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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1976-12-02, Page 14PAGE 2A ODER.ICRSIGNAL,-STAR, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2,1976 • WATER • • - . • DRILLING. • NEW HOMES and FARMS Free Estimates • --- You and your family deserve the best of water so don't hesitate to call TOM LANG s PHONE 524-6410 iMILE NORTH ON HIGHWAY 21, GODER1CH • -° • • • Separate School Board candidates Crabb believes parents understand best What special abilities __Continue to receive the would yoii bring to the Huron quality of education that we Perth ' Roman ,Catholic seek from the Separate Separate \School Board? What Schobl System: basic motivates you to seek elec- knowledge together with a tion? love for God and respect for I am running for election as others, attributes necessary Separate School Board to preserve our democratic member because I believe way of life. that only a parent who has I shall bring to the board an oper‘mind, not narrowed by children in the system can understand both the deeds of the attitude that if something the parents and the problewere done this way- for the ins last 15 years then we ought to facing the teachers. When that parent no longer go on doing the, same thing in . I am concerned that my the same way. Let us be honest - We do change - we were once children, young people growing older f- our 'has childre,n in the system, then he should step down and let another take up the work. children - your ' children ideas alter because we are The Masson of Ontario • . WLARE':-SPECIALISTS- • GLASS TRIM ... 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Ask yourself,when you were last consulted or indeed had a meeting with your Separate School Trustee.- • The Separate School Board In your view, what are the should present the Roman responsibilities of -a Separate Catholic view of life in all School Board member? learning programmes and A •Separate School Board school activities: develop the moral sensitivity necessary for a coMplete and respon- sible life; teach the basic skills fundamental to a student's continuing education; develop and - maintain cqnfidence and self worth; teach those attitudes .• add abilities necessary for a, ineaningful and active, participation in society. These are my beliefs and my platform. Under the British North America Act, Roman Catholic separate schools are •eligible for provincial fun- ding. Such is not the case with – Christian Reform or Jewish separate schools. Would you be prepared to defend this privilege at a constitutional gcornaufenrdesn?ce? If so, on what I am not a candidate running for political office but a concerned parent running for Separate School trustee. The British North America Act was a special act set up to go -Vern a specific situation. It was set up by the govecninent of a country that sought to preserve „ the democratic process necessary to allow two major peoples and two major religious beliefs to live • together. A change to any of its provisions is a constitutional change which would be decided by the Federal and Provincial governments. No doubt some changes will . preciate the concerns o . • • be sought as soon as we member has three main control our own constitution and at that Ural I would willingly particip*te in a discussion on proposed changes. , • elected 'representatives but also to the parents I per- sonally represent. • Is the system of Roman Catholic Separate School Boards doing the job it is supposed to do? The Roman Catholic Boards across the country basically are doing the job • they are supposed to do, but having talked to many people in the last few ,wceks lam surprised , at. public dissatisfaction in this area. Problems whether major or miner must- be handled • promptly and with regard 'to the wishes .of parents'. Parents may not always be correct,' but if they have demonstrated ' concern in responsibilities: 1) He should seek to preserve the unique qualities of the system. 2) He should remember he is an elected official accountable to those who elected him. 3) He should at all times consider proposals. that can make our schools a better place. • • Young cites experience VINCE YOUNG DRMCO • Boards doing the job it is supposed to do? YES., Roman Catholic -Separate Schools are providing academic, ex- cellence in accordance to the Education Act and Course Guidelines as laid out by the Ministry of Education of the Province of Ontario. This is being accomplished -through the provisions of good facilities, •adequate equipment and supplies, along with - well qualified staff. Our local Pastors in all areas are closely involved in the schools and our students are constantly made aware of the need of a • personal t. relationship with ' Christ. Thus, it is our hope theyoxill..., develop an alopreciatiori`of the personal worth and of life. With the What special abilities dignity wouldyoung. Perth Roman Catholic' Separate School Board? What motivates you to seek elec- tion? Although I de not feel that tr. any of my a ities might fall into the se dal category I offer the following con- • tribution— Being married and having two sons who received their elementary education at St. Mary School. Goderich, am much aware . and ap- . privilege at a constitutional f conference. If so, on what • grounds? parents. on today's rapidly ie H cooperation of the Staff, ' s Parish Priest and needless to say, the Parents, I am sure the Roman Catholic Schools are achieving their goal. Under the British •North America Act, , Roman Catholic separate schools are eligible for provincial fun- ding. Such is not the case with Christian Reform or Jewish separate schools. Would you be •prepared •to defend this • At Union Gas we do our best to make sure . • that a great deal of training and experiencc back up every service call,wc Make. For one thing,. all of • our trainees gothroUgh six months.of special • _technical trainingbefore they're qualified to be :• • service.people. Even then, thcy go back for regular refresher courses to makesure they keep up to date on your service needs. And when they call on you, they're equipped with a service. vehicle that's • tailored for just aboutany kindof natural gas service you might need. If you use our:service for adiusting, cleaning .„iorsepairing: your - ances, you.can count on tis.to give. the m the hest of attention. • Safe, courteous.. - Dependable. Naturally, the cost of: thc service depends- _ On what needs to he done. Sometimes there's no charge at all: But when acharge is necessary,' find our rates arc most rcasonablc. • - What it all adds up tois that whenyou need help from us we'll be there. Doing our best. • '1414: 4108t veto ostira .rgorrz • Mg./ 0 • Nis 11•',•• ' ' • ter3A- I VI g 0. .;•0;1 ,r1.• "0.'1;1. E3Fis Set!vice out. changing times. ' Re " the British North ,. Having a management American Act, you ask if I position . at Dominion • Road would be prepared to defend • •Machinery, -.I have the op- the request for ' provincial funding of Christian Reform, • - portunity' of visiting and being in contact with several or Jewish Schools. Although, countries of the world. This I I am not entirely familiar .feel gives me a first hand With the Act, the word defend* • knowledge of the needs of our indicatesto me, the , children to meet future world possession of soinething or a • • challengeS. - • privilege. In this case, both • . Presently ccimpleting Christian Reform or Jewish second term as ton ap- have not been. given •this w pointed 'meraber• ori the privilege.. I therefore squid . • Goderich Planning Board. only deal with the support aspect itthis were requested. Town appointedmerinb,eron At this time I.' am not in a Citizens Committee of which. the—housing. for Senior position to judge what the we haye 'just received a extent' of, their request or commitment from the proposal might be. Ontario Housing Corporation However, I would certainly, to proceed with 'aquisition of as an individual regardless of land to • accommodate o my faith, be pleased to listen single bedroom units., - ' to their presentation and if Past President of the indeed at all feasible support • Goderich Minor Hockey them in principle to achieve • Association,' their goal.• • . Past, Chairman of the Huron -Perth Roman Catholic In your view, what are the School Board. I honestly . • responsibilities •of a Separate believe my present and past School Board member? • involvement in the above '• A School Board trustee is a areas has in the past, andwill member of a corporate body. By so being, his or her main continue in the future, to' better qualify me to corn- responsibilities are to set munitate with people and to policy and procedures, and to • makesound management make sure they are followed. decisions for your 13oarclThe This, will assure all students Huron -Perth Roman Catholic entrusted to the Board, will • Separate School Board. '• achieve the best academic As to what motivates me to and Catholic education • seek election, this is' very possible. ,They are also difficujt to answer. I believe it responsible to report to the is the inner drive to serve the Board communication d if - people of my community as ficulties or parent problems indicated in, my past and that may .not have been . present endeavours. • ' resolved at the local- school level. Consequently, contact Is the system of Roman from the elector is. en - Catholic Separate School couraged. Goderich & Colborne • Townships on HURON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION A dairy farmer in Goderich Township since 1951. Four children, two in secondary school. ".1 solicit your support on Dec. 6th". For transportation to the polls, phone 5244036. . Respectfully John Westbrook