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2 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, December 20, 1978 Courtice Secondary Crowns Snow Queen The new Snow Queen at Courtice Secondary School and her attendants wish everyone a Merry Christmas. Shown in this photo are the Courtice Snow Queen and runners-up. From left to right are: Paula Salvador, lst runner-up; Irene Castellan, last year's snow queen and Marie'Byers, second runner-up. Seated is Pat Edwards, Snow Queen for 1978-79. She was crowned last Friday night at the school's annual Christmas dance. Photo by Rick Wunderlich, Courtice Secondary School Hoit Rd. Interchange From Page One The Holt Road project will be fun- ded by Ontario Hydro and will 1primarily serve the Darlington Generating Station. The new inter- change is classified as a partial in- terchange because it will have off ramps only on both the north and south sides of the highway. Director of Public Works, Jack Dunham, explained that since the area where the interchange is located is designated as open space in the Durham Regional Plan and little development exists there, it is hard to justify construction of a full interchange - one with on and off ramps on both sides of the highway. However, provisions for making it a full interchange if needed in the future will be included in the designs. Some of the proposed im- provements to the Courtice Road and Waverley Road interchanges include additional and better illumination at certain points, erec- tion of signs and installation of signals. Former Area Resident Is Director of Finance In New Brantford Firm A former resident of this area, Robert Thiesburger, is Director of Finance with a new company in Brantford that makes fractional and integral horsepower electric motors. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Thiesburger of Long Sault. The story of how this company called Etatech came into being was outlined in the Ontario Business News recently. It is the transfor- mation of the Robbins and Myers Company of Canada Limited, a U.S. branch plant, that the parent ,com- pany in Ohio had been trying to dispose of. - - w~ PIZZA The staff of Piz customersa VERY MER HAPPY We will b Evem (Please cal Every Wec Ed Suiliva "Reall Reg. $6.25 Valu For Only 623 Across from the Castle1 za an R) ar Ie C un le dne an y eHot Tim Hennessey the new president, Hal Brown in charge of marketing and Bob Thiesburger, finance, got together with consultant Pete McGough of the Ontario Ministry of Industry and discussed the situation, finally deciding to buy out the Ohio firm and set up a new independent company. This, they were able to do. Etatech is now settling into its new circumstances, accbrding to the report. Employment has risen from 145 employees to 176 and the in- crease in sales has exceeded the projections in the business plan. WAGON Wagon wishes all our d their familles a Y CHRISTMAS nda EW YEAR. open Christmas atil 10 p.m. arly for party orders) esday night is... Special Night a Big Pizza" $395I plus 501 delivery charge.j -4134 tel - 22 Division St. creased competence and experien- ce. The cost of increment is about 2.2 per cent of the salary cost. The Board is offering to pay $400 to each teacher. This raise comes to about 2.25 per cent or about 4.45 per cent including the increment. It also represents a flat sum for all teachers, thereby giving teachers at the lower levels a higher percentage than those at the top. The teachers, on the other hand, are asking for a 10 per cent increase across the grid. With the 2.2 per cent increment this equals a gross in- crease of 12.2 per cent. They also want a cost of living allowance clause which, Singleton estimates, will increase salaries by a rate of about 8 per cent by next June. This brings the total request of the teachers on the grid to about 18 per cent or just over 20 per cent in- cluding the increment. This salary package proposal "is far in excess of a reasonable request." Further, he states, "COLA clauses are not desirable devices in a one-year con- tract." Compromise The teachers have shown some willingness to compromise, he notes, "If they can see some glimmer of movement from the Board." The majority of settlements across the province are in the five 1to 6.5 per cent range, excluding increments. "If a compromise is to be found in Northumberland-Newcastle," says Singleton, "it probably is within this range." Another unsettled matter con- cerns a desired increase on the part of the teachers in principals and vice-principals' allowances. The Board wishes to maintain its present levels. An additional disputed issue is staffing. The present pupil-teacher ratio is 24 to one by the contract but 23.25 to one by the Board's policy of March 10, 1977. The teachers want this figure to he droPDed to 22 to one. ENNISKILI The Third Advent Sunday had one deterrent as the weather, though sunny, was also windy and snowy but was not heeded by 35 folks who gathered for worship and fellowship at the Sunday a.m. service plus several more for the S.S. session. The musical message was from the 12 voices of the Intermediate Choir and director Ulah Chambers in two selections (1) An anthem "Hark, the Herald Angels Sing" and a Bass duet "Take Time" by Allan Ashton and Don Rowan with tambourine accompani- ment by Darla Lamb. Only two hardy little chaps joined the minister at the Chancel steps to hear the children's story about the preparations for Jesus' birth, and Lighting the Third Advent Candle by Grant Ashton. The title of Rev. Kempling's sermon "Who's Making ~All the Noise" was comparable to a newspaper headline today. Our Minister based his explanation on the Bible readings about John the Baptist's message where the uninformed crowd doubted that he was the Herald of the coming of Jesus. Ushers were Keith McGill and Clarence Stainton. Gifts of "Sacred Art" Calendars were from Carson Elliott, Bowmanville, for everyone as well as the Christmas message letter from our Manse couple. A mystery person residing now in our Enniskillen area is a retired clergyman, Rev. Kennedy from Don Mills formerly whose location isn't solved. Post Office ladies would appreicate information of his new residence. This week, on Wed. the public school had its Annual Christ- mas Concert in the school auditorium. Full report later. Next Sunday 7:30 p.m. the Annual Christmas Eve Service will be in Tyrone U.C. Page One "The costs of this request are ex- ceedingly high. Not only will the Board have to hire about 45-50 teachers to move from contract to contract," Singleton points out, "but it means opening many more teaching areas (which may not exist) unless the total increase in teachers is absorbed in non-class work." He recommends the Board not become involved at this time of restraint on grants, resources and such in any change in its present policy or its implementation. On the matter of redundancy, the mediator has proposed that a study be undertaken by both parties in this field. Some agreement, Singleton observes, exists in this suggestion. The major issue, he states, is whether or not the agreement which arises from the study should be a Board Policy or be a clause in the contract. A board policy, he explains, is sub- ject to unilateral change. The trustees can¢alter its terms at any time without consulting anyone and such an alteration comes im- mediately into effect upon expiry of the old contract. The teacher cannot grieve even the worst injustice un- der the policy because only items in the contract can be the subject of a grievance procedure. Figures indicate that over 50 per cent of the boards in the province have some form of redundancy or retention clause in their contracts. Primarily for the general peace of mind which it engenders in the teaching body, Singleton recom- mends a clear and simple statement of redundancy procedures be in- cluded in the contract at the con- clusion of the joint study proposed by the mediator. Singleton mentions that there are a significant number of smaller items which are unresolved but says he believes once the larger issues are settled, "the smaller ones should present no impediment to a final set- tlement." EN under the auspices of the choir. Sunday, Jan. 9th, 1979 New Year's Communion Will be celebrated. Secretaries and Treasurers of all groups are requested to draft reports for the Publication Committee and Church auditors. Please indicate for 1978 membership, officers, pertinent activities and finances. Listen this week for serenade by Christmas Carollers. The Youth Group and Recreation leaders Agnes and Jim MacKenzie hosted a "Fun Time" in the school gymnasium with guests Maple Grove U.C. Youth Group and leaders Susan and Garry Jeffrey. Games of volley ball and floor hockey were played with interesting scores tallied by Linda Sharp. Thurs., 7 p.m. in the S.S. room Youth Group will have a brief meeting to do some planning for Christmas season events. Our community was shocked and saddened as the Grim Reaper claimed 3 well known friends and relatives, the late Francis Wotten of our neighbouring Solina Community, the late Elton Brock of Bowmanville, one of the milk men of our Home Delivery partners, and the late Leona (McLaughlin) Wright, Oshawa. To their sorrowing families and other relatives we wish to express our deeDest svmpathy. FLOWERS DRIED FRESH TROPICAL .GREEN PLANTS 3 STORES: . Highway No. 2 King St. E., Oshawa Simcoe St. N., VAN BE Oshawa Sobering Statisties From Page One In addition to the drinking habits of the young people, the Durham Region survey studied persons in older age groups. Out of 993 adult respondents, a total of 25.1 per cent reported some dependency on alcohol. The largest' group -- 56.8 per cent -- were classified as social drinkers while 2.8 per cent were problem drinkers and 15.3 per cent were abstinent. "A high proportion (27.9%) of drinkers reported one or more problems of dependency symptoms, the most common of which was thinking they should stop or reduce drinking (18%) and memory loss af- ter drinking (9.8%)." The Ad- dication Research Foundation said in its report. Aims of the project were to iden- tify the frequency of drinking in the population; describe the frequency of dependent and problem drinking; identify demographie charac- teristics associated with dependent and problem drinking; and indicate the frequency and type of treatment received for alcohol-related problems. The Durham Region was selected for the study to meet local needs as well as represent the province as a whole. This is because the area con- tains a population very similar in age, sex, marital status and oc- cupation to the rest of the province when compared with the 1971 national census. The Durham Region study was conducted by the Regional Branch office of the Addiction Research Foundation of Ontario in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO). Similar studies are being conducted in Zam- bia, Scotland and Mexico, the results of which will be compared with data received from the Durham study. Heading the survey were Geoffrey Brown, Director of the Durham Region Branch in conjunction with Dr. Reginald G. Smart, Associate Research birector of the Evaluation Studies Department of the Addiction Research Foundation. Still Bargaining With Separate School Staff Just five days after giving their negotiators a strike mandate, separate school teachers will be back at the bargaining table in another attempt to thrash out an agreement with the board. On Friday the teachers, who have been without a contract since August 31, voted 183 to 116 in favor of a strike. This put them in a position to strike with five days' notice. The Board could react by locking them out. Teachers are not paid during a strike or lockout. Of the 301 teachers who voted, 213 voted to reject the Peterborough, Victoria, Northumberland and Newcastle Roman Catholic Separate School Board's offer while 88 voted to accept. There were 315 eligible voters, including part-time teachers, and staff of the office of religious education. Chairman of the Board, Lorne Corkery, said Tuesday the teachers approached the Board this week and asked that both parties sit down today with mediator Harry Waisglas and resume negotiations. STARKVILI Master Christopher Stark, Knoxville spent Saturday with his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Jim Stark. Miss Erin Murphy, Bowmanville spent the week- end with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. John Murphy. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Robinson went out for dinner to Oshawa on Saturday evening to cele- brate their wedding anni- versary. Mr. and Mrs. Ron Farrow visited Saturday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Ron Robinson. Mr. and Mrs. Kenny Nesbitt, Michael and Kim, Newcastle spent Sunday with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Farrow, Shelley The two major issues in dispute are salaries and a proposed clause that would require consultation with teachers over staffing. The board is offering a 3½ per cent salary in- crease. The teachers have asked for eight but their head negotiator, Michael Nolan, has said they would be willing to come down from that.. figure. The teachers have indicated so far, they won't give in on their in- sistence that a staffing ratio, to protect employment, be included in thé contract. The board has taken the position that staffing is a management right that could cost the public money if teachers had to be consulted over it. It has offered a "letter of intent" stating a non- binding policy of consulting the teachers before cutting staff. The teachers have not been content with this stance. Talks between the board and teachers, underway since March, broke off November 24. The board formed its new post-election bargaining committee last week. and Kenneth. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Stark visited Saturday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Purdy, Newcastle. Mr. Bert Trim was in Oshawa on Saturday visiting Mr. and Mrs. Bill Coulson and Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Shemilt. The Christmas dinner for the Carscadden Bus Drivers and their spouses was held Saturday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ewart Robinson. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Hope, Oshawa, were Sunday supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Trim. Mrs. Craig Woods, Kristine and Patrick went to the O'Keefe Centre, Toronto on Sunday night to attend the play "Goldilocks and the Three Bears." Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Bamsey and family were Mr. and Mrs. Ross Bamsey and Patrick, Port Hope. A family gathering was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rypstra on Sunday to, celebrate the 83rd birthday of Mrs. T. DeJong. Attending were all her children, grand- children and great grand- children, also Mr. and Mrs. E. Rypstra, Bowmanville. On Sunday evening, the Newtonville Charge Hymn Sing was held at Shiloh United Church. Everyone enjoyed- singing the carols with solos- Ï by Mrs. DeSmit and Mrs. Marlene Stacey. A duet was sung by Mrs. Marlene Stacey and Mrs. Myrtle Koster. Teacher Talks Present 'Tidings of Great oy' at St. Saviours, Orono NOTICE GARBAGE COLLECTION There will be no Garbage Collection on Monday, Decemoer 25,1978, Tuesday, December 26, 1978 or Monday, January 1,1979. Garbage normally picked up on a Monday (Le. Christmas Day) will be collected on WEDNESDAY, December 27, 1978. Garbage normally picked up on Tuesday (Le. Boxing Day) will be collected on THURSDAY, December 28, 1978. Garbage which would normally be picked up on Monday, January 1, 1979 (New Year's Day) wili be collected on TUESDAY, January 2, 1979. All garbage intended for collection must be put out by 7:00 a.m. on the appropriate day. J. DUNHAM TOWN OF NEWCASTLE. HAMPTON Ontario. v 'Pl v