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The Huron Expositor, 1995-10-04, Page 1212 -THS HURON EXPOSITOR, October 4, 1995 Education GRADUATING GRADE 12 DIPLOMA STUDENTS - Seaforth District High School held its annual Commencement Friday night. These students have left SDHS and received Ontario Secondary School Diplomas. Front row from left: Chris Heinrich, Dave Lewington, Robert Lostell, Luke McMillan, Adam Agar, Mark Bachert, Jason Elliott, Chad Lamont, Steve Bachert. Second row: Jane Bennett, Melissa Blake, Trish Smith, Karen Bernard, Lisa Wynja, Tracy Janmaat, Lisa Marks reflect preparedness at SDHS Continued from page 9 prepared. At Seaforth we would always expect our marks to accurately reflect our level of preparedness upon comple- tion of courses. In conclusion 1 would like to share an experience. During the first week of classes all the professors arc loading on the work, telling stories of stagger- ing failure rates, and basically doing what they euphemisti- cally refer to as "preparing and warning" new students, all I did was look them in the eye and say, "I've taken a Mr. Ball OAC course, the rest is anticlimactic." ' Board of education looking for possible cuts BY AMY NEILANDS SSP News Staff The Huron County Board of Education has begun looking at possible cutbacks for its 1996 budget, with the knowledge that a possible 10 per cent increase in the mill rate will be due to provincial government downloading. "The Huron County Board of Education (HCBE) has been successful in reducing costs," said Director of Education Paul Carroll. "But taxes continue to go up." The increase in the board's budget is caused by provincial- ly imposed changes that arc beyond the board of education's control, stated Carroll in a presentation to the board at its Oct. 2 meeting. The previous minister of finance introduced the new Assessment Equalization Fac- tors for education property tax payment purposes which automatically raise the mill rate by over .20 per cent, to be phased in over five years. "Thc impact will raisc the mill rate by five to six per cent in 1996 alone," said Carroll. "1t has already happened; it's over, it's finished." Carroll also noted that the Ministry of Education will likely continue the trend which requires the minimum property tax share of per pupil grants be increased. In recent years, this increase has averaged about six per cent. This increase, along with the Assessment E- qualization Factors, may result in a possible 9.6 per cent increase on tax rates with lower spending from the HCBE, said Carroll. Current provincial revenues for the operation of the HCBE arc about $30 million annually, said a statement from the direc- tor. An additional 10 per cent reduction would require expen- diture reductions of $3 million annually beyond the tax burden down -shifted to the property tax base. Carroll urged the board to begin looking at ways to reduce spending immediately, as a motion was passed to present 1996 budget updates to the board monthly until the mill rates are set. "It's big money we have to look at...we have to look at this lin- mediately," he said to use board trustees as he presented a list of possible reductions in spending of $3 million. "These arc starting points for discus- sion." "Most importantly, we're taking nothing out of the classroom and that's our main purpose," said Trustee Don McDonald of the list of pos- sible reductions. Two teenage pedestrians injured in Mitchell collision Two 13 -year-old pedestrians were injured in Mitchell a week ago Mon- day when a station wagon involved in a collision careened into them after impact. Mitchell police say Sally Pridham received facial in- juries and a broken pelvis, and Krista Horan got various cuts and bruises. Both girls arc from Mitchell. Both vehicles were demolished, but drivers received only minor injuries, in the 4:15 p.m. collision at the comer of Waterloo and Wellington Streets Chief claims Lake Huron for natives Saugeen Chief Richard Kaghee invoked his Ojibwa band's sovereign status under international law to claim Lake Huron, from Goderich north to Georgian Bay and Point Vail, at a recent meeting of the Inter- national Joint Commission in Duluth, Minn. TIM CUMMING PHOTO Thompson, Matt Lee. Third row: Colleen Collins, Darren Hiemingway, Andrea Gingerich, Sarah Johnston, Yvette Haney, Chris Stevenson, Wayne Schoonderwoerd, Carrie McLlwain, Brad Moore, Karen Skea. Back row: Derek Hoggarth, Kendra Shortreed, Brad Pryce, Josh Chalmers, Summer Hodgins, Christina Van Poucke, Shannon Craig, Sharon Godkin, Angel Watson, Tonya Beaver, Carrie Bradley, Tricia Zehr, Christine Heinrich. Former Cents player making impact with London team Last year's most valuable player on the Seaforth Centenaires is making an impact with his new club - the London Nationals of the Western Junior B Hockey League. Steve Geiger of Zurich deflected home the winning goal in overtime Monday night as the Nationals beat Leamington 5-4 to extend their season opening undefeated streak to six games. Town & Country Bowling Scores Team names and standings: Eagles -7, Vultures -9, Hawks - ,17, Blue Jays -7, Do Drops(in)- 11, RoseBuds-12. Men's High Average, John Staffen-237; Ladies' High Average, Sue Stokes -179; Men's High Single, George Johnston -270; Ladies' High Single, Sue Stokes -257; Men's High Triple, George Johnston - 696; Ladies High Triple, Sue Stokes -661. Personal best for other bowlers: Lavern Hoegy-239, Sheila Brooker -230, Louise Dick -207, Mike Glousher-184, Terry Smith -226, Greta Hoegy- 160, Dean Price -267, Carol Johnston -222, Rob Rempel- 130, Hazel Beuerman-137, Gordon Murray -217, Sharon Evans -190, Joan Montgomery - 133. TIM CUMMING PHOTO ONTARIO ACADEMIC CREDIT GRADE 13 (OAC) GRADS - These students receieved their OAC certificates at the annual graduation ceremonies for Seaforth District High School Friday. Front row from left: Summer Hodgins, Shannon Craig, Julie Medd, Erin Horbanuik, Nadia Khan. Back row: Brad Moore (valedictorian), Carrie McElwain, Luke McMillan, Sarah Johnston, Nancy Stewart, Sarah Powell,'Sharon Godkin, Christina Van Pouke, Darren Hemingway. Soccer tournament held at Walton school Since most of the classes have been learning some soccer skills it was decided that on Friday the school would have a soccer tournament with the Grade 4's taking on the Grade 2's and 3's. There were no actual winners or losers, just lots of fun and the experience of playing the game. The grade 4's are in full swing in story writing. Maybe some of the stories will make it into the Walton School News. In Mrs. Vivian's Grade 2 class Pumpkin, the Topp -cared bunny, came to visit for a few days. The bunny belongs to Mrs. Vivian's oldest son. Her class had their first math test and she reported that the children did very well. Another couple of firsts happened in Mrs. Scott's grade 3 class this week. They had their first spelling dictation and their first payday. The grade 1's had their first parent volunteer, Mrs. Dcwit, come and help them with their 'tnc masks', The kids have also begun to celebrate the Fall Walton by Patty Banks 887-6860 season, by working with the primary colours and mixing them up to make other colours. Ms. Elston's kindergartens have continued working with apples. They did a browning experiment to see what substances would make apples turn brown and they found that leaving them in the fresh air rnade them brown the worst. Making and eating apple sauce was a highlight for the class as well. The Walton UCW will meet this Wednesday starting at 6:30 for a Thanksgiving meal. Everyone is welcome to attend the dinner and stay for the meeting where guest speaker Brian O'Reilly will talk about relationships and how to meet our needs responsibly. • Leona McDonald greeted worshippers at Duff's United on Oct. 1 -World Communion Sunday. Mark Wilbee started the service by lighting the Christ Candle. Rev. Banks welcomed everyone and made the following announcements: Video Bible Study - 'The Letters of John' Oct. 4, 11 and 18 at 8:00 p.m. in Bluevale. For the Thanksgiving project next Sunday, donations to the Pueblito project will be collected. People of the congregation, arc to put in 10 cents for evcrytime they said something negative during the week. Next Sunday will also be Baptism Sunday. Rev. Banks spent time with the children talking to them about Lazarus and asking the kids if they had ever seen beggars in some of the cities. He also asked what they thought God wanted for these people. While Holy Communion was being served by Leona and Ken McDonald and Heidi McClure, the choir sang, 'Jesus Gives the Bread'. Sunday School came up to take part in the communion as well. Rev. Banks' sermon was called, `The need at our gate'. Well it's time to get back into the swing of things in a musical way this Friday at the 'Walton Hall where you can dance to the music of the Tiffins. The dance begins at 9:00 and a lunch will be served later on. Say `Happy Birthday' this month to: Oct.2-Aaron Beriet- Kuntz, Gerry Rijkoff; 4th - Joshua Gowan, Adam McKichan, Shauna Dewit; 6th - Derek Fischer; 8th -Dianne McCallum, Viola Kirkby; 18th - Adam Dewit; 19th-Shaelyn Ward; 22nd -Mrs. Vandendool; 25th -Sarah Johnston; 26th - Tanner Banks, Laura Scott, David McClory; 29th -Lindsay McNichol. Anniversaries: 7th -Ron & Betty McCallum, Vera & Alvin McDonald; 22nd -Doug & Marjory Fraser; 24th -Paul & Dianne McCallum; 28th -Ken & Leona McDonald; 29th -Bill &• Marie Coutts. Seniors invited to awards potluck dinner Last week's Senior Shuffleboard winners were: Women: M. McMillan310 V. Sinclair 306 V. Preszcator 296 Men: K. Presrcator 323 B. McLcan303 K. Lingclhach221 The Seaforth Senior Games Committee would Tike to invite all Seniors that participated in the Senior Games to the Awards Potluck. This Potluck will be held at the Seaforth Legion on Thursday, October 12, 1995 beginning at 5:30 pm. Guests arc very welcome. Cards will follow. The Tri -County District Sen- ior Games Committee would like to invite everyone to their EUCHRE -AMA Fundraiser. This euchre-ama will be held at the Dcleware Community Centre on Wednesday, October 18 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Lunch is provided, prizes and draws arc available. Admis- sion is $4 per person. Senior Shuffleboard continues every Wednesday afternoon from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. All seniors are welcome to enjoy an afternoon of fun and fellow- ship.