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M-SB land deal `beneficial', says Euale only have one option to generate funds, and that's Continued from pg. 1 Bonnette called the sale of the land to the Town through the sale of surplus lands." The press release outlined the land requirements "a great day for school parents, sports enthusiasts, for elementary schools-- one acre per 100 students. and citizens and a sad day for our school board." He said it was "shameful" funds from the sale would There are approximately 680 students at the Acton go toward building schools elsewhere in Halton, school, the site is Halton's largest at 15 acres. "The negotiated deal between the Board and the not Acton. Town of Halton Hills has three distinct "We had no choice but to buy the benefits for the students and residents land that was gifted to the school board of Halton Hills," said Euale. "The Board (by then Town of Acton) years ago," said allowed the Town to obtain more land Bonnette. (five acres), ensuring future protection Acton councillor Jon Hurst said they of the property; the Board included the felt "betrayed" by the board. lease of the playing fields at $5 per year "We cannot give away land," said Eufor 21 years, to ensure an additional level ale on Monday. "It's not in accordance of protection to the Town's interests; and with our policies from the Ministry of the value of the property was significantly Education." He said the regulation rereduced (by approximately 40 per cent) quires the land be sold at fair market DAVID from its appraised value." value. EUALE "The Board is pleased to have struck He stressed that the Board's relationthis deal and continued our partnership ship with municipalities is very imporwith the Town of Halton Hills," said Gerry Ockentant. When asked if the Board could be facing an up- den, HDSB Chair and Halton Hills trustee. "This hill battle in its relationship with the Town follow- has allowed the Board to meet its provincial obligaing the M-SB issue, Euale said, "I hope not. We will tions with respect to funding its capital plan, and still continue to provide capital improvements for keep the lines of communication open." "Every year, the Board identifies accommoda- the Town of Halton Hills." tion needs such as new school construction and He said the Board has invested more than $40 renovations. This capital plan has to identify fund- million in capital infrastructure in Halton Hills, ing sources before it's approved by the Ministry of "including the most recent $16 million renovation Education," said Steven Parfeniuk, Superintendent project at Georgetown District High School, a $1 of Business for HDSB. "While the Ministry contrib- million addition at the new Gardiner Public School uted more than $290 million to this Board's capital and the 2003 construction of Silver Creek which plan, the Halton District School Board was still re- was the first new elementary school in Halton Hills sponsible for funding $40 million. School boards in more than 30 years." Tooth Chatter 5 Independent & Free Press, Tuesday, October 5, 2010 By Cory Soal . . . Lend Me Your Ears KEEPING DENTURES CLEAN Cleanliness is the key to comfort. Only a clean denture is a comfortable denture. Just as natural teeth must be brushed regularly, so should your denture. It takes only a few minutes. The denture brush, designed specifically for this purpose, is available at our office, free of charge. When cleaning your denture, fill the basin with warm water to prevent breakage if the denture should slip from your hands. Hold the denture must above the water and brush it thoroughly inside, outside and between the teeth. 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