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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1993-10-13, Page 9I understand Glen Anderson and classmates listen intently as their teacher explains the implications of a large national debt. The Man and Society class at Seaforth District High School was one of three involved in a youth survey concerning the affect of the debt on their future. Students feel policiticans should put Canadians first CARS -$40 1/2 TON TRUCK $45-$50 By Sfteciett1 SATURDAY $5 off Appointment NILE GARAGE RR 6 Goderich 529-7355 WARUSSELS _,IRIIETY Open 7 days Mon. - Sat. 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sun. 9 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. SPECIALS OCTOBER 12th TO 16th Schuler's 4 flavours POTATO CHIPS .99 180 g Pronto PAPER T2 ris ELS .49 CARROTS 2 lb. bag ea..59 Schneider's RED HOTS 450 g 1.99 Gina Maria Tomato, Mushroom or Meat Flavour 50 ml SPAGHETTI0 SAUCE s ,U9 Primo PASTA Macaroni, Spaghetti ' Linguine, etc. s 99 Vick's Heinz Squeeze VAPO RUB ri KETCHUP 95 ml 4•6u1 litre 49 HALLOWEEN - - : r . Candy, Chips, Make up v., ,--- \ ,-:. and Accessories Now Available -.). _ _ - THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1993. PAGE 9. HCBE briefs United Way asks for donations from payroll "If each teacher gave just $2 from each pay throughout the cam- paign, the United Way would more than exceed their goal of $20,000 from the education sector," stated United Way chairperson for the education committee, Don Prouse. His was one of three delegations presenting proposals to the HCBE at it's Oct. 4 meeting. For the third year, the United Way is asking the board to allow teachers to make donations through payroll deductions. The campaign now underway will run until Oct. 31. The Children's Aid Society also requested assistance with their cap- ital building project which is now underway in Goderich. ***** Paul Nichol, coordinator for County of Huron Community Continued from page 8 "We need someone who is honest; someone who would solve our country's problems first before handing out foreign aid. We have homeless and hungry people here who need help." In response to the deficit, Bonita Ten Hag says, "We can't just cut spending. There has to be a balance between job creation and spending cuts. As well as cutting expendi- tures in programs, everyone should compromise. Everyone should take a cut." Cheri] Bylsma says, "There must be more control over spending. We pay higher taxes and see less back for the money. We see no results. Something has to be done now to fix it. We have to start somewhere. People need to see that something is being done." "The government should go after big business. They are able to write off too many expenses,"says Christie Scott of CHSS. Similar thoughts came from the students at Madill. "If politicians want to save money to put towards the debt, they should take money from their wages, not just everyone else's," says Liz Stokes. David Bower says," If a high per- Development with Huron Commu- nity Futures (HCF) explained the organization to the board and asked for co-operation in setting up Junior Achievement programs for the youth in Huron County schools. Community Futures is a federal program through Employment and Immigration Canada to help create jobs. Through their head office in Seaforth, HCF gives assistance to ongoing businesses, provides loans to businesses who have exhausted other channels and offers training in the business field. With a network of community services and organizations, HCF plans to create new economic activ- ity as well as support existing busi- nesses. The board made no decisions at this time but acknowledged the centage of the national debt is with- in the country, why worry? It should be sectioned off so only what is owed to other countries is worried about. Foreign aid should cease until the debt is under con- trol." Rob Anderson says he would look to other countries with less or no debt to see how they accom- plished it. With some solutions to the debt discussed, the students were asked what type of careers they might look for in the present situation. The first, suggested by Glen Anderson, was law enforcement or a lawyer. "As more people lose their jobs, crime will increase. More support will be needed in these sectors." Mary Redhomme suggested another area of opportunity. "As family stress increases it will cause problems with mental health and violence." Participating classes were: Mr. Hastie's Man and Society class at Seaforth District High School in Seaforth; Mr. Hunter's Man and Society Class at F. E. Madill in Wingham and Mr. Crawford's senior history class at Central Huron Secondary School in Clin- ton. worthiness of the program. ***** Renovations are proposed for Clinton Public School and it was recommended by the management committee that other uses be included in the plan. The board approved a motion to establish an agreement with Clinton Co-operative Daycare regarding the use of existing space at the school. Further agreements may be made to establish community services such as a lending library and nurs- ery. The renovations are necessary to accommodate kindergarten by 1994. The board authorized the trans- portation manager to allow limited in-town pick-ups for certain pupils. This would be allowed on exist- ing routes where distance, the absence of sidewalks and the pres- ence of major thoroughfares create a safety concern. Priority will be given to primary- aged students. ***** "The summer school program held at Central Huron Secondary School was a success again this year," stated Superintendent of Schools, Chuck rowland. Though the elimination of fund- ing for elementary level courses removed about 100 participants, there was a 37.9 percent increase in CAS fundraises for future Did you know that the Children's Aid Society of Huron County is the only agency in the province that co- ordinates and sponsors a Christmas program, is owned by the community and cares for all families and children in need, not just for those families with whom they are involved on a regular basis? In collaboration with community organizations, the Society collects funds and children's gifts at Christmas time for distribution through the local churches to needy families across the County. For the past 35 years the Society has mobilized its resources to make Christmas brighter for hundreds of children. Now they need help to fund the constructions of the new CAS Family Resource Centre which will become the homebase for the Society's programs. Providing a child-friendly building for children who must be brought into the Children's Aid Society is the highest priority moving into the 1990's. To assist in the fundraising efforts all the banks and financial institutions in Huron County will accept donations to the Building Fund throughout the months of October and November. Clinton hosts workshop October is child abuse prevention month and a workshop is being held for volunteers who work with children. The Huron County Community Child Abuse Coordinating Com- mittee is presenting the workshop to enable youth workers to be better able to deal with abuse issues. Guest speakers from the Chil- dren's Aid Society and the OPP will make presentations. The event will take place on Oct. 19, at Clinton Town Hall from 7 to 9 p.m other areas. The board will be requiring full day attendance on the final instruc- tional day before Christmas and on the last day in June. These days have traditionally been only half days but the extra instructional time is needed to reach the full 185 days required by law. ***** The Ontario government has set up the Royal Commission on Learning. The purpose of the commission is to determine what is expected from schools and what should be done to achieve that end. A meeting will be held on Oct. 20 at 11:30 a.m. at the Clearwater Arena to hear staff, student, com- munity and parental input. ***** An estimate has been established for the HCBE reductions in operat- ing grants under the Social Con- tract. The amount is $722,117. ***** There was a brief discussion con- cerning the 1993 budget at the two- thirds point of the year. Most figures are in the appropri- ate range with a close watch being kept on over expenditures, says Superintendent of Business Janet Baird-Jackson. The one area that may have cost overruns she says, is plant opera- tion and maintenance in the elementary school sector. Expendi- tures are presently at 85.8 percent of the estimate. ***** The board has been offered 10 spaces for Huron County teachers to take part in an exchange with Kent County, U.K. The two week program will take place during summer holidays. Teachers have been notified as to the opportunity. ***** The board set the annual rate paid to bus drivers for minor main- tenance and cleaning of buses at $200. secondary, changed9 nd fat s;r7at HCB s schedule and PA day umul „ ,011, of afters s schaesdoule4c17ndfodr da idy. 22, Contract 1tmaybe areir ilak!it time th‘e 117 deternun leave f°1' school instructional 13444 Huron County elementary students has been