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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1981-06-10, Page 29Human biases are problem in school closing By JASON AINSLI E Human biases were the essence of dispute among members of the Huron County Board of Education on Thursday afternoon, when the board met for its final regular meeting of this school year. The discussion was over the establishing of a citizen review committee to oversee school closures and course cuts, and Director of Education, D.J. Cochrane, conceded that it is a sensitive issue. He reminded board members that "each board must adopt a policy which follows certain Ministry of Education guidelines and which, after receiving public input, may or may not lead to a decision to close a school" or classroom. In his policy proposal to the board, Mr. Cochrane suggested that voting members of a school ac- commodation review committee would include two members of a Home and School Association or two parents of children attending the school in question, these to be elected at a public meeting: two citizens of the area served by the school in question, also elected at a public meeting; one school board trustee, appointed by the board chairman, to represent the public school electors of the area served by the school: and one trustee, appointed by the board chairman, from another area. It was this last provision which caused concern among some board mem- bers. Board Trustee Frank Falconer opened the debate saying "this committee would be useless", unless the final provision allows for three trustees to be ap- pointed by the chairman of the board. He suggested the com- mittee should have an equal number of board trustees as outside members because "we'd never get a recom- mendation from that sort of a committee (two trustees and four citizens) that a school be closed." "The top brass (board) doesn't have any say in that sort of system," he said. "What is our purpose of being here?" Board Trustee Jean Adams agreed. "If a parent has a child in that system, you can't explain closures or course cuts to him. Parents are biased. People who come to the public meeting - and Usborne drain cost increases At the June meeting of Usborne township council, a bylaw to amend the Coates municipal drain to provide for construction costs ex- ceeding the estimate by 21 percent. Council agreed that a copy of a letter received from a solicitor on behalf of Frank Anderson objecting to the location and the grade of the property on his property at Lot C, Concession 6 be sent to the engineer for his assessment. The tile drainage inspec- tor reported three jobs were completed during the month of May for a total loan value of $19,000 and four new tile drain loan applications es- timated at $28.000 were provisionally approved. A special grant of $250 was made to the Town and Coun- try Homemakers to help finance the purchase of a head quarters building in Wingham. Building inspector Her- man Van Wieren reported making 20 inspections in the month of May and issuing two building permits for a value of $2,000. Support was given to a resolution from the town of Wingham regarding alter- nate representation on Coun- ty council when the reeve is unable to attend. Similar support was given a resolution from the township of Georgian Bay objecting to additional hydro power plant construction to the detriment of recreational areas. No objections were voiced on the notice of a proposed Planning amendment from the town of Exeter for lands on the north side of Highway 83 changing the designation from general industrial to grouped highway commer- cial. Enforcement of the provisions of the Property Standards bylaw rias discuss- ed and reeve Murray Daw- son agreed to try and set up a review committee from a number of names submitted. Road superintendent John Batten told council the gravelling contractor would have the job completed within a day or two. you know who they are going to be -are completely biased. We have to educate them." But Trustee Eugene Frayne said "somewhere, we've got carried away with the power of this review committee. What we have is the public presenting its side, its feelings, and bringing recommendations to the board. The committee has no authority." "We want the public to be biased," he said, "to prevent the board from making hasty decisions." Director Cochrane elaborated on the power of the committee. He said there are two safety valves on the route to a school closure: first, there must be approval from the reviewing com- mittee for any recom- mendations to be presented to the board; then the entire board must approve the recommendations. "I weighted the representation specifically to give the citizenry more say at the committee stage," he said. "The memo from the ministry requires that the public have input." eala Large Auction Sale t rich Arena Auditorium Saturday June 13th., Starting 11:00 a.m. Sharp Selling 'for Mrs. Leila Becker a life long resident of Hay Twp., and inclusions from other area homes, the following selection of antique furniture and household effects, oak hall stand with mirror, old floor model radio (working), matching bed, chest of drawers, and dresser with carved facers, Singer treadle, dresser and wardrobe combination, drop leaf table, oak rocking chairs, oak arm chair, oak single pedestal desk, oak bow front commode, spool leg plant table, wicker chair, four matching spindle chairs, old kitchen table with five leaves, cherry bonnet, chest, pine wardrobe, two flat -to -wall cup- boards, two tops for flat -to walls, old brass and slag glass light fixtures, pair of nice washstands, harvest table, old kitchen table with carved legs, old kitchen cupboard and cabinet combination, pig gams, old pottery chicken feeder, sausage press, corn husker, fainting couch, old sideboard with carved facers, large bonnet chest, small deep freeze, baby cribs, high chair, odd chairs, small propane gas heater, various glass and china items, marble top vanity with taps, colour T.V., large open• crocks, picture frames, old nickel plate clock and bank combinotion (Chicago Circa 1900), old double wheel General Store coffee grinder, small curved glass showcase (needs repair), small tables, store candy jars, Planter's Peanut Jar, iron pots, sad iron, wicker baskets, butter crocks, silver trays, silver butter dis- hes, ash sifter, store counter scale, light shades, old school books, camel back clock, oak china cabinet, old buffalo robe, several beds, pedestal oil lamp (Beads & Petal Circo 1913) and many more items too numerous to mention. Ladies & Gentlemen, once again we have a fine selection of items from Huron County plan now to at- tend, cash or cheque with I.D., lunch counter, ample parking, not reasponsible for accidents, viewing from 9:00 a.m. to sale time. Don Van Patter Auctioneer Zurkh (519) 236-4547 "If we load the committee with trustees, we'll lose that input," Trustee John Jewitt said. Board Vice-chairman Bert Morin said, after considering the needs of the students and community, the purpose of the review is to examine details of cost. He said if outside citizens understand the costs of courses or schools, then they can be directly involved with the solutions to problems. "It's more than fair with the community," Board Chairman Don McDonald reasoned that where the public elects two people to sit on the com- mittee, those elected members will be informed and rational. Trustee Marion Zinn added some perspective on the discussion, saying that in the past decade only one school was closed and it was closed by the parents who wished their children to go to schools that had more to offer. At the end of the discussion, the board voted to change the wording of the •-- mai 1IL440.04/..&A.a.w1/1----pl 1 At Pinery Auction Barn 1 1 On Hwy 21, 1 mile N . of Pinery Prov. Park,1 1 . 4 Miles S., Grand Bend 1 1 Sunday, June 14 -1 P.M. 1 1A large selection of quality furnishings, collectibles 1 1 and antiques including a pequegnat wall clock and 1 1 a brass ships clock. 1 YOUR AUCTIONEER Pat Lyon i 11 Phone 243-2713 1 No property removed until settled for. Not responsi- 1 ble for accidents. 1 1 me Ns me Ns me se No al am me No - 1 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Property * * Estate Auction * For the estate of The Late Dawson - * Woodburn, in the village of Corbett 5 * mi. N. of Parkhill, just off Hwy. 81. lc * * Friday Evening June 12 * * 7:30 p.m. �` -4( We have been instructed by the Executors to sell ♦( * the following property: Being part of Lot 36, * South Boundary Concession, Township of Stephen. A * * lovely remodelled white brick 11/2 storey 3 bedroom * home on 1 acre. Built in cupboards, oil furnace, * Pipeline water, recreational'room downstairs, 4 pc. - both, carpets throughout. 20 x 30 new garage. An * 4(,.. exceptionally maintained home situated in a lovely * rural community within commuting distance of Lon - 4( don, Grand Bend and area. * * TERMS: 10% down, Balance in 30 days. Subject to * a moderate reserve bid. * 4(AUCTIONEERS * Hugh Filson Tom Robson * 666-0833 666-1967 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * committee membership requirements to read that all of the trustees serving the area of a proposed school closing will sit on the com- mittee (be it one trustee or three) as well as one other Times -Advocate, June 10, 1981 Page 13A trustee not serving that area. The county's secondary schools were not included in the discussions because with only five schools serving the county, chances of a high school closure are minimal. Large AUCTION SALE Car, tractor, antiques, furniture, good modern appliances, etc. to be held at Richard Lobb's Barn in Clinton for Elmer Kellar of Dublin. Sat. June 13 at 10 A.M. 1967 chev 4 dr. 283 V-8 automatic, selling as is; International C tractor with wide front end and manure loader; matching corner china cabinet;gate leg drop leaf table and six chairs; 3 square model fridges; small chest freezer; 2-24 inch electric stoves like new; 30 in. electric stove; twin tub spin dry clothes washer; square tub wringer washer; black and white T.V.; old pump organ; antique trunk; bedroom furniture and beds; chesterfield and chair; desk; blanket box; chrome table and chairs; Targe offering of dishes and glassware including antique pieces plus a large, large offering of miscellaneous items; lawn mower, etc. TERMS CASH Auctioneer RICHARD LOBB Clinton 482-7898 v1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111I11111111111111111111111111111115 BE AUCTION SALE to be held at Circle B Auction Centre, 5 miles east of Mitchell on Mon., June 15, 1981 at 6:15 p.m. VEHICLE — 1979 Ford Pickup, four wheel drive, V8, automatic, certified. BOAT — 16 ft. Cedar strip boot on trailer with licence. FURNITURE AND APPLIANCES — Admiral gold refrigerator; Kenmore white range; Westinghouse built in gold dishwasher; Ook dining room table, chairs and buffet; couches; bedroom suite with triple dresser, high boy chest, and headboard; chairs; end tables; lamps; drapes; set of Lamos dishes; and more. ANTIQUES: love seat; Elm drop leaf table; ice cream freezer; chairs; rockers; wood beds; wicker chair; dresser; small desk; medicine chest; bathtub with claw feet; and more. MISCELLANEOUS: Temkin oil furnace 1 10,000 BTU; Findley wood stove with reservoir; Surge milker with two cylinder pump and two units; small hammermill; Harriston wood space heater; Beatty shallow well pump; Findley combination wood and electric stove; three speed bicycle; plus much more. There will be items added and some possibly deleted. Circle B Auction Centre - prop. Douglas Jacob - Auctioneer Open day of sale for viewing. n111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111I I I I I I I I rrr- er=✓Ladme# Ii 5 Jorrtlei EXETER ESTATE AUCTION "Th -N Saturday, June 13, 1981 at 10:30 a.m. We have been instructed to sell by Public auction, the property and household effects and antiques for the Estate of Reta Pfaff at the location 317 William Street, Exeter on Saturday June 13, 1981 at 10:30 a.m. PROPERTY — Situated on a well treed lot 48' x 144', 2 storey brick, 4 bedroom house with living room carpeted, dining room, carpeted, Targe kitchen, sun room. Bedroom, 2 pc. bath, and laundry room on main floor, full basement. TERMS: $2,000.00 Down, Balance in 30 Days FURNITURE — Consisting of 2 pc. modern living room suite, upholstered rocker, 4 upholstered arm chairs, 9 pc. oak dining room suite, 2-3 pc. bedroom suites, 2 pc. bedroom suite, 4 china cabinets, up- holstered settee, pine drop leaf table, 2 matching walnut end tables, 2 motching end tables with coffee table, spool legged table, press back rocker, chest of drawers, Gunstock chair, lazy boy chair, odd chairs, 4 matching chairs, day couch, old cupboard, large pine blanket box, large cedar lined blanket box, 2 hump back trunks, misc. rack, wicker fernery, wall mirrors, desk, parlour table, walnut spool mirror, 12 quilts and blankets, new and used, linens, large selection of sewing equipment and crochet cotton, quantity of books, childrens (and readers digest), toys, glassware and china and swag lamps, like new, 2 table Imaps, large quantity new woven rugs, and hooked rugs, quilting frames, large quantity of sealers, and many more items too numerous to men- tion. APPLIANCES — Philips 2 year old 26" colour con- sole T.V., Frigidaire electric stove, Inglis Frost Free refrigerator, Coronado freezer, Hoover vacuum cleaner, Viking electric broom, Maytag dryer, Inglis automatic washer, Kenmore sewing machine, Morse portable sewing machine, Tower combination safe, RCA Solid state phonograph records, Antique phonograph and records in working condition. MISCELLANEOUS — 7' x 7' aluminum tool shed, wheel barrow, large selection of carpenter tools, garden tools, electric hedge clippers, 3 step ladders, 32' extension ladder, Mastercraft lawn mower, T.V. antenna and rotor, workbench and vise, and many miscellaneous items. TERMS - CASH For further information, contact RATHWELL & ASSOCIATES 527-1458 ellil4:61/ vV4,JOCIWEJ AUCTIONEERS, LIOUIDATORS. APPRAISERS MAIN ST. • SEAFORTH, ONTARIO NOK 1W0 (519) 527-1458 i 3 onol c3Dniao ACCOUNTANT -PUBLIC WARD MALLETTE Chartered Accountants 476 Main Street, S., Exeter, Ontario 235-0120 Resident Partner: John S. McNeilly, C.A. ACCOUNTANT -PUBLIC / \ SURVEYORS ARCHIBALD, GRAY & McKAY LTD. ONTARIO LAND SURVEYORS 301 WELLINOTON RD S LONDON. ONT NSC4P1 432 2293 Exeter - Coll Zenith - 45150 PETER G. MORETON, O.L.S. Res. 472.5452 AUCTIONEERS Hugh Tom, FILSON and ROBSON AUCTIONEERS 20 years' of experience of complete sale service Pros,.ncrolly licensed Conduct sales of ony kind any place We guarantee yeu more. To WW1(' success of your sole or nppr00,n1 Phone Collect 666.0833 666.1967 NORM WHITING LICENSED AUCTIONEER a APPRAISER Prompt Courteous Moe,. ANY TYPE ANY SIZE ANYWHERE We q,Pe complete sole servile PROFIT BY EXPERIENCE Phone Collett 235-1964 EXETER GERALD L. MERNER Chartered Accountant BUS. 257 Churchill Dr. EXETER 235-0281 CERTIFIED GENERAL ACCOUNTANT 1 % CHIROPRACTORS DAVID C. HANN, D.C. Doctor of Chiropractic 105 Main Street Exeter 235-1535 ay Appo,nrmeor Db,lr f re,•'n(1 s CHIROPRACTORS C. HARRY RODER, D.C. NORMAN L. RODER D.C. 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