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10 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, April 19, 1978 BETHANY Council's Special Meeting Two area representatives of the Victoria County School Board, Mrs. Carew and Mr. Rowan, met at a special meeting with the Manvers Council. The representatives of the School Board supplied the Council with the salary schedules which sets forth the various categories that the teachers fall into, depending on their qualifications and experience. There is also the usual annual increment and several fringe benefits. The 1977 school levy contained a circle indicating the costs of the various services in terms of per cent. The teachers are paying 7 per cent of their salaries into the pension fund and the Ministry of Education is also paying a matching 7 per cent into the Teacher's Pension Fund. Manvers Council feel the cost of the education for 1976 and 1977 has escalated at a figure that the ratepayers cannot absorb year after year. It would appear from the presentation of the Victoria County Board of Education, members that the board is well-managed and in good hands. The question arises as to whether the teaching staff and other professional staff plus top management personnel in all schools in Ontario, are being paid in accordance with comparable work in Industry. The question of education costs and how the money to support the same is to be raised, is a major problem in Ontario. After discussing the problem the Council felt they were in a better position to understand the complex matter that the school board has to deal with, and the School Board Representatives expressed their appreciation for being received and indicated that they are avail- able at all times to be of assistance, if the Council wish to discuss any educational matters. The large gathering of friends and neighbors, who attended the birthday party in honour of Mrs. Bertie Neals proved the respect and esteem she is held in this area. Congratulations were re- ceived from Mr. Diefenbaker, Mr. Clark M.P., Mr. Davis, M.P., Mr. Aikens M.P. and Mr. Lawrence M.P. as well as the township of Manvers. All her sisters and brothers, except Mr. Harry Preston, were able to attend. They were Mrs. Perry Neals (Myrtle), Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Preston, Mr. and Mrs. David McLean (Olive), Mrs. Carl Parks (Mary), Mr. and Mrs. Percy Preston, and Mrs. Reta Neals, a sister-in- law. The ' Fellowship group honoured Mrs. Neals at their Wednesday night meeting when they had a birthday cake and presented her with an "April" cup and saucer. Senior Citizen Bowling Scores for April 11th Over 300 for two games: Gertie Clark 362, Morgan Bigelow 326, Earle Parrott 322, Florrie Driver 321, George E. Clark 316, Jessie Ellicott 316, Hilda Bigelow 313. Over 200 for two games: Annie Sharpe 292, Margaret Wright 284, Irene MacDonald 273, Tom McKellar 266, Muriel Parrott 263, Mary Morton 260, Geo. W. Clarke 256, Edith McKellar 254, Lillian Fallis 249, Viola Clarke 245, Alvin Mitchell 245, Mildred Bristow 237, Stanley Sharpe 226, Bill Armitage 222, Leonard Driver 216, Alma Pudsey 211, Ina Harkness 211, Derena Clark 205. Sympathy of the district is extended to the relatives of Margaret Armstrong of Millbrook. Many of us knew Margaret as the patient librarian, who did so much to promote good reading to young and old in Millbrook and surrounding area. Excerpts from April Meeting of Manvers Council A motion was approved for a 60 day trailer license be granted to Ross Smith, who recently lost his house by fire. A house is being moved on to the premises. A letter is to be written to the C.P.R. regarding Manvers Township's position in respect to the maintenance of the parking lot at the Pontypool C.P.R. station, during the winter months. A letter is to be written to the Premier of Ontario requesting that the new assessment system be intro- duced for taxation purposes in 1979. A meeting is to be arranged to discuss the formation of a Recreation Commission for the Township of Manvers. A motien was carried that the recoi.imendation of the Manvers Township Community Centre and Arena Committee of April 4, 1978 be approved, whereby payment to Roxon Contractors Ltd. invoice dated February 28, 1978 in the amount of $63,713.00 be paid. This is the 6th invoice submitted. The Council authorized the Clerk to submit an application for provincial grants for the fiscal year under the Ontario Home Renewal Program. It was moved that the Council adopt residential standards as set down in the Ontario Home Renewal Program Guide for Resident- ial Standards, October 1974, by the Community Renewal Branch of the Ministry of Housing. The matter of a library system for Manvers Township and the cost for same being approximately 3 mills, it was decided to put the question of whether the Township of Manvers join the Victoria County Library System be put on a ballot for the forthcoming November 1978 election and the ratepayers can make the decision. The Council authorized the Reeve and Treasurer to borrow up to a limit of $150,000.00 for the payment of the Community Centre and Arena. The grants receivable are in excess of the monies to be borrowed and the Arena Committee to pay all interest charges. The Township will pay $25.00 expenses for the "Queen" in the "Beauty Contest" selected from Manvers Township to enter the competition at the Millbrook Fair. It was decided that the Chudleigh Hill Estates Sub- division, be permitted to develop in two stages with lots 1 to 18 inclusive to be Phase I. A letter of credit for $70,000.00 to be deposited with the Township, plus the required $1,000,000.00 liability insurance. Proper temporary turning locations to be installed. The road superintendent is to put in temporary culverts for road drainage, to facilitate the Chudleigh Hill Sub- division and the work to be billed back to the Subdivider. Mr. Ted Veenhof called the council regarding the renting of a vacant commercial lot in Bethany to be used for a "Used Car Sales Lot" a sales office would have to be located on the lot. The Reeve indicated that the Council would like to see a restaurant located on the lot under consideration, to serve the needs of the area. Mr. Veenhof indicated that if a prospective buyer came along that would put up a restaurant on the property, that he would be willing to vacate the site and that the owner of the lot would also like to see a restaurant built on the property, but no prospects have come forth to date. In the meantime the owner and the prospective tenant would like to make some use of the land. The Council decided that the site be approved for the use of Mr. Ted Veenhof for to establish a "Used Car" lot with a sales office. Women's Institute Members of the Women's Institute met at the home of Mrs. Addison Scott on Monday evening with Mrs. Glenn Preston presiding. The roll call was answered by "Something the younger generation has taught us" and payment of fees for the coming year. The secretary, Mrs. Ray Porteous read minutes of previous meeting and gave the financial report. Reports of the year's work were read by each convenor. Mrs. Addison Scott presided for the election of officers. Mrs. Ray Porteous gave the report of the nominating committee and the following were duly elected to office: President, Mrs. Glenn Preston; First Vice President, Mrs. John Neals; Secretary- Treasurer Mrs. Ray Porteous; Asst. Sec'y-Treas. Mrs. R. Jarvest; Public Rela- tions Officer Mrs. R. Jarvest; District Director, Mrs. Addison Scott with Mrs. Belle Smith as Alternate Director; Tweedsmuir Curator Mrs. Thomas Jennings; Branch Directors, Mrs. Ina Palmer, Mrs. George Neals, Mrs. Bruce Ryley; Auditors, Mrs. Addison Scott, Mrs. Emery Smith; Nominating Commit- tee Mrs. Ray Porteous, Mrs. J. Kloepher, Mrs. Murray Smith; Sunshine Committee, Mrs. Frank White, Mrs. Vincent Jackson; Pianist, Mrs. Viola Thorndyke; Assistant pianist, Mrs. Violet Carr; Standing Committee Conveners - Agriculture and Canadian Industries, Mrs. Earl Weatherilt; Citizenship and World Affairs, Mrs. Viola Thorndkye; Education and Cultural Activities, Mrs. Addison Scott; Family and Consumer Affairs, Mrs. Ralph Pfoh; Resolutions, Mrs. Hector Morton. The secretary read a card of thanks from Mrs. Lawrence Staples and a letter from Jánice Ferguson re Pine Ridge Library. Announce- ment was made of "Luncheon Is Served" to be held for the District in the Legion Hall at Millbrook on April 25th at 12 o'clock noon. Members were asked to assist by donating an craft work and home ba ing. Mrs. Ralph Pfoh, Mrs. Addison Scott, Mrs. Viola Thorndyke, Mrs. Thomas Jennings and Mrs. Glenn Preston received prizes for perfect attendance through the year. It was agreed that the collection to be received at the May meeting would be sent as a donation to Mental Health. A donation of $5.00 will be forwarded to the Millbrook Fair Board and a donation of $10.00 to The Bethany Athletic Association to assist with prizes for their annual Sport's Day. Mrs. T. Jennings expressed the thanks of the membersto Mrs. Ray Porteous and Mrs. John Neals for their excellent leadership in a sewing class "Personalizing Your Pattern" and presented each with token gifts. Mrs. Jennings also gave comments on the program motto "Finding out how little we know is the beginning of learning" and read a poemr "Opportunity." Mrs. George Neals won a contest on "Raisins", Mrs. Ina Palmer "The Lucky Package" and Mrs. Vincent Jackson "Lucky Tea Cup." Lunch was served by members of Mrs. Ralph Pfoh's group. Mrs. Clarence Rowan expressed our thanks to the hostess group. Old Union School Near Enniskillen Torn Down The old Union School was removed from its lot on the ninth concession northwest of Enniskillen during the weekend. The building, which was o ened in 1861 was removed in order to make way for a new house. The building was boughtfrom the schoo board after it was closed in 1964. Fred Griffin said last week that three generations of his family attended classes in the building including his father, Richard, himself and his sons Donald, Allan, Gordon and Ivan. This photo as taken just before the Griffin family and their helpers went to work on dismantling the roof of the school. RAINBOW UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT ALL CABINS WINTERIZED DAILY AND WEEKLY RATES SINGLE UNIT EFFICIENCY CABIN $125. mo. KING ST. 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