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Canadian Statesman (Bowmanville, ON), 30 Dec 1992, p. 22

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• Vf 1 8 The Canadian Statesman TVccAch/w., Bowmanville, Wednesday, December 30,1992 School Funding Challenged A group of Ontario citizens is re- traces the history of public school the author of the book . -«They deny fusing ■ to _ allow the separate school funding issues from the pre- that th havc any power to "correct fundmg issue to die of neglect, confederation acts m Upper and Low- thc situation> and that is simply not Friends of Public Education m Onta- er Canada through the Confederation lrue> The problem has been solved in no Inc., a non-profit association of Act of 1867 to our current Constitu- other provinces " Ontario citizens of diverse back- tion and Charter of Rights and Free- ■ grounds, has published a vigorous, doms. It has been estimated that Ontario carefully-researched position paper on The book takes the position that Taxpayers are paying more than $200 the subject. public funding of separate schools is a million dollars a year in extra costs to Not Carved in Stone, Public Fund- violation of the Charter of Rights, support duplication of educational fa- ing of Separate Schools in Ontario (75 damaging to the social fabric of the cilities and services. Municipalities pp, $6.95) has been delivered to all province, and a waste of the taxpay- have been forced to make up for pro- Ontario MPPs, MPs, and school ers' money. vincial grant reductions with in- boards. It is also being offered to the "We intend to confront our politi- creased school support assessments, public at cost. The book is Written in cal representatives with their evasion plain non-technical language, and of this issue," says Renton Patterson, "In these times of budgetary restraint restraint there is no excuse for that kind of waste," says Patterson. The separate school funding issue has been so highly politicized that rational rational discussion has become exceedingly exceedingly difficult. Friends of Public Education Education in Ontario Inc. has published the book as an essential reference for everyone concerned about the future of public education in Ontario. "We encourage people to use it to prepare themselves to petition their MPP on the subject. It will inform them well enough that they can be confident of the facts. If yoii've read this book, no-one can tell you don't -understand the issue." Not Carved in Stone is available from General Store Publishing House, •Bumstown, Ontario for $9.95 postpaid. postpaid. Transparent Interior Finishes Cetol UV Interior Ideal protection for white woods (ie. pine) against yellowing and ultraviolet rays. Central Paint and Wallpaper 295 Ritson Rd. S., Oshawa 434-3939 Go Transit Extends Companion Passes Go Transit is extending its companion companion pass" offer for three months till the end of March. The offer lets adult monthly pass holders take a companion along - free - on the GO Train or GO Bus on Saturdays, Saturdays, Sundays, and statutory holidays. holidays. GO is offering the incentive to introduce introduce people to its service and let them experience the benefits of public transit firsthand. The offer lets a friend or guest accompany the pass holder and ride free. Originally offered October through December to commemorate GO's 25th anniversary year, this special deal is now valid until March 31, 1993, to give people the opportunity to sample GO service at a traditionally busy time of year for special events and shows, including First Night, the Metro Home Show, Jays' Fest, and the Toronto International Auto Show. GO's telephone information centre is open from 6:45 a.m. to 10 a.m. on weekdays, 8:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends. weekends. Over the holidays it will be closed Christmas Day and will be on weekend hours December 26 to 28 and January 1. Quality Body Work Quality Painting FREE ESTIMATES ON BOTH INSURANCE AND NON-INSURANCE WORK Open 5 Days a Week Monday through Friday F COWAN PONTIAC-- BU/CK LTD. BOWMANVILLE -- ONI I 166 King Street East Telephone 623-3396 Boxing Day Sale Continues! Great Prices On ALL Stock. No Payments Or Interest for 90 Days! Bowmanville Audio-Vision 58 King Street West Telephone 623-2312 Bowmanville's Complete Electronics Headquarters

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