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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1984-11-07, Page 11-1 T E INCORPORATING -THE BLYTIJ STANDAR 1111411, WEEKLY WEATHER. October 1984 1983 30 31 17 0 November 1 2 3 4 5 Rain 9 .T 6 12 0 11_ 5 18 5 16 1 4 - 1 14 9 7 -5 13 1 12 4 3 —2 11 3 6 1 15 nim 35 mm i CENTS Young's By Stephanie Levesque The future employment' of anti-nuclear demonstrator Joanne Young remains in limbo because a decision by the Huron County Board of Education has been tabled. At its regular November meeting, board chairman Eugene Frayne issued a press release following a lengthy session behind closed doors. During the closed session, Mrs. Young and the federation officer of Branch 45 of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation, Shirley Weary sat in a private office except for a 20 minute period when they were invited to attend the meeting. "At the present time, a decision with respect to Mrs. Young's future employment has been tabled. Mrs. Young has been given an opportunity to make a presentation and further information is being sent to the Minister of Education," stated Mr. Frayne. In July, the board suspended, without pay, Mrs. Young who is a math teacher at South - Huron District High School in Exeter. Mrs. Young told the media, following the board's announcement, that the withholding of the decision of her future employment isn't consistent with a Oct. 15 letter she WEDNESDAY, NOVEIVIBER 7,1984, 119TH YEAR ® NO. 45 job still in limbo received from the board. She read from the - letter which said the board would be reviewing her employment at the Nov. 5 meeting and that administration was recommending the termination of her contract on Dec. 31, 1984. Mrs. Young said she received no explanation for the delay in the termination of her employment which she fully expected. "I don't know why they wouldn't tell me," she said. Mrs. Young said she is in a financial position to disregard the "financial intimidation" of the board and several times called the board's action threatening with respectto the loss of her job. "We're at the mercy of these people," said Mrs. Young in reference to the trustees. Mrs. Weary said the local teachers' federation's official stand has been one of "assisting one of its members who, is having difficulty with the board". When questioned about a possible breach on contract, Mrs. Young said "not in the circumstances". She recited a portion of the Education Act which talks about teaching the principles of Judeao-Christian morality. (lr`ie of the most important things I want to teach the students is Thou shalt not kill and thou shalt not allow taxes to be used for killing", she said. Mrs. Young said she would not compromise her principles. Suspended since the summer, Mrs. Young said she supported herself on the remainder of her teacher's pay and is now living on Unemployment Insurance. Chairman Frayne said the board "has had considerable discussion concerning the status of Mrs. Joanne Young".., "Once a number of items have been clarified by the Ministry of Education, Mrs. Young's status can be determined," said Mr. Frayne. The board has been waiting since the summer for a ruling from Minister of Education Bette Stephenson on Mrs. Young's employment. "The Huron County Board of Education does not wish to comment further, since this matter is to be discussed in committee of the whole, it would be unfair to Mrs. Young's case,"concluded Mr. Frayne. "I don't know where I stand. It's so difficult to understand," said Mrs. Young. First the red tape, then the. money By Shelley McPhee CLINTON - It may take until 1986 before Clinton will be awarded any .of its $175,000 Ontario Neighborhood Improvement Pro- gram (ONIP) funding. While the grant was approved last month, lengthy preparations and government study, prevents the town from obtaining any of the money at this point. Clinton is used to waiting w ere ONIR is concerned. It took two years d.two;- plications before thegrant vt appro. `„ t The first application was t down, to lack of funds. Clinton's se ° ' d appy .1 tion, submitted in March 1984, was approved last month. With the' approval, the town must now begin a lengthy, detailed study of how the money will be spent. . The 'study, called a Community Improvement Plan must be submitted to the Ministry of Municipal Af- fairs and Housing no later that June 1985. The plan must detail the projects that the town plans to complete with the funding, the time phasing of the projects and ho municipal funds will be raised. Under ON "t regulations, the municipality must matt'; the grant amount. Demonstrating the uses of a sausage maker is Hugh Hodges. Mr. Hodges was explaining the uses of the articles in Bill Helland's display during Heritage Days at the Clinton Town Hall. The event, held on Nov. 1-2 was part of the grand re -opening celebrations. ( Anne Narejko photo) Tributes flow for warden Tom Cunningham honored Municipal and county government give the best return on tax dollars of any level of government said 'out -going Huron County Warden Tom Cunningham. The reeve of Hullett, Mr. Cunningham was honored at the annual •-,arden's ban- quet which marks the climax of the year's tenure. He ran through a few of the ac- complishments achieved by Huron County Council in the past few years, such as the establishment of Huronview, the con- struction of the Auburn patrol yard garage and this year, the completion of the Forester's Bridge. "We have been fortunate we have been able to achieve so much in so few years," said the retiring warden. However, during his term as warden, there were a number of issues which he acknowledged. Warden Cunningham said the historical Atlas project has been demanding and ad- mitted that at times it was a case of "the blind leading the blind". That is changed now, with editor A.Y. MacLean and co- ordinator Bev Brown at the helm. The right decision was made in purchas- ing a computer system, said the warden. He said the Huron County Pioneer Museum is an "ongoing problem". But the highlight of his year, was when he and his wife Ila, met and talked to Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip. Warden Cunningham received his share of compliments at the banquet. Bayfield Reeve Dave Johnston described Mr. Cunningham as a man with "a constant, easy manner". "He believes, he cares, and he's a friend," said Reeve Johnston. Goderich Mayor Eileen Palmer said the Cunninghams had done an "excellent" job of representing the county. Ashfield Reeve John Austin and McKillop Township Reeve Marie Hicknell, on behalf of county council, presented the Cunn- inghams with a curio cabinet. The warden's eldest daughter Linda, representing her brother and sisters, presented a silver tray to her father. "We want you (the audience) to know how proud we are of our father," said the daughter. Clinton must raise $175,000 to get the equal grant amount and the plan must also specify how this money will be raised. ONIP representative Tom Moy of Toronto met with council on Nov. 5 to detail the plan procedures. He explained that while ONIP allows four years to complete the projects, the first year is usually spent developing the plan. In effect this leaves only three years to implement and complete ONIP projects. One-third of the work proposed by the munici ►ality must be completed each year and ft ding is available in three annual payments. A failure to comply with this could mean the loss of future? DNIP funds. • ' "Thelnoney'-is°restal epi-now..:.if it.s not claimed, the treasurer an say it's unspent and take it. away," Mr. Moy said. He also noted that this is a problem that's unlikely to occur in Clinton. ONIP,.a program which began in 1981, has provided more than $43 -million to 141 On- tario municipalities for neighborhood pro- jects, including • roads, sidewalks, parks, community centres and recreational facilities. The object of the funding is to help improve. conditions in preliominantly residential areas. To be eligible for ONIP funding, Clinton must guarantee that at least 20. per cent of the grant will be spend on both hard and soft services. Hard services, for example, in- . elude utilities, sewers, sidewalks and roads. Soft services involve recreational facilities, libraries and parks. Clinton Council is now at the stage where they must decide how money will be spent. Their original application cited a variety of potential projects and areas of deficiency, amounting to more than $600,000. They now must pare down that original list and determine which projects are the highest priority. Council may choose to prepare the Com- munity Improvement Plan on their own, or they, may hire engineering consultants. Many municipalities do hire consultants to expertly detail the projects and the costs. Wingham and Brussels have hired Maitland Engineering to complete Com- munity - Improvement Plans and Tuckersmith Township is considering B.M. Ross and Associates in Goderich to com- plete their ONIP plan., Wayne Caldwell of the Huron County Planning Department said that his office is willing to help with the plan, but he sug- Turn to page 3 A community breakfast, featuring pancakes, sausages and a beverage, was held on November 3 at the Clinton Legion. Clinton councillors, with the help of Legion cook Paul Cormier, cooked and 'served the meal to approximately 150 people. Above is Councillor Ross Carter cutting the sausage. The breakfast was held by the Steering Committee .in conjunction with the Legion . and Council. All proceeds, go towards the Town Hall Auditorium EquipmentReserve Fund. (Aline Narejko photo) Benches okay in .summer, but seniors .want :meeting. placefor winter months By Anne Narejko plained. "But snow removal problems caus- BLYTH - Council is hoping to establish a ed its closure." drop-in centre for people who want to "catch Council is once again proposing the use of their breath" while shopping or strolling in a room in the Memorial Hall. This time they the core area of Blyth. • • plan to rectify the snow removal problem by Several senior residents expressed their having a snow blower db the job. wishes for a centre to Councillor Bill Mann- ing, who in turn, brought the subject up at the November council meeting. According to Councillor Manning, the residents com- plimented council on the benches supplied in the summer time, but feel there is a need for a place to rest during the blustery winter months. Clerk Larry Walsh stated that a room in the Memorial Hall was at one time used as a drop in centre. "Before they (seniors) appointed so- meone to pick up the key every morning and then they brought it back at night," he ex - A room in the Memorial Hall was chosen for many reasons. The Hall is accessible from main street, and has a washroom already in it. "We have the facility, why not use it?" commented Clerk Walsh. Coucillor Albert Wasson • stated, "people think its off limits and that's not so. It is for the local people's use." Council agreed that with a little modifica- tion, they could easily make a drop-in cen- tre. It is hoped that plans will be completed and the centre opened before Christmas. Chuck Wilson, Branch Admhilst tor of the Royal Bank in Clinton, the children off to a good start as they prepared for a night of trick got into the spirit of Hallowe'en by dressing up and handing out or treating. ( Anne Narejko photo) balloons to children at the Clinton Nursery School. Mr. Wilson got