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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2004-07-22, Page 10Home town decor In honour of Auburn's 150th celebration, almost 30 handmade flags, created by community members, have been hung on lampposts throughout the village. The Horticultural Society organized this craft to help make the town a more pleasant site for visitors. Society members Bill and Maxine Seers hang the flag painted by Helen Johnston of Auburn. (Elyse DeBruyn photo) Sep. bd. waits for more info PEOPLE AROUND AUBURN By Margaret Fraser Call 526-1112 4•046 etvi“lo 4at aft i 41) h*)inemake 0,3hop Make Your Own Beer, Wine, Coolers and Fruit Wine (Crew here or at home') RON 84 Kingston St., GODERICH 524-2323 LAWN QUESTIONS? Organic Programs 41Z) Available ACCREDITED 524-2424 -Trust the Professionals - PAGE 10. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JULY 22, 2004. By Stew Slater Special to The Citizen The Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board is still awaiting word from Ontario's education ministry about how it will mitigate the effects of a province-wide moratorium on school closures, decreed last fall. The moratorium led trustees to remove St. Joseph's elementary school in Kingsbridge from- an accommodation review — initiated several weeks before the decree — which could potentially have ended in a recommendation to close the school. The plight of the school, north of Goderich, was highlighted over the past few weeks as administrative staff first. issued projections for 2004-05 enrolment in its schools, then presented trustees with the board's 2004-05 budget earlier this month. In September, 2004, it's projected there will be two students attending junior kindergarten classes at the school, while zero are expected in senior kindergarten. With significantly larger groups set to graduate this year and next, the total enrolment of about 60 will inevitably make a drastic decline, leading to an increasing requirement for the board to subsidize operations at the school from other areas of expenditure, under the province's per-pupil funding model. Asked what challenges this presents to the board, director of education Larry Langan declined comment on how the particular situation at St. Joseph's will be addressed. He did, however, refer to an over-all trend of declining enrolment at the board's elementary schools. Projections, presented in the draft budget, suggest total elementary enrolment will be 3,441 next September, down from 3,596 this year. Secondary enrolment, meanwhile, is projected to increase over those same years, but should eventually experience a decline similar to that currently passing through the board's elementary schools. "We're very concerned about the declining student enrolment in our schools," Langan said. "In such a small, rural system, (a decline of as much as 150 students over one year) has a significant impact on schools." He added it's unavoidable that some schools will be affected in some way. Pressed about the situation at Kingsbridge, the director of education said trustees made _the decision to comply with the moratorium, and nothing more will be done unless trustees agree. He conceded it's not an absolute moratorium, and that some school boards have argued closures must occur to ensure students get the best education possible. But he wouldn't say the Huron- Perth board would make a similar argument. "This board understood it _ would get funds to mitigate" the fact trustees complied with the moratorium. "So far, that hasn't happened but we're still waiting." The Friday night teen dance ooking for song requests. You may submit your request at auburn150teendance@hotmail.com Don't forget to register for the co- ed" teen volleyball, happening Saturday, July 31 at 3 p.m. Be sure to log onto the website at www.auburri150th to get registration forms and information. The Auburn 150th celebration requires volunteers for the weekend in all areas including the children's The Helm reunion was held on Sunday, July 18 at the Conservation Park in Lucknow. Attending from Belgrave were Gladys and Clare Van Camp, Lillian and Lorne Campbell and Ivy Cloakey. , The Campbell relatives were in charge of games and programs. Rev. Alan Rush, Stephen and Rev. Mary-Jane Hobden of Courtice, Ontario visited for a few days at the home of Mabel Wheeler. Eretta Lamont (wife of Archie Lamont) and sister-in-law of Jim and Irene Lamont passed away in Virden, Manitoba. Sincere sympathy is extended from the community to the family. Scott -and Tara Redmond and MacKayla of Woodbridge visited grandparents Bob and Jane Grasby and Laura Johnston. Marlene Fowler of Orangeville was a guest for a couple of days at the home of Betty Irwin. Congratulations to Alicia Potter WE ALWAYS WET COME NEW CtiSInIVIE ;RV activities. Contact any member of the committee. There are village beautification awards in honour of the 150th Celebration. Let's make everyone proud of our village for the homecoming. Prizes will be awarded on Saturday, July 24. This is sponsored by the Auburn Horticulture Society and the 150th Celebration Committee. Tickets are still available for the fish fry to be held Saturday from 4 - 6 p.m. and the steak dinner that will be held for Sunday from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. that is sponsored by Blyth Minor Hockey. Also tickets are still available for the Auburn Centennial quilt. Souvenirs — t-shirts, hats, sweatshirts, cookbooks can still be purchased. A History of Auburn books can also be purchased. Check out the website for information. and Christopher DeJong who were married on Saturday, July 17 at the Teeswater United Church. The reception followed at the Wingham Knights of Columbus Centre with family and friends. Congratulations to Laura Reinhardt and Trevor Koehler on the birth of their daughter, Emma Michele born on June 29 in the Stratford General Hospital. Congratulations to Murray Scott who won $25 and Bert Sanders who won $100 in the North Huron Museum cash calendar draw. Check out The Citizen's WEBSITE at www.northhuron.on.ca is "HOME OF D'S TASTY V' AIM e ,,,re,cm 6oh hOW h Selected I Nursery Stock I Perennials I Annuals, I Containers I Hangings Baskets... ALL ON SALE! Herb Plants Available! Nursery Stock & Perennials can be planted anytime/ Te-Em Farm 77688 Orchard Lino, RR# I Baykold 519-482-3020 OMATOES" Open Mon.-Fri.m_8pm. Sat. & Sun. 9am,6.pm `Train' sets out at 9:30 p.m. Continued from page 1 a special anniversary event — a taping in front of a live audience in Blyth Memorial Hall of CBC Radio's Sunday Showcase. • Written by last year's playwright- in-residence Shena Wilson and directed by artistic director Eric Coates, The Train is set in a first- class VIA Rail car enroute to Toronto from Montreal. Denis and Alice have been married for years and seem to have a happy marriage. Due to a very late • reservation, however, they are unable to book seats together. Enter Meg, a young beautiful massage therapist, distraught by the absence of her friend who seems to have conveniently missed the train. The Train is a comedy that explores the universal -language of love. Starring are Molly Jane Atkinson as Meg, Paul Essiembre as Denis, Gil Garratt as Jean, Louise Gauthier as Alice and Denis O'Connor as Robert. For more information or tickets to any of these events call the box office at 523-9300 or toll free 1-877-862- 5984. Concert ticket prices are $20 each, barbecue tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children age six - 10 when accompanied by an adult. There is no charge for guests under five years of age. The Train tickets are $25 each_ Everyone is invited to the birthday party for free family fun. This event is made possible through the support of the Government of Ontario. • Licensed Septic Installations • Screened & Field Topsoil • Bark Mulch • Sand • Gravel • Fill • Backhoeing • Bulldozing • Excavating • Loading & Hauling Give us a call 887-9061 Fax 887-8734 Construction Ltd,Cell R.R. 2 Bluevale Phone 357-6547 John McKercher