The Huron Expositor, 1988-11-16, Page 17GRADUATES
LORI BENNINGER, granddaughter
Hugh and Ann Benninger of Dublin and
daughter of Don and Marilyn Benninger of
Emerald Isle graduated from Grade 12 at
St. Peter's Catholic School in Peterborough.
Lori received the highest award in
cooperative education and also a $200 bur-
sary. Attending Lori's graduation were
Hugh and Ann Benninger and Ben and Mary
Lynn Benninger from Waterloo. Lori is now
in Grade 13 at the same school.
CRIME STOPPERS
Phone 1-800-265-1777
Crime Stoppers and the Wingham Detach-
ment of the Ontario Provincial Police are
seeking your assistance to help solve this
theft.
Sometime between August 6 and 11, 1988 a
hot tub was stolen from a Morris Township
farm. The tub is made out of pine and is
homemade. It has a built-in gas powered
hydraulic system which lifts the tub expos-
ing wheels so it can be towed behind a car or
truck. Police say the thief must have had
knowledge of hydra ill leg in order to raise the
Horticultural society
The Seaforth Horticultural Society held its
annual meeting and pot luck supper on
Wednesday, November 9, 1988, at the
Seaforth Public School.
President Margaret DeJong welcomed
everyone. The executive and committees
will remain the same for another year. Com-
mittee heads presented their annual
reports. Written reports are to be submitted
to Helen McNaughton of the Yearbook Com-
mittee as soon as possible.
Council
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"We all are busy with our personal lives
and with committees, and our evaluations
may not be perfect, but at least they're
done every year. Otherwise the complaints
might just build up and up."
A suggestion that it might make more
sense for council to evaluate Clerk Crocker
on his performance at council, and for
Deputy -Clerk Michelle Huard to evaluate
him on his performance in the office, was
quickly vetoed by Clerk Crocker.
"I don't agree with that at all. I answer
Wisdom
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tub up for transportation. The hot tub is
worth more than $5,000.
If you have information about this or any
other serious crime call Crime Stoppers toll
free at 1-800-265-1777, or locally at 482-3821.
You will never have to reveal your identity
or testify in court. Crime Stoppers will pay
up to $1,000 for any information leading to
an arrest. Call Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m. Remember crime doesn't pay,
but Crime Stoppers does.
taught arrangements
The Society decided to enter a float in the
Santa Claus Parade on December 2 with Cor
Vander Pryt in charge.
Helen McNaughton demonstrated four at-
tractive and unique Christmas floral ar-
rangments. She was thanked and presented
with a gift by Marj Phillips.
The Society will meet again for a special
"Make -and -Take" Valentine meeting on
Feburary 8, 1989. Come out and get your
new membership. Everyone is welcome.
to council. It (my evaluation) has to come
from my superior."
"You have to decide what questions are
relative or not, and kick them out if they're
not. You have to consult with staff
members if you want to know about my
performance in the office."
The 1988 evaluation of Clerk Crocker by
members of town council, is the first one in
12 years.
"If it's the first one in 12 years, at least
it's a step in the right direction," noted
Councillor Doig.
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THE HURON EXPOSITOR, NOVEMBER 16, 1988 — 17A
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from wisdom teeth up until the past hundred
years or so when people discovered the
wonders of dentistry.
I suppose I should have felt lucky that I
had someone who would yank out my teeth
for me, but at the time I didn't.
Before he got down to business I asked
him if I was in for a lot of pain. I like to be
ready. And he replied that I would "feel no
pain here." He didn't mention anything
about after the freezing wore off.
He went at those wise teeth with a pair of
fancy pliers and a cutting instrument, and
assured me that I was feeling no pain, only
pressure. He was right for the most part.
The act of having the teeth removed wasn't
as bad for me as I heard it has been for
many people. The double helping of local
anesthetic made the pulling of the teeth
bearable, but once the freezing ramp "nt
and my nerves realized they'd been had,
they started screaming. I know a couple
hours of pain is better than a lifetime of suf-
fering but that's not what you think during
those couple hours.
When I saw the first tooth I couldn't
believe it had come from' me. The monster
was close to an inch long, and it hadn't even
broke the surface of the gum yet.
I was gonna bust the tooth fairy!
All those baby teeth I lost were worth 25
cents each to me if I put them under my
pillow. These chompers, with their size, and
with the rate of inflation, would bring me a
small fortune or at least a night out.
And to think I've got two more lurking just
beneath the surface on the right side of my
face that my dentist wants to "take a look
at." (Wink, wink, nod, nod). And I've got a
dentist appointment Thursday. I can't wait.
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JOHN GORDON HAMILTON, son of
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London.
HCBE
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with the secondary teachers ). He explains
further, last year the elementary teachers
were offered less than the secondary
educators and they fought until they got the
same increase. This year they refused the
same increase.
Mr. Giannandrea says the board is "not
willing to move" on this issue.
BENEFITS
The teachers would like to see minor im-
provements to their benefits package, which
both Mr. Parsons and Ms. Keillor admit is
an acceptable one. However, "some
= teachers do not feel that it is adequate in
benefits relating to prescription drugs,"
says Ms. Keillor.
Mr. Giannandrea says the HCBE spends
more on benefits than do the other boards in
the area.
7. STAFFING
Staffing is another issue, and this is
basically just an agreement on the stu-
_ dent/teacher ratio. Like preparation time,
there is a written agreement to deal with
staffing but it is outside of the collective
agreement. The teachers would like to see it
a guaranteed part of their collective agree-
ment, while the Board says there is an ex-
_ isting formula and it is working.
AGREEMENT DURATION
Another issue of contention is how long the
• agreement will be in place. Thi board would
like to see these negotiations to ;e place once
every two years for the sake I f efficiency,
and to allow the parties to spend their time
more productively. The teachers would like
• to stay with single year agreements due to
changing financial projections, and they
maintain their counterparts in Grey, Bruce,
Wellington and Perth have paid a price for
agreeing to an extension beyond one year.
'Annual ..meg-tiations keep communica-
tion ongoi explained Mr. Parsons. He
also referred to the secondary teachers' col-
lective agreement which is for a one year
term.
Mr. Giannandrea points out that eight to
10 months of every year are being spent
negotiating new agreements, and in light of
this asks how productive yearly renegotia-
tions are. He also says there is a provincial
trend toward two year agreements.
The fact finder recommended the parties
settle for a two year agreement.
There are other issues which the parties
will be dealing with such as maternity and
adoption leaves, principal's assistants, ad-
ministration of salary schedules, noon -hour
supervision, posting of vacant positions and
retirement gratuity.
The representatives from the elementary
teachers didn't find the fact-finding hearing,
nor the fact finder, productive.
"We thought she was biased and did not
understand the issues," said Ms. Keillor.
Mr. Parsons added the fact finder was too
interested in trying to be a mediator and
resolve the issues rather than giving an ob-
jective report of each of the parties'
concerns.
The fact finder isn't the only problem the
teachers see.
"The board has been reluctant to consider
the teacher's requests," says Ms. Keillor.
However, she adds the teachers are hop-
ing for a settlement as soon as possible. If
the teachers don't meet with the board and
get a settlement, she sees another round of
mediation as the next step.
Mr. Giannandrea has offered to meet per-
sonally and unofficially with the teacher's
negotiator to look for common ground, but
says he has yet to hear a response to his
invitation.
Mr. Giannandrea says an agreement may
be delayed further because a new board has
to be voted in and briefed on the issues, but
he thinks the sides are still not so far apart
that an agreement is out of reach.
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