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The Huron Expositor, 1980-09-25, Page 3THE DEDICATION. CEREMONY—Rev, James Vanslyke of Northside United Church presented a devotional service at the VictoriaParlisAenaaph Sunday afternoon. During the service, a plaque, recalling the liberation of Holland, was unveiled by Dutch citizens living inlhe Seaforth area. (Photo by Oke,) UNVEILING THE PLAGUE—Rev. James Vanslyke, of First Presbyterian Church, Seaforth and Bill Wilbee, president of Branch 156, Seaforth Legionminfuri the Dutch and Canadian flags from the plaque in Victoria Park commemorating the liberation of the Netherlands 35 years ago. (Photo by Oke) Expositor asks: Would you like to be a municipal councillor? BY DEBBIE RANNEY Municipal elections are coming up in November. but being a member of the local council doesn't seem to be a job that too many people want, judging by the response we got to this week's Expositor Asks question This week we asked local and arca people. "Would you like to be a municipal aouncillor?" Sharon Wilson of R.R. 4, Seaforth said. "Yes. I would. because you should have some say in what goes on. You shopldn't just have others saying it for you." "No way!" said May Hahkirk of 33A Main St.. Seaforth who said that she is interested in all politics but added she is too old to run for municipal council. Sharon Fink of 114 Richmond St.. Hensall who also said. "Just a big definite no" to wanting the job. added she was not enthused about the idea. 'Carolina Haverkamp of R.R. 1, Brucefield said. "No. 1 don't think so." "No. I wouldn't have time right now." said Lisa Stephenson of R.R. 1. Varna. Alice Wilson of Brodhagen was another who didn't think she would like to bc a municipal councillor. She said she wouldn't like to get involved btcause in a small town, • 'you make enemies." Another reason she cited was that she and her husband are retired and are now trying to do things they weren't able to do when the children were small. "Not a i this time of age and life," said John Toe nson of R.R. 4, Walton. "We're in the 67th year and municipal council work should be taken over by the _young instead of being left to the retired and retarded. It's them that's got to live in the municipality for the rest of their lives." TREE DOWNED IN STORM—This tree was downed by a strong gust'of wind during Monday's sudden, iquall. The tree, on East William St. between Side and Franklin streets, also brought down a power line which interrupted power in a two block area for most of the evening. (Photo by Shoveller) RE, FIREMEN CALLEDOUT IN STORM—Seaforth firemen were called out'in the midst of Monday night's fierce storm when a power line came down on East William Street. The Seaforth PUC crew worked until 11 p.m. to repair the damage. (Photo by Gibb) _ THE HURON EXPOITOR5 SEPTEMBER 201 1980 v11 There comes a time in tiw life of every one of us when we must ask ourSelves a crucial question: Am I too 'old to enjoy caniping?' Following a recent vacation under open _skies and canvas roof in warmer New England, two of the four members of my family have answered in the affirmative. • ..(The other two, an almost three year-old. and a dog aged six, were not asked the question. This is a weighted survey.) Nostalgia for the aroma and taste of bacon and eggs cooked over a camp stove or a nice thick steak grilled in Dutch community Contiqued from palm 1 'During the ceremony appreciation was expressed to the people from the Netherlands now in the area for their thoughfulness by Mayor John Sinnamon on behalf of the town and by Mr. Wilbee on behalf of the legion. Gordon Delong who commanded the parade spoke briefly recalling the time that had elap sed since the liberation. It is never to late to remember he said. The color party was in c,harge of John Flannery. In charge of the arrangements leading to • the ceremony were Stinnissen. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph DeGroot, Mrs. John Segeren and Gordon DeJong. The wording on the plaque follows: "1940-1945 Liberation of the Netherlands. This plaque was made possible by a grant from the people of the Netherlands who settled in the Town of Seaforth and area for the liberation of the Netherlands in commemoration of freedom 0 Lord Grant Peace to 'those who did not return. We do remember, Thank you Canada." More than 150 apply •Continued from page 1 he hoped it would be open by the middle of October. Mr. MacDonald said he Won't manage the new store, but will train the new person who will be in charge. Something to say • by Susan White the wilderness is not only wrong, it's dangerous. ' For. it was the re- membrance of those meals of eight or 10 years ago When we camped regUlar ly. that led my husband and I to "believe we could go camping again, for an extended period to time. And not only put up with it. enjoy it. ' • Friends looked a little askance when we described our — • upcoming dream varatienr-and—earn "Are you sure you want to camp?", relatives asked. We replied with talk about the great camaraderie among campers. "It's a great way to meet people, plus it's cheap." That usually • ended the discussion. In our, circles, you don't argue with cheap. INTERESTING And it was too - 55. per night at a beautiful state park in the centre of Cape Cod. But the real trouble School board brief The Education Relations Commission has appointed a fact finder in the contract negotiations between secondary school teachers and the trustees of the Huron County board of education. Malcolm Stockton, a graduate of Osgoode Hall , Law School and Queen's University, will meet with both parties and prepare a report noting which matters have been agreed upon and which matters remain in dispute. His report may also Separate school teachers get 8.7 percent increase A- 1980-81 contract settlement was ratified by the Huron -Perth County Roman Catholic Separate School Board and by its teachers on Wednesday. September 17th following negotiations which began late in January and concluded with a tentative agreement 1 1th September, 980. Terms of settlement give the teachers an annual increase of 8.7%, With annual experience in- crements and responsibility allowances, increased cost to the Board will be 10.3%. Annual average salaries improve from 520.631. to 522,745. for ttic contract year, 1980-81. The new salary grid ranges from 512.325. for level D teachers with no experience to 531,465. for teachers having attained level A4 end 12 years experience. Qualifications Evaluation Council of Ontario (QAECO) Program 111 is being used to determine teacher fewl placement cornmencing September I. 1980, • Trustee David O'Reilly. Stratford, was chief negotiator for the board and Ed Cappelli. Stratford. for the teachers Board chairman Ronald Marcy commended the committee for the excellent job and for the manner in which Trustee O'Reilly presented thc schedule to the board. This presentation was made in committee-of-the- whoie with only a brief discussion following it. A recorded vote was called by Trustee Arthur Haid of Listowel and there were three voters who indicated their opposition to the settle- ment as presented by the chairman -Trustees Ronald Murray of Dublin. John O'Lear of Staffa and Tun McDonnell'of Gadshill Block parent to start soon The, distinctive red and white Block Parent signs will soon be appearing in a number of Seaforth windows. The program. which was started in London. Ontario 12 years ago to ensure the well-being ofhildren. enlists volunteers who are willing to offer their home as a safe tefuge whenever a need arises. Theneed could be if a child is suddenly ill. is lost or is being harassed by a dog or another Last Wednesday, 35 people attended a public meeting held at the Optimist Park building, to learn more about the program and decide if they wanted to act as voltutteers: Carol Bladen of London. chairman of the National Block Parents' Program. spoke about the history of the organization and .role it plays in the community. Peter Morris. chairman of the local program, said organizers now have names of 50 volunteers who will act as Block Parents. He said organizers hope these volunteers in turn will recruit others who are interested in the program: The Block Parent plan is being sponsor ed by the Seaforth Optimist Club. The next step is for Seaforth policcto run a quick check on the people who have applied as Block Parents. Mr. Morris said volunteers shouldn't be unnerved by the dieck-it's simply to ensure there aren't any outstanding warrants against the appli- cants. Mr. Morris added the check will ensure that when a child sees a Block Parent sign in a window-, he can go to that house and feel comfortable. Block Parent programs already operate in the neighbouring communities of Mitehell, Clinton, Vanastra and Exeter. MT. Monis said the Optimist (Luh hopes volunteers from Harpurhey and Fgmond• ville will also join. Mr. Morris said they hope to bay(' as many volunteers on a block as the s can get. since the Block Parent sign must come down when people are away Block parents aren't expected to be home and available 24 hours a day. However. Mr. Morris said it's important to remember to remose the sign. since a 'frightened child might become even more frightened if no one e as beme when he sought help He added Block Parents don't have to be parents -anyone who cares about the safety of children can volunteer Carol Bladen. chairman of the national Block Parents Program. told the audience that the first group was organized in London by the National Council of Jewish Women, who were concerned e hen there was a rash of murders in the city. She said since children are naturally spontaneously friendly. it was felt there should be some program %%tech should ensure their safety and educate them that not everyone with a friendly face is friendly. • Mr. Morris said the guest speaker pointed out while in smaller communities like Seaforth, everyone knew each other. this isn't the case anymore. particularly when the town is on a main thoroughfare. Also, Mr. Morris said. it's been found the progtam is particularls valuable in areas near schools. Mr. Morris said displaying a Block Parent sign in your window, "says that you care about kids." Anyone wishing to volunteer as a Block Parent can contact members of the Seaforth Optimist Club or the Seaforth police department. contain recommendations for settlement. Mr. Stockton has a great deal of ex_perience in teacher - board re)ations. In the past four years he has had 16 fact- finding appointments. began our first night en the gr ound when 'we met, not interesting people but animals. Picture this. You're lying on lumpy ground in an unfamiliar place after along drive. Your fitful sleep is interrupted by what at first Th"thbe. a poison gas attack. You toss and turn, rant and rave and try to ignore it all. because. darn it. you're on holiday. and you're il4St, through the frp'.'!ofro.n of our tent. The restaurant InCafite regular morning stop after•., we tried the bacon and eggs over the open fire bit and found it took too long, didn't taste as great as we'd remembered and cost nearly as much as eating out. And the cold showers, that bathroom at the top of a steep, steep hill and wind that made cooking on our camping stove a long drawn out affair weren't so bad ','The -price is right," we reminded each other every day as we struggled out of the sleeping bags at daw n and climbed back ie as Closer inspection of the tent and the dog outside it as light about six in the mornaig reveals the smell has come front a skunk. - A RESTAURANT The odour makes the first breakfast at the campsite . somewhat unattractive so you head for a restaurant. There, besides a terrific meal of French toast for 51.75. you pick up the info from. a waitress that a tomato juice bath is indicated. For the deg. "Do we smell funny?" Was the first thing we asked as she approached our table. Now don't get the idea the whole camping experience was as • unfortunate as the first night. The tomato juice bath lead to our discovering a gorgeous fresh water lake I..ponds" they call them in Cape Cod) daylight fillaTTOTie- cirthe things I used to like about camping was the way nature regulates your day). "At least we're saving money." On a camping trip you pretend to ignore the fact you're spending, what yr' save on more luxurious ac- commodation and more in the area's plentiful and ter- rific seafood 'restaurants. You're invited A public meeting for residents of Vanastra to dis- cuss the upcoming OMB hearing and candidates for the general election Will be held tonight. September 25 at 8 p.m. in the Vanastra Cliurch. HPRCSS admin staff geis • raises WY WILMA OKE • The Huron -Perth Catholic school board approved salary increases for its administra- tive staff at a meeting in Dublin Monday night. Director of Education William Eckert was given an increase of 4.98 percent for a 17- month term bringing his salary to 546.500 plus benefits. His first instalment of 52.500 covers the period August I, 1980, to December 31, 1980, and an additional 51,000 for the period January 1, 1981 to December 1. 1981 Superintendent of Education. John McCauley. received an increase of 7.89 per cent amounting to 53.000 for a one-year term (January 1. 1981 to December 31, 1981) bringing his salary up to 541.000 plus benefits. Superintendent of Business and Finance. Jack Lane. received an increase of 9.4 per cent for a 17 month term bringing hitsla ry to 535,200 plus benefits. His first increase of 51,000 covers the period August I. 1980 to December 31. 1980, and the second instalment of 53,000 for the term of January 1. 1981 to December 31. 1981. Ed Rowland. Co-ordinator of Plant and Maintenance. was given a 10.6 (ter cent increase (52,000) for a one year period. January I. 1981 to December 31. 1981. bringing his salary to S20.8.50. Mr. Lane was granted four weeks holidays duri the year since he has been with the d sin it was established. Administrative staff will receive a mileage rate of 25 cents pet mile (or 15.6,kilometres), an increase from 22 cents per mile. The inaugural meeting for the next term was set for Monday. December 1. 1980 at 8 • p.m. Although Mr Eckert said he would give each trustce the opportunity to announce whether he would be seeking re-election for the 1981-82 term -only three board members said they would be letting their names stand -Ronald Marcy. Stratford; Tim McDonnell. Gads Hill. and Gregory Fleming, Crediton. I hree said no, Michael Connolly, Kippen; John CYDrowsky, St. Marys and Mickey Vere who recently moved from Stratford- to Clinton. Arthur Haiti. Listowel. was absent. The remaining seven trustees indicated they had not made up their minds or had no comment. • The fuel MI tender for heating nine schools was awarded to Shell Oil Company which offered a firm discount of 1.16 cents per litres for a total cost to- the board of.549.422. Mr. Eekert and Mr. McCauley gave a presentatidn of the board's guidelines for discipline which has been under study by a committee and updated Discussions were held with 20 parents and 20 students (not as one group) to get their stew s oRthe subject. The students were from Grades and 8 Mr. Eckert said 20 was a small number to interview but there wastoot enough staff to do more. The need for the study ifti the province 0155 suggested to school boards by the ministry of education. Mr. Eckert said he believed the Ulrie was well spent in doing the study. and provided a common philosophy throughout the system. "It's good at this time to ensure it is a common sense approach". Mr. Eckert said. A VtRY HAPPY FALL FAIR OUEEN—Joanne, Van Doornik, 1979' Seaforth Fall Fair Queen, congratulates Carolyn Wilson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ewart Wilson of Seaforth, who was chosen this year's fair queen. Carolyn, representing the Seaforth Leo Club, was selected from eight contestant i cor...poting for the honor. (Photo by Ellis)