I’m PRO Education
Posted on | February 17, 2009 |
Judging by the increasingly angry responses we have been getting regarding my position on SD43 and Anmore not doing their homework on the proposed new Heritage Woods Middle School location, I felt I should clarify one issue.
I’m PRO Education, and have two Children enrolled in SD43 and one who just graduated.
Thank you, thank you, and thank you, to the many teachers, coaches, and support staff that assist our children daily.
We chose public education because we had and have confidence in the public Schools, and have no regrets in doing so.
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For more information regarding the proposed building of Heritage Middle School please contact:
Village of Anmore - Anmore Mayor Hal Weinberg, Councilor John McEwen, Councilor Kerri Palmer Isaak, Councilor Mario Piamonte, Anmore Councilor Chris Sedergreen. 2697 Sunnyside Road, Anmore, BC, V3H 5G9
School District 43 – SD43 - Tom Grant Superintendant of Schools, Dan Derpak, Assistant Superintendant of Schools, Holly Butterfield School Trustee. 550 Poirier Street, Coquitlam, B.C. V3J 6A7
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February 17th, 2009 @ 10:53 am
Of course you are pro-education, who wouldn’t be? The question is not whether or not you are pro education, it is whether or not your assault on the school (which is much more hostile than any of the comments that I have read or “heard around town”) is the result of nimbyism (”not in my backyard” syndrome).
I will therefore ask the question again - have you and your petitioners suggested any non-residential options for access? Or is it your desire that the school simply be located elsewhere thus impacting another community?
I appreciate your time, Tammy
February 17th, 2009 @ 10:58 am
One more little thing - you realize that although you “chose” public education for your children, public education is not a choice for most people - it is the only option. Just so that you do not misunderstand my meaning, I will rephrase - most people can not afford private school.
Thanks again, Tammy
February 17th, 2009 @ 1:25 pm
I have suggested keeping the access off of Heritage Mountain to be the only access to the school. It does not effect residents directly and the congestion can be avoided if need be. The access on Hummingbird Drive which is a dead-end street at the moment and Dogwood Drive which is a cul-de-sac will trap these residents. We have no other route to take to avoid the traffic congestion a school brings into a community.
February 17th, 2009 @ 2:53 pm
To the author of the post who accuses the village of failing to do “their homework”,
The land has been owned by the school district for at least eight years and it was purchased for the explicit purpose of developing a new middle school. Perhaps when you purchased your home you should have done your homework…There are, in fact, many people for whom the prospect of new school facilities was a factor in their decision to buy in Anmore. What about their grievances if the middle school project does not go forward?
If the school board is forced to sell the property - who do you imagine will purchase the land and for what purpose? If the district is unable to sell it to a developer because of zoning issues, what might this cost the village? The land will be developed and a road or roads will be established. Better a community school on the site that services our youth than more high density housing don’t you think?
February 17th, 2009 @ 3:45 pm
I’m not sure if the “Perhaps when you purchased your home you should have done your homework” comment was for me but I have already posted on this site that yes I should have done my homework, like I said live and learn.
As for the comment / question in regards to having a school or more high density housing, I much rather have Anmore’s version of high density housing over a school any day. You do realize that the minimum lot size in Anmore is 1/2 acre lots, so 10 acres of land would equal 20 homes in Anmore.
And to think I only got a “C+” in math.
February 17th, 2009 @ 4:17 pm
Natalie,
No the comment was not aimed at you - it was aimed at the anonymous author of the original post. I find your honesty refreshing.
With regard to your suggestion to allow access off Heritage mountain - is this truly possible? Or would it simply shift the impact elsewhere? If not, it should certainly be considered.
February 17th, 2009 @ 4:25 pm
Is it not possible for someone to be pro-education but anti-school district ?
February 17th, 2009 @ 4:50 pm
Resident,
Absolutely, did I suggest that it wasn’t? In fact, I would guess that a large number of people fall into that category.
Cheers
February 17th, 2009 @ 8:46 pm
I’m surprised you haven’t complained the mountains spoil your view north!!!
do everyone a favour and remove the signs…that is unless you have a permit!?
oh yeah…this is Anmore you probably don’t need one.
February 18th, 2009 @ 6:21 pm
I am glad that people like Nathalie are at least admitting that they didn’t do their homework before buying. This is a mistake that a lot of home-buyers make. But, even if you do your homework, zoning can always change. It doesn’t matter. If there’s space to be developed (or re-developed) it can affect any of us. I just don’t like seeing people complain when part of the problem was their own mistake in the first place.
I am in full support of the school, but I am not sure Hummingbird is a good idea. I also live in a cul-de-sac, but I made sure I bought in an area where development would not affect my access in and out of my cul-de-sac. And YET, I still feel trapped - esp. in the winter, as I have only two options to get out of my area and it is quite isolated like this street is. Imagine trying to get emergency vehicles into this area (for the residents or the school) during a busy time? Yikes - I hate to think of it.
Traffic, access and parking are BIG issues and I really hope that the powers that be have several options to propose and discuss…