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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2000-09-13, Page 7Bethel Bible Church An Associated Gospel Church 126 Main St. Seaforth Sunday Worship Hour 11 A.M. Guest Speaker: NORM BARLOW 9.45 Sunday School Pastor: Rev. Doug Cornveau 527-0982 Egmondville United Church Rev. Judith Springett Worship 11 a.m. SUNDAY SCHOOL Grades 2 to 8 - 10 a.m. Nursery to Grade 1 - 11 a.m. Church sendems You ate oattend t these wm ctuatl'te.s St. Thomas Anglican Church Jarvis St. Seaforth Rev. Robert Hiscox 482-7861 SUNDAY, SEPT. 17th Service of Holy Communion at 9:30 a.m. First Presbyterian Church Goderich St. W. Seaforth Rev. Vandermey WORSHIP SUNDAY 11:15 AM Sunday School during Worship Catholic Church Saturday - 5:15 pm St. James Parish, Seaforth . Saturday - 715 pm St. Joseph's Parish, Clinton Sunday - 9:00 am . St. Michael's Parish, Blyth Sunday - 11:00 am St. James Parish, Seaforth Father Dino Salvador NORTHSIDE -CAVAN UNITED CHURCHES Rev. Sheila Macgregor - Minister SUNDAY, SEPT. 17th "Why I Believe In The Resurrection" 9:30 a.m. - Cavan . 11 a.m. Northside ALL WELCOME! News Tilt HURON EXPOSITOR, September 13, 2000-7 New principal plans to research ways to keep SDHS open By Susan Hundertmark Expositor Staff Seaforth District High School's new principal Jeff Reaburn wants to see as many parents as possible at the school's first parent council meeting of the school year on Sept. 20. "The stronger the group, the more productive it could be in coming up with ideas to keep the school open," he says. Reaburn, who moved from Central Huron Secondary School in Clinton where he was vice principal, says he hopes to look into several options to increase the. enrolment of SDHS. Seaforth's high school warC saved from the chopping block last spring by a civil suit won by a group of Seaforth residents who were able to convince a judicial tribunal that the Avon Maitland District School Board had been unfair to the community during its closure process. While the school could be listed again this November as a school to be studied for closure during the board's annual accommodation review process, Reaburn says the upcoming municipal election this fall could be a determining factor in the school's future. "It largely depends on the will of the new trustees," he says, adding that Seaforth residents may run for school board trustee anywhere in the district, not just the ward_in which they live. "Of course, it may be difficult to get elected (in areas other than where they live)," he says. ' Before pursuing ideas to increase enrolment such as creating an agricultural school at SDHS, Reaburn says he wants to get feedback from the school council, parents and the community about what they want at the high school. Last year, school council president Maureen Agar and former vice principal Rob Parr began researching the possiblility of offering agricultural courses at SDHS in partnership with the University of Guelph to attract students from outside the district who want to specialize in agriculture and veterinary science in post secondary school education. "I'm not sure where we stand on that yet," says Reaburn. Another idea he wants to research is offering an "advance placement" or "international baccaleureate" program, which would offer enriched curriculum that could gain students automatic placement into university courses. SDHS principal He says offering more challenging curriculum could draw students from outside the district since similar programs are not offered locally and mostly exist in the United States and at international schools. "It's an idea we were looking into at Central Huron when we were on the list (for possible closure). Once we were in the clear, it didn't seem to be something to pursue (at Central Huron)," says Reaburn. Distance education or the board's "virtual high school" is helping to expand the Students don't plan to protest From Page 1 workload. "At present there are no coaches for any teams. The students don't like it but they're hopeful it's a short-term problem," he says. SDHS student council co -president Jen DelVecchio says students' council is the only extra- curricular group operating at the school since their staff advisor is the principal, who is not a member of the teachers' union. While a Grade 9 welcome day will be held Sept. 20, the first dance of the year has been postponed indefinitely since no teachers are available to work as chaperones. "The teachers are upset about it too. They want to help the students - that's the fun part of their job. But, they can't perform their best as teachers or coaches if they don't have any prep time," says DelVecchio. Increased workloads under Bill 74 leave high school teachers with much less preparation time during the school day since they are expected to be in the classroom more often. DelVecchio says unlike students in the London area, Seafprth students are not planning any protests about the lack of extra -curricular activities. "It's a province -wide issue and I don't know how much that's (walking out of .class to protest is) accomplishing," she says. Terry fox Run in loth year raising funds for cancer research From an unassuming start in Newfoundland in 1980, Terry Fox slowly captured the hearts of a nation. Terry's journey may not have reached its intended destination, but his message is very much alive today. This year's Terry Fox Run is on Sunday, Sept. 17, starting at the Seaforth and District. Community Centres from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The 2000 Run will be a special event for the one million Canadians that per cent, a trend the Terry participate, as they will be Fox Foundation hopes will celebrating the 20th continue this September. anniversary of Terry's Cancer treament has made legendary Marathon of tremendous progress since Hope. Terry had his leg amputated To date, close to .$250 in 1977. Unfortunately, million has been raised for Terry's dream of a cancer - cancer research in Terry's free world has not yet been name. realized. In Ontario last year, $6.7 Research is the key, and million was raised, up from research requires money. $5.2 million in 1998. The Terry For Foundation Just as exciting was that is asking all residents of participation increased by 30 Ontario to help celebrate Terry's legacy ' by participating in, or donating to, the 2000 Terry Fox Run. Let's Honour this great Canadian by making this Run the biggest and best ever. Girls invited to join new Cantible Choir Do you love to sing? Would you like to be part of a new choral music experience? Love an oppunturity to sing with others accompanied by a grand piano, or a magnificent pipe organ? A newly formed group, the Cantible Girls' Choir would love to hear from you. Susan Grahm and Deborah Lambert are planning a new musical opportunity for vocally talented girls from our area. AI interested girls, Grades 7 -OAC are encouraged to call Susan or Deborah to arrange an audition time. Auditions will be held at Exeter United Church. Applicants should bring a copy of a song they sing well; an accompanist will be provided. For those successful candidates, the Cantible Girls' Choir will begin rehearsing Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. at the Exeter United Church. Christmas music will be held on the agenda as the girls prepare for their first concert in December. If you are interested or know someone who might be, please call Grahm, 235- 2865 or Lambert. 527-1741. PUBLIC NOTICE The Brussels/Walton Trailblazers Snowmobile Club will be holding an important meeting Wednesday September 20. 2000 8:00 p.m. at the Clubhouse in Brussels. Important issues such as the status of this club and the continuing of its existence. also discussion on 13111 101 that is before Parliament this fall which will effect the way the snowmobile clubs in Ontario operate and financially function. All trail co-ordinators are expected to be in attendance. There are executive and volunteer positions still, available within the club. which have to be filled. Refreshments will be provided. Let's hear your thoughts on these issues before it is too Iatel!! For more information call Darryl Seigner Lois Todd 348-9648 Home or 357-4036 348-8703 Work DON'T LET PROBLEMS FESTER MEDIATION CAN SOLVE THEM DID YOU KNOW MEDIATION * may save relationships (family, neighbourly, business) * is non -adversarial * is cost effective problem solving * could result in a contractual agreement * could produce mutual benefits Van Pelt 24 Ontario Rd. 348-4731 • Jeff Reaburn course choices available to SDHS students but Reaburn says on-line.courses will never help SDHS's enrolment levels since courses taken through the virtual high school add to its enrolrnent figures, not to LAWN PROBLEMS? Call... %Ma, 524-2424 •Seaforth high school's. While stress levels among the SDHS teaching stall were very high during the school closure process last year, Reaburn says stress levels, while still high, have reduced a little this year. "There is generally a more positive outlook that the worst is over but the future is still uncertain. And, that's something that won't go away unless. the school population changes," he says. ' 's that high stress Iso being caused .)y the increased w..d imposed by Bill 74. 1 he province wants teachers to teach 1,250 minutes a week, which means all teachers will have a significantly reduced , if any, preparation time during the school day. "One of the biggest challenges lately is coping with the endless barrage of changes coming from the province," he says. More of those changes in Kara L. Pepper, RMT Registered Massage Therapist Contact: Seaforth Chiropractic Clinic 527-1242 for an appointment MUNICIPAL ELECTION 2000 Municipal Elections Act, 1996 (S. 24) IN THE NEW MUNICIPALITY OF CENTRAL HURON. (PRESENTLY THE TOWNSHIP OF GODERICH (Ward 11, THE TOWNSHIP OF HULLETT (Ward 21 AND THE TOWN OF CLINTON [Ward 31 ) NOTICE OF NOMINATIONS NOMINATIONS FOR THE OFFICES OF: 1 - Position for REEVE chosen from entire municipality (Ward 1, 2 or 3) 1 • Position for DEPUTY -REEVE chosen from entire municipality (Ward 1, 2 or 3) 2 - Positions for COUNCILLORS chosen from Ward 1 (Goderich Township) 2 - Positions for COUNCILLORS chosen from Ward 2 (Hullett'Ibwnship) 2 - Positions for COUNCILLORS chosen from Ward 3 (Town of Clinton) Nominations/Registrations may be filed during regular business hours at the office of the Clerk for the Township of Goderich, the Township of Hullett or the Town Office in Clinton, until October 13, 2000 at 5:00 p.m. Nomination/Registration papers are available at the Municipal Offices. A signed consent to the nomination, a declaration of qualification by the candidate, a $100.00 filing fee (cash, money order to certified cheque) and identification of the candidate are required. PLEASE NOTE: No person who proposes to be a candidate may solicit or accept contributions for election purposes; or incur epenses,�until that person's nomination registration has been filed. Linda Cranston, A.M.C.T. Election Clerk, MUNICIPALITY OF CENTRAL HURON the eurling si11ur11 year arc the new standardised (trade t/ math tests in the spring and the new Grade 10 literacy test, which students must pass in order to graduate from high school. Reaburn says teachers are preparing for the tests by focussing on literacy and increasing the use of math skills in all subject area. He says the literacy test. whose results during field testing last year were "not all that great province -wide," goes beyond basic grammar and spelling into critical thinking and analysis. 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