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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1989-05-02, Page 3Pr vincial review f math courses slated for 1989miv90 The Ontario Ministry of Edu.ca- tion will conduct provincial reviews in three mathematics courses during the next school year, Standard Trust - will match festival donations A boost has been provided to the Blyth Festival Capital Building Fund, Brian O'Malley, president of Standard Trust, has announced that the company will match all dona- tions received at its branches, to a maximum of $5,000. In announcing Standard Trust's support of the festival, Mr. O'Mal- ley says, "It's entirely fitting that Standard Trust should encourage support for the Blyth Festival. We feel very much part of Western Ontario and the festival is a remarkable achievement that deserves the help of all of us. "The festival is important to our customers." Standard Trust has 35 offices across Canada, including Goderich, Exeter, Listowel, Walkerton and Wingham. -000- A happy man or women is a bet- ter thing to find than a five -pound note. Robert Louis Stevenson CRIME STOPPERS of Huron County Inc. PHONE: 1-800-265-1777 Crime Stoppers of Huron Coun- ty is seeking the assistance of the public to help solve this break - enter -and -theft. On April 17, 19 , a residence at Lot 12, Con. 2 of Tuckersmith Township was entered when a thief broke a door window. The thief then stole one fishing pole and reel — the pole is brownish green in color, with the tip broken off — one fishing tackle box, beige in color with a blue carrying handle and locking clasp, and one pair of prun- ing shears with wooden handles. While in the house, the thief smashed several windows and win- dow frames, broke the bathroom sink, and ripped some panelling off the walls. The thief was seen in the area and is described as being 15 to 17 years old, 5'8" to 5'10", and wear- ing a light blue, long winter coat. Don't let your home be an easy target for thieves. Crime Stoppers and the police forces in Huron County are seeking your assistance in helping reduce crime in our county One way to begin is to crime - proof your home. A secure home could help prevent you or your family from becoming a victim of a crime. For more information on crime - proofing, contact your local police force. Remember, a criminal will spend very little time attempting to break into a home that has been crimeproofed. If you can help a victim of a crime by solving it, call Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-265-1777. You will never be asked to identify yourself nor testify in court. If an arrest is made, you will earn a cash reward between $50 and $1,000. Call between 8 a.m. and 12 mid- night. Remember, Crime Stoppers pays cash for clues. � Education Minister Chris Ward has annoUnced. Mr. Ward told delegates to the Ontario Association for Curriculum Development annual conference in London that the reviews will be conducted at the Grade 8, 10 and 12 levels. The Grade 8 mathematics review will provide detailed information about achievement of students at the end of their elementary school- ing. The Grade 10 general level review will provide a picture of achievement in the fundamentals of mathematics for students, most of whom will be specializing in math- ematics for business or mathemat- ics for technology after Grade 10. The Grade 12 review will indicate the degree of achievement in advanced level mathematics by Grade 12 students, many of whom are bound for university. Provincial reviews are designed to assess student achievement province -wide and provide infor- mation for program improvement at the board and school level. The ministry's provincial reviews are based on a sample of 100 English and 100 French -language schools throughout the province. In addition, school boards are invited to participate on a volun- tary basis to obtain confidential results for their boards and for each Jf their schools. The reviews were started in 1987 following the recommendation of a provincial advisory committee on evaluation policies and practices. Results of the Canadian Studies Geography review, a pilot project carried out in 1986-87, were released in May of 1988. Results of the 1987-88 reviews in advanced level .chemistry and physics will be released later this spring. Currently, reviews are under way in Grade 6 reading and mathemat- ics. Results will be released during the 1989-90 school year. Morris shares in $873,000 PRIDE funds Morris Township is among six Huron County municipalities that will receive funds under the provincial government's Program for Renewal, Improvement, Devel- opment and Economic revitilization (PRIDE). Agriculture and Food Minister Jack Riddell, Huron MPP, has announced on behalf of Municipal Affairs Minister John Eakins that a total of $873,000 has been awarded to the six municipalities for the fol- lowing local improvement projects: —Morris Township, $38,000, to improve roads and sidewalks, and for the Belgrave Community Hall. --Zurich, $170,000, to repair drains and sidewalks, and to reno- vate community centre. —Tuckersrni th Township, $200,000, to improve municipal ser- vices at the Vanastra Park recre- ation centre. —Hullett Township, $75,000, to improve roads and sidewalks in Auburn. —Town of Coderich, $250,000, to develop St. Christopher Cove waterfront, and to construct roads in adjacent neighborhood. —Town of Exeter, $140,000, to improve roads and sidewalks, wheelchair access, and recreational facilities. The Wingham Advance -Time Kay 2 1989 - Page 3A . • , • •••••.o. •••,. JOHN NOLAN and son Mike, 9, turned out early on Saturda) morning to take part in the Wingham Optimist fishing derby. Despite the cool weather a good number turned out for what ha! become a popular annual event. Lindsay Hilton and War Amps Chief Executive Clifford Chadderton...these two amputees share a special bond. And that bond is part of a long tradition here at The War Amps where the experiences of one generation shape the future of the next. The War Aminstations of Canada National Headquarters 2827 Riverside Drive Ottawa, Ontario K 1 V 0C4 (613) 731-3821 Charitable Registration No. 0286831 09 et:5`3:011TardeNZAVAMY.41,1%,,,' • . • 40i,Aca:;;•. 0:.;:x..* • e„......“5/ • - .11 Of consuming interest #11 on4,4erMitififh, 14,00 ,11.4.1• ,r4, 404, • Year after year, government after government, Canada has built up a debt that now totals over 320 billion dollars. So that today, one third of every tax dollar is wasted just paying the interest on this massive debt. 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