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The Huron Expositor, 1986-02-12, Page 1',' 1's4,`6 4 . -2i! ,J ,:iso, r151. �� ♦ ,, � " �� `,,�� m �`i''" > , h45� ? c; r�P\,d ?L. js INDEX Births /A11 Brussels I A4 Classified A/ A41213' Entertainment /A16 Family /All Farm' /A9 Hensall /A8 Legion I A15 Obituaries /A11 People /A11 Sports /A6, 7 Walton /A5 Zambia takes over where apartheid ends. See page 43. Ringette has potential for greatness in Seaforth See page 6. S.C.o.U.T• to take up where it left off last year. See page 47. Serving the communities and areas of Seaforth, Brussels,• Dublin, Hensall and Walton SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1986 — 16 PAGES Teachers students in computer class machines with the board and provides a range of software free of charge, said Mr. Cook. The computer training being offered is "brand new to most of the teachers," said Mr. Cook, "We are probably one of the few boards that has gone so far as to offer inservice training," he added. "When we finish, all the teachers in the system will have had the opportunity to attend a lab. Also, all of. the children in the system will have had a chance to spend a few hours on the microcomputers," Mr. Cook said. ' Right now, the iCONs are available in most board schools only through the rotating labs. The lab system was used to give schools a chance to have a number of ICONS for several weeks, rather than one computer for an entire year, said Ray Contois, principal of St. James School. However, the ICON, "is going to be the computer our system has adopted for classroom use," said Mr. Contois, adding the ministry has a five-year plan for installing the computers in schools throughout the system. Currently, St. James School has two Commodore personal computers, less ad- vanced models without color graphics and other advanced functions, available for leacher and student use. Despite their limited capabilities, Mr. Contois says the personal computers are "very useful," and the lab training helps teachers to use them more effectively. BY PATRICK RADTIS The advent of the classroom computer has turned the tables on Huron -Perth Roman Catholic Separate School Board teachers, as they have become,atudents themselves in a board -run Inservice 'training laboratory (ITLI, which teaches them how to use computers and utilize them in the classroom. St. James School, Seaforth, is currently housing one of four iris, which are being rotated throughout the board's 18 schools in the two counties. Teachers from St. James, as well as staff from St. Columban and St. David School, in Clinton, are currently receiving lab training under the guidance of program co-ordinator Larry Cook, of Dublin, principal of St. Michael's School, Stratford. The course, based on a program launched by the Dufferin Peel RCSS board, consists of four three-hour sessions after school. In addition, each trainee is expected to spend at least five hours on their own working on the computers; to prepare at least 15 hours of lessons to be taught during the eight weeks the computers are in the school and pre -teach all lessons in the classroom. The computers used in the program are an advanced model, known as the ICON, a computer designed specificially for the needs of the Ministry of Education. "They're built for the educational scene. After obtaining some research and input, we felt they would be useful in the classrooms," said Mr. Cook. Another factor in the decision to use the ICON, was the ministry shares the cost of the 50 cents a copy Council given second crack they couldn't guarantee the funds of another council. "1 only hope we can find the 6243.000," commented Ilay Township Reeve Lionel Wilder He suggested the county will be overtaxing' itself if renovations at Huronview are undertaken. The museum project and roads are two other major funding areas the county has to consider. said Reeve W alder. IIuliell Township Reeve Tom Cunningham suggested the council approve the 1986 Huronview budget of S6 million of which the county pays 8624,713 The province of Ontario picks up a 82.8 million fah and the resident fees cover$2.6 million of the annual budget. "Subject to final review by county council," said Reeve Cunningham after adding the entire budget he looked at by the executive committee "1 think it:s,very important you take the time to see dor yourself," Huronview chairman James Aitdhisen told his county council colleagues. "Now's the time to do renovations." Council will be considering all the departments' budgets in Mardi. 4 A 86.00 million budget for Huronview, home for the aged, was approved at the February session of county council, but a second chance to look closely at the estimates for 1986 will be possible when the entire county budget is considered. What is of most importance in the Huronview budget is capital expenses of 8486,000. of which the county would pay 8243.000 The money is to be spent on 6400.000 worth of renovations in the Summerhill and Eastdale wings of the home and 886.000 for paving the parking lots and driveways. Huronview administrator Wayne Lester said the county has until March 15 to decide whether It will go ahead with the project or not. The project includes providing private washroom facilities and expanding the morns "We all knew this day was coming," said Huronvfew's past chairman Marie Hicknell. "fm for the Humnview project F hope everyone listens to both sides and takes the time to go to Huronview." The three-year $1.4 million project was approved by last year's county council, but Board finishes in t he black Although it won't be official until an auditor has taken a look at the books, the Huron County board of education ended the year in the black. The four sections of the school board, elementary school. secondary school, devel- opmentally handicapped and schools for the trainable retarded, and the administration centre all came in under budget. ' Director of education Hebert Allan said there are still some additions that have to be made but he is pleased with the results. The elementary school portion had a budget of $18.6 million but ended up a.. spending 618 million or 97.1 per cent of the budget. The developmentally handicapped and schools for the trainable mentally retarded had a budget of 8691.542 and spent 5687.409 or 99.4 per cent of tie budget. The secondary panel had a budget of 816.7 million but spent 816.3 million which works out to 98 per cent of its budget. The administrative centre, including sti- pends to trustees and administration sala- ries, bad a budget of 82.9 million and came in at 82.8 million or 96.2 per cent of its budget. The audited statement usually comes in at about the same time as the board's budget. HILLSIDE SLIDE — School chaldron from Ibis area found lhomsotves with the afternoon oil. duo to a storm which forced the closure of area schools last Friday. Hero, from fell, Angle Moir, Jeff Moir and Christy Nobel took advantage of the free lime 10 got In some snow sliding. on the hill at St. James School. Rallis photo Over $150,000 paid out for county councillors and appointed members Over $150,000 was actually paid out last year to Huron County rnundllors and appointed members of the library and health boards last year's warden, Paul Steckle of RR 2, Zurich, who attends all committee and board meetings and receives a per diem, earned 540,242 last year Thal amount includes 611,904 for conventions and other expenses Goderich Reeve Ham Worsell comment• ed, at (he February session of county council, the department heads should have their end of year expenses made public He did not object to the counicllors' stipentl being made public as it is required under the Municipal Act Note • Department heads salaries are printed in the newspaper when they are determined by county council. Also, county employees salary grids are also printed once approved by county council The amount paid nut to county councillors last year is as follows with the new members Van Egmond receives federal grant Huron -Bruce MP Murray Cardiff attended a press conference at the Van Egmond House in Egmondville on Saturday, to meet with members of the Van Egmond Foundation and discuss a recently announced federal grant for the foundation. The Canada Works grant, totaling 837,543, was issued by the Ministry of Employment and immigration and will assist m the renovation and upgrading of the historic house. Improvements to the house will include: repair of brickwork and windows, upgrading of heating and electrical systems, installation of washrooms and a kitchen, painting, upgrading an g of fire alarms, landscaping; and the nstrutiion of a parking area. Foundation representative Jan IlelVectfiio repotted on a plan under consideration, which would see the foundation become involved with the Huron County Pioneer Museum in Goderich. "We're looking at possibly becoming a satellite of the museum," She said, "becom- ing a part of the museum system would give usabroaderbaseof people to appeal to," she added. As a result of the latest grant, five short term jobs, for local unemployed work- ers, will be created at the Van Egmond House. Mr. Cardiff said these jobs will provide a total of 80 work Weeks, Meaning each of the five workers will be employed for t6 weeks. of the 19861988 council included: Reeve James Aitchison of West Wawanosh 82.673, Grey Township Reeve Leona Arm- strong. $3,301, Asllfleld Township Fteeve John Austin. 82,022; Deputy Reeve Tony Bedard of Hay, 81,760, Reeve Robert Bell of Tuckersmith. 53,233, Seaforth Reeve Wil- liam Hennett, 8218 Clinton Reeve Ernest Brown, 81,815, Seaforth Reeve W iliiam Campbell, 82.124 Clinton Reeve Bee Choke, 8199, Goderich Township Deputy Reeve Laurie Cox. 5166, Blyth Reeve Tom ('ronin. $6.059; Mullett Reeve Tom Cunningham, 86.099; Howick Reeve Gerald D'Arcey, 8174, Flay Deputy Reeve Claire Deichert, 8141; Goderich Deputy Reeve John Doherty (also includes former Deputy Reeve Jim Brittnell's remun- eration from .lanuary to June of last yearl. S1.935 Morris Reeve Bill Elston, 86,644, Zurich Reeve Robert Fisher, 81,022, Monis Reeve Doug Fraser. 8205: Exeter Deputy Reeve Lissy Fuller. $4,375; Ashfield Reeve Allan Gibson, 8195; McKillop Reeve Marie Hide nett, 85,283; Bayfield Reeve Dave Johnston, $2.833 , Reeve Russell Keruighan of Colborne ' Township. $2,795; Wingham Reeve Joe Kerr, 8920; Hensall Reeve Harry Klungel, 55.011 GRANT AWARDED The Van Egni0Hd Fouirdatleti recently obtained a Canada Werke grant, worth $38,000 for renovations to the Van Egtnond House. Seaforth Mayor Alf Ross, left, foundation representativeJan DeIVecchio and Huron -Bruce MP Murray Cardiff discuss the detail, during a press conference at the house Saturday. Raids photo Brussels Reeve ('al Kramer, 56,734; Zurich Heave Isadore LaPorte. 5674. Wtngham Reeve Bruce Machan, 8235 , Turnberry Fteeve Brian McBurney, 83,607; Stephen Township Deputy Reeve Ken McCann. 5224; Exeter Reeve Bill Mickir, 83,621; Osborne Reeve Gerry Prout, 62,905; Stanley Township Fteeve Clarence Rau. 8209 Hensall Iteeve ,lien Robinson, 8133; East W awanosh Reeve Driest Snell, 8213; Howick Township Reeve John Stafford, $5,373; Goderich Township Reeve Grant Stirling, 85,506; Brussels Reeve Hank Ten Pas, 8239; Stephen Township Reeve Tom Tomes, 8275 East W awanosh Township Reeve Nail Vincent, 82,815 Stephen Township Fteeve Allan Wolper, 63.874. Blyth Reeve Albers Wasson, 5126; Stephen Township Deputy Reeve Ralph Weller, 53,649; Hay Reeve Lionel Wilder, 82.070. Goderich Fteeve Harry Worsell, 62.693 ' Appointed members of boards received the following remuneration with the board served noted in brackets: Janis Bishack of Hensall (library), 52,647; William Morley of Exeter (health), 61,.291; Robert Ritter of Wingham, (library), 51,789; Martina Sedineiker of Goderieh (libraryr, 5829 School board, agencies, have to work together Social agencies, particularly those dealing with children, have to learn to work together. "The challenge of wonting together - not always an easy task • is one we are learning to address." said superintendent of education Paul Carroll. Mr. Carroll was speaking at the February session of the Huron County board of education. He was introducing the heads of two nodal agencies he works closely with • Huron and Perth Centres for Children and Vouth and the Huron Family and Children's Services.' "The matter of independence in serving the `edueation' needs of certain pupifis in the schoel population is no longer an option for us to choose," Mr. Carroll told the trustees. The superintendent pointed out as of February 3, there are 75 students described as having social or emotional exceptionali- ties. There are another 75 students involved in guidance Counselling support for matters Of personal, family or sodas need, plus, said Mr. Carroll, another 39 students in school awhile under some kind of supervisory or custody order of Faniily and Children Services. These members, said the superintendent, don't include the students in the secondary school at the Bluewater Centre. John Penn, directorof Family and Children Services, said positive leadership, such as that being shown by the school board is beneficialft is providing "complex solu- tions", he said. "So we can better serve the children of Huron County," said Mr. Penn. Don Keillor, of the Centres for Children and Youth, agreed. His agency differs from the other because it provides child focused family counselling. Mr. Keillor said an earlier meeting of his staff, Mr. Penn's staff and teachers in special education did more good than any other kind of meeting. He would like to see more of those get togethers, because often the workers are dealing with the same children. "As bleak and depressing as the caseload figures might be," said Mr. Carroll. "They area small percentage of the total school (two per cent) population of apprordnrately 10.000 pupils, yet it is a percentage that is growing and consuming an increasing amount of time."