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Wednesday, September 27, 1989 Page 5 D.A.G. reports Lifeline going well By Gertrude Cotton The Disability Action Group met Thursday evening in the McCausland Hospital welcomed by President Shirley Mikus. All business reports were read and approved. Vice President Pat Auger had studied pamphlets and quotations on handitransit vehi- cles before making his recom- mendations. Jack Handel of Schreiber will also review these findings before it is presented for Council's consideration. Letters of support towards establishing a Handitransit System had been signed by various health groups in the area. Shirley thanked those who had assisted at the Fall Fair, terming it most successful. The Shell jacket was won by Pat Burton of Schreiber, and the Panda Bear was won by young Jancy Belier, also of Schreiber. Attendants had been kept busy dispensing DAG's balloons to the young children. A report on the fine accom- plishments of Shawn Prince at the Constable Bert Logan helps students from Schreiber Public School out of the rear emergency exit of a school bus. School bus safety was the topic of discussion and given to all students at the schoul. Photo by Dave Chmara Canadian Forresters Games in Richmond, B.C. was given, and Shawn will be invited to attend the next meeting to share his experiences. Correspondence included a let- ter _ from the Hospital Administrator, Mr. C. Fewer regarding DAG's concerns with handicapped individuals using a rotary telephone-and reading of signs. Gertrude Cotton announced Lifeline had now been received and in the process of being intc- grated within the hospital system. The first 25 units are nearly fully subscribed. Members decided on five places to be surveyed for accessi- bility by Mr. Robert's Highschool class. These will be Spadoni's, Cedar Salon, Western Tire, Medical Building and Costa's Grocery «in Schreiber. In- Terrace Bay students will survey the Nugget, Moores, G & G, Futures, and the Post Office. An article in the paper re: the new and popular footpath in Terrace Bay brought some con- cern. The item referred to "No Motorized Vehicles allowed" on pathway which would climinate some motorized wheelchairs. This will be investigated. Some curbs are really not accessible for wheelchairs. It was noted that bumper: pads had: been-installed by the Recreation Centre. Recommendations to have a Hallowe'en Social at the next meeting October 19 at 7 p.m. in the Hospital Lobby were given. Everyone is cordially invited to attend. ' Section 196: A person (d) in the case of, P. Richardson, is qualified to be ... (a) a Canadian citizen; (b) of the full age of 18 years; (c) a resident within the area of jurisdiction of the Board; and, (iii) a member of a board of education to be elected by public school electors, a public school elector (i.e. supporter). Notes Application Deadline Chairman of-the Board. THE LAKE SUPERIOR BOARD OF EDUCATION TRUSTEE VACANCY: / public School Representative Interested and qualified Schreiber residents are invited to place names in nomination to fill a vacant Trustee position on the Board. Eligibility: (Education Act, Sept., 1989) a member of a board if he/she is, This vacancy is for the balance of a 3-year term, (i.e. to December, 1991). Meetings are held in Marathon, generally on Tuesday evenings, and an honorarium is paid. Further information can be obtained by calling the offices of se Board at 229-0436, or Trustee Marilyn Chapman at 825-3658 in the evenings. Interested persons who qualify as per the above are invited to submit their name by either written application or by contacting the Director of Education - (Office - 229-0436; Residence - 229-1519). Qualified persons should indicate their interest by Friday, October 6th, 1989. The Regular October Meeting of the Board is scheduled for Marathon on Tuesday, October 17th at 7:00 p.m. and the new Trustee would be sworn 'in at that time. D.I. McQuarrie « Director of Education s Teacher's president ) responds to criticism Continued from page 4 Dear Prime Minister: Your recent condemnation of Canadian education, widcly quoted in the media, both hurt and confuscd many of our members at a time of year when they would like to re-enter the classroom with a sense of purpose and renewed enthusiasm. As the president of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation, which represents 40,000 members, I also found your remarks confusing. 1. Your government fervently supports increased immigration. Yet, by reducing transfer payments to the provinces, you make it more difficult to provide extra funding for badly needed English-as-a-second-language resources and teachers. 2. You speak of the need to encourage technology in Canada. Yet it was an earlier Conservative 'government which axed the Avro- Arrow space program 30 ycars ago and made this country a bystander in electronics. 3. - You speak of the need for more research in this country. Yet I note that Northern Tele- com is moving to Texas because of your government's free trade policies. 4. You speak about the importance of education. Yet the proposed 9% national sales tax _ will have a significant negative effect upon education through extra hidden costs which parents and students will have to bear. Hardest hit will be single parents and their children. 5. A federal government which seriously believed in encouraging the highest possible standards would help establish a Canadian equivalent of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in each province. 6. How often have you taken the time to visit schools like Marc Garneau Secondary School in Metropolitan Toronto (East York), which is named for our well-known Canadian astronaut and which encourages student interest in space technology? I could point'to scores of similar examples .. of ~ excellence, throughout this entire province. Your remarks, sir, sound like a smoke screen for a move to cut back on public finding for education while moving towards privatization of the education system, following Margaret Thatcher's lead. Surcly, students and parents across this country deserve better than that. Yours truly, Jim Head, President, Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation orca Improvements Ltd. * Windows * Doors * Siding * Soffit * Fascia * Awnings * Eavestrough * Roofings * Additions Licensed & Bonded FREE ESTIMATES Call now for fall booking discounts