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2-Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, May 9th, 1984 rrono tehtp Eímts Affirmative Action program The Northumberland and Newcastle Board of Educa- tion have taken action through a resolution of the board to set forth an Affirmative Action program to elevate more women into the board's top jobs. Policy to stimulate this program is expected to be in place within the next six to eight weeks. While some board members refer to this action as possibly the most significant action to be taken by the board in the present three-year term we have to agree with the comment of lial McKnight, trustee from Bowmanville, who said "it's unfortunate we have to put this in a motion,' 'Why isn't it a way of life?" There is no doubt that there is a cultural stereotying of the sexs which has been passed along from generation to generation. And there is also no doubt that we have a form of over-reaction to a very vocal group of women who by no way represent the majority. As one looks back into history there certainly has been inequalities especially when we base it on today's standards of equality of the sexes. But the stereotypes of the past are chang- ing even though it be at a nominal rate. Culture does not change over night nor does the way of life. Certainly women should have and must have the same opportunity to take part in the affairs of man-kind. It must come through the open mind of men as well as through the in- dividual initiatives of women. Its a partnership that give strength to the home when it is balance and will do likewise for the world over. It will be interesting to observe the guidelines which the Board of Education approves for their program. It would ap- pear there is no simple course to follow. Quotas could well mean compromise and compromise would result in lessening standards at the high levels of administration within the local educational system. Figures have been reported that only five women hold principalships within the Northumberland and Newcastle Board of Education's 54 elementary and secondary school. That only four of the sixteen elementary vice-principals are women and that there are no women vice-principals within the ten secondary schools in the system. This may only tell part of the picture for of the fourteen applications for Director of Education only one was submitted by a woman. If this was evident as to the principal and vice-principal positions we would have to question any legislation at a Board level to correct the imbalance. Must not the first cornsideration for a high level position be qualificiations and apptitude and the fact of whether man or woman is irrevelant. Where does Affirmative Action fit in where only 41 percent of elementary teachers are men and a mere 29 percent in the secondary school system across the province. Looking at the sex content of the Town of Newcastle council it certainly appears that opposition to voting a woman candidate is not any cause for concern. Does the general public practice "equality as a way of life?" Local artists involed in Mill show and sale The general public is invited to a show and sale of art and sculpturing which opens at the Mill Gallery in the Visual Art Centre, Simpson Street, Bowman'ville this Friday, May 1lth. The show continues until May 18th. Works included in the show are watercolours by Don Staples, Orono, oil paintings by Carol Reynolds, Hampton and sculpturing by Mary Anfossi, Toronto. The gallery is open daily from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Lottery ticket outlets in Orono being cautious A recent survey of the various lottery ticket sale outlets in Orono by Chris Hooper, Co-op student at the Times, reveals local merchants are being cautoius as to taking on the sale of the new Canadian Sports Pool Corp. lottery tickets. In fact they holding off until the issue is settled between the pro- vince and the federal government. Provincial lottery corpora- tions are prepared to seize tickets and unplug terminals where the new sports lottery tickets area sold. Most local merchants do not want to lose their privilege of selling the provincial ickets to take on another lottery that has yet to be established. The decision for Beckers in Orono will be established by head office and this decision has yet to come down. Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, ENOUGH IS ENOUGHI Let's keep the record straight. On November 14, 1983 when the Council of the Town of lIewcastle voted to prpceed with reassessment, twç (2) members voted against the reassessment. Those two (2) members were Councillor Ivan Hobbs and myself, Councillor Hamre. On February 20, 1984 the vote taken was not for or against reassessment but whether to reconsider the earlier decision of November 14, 1983. Immediately prior to the vote February 20, 1984 each member of Council was handed a sealed envelope containing a letter from Bud Gregory, the Minister respon- sible for assessment. In that letter the Minister clearly stated that it was not possible for the Town of Newcastle to reconsider its earlier decision of November 14, 1983. Since the Provincial Minister is the governing authority op assessment and since the Provincial Govern- ment is a governing body over the local government if, Kendal News Sunday, May 13th is Family Day. So long as there are homes to which men turn at close of day, So long as there are homes where children are, where women stay, If love and loyalty and faith be found across those sills A stricken nation can recover from its gravest ills. As long as there are homes where fires burn, and there is bread So long as there are homes where lamps are lit and prayers are said, Although a people falter through the dark and nation's grope, With God Himself back of these little homes we have sure hope. Grace Hill Crowell Sunday was a fine sunny May day and there was a good turn out to hear Mr. Ian Savage who brought a fine message. Next Sunday is Mother's Day and also our U.C.W. Anniversary with Miss Anne Foster as guest speaker. Service at 11:15 a.m. Mrs. Mabel Smith of North Hollywood, California and her sister Mrs. A, Cathcart were entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Peacock for Sunday evening dinner. They also called on Mr. and Mrs. Allan Peacock. On May 2nd the United Church Worien met at the home of Miss Catherine Stewart with ten ladies pre- sent. The president opened the meeting with a poem and Hymn 394, "Happy the home where God is there" after receiving that letter tell- ing me reconsideration was impossible, I had proceeded to support by vote the recon- sideration, in my opinion, I might have looked good to the crowd present but, I would have been less than honest with those who elected me. Regarding the 405,000.00 plus $s that made up the surplus from the 1983 budget and which is often referred to in recent letters to the Editor and recently referred to in a flyer which was distributed across the municipality - let's set that record straight also. The taxpayers were not "nicked" for it as is being stated. That amount was the balance left over from the budget of 1983 due to: - Staf and Council watching spending closely - other revenue besides tax $s being brought in wherever possible - doing whatever possible to get lower purchasing prices on all items purchased - such things as a mild winter in 1983 that resulted in less costs for snow removal than had been ex- pected and budgeted for. - earning the best interest rates we can on all in- vestments - etc., etc., etc. In other words, the 1983 surplus was due to good financial management on the part of the Corporation and that money saved was, from and the Lord's Prayer. Mrs. M. Stevens led the devotionai Acts 21lv. 8 and Eph. 4 v. 11. She then explained the dif- ference in the three terms: apostle, prophet, evangelist. She went on to tell us a Sect was a group who broke away from an established church. For example, if a group disagreed with ordaining homosexuals and broke away to form a new group they would be a Sect. A cuit is very different. They say "We will give you a bed and feed you, if you will follow our leader." They are very deceptive. For example, those who went to Jonestown, Guyana. Mrs. E. Foster, convenor of visitation at friendship, then introduced our speaker Mrs. Isabelle Challice. She gave us many helpful sugges- tions: Visit sick neighbours taking with us cookies or a casserole. Place a box at the back of the church for ar- ticles our family does not need, other families may find ,them useful. Things left at the end of the month may be sent to Missions. She read a poem on "Hands". We should be grateful for our hands. What they can do for us and what they can do for others. She told the experience of a student minister who was given $5.00 and told he was to seek help to live one weekend in Halifax. Some churches were locked, usually the janitor was sympathetic with his need for food, but that wasn't much help. One church did give him a $5.00 food voucher, this he used wisely. One minister was sympathetic but his wife call- ed him away from so scriffy an individual who had at- tended the service, etc. We all enjoyed the message she brought. Plans were now made for our special Anniversary Sun- day 1 of the budget process subtracted from the total amount needed for 1984 and thus results in a lower $ figure needing to be raised in 1984 to meet the expenses of the municipality. A- routine method of dealing with the previous year's balance and a method used by most municipalities. Or would the taxpayers rather financial management of the type that saw the Council of the day caught totally unaware halfway through the budget process for that particular year when a 600,000 plus $ deficit was announced to them and, ac- cording to the local press, resulted in such confusion one member of Council was prompted to put forward a motion asking the Province to do a financial review of the Corporation. Mr. Editor, this is my fourth year on Council and in all that time I have never found it necessary when put- ting my position forward to Council and/or the public on any issue to mislead or misrepresent the facts. Good debate is a vital part of our democratic system but it is democracy in action only when those debating are truly interested in keeping the record straight ånd not in just looking good. Respectfully, Diane Hamre, Regional Councillor, Ward 3, Town of Newcastle. day, May 13th. Moved by Mrs. L. Downes, seconded by Mrs. A. Cathcart that we give Miss Ann Foster a purse to help her in her missionary work, carried. Next meeting at the home of Mrs. L. Stapleton on June 6th. A dainty lunch was prepared by Mrs. L. Skerratt. The Tin-Lined Trunk - by Mary Hamilton (continued). Polly huddled further under her blankets. "Everyone in Canada's mean except Mr. Sommers," she thought. She wished she could talk to Jack but she knew she would have to wait until Sunday, maybe even longer. Fortunately Mrs. Sommer's health improved and they were able to go to church that week. When they arrived Polly saw Jack leading the Whippley's horse into the stable. He had a bad bruise on his face again and he was limping. Polly jumped down from the sleigh and ran over to him. Mr. Som- mers followed. "What hap- pened Jack?" she asked, afraid to hear his answer. "It's Whippley," Jack said, "He gave me a beating for leaving the harness outside all night." Mr. Sommers was listening. "Any farmer would feel pretty cross about a harness being left out in this weather." he said. "Still it's no excuse for a beating. l'Il speak to Albert after the ser- vice." All during church Polly felt miserable. She couldn't stop thinking about Jack's bruises. Afterwards as everyone was leaving Mr. Sommers accosted Mr. Whip- pley. "How's the boy getting along Albert?" he asked. "Fine, if I keep after him. He needs encouraging," Mr. Whippley replied curtly. Mr. Sommers looked uneasy, "What do you mean by that? You're not working him to death are you?" "Not to my way of think- ing." "You and 1 don't think alike, Albert. Hold your temper next time." With this warning Mr. Sommers turned anf left. That afternoon he wrote a long letter to the Barnardo Home in Toronto explaining Jack's situation. Two weeks later there was a reply saying that an inspector would visit the Whippley farm, but weeks and weeks passed and nothing happened. Polly grew more worried every day. The cold weather had settl- ed in and one blizzard follow- ed another. It was a dreary time of year. All the people and animals shut up together in a white box of snow. Polly kept busy doing chores and caring for Mrs. Sommers who had taken to her bed again. She was a little kinder now but no matter how hard Polly tried, she could never quite satisfy her. "Our Mag- gie did it this way," Mrs. Sommers would remind her. ST. SAVIOUR'S ANGLICAN CHURCH Mill Street, Orono May 13, 1984 9:45 a.m. Baptisms Church School Rev. Allan Haldenby Newcastle 987-4745 United Church -o Orono Pastoral' Charge Minister - Rev. Wayne Wright SUNDAY, MAY 13, 1984 Orono United Church Church School 11:15 a.m. Morning Worship 11:15a.m. Smorgasborg Dinner Wed., May l6th 6 & 7 p.m. Admission: Adults $6.00 Children 12 and under $3.00 Pre-school free Kirby United Church Church School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 9:45 a.m. , mým WITH THISE GIPTl MAY 13th 1928 Jewellery 25% OFF Until Mother's Day Ony t CARLTON CARDS TRIM UP FOR SUMMER WITH "SLIMFAST" Delicious meal replacement reducing plan to lose weight (Chocolate flavour) $2.00 OFF COUPON MAIN ST. ofONONT. -. .983-S009