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Legal request denied by board § The French Language Education Council (FLEC) of the Simcoe County Board of Education (SCBE) decided to hire a lawyer last Wednesday night, but the SCBE will not allow the council to spend the money. At its meeting Wednes- day night, FLEC decided to hire a lawyer to assist them in defining their rights ac- cording to Bill 75, which is supposed to define their powers. "We are interpreting our jurisdiction differently and we want to seek advice on how to best defend our position.'"" FLEC member Basile Dorion said. "The province has made a committment to us, and they must clarify Bill 75," Dorion told the Citizen. "Bill 75 does give us jurisdiction over what we need." According to SCBE Director of Education, Richard Boswell, legal ser- vices are a 'centralized service" as defined in the legislation, and therefore the matter must be taken to the corporate board. Boswell added most of the struggles faced by both the SCBE and FLEC are results of the legislation. "The introduction of French-language trustees won't go ahead without some difficulty', he said, "The bill is imprecise and unclear and leaves room for different interpreta- tions." Dorion also said the bill is not particulary clear, and that is why his council would like to consult a lawyer. Mary Thompson, who ran for FLEC but was un- successful, voiced the con- cern that many French- ratepayers have: that FLEC will be reduced to being simply an advisory board, like its predecessor, the French Language Advisory Committee (FLAC), which the provincial government said whose powers were too limited and replaced by FLEG. - ; 'Calendar December 31 Penetang Minor Hockey Dance, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., Brian Orser Hall, Penetanguishene Arena, Nor- thern Edition, cash bar and buffet lunch. For fur- ther information contact: Marg or Mike Dupuis at 533-3008 or Dave Brooks at 549-3347. Tickets available at M and W Fish n' Chips, Ken Gauthier Sports and R and R Sports. December 31 Midland Knights of Columbus New Years Dance, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m., Lafontaine Hall,music by Georgian Country, 25 per couple, proceeds to serve voca- tions. Sponcered by Midland Knights of Columbus. For further information contact: Raymond Gignac at 549-8823 or 549-2584 Community Calendar is a new feature of the Penetanguishene Citizen/Midland Times newspapers which will make it easy for our readers to find out what special events are going on in the area. Events will be listed in the Com- munity Calendar by dates. If your service club, group or organization is planning a special event drop us a line at the Midland Times, 309 King Street, Midland (526-2283) or the Penetanguishene Citizen, 74 Main Street, Penetanguishene (549-2012). Get the details of the events (date, time, place and a brief description) Hundred singers A combined choir of pupils from Sacred Heart School and Monsignor Castex School entertained Heart and Stroke Foundation Impaired charges up despite police efforts Both the Midland and Penetanguishene Police Departments report fewer impaired driving charges to date in 1986 than in all of 1985. As of last Friday, each police department had laid 61 impaired driving charges. Through 1985, the Penetanguishene Police Force laid 72 impaired driving charges. Through 1985 the Midland Police Department laid 77 charges. Penetanguishene Police Chief Robert Cummings said that 795 vehicles have been stopped during spot checks since Nov. 24. Five impaired driving charges have been laid and eight 12-hour suspensions of a driver's licence issued. Both Chief Cummings and Midland Police Chief Ernie Bates reported that impaired driving charges were up this Christmas in early. YA Lg NOTICE ir TOWN OF MIDLAND RE: MIDLAND TRANSIT CHRISTMAS SEASON MIDLAND TRANSIT WILL NOT BE OPERATING ON THE FOLLOWING DAYS: Thursday, December 25th Friday, December 26th Thursday, January 1st, 1987 Compliments of the Season! season compared to the same period a year earlier. Penetanguishene reports five impaired charges com- pared to two, and Midland, five charges of being im- paired, compared to two. In terms of the year, however, both municipal police departments report a decrease in the number of impaired driving charges. Penetanguishene police officers often see cases of people drinking-and riding, rather than drinking and driving. On a weekend, every taxi stand in the town with two busy hotels has a line of three or four waiting customers, Chief Cumm- ings said. In the seven days ending Dec. 14, 154 impaired driv- ing charges were laid by Ontario Provincial Police = ...to renew our faith, spirit and love of all living things and to continue to observe His special message. Hilltop Sports Centre and Equipment Port McNicoll members during their annual dinner in the Highland Inn, Page 4, Tuesday, December 23, 1986 Huronia District Hospital, singing as they above, and also toured went, last week. v across the province. Three issued. The OPP stoppped 115 people not stopped hundred and eighty-two 44,466 vehicles. during a spot check with 12-hour suspensions were The OPP also charged being impaired. O Holy Night of wonder, when a child was born who lighted the way for all mankind. Let us rekindle our faith and love in Him. Season's Greetings from The Management & Staff of Penetang