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* Explain that the route the driv- er takes won’t necessarily be the same one you would take if you were driving, but it will end up in the same place that your child got on. * Give your child a tote bag or a backpack. One item to carry is '[much better than many little things. * Talk about the ride in a positive manner. Treat it as an adventure and try not to transfer any feelings of apprehension you may have to your child. * Walk with your child to the bus stop a few times before school starts. Try to visualize the routine with him or her and let them know that there will be older kids on the bus with them. The committee, which includes representatives from both school boards, all bus operators in Halton, Halton Regional Police Services and the Ontario Provincial Police, has produced a series of tips for par- ents on bus safety: The event, which includes a 30- minute classroom presentation on school bus safety - featuring a Winnie-the-Pooh video - and a 30- minute demonstration on a school bus, will be held in two Oakville locations: St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic High School on Nottinghill Gate (829-2040) and TA. Blakelock High School on Rebecca Street (270-0561). Mayor Gord Krantz said he wasn’t involved in the closed door discus- sions, but had provided regional council the opportunity to go in-camera for further discussion last week. There was no discussion. The mayor said he expected the majority of council would have supported its committee’s recommendation no matter what the input from Milton’s three regional councillors. “We’ve always been outnumbered on that one,” commented Milton councillor Barry Lee. If your Child is taking school bus, Saturday orientation session a must That recommendations confirmed Halton’s existing off-site compensa- tion policy, determined in October 1984, will be applied to all claims regarding the dump. It also called for all petitioners to be notified of the decision. The residents complain of landfill-associated problems such as: noise, seagulls, water pollution, and increased traffic. “A major present and future problem is, and will be, the substantially reduced value of our properties due to the real and perceived nuisance of the landfill site,” Runnalls had told councillors. Councillors then went behind closed doors for a legal report and discus- sion. The committee’s recommendation was approved by regional council last week. The region’s policy currently follows the Ontario’s Expropriations Act‘ Halton onlyrcompensates for expropriated land. Committee is holding its seconh annual School Bus Orientation Day beginning at 9 am. Saturday. To help kindergarten students and their parents feel more comfort- able with the idea of riding a school bus, the Halton School Bus Safety * Allow your child to wear or :arry a name tag. This can be llaced in the lunch box or back- lack. Include your child’s name, home number, school, bus number Morrison suggested last week that the region buy the properties and rent them back to residents. Runnalls told councillors the market for their homes was “practically nonexistent because of the proximity of the land- fill.” Previously, two of the residents, Ross Runnalls and Joe Morrison, appeared before the region’s planning and public works committee to underscore a plea for compensation made by numerous residents in a peti- tion to the region last spring. Residents living near dump. won’t get any compensation By ANGELA BLACKBURN Special to the Beaver Neighbors, of Halton Region’s new Hwy. 25 landfill who’ve been seek- ing compensation for what they see as property devaluation, are to be told the region won’t budge from its position of a decade ago. H9111: 813011001 légifilation gets lukewarm reception 0] an", LAA August 24, 1994 The recent recommendation eminated from a study conducted by the Ontario Parent Council - “We might disappear, be made redundant,” she said of the 78- year-old voluntary organization, the Ontario Federation of Home and School Associations of which the Halton Council is a member. Concern about the existence of current parent groups also over- rides Robertson’s appreciation of government efforts. Specific concerns revolve around the selection of parent council members which is expect- ed to be by the school principal. “We feel parent selected and directed is more valuable,” she said. The president of the Halton Council of Home and School Associations has mixed feelings about the prospect of legislation which would mandate the estab- lishment of individual school councils across the province. Although Susan Robertson welcomes the Ministry’s efforts to increase parental involvement in education - a move she labels a “wonderful improvement” - Robertson is skeptical about the format these parent councils will take. By KATHY YANCHUS 0akville Beaver Staff If school supply budgets are going to be slashed in order to raise ‘funds “to give to parent councils to be better trained,” that’s unacceptable, said Robertson. One of the recommendations of the OPC is also that these parent councils be given efficient and effective finances to operate, another request which bothers Robertson. Legislation would state the mandate, goals, composition and authorities of school parent coun- cils, said the OPC. and stop location. Make sure your child knows where it is. This will allow the driver to make sure they get to the right place in case they get disoriented. Although it is yet unclear what form these parent councils would take, they would have an “adviso- ry role” in such areas as curricu- lum and program development; the hiring and performance review of teachers, principals, vice-principals and other school staff; participation in the approval process for school and school board budgets and development of school policies. established by the provincial gov- Horne eminent in September of last year Inc. h: -at the request of Associate the OI Minister of Education and cil rec Training, Mike Faman. . râ€" “We’ve been doing these things for parents for years (on a voluntary basis),” said Robertson. The Ontario Federation of For every $50.00 you spend between Monday, August 29 and Friday, September 2 well give you a $5.00 gift certificate. But you’d better be quick. This offer is limited to 500 certificates. Bring your receipts to the information Booth on the lower level for more details. if you’ve been paying attention in school, you already know that Erin Mills Town Centre is the best place shop in the Universe. (They teach you that in Marketing.) it has Sears, The Bay and a new Eaton’s along with 230 other great stores that offer unequaled selection and variety. it’s so great you were probably going to do your Back-to-School shopping here anyway, but we’re going to give you 2 added incentives. Win an Erin Mills Scholarship Every day between Monday, August 29 and I] i?“ Friday, September 2 someone will win back I’ . the value of their purchases up to $250. lfi So buy whatever you want, fill in the bal- I lot below and bring your receipts to the ’V Information Booth for complete ,’ details. I V ‘ II M Ballots are also available at the Info Booth and at participating LS merchants throughout the Town Centre. Home and School Associations Inc. has released their critique of the OPC’s proposed parent coun- cil recommendation and it sug- Spend $50.00 And Get $500 Back Go Back to School Erin Mills C001 A Scholarship With A Difference Now open for occupancy and viewâ€" ing, The Kensington replaces the origiâ€" nal Kensington residence on Lalfeshore Road West and will be the first “full ser‘ vice” retirement residence built and managed by International Care Corporation in Ontario. Everything we do, makes life easier for you! Because of its design and proximity to Lake Ontario, The Kensington not only enjoys a superb location, many of its finest suites offer splendid views of the beautifully landscaped garden courtyard and the picturesque lake shore beyond. Not surprisingly, the new residence is attracting a lot of attention and people seem to be delighted with the choice of spacious one and twoâ€"bedâ€" room suites as well as studio apartments. Wholly owned by London Life Insurance Company, International Care is a leader in the provision of retirement care and accommodation in Canada. With a well established reputation for quality accommodation, friendly service and a growing number of award winning residences across Canada, International Care is particularly proud of The Kensington, its flagship entry in Ontario. exactly what they are looking for in Oakville. Call us first! ERIN MILLS TOWN CENTRE “‘ Erin Mills Parkway just north of Hwy. 403 905-569-1985 eniors in search of a comfortâ€" able retirement residence in southern Ontario will find THE OAKVILLE BEAVER gests, among other things, that recognition and accommodation be given to the existing three provincial parent organizations you please, when you please. For others, it’s the dining service and the security of knowing there is someone there day and night. 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We love to meet their families and friends, to share their sense of security and pride of place in this really outstanding residence." And that, in a word, is what really sets International Care and The Kensington apart from the common place. From the first friendly ”Hello" to the last good night hug, you can sense the trust and friendship which exists between staff and residents. “Our number one priority is to provide for the wellrbeing and enjoyment of our residents," says Joe Redmond, President of International Care. “If we fail in this obligation, we are not doing our job as employees or as a company." International Care Owned and managed by 25 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville, Ontario L6K 1C6 Telephone 2 (905) 844â€"4000 We think you’ll agree, retirement ‘- 11v Kensin on mfihq m Mandating school councils als¢ will not guarantee parental corr mittment or participation, sai Robertson. A subsidiary uf Life