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Times-Advocate, 1982-02-10, Page 3• WHEELING MASTER OF CEREMONIES - Father Joe Nelligan of the Mount Carmel parish was confined to a wheel chair at Tuesday's Exeter Sportsmen's dinner, but, that did not stop him from doing an excellent job as master of ceremonies. Above, Father Nelligan is shown with Shari Burton and Dave Robinson.T-A photo Board of Ed opposes teacher strikes, lock -outs Huron County Board of Education is opposed ;to teachers striking and boards locking -out and will re -state its position before the On- tario Public School Trustees' Association. ' An OPSTA letter said it supports these rights. The letter was sent to the board after it supported a motion from the Timiskaming board of education requesting strikes and lock -outs be made illegal. Trustee R. J. Elliott, the board's representative to OPSTA referred to the sub- ject as a "hot potato". It is difficult to get unanimous consent between trustee associations, he said. "I personally disagree with the -stand of the OPSTA." Elliott said. While stating opposition to strikes and lock -outs, Elliott said arbitration is notthe answer either. He opposes arbitration because it is done with no guidance and doesn't consider the wishes of the public, he said. Trustee Bert Morin said he disagreed with the OPSTA letter, even though it was presented for informa- tion only. The wording of the letter implies no more ac- tion is to be taken, he said. "What I would like," said Elliott, "is another letter from this board to the (OPSTA) director so it may be discussed at the next meeting." The OPSTA did agree with Huron and Timiskaming to push for a change in the legislation to exclude prin- cipals from teachers' union. In other business, the board: Were advised school buses owned by a school board will continue to cost $2 each for licensing. It had been un- derstood the preferential fee for municipally -owned com- mercial motor vehicles be- ing withdrawn included schoolbuses, but the Treasurer of Ontario has said it doesn't; Endorsed the implementa- tion of a county science fair; Approved paying 1982 fees to the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSSA), based on 25 cents per secondary school stu- dent. Up till now fees were paid by individual schools. Township may end all rants Ag groups A delegation from the Huron County Federation of Agriculture met with Hay Township council Monday to discussthe township's pneitlon on granting money to the organization. Delegation member Andy Durand asked if council had decided not to grant any money to the F of A this year. Council discussed a letter from the federation at their second January meeting. At that time council members suggested that grants to all special interest groups be cut off. Deputy Reeve Lionel Wilder, chairing the February meeting, Monday, said council had simply discussed the topic in January and it was the feeling of council that the federation was self sup- porting. He said no firm decision on the grant was made. The discussion at the January meeting was based on the federation letter, noting the need for township grants, bid not specifically requesting a grant, Durand said the organization was not. in "great financial shape" but that most people donated e lot of time to "-!• orojects. He adde.. u of the federation represented about 80 percent of the farmers in Huron County. Paul Klopp said the federation helps the com- munity as a whole. He said the federation worked on problems of absentee lan- dlords, held all candidates meetings during elections, and were active in the Ontario Hydro hearings about the proposed tran- smission lines in Huron County. Wilder said it was sometimes awkward to support the association. Using the example of liquid manuer pits, he said the township has a bylaw requiring the pits to be covered. Elsewhere.. in the province, he said the F of A was challenging similar ' bylaws to allow uncovered earthern pits. This "makes it hard to Support the organization," Wilder said. • • question Hay grants Klopp replied that members may not per- sonally support a position but that the federation is a democratic organization. He said that the group works hard and without the township's support that much less could be done. Wilder said the council would consider the situation but reiterated that he would like to see the F of A support itself. Durand said the federation has 26,000 members in Ontario and politicians listen to the group. He added the funding was needed. Councillor Dick Rau said he personally supports the work of the federation but could not justify using taxpayers' money to support it. He added council would probably be obligated to donate to other groups who send in delegations. Council agreed to discuss the issue further at the February 15 meeting. Council also met with Uoyd Willert of the National Farmers Union. Willert was also concerned with council's grants to farm orgahlzations, but met with council to discuss township representation at Hydro's transmission line hearings. He invited council members to a meeting in Clinton Tuesday evening. An umbrella group of concerned farm organizations would be •meeting to discuss action at the hearings. Willert said that the more people. who speak out about the problems the better. Wilder said his attitude to the transmission line was that if we have to live with it, let's put it where it does the , least harm, next to a road or rail line, but not strung across prime agricultural land. The farmer's union, Willert says, has only about 600members in the province, but he said he felt the group was better informed about the problems. He was critical of the apparent splintering of farm groups on the hydro line question. Wilder said council had never approved or disap- proved the proposed tran- smissionline, but he added the township was being represented at the county level at Hydro's hearings. In other business: Building inspector Hubert Miller said there had been only one building inspection in January and no permits issued. The deputy reeve suggested council look into Miller's use of a tranquilizer gun to control dogs in the township. He said the legal rights andinterests of the Humane Society should be in- vestigated. Wilder said the township may need a bylaw ap- pointing Miller as dog control officer to allow him to use the gun. "(Miller) can't go rushing in like Superman," Wilder said, to control dogs that have bitten people. He wondered if a gun could be rented from a veterinarian when it was needed. Dick Rau wondered aloud if Miller would be getting a zebra -striped truck like the Lion Safari. Gerald Shantz quipped the gun may be useful in domestic disputes too. Council approved a severance for John Groot on the township's "blind line" to sever a new home from his farm. The home will be used for retirement purposes and Groot's son will be taking over the farm. Council accepted the 1982 budget of the Zurich area fire board. Hay's share is 65,060. Councillor Tony Bedard will be attending an Ontario Municipal Recreation association meeting in Chesley, March 6. Times -Advocate, February 10, 1982 P0R9 3 Hair Heights Colour Special L'Oreal Colour Reg. 17.00 Now 12.00 for month of February Upstairs at 249 Andrew St, Exeter CaII Mari Hutchison at 235-1104 for the height of quality Men's & Ladies hair fashions Roses are red Violets are blue We have a Valentines Special for you. 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