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The Citizen, 1991-05-08, Page 6PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 8,1991. Education briefs Minor changes Several recommendations regar­ ding transportation matters were presented to the Huron County Board of Education (HCBE) trustees by the Management Com­ mittee at the meeting on May 6. The committee had reviewed a number of matters including boundary changes and made rec­ ommendations they hoped would lead to a redistribution of bus stu­ dents and would tidy up inconsis-i tencies in elementary and No bus routes for town A motion to provide bus trans­ portation for students living north of the rivers crossing Highway 4 in Exeter and Wingham was defeated twice at the May 6 meeting of the Huron County Board of Education (HCBE). In making the recommendation the first time Management Com­ mittee chairman Rick Rompf said they had considered the matter after a concern about safety was brought to them by Transportation Manager Dennis Harris. Wingham trustee Liliane Nolan said that the route is particularly hazardous in winter as there is not secondary school attendance in the northeast comer of Hullett town­ ship said committee chairman Rick Rompf. The committee had reviewed a number of boundary adjustments in the Hullett Central Public School areas and the general approach was to seek a clear division between overlapping boundaries in a manner that prevented double bus route scheduling. The school boundaries affected are Hullett Central, Blyth Public, Seaforth and Walton Public Schools and Seaforth District High School. The trustees voted in favour of the following boundary changes: Lots 19,20, and 29,30 of Conces­ sion 13 in Hullett will be removed from Blyth school area and be added to Hullett school area; Lots 2, 3 and South half of 4, Conces­ sion 14, will be removed from Hul­ lett and become part of the Seaforth/Walton Public School catchment area; Lots North half of 4 and 5, Concession 14 will be removed from Blyth and added to Seaforth/Walton Public School area and Lots 6 and 7, Concession 14 okayedj will be removed from the Seaforth* District High School area and bel added to the Central Huron Sec­ ondary School area. The board also agreed that the process for changing these school boundaries should include several steps. A recommendation to the board to consider a change should be presented, followed by the pro­ vision of general notice to the school community by the school and the mailing of information to concerned parents and landowners who would be affected by the change. After consideration and input the change would be amend­ ed or approved at later board meet­ ing. A recommendation was passed stating that all school buses picking up students in the northern portion of Hullett Central Public School area will be required to remain within that boundary. An invitation is to be given to the Clinton District Christian School pupils living in Blyth Public School area, to travel on Blyth bus routes to the shuttle buses running south from Blyth and Londesboro, to the Clinton school. ■ 1 - Listowel 150 Wallace Ave N. 291-2145 i £ ■ > ■ ’A Books Are Great! They never need feeding, washing / a or changing!! Books ... The perfect Mother's Day gift! At Both Locations: Blyth 114 Queen St. S. 523-9141 an appropriate walkway for the children and little room should a snowplow pass. It was noted that informal arrangements have been in place for a number of years to accommo­ date the need in Exeter and there might be space available on sec­ ondary routes passing this area in Wingham. After discussion the board voted instead to contact the Ministry of Transportation and the towns' administrators to tell them their concerns and request that a safe walkway be ensured. In reopening the motion later, Howick trustee Brian Jeffray said he would like the board to recon­ sider. There were not many chil­ dren affected by this and he couldn't see that the costs to the board would be that high. Trustee Norm Pickell said he would like to see the response from the towns first before the board decided to do anything. Vice-Chair Bea Dawson agreed saying that she felt the board really needed to look into a lol of aspects regarding this before saying they would support the recommenda­ tion. The motion was voted on a sec­ ond time and lost. Foundry purchases Stanley Door plant Wingham's Western Foundry has finalized its purchase of the Stanley Door plant adjacent to the foundry. The facility is expected to house a machining line which will be made out of a Michigan plant. The line will provide a strategic step in finishing the cast manifolds which are currently finished in Michigan before being sent to automotive manufacturers. * FlkfWiq G^" / Agenda ot 'weekend Is available at Chauncey's Hair, Clerk's Office and The Citizen Also, entry forms to Gong Show and Parade THE 1991 MUNICIPAL ENUMERATION IT'S EASY! ® Ontario It's easy to complete the municipal enumeration form which was mailed to your home recently. □ If the information on your form is correct, just sign and return it. □ If changes are needed, the brochure sent with your form will help you. □ If you need more help, contact the Regional Assessment Commis­ sioner at the phone number listed on your form, or call free: •1-800-668-FORM oupowt otDupONT cd A'B2C3 e/ Completing your form is an important first step in assuring your right to vote for your local government. 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