough will work on farms in the United Kingdom. Japan is the destination :.for Teri Yamada of Toronto. To- qualify for the pro- gram, the young people must be 19 to 30 years old and must have at least two years of agricultural experience. A year of study in an Ontario college or university agricul- tural or horticultural pro- gram can be credited as one year of experience. "One of the primary quali- ties we look for in these young people is a Sincere in- terest in an agricultural or horticultural career," says Mrs., Johnson. The exchange program is not a travel scholarship. The young people are required to pay their own expenses, although they are paid a regular wage once they be- gin working. The program also offers Ontario young people work opportunities in the Netherlands. Listowei 'man Kin deputy governor Fred Adams, a member of the Listowel Kinsmen Club, has been named deputy governor of Zone' B, District One. The zone encompasses Arthur, Belgrave, Drayton, Harriston, Listowel, Luck - now, Palmerston, Point Clarke, Monkton, Milverton, Mount Forest and Wingham. Mr. Adams was officially inducted at the club's annual spring convention held this past weekend at Niagara Falls. He took charge of the of- fice from Alex Wilson of Mount Forest. The position, held for one year, involves ad- ministrative duties. 'lie last deputy governor to come from Listowel was Michael Hoyles, who later became vice -governor and governor of District One. Another Listowel resident who became deputy governor was Derek Nind. Members of the zone executive are Bill Spin, co- ordinator; Brian Wretham, bulletin editor; both of Listowel; Ron Langlois of Point Clarke, Cystic Fibrosis chairman, and Mrs. Ron Gibson of Mount Forest, Kinette co-ordinator. PART-TIME AND CONTINUING EDUCATION MOTORCYCLE DRIVER TRAINING This course is offered in co=operation with the Canada Safety Council and the Ontario Safety League. Motorcycles used in the course are made available by the Motorcycle and Moped Import Council through local deal- erships. The course contains important lessons for both the novice and the experienced rider and is conducted under the direction of a fully qualified instructor. FEE: $80.00 For more information, contacts Continuing Education, Clinton Campus 4823458 9 a m. to 4 p.m. - Monday to Friday and from 6:30 p. m to 9:00 p.m. - Monday, Tuesday and Thursday We've go! a lot to share. FREDADAMS "In the words of our motto, Serving the Community's Greatest . Need, we are looking forward to a promising . year in our own community of Listowel and right across the country," Mr. Adams says. "We hope to be able to keep up the work already started and also further some ideas we have to help our neighbors." MRS, LEWIS STONEHOUSE ( Belgrave Visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Edgar, Don and Joanne on Victoria Day were: Mr. and Mrs. Maitland Edgar, Brenda, Dianne and Dean; Mr. and Mrs. Barry Edgar, Christopher and Gregory; Mr. and Mrs. Michael Park, all of Petrolia; Mr. and Mrs. Brian Edgar of Brigden ; Mr. and Mrs: Roger Bieman, Kent, Blair and Susan of RR 2, Lucknow; Mrs. Neil, Edgar, Kim and Todd of RR 3, Wingham; Mrs. Irlma Edgar of Wingham ; Murray Edgar of Aylmer and Miss Tammy McGlynn of London; Miss Elva Hershaw of New Westminster, B.C.; Miss Debbie Fincher of Goderich ; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Johnston; Mr. and Mrs. Don Craig, Debbie, Doug and David of Blyth; Mr. and Mrs. Edward Daer, Terry and Patricia of RR 5, Wingham; Garry Ross of Harriston, and Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Stonehouse. On a Et • ,ntf .trio new C . Conservative: ears int, isten,4% of free tile. � t ' call d for bn nationol��eralarea$ of;° S'dro's planning stirategy,., incfudliing° the 060 l of . large, ote and , u rbaln fi ; 'aft stations, the ratiaof n waucl a planitsto fossil -fuels d station and the economiccs of nuclear power in comparison with genera - t on from other fuels The reaction of a high. Hydro official was that this is unfortunate, because he felt Ontario Hydro had bene- fitted from the work of the committee. FORD MOTOR COMPANY New Liberal MPP Bill Wrye has asked the minister of labor to look into the situa- tion with respect to 30 American workers alleged to be taking jobs away from Canadians in the Ford Motor Company casting plant in Windsor. Thousands of workers are do indefinite layoff in that city, and the Ontario government contri- buted $28 million to the Ford project there. INTEREST RATES Reacting to demands in the Legislature that the pro- vincial government act to help people cope with high interest rates, the provincial treasurer has stated that he can do nothing to lower these rates, because they fall under federal jurisdiction. PENSIONS Liberal Finance Critic David Peterson has told the Legislature that Ontario should follow Quebec in ensuring that women are not penalized in their pension benefits for temporarily leaving the workforce to raise children. A.provision to this effect which is accept- able to the federal govern- ment has been . recom- mended by the recent Royal Commission on Pensions. POLII,CE CHASES The question of police chases has been raised once more. Liberal Leader Stuart VICTORIA DAY ON VICTORIA STREET—Caroline Pike and Melissa Bieman peek in on Caroline's twin sisters, Jennifer and Debra, on Monday afternoon. The girls were out enjoying the'sunshinewhile taking the babies for a walk. Caroline, Jennifer and Debra are the daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Pike of Minnie Street. Melissa is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Neil Bieman of Victoria Street. Ganservation foundalion sets fundraising goals A goal of raising $17,000 was set by members of the Maitland Valley Con- servation Foundation at their annual meeting held May 7 at the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority's administration office in Wroxeter. This . is the amount required to retire the debt on the Wawanosh Lake property, located in West Wawanosh. Raising of funds for this project was begun in 1978 and to date the foun- dation has raised $7,800 in addition to the $25,000 raised by the Nature Conservancy of Canada. Additional funding targets for 1981-82 were discussed. Donations toward the acquisition of significant natural areas, the con- tinuation and further development of a con- servation education program and preservation of the cultural and historical heritage were cited as the mainobjectives for the foundation. The need for a con- centrated effort in promoting the foundation, its purpose and objectives also was discussed and plans put in gear to inform residents and businesses- of the watershed just what the foundation is all about. Other business at the meeting included the elec- tion of the board of directors for 1981. They are: Jack Graul, chairman; Vince Judge, vice chairman; Dave Gower, Tom Sanderson and Bill Elliott. Other members of the foundation are Douglas Bricker, Lorne Murray, Carl Dalton, John Hindmarsh, Ian Deslauriers Lucknow contributes to hospital project By Sharon Dietz The Lucknow village coun-' cil decided at a recent m, et.ing to contribute toward rise Wingham and District Hospital building and renovation program. At an earlier meeting the council had decided to request a copy of the hospital's financial state- ment before deciding to contribute. Hospital Board Chairman Jack Kopas and Treasurer Gordon Baxter together with Frank MacKenzie, who represents the village on the board, met with council April 30 to discuss the financial statement and Lucknow's contribution to the project. Council will forward $3,000 to the hospital later this year and an equivalent amount next year for a total con- tribution of $6,000. Lucknow's share is based on the proportion of patients from the village among all those who use the hospital. The project will provide for an expansion of the hospital's radiology and physiotherapy departments and laboratory, with a small addition to the front of the hospital to house adminis- trative offices. and Marlene Shiell. Discussion of the foun- dation's progress to date raised some feelings of concern because of the slow process involved in reaching targets. While the individual members indicated they often find it difficult to go on a door-to-door campaign, the chairman pointed out that if they were not together as a foundation, there would be no donations at all, and that some of the areas for which the foundation has been active in raising funds may have been left unprotected. While there are some companies and individuals who are able and may wish to make a sizeable donation, the members agreed that the amount of the donation is not the important item. It was agreed that a tax receipt would be issued for all donations of $5.00 or more. In addition to cash donations, the foundation actively seeks donations of conservation artifacts and antiques which can be appraised and a tax receipt issued. All members in attendance agreed that, while the tasks ahead of them will require some . patience and a great deal of dedication, cooperation will mean the success in reaching their objective. Knig is d. Collumbus. chapter formed here If all goes according to plan, the town of Wingham will have a fully -chartered Knights of Columbus organization by the fall. The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic men's group which has chapters in most towns and cities throughout the count . Richardampeau, grand knight of the Wingham club, said the Knights of• Columbus' favorite or pet charity is the Canadian Arthritis and Rheumatism, Society. He reported the.. organization donates many, thousands of dollars each year to aid in the fight against arthritis: Mr. Campeau said the Wingham club or "baby council" has been in the planning stages for over a year, but in the past two months the movement has started to gain momentum. The' Wingham council has a -total of 30 members to date, and is hyping to hold a charter night and dance in September or October. Wingham members have been active selling tickets on a car to be drawn this Saturday 'at the Knights of Columbus annual convention at the Royal York in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Campeau will attend the conference on behalf of the Wingham coun- cil. Mrs William Bennett shows pictures. of tour GORRIE — The regular meeting of St. Stephen's Anglican Guild was held Wednesday evening of last week at the home of Mrs. William Bennett. The meeting opened with the Lord's Prayer and Mrs. Wayne King read scripture. Devotions were conducted by Mrs. Harry Zimmerman. The business portion of the meeting, conducted by president Mrs. Jasper Farrish, revealed that a very successful craft show was held again this year. The group catered for a Lions dinner in April. Plans were discussed for a bus trip to Kitchener in June and a noon luncheon on May 28. The program part of the meeting was led by Mrs. William Bennett who showed pictures of a trip to Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii and the Fiji Islands. Following the enjoyable presentation, lunch was served by the hostess and Mrs. Bruce Bennett. New sidewalks for Village of Wroxeter WROXETER — Residents of the Village of Wroxeter might soon find walking a little easier — and more expensive. Howick Township Council agreed last Week to a Wroxeter trustee request to construct sidewalks, and has applied to the Ontario , Municipal :13oard for its approval. The 3,400 feet of Sidewalk will run along County Road 12, Centre, Main, Water, and Gibson Streets. The sidewalks will cost $40,000, with half eligible for Ministry of Transportation subsidies. Howick Township may soon be the proud owners of a, four -parcel .Chunk of land in Wroxeter Village. Council last week agreed to offer $1,750 for the land, formerly owned by Gustav Brink. The green belt of land is being used as a precautionary measure by Council—to prevent it from being developed "If the bid is accepted," Clerk -Treasurer Wesley Ball said," the land would simply be kept as an open space." Gorrie's old mill on Mill Pond is to become a boutique, Howick Township Council decided last week. Council agreed with a proposal to lease the mill on a consignment basis for seasonal operation. The mill, owned by Maitland Valley Conservation Authority, will be selling Meal drafts. ,car ►hc Jicens plater1 mwas linyotve j in a bead -on collision ne, Cal doniaiser which put thea ter of the other car into int listve cae at ircrni ,1011 whmt es,t General tot'"give cel.. ;tidelmes which would dis- coue pochases ept wJ rrage 'there lice is reason exc: to believe that the pow being. Chased iSdaltgerous criminal ; NURSING HOMES New lists which • rtaericall y he sev icenus of Ontariorate tnursingr homes will soon be available to the public . On request, recording to the minister of health. His statement'was in sharp contrast to the position of the minister of consumer and commercial relations, taken earlier, that reports on nursing homes would not be made available. PROVINCIAL PARKS This summer, the Ontario Ministry of Natural Re- sources will initiate master plans for Sauble Falls and Inverhuron provincial parks. The master planning pro- cess involved gathering natural and cultural in- formation, as well as deter- mining user needs. Public participation is an important component of this process. Draft master . plans are scheduled for release to the public for comment this fall. Interested citizens and groups are encouraged to contact the Ministry of. Natural Resources in Owen Sound. FIRE MARSHALS ACT The solicitor general off Ontario has introduced An Act To Amend The Fire Mar- shals Act in the Legislature, which will provide the legislative framework to authorize the making of a fire code. He intends that the Ontario Fire Code will become law within a period of four months. There are four new tiro - eusure:. !wouid Ore , ce over municipal bylaws con-. ° ! preven ionden ►, vtwitb e intentttt It f prQvi4l a *tent AR aP let' across Onta o The Fire Code will provide a •'written Set of fire safety standards . in a coinprehpni-. sive forlrn, foe the in- spectors and the'building owners will know wher+e4they stood. ASSISTANCE•FOR FARMERS The Ontario minister of agriculture and food told a meeting of federal andpro- vincial agriculture mi;>u�ulsters that the federal government should provide relief -for farmers hit by high interest costs and low hog and beef prices. He also announced the establishment of a commit- tee to review the operations riormosea creditorsofOntaarefaabouters to whcll,. loans. Credit advice is available through the Ministry of Agri- culture and Food, and young farmers may take ad- vantage of the Ontario Young Farmer Credit pro- gram for debt consolidation. 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