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Home My WebLink AboutHuron Expositor, 2000-09-20, Page 7News Renovations to Hensall P.S. up $o,000 By Stew Slater Special to the Expositor A summer -time decision to expand the scope of renovations at Hensall Public School, to make way for special education students coming from the newly - closed McCurdy Public School in Huron Park, has increased the project's cost by almost $50,000. But officials with the Avon Maitland District School Board say. the additional expenses will not be taken from existing programs or services. And, at a regular meeting of the board Tuesday, Sept. 12, superintendent of business Janet Baird -Jackson also told trustees , the expanded scope is not to blame for a delay in project completion, with some work continuing into the weekend of Sept. 16. "A good portion of the money comes from the accessibility grant," Baird - Jackson explained, referring to a section of the provincial government's funding geared specifically towards students with special needs. She added increased money from that grant should cover the difference between the original estimate for Hensall renovations -- approximately $68,000 -- and the final cost, estimated at $116,523. "In terms of the final effect on the board's finances, we believe we're balanced," Baird -Jackson stated. According to a report delivered to trustees, the original plan was to build an accessible washroom and three classrooms. The tendering process was carried out by board staff, in accordance with a traditional springtime vote by trustees to transfer summertime tendering authority to the board office. "Based on direction from trustees to ensure that a comprehensive quality project was completed, extensive consultation was undertaken with the incumbent and incoming principals and staff," the report states. As a result, the washroom portion of the project was expanded, and other features were added: a wheelchair. accessible shower, a separate change room, a vandal - resistant quiet room and a health room. "It's bright, it's airy, and the washroom is certainly an improvement over what they Hockey equipment stolen from box of pick-up truck About $1,000 worth of tools were stolen from an unlocked shed on Turnberry Street in Brussels Sept. 12. OPP were called at 7:15 p.m. when the owner reported several tools missing including two 3/8 -inch Campbell Hosfeld air ratchets, a 1/2 -inch impact wrench and a 3/8 -inch air drill. Hockey equipment stolen More than $1.000 worth of hockey equipment was reported stolen from a vehicle parked on Main Street Aug. 31. Sometime between 1 a.m. and 7 a.m., a blue Bauer hockey bag was stolen from the box of the truck left parked at the Commercial Hotel. The bag contained size 12 Bauer skates, black pants, shin pads, elbow pads, shoulder pads, a black Bauer helmet and Joffa white gloves. The vehicle also sustained about $200 in damage when the culprits tried to steal the truck stereo. OCTOBER is Breast Cancer Awareness Month Protect Yourself! Learn good breast health practices now. BSE? CBE? OBSP? Find out what women need to know! Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Breast self-examination classes: Seaforth Community Hospital October 2 Clinton Public Hospital October 12 South Huron Hospital October 16 Alexandra Marine &General Hospital November 6 Wingham & District Hospital . November 9 All classes held at 7:30 pm, No fee. To register, contact Kim at (519) 482-3416. Grant funding from the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. Church You are invited to attend these area dilates First Presbyterian Church Gaderich St. W. Seaforth Rev. Vandermey WORSHIP SUNDAY 11:15 AM Sunday School during Worship St. Thomas Anglican Church 9 Jarvis St. Seaforth Rev. Robert Hiscox 482.7861 SUNDAY, SEPT. 24th Service of Morning Prayer at 9:30 a.m. Catholic Church Saturday- 5:15 pm St. James Parish, Seaforth . Saturday - 7:15 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 Bethel Bible Church An Associated Gospel Church ' 126 Main St. Seaforth Sunday Worship Hour 11 AM Wednesday 7 PM Adventure Club for Kids Youth Groups 9:45 Sunday School Pastor Rev. Doig Corriveau 5270982 Egmondville United Church Rev. Judith Springeft Worship 11 s.m. BAPTISM SUNDAY SCHOOL Grades 2 to 8 - 10 a.m. _ Nursery to 9rade 1 - 11 a.m. NORTHSIDE - CAVAN UNITED CHURCHES Rev. Sheila Macgregor - Minister SUNDAY, SEPT. 24th "Children and Church" 9:30 a.m. - Cavan 11 a.m. Northside ALL WELCOME' had (at McCurdy)," Baird - Jackson told reporters. "And the time-out room is now a permanent structure as opposed to the demountable structure they had before." As for the delay in construction, she blamed sub -contractors for pushing the completion date past the beginning of classes. She said the over-all contractor had to park outside one sub- contractor's office in London, waiting to confront the workers about delays. According to Baird - Jackson, it was South Huron trustee Bob Allan who initiated discussions about expanding the project's scope. And Allan offered praise -for the work. "It's usually not in my character to compliment people for completing a project when the cost of the tender is a great deal more than anticipated," he said. "But I do compliment the people involved for making sure this project was done well." Allan's compatriots put forward no opposition on that point. However, both Goderich-area trustee Vicki Culbert and South. Perth representative Maggie Laprade expressed concern at not being warned about the $50,000 jump in costs. Laprade asked that trustees be informed of such changes well ahead of regular board meetings, so they have time to find out all the details. "Can't we be informed of those details?" she asked. "Because seeing that offset (in tendering c 'imates)was alarming." THE HURON EXPOSITOR, September 20, 2000-7 Van Pelt 24 Ontario Rd. 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Donated by Dinney Funeral in loving trerory of: Melvin Whittaker Howard Johns Mary • Kernick Alice Koehler Margaret Lovell Teunis Berends Gladys Simpson Irene Burbank Garfield Thomson W illiam Lenk Herrnan Hodgson Home John Sanderson Hazel Westoott Lydia Lewis David 'Vincent Lawrence Perry Allan Westoott Joyce Gallagher Norma Pryde Lulu Gilbert Louise Carson W illiam Musser »avu� graileed .9E~ AO 471 Main Street Exeter, Ontario NOM 1S1 235-3500 Ak DIRECTOR: William Dirtnty y planting a tree in the Ausable Bayfield BCommemorative Woods, you create a living memorial to your loved one or mark a special occasion such as an anniversary or retirement. Commemorative Woods are located at Klopp Commemorative Woods, Morrison Dam, Rock Glen, Parkhill, Zurich and Clinton Ccnsservatien Areas. Vie Conservation Authority has chosen the oak leaf which represents quality, stamina and strength to syniaolize our camtitmant to this significant project. Over the past year donations Here received in loving mammy of: Verda Dayman Charles Greenhill Gerald Grubb Howard Johns - W illiam Lack Anne Lewis Terry McCauley Dorothy Palm Lorne Passmore Peter Piraino Don Seip Gladys Simpson John Venton C. 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