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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1986-06-11, Page 2PAGE 2 —GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 1986 Serving you the retail customer as well as the contractor, with all your flooring, kitchen cabinets, and ceramic tile needs. News axon 9footh3� Dungannon, 529.3147 CONTRACT SAS & INSTALLATIONS Broadloom • Linoleums • Ceramics • Cabinets • Windows ti; lati„ trit ..,,e,,,,,...„t t, iry • from page 1 • Mayor Eileen Palmer said the same fun- ding would apply to a day care centre as applies to the day nursery. It would be funded 50 per cent by the federal govern- ment, 30 per cent by the provincial govern- ment and 20 per cent by the municipality. The municipality's share would be paid by user fees, she said. "I think you'll come to find that a municipal day care centre will include the townships who will make a grant or sub- sidy of their own," she said. Coun. John Stringer said the need for day care was apparent by the number of 9c parents attending the meeting. "Our society is changing and in man, cases, two parents have to work. In other cases, both parents work because they want a certain standard of living. The single parent has to work or receive welfare. It's a contentious and complex issue." "I don't think the wife or father who stays home should subidize so that others can go out and work. I think the fees should be such that costs are met by the parents," said Stringer. Coun. Glen Carey said he thought the day nursery should be involved in a study of day care from the beginning. He asked Donald if the centre was run privately And if the parents had looked for another location. Donald told him the centre was slightly in arrears but was "doing better than most first year businesses." "Since you're financially viable at thio stage of development, would you be at this' table if you had another location?" asked Carey. Donald answered that the parents were' running against t -he clock since the evic- tion date is July 31 and they had not had time to look at other alternatives. Ministry denies funding request • from page 1 provide funding for the project which was assured to Huron County prior to last year's municipal election. "We got trapped" "I can't understand what the heck is going on (with the government). We were going to collect money for the project with the understanding of matching funds for the project. Now, we find the money is not in place... We jumped at having a lot of ,money and we got trapped," he said. He recommended to council that the money collected this year towards the pro- ject should be returned to the municipalities to be used for "future works in these municipalities." Stanley Township' Reeve Clarence Rau, however, disagreed with Mr. Mickle's pro- posal, saying that the county should hold -the municipal funds for the project until govern - r ment money becomes available. Colborne Reeve Russel Kernighan also concurred with Mr. Rau's proposal. "We should keep the money for the pro- ject until we have solid backing and they (government) agree to allocate funds two year's down the road," said Mr. Kernighan. Huron County Warden Leona Armstrong said the county may have waited too long before giving the March budget full ap- proval. This, she said, may have given the county a better chance at being first in line for grant attraction. However, she said the government may still give the project some consideration in 1987. "Disappointment" "It's a great disappointment to me. It was one of the projects I was hoping to get under- way this year," she said. "If we had given the Huron County budget full approval at the first of March rather 1 than at the end of March. I believe this was a 1, sad day for us." Bayfield Reeve David Johnston said the blame belongs with the province as county council had met all the deadlines associated with the grant prescribed by the province. "We were asked to make a commitment;, by a date and we made a commitment. Wel didn't drag our feet. The blame lies with the. a province of Ontario," said Mr. Johnston. In addition, he suggested to council to ask:„:, for a letter from the ministry explaining,14 why the county didn't get this grant money Mr. Lester said he would be writing a let;• ter to Mr. Sweeney in regards to the funding situation in the near future. He said any cor= respondence between himself and Mr;.` Sweeney will be made available to council; members. Parent wants better communication among student, school and home By Shelley McPhee-Haist CLINTON - Janis Soots wants to do something about the negative attitude associated with education and schooling in Huron County. The Goderich mother originally took her concerns to Robertson Memorial School in Goderichand has now presented her ques- tions and comments to the Huron County Board of Education. ...he will probably appreciate another bright red tie with big yellow flowers and green frogs on it again this year for Father's Day. Now we have nothing against a nice tie, but... because he's been such a good sport all year, why not surprise him with something really unique this year. May we suggest... _ ... ane or two of our top quality, brand name "The points I raise 'are not isolated to one school, but it affects all schools in Huron County," she told board members. ' Mrs. Soots presented an in-depth letter of explanation, questions and suggestions to board members at their June meeting. She voiced her opposition to the bad com- munity image of the Goderich public school, but emphasized the positive work that is be- ing done at the school, "I applaud the efforts of Mr. Angus MacLennan (school principal) to establish a good school environment between student - school -home," Mrs. Soots wrote in her letter to the board. The need for good communications was a major concern that She raised to the board. She suggested that more emphasis in com- munications could help alleviate the negative attitudes towards school in Huron i-8alls>. • Gift ideas not quite as useful as a nice tie but we think your Dad will appreciate any one of them. lust ask your mom! &ALES & SERVICE For People On The Move! 4 THE SQUARE, GODERICH. 524-2822 MOST MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED KIDS! County, and involving the community could help achieve this goal. Mrs. Soots also addressed the issue of stu- dent behavioral problems and appropriate disciplinary measures. She wrote, "I.;,question the situation of allowing a classroom .or individual(s ) behavioral problems go unchecked orto be dealt with spasmodically or inconsistently. I question the practice of allowing repeated temper tantrums, outrageous bursts of foul language and abusive behavior directed at fellow students, teachers and the principal to continue when present methods of dealing with such situations do not always bring desired results." Mrs. Soots noted that some behavioral problems are dealt with, by short term suspension, however she questioned the board policy on this, asking, "Is it reaching the root of the problem?' • Mrs. Soots is also concerned with the ef- fects of behavioral problems on other children in the classroom. "1 have experienced a situation in which a teacher does not exhibit the strong, consis- tent, firm control in a classroom that allows for a good learning environment. I feel that a lack of this control will have a negative ef- fect on all students in that. class." She asked about support systems, for t students and teachers who are encountering , problems; about board policy on inspection'; of teachers and, what action a parent can 2 take if there are concerns about a teacher. . Mrs. Soots stressed the need for good" education in a child's "formative years" - and she noted, "If they do not receive a firm, stable and secure background now," mentally, emotionally and physically their success as individuals and in further educe-;� tion can be jeopardized." ' • "I must be concerned about my children's education for it is their future with which we?; are dealing. This is not to say I wish to dic- tate the policies and practices of the schools board and the schools. But it is to say that Il; believe involvement, caring, interest and: support 'contribute to good schools and good students," she concluded. • Several board members made note of Mrs. Soots comments and the Goderich' mother was assured that education policies,; for the Huron County Board of Education' are in place and they address many of the„ concerns that •she raised: N Board chairman Art Clark thanked Mrs. Soots for her interest in the education system and noted that a comprehensive report would be prepared to answer many o her questions. 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