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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1970-06-04, Page 1lrl iinetysixth Year EXETER, ONTARIO, JUNE 4 1970 Price Per Copy IS Cents : HS teachers okay new contract, federation in elementary fight PSYCHOLOGY DEGREE Joan Westcott, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Roy Westcott, graduated, May 27, from the Faculty of Social Science at the University of Western Ontario with a B.A. in Psychology. Miss Westcott teaches in Kitchener for the Waterloo Board of Education. Persons wishing to bring matters before Exeter's new committee of adjustment will have to pay a fee of $25 for the work involved. This was the fee set Monday night by council, over strong objections from Mayor Jack Delbridge, who is also chairman of the planning board. "You're all bloody wrong," he said after council made the decision. He said he was not in agreement with setting any fee for having matters brought before the committee, noting that most matters involving changes in the zoning bylaws resulted in higher taxes for the municipality. His argument was based on the fact most changes are for commercial businesses to be operated in residential areas, or for homes to be built on lots which may be slightly smaller than the rules allow. DEAN'S HONOR ROLL Peter Deane, graduated with a B.A, in Economics at the convocation of the University of Western Ontario, Wednesday, on the Dean's Honor Roll with an "A" average. Mr. Deane is now production assistant at the Times-Advocate. Councillor Helen Jermyn reported most communities were asking that the limit of $25 be increased. She explained the committee would need a paid secretary-treasurer and there would have to be letters sent out in most cases turned over to them. She argued this should not be a cost to the municipality, but rather the applicant. Councillor Ross Dobson said the $25 was "peanuts" and other members argued that the applicant usually was in a position to make more money out of deals approved by the committee. Reeve Derry Boyle presented a motion that the fee be $15, but an amendment changed this to $25. After setting the fee, council approved an annual salary of $200 to Mrs. Lorne Keller, who will act as secretary-treasurer. For the first time since the creation of the Huron board of . education, the secondary school teachers and the board have reached what is termed "an amicable agreement on salaries and allowances" to be paid for the 1970-71 school year. "It is a favorable settlement for both sides," stated Robert Elliott, chairman of the salary negotiating committee. "We feel we should have a happier staff because of the settlement." Mr. Elliott was not so pleased with negotiations at the elementary school level. He said the board's negotiations with the teachers have broken down and that the teachers have handed over negotiations to their federation. Basic salaries, depending upon qualifications and years of teaching experience, are as follows; with the 1969-70 figures in brackets: Category one — $7,100 to Exeter bypassed by industrialists Exeter council unanimously agreed this week to voice an objection over the fact a group of industrialists being shown through Huron and other neighboring counties by the Mid-Western Ontario Development Association will bypass Exeter. All other towns in Huron are included on the tour, as well as CFB Clinton. • The industrialists are mainly from Toronto and will be on a two-day tour through the MODA region, at the latter group's expense. "It bugs me," Reeve Derry Boyle said when he presented the itinerary to council and noted that Exeter was not to be visited. Other members agreed to voice their concern. The tour will be taken next week. Exeter is a member of MODA through the membership taken out by Huron County council. It is also a member of the Lake Erie Region and Councillor Ross Taylor, who has attended both groups, said the Lake Erie organization was much superior and more advanced than MODA. "There's no comparison," he said in reply to a question from Boyle. $11,400 ($6,800 to $10,800); category two — $7,400 to $12,000 ($7,100 to $11,600) category three — $8,300 to $13,700 ($7,900 to $13,200); category four — $8,800 to $14,700 ($8,500 to $14,100). These pay boosts, which range from $300 to $600 are in addition to the annual increments received automatically by the teachers. Salaries for secondary school principals range from $19,750 to $20,750 in comparison to last year's $18,000 to $19,000 and vice-principals from a minimum $15,750 to a maximum $17,750 compared with $15,000 to $17,200 last year. Extra allowances for responsibility are unchanged and are to be paid as follows: Commercial and technical directors, $1,900; department heads, $1,600; subject chairrhen, $1,000; assistant directors, $950; assistant department heads, $800. In the area of fringe benefits there are no changes. The employer and employee continue to pay 50 percent each of Ontario Hospital premiums, Ontario Health Services Plan premiums and premiums for a group life plan for $10,000 for males and $5,000 to females. Other conditions such as sick leave, compassionate leave, OPP investigate several breakins Exeter OPP are investigating several breakins in the area. On Sunday, two cars were broken into at Oakwood Park on Lake Huron and property valued at $50 was reported missing. Constable W. G. Glassford is investigating. Monday morning, a breakin was discovered at the Derby Dip, south of Exeter. Potato chips and chocolate bars valued at $12 were missing. Two breakins were reported at Huron Park Tuesday morning. The Fina Service was entered and the windshield of a* car in the building was smashed. A breakin was also reported at the barbershop outside the main gate at the industrial park and an attempt was made to enter Nancy's Hair Styles. Constable D. A. Lamont is investigating the latter incidents. sabbatical leave and retirement gratuities remain unchanged. It is understood however that it will be necessary for teachers to provide proof of standing before qualifying for pay raises. There are indications that some teachers may not have all the necessary qualifications to be in line for full increases this year. Bike rider, truck crash A bicycle and a parked car were involved in the only two accidents of the week investigated by the Exeter Police Department. Shortly after noon on Friday 10-year-old cyclist Cathy Wedge was driving her bicycle on Victoria street at the Main street intersection when she was involved in a collision with a Walden Bros. transport from Wingham driven by Norman Coulter of Wingham. Investigating officer Constable John Cairns said Cathy was treated at South Huron Hospital for slight injuries to both knees and was later released, At 11.25 Sunday morning a motor vehicle driven by Milford C. Prouty, RR 1, Exeter, was involved in a collision with a vehicle parked on Main street owned by Gordon Bieber, 86 Huron Street West. Extensive damages, approximately $2,500 was caused to both vehicles. Constable George Robertson investigated. UC men's club breakfast at dam The Exeter United Church AOTS Men's Club held their annual breakfast meeting at Morrison Dam, Sunday. Graham Hooper, a staff member at Centralia College of Agricultural Technology, was guest speaker for the event. Mr. Hooper, who is returning to farm in England, indicated this area was one of the best farming districts he had ever visited. The worship service was conducted by Carf Cann, Garnet Hicks and Bob Cameron. TO CONTINUE STUDIES Dennis Ducharme, a graduate of South Huron District High School and son of Mr. & Mrs. Victor Ducharme, RR 2, Zurich, obtained a B.A. degree from Kings College, London. He will attend Althouse College this fall, GRADUATES IN USA Wilma Verkerk, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Cornelis Verkerk, Crediton, graduated from Calvin College, Grand Rapids, recently. WESTERN GRADUATE Michael Keay, son of Mr. & Mrs. Mike Keay, London, formerly of Exeter, graduated from University of Western Ontario with an honor B.A. in History, May 27. Mr. Keay will attend Althouse College this fall. He is a graduate of South Huron District High School. ATTEND FACULTY OF LAW Gwendolyn Ada Hay, daughter of Mr. & Mrs, Charles D. Hay, Hensel', graduated from the University of Western Ontario with a general B.A. in History. She plans attending the faculty of Law in the fall. A total of seven delegations visited Grand Bend council at their regular meeting Monday night and it was almost eleven o'clock before routine business could be started, Messrs. McWilliams and Orford of the Lakeview Casino were first in line and questioned council's authority in trying to stop erection of the huge slide that was in operation on Casino property near the beach last year, Part of the slide was dismantled last fall and council had notified the owners it could not be put back without village permission. The owners claimed they were given verbal approval for a building permit last year and never received it. Council's argument was that on the original plans submitted, the slide was scheduled to be constructed behind the casino. The delegation questioned council's right to say where on the property the slide should go. They were told to bring back the revised plans and apply for a building permit next week. Dr. Harvey Cowen of Exeter and lawyer Barry Scott of Sarnia on behalf of a Mr. Ashton appeared before council with similar requests. They were concerned with the new dock facilities that are being put along the river banks in front of their properties and possibly cutting off access for their own private boats to their boat houses and docks. Paul Johnson of Mary Bell Dairies applied for a building permit to erect a building 8 x 24 feet on their property on Highway 21 south. Mrs. M.I. Reidy asked permission to have a water line constructed to her property in the Holt subdivision. As there are no roads to her property, the water line was not completed. Members of the Ontario WATERLOO GRADUATE James B. Coates, son of Mr- 4.. Mrs, Harry Coates, graduated from the University of Waterloo, May 30 with a B.A. Sc, in Mechanical Engineering. He has accepted a position with Bristol Myers Canada Limited, Toronto. Marine and Rescue Patrol approached council for some financial assistance in establishing a patrol at Grand Bend for the summer months. A similar service has been in operation at Port Franks for the past four years. With two vessels at its disposal the patrol would cover the lake- area from the Pinery Park to four miles north of Grand Bend giving assistance to any boater or swimmer in trouble. Patrol officer Lt. Drake asked for a grant of $400 and approval of council to provide accommodation for two men for each weekend for the summer. The fee for parking on the beach at Grand Bend has been settled after several weeks of — Please turn to page 3 HONORS IN PHYSIOLOGY Mrs. Iris Motz, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Ross Marshall, graduated at the convocation of University of Western Ontario, May 28, with a B.Sc. in Honors Physiology. Mayor loses debate over committee fees GB hears delegations on slide, docks, water TO STUDY THEOLOGY Kenneth Anderson, son of Rev. G. A. and Mrs. Anderson, obtained his M.A. at the convocation of the University of Windsor, May 30th. Mr. Anderson will attend Huron College in the fall to study theology in preparation for ordination into the ministry of the Anglican Church. WILL ATTEND ALTHOUSE Laura E. French, daughter -of Mrs. Mary French and the late William French, RR 3, Luean received a 13.Se. degreein Mathematics on the Dean's Honor Roll at the convocation of the University of Western Ontario, May 28. She plans to further her education at Althouse College. DEGREE IN BIOLOGY James A. Traquair, son of Mr. & Mrs, Murray Traquair, RR 2, Kipper, graduated May 28 with an Honours B.Sc. degree in Biology (Botany major) from the University of Western Ontario. Mr. Traquair, a graduate of Seaforth District High School, was on the Dean'S Honour Roll. In the fall, he will be continuing research in Mycology for a Ph.D. degree at the University of Alberta, Edmonton. GAINS B.A. IN ZOOLOGY Casey Cook, son of Mr, & Mrs. J.H. Cook, RR 3, Exeter, graduated May 28, from the University of Western Ontario, with a B.A. in Zoology, Ile hopes to attend Althouse in the fall. PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE Margaret A. Haist, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Earl Haist, Crediton, graduated May 29 from the University of Western Ontario with a B. Sc. in Nursing. She has accepted a position as public health nurse with the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit. RECEIVES HONOR DEGREE Michael Gosar, son of Mr. & Mrs. J. Gosar, Exeter, received his Honors B.A. from the University of Western Ontario at the spring convocation. Mr. Gosar's plans atc indefinite but he hopes to continue hit education at the University of Toronto, or at the University of Michigan. Ile intends to pursue a career in urban and regional planning. SURVEYING TECHNICIAN Leonard W. Rimmer, son of Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Rimmer, Centralia, graduated recently from Sir Sandford Fleming College, Lindsay, as a Surveying Technician. He attended South Huron District High School. At present he is on staff with the Department of Lands and Forests _at Tweed, Ontario. JOURNALIST GRADUATES Robert Beavers received his honors B. A. degree in Journalism at the convocation ceremonies of the University of Western Ontario, last week. lie has accepted a position With the Toronto Daily Star. Mr, & Mrs, R. L. l3eavers, Exeter, are his parents. HONORS GRADUATE Susan E. Allen, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. William L. Allen, RR 1, Wood ham, graduated with honors from London Teachers' College and obtained her elementary vocal certificate. Miss Allen has accepted a teaching position with the Huron County Board of Education. She is a graduate of South Huron District High School. NURSING CAREER PLANNED Linda Miller, daughter of Mrs. Olive Millet, Grand Bend, graduated May 30, from, 8 tra tford General Hospital School of Nursing. She is a former student of South Huron District High School and, plans to continue nursing in Stratford. B.A. IN ENGLISH Judy Sylvester, daughter of Mrs. Nora Thomas and the late William Sylvester, received a B.A. in English, May 26, at the convocation exercises of the University of Western Ontario. She is a graduate of South Huron District High School and Sarnia Central Collegiate Institute. RYERSON GRADUATE Kenneth W. Eagleson, son Of Mt. '& Mrs. James Eagleson, RR 3, Parkhill, graduated recently from Ryerson Polytechnieai Institute, Toronto, and received a diploma lit Architectural Technology. A graduate of South Huron District High School, he has accepted a position with Siftori Properties Limited, London. galk WILL NURSE AT KINGSTON Mary Ellen Ryan, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Ryan, Ailsa Craig, graduated from St. Joseph's Hospital, Chatham, recently. She has accepted a position at Kingston General Hospital. WINS TWO AWARDS Janis Duncan, 'daughter Of Mr. & Mts. Ken Duncan, RR 1, KirktOli, graduated from Stratford General Hospital Setietil of Nursing, May 30. She, received the Stratford General Hospital Medical Staff Scholarship for General Proficiency in Theory and Practice, acid the Dr. W, C. Sproat award for Proficiency in. Surgical Technique in the Operating Room. OSBORNE TEACHER Ruth Ann King, daughter of Mr, & Mrs. Russell King, RR 1, Exeter, graduated from London Teachers College. Miss King, a former graduate of South Huron District High School, has accepted a position at Usborne Central School. TO INTERN IN CALGARY Franklin Charles Bryaris, son of Dr. & Mrs. W. 11., Bryansf Seaforth, received his degree in Medicine at the convocation of the University of Western Ontario, May 29. He Ise graduate of Seaforth District High School and completed his Masters in Physiology in. 1967. Dr. 13ryans will intern at the Foothills Hospital, Calgary. as