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Home My WebLink AboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1984-11-07, Page 10PAGE 10--GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, WEDNESDAY, NQVEN1BER 7,194 Separate boardwill not consolidate schools By Wilma Oke Stratford's separate schools will stay as\ they are -for the present at least. By a close vote of seven to six Monday night in Stratford, the Huron -Perth County Roman Catholic Separate School Board made the decision not to consolidate its five elementary schools to three. The Board considered the proposal to close at a special meeting in Stratford when its Board Accommodation Review Commit- tee made the recommendation following a study on declining enrolments. The two schools proposed to be closed were St. Joseph's School with an enrolment of 114 and Immaculate Conception with an 'enrolment of 134 students. Formerly a Com- munity Accommodation committee had 'recommended to the Board Review Com- mittee that only Immaculate Conception be closed. The large crowd of about 200 gave a stan- ding ovation to four speakers against the closures. Rev. James Williams asked if Catholic education in Ontario was solely dependent on the dictates of the ministry of education. He advised the trustees they were elected to the board to serve the rate- payers including,Stratford and to ensure the students were receiving a truly Catholic education. Ron Cork, also Father Sharp and Trustee Ronald Marcy all of Stratford, spoke of the importance of the neighbourhood school. Ron Cork said just as the church and the school form such an integral part of the small urban and rural commumty life, the neighbourhood school in the city provides the necessary link between the people and their church and their God. In a city of 27,000 hesaid the link to the church has never been stronger. He urged the continuance of keep- ing St. Joseph's School open as did Mr. Mar- cy so that there are schools in the four quadrants in the city. One of the reasons to consolidate the schools was to give the three schools ade- quate core facilities, but Mr. Marcy stated that the parents wanted Kindergarten to Grade 8 in their schools with auditoriums and gymnasiums, but not if it meant giving up their neighbourhood schools. When the talking was over the board held a vote six trustees voted in favour of con- solidating - William Kinahan of Lucknow, Vincent McInnes of Wingham, Louis Maloney of Dublin, Michael Moriarty of Bayfield, Ray Durand of Zurich and Ernest Vanderschott of St. Marys. The trustees intent on keeping their neighbourhood schools were Ronald Marcy of Stratford, Arthur Haid of RR 4 Listowel, Gerald Groothuis of Seaforth, Tim McDon- nell of Gadshill, John Devlin of Stratford, Michael Ryan of Ailsa Craig, and Ray VanVliet of St. Marys. With the board's vote, the crowd rose to its feet cheering and shouting. Following the meeting when the press asked William Eckert, Director of Educa- tion, what the next step would be, he replied it was over and closed, unless some trustee brought in a motion to open it up. Four receive certificates Four Huron County road employees were honored at the November session of county council. The four men completed courses, Some sponsored by the Ministry of Transportation and Communications. County engineer Bob Dempsey said the men went above and beyond their job requirements. The men were Jack Vincent, George Suplat, Joe Kenda and Bob Cluff. Mr. Suplat was absent. The men received framed certificates. ICCOMIVIUNrry The Huron -Perth Lung Association held its annual flag -raising ceremony at the Huron County Courthouse Friday to draw atten- tion to its Christmas campaign. On hand for the ceremony were Medical Officer of Health Dr. Harry Cieslar, board member Eileen Beauchemin, Mayor Eileen Palmer, executive director, Marybelle Ford and Salim Remtulla_of Goderich. (photo by Dave Sykes Cunningham honored at banquet Municipal and county government give the best return on tax dollars of any level of government said out -going Huron County Warden Tom Cunningham. The reeve of Hullett, Mr. Cunningham was honored at the annual warden's ban- quet which marks the climax of the year's tenure. He ran through a few of the ac- complishments achieved by Huron County Smart Sants Trust Campbell's for (duality, Service and Competitive Prices. r How's This for Value! A GREAT CAMERA AT A SUPER PRICE! YASHICA PARTNER AF COMPACT 35mm CAMERA mplete with Carry Case and Batteries ,ONLY... •Auto Focus •Auto Load •Auto Flash •Film Speed Range to 1000 ASA $9795 PLUS MANY, MANY OTHER SUPER BUYS IN STORE FOR YOU! COLOUR ENLARGEMENT SPECIALS 25"x7" ENLARGEMENTS from same Neg Req '3" ea $98 2-8" x 10" ENLARGEMENTS From same Neg Reg '6'4 ea. $758 2-11" x 14" ENLARGEMENTS From same Neg. Reg `1214 ea. $1558 Council in the past few years, such as the establishment of Huronview, the con- struction of the Auburn patrol yard garage and this year, the completion of the Forester's Bridge. "We have been fortunate we have been able to achieve so much in so few years," said the retiring warden. However, during his term as warden, there were a number of issues which he acknowledged. Warden Cunningham said the historical Atlas project has been demanding and ad- mitted that at times it was a case of "the blind leading the blind". That is changed now, with editor A.Y. MacLean and co- ordinator Bev Brown at the helm. The right decision was made in purchas- ing a computer system, said the warden. He said the Huron County Pioneer Museum is an "ongoing problem". But the highlight of his year, was when he and his wife Ila, met and talked to Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip. Warden Cunningham received his share of compliments at the banquet. Bayfield Reeve Dave Johnston described Mr. Cunningham as a man with "a constant, easy manner". "Ile believes, he cares, and he's a friend," said Reeve Johnston. - Goderich Mayor Eileen Palmer said the Cunninghams had done an "excellent" job of representing the county. Ashfield Reeve John Austin and McKillop Township Reeve Marie Hicknell, on behalf of county council, presented the Cunn- inghams with a curio cabinet. The warden's eldest daughter Linda, representing her brother and sisters, presented a silver tray to her father. "We want you (the'audience) to know how proud we are of our father," said the daughter. HARBOR REPORT BY RON GRAHAM The Algosoo cleared harbor with a load of salt for Milwaukee on October 28. The John B. 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