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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1983-02-23, Page 711 • th cpm- — Pproved 'More TteilR'. ,. . Jllwhci Elliott Said trustees ue in complaint $ orparents once..the trusted o,,��ris: t person with the•complaint pin or inentioned their ,�� on T ani theprf>><cipat.11 they haven't, the trustee will 808,iSe the person this is. the first step to may s dir isf will t`0 • c v ee-o the -whole. • Some of the children who came to see Lisi's Bubbatron Puppet Theatre on Sunday were quite surprised when they discovered that they could take part in the production. They were also amazed when they saw the size of some of the puppets. The show, which took place at Victoria Public School; was part of the Four Great Shows for Children Series, which is being sponsored by the Goderich Recreation Department. ( photo by T.Marr) • Not enough students for drench school By Stephanie Levesque There aren't enough.poten- tial students - to establish a French school in Stratford, the Huron -Perth Separate School Board announced at its February 14 meeting. The school board came up. with only 17 children who would qualify for enrolment in such a. school in September of 1983. To deter- mine this number;. the board used the criteria of French being spoken in the home by one or both parents, one or both parents having a French or French Canadian background or the children are French speaking. The number 17 was reach- ed following surveys being sent home through the separate schools in Stratford and the Club Hirondelle; a public meeting and a telephone survey. • "The board is not recom- Leisure Life.. Designed to promote and enhance tourism in Southwestern, Ontario. Bring tourists to your door by joining the magazine tourists won't want to be without. mending, at this time,. establishing a French class in the City of Stratford," an- nounced board chairman •Ron Murray. Mr. Murray said that at the public meeting he had told the parents present that he would get back to the board for a decision. He noted about 20 parents had attended the meeting and he was "a little disappointed at the turnout" Director of education William Eckert, acting as secretary of the board for the first time since his heart attack last fall, told trustees that at the public meeting it was pointed • out there was some confusion regarding the wording of one of the survey's questions. The question asked what language was spoken in the home, ' which said Mr. Eckert, was felt would in- dicate ndicate the children who would qualify for a French school. As it turned out, many answering the survey indicated'` English is the language spoken ins • the home, . despite the fact that some French is also sppoken. The director indicated that following the meeting, parents were invited' to go over the. survey with ad- ministration representatives• and clarify the results of the survey. Administration then conducted the telephone survey to clarify the survey results with those parents who had not come to the meeting. Superintendent of educa- tion John McCauley noted the number of children in- creased . from the original number of seven • to 17. It was noted that under the Educa- tion Act;. the board must ---fir establish a French school if there are 25 or more qualified. children. Mr. Eckert also noted that if no criteria was established brthe board and "all who in- dicated an interest, and I emphasize interest, registered and were admit- ted, the total number would be 44" from kindergarten to grade eight. "While larger boards may have little difficulty absorb- ing the additional costs of establishing new programs for such small numbers, I Mean the 17 children, for the Huron -Perth Catholic Board such additional costs are a major' consideration. Should the number of French speak- ing students required by legislation materialize in the future, the matter should be reconsidered by the Board at that time," stated Mr Eckert. 'i ; . .7 a.e.,. >s it-P,e.a^' 'i.a :•YAFiihi'i :0,sef...i\ ours is a inion $ nda.stry in So� th- w-Qstern .Ontario Consider Leisure Life is a travel guide in magazine form. It's purpose: to provide a comprehensive guide to the leisure activities...the good life of Southwestern On• tario. It will provide our visitors with interesting features about 'our area, holiday highlights, maps, community guides, special events, and other desired information. Leisure Life will have a total circulation of 40,000. 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Cell Now To Reserve Space (519) 524-8331 EISVRE IIF Published by SIGNAL -STAR PUBLISHING LTD. Goderioh, Ontario Allison Smith (foreground) and her brother Jeremy ( centre) were quite captivated with the show that was put on by Lisi's Bubbatron Puppet Theatre on Sunday. While the younger members of the audience watched, some of the older children took part in the production. The puppet show was the first segment of the Four Great Shows for Children Series, which is being sponsored by the Goderich Recreation Department, (photo by T.Marr) Will close 11 rooms in hotel HENSALL - Council 'has travellers stranded during first floor into four or five supported the closure of 11 snow storms have made use , .apartments,'." he told rooms at the Hensall Hotel of the , . overnight •ac- council. andhas backed a proposal to commodation. As well, change the status of the heating costs and Two- tenants presently building from hotel to regulations also led to the living in the building will be tavern. " decision to discontinue the forced to find new ac- Hotel owner .J.H. Heine service. commodation and council told council that the rooms "At a later date we may be ,urged Heine to give them are seldom used, and only looking at reconstructing the some assistance.. Clay or Plias Tile Parker & Parker Ltd. are now ready to instal Clay. or Plastic trenchless method Phone collect Free Estimates 262-2534 or 262=5789 SHAMPOO ABERCGNEONER 60ML. ORGANIC 2.89 VELOUR TOILET 4 ROLL PKG PAPER 1 .33 YORK PEANUT BUTTER $ 1.79 ,gig. SUNLIGHT DETERGENT b 1. $3.59 HI DRI PAPER TOWELS. , 2 ROLL. PKG. 99 PEEK FREAN COOKIES 99 200 G. SUB POST OFFICE NAKAMURA PHARMACY SUNCOASI' MALL, GODERICH, 524.2195 OPEN MJlON FRI,10 1, 1;t 30 6 wt t liti1Alf eyeNIN(S 6'30 4, SAi/URAAYS 10 e... Cee..:... ...�...e e......... e6.YJ; .:�..°.+ ....�dw..a� person the complaint is net: sa , ied with principal, the trustee refer the matter.to the director of education or ug gest the person with the complaint contact the, i .ec tot -The director or his designate shall attempt to getall the facts and reach a satisfactory conclusion. - If the person with the complaint is still not satisfied with thesolvingc of the problem at this point, they ' be asked 'by the trustee'to present the concernin writing tothe:secretary�of theboard.. The concern will then be placed on the agenda ofthe board's next, meeting. The director will present a report and the' Person with the complaint be givenathe opportunity to make a presentation tothe bord. "The board's decision shall be final and bindingon all parties•concerned,"`concludes the policy. Director of'education John Cochrane said the com- plaint form becomes "obsolete" with this new policy. Trustees Murray Mulvey and Frank Falconer wondered if the.board would start receiving a lot of letters. "Do-y-ou think we might get a whole flood oflet- ters?" asked Mr. Mulvey. "The letter comes only after the trustee, principal of the school, and the director have. been involved, and everybody has had their say. If the person still isn't happy, it comes to board;" said Mr. Cochrane adding that if the matter involvedpersonnel or isof a personal nature it will be dealt with Tri cominitt f CIVIC..- CORNER Goderich , Town Council will meet Monday, February 28 at 7:30 pan. iiithe council chambers, lout hall. The administration committee Will meet :Wed- nesday, March'2 at 8:30 a.in, in the council chambers, town hall. • The planning board will meet Wednesday, March 2 at noon in the council cham- • hers, town hall. Huron County Council will meet -Thursday, March 3 at 10.. a..m. in the ;council chambers, Court House, G.odelroh;: BURGESS DEPT. STORE ON ALL NEW SPRING ARRIVALS stztr. Infanta to 14 yoarn SALE ENDS SATURDAY, MARCH S tore Children''s Wear - Linens • Toys L i 11 VICTORIA ST.CLINTON .482-3853 ATTENTION: Newlyweds To Bei Welcome Wagon BRIDAL PARTY .. Free To The Bride and Groom Welcome Wagon. Is planning a spacial party for all enraged couples who live In the area. If you'are plan- ning a wedding In this area after June 1st, 1003 you are invited on: DATE: Monday, March 14, 1983 TIME: 8:00 pm PLACE: Maitland Country Club North Harbour Mood. Godertch There will be exciting fashion's, special displays. demonstrations and numerous door prizes for the enraged couplet. oleoell ton fere perssirral invitation. ADMISSION Bi INVITATION ONLY CALL 524®7165 or 482.1:339 s• Displays open at 7:0O p.m. -