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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1969-06-12, Page 20IL& QUIDERICH SIGNAL -STAR, THUR': AY, JUNE 12, 1969 No change in school boundaries BY wicHMowonr.e. John Hendhrson, RR 5, Seaforth, prompted „rpuch discussion at the meeting of Huron County Board of Education in Central Huron Secondary School Monday evening, June 2, when he posed this query: • "Is " there anything in the regulations to say that the present school boundaries within the county should stay in effect indefinitely?" ' Education Director D. J. Cochrane was quick to remark that ,the job of the board, if it wished, would include changing boundaries; "it was within its powers. Mrs. Marilyn Kunder, Seaforth, went into some detail about alleged inequalities at Harpurhey, adjacent to Seaforth, where there seemed to be some instances of children going to the wrong schools, all of which are now under the combined ,county school board. "Perhaps the schools are in the wrong places," commented R. M. Elliott, representative of Goderich and Colborne Townships. Mrs. Kunder pointed out that children were being forced to go. to school at Brucefield, which is overcrowded, when they desire Equalize county assessment to attend the school at Seaforth, which is under-utilized. Schools Superintendant J. W. Coulter said it was "the same all over. the county," and advised that if any action were taken, it betaken on a county -wide basis after a thorough investigation. Mr. Henderson couldn't get a seconder for a motion which would have changed the boundaries around Seaforth to suit local circumstances. Mr. Cochrane promised that he would make recommenda- tions to the board regarding boundaries, or otherwise "we will have a mess on our hands." "Before September?" asked Mrs. -go W. Wallace, Goderich. She was informed that it was "not that immediate." Mr. 'Elliott pointed out that transportation was a big item in changing school boundaries. "Here we have a case of one school overcrowded, another undercrowded; a ridiculous situation." exclaimed Mr. Henderson, who brought up the matter in the first place. In conclusion the following motion was presented by Gordon Moir,'Gorrie and R. M. Elliott, and ,adopted "That all students be required to enroll in the proper schools in September, in the present jurisdictions." The county's equalized assessment for the year 1970 was established at $69,999,380 for county, purposes when -the council passed a bylaw May 30. In his first and final report to the council as Huron's , assessment commissioner, E. F. Hall provided , the Mowing breakdown of the assessment: .Farm land: $22,020,530; farm buildings, $15,007,370; residential land, $2,678,320; residential buildings, $20,027,550; commercial land, $1 ,647-,805; ;commercial buildings, $6,140,570 and business assessment, $2,477,235. The only munic' ality in the county which showed a decrease in general taxable assessment was Hensall Village, and Commissioner Hall attributed the drop .to the shutdown of a large milling operation. Total education assessment is: public, $64,549,090; separate, $5,513,620. Proof that Huron County is essentially a farming county was shown in the following figures: farm assessment represents 52.91 per cent of the total; residential, -32.43" per cent an commercial, 14.66 per cent. Mr. Hall characterized the county assessing ,department as an "orphan," not yet adopted by the .province which will employ the full staff as of next year. He said the department is "iii limbo" because of the lack of information on its future, but said he assumed the countywide p?operty reassessment will begin on schedule in 1970. The Galliean Quartette, a recording group from Guelph, will be appearing at GDC( on. Friday, June 18, in conjunction with the Living Waters' Crusade, sponsored by the Huron Christian Men's Association. Dave Rolston, of the sponsoring group, said teenagers especially enjoy the`mod style music of the group. • No school needed for subdivision One—of the items on the agenda for ,the Huron County Board of Education meeting June 2, was in the form of a question: "Is there needd'. for a school site in a new subdivision on Lot 39, Maitland Concession, Goderich Township?" • J. W. Coulter, schools superintendent, reported that the site was on the edge of town, approximately across from the W. A. Sheaffer Pen property. He recommended that no school site be reserved in this subdivision; it comprises only twelve lots, one of which is already occupied. The Board Approved • Mr. Coulter's negative It took all of twenty minutes' discussion to decide when the Board should hold its meetings in the summer months. The Board finally fixed the second Mondays in July and August, No fundsi._ for road at AubUrn; There is not enough money this year to rebuild the Summerhill -to -Auburn portion of the Base. Line, Huron County Road 8, Jtirnes Britnell, cduxity - engineer, told county council last Friday. . Mr. Britnell blamed ,the funds recommendation. ' shortage on a "very. complicated , Following decision at the last formula" used in Toronto to meeting of the Board to lease establish entitlement rates. He the Nurses' Residence, Clinton; . said the county was denied more for two years at $2,500 per year, than $200,000 in direct iaid, this plus the cost of alterations, the yen,. Board Monday evening voted to engage Cale - Doucette Construction Limited, Clinton, to do the necessary alterations under the supervision of Education Director D. JJ. ,,Cochrane. He had tendered before. Although no definite ceiling was placed on the cost, a figure of approximately $3,000 was generally agreed upon by the Board, not including the 'cost of furnishings and equipment, much of which will be brought from other school offices in.the County. (Letter to. the Editor Bu On We esday, June 11, The Living W ters Crusade started at GDCI and will continue nightly to Sunday, June 22. That Goderich should be so blessed by such a group of dedicated laymen as the Huron Christian Mens'Association, who 'have sponsored this campaign, ought to be recognized by all the citizens of the area. Further, the recognition should be backed up by support in attendance at The Crusade (regardless of denomination) 'of each person who Afeels that the "Prettiest Tow in Canada" is his own home town. ' We do have a very proud heritage, and are extremely fortunate to live in a truly free society many of the world's ying up opportunities" people today wcfold not be permitted to attend an open assembly such as this "Crusade for Christ, We may; without fear of reprisal. Speaking of freedom, it was Jesus Christ that brought. real freedom as His gift to the human family. He, said "And Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free" John 8:32, — then expanded the thought in vs. 36 when He said, "If the Son therefore shall make you free, Ye shall be free indeed." Even.__ though we are free citiznes in this great country, the great majority are still slaves to sin. Jesus Christ bore" that sin, so that we don't hae to be enslaved any longer. Let us each buy up this opportunity. 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Wouldn't it be great if a genuine teVival started here, and fanned out across our province, and then dominion wide, to bring about domestic peace through the 'Prince of Peace? "Righteousness exalteth a nation, but sins a reproach to any people" • Prov. 14:34. Can our town and country be counted upon to exalt our nation? It can! If we all endeavour to buy up this God given opportunity. Pastor Kenneth Knight, Calvary Baptist ,Church. •.1 0 GODERICH LIONS' SUMMER SCHOOL If It is regretted that, due to insufficient registrations, the Summer School scheduled for the month of July will not be held. Refund of registration fees will be made at the Collegiate until June 20, 1969. JOHN JEFFERY & SON 5 V E WITH CROWN .DIAMOND EXTERIOR PAINT BARGAINS CLIMATIZED EXTERIOR. Reg. 15.40 Gal. NOW ONLY $995 GAL. ", SAVE ' UP TO - $545 GAL. CROWN 'VELOUR EXTERIOR LATEX , „ ' Now Reg. 12.50 Gal. SQ95, SAVE 3.55 GAL. �_ GAL. (Colour ,Tinting -40c Per Gal. Extra) U INTERIOR: LATEX - ._BUDGET' SPECIAL. _ Limited Quantity .Reg. 8.95 Gal. • . $ 9: 5 SAVE 3.00 GAL. Now QL. J HN JEFFERY 8t SON ELGIN'"AVENUE EAST Goderich u.. 524-8171 These dresses were originally priced very much highl?r than the $13.00 you see here. Friday the 13th may be unlucky for some but it is your lucky day if you are seeking a new dress.