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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1974-04-11, Page 22—CLINTQN NEWS-RECORD, THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 1974 lay 'WILMA OKE At a special meeting of the Huron County board Of education Monday night to discuss the make,up of the budget, R.D. Dunlop, business administrator, reported he had received the grant structure in the mail that day, Mr, Dunlop outlined his proposed method of presenting the budget and said he could be ready for a meeting with board members next Monday. He reported numerous calls from clerks in the municipalities anxious to have the school levies, He said the ceilings have changed but "this has not been a problem with us". John Henderson, RR 5, Seaforth, asked for a comparison on a school to school basis, "When the teachers send in their budget, how much are they allowed and how much do' they use?" D, J. Cochrane, director of education, said that each school's budget is based on a formula which guarantees that each school is treated fairly. "Are some schools spending more than others?" Mr. Henderson asked. E. Cayley Hill, chairman of the board, asked the board members whether they would accept the paper on a county-wide basis or if they wanted it explained on a school to school basis. Mr. Henderson said if the trustees could have the information on each school then they could figure it out for themselves. Mr. Dunlop said the information was on large spread sheets which would have to be re-typed in order to make conies and it would require hiring another person to carry out so much extra work. Mrs Marion Zinn of RR 2, Lucknow, made a motion that if any individual board member wanted to see the files that they be permitted and then this would be sufficient and the files would not have to be reproduced. Herbert Turkheim of Zurich said a motion was not needed since board files are open to trustees and it would not be necessary to reproduce• them. Mr. Henderson asked if equipment was being kept up in the schools and if replacements were being made, such as typewriters. Mr. Cochrane replied that since the board was within ,3 per cent of the budget last year "we must have spent all we could". Mr. Henderson said that the teachers knew more than board members about get- ting equipment, and he felt that when he was asked why a certain thing Was not available he should know the answer, without having to bother the board office for that information. Mr, Henderson voiced"his concern as to whether all students were getting their fair share of field trips and Mrs, Mollie Kunder of Seaforth said this was one area she was concerned about, Mr. Hill suggested that when the budget report is presented that a report be made on budgetry allowances for field trips and that a generalized report be made on the board's ability to keep up with expen- ditures. Mr, Henderson asked that when the budget is presented Monday that the mem- bers be given three days to study it before being asked to vote on it. Mr, Hill said that with a $12 to $13 million' budget it was only reasonable to have time to study it and that a subsequent meeting will be held to vote, In order that the principals may proceed with program planning and staffing for the 1974-75 school year, the board accepted provisionally a staffing guideline and later, when the budget is completed; will look at it again on a teacher-pupil ratio. WE/. Kenwell, superintendent, reported enrolment is expected to be down about 228 pupils in Huron, from 7760.5 to 7523,5, He said the average class size is expected to be 29.25 for the next term, compared to 30,18 this term. Kindergarten class size is 28 children limit for a teacher. Mr. Henderson asked if the right thing was being done by not limiting class size for grades 1,2 and 3 to the same number as 'Kindergarten, Mr. Cochrane said that all would agree that it would be good, but would add teachers. Mr. Kenwell made a rough guess that it would require about ten more teachers which would add $100,000 to costs. Mr. Cochrane said that teachers will be hired to the limit of the proposal presented at the meeting but that after the budget is completed, and funds are available, then . hire more. The board considered a report made by Chairman E. Cayhill Hill and D.J. Cochrane, director of education, following continued on page 6 SKIP MASSON SMP. A.P.I. tin PHONE 482.7441 Materials- Polyesters Courtelles Washable Wools all $ 2 00 oft-each yard Dress Materials Patterned Acetates and Polyesters - Washable 45" wide - Values to 3.69 yd. Special - only $ 1 5 0 yd. 44.4 Seivicqs 12 ISSAC ST, CLINTON. ONT. WEDDINGS. f'PRTRAITS, COMMERCIAL. 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Complete figures at your dealers Durst Form lit Garden Centre Purina Chows 482-9333 22 Isaac St, Clinton Sometimes Town Talk must appear a little undernourished to the reader's eye. This week We have a real potpourri to of- fer - proof positive that it is you outside the office upon whom we depend largely for the cell- tent of the column. Please keep sending us your items of in- terest - they are always accep- table. * * * And "O'Aloha" to you Mrs, W.E. Radford and Mrs, Doreen Radford who have just retur- ned from a holiday in Hawaii and in Los Angeles on the homeward journey. A highlight of their stay in Hawaii was a cruise to Pearl Harbour. Last Friday they spent as sightseers in Disneyland. No rain and temperatures in the 80's made every day ideal, weatherwise. * * * Miss Gail Coombs, daughter of Mrs. M. Coombs, RR 5, Clin- ton, has assumed the position of In-Flight Service Quality Standards Supervisor with Air Canada. , Formerly a stewardess with the airline, Miss Coombs recen- tly returned from an assign- ment, at the Air Canada training centre in Montreal where she specialized in air- craft safety and emergency procedure. Now back in Toronto, Mips Coombs will supervise all phases of in-flight service on the new jumbo jet L1011 and DC9 equipment. * * Mr. Bill Brown of RR 6, Goderich was the winner of $200 at the Clinton Legion bingo on April 4, 1974. * * * Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. H. Bouman of RR 1, Clinton who celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary yesterday, April 10, 1974. A reception in their honour was held in the Orange Hall, Clin- ton the same evening. Mr. and Mrs. Bouman have a married daughter living . in Woodstock, also two sons and two daughters at borne,,:= * * * For the second time in a short interval Clinton has figured in the pages of Bell News, western edition, which is the official publication of Bell Canada in this area. This time, under a picture of The Bell Canada float which was en- tered in our recent Winter Car- nival parade, was the following cutline and we quote: "The first-time entry into the Clinton and District Winter Carnival parade 'with a Bell Canada float won first place as the best commercial entry. The float, which depicted the 100th an- niversary of the invention of the telephone, was completely built by the Traffic employees with assistance from In- stallation and Repair foreman Harold Moffett. Involved with building the float were Anne Jannette Boshart, Bev Chowen, Betty Jo Cudmore, Betty Daer, Marion Durnin, Jean Fowler, Sis McCann, Lee Proctor, Anne Sills, Mary Wells, Marj Willis, Gloria Youngblut and Ruth Lombardo. 511 ?It Certainly not a flying saucer but rather what appeared to be a giant.balloon had its flying power punctured above the Tiesma farm when neighbours informed Mrs. Jack • Tiesma that the object`in question had grounded itself in, her orchard, Upon closer inspection it was thought to have been some school's science project as it proved to be a type of green garbage bag filled with laughing gas. Now laugh that one off! * * A very successful cake draw was held by Mary Holmes, Susan Jefferson, Jane Christen- sen and Cathy Lewis to raise money for Bunny Bundle. The winners, Mrs, John Meade, Mrs. Charles Wise, Mrs, Erik. Christensen and Miss Cheryl Jefferson con- tributed to the total amount of $16.20. These Go-getters would like to• thank i,everyone else who hoped to win one of the cakes and remind one and all of the money raising attempt by the Kinsmen and Kinettes for Cystic Fibrosis to which cause these ambitious youngsters also hope to contribute. * * * At the morning service of On- tario Street United Church last Sunday, April 7, the following persons were confirmed and received into full membership in the church: Brian Trewar- tha, Steven Johns, Larry Riehl, Stephen Jones, Lorie Blair, Beverly Walker, Wendy Tyn- dall, Paul Gibson, Karen Cud- more, Leslie Falconer, Karen Holmes, Dean Watson, Jane Symons, Steve Watson, Melodie Howse, Gary Watson. * * * Twenty-six members of the Clinton Senior Citizens Club turned out. in rather incierdent Weather for the regular meeting,, on Wednesday evening,.April Mrs. ' 'El bpson cofiducted the: busineSS sesAibifeffer Which tertainment was provided by. Elmer Trick and Wat Webster playing duets on the piano and harmonica. Winners of the euchre games which followed were: Ladies' high, Mrs. Fannie LObb; Men's high, Mr. C. Wallis; Men's low, Mr. Roy Connell; Lone hands, Mrs. G. Scribbins; Door prize, Mrs. G. Scribbins. Next meeting - May 1 at 7:30 p.m. * * * It often takes the teenagers to add a little levity to the lump of living - while holidaying in Florida recently Miss Lynn Flowers absorbed the following quotes and brought them back for the edification of the News-Record staff. These appeared in lights on the Burger Queen 'building in Winterhaven, Florida: "Golf game - a four mile walk with poor arithmetic". "A fool and her money are soon courted." "Bald head better than none at all".