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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1985-06-12, Page 12arissi • PAGE 12—6ODERI o SIGNAIASTAR, WEDNESDAY, .)S NF 22p 1980 dornrnursit Satellites and lasers part of !GDCI Science Olyrnpics Satellites were launched, laser beams fired and sturdy bridges collapsed during; the first annual GDCI Science Olympics, held Monday afternoon at the school. The event was a team competition in- volving students from Grade 11 and 13 physics classes, under the direction of teachers Doug Bundy and Bill Garrow. The competition involved four events, the Great Bridge Challenge, Laser Maze, Egg Relay and Satellite Launch, In the Bridge Challenge, teams con- structed a bridge out of newspaper, cellulose tape and paper glue. Bridges had to span a distance of 70 cm and the bridge with the greatest load -to -mass ratio was the winner. This event was won by the Grade 11 team of Allan Cannon, Mia Dalton, Lynn' Starkey, Ron Chapman and Paul Speight, who were also overall cham- pions. Tn thn, T ficPr 11.499-0 ct„rinnic hAri +^ rtcr. series of .mirrors to deflect a beam of light around two wooden blocks and hit the original target. The Egg Relay involved team members parrying an egg from sta- tion to station and performing various ex- periments at each stop. , The Satellite Launch competition took the competitors outside, where they fired plasticine balls with glorified slingshots of their own design, to see who came up with the longest range and most accurate devices. The team of 'flm Chisholm, Col- leen Rodges, Lori Takalo and Sandy Craig came first in the di tance category of this event, and fourth overall in the Olympics. In second place overall was the team of Scott Wilson, Joan Hendricks, Mark Hen- dricks and Ken Logienbere. Third place overall went to the team of Shawn Doher- ty, Carol Dechert, Aveleigh Cook and Jeff Scott. ATTENTION CORN GROWERS Let W. G. Thompson & Sons further serve you with your spraying needs.... GDCI student Tim Chisholm fires the winning shot in the school's Science Olympics satellite launch competition. Chisholm's winning shot travelled 54 metres. (.photo by Patrick Raftis ) Spray Atrazine plus 00 POST EMERGENCE in fields with 30" crop rows and ridges CALL TO -DAY!! Port Albert S29-7901 PORT ALBERT 529-7901 • Trucking • Gravel, Sand & Stone • Bulldozing • Excavating • Top Soil • Septic Systems "No job is too big or too sn9lhll" Dave Weaver and Colleen Rodges prepare to launch their entry in the satellite launch com- petition at the GDCI Science Olympics. The event was held Monday afternoon at the high school and students in the senior physics classes competed in various events. 4 photo by Patrick Raftis Goderich Township taxes increase about five per cent Goderich township taxes will increase close to five per cent for 1985 because of a raise in education and county taxes. What this means for a taxpayer, based on a $3000 tax assessment is an increase of $33.93 over the 1984 rate. A township resi- dent who paid $655.28 for 1984 will pay $689.28 in taxes for 1985. While the township rate remains the same as last year, education rates have increas- ed. Residential and farm public school sup- porters are taxed based on a mill rate of 229.76 mills and and'residential- and farm separate school supporters on a rate of 230.45 mills. Commercial increases are based on 270.30 mills for public school .and 271.11 mills for separate school. The mill rate for the county portion of the taxes is up 4.93 mills. Board to appraise value Vana.stra. Public School BY STJ',I'HANiE LEVESQUE; A professional appraiser will be checking out the -valla of Vanastra public school, although its future remains in limbo. At its June :i meeting, the Huron County Ward of eduction approved hiring an ap- praiser. List year, following ,tn- ace om modation review at the school, the board committed itself to looking after the future of the school. The director of education, Robert Allan, said the appraiser is being hired because as with any puhlir• building where negotiations are taking place and prices are being discussed, the board has to know the value of the building; Allan said he has not yet met with officials from Conestoga College, which owns the en- te building housing • Van -antra public SARI school. However, a rental agreement for the com- ing school year is also expected to be work- edout. Allan said the board didhave a three- year rental agreement which has now ex- pired. He estimated the cost of that agree - menti at $35,000 a year. Earlier this year, the board idge ed $105,000 for the purchase and upgrading of the public school. It was hoped that some money would come from the ministry of education but it has indicated it will not help finance buying the Vanastra school this year. Allan said calling the situation at Vanastra in limbo is a "fair statement". However, the school board is working towards an end he said, of which outright purchase of the building is not the only op- tion. STRAWBERRIES PICK -YOUR -OWN Holmesville • GB"; Nit" ACRES Bovfjeld River goafiQla at Clinton• SPRINGBANK ACRES J A mile north of ARO A Brucefietd • PICKING HOURS: Mon,.141, q' ant -11 13171 Saturdby 9 am.5 pro CI4ad Sundays Please No Children or Pets. For crop update, Phone 482-9284 (Weather and supply permitting,) VARNA on County Road 31 Nonconfidence motion lets in fresh Liberal air QUEEN'S PARK Liberal Leader David Peterson has moved a motion of non confidence in the Conservatives, at Queen's Park, setting in motion the first change of government in Ontario in 42 years. The non -confidence motion, seconded by Liberal House Leader Robert Nixon, is expected to come to a vote June 17 or 18. With the support of New Democrats in the House, we will vote the Conservatives out of Office and await the call of the Lieutenant Governor to form a new administration. In his response to the speech from the throne, Peterson pledged a new style of government - one which will reflect the new face of Ontario; one which will be open to all people. Peterson said, "When the people of this province cast their ballots on May 2anot only did they give the Liberal Party more votes than any other party for the first time in 48 years; they also brought this.house into the 1980's in one quick sprint. Not only did they inject my party with a huge dose of new talent to bolster proven talent, they also went a long way to transforming this house into a mirror of the new face of Ontario." "We in the legislature must say to the people: This is your house. We will unlock the door. We must make people feel welcome here. It 'is time we gave government a human face, one with eyes that have clear vision, ears that listen, and a smile. That is the only way we would ever wish to govern, because we realize that the essence of government is not command, but consent. We must share informtion freely - with those who belong to other parties, and those who belong to no party. We must give -people the information they need to participate in the process -of government. That includes not only freedom- of inf ormation'legislation, but the release of all information that can help -people participate in the process of government." He has promised early action to introduce legislation and have open public debate on the separate school funding question. This could occupy many of the summer weeks of committee work. His throne speech response was a stirring commitment to involve more people in the affairs of the government of Ontario. He highlighted the need to transform the education system, to seize future opportunities, meet challenges posed by high technology in the world of work, and ensure the provision of quality health care for all as the population ages. His intention is to establish a government which is responsive to the needs of people and more accessible to them. "We can unlock the door to' let in some fresh air," he said, "Our era of opportunity must also be an era of equal opportunity. Equality can level. But it can also elevate. That is the kind we must seek. Our goal must be equality that can create opportunity for all of us. The history of freedom has been the history of knocking down barriers to equal rights. The record of our progress has been a proud one, but it is far from complete. "We can only motivate and lead this province if we are careful to match our words with deeds. When people hear their government renounce its deeds, then its words take on a hollow ring. A government that is truly dedicated to progress will seek to build upon new ideas, not tear them dowti. A government that is ,truly committed to progressive change will not wait until an ax is poised above its head". "Let me share with you the words of the U.S. Jurist Oliver Wendell Holmes, who said : Sometimes Government must sail with the wind. Sometimes it must sail against the - wind. But it must always sail. It must not drift or lie at anchor! Mr. Speaker, this government has been at drift or at anchor for far too long." Lucknow area farmers help with clean-up.. KINGSBRIDGE NEWS We would like to welcome Father Ed Dentinger back after a long recovery from a broken leg. Congratulations to Diane Miltenburg who graduated from Ridgetown College with a diploma in Agricultural Laboratory Technology. We would like to extend our sympathy to John and Rita Howard and family on the passing of Rita's sister, Mrs. Marie Forbes of Detroit. Mary White and Teresa Brinker (East Detroit) visited Bernadine Kinney. The 4,5,6,7,8 classes of St. Joseph School Kingsbridge went on a bus trip to Midland and visited the Martyrs' Shrine. They also visited Saint -Marie among the Hurons. Many farmers from the Lucknow area have taken part in the cleain-up process after the tornado disaster. A bus left Lucknow and St. Helen's on Monday June 10. Now that's community spirit. Keep up the good work Lucknow.