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Home My WebLink AboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1978-06-14, Page 6Page 6---Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, June 14, 1978 Bruce Board Denies,....,.... CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 The Education Act provides for the appointments of an Indian representative on a Board of Education, but the only students that can be counted are those attending in agreement between the Board and the Government of Canada. Therefore, only the 94 students from the Saugeen Indian Reserve who attend G. C. Huston Public School can be counted, when considering whether an appointment is optional or mandatory. An enrollment of 94 students makes the appointment optional on the part of the Bruce County Board. The agreement with the Government for education of elementary school students from the Saugeen Indian Reserve at G. C. Huston Public is not the only agreement that the Board has for the education of students who do not live in the county. At Amabel-Hepworth Central, 174 students from Grey County attend the school following an agreement between the Bruce and Grey County Boards of Education. Three hundred and ten Bruce County students attend F. E. Madill Secondary in Wingham on agreement between the Huron and Bruce Boards. The students who are not living in Bruce County but attend • the Amabel-Hepworth Central do not have and cannot have representation on the Bruce Board of Education. The students who do not live in, Huron County but attend school in Wingham do not have representation on the Huron Board. The committee therefore could not justify the appointment of a trustee to represent 94 students when so many other students in a similar situation do not and cannot have representation. Another concern of the committee was that a trustee appointed to represent non-resident students and who would PLETCHELECTRIC WtNGHAM RESIDENTIAL--FARM—INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL Phone Collect 357-1583 represent non -taxpayers would have full power to vote on expenditures that vitally affect Bruce County taxpayers and on matters that could affect education across the entire county. The committee recommended as an alternative to representation on the. Board, the formation of an Education Committee to deal with any concerns that the Saugeen Indian Band might have regarding the education of children from the reserve attending G. C. Huston Public. This committee might consist of trustees, the superintendent of schools for the area, the principal of the school and a similar number of 'representatives from the Saugeen Reserve. The committee could also include the principal of the Saugeen District Secondary School where 17 students. from the reserve attend without an agreement with the Board. The Education Committee would meet regularly and could make recommendations to the Board. Obey the lifeguard Woodburners Workshop...... CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 content. If you have to spend $55 to $75 per cord then you will break even. If you have to pay more than that for a cord you are not going to save. He further stated that for the most part, you are paying for labour and transportation and these costs are constantly rising. Mr. Smith felt that the average household would need between eight -and twelve cords per year and that to sustain this need, it would. require between twelve and fifteen acres of well managed woodlot using the waste material as firewood. He suggested that those without their own woodlots write to their towns regarding the removal of roadside trees, often they are free for the taking. Sawmills would also have some waste materials that may be purchased at a relatively low cost. Woodlots `used for firewood, are not a very economically sound idea according to Smith. As it .stands, the woodlot used for fire wood would bring a maximum value or return of about $2 to $5 per full or standard cord as compared to $75 per full cord for high quality saw or veneer logs. It is much more feasible to use the firewood as a useful by-product for improving the woodlot rather than as its sole purpose. If you hada pasture that you were considering turning into a woodlot, Smith advises the planting of white pines or a combination of white pine and walnut for this area as hardwoods are hard to establish. White pine. is not the best wood for firewood however, because it tends to cause a plot of creosote build up. Experience and experimentation are usually the best guides for personal needs according to Smith. Two booklets that are recommended by Smith, ' for those who are considering woodburners as an alternative source of energy, • Lucknow Co-op Patrons Please take notice of Closing of Co-op facilities Thursday, June 29 for Stock taking Saturday, ,duly 1 Dominion Day Business Hours Of Your Co-op Are: Fertilizer and Petroleum - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Every day except Saturday Store - 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday to Friday Closed Saturday at 12:00 a.m. WE APPRECIATE YOUR PATRONAGE I .. I i i 4, 4, I I II I I I I I .. I I I I .. 40P 41, 4, Lucknow District Ca -operative Phone 5284024 For all departments The Arthritis Society re- minds you that there is no evidence,that any special form of fod or diet causes or cures arthritis. are "Supplement Your Heat With Wood" and "A Guide to Identifying Tree Species in Ontario".' These are available by writing to the Ministry of Natural Resources or by contacting their _office in Wingham. Perhaps the most heated discussion was sparked during Michael Ward's, a distributor and installer of chimneys and stoves from Blyth, presentation on safety. He stated firmly at the beginning of his segment, that he was going to explode several myths regarding wood stoves and their safety. He firmly believes that, "wood stoves are Saferthan a furnace," and that most of the problems are the result of poor maintenance, badly designed, or old chimneys and the burning of wet wood. "Wet wood will cause a quicker build up of creosote and the chimney should be cleaned at least once a year or when there is a build up of creosote a 1/4" thick." Ward explained that if you -are burning wet wood it would be advisable to check the chimney around mid January. There are some chemicals available on the market for cleaning chimneys but, Ward feels that the old fashioned brush and elbow grease works best. For masonry chimneys he recommends a heavy chain and "lorry it up .and down".. Sometimes, it is just as economical to have .a professional chimney sweep to come in with his brushes and vacuum for those who would rather not bother with this messy cleaning job. Ward believes that an insulated manufactured flue is often the best buy. "They are easy to install, easy to clean and easy to dismantle if necessary." He also stated that, in the interest of safety, "To take a long, good look at your masonry chimney and if there is any doublt as to its condition, consider a manufactured flue. A loose brick, a creosote build up causing restricted air flow could cause the volatile in the creosote to blow the chimney apart and start a fire." Ward also recommended that anyone with a cedar shingle roof should consider installing a spark arrester to avoid roof fires. "Anyone with a wood stove, or for that matter everyone, should install a good- smoke detector. And use common sense." Ward concluded with an emphasis on following the manufacturer's suggestions and instructions for safely installing and using wood stoves. "Sill' Dad a.Gift of Comfort He'll especially appreciate something comfy to slip into... like casual slip-ons, sandals, slippers and moccasins. We've got a Pop -pleasing group that's just his style... and cool for summer too! I I I I I I ,I I I I .I / I/ I I ,I I 16 I I I I I I LES PETTER.SHOES LUCKNOW PHONE 528.2011