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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1990-12-05, Page 1A7 Grads - A7 Walton - A9 Sports - Al2-14, Al? SWIM - A19 Cra nb rook lyses its correspondent. A 3 Centennaires in recent dogfight. A 12 Ti1 s on Christmas toy buymg. A 19 • 1 !Ileidry ing the communsttes areas of Seatoath , Brussels. Dublin Hansa* and Walton Huron i xpositor Seatorth, Ontario HURON EXPOSITOR. WI RIN LSAT, Mariam 5 . 1990 60 cents a copy RINGETTE CONCERT - The Seaforth Ringette association held a Christmas concert last Wednesday staring children's performers Judy and Ride Avery. The duo played Christmas songs on a variety of instruments, including the dulcimer seen here being played by Judy. Oxford photo. Full layoff at General Coach BY HEATHER ROBINET 'Ilse 91 employees of General Catch in Hensall have been laid of. Employees of that plant were informed of the layoff when they reported to work on Monday mor- ning. The layoff took effect Monday afternoon at 3:30, and took the place of both a strike and a lockout. Employees of the plant had been in a legal position to strike since November 15, and management of the plant had been in a legal position to call a lock out, since the same date. General Coach Management, and representatives of Local 3054 of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners, have been attempting to reach a settlement since October. They met again on Friday, and despite negotiating all day, were again unable to reach a compromise. In the end the management was only willing to increase its previous offer by 10 cents, with a three year collective agreement which offered nothing in the fust year, 30 cents in the second year, and 30 cents in the third year. The membership was willing to settle for nothing in year one, but required a 50 cent increase in year two, and 55 cents in year three. Union representative Ken Frewick said he was told before negotiations started on Friday that the compnay intended to lay off its entire staff regardless of what happened in the negotiations. "They made offers, and I'm sure (plant manager) Andy 'manse would have liked to have settled the collective agreement, but his bosses in New York would not give," commented Mr. Fenwick. "He said his hands were tied, and we understand from what the mediator said, that his people rejected all our offers." Mr. Imanse could not be reached for comment. Mr. Fenwick said he has not spoken to Mr. Imanse either, but said he expects that negotiations will resume after the new year. In the meantime all employees of General Coach will be eligible for unemployment benefits. RC teachers want mediator appointed BY MICHELE GREENE Huron -Perth Separate School Board and its teachers have asked for the appointment of a mediator by the Education and Relations Commission to help reach an agreement on a new contract. tiSeven or eight negotiating ses- ons were held since March to prepare a contract with the teachers, which expired Sept. 1, but little progress was made. "The board will continue to attempt to negotiate an agreement that is fair, first to the children, the teachers and the ratepayers," said Gaetan Blancheue, superintendent of schools. A strike is not imminent but negotiations have dragged on because of tensions between the board and teachers in past years. The fact -finder's report, prepared by T.G. Bastedo, who met with teachers and memiters of the board on Oct.17, states "there was a genuine desire and need on behalf of both parties to attempt to begin the search for a resolution based on new principles and a new attitude towards a collective bargaining process." "I continue to be optimistic," said Dr. James Brown, director of education. The teachers are asking for chan- ges including "working conditions," contract duration, salary, benefits, Police report only minor occurrences for past week BY SUSAN OXFORD Seaforth police report they responded to a hold-up alarm at the Canadian Imperial Bank of Com- merce November 27. The incident turned out to be a false alarm. A minor car accident at the rear parking lot of the Commercial Hotel November 25 resulted in damage less than $700. Goderich OPP report only three general occurrences in the Seaforth area during the past week. An auempted break-in with intent occurred at the Seaforth Veterinary Clinic during the night of Novem- ber 30 and December 1. The main point of entry was through a win- dow and there were signs a door had been kicked. There was no sign of gained entry and nothing was missing. Constable Art Burt is still investigating. lawn mower, and a blue and white A theft from a shed on concession Ford five horse -power snow blower. 3, Tuckersmith, resulted in $600 Police are still investigating. worth of goods stolen. Somewhere in a 10 day period from November Goderich OPP were called to a 22 and December 2 an unknown chimney fire at the McPherson person entered the property and residence in McKillop November stole a fiat back snowmobile trailer 29. Police ensured Seaforth Fire from the yard. They then opened an Department equipment was not outside shed and stole a red Massey obstructed and ensured there were Ferguson 12 horse -power riding no traffic problems. Hensall, McKillop reeves in race for county warden job BY MIKE WILLISCRAFT As of next Tuesday, Huron Coun- ty will have a new warden heading county council meetings. Warden Lionel Wilder's term ends with the selection of his suc- cessor at the inaugural council session Tuesday. To date, two councty councillors have thrown their hats into the ring and it is unlikely that there will be any late entrants, says Wilder. McKillop Twp.'s Marie Hicknell, an eight-year member of council and Hensall's Jim Robinson, a five- year member, will contest the race. Hicknell, who has nm twice before, says the sacrifices made for the job would be worthwhile. "1 ve always been interested in the warden's job. 1 know i can do it and 1 know it is a busy undertaking. You have to take a year off from your home and family practically," says Hicknell. "As warden you are a public relations person for the county so it is important that you be pmmote the county all time." a During her tenure on county council, Hicknell has served on the Humnview Committee for three years with one as chairman, Roads Committee for three years and is currently in her second year on the Agriculture and Property Commit- tee. Robinson, in the warden's race for the first time, says the verdict is still up in the air. "It's an election, but 1 think it has been going pretty well," says Robinson. Although the warden has no more power than any other member of council, the group does take some direction from the person in the chair. "There is a good bunch of people on the council and, having been there to see the previous wardens, i think i can do just as good a job as they did," says Robinson. "it has been a had year for the economy sin I'd like to keep the taxes down as much as partible. Everything is a decision of council though, so there really isn't JiM ROBINSON anything I'd like to change." Robinson is the current chairman of the Planning and Development Committee with three years served as well as two years on the Library Board with one year as chairman. He has also been a Village of Hamill rnuncillox for three years Mt is currently that community's MARE HICKNELL Public Utilities Commission chair- man. The vote for the new warden will take place next Tuesday at 2 p.m. is doe county council chambers in leave plans, transfers, grievance Board of Education reached a two - procedures, pupil -teacher ratio, year agreement in which basic planning time, and tax support. teachers' salaries were increased by The board is offering its teachers 5.66 per cent in the first year and a five per cent salary increase but increased by 6.45 per cent this fall. the teachers are asking for a nine per cent increase. The fact- finder Teachers are currently paid in 26 recommends an increase of in ex- equal instalments throughout the cess of six per cent based on salary year. They propose a new pay increases of teachers of local schedule where they would receive boards. In 1989/90 the Perth County' Turn to page 9. Parade in town on Friday Seaforth's Annual Santa Claus Parade will take to the streets again Friday night, beginning at 7 p.m. The parade will leave Duke Street at the community centres, turn left at Main Street and progress through the town's business section, before turning left at Crombie Street (the Canadian Tire) and travelling north on Victoria Street back to the high school. Parade organizers expect 50 to 60 entries in this year's parade, including five bands, two choral groups and three to four baton groups. Th majority of the entries are from Huron County, but some originate from as far away as Thamesford, Stratford and St. Marys. Entrants are requested to line up ahead of time along the racetrack and streets in the vicinity of the high school. Entrant registration numbers will be available at the south gate of the race track. Prizes will be awarded to winners in eight separate categories, including: Best il- lumination; Best Musical Theme; Best Youth Entry; Best Overall Theme; Best Commercial Entry; Best Band, Best Organization Entry; and Best Marching Group. All parade participants (only) will be treated to refresh- ments at the highschool at the end of the parade. Spectators are encouraged to take advantage of the many hot chocolate/ refreshment depots which will he set up by various organizations along the parade route. The majority of downtown Seaforth businesses will be also be open on Friday night. For more comfortable viewing, bleachers will be set up at the Seaforth Meat Market, Triangle Discount, Sills Hardware and the Toronto Dominion Rank. Shel- tered viewing will be available to seniors at McLaughlin Chev- Olds. David Staffen will be collec- ting any donations of ford or other non-perishable items for the needy, during the course of the parade. Donators are asked to hag their items if possible. For those who would rather riot tote their donations to the parade, drop off boxes arc a1 - ready situated around town, and will remain in place until a few days after the parade. On a safety nose, parents are SANTA CLAUS PARADE FRIDAY - 7:00 P.M. ARENA RACE ST LPGH 1 S VICTORIA PARK CROMRIF TORNOTCN 1 111111111111111111111111111111111 urged to keep their children at the curbs. Parade entrants are reminded not to toss candy, or anything else from their floats, which would entice children to run into the street. Santa (Taus will be handing out treats at the town hall at the conclusion of the parade. Any inquiries about the parade should he directed to Doug Elliott at S2? -1121, of S27 0420 1