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CF Chapter grateful for super support The Waterioo County Chapter of the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation re cently celebrated its 20th anniversary. During the banquet students organizers Janice Johnston, Greg Smith and Greg Tees presented the Chapter with a cheque for $8.868.10 from their 1983 Shinerama Campaign helid September 10. It‘s an increase of over $3,000 from last year. Sixtyâ€"five years ago at 1i a.m. on November 11. 1918, the Armistice brought an end to the slaughter of the First World War. Today, there are fewer than 30,000 remaining of the 620,000 Canadian men and women who left their homes to fight in the 1914â€"18 war. But sixtyâ€"five years later, on November 11, 1983, millions of Canaâ€" dians will join the thinned ranks of World War I veterans and share in Rememâ€" brance Day ceremonies across the country. Other Canadians will watch the televised ceremony from the National War Memeorial in Ottawa... Our National Memeorial was unveiled by King George VI on May 21, 1939. It had been fourteen years in the making â€" a worldâ€"wide competition to choose a design for the national menument had been held in 1925. The winning design, entitled ‘‘The Response‘"‘, by Vernon March of England, shows uniformed figures from all services passing through a granite arch. It is meant to show "the spirit of hereism, the spirit of selfâ€"sacrifice, the spirit of all that is noble and great that was exemplified in the lives At the same time that costs of education have risen, the financing has changed. The provincial government has shifted its support from nearly 60 per cent (the 1970 stated aim) to around 42 per cent in 1982. As well, legislation (making publiclyâ€" funded schools responsible for many diverse projects) has created for local taxpayers, business, industries, and propertyâ€"owners â€" a greater number of Seme facts about scheol costs... Why does your education tax bill look Since 1971, the Consumer Price Index has risen byâ€" 167.5 per cent, in 1971 dellars, according to Statistics Canada. Food has risen by 215.6 per cent. Housing has risen by 143.5 per cent. At the Waterico County Board of Education, spending has increased by 146 per cent (secondary) and 159 per cent (elementary). bill: the general increase in the costs of everything, the shift from provincial to local financing of education, and the dismantling of provinciallyâ€"run instituâ€" tions and the expectation that local schools will provide those services. Teachers‘ Salaries â€" a hot potate With little training beyond a high school education (in the good, old days), many people became teachers. As the 19605 ended, community groups â€" especially parents â€" wanted betterâ€"eduâ€" cated, more highlyâ€"skilled teachers. In fact, as a new trustee in 1971, I remember delegations demanding more highâ€"qualified teachers. More and more became known about learning and cognitive processes. Provincial governâ€" ments were persuaded to pass legislaâ€" tion. By the midâ€"1970s, a minimum of a bachelor‘s degree became a requireâ€" So three things have created your tax WALTER McLEAN Schoo!l views ment for certification. In the 198905s, the average elementary school teacher now has a minimum of a bachelor‘s degree (three or four years of university study) followed by a year‘s teacherâ€"training (a form of work experiâ€" ence). In Waterioo County, many teachâ€" ers have additonal specialist qualificaâ€" tions; many have earned master‘s deâ€" _ To put into perspective the starting salary for an elementary school teacher with a B.A. plus teacher certification, I requirements. The 1983 agreement starts an elementary school teacher at $20,837. I was able to obtain only figures for 1982, so I adjusted down five per cent (the legisiated increase this year) to obtain $19,800 for starting teachers in Here are the average starting salary figures for other employment requiring three, four or five years of training. (coâ€"op) Engineering $25,200 (coâ€"op) Science $23,500 (coâ€"op) Mathematics $23,400 Registered Industrial Accountant $21,800 (regular) Mathematics $20,700 Teacher (el.) $19,800 (regular) Science .819.. Chartered Accountant $19,500 Kinesiology /Recreation $17,100 Certainly, the salaries seem to be within range. The teacher salaries are placed on a grid and it takes 10 years to reach maximum salary. That is one of the difficuities: approximately 50 per cent of our elementary techers and 75 per cent of our secondary teachers have reached that maximum salary. Overall, that average is $35,000. Who pays for this? You do. I do. To be continued... Also Chapter members would like to thank the Waterioo Chronicle for its fine coverage of Chapter events, fundraising activities and Shinerama. On behalf of the Waterioo County Chapter we would like to express our appreciation to the energetic students of Wilfrid Laurier University and the Waterâ€" loo Chorinicle for their kind and generous Cystic Fibrosis is second only to cancer in taking young lives. .. Greg and Karen Fries Waterieo County Chapter Waterieo, Ont. of these sacrificed in the Great War. and the services rendered by the men and women who went overseas". Topping the arch are the twin figures of Peace and Freedom. As King George VI said: ‘"Not by chance both the crowning figures of peace and freedom appear sideâ€"byâ€"side. Peace and freedom cannot long be separated. It is well that we have. in one of the world‘s capitals, a visible freedom there can be no enduring peace. and without peace, no enduring freeâ€" EKdward Schreyer reâ€"dedicated the Nationâ€" al War Memorial to homour these who Although World War 1 was to be "the war to end all wars". Canadians were called upon twice more to serve the cause of freedom. One million Canadians fought in World War !I. 45,000 of them never returned. A further 27,000 served in Korea from 1950â€"53. Over 500 died. 1989â€"1945 and 1950â€"1953 have been added in Still remembering a different sort upcoming November 30, 1983. And it doesn‘t involve us at all. It involves you. That date is the official cutâ€"off date for Community Newspapers Association and CP Air. You‘ve likely seen the innovative little ads the past few weeks in the paper, soliciting nominations from communiâ€" ties across Ontario. And there is no time like the present to act on.«the chance to bring recognition to a youngster here in Waterioo who is deserving of something more than just a pat on the back. You see, that‘s what the threeâ€"yearâ€"old QOJC program is all about. How often do we see in newspapers and on radio and TV these days about the rotten kids, and the lousy things they do? Too often. And how many of you can honestly say you have never reacted by saying "why don‘t the newspapers dwell on the good things our kids are doing instead of the bad?""* Well, to the credit of OCNA and CP Air, the avenue has been opened. The QOJC program gives us all a chance to hear about the wonderful things our next generation is involved with, be it an act of heroism, a worthwhile community project. selfiess acts for charitable bronze numerals on each side of the meâ€" Canada‘s veterans on this occasion, sayâ€" ing, ‘"they left the comfort and security of their homes so that a stranger in another nation could have the peace we enjoy‘. And the Korean conflict has given our country ‘‘a reputation in international peacekeeping that has been maintained Veterans of all three wars were touched by and grateful for the gesture of reâ€"dediâ€" Citizen of the Year Awards program., a cation. Knowing this, | am presenting a framed photograph of the Memorial to the various veterans associations of Waterioo riding: 404 Kâ€"W Wing RCA.F.A.. Kâ€"W Naval Association, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 530 Waterioo, Branch 469 Elmira, and Branach 532 New Hamburg. Waterico Area estimate that as -mnm.md&'aflum served in the two World Wars and in constitutes a significant contribution to our daily lives. Any resident of Ontario, aged six to 18 years, is eligible to be nominated an Nominations, made likewise by any citizen of Ontario (any age) may be made for individuals or groups. via forms obtained through the Chronicle office. I am the coâ€"ordinator for Waterâ€" loo and will be thrilled to help anyone complete their nomination form vis a vis support material in order to best represent that nominee in the competiâ€" Two years ago, atternding my first QOCNA convention in Toronto where the OJC awards are announced. l sat beside then editor Karla Wheeler at the lunâ€" affair was the Hon. John B. Aird, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario who The Governor General paid tribute to Be that as it may, there‘s a deadline of . A few thousand of these are ed to participate in the community es and wreathâ€"layving ceremonies CHRONICLE. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1983 â€" PAGE 7 over selling the inaugural awards ceremony, Karia and ! listened with amazement as the award winners, and their accomâ€" tounding, all praiseworthy and all left a lasting impression that almost blew us away emotionally. 1 turned slowly in Karia‘s direction after one particularty poignant moment, and saw that good, 1 wasn‘t the only one in the place with tears welling up in my eyes. It was simply an unforgettable occasion, and the best part was watching the wonderâ€" ful, wonderful Lieutenant Governor, insisting that each and every winner took centre stage, many times cradled in his own arms as photographers snapped away. And last year was no different. This province (and no doubt this city) is full of youngsters who merit special recognition for their achievements, and our aim is to get them to the forefront, If there is a special plea to be made on my part, I do ask Waterioo residents not to hesitate for fear their nomination is rot worthy of such an honor. Award formed an earthâ€"shattering feat to be qualified. Last year, at least one winner was cited for her long hours of volunteer service, and though she never made the supports the OJC program with his custoâ€" complishments stood on their own merit and she was thusly rewarded. In addition to the moving ceremony also receive OJC lape! pin,. $200 and a family portrait with John B. Aird. They will be invited with their families to the presentation luncheon and also a recepâ€" tion hosted by the Lieutenantâ€"Governeor. certificate tions have already been received through this office; and both are well worthy of award consideration. 1 have a feeling, knowing the super kids we have in the city of Waterioo, that there are likely several more equally worthy, and now it‘s up to you readers to bring them to the fore through a nomination. And remember, the time to act is now . This is one deadline we‘re determined to meet, with copy flowing like never beâ€" March at our convention, winners will For those of us who were too young to take part in the wars, November 11 should remind us to consider our blessings and to reflect on the price of freedom. 1 pray that never again will Canadians be required to pay with their lives. 1 remember with gratitude those who did. those who left Canada with a vision of the world as a Elmira and Linwood celebrated on Sunday, November 6, with parades in each town. The Eimira Legion plans a dinner on November 11. In New Hamburg, there will be a service in the Community Hall at 11 a.m. on planned to commemorate Remembrance November 11. followed by a parade to the cenotaph for a wreathâ€"laying ceremony . In Waterioo, Roeyal Canadian Legion Branch 530 Waterioo, the Kâ€"W Naval Association and 404 Kâ€"W Wing R.C.A.F.A. will meet at the Legion at 10: 30 a.m. They will parade to the cenotaph for an 11 a.m. I am proud to say that two nominaâ€" ‘"Lest we forget ...‘ e and wreathâ€"laying ceremeâ€"