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(ln town's greenhouses, it's always Spring You know that old saying, "April showers bring May flowers?" Well, at the Municipal Greenhouses, :hings are already in full bloom! Staff have been working hard in Dreparation for spring planting. IWith only two full-time parks per- Lonnel. assistance from outside gar- len staff and dedicated volunteers, he greenhouse is able to produce [pproximately l40,000 annuals. 'shese flowers will be used to beau- lt Oakville parks and gardens dur- g the summer to early fall seasons. [he other foliage and flowering ops grown at the greenhouse are ailable on loan to non-profit orga- izations and used at the various unicipal facilities. Included at the greenhouses is a owroom which hosts a table of autiful orchids. This fragile. "spe- ality" plant can only be main.. ined through expert care which is ven by 89-year-old volunteer. art Collins. The public is most lcome to view the floral displays call 842-7615 to arrange for a Flcome to view the floral displays call 842-76l5 to arrange for a Tsonal tour. Fhe. Municipal Greenhouses we also become a popular site for adding photographs. The tropical lowroom provides a wonderful tic backdrop, perfect for those res when the weather is not co- rating to facilitate an outside lusical pays tribute i the enwronment (Continued from page 1) nd is Our Land, a province 1 wince show with a message." This production, somewlr usual in content according I Lodcock. is also unusual for i (ticipation. "Included in Ol peers are 20 families and seve iples." And. the back-drop artist in Way, is also a dance l Her back-drop, e 'odcock, consists of 62 n e sheeting, upon which ed, according to scene ch torest. he scene changes will be narrat- by Rick Rolfe, acting as "the e from above," said Woodcock. ‘nvironmentally Yours begins Hun Not The Earth, set at an - nmentally friendly farm. athing beauties in their 1940s slsimming, "the type people By ANGELA BLACKBURN Oak ville Beaver Stat)" Tl "An employee suggestion award system enhanc ability to recognize and contribute to continuous i; participation in a board suggestion program." said report to trustees. Trustees reject cutting number of PA days tt swrmming, "the type people Lbcfore before water pollution e a major problem," open the ind scene titled Hurt Not The Joining the bathing beauties in scene will be crabs, tropical ' mermaids, coral reef and a et ofthe Pearls. urt Not The Trees shows life in ainforest spiration for Environmentally s came from Woodcock. and mentor and teacher Eleanor re Bryers of Toronto, formerly real. y inspiration also comes from on camping trips with my hus- , and living on Lake Ontario ooking Hamilton and seeing all tuff in the air over that city," lot "l expect all employees to come forward with suggestions as professional people," said Milton trustee Bob Clarke, noting. "TI cost money and time." Lynne Clark also noted the board can't afford such a program. The idea for the plan was put before trustees by Ward 6 trustee An employee suggestion award system was rejected by Halton Board of Education trustees who didn't favor spending money or time on something that system professionals should already be doing. “We should not have to reward staff for doing what they should be doing," said Ward 1 trustee Lynne Clark at last Thursday's Halton Board of Education meeting. “I expect all employees to come forward with suggestions as good. oodcock. he world is not going to be s we don't do something about e got five year olds talking extinction in my dance classes )ur dancers of all ages not only the thrill of performing in an al production but also have the it of learning about her fragile anet really is," said Woodcock ivironmentally Yours is almost DUI. however a number of tick- hain for the Friday show only scene ) kids are very aware of what's ling, perhaps more aware than 111C Plan rewarding good suggestions rejected by Halton Board trustees " R lbl Su gigantic t d by trustees at Halton Board of an am lllllt ns yodcock ayees to come torward with suggestions as good said Milton trustee Bob Clarke, noting, "This wil explm metres :h is b :hanges sh. am H " an Pt tt sever and tr it tward system enhances every employec's bute to continuous improvement through stion program." said Lane in a rationale ll 1X It from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.. enjoy honi- cultural talks, tours, entertainment and refreshments. We hope to see you there! If you have not yet visited the Municipal Greenhouses at 1100 Cornwall Road, take advantage of the Open House on Sat., May 15th, hom 10 a.m. to 3 D.m.. eniov honi- picture. Please call 338-4158 to arrange for your wedding bookings. Halton Hil who put tht the table f, Choosing the right home comfort equipment and making the right energy choice are your first steps toward EnerSmart savings. . Using natural gas to heat your home and water is your most economical fuel choice. That Ettersmartt 0 Upgrading to a high-efficiency gas furnace will saw you even more money and energy. That Etterfhttttrt.t U the lid between February 15 and May 22, as deferred payment is also available as Heating Dealer Organization All 01 Buying, .bt.Oiing or muting." ssful motion duction of Iers with approvew H inda Lane noted that some profession al development activities are sched tiled at times when a teacher is sup posed to be teaching in the class. room, giving rise to the need fa supply teachers. "I prefer keeping teachers in the class, having the expert in the class. ment?" asked thought the nine professional d; ties." "How many may not be used for professional development purpos- es?" asked Lane to which Zywine replied two or three in the secondary schools and potentially four to fwe in the elementary schools. "Out of nine professional activity days set aside, four or five may not be used for professional develop- and development, professional development of teachers and atten- dance at educational conferences." It was defeated. "l wouldn't have a problem sup- porting nine ifI knew they were going to be used for professional development," said Lane. However Lane confirmed with Joanne Zywine, a board instruction.. al services superintendent who headed this year's school calendar report, that not all nine PA days are used for professional development. Zywine explained that PA (pro- fessional activity) days can be used for professional development - or a multitude of other activities. The definition for professional activity includes "evaluation of the progress of pupils, consultation with parents, the counselling of pupils, curriculum and program evaluation ll tt 99: 'tte Mamba HI ll app details. , of the 1rl " veloDment Lane, addin days were us: able h :nt purpos- ch Zywine :secondary bur to five used for "fireplace zonal heating" for more EnerSmart savings! Ask a Union Gas Representative about our [united time offers - and more EnerSmart ways to save. See a Member Dealer for other purchase incentives . Installing a setback thermostat and an energy-saving shower head is another Ettertimart move! oTheret a natural gas fireplace for virtually every mom in your home. Ask how you can practise " tivi Make the EnerSmart Choice! " most pa what PA ll always Ward d HOWCW For the last nine years, the Halton board has used the nine PA days. Most often the first day of school - the day after Labor Day - has been a PA day, putting students back to the classroom two days after Labor Day. Burlington trustee Don Cassidy asked why the board chose to use the maximum number of PA days yet the minimum number of instructional days - 185. "rm always concerned when I see the minimum number of instructional days and the maxi- mum number of PA days. It's a strange anomaly," he said. "It's an issue that needs some investigation but not at this place or time." he said. "The issue of PA davs has apprecna paid out $2-million in lieu of teach- er sick days last year. Under the Education Act, a school board must have a minimum number of teaching days - 185 - per school year. It may have up to a maximum of nine professional activity days within the school year. room durin Lane. She a has n LINDA LANE " n tru een Si ly ol ', classroom hour Iso noted that th million in lieu o tet " contentious," said ee Penny Siebert. tert also noted that when they find out are used for and that effect on children's Ire "sympathetic and room hours." expert in the during class. having the classroom keeping teachers in the class, ‘I prefer ays has s," said the board said THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY,SUNDAY 22, 23, 24, 25 APRIL, 1993 .Thurs. 10-9 .Fri.-Sat. 10-5 .Sun. 1-5 . 15% qir all Sanderson and JoAnne custom fabrics ordered before May 10, I 993. on our beating and cooling package or choose a free Honeywell Electronic Air Cleaner and setback thermostat Plus make no payments for 900ays!* Call Union Gas Today! 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