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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1987-04-22, Page 25Times -Advocate, April 22, 1987 Page 9A Nico Peters acetaimed by Conservatives to .oppose RiddeIIjn the upcoming election • Over 400 Huron County Progressive Conservatives turned out on a rainy night this week to select Nice Peters as their candidate for the unannounc- ed but. expected Provincial election. "There are still a lot of Tories in Huron County," Peters told delegates who packed the gymnasium of Cen- tral Huron Secondary School in Clin- top, Tuesday. - Peters, who was the only nominee and won by acclamation, attacked the Ontario . Government under David Peterson for increasing taxeswhen the booming Ontario economy is generating more government revenue while allowing the deficit to Only rural submission increase. "It's not right for this government to take credit for something they didnt do. More importantly, it is wrong for this government to dig deeper into our back pockets for no other reason than to spend their way into the rests of the voters later on," said Peters in his accepta.nce speech. According to Peters, the Ontario Government has $1 billion in tax revenue sitting around for no other reason tharfto bqy the love of the public. It is the people of this province who are responsible for the present booming economy, he said. Entrepreneurial spirit ,jErehown Huron board supports Bill 100 review The Iluron County Board of Educa- tion I1BE ) is in strong support of a review of Bill 100. the 1975 Act which governs the process of collective negotiations between school boards and teachers in Ontario. On March 30, a three-man comittee of Huron trustees made a presenta- tion in Windsor to the Ontario School Trustees' Committee (OSTC ) which has undertaken the review process. Art Clark, chairman of the Huron Board d of Education and a member of the presenting committee. told his colleagues at the school board meeting in Clinton on April 6 that theirs was the only rural board to have made a' personal submission since the review process began earlier this year. John Elliott, school trustee for Mor- ris. West Wawanosh and Blyth, - said that this was a measure of the support his hoard is lending to the appeal, which would see major changes in Bill 100 4o greatly reduce the time • limit under which board -teacher negotiations are currently conducted. Clark said that the OSTC had been deluged with submissions from the province's large school boards, but that the smaller boards had general- ly been represented by their trustee associations. The Iluron board is a member of the Ontario Public School Trustees' Associations which make up the OSTAC. Elliott said that the Ituron trustees have been in agreement with virtually every other board in the province in support of the position taken by the OSTC committee; that a new model for Bill 100 is required. Under the present Bill, a time limit on negotiations is seldom enforced, - allowing talks to drag on for nearly a . year in most cases, since there is lit- tle compulsion to reach a settlement. The Huron board recommends that notice to negotiate annual contracts be given no later than January 15; with complete proposals to be, ex- changed within 30 days. Noting that negotiation with teacher groups take much longer than -most that are conducted under the Labour Relations Act, the IIBE recommends that pressure be brought" to bear on the process .by placing a specific conclusion date on talks between the two parties, notably September 1. If a tentative agreement is not reached by that time, the HBE feels schools should be closed until an agreement is reached. Huron trustees also believe that the fact-finding process in labour negotia- tions is counterproductive, and would - like to see the process removed from the Act, or at least not used until such time as a strike is imminent so that the -public may be kept aware of the true issues in the dispute. • As well, the HBE stresses that equal rights should be available to both parties in a dispute; that is, that a board should have the right to re- quest the teachers' final offer and be able to vote on a lock -out without waiting for the teachers to strike first, as under the current Bill. Also, if teachers are to retain the right to in- stitutea -work to rule" campaign, as they may now. the board should have the right to rnodify the. terms of 'employment on exactly the same basis. In conclusion. the Huron County trustees' report says that the current situation. in which nearly half the school boards in Ontario have spent more than nine months in negotia- tions with their teachers, does nothing to improve relations between the two parties. a situation the HBE finds intolerable. In Ituron, an agreement was sign- ed in mid-December between the IIBE and its 265 Secondary teachers, the first time in 10 yearsthat negotia- tions between the two parties had been concluded -in the same year in which they began. .In the on-going dispute between the board and its 350 elementary teachers. a provincial mediator was appointed in early February, while an imposed news blackout has been in effect ever since. Court house- in good shape fs' µ Although he acknowledged an over . crowding problem in the Ituron Coun- { '- # .." ty Court house. Ontario Attorney .-• General Ian.Scott said the facility was in "pretty good shape." after a tour, of the building, recently.. Scott visited the court house -in Goderich to view the facility and Sheet members of the staff, after conduc- ting similar tours through county courts in Owen Sound (Grey County and Walkerton (Bruce County]. Ile 4' said the tour was part of his plan to visit all the court facilities under his jurisdiction. jk } "When 1 was appointed to this poli- lion, 1 promised myself I'd go to the more than 200 places where wt hold +; 1 court and I've pretty well accomplish- ed that - The attorney general was general- ly pleased with the condition of the main court buildings in the three counties. "In each county, the principal -- court house is in pretty good shape." said Scott. "Of course, two of them (Goderich and Walkerton are relatively new," he added. However, the condition of the satellite courts in smaller com- munities is "not as satisfactory". Huron County Sheriff Fred Jewel, who guided Scott around the court house, pointed out the overcrowding problem to Scott. who agreed the pro- blem exists. EASTER PLAY Jamie Parker portrayed Jesus and Lori Parker was an angel in a weekend Easter play at Centralia's Faith Tabernacle. —l'here is some overcrowding in Goderich." Scott said. adding, "The increase in criminal and family law cases are going to necessitate some changes soon." - - Jewel noted that office space is at a premium, because the judicial system shares the building tvith the county administration. "We couldn't ask for amore beautiful building, but we could use some more space," Jewel said. The sheriff also noted that "trying to run three different courts in one courtroom gets difficult attimes."He also pointed out that the waiting area outside the main court room on the third floor is often congested when court Is in session. "We have people waiting around and sitting on thestairs and all over," he said. adding "It's dangerous". The readers write Dear Sirs: I am writing your newspaper to ask your readers for help in locating and identifying war memorials in the Southwestern Ontario region. In the category of war memorials I am in- cluding, monuments. plaques parks, honour rolls and anything related to the military history of our country. I plan to compile this information into a 'index of monuments for our- area, urarea, with the intention of publishing this information. Any one having in- formation which could help me in my task is asked to write to the 1st Hussars Museum, 399 Ridout St. N., London, Ontario, N6A 2PI. Yours truly Alastair L. Neely AN EASTER PUZZLE The characters in an Easter Puzzle at Stephen Central School Wednesday after- noon ore shown here. Bock, left, Amy Relouw, Toone Lamport, Kim lansbergen, Elizabeth Gaudio and Brandy Brunzlciw. Front, Julie Hayter, Gia King, Shannon Henderson, Christina Glanville and Angie Zielman. T•A photo � ' 4 when people build a strong economy after a major recession, and this kind of individual confidence and vigor did not magically appear -in just The last two years, he said, but after many years of steady good government. It is apparent, said Peters, that the Liberal approach is to look at private initiative and tax it and distribute the bounty. The Huron County farming com- munity is still being hit hard. Peters said the world wide subsidy wars and over production are not going to pass quickly. Long-term, sensible pro- grams aimed at those most in need are necessary. "1t is all too simplistic to ignore the problems of agriculture by turning one segment of the industry against the other as was done not long ago to the beef producers. That succeeds in pitting farmer against farmer. That is not providing direction or leader- ship," he told the gathering. Peters said his campaign will show that the Tories share the principles of the people of Huron, by stressing the importance of family. He feels the issue of beer and wine in corner stores is a family issue because drunks behind steering wheels kill fathers, mothers, teenaeers and children. The PC party understands the need for care and dignity on behalf of the elderly in Huron; the need for jobs and a sense of purpose for youth; and, they recognize and speak out for the rights of the unborn in Ontario,, he said. According to Peters, he has been told it. may take two elections to return ,Huron to the PCs. Peters feels if it is done right the first time it will only take one. ' "Remember, there are still a lot of Tories in Huron County. Do you know who said that? It was the Liberal member for Buren, Jack Riddell," said Peters. DR. ZED -STORY TIME — It was story time with Dr. Zed at Stephen Central School recently. Shown with the children's book author are students Amanda Weigand, Peggy Brownlee, Derek Sweitzer and Ethan Smith.- . " - T -A photo. vr . Os -^s By Jack Riddell, Huron -Middlesex MPP At present, Ontario- enjoys the strongest economy in the country. Driven by a boom in construction, in small business start-ups and in job creation, Ontario's economic engine continues to drive. the Canadian economy. The economic buoyance ex- perienced in Ontario, however, does not extend across the country. In an effort to reach out and build bridges to the rest of Canada, On- tario's presence was felt in both Alberta and Quebec recently. In the first official visit to Alberta by an Ontario premier in more than a decade, Premier David Peterson met with Alberta Premier Don Getty and listened to the concerns of businessmen in Calgary and Edmonton. Stressing the fact that the things that unite us are far greater than the 9ach s ottimyi A strong economy things that divide us, Premier Peter- son eterson discussed two long-term issues of national importance - trade and energy. - As Premier Peterson said in Ed- monton, "Both of us depend on the energy industry ... Ontario as a con- sumer and a supplier of equipment and steel; Alberta as Canada's leading oil -and gas producer." He also said Ontario is working to buy more western coal, an issue that has been a source of friction between east and west in the past. By 1992, western Canadian supplies will make up 50 percent of Ontario's Hydro's an- nual coal purchases. As well, Premier Peterson pointed out that any free trade agreement between Canada and the United States must provide benefits to all regions of Canada, otherwise a deal with the Americans isnot worth the cost. In a bid to strengthen relations bet- ween Canada's two largest provinces. the Ontario Government officially opened an office in Quebec City. Ontario's special envoy to both the provincial and federal governments in Quebec is Don Stevenson, a former deputy minister of intergovernmental affairs. The new office will promote the im- age of Ontario and provide informa- tion on this province's laws, business contracts, income tax and French Language services. tittle U.S. action Environment Minister Jim Bradley criticized both U.S. President Ronald Reagan and Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney for their lack of concrete action to cut acid rain. Directing his words to President Reagan and to our Prime Minister, Mr. Bradley said, "The need today is for abatement, not research. Abate- ment can be achieved now by burn- ing America's abundant low-sulphur coal and by applying proven scrubber technology to high -sulphur coal and by applying proven scrubber technology to high -sulphur coal emissions." Mr. Bradley said the U.S. govern- ment was quick to act on acid rain when it was its own Southwest getting "wet". The United States promptly negotiated a deal with Mexico to stop its copper smelter from spewing acid rain on the U.S. Southwest. As Mr. Bradley said for Ontario and Canada, "We will not accept double standards." ()Mario is providing the leadership on this issue through our Countdown Acid Rain program. By 1994, On- tario's overall acid gas pollution will be reduced by 60 percent, as a result of this initiative. Saintsbury Friday service • By MRS. HEBER DAVIS Good Friday service was held in St. Patrick's Church. Rev. F. Braby was in charge. Members of St. Pauls. "'rKirkton and St. Thomas, Granton at- tended the service. Mrs. Hazel Davis read two of the lessons and Mrs. Cheryl Carroll was pianist and Saturday evening Rev. Braby was in charge of the Great Vigil of Easter Service; the Service of Light and with the Renewal of Bap- tismal Rights. Mrs. Cheryl Carroll provided music. The church was decorated with spring flowers. Mr. and Mrs. Bob MacGiflivray received the sad news of the death of Bob's niece, Patricia Clark, daughter Crediton The Crediton Women's Institute held their annual meeting in the township hall Wednesday evening. Everyone admired the new tables recently purchased by the Institute at a cost just over $1,700. President Eleanor Roeszler presid- ed over the meeting. Irene Haugh. in charge of the program had invited some grade eight girls to present sket- ches of some famous Canadian women. Taking part were: Christina Glan- ville, Tina Larhport, Arlene Cottel, Tracey Payne and Jodi Armstrong. An interesting quiz followed. Past president Mrs. Norm Eveland presided over the election and in- stallation of officers which were as follows: President Mrs. Lloyd Roeszler; first vice president Mrs. Ross Haugh; second vice Mrs. of Bruce and Palm ( MacGillivray ) and Mrs. Michael Davis. Crystal and Clark of Walton, in her loth year. The Harley and 1 were dinner guests Sun - funeral was held Sunday. April 19 day with Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Davis. from Duffs United Church, Walton. Miss Mary Lou Tindall, Petrolia The sympathy of this community is spent the holidays with her parents extended to the familx - and Robert and I joined them for din - Mr. and Mrs. Victor Sinith, London ner Friday evening. township and Mrs. Mabel Needham Mrs. Earl Greenlee and Mrs. and Mrs. Greta Gibson, Lucan were tludrey Hodgins, Lucan and I spent Wednesday dinner guests with Mr.'Wednesday quilting at the home of and Mrs. Clarence Davis. Mrs. Mildred Ilirtzel, Centralia. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Greenlee enter- Easter Monday, Mr. and Mrs. Jim tained Mr. and Mrs. Larry Greenlee, Barker entertained their family to Derek, Debbie and Chad and Mrs. dinner. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. Mary Davis to dinner Saturday even- Bob Beaune, .Kelly and Kristopher; ing and they attended church service ."--Mc. and Mrs. Tom Richardson, Lon - at St. Patrick's. don; Mr. and Mrs. Gary Barker and The MacGillivray family and Mr. children and Mrs. Lorne Barker and l. WI names officers Harvey Hodgins; secretary Mrs. Bob Finkbeiner; treasurer Mrs. Wilmer Wein; ass't treasurer Mrs. Don Davey; district director Mrs. Norm Eveland; alternate district director Mrs. Dave Cotte]. Public relations officer Mrs. Dave McClure; branch directors Mrs. Ada Dietrich, Mrs. tiave Cottel, Mrs. Norm Eveland; good cheer Mr's. Ada Dietrich, Mrs. Mary Kenney; curator Tweedsmuir history Mrs: Ross Haugh; history committee Mrs. Mary Kenney, Mrs. Russell King, Mrs. Bruce Shapton, Mrs. Earl Neil; pianists Mrs. Harvey Hodgins, Mrs. Bruce Shapton; resolutions Mrs. Anile Cotte]; auditors Mrs. Russell King, Mrs. Bruce Shapton; program director 1987-88 Mrs. Earl Neil. During the business meeting which followed it was decided to send a • donation of $50 to the Exeter Agricultural Society. Garden week National Garden Week will be the focal point for promotions and ac- tivities designed to -increase the public's interest' in gardening and to acquaint them with the benefits. It will also be used to encourage those who do not presently garden to become active in this worthwhile endeavour. Natiohal Garden Week will recognize the efforts of millions of Canadian households that eagerly garden annually. Over 1,300 Huron County residents are involved in their local Hor- ticultural Societies.