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Get together, get a deal done, and get back to work Continued from page 6 7 · Friday, January 11, 2013 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com position where it is very difficult to quickly round up daycare or activities, let alone the impact upon the student. The teachers' union and the government are playing with students' educational years -- why must the children be held at ransom to political ploys? I might add, should I suddenly decide I want to protest something at work, my position might be alternatively filled. I believe if you conducted a proper survey, you might find that your perceived support by parents for the teachers union might be quickly dwindling, if not completely gone. Quite frankly, we've had enough. I have a limited amount of sick time that I cannot carry over and a limited amount of vacation time -- and certainly not 14 paid weeks. I believe the teachers' union is leading the teachers astray -- we live in a different world from the 1970s where government and/or company pensions perhaps were the norm and other benefits were provided. Today, competition is so fierce, corporations have had to downsize, and restrict in their budgets, and yet, simultaneously the teachers' union leads the teachers to believe the ultimate in benefits are still possible when the funds necessary to pay for them are not. A wakeup call is required. Take a look at Greece. If the government cannot provide a sustainable education for my daughter that is consis- tent and worthwhile, then perhaps its time to pay back all the taxes I (and we all) have paid to the government and I will enrol her in one the multitudes of private schools in Oakville so she can be afforded a proper education. I believe the teachers want to provide a proper teaching environment for our children and they are currently being placed in a difficult position as a direct result of their union. Facts need to be spoken so teachers can come into the 21st century and realize perhaps the utopian retirements they wish for might not be possible. I wish they were -- for all our sakes -- but unfortunately, the way the last few years have gone, it just might not be possible. That is not to say, I think the teachers should be paid anything less than they are worth. I believe they should be awarded a proper and equitable compensation and be paid for extra-curricular activities that any such teacher contributes to. However, with regard to the entire package -- often, we all don't always get what we want... but perhaps, rather, get what we need. Really folks, its been months now, bring down your egos, speak the truth, get in a room together and stay there for as long as it takes, and get this job done. The parents of students in Ontario have had enough. Ruth Oseidan, Oakville SENIORS IN OAKVILLE NEED YOUR HELP Over 120 Volunteers Urgently Needed · Walk to a coffee shop with a senior to help them maintain their mobility · Play cards with a senior experiencing memory loss to strengthen cognitive abilities Sore Feet, Sports Injury, Painful Ingrown Toenails? Plantar Warts? We can help! Exceptional footcare for all ages. · Routine footcare · Corns & calluses · Plantar warts · Heel/arch/foot pain · Diabetic footcare and education · Thick or ingrown nails · Nail surgery · Sports related foot problems & injuries · Custom made orthotics · Sigvaris® compression stockings · Evenings and saturday appointments available · New patients welcome! J. Richard Werkman CHIROPODIST All it takes is 1-2 hours a week! To volunteer for our visiting programs, call 905-827-8800 or email volunteering@acclaimhealth.ca [www.acclaimhealth.ca] Volunteer campaign generously funded by the A.W.B. Foundation, through the support of the: Funded in part by the Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) and the Government of Ontario. The views expressed in this publication are the views of Acclaim Health and do not necessarily reflect those of the LHIN or the Government of Ontario. Charitable Registration #: 11928 4602 RR0001 Visit our website, subscribe to our Blog or call for an appointment. Ample Free parking. located on the north/west corner of maple grove dr. and cornwall rd. 1495 Cornwall Rd., Suite 33, Oakville T: 905-845-4817 www.werkman.ca From Jan. 13th until Jan. 19th CLASSES FREE ALL CLASSES ARE FREE! NO DANCE EXPERIENCE NECESSARY Monday ZUMBA TONING 9:30 AM Planet Workout ® Tuesday Wednesday ZUMBA 9:30 AM Planet Workout ® Thursday Friday ZUMBA (Mom & Baby) 9:30 AM Planet Workout ® Saturday Sunday ZUMBA® 9:30AM Oakville Academy ZUMBA SENTAOTM 10:00 AM Oakville Academy ZUMBA® TONING 7:30 PM Planet Workout ZUMBA® 8:30PM Oakville Academy ZUMBA® 7:30 PM Planet Workout ZUMBA SENTAOTM 8:30PM Oakville Academy ZUMBA® 10:00 AM Planet Workout Annie Char The Oakville Academy for the Arts - 1011 Upper Middle Rd and Eighth Line, Oakville Planet Workout - (No Membership Required) 3345 Laird Rd, Mississauga Luisa Mayhew www.zumbapassion.ca