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The Huron Expositor, 1983-05-18, Page 3THE HURON EXPOSITOR MAY 10 Klompenfeest hosts thousands in Clinton Wooden shoes will click„ tulips will bloom, and wind- mills will turn as Clinton stages its third annual Klompen Feest, or wooden shoe festival, on May 20 and 21. Celebrating Ontario's Dutch heritage, the event is a unique celebration in South- western Ontario. It has be- come an annual event in 441: Clinton and has attracted m' more than 10,000 people in previous years. This year the celebration kicks -off on Fri- day, May 20 and the main attractions and festivities will be in full swing on Saturday, May 21. Clinton will be attractively decorated in the Dutch theme, with whirling wind- mills and colorful barrels of fresh tulips. Many of the KLOMPEN FEESTQUEEN—Elght lovely girls, decked out in lace bonnets, long skirts and wooden shoes competed for the honor of Klompen Feast Queen at a special kick-off dance in Clinton on May 13. Leanne Kerstens, centre, of Mitchell, representing the New Canadian Club won the title. Runners-up were, left, Joanle Tolsma of Goderich, sponsored by The Dutch Store, and right, Pat Bylsma of Clinton, sponsored by The Hair Shop. The queen, runners-up and contestants will be on hand to take part in the Clinton Klompen Feest celebrations this Friday and Saturday, May 20 and 21. ' (Shelley McPhee photo) Car fire A car fire on Lot 28, Concession 9 in McKillop township Saturday evening caused damages estimated at $800 to $900 to a car, owned by Jim Fehr. The cause has not yet been determined, says Seaforth fire chief, Harry Hak. Gryseels promoted gets raise The Huron County Board of Education has promoted personnel relations admini- strator Peter Gryseels to the position of superintendent of personnel. The promotion • was • ap- proved at the board's May 2 meeting and becomes effect- ive June 1. Personnel com- mittee chairman John Elliott said Mr. Gryseels has been handicapped in his position because of his lack of super- visory status. As superin- tendent of personnel, Mr. Gryseels will have the author- ity to make reports in schools without being accompanied by a superintendent. Mr. Elliott noted that Mr. Gryseels received his super- visory officer's certificate from the Ministry of Educat- ion in March. Along with the promotion, Mr. Gryseels receives a sal- ary increase. His $52,710 salary will increase by $3,410. The chairman of the per- sonnel committee noted Mr. Gryseels is not only respon- sible for negotiations. but for making them work. The personnel relations administrator has been with the Huron County Board of Education since 1980. New director once sold school merchants will be wearing traditional, costumes of the Netherlands, complete with handmade wooden shoes, specially imported from Hol- land for the event. Hundreds of wooden shoes will be available for sale at Klompen Feest, .and booths selling Dutch crafts and art- work, luscious, dark choco- late, and rich imported cheeses will be set up at Clinton's Community Park. Like the authentic festivals held in Holland, Clinton's unique version is a lively, fun affair and on Friday night, people will be -singing and dancing in the streets with a special outdoor concert and dance. The booths will open on May 20 and a two-hour parade will start things off on May 21 at 1 p.m. More than half -a -dozen bands are. scheduled to appear in the parade, along with dozens of floats. Saturday will also feafnre traditional Klompen dancing at the Community Park. All the dancing and music has proven to make good appe- tites. People can satisfy their appetites at a giant barbecue which starts at 5 p.m. with two more sittings at 6 p.ni. and 7 p.m. Tickets are available for Saturday's dinner, and all other events are free of charge for people wearing Klompen Feest buttons which sell for $1 at all Clinton stores. Admission tickets are also available at the park entrance. Ministry of Ed refuses to pay for roof repairs A request for capital funds by the Huron -Perth Separate School Board has been turned dotim by the Ministry of Education. The board learned of the Ministry's position at its May 9 meeting, but will wait until the results of the provincial budget are known before it makes any moves. Stratford trustee Ron Marcy suggested that the board request a meeting with the Ministry to discuss capital allocation. Direct- or of education William Eckert said capital funds for the Ministry might be made available in the provincial budget. "For seven years we have received this letter," said chairman Ron Murray express- ing his disappointment with the Ministry's decision. "our needs are equal to other boards." The board has planned capital projects in the amount of 5476,000 of which 5200,000 is for brick work and the roof at St. Mary's Separate School in Godetich. The remainder is for various roof repairs to a number of schools in the Huron -Perth system. • The Ministry was requested to pay 81 per ol LIFE MEMBERS of the Auxiliary to Seaforth Community Hospital helped mark the group's 50th anniversary at a tea Saturday at Northside United. From left they are: Janet Cluff, Dorothy Hays, Elsie Dinsmore, Alice Reid, Pat Bennett and Wilma Oke. The late Gladys Thompson was the other life member. (Photo by Hook) Bell starts up in '1883 cent with the local taxpayers' share being about 5100.000. Trustee Marcy's suggestion was consider- ed a good one by the board but it will wait until its next meeting to decide upon a course of action, if any. It won't be the first time the board has personally approached the Ministry for capital funds. Since I've been on this board the most we 'h'ave ever received (in capital funds from the Ministry) is 580.000," said Mr. Murray. Mr. Marcy added that the 580,000 had been received after a visit to the Ministry by board officials. The director of education said the board is only asking for basic requirements. He stated the Ministry is in the business of providing 'capital funds for education and if school boards are expected to stay in the education business. funds should be found. "As director, I feel 1 shouldn't have to spend time in Toronto for basic- require- ments." said Mr. Eckert indicating they should be forthcoming automatically. �w y@cwo ©'J© @ Continued from page 2 On Tuesday, May 14 one of the pioneers of Tuckersmith, in the person of Mr. Thomas Robertson, passed to his reward, at his home. The Bell Engine and Thresher Co. has purchased the old salt block and property adjoining the works from Mr. T.F. Coleman. We understand it is their intention to remove the old buildings t t are there. This will give the company: lenty of yard room and at the same time plenty of room to extend the works. MAY 19, 1933 Arrangements are now being concluded by the members of the Thomas McMillan Young Liberal Club of Seaforth for a big banquet and rally to be held on Wednesday, June 7 at Cardno's hall. Over 200 members, friends and ladies will be present. The recent reduction in bank interest from 3 per cent to 21/2 per cent may have discouraged some pe4ople but not town officials, for the banks very kindly announc- ed at the same time that interest on loans would also drop one-half per cent, that is ftfr�p 5% per cent to 5' per cent. In 1932 Sea Orth paid S220 in interest for money borrowed from the banks. MAY 21, 1953 Bill Brock, Seaforth District High School student, leaves next week for a three week trip to England and Scotland. With a girl from British Columbia he represents the Canadian Junior Red Cross at the Coronat- ion. Two local men appeared in Magistrate Dudley Holmes' court - here Wednesday morning. In both cases court decision was held oyer to June 12. One man charged with keeping unsanitary and dirty hog pens within the Township of Tuckersmith, pleaded not guilty to the charge. Magistrate Holmes dismissed the charge, but suggested td Crown Attorney. Glenn Hays that the accused be charged with keeping pigs not penned. A local man was reprimanded by the court for interfering with the ordered clean-up of his premises. The court warned him to good behaviour until June 12 under penalty of sentence if he continues to interfere with the clean up being executed voluntarily by the local fire brigade. Brussels man badly hurt McKilllop taxes up 10.7% McKillop township ratepayers will see a 10.7 per cent total increase on their 1983 tax - bilk The, municipal' tax portion was held to a, 10 per tent increase. ,,, The separate school levy will rise 13.7 per cent. The elementary school portion of the Huron board of education levy had the highest increase at 14.8 per cent. The secondary increase was the lowest at 5.6 per cent. The Huron County levy rose 12.7 per cent over 1982. Council consented to a land severance of approximately 1.37 acres for Mervin H. Dietz Ltd. The lot, severed from a 50 acre parcel, 'Will be used to construct a rural residence. The proposal was forwarded to the Huron county land division committee for approval. W.E. Kelley and Associates will prepare a report for the extension of the Canada Company drain. Interest rates dropped two per cent from 10 per cent for the 1983 tile drainage loan program. A farmer can receive up to 60 per cent of the estimated cost, up to a maximum of 520,000 per year. • The general voucher of 517,744.42 and the supplies The new director of eaucat- ion for Huron County was once a school supply sales- man who then entered the teaching profession and worked his way up. Robert (Bob) Allan, 47, currently superintendent of operations with the ,board, was recently named asldirec- tor. On July 1 he takes over the position from retiring director John Cochrane. Mr. Allan started his teach- ing at S.S. No. 7 Eramosa in Wellington County and then went on to Mount Albion School in Hamilton. He was a principal in the counties of Haldimand, Oxford, Middle- sex and Kent. Starting with the Huron Board of Education 11 years ago, Mr. Allan was an assis- tant superintendent. He. has served as super'nten nt of schools, superin ent of personnel and in his current position. Mr. Allan received his Bachelor of Arts degree from McMaster University in Hamilton and his Master of Education from the Univer- sity of Toronto. In the past, he has served on various provin- cial and educational commit- tees. He and his wife Margaret, who reside in Clinton, have three children: Janice, 22, David. 19 and Laura, 11. A road superintendents voucher of 57,381.21 were approved for payment. The next regular meeting will be, June 6 a 7:00 p.m. Monday is a holiday, deadline early Because of the Victoria Day holiday on Monday, May 23, all advertising and news deadlines for the May 25 paper have been moved ahead to Friday at 4:30 p.m. The Expositor will be in the mail Wednesday morning as usual. There will be no mail service on Monday and schools, offices and stores will be closed. A single vehicle accident resulted in major injuries to Eldin James McWhirter, 47, of Brussels. The 1981 Mercury Cougar he was driving received extensive damages when it entered a ditch and rolled into a field on Huron Road ' 20. Ashfield township on Saturday, May 14. Mr. McW t er'wh was t n to Uni wit spinal injurie he mishap is Constable John OPP:' was thrown from the car, ersity Hospital, London 01 being investigated by arshall of the Goderich ..at,,, ,n,n„i :,. u,-, ITUCIOr CATHERINE GRACE BELL Catherine Grace Bell, 99, formerly of Seaforth, died Saturday, May 14, 1983 at Huronview, Clinton. Born at Shakespeare, Feb. 19, 1884, she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Fraser'. She was predeceased by her husband, John Land- esdown Bell. Surviving are two sons, John F., of RR2 Seaforth, and Duncan Anderson, of North Vancouver, B.C.; also four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She was pre- deceased by four brothers, John A., Alexander, Peter • and Robert, and two sisters, 'Mrs. Elizabeth McIntosh and Jessie. Friends were received at the Whitney-RibeY funeral home R'r Goderich St. W.. Seaforth where a service was held 2 p.m. Monday. Burial followed in St. Andrew's cemetery, North Easthope, Township. Rev. T.A.A. Dfrke of First Presbyterian Church offi- ciated. Y©t°v ® i Seaforth Nursery School Annual Meeting, Tuesday, Slav 24 at 8 p.m. At first Huron County Health Fair Displays great but crowds weren't BY SHELLEY McPHEE While public attendance was lower than expected, participation at Huron County's First Health Fair was exceptional, according to Sheryl Gilbert. Ms. Gilbert. Health Educator with the Huron County Health Unit said that sh hoped more people wou advantage of the free inf Health Fair, held in Clint Morning attendance at 'th Fair was good but afternoon attendance was disappointing. - Id have to n ormation at the on on May 12. e all -day Health The Health Fair displayed more than 25 various health and educational services available to Huron County residents. Bro- chures, films and presentations by represent- atives of the various organizations in the county gave those attending an excellent concept of the sophisticated and modern health services available in Huron. The Ontario United Street Church hall was filled with displays from a variety of organizations including, Alcoholics Anony- mous, the Goderich OPP Drug prevention program, the Children's Psychiatric Re- search institute, the Clinton Mental Health Resource Centre, Town and Country Home- makers, the Home Care Program, the Ontario Heart Foundation, the Canadian Cancer Society, Victoria Order of_Nurses- d the Huron Health Unit ins/ection pmgraa Displays promoted upational and enter- ostomal therapy, nu on services, family planning and prenatal education, dental health, vision and hearing, adult and child health, the Huron Council for Action oil Alcohol and other Drugs. Epilepsy Ontario, Huron's Public Health nurses, programs for senior citizens. the Multiple Sclerosis Soci- ety, the infant stimulation program. the Tri -Ministry workshops for the handicapped, Arbon Monoxide testing and speech com- m . The energetic skipping team from Usborne Central School were on hand to demonstrate their skipping expertise through the Jump Rose for Heart program. Dr. Harry Cieslar, Huron's Medical Officer. said that he hoped the Health Fair would change peoples' lifestyles. He stressed that the county promotes preventative medicine. "By changing our lifestyles and by taking responsibilities for our health, people can live longer, better, be happier and more vi- brant,” Dr. Cieslar noted. Another guest speaker. Huron -Middlesex MPP Jack Riddell paid tribute to the people of the Huron County Health Unit and others who are providing excellent services for county residents. He believes that the provincial and federal governments should be promoting preventative health measures not only curative measures to a greater extent. He emphasized. "The new Health Act should have gone farther in this direction. Each person has the right to pproper health assistance and information in their own —edmmunity." Support and excellent participation in Huron County's first Health Fair have encouraged Ms. Gilbert to organize a similar event in 1984. She hopes that more individuals, groups and schools will attend. Age a Cathy Riley and Vicki Steepe, both of Clinton learned more about the extensive variety of health services available in Huron County at the special Health Fair held in Clinton on May 12. More than 25 various organizations and Health Unit programs displayed material and Information. (Shelley McPhee photo)