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'2-Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, December 6th, 1978 Orono Weekly Times A GOOD RIVALRY DOES NO HARMI Prior to the opening of the basebail season this last spring there ,vas a lot of apprehension as to the rebirth of a Ne.,'castle basebali team and just what Lt would do to the Kendal Eagles. There were many who feit that the move to form a team in Newcastle \;would in fact destroy the Eagles and that neither team would be able to develop to a point that interest couid be aroused amongst the spectators. There was ceratinly some anxious moments possibly on the part of both teams as they sought to gain players. In the end however both were able to field a team and Lt was the Vbeginning of '-'hat any sport or any league nees... some goodsour .iv..lry. r ý , one could say it diluted the quality of bail ta a degree out there was much more ta be gained. More local basebali enthusîasts were able to play the sport and the meeting of the Eagles and Lakers fanned a new interest in basebaîl in the area. It was pointed out at the recent meeting of the Eagles that the good portion of their revenue came during the playclown series with Newcastle and no doubt this was true also of the home games played in Newcastle. There is na doubt that financing of a club is important. Both clubs this Eall held successful annuai banquets and this only proves that interest in the sport has mounted due mainly to the rivalry created through the existance of a team bath in Kendal and in Newcastle. Perhaps the saying - the more the merrier - is true. AND THE RICH GET RICHER This corner would have ta agree with the proposai of the local Board of education in their proposaI to make a lump sum increase to teachers rather than giving each individual teacher a percentage increase of their present salary. The Board would like ta give a lump sum increase of $550 to each teacher rather than an increase of 2.57 ta each individual teacher. The teachers an the other hand request a percentage increase across the grid which gives those at the top of the grid signif icantly more than those at the bottom. It must be remembered we are only dealing with one pahse of the increase and there are other increases being offered and demanded. Using the percentage basis for salary increases tend to make the rich richer and the poor'poorer, so ta speak. The gap between the two continues ta grow farther apart rather than narrowing the field. The rising cost of living is certainly agreater burden on those at the lower salary and using the percentage basis reduces the increase in this particular case. Those in the upper bracket are much more capably financially ta absorb the cost of living yet under the percentage basis they receive substantially more of an increase than those at the bottom of the scale. One can only agree with the proposaI of the Board of educatian. It makes a lot of sense. Teachers Demands increment cost as weil as a Cost of Living Adjustment which states the fact finder could amount ta over 20 percent increase over the present contract by June of 1979. The Board is strongly opposed ta the Cost of Living adjustment. The fact finder points out that the 9.5 percent increase would raise the minimum salary in category one ta $12,860 (for a raise of $1,116) and a maximum in Category 4 at 12 years experience of $28,963 (for a raise of $2,513). To this increase must also be added the annual increment of 2.69 percent and any agreemen 't on C.O.L.A. if such is made. The Board of Education has affered a salary increase of 2.57 percent plus the cost of living increment o 2.69 per- cent. They have been strongly oppased ta a Cost of Living Athjustment. The Board has suggested that rather than give each teacher a 2.57 increase which would vary in amount of dollars te vàrious teachers that they make the increase $550.00 for each teacher who represents a 2.57 percent increase in total. The tea- chers have turned aside this proposaI and want the Der- centage increase across the grici which gives teachers at the top of the scale signifi- cantly more dollars than those at the bottom of the scale. Under the present contract principals in schools with less than 50 teachers have a salary range of $33,644 ta $35,760 and with 50 teachers and over a range romn $34,914 ta $37,030. The board is offering the same $550 plus the 2.67 percent increment. The teacher's committee is again asking for a 9.5 percent increase plus an increment of $1058 where appîcable plus a Cost of Living Adjustment which at the end of the contract would amount ta an additional 8 percent. For those in the lower group the teacher's committee is asking for an additional 4.8 percent increase so bath groups are at the same level of salary. Recommendations from the fact finder as ta monetary issues suggests that the two parties negotiate whether the increase will be a percentage or a sum of maney, and that the parties settle in around the general area of the mass of settiements in the province (5 ta 6½/ percent) . He also suggests that the COLA not be used in a one year contract. The teacher's committee is alsa asking that one of its members be granted a years leave of absence with pay ta conduet Federation business. The fact finder saxê- 18 almost a conflict of interest situation. He also states that the teachers do nat have a creditable argument in this issue. Council inaugur Continued from page 1) since the formation of this municipality had been a period of transition and adjustment establishing a few basic principles and laying a foundation on which ta build. In accomplishing this he paid tribute ta former councillors, ta staff and ta the many citizen groups and organiz- atians for their contributions. He said as this new counicil faces the future there are some tapies which he believed held a high priarity. He mentianed further study of the assessment sa we have total equity wi thin and be- tween classifications of pro- perty. The mayor suggested ad- hering ta the principals of zero budgeting and ta con- tinue ta demonstrate efficien- cy in administration. He said he was concerned that water supply in the Village of Newcastle was ahead of the planning aspect and felt a district plan for the Village must proceed With dispatch. He also noted that a new sewage plant was underway La Bowmanville and a district plan must be prepared as The teachers have also proposed that an early retire- ment leave plan be instituted for teachers who may retire ahead of their compulsary retirement age. They propose a payment af $5000 a year for three years ($15,000 in total). The theory is that the Board wauld hire a yaunger teacher at less salary and thus make a "profit" on the deal. J.W. Singleton points out that at present upon retire- ment a teacher couid get a pension of about $19,000 plus a retirement gratuity of about $13 ta $14,000 and that the present request would add a further $15,000. The fact finder said this would create a considerable crisis for the board in its relations with the public. The fact finder states that the teacher's committee has ta re-establish the base for designing its requests. He said that somehow everything appeared ta have ta be on the table this year; a general raise far out of keeping with other increases in the pro- vince, a full COLA clause, an absolute retention clause which prevents any teacher being dismissed no matter what happens ta enrolment, an early retirement incentive of $15,000 and a service gratuity after 10 years. In concluding his report J.W. Singleton said, "This problem is basic and funda- mental. The future of negot- iations in this caunty may well hinge on its resolution. Surprisingly in the light of my previous remarks, I have found bath parties, in my private meetings with them, ta be rational and mature. Their arguments are well developed and at times imp- ressive. Individual dlaims are well presented and docu- mented. Ti is only when ahl the items are put together and the negotiatian is seen as a whale that one sees the over- Mayor Rickard said council miust be aware of the need for community facilities in cul- ture and recreation for citi- zens of ahl age groups. He strongly urged support for senior citizen development in Bowmanville and Newcastle. Village. He urged the contin- uation of a study for central- ized accommadation for al departments. He thanked the citizens of the Town for their support and invited them ta be interested in the affairs of the community in offering advice or criticism sa that through the deliberations of council Ihis municipality may con- tinue ta grow and prosper. During the first week of December an important dec- isian will be made regarding the selection of a regianal chairman for the Regianal Municipality of Durham ta succeed Mr. Walter Beath. This selection will affect many of my constituents who make up a major part of the region of Durham. To give a bit of history, the ten regianal municipalities, the District Municipality of Muskoka and the Munici- pality of Metropolitan Tor- onto have councils headed by a Chairman who is selected by council members for a two year term. The Chairman does not have ta be a member of the Cauncil, but autamatically becomes a member upon appaintment as Chairman. The practice has been for the Province ta appoint the Chairman for the first term of off ice of the newly re- structured municipality and for council ta select its Chairman from then on. The Chairman has the normal duties and responsibilities of a head of coundil. This position is very important because without an efficient and capable Chairman the business of cauncil could easily become chaotic. Besides being the watchdag over council affairs, the Chairman also acts as an "Ambassador" by represent- ing the municipality at a variety of social functions within the community. The Chairman must also possess leadership. In muni- cipal governmen.t, hiowever, this leadership raie is usually not one of dictating and ordering but of quietiy and effectiveiy achieving con- sensus on issues, balancing demand for service and pragrams against the avail- ability of finances., and ensur- ing that all elements of the community are working to- ward the same goal. My son Draydon and I had a great time walking in the Bowmanville and Oshawa Santa Claus parade. My congratulations toalal the organizers of these parades an a job well done. It's good ta know that parades are still an enchantment for children of aIl ages, whether they are participating or watching- F.R. Tennant JOHN MANUEL, C.G.A. Fuels Ltd. INCOME TAX AND RELATED ACCOUNTING SERVICES Phone 983-5693 67 KING ST. EAST, SUITE 2 BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO. LIC 1N3 ------ ------m---m - ----- mm~ We are ready for Christmas with many useful gifts for each * * member of the family and * househo Id. Here are some suggest- *For Mother, Sister and Wife, a î, flannel shirts, jackets, toques, skiI M ~ and skidoo mitts, gloves, hander-I * chiefs, socks of ail kinds, ties,I ~" underwear, skidoo boots, etc. I For children boys and girls diaper sets, dresses, mitts,. crib * blankets, warm hearwear, Pv- I I liamas, blanket sleepers regular i sleepers, leotards. * Corne in and see because we haveI * numerous other things for theI * household. r M-strI "