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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1982-10-13, Page 3u Director decides . Continued from page 1 of what's in the reportj' said Mrs, Van Den Hroeck, • s Trustee Bert Morin countered that if the committee system was abolished, the hoard ould be meeting "at least five times a month". "That in itself would entail costs, such as mileage," noted Mr. Morin, "The board has ro trust the committee system. I think it is working." He added that trustees not on a particular committee are not denied inform01IOJ . "Where the county board was established if stet twice a mint h.... why can't we return? Surely the workload would not be more horrendous." commented Mrs. Van Den 13 meek She added that generally committee meetings don't last long and anyhusiness requiring additional input could he referred to an act hoc committee, "I don't think the public like it HOw committee system) and 1 don't like it either," said Mrs. Van Den Brocck. NOTHING PERSONAL Irustec Jean Adams said she' likes the kommittee system, but was concerned about hoard business being routed 'through the director, although she said there was nothing ,personal in that. Mr. Cochrane said hoard business would he brought to the board directly or through a onunitt:c. • • 'trustee John Jewitt also spoke in fa, or of the committee system. He noted that some board members "Don't hake a lot of noise at • a w hole hoard meeting" hut contfihute at the committee level. "Anyw ay, the committee doesn't slake the decision, the Whole board due's and ‘se ha,c to sell the whole hoard," said Mr..Ievvul. Mrs. Wallace nosed some of Mrs, Van Den. Hroeek's concern may have arisen hecal presentations made by the staff to the education committee are not heard by the whole hoard. I rustee% Clarence McDonald an.d Murray. Mulvey said they had both been on the hoard. when there were two meetings a month and the concept didn't work, Mr. McDonald said No meetings a month is tine, but trustees halm.' themselves sitting on three or four ad hoc committees at .th,e same time. Mr. Mulsey said two meetings a month is more work for the superintendents. Dr, John Goddard a',kcd if he could speak at a committee sleeting of which he was not u nu'nlher, He was told he could not vote, but yes, he could speak. "I :811'1 sec 0 problem, if an individual hoard member has a concern, they can•go to a meeting and express that concern," said Dr. Goddard BETTER INFORMED "Madame chairman, I ant not concerned ahuul than, but, that we as trustees are better informed. It's the hest was, said Mrs. Van 1)'n f3rueck. 1 rustee John Elliott said trustees do have the npportutlits to attend any committee .1 5111 gexcept for the negotiating committee incomes. "You receive a notice of every meeting."' stated Mr. Elliott. " I rustces don't all take Advantage of that." noted Mrs. Van Den Brocc•k. "You can only speak for yourself," countered Mr. Elliott. Mrs. Van Den •Broe k a('knowlcdged that the present system is "extremely efficient" hot the hest interests of the public should be wulsidcrcd, "I'm not saying I'm right, but I feel strongly about it," concluded Mrs. Van Den Hroeck. THE HURON EXPOSITOR, OCTOBER 13, 1982 — A3 Thanksgiving makes us cranky . I don't know how it was at your house, but we enjoyed Thanksgiving. Lots of people around, good food, and now and then a pause in the general hilarity to give thanks for family-, friends and all the blessings we have. But there's another side to holidays. Normal life is su- spended for a bit. Both kids and adults get away from the daily drudgery and routine, It's a break, but it's also a slightly hysterical time when everyone's intent on taking it easy. serving up a dinner that's bigger than anybody - needs and having good talks with all those low.il one we don't sec eery often. The rules are relaxed kids stay' up later than they should, never take naps and worm all the special privileges they can while mom and dad are in an expansive holiday mood. The result of some famil- ies, and ours is no exception, is a passle of overtired and cranky kids, and worn out adults long before the holiday is over and you all go back to the dull but stable workday world. And when parents and kids are tired, good intentions usually fly out the window and instead of constructive praise and discipline, slaps and shouts take over. .Still trying. especially after the hot house Atmosphere of a family holiday. to think be. 2c n�'ri oding t© �C�y by 5Qg©11 Vflhlig@ fore 1 leap as a parent, I consulted "How to Talk so Kids Will Listen and Listen so Kids will Talk', by Faber and Mazlish, and I found some good ideas. PUNISHMENT The two mothers who wrote the book make a distinction between punishment and al- lowing a child to experience the consequences of his or her own behavior. Punishment means inflicting pain, or deprivation. Consequences are people's reactions to what you do...and it's a lot easier to learn front those than front someone who's punishing you (how many times have parentssaid it?) "for your own good." If you can stress conse- quences, you point a child towards solutions, towards making amends for his be- havior, instead of tow'ar'ds guilt which helps no-one. While making him under- stand his behavior is unac- ceptable, you still give him a chance to restore his good feelings about himself and to see himself as a responsible and respected member of the fancily. Some examples. Instead of: "You made your sister cry again. I'm going, to smack you.", you can try "I'm furious. The baby was happy til you took her rattle away. Now, i expect you to find some way to end her crying." (Note to experienced parents: What do we do if big brother decides the way to do that is' to lock her in a closet?) Kidding aside. by treating an offending child this way, you're saying "1 don't like what you did, and I expect you to take care of it." That's surely a valuable thing for any of us to learn. A BONUS And there's a bonus, the authors sav, and 1 think they are probably right. A child who's always had to take the consequences of his behavior will become an adult who thinks to himself when he does something he regrets "Now, what can 1 do to set things right?" A child who's merely been punished may be an adult who says "What 1 just did proves I'm an un-• worthy person who deserves to be.punished." Which sort of adult are you trying to raise? And, believe me, trying is the key word, especially after . three days of parent-child 24 hour a day celebratory to- getherness. This Thanksgiv- ing, I'm thankful such special occasions are relatively wide- ly spaced on our calendar. 1 ra re u SIGNS OF FALL— Autumn is the season when leaves change colour, dazzling nature lovers with a brilliant spectrum. Autumn is also a time to prepare for the on-slaught of winter Brian Little and Ronald Sinnaman were hamming it up when they were photographed raking leaves. (Wassink photo) ,ii u Following an open meeting with ratepayers and gravel pit owners, on Friday, September 28, McKillop township council reconvened to further discuss the gravel pit issue. The follo,':ing resolution was passed, "McKillop township supports approval by the County of Huron oLamendments to the Huron County official plan which will allow the establishment of gravel pits on part of lot 12. concession 13 by Logan township and part of lot 11. concession 13, by Ken Hulley. Subject to an agreement between the municipality (McKillop) and the proponents t ravel pits covering such matters as: 11 regulation of hours; 2) dust control; 3) truck routes; 4) road maintenance; 5) financial guarantees; 6) speed limits, Clerk of McKillop, Marion McClure said the municipality requires the present roads he maintained at the present standard, McKillop will also be responsible for drawing up the agreement, It will be presented tolthe gravel pit owners and those opposing the pits. If the agreement is not signed, a protest can be lodged and the matter will be presented at an Ontario Municipal Board hearing, jI BofE confirn. s $400 a month trustee salary BY STEPHANIE LEVESQUE five committee considered comments made Huron County Board of Education trustees by trustees at the board's September will receive 5400 a month for the next three meeting. At that time trustees indicated the years. amount should remain at the present level, At its Oct. 4 meeting. the board decided to The board also apprll,cd a payment of 525 keep the honorarium at the rate set hack in per meeting and expenses for non -board February of this year, members who arc appointed to committees, The executive committee unanimously Director of education John Cochrane said the approved recommending 10 the hoard that bard currcntl has only 100 eonlmitIcc wilh the trustee stipend remain at the 5.00 level nnn•huard members. They arc the early w ith the chairman receiving 5600 a month. school leas ing committee and the special In discussing the recommendation the eyceu• education advisory committee. rt iTz -y � ', re`r 'Y.410 b't gi ►'�' 'ti:.?.. .- 1,,, s,t •4 .7 RUNNING FOR HEALTH-- Students of the Hullett Central School spent last Friday afternoon running to raise money for their student council and the cancer society. Students were challenged. to run one kilometer laps equivalent to their grade level, plus one. Julie Shaddlck, grade seven, took time to rest her "stomach ache". (Wassink photo) Race for reeve in Hensall hlenlhers o1 Hensall coun- cil toted unanimously to endorse a resolution drafted bs the Ontario Building Offi• ills Association Inc„ asking the 101 11lcial government to streamline the enforcement of building regulations by 1111Ili 1p:Iiti s throughout Onlarto. According to Hen - sail building inspector, Her- man :'1111 Wicren. an associa• Dim member. the resolution asks that the Da, is govcrn- 00111 give one ministry juris, ( ton tiler all natters per, ani t1 building • regula• mins k1 the present time, the regulations arc divided be- t yen the Attorney General's offitc. the Ministry of Muni- Ipal Affairs and Housing and the Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations, Sit 1 an Wicren told coun- cil that 1 the present sy stem is "Ilk: 111eking for three hos• ft's ' I he resolution supports the it oinmcndations of the Committee on Uniform Huild• ing standards of Ontario and 11,1, b., 1• sent to the pro, try cull e.'. ernmcnl. so, Oral holism,_ groups anti munlrl, paha,, Mr endorsation (.,un111 also voted to sup port ,1 resolution h, the �'dlac' 01 Zurich, requesting all mu' •. ipalitics in Huron ( ou1-1. 1'' petition the Hurlln Count, Hoad of FIt (canon and Ili, ilnron-Perth ( aunty Roman Catholic. Separate 111•,•• hoard to hold their t.1 increases to the federal g0,. errnnent's proposed 6 and 5 per cent restraint prorgrarn for 1483-84. In 'its proposal. Zurich council said that imam mum - lilies ha, t' found 11 :lyses <ry to curtail their spending and that It has become tib, Imus that the school hoards 110,0 not practiced the '.atti(' restraints. 11 „ as notal by clerk•trca surer. i Ivabeth Oke that the Huron Hoard of Lduealon has stint a letter to /midi c milt ll thanking them for their ton, ern .111d informing the counk illors that the new board will hr looking into the matter the saltawn Arm, w,Is go tin a 5100 grant by council, to help then' in their efforts 10 11ere.155' their training capa• tett to meet increased ser- 5ites the grant is part of the `al,,111111 Army's ministries enrichment program and Is a nnC Inn' nal011a1 fund raising progr,nn Iin. kcr'.nuth townshl)' w,1, also 411 CI) a grrnt of 55(111 for use of their Vanastra '011111 111mg LI, dmnes hs Hensall residents The amount Is low et II,,in the S492 00 asked 11,1 and based on 2 Ori per rent 01 1' 1 total ,utcndan,c at the rel r' .,1101'. entre 1 he n10ne, 1, III ','1)1 1111 ', an.istra Reert anon (entre Off'.t't a prote'c't rd los' operlttng dt'fiell of 111 1 '5'ntatell $40.1)00 Follow mg the meeting, menthes of council an• nouneed that they will he sticking re•clection in the npt01111ng municipal election on Ni" ember S. ss Oh the esteptton 01 rent. Paul Ned. ands ,the ,till ht' stepping dots n ( ounrlllm Minnie. Noakes ,unlounted that she „111 be running for the post non tit reek e •Harr, Klungcl. a Htinsall rcvdcnt has ,I NO ,11111011nt011 1115 Intt'nnon tm run for rtt'50 (.ounc'Hors r, II Pepper R1t hard Pat k ham and .106n Skca will he '1 01110 re t'ie, 1011 40, ohm. Illor'. An Expositor Classified ,till pay Sou 1(5 idends Ha,e '.ou tried one' Dial 52-4.1240 The Goderich Masted• only Group extends a cordial imitation to anyone having had a mastectomy to attend a meeting to be held in St. Peter's Parish Hall. North Street. Goderich. Ontario: on No%ember h, at 1 .11) p.m. Cues( speaker will He Mrs. lhclma Griffin. President df the London Masteetoms ('coop 511,one wishing more in• formation should write 1, 128 w adder Street. Goderich or „ill 524.44 or 524.253 - To the St. (-olumhan PTA Turkcs Bingo. Sunda,. Not 2I. h p m. at St Columhan Panih Hall © t 1C@ *drveOQ Continued from page 2 11115 scall to have been in exist( me II,r .1 Tong Tints' and so they have. What man, of 115 111,14 not know is that there are man ' other' schools 1n Ontario. These "altern:ti, shoots trach tens of thousands of Ontario students curricula that are Mmistrs 1 dun awn approved. In fact. Prcmler Ira, is re. enth stated that "It is full, recoenvlll that these schools play an important role 111 the total education picture of Ontario ' We we then, more and more parents e,e1 Isu1g their basic right to send their 1hddrtn to schools which arc not ooh recognved but even commended by Premier Da, is. himself. The irony is, of course. that these parents exercise this basic right at .1 heat+ price • the entire cost of their schools In fad. thele children even have to pas In ride ((i'scllow buses. These parents also fully pa, their public education taxes. It is not surprising, then, that various parent groups have petitioned the gos ern men) for a fair share of the educational dollar Iradiuunally the argument has hcen that no "public" money should go to "sectarian schools Since public money has funded Rosman Catholic schools since the B.N. A. act this argument seems to have little validity It onto he more eliei 115 el, argued that schools ,s hit h slake a pnhht contribution are entitled 1., t'111,In funds. I!I detcndmg his go,ernmt'n('s latest 1115,111 1 e(tend funds 111 aln'rnatisc schools MT 11,151'. stud. "to fund prl,atc schools would na'tion's rcdutc the level of funds .11LIhle to the puhht schools, and this would n, lurm lead l0 a wcakt'nmg of the system " with all due rc'.pcl1 to Mr. Davis, himself a louse r 11111 stcr of i:lineation. trotting out the bens pnhlit and pn,ate smacks too :Much of a red herring How 0'.t'r, t0 deny aid to these other .:hoots because 11 night weaken the Check your Ihrough your paper I would Tike to warn nt ni r'. of eemeMr, lots in the Maitlandhank 1 110 1er5 to ensure that the 1 arrest caretaker has their signature and %reedit' directions re idol assignment. This is most important w beet the plots s'u're purchased many years ago. As an executor I have hccn involved in an unfortunate situation. For many years the ddatascd had been assigned by her husband to a'particular plot which was alongside her husband and his first wife. Although her daughter wanted to have her mother buried 111 the ISA. it washer mother's last wish to he pIIhho'system Is an argument that set n•, less than honourable. Most pro'.mcss in ('anada extend 1na•1,ial aid to viable alternative schools Ulvrta prescnth funds these schools up 10 `,11 per tent. We in Ontario should ask mor"I+ es 0lother in all good eonscicnee we tan a'low the present situation to continue Perh,ll's the lime has come to give serious constrict ation to the idea that "the grant follows the'''1'd." The hoard of director%, '1 the ( lint'n and District Christian s, 11001. Pres. Berl I)skstra Seer. Bill .1 110. tan Let's Dear Member% of Huron ( mints ( 0111, 11. In celebration of the oncc•aga!n renewed "1et's gel (inderwch'" hs stem apparent), sweeping the Count, C0111101. n11 111fc and I derided to pen our reactions to the proposal t1' rt'- 000le the Pioneer 511150um We're kind of lurks' Wc'u' hod a chance to sec that kind of hs stem os tr the Iasi '0 s tars cemetery plots brought hack to anada and to Matlandl',mk Cemetery. She was buried in the spring in a plot on the opposite side of the memorial stone on which her name is inscribed I he caretaker had her so placed on themstruct- ions and signature of another family member. To move the coffin and its vault will rest several hundred dollars. The Cemetery Board will assume no responsibility for the error. although many years ago the secretary was given the name of the person to he contacted whenever a burial was to take place. Comments have been made to me that there have been other similar problems at the cemetery. If yo'l arc planning to he buried In one of the older lots in a specific plot. it could well he in your interests to confirm with the caretaker or the cemetery hoard regarding your final resting place. What do the readers feel about closed gates at the cemetery on Sunday's" It seem, most regrettable because this is the one day of the week when older people are driven to the cemetery by friends - only to find the gates closed. Is it a matter of economics' If this is the case, it 1s most unfortunate. An Executor. get Goderich? from %, s r1.1' polo:'. 111 511.1: 111h011gh our roots art tit (.0110101 and Colborne 1 '.hp our omh!ned w,,rk espt'ri,3mr of .`. 'ears 5111,5 mariagi• .holt'. 211 of :hist outside the ( onto, I1,wn 111 Soaforth. Dolmas%ilir ,1''1,1 Iht. I31111g,111110n area Our resident 5 1s 111111051 ettita111 spill between (tndcnth and se,110rt1' and „hot Scaforth 1s our 601110. 11111 0111 111.111011 tends 10 he ' Edens ( aunt% 1,11ht r than 0111' 1011 n or region 111 p,lrneular In 1,1, t our shin tonnmunth 5t'r, Ice commitment for the last 511 stars has been at the 5 an I um0'ld site 111 111-115'r'.mrth'Tv,s nshlp ' 51 a both share the position that tilt' asset'. of the ( oust, should hts spread artmnd 1, leachers, u c s 1, Ids, ccs all the 11,1551,' 11 hen the School hoard dctlded t0 Iotale in l Inion rather than Goderich In retrospect. ser, fest would quest 0n the andhts of that de, 'sum now But. iwm'. 1 Int Ill feeling generated at that time sure tis hoes the sentiment budding today about the museum's home to (totlern h In the final anal%sl. ,1 detu0lon about the museum should large,, depend on s'. hat Huron ( mint, wants for 11s hod,";,,, ar,hocs Does It ,sant a dust, depot for gathering and presets Ing ,ln'1,. •'. Doe, it saltie the dollars dropped h+ "'1' 1111dt1 Ihou.sand ,IsItors enticed t0 Huron h, the museum and similar 1,l,'lutes' Does 11 want to share and promo t our heritage or keep It for pro. ate use' If It ++ants a storage place. the- aeastra is the place to go if 11 +.ants 1''l1111tarr a tourist floc and den,(' the rc.utd 1.,onomic benefits. then 11 better look r1'.1,'wh1rc surd,. after 154 ,I,lr5 '1 squabbling. It's time Iti attcpt the rra:lees of traffic flow through Huron ( „mots The Bluewater htghw,ls and the 0111 Huron Road aren't about (tit (tang(' their ru11''. 5 ana5tra' 1 grc,,t little community (treat potential for Huron County if it ever get'. the ,upp'rt It dc'senrs' The site for the Pa'st'a %fusm,n'Hardt,' Only if emotion rules the dos ' Th,'. 1'. on, time when "Let's get Gotten. h' is a foolish game to play, Mary Carroll Paul Carroll 0