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ElECTlOS Irene McCauleyl SECTION TI1F November in Page Trustees steer course for area schools from economic is available In the curriculum for senior students see the full enact of Bill provincial legislation guaranteeing education for special needs youngster in the see a junior kinder gotten program estab lished in local separate schools ensure t indusl rial training and home regular school system see expanded use of computers in the curricu lum to help prepare our children for the work world of technology see thai tax money is spent wisely By CHRIS AAGAARD Herald Staff Writer Public school trustees were rcoundly criticised last year when they an nounced that the average homeowner bill for school taxes was going up about 20 per cent To a much greater ex tent than municipal ad- boards rely heavily on the province for funds And the education determined that Tom Simmons tinned trofi page and he a quality Catholic education can only work if good is maintained among trust parents teachers and principals trustees should be deeply involved in the school board long range planning and budgetary process to ensure that taxpayers receive Ihe maximum return on every dollar spent on Irene Wood I from page AI a more cost efficient ad ml Ira Hon while not endangering the quality of education students re ceive In she time for the from page that he has the practical and busmen knowledge needed to operate the public utility effectively Georgetown 1982 of the Year Mr is a contra tor by trade and owns and operates A V Tcnnant Contracting Ltd Martin Grove and of Canada Ltd cation for Halton Hills students there a need to improve communication between families trust and educators the board should seek education his own financial and administrative skills would be useful on the board helping to obtain for our children a of eduction at a better relationships with other Kills com munily groups strong representat ion on toe board will ensure that the towns Catholic youngsters will receive the quality of education they deserve Tennant formation of Halton Hills Hydro by combining tics in Acton Georgetown and Ontario Hydro in Esqueslng created prob lems but the Commission worked with staff to en sure that Hydros customers received erupted service during the change Meanwhile the towns hydro rates- have remain ed competitive with those In other communities something Mr Tennant Ralph Fletcherl tinned from page underground and subs tat Ion of power bution having held apprentice journeyman and supervisory positions with hydro utilities In addition he has bolstered his practical knowledge with several night es from colleges and unl obtaining hydro- related credits Mr Fletcher is a well known businessman in Georgetown having ved the community Downtown Merchants Association as president and is credited with help ing found the current Georgetown Business Improvement Area board of management As Halton lulls Hydro continues to expand he says his business aid practical experience will be an asset on the Comm is Ion I Norm Tretter Continued front page Hills Hydro Mr he red that many residents 1 familiar with the Commission role in their lives even while knocking on doors and meeting residents he been answering questions about the utility and has suggested ways of solving problems homeowners have presented him Mr Tretter is a design engineer with Hydro Mississauga and feels his knowledge of how a utility Is run would be useful on the Halton Hills Com mis He has also worked with On trio Hydro and Toronto Hydro Oppose rate hike Town council wants the Association of Municipal ties of Ontario to protest Union Gas pro posed 1963 per cent Increase In gas rates Harry Levy said the utility is trying to hide other cost adjust ments which he says will actually raise rates eleven per cent Council a resolution argued tliat the rate In crease including the cost adjustments Levy talked about Is with other government restraint programs which suggest lower Increases Traders Bay Upholstery snoMJ He Is currently of the Georgetown Volunteer Ambulance service Duties of Hydro commissioners The Hills Hydro Commission was formed In 1980 from the Esquesing and Georgetown utilities The first commission mem bera were appointed With the exception of Ward 4 Hydro Bill Smith and Ward Murt Allison who were acclaimed to another term Oct 15 two commissioners face competition as they head to the polls next Monday The mayor is also a standing member of the commission Commissioners working with Hydro staff set local rates and decide how bills will be collected from the public They also plan expenditures Tor hydrorelated projects like extending service Daw areas of town construction of new administrative buildings and how the money to pay for the projects will be raised The commission can decide if It wants to generate more funds by Increasing Hydro rates or it may choose to borrow the money Like councillors and school trustees commis sioners are elected to help run the they re involved with In the best interests of their constituents They can help if residents are concerned about a hydrorelated matter Lax ere are a fa todo lot sup- able to contribute more to school costs they cut back on grants to the board Taxes rose to cover the loss of funds There are three pub school trustees Hills one each fur Wards I and and one to cover Georgetown Wards 3 and 4 Catholic parents who send their children to separate schools elect one trustee to represent the entire town tionatcly there are fewer Cathol in town than people affiliated with the public school As the title suggests trustees are entrusted bv the people to provide youngsters with a good education at on price to remain aware of new educational trends and implement new programs as needed Us a difficult task on one hand they must on to ratepayers when school taxes soar On the other trustees are pressured by the province to activate programs it has legislated but not Public school trustees when not meeting in com it tees gather as a board twice a month REELECT ROSS KNECHTEL Area Councillor For Acton I think like a taxpayer when in Council More industry for Halton Hills A sensible fair budget 5 or less Increase In Residents of WARD THREE CARNEY Phii IX Knowledgable in municipal affairs Accessible for YOU Dependability YOU can count on interested in YOUR concerns A lifelong resident of YOUR ward VOTE FOR A RESIDENT OtVYOUR WARD YOUR MOST IMPORT ANT VOTE FOR THE BOARD OF EDUCATION WARD 2 HALTON HILLS Esquesing CAPITAL FORD CAPITAL FORD CAPITAL FORD FIVE YEAR EXTENDED 1 Off all materials Serving Surrounding Ami 853- FREE with any New 82 Escort Eight in stock to choose from Example Brand New 82 Escort 2 Door Hatchback From Wheel Drive 1 Engine speed 0D Transmission Steel Belted Rack Pinion Steering AM Radio Rear Defroster Front Disk Brakes Halogen Head Lamps Semi Styled Steel Wheels ONLY PLUS PST a FREIGHT YR FORD SER CONT FORD SALES LTD 361 GUELPH ST 7 YOUR BEST DEAL A CAPITAL DEAL CAPITAL FORD 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