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Home My WebLink AboutZurich Citizens News, 1978-02-23, Page 4Page 4 Citizens News, February 23, 1978 = IIr11I11111111InnU11111111111111111111111111tIu1111111111111n11111111111111111u1Iu111111t1111111111111111I111II11111111u1u1111111111111111111111tI111111111I111III11111111I1U1nI1111E11u111111114,;• Viewpoint- e.e1111111111 111111111111161111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 11111111111111111111►IIn11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111►11111111111111111111111111111111_ Z . C.N . - Credibility One of the key words in a labour dispute is "credibility". According to the "Penguin English dictionary" credible means "all that can be believ- ed, deserving belief." As the high school teacher's strike enters its second week its becoming quite apparent which side does not have clear title to this word. While the secondary school teachers must be commended for stan- ding up for what they believe is right, the fact of the matter is that any type of sanctions against the Huron county board of education are wrong. The board knows, the people of Huron know and this paper believes .that deep down inside, the high school teachers know that this strike is unnecessary. Out of the 25 areas that Professor J.W. Samuel's fact -finder report covers, all but two have been settled, sick leave gratuity and the number of pupils that a teacher will handle during the day. The payment of a sick leave gratui- ty while necessary when the welfare society was not so well entrenched is a bonus which teachers under age 50 can do without and something which the board can not afford to pay in these days of economic restraint. While the amount may not be that much, its the principle that's the important thing. The teachers maintain that a lowering of the number of students handled during the day will result in a better quality of education. This remains to be seen. One hopes that by the time the Citizens News is published this week that the board and teachers have had the sensibility to resume negotiations. Whenever a' strike of any type takes place there is usually a third par- ty that ends up being affected by the breakoff in negotiations. In the dispute between the OSSTF and the Huron county board of education, it is the stu- dent body of this county who are being used. OSSTF executive director Bev Thompson suggested that the teachers were giving every consideration to the effect of a strike, recognizing its im- pact on the community. At South Huron District`•.High School, a large number of Zurich and area young men are members of the school's wrestling team. Due to the strike, many months of training will go down the drain, as the OSSTF has refused to allow principals and other staff members not under OSSTF jurisdiction to take athletes to Western Ontario Secondary School Association events. Doug Ellison, South Huron wrestl- ing coach and WOSSA secretary should be commended for coming to the defence of the student athlete. As Ellison stated in interview with the Free Press "The kids get it all the time in these things...I just don't•think the kids should have to accept the fact that because the teachers are on strike they can't complete their season. Let me ask this. Would the teachers walk out in June and prevent the students from finishing their year?" 7.1111111111111111111111111111111111111 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111Iti CNA 7J�':•Irs. if V,!F,>::,,..g::. ,9-9R,R:::79f,:,IARr.»!!'•!:'.. '! i :fir.. 1....'.:i:4.:':'if:;i::�:.;•;:;: Y. ? :: •: F �: `:::•::1::: ;i:i'.:;::, .'ri:?.i p:?:.. .........:.::?:::?.{4rv: fi:::%%:':'r:: i::??. ri.::::.�:. �:. �CI'Jl FIRST WITH LOCAL NEWS ■III !:`'<.±.e....�: �.F'i'-1 Published Each Wednesday By J.W. Eedy Publications Ltd. Member: Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association Ontario Weekly Newspapers Association News Editor - Tom Creech Second Class Mail Registration Number 1385 Subscription Rates: $7.00 per year in advance in Canada $18,00 per year outside Canada Single copies 20¢ �111111111IIItn1111111111111IIllll�p•r11n11111111111111111111tt111111111tUII1111111111UI11111111U11 Miscellaneous. Rumblings By TOM CREECH Cars As I made quite clear in one of my earlier columns, my interest in cars extends beyond their use as a people transporting conveyance but (there's always a but) that is not to say that I completely ig- nore this most basic purpose of the automobile. Spring time is traditionally a period in the year when "old Betsey" begins to look just slightly rustier and that engine has developed one more knock. It also just happens to coincide with an upswing in the economy as it recovers from its winter lull, when our income tax has been paid and that tax refund should be coming from Ottawa any day now. In other words, people buy a lot of cars in the spring time. The purpose of this column is to present to you "Creech's Confusing Car Compilation". Today, the potential automobile purchaser is confronted with a plethoria of makes and models that run the • gamut from "econoboxes" to superluxurious (and super ex- pensive) autos. When one is located in a rural area, another factor must be considered when contemplating the purchase of a car: the ease and access to service and parts. In this respect, 'North American manufactured cars have a big edge over their foreign counterparts; there isn't a garage in this part of the country that couldn't get a Chevy or a Ford back in running condition. One general rule of thumb that comes -to mind when purchasing a car either new or used is that you're only asking for trouble if you purchase the first model year of a car. Volkswagen which has always maintained a reputation for a high degree of craftsmanship had that reputation somewhat tar- nished when the Rabbit was introduced in 1975. The following year, 15 changes were made to the Rabbit, some major, and some minor. This does not mean to infer that all cars in their first year of existence are "lemons" but it would be fair to say that you'll get a better car if you wait a year. THE CHOICES Subcompact Volkswagen Rabbit — You might thing that I'm biased considering the fact that this is the type of car which I drive...and you're right. This car combines excellent gas economy, more than ade- quate acceleration and lots of interior room. The car's two main drawbacks are its price (a little over $5000) and a dealer network that's not as large as that of the North American manufacturers. Ford Fiesta = This car which was the fastest sell- ing new car when it was introduced in Europe made an equally auspicious debute on 'the North American market. Similar in concept to the Rabbit but slightly smaller, this car uses an engine that has been manufactured for 15 years. Since this car is marketed by a North American manufacturer, the building block approach is used in marketing. This has the advantage of offering a car with significantly lower base $4385, than the Rabbit but it requires the customer to purchase many options that are standard features on the Rabbit. Chevrolet Chevette or Pontiac Acadian — The badges might have been changed but it's the same car. This car is a "sleeper" among subcompacts; an ex- cellent reputation for reliability and good gas mileage combined with a number of standard features. This car is a North American car that has beenminiaturiz- ed. While the other two cars utilize front wheel drive, the G.M. subcompact continues with the front engine - rear drive practice which results in less interior room than its German made counterparts. The other weak point for the car is its engine output, 48 horsepower versus 66 for the Fiesta and 71 for the Rabbit. I'd feel safer r asset n in t he se twocars than either of the G.M. cars. Compact — The Plymouthmouth Volare and .Dodge Aspen are two of the cars that saved Chrysler 'Cor- poration from possible extinction. These cars combine adequate fuel economy with a big car ride and corn - fort that's important for former big car owners. More than sufficient headroom combined with good all- around visibility makes for a pleasant car to drive. Volvo 244 — If you don't mind driving to either London or Goderich for dealer service and have a few dollars to spend, this could be the car for you. Com- fort, and reliability combined with economy are the Please turn to Page 5 ,I,