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wk6j5iia99ky children used as pawns in teacher dispute reader says dear editor on tuesday march 4 my daugh ter came home from school with a letter addressed to parents and guardians from bill crothers chair of the york region board of education because of the con tents i returned this letter to mr crothers accompanied by a brief note my son who attends a different school in york region came home with an identical letter on wednesday march 5 this prompted me to write to you the letter addresses the impending strike in the york region board of education after reading the letter i became out raged that my children were used as pawns to convey a very biased message mr crothers states that the board has put forth its best efforts to reach a new contract it is my understanding the courts found the board to be bargaining in bad faith i find the statement teachers are poised to call a halt to learn ing very prejudicial mr crothers also says that financial hardships are faced by the- board he neglects to mention that teachers also face hardships caused by cost cutting measures examples are increased class sizes and pay cuts most teachers have a three or four year bachelor of artsa bach elor of education and additional qualification courses which teach ers pay for and take in their own time other professionals with a com parable education usually earn much more than teachers in his letter mr crothers gives advice on how to best cross a pick et line by doing this is mr crothers also encouraging people to cross a picket line parents entrust their children to teachers for the major part of their childrens day teachers are a very caring group many people choose to be teach- lawyer peter j lewarne matrimonial person injury legal aid accepted small business law bankruptcy real estate wills over 20 years experience low rates quality service 4701 highway no 7 at kennedy rd unionville ontario l3r 1m7 tel 4774381 fax 4777668 24 hour availability residential and commercial cleaning service wayne armstrong 905 4712357 servicing york region ers because they truly like working with children in this difficult time lets support our teachers letters lynn crymble stouffville e outerwear fashions all womens mens spring coats jackets excludes hilary radley liz claiborne jones new york and designer collections all infants kids spring outerwear rainwear boots eeke lasts days white sale all easter plush toy dept only mattresses iff all mattress sets all sofa beds 25 off beautyrest bed basics woodenware henckels eversharp knives cushionaire bakeware 20 or regal towels rugs good grips gadgets 20 off womens new spring dresses excludes designer dresses 50 off womens fall holiday dresses 35 off all playtex 25 off all infants kids spring dresses dresswear dress shoes 25 off all mens casual shoes excludes rockport prospector 25 off all mens ties excludes tommy hilfiger claiborne and more in store march t on all fall and winter clearance fashions womens mens kids 1 savings are off our original ticketed prices while quantities last not available in conjuction wfth any other offer selection may vary by store excludes factory outlets warehouse stores and clearance centres eatons we want to be your store mmmi