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Clinton News-Record, 1979-11-15, Page 310 e BY !ELI' SEDDON Lengthy delays settling teacher\ contracts at both elementary and secondary school panels have not shaken the confidence of board and teacher negetiating teams tIlat a settlement will be reached before the year is out. Both sides claim many of the delays in the negotiations were not due to Contract issues but were caused by circumstances neither party could avoid. A fact finders report released last week indicated that contract talks with secondary school teachers centered around, two specific areas, money and job security. The report by fact finder David Moore said there are "a large number of outstanding issues between the parties and in some cases the dif- ference between their respective positions is wide". He said it was stuck in .the middle 4 obvious to Kill both parties will have to medify their positions "sub- stantially" in order to settle. Moore said one observation he had while investigating negotiatiens was the "inability on the part of either the • board 'or the teachers to step • back from the negotiating table and place themselves in the other's' position". He noted that was "extremely dif- rcult to do". Moore said it was necessary for the teachers to recognize the fact that the board was operating'under economic restraint but added the board had to realize the teachers' concern for job security was real and had to be dealt with. Moore said the most important recommendation he could make was that each party "sincerely attempt to perceive the difficulties faced by the other". Both parties said Moore's corny' •Everyone has their favorite season of the year.' They look • forward to it eagerly and , plan • events and activities to help make the best of the lovely weather. That's great, but what about \those lousy times of the year, what 'are' you supposed to do then? How can you make those long months better. November's my bad time. I end up with sore jaws from gritting my teeth too hard as I fight my way through the stinging rain arid bitter wind. I curse the .mud as rny\ new leather boots take repeated dunkings. I sit at my window, glaring out at the the dirty streets, the dull sky and the bare trees and -worst of all, I think of what is ahead, winter. November is not my month. I am not happy person at this time, and what's worse, there doesn't seem to be any remedy to make this problem, easier. The•uglies have to take their full course until December, when . a soft, white blanket of snow makes the outdoor world seem pretty again. There are all sorts of ways to beat the blahs, but few can be adapted to the month of November. Unlike winter or sqrnmer, there's no outdoor sport that can be en- joyed in' November. There's no • enjoyment in hiking through a bush of bare trees. Going for a drive only leaves you with a ditty, car and' field's are jtoo muddileenioS7a game of s' o6cer or football. The idea of a bubble bath to sooth the shattered nerves quickly loses its appeal with the first step out of the warm water. Goose bumps appear with the bombardment of cold air and panic strikes, as you rush to get dried and tnto warm clothes. So much- for the relaxing bath. It's suggested that buying yourself a new outfit helps to combat -the blahs. What fun in the middle of November. A shopping spree at this time of year requires an overwhelming amount of patience. There is little comfort found, plodding through hot stores, weighed down by a winter coat, boots, scarves and mittens. Then all this paraphenalia must be taken off, time and time again while you try on clothes. By the time you've made your purchase, you're hot and exhausted and find that one glove has been lost somewhere along the way. You quickly realize that the joy of buying a new outfit is not worth the agony. Treating yourself to a new purchase in November can include some difficult decision making. With Christmas drawing near a close account of your bank book must be made to ensure that you have enough money to treat yourself and still buy Christmas presents. To be on the safe side and avoid any major deficit spending, you end up denying yourself that velour outfit, hoping that with some luck, somebody will buy it for you for Christmas. Having a dinner party is another possible way to cheer yourself up. A good idea until you have to face -That—horrid November 'weather to. buy groceries. You find your friends are in as bad humor as you are and when they come they drag mud all through the house. Wait till winter for your party, snow is easier to cleanpff the floor. To make matters worse, colds hit at'this time of year. Visiting with a friend becomes a torture as every sound lyou utter sends shooting pains•Ilown your throat. Going out 5ight..,ort the town ts hardly enjoyable witha -cold. No makeup can hide your red nose, your painful. cold sores or your puffy eyes. You sit, trying be sociable, while your head throbs and your body is overcome with tremors, chills, and flashes of heat. Your purse is a portable medicine chest, filled with nasal spray, Aspirin, cold sore ointment and 'Kleenex. Even finding a Kleenex is an ordeal as you dig through the soggy; used ones, hoping to find at least one dry one. That's November, a month not suitable for anyone, other than those lucky creatures, who. can go into hibernation or move to Florida and forget the whole thing. • f ments on the state of negetinOons were fair. Both felt the fact finding ,exercise had some merit but both indicated the matters wcfnid have\ been settled without the report. .Shirley Weary, head of the teachers' negotiating team, said contract talks were "progressing" claiming she was confident. a set- tlement would be reached by Christrna's. She said the contract talks did not centre around a specific issue claiming unavoidable delays in getting to the negotiating table had as much to do with settlement delay as any issues. s• • d• ix Injure Six youths were taken to Clinton and University Hospital in London on November 10 following a •head-on accident on County Road 25 between Auburn and Blyth. The drivers of the two cars, Donald Reid, 16, of Londesboro and David Durnin, 19, of •Goderich, •received minor injuries, while four Lohdesboro teenagers in the Reid vehicle received major injuries. Two of the passengers, Kevin Fothergill, .17, and Chris Roberts, 18, were taken to University Hospital in London and tIvo others, Dawn Flynn, 13, and Julie Knott, 14, were treated in Clinton Hospital. The Gode14 ,OPP reported that damage to each vehicle was set at $1,200 after the tWo collided. Gerald Blake, 44, of RR 2, Clinton received minor injuries after the tractor trailer he was driving rolled onto its side. The November 9 accident occurred on Highway 8, east of Hullett Road 15- 16. The tractor trailer was eastbound on Highway 8, crossed the south shoulder, hit a mail box, went into the , • ew 4 • el.INTON NEW$-RgC,01113, Two NP,VgNIBE, 10, 10*:.4'4k94 • Weary said talks were Stalled during the summer months and just nicely got going in SepteMber when the fat finder was •appointed, $he said both parties deal with the fact finder and negotiations are in "limbo" while that is going on, She said both parties are now back to the negotiating table and working things, out. John ,Cochrane, director of education, called the fact finder's report a "fair summary" of contract talks adding it would 'appear the exercise was needed. He said since the report was completed both Parties have been negotiating and are "making more Progress"., He said the talks have been slow bit there was never any concern, , they would, end. Cochrane\ said money was an issue . but added it was "not a big issue". He said financial clauses in. the contract were being discussed as yei1 .as clausei dealing with job Security. The fact finder indicated the, board had offered a four percent increase for the 1979-80 school year and the teachers had asked for 1.0 perCent. He said he was startled that financial in Auburn crash south ditch, rolled on its side and hit two trees. Another accident on Highway 8 on November • 11 resulted in $1,600 damage to a vehicle driven by Phillip Flagg, 61, of Clinton. • Mr. Flagg was travelling north on Highway 8, south of the Huron Road when he went into the ditch and hit a guide post. On November 9, William Govier, 34, of Goderich received minor injuries after the truck he was driving went off Goderich Township Road 5-6, into the ditch and rolled. Damage to the truck was set at $2,000. Over $6,000 in damages were recieved and three people received minor injuries after a two car crash on November 9. The Clinton police reported that Linda Watson, 27, of Clinton was treated for minor injuries, but her three-year-old passenger, Bryan Watson was uninjured, and Margaret Doona, 33, of Goderich an.d a passenger in the car she was driving, Elaine Benton, 33,. of Goderich both received minor injuries. Damage to the Doona car was $5,000 On Monday night two men took oaths to become Clinton's'newest councillors. George Rumball and Robert Parr were inducted by council and Clerk Cam Proctor. (News -Record photo) NLIGIIT SALE will be given on all purchases made at this time. Enjoy the use of our lay -a -way plan. Refreshments served. At our VI/Ingham Store TUESDAY, NOV. 20 - 6:30-10:00 P.M. At our Clinton Store WEDNESDAY, NOV. 21 - 6:30. 10:00 P.M. • s, The' customer ' whose purchase is being rung through by the cashier when *ho Mystery Alarm rings will rciceive his purchaso at .WhiteVeStinghouse • DiShWq$400. This ChristMas at Clinton Electric... Give her a White -Westinghouse Dishwasher A White -Westinghouse Dishwasher is a delight to use with the finest Multi Level, Hydro Dynamic wash action. "Energy Saver Control" • Two Position Silverware Basket Concealed, Easy Roll Casters Lift -Off Cutting Board Top Power Dry Drying System Adjustable Top Rack Built -In Dishwasher provided with a Choose - and -Change colour pahel kit. PRICED $39 FROM • ALL MODELS AVAILABLE IN HARVEST GOLD ALMOND AND WHITE Open till midnight Friday, November 16' Be tyre to enter Clinton Electric's Christmas :\ Draw. Prizes for the 3 draws ave... 1. Record Moyer 2. Mossoger 3. Smoke Detector Albert St, Otto r and $1,800 to the Watson vehicle after the two collided at the corner of Orange and Huron Streets. A car driven by Frank Snell, 16, of RR 1, Blyth received $2,000 in damages following a two car collision on November 9. A second car driven by Anita Bartliff, 27, of Clinton received $300 in damages after the two met at Orange and Huron Streets. Damage was set at $400 following a November 6 accident involving a cars driven by Donald Rueger, 26, of RR 4, Clinton and a second one driven by Jean Cummings, 80, of Goderich. Damage to the Cummings vehicle was set at $400. An accident at the corner of Albert and„Geroge Streets resulted in $650 wheh a car driven by Joseph Cox, 65, of Clinton and a second one driven by Ja'm es Warwick, 59, of Blyth collided. issues had received next to no at. tention from eithef part. Ie recommended a settlement of bet, ween 6.5 and, SeVen Percent. Mogre felt that a OS of living clause the teachers wanted was too exPensiVeler the gurOh board and did not copsideri it to be in Om public ip- terest., . To Protect jobs the teachers suggested a reviewed .policy for the pupil -teacher ratio, Pupil -teacher ratio determines thei number of - students one" teacher IS responsible for in one sbjectarea. The teachers' proposal would mean the "addition of 29 teachers in the Huron secondary panel according to Moore. Moore 'said the teachers also proposed changes in the pupil period contacts, the number of students a teacher sees in a specific teaching •session, and maximum teacher timetable loads. He pointed out that with no time available to investigate the financial ramifications of such moves he did not want to make recommendations. His only suggestion was for both parties to consult on problems declining enrolment caused for each and work out some sort of guidelines to follow. Elementary school teachers are also still negotiating their contract. A fact finder was appointed to look into those negotations 'and his report was to be released soon. But both parties were confident a settlement could be reached soon and Basked that the release of thatreport be delayed one week. uckersmith voters.... • from page 1 a school and recreation area with Vanastra residents financially responsible for the recreation com- plex.) One man said he had been a resident in Vanastra since 1972 and had seen the recreation centre grow and grow but the taxes are so high he could not afford to join the recreation programs at the centre. He suggested that the recreation costs should be spread out over the whole township, or even over the whole county. • It was remarked that the money should be put into more things that people can do. The man complained that visitors said Vanastra looked like a dump and suggested that money be spent cleaning up the area... He asked how can a person get his house looking nice when. he is taxed to the hilt. (Lbud applause. from the audience). - Another resident said • council should have the privately owned lot across the road from the centre cleaned up. A larger parking lot should be established and better . lighted. One worrian'asked if the complex is going to be for the handicapped or for . . ••••:•• • ; .‘ I••• • • • t• • • r •.$ t• 7 LEOPAT all Vslastra residents. Mrs. Durnin replied that it would be for all at Vanastra and that was why full 100 per cent grants were not being received. • Replying to a remark made by Councillor Frank' Falconer, the woman said, "That's' why you can call us a crybaby - because we are paying the bill." Another Vanastra .resident asked, "Why do you not take down the fence - - rescind the by-law separating the township from Vanastra? Why not put the matter to a vote as to whether the township as a whole, wants the ad- dition?" One woman from Vanastra stated, "At Vanastra we are not able to give any more money than we have already." • 'Reeve FSIllery said there were people vvi'th- money in the area who • would pay or help to work to pay the money needed for the addition. Steve Rathwell of Vanastra asked the reeve if it was his intention, to go to the county to seek support for the newt addition. 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