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Board Up (From Page one) Special Provision Trustees Walker and Reis- ler objected .o hearing the delegation, there should be a ?.tor of Education W.F. Thom pointed out that there was special provision in the Act, a delegation could be heard on motion of the Board, especially when there was ' ceptional circumstance. rs. Reisler replied that she not think this matter was an "exceptional" one. The ratepayers of Newcastle did not come to the Board before. (However, the Town of Newcastle ratepayers were present at the February 25 meeting, when the Johnson- Sheppard motion was made. Members of the group said they would return for the salary discussions on March 13.) Precedence Led by President John Liptay, the delegation wanted to be heard at the outset of the meeting. Trustee Johnson disagreed. He said this would set a precedence. Other delegations would want to be heard in the same manner. Dr. Ian Wilson opposed this thought. Events, he said, have something to do with the situation. It was not danger- ous. Each delegation can be judged on merit. G.E. Humphreys agreed that he was in favor of hearing the ratepayers. Chairman Creighton pointed out that there was a 15-minute time limit. One person would make the presentation. George Blyth interjected that "we were dealing in technicalities, whereupon Mr. Creighton objected: "I will ask you to rephrase that." No Precedent D.R. Cook discounted any precedence. Ten voted in favor of the delegation being heard. "But there would be no discussion on the presenta- tion, and no action taken on ý)ry Ceaners Chuc/de "She told me,' a woman complained to a friend, "that you told her the secret I told you not to tell her.' "WellI,' replied her friend in a hurt tone, "I told her not to tell you I told her.' "Oh, dear,' sighed the first woman. "Well, don't tell her I told you that she told me." CLOTHES CARE HINT: STAINS FROM BEVE RAGES will damage garments quickly. Take them immediately to your drycleaner for expert professional attention. PLEASE SUPPORT YOUR ROTARY EASTER SEAL CAMPAIGN February 27 to March 31 BOWMANVILLE CLEANERS LTD. 84 KING ST. W. 623-5520 "We Specialize In Shirt Laundering" salaries until a later discuss- ion." John Liptay was introduced by Keith Shackelton. Mr. Liptay informed Board members that the Town of Newcastle ratepayers object- ed to the 100 per cent salary increase. "We are of the opinion that there is little justification for such an increase. It would mean open license for the teachers to ask for the same." He continued that in the Speech from the Throne at Legislative Assembly, Paul- ine McGibbon had asked for moderation and restraint in wage demands. He spoke of John Turner and his reference to inflation. The ratepayers petition should be carefully consider- ed. A salary more consistent with the element of service, "would attract public trust and confidence." Reaction Trustee Carman asked: "What increase in salary would attract public trust and confidence?" Mr. Liptay said that this had been discussed, and it was felt that a 50-percent increase would be preferable. Carman inquired of Liptay, have you any idea of the work the trustees have. Not A Good Question Trustee Reisler was con- cerned about the phrase relating to trust and confi- dence. She intimated that the background of the man who made the statement should be known. "What do you do, what is your occupation?" Mrs. Reis- 1er asked Mr. Liptay. The reply from Mr. Liptay was quick and to the point: "What I do is not relevant." The Chairman ruled that Mrs. Reisler's question was out of order. Both Liptay and Shackelton reassuredthe Board that they had talked to other trustees. They fully understood the public service given by Board members, in regular and a c~~tà~4~ 'J DAVE CHOMEY PHOTOGRAPHER 623-7201 Affer 5:00 p.m. 15 Cole Avenue Bowmanville 34-Member Chiî Will Present Co The Trinity Choir of Chicago under the direction of Dr. Thomas Hoekstra, will pre- sent a concert of sacred music in Rehoboth Christian Re- formed Church at Bowman- ville on March 26 at 8 p.m. The 34-member choir represents Trinity Christian College in Palos Heights, Illinois. Trinity is a liberal arts college established in 1959 by reformed Christians in the metropolitan Chicago area. Students at Trinity presently come from all parts of the United States, Canada and several foreign countries. The nine-day annual tour this year will include appear- ances in Willard, Ohio; Goshen, New York; Paterson, New Jersey; West Sayville, New York; Whitinsville, Mas- sachusetts; Bowmanville, On- tario, Canada; Toronto, Ontario; St. Catharines, On- tario; and Sarnia, Ontario. Members of the Choir will be Gartley - Cox Wedding Wendy Jean, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward B. Cox, Orono, became the bride of Mr. John Laurence Gartley, Oshawa, in Orono United Church, on Saturday, March 8, 1975. Reverend Basil Long, was the officiating clergyman, committee meetings, and in other work. Motion Withdrawn C.V. Johnson and H.N. Sheppard withdrew the orig- inal motion, that trustees be paid $4,800 per annum. The honorariuim of $3,600 was debated. J.C. McKague supported the new figure: "My automobile costs me 65 percent more. Newspapers ave gone up 50 to 100 percent. I bought a new shirt, which cost 100 percent more,'so I would look more respectable to come to Board meetings!" Mrs. Reisler was disturbed about the way the 100 percent raised came out in the press (Port Hope Evening Guide), when there was no one present from that paper. "I would not go for 100 percent, but I would for 50 percent. We spend much time on Board matters. Perhaps we should have better public relations to explain the work we do." Opposed George Blyth was emphatic. He was opposed to any increase in Board salaries. "It is a privilege to serve. I can't see a raise in salary. I admire the people who came here to oppose the raise. For my part in opposing the raise, it is not a polhtical ploy. I doubt that I will ever stand for office again." S.T. Worden, Darlington: "I agree with George Blyth. I don't often agree with him, but I do on this matter. If you can't give a little bit of your time to the cause of education, it is jus't too bad." Information H.N. Sheppard said that the delegation did not have all the information. "The people don't realize how many nights of meetings we have. We all sit on more than one committee." Opposed, Too Opposed, too, to the raise in pay was Dr. Ian C. Wilson. He said: "It is difficult to put a dollar value on the services rendered. One of the tragedies of asking for more money, is that it is becoming a way of life. I regret the trend." Dr. Wilson felt that if the dollar value were placed on the work Board members perform, it would probably exceed the pay, but over-rid- ing this fact is "being able to serve the community without demanding privilege". A generous mileage allow- ance would more than com- pensate for the work. "Particularly now," he con- cluded, "when the economy is in such straits, I will vote against a raise in pay. The time is not right, nor the philosophy." The delegation clapped, in appreciation of Dr. Wilson's remarks. "We'll dispense with the clapping," Chairman Creigh- ton ruled. Service C.V. Johnson said he had served six or seven years on Board, prior to 1969, without recompense. He was happy to do so. He now served Camp- bellford in many ways, in church and on clubs. "Ten cents a mile is not generous," he said, disagree- ing with Dr. Wilson. "We are paying teachers 16 cents a mile, this is much more than us. It costs me more each month to come to Cobourg. More money is justified." Johnson mentioned one spe- cific instance, when negotia- tions lasted from nine o'clock one day to the next. Trustee Carman pointed out Board members had received the same pay since 1969. But he thought an example should be set the organist was Mrs. Morton, Orono, and the soloist Miss Jane Staples, Orono. Miss Beverly Gibson, Osh- awa, was the bridesmaid, Miss Michelle Cox, Orono, the flower girl, best man was Mr. Gil Patterson, Oshawa, and A.T. Werry agreed that a dollar value could not be put on service. R.J. Walker supporte'd a 50 percent increase. It was an onor to serve. However, in his work he had to pay people to do his job when he was giving service to the Board. D.R. Cook, too, supported the increase of 50 percent. He had thought about it for the last couple of weeks. "How do you assess and determine the dollar value in contribution?" And added, the government picks up most of the pay. G.E. Humphreys also had thought about the matter for some time. His conclusion was that there were guidelines for the honorarium. The,amount $300 per month for'Board members was justified, be- cause this was rated with the responsibilities of serving a school population of 25,000. The Northumberland and Newcastle population was just under that amount. Recorded Vote George Blyth asked for a recorded vote. Result was 12 for raise in stipend to $3,600 per year, from present $2,400. Four opposed. They were Blyth, Worden, Wilson and Carman. Next, the Chairman's sal- ary. Director of Education, W.F. Thom said that the Chairman could be paid the regular Board allowance, now $3,600 plus half that allowance, total $5,400. ENNISKILLEN (intended for last week) Miss Elva Orchard visited her sister Miss Laverne Orch- ard, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Stainton called on Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Brunt, all of Bowmanville. Pleased to report Mrs. F. Draper is improving and hoping to be home soon. Dr. and Mrs. Clark Werry, Elizabeth and Peter, Etob- icoke were callers on Sunday at their parents, Mr. and Mrs. E.A. Werry's. Mr. and Mrs. Gary Hanewich, Oshawa, were supper guests with their parents. Miss Winnifred Cole, R.N. Willowdale spent Thursday with her sister, Mr. and Mrs. E.A. Werry. Master Brooke Clemens, Hampton was a weekend visitor with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. E. Wright, Mr. and Mrs. E. Wright, Miss Betty Wright were recent visitors of Mrs. Norma Brad- ford, Oshawa. Mr. and Mrs. E. Wright and Betty were Sunday supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Wright, Pinewood Estate, Pontypool. The Wright families held a social eveiing on Saturda night at Maple Grove Church hall in the formof a supper and presentation to honour Brian, son of Fred and Marion Wright, Bowmanville and Cathy, daughter of Glen and Marjory Cameron, Oshawa on their approaching marriage. Mr. and Mrs. Leonàrd Stainton have been with their daughter Doris at Barrie who is quite ill with flu, we wish Doris a fast recovery. Since World War II the Canadian Red Cross has become more and more invol- ved in helping people in other lands. In addition to financial aid, the Society has sent professional and technical personnel to disaster areas on a number of occasions. In an average year, the Canadian Red Cross dollar helps supply every kind of assistance - medical, financial, nutrition- al, technical - to some 40 or 50 nations. the usher Mr. Stepheni Cox, Orono. Following a reception held at the Flying Dutchman Motor Inn, Bowmanville, Mr. and Mrs. Gartley left on a honey- moon to Las Vegas, and are now residing in Oshawa. "I am opposed to this," said George Blyth. Majority agreed on the $5,400 stipend for the Chair- man. Mileage Rate The Director said the cur- rent mileage allowance for Board members was 10 cents per mile for committee and Board meetings. Special ar- rangements were made for other functions. M.E. Prout mentioned that Board members in the Region of Durham were paid 17 cents per mile. Carman and Cam- eron moved the rate be 16 cents. Prout and Johnson made amendment that the amount be 17 cents. Carman inter'ected: "We ould not be paid more than the employees of the Board who are getting 16 cents. Amendment was defeated. The Carman-Cameron mo- tion, 16 cents per mile, was approved. hous loca Dl ed, ates Chri rem Chr the com The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, March 19, 1975 3 presented include: "An Even- Choir song Service for the Second go oe Advent of Christ," by Tbomas Tallis; Choral movements from Cantatia 140; "Wake, cert Awake for Night is Flyng, il cof . r tby J.S. Bacb; Advent Motet by Gustav Sebreck; "0 Dearest sed by members of the Jesus," by Ernst Pepping; l community. and "Sing We Merrily,' by r. Thomas Hoekstra stat- Martin Shaw. 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