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Home My WebLink AboutThe Huron Expositor, 1997-01-22, Page 141441* HURON iXPOS$T011. JanwMY Its. 1N7 Salary increases to board employees upset teachers SCOTT HILGENDORFF SSP News Staff Salary increases of possi- bly as much as $27,000 to school board employees have teachers and Service Employee International Union members upset. In December, the board passed a motion to restore pay increments for its non- union, management level staff. Chuck Rowland, acting director, said those staff members are being treated the sameasother groups of employees whose pay has been raised after the end of the Social Contract. Rowland said those in management receiving raises have had their salaries frozen since the contract. One teacher told the Signal -Star anonymously, every teacher that hears about the raises is livid. "We're doing more work for less money," he said, afraid to identify himself for fear of losing his job. "I can't believe this crap," he said. "How do you justify a $27,000 raise for one per- son when no one else gets money. When asked for a break- down of the raises, Rowland referred The Signal -Star to board meeting minutes where the issue was discussed. Specific details about the raises are not mentioned in those minutes and Rowland could not be reached for fur- ther comment. In addition to a motion to restore management pay, the minutes also reflect a motion replacing the position of "human resources adminis- trator", held by Jeanne Dionne, with a compensation level equal to an acting assis- tant superintendent. The rumor of raises first circulated through the schools just prior to the Christmas holidays. Teachers and staff at area schools have heard of the $27,000 figure as well as raised of $10,000 and $3,000. Mike Crocker, union repre- sentative for the Local 210 of the Service Employee International Union said he was receiving "a lot of heat" about the issue but has not seen any specific details. "It's inappropriate for tax dollars to be mismanaged this way," he said, based on the rumors he has heard. He said raises like this increase the disparity between the people working with the students and the "pencil pushers." "That's not to say they shouldn't get a raise," Crocker said. "But if there's that kind of money, spread it around." Man sentenced for assault BY CARLA-ANN OUD SSP News Staff Judge RG Hunter told a 36 - year -old Londesborough man if he ever bothered his family again, his six month jail sen- tence for assault would "sound like a kiss." Andrew Phelan pleaded guilty to two counts of com- mon assault: one against his father and the other against his mother. Court was told, on Dec. 20, Phelan went to his parents' home where he punched his father. He also grabbed his mother with enough force to leave a bruise showing his four fingers on her arm. They waited to call police until after their son left. Phelan had threatened to kill his mother, father and uncle if police were contacted. In a victim impact state- ment, Phelan's father said his son is "the most determined he has ever been to carry out the threats." Hc said his age and health make it difficult to stand up to the threats. The Crown said Phelan's parents have asked for a court order to keep their son away from them. - Phelan was sentenced to six months in jail concurrency for both common assaults. Phelan was placed on pro- bation for two years. During this time, he cannot have any contact with his father, mother or uncle. He also has to take counselling for drug or alco- hol abuse, and for anger con- trol management. In addition, he can live only in a place approved by his probation officer. Phelan was prohibited from owning firearms, explosives, or ammunition for 10 years. Resident charged A formcr resident of Bluewater Centre for Young Offenders was sentenced for his part in the February riots last year during Goderich Criminal Court Jan. 13. Steve Lundrigan, a 19 -year - now living in Stratford, plead- ed guilty to a charge of mis- chief under $5,000. Court was told, on Feb. 29, Lundrigan threw a door knob through a window, spraying the correction facility and another resident with broken glass. • Lundrigan was also seen carrying a refrigerator through the facility with two others. Lundrigan was sentenced to 45 days in jail and placed on probation for one year. He is also required to pay $475 to the Bluewater Centre for the damages. A 19 -year-old Owen Sound man was sentenced for his role in the February riots at the Bluewater Centre for Young Offenders. Warren Sprague pleaded guilty to a charge of mischief under $5,000. Court was told, during the Feb. 29 riot, Sprague and another resident sprayed the correction facility with a hose. PHOTO BY DAVID SCOTT CHILLY RIVER - This river in Tuckersmith Township on the way to the golf course was still flowing despite frigid temperatures last week. During some mild days before this latest win- ter blast, area rivers rose considerably during a thaw and overflowed their banks. Network of brokers outside Canada CONTINUED from page 3 ty to build what I believe will be the premier foreign-owned investment dealer in the country'," the. Globe article continues. "'We're hiring across the hoard: corporate finance, research and trading,' Mr. Nesbitt said. In addition a new compensation system will be installed, a subject near and dear to any invest- ment banker's heart. "'In the past, there has not been enough of an effort to sell Canadian securities to international'accounts. We have a network of 2,8(X) bro- kers outside Canada.' ecreation Preview by Marty Bedard "At home in the retail mar- ket Mr. Nesbitt wants to build James Capel's retail sales force from 31 brokers to `north of 100 brokers' with a recruiting drive likely to focus on top producers at 'rival firms." Broomball tournament this weekend Senior Shuffleboard contin- ues every Wednesday after- noon at the Seaforth and District Community Centres from 1:30 to 4 pm. All seniors are welcome to come out and participate. Last week's winners were: Ladies: Beth Pryce 507 E. Southgate 467 M. McMillan 408 Men: K. Preszcator 428 G. Murray 353 E. McNaughton 326 Come out this weekend and watch some broomball Action. The Broomball League will be hosting its annual Tournament at the Seaforth & District Community Centres begin- ning Friday evening at 7:30 pm. Games continue all day Saturday, and Sunday with the finals scheduled for Sunday afternoon. Mens,. ladies and mixed teams will be competing. 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