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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1995-06-07, Page 3TN THF, NF,V1lS Times -Advocate, June 7, 1995 Page 3 Elght from SHDHS honoured at Excellence in Education banquet GODERICH-Five students and three staff members at South Huron District High School received rec- ognition recently at the 10th annual awards ban- quet held at Goderich,Tel'nship Hall. The theme of the banquet was "Celebrat- ing a Decade of Excellence in Public Edu- cation."Details on each winner are reprint- ed from the banquet program. Award winners from SHDIIS are: Michelle Ducharme For five years Michelle has demonstrated academic excellence , maintaining an A aver- age while actively participating in different as- pects of school life. Michelle has been a member of sev- eral bands and choral groups displaying her musical talents in two school shows. She has proven to be an excellent athlete while playing and coach- ing volleyball. As a peer mentor for four years and the program's co- ordinator for the last two, she has played an important role in the develop- ment and ongoing success of the Peer Mentor program. She makes a dif- ference in the lives of fellow students and an important contribution to the school. Michelle plans to attend university to study Social Development/ Social Work. Michelle is the daughter of Carol Ducharme. Christie McInnes Christie has demonstrated excellence in every aspect of her school ca- reer. Christie has played basketball and volleyball, and has been on the Athletic Council executive for the last two years. She has been a coach for the elementary school basketball camp, acted as an official and assisted teams at the high school and elementary levels. As well as serving as a prefect, Christie has dedicated many hours as a Peer Mentor and a Peer tu- tor. Presently she is on the Board of Education's Ethnocultural and Antira- cial Equity Steering Committee. Christie has maintained a straight A aver- age for five years and hopes to pursue a career in physiotherapy following studies at McMaster University. She is the daughter of Don and Theresa McInnes of Exeter. Bronwyn Pearson Music plays a central role in the life of Bronwyn Pearson. She is a member of the school's award-winning jazz band, concert band, triple trio and choir. Bronwyn played in the wind ensemble which won a gold medal at the National Music -Fest Canada in 1994. She is a versatile musician, but her greatest gift is her beautiful singing voice; Bronwyn has been fea- tured as the soloist at many events. In 1994 she attended the Music Lead- ership Camp as the Huron County representative. Bronwyn has been ac- tive in school drama productions and a member of the Guidance Support Team for Grade nines. She has distinguished herself through hard work and made the Honour Roll every year. Bronwyn, who is the daughter of Doug And Tcri Pearson, RR 1 Exeter, would like to attend Western to study music. Jen Romphf Jen personifies the axiom "you get out of life what you put into it". She is an active and hard-working young woman, a talented athlete and she has been a member of the school's volleyball, basketball and soccer teams; helped coach the midget and junior girl's basketball teams and has served as a coach for the elementary school basketball clinic. She repre- sented Huron County at the Ontario Educational Leadership Camp in Orillia.Jen is,a two-time winner of the South Huron Paw award for athlet- ics and was Athlete of the Year for 1994. She is also a member of OS - AID, the Student Council, the chairperson of the Athletic Council and the student representative on the Board's Peer Mediation Committee. Jen has maintained excellent marks and hopes to attend university in Alberta to study physical education. She is the daughter of Tent' and Sharon Romphf of Dashwood. Kristi Sargeant Kristi, an OAC student, participates in all aspects of school life. In addi- tion to achieving honours, her contributions to the school are varied, with a common thread of service, reflecting her desire to help others. She has shared her time and talents as a Peer Mentor, a Peer Tutor, Prefect and a member of the Guidance Support Team where her efforts were greatly ap- preciated by the students and teacher -advisor. Kristi is the student repre- sentative to the Parent -Teacher -Student Association, and a member of OSAID. She travelled to Ottawa as a delegate to the Forum for Young Ca- nadians and she acted in the 1994 Crossroads Drama Festival production of "1,000 Cranes". Kristi plans to attend McMaster University to study an- thropology/sociology. She is the daughter of Gayle and Robert Sargeant of Exeter. Scott Halpenny Scott, who came to South Huron in 1985 after teaching in Northern Manitoba, has proven to be a great asset to the teaching staff and is well - liked and respected by his students. Scott's many extra curricular activities include being the Student Council staff advisor for four years, helping with fund raising, supervising dances and guiding the students as they learn to povem themselves. His love of sports is demonstrated by the number of teams he has coached, including track and various levels of volleyball for both boys and girls. He runs a developmental volleyball club and encourages all students to become more physically active. Scott, who loves teaching, emulates characteristics which he liked in his own teachers. He presents a terrific example to his students and his colleagues. Kay Gardner Kay has been a teaching assistant for the past 10 years at South Huron. During that time she has become very active within the school communi- ty. She has coached the soccer and badminton teams and has helped be- hind the scenes with a number of school drama productions. What truly distinguishes Kay is her hard work and dedication to a very difficult job. Kay always approaches her duties with enthusiasm and has developed a real rapport with the students. She says that the greatest satisfaction comes from seeing students achieve goals that they never thought were possible, and knowing that she has played a part in helping them to suc- ceed. Jenny Rowe Jenny Rowe has been part of the South Huron community for 30 years. What makes her job so enjoyable are the students. She regularly employs • students on Co -Op from the CLN classes, and from the student body to work in the school cafeteria or at her second location at the canning plant. She puts on an excellent turkey dinner each Christmas and has catered to school events such as commencement, the Athletic Banquet and the C0 - Op banquet. She has even acted as a chauffeur for the formal, providing safe transportation for graduating students on their special night. Jenny has done many things to improve the appearance of the cafeteria. Jenny truly loves her work and the students she serves. In turn the students hold her in the highest esteem and respect Watch Global TV Thursday at 8:00 p.m. EXETER - The residents of this area will have a special interest in . the election tomorrow night. There will be usual excitement as the ten- sion mounts while the returns trick- le in and the people of Ontario are denied the opportunity of watching Canada's national sport on Cana- da's national television network. The bonus will come on Global TV where Exeter's Reeve, Bill Mickle, will be part of a "townhall meet- ing". The Reeve, as President of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, will be representing the communities of this Province and the local political reaction to what- ever changes may occur as the votes are tallied. Air time for these pun- dits is 8:00 p.m sharp. Education subject of meeting All candidates meeting held to discuss educational reform By Heather Mir T -A staff EXETER - By now most inter- ested people should know the par- ty platforms of the candidates run- ning in Thursday's provincial election. Last Wednesday's all candidates meeting on educa- tional reform gave local pol- iticians an opportunity to answer questions from students, ed- ucators and parents. The meeting, held at South Hu- ron District High School in Exet- er, was well attended by con- cerned citizens. After brief introductions by the candidates of their party stand on the education system, the floor was opened up to questions. The Liberal platform, voiced by Huron candidate John Jewitt fo- cused on change which improves learning. As a past member of the Huron County Board of Educa- tion, Jewitt recognizes the dis- advantage rural students face and said there is no room for further cuts in rural Ontario. "The Liberal party will not in- crease tuition fees any more than the rate of inflation," said Jewitt. The main idea presented by Re- form candidate, Kimble Ainslie, was the proper management of Ontario's fi- nances. Ainslie supports a sys- tem . which serves students and teachers first, not the ad- ministration. He also supports a voucher system which allows parents to direct their children's eduction. Ainslie said the Reform plan is to enrich the current OSAP (Ontario Stu- dent Assistance Program) and en- courage private institutions. Helen Johns of the Progressive Conservative party named educa- tion in the classroom as a 'sacred cow'; an area which will not be targeted for cuts. The PCs sup- port a core curriculum and crea- tion of jobs for Ontario's youthg. Johns responded to students con- cerned with the cost of education that under a PC government, the tuition cost will increase. Current- ly the stu- dent's share of the cost of a uni- versity ed- ucation is 17 per cent, under the PC plan, this share could in- crease up to "We have increased student wages, we kept a differentiate between student wages and minimum wage and we've also increased minimum wages." 35 per cent. MPP for Huron County Paul Klopp, the NDP candidate stated the importance of accountability in the education system. Klopp and the NDP party will not move towards a two tiered educational system of privatization. "We have increased student wages, we kept a differentiate be- tween student wages and minimum wage and we've also increased min- imum wages." The Family Coalition party, rep- resented by Phillip Cornish in Hu- ron County operates by principal, something Cornish feels "we are sorely lacking". ' FCP, like the Re- form party, recommends a voucher system for education which puts the responsibility of education in the hands of parents. The FCP plans to hold tuition at current lev- els and address costs, trimming waste wherever possible. Cornish added that OSAP is not the answer as Si billion in student loans have been written off. At least one member of the audi- ence was not satisfied with the re- sponse from one candidate in par- ticular. "We are here to have questions answered, none of us came here to be talked down to, none of us came here to hear other people shamed and blamed." Guidelines for advisory council CLINTON - The Huron Board of Education passed a motion at Mon- day's meeting to accept a guideline for School Advisory Councils as a working document. Some changes to the document are still pending. The councils are an effort by the board to involve the community in providing advice to principals and school boards on a variety of school -related concerns. These ar- eas may include the local school year calendar, school codes of stu- dent behaviour, curriculum and program goals and priorities. Other issues concerning the council could include selection of principals, school budget priorities, ex- tracurricular activities, school- based services and community use of school facilities. The composition of the council will be flexible in order to best re- flect individual communities. Members of the council may be parents or. guardians whose chil- dren attend the school, business people, representatives of com- munity support groups, a student, a teacher, the local trustee or a non- teaching staff member. Teacher who are parents representatives will Mischief, Hensall A cab door was smashed out of a Deutz tractor and a rear window smashed on a terraga- tor while they were sitting at Thompson Mills in Hensall. The damage was approximately $700 and occurred on May 18, 1995. Theft of truck On May 5, 1995 culprits stole a truck from a residence on Concession B Turnberry Town- ship. The theft may have oc- curred around 4:00 a.m. The ve- hicle went west on highway 86, and about a kilometre later turned around and headed east. They lost control of the truck and it entered the south ditch going through a fence and into a field. They then came back through the fence in an attempt to get back onto the road but could not. The vehicle was abandoned with approximately $1500 damage. If you have information about these or any other crimes, call Crime Stoppers of Huron County, 1.800-265- 1777 and you could receive a reward of up to $1,000.00. Remember, crime doesn't pay, Crime Stoppers doe:. rDEBT PROBLEMS? — Tlan an alternatives to Bankruptcy For FREE Initial consultation contact: 0. Brum *Wean Trustee at McLENNAN & COMPANY LTD. Trustee In Bankruptcy 484 Richmond Street London TM; 4334728 not be members at their teaching school. The use of parent councils was recommended by the Royal Com- mission on Learning but the crea- •. tion of councils has not yet been mandated. Director Paul Carroll hopes the Huron Board's efforts will influence the long-term direc- tion of the province. The role of the executive mem- bers of the council have not been spelled out but the chair must be a parent and the other positions may include a vice -chair, a secretary and two members at large. The working document outlines the responsibilities of the SAC. The council shall establish its goals, priorities and procedures, or- ganize information and training ses- sions, hold a minimums of four meeting per year and communicat- ed regularly with parents and other member of the community to seek council would be open to members their input. The meetings of the of the school community. - Father's day June 18th Personalized Gift ideas - your • favourite rise -shirr photo on:. Swsat-shlrt Kay tag 04T"T> IRR. COLOUR LASER cos/! ENLARGEMENTS u TO rr.rr NO NEGATIVE REQUIRED *One FREE Colour copy with each father's day photo -shirt. **(copy will be from same photo as on shirt) 482.1145et IMPULSIONS COLOUR $ ISAAC ST. CLINTON RJLIHERAL- ��r JOHN JEWITT YOUR PROVINCIAL LIBERAL CANDIDATE IN HURON John Jewitt believes that experience Is proof of ability and achievements are proof of dedication. Fifth generation Huron County family R] Married for 36 years to wife Barbara Proud father of 5 adult children, and grandfather of soon to be 7 Long-standing and active member of the Londesboro United Church > J Former boy -scout leader LI Farmed for 40 years in Hullett Township Welder for 15 years at Champion Road Machinery, Goderich �I Hullett Township Councillor from 1968 to 1980, Reeve from 1974 to 1978 ,J Trustee on the Huron County Board of Education from 1980 to 1994, Chair 1987 to 1989 Seaforth and District Community Centre Building Committee Rep. LI Blyth and District Community Centre Building Committee Rep. Former member of Seaforth and Community Hospital Board Life-long resident and supporter of small business in Huron County V r Long-time member of Canadian Standardbred Horse Society fI Long-time member of the Canadian Trotting Association 10 Chief Ranger, Canadian Order of Foresters, Klnbum la Past Master, Hullett Masonic Lodge �] Piper, Clinton Legion Pipe Band since 1980 John Jewitt has always been someone who listens to people's concerns and ideas. He has never been afraid to stand against the tide in any political arena, and his record proves that he can achieve results. "The County of Huron has some very line families and the Jewitt name is one of them. John Jewltt's dedication to his community /s an extension of his humble upbringing; and a tribute to the family Institution. John will go to Queen's Park and set an example because of his Huron County roots." Jack Riddell, former MPP and Minister of Agriculture, Stephen The Liberal Party alone has the Leader, the Team and the Plan to restore sound fiscal management, protect education, health care, and develop other essential services that the people of Ontario expect. John Jewitt should be a part of that Team at Queen's Park because he alone will be the true Rural Voice from Huron. For more in formation or a ride to the polls on June 8 call JOHN JEWITT CAMPAIGN HEADQUARTERS 23 VICTORIA STREET CLINTON (519) 482-1220 or Exeter Committee Room, 415 Main Street (519) 235-4451 t 1