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weekender saturday october 25 1997 p5 given the past reader doesnt trust government to do whats right for students dear editor for those who have not read bill 160 i offer the following as my interpretation of events the government has insisted that its goal is to improve the quality of education to justify this they argue that ontario students perform the worst on systemwide tests but receive the highestperpupil funding in the country both of these facts are patently false ontario students perform as well or better than other stu dents international and nation ally this fact can be checked through the testing agencies in addition ontario ranks sixth in per pupil expenditures in cana da this can be verified through statistics canada the fact that ontario is the richest province as quoted from the minister of social services janet ecker on cbc radio yet its funding ranks sixth and will rank last if bill 1 60 passes is an indication of the priority the ontario govern ment gives education teachers argue that the goal of this legislation is not to improve education but remove funding certain facts suggest this to be the case teachers have insisted that during initial negotiations the government revealed an addi tional billion dollars was to be cut from education which the government denied the oppo sition has asked the govern ment to commit to reinvesting zyiss heno bakeware blast buy 1 piece get 15 off buy 2 pieces get 20 off pieces buy 3 pieces et25off all stainless steel tin nonstick glass bakeware plus all cuisinart cookware 25 off gripstand mixing bowls atlas pasta machine 5 pc pizza stone set rosti 3 pc bowl sets kitchenaid hand mixer adjustable bread knife bread keeper wslicing guide reg 5999 6499 25 off sale 4998 4998 3498 6498 2998 1198 112 main st n 2 weeks only october 25 to november 8 markham village 4720823 samoaood xmaqrax ivnaoa xavnisina let the pounds h x with the help of a bariatric physician lose 20 lbs for christmas eat regular store bought foods one on one counselling full line of herbal wellness products available crsegun weight loss wellness of canada the intelligent way to lose weight markham 4776999 newmarket 8364011 a thomhill 7641901 w letters participate in an act of civic disobedience because 1 do not believe this government is truly interested in improving education steve bull stouffville any savings from restructuring the gov ernment has refused the government through bill 160 is demanding a blank cheque be written for them and that we trust them to do what is right for the students given what has tran spired over the past two years i cannot trust this government to put pedagogical needs ahead of fiscal ones im willing to lawyer peter j lewarne matrimonial personal injury commercial litigation small business law bankruptcy real estate wills over 20 years experience low rates quality service 4701 highway no 7 at kennedy rd unionville ontario l3r1m7 tel 4774381 fax 4777601 24 hour availability excellent coverage for pre- existing condi jl going south this winter we are in markham to serve you many plans and options to meet your needs guaranteed sameday service in person or by mail coverage available for all ages from 15 to 1 82daysi sample rates for snowbirds healthy travellers preexisting conditions trip 120 days 182 days 120 days 182 days 6569 310 503 667 1129 7075 379 600 875 1560 age 7679 600 990 1170 2000 8084 990 1589 1175 2800 85up 1050 1740 1800 2950 gail us today or to arrange for a brochure an appointment 905- v vitiosr policies wc w t onrair onus atons mmmsm you jewel tones piece bonus includes ipfli full size topaz lipstick msswrs k brown lip liner pencil litfc ng lotion 114 floz sspjpiseaut enhancing creme 25 oz zaia perfumed bath shower gel 1 7 floz k 1 floz any fashion fair purchase 1 of 20 or more mwk available at 20 oil control loose face powder 28 g illl pili vx 3ij tbiboi hidden beauty skin enhancing creme use daily and its natural extract will help exfoliate and rejuvenate your skin 54 g 33 1 for a more beautiful your fashion fair bonus available until november 9 1997 or while quantities last one bonus per customer eatons