The Citizen, 2009-01-29, Page 6Continued from page 1consultation process recognizingthat their input would be invaluable.Currently board/union employeesare advised to stay clear of thisreview process. However, as thecommunity would be asked to give
input, teachers are a part of that
community, it was noted.
The ARC members asked for an
extension of time, until March 12 to
add details to their proposal. They
hoped to take the proposal back to
their communities to clarify the
details to the general public and get
input. It was impressed upon the
trustees/board members that they
need to help the process with the
facts and figures represented of
them. Ash assured them of that
support.
Trustees Colleen Schenk and
Shelley Kaastra commended the
group for a visionary proposal and a
comfortable, thought-provoking
evening.
Hullett Central Public School the
only school to date, which had not
done so already gave a presentation
worked on by SAC and ARCmembers. The presentation includeda letter of commendation from BrianCretney, an author who found hisrecent visit to the school amemorable one.Alex Westerhout, a Hullett School
parent, asked why Hullett had been
left out of this proposal. Hunking
gave a three-fold answer. The
scenario was based on not having
Grade 7 and 8 pupils not going to
F.E. Madill. Hullett pupils would
reasonably go into Clinton high
schools and the Hullett ARC
members have always questioned
why they were included in this
review anyway.
Moreover, it stands to reason that
if a location for the new school were
in the Blyth area, Hullett might be
involved. This proposal is an
expanded version of the one
proposed by Turnberry at a previous
meeting.
David Sparling stated that
“Everybody here wants to get
something better for our kids. We
need genuine support to reach a most
responsible end (to this reviewprocess). We need to hear from thecommunities, ‘Are we going downthe right path?’The next meeting is Feb. 12 atEast Wawanosh.PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 2009.
Piping it in
What would a Robbie Burns Day be without the haggis?
The honours were done by the Brussels Legion Pipe Band
over the weekend at the Brussels Legion. Pictured are
Roger McHardy and Joan Perrie. (Shawn Loughlin photo)
ARC seeks extension to Mar. 12
Kids on board.
It’s a
smoke-free zone.
Smoking in motor vehicles with anyone under
16 is illegal and the fine is up to $250.
As of January 21, 2009, the Smoke-Free Ontario Act prohibits smoking or having lighted
tobacco in a motor vehicle while a person under 16 years old is present. Second-hand
smoke levels in motor vehicles can be up to 27 times greater than in a smoker’s home. It’s
even a risk on short trips and when the windows are rolled down.
Children who breathe second-hand smoke are more likely to suffer health problems such as
sudden infant death syndrome, asthma and, later in life, cancer and cardiac disease.
For more information, contact your Public Health Unit or call the INFOline toll-free at
1-866-396-1760. TTY: 1-800-387-5559. Or visit: www.ontario.ca/smokefree
For help quitting, visit www.smokershelpline.ca or call 1-877-513-5333.
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PEOPLE AROUND
AUBURN
At Huron Chapel Evangelical
Missionary Church on Sunday, Jan.
25 Jeff Wood ministered in music.
Pastor David Wood preached the
message, Hope-fully. The scripture
was 1 Peter 1: 10-16.
At Knox United Church the same
day, Rev. Pat Cook brought the
message entitled, Called to Change.
Readings were Psalm 62 and Jonah
3: 1-5, 10.