Zurich Citizens News, 1975-09-11, Page 5Urban kids still walk to school
(by Ross Haugh)
The Huron Board of. Educ-
ation Tuesday afternoon unan-
imously rejected a suggestion
that urban bus transport-
ation be provided for pupils
residing in execs of one mile
from the school which they
attend.
The matter has been under
discussion at several meetings
this year and in June, the ad-
ministration was asked to
make a full investigation and
determine where the service
could be used.
They returned a complete
survey of the situation with
maps showing the territories
in Goderich, Clinton, Wing -
ham, Seaforth and Exeter
where students lived more
than a mile from the schools.
Early in the year, Goderich
trustee Cayley Hill attempted
to have urban bus services
introduced in Goderich on a
trial basis. His proposal was
defeated at that time. The
other Goderich representative
Dorothy Wallace opposed the
move.
The recent survey showed
areas existed in all five
towns where a number of
students resided outside
the one mile distance from
schools.
The only comment on the
motion of Mrs. Wallace sec-
onded by Jhn Elliott to
reject the proposal came from
Jack Alexander, a trustee
from Wingham.
Alexander said, "Many
schools have the same probl-
em. It would be unfair to
do this in one school and
not all under the same cond-
itions.,.
In other business, the
board:
Amended a previous resol-
ution setting the salary of
board courier Earl Young of
Wingham. The Wingham man
will receive $6,555.90 for his
year's duties. Under the prev-
ious agreement he was to
receive $8,506.68 but this was
to include a service for the
Huron -Perth separate school
board.
Set the salaries of night
school principals at $500
per centre plus $2.50 for each
student enrolled.
Authorized its signing offic-
ers to execute a quit claim
deed whereby the Dashwood,
Boy Scout Troop may sell the
former Sharon school property •
at Lot 21, Concession 5, of
Stephen township.
Approved a field trip for
50 grade 13 students of South
Huron High School in Exeter
to Stokes Bay from October
13 to 15. The field trip is to
consolidate previous learning
in biology and to study bog
ecology, cave ecology and
the general environment of
the Bruce peninsula.
South Huron teachers
accompanying the students
will be Jim Marshall and
international
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this vicious circle and get
back to more stable prices.
Needless to say it won't be
easy but that does not mean
we should throw up our
hands in despair.
Unfortunately people are
not only throwing up their
hands, they are also busy
pointing fingers of blame at
other people, all of which
makes the situation worse.
However, this finger point-
ing is another story, one with
•which I'll deal later.
John Holmes.
Referred to the
ment colli nlittee a
Iianage-
request
from the Seaforth Agricult-
ural Society to receive financ-
ial aid from the school board
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in erecting a new fence bet-
ween the school and fair
board property.
Appointed trustees John
Elliott and Ken Cooke to a
committee to co-operate with
the Hullett recreation com-
mittee in 'arranging the
proper transfer of the deed of
the land at the Londesboro
public school to allow erect-
ion of floodlights
It's a tirne for
strong leadership
Competent, decisive Ieadership.The kind we have -in the
Progressive Conservative Government led by Premier Bill
Davis. It's a government that has fought hard for the rights
of consumers, wage-earners, senior citizens, young people.
It froze gasoline and fuel prices. Reduced sales taxes.
Brought in a guaranteed annual income system for older
citizens. Introduced a tax on land speculation profits.
Established a $1500 bonus for first-time homebuyers. Gave
Ontario the finest health care program in Canada and an
educational system second to none. Provided broad
financial support to farmers. Moved strongly to protect
the environment. It's a government committed to action on
the cost of living, rent review boards, and a positive
response to public concern about crime and violence.The
Progressive Conservative Government. It has experience
and strength that -Ontario deserves in these challenging times.
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