Huron Expositor, 2007-04-04, Page 7Public trustees
in favour
of one funded
school system
The issue of a single school sys-
tem for Ontario resurfaced at a
March 27 meeting of the Avon
Maitland District School Board,
courtesy of a letter -writing cam-
paign initiated by another board.
And just as trustees did abotit five
years ago, the current representa-
tives came down squarely in favour
of the concept.
"I'll admit, this is something I feel
passionately about," said Stratford
trustee and past -chair Meg Westley,
following the meeting.
Among the eight trustees in atten-
dance, Westley spoke most energeti-
cally in favour of a single school sys-
tem, when the issue came to the
table.
The Brantford -based Grand Erie
District School Board has sent let-
ters to member boards of the
Ontario Public School Boards
Association (OPSBA) asking that
"the OPSBA renew its petition to
the Government of Ontario that
there be one publicly -funded school
board system in the province."
Trustees voted in favour of sup-
porting the motion.
South Huron trustee Randy
Wagler said, "it's about efficiency,
not religious rights...Why is the
province making us form a consor-
tium (with the Huron -Perth
Catholic board) now for transporta-
tion? Because it's more efficient."
Westley suggested her support for
a single system runs a little deeper.
"A lot of it is about efficiency but I
also think if you're going to allow
one religious group to have their
school system publicly -funded, then
you have to have it for all. And
we're not going to do that," she said.
"It's a bit discriminatory."
The Avon Maitland past chair
said she has talked to Catholics who
agree with her stance. -But she has
no illusions that the provincial gov-
ernment will move to unite the
Catholic and public systems any-
time soon.
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HOLY WEEK MASS SCHEDULE
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Holy Thursday, April 5
7:30 p.m. St. James, Seaforth
7:30 p.m. St. Joseph's, Clinton
followed by Adoration of the Blessed
Sacrament until 10:00 pm at both parishes
Good Friday, April 6
11:00 a.m. St. Joseph's, Clinton
3:00 p.m. St. James, Seaforth
Easter Vigil, Saturday, April 7
8:00 p.m. St. James, Seaforth ONLY
EASTER SUNDAY, April 8
9:00 a.m. St. Joseph's, Clinton
11:00 a.m. St. James, Seaforth
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You are invited to attend these area churches
St. Thomas
Anglican Church
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Jarvis St. Seaforth 527-1522
Rector: The Rev'd Sue Malpus. M. Div
Holy Week Services - Everyone Welcome
St. James Roman
Catholic Church
Welcomes you
14 Victoria Street, Seaforth
527-0142
Weekend Masses: Sat 5:15 pm
Sun. 11:00 am
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Maundy Thursday, April 5 at 7pm
(Note location - Trinity, Mitchell)
Good Friday. April 6 al 1:30pro
Easter Vigil, Saturday, April 7 at 7:30 pm
followed by refreshments
Easter Sunday Worship at 9:30 am
Bethel Bible Church
An Associated Gospel Church
126 Main St. Seaforth 527-0982
Good Friday Service 10 am
Sunday School 9:45 am
Easter Sunday Worship
11:00 am
Pastor Mark Kennedy
EVERYONE WELCOME
Egmondville United
Church
Pastor Steve Hildebrand
Friday, April 6
Good Friday Service at 11 am
Sunday, April 8
Outdoor Easter Sunrise Service at
7:30 a:m. at the home of Bill & Gail Price
and Easter Communion Service at 11 am
In the sanctuary
NORTHSIDE UNITED
CHURCH
54 Goderich St. W.
Rev. John Gould
Thurs. April 5th Mundy
ThursdayService 7:30 pm
SundayGood
April 8th
Easter Worship >» :ooam
Sermon: "God Always Has The
Last Word"
All welcome.
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First Presbyterian
Church
Goderich St. W., Seaforth
Rev. Henry Huberts
Friday Service at 10 am (Hot
Cross Buns & Refreshments to follow)
Easter Sunday April 8
11:15 am service
Sunday School & Nursery Provided.