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Thursday, December 06, 2007

PS. School Crossing Guards

Happy Anniversary for your award, School Crossing Guards. This will demonstrate how much we appreciate what you do for child safety.

Eddie then and now on school crossing guards.

CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATION December 6, 2004:

Judy Lesperance, President, Crossing Guard Association; and Mary DiMenna, Crossing Guard Coordinator

Mayor Francis, on behalf of members of Council, advises that recently he had the pleasure of sending letters of appreciation to the 95 crossing guards, who on a daily basis,work tirelessly to ensure the road crossing safety of the students in this city, and concludes by presenting a certificate and memento of appreciation to Judy Lesperance, President and Representative of the Crossing Guard Association, and Mary DiMenna, Crossing Guard Coordinator.

WINDSOR STAR, December 6, 2007

"If it's taken away there will be issues," conceded Mayor Eddie Francis...

"It's not the city's responsibility to take kids from the front porch to school," Francis added. "The practice is in place, but it's not a mandated service."