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10-Orono WeekyTMmes, Wednesday, Ocober 21, 1998 cI~ LIBERAL NEWS RELEASE SStudents should speak to Minister Dave Johnson Orono Public Schooàl News' by Elaine Flett-H-urst SOCCER TOURNAMENT On Thiurs. Oct. 15, mem- bers of the scbool's two soccer teams participated in a soccer tournament beld at Orono Scbool. Congratulations ta the coaches, Mrs. Brown and Mr . Wtheridge, and the teams. "STRANGER SAFETY" ASSEMBLIES On Mon., Oct. 19, the edu- cation chairperson'of the Clarlngton Block 'Parent Program, Mrs. Groenveld, made a presentation ta the, primary and junior division students of the scbool. In the assemblies, sbe reinforced the defnition Of a "stranger", tbat a stranger bas many faces and 'Not ta talk ta or go any- wbere with a stranger." She discussed various strategies tbe students .sbould use wben approached by an indi- vidual tbey do not know and tbe Block Parent Program. Activity sheets were provided by Mrs. Stewart, Orono Block Parent co-ardinator, for tbe students ta take home. 10 YEAR SERVICE AWARDS Congratulations ta Mrs. Carol' Bailey (Grade, 3/4 teacher) and Mrs. Rbonda Warwick (Educational Assistant) an the acknowl- edgement of Ten Years of Service witb the Board of Education. Mrs. Warwick and Mrs. Bailey recelved com- memorative pins ta recognize their years of service at the Monday moming assembly. St. Stephens School News by Sherry Van Hoof and Tarah Spicer GRADE TWELVE'S SPEND A DAY AT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Mr. Pouwels grade twelve advanced religion class, trav- eled ta St. Stepben's Elementary Scbool on Wednesday, October 14, 1998. This -excursion is part of the practicum of the reli- gion class at St. Stepben's Higb Scbool. The students were taken ta Ms, Ryan's grade three class ta lnteract wtb the chlldren. Eacb grade twelve was paired wltb a grade tbree student. They began by intervlewlng each other. This allowed the pairs ta become familiar with eacb others interest. Rice Krispie treats, chips and julce were offered to the students wben their inter- views were complete. The partners then worked togeth- er ta write a tbanksgiving prayer whlcb tbey sbared witb the other students. They also created a colourful mural witb symbols of their new friendships. After their individual buddy tîme was aver, the grade twelve's joined the grade tbrees outside for recess. A variety of activities were played such as: tag, hockey and soccer. AIl in ail, the grade twelve students enjoyed rediscovering their youth. Wben lunch arrived the grade twelve's were besitant ta leave, but they were excit- ed as they will be retumlng ta Ms. Ryan's class. Tbey will be returning ta Ms. Ryan's class tbrougb the montbs of November and December as a follow up to Wednesday's retreat. Mr, Pauwels and bis senior class would like ta thank Ms. Ryan and ber grade threes for lettlng them experience the time they sbared. In the afternoon the senior students continued their retreat witb a liturgy at St. Joseph's Cburch. Newtonville Public'School News Please join me in welcom- ing Andrea Broomfield ta aur staff. Andrea will be teacbing the Grade 4/5 class until the end of the year. We wish Mrs. Randaîl all the best with her new son during ber materni- ty leave and ensuing parental leave. Your ongoing support ta new and ta returning staff alike is much appreclated and very necessary for a pos- itive school climate. 1BOUQUETS: We wish ta extend aur appreciation ta the following people for their assistance to this point in the school year: Jeannie Carter and Carol Bemney for organiz- ing the "food" portion of aur open bouse; Katie W., Sarah F. and Emily B. for their assistance witb serving the food; Orono Fair volunteers especially Donna Adams and Ruth Farget for work prepar- ing the float; Gary Thertell for driving the float; parent vol- unteers for a number of class, trips occurring in October. Education Minister Dave Johnson admitted that he wll be personally approvingý the tuition hikes made this year by Ontario Universities. After questloning in the bouse Minister Johnson admitted that he xiii be "per- sonaliy involved" in the Ministrv review of the Quality Improvement Plans submit- ted by universities. In approv- ing any fee hike this year, each governing body of a post-secondary institution had ta prepare a Qualhty Improvement Plan that demonstrates, that the lncreased tuition fée revenues allowed by the govemnment's tuition increase and fee deregulation policies, would lead ta measurable improve- ments in quality. Thanks ta Sharon Steele for organizing a school -display at the Port Hope Fair. Also tbanks ta the scbool lunch organizers and the school Pedicuiosis (Head Lice) team. 1REMINDERS: Please Include necessary cutlery with your child/s lunch. Bpy federal law there is no smoking permiîtted on school property. This Includes the driveway and parking lot. ORONO FAIR ,Congratulations ta the stu- dents for' their good behaviaur and active partici- pation. Our tug-of-war team_ participated well. The team members were as follows: Devon S., Brent V., Katie W., Dan B., Lisa W., Mike H., Sarah F., Amy S., Krlsty B., and Dustin A. HOT LUNCH The bot lunch volunteers request that parents try-ta send each chlld's arder in separately (unless they are in the same class). We realize this takes a little more time for multi-children families, but it saves a great deal of time and hassle for the vol- unteers who tally the orders. Orders are processed by class and when ail of one family Is sent in witb one, child it requires revising previaus clasa totals. GARDENS We have a new trial garden under the kindergarten win- dow. TI-is shade garden will contain femrs, hâstas and a bleeding heart along wltb bulbs that the kindergarten students will be planting. Thanks ta the Hollingswortbs for the "aid time fertilizer," the Dunham family and Debble Armstrong for their digging efforts. Mrs. Fortin bas kçlnd- ly agreed ta obtain same wood borders and bas also donated a birdseed starage bin and numerous plants. Our thanks go out ta ber. -Liberal Critic for Youth and Training, David Caplan, was pleased that he was able, to get the Minister on the record as- finally admitting some responsibility for skyrocket- ing tuitians. "I amn glad that the Minister bas said that be will be signing off on these increases. Students bave already paid their higber fees. I am glad that tbey know wbo ta talk to wben tbey don't see the related increase in the quality of their education." Caplan did express con- cern that the Minister would not commit ta, refunding stu- dents tuition fees if the plan did not mneet expectations. "The Minister bas said that be will penallze institutions wlth an operating grant reduction if they don nat meet their goals. -And whopays the price for operatlng great reductions - students - in the form of further tultion fee increases and increased stu- dent debt." Caplan added, "It bardly seems fair that they sbould continue ta pay the price." Eacb governing body must publish for its communlty within 12 months of approv- ing a fee increase, and annu- ally thereafter, a report on the actual use of the lncreased fee revenue resulting from the increased tuition fee rates. "Students can now demand answers directly from the Minister," said Ontario Liberal Leader Dalton McGuinty. "I encourage stu- dents ta raise their ongoing concerns about their tuition increases. Bath myself and my caucus are conmiitted to holding bim-accountable for bis decisions." NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, FEuneralVDirector - Carl Gooa§ * Personal, professional, affordable service. Genesis Bereavement Resource Centre on-site to serve the community. Informative funeral home tours are welcome. 3 86 Miil Street South, Newcastle (Just rnortft of 401 .- ' arkiïng ofr«iert Stret) (905) 987-3964 REGISTERED CHARITES OCCUPYN CO MMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIALPROPERTY Property Tax Rebate Registered charities in the industrial or commercial property tax classes are eligible for a rebate of property taxes, payable on the amount of space they occupy in the commercial or industrial class- es. The rebate is equal to 40% of taxes payable or, in the case of gross leases, to the total amount passed on to tenants by the land- lord/owner for property taxes and business improvement area charges. In order to be eligible for the program, the following criteria must be met: *You must be a registered charity as defined by subsection 248(1) of the Income Tax Act and be able to provide a regis- tered charity number issued by Revenue Canada; and, *You must be able to, provide documentation specifying the amount of property tax es payable for the space you occupy. In order for rebates to be processed and received in a timely man- ner, applications for the 1998 tax vear must be received bv vour local municipal office bv November 15, 1998. Application forms and additional information are available f rom your local municipality as listed below: Municisalitu Address Plione Nunibor Ajax 65 Harwood Ave. S., Ajax (905) 683-4550 Brook 1 Cameron St. E., Cannington (705) 432-2355 Clarington 40 TemperanceSt., Bowmanville, (905) 623-3379 Oshawa 50 Centre St. S., Oshawa (905) 725-3356 Pickering 1 The Esplanade, Pickering (905) 420-4614 Scugog 181 Perry Street, Port Perry (905) 985-7346 Uxbridge 51 Toronto St. S., Uxbridge (905) 852-9181 Whitby 575 Rossland Rd. E., Whitby (905) 668-5803 ýl ýýr