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“Page 4— Halton Hills This Week, Saturday, Janudry'16, 1993 HOUSE and HOME INSDECTIONS Itd. Fees 416-877-9475 oll BUYING A HOME? Know what you are getting for your money!! Call J. E. (Buzz) Currie at 877-9475 Associate Member of the Ontario Association of Home Inspectors "Fluff" not acceptable: Gue Continued from page 1 in a telephone interview. “We want well paid teachers, but fewer of them. Until they tackle their salary bill they are just engaging in tokenism.” Gue said the board’s salary bill accounts for about 80 per cent of their total expenditures. “There can be improved quality in cost reduction,” said Gue, defending against his critics that less money does not equal less quality. “Education is nine per cent of Canada’s gross national product. Most other developed countries spend four to six per cent. Germany spends 60 per cent of what we do and turns out by far a better prod- uct. Gue elaborated that there is posi- We extend our tive movement in the public school board, and stated that there are four or five progressive-minded trustees. “But they are dragging too many anchors,” said. “Administration is a reactionary bunch.” Gue said that even in good eco- nomic times, “fluff” in the school system is not acceptable. “The school system has zero obligation to special interests, espe- cially small special interests. They detract from what we’re supposed to be doing.” Earlier in the meeting, Halton Hills trustee Dick Howitt had asked how the board respond to parents who may‘have a child who wants to be a professional musician and is adept at playing an instrument. “It’s not the job of the school boards to turn students into profes- sional musicians,” countered a rep- resentative from the Glen Abbey Residents Association. The discussion was a nagging reminder of the age-old argument of what constitutes good education. “Can any business tell what kind of person they’ll need in *98?” questioned Milton trustee Bob Clarke. “That’s a dumb question,” snapped one older member of the public quietly. “Good reading, writ- ing, and arithmetic skills, same as always.” "Healthier environment" from Blue Box overhaul Continued from page 1 healthier environment” for Halton. It’s estimated that the contract with Laidlaw will save fegional taxpayers $350,000 in 1993 and $1.5 million Sincerest Thanks & Appreciation to all those who helped to make our Annual Christmas Bazaar a great success: A&P Elizabeth's Fashions Royal LePage Real Estate cover the term of the five-year contract. Savings will be realized by collect- Affiliated Dynesco Georgetown Fruit Market Sooter's ing recyclables once every two weeks in all four Halton municipalities— Anna Christine's J. V. Cloth Steak Express Burlington, Milton, Oakville and Halton Hills. Arthur F, Johnson & Associates Hallmark Terra Cotta Cookle Co. Ltd. Leitch said a healthier environment will result from the addition of new Bellamys chtels foria Lane materials to the recyclables list. Bergsmna Paint & Wallpaper Loblaws Wastewlse ‘A pamphlet outlining the new collection schedule and containing a com- Cakes of Elegance McDonald's Wendy's plete list of recyclable materials will delivered by mail to Halton residents i pe NRS Brand Realty Inc. Woolco by January 29. ee he pecole Seen nous ay C Member & Wondering out loud, Halton Hills Councillor and chairman of Halton’s Countrywide All-Pro Realty Volunteers planning and public works committee, Marilyn Serjeantson, asked Leitch Pizza Hut Re/Max Suburban (91) Inc. We wish everyone a very happy 1993. Georgetown 89 Mountainview Rd. S. Delrex Smoke Shop if the mail-out will provide residents with “enough lead time” to adjust to} the changed collection schedule. “This is a major change in the Blue Box program,” Leitch allowed. “We're hoping the transition will go smoothly, but there could possibly be problems,” he said. Experience has shown that if information is distributed Parent-Child Centre Georgetown, Ont. Telephone 873-2960 several weeks before a change in practice, people will forget, he added. To help make the transition as smooth as possible, Laidlaw has set up a 1-800-line for Halton householders. Enquires about the collection service can be made by calling 1-800-561-1655. Tw WU * Teron call th. Mm