The Citizen, 1994-05-25, Page 13Public School last Thursday to instruct the
THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 1994. PAGE 13.
Hullett PS Happenings
Const. John Marshall visited Hullett Central
kindergarten students on the various rules for bus safety. The youngsters, who will be starting
school in September were taught how to get on and off the bus safely, as well as the rules to
follow when on the bus.
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Child droivnings up in 92
Alcohol was a major factor in
nearly 40 per cent of all drownings
in Ontario in 1992, says the Royal
Life Saving Society in its latest
report on water-related accidents
and deaths. And alcohol figured in
half of all drownings for men aged
18 to 34, the annual report stated.
"The scenario is almost always
the same: it's a beautiful day, a few
guys are fishing or cruising in a
small powerboat. Of course they're
drinking and no one is wearing a
lifejacket," says Ed Bean, director
of public education for the RLSSC
in Ontario.
"One in five of these guys is
legally impaired. They're drunk.
When something goes wrong,
they’re in no shape to help
themselves let alone anybody else.
Someone drowns or is seriously
hurt. People wouldn't take these
kind of risks on the road but think
it's okay on the water."
In 1992, Ontario drownings
declined 19 per cent to 174
compared with 216 in 1991. The
Society cites one of the coldest and
wettest summers on record in 1992
as a major reason for the significant
drop.
"Bad weather probably saved
dozens of lives, but rain didn't stop
the 72 fishermen and powerboaters
who died. This is the same number
of boating-related deaths we had in
1991," Mr. Bean says. "Drowning
is still the third leading cause of
accidental death in Ontario." Only
automobile crashes and accidental
falls account for more accidental
deaths, he says.
CEC ready for business
Whether a student looking for
work or an employer with a posi
tion to fill, the Canada Employ
ment Centre for Students in
Listowel may be able to satisfy
your needs.
Bernice Wollis, supervisor for
the centre says there are several
jobs listed, ranging from casual
yard work to full-time positions in
tourism, recreation, literacy, con
struction and environmental work.
She encourages employers to
make use of the Canada Employ
ment Centre for Students because
Although the number of
drownings in 1992 was the lowest
since the RLSSC started to track
annual water-related fatalities, the
Society notes that drownings
among children under the age of
five and fatal accidents involving
high-speed boating collisions rose
significantly in 1992 over 1991.
Catastrophic, non-fatal injuries
resulting in broken necks are also
on the increase.
For the first time ever, the water-
related accidental death rate among
children under the age of five is the
highest of all age groups, Mr. Bean
says. Most children in this group
were supervised and half of them,
died in backyard pools or in
bathtubs. In 1992, 21 Ontario
children under five years of age
drowned, compared with 19 in
1991.
"The tragedy about this age
group is that they're so helpless.
They're not old enough to protect
themselves from danger," Mr. Bean
says.
The majority of drownings could
be prevented if people took fewer
risks in and around water, wore
lifejackets and supervised their
children at all times in aquatic
settings, Bean says.
Among other report findings:
° 56 survivors were treated for
serious head or spinal injuries: 24
broke their necks diving into
shallow water.
° Almost 90 per cent of drowning
victims weren't wearing lifejackets.
One in five boating victims did not
the youth have been recruited from
high schools in Mt. Forest, Palmer
ston, Listowel, Wingham and
Arthur and are very qualified with
many skills and interests.
The centre will be offering group
information sessions and work
shops for the students to aid in
resume writing, job search strate
gies and interview skills.
The scheduled date for the ses
sion is May 25 in Arthur with oth
ers to be determined soon.
The centre encourages students
to continue registering and employ
ers to post further opportunities.
have a lifejacket in their boat.
° Fatal accidents involving
powerboats increased to 56 in 1992
from 44 in 1991.
° About half, or 46 per cent, of
drowning victims were alone.
° Two-thirds of victims were able
to swim.
° Three people drowned under
lifeguard supervision.
The Royal Life Saving Society
Canada has reported annually on
Ontario water-related accidents and
deaths since 1988. The reports are
based on data prepared by the Chief
Coroner's Office.
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By Shannon Scott
On Thursday, May 19 the school
held its track meet. The beautiful
weather added to the fun as the
students participated in the high
jump, ball throw, shot put, 50, 100,
200, 400 and 800 m track races, the
triple jump, running long jump and
the standing long jump.
The overall winners are: Boys -
six and under: first, Luke Ander
son; second, Herman Van Baaren,
Brett Bean; third, Adam Maize;
seven and eight: first, Eric Jarrett;
second, Ryan Nurse; third, Neil
Salverda; nine, 10: first, Eli Thom
son; second, Robbie Arch; third,
Tristan Irving; 11: first, Matt
Anderson; second, Jason Hoggart,
Joey Sykes; third, Adam Anderson;
12: first, Kris Hiuser; second, Chris
Dunbar; third, Kyle Anderson; 13
and over: first, Darrell Gerrits;
second Jeff Cowan; third, Chris
Dyck.
Girls - six and under: first,
Charlotte Worsell; second, Lisa
Carter; third, M.J. Horbanuik,
Laurann Baechler; seven and eight:
first, Maeghan Cook; second, Kelly
Van Baaren; third, Maegan
Reinhart; nine and 10: first,
Lindsey Howitt; second, Leanne
Jamieson, Melissa Snell; third,
Tiffany Reinhart; 11: first, Kristy
James; second, Jessica Elder; third,
Kim Berry; 12: first, Tara James;
second, Stephanie Oliver; third,
Carey Elliott; 13 and over: first,
Amanda Anderson; second, Rachel
Arthur; third, Katie Snell.
Along with these winners, each
student who placed first or second
in any event will go on to the area
track and field meet in Seaforth on
June 2. The top athletes will be
training hard to prepare for this
meet.
Congratulations to all our
winners and everyone who
participated in the events.
HOP ’TILL YOU DROP
On Friday, May 13 the school
held a skip-a-thon to support the
Heart and Stroke Foundation.
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and Shannon Scott led the 93
students in many skipping games
and get-togethers to get ready for
the big day.
On the day of the skip-a-thon, the
students were divided into groups
of 10, then took turns skipping for
two hours.
Congratulations to Tonya
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and Ashley Lowey Grade 4 who
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Thank you everyone who
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Huron County
Board of Education
invites tenders for
ALTERATIONS TO
VANASTRA COMMUNITY
SCHOOL
ALTERATIONS TO
McCURDY PUBLIC SCHOOL
Sealed tenders addressed to The
Huron County Board of Education
will be received at the office of
Garratt & Marklevitz, 516 Huron
Street, Stratford, Ontario N5A 5T7,
until 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 9,
1994.
A Bid Bond amount of $15,000.00 for
Vanastra Community School and
$7,000 00 for McCurdy Public School,
is required to accompany the tender
The successful bidder will be
requited to provide a 50%
Performance Bond and 50% Labour
and Material Payment Bond.
A limited number of tender docu
ments will be available to General
Contractors only at the office of
Garratt & Marklevitz, upon deposit of
a certified cheque in the amount of
$50.00 per set.
Lowest or any tender not necessarily
accepted. ,z
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