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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1995-02-08, Page 6THE HURON-PERTH COUNTY ROMAN CATHOLIC SEPARATE SCHOOL BOARD KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION will be held for Junior Kindergarten and Senior Kindergarten on Wednesday, February 15, 1995, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. In order to register for Kindergarten, children must be four (4) years of age on or before December 31, 1995. Parents are required to bring the Baptismal Certificate, Birth Certificate and Immunization Record Card of the child you intend to register. Parents should contact the school in which you intend to register your child for an appointment prior to the registration date to obtain registration information/ material that should be completed at home and brought to the registration meeting. The location for Kindergarten classes will be as follows: St. Joseph's School (KINGSBRIDGE) St. Boniface School Mike Boniface, Principal Laurie Kraftcheck, Principal RR3 GODERICH Mary Street ZURICH 529-7646 236-4335 St. Columban School Ed Cappelli, Principal RR2 DUBLIN 345-2086 Our Lady of Mount Carmel School Dave Sharpe, Principal RR3 DASHWOOD 237-3337 St. Joseph's School Sandy Mackey, Principal 169 Beech Street, CLINTON 482-7035 Precious Blood School Sandy McQuillan, Principal Sander Street, West, EXETER 235-1691 St. Mary's School Fran Craig, Principal 70 Bennett Street, E. GODERICH 524-9901 St. James School Jim McDade, Principal Chalk Street, SEAFORTH 527-0321 Jeanne Sauve School Don Farwell, Principal 8 Grange Street, STRATFORD 273-3396 Sacred Heart School Jim Steffler, Principal Cornyn Street, WINGHAM 357-1090 SL Mary's School HESSON) Adrian Pontsioen, Principal RR4 LISTOWEL 595-8929 St. Ambrose School Gary Birmingham, Principal 181 Louise Street, STRATFORD 271.7544 SL Joseph's School Mike Dewan, Principal 363 St. Vincent St., STRATFORD 271.3574 St. Aloysius School Mike Dewan, Principal 228 Avondale Ave. STRATFORD 271-3636 Holy Name of Mary School Joe MacDonald, Principal 161 Peel Street, ST. MARYS 284-2170 St. Patrick's School, Kinkora Paul Nickel, Principal RR1 SEBRINGVILLE 393-5580 Parents who expect that their child will enrol in the optional French Immersion Program in Grade 1, in future years, have the option of enrolment for Junior/Senior Kindergarten at either their local Catholic School or the French Immersion Centre (St. Mary's School, Goderich or Jeanne Sauve School, Stratford) at which they expect to enrol their child for a French Immersion program. L. Martin J.S. Brown, M.A., Ed.D., Chairperson of the Board Director of Education PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1995. Residents threaten to hold taxes after decision Continued from page 1 kindergarten and the board said that it was still possible for the township to join in the project and build on with the school. Council met with the board on Jan. 10 to discuss this option. Some of council's concerns with a joint administrative facility being connected with the school were control of the building, how the addition would be put into place quickly and a provision for a buy- back mechanism so that if the township were to go to Regional Municipal Government, they would not have the upkeep of an unnecessary building to worry about. The board said they would be open to co-operating with the township in any way to make this joint facility work. Another possibility of the joint venture was to build a community auditorium with the offices to be used by both the school and the township. One other option the council had was to send the Infrastructure money back and do nothing in regards of a new building. Reeve Cunningham said that they Efforts to hold the line on, the Huron County road budget at the same time as provincial support declines could mean more service cuts in 1995. County Engineer Denis Merrall has been instructed by the Agricul- ture and Public Works committee to bring in a budget outlining options on cuts to service. if the levy for road purposes is frozen at last year's level of $2,515,000 it Continued from page 4 and convinced others in the community that they were wise. "After all", the Beavers said, "we're industrious, we build dams, block rivers, we are good talkers and we'll make sure that you are listened to.' So most of the residents of Straw, convinced that the Beavers had their best interests at heart, decided to elect them as leaders of the community. Everything was fine - for a while. All the trails were maintained, winter and summer. Some new ones were even built. Everybody in Straw seemed willing to pay the annual allotment of wood to the Beavers. You see, wood to the Straws was like money to us. Wood was their currency. Yes, everything was fine for a while, until one day. Without any Strawheads around (that's how the Beavers' referred to most residents of Straw when they were by themselves) the Beavers got together and plotted to build a new lodge. "It must be grand," cried one Beaver. "Yes, it must be huge," said another. "It must have three washrooms," gloated a third. "It must be done!", cried Castor, the leader, and he slapped his tail on the pond like a gavel. "What about the Straws", Suzie Squirrel questioned from the edge of the pond. Suzie was one of the council of leaders but she wasn't a beaver. She was a squirrel...and being so, she was tolerated by the rest of the Beavers only because someone in Castor's ancestry had once married into the squirrel species, in the belief that squirrels were somehow related to beavers. had the money and might as well go ahead and use it; if they didn't use it it would go to a different municipality. Deputy Reeve Ron Gross said that some concerns have been expressed of the township not existing in a couple of years and they would have a new building not being used if this happened. He said that he believes the township will exist for many more years and it would be the best interest of the township to build its own building to be used for many years. Reeve Cunningham assured the residents of Hullett Township that there would not be an increase in taxes through the building of a new facility and said that Hullett Township has the lowest of rural municipal tax rates. But many asked what would happen in years to come. One young resident was concerned as a future taxpayer to the township that the cost of this building would be paid by future taxpayers. Many asked why the present building could not be used and additions be made to make the building wheelchair accessible, as will be only $15,000 above the 1989 levy. In addition, with the recession relaxing its grip and con- struction picking up, constructions costs are expected to rise, meaning the department will be able to do less work with the same budget. But West Wawanosh Reeve Bob Hallam worried about continued cuts to the budget. Last year, he said, the roads budget absorbed a 10 per cent cut from the province No matter. There was Suzie asking the question... "What about the Straws?" "Never mind the Strawheads" snorted Castor. "We're in charge of Straw now. Let's get down to business." The next several weeks were spent by the Beavers devising ways and means to fulfill their dreams of a new lodge. They talked to Stickley-Prickley, the porcupine, who promised 53 cords of wood. They spoke to the Bobwhites, a very unpopular and,in control flock of birds in the region, who said they could coerce somebody else to provide another it was rioted that was the main reason for building a new building. It was also noted that the council chambers were only used twice a month. But Reeve Cunningham said that the cost to renovate would be more than to build a new facility. After a heated discussion and angry comments made by those in attendance of the meeting, a motion was passed by Deputy-Reeve Gross and seconded by Councillor Bruce Bergsma, "That we hereby agree to locate the Municipal Council/ Administration Building on property presently owned by the Municipality at Part Lot 24, R.P. 22R-3137, Parts 1 and 2 and that the necessary permits be obtained. At the request of the several township residents, the council members were given a chance to explain their position. Deputy Reeve Gross said that he felt, "the township is a business and we have to offer it as a business." He felt that if an agreement was entered into with the board, the building would be on another person's property and he said that the township will be around for and five per cent from the county. "I feel if we keep cutting our road budget our roads are going to be hurt badly." He suggested more cuts should be made in other departments to reduce the cuts needed in the roads department. But Warden Bruce Machan said the instructions to Mr. Merrall were to produce. The committee is also concerned about losing service, he said. 53 cords of wood to build the lodge. The Beavers could not believe it! Their dream of their grand lodge was coming true. There was only one problem. Stickley-Prickley and the Bobwhites had a rider. Stickley and the Bobs would only contribute 106 cords of wood if the Beavers could come up with another 53 to match their contribution. All the beavers, and even Suzie Squirrel, knew they needed all of that wood, and "lots" more if they were to build their grand lodge. What to do! What to do! The Beavers gnashed their teeth and slapped their tails. So close. So close to the Grand Lodge... many years and with an administration building of their own, there would be a better chance for them of amalgamating with another municipality and having their township seat in Londesboro. Councillor Robert Szusz was in favour of an agreement with the school. "They're sitting there willing to do what we want; we're in control," he said. "We have to 'throw away personal views and do what is, best for the township." Councillor Bergsma was concerned about having the building on school property and the safety of the school children, and was concerned about how the separate and private school supporters would feel about having a municipal building on public school property. This was also the concern of Councillor Douglas Hugill. Reeve Cunningham said that building a new municipal building was the basis of his election campaign and he said that the majority of the residents he spoke to preferred the idea of having their own stand-alone building. In a recorded vote, Reeve Cunningham, Deputy Reeve Gross and Councillors Bergsma and Hugill voted in favour of the motion while Councillor Szusz voted against it. "There's going to be trouble," said resident John Radford after hearing of the passing of the motion. Several angry residents threatened to hold back their taxes because of the passing of this motion. WALTON PUBLIC SCHOOL JK & SK REGISTRATION will take place on MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27th - for further inquiries phone 887-6219 Tom Duizer Road services may face cuts Writer tells tale of Beavers Didyou forget to have your furnace serviced?? Call Tom today to have your furnace cleaned & inspected • commercial • residential Plumbing and Heating Londesboro 523-4359 affiliated with Bob Foxton Fuels 1-800-265-3069 Fri! PE1120 CANADA