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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1981-03-18, Page 2Ns. PAGE 2—GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 1981 - Citizens Action:.,Group .for Fpducceition fQrmed covnty. By Shelley McPhee In an attempt to improved the quality of education, to reinstate the recently dropped courses in the local high schools and to have more voice in the ad- ministration, the Citizens Action Group for Education (CAGE) was formed in Clinton on March 9. Over 70 people attending the open meeting at the _._- - Clinton 1 ub11 School unanimously agreed to form CAGE as the public's voice for. education in Huron County. Headed by Moira Couper of Bayfield, CAGE aims to study education in the county and monitor action which is taken to reduce the Stan- - dards of education. As was most people's concern, CAGE plans to research and rT, . obtain information in an attempt to re -open the machine shop at Central Huron Secondary School (CHSS) and 20 other aaurses that were recently dropped in Huron's high `schools. CAGE will also encourage co-operation between elected officials of the board of education, teachers, students and parents. There was no opposition to the formation of CAGE and Garnet Harland of Clinton commented, "This group has a real function to perform. We need a well rounded education in Huron and I support CAGE." Many of the 70 in at- tendance agreed that the taxpayers and the parents had been silent for too long and they supported Mike Falconer of Clinton when he stated, 'Stand-up and fight Airp �r.t refs Colborne Township Reeve 13111 Bogie informed the airport committee March 10 . that. the township is preparing a -developmentagreementwith -Joe Morrissey for the construction of , Lake Avenue which is located directly west of the airport property. Be - explained that the existing airport fence is located on the township road allowance and must be removed by the developer. Also, he said the -paved. runway_ and. :runway lights.. are. „ located partially on the road allowance. Airport committee members agreed that the developer should pay 100 per cent of the cost for replacing .the airport fence. . and that the town would relocate the —runway_lights:._.and remove ashort portion . of the runway (approximately 20 feet). Reeve Bogie said he would take. this information back to the township council. +++ . Airport coordinator Ed Scruton pointed out to the committee that a large transport truck parked, on the highway at the east end of the runway had created some dif- ficulty for the pilots using this approach. He suggested that the highways depart- ment be contacted about placing 'no parking' signs in this area. The committee felt that, since this prof" • had been brought to the attention of tp.. aistry of Transport before and ignored, that nothing be done at present. +++ The airport co-ordinator's report for the month of February was approved. It statedthat,flying: activity remained slow in February even though the weather turned quite mild. "The main problem is that with such a thaw, the frost leaves the ground and the grass tiedowns are rendered useless dueto the soft ground and water accumulations," the report said. It was also reported that further repairs had been made to the remaining broken runway lights and the roadways had been graded and regular maintenance carried out. for your rights and your children's." "You're part of the problem," he added. "Next time there is a teachers' sti e you'll have ,oto get behind the board of education, even if your children's education has to suffer for four or five months." Tony McQuail, NDP candidate for Huron -Bruce suggested that CAGE work with the teachers rather than see them as adversaries. "Parents for far too long have allowed themselves to be pushed out of education and the administration has opted out of administration," he noted. Mr. McQuail suggested that many of. the problems in the education system are at the administration level and he said that CAGE should not "conduct a witch hunt" on the educators, but try to make the system work. It was suggested that CAGE take a close look at the high schools' curriculum in an attempt to trim off the excess fat and Don Welsh -9f R.R. 5 Clinton questioned the board's priorities. He noted that while the machine shop at CHSS has been closed, the school still has a large football field and good physical education facilities. He noted that during his high school years, the phys ed class used the Clinton Community Park as . a playing field. Mr. Welsh suggested that too much emphasis is placed on physical education and noted, "It there are budget cuts to be made, perhaps there would be (in phys ed)..a place to start." E--g--pe1er gets discharge A contempt citation against a Clinton woman, who pelted several eggs at a startled provincial judge, - has been withdrawn in Goderich court last week. Judge John Seneshen of London withdrew his citation after being told of 23 -year- old Catherine Steep's psychiatric problems.. Steepwas before Seneshen m provincial court in Goderich Nov. '10 • to be sentenced on a common assault charge when she let fly with avolley of eggs. She was -subdued by egiiy startled - "court officials. Seneshen remanded her in custody to Dec. 9 for sen- tencing on the assault count. Her case • was then ad- journed to Tuesday when the court was told she was getting psychiatric treat- ment. - Defence lawyer Ted McGrath of London said the assault took place in Clinton and in a. woman acting as a foster• mother for Steep's two young children. Steep, who pleaded guilty, hit the woman with eggs and sprayed her .with shaving cream. McGrath said a psychiatrist who saw Steep in jail concluded she was psychotic after Steep .told. him she thought the Mafia was interfering in her life and altering bus schedules. Steep was transferred to London Psychiatric Hospital where she remained until last week, McGrath said. Hospital officials felt she was doing well and she was released on condition she report daily to the institution for therapy, he said. - Seneshen gave Steep a conditional discharge in the assault and ordered her to continue getting psychiatric help. Newborn News ,BRUNSKILL Ralph and Sue are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Scott Gordon, on March 10, 1981, weighing 10 lbs. 14 oz: ...-....... . HUTCHINS Larry and Charlotte Hut- chins of Goderich are happy to announce" the arrival of their daughter, Christine Jennifer, born on: March 1., 1981, at Alexandra Hospital, Goderich. First grandchild for Mr. and Mrs. Bill Bar- wick, and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hutchins, all of Goderich. Civic Corner The Local Architectural Conservancy Advisory Committee (LACAC) will meet Thursday, March 19 at 7:30 • p.m: in the mayor's office at town hall. The Property Standards Committee_wiameet-Fr-iday, March 20 at 2 pix . in the council chambers at town hall. The Committee of Adjustment will meet Tuesday, March 24 at 7 p.m. in the mayor's office at town hall. • Huron County Council will meet Thursday, March 26 at 10 a.m. in the council chambej, Court House, Goderich. To The Electors Of Huron - Bruce Dear Friends: As this will be my last opportunity to reach you by weekly press before Election Day, Thursday, March 19, I would like to take this opportunity of thanking you for your kindness and courtesy during the campaign. Due to the limited time, I have not been able to meet many of you personally, but I do solicit your support and vote on March 19. If elected I promise to work very hard in the best interests of the riding and Its people. Sincerely, Murray Elston. LET ME WORK FOR YOU Elect Murray Elston In Huron - Bruce on March 19 For Information Or A Ride on Election Day Phone These Locations COMMITTEE ROOMS - MILDMAY 367-2909 KINCARDINE 396-2723 SOUTHAMPTON 797-2770 PORT ELGIN 832-6985 WINGHAM 357-2041 Authorized by Official Agent For Murray Elston A Seaforth parent noted that because mathhad been dropped there, her son would have to take two night school courses to get the three maths -required for his future in engineering. She noted that perhaps if her son had known in Grade 9 that the course he needed wouldn't be offered in Grade 13, he would have studied a different line of subjects. "CAGE hopes to watch over education so these changes don't come unan- nounced and unwanted," Mrs. Couper explained. Many p.;ople present objected to the high salaries the teachers are being paid and 13111 Schoonderwood said, "If the teachers don't get what they want, then our children don't get the education." Mr. Schoonderwood suggested that to avoid future strikes, changes in the right to strike should be Made. and if a teaefier. out prices himself, the board of education should be able to find someone -to -replace him. "We have no say at all," Carol Kerrigan of Clinton added, "we just pay. The schools are the reason our children are there, but they seem to be at the bottom of the priority list." Mr. Schoonderwood also noted that $26 million was spent on: education in the county last year and 85 per cent of that went to salaries. "We'd be better to keep the machine shop open and not the administration," he suggeste d. Mrs. Couper noted that the taxpayers are already burdenedenought and CAGE would be looking into the possibilities of getting financial assistance from the government. She said, "We've come to a point where we're going to have to make choices. We must alter the programs but there must be creative ways to make the best of these." CAGE will be looking at all the concerns voiced at Monday night's meeting. The . newly formed organization is also looking for support and are forming publicity, industrial, political pressure, fund raising and students com- mittees. While Mrs. Couper is heading the group, Brenda Whyte of Seaforth is the vice chairman and Marg Coventry of Clinton is the secre to ry-treasure r. Mr. Schoonderwood also noted that the group needs funds to meet any costs and said donations would be greatly appreciated. ON MARCH 19th JIM BRITNELL YOUR HURON -MIDDLESEX P.C. CANDIDATE Cca-117e0Q1:q Baha'i -New Year 138 Baha'i New Year The first day of spring conjures up images of renewal, rebirth and new beginnings. These are some of the reasons that Baha'is all around the world celebrate New Year on March 21st. "'Every discerning eye can, in this Day, perceive the. dawning Tight of God's Revelation." Baha'i Writings d .- 4 Speedo action wear in. , French Terry provides fit and comfort for the TODAY Ont. 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