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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1981-02-04, Page 15Kids tell school By Mary Alderson While parents are spen- ding many hours discussing and preparing arguments as to why Grand Bend Public School should not be closed, their children see the problem and solutions clear - most of the time anyway). And they don't like long bus rides. The kindergarten class with only six pupils, recognized the problem of declining enrohnent. But lit- tle Melissa DeBrum was definite in her opinion "I don't want to have to go to a new school." Since the grown-ups insist Her reasons? "They might that all they want is what's not have the things we like to play with." best for the kids, I thought Jeff I'd ask the kids what theyLingard agreed. "They might not have enough play want. I spent a morning at ` r hats for everybody to wear," the school, talking with all he said. You see, when ages. } l there's only six in the class, The feeling was u- everybody has a play hat to nanimous - they want their wear. But what would school, to stay open. They all happen in a class of 30 and like their teachers (well, Melissa DeBrum there were still only six play hats? Jeff is concerned. Classmate Keith Crawford summed up the problem when he asked why they shouldn't close his school. "Because it's not fair," he replied. Teacher Trish Murdock was disappointed that no one said they didn't want to go to a different school, because they might have a different teacher. But all six reassured her that she was a good teacher. Matthew Anderson and Leanne Peckett in grade one both offered solutions to the declining enrolment problem. The answer is sim- School studycommittee committee hears from local cirouo The Grand Bend SETOC Committee (School is essential to our community) presented a lengthy report to the school district study committee at their meeting Thursday evening. The study committee, made up of trustees and representatives of the three communities, met at Grand Bend Public School. About 375 concerned ratepayers were present at the meeting. A show of hands revealed that supporters of Bosanquet Central, Kinnaird and Grand Bend schools were present. The study committee is looking into the problems of declining enrolment at all three schools. Chairman of the SETOC committee, Cam Anderson, asked that the study com- these tax dollars taken from aft"� .Y :: ....... :,° _.....,... .....,.... x mittee consider the — � us with no chance of He said that home pur- arguments of the Grand economic return cannot be chasers put great emphasis Bend delegation. Several condoned by us," Simpson on the quality and close members of the community read. proximity of local schools. gave their reasons for The letter pointed out that Edward Iskauskas spoke keeping the local school businesses require young to the study committee on open. men and women as em- behalf of the ratepayers of , Reeve Robert Sharen ployees. The work force the community. He gave an spoke on behalf of the would deteriorate if young extensive report, making use families left town because of of graphs and charts on an village. He stressed that the installation of sanitar a lack of a local school. overhead projector. Much of Itheir presentation the his report was taken from sewers which are expected to be operational this spring, Lions Club said that the surveys completed by the school provided them with Ministry of Education. will encourage growth in Grand Bend. facilities for their annual One graph predicted that Chamber of Commerce Hallowe'en party and ef- 1981 would be the lowest secretary -manager Robert festive speaking contest. point in enrolment in Ontario The Lions also pointed out elementary schools. Another Simpson read a letter from that they have spent a graph showedthat small president Mac Dunlop which pointed out that in 1980 the considerable amount of schools operated at the same business people in Grand money on recreational costs as larger schools. property in the village, Iskauskas received a Bend paid to the public school system $32,799.83 in which will not be used, if a round of applause from the education taxes. "To have negative growth of young audience for his report. families was imposed on the Superintendent of finance village. The Lions also Al Ewasko attended the mentioned that the school meeting to discuss cost created a community spirit. factors in the three schools. Jud Bumstead presented the He reported that Bosanquet Lions' report. Central needs $23,000 worth Janice Sawyers spoke on of repairs, while Grand Bend behalf of Lioness Club requires $40,000andKinnaird president Dian Bexton. Her only needs $2,000. He also group said that they used the said that Kinnaird school is school for children's ac- the most energy efficient tivities such as the bike school in Lambton County. safety rodeo, movies, and The school is heated elec- presenting citizenship trically. awards. The school is also The three principals, Betty used to accommodate such Fitchett of Grand Bend, fund raising social events William Shepherd of Kin - such as card parties. naird, and Dougal McIntyre The Lioness also said that of Bosanquet all gave the as a group it is their committee reports on how responsiblity to serve the the various closing or community with mixed age boundary changes might groups, not just that of a have an effect. retirement cbmtnunity, The'principals agreed that which Grand Bend would "split" grades were not a become if the young families problem. McIntyre said that moved away. "We as in the pod area of Bosanquet Lioness members, and Central, teachers use a members of the community, grouping method, much like ,feel that our children should split classrooms. be given the right to attend Parents living in the areas our own school in our own north and south of the village and not attend as Ausable River Cut said that outsiders in another com- they were happy with their munity, "The letter con- children attending tinued. Bosanquet Central School The ministers of the and they did not want to be United Church and the changed to Grand Bend Church of God both said that school. the school was essential to Caroline Johnson said that the community. Rev. Harley by changing boundary lines Moore said that the "walk- and reducing Bosanquet's to" school was important enrolment, the school would because children can have lase their vice principal and their noon meal at home, and two teachers. She said that added that when young her children would suffer a children do not have to leave reduction in the quality of early and return late there education. are fewer family tensions Another parent George engendered by fatigue. Harris asked if the com- Rev. John Campbell said mittee knew that there was a that Grand Bend school is possibility that the armed fortunate to have medical forces were going to make and dental resources near more use of Ipperwash Army by. He said that the youth and Camp, and new families may children of his church use the move into the area. The school facilities. "This is a committee said they would positive approach to the look into it. problem of . juvenile The next meeting of the delinquency," he added. study committee will be at Bruce Fisher, represen- Bosanquet Central School on 4 Mary's musings BY MARY ALDERSON We recently enjoyed two different kinds of musical evenings. both in the same week. Have you ever noticed how your social life will go through a slump, then suddenly everything happens at the same time? Anyway, we went:3o Lon- don to see Beatlemania— which is four guys, who even look something like the Beatles. pretending to be the Beatles. It was great. 1 could say that they were exactlylikethereal thing, but then. 1 never did hear the Beatles in concert. The sound was excellent, but the visuals were not so good. A film in the background was supposed to review news events of the sixties, unfortunately, it did more flicking than review- ing. In anv case, the Beatlemania troupe received a standing ovation at the end of the concert. Somehow, though. I felt guilty applauding for only a reasonable facsimile. Later that week we attend- ed the annual Highland Night in honour of Robbie Burns birthday put on by the Forest Legion Pipe band. Grand Bend Yacht Club members would have been proud of their commodore John Warren, as he and the rest of the band, piped and drummed their ways into the hearts of hundreds. i also noticed Grand Bend public school principal Betty Fitchett dancing a beautiful ".Gay Gordon". As usual. the evening was a huge success. We were having a great time, until the door prize was awarded. The couple we went with won the draw. We were quite happy for them, until Jerry reminded ICOMPu REA SERVICES INC. What do we do? We handle Trust Com- pany GIC's, RRSP's, IAAC's. See us for best rates. We do income Tax Returns. Personal and Company. We do Bookkeeping, Cash Flows, T4's, T5's, etc. CANFARM agent See us at 22 Ontario N, (Opposite Brewers Retail) or call first. First call -No Obligation. CaII - Art Read Grand Bond 2311.23811 my husband. Victor, that it was actually our ticket stubs which bore the winning number. When we had come in, a lady at the door took the tickets. She tore off the stubs. and handed them back. But, Jerry pointed out, she handed our stubs to him, and their stubs to us. Then when the number was drawn, Bev and Jerry jumped up and claimed the prize. Too bad close doesn't count. * * * Losing this , prize wasn't nearly as painful, when we remembered another time that a prize was torn from our grasp. It was several years ago, when Huron Country Playhouse decided to honour their 100.000 visitor. We were in line to go in the door for the play. In the line- up there was a large group of people in front of us, and another couple behind us. The couple behind us were obviously friends with the party in front of us. We figured that out right away as they attempted to shout a conversation over our heads. Being "nice guys" we stepped aside and let them move ahead to join the rest of their group. As we neared the door, we heard someone counting 97, 98. 99 and suddenly 100,000! The lady ahead of me, who we had let into the line up, squealed with delight. ting real estate agents in the 'Tuesday, She was awarded all kindsy, February 10 at 7:30 ofift c ertificateswas 'rizes.f ree andti Ckets showeg d ofllthee'schoolsaidhat would curtail ahead one daythe dosinThegbecause ofed a with attention. the proper growth and conflict with a board of She never looked back. development of the village. education meeting. TIRED OF A 70° HOUSE THAT FEELS LIKE 60? USE • 'INTERIOR INSULATING; WINDOWS 3,1 11 •Don't replace existing windows or storms t ; *Never struggle with exterior storm windows again. f •Replacement windows are too expensive •3M Windows reduce hoot los and draughts efficiently yet ars inexpensive. •3M Windows are custom made to match your existing windows. •3M Windows are easily maintained. 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His classmate Tina Bergmann says that she is learning as much in a small school as she would in a big school. She moved to Grand Bend recently and says that she really likes the school. Tina says that having two grades in one classroom does not create any problems at all. In fact it might help some people, she says. -' Leanne Peckett Leanne pointed out that one of their classmate's moms just had a new baby. She figured there would be more kids comi:ig to school soon. 'Matthew said that they shouldn't close the school because the work is easy. But Leanne reminded him that it won't be easy when he gets to the highest grade. Jason Desjardine, a grade two pupil, suggested that they "make some kids come from Stephen Central." He said he had friends in that school, who would like to come to his school. Jason's classmate David McGuire said that he liked Grand Bend school because David McGuire he could walk or ride his bike, and'on the way home I can stop at my friends' and play." David says he wouldn't like to ride a bus. Nine year old Jarett Kobe echoed the idea of getting more kids to come to his Jarett Kobe school. lie said that pupils from Stephen central and Mt Camel should be in- cluded. Ile suggested that the north border for Grand Bend schools be moved further north to include Oakwood, ile wants to keep the school open "because it's closer •' Kim Crawford, a grade four pupil. says that closing the school is a "stupid idea." She says that attending a small school isn't a problem. She fears that if the school is closed. parents might send their children in different No changes at Mount Carmel Mount Carmel principal Gary Birmingham says that he has sent a letter to separate school parents in the Grand Bend area assur- ing them that they can con- inue sending their children to his school as non- residents ' Birmingham says that most children from the Grand Bend area live in the Klondyke They have attend- ed Mount ('armel school since their school, the pre- sent Alhambra Hall, closed in the till's A prohleni arose when the principal ,rod priest from Forest started recruiting children tor St. John Fisher sc•h(xrl. Birmingham says. He says that St. John Fisher offers a pre -kindergarten which many people see as a selling ixr Birmhrgiintiam says that parents Of children in Mount Carmel school became con- cerned that they would have to nerve their children to Forest Ile says that they arc Happy where they are. He says that the Lambton Separate school board and the Huron -Perth Separate school board have an agree- ment whereby the Grand Bend children can attend school in Mount Carmel and the HomoPerth board bilis the bamn mingham sbih eoasedboard. that there Bir- have been n,) changes in that agreement Shelli Hoch Grade six student Shelli Finch suggested that if the small school was costing the board too much to operate, the kids could raise money to cover some of their ac- tivities. She explained that they were already selling apples and raisins to raise funds for various events. Another grade six pupil Cathy Brenner said that she would like Grand Bend school to stay open because it's within walking distance. "I'd get sick on a bus," Cathy says. Lori Kaempf says that she good as you can have. likes Grand Bend school Both girls concluded by because it is small and she saying that it would be too knows everybody. The grade bad to close the school now seven girl also likes the fact because they are on a win - that it's not crowded. ning streak. The mixed David Gratton, also in volleyball team brought grade seven says that if the home their first tournament school is closed, Grand Bend pennant recently. "That's will be deserted. He says the first ever," the girls that the sohool should stay stress. open so the village will con- tinue to grow. 41, 4 r4 David Gratton Even though the school closing doesn't present a problem for grade eight pupils who will be in high school next year, they still have definite opinions on the matter. Grade eight pupil Darragh Mehagan says that Grand Bend has a "good school" and she thinks it should stay open. She moved here from a larger school, and says she prefers the small school. She stressed that split grades - having more than one grade in a class is not a problem. Darragh says that a child she baby sits will be starting school this fall. She has been telling the little girl what a good school Grand Bend is, and says she's really looking forward to coming. Karen Bexton says that a small school seems to be friendlier. "We get more attention, and know the teachers personally," she explains. She says that a small school presents no problems •' ` We've got everything we need here." She says that her school is as Karen Bexton Dennis discusses docks, dogs, dump A discussion on docks, dogs. dump and dozer dominated Dennis Snider's report to Grand Bend village council Monday evening. Council gave their ap- proval for repairs to be made to the village docks by Shoreline Maintenance. The cost is expected to be ,, between $24.000 and $27,000. Council asked Snider to look into the advantages of steel pipe construction for the docks over treated oak. Council already has $15.- 000 saved for the dock restoration. Snider said that quotes from Shoreline Maintenance were better than any others. and he had received letters rec- ommending the work that this company has done. In dealing with dogs. Snider said that dogcatcher tonna Aitken had refused to fill out the forms she had made up. Council had decid- ed at a previous meeting to have the dog catcher fill out forms each time she came to the village so that they could keep better track of all ex- penses. Snider said that she refus- ed 'to fill out the forms. but she was not asking for a raise She is currently get- ting $7.00 an hour. while other municipalities pay her 58.00. she said. She is also paid for mileage expenses, and receives a portion of the fine when she picks up a dog. as well as being paid by the owner for the dog's board. Snider said the form was very simple. and it would be easy for her to fill out. Deputy reeve Harold Green said that he would speak to other municipalities about having Please turn to page 16 By-law Enforcement Officer The Village of Grand Bend requires a By- Iaw Enforcement Officer. Wages negotiable. For further information on this position, please contact the Clerk's office. Deadline of filing of application is February 13 1981 of 5:00 p.m. Louise Clipperton Clerk, Village of Grand Bend 238-8461 The Village of Grand Bend has the following seasonal positions available: Custodian Beach Patrol - Two Full Time One Weekends Only Bathhouse d Two VacanciesAttenants ' Parking Lot Attendants - One - Full Time - Two - Part Time - Weekends Only Dockmaster - One Vacancy Public Works Staff - Three Vacancies For further information on the above positrons, please contact the Clerk's Office. Deadline for filing applications is February 13, 1981 at 5:00 p.m. Louise Clipperton Clerk, Village of Grand Bend 238-8461 Times -Advocate, February 4, 1981 leimsoommmb Notice To Property Owners Page 15 OF THE TOWNSHIP OF BOSANQUET AND ALL PROPERTY OWNERS IN THE ADJOINING MUNICIPALITIES Township of Stephen Township of Plympton Village of Grand Bend Town of Forest Township of McGillivary Village of Arkona Township of Warwick Village of Thedford Twonship of West Williams BY-LAW 28-80 NOTICE OR APPLICATION to The Ontario Municipal Board by The Corporation of the' Township of Bosanquet for approval of a by-law to regulate land use passed pur- suant to Section 35 of The Planning Act. TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Corporation of the Township of Bosanquet intends to apply to The Ontario Municipal Board pursuant to the provisions of Section 35 of The Planning Act for approval of By-law 28- 80 passed pm the 21st day of April, 1980. A copy of the by-law is furnished herewith and a note giving an explana- tion of the purpose and effect of the by- law and stating the lands affected thereby is also furnished herewith. ANY PERSON INTERESTED MAY/within twenty-one (21) days after the date of this notice, send by registered mail or deliver to the clerk of the Township of Bosanquet notice of objection to ap- proval of the said by-law or part thereof giving details of all or the portion of the by-law to which you object and detailed reasons thereof all or the portion of the by-law to which you object and detailed reasons therefor, and shall indicate that if a hearing is held the objector or an agent will attend at the hearing to sup- port the objection. ANY PERSON wishing to support the application for approval of the by-law may within twenty-one (21) days after the date of this notice send by registered mail or deliver to the clerk of the Township of Bosanquet notice of his sup- port of approval of the said by-law together with a request for notice of any hearing that may be held giving also the name and address to which such notice should be given. THE ONTARIO MUNICIPAL ABOARD may approve of the said by-law but before doing so it may appoint a time and place when any objection to the by-law will be con- sidered. Notice of any hearing that may be held will be given only to persons who have filed an objection or notice of sup- port and who have left with or delviered to the clerk undersigned, the address to which notice of hearing is to be sent and, similarly, to any person who has filed a request for a change in the provisions of the by-law. THE LAST DATE FOR FILING OBJECTIONS will be March 4, 1981. DATED at athe Village of Thedford this 4th. day of February 1981. Mr. George Eizenga, Deputy Clerk -Treasurer, Township of Bosanquet, Box 269, THEDFORD/ Ontario NOM 2NO "By-law 28 of 1980 is a by-law to amend By-law 26 of 1979, the Comprehensive Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law. THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OR BONANQUET Restricted Area (Zoning) BY-LAW 28, 1980 Being a By-law to Amend By-law 26 of 1979 WHEREAS: The Council of the Corporation of the Township of Bosanquet passed a comprehensive Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 26 of 1979 passsed on the 18th. day of June 1979; and WHEREAS: This By-law conforms to the Of- ficial Plan of the Bosanquet Planning Area as Amended; NOW THEREFORE: The Council of the Cor- poration of the Township of Bosanquet enacts as follows; 1. That Section 3 be amended by repealing Subsection 3.89 and replace it with the following: "3.89 "Roadside Stand" shall meor a retail store accessory to an agricultural use, in which agricultural produce is offered for sale, but does not include an ab- batoir". 2. That this By-law comes into effect on the date of its passing subject to the ap proval of the Ontario Municipal Board. Read a FIRST AND SECOND TIME this 21st day of April, 1980. READ A THIRD AND FINALLY PASSED ti,i, 2 l st., day of April, 1980. "C.Srokosz" "Robert F. McCordic Reeve Clerk -Treasurer EXPLANATORY NOTE OF BY-LAW 28/80 By-law 28 of 1980 is a By-law to Amend By-law 26 of 1979, the Com- prehensive Restricted Area (Zoning) By - This By-law removes square metres limitation on the floor area of a Road- side Stand specified in 3.89 of By-law 26 of 1979.