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provided access to “a great deal of
money” and took slightly different
forms in different sites across the
province.
“For many schools, this was a
success, and in Seaforth Public it
was certainly a success. In other
districts, it didn’t always work out so
well.”
Black took trustees on a tour of
the school and described the efforts
undertaken to boost EQAO results.
She said the biggest factor was
convincing teaching staff to buy into
the goals, so they would feel like
part of a team and be more willing to
consider changes aimed at assisting
the entire team.
“Teachers have made the
difference – dedicated teachers,” the
principal said in a subsequent
interview. “What made it happen
was their being open and willing to
change their practices, and being
open and willing to have someone
diagnose what they were doing.”
She added the school’s teachers
“are now very articulate” in their
ability to explain to students and
parents what strategies they will use
to enhance a student’s chances for
success.
Black conceded that most schools
will not be capable of implementing
the exact measures taken at Seaforth
Public School, because those require
significant funding. And it’s not
foreseeable that such funding will be
provided on a widespread basis.
But she suggested an effective
model for smaller-scale changes is
being developed, based on Seaforth
Public’s experiences.
Chug chug
Hullett senior Andy Bolinger gave it his all in the home
stretch of the race last week at the regional cross-country
meet at Hullett Central Public School. Bolinger didn’t win
the race, but was the highest finisher of his school in the
highly-anticipated last race. (Shawn Loughlin photo)
Success for Seaforth Public
In North Metro League action
Saturday, the Saugeen Maitland
Lightning AA Midgets and the
London Devilettes battled to a draw
with a final score of 1-1 in their
season opener.
The lone Saugeen Maitland goal
was scored by Chantelle
Eckenswiller from Lion’s
Head.
The girls will be next in action this
Saturday, Oct. 6 against the Aces in
Stratford.
Tie begins Lightning season
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On Sunday, Sept. 23 at the
Wingham golf course the
Saturday/Sunday early morning
risers held their seasonal end wrap-
up with a battle for the skins.
The big winners, each with four
skins, were Aart DeVos and John
Dailleboust. Bill Robinson picked
up three skins and Doug Neil and
Don Rae each had two skins. Single
skins were won by Roger Kaye and
Don Edgar. Dave Meriam’s 76 was
the best score for the day with Don
Edgar and Keith Cameron tied for
second with 78s.
There were 18 participating. This
group contains the cream of the
local golfers. It was interesting to
note, there were no eagles with
birdies capturing all the skins.
However Doug Neil got a steal as he
was the only one to par the fourth
hole and his par was good for two
skins.
The scores were higher than usual
due to some very difficult pin
placements by that master of the
greens, Terry Powell.
***
Despite threatening rain 12 were
out for Wednesday’s seniors’ golf.
Despite hitting three sandtraps, the
senior statesman, Clayton Ruppel at
the young age of 87, in with his best
game of the season to grab top
prize. Newcomer Harry George
with a birdie on the eighth hole
captured second prize. Don Rae and
Wayne Gordon tied for third. Bill
Brown won the prize for closest to
the pin on number two.
The day was topped off with the
awarding of the Bill Dauphin
Memorial Trophy. This unique
trophy, designed by Don Rae, goes
to the senior capturing the most
points for Wednesday seniors’
action for the year. The honour of
being the first winner of this trophy
went to Wayne Gordon. The trophy
was presented to Wayne by trophy
designer Don Rae.
***
There were 26 out for Thursday
night golf with the evening topped
off with a very special pork chop
feed – second to none.
Low gross went to Bill Robinson
with a 38. Looks like Gerry
Edwards golf lesson paid off as he
came in second spot with a 39. It
was one of his better rounds of the
season. He even beat son-in-law
Steve Nixon by four strokes.
Third spot went to Roger Lloyd.
Doug Rathwell had great putter
control sinking the longest putt on
the sixth hole. Bob Dickert won the
award for the closest to the pin on
second shot on number nine.
Hidden score winners were
Murray Coghlin and Steve Nixon.
Congratulations to Perry Hauck
who recorded an eagle three on the
par five first hole. Unfortunately
this was in a quick practise before
competition started.
***
Have you noticed the beautiful
new sign just to the right of the
entrance to the door of the banquet
hall? It is a reproduction of the club
logo, four feet high – a nice new
addition to the interior of the
building.
***
Sunday, Sept. 23 was the annual
curlers beef and pork barbecue. It
was a huge success with just under
600 on hand. This big feed is an
indication the curling season is fast
approaching.
Incidentally some of our former
juniors have a good start on the
curling season participating in a 16-
team league in Guelph with some
great results. I understand the team
of Shawn and Chris Cottrill, Cole
McDonald and Shawn’s schoolmate
have recorded four straight wins and
remain undefeated against some
stiff opposition. Well done boys!
Short Putts – By Bill Johnston