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; Uýlk--JZýL UlQu MMMU U RI O~rono W.eIdy:Times ýW dne$ luy'Mârch 3t,199 AroundTales AroundTold the Board (Continued from page 9) youth counisellors, and business and industry leaders; Establishment of cooperative reIationships arnong school boards to provide school program and administrative and financial services; Examination of restructured school operating scheduies, ~sich as-year-round schooling or staggered school day; and Use of alternative school sites, such as shopping mail or business and industry offices. Cleariy things have to change. The operation of two publicly funded systerns can no longer be afforded. With a major paradigrn shift 1 arn convinced we can achieve this objectiveand still maintain the fundamentai educational objetives of the two systerns. But the decision to change must have provincial direction. Both public and separate systems suffer from "turf protection syndrome". This cornes frorn trustees and administration alike. It is an opportunity for newly appoined education minister, David Cooke, to write hirnseif into history and help the cost of education back on track Speaking of education costs, the board is making its way through budget discussions. Aithough we haven't reached the point of knowing what the potentiai tax implication for this year wiil be, 1 arn not optirnistic. There have been a number of employee programs impiernented, such as pay equity, that wil significantiy impact our costs. 1 hope we can get through the process with littie or no increase but it would take the elirination of some current programs or services to achieve die goal. For those who have an interest, budget meetings are held in Cobourg. Rernainîng budget meetings will be heid on March 24, April 7, 14, and 21. It is anticipated the board wil appmove a budget on April 29. The schools in my area have Twice (Continued from page 12) October 1956 The Road Department of the United Counties are wîdening the road at the Y of Main and Mill Streets and also erecting a guard rail. been busy with rnany activities. The series of parent meetings have been quite successful. 1 have noticed more parents turning out for the meetings. Please make an effort to participate i your child's education by, attending. The next meeting wili be the Parenting Symposium at Kirby Public Schooi on April 6 at 7:00 p.rn. There Will be representatives from various board and comrnunity services to provide, you with information and answer questions. Mr. and Mrs. Doug Simpson, Gordon and Gary have moved into their new home on Cob Hill. The Orono Fire Brigade inspected ail fire tanks in the Village on Monday evening. At a short meeting foliowing the inspection Fîre Chief Bruce Mercer and Fireman Arthur McLaren were appointed as Oronos representatives on the Mutual Aid Organization. Sixty persons interested in Horticulture attended a meeting in the Oddfellow's Hall on Monday evening which wîas promoted by the Orono Horticultural Society. Orono Church Anniversary Service on Sunday, October 2lst. Morning and evening services. Rev. Dr. Williams, Toronto, the guest speaker. rT#77k Mark M. Stapleton RXestoratiort & çRproduction 6720 Leskard Rd. N., Orono We specialize in Historical Restoration and Reproduction of Century Homes. Also all types of General Carpentry. MORRIS FUNERAL CHAPEL LTD. Established in 1881 623-5480 4 Division St. Bowmanville PRE-ARRANGED AND PREPAIO FUNERAL SERVICES AVAILABLE Cali me to buy or seli . Orono and area's real estate rep KRYSTYNA JONES Tel1: 983-9782 Te:576-3111l Mm L ~IRj U~UI IL~I U L IL. - W~i JiH