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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1998-06-24, Page 3Seventh class could mean sport sacrifice FROM Page 1 explained Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation president Earl Manners. "The government decided to take over the education system and now they are finding it more difficult." According to Manners, teachers normally have their timetables for next year at this time but because of the government's changing approach all athletes will have to wait-and-see. "We are trying to ensure that in all contracts we maintain top teaching and learning conditions," Manners added. The normal workload for teachers has been six classes. Adding a seventh class would mean more preparation time, more tests to mark and more time to spend in the classroom for teachers. "It (an extra class) will affect either the professional or the coaching (end of things)," noted Hastie. "It's a case of us not knowing and that is our biggest problem." Incoming athletic association president Bob Ellison couldn't pinpoint an exact date when a resolution between the union and teachers would need to be reached. "Form past experience, once we get towards the end of September (a decision would have to be reached)," Ellison explained. Teachers and negotiators have vowed to continue talks bal.-far-now -the- hope is beginning to fade just a bit. 1, tnal exam Crystal Gulutzen and Jennifer O'Rourke start into their DIC 2G exam (intro- duction to computers). It was the final exam held Friday afternoon for stu- dents at Seaforth District High School and marked the official end of the school year for students in the high school. Elementary school students finish this week. • HILGENDORFF PHOTOS Clinton area man seriously hurt in crash A 50 -year-old Clinton area man was taken to the critical care unit of London's Victoria Hospital after an accident in near Seaforth on June 17. Ivan Pickett of RR 4, Clinton was taken to Seaforth Community Hospital after his 1995 pick up truck was broadsided by a 1984 van driven by Ryan Snell, 20, of Vanastra. He was later transfered to London . Police report Snell failed to stop for a yield sign at the intersection of Division Line and Hydro Line in Hullet Township, 4.5 km northwest of Seaforth. Both vehicles were demolished. Snell was also taken to Seaforth Community Hospital where he was treated and released. A technical traffic accident investigator was called to the scene. Students searching for jobs as summer holidays begin BY JANE POWELL Expositor Co-op Student The hunt is on. Students continue the search for summer employment as the school year comes to an end. Uncertain of future plans but sure of her pursuit of a summer job, Grade 11 'student Kendra Jewitt has followed the route many students should take to find her summer job. It wasn't easy at first when she started out with a visit to the guidance office and the Huron Business Centre, applying to openings with no response. "You need to be honest, energetic, good with people and efficient to get the job done," she said. Getting the word out to students of the job opportunities available is a way "to make students more aware, and less frustrated," said Jewitt. Her advice may help students still searching for summer employment. More than 30 job opportunities are listed outside thc Seaforth District High School guidance office. Students regard these postings with mixed feelings. Gradc 12 student, Ron Streutker said the opportunities listed arc mostly temporary such as stone picking or babysitting. Short-term jobs arc not favorable to Streutker who said he has applied to four businesses in town in pursuit of a Tong -term, part-time job. Streutker has submitted resumes, and visited businesses repeatedly. Thus far, he says no employers have contacted him, and he has followed up with two businesses as recently as two weeks ago. Although Streutker remains unemployed at this point, he feels better about job prospects in the fall. For the time being, he has temporary farm labor Tined up for the first few weeks of the summer. Planning college education in the area of law enforcement or journalism following graduation the end of thc next school, year, Streutker said he thinks "younger people should take over the jobs of graduates." As an employee, he would feel better if employers hired students younger and kept them through their high school career instead of retraining students each year. There seems to be a trend toward hiring experienced senior students for part-time work for the summer. "You must have experience," said Grade 11 student Dylan Wieder. That is what he said is needed to get your foot in the door. In the job search, this places certain limitations on Wieder, who says this prevailing tendency has caused him not to think he won't be able to get the jobs that arc out there. Wieder started early by applying to four different businesses in the Seaforth arca all before Christmas with no feedback. He has not inquired at the guidance office or look into thc openings listed outside the guidance office. He also hasn't contacted the Huron Business Centre or visited any of the businesses' since his initial contact late last year. Like Streutker. Wieder has farm labor lined fin kr the first few weeks of summer and continues to look for another job for the rest of the summer. With automotive, machinery, and computer skills% Wieder hopes to get the chance to offer his skills to employers in need of them. Following up and being persistent seem to be prerequisites to finding a job. Grade 11 student, Jordan Drew applied to five different Seaforth businesses in March with no response yet. Drew and Jewitt sought assistance with their resumes. While Jewitt has found a job, Drew is still looking. Effective resumes play a key role in the search for a summer job. Drew's search of a summer job continues, knowing there is the cost of college following graduation next year. As Jewitt begins to save for her post -secondary education she said she "is so happy to get that new job." THE HURON EXPOSITOR, JUNE 24, 1998-3 Correction A story about Jennie TLmbull's 100th birthday in the June 17 edition of The Huron Expositor incorrectly identifies her as a resident of Seaforth Manor. She is a resident of Maplewood Manor where friends and family gathered to help her celebrate. McMaster Siemon + INSURANCE BROKERS INC. •TRA. "'.1Ef�; .1 FL F BROKERS: Bill Siemon Vicki Siemon Anette McTaggart Dan Proctor Ken Hutchison 68 Ontario Rd. 348-9150 Mitchell 1-800-561.0183 SEAFORTH GROCERY 23 Main St., Seaforth - 527-2044 FREE DELIVERY MON. to FRI.: OPEN THURS. & FRI. TILL 9 P.M. 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