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10 o4 The Canadiarv Ohampion,,Frday October 10, 1997 Huismanwants Foxfire to be an election issue By STEVE LeBLANC Special to The Champion The final chapter in the Jack Huisman vs. Foxfire battie has flot yet been written. And if things go bis way during next month's municipal elec- tion, the vocal oppontent of the Joyce Carol Oates novel could earn one mrsoe victory befooe it's ail over. Mr. Huisman -who succeeded in getting the book restricted to G NEW CONTRACTOR Met. Lic. No. B15210 10 Years Experience a Ail types D>f Painting, Stainîng Interior, Exterior & Spraying and Faux Painting P In-Home renovating; Kitchens, Basements, Bathrooms and Roofing WE PAY THE G.S.T. Ccxf&? eC Danny .9*afâ&& Afwu«çw 693-0185 7129 TREMAINE RD., MILTON ~ M»KINNON - WATERFALLS& F1ý ePONDS Corne In and 800 our wld. seIectlon of bird feeders at great priées. *Pond notting i. now In stock ta holp keep tallinq louves out. * Pond do-icer available for only %64.97 "Also Folks, It'u limpotant te stafl addlng vitamîns ta yaur tish tood taoI liuhm throught ibm nter." 724 MaIn St. E. Milton 876-2836 optional reading material at Milton District High School - bas switched his focus frorn hanning the book in classroorns 10 con- lronting trustees who've supported it. Representing PACT (Parents Against Cormpt Teaching), he bas circulated a letter and two-page questionnaire to those trustees seeking re-election in order to "enable the voters to make a more educated and informed choice in November." The handout includes many questions which if answered with a 'yes' could alienate current trustees fmom PACT voters. A sampling of the questions read: I voted for Motion Ref - No 626894, which waa seconded by Trustece (F10) Belford, approving Foxfire into the curriculum, Nov. 24, 1994. - I endorse Foxtire today as it encourages students to read in order to foster their ahilities Io think and to e ar and their capaci- ty to appreciate and enjoy Foxtire. - 1 agree that Foxfire meets the highest possible standards of contenta appropriate for the subject area and for the maturity and ability levels of 16 and 17 year olds. "f do not wish to discuss our intentions (with regards to tbe questionnaire)," said an evasive Mr. Huisman. However, bis letter dues state that "it is now lime to hold ail the trustees publicly accountable, especially now that they have no commidttees to bide bebind. They stand .naked, completely naked before a voting public this faîl - a public whicb will be fully aware.1 Ethel Gardiner - a nortb Halton trustee seeking re-election this faîl - described the letter/questionnaire as 'tbreatening." 1I baven't filled it out nor do I intend to." the Halton Hilîs trustee said. "It merita nu commenta. "The reality is that the extent of Mr. Huisman's public opposi- tion to Foxfire bas probably resulted in mure students deciding to read the book. "It's a self-defeating pursuit." Canada's "Civilized Majority" directur Ken Campbell - wbo also opposes Foxtire - said PACT's aim is self-evident. "We'll wait and see wbat the positions uf the incumbents are," bic explained. He furtber cbarged that it is plot unreasonable to support or oppose a tmustee's re-election bid baaed solely on une issue "Foxtire may ho taugbt at just one scbool (Milton District Higb Scbool), but it was a board decision for ail of Halton," be stressed. "Often the particular reflecta clearly on the general." Milton Trustece Flo Belford said Mr. Huisman's anti-Foxftre see FOXFIRE on page 14 MER V'S ELECTRON ICS Shop Merv's - Where Oua/i>' Costs Less NOW THAT TV PREMIERES ARE ON THEIR WAY, ISN'T IT TIME FOR YOU TO MAXIMIZE YOUR VIE WING MENU The DSS Satellite Dish Network offers digital picture quality aI affordable prices. Every channe is crystal clear! Supplement your viewing needa with a Satellite System f rom Merv's Etectronica. *Antenna/Rotor Insallations *TV & VCR Repaira *Authorized Dealer for Panasonic, Technics & Toshiba MERV'S v~s 575 ONTARIO ST. S. if. (The Bury Contre) 1,Ë M e Every time you drive the 407 ETR without a transponder, you pay an extra $1 .00 charge. Pick one up at most Driver & Vehicle lssuing Offices within the Greater Toronto Area for $11.50.* Cail 1.888.407*0407 for more information. Zîp Acr 407ET Sp~fl O ,~ .Ie ~ e ~ "4 .n~ ~ L * t John Deero ê:àý-ý14 HAP 38" cu Takes a blatte or snow thrswer S0800.00 16 HPA 30" cut Grass and leaf catcher. Plus these other specials:, CuidatIË, 18 .P. Gardentrac fltJO JahdazM 425AglVlletrrg, R #, 14H.P. 36mower ...... ....... 54'mswer,20 .P.ten ...............p u ,W #eDM , 214 wdhtiller .......... . . ,8H.P 30' mocer...... JiaDefeo1ant5nser $SCLJOhRIDO<,i 1wh38tr $7. i j