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Library selections are made after careful appraisals by director-designat- ed staff members "who are qualified by reason of education or training" to carry out this function. "Any library materials so selected are held to have been selected by the Board," states the policy. Book may surface as paperback (Continued from page 1) of interest, consideration would have been given to having the book bound prior to circulation," said James. "To date, we have not been challenged on the decision not to purchase the book." On the other hand, there is another question to consider. Should the Oakville community perceive the library as engaging in censorship, James said she is prepared to alter her decision and put the book on the shelves. The subject is not closed. Noting that the book has merit in that it is a document of the times and is the expression of a popular artist, James said the book may become available in paperback which makes it more suitable for library storage, she said. Its purchase will also depend on packaging. The larger book was totally enclosed in foil which was very much a pan of the production, said James. James noted that other libraries have had waiting lists for the book which are usually catalogued in pop culture, music or human sexuality. Should the library eventually buy it, it would be placed in the adult depart- ment of Central Library, she said, The final decision rests with the Oakville Library Board which will con sider the matter at tomomw night's meeting. The director has said the $1.2 mil- lion could be raised through the contri- bution scheme or approximately 75 layoffs. The deadline for contributions hom staff has been extended to March 3lst and Williams said he remains hopeful staff will cooperate. After much controversy amongst employees about the request, Williams announced to the media Monday that approximately half of the board's 4,000 full-time equivalent staff had responded and approximately half, $500,000, of the money has been raised. When trustees demanded adminis- tration come up with a 2% expenditure budget increase. cuts were made across the board and still there was a shortfall of $1.2-million. So Williams went out to board employees and asked them to donate the equivalent of a day's pay each to the board. to raise the money. (Continued trom page 1) The $l-million, applied directly to the millmte increase, brings the mill- rate increase to 3.4% or $43 on the average tax bill instead of the 4.01% inctease or $50 on the tax bill that's actually reflective of the 2% expendi- ture budget increase. In what's been billed the toughest budget year ever. it all leaves educa- tion director Bob Williams still strug- gling to find another $500,000. Board director to thank staff for contributions Mum! ' antral Bone We take a great sense of pride in providing the quality, caring service you expect for your loved ones. As dedicated, trustworthy professionals, we feel it is our responsibility to accommodate you with a broad range of services. We will take care of all the details and complexities, making sure we provide a memorable meaningful service. Our service does not end after the funeral. We are available to help you, and can provide informative literature on coping with grief. If we can be of assistance in helping you make funeral and cremation arrangements or simply answer any questions you may have, please do not hesitate to call. tl' _ s «a FEt ; ‘ Kea @akhiem A silent oath TERRY COOKE N MANAGER to Service. da SHAUN WEBB FUNERAL DIRECTOR 56 LAKESHORE ROAD WEST OAKVILLE, ONTARIO L6K 1C7 (416) 842-2252 The board also got news Monday that it will receive a $1.4 million one- time grant for the purpose of restruc- On the number of staff contribu- tions made thus far, Williams said, "l guess I've got to say I'm pleased with the result. It shows a clear understand- ing of a significant number of staff of our financial situation," said Williams, noting no information is being collect- ed about who is contributing and who The Halton Chapter of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation (OSSTF) put up some stiff opposition to the scheme. "We're sending a letter out to staff, thanking them and reiterating the need. We've been asked by a number of staff to give them more time." said Williams. Trustees also nixed an administra- tion suggestion to apply $500,000 of the $1-million to a restructuring fund. isn't a! Williams called official grant annOI tunate". Layoffs to pick up the remaining $500,000 could still be in order. "We're looking for another $500,000 and potentially there could be some layoffs or severance agree- ments," said Williams, although the director said it could be an "ethical issue" for him to have to layoff staff in light of receiving the unexpected $1 million in provincial grant revenues. trant announcement DON CLARKE willurn Funeral Service Corp RECTOR the timin :nucs. g of the "unfor. On saving $185,000 by cutting a temporary assistance account for cleri- cal workers by 50%, Halton Hills trustee Dave Whiting said it showed misunderstanding to think clerical work doesn't affect students directly. Ward 6 trustee Linda Lane howev er said it was time to bite the bullet. A move by Ward 2 trustee Cheryl Reid to bring the 1993 budget in line with 1992 actuals was said to have no affect on this year's budget. However when Halton Hills trustee Dick Howitt asked what the cost of restructuring may be, business services superintendent said the request for the additional $500,000 was only "a judgement call, not based on facts". Trustees took Monday night to hear from several public delegations and then looked at 10 trustee-proposed amendments to cut the budget. All but one were voted down by trustees. The elected omcials did agree to cut the publication of the board's Our Schools magazine to save approxi- mately $20,000. That adjustment how- ever affected the millrate only a small fraction of a percentage point. A move to cut 1.5 full-time equiva- lent positions firm the administrative assistants to elementary superinten- dents. billed a training ground for the superintendent's position. also lost. England for professional development A potential cut ofa $16,943 budget fbrstaffrecruitmentwasvotedoutas was a proposed cut of $190,553 for non-contractual professional develop- ment. "This board is very rich when it comes to professional development," said Lane noting staff was sent to places like Us Vegas. Barbados and turi ng _ g A ' - 3.“ , LINDA LANE 1lle t f a)il,iil,,ll, ls/ A Q E 5332?“; [The "BEtrl 1992 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE 4 DOOR $20,328 1992 BUICK CENTURY CUSTOM 4 DOOR $22,842 1992 BUICK CENTURY LTD 4 DOOR $15,642 1990 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD l DOOR $17,848 $11,211 $14,740 s 1 3,872 $15,211 1991 GMC 2600 (XI EXTENDED CAB KERR CADILLAC _ lr, m “gammy Rd 845-1681 1991 SUNBIRD GT 2 DOOR 1992 GIC SAFARI SLX 1992 OLDS " ROYALE 4 DOOR . - Tis';' l l ii, #1 ' _ (a development "T his board is very rich when it comes to illl:l)1,,v " 'll" IIN/ t.,/iis)) / A, 30:21:62 ,-,'_c_,_lsiil,_i_'_i,1,1,,'_:.ii"iill"rt) ll) (li) professional THE OAKVILLE BEAVER CD tr.."- W , fi f {gum '3 C 3 AV! MERAY OF OAKVILLE 1989 VOLVO NO GLE " VALVE WAGON s44,995 $29,995 1989 MERCEDES BENZ 190E 2.6 $24,995 1990 MERCEDES BENZ 300E s21,995 1989 MERCEDES BENZ 300E s15,995 " 8,995 $11,995 $17,995 845-6623 opportunities last ye Trustees meet tonight (Wednesday) at a special board meeting at 7 p.m. to hear the budget as information so it can be dealt with for action at Thursday's regular board meeting, ultimately meeting the March Blst deadline of submitting tax requisition needs to the municipalities. tributed almost another $500,000 for additional uses, particularly for staff who don't have professional develop- ment covered under contract. When the item was voted down there was applause from staff in the audience. 1987 VOLVO 740 TURBO WAGON Under contract. the board provide some $500,000 for professional deve opment and has in recent years cor tributed almost another $500,000 fc additional uses, particularly for slat 1988 VOLVO 760 TURBO WAGON 1990 VOLVO 740 TURBO 1980 VOLVO 760 OLE -' t i - u, v s hCrclr fLiiiai/iisjCii'2 (lfNit © ' "r",f?,?uc) f/mi) 'i5 Iii g f "iS/U.", "UAS ( <3 . A . 2LeT-,"t2rti,t 'd [it/i, " " , g Aer, . tt a: e ' - ‘6 k g Q S nun“ ti t: 'fed' 3rCrCcc,ciCii,c=2i,riiip ““0" \ 1"'CC.Se,.Ge.f.L-fd..e.r.u,LLL"1 TRAFALGAR VILLAGE VITI ar (Beside the Bank) s10,495 1992 CROWN VICTORIA " $12,495 s12,995 519,995 $14,495 516,995 KENNEDY FORD 845-1646 $9,995 "puts S6494A HICLES TO 1990 AEROSTAR XLT 1992 THUNDERBIRD 1989 RANGER SUPERCAB 1991 ESCORT GT 1990 TAURUS LX Jtr on 1990 TEMPO 1993 TAURUS ‘SIIIO l? Rd, W Choose from a larigc selection of sty es & fabrics HEW 217 Lakeshore Rd. l:., Oakville 844-3530 FED BRENTWOOD FURNITURE 40th ANNIVERSARY SALE GREAT SAVINGS ON ENTIRE LINE OF with purchase of complete pair . single vision clear from Selected Frames May be upgraded to Sunglasses or Bifocals at minimal cost OAKVILLE HONDA €22,995 1990 ACURA INTEGRA LS " 3,950 1989 HONDA ACCORD LX s10,348 1991 HONDA ACCORD EXR " 0,730 $16,497 1992 HONDA ACCORD EXR WAGON 844-9831 COMPLETE CONTACT LENS SERVICE INCLUDING TIRE NEW IMSP0SARLES $9,958 191 Wyecroft Road s4,950 'SATS 1984 MAZDA 626 2 DOOR COUPE FREE 1988 PRELUDE SI 1989 TOYOTA COROLLA 1991 HONDA CIVIC CX 2nd PAIR GLASSES!!* 125 CROSS AVE. 845-9908 Sofas from Loveseats from Wing Chairs from LOCKWOOD CHRYSLER $25,500 525,500 $14,300 845-6653 1987 DODGE ARIES 4 DOOR s2,800 $3,800 $5,800 s8,800 $5,800 1992 CHRYSLER TOWN l COUNTRY 1984 PLYMOUTH RELIANT 1992 DODGE 1 TON CLUB CAB 1989 PLYMOUTH COLT DL 1987 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER 1988 ISUZU TROOPER LTD 1992 DYNASTY LE $869 from $799 rs from $429 CST Included Wyecroft Road LTD