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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1969-06-05, Page 9School boundaries will remain John i-ienderspn,. RR 5, Seaforth, prompted Much discussion at the ..Meeting of Huron County Board of ducation in Central Huron Secondary School Monday evening when he posed this query: "Is there anything in the regulations ' to .say that the present schobl boundaries within the county should stay in effect indefinitely?" Education Director D. J. Cochrane was quick to remark that the job of the board, if it wished, would include changing boundaries; it was within its powers, Mrs. Marilyn Kunder, Seaforth, went into some detail about alleged inequalities at Harpurhey, adjacent to Seaforth, where there seemed to be some instances of children going to l3Y RiCHMPNP ATK.EY the wrong schools, all of which. are now under the combined county school board, "Perhaps the schools are in the wrong places," commented R. M. Elliott, representative of Goderich and Colborne {Townships. Mrs. Kunder pointed .out that children were being forced to go to school at Brucefield, which is overcrowded, when they desire to attend the school at Seaforth, which is under-utilized. Schools Superintendent J. W. Coulter said it was -"the same all over the county," and advised that if any action were taken, it be taken on a county -wide basis after a thorough investigation. Mr. Henderson couldn't get a seconder for a motion which would have changed the boundaries around Seaforth to suit local circumstances. Mr, Cochrane promised that he would make reco,Mmenda- tions to the hoard regarding boundaries, or otherwise "we wi,11 have a mess on our hands." "Before September?" asked Mrs, J. W. Wallace, Goderich.. She was informed that it was "not that immediate." Mr. Elliott pointed opt that transportation teas a big item in changing school boundaries. • "Here we have a case of one school overcrowded, another undercrowded; a riidiculous situation." exclaimed Mr, Henderson, Who brought up the matter in the first place; In conclusion the' following motion was presented by Gordon Moir, Corrie and R. M. , Elliott, and adopted "That all students be required to enroll in. the proper schools in September, in the present jurisdictions." Teacher charges "two -pay" system • R. J. Carter, a teacher in the technical department of Goderich District Collegiate Institute, charged in a letter read 'at a meeting of Huron County Board of Education in Central Huron Secondary School, Clinton, Monday evening, that a "two -pay system" existed in the negotiation of contracts between the teachers and the board. "I wish to place on record as being utterly opposed to the two -pay system as suggested to the teaching staff by our negotiating committee," he said, "Any system of remuneration which permits teachers of equal qualifications and experience to be paid different salaries is totally unfair and discriminatory. "In my opinion, not only are you gentlemen remiss in considering any such scheme but our own members on the committee are equally at fault in entertaining such an unfair practice. If this two -pay practice is placed into. effect, it is sure to perpetuate the "special deal" and "under-the-table" hiring practice that has placed us all in this present unhappy situation. "I ask the board to reconsider the situation, its fairness and legality, and if possible, decide on a one -pay system for all." Board members appeared a little non-plussed in interpreting the meaning of the term "two -pay system," as alleged by Mr, Carter. Asked to give his opinion on the matter, John B. Levis, Clinton, chairman of the board, said he did not pretend to understand what was meant by Mr. Carter, but suggested this interpretation: "A teacher in Goderich might be getting more or less money Hire 27 teachers Among the 27 teachers hired on probationary contracts by the Huron County Board of Education at its meeting in Central Huron Secondary S chool, Clinton, Monday evening were: CHSS, Clinton.- Mrs. Barbara Mullen, University of Western Ontario Mrs. Bernice Jewson• Clinton Public Hospital and Mrs. Christine COL; ,;.., Victoria School,' Goderich: Paul Brown and Larry Snell, Stratford Teachers' College. Huron Centennial, Brucefield--Mrs. Mary Demers, a housewife; Mrs. Doris McKinney, Mrs. Karen Menheere and Mrs. Margaret Stewart, all housewives who will work part -ti me. Holmesville--Miss Beverley Hewitt, Stratford Teachers' College. Robertson Memorial, Goderich-John Scratch, Stratford TC. Clinton Public --Miss Carol Wilbee, Stratford TC. Blyth Public --Graham Yeats, Stratford TC. Resignations accepted included those of J. B. Faulds, Central Huron Secondary School; J. Van Den Assem, Blyth Public School; W. VanDongen, F. E. Madill Secondary School, Wingham and Mrs. Penny Pless, Clinton Public School. The board decided to extend the employment of Mrs. E. Bell on the office staff until June 30. It was noted that permanent office staff is now being hired. Will buy land at. Blyth school r•.1 for tire fields The malfunctioning septic system at Blyth Public School was discussed again this week by the Huron County Board of Education and again Mrs. Phyllis Street of Blyth was present as a delegation of one. After a meeting with the school architects andthe county health unit, the board approved a motion directing ' D.J. Cochrane, education director, to work with the architect and health unit to prepare plans for extension of tile beds at. the school and purchase of sufficient land to carry out the work, pending approval of a county sanitary engineer. Walter Safety says, "Think, don't sink!. Be water wise! Learn and practise water safety every day." ./4 FATHER'S DAY SUNDAY, JUNE 15th No Better Way To Say "HAPPY FATHER'S DAY" GIFTS WITH STYLE FROM HERMAN'S SHIRTS—SLACKS—SHORTS JACKETS—NECKWEAR—HOSIERY Something Piro Everyone's Dad! HERMAN'S MEN'S WEAR (OpEri' FPitl>iy EvenlrtgI) M2-ti1SI CLINTON than a teacher in Clinton or Seaforth or Wingham or Exeter, because he had been hired on certain terms by a board previously in existence." He pointed out that this is one of the problems facing the new county board of education. D. J. Cochrane, director of education, declared that "there is no such thing as a two -pay system." Mr. Carter's letter was referred to the secondary school salary negotiating committee under the chairmanship of D. J, Murphy, Goderich, who is on vacation in Europe until June 19. The committee met, after the hoard meeting and appointed John Broadfoot, RR 1, Brucefield, chairman pro tem. Added to the committee temporarily was R. M. Elliott, RR 3, Clinton. CORRECTION A story by R. S. Atkey in the last issue • of this newspaper incorrectly stated a school bus operated by Huron Automotive and Supply for the Huron County Board of Education lost a wheel in an accident May 9 and no one was injured. The story said the accident prompted a full inquiry by the Board into school bus safety. The accident that occurred May 9 concerned a burst heater hose, in , one a• of Huron Automotive and Supply buses. not a wheel. A girl had one foot scalded by the hot liquid that was released. Huron County Board of Education decided to investigate the. possibility of placing shields over the heater hoses in the buses and at the same time investigate the safety requirements of all buses and drivers under its control. We apologize for any embarrassment the incorrect story may have caused the operators' of Huron Automotive and Supply. .rt♦rt•I.t�.- Miss Lottie Robinson seated, a resident of Huronview and former Goderich school teacher for 40 years, visits with Mrs. M. Sutcliffe left, Pres. Huronview Auxiliary, and a former student of Miss Robinson's; Miss Annie Moser, Goderich (centre) and Mrs. Harvey Johnston, past pres. Huronview Auxiliary. New bridge duerWork on school office starts Tenders have been called for construction of a new 33 -foot wide bridge on Highway 8 over Silver Creek just east of Seaforth, the Hon. Charles C. MacNaughton announced today. ,The new rigid frame structure will replace the present steel beam and concrete span built in the early 1920s and will provide a space for traffic about.10 feet wider .than the existing bridge. The Huron MPP saidt': that construction is expected to start early in August and will ' `be completed by mid-November to aniClOtthSr; IPPS VWe1}eerf, r?r4Az detour in ,winter months., . During construction, a semi-permanent detour will he provided, with a paved surface. The new bridge will have a clear span 30 feet in length. In addition to the 33 -foot traffic lanes, there will be a sidewalk on one side with a handrail. The Dept. of (Highways contract also calls for new approaches on each side, covering about three -tenths of a mile. It is expected that the total cost, including engineering and other fees, will be $100,000. Helen BY RICHMOND ATKEY Having decided last month to locate its head office in the nurses' residence at Clinton Public Hospital, the county school board voted Monday evening to hire Cale Doucette Construction Ltd. of Clinton to carry out the needed alterations under the supervision of D. J. Cochrane, director of education. Although, no cost ceiling was set, a figure of $3,000 was mentioned as the probable -cost, without furnishings and equipment some of which will come fromexisting .offices.in the various schools. ,After 20 minute's discussion, the boarddecided to hold its summer meetings on the second Mondays of July and August in the CHSS board room. Other meetings may be called by John Lavis, chairman. At the request of its solicitor, the board went into committee of the whole Monday evening to discuss what Mr. Lavis termed "a private matter." Later, in open session, the board agreed to send a letter, as outlined by Elmer D. Bell, QC, WATCH FOR EATON 1869 1969 KX) 7 baton's OPENING DAY EVENT ADVERTISEMENT IN NEXT WEEK'S Clinton News -Record Exeter, to Lyle Pinkney, 263 Catherine St., Goderich, in connection with a complaint he made about water lying on his property next to Goderich District Collegiate Institute. Mr. Lavis reported that Mr. Bell said it was a matter to be decided between Mr. Pinkney and the Town of Goderich. Auburn road CljntPrt News-.Rgwrd, .Thur;..OPv, Jung 5, 1969 Hove you got your ticket yet? CLi NTON ( s CLINTON KINSMEN t'3"`'. KINI TTES SUPERSTITION ION STOMP FRIDAY, JUNE 13th, 1969 C,.igton Community Centre ijancing 10.00 p.m. to 1,00 a.m. Mu$ic by t"Th $luetones" DOOR PRIZES PRESS OPTIONAL 161$5,00 Per Couple OAR LUNCH NO PERSON ADMITTED 4NDER 21 YEAR$. QF AGE Tickets available at Anstett Jewellers, Smith Office Supply, Beattie Furniture, Lorne Brown Motors Pr any Kinsman or Kinette. There is not enough money this year to rebuild the , Summerhill -to -Auburn. portion of the Base Line, Huron County Road 8, James Britnell, county engineer, told county council last Friday. Mr. Britnell blamed the funds shortage on a "very complicated formula" used in Toronto to establish entitlement rates. He said the county was denied more than $200,000 in direct aid this year. THE WOMEN'S AUXILIARY TO THE CLINTON PUBLIC HOSPITAL °°FE52 BURSARIES One For: A qualified student wishing to train as registered nurse. One For: A qualified student wishing to train as registered nurse's assistant. Applications must be made on or before June 12 to the Guidance Department of C.H.S.S. Requirements BEANS, CORN PASTURE AND. CEREAL GRAIN SPRAYS ATRAZINE, PATORAN. AMIBEN, AMINES. 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