The Wingham Advance-Times, 1976-06-17, Page 1FIRST SECTION
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Four resolutions were passed
&L Munday by Uir Hurtmi Cuuuiy
By Ross Haugh gymnasium $15 from $10; cafe- gratuity. Board of Education. The first in -
thereview of policies regarding ta1a $15 from $10 and the cost per The director of education will
the use of Huron Board of Educa- volved curriculum guidelines.
100 chairs set up and removed now be authorized to award pro- Recommendations presented by
tion school facilities resulted in Will remain at $5. rated gratuities where retire- committee Chairman John El-
an increase of fees for most For C groups the charges will meet before being eligible for a liott said present curriculum
rentals. At Monday's regular be: classrooms $10 from $5; full gratuity as delineated in an guidelines published by the On -
meeting the board accepted a re- general purpose room $35 from applicable agreement is caused tarso
Ministry of Education are
commendation from the budget $25; double gymnasium $75 from by the employee either reaching
committee, headed by Trustee $50; single gymnasium $35 from compulsory retirement age or more of a philosophical state -
John Elliott, that all users, $25 and cafeteria $20 from $15. ceasing employment throughmerit than a teacher's guide.
regardless of rental group classi- Setting up and removing of chairs medically certified ill health. The resolution asks to develop
fication, should assume responsi- will remain at $10. Requests for pro -rated gratui- core curriculum guidelines of a
-ft— bility for identifiable additional At the same meeting, the board ties for other compassionate more detailed nature in all areas
costs to the board over and aboveaccepted a recommendation grounds will be dealt with by the of study that provide specific
any fee charged for the use of the from the management com- board on an individual merit direction to teachers on the work
facility. These charges are mittee regarding pro -rated basis. to be covered and leave room for
primarily for custodial wages. gratuities for employees retiring Pro -rated gratuities are not to the inclusion of optional topics at
the local level.
1" Trustees were told the fees before becoming eligible for a full be paid to the estate of employees
charged for use of facilities who die in service by virtue of the The second resolution asks that
'A� board policy require a formal
should be increased in an attempt fact the board has already contri- end -of -the- year evaluation of
to offset increased costs of heat y
buted to the premiums of a group
and electricity. The committee each teacher that the said UWO GRADUATE
life insurance policy.
noted that the recommendations teacher is on a probationary con- Roger West of 87 Park Lane
Crescent, London has gradu-
were made only after considering tract and that such evaluation
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shall be based in part on a mini- ated with a Bachelor of Laws
a survey of fees charged by six
other boards of education and mum of one formal classroom degree from the University Of
five Huron County non -education visitation per term by each of the Western Ontario, London.
facilities. principal and superintendent Roger will article with the -
Trustee Marion Zinn said she Grandson of during the first two terms of the City of London, beginning
was very concerned with the hike school year. June 21.
SLATED FOR IMPROVEMENT—The Gorrie Dam and area is slated for improvement in fees. She continued, "I will former resident The next resolution asks the
depending on provincial approval of grants. The Maitland Valley Conservation Authority have to do a lot of PR Work. board to require a cyclical formal
gave its approval for changes although this would not include complete rebuilding which, Brookside School is used ex- evaluation at least once every tensively forweddings and other isaward winner three years of all teachers on
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it was estimated, would run about $100,000. banquets. There is no other permanent contract. Ontario will
facility in the township." Peter Coutts of Toronto was The final motion asks the direc-
Mrs. Zinn added, "This will among the award winners at for of education to investigate the •appeal division
Huron College, University of feasibility of introducing a
• mean that weddings renting for Western Ontario, when gradua- performance review system for
about $25 now will go up to Close tion exercises were held June 9 court ruling
G orrie d am improvements to $85. all employees of the board.
Vice-chairman Charles and 10. POSTS AT CLINTON SCHOOL On Monday the Ontario Court
Thomas asked if it was necessary Peter received the Huron Col- The board took action to of Appeal granted the provincial
• to have a custodian present at all lege Gold Medal in the General prevent vehicles from gaining government the right to appeal
functions. He was told by Super- Program. This September, he easy access to the sports field at the earlier decision of the Ontario
receive lift fr om M VCA intendent Roy Dunlop that, "It's enters his second year in legal Central Huron in Clinton. The Divisional Supreme Court,' in
up to the principals." training at the University of plant superintendent was author- connection with the govern -
After years of paperwork and gineering study recommended: spring flood in May 1974 washed Trustee Molly Kunder cam- Western Ontario Law School. ized to install cedar posts on five ment's right to close four Ontario
procedural delay, it looks as redirecton of the water flow to out the earth dyke at the north foot centres at both the northeast hospitals. The institutions af-
though work may begin on re- prevent scouring; plugging leak end of the dam. mented, "With hydro and water Peter is the.son of Mr. and Mrs. entrance to the sports field and fected are located at Durham,
storing at least part of the Gorrie in the dyke; and convert from Latest engineering reports say rates going up, we had no
Dam. flashboards to stop logs. Con- that cost to restore the dam to its choice." Budget chairman John Elgin Coutts of Toronto and ne- along the southwest frontage of Chesley, Clinton and Doctors'
At a June 2 executive meeting struction however never 'got original condition would be in the Elliott said anchurch oups phew of Miss Norma Coutts of the sports area as a means of Hospital in Toronto.
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of the Maitland Valley Conser- underway because of failure to $100,000 range. . would fall into the A category and town. His grandfather was the impeding vehicular traffic onto Until the appeal has been heard
vation Authority, members produce a contract. Total cost of In the meantime a petition would be liable only for custodial late R. A. Coutts. the sports field. the four hospitals will remain in
agreed to approve a final plan repairs was estimated at that fees. EARNS LAW DEGREE operation and the provincial
subject to ministry approval for time at $24,240. from local citizens asking for Chariman Herb Turkheim said &,,, Joseph R. Kerr, son of Mr. Ministry of Health has said that
restoration of the dam to the pre- operating funds will not be with -
grants. 7twe 'work was fin- "Sonie municipalities claim the
ally cam 1974 flood condition was received. and Mrs. Harold Kerr of 258 held.
A study, completed by B. 'A. pleted in 1970. schools provide unfair compe- Summit Drive, Wingham has The provincial cabinet ordered
Ross at a cost of about $2,000, During the time 1963 to 1970 No repair was to be carried out tition with lower prices." graduated from the Univer- Hospital Bd. gives the hospitals closed in April as
recommended construction of an park improvements came to however, until studies were sub- Rental of a classroom for group sity of Western Ontario, Lon- part of a plan to cut back on
additional overflow spillway to $5,230 with more recent expendi- mitted as to options open to au- B will . go from $3 to $5 and be don, with a Bachelor of Laws health care costs. However the
the south of existing abutment lure of $8,318. thorities. doubled to $10 for C groups. The degree. Joe has accepted an divisional court later ruled that
at the dam site. The cost of the In sum, funds invested by the The study was the most recent balance of the B group schedule articling position with the OK to role study the cabinet did not have the legal
proposed changes would come to MVCA, MVCA and Howick Town- one by B. M. Ross, funded by the is: general purpose room $15 Loi.don firm of Siskind, Tag- power to enforce closure.
$74,900. ship is $53,246. MVCA and Howick Township gym Bart and Cromarty, cam - A functional role and planning paid per hour are also down but If the government's current
The study was carried out un- But work, time and effort at the Council, which the MVCA ap- from $10; secondary double � study will be undertaken at the only slightly. Whereas Wingiiam
der the joint sponsorship of the dam site were thwarted as a proved. nasium, $25 from $15; single mencing July 5. Wingham and District Hospital. pays $5-21, Ontario pays $5.45. appeal is lost the case could be
moved to the Su
MVCA and Howick Township. It is being conducted with the aim Executive Director Norman preme Court of
Before actual work begins at of expanding services, increasing Hayes commented about the Canada. Another alternative
would be for the cabinet to issue a
the Gorrie Dam, assuming the comparisons. "In terms of the
space allocations and to maxi -
province supplies necessary mize efficiency. The hospital province and Dominion, we're in closure order under another
grants, a tender must be let for pretty fair shape." statute or it could seek passage of
Lions vote $2,F000 board selected the firm to do the Dr. Treleaven, reporting for new legislation to close the hospl'-
the'-work. Once a contractor is job at last Wednesday's meeting.
the medical committee, remind- tals.
provided work may begin. Agnew Peckham Associates
e a pa- On the other hand, if the prov-
ed the board that before was selected ata cost of ap-
BACKGROUND
to arena project proximately $8,000. Several yq tient's record can be given out the ince wins the case in the Court of
The dam itself, originally built ars
ago they completed a role study doctor involved must give his Appeal, the hospitals could then
between 1855 and 1860, was re- Zone Chairman Allan McLean vations required at the local permission. Mr. Hayes said that take their case to the federal su-
built in 1929 by Ben Maguire. The of hospitals in the Huron -Perth
area did not pass to MVCA hands presided for the installation Of arena, the profits from the sec- area and so seemed to be the best the hospital solicitor will review preme court.
new officers at the meeting of the and last radio bingo.
until 1962 at about $4,5W. A park qualified company. this point. The solicitor was given
area has since been established Lions Club. They are president, George Allen was the guest In other matters, the board vot- another task. Dr. Treleaven said
Robert Armstrong; vice press that he will be asked to draw up
speaker of the evening, telling of ed on an increase in the daily
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by the Howick Community Club dents, William Cruikshank and forms releasing the hospital from
the problems and difficulties in- charge for a hospital stay. Pre -
adjacent to the dam site. Archie Hill ; secretary, Lloyd all responsibility if a Jehovah's Hugh Bennett McArthur
volved in the establishment of a viously, the rate was $81.88 and
In June, 1964 a preliminary en- Casemore treasurer, G. W. Tif- Witness refuses blood transfus. graduated June 9 from Western
fin; tail twister, Fred McGee; museum in'the town. He said that now is $85. The change is effec- ions. University, London, receiving the
a lot of work is still required if the tive immediately.
Lion tamer, Doug Bishop; direct- museum is to be opened on a Statistics still remain low. For Repairs on the hospital roof degree of Bachelor of Musical
ors, I year, Emery Stuckey. G. ted Monday, June 7. Arts (B.Mus.A.) Mrs. R. Mc -
daily basis. He invited the Lions the month of May nursing hours were star Arthur of Wingham and Mrs.
to visit the museum after the were down and there were 68 less
W. Cruickahnk: 2 years, Rus- The Smith -Peat Company had
Hugh McArthur of Simcoe at
discharges than up to this time in
sel Zurbrigg. Stewart Beattie, meeting and to see the room been given the tender May 20 and
Howard Lancaster., which Mr. Allen has had decor- because repairs were long over
tended the exercises. Chancellor
The club voted $2,600 for reno- sled as the nucleus of the project. 1975. However, with the addition due were asked to start as soon as presenting the degrees was the
of Dr. Watts to the staff, surgery possible. Hon. John Robarts.
The visitors were particularly in- is increasing.
terested in the display of carved There were four deaths and a
birds which were donated by Mr. daily occupancy rate of 75 per
Kincardine Allen. cent. Seventy-four ambulance
The next meeting of the club calls were made in May, on 13 of
man freed by will be an inter -club gathering which both vehicld's had to go out. School Board, teachers
One person resigned in May and
With the Kinsmen, in the form of
A�' four new staff members were
Bruce Count •jury golf tournament and steak barbe-
hired.
A jury of eight women and four cue at the Wingham Golf Club. agree on salary hike
1 0 e shown a
Board members wer
men in Walkerton required only comparison made by the Ontario A 10 per cent increase in the annual salary from $13,513 to
35 minutes to reach a "not guilty" Hospital Assoc. of 1975 statistics.
salary grid and responsibility al- $15,277 for teachers in the sys-
verdict on Monday, after they The sheet given the board showed lowances for the 155 teachers in tem- With last year's figures in
had heard a case of alleged bri-how Wingham and District Hos- the Huron -Perth County Roman brackets, the new salaries range
bery leveled at a young OPP con- Public health piat I compared to the hospitals in
'Ontario and Canada. For average Catholic Separate School System from $8,525 ($7,750) for level I
stable. was approved by the school board teachers with no experience, to a
Arnold John Westelaken was nurses strike length of stay, Wingham is slight -
Wednesday night at a special high of $22,605 ($20,&%) for level 7.j
charged in March with obstruct ly under both the provincial and
in g justice by accepting a bribe in The fifteen public health nurses meeting in Dublin. The new con• teachers with 13 years' experi
national averages with an occu-
a case of alleged dangerous driv- employed by the Huron County tract will have to meet approval ence.
ney rate of 82.11 per cent.
ing. Westelaken resigned from Health Unit joined about 1,100 pa of the federal Anti Inflation The mileage rate won't change
Wingham also had a lesser cost
the provincial police force shortly other public health nurses on per patient stay, at the figure of Board, and will govern the 1976-77 from the 18--cents-per-mile paid to
school year. teachers who use their own vehi-
after the charge was laid against Monday in a strike and Walk -out. e provincial average
S773.24. Th
him. Twenty-six of the province's Stratford Trustee Howard cies while on board business, and
was $1,220.38 compared to the na-
The defense maintained that health units are affected by the Shantz, head of the school board's board contributions to the On -
the constable had pursued a strike. The other 13 had previous- tional average of $1,261.44. Wages negotiating committee, said the tario Health Insurance Plan
driver for some 12 blocks in the ly settled contracts with their committee is satisfied with the premium will increase from 80 to
town of Kincardine after he had employers. "COUNT YOURSELF IN" S�y the Canada Census agreement and happy to have ar- 90 per cent. All other benefits will
commercials. Doing some of the counting in Wingham is CORRECTION rived at an early settlement. remain the same as in the lait
heard and seen a vehicle being The avowed intention of the Mrs. Sue Thorne. She says, ''Everybody has been very co- Board Chairman Arthur Haid of agreement.
operated in a dangerous manner. nurses is to stay out for one week The Advance -Times regrets an
He used his own car for the chase to emphasize a demonstration of operative." The other census takers in Wingham are Kathy error which occurred in an obit- RR 4. Listowel, and Gaetan Blan-
MUSIC GRADUATE f and the vehicle suffered damage. their demand for the right to seek Pattison, Mrs. Ruth Orien and Mrs. Pat Hunter. Mrs. Helen uary in last week's edition. In the chette, head of the teachers' ne-
Douglas A. Thomson, son o The defense stated that the voluntary arbitration in labor- McKague, Mrs. Marjorie Deyell and Mrs. Nancy Corrigan account of the death of Mrs. Olive gotiating team and president of
Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Thom money given the policeman was management disagreements, are taking the census in Turnberry. Those gathering census Corbett the list of survivors the Ontario English Catholic Tea -
son of Wingham, graduated only for repairs to his car, while They also seek parity with nurses information in Howick are Miss Marion Versteeg, should have read as follows: cher's Association, expressed False alarm
from the Faculty of Music, the crown sought to prove that on hospital staffs who do have ar- Mrs.Donna Nay, Mrs. Ruth Sharpin, Mrs, Anne Moir, Mrs. She leaves six daughters and their satisfaction with the settle -
University of Western Ontar- the constable had accepted 8 k4frof4ewn riaht. Esther Buck, Mrs. Alieda Murray and Mrs Deanne Dick one son: Agnes, Olive May, Phyl- ment and that each group was During - the week , June 8 -June
unanimous in accepting Liw piu- ;5, 'U'r&l e was Gne flirr, ca!l. 11 Cc
...... total of W in consideration for son. The Howick and Turnberry women are responsible for hs, Joyce and Douglas, Toronto;
(Music) degree June 9. He is tearing up the traffic ticket. Tentative plans on Mqnday two censuses. Besides the Population and Housing Census, Doris, Kitchener and Rayetta, POR81 curred Friday afternoon, but
presently enrolled for post- The case was heard by Bruce celled for a demonstration at the they are doing a Census of Agriculture. Mrs. Holly Kiel is Campbellville. The settlement will mean an in- proved to be a false alarm catoed
graduate studies in music fot, County court Judge P. Stuart parliament buildings in Toronto area commission(.. The census is to be completed by June Interment was in Riverside creased cost of S287,000 to the by a break in a Bell Canada
the following year. MacKenzie. on Wednesday. 18. Cemetery, Toronto. board, and will bring the average cable.