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The Liberal, 14 Dec 1977, p. 3

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The board did agree to a portion .of the MCMonagle motion, which would require The board turned down a proposal by trustee Robert McMonagle of Markham, that would have the board set a policy in the matter of laying a charge â€" either criminal or civil â€"â€" against a pupil. School principals will still have the final say when it comes to deciding whether their pupils have strayed off the legal path. York County Board of Education decided Monday night. Richmond Hill Counâ€" cillor, Lois Hancey, was the lone dissenter last week as York Regional Council gave its approval to a study team report favoring the lower tier system of hydro Principals have say in student crime York council favors “lower tier” Buffet located at our main location 9612 YONGE STREET, RICHMOND HILL KINNEAR PONTIAC BUICK (1975) LTD. December 15, 16, 17 â€" 10 am. â€" 5 pm. Christmas Concert cordially invites you to attend OPEN HOUSE Coffee and Donuts will be served OUR NEW BODY SHOP PETER KINNEAR Right now, principals were without any direction in such matters. As a result, a misdemeanor, such as turning in a false alarm at a school, could run the “There have to be certain steps for the in- dividual to take," he said. “You can‘t leave it up to the principal, who may be having a bad day." school authorities to report the laying of any such charges to the board at the earliest date. However, that was the least important part of the motion, according to McMonagle. Richmond Hill Councillor Lou Wainwright joins Jessie Wainwright and Phyllis Minner, YMCA volunteer co-ordinator. during Y luncheon held at the Lions Hall last week. Richmond Hill Council approved the system last month. throughout most of the region. The latter would mean equal rates for all “Pretty soon the principals won‘t have to Trustee Dorothy Zajac of King, said that a policy wasn’t needed to cover the matter. “We must make sure that what’s fair for one kid is fair for them all. We must develop and look at a policy to see who makes the decision to lay a charge.” residents living within the enlarged boundaries of Richmond Hill, which would now extend from Highway 7 to Bloomington Sideroad. and from Bathurst Street to Highway 404. gamut from a lecture to an appearance before a judge. “All I’m looking for are some checks,” McMonagle said. (Photo by Hogg) Councillor Andre Chateauvert felt that town awards had been instituted when people were not receiving remuneration compar- able with that received “in the private sector”. Despite some op- position, a scheme of service awards for town employees was given the go ahead by Richmond Hill Council Thursday night. Stevens said there was “blood in the halls" of Toronto schools; the “There’s no more challenging job around," he said. The change will mean a slight reduction in rates for rural customers, but Steven Taylor of Markham, said the board had to let the principals know it was behind them. Town recognizes long service Included in that would be the Vaughan hydro plant, Ontario hydro assets and the Town of Richmond Hill. make any decisions at all. They’ll just have to refer to a number,” she said. recognized with cer- Similar set-ups would tificates or plaques and be installed in Vaughanâ€" pins. with the Woodbridge Those with 25 yearS‘ Hydro Commission being service will be presented dissolvedâ€"and the Town with a gold watch. of Markham When asked by trustee Don Cameron of Vaughan if there was “any in- dication of unfairness” in the treatment of students by the schools, McMonagle said there appeared “to be a dif- ference in the way light offences are handled". “I agree,” said would go Councillor Mike Burnie. member co Employees with ten, 15 take office and 20 years will be 1979, recognized with cer- similar 5 lificates or plaques and be installedj pins. with the Mrs. Hancey told The Liberal that she was “more inclined to a those living in the area at present served by the Hill Commission. will face an increase of about 75 cents a month. these years of service,” he remarked. region would be getting the latter's problems within 10 years. Next Wednesday. December 21, the Bayview Secondary School Concert Band will present its 6th annual “Sounds of Christmas" program at St. Mary Immaculate Church. The program will include audience carol singing. Event begins at 8 p.m. (Photo by Dick Holder) With a lower tier system in Richmond Hill, would go a new five- member commission, to Mrs. Hancey said. also, that she felt “local in- terest groups" had not been given an opportunity to express their interests and concerns, nor had efforts been made to contact the media regarding any meetings on the matter. Those wanting lower tier. feel the three areas would be too large to administer. she said. However, with lower tier, the system could be faced with such problems as transformer stations on either side of the boun- daries. Hydro rates in the lower tier system for 1978, would be approximately 2.707 cents per kilowatt hours for Richmond Hill; 2.781 cents for the Region; and 2.71 cents for a service area of Markham. Richmond Hill and Vaughan, Mrs. Hancey said. service area. They (the study group) didn’t give me all the facts why it’s not reasonable," she said. January 1, You’re swell, Maggie, but... Photo by Hogg The séhool is located at 200 Trayborn Drive, Richmond Hill. Ba’by sftting â€"service will be provided. Specialties of the house include canapes. celery and oyster bisque, roast turkey. poinsettia salad, and plum pudding. Students plan j Chn'stmas show Starting at 10:30 am. with a choir presentation, the program moves on to a Christmas mass, followed by a tour of Christmas past, featuring seasonal foods from a bygone era, dances, songs and dramatic presen- tations. After Vice-chairman Doreen Quirk had lauded Mrs. McLean for her efforts over the years. Chairman Craig Cribar stood up to make a meeting Monday night. The admission came during a tribute to in- formation officer. Margaret McLean, who is leaving at the end of the year to take up a similar post with Peel Board of Education. “The Ghosts of Christmas Past â€" 1870 to 1929” is the theme of St. Mary Immaculate Separate School‘s Christmas festival. planned for Wednesday, December 21. York County Board of Education, which has often been accused of being mixed up in various matters, had to admit it openly at its regular meeting Monday night. The admission came [ cflurora Jfofifigcrafl WE ARE NO.1 HOBBY STORE IN YORK REGION WE HAVE TRAINS HO. 8 N. MODELS SLOT CARS RADK) CONTROLLED BOATS PLANES CARS Aurora Shopping Cenue. Aurora. Ont. 727-3631 WICKER BASKETS COVER POTS E’Tééi‘ifi MOISTUBE METERS 3" SMALL PDT 32% MACRAME (Over 30 yrs. exp.) JUST ASK FOR KEITH BOB AT Ol' OPENING SPECIALSH WE ARE IN THE PLANT BUSINESS 50% OFF POTTERY THE LIBERAL. Wednesday. December 14, 1977 However, alfhough they had the gift, Mr. Jackman wasn‘t on hand. 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