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Huron Expositor, 2007-04-18, Page 5Opinion The Huron Expositor • April 11, 2007 Pogo 5 1111111111111111111111 One school system would ask partners to relinquish their faith, says reader To the Editor, I am writing in response to the Avon Maitland District School Board that, for rea- sons of efficiency, voted to back the notion of one school system for Ontario (report by AMDSB Correspondent Stew Slater in the Clinton News -Record, April 4 issue). On behalf of parents who support the Clinton and District Christian School in Clinton, I would like to explain why such a single -school system could not include CDCS. CDCS is supported by a group of parents who are dedicated to the need for a distinctively Christian education for their children. They are so dedicated to this idea, that they have been willing to pay for their children's education out of pocket for the last 45 years. Can they do this because they are wealthy? No. A recent study showed that these parents fall within the average range of Huron County incomes. These parents are aware that their choice of schools is costly. They could, after all, choose to send their children to publicly -funded schools for free. But their choice (a faith -based choice) is required by obedience to their interpretation of the Bible. Their choice, based upon their faith, refuses to accept a secular choice, which side- lines faith to home and church and bans it from the hours when children are at school. Their choice ultimately reflects that they believe their faith ought to be implemented 24 hours a day, seven days a week. I believe that those who support the Catholic school system are motivated by the same beliefs. I ask the members. of the AMDSB to reconsid- er their vote in favour of the one -school system. I expect that few counties have achieved such excellent cooperation in the area of setting school calendars, sharing buses, school and community facilities, and participating in shared activities (sports or otherwise). Our goal in Huron County has always been to obtain the greatest efficiency while recognizing each school partner's integrity. If AMDSB now votes in favour one -school sys- tem (of closing down the Catholic School sys- tem) in the name of efficiency, they are asking their school partners in this community to relinquish a key component of their faith. Clarence Bos Clinton and District Christian School Clinton, ON Have an opinion? Write a letter to the editor! Professional wrestling thrills crowd of nearly 1200 at arena in 1957 April 7, 1882 A new cheese factory is to be established in Clinton. The vacant building known as Grant's black- smith shop is to be converted into a factory. Some thievishly disposed rascals broke into Hiram Deagon's restau- rant and carried off several boxes of sardines, some cigars and other articles. They effected an entrance through the cellar. John Dorsey had a narrow escape from a fire at his residence. The children got some matches and were playing with them in the bed- room, set fire to the bed, burning a quilt and a couple of pillows. Mrs Dorsey, in an adjoining room, learned of the fire and extin- guished it before any further dam- age was done. The town clock has been stopped for several days. Some of the wheels were broken as it was being wound up. It is much missed in town. April 12, 1907 The Spring Stock Fair held in Clinton last Thursday was well attended. There was a good show of stock, both in horses and bulls and the competition was keen in almost every class. Three years ago, on April 23 there was still good sleighing. An old land -mark has been removed from the front of the resi- dence of Mrs. Haplin, Goderich Street East. The large poplar trees, which were planted there by the late Patrick Haplin, 35 years ago, came to their doom this week, by the axe of Wm. Keeler and his assistant. J.W. Mattews' auction sale of horses at the stockyards in Dublin, last Wednesday was the best sale held in this section in a long time. Horses of different ages sold for high prices and the proceeds amounted to over $3,100. Thomas Brown of Seaforth was the auction- eer. April 1, 1932 Principal Ballantyne of the Collegiate staff, received word this week that in future, fees for writ- ing middle and upper school exami- nations would be increased to a $1.50 per paper instead of the for- mer $1.00. "My Favourite Automobile" was the roll call at the Young People's Society meeting held in the Egmondville United Church. While making his rounds on Sunday night, Constable Snell dis- covered the back door of Daly's Garage open. It was later discov- ered that only a small quantity of change had been taken. Constable Snell thinks it's the work of boys. Walter G. Willis offered men's work shoes at "new low prices" of $2.65, $2.75, and $2.95. "The soles are of solid rubber or guaranteed Panco with rubber heels." Pasteurization of milk was dis- cussed at the semi-monthly meet- ing of the Lions Club. The topic was taken by Lion C.A. Barber. April 19, 1957 Professional wrestling provided thrilling entertainment for an audience of nearly 1200, that crowded the arena Saturday night. Officials said about a third of the crowd were women. The annual banquet of the Seaforth Athletic Association with Howie Meeker as speaker is being held in the arena. Fire of unknown origin complete- ly destroyed a large barn on the farm of Archie Somerville, McKillop township, early Monday morning. Loss totalled $35,000 and included 54 head of cattle and 57 pigs. Approximately $560 was realized as a result of the annual Scott Memorial hospital auxiliary penny sale. Prices at the Hensall community sale were: Weanling pigs, $13.00 to $16.35; chunks, $19 to $22.75; sows $68 to $91; Holstein cows, $140 to $165; fat cows sold up to $13.80 a cwt. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Colquhoun, Hibbert township recently observed their 65th wedding anniversary. Over 100 attended the anniversary held at the home of their daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Allen of Mitchell. April 14, 1982 With Seaforth's agreement at Tuesday night's council meeting, all five area municipalities have now signed an agreement to build, maintain and operate the new Seaforth and District Community Centre. The cost is set at $1,400,000 and the joint fund rais- ing committee has pledged to raise $516,250 of that. Declining enrolment at secondary schools means 11.5 teaching posi- tions will not exist this September in Huron County. The Huron County Board of Education approved a workload committee report showing the staff reduction at each school, at its April 5 meet- ing. Overall, the projected enrol- ment at secondary schools is expected the decrease from 4,032 students this school year to approx- imately 3,843 students in September. In turn, teaching staff will be reduced from the pre- sent245 to 233.5.