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I. ---- 2 . Ontario based on county lin- " Toronto. ERR TEAL, TRINR DRE ASFA SF TANS Bet] 3 FARR red SEA . rabid hada 38 School Divisions In South Ontario The Ontario Department of Education told 1,446 munici- pal School boards recently to form committees in prepara- tion for their liquidation. Education Minister William Davis said there would be 38 school divisions in southern es, one board each in London Hamilton, Windsor and Ot: tawa and six in Metropolitan About 32 boards would be designated for Northern Ont- ario which has no counties, "This transition to the new units of administration will be facilitated by an interim organization committee which will be established in each new school division," the de- partment said in a report to boards and municipalities. SET UP COMMITTEE Every' committee will in- clude ene member from each existing public and high school board and each board of education falling within a new boundary and may set up sub-committees for speci- fic tasks, : ; The sub-committees may be composed of other trustees, officials; teachers or parents: The boards were asked to appoint committee represen- tatives at their "earliest con-| venience". Regional superintendents are asked to call inaugural committee meetings not later than Feb, 15. NEED SUPPLIES Each existing school board was told to conduct itself in 1968 as though it were res- ponsible for the operation of its schools until June, 1969. They must make sure neces- sary school supplies and staff are available for the first two terms next year to free the new boards for policy de- cisions during the first few months, : The new boards will as- sume all property, liabilities, contracts and agreements from the old boards. Boards of arbitration will be set up to handle any disputes that}. may arise. Students now crossing county lines to attend school may continue to do so after the new boundaries go into effect. The department said its prime objective in establish- ing the county school boards "is the desire to provide equality of educational op- portunity for every child." OFFER PROGRAM Boards must offer a "total program" to meet the needs and interests of students. "At the present time, some jurisdictions are meeting these objectives to a high de- do so because of the limita- tions -imposed on them by too small a student popula. tion, too small a geographi- cal area, too narrow a tax base. \ The department said these limitations make 'it impossi- ble to offer a wide program, to obtain adequate help in special areas, to plan on an over-all basis or to co-ordin- ate special services, Operators Must Have Insurance The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Au- thority has announced that only persons with adequate liability insurance will be permitted to operate snow- mobiles in its conservation areas. : The ruling is effective im- mediately. The Authority has three of: its conservation areas open to snowmobiles during the 'winter months: Cold Creek between Bolton and Noble- ton; Albion Hills, five mlies north of Bolton, and Green-' wood in Pickering Township. The Authority's ruling was made recently at its execu- gree. Others are unable to tive meeting. BROCK DEPARTMENT SYN OAD) erg) Er € ! KENWOOD BLANKETS Ws - ALL WOOL Size 72x84 19" Moan aD ¢t aD saw THROWS 10" SPECIAL BLANKET '9.95 | WINDOW BLINDS ACCORDIAN DOORS piastic $1.98) 12.95 - 9.95 TRAVERSE RODS M DRAW CORDS ~~ COMPLETE FOR DRAPES = wus 2.98 ..3.98 AND UP . ARMSTRONG QUAKER TONE FLOOR COVERING iyi s] 50 | given of last year, Manchester News There was a good attend- ance at. the Congregational meeting and very satisfact- ory reports from all depart ments of the church. All en joyed a very delicious pot luck supper. We are glad to know that Mrs. Aletha Holtby, a patient in Port Perry Hospital, is feeling much better. In spite of very wet wea- ther, eighteen, members at- tended the U.C.W. meeting at Mrs. Stevens' last Thursday. Mrs. Crosier was in Stouff- ville: with her daughter who is ill. g Best , wishes from their many friends for a quick re- covery go to Mrs. Edith Dob. son &9gd Mr. Earl Mitchell, who are patients in Oshawa Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Art Vander- voort and Joanne visited in Toronto and Willowdale on Friday. The U.C.W. is sponsoring a Valentine Tea in the Church on the afternoon of Febru. ary 14th. Tea will be served 2 o'clock to 4 pm, There will be a table of home bak- ing. You are cordially in- vited. -- The February meeting was held at the home of Mrz. Theo. Stevens with an attend ance of 16 members. v At, PORT PERRY STAR -- Thursday, Feb. 8th, 1968 -- 3 Sale Of Licence Plates Still Below Last Year More than two-thirds of Ontario's passenger vehicle owners have not yet bought 1968 licence plates, the De- partment of Transport re- ported recently. The dead- line is February 29. ar An estimated 600,000 plates have been sold in the past two months .and there are still 1,210,000 to go. Sales of the blue-on-white 1968 plates are still behind last year's rate. Although there was a slight upswing in the latter part of January, sales must pick up consider: ably over-the next few days or there will be- line-ups at every issuing office as the deadline approaches "To avoid delay and incon. venience", urged Ontario's Minister of - Transport, Hon. Irwin Haskett, "those who have not yet obtained their plates should do so at once. Anyone who puts it off until the last few days is likely, by his own choice, to be: in a line-up". February 29 is the final deadline. There will be no extension. : Owners of dual purpose vehicle (mostly station wag- Mrs. Roy Peyton had charge |---/ of the prograne The script- ure lesson was réad, John, verses 20-26. Hymn 123 was sung. -A story was. read "Making Sense of. our Church Going" 'followed by prayer. ~~ The treasurer's report was it was quite a successful year. The | | tiostess served a dainty lunch assisted by Mrs. Peyton. the easy way to get into a 68 MUSTANG Now's the time to save on your new Mustang Hardtop, Fastback or Convertible. Your Ford Dealer's Quiet * Sale offers the best deals in town. And as they say, "Only Mustang makes it happen!" ons) and motorcycles, as well as passenger vehicles, obtain their plates in 'this period. Anyone convicted of oper- ating a motor vehicle in Ont. midnight February 29 will be liable to a fine of not less than $10 and not more than $50 for the 'first offence. Penalties are. increased for subsequent convictions. For commercial vehicles, trailers and conversion units, 1968 licences will go on sale March 1. : Real Estate Represent- atives FOR "THIS AREA P.M.A. REAL ESTATE LTD. seeks as representa- joying the respect of their Community and who are familiar with Country real estate values. Here is an opportunity to make a permanent and profitable connection with one of the most respected farm, home and' cottage agencies in Ontario. . This - business can be operated successfully from your home, if necessary. Ideal for active - minded 'retired men-or_women. No previous experience necessary. FOR FURTHER DETAILS WRITE TO: P.M.A. REALTY LTD., 1308 BASELINE ROAD, DUNBARTON, ONT., ATTENTION: MR. J. WILKS. PHONE DUNBARTON ario with 1967 plates after WANTED) tives substantial men nj ety - ow Hip a Net ~~ = cant rad at -- rn, ba Ne LGD Ry Tas '" - -- NC. domi.