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The Acton Free Press Wednesday Dec 12 1979 Trustees return the two Bills to office Board of chose la keep Ihe same pair of leaders in harness for another Trustees reelected Oakvilles Bill Herd as cnairman and Milton Bill as vice- chairman during Thursday inaugural meeting at Burlington was a surprise candidate for the vice- chairman job because according to some trus tees he indicated no in terest in it as late as the day before elections The is also chairing the committee which Is negotiating with high school teachers I felt if the board wanted me back they see to It said during the reception after elections Separate School Trustee Auger a vicechairman under Gary Morton and Burlington Cam Jackson were the main contenders for the vice going into the meeting Jackson whose speech the need for leadership was the first to be dropped by trustees in the voting The number of ballots was not revealed indicated in his speech the job of chairing the negotiating committee plus the vice- respon sibilities drew too much on his time While hoping lo soon be relieved of the salary negotiating job indicating a settlement with teachers confirmed his willingness to spend more time as vicechairman He was nominated by Edna Robinson and seconded by Len Crosier Developing and proving leaders for the 80s was the most impor tant issue according to vicechairman candidate Jackson Candidate Auger told trustees Better com muni cations should be one of our highest priorities He stressed hat more open com munications would result in more confidence No one challenged incumbent chairman Bill Herd for his job Ospringe Bilingual service in Calgary church Doris Fines Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Jack Ferguson on the arrival of their granddaughter Holly The happy parents arc Mike arid Connie Ferguson of Orion Holly arrived on Nov and weighed lbs 12 Why not start these new fathers off on the right foot A car was seen to stop by the side of the highway here the w w as warmer of course and while the woman sat in the car the man got out laid baby on the hood of the car and changed its diaper Convenience en Mrs Wesley Bruce has returned to her home in Sask having spent an en joyable two months visiting with her sons Mr and Mrs Ward Bruce and Mr and Mrs Byron Bruce and their families Board of Education an Bill was re elected Thursday Society sends Board chairman slams Stephenson HP bales Acton Branch of etc went to School boards have had enough of the Minister of Education perform in the Legislature cording lo school board chairman Bill Herd We re mad as hell and we re not go to take it my more Herd old trustees during Thurs day Board of Education inaugural meeting at Burlington The Minister of Education puts undue and unfunded burdens on I boards with her pronounce ments in he legislature laid Herd The chairman fell short of naming the Belt Stephenson minister also came under the gun for Iht Education Chairman Bill Herd Is back for another collective bargaining process As long as the Minister of Education permits collective bargaining between school boards and Iheir continue in their present state the system will continue to be beleaguered by conscionablc costs and questionable quality of results Herd also reminded trustees of the rising cost of education this year budget was million While costs have risen significantly in he educational sector as elsewhere relief has not been forthcoming as the Ministry of Education continues lo increase demands and ex pet lotions on school boards in the program and it the same time has decreased ihe per of funding available Turning closer home Herd revealed lhat declining enrolment in means little or nothing lo the taxpayers because it it very slight Declining enrolment somehow became a panacea for financial ills some people and to the media Looking forward to the new year Herd predicted ihe most compre hensive planning lo every be under taken by this board he Long Plan will surface next June Work in plan started in Teacher evaluation a misunderstood subject Herd took turn for the better this year fair workable and positive approach to teacher evaluation has been developed As year was one of consolidation il was also me of important changes according to the chairman Tin C School is an exam pie of Deration Other highlights of the year included the debate on parenting and discipline policy Tit later lo be tabled in January were saddened by loss of two young men during the yearGary Daw kins and both taken in their prime and loss will be carried with all of us Acton Branch of Canadian Cancer Society expressed thanks the people of Acton who generously gave of their time to make and donate many beautiful hand made articles and baked goods which were packed bales for Princess Margaret Hospital Princess Lodge and for but ion lo patients in The bales were packed by volunteers last rues day Dec J and sent to Toronto to be distributed at Christmas Food hampers containing baked goods tea coffee went to the Lodge tor use at afternoon tea for patients relatives and friends and gift boxes of baked goods will be distributed to patients living in Acton The following is a list of articles sent to the lap robes bed jackets six scarves hats three hat and mitt sets 10 pairs milts 10 baby outfits sweaters 17 pairs slip pers five pairs bootees pairs socks two comfort cushion six quilts seven handmade toys ditly containing articles Teachers attend cancer program Teacher talks continuing In November a meeting was held by the Acton Ilranch and the Georgetown Unit of the Canadian Cancer Society Ihe Public I Ibrary A welcome to ihe Georgetown mem was extended by president S us tin Sale Chairman Item reported seven teachers from Acton had attended the Cancer program held held during last D Day and Dave Boycott had been given films and king Sam machine for use in Schools the near future With the help of several Acton Merchants McDonalds calendars go on to the pub lic it a cost of so cents each Proceeds from the sale of those calendars will help establish a Ronald McDonald House in Toronto This house will be Tor the use of families of cancer stricken children who must come the hospital In Toronto for treatment Service to Patients Chairman Susan Kuechler reported hey Mad been busy during ihe past month transporting patients for treatment lo Hamilton and Toronto Activity Chairman Jane Telford reported a tea was held for the ladies who contribute their handwork to he Group and that many had been handed which will be included in the bales being sent to the Princess Margaret Hospital for Christmas Time and effort spent by these people who have contributed these items to be given to stricken patients at Christmas time is much appreciated The concert A Gift to Music being put on by the Acton Citizens Band Sunday December 16 at Middle School was discussed This concert is being sponsored by the Acton Branch of the Canadian Cancer Society and tickets are now available through Cancer Society members at a cost of lo adults students over years old cents and children are free To acquire tickets phone Shirley Duncan Contract talks between s high school and the Board of Education are con linuing Board of Education and Ontario Secondary School Teachers I representatives art to meet to night Wednesday at for The sides niel Thursday and as scheduled Talks stretched Friday night then continued Saturday afternoon So far a mediator has it been called into the HELD OVER Wed Tfus 1213 BESTPICTURE I 14 Sat Dec 15 Sat Matinee Love and Midnight Auto Supply Dec 11718 Kovacs 9 of Rose miry Acton was an honorable mention winner In the Region Fire Prevention Committee a fire prevention poster contest She a a student in Z Bennett At he regional council meeting on day received a plaque and Hills Mayor also presented a pen A CALENDAR OF EVENTS AND HAPPENINGS IN ACTON AND DISTRICT Acton High School Drama Dub two ail witty 1 act comedies on Triors Dec and Hat Acton High School open 30 Cu al ted Crot Blood Donor Clinic at Acton Lesion December 979 from pm to pm Blood urgently Phono or available Santa The Useful Christmas Gift CORDS JEAN JACKETS EASY G SCRUBBIES SHIRTS BOYS JEAN RIDER KINGS BOOT FLARES AVAILABLE AT Worried about a strike in the schools WE CARE Don t be uncertain about your educational future any longer Come to Albert College a fine secondary boarding school for capable boys and girls Jo n students from three provinces and eighteen countries in enjoying the stability of a good school Take advantage the clear direct on offered by knowledgeable eager teachers in smaller and more personal classes Enjoy the beauty of our setting our superior sports facilities and our varied programmes We have spaces avalable in grades seven to thirteen If you have a demonstrated academic are scholarships available For an appointment or additional informal on call or write College BELLEVILLE ONTARIO K8P1A6 American students go to Porta The less they study the f fTJif7MI NIELSENS CLOTHING Neil Baldwin went to Montreal to see the Grey Cup football game bet ween the Edmonton Eakimoes and Montreal They also took in the hockey game at the Montreal Forum on Saturday night Mrs Vernon Stewart is home again from her trip west visiting relatives At Kttowna BC she stayed with her sister and brother- in law Mr and Mrs Tom Hawks and family then to Surrey B C to visit her aunt Mrs Ida King and cousins and from there lo Vancouver lo see more cousins At Calgary she enjoyed a visit with her son and daughter Jim and Carol She reported an amusing incident while in Calgary She planned to attend a church service so wen I lo the Baptist Church which was nearby It happened to be and first service was in German which she i understand so she remained for the regular English service Dec at 8 pm It la at it a m which was a always a rewarding and more com en jo able evening and ever one is welcome to The annual Christmas come and see p J J Novak DT GEORGETOWN Guelph St on 7 beside Post Office DENTURE 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