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PAGE 8, WHITBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, MARCH- 23, 1988 Board rejects transfer of St. Paul's studentsto Oshawa FROM PAGE 1i schools and there was a sense of tradition regarding entire famulies attending the' sanie school. Another concern was that the school is allied with Holy Family parish and the chikiren, if transferred to St. Mfichael's, would receive their religious training and sacramental education from another parish and priest rather than from their home parish. "Over 70 per cent .'of the children to be sent to St. Michael's are from floly Family Çhurch," said Clay. She added that' she hoped opposition was "minor" from board members. However, a lively discussion ensued among the 'board members and staff., Whitby trustee Tom Oldman, in favor of the option to send new students to St. Michael's, stated that he had heard that "a lot of families were consideringr moving" if their children were transferred to Oshawa. "The problem is at St. Paul's, not St.. Michael's.' Option F (new students to St. Michael's) best solves the problem for the children involved, and makes the best sense for the children in this system." He further stated that "we should be responsible to the ratepayers, not the staff.! Catherine Tunney, another Whitby trustee, echoed Ol'dman's sentiments, further stating -that because of the instabiity of the school situation in Whitby, this was the best possible solution' for the time being until boundary changes with proposed schools are implemented. Tia Woodcroft,, the Wvhitby trustee who chairs the board, said she did "not *believe in transf'er on a permanent basis unless it is absolutely necessary." She noted that the newest strategy to keep .existing students -at St. Paul's and send new students to Oshawa would mean that only 16 more students will be attending St. Paul's in the fali of this year. "The parents have madle concrete suggestions," she said, adding she was pleased that they controfled their anger at meetings. "We, have to look at staffs recommendations but we have a responsibility to look at them in the best interests of the children. Objections were raised by other trustees to the, wording of the new plan (it wa s deemed ambiguous), and to "the* financial .oss that would result if-,St. Michael's expansion was not used. An amendment was, proposed to review the "grandfathering' clause annually, but- this was defeated by a vote of (10-4 as it would mean constant uncertainty' for parents and the children of the school as to where they would complete their ,scho oling. After mfuch heated discussion and tension, the motion to accept the new plan was passed by a 10- 4 vote. Jubuilant parents and ratepayers howled and applauded in happiness as they heard the resuits of the vote. The solution to the problemi of overcrowding at St. Paul's sehool will be in' place until new boundaries are established with the erection of three more proposed schools in Whitby in the near future. Assanit charge laid. *';Ewopean Women s HealtbClub i"c. Wants you to be their guest for ONE AERO BIC CLASS EuroeanFo ute nformationlu CAL OW, HITY 66-54 1121 D oic UNDtAS SEST. (es'N. OR n fRPieN&DUNDAS pulled a hunting knife and began slashing a 30- year-old Pickerinig man who received minor cuts on his hands. Charged with assault, causing a disturbance and possession of a dangerous weapon is David Wayne Lefurgey, 24, of- Whitby. He is to appear in court March 25. Rowell anno unces candidacy - FROM PAGE 1 brought us here are not lost.", A former medical sales representative for Hartz-Stan- dard Ltd., she and husband Rick have two children. She is also education director for the Corridor Area Ratepayers Association and founding member of the new Whitby environmental group to be known as PREFACE (People Responding Enthusi*a-- stically For a Cleaner Environ- ment), which will hold its first public meeting next Tuesday night at the Centennial building. WE'RESEARCHIiNG FOR A EART 0F Got» Selflessness. Willingness. Understanding. Qualities you may see in somneone you know. Someone who goes out of his or her way to make your community a better place to tive. Air Canada, in partnership with your community newspaper, would like to salute these individuals' who bring so much to your community. That's why we created Air Canada's " Heart of Gold" Award. Now's the time to speak out .o n behalf of these individuals. Make your nomination for( F - -- -- - - - Air Canada's "Heart of Gold" Award today. lt's time we ail said thanks. Complete the form below and include a note, or letter, giving the special reasons why you feel the person you're nonfating makes your community a better place to live. Mail it to this newspaper care of Air Canada's "Heart of GoId" Award. WHIT BY FREE PRESS 131 Brock St. N. I Box 206 Whitby LUN 531 - -- - - - - - 1I Air Canada's "Heart of GoNd" Award in partnership with your community newspaper .My nominee for Air Canada's "Heart of GoId" Award is: Your name: Address: City: Province: Nominee's naine: Address: Postal Code: lelephone if: AI R CANADA Nominee musc be 19 years J age or over. I - -- - - A Whitby man who slashed a Pickering man with a hunting knife outside Boppers March 13 has been charged with assault and possession of a dangerous weapon. The charge was laid after two groups of people began fighting after leaving Boppers. According to police, one man City: -Ërovince: ýostal Co-de: Postal Code: Telephone #: