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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1987-07-01, Page 14PAGE 14. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 1987. Teachers, custodians sign agreements The Huron County Board of Education and three of the employ­ ee groups have reached new salary In a beautiful ceremony last Thursday evening, the J. Melvin Carnochan Memorial Park in Ethel was officially dedicated to the memory of the man who loved and landscaped it over the years. Above Leona Armstrong, reeve of Grey Township, pays tribute to Mr. Carnochan just after the huge rock bearing his name was unveiled. Seated are [from left] Reverend Charles Carpentier, Dorothy Dilworth, Welland Krauter and Bob Bremner. Rebekah Lodge plans float The regular meeting of Morning Star Rebekah Lodge was held in Lodge Hall. Noble Grand Mary Nichol was in charge of meeting. Aletha Rann, resident of Callan­ der Nursing Home attended and Walton. Compiled by Mrs. Betty McCall. Phone 887-6677 Kindergarten graduation Tuesday morning, June 23, a large crowd of parents and grand­ parents filled the basement of Duff’s United Church for the 1986-1987 Kindergarten Gradua­ tion for the Walton Public School. “Kindergarten Variety is the Spice of Life” was the theme of the program. Mr. Jewitt, the princi­ pal, welcomed everyone then the introduction of the children follow - edbyasong, “Howdoyou do?” The Kindergarten boys gave a poem, “The Apple and the Worm” followed by a song “Nine Little Ducks”. The Kindergarten girls did a dance, “Skip to my Lou”. People on vacation Kendra Shortreed is spending this week at the Presbyterian Camp at Kintail. Mrs. Bev Stevenson, Ron and Chris visited for a few days with Fred and Kaye Stevenson, Dana, Vance and Judd at Whitby. On Father’s Day, June 21, Gail Searle of Brampton, Gordon and Mary Saunders of Royal Oak, Michigan visited with Allan and Alice Searle. Mrs. Pat Bennett, London visit­ ed on the weekend with Mrs. Mary Humphries. They attended the Brvans-Moore wedding on Satur­ day at Victoria Street United Church in Goderich. agreemtns, including one with the 265 teachers represented by dis­ trict 45 of the Ontario Secondary enjoyed seeing the members and the new hall. Several Past Grands planned to attend the installation of the new District Deputy Presi­ dent, Mrs. Beverly Broadfoot in Clinton the following evening. It Then all children participated in “Nursery Rhyme Fun Book.” A slide presentation was given entitled “Kindergarten Variety is the Spice of Life”. After the closing song, presentation of diplomas and report cards were given out along with awards and honourable men­ tions. O Canada closed the pro­ gram, the group pictures were taken. Juice and cookies were served by the Kindergarten child­ ren. Kindergarten children included Kevin Bernard, Ronnie Cardinale, Barry Comeau, Darrell Dalton, Nicholas Den Haan, Abby Dietz, Melisa Driscoll, James Emmrich, Melissa Harrison, Jennifer Lub­ bers, Caroli McCall, Janice McCal­ lum, Theresa McClory, Kerrie McClure, Sarah McLellan, Robert Mitchell, James Smith, Jason Thompson and Ellen Workman. Principal is Gary Jewitt; Vice­ Principal, Al Sygrove; Teacher, Joan Vandendool. Duff's news Sunday morning greeters at Duff’s United were Margery Rit­ chie and Ann Clark. Pianistwas Glenda Carter, ushers were Roy Williamson and Neil Mitchell. Rev. Bonnie Lamble was in charge of the service, the sermon was “Costly Discipleship”. Next Sun­ day service at the same time. School Teacher’s Federation. Gino Giannandrea said the latter was the earliest settlement “in was decided to enter a float in the Homecoming Parade July 4. An invitation was received for all to attend a tea at the home of Jane Hall July 12 from 2 - 5, the occasion of her mother’s 85th birthday. Anne Thynne and Aletha received the honours for their July birth­ days. A report was given by Sarah Stephenson prepared by Edna Pearson, also one prepared and given by Jean Bridge on the sessions of the Rebekah Assembly of Ontario they had attended at the Royal York in Toronto. The lodge will resume on September 8 with a pot luck supper beginning at 6:30 p.m. Barb McCutcheon conducted a few games of Court Whist. Verna Thomas and Joan Bernard were the winners. Lunch was served by the committee in charge. to The Village of Brussels on the occasion of your 115th Birthday and Homecoming Celebration c&cvun wdcowe to- alt fawt de ... OPTIMIST CLUB of Brussels many, many years” and has been reached prior to the expiration date of the old pact. It is one year for 1987-88 school year. The other are two-year agree­ ments with the cleaners, custo­ dians, painters and maintenance craftsmen represented by local 210 of the Service Employees Union and the clerical, secretarial, teach­ er aide and audio visual technician employees of local 1428 of the Canadian Union of Public Employ­ ees. The agreement with the secon­ dary school teachers call for a 4.45 per cent increase on all grid salaries and vice-principal salar­ ies. Principal salaries will be increased four percent. Giannandrea said the new mini­ mum for teachers with no experi­ ence with the $22,710 and the maximum will be $50,450. The vice-principals will be from a minimum of $54,340 to a maximum of $58,690 and the corresponding rates for principals will be $61,650 minimum to $67,060 maximum. Officials at the board office have listed that the average secondary school teacher’s salary in Huron under the new agreement is $45,483. There will be no increases for responsibility or extra degree allowances, while the summer school and night school rates have been hiked three percent. The Staff Improvement Plan fund, which enables staff to attend conferences, workshops, etc. will be increased by three percent on J anuary land the new figure is now $66,950. While the contracts for the Service Employees Union and the Canadian Union of Public Employ­ ees cover a two-year period, they are a month difference in the starting point. The former runs fromJuneltoMay, 1989, while the CUPE pact covers from July 1, to June 30, 1989. 715d We’re pleasedtobea part of this growing community R. Harkness Victorian Millwork R.R. 4, BRUSSELS 887-9111 Custom Mouldings and Architectural Millwork The cleaners, custodians, pain­ ters and maintenance craftsmen will get a four percent increase to the maximum rate and none on the start rate and the six-month rate. The pay grid was extended from six to 12 months by adding a third step. An additional 15 cents to 25 cents per hour will be added to the endrates effective January 1,1988. In year two, this agreement calls for a three percent increase for the start rate and four percent to the endrate. An additional 10 cents per hour will be added to each endrate effective January 1, 1987. The minimum rate for cleaners will be $9.10 per hour on the agreementandthe maximum at the end of the two years will be $10.10. The maintenance crafts­ men, at the top of the various scales, will have a minimum of $12.57 at the outset and the maximum who qualify at the end of two years will be $14.21 per hour. Employees under CUPE will be covered by an agreement that calls for a two percent increase on the start rate in year one and a four percent increase on all other rates. An additional seven cents per hour will be added to the end­ rate for secretaries and teacher assistants on J uly 1 of this year and January 1, 1988. In year two the agreement calls for a 4.3 percent increase to the end-rate. In addition to this, the major salary grid will be reduced from four years to three years. A four over five plan which will allow individuals to take a self­ funded leave has also been institu­ ted. The plan is similar to that provided for the teacher groups. The new pact will have clerical staff on a minimum of $8.70, reaching a maximum in two years of $10.69. For audio visual employ­ ees the starting minimum would be $12.80 per hour and the maximum would be $14.20 at the end of the two-year deal.