HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1987-04-29, Page 10PAGE 10. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 1987.
Co-operation pays off as Chris Mason and leader Dave Lee proved as
they took part in the Blyth Boy Scouts car wash on Saturday. The car
»‘h was held to raise money for Scouting activities.
Former resident admitted to Bar
Separate School board drops
idea of Huron high school
Mr.anc ^rs. R.B. (Bert) Elliott,
RR 2, Biyth are pleased to
announce that their daughter
Linda Elliott Krager was admitted
as a Barrister of the Ontario Bar
and Solicitor of the Supreme Court
of Ontario at a Special Convocation
of the Law Society of Upper Canada
held at the Grand Theatre, London
on April 15, 1987.
BYWILMAOKE
The Huron-Perth County Roman
Catholic Separate School Board
trustees agreed April 13 they will
have to delay any thought of
getting a Catholic secondary
school in Huron County until at
least 1990.
A Secondary Education Steering
Committee Huron County named
in 1986 and on November 17 began
its study to determine the feasibili
ty of establishing a Catholic
secondary school in Huron in the
fall of 1988.
The steering committee com
posed of Trustee Michael Ryan,
chairman, Rev. P. Mooney, J.
Gillespie, J. Flannagan, Rev. J.
Hardy, E. Cappelli, L. Martin,
Trustee Bernard VanOsch and
Superintendent of Education John
McCauley. They reported that a
shared school at Central Huron
Secondary school in Clinton would
be able to accommodate a Catholic
High School in a vacant wing and
offer a wide range of subjects.
The report revealed that Catho
lic parents are interested in the
religious formation of their se
condary school-aged children, and
if a Catholic school was not
feasible, there would be continued
support for the Board in offering
religious education credits (cour
ses) through Continuing Educa
tion night school.
The committee cited a lack of a
citycentreandgeographical di
stance as an obstacle to some
ratepayers and parents to the
establishment of a Catholic secon
dary school. In addition Huron
County in recent history does not
have a tradition in Catholic secon
dary education that would cause
parents and students to value and
cherish such an education.
The committee found the Catho
lic community in Huron County
may not be ready to commit itself
fully to the support of Catholic
secondary education. It may take
more time to establish and acknow
ledge a framework whereby par
ents and students would accept the
benefits associated with being a
‘school with a difference.’
Among the committee’s recom
mendations, besides delaying con
sidering a Catholic secondary
school until 1990, was a recom
mendation to continue to offer
religious education credits at the
secondary level through continu
ing education, and consider adding
senior division credits.
The board, on an interim basis,
should consider extending trans
portation links west on Highway 8
to accommodate students wishing
a Catholic secondary education at
St. Michael Secondary School in
Stratford.
The board should also determine
boundaries for secondary school
attendance between Huron and
Perth Counties.
In other business at the meeting,
the board accepted “with regret’’
the resignation of Randy Brown,
assistant to superintendent of
business and finance, Jack Lane,
effective May 15. Mr. Brown has
held the job for the past year and a
half. The board has advertised for a
replacement for the position.
Larry Cook, co-ordinator of
computer instruction, will have his
position increased from half time to
full time and he is to be called
co-ordinator of computer instruc
tion and computer resources,
effective September 1987 for a
three-year term (renewable).
William Eckert, director of
education, was authorized to enter
into an agreement with the Town of
Goderich to utilize the St. Mary’s
Separate School, Goderich, play
It's the time of year
for severe weather
Ontario’s severe weather season
begins again in April, bringing
with it storms and the possibility of
tornadoes.
Public awareness about the
dangers of severe weather is a
crucial factor in the prevention of
serious injury and death. You can
be of great assistance in fostering
that awareness, and I am writing to
provide you background informa
ground for a community recreation
facility under the Community
Recreation Centre’s Act. The town
will apply for a grant on behalf of
the school board from the ministry
of tourism and recreation to buy
and fix up the playground.
Laurie Kraftcheck, chairman of
the Professional Activity Commit
tee, outlined to the trustees that
there will be nine professional
activity days in the school year
calendar for 1987-88, the same as
last year. There will be 195 school
days during the 1987-88 term and
185 instructional days. The board
approved the Grade 7-8 Physical
Education curriculum and the Core
French curriculum.
The Huron-Perth County Roman
Catholic Separate School Board
will be offering again this year to
provide summer school 1987 for
those pupils in the system who
require extra assistance with their
school work. As well summer
school will be provided for the
advanced studies for academically
able students.
For the students from Perth
County the summer school ses
sions will be held at St. James
School in Seaforth from July 6-24.
For the students from Huron
County the summer school will be
held at St. James School in
Seaforth from July 29 - August 19.
There is no charge for these
sessions and transportation by
school bus, is also provided by the
ministry of education grants.
tion which I hope you will find
useful shouldyou decide to publish
an article about severe weather in
Ontario.
Should you wish further inform
ation or are interested in photo
opportunities to complement an
article on weather, please contact
Nancy Cutler at (416) 973-5663 or
Walter Lawrynuik at (416) 676-
3019.
Is your child safe?
Each year thousands of children become victims
of accidents in and around the home. You can
reduce your child’s risk of injury by ensuring a safe
environment.
The federal government passed stringent new
safety standards for cribs last fall. Make sure you
select a crib that meets all safety standards, and keep
it in good condition.
Remember that children’s sleepwear and clothing
can burn easily and that your child should not play
near fireplaces, stoves or heaters. Polo-style pyjamas
are safer than loose fitting nightgowns.
Provide close supervision if your child uses a
walker, especially near stoves and electric cords, and
ensure that stairways are closed off.
For more information on how you can protect your
child, please contact the nearest office of Consumer
and Corporate Affairs Canada.
Consumer & Corporate
Affairs Canada
Harvie Andre, Minister
Consommation et
Corporations Canada Canada