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The Huron Expositor, 1998-02-04, Page 22—THE MINION EXPOSITOR, F.bnsary 4, 1111111 Boards choice The Avon Maitland Distnct School Board has a decision to make concerning the fate of junior kindergarten. Associate director of edu- cation John Patterson informed the board at its reg- ular meeting Jan. 27 that cur- rently Huron County schools provide junior kindergarten while Perth County schools do not. He said trustees Would have to decide whether to implement a junior kindergarten program in Perth, discontinue the pro- gram in Huron or maintain the status quo. Currently Huron schools offer blended junior kinder- garten and senior kinder- garten classes in each ele- mentary school in the district. In 1996, the Perth board can- celled a junior kindergarten program, set to enter the third of a four-year implementa- tion period, because funding was not available. However, the local educa- tion improvement committee (LEIC) for district school board 8, which was struck to make recommendations to the new board, resolved that support, in principle, be given to the importance of junior kindergarten. The LEIC for the new, board also recommended that they be. encouraged to inves- tigate the possibility of offer- ing the program in all ele- mentary schools. Dismissing the idea of hav- ing the program in one dis- trict and not the other, trustees, nonetheless,' expressed concern funding would not be available for implementing the junior kindergarten program in Perth schools. Patterson said the provin- cial government's actions, providing stub -year funding for schools providing junior kindergarten last fall, is an indication the ministry is in support of early years pro- grams and will fund such programs. Patterson noted that some schools in Perth which were part of the two-year imple- mentation program could begin offering junior kinder- garten without additional capital costs. Despite Patterson's state- ments on the ministry's fund- ing intentions trustees decid- ed to reserve judgement until they continue the discussion at its Feb. 10 meeting in Clinton. Deer collisions There are so many.colli- sions between motorists and deer in Huron County that the Goderich detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police has started to issue bi-month- , ly reports as an alert. There were 12 collisions in the ''first two weeks of January, the majority to the north and west of our imme- diate area, although there was one on sideroad 10 in Hullett Township, about two kilome- ters north of Highway 8, the - first day of the new year resulting in moderate dam- age. Volunteers Sherry Postma, left, Nancy Hak chairperson of the Seaforth 'Person to Person' cam- paign for the Heart and Stroke foundation, and Angela Horbanuik coordinator of the 'Person to per- son' campaign serve soup at the soup luncheon held at the Seaforth Curling Club to kick off Heart and Stroke month. (Fitton photo) Computer network between schools approved, but not without some concern Action ordered by the director of education for the Avon Maitland District School Board to improve communications between the Huron and Perth districts elicited concern about costs from trustees during the Jan. 27 meeting of the board. Paul Carroll said he instructed Huron superinten- dent of business and finance, Janet Baird -Jackson, to use funds and hardware from the Huron district to extend the computer-based wide area . network (WAN) that links Huron schools and offices to include those in Perth. The network will allow staff members to use their computers to contact, leave messages, and to communi- cate with other members linked to the school board's network. However, Trustee Atjc Tuyten, of Stratford, noting there was a lot of discussion regarding activity taking place in Perth schools as the network was set up, said she had not seen any costs associ- ated with the activity and asked where approval for the project originated. Explaining his belief that officials in each school would want more efficient communication system, Carroll said, "If I have erred in my interpretation of what schools want, then, I must accept responsibility." Pointing out areas where the network would benefit the board, Jackson -Baird said information could be shared in a more timely fashion than through regular channels, and noted Huron has documented savings in long distance calls and saving to staff who no longer have to play "tele- phone tag" in order to convey information to other staff members. Tuytcn said she was not against the use of technology but it is up to the board to make decisions on projects SEAFORTH INSURANCE A BROKER LTD. 527-1610 • Home It • Commercial • Auto • Farm • Life • Out of Province Travel Insurance Barb Won, Joanne Williamson, Lynn Pkfsch, Ken Cardno 41 Main St. S. Seaforth Parents of Grade 8 students are invited to attend Grade 8 Parents' Night Come out and explore the great programs available at "Your Community School" Wed., Feb. 4/98, 7 to 9 p.m. at Seaforth District High School that require funding. "I have grave concerns about where the money is coming from," she said. Trustee Bob Allen, from Huron County, took a differ- ent position as he said he agreed the board has to approve spending, but some things have to proceed. Noting there are 21,000 students and 2,000 employ- ees in the system, Allen said, "I want my rights as a trustee but 1 don't want to grind the system toa halt. continued on Page 5. Pt 34TH Anniversary SALE ft's Our 34TH ANNIVERSARY SALE STARTING WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4 SUNWORTHY 4O% SAVINGS ON ALL SUNWORTHY BOOK ORDERS r30 SAVINGS ALL OTHER BOOK ORDERS Cane in and Save even more on our in-slore specials. HUNDREDS OF ROUS 81 STOCK. M()i'irc0 PAIN IS moonuE Bawler T:3 Save Now With These Cash Prices HILDEBRAND PAINT AND PAPER "Interior and Exterior Decorators" Main St. Seaforth 527-1880 HEALTH ON THE HILL SEAFORAR,COMMaNITY HOSPITAL OSPITAL IT'S NEW! the format for OB PREADMIT CLINICS has changed. If you are 36-38 weeks pregnane and planning to deliver at Seaforth Community hospital, you are requested to pre -register with Grace Dolmage Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (519) 527-1650 Ext. 219. Clinics by appointment ONLY each Sunday beginning 1 p.m. BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP sponsored by Huron Hospice Volunteer Service and will next meet Wed. FEB. 4th (bi-monthly meetings will be held on the first and third Wednesday of every month) at 8:00 p.m. @Maplewood Manor. Church Street, Scafonh (enter through rear door off parking 101). Anyone interested is most welcome to attend. For- further information. comacl Joan Stewart 522-0897 or Shirley Dinsmore Office: 527-0655 Res, 527-1005. UPCOMING EVENTS; Winter Interlude Encore Dinner & Dance sponsored by Seafonh Community Hospital Foundation February 14, 1998 al Seaforth & District Community Centres. Music by "Prime" • Larry & Tcrry Kelly. Dinner: Grace Campbell Catering. Three trips to be won courtesy of Ellison Travel. Tickets: 250.00 Per Personavailable at the Hospital Switchboard tit 527-1650, Nifty Corners. Cardno's Mcn's Wear & Hair Design by JC. Heart To Heart • A Cardiac Rehab Program Turs. Mar. 3 - April 14/98 inclusive. Each session topic related to heart disease with Guest Speakers to answer questions re: Nutrition, Exercise, Medication. C.P.R., Streu. Program is recommended for anyone diagnosed with Kean attack, angina. stroke, etc. For further information please call Val. Poisson 0 527-0320. Public C.P.R. Recertification Course to be held Sunday, February 22, 19981 - S p.m. To register and for information, call Val. at 527.0320 or Hospital Switchboard al 527-1650. !nitrated In kerning more about Breastfeeding? Huron County Breastfeeding Network is offering a 2 Pan Training Course. Topics include: how to breastfeed, common problems/solutions. communication skills and information on community resources. Course is a pre -requisite for telephone volunteers but interested persons encouraged to attend. Call Marguerite Falconer, Public Health Unit Office 482.3416 to register and for course dates & times. Breastfeeding Bales Course offered by Public Health Unit, presented by Humber College Wed. March 11, 11 4 25, 1998 09:00 a.m.. 4:00 p.m. Cost: 8102.51 (includes resource manual). Pre -requisite: R.N. or R.P.N. (other professionals interested in breastfeeding certification should enquire about eligibility.) For further information and registration forma, contact Public Health 482-3416. Alzheimer Walk for Memories THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT DOOR PRIZES DONATED BY; WINNERS; Beckers Milk Boussey's Boutique New Orleans Pizza Seaforth Golf & Country Club Beckers Milk Keatings Pharmacy Sills Home Hardware Anna's Dress Shoppe Bee's Men's & Ladies' Fashions Cardno's Men's Wear Tupperware Isabel Campbell Seaforth Co-op Dilys Finnigan Sandi Smithers Mary Barnes Janice Leonhardt Gladys Van Egmond Diane Cronin Theresa Louzon Heather Beierling Mackenzie Fisher Sheila Geddes Jill Dolmage Joan Campbell REFRESHMENTS DONATED BY; Seaforth Food Market Seaforth Grocery Janet's Country Donut Cafe Egmondville Store Tasty Nu Bakery & Cheese House Beckers Milk Winners "Hi # of Pledges•": 1st - George Hockey - prize donated by uerth Shoes. 2nd - Bob Roper. - prize donated by Zellers. 3rd - Wendy Herbert - prize donated by Taste Buds of Clinton. • Special thank you to volunteers Jill Dolmage, Deb Phillips, Jean Campbell, Pearl James, St. John Ambulance attendants Isabel Campbell, The Huron Expositor, Gladys Van Egrimond & Bill Price. 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