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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1971-06-03, Page 1its offer from 5 percent to 5.5 percent, At that time, a further meeting was arranged with the Federation representatives for Wednesday, June 2. "It was therefore with surprise and regret that the Huron County Board of Education has received apd acknowledged the resignations of the majority of its secondary schboeteaching staff." Mrs. Wallace would not comment concerning the percentage of teachers that has resigned from the board's employ. Warren Brown, a teachers' federation negotiator from Mississauga, was reported to have stated that the Huron secondary school teachers were asking for an increase amounting to about six percent. He put the board's offer at "less than two percent". Last year, the teachers received increases rf 7.9 percent. The majority of the Huron County secondary school teachers have resigned from their teaching positions and the Huron County Board of Education has been "pink-listed" by the Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation. "Pink listing" is a gentle urging by the Federation to its teachers not to accept teaching positions with the Huron Board. As one spokesman put it, a teacher could make a decision to sign a contract with the board but it would be "frowned on" by his colleagues. The following statement was issued Tuesday evening by Mrs. J.W. Wallace, chairman of the Huron County salary negotiating committee. "In view of the crisis which has arisen this week in the educational system of Huron County, the salary committee of the board of education wishes at this time to state its position. "While attempting to reflect the economy of the county in its salary offers, the negotiating committee of the board has at no time refused to continue negotiations. In its final meeting May 13 with the county teachers' negotiating committee, the board raised its offer from 3.5 percent (which is the increase the teachers would have received had the current agreement been renewed without change) to an offer of 5 percent. Huronview starts Vacation Care program The busiest place in town this week has been Community Park where workmen have been simultaneously working on a neve covering for the betting area at the racetrack, making final preparations oh the track for the opening of horseracing on Sunday, getting the swimming pool ready for opening later'this month and preparing for the Clinton Spring Fair on Friday and Saturday. Later this week the midway will move in and set up for action and the park will be busy Friday and Saturday with the fair and Sunday with horseracing, Weather 1971 HI LO 1970 HI LQ May 25 65 50 75 48 26 51 43 63 46 27 58 41 49 42 28 65 34 62 39 29 71 35 74 46 30 '75 38 78 46 31 71 45 75 64 Rain ,36" 111111111111211MINIK Clinton, Ott la rio 15 ceuls ' 106 Year - Na. 22 Thursday, Julie 3, .1971 Clinton News-Record Teachers resign , Huron board pink-listed Pins presented to 26 past Huron wardens Earl Campbell, 1955; John Fisher; 1956; whom he had been associated during his 13 Harry Audie, 1957; John Morrissey, 1958; years in government. He said that as far as he Ivan Forsythe, 1961; George McCutcheon, was concerned, the "level of co-operation" 1962; Walter Forbes, 1963; Ralph Jewell, had been "full measure." 1964; Glenn Webb, 1965; Ken Stewart, Murray Gaunt spoke about the 1966; Don McKenzie, 1967; Cal Kreuter, "tremendous contribution of these men to 1968; James Hayter, 1969; ROy Westcott, the County of Huron" and advised that 1970; and present warden, Jack Alexander, today's decisions are getting tougher and the Robert McKinley paid tribute to the job of all levels of government is growing "past first citizens of Huron County" and more demanding.. noted that their dedication was appreciated. "It means a sacrifice for you all, I'm Hon. C. S. MacNaughton recognized the sure," said Gaunt. "very significant" occasion as a "splendid The three wardens who were not present thing." He termed it a "pleasure and a to receive their pins at the public ceremony privilege" to work with the Wardens of were Robert Turner, Fred Watson and John Huron County, particularly those with Durnin. Board of Education discusses location of meetings Warden's pins were presented to 26 of the 29 past wardens of Huron County at the May session of county council last Friday in the court house at Goderich. As well as the distinguished guests from previous county councils, Hon. Q. S. MacNaughton, R. E. IVIcleinley and Murray Gaunt were present for the event and assisted with the distribution of pins. ' Those receiving pins were George Feagan, 1940; George Armstrong, 1942; Ben Tuckey, 1943; AleX Alexander, 1945; Brown Smith, 1947; Hugh Berry, 1948; John Armstrong, 1949; Cecil Johnston, 1950; Art Nicklson, 1951; Harvey Johnston, 1952; Al Kerslake, 1953; Bill Dale, 1954; Members of Huron County Council learned Friday at the May session in Goderich that Huronview will initiate a Vacatidn Care Program as soon as possible. Under this plan, families in Huron County who are caring for senior members of their families in their own homes, will have the opportunity to arrange to have their aged loved ones cared for at Huronview while the family enjoys a vacation, has to be away in hospital or plans for a special event such as a wedding, etc. "The main purpose therefore is that it offers the supportive services and the encouragement so that the family will be willing to continue to have the older member of the family remain in the household," the report stated. Residents admitted under the vacation care program to a Home for the Aged may stay for one week, up to a maximum of one month. The program will be offered on a year-round basis and where possible, the visitor will be required to pay the going rate for accommodation at the home. In cases where the resident or family does not have the financial resources, no applicant will be excluded from the program for this reason. It was also reported in connection with the Huronview report that the engineers eovered by the Union Contract with the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 772, have been granted wages of $2.90 per hour including shift premium retroactive to January 1, 1970 and expiring December 31, 1970. Seven local lovelies to. beautify Spring Fair $ t Column andalism, the annual summer plague, is dy causing trouble again this year. week ago last Friday night someone ed over some email transformers at the lie Utilities Commission building on Park e but damage was not serious. tit the vandals returned last Friday night o a good job, pushing over all the large sfonners stored on the PUC lot. The ht of the transformers falling cracked porcelain insulators and other parts of transformers causing $500 to $600 age. UC manager Gus Boussey says they must been strong vandals since some of the sformers weighed 1,000 pounds and it k two of his men just to budge thetn. * * * he Spring Fair promises to be better n ever this year. When you're watching parade on Saturday you might keep an out for the float of the Ladies Auxiliary he Canadian Legion. It will be decorated er unusually — with bread wrappers. • * * car-motorcycle accident about 5:20 , Friday slightly injured an Erie Street th and caused considerable damage to h vehicles. obert McKenzie of RR 1, Brucefield was elling west on Huron St. and turned onto uge St. While the turn was being made collision occurred with the motorcycle en by Terrence MacDonald of 168 Erie who was passing on the left hand side. olice say charges are pending. * * * ew admission rates will go into effect at Clinton swimming pool this summer. Recreation director Doug Andrew blames ng costs in wages, operating and intenance for the rise, the second in 13 trs of operation. He says the rates are now tine with other pools in the area. The new rates are: children, 25 cents; dents and adults, 50 cents; season's kets, $6.00 single and $18.00 for a family; sons, $2.00 for three weeks; $5.00 for 'sons from out of town. Registration for swimming lessons will ;in June 7 and continue until July 1. ose wishing to register can do so Saturday irnings from 9-12 a.m. or any afternoon ins 2-4 p.m. * * Sunday saw the official closing of Roman iliac Chapel at CFB Clinton. Following service a picnic for the parishioners was Id at the Sergeants' Mess. look requests r ecentralization BY SHIRLEY J. KELLER Frank Cook of Clinton received some mod from other members of Huron unty Council late Friday afternoon at the y session when he asked that council give isideration to decentralizing some of the ices of county government, most ticularly the new welfare department Ming to Hurorein January. Cook's suggestion came after the petty committee's report was presented :hiding the notification that the new ilding in Goderich into which the Huron unty Library headquarters will be moving nearing completion and that consideration being given to locations in the Court knSe to be set aside for the Planning partment, the Development Officer, and king ahead to next January, for the dare Department. Gerry Ginn of Goderich Township pressed his views that for the close -operation which is ideal between various unty departments it is important to have 3rn alt in one locality. Reeve Derry Boyle, Exeter, stressed that arge part of the county building would be t vacant when the library vacated the !mises, and he noted it would be the most anomical thing to house the new parttnents in the former library quarters. Reeve Elmer Hayter, Stanley, felt that health and welfare offices should ebably be located together for the best rformance of each and Reeve Gordon s.si Zurich, said there Weld be an "overlap paperwork" if certain departments were ceritralited. Deputy-reeve Dave Gower of Goderich d it was his understanding that the county elt treasurer would be required to sign all lfare checks and he could envision an necessary inconvenience by decentralizing Welfare office in particular. However, Reeve Allan Campbell, felt that it might be good bushiest have the welfare office located in Clinton. mentioned most particularly its central anon and the large free-call area ephone subscribers in Clinton enjoy. William Elston, reeve of Morris, wondered any office accommodation could be made silable at Huronview but learned that the evintial government might not take tot) idly to that suggestion. It was also pointed out that while office 2ortnnotiatiort was probably present at 714 Clinton, it was not available at the sent time. Reeve Charles Thomas, Grey, said that thout doing some research, the county Lela was not in a position .to say which partments would funetlem well in a -centralized area and which would benefit being located in Goderich. "We should go into the economics and convenience and so fotth," stated Lomas, "when deciding concerning the :gibe or re-location of any comity partment," John Flannery, Reeve of Seaforth and airman of the property committee, urged A there be More no-operation between tin ittees concerning accommodation eds, "Hence the committee was disappointed when the teachers' committee abruptly refused the offer and placed further negotiations in the hands of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation. "During the only meeting with the negotiating committee of OSSTF on Thursday, May 27 which lasted from 8 p.m to 5 a.m., the board committee again raised The Huron County Board of Education is only about two and half years old and already, there are accommodation problems looming. It was learned at last Tuesday evening's board of education meeting in Clinton that space at the former nurses' residence in Clinton is not sufficient to house the present board of education administration staff and before too long, additional accommodation will be required to house the newly engaged psychologist, psychometrist, possibly three others to be affiliated with the special education program for Huron as well as possible additional clerical staff. The board of Clinton Public Hospital advised the board of education for Huron that it is not interested in evicting other tehents presently occupying office space in the building, building an addition to the premises or selling it. To add even more urgency to the quest for new quarters, the board of education's lease is up in the former nurses' residence July 1, 1971. A month to month rental arrangement will be satisfactory to the Clinton Public Hospital board but the rent has been increased from $2700 per annum to $3600 per annum. And after the first of July, the board of education will be required to give four month's notice before moving out. Director of education D. J. Cochrane outlined steps which have been taken to locate alternate accommodation in the Clinton area. Spence Cummings, the county development officer at CFB Clinton was contacted concerning possible space at the former air force base and a letter was subsequently received from Hon. C. S. MacNaughton suggesting that facilities at CFB Clinton would very likely be available to the board. The Ontario Development Corporation officials even agreed to arrange for a tour of the base to see the accommodation available before the announcement of the federal government's decision to put a hold on the closure of CFB Clinton was made, "Maybe we were too small a deal," BY SHIRLEY J. KELLER Chairman for the Huron County Board of Education, Bob Elliott spoke out Tuesday evening at the regular board meeting in favor of holding all meetings — even committee meetings — in Clinton, Elliott's- comments were prompted by the newe that a committee chaired by Dr. Barry Mettle of Goderich to be attended by "teachers from all over the county" was to be held in Goderich. Elliott said the town was the centre of the county and travelling expenses for those oh board business would be kept to a minimum. reported Clarence McDonal, Exeter, chairman of the committee in charge of office accommodation who also advised that between ten and twelve thousand square feet of space was needed. "The government works slowly but Ontario Hydro is in there now and I think the door is open," continued McDonald. "I think we should push a little harder in Toronto and Ottawa." "If 10,000 square feet is too small it would indicate they're not too anxious to find tenents," stated Chairman Bob Elliott. "We may be insignificant but we spend as much money as anybody in this county." On the suggestion of Mrs. Marilyn Kunder, Seaforth, secision was reached to forward "letters esf complaint" to R. E. McKinley MP and Hon. C, S. MacNaughton. In the meantime, Mrs. J. W. Wallace, Goderich, had another idea for consideration of board members. "The lot that the old Victor Lauriston school stood on in Goderich has a For Sale sign on it," offered Mrs. Wallace. Two other members of the committee in question, Mts. Warren Zinn and Wilfred Shortreed said because the meeting was with the teachers e "site away from any school" was sought be the committee. It was noted that Clinton does not offer suitable accommodation for a private luncheon meeting, John Broadfoot, chairman of the county council liaison eommittee, asked for some direction concerning a meeting he was planning to host the committee of county council. It was suggested through board discussion that the meeting be held in the board room in CHSS, Seven Clinton area girls will vie for the title of Queen of the Fair as a new highlight of the Clinton Spring fair set to go Friday and Saturday at Clinton Community Park. The girls, who will be sponsored by local businesses and organazations, will compete for the title on Friday night. Among the entrants who will be after the title and the prizes that go With it are: Heather McAdam,, Clinton; Cheryl pale, RIO, Clinton; Donna Leduc, Clinton; Hazel Collins, 11.1t3, Clinton; Bev. Elliott, Brucefield; Kitty Kellens, Clinton and Joanne Bates, Clinton. The contest will take place at the Community Centre at 8 p.m. Construction work on the Main street of Clinton is expected to be advanced far enough by Saturday to allow the fair parade to use the street. Officials are expecting a much better parade than last year. b y Thej. Hofficial opening will Cochrane, be h Toronto, e held at district s tp.r im. et superviser of Ontario Fairs. The baby show will be held in the arena at 2:30. At 3:30 the livestock parade will be held, The evening will see judging of the heavy horse teams, pony teams and roadsters with M.L. "Tory" Greg as master of ceremonies. Following the horse show, there will be a 45 minute demonstration by Rob Walker of Creemore, Ontario of how his collie dogs can drive sheep and ducks. The midway, of course, will be operating Friday night and all day Saturday. An extra treat for the kids will be the fact that the midway will also operate on Sunday when the park is turned over to the Kinsmen Club for the opening race meet of the year. This year the Kinsmen will be holding 22 race meets. Improvements at the track this year should make it better than ever for racing fans. There will be a new electric tote board and a covered betting area so race fans can bet no matter what the weather. All in all it looks like a hectic weekend. No employment problem for these Clinton students BY SHIRLEY J. KELLER There may be a high level of unemployment in some parts of Canada among graduates but in the Central Huron Secondary School two year occupations course, there are only three boys left in the class who have not obtained jobs. "Almost all of this year's Grade 10 have obtained jobs and have been working since the winter holiday (April)" reported J. W. Coulter, superintendent of program and planning. "Is that really true?" asked vice-chairman John Broadfoot who expressed amazement that while there is such a high rate of unemployment reported, any boy or girl with a two year occupations course can find work without too much difficulty in Huron County. "The credit goes to the teachers who have worked with industry and assisted to place these young people," explained Coulter. The board also learned that Grade 8 students from all over the county who would be likely candidates for next year's Grade 9 occupations course have been invited to CHSS for a three-day visit to acquaint them with the program offered and to make them "less hesitant to return to classes in a different building after the summer vacation". "Apparently our efforts were successful," reported Coulter. "Some of the visitors have asked to transfer to Central Huron Secondary School immediately." Announcement was also made of the South Huron District High School's Outer's Club canoe trip to Algonquin Park with the cost to be borne by the students. Two staff members who have been working all year with the club will supervise the outing, "I don't think any member of county Council has ever been in this room," stated Chairman Elliott. "I don't like to see these Meetings decentralized," Mrs. Marilyn kunder said she understood the reasoning behind some committees taking their meetings out of the board room but she described it as 'an awful shame to have all this expensive furniture" and still have people feeling "they can't meet here". It was suggested that a board room contained within the board offices away from CHSS would be a eoletion 'to part of the problem, Past Wardens of Huron County who are still living were honored last Friday in Goderich by Huron County Council. Those presented with pins were: (back, left to right) George Armstrong, Glenn Webb, Walter Forbes, Don McKenzie, Bill Dale, George McCutcheon, Harvey Johnston, Jim Hayter, Harry Gowdy, Cal Kreuter, Ralph Jewell; (centre) Alex Alexander, Ivan Forsythe, John Armstrong, Earl Campbell, Roy Westcott, Ken Stewart, Board of Education Alvin Kerslake, Art Nicholson, Ben Tuckey; (front) John V. Fisher, John Morrissey; Murray Gaunt MPP Huron-Bruce; Robert E. McKinley, MP for Huron; '1971 Warden Jack Alexander; Hon. C. S. MacNaughton, Minister of Highways and Transport for Ontario; Cecil Johnston, George Feagan, Brown Smyth and Hugh Berry. needs more space, may try CFB Clinton