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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1984-07-04, Page 1z k,. le F-1 ...d J A l 1-1 airM- "4- r �:••J L� 0> ^. - 1— >- >- ;c > _JJ in04 04 CC! J Wednesday; July 4, 1984 CLINTON - Si* Grade' 1Z students from Central Huron` Secondary School (CRSS) have been recommended for Ontario Scholarship awards i?rincipal.Joe Wooden announced that Wes Oahe, Barry Turner, Patty Coleman, Karen Cook, Clare Davidson and Theresa Wild have ' been recommended td receive the scholarships. The provincial scholarship honors secondary school students who obtain an average of 80 per cent and a minimum of 480 marks on six Grade 13 courses. Wes. Delve headed the Grade 13 honor roll this. ler, with}an average 02.3. Thirteen Grade 12 students made the honor roll and the top: student was Dennis Fox with a 92,7 average The highest standing in Grade 11 went to Jeff McNairn, with 91 per cent. Eighteen students were on this year's -holier roll, Bonnie Turner headed the Orade:10 honor, roll -with 90.9 per cent. Fifteen other students also had marks over 80 per cent to. obtain honor roll status. There were 12 honor roll students in Grade 9 and Julie Howson topped the list with an .6 per cent average., • er of Canada for., CLINTQN - One of Clinton's best:100w citizens, . ` 87 -year-old Cela Sloman, wil receive Canada's highest honor. : '} In a surprise announcement on Juni 300 Mrs. Sloman learned that she has been named a Member of the Order of Canada, an award which, ."pays tribute to whosfe who exemplify the highest qualitiesof citizenship and whose contributions enrich the lives' of their contemporaries." Forty-five Canadians were appointed as as Members of the Order of Canada this. Year. and Mrs. Sloman will join the ranks of'these; specially recognized individuals. The Order of Canada is, "designed hi embrace a spectrum of achievement •find service in fields as diverse as agriciaturt and ballet, medicine and philanthropy Those who strive for the betterment of their immediate communities or devote thein talents to special causes stand with people who have gained high distinction on the. national or international scene." Mrs. Sloman is unsure why she ' was nominated for the award, but the great strides she and her late. husband Fred made in the educational field• in northern Ontario are recognized as special contributions to this country. For 39 years, the Sloman :family brought education and companionship to isolated northern Ontario communities. Mr;;`•and Mrs. Sloman and their hire. children turnedaa CNR railway car into a home, a school• and community centre. They brought education to the wilderness and t e School -On -Wheels travelled a f 148 miles between- Caproei'and m1926to1964. Cela Sloman (photo by Elizabeth A. Kettlewell) • 1,000 children graduated from and the pupils travelled from as. the par entiakevening classes. The women were taught English by Mrs. Simian; they learned the basics of life. Mrs. Sloman advised them wisely on the care of children and she was a tireless comforter to these poor women who were terrified • by the loneliness of the north and defeated by a life of . dulling sameness. It was to all these people gave so generously of her understanding and loving care. Her home became a social centre where games were played and people learned to laugh again. They practiced reading and writing and were overjoyed by learning. Movies were shown by Mr. Sloman on his ancient hand - cranked movie projector and every evening ended with cups of hot cocoa arid plates of fresh Bookies for everyone. The School -On -Wheels was retired in 1964. Two years ago the Town of Clinton ensured •that the old CNR coach Would have a-ftiture and a place of honor. The railway car is now situatedClinton; in Sloman Memorial Park in Mrs. Sloman and her daughter Margaret live nearby. They continue to care for the School Car and are actively engaged in restoring, it. As well, Mrs. Sloman and her daughter are great gardeners and take an active role in many comniunNy events. 'Mrs. Sloman is a well respected, Prominent Clinton citizen and two years ago she was honoredby the Province of Ontario with the Medal for Good Citizenship. She was nominated for. this award by 'many, former School -On -Wheels students and was one of 12 Ontario residents to. receive the award. The Order of Canada recognition comes from a • nomination that • remains s 20 miles, by foot, boat, dog sled, anonymous. acs and skis. The award . was first established m onely immigrant families of'the iCanada's Centennial Year, on July1,1967 as . baa way to recognize the achievements • of ;;. lb fthe ght •light aatl iov f deserving- Canadians:- .T'he medal s The Sloman gave of ti eiredfe mils to el, otto • proclaims the aspirations -of...its - and they ,were, considered fa y ted the i embers who, in their lives and work, have northern residents.. . shown that "they desire a better country." • While,Mr. Sloman taught in one half 9f the Thiss • year four Canadians • have. been converted railway coach, Mrs. ' Sloman's investhe Com anion of the Order the domain was the, other half, which was home p for their four daughters and one son, all of country's highest distinction. They include. whom were educated on the car up to their • jazz pianist Oscar Peterson. final.year of School. Twenty-five Canadians earned the second , Railway historian Elizabeth A. Willmot highest ranking, officers, including hockey Kettlewell, in her book Faces .and Place star Wayne Gretzky and Robert Fulford, along the Railway wrote that Mrs. Sloman editor of Saturday Night magazine.• was cautioned to lower he blinds after dark Mrs. Sloman was among the' 45 Canadians and lock -the doors, b•ut cause of her acute who are now Members of 'the 'Order of awareness of the gre t need there people Canada. Other recipients include men and • ot-light-and-overturet-offriendshipmen-from-across-Ganada-who-havemade--- dispel loneliness, she ignored this well contributions in a variety of fie4 —including meant advice. Attractive curtains and pots broadcasting, engineering; art, . public • of flowering plants .brightened every .. relations, Boy Scouting and law. • window and a pot of flesh coffee and The Order of Canada medals will be homemade cookies from the • wood' stove , 'presented by Governor-General , Jeanne. • welcomed every guest. • 'Sauve in Ottawa at a Governfnent; House Most of the families were . unskilled . ceremony on October 3. immigrants who could not 'read or write At this "point, Mrs. Sloman is unsure in, any language. The • Sloinans were • •whether she'll be able to attend but she sympathetic to their needs and welcomed noted, "I'd like to go to meet Mr. Gretzky:" Patty Coleman Theresa Wild Raises go to construction projects Teachers hand increases. back to school board BY STEPHANIE LEVESQUE Huron -Perth Separate School teachers have given up a three per cent salary in- crease to help the. school board cover costs for additions to three schools. The board ratified the teachers 1984.5 contract 'at its May meeting by a 9-2 recorded vote. Trustees Louis Maloney 'of 'Dublin and Tim McDonnell of 'RR 2, Gad - shill voted against. the agreement. Chair- man Ron Murray didn't vote and vice- chairman Michael Moriarty was absent. • . • William Kiriahan,"whose wife is a teacher, declared. a conflict of interest and didn't vote. . The teachers earlier ratified the contract in a 72-42 vote. "This agreement is unique, if not the first of its kind, in the province," states a joint press release from the board and teachers. In effect, the 155 separate school teachers will remain at the same salary they are now receiving. 0 Truste'e°Ernie Vanderschot of RR 7, St. Marys, chairman of the negotiating com- mittee, explained that the board, because of provincial grant limits; was prepared to of- fer the teachers a salary increase of up to five,per cent. Teachers who were held back on the salary' grid (those earning $35,000 or more) last year, will now move up, he said. Board officials explained that teachers normally move up the grid based on their years of experience and qualifications. "The agreement reached will restore all teachers to their respectivesalary position, who were held back by the Inflation Restraint Act in 1983. It also provides for a three per cent increase which all teachers will forego for 1984485. This amount, which is approximately $135,000, is being directed by the teachers towards the board's building projects now underway," the press release states. Specifically, the $135,000 will go towards material costs of the additions and renova- tions at Precious Blood Separate School in Exeter, St. Joseph's Separate School in Clin- ton and Sacred Heart Separate School in Wingham. Barry Turner Karen 'Cook .' '0' "It's. a unique situation. I don't think this kind of decision is easy to make," said Terry Craig, president of the Huron -Perth Unit of the Ontario English Catholic Teachers' Association (OECTA). "But we looked at the• facts of the total situation andfor the good of the teachers and' the system over the long run, it is an important agreement. "It was a difficult decision for teachers, giving up a three per cent. increase - just for one year. But we're willing to make a sacrifice for the Huron -Perth 'system. Teachers. are dedicated -to the system and the kids and for one year are willing to do that," said Mr. •• Craig, 'a teacher, at St. • Patrick's Separate School 'in Dublin. • Chairman, Murray praised the teachers for their4willingness to become part of the solution of the board's funding problem. He noted thatif the board had debentured the $135,000 it would have ended up costing the board about $300,000. "I can't say enough about our teachers. I hope we can deal with them in the fd'ture the same why we've been dealt by them," Mr. Murray told his fellow trustees. ' Acting director of education John Mc- Cauley commended both the teachers and the trustees for the "vision" shown in help- ing the system now for a future benefit. ' - "We did have a choice," emphasized Mr. Craig. "The teachers did have to think about the Offer. I think we made the right decision for the time and situation." The 'minimum salary for a separate school teacher is $16,516 and the maximum salary is $42,135. Mr. Vanderschot said it will .cost the board $83,000 to bring the teachers back on to the grid. Also, as part of the contract, both parties have agreed to form' a co-operative action committee. This committee will be made up of trustees and teachers and will meet on a regular basis to discuss topics .being con- sidered by the board. "This committee was suggested by the teacher committee a number of years ago," said Mr. Murray... "I see it bearing good fruit." Pies, pies, pies, 200 of them were served up at the St. Andrew's United Church Beef Barbecue in Bayfield on June 30. Some 700 people ate the 420 pounds of roast beef and all the fixings. Serving up desserts were Margaret Scotebmer,-Barbara Lason and Doris Reddoch. Later that evening more than 3,000 people gathered along Lake Huron to view a magnificent fireworks display'put why the Bayfield Fire Department. Both events were part of the summer long Bayfield Bicentennial Program. (Shelley McPhee phot") Wesley Delve I Clare Davidson No secQrid chance for Clinton pines, Council ,stands by decision to chop CLINTON - The future of the East', Street pine trees remains unchanged. They will be chopped down. Clinton Council hashed over their oriinal decision again this month, but another vote finalized the future of the trees. The rovz of 20 trees were ordered cat down by council last month. Council members acted on a request made b font. property owners and agreed to remove the trees, if the property owners, would plant new trees on their property. Councillor Jim Hunter met with the property owners and all agreed to council's proposal. Councillor' Hunter reiterated the property owners' complaint about the mess the pine trees cause. He noted, "Those pine cones fall every day from the beginning of the growing season until the end. You could pick a.bushel every day. He added, "They are (the trees) telephone. poleswith while bark, they've been trimmed so much." . Couneillor Hunter also told counei 'that in the past month three children riding bicycles h'ad ridden over the cones and tumbled off their bikes. Council's motion to cut down the trees has been disputed by the public and in the council chambers as well. At council's June meeting, Councillor Charlie Burgess voiced his opposition. He noted, "These people moved there, knowing full well those trees werethere...If it's in my power to make a motion to rescind the. original motion that I will do so.'-' Councillor Gord Gerrits seconded Councillor Burgess's motion, "for the sake - -of argument." He suggested that council should consider all sides and alternatives before making their decision and said, "there's no need to rush into this," The motion to keep the trees was defeated in a tie vote. Councillor Burgess noted, "I don't want to get into the war to save the trees but many people are very definitely opposed to outing those trees down."