ESCORT ESCORT LX 4 DOOR "PROFILE" (Continued from page 1) In the 1994/95 school year, the board promises a number of new iniâ€" tiatives to help communicate to parents what is happening in schools today. This is as a result of the board‘s recently approved Communications Policy and Communications Plan. "Communication and involvement are key priorities for us in the next year," comments Director of Education, Bob Williams. "In fact, our principals spent three days in intensive training in August on strategies to involve the community." A brochure will be sent to every parent, Grades 1 to 9, that will outâ€" line the board‘s standards and define the level of achievement students Hospital patient numbers down (Continued from page 1) "We‘ve been bending the rules but when you have 30, the kids don‘t get as much attention and it‘s not really fair to the leaders" she Kuntz had told staff there were 30 people to be laid off as a result of the deficit, but later decreased it to the current 18. "Throughout this process, our mandate is â€" as it always will be â€" to proâ€" vide the best possible patient care," said Kuntz. The investigation by Brantford OPP is continuing and investigators are seeking the public‘s assistance in locatâ€" ing any witnesses to the accident. If you have information please call 1â€"519â€"753â€"4161. Manuel and Ian Medeiros â€" who shared a love of socâ€" cer as coach and player respectively â€" are survived by their daughter and sister Melissa as well as an extensive Programs facing leadership crisis Kuntz continued to say that the process of the layoffs was "an extremely difficult task. We value each employee and consider our staff to be our greatest asset," he said. _ Kuntz also noted that phase two of the deficit plan â€" the strategic plan â€" will be available at the October Board of Governors meeting. Earlier this month, the hospital announced the deficit of $437,000 incurred over a three month period. As of June 30th, the hospital posted the deficit which indicated the costs are too high at OTMH given the level of patient activity. The hospital had projected 13,000 patients; however, this year to date, totals were at 10,000. engulfed in flames. Emergency vehicles responded immediately and the stretch of highway was closed for over eight hours. School explained in fact sheets sent by Halton Boar (Continued from page 1) "The cost to the hospital to implement these redundancies is approxiâ€" mately $500,000, and I can assure you that in each instance, the employee was dealt with fairly," said Kuntz, in his memo to staff regarding the layâ€" offs. f ( SPACE AGE SHELVING ) LARGE SELECTION â€" MANY USES * Children‘s closets « Adults‘ closets e Workrooms * Under sinks « Kitchen cupboards « Broom closets * Sewing rooms * Basement storage rash claims lives of two OQakvillians 681â€"8006 exi. 102 (Continued from page 1) added, commenting that there are already many troupes at capacity and that‘s prior to the upcoming registration. With children, you need a conâ€" Visitation was held Tuesday at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West in Oakville. Funeral Liturgy will be held at 10 a.m. this morning (Wednesday) at St. James Church, 231 Morden Rd. Interment will follow at Glen Oaks Memorial Gardens. Visitation for Kathleen Dickerson and Tyler took place Tuesday. A funeral service will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at Swackhamer, Truscott, Brown and Dwyer Funeral Home on Upper James Street in Hamilton. Interment will follow at St. Mary‘s Cemetery in Mississauga. family and their many friends. $34.95 $52.95 $71.95 $99.95 A minimum of three leaders is needed for each group if Girl Guides want to maintain the 1:6 ratio. It‘s a commitment of approxâ€" imately two hours per week for all groups with the exception of Sparks which meets for one hour a week. More and more women are working fullâ€"time these days and those moms who do stay at home, have young children, said Jones. Those who perhaps have one child ready to join the Girl Guide orgaâ€" nization, have younger ones in tow and can‘t take on the commitment of being a leader because of babyâ€" sitting logistics, she added. "Women have enough trouble getting their kids to the programs on time, let alone leading one," she said. should reach at the varying grade levels. There will be a series Education Explained fact sheets produced which will be sent home parents on subjects like literacy, active learning and the basics. The will also be a new multiâ€"lingual brochure, produced in cooperatic with the Halton Multicultural Council, to be given to newcomers Halton. This year also marks the second year for the board‘s revised strate gic plan Toward 2000: Learning for the Future. The plan outlines fol strategic directions which will move education from preparing f« today‘s world to preparing students for tomorrow: Instruction, Schoo Based Planning, Staff Resources and Building Community. "They (leaders) basically run the meeting...there‘s a whole proâ€" sistency, and "someone who will see that a decent program is run," said Jones. Career Computer Explorations for the 90‘s competition You could win $500! EVERY WEDNESDAY 9 p.m. â€" la.m. Want to explore word processing, spreadsheets other computer programs? If you are currently receiving Unemployment Insurance Social Assistance or a severance package from an employer, you may be eligible for this program. Career Computer Explorations for the 90‘s is a NO COST 8 week program located in Milton. Looking for a new career or trying to revive an old one? Please call 875â€"2272 for more information. m Funded by your local Canada Employment Centre Need help with your job search? Next session begins October 11th. gram all laid out and training resources available," said Jon: explaining that field trips, cam ing, cookouts and interpretive pr grams are included in the co ment package. "They also learn a lot about environment, nature and the o doors," she added. "It‘s such a super program a it‘s changed over the years," s said. "It‘s kept up with the Kids learn about themselves a what they‘re good at without a pressure." Jones said she is certain ma extracurricular organizatio which rely on volunteers, are hu ing. The girls learn to work and pl together and acquire lifeskills, s said. Jones, who has been involyv in the organization for 20 years " have many of us" said it‘s tough watch the program become "s difficult to keep going." â€" "It does take time to be a volu teer," she said. If anyone is interested in fin ing out more about the program, in being a leader for Spar (Kindergarten); Brownies (Grad 1 to 3); Guides (Grades 4 to 6 Pathfinders (Grades 7 to 9) Rangers (Grades 10 to 12), conta Girl Guides of Canada at 279â€"27 to be put in touch with the rig person in your district. "We really believe in the pri gram and in the kids," she sai adding that "new blood and nel ideas" would be nice. EVERY THURSDAY 10 p.m. â€" la.m. August 31, 1