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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1984-05-09, Page 24 4 Education ready for With only one more year to go before special education is fully in place, the Huron County Board of Education has taken further steps to be ce4cly for the 11165 deadline. At a special meeting on April 30, about 75 parents and teachers, witnessed the board reviewing its planning guide for special education. As well, the board approved plans for September 1965 for the educa- tion of developmentally han- dicapped students and those students who live in a 'facili- ty' or group home. The plan for the developmentally handicap- ped involves the "merger" of facilities at Huron Hope now located within J.A. McCu'dy Public School in Huron Park. Huron Hope is currently operated by South Huron District Association -for the Mentally Retarded. Don Campbell, executive director for the association, said the merger for school- age children (6 .to 21) is a "good move", tut he does have some concerns. He reminded trustees that the children in Huron Hope are "severely and profound- ly handicapped" and con- sidering that fact, noted the children require special care. Campbell outlined some considerations which include the need for special transpor- tation, the future of Huron Hope's present staff, medical support and the need for a public meeting to explain the takeover to parents. Specialeducation superintendent Paul Carroll said no guarantees can be made regarding the hiring of staff as the actual hiring won't be done for another year. He also said the board is buying a specially -equipped van at an estimated' cost of $25,074. The board's bus con- tractors will also have to pro- vide some special transporta- tion vehicles, said Mr. Carroll. The preparation of a noon meal for the students is a ma- jor concern of Campbell's. He said the association has been providing this service and because of specialized diets the children can't "brown bag" it for lunch. "Some are on a puree diet", added Campbell. Carroll said the - lunch concernas well as medical board deadline support concerns should be directed to the provincial inter -ministerial committee. This committee is looking in- to services that overlap bet- ween the Ministries of Educa- tion, Health, and Community and Social Services. Campbell said an area the association has to keep work- ing on is the reduction of school time from 12 to 10 months. He said the developmentally handicap- ped children who should be in a school setting for 12 months, are currently in school for 12 months, but he acknowledged the fact that the board's man- date is for only 10 months. "Who funds it? Who is responsible?" asked Camp- bell. Again, Carroll said these questions should be asked of the inter -ministerial committee. . Both Campbell and Carroll said the association and the board would work closely to monitor the operation of the school when it becomes the board's responsibility. The board has estimated 1985-86 costs at $366,230. This figure has not been formally approved but is included in the special education package which has to be approved by the ministry. Another addition to the special education plan states the board is prepared to negotiate with the province to offer education services for school-age students in a cor- rectional institute within Huron County. This addition addresses the fact that the Bluewater Centre in Goderich will become a juvenile deten- tion centre last year. Director of education Bob Allan said the board has not yet been approached by the government to educate these students. "But we have indications that we may be approached," he said. An overview of special education costs from October 1983 show that $3.38 million was spent while the grants from the province for special education totalled $1.7 million. The annual changes to the special education plan includ- ed housekeeping changes such as recognition of the secondary school changes and removing job descrip- tions from the plan to person- nel procedures. Aieeow!! Mychildn are baiiecuing! Children actually hurls up in their own backyards -- experimenting with campfires and gasoline. accidentally knocking over hurtling barbe- cues. 'lake a till from the OId Lady. `eyes allow children t0 play near lighted candles, barbecues, outdoor fires. Supervise them at play and make sure they're safe! The Old lady and your Fur Department have lots of other hints On how t0 pre- vent fires. how to make your home fire -safe and how • t0 deal with arson, burins and getting out of a fire safely. For these hints, simply contact your fire department. Exeter & Area Fire Department 235-1981 0 NEW SHDHS EXECUTIVE — Shown supporting their new student council president Susan Birmingham are first vice president Liam Brennan, intramural executive members Pauline Brand, Kendra Arthur, Scott Lovie and Sean Whitford. Next is social convener Drew Hasselback and second vice president Joe Martens. Missing were secretary Jacqui Cottrell, treasurer Doug Woodburn and intramural chairperson Al Pym. School council elected In an attempt to introduce. official formal election pro- cedures South Huron District High school Student Council was elected last week. The 1984-85 Executives are ready to take on their duties after close campaigns. The six -person race for president was very tight as many voters voiced how dif- ficult their decision was. Coming out on top for presi- dent was Susan Birmingham. First and second vice- presidents are Liam Brennan and Joe Martens, respectively. All the offices, had narrow races. Doug Woodburn will be treasurer. Next year's social convener is Drew Hassleback. Other than the president the only other female on the executive is secretary Jacqui Cottrell. Al Pym will take over as in- tramural chairperson - a dual office that sits on the student council executive as well as overseeing the intramural organization. Working together on the intramural executive will be Kendra Ar- thur, Pauline Brand, Scott Lovie and Sean Whiteford. Election campaigning ap- peared somewhat subdued as the candidates adjusted to the new procedure. Posters and buttons were prolific. The all -candidates' meeting while not highly attended was beneficial for those present and the candidates. The thought-provoking questions forced the candidates to organize and understand their Pitch -In campaign now underway Ontario's annual Pitch -In campaign will take place this year from May 7 to 13. Once again, the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters and the Ontario Ministry of the Environment are supporting the anti -litter event and are providing over 100,000 free garbage bags to groups par- ticipating in Pitch -In projects. The free bags will be sent to thousands of Ontario com- munity groups and schools for use during Pitch -In Week. "Each year more and more residents participate in the Pitch -In clean up campaign," says Jim Hook, president of the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters. "Although the Ontario Minstry of the Environment has offered more free bags this year than we had last year, some groups may be disappointed if they don't get their orders in early." Pitch -In, held in various parts of the country is Canada's largest en- vironmental p blic participa- tion campaign and in 1983 nearly 2000 groups took part in clean up events throughout Ontario. "We expect the response to be even greater this year," states book. In some communities dur- ing Pitch -In. school students clean up their neighborhoods as a goodwill gesture; teenagers paint, repair and garden for seniors and the handicapped; service and recreational groups clean up and restore parks, installing proper picnic, playground and garbage facilities; youth groups clean up wilderness areas in preparation for sum- mer hiking, and fishing and outdoor clubs, clew .up and improve_ fish and wildlife habitats. Information kits outlining the campaign have been sent to thousands of voluntary organizations, schools, and community councils en- couraging their support and participation. The first area Pitch -In was held Saturday with about 30. people mostly children work- ing for a mile and a quarter on Concesson 5 of Ilay township, north of highway 83. Larry Mason, vice- president of the local claybird gun club which sponsored Saturday's cleanup said, "We gathered about 84 bags of gar- bage which filled six pickup truck loads. We found everything from a full bottle of wine to a bed and mattress." WIN AT FESTIVAL - Brenda Bolsdon and Karen Hoff- man, students of Anne McVicar participated in a recent Music Festival* in Stratford. Brenda is shown with the trophy she won in the piano division. Youth for Christ South Huron Youth for Christ held their May Rally Saturday night, May 5. in Brucefield school with around 175 in attendance. This is the last indoor Rally until Oc- tober. Director Bob Ueywood opened with a lively sing -song of choruses with Mrs. Sharon Parker at tlfe piano, then opened with prayer. The final quizzing on Titus 3 followed. They are given twenty questions to answer. Zurich team ..2 -.)red the most points, Bayfield second and Goderich third. The Zurich team has scored the most points for the season in all the rallies. They will have the trophy presented to them at the chicken barbecue. Mrs. Sharon Parker favoured with two beautiful solos, "Bless The Lord 0 My Soul" and "The Brush" which were en- joyed by everyone. Ron Westlake. chairman of the hoard, introduced the speaker Mr. Ace Clarke of Hamilton who was one of the leaders of a motorcycle gang. Ile gave his testimony. telling about the lives of motorcycle gang members and how his conversion to Christ took place about eleven years ago. He has spoken all across Canada and United States. Next week he will be in Ed- monton, Alberta speaking in the schools. Our annual chicken barbecue will be on Jude 16 at Ken Gascho's Park west of Zurich. Anyone interested may contact any of the board members. reasons and purpose for running. The speeches Wednesday made or broke many can- didates. The impressionable electorate were quite respon- sive to the speeches. Deci- sions were not quite so rash as voting was not until the next day. Voting was done all day Thursday in polling stations. Turn -out was higher than ex- pected, 73 percent in the whole school. The new pro- cedure worked well. - The new executive will start making decisions for next year especially concern- ing fund raising. To mark Members of the Exeter police department have several special activities lin- ed up to mark Police Week from May 6-12. "They will be speaking to grade six students at EPS on "Consider the Source" and to grade eight students on "Why We Have Laws." To lose jobs Eight people in Huron and Perth counties will be af- fected by job cut-backs within the Ministry of Transporta- tion and Communications. The eight are part of a total of 57 MTC employees in Southwestern Ontario who face the loss of their jobs unless other jobs can be found for them in the province. Brian Riddell, director of the ministry's southwest region, said the eight employees come from various locations throughout the two counties. Four are construction supervisors and the other four are construc- tion technicians. Riddell said some mayy-be considered for jobs in other areas of the ministry. Major construction projects have been significantly reduc- ed in southwestern Ontario, said Riddell, citing the major reason for the cuts. The last major project was Highway 402 between London and Sar- nia. He said construction is now focused in the Toronto area. "We're into a lot of resur- facing," said Riddell, noting there is more and more of this type 'of work to be done. special Police Week 11*ee classes from the Tod- dlerrInn Nursery School will visit the office and on May 15 the police will hold a seminar for local bank employees, BI m 'tubers and store owners at public school at 8:00 p.m. Chief Ted Day also notes t parents who may wish to ve their childrenfinger- printed for identification pur- poses are welcome to drop in- to the office. During the past week, the local officers arrested one man over a shoplifting inci- dent at Darling's IGA and also investigated the theft of a pickup from Huron Colli- sion. The vehicle was later recovered in Clinton, while a car owned by a Clinton man that had been stolen was recovered in Exeter. Thefts and frauds continue at a high level in Exeter ac- cording to statistics in the April police report. There were 14 thefts, one of which involved over $200, and the total loot was $1,491.45. Of that amount, $112.45 was recovered, and three males were charged. There were four fraud in- vestigations with $197.52 in- volved. One male was subse- quently charged with three counts of false pretences and another was charged with one. Other statistics were as Focus editor speaks By MRS. HUGH MORENZ A number from this area who were guests of Zurich United Church Women for a social evening when they entertained several local UCW's were, Clara Ratz, Nola Ratz, Evelyn Pickering, Helen Ratz and Annie Morenz, last Thursday May 3. It was a pleasure to hear Shirley J. Keller, of Goderich, (a former neighbour in this area), speaking on a Mother's Day theme, of her own ex- periences as a mother. Shirley is presently Editor - Publisher of Focus magazine, Dick, Annie- and Angie Zielman, visited Saturday in Essex at their daughter's Susie and Wayne Robson and grandson Colin. Leota and Judy Snyder. from Women of Church of God, attended a Ladies day apart, Saturday at the New Dundee Country Club. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Green, Qutton, were Sunday dinner guests with Lorne and Dorothy Fenner. Congratulations to Kathy Russell, daughter of Cliff and Velma Russell, Dashwood, (formerly of this area) and Rick Plaine, son of Mr. and Mrs. Beverley Plaine, who were recently married. Ferman and Leota Snyder attended the funeral of their sister-in-law, Mrs. Aaron (Mary) Snyder, of Sarnia, last week. Sunday visitors and supper guests with the Snyders were Lena and Robert Shantz, New Ham- burg and Helen and Urius Martin, Cambridge. follows: 11 collisions with pro- perty damage of $8,844 and three minor injuries, three charges under the Highway Traffic Act and a similar number under the Liquor Licence Act, three break and enters with $96 stolen and two men charged, one incident of wilful damage to private pro- perty, three parking tickets issued, one place of business found insecure. There were 10 animal com- plaints received and warnings were issued to four owners and one dog was taken to the local pound. Exeter court Tuesday's session of.Exeter court, presided over by Justice of the Peace Douglas Wedlake, turned out to be a dud. There were seven names on the docket, but the Crown ask- ed that charges against five of them he withdrawn. 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