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Zurich Citizens News, 1974-11-21, Page 1M(to [rti© NO. 47 - FIRST WITH THE LOCAL NEWS TkIURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1974 15¢ PER COPY Huron of E changes- policy (by Wilma Oke) The Huron County Board of Education at its meeting in Clinton Monday cleared up its policy on special leave for its employees elected to public office which had conflicted witl salary agreement terms. The policy on political act- ivities of employees was am- ended to be the same as the salary agreement so that empl- oyees elected to public office who require time off from their employee duties with the board to attend to duties as a member of council, shall be granted leave of absence in accordance with salary agree- ments. At present agreements with elementary and secondary school teachers provide, if applied for, special leave up to three days without loss of pay and without loss of accumu] ated sick leave benefits. Prior to Monday the policy had included leave of absence with loss of full pay and bene- fits. E. Cayley Hill, Goderich, board chairman, stated"If one of the teaching staff accepts nomination and election to No vote for deputy reeve in Stanley There will not be an election for a deputy -reeve of Stanley Township despite a report to this effect in last week's edition. of the Citizens News. Following the close of nominations in Stanley last week, two men were nominated for the office. They were incumbent Cal Hort- on and challenger Tom Consitt. At the ratepayers meeting las Tuesday night in Varna there was no indication from either candidate that they might with- draw, so this newspaper took it for granted there would be an election for the post. However, prior to the close of time for withdrawals last Wednesday night, the present deputy, withdrew leaving Mr. Consitt elected by acclamation. Reeve Anson McKinley and councillors Paul Steckle, Don Brodie and Don McGregor were also elected by acclamation. The voters in Stanley Town- ship will still get a chance to vote on election day, however, since five candidates are in the running for two seats on the Huron County Board of Educat- ion to represent Stanley, Bay- field, Tuckersmith and Seaford A Stanley Tcwcship resident, Bob Pecle, is one of the five. Mr. Peck had previously been a trustee on the former Clinton Collegiate Institute board for 14 years. The other four candidates are incumbent Mrs. Mollie Kunder, of Seaforth, Harvey Hammond and Robin Gates, both of Vanastra, and Morgan Smith, of Bayfield. John Broadfoot, of Tucker - smith, has retired from the board after serving since it's inception in 1969. Mrs. Kund- er has also been a trustee since the board began operations. public office they should not be penalized in public duties. Loss of full pay and benefits is a little harsh." D.J. Cochrane, Director of Education, spoke of provincial legislation being proposed which would permit teachers to take time for politics. Mr. Hill spoke .of the benefit to the community, "Some teachers can make a contribut- ion beyond their professional duty." Trustee John Broadfoot of Brucefield who was chairman of the Policy Review Commit- tee, spoke of the committee's concern for the students as they Fred Haberer reeve of Zurich Fred Haberer has been elect- ed as reeve of the Village of Zurich by acclamation, follow- ing the close cf time when candidates could withdraw their names from nomination. The only other nominee for the post, Delbert Geiger, withdrew just prior to the five o'clock deadline last Wednesday after- noon. Mr. Haberer has been a member of the council for the past two years, and served as chairman of the hydro and wat- er committee. He topped the polls two years ago when he was first elected to the council. Another nomination will take place beginning next Monday, November 25, and continuing until Friday, Nov- ember 29, for the one vacancy on the council. Three memb- ers were acclaimed to office -- incumbents Isidore Laporte and Leroy Thiel, along with newcomer Ray McKinnon. They were the only three cand- idates nominated for the four seats on council. If an election is necessary following the close of the sec- ond round of nominations, it will take place on Tuesday, December 17,. An advance poll would be held on Saturday, December 7. (Photo by Jack Doerr; Howard W. Lawrence, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Law- rence, Zurich, received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the Faculty of Social Science at the University of Western Ontario. Mr. Lawrence is employed by the Huron County Board of Education at Stephen Central School. outlined the policy covering political activities of teachers. "Our duty was that the stud- ent receive education, and if the teacher is absent from the classroom for any length of time then the classroom is dist- urbed, " he said, "and the stud- ents will suffer. I am not questioning the value of teach- ers in politics, merely the eff- ect on the students." Trustee Jack Alexander of Winghalu spoke of a teacher who took time away from the classroom to sit on Huron County Council and lost not only his salary but his super- annuation benefits as well. "I don't consider he should be paid twice (salary plus money received for being member of council) but 1 don't feel he (continued on page 12) 0 John Baker back as Hensall reeve Following last week's nom- ination Hensall reeve John Baker was returned to office by acclamation for another term. The only other person nominated for reeve, Len Erb, chose to run as a candidate for the council, which he has been a member of for some years. There will, however, be an election for four seats on the Hensall council. All four in- cumbents, Harold Knight, Murray Baker, Paul Neilands and Len Erb, are seeking re- election. Two other candidates, Janis Bisbacl< and Bill Fuss, are trying for council seats as well. Also returned to office by acclamation were Public Utility commissioners Charles Hay and Rodger Venner. The other member of the Commission is reeve John Baker. 0 Contest starts next week Next Thursday, the Citizens News will begin running its exciting new "Seek Santa" contest. Merchandise vouch- ers will be awarded weekly with a final grand prize of $50 (in rnerchandise cheques) which will be drawn from all entries received during the four weeks the contest will be published. Watch next week's Citizens News for complete details. Read the ads and patronize the contest advertisers. Among the sponsoring merchants are: Hensall District Co- Operat- ive; Gascho's Dry Goods, Zur- ich; Pro Hardware; Laporte Meat Market; Al's Market; Westlake Furniture; B.J. Fink, Heinrich's Lunch and Variety; Huron Motor Products; Discount Dave's; Dominion Hotel, Hurondale Dairy. The three lucky winners' names will be published weekly and full details of the big grand prize will appear in a future edition of the Citizens News. This contest --open to all members of the family, both young and old alike -will prov- ide early Christmas shoppers with gift suggestions. You will enjoy this "Seek Santa" contest and remember YOU can by a lucky winner. WINNER OF $5, 000 - Tony Denotutue, RIu, Zurich, .was the lucky winner of five thousand dollars in the Olympic Lottery draw held Monday night in ilautilton. Mr. Denouuue is seen here with his winning ticket, no. 2012 496, which he purch- ased from the Bank of Commerce branch in Hensall. Outline plan to C of C The Zurich Chamber of Cour coerce was urged last Thursday night to follow Goderich in organizing a face-lift of its downtown commercial core. Huron County planner Nick Hill and Goderich businessmen Bob Swartman and John Sch- aefer urged the local business- men to initiate a beautification plan for the commercial core along Main Street. Mr. Hill said the presentat- ion of drawings and photographs of the program around The Square in Goderich was design- ed "to be an inspiration to you. Ile said the recently -approve( official plan for the village of 800 emphasizes strengthening and enhancing the commercial role. The main thrust of the offic- ial plan is renewal of the core area to coincide with repaving of Main Street (Iiighway 84) in 1975. Mr. Schaefer said each town and village is laid out differ- ently and has unique problems and opportunities. Both Mr. Schaefer and Mr. Swarunan outlined how they proceeded with the work on their downtown square, working with a group of young people under an Opportunity for Youth grant. They used artist's sketch( of before and after to illustrate their success in the project. In thanking the two men for their presentation, past presid- ent Herb Turkheim said he hop- ed the Goderich example would get the'ball rolling' in the village's pans for downtown restoration. He added that many people had voiced the op inion that Zurich could become another tourist attraction simil- ar to Frankenmuth, Michigan. A report of the nomination committee of the organization listed the officers for the com- ing year. They are, past pres- ident, Lco Meidinger, presid- ent, Ray McKinnon; first vice- president, George Ilaggitt; second vicc-presid ent, Rev. A.C. Blackwell; secretary, John Consitt; treasurer, Josef Risi; directors, Oscar Greb, Fred Haberer, Gary Gingerich, Jack Hamilton, Ken Gingerich, Cleve Gingerich, Ron Heimrich John Paul Rau, Iiarvey llohner, Glen Thiel, Albert Erb, and Allan Beange. Plans were finalized for the annual Ladies Nite to be held on December 14. 0 Vote in Hay for reeve, council Incumbent Hay Township reeve Joseph Hoffman will be taking on deputy -reeve John Tinney for the top post in the municipality at the Decemb- er 2 elections. They were the only two nominated for the position. Joe Miller will be the new deputy -reeve of the Township, when he was the only person nominated for the post. There are four men in the running for the three seats on the Hay Township council. They are incumbents Lloyd Mousseau and Lionel Wilder, along with new candidates Tony Bedard and Don Geiger.