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P.igc 12 The Clarington/Courlicc Imlcpcndcnt, Rowmanville, Saturday, May 2, I99S Bumper Crop of Goodies at Bake Table There were plenty of yummy-looking treats for sale during the St. John's Church bake and rummage sale on Saturday morning, April 25, in Bowmanville. Here, Erin Lomkcy joins Veronica, Lucy and Rcbckah Butler in showing off some of the baked goods. They included a cheese, onion and beer bread, chocolate chip cookies, a raspberry cake, squares and shortbread cookies. High School Students to Attend Throne Speech j Pines School Experiments With 'Virtual Classroom" Pines Senior Public School . Imagine a world where all students in the province, no matter where they lived, could take a field trip to the Ontario Science Centre in Toronto, the National Gallery in Ottawa, a nickel mine in Sudbury, or visit Algonquin Park for a bear- watching session? Well, they can and without ever leaving their classrooms. Just ask students at The Pines Senior Public School. The local school is part of TVOntario's exciting exciting educational pilot project project TVO Virtual Classroom currently being tested in 22 schools across the province. .Students interact with "virtual" teachers, experts and each other through an innovative innovative combination of technologies technologies to learn and "get connected" with the outside outside world.' TVO is' ing and that's how TVO Virtual Classroom was developed. "TVO Virtual Classroom builds on TVO's educational expertise expertise and superior television know-how - not to mention mention our extensive archives of great footage - to create a unique product that combines combines technology in a new way to expand the walls of the traditional classroom," says TVO's Creative Head of Educational Programming and Services, Jan Donio. The Virtual Classroom is capable of delivering: • Direct teaching of courses where insufficient enrollment means schools cannot afford to offer them (this is especially useful for students in northern schools looking for specific specific OAC credits to meet university entrance lappchingJhe.resounceLlhis.V,,requirements).., wbek to honour the province's Education Week (May 4-8). The local school is part of TVOntario's educational educational pilot project project being tested in 22 schools across fhep rovmce Traditional television distance learning courses (often called "chalk-and- talk TV") offer one-way communication, usually featuring a static instructor writing on a blackboard. In contrast, TVO Virtual Classroom is a dynamic and collaborative educational educational resource allowing real-time interaction between teacher and learner learner and among learners. It is enhanced by exciting video footage of events and interactive interviews with experts and celebrities celebrities to expose students to new experiences and help bring curriculum to life. Pedagogical research has shown that multimedia technology is a highly motivating tool for learn- If* Pet of the Week Magic is a male, shepherd-cross who needs a good home. He is a clean, well- behaved dog and is a beautiful sable color. Pet-friendly tip: Indoor as well as outdoor cats should always wear ID tags, even if it's just a telephone number on a Ilea collar. That way, if your cat is ever lost or injured, the Animal Shelter can return him or her to you. Sponsored by: 623-7651 fflJ.P. .o"' u "VN„ /7\ g MUNlUfAtHYUt ( yarinfflon programs, early childhood education and other community-based community-based training npnrlc The 22 TVO Virtual Classroom pilot schools arc all associated with Edulcc, an educational foundation that promotes the integration of technology technology into learning. TVO will use input from the participating pilot schools to fine-tune the Virtual Classroom resource before offering it to schools and other interested institutions institutions provincewide. From page 6 Naturally, I could have invited family members or important supporters. I chose to invite Ms. Kristy Dalton and Mr. Ryan Moynes. These two young students need to see and hear first hand about the intentions of this government. government. Thursday, April 23rd, the day of the Throne Speech was my first meeting with Kristy and Ryan. It was refreshing to see their enthusiasm as Kristy and Ryan met Her Honour the Lieutenant Governor Hilary Weston, Premier Mike Harris, the Hon. David Johnson, Minister of Education, as well as caucus members, including the opposition. Kristy and Ryan confidently confidently met and spoke with important elected and non- elcctcd leaders in the health care and educational sectors. Business cards were exchanged and I am certain that Ryan and Kristy will complete their project with objective input from all sides. I have asked Kristy and Ryan to forward me a copy of their final paper and I will make sure that the Premier and Minister receive a copy. The Throne Speech day was a rewarding experience for me and two of my constituents. I am still receiving calls on the new property tax assessment system. Persons calling arc concerned that their property value assessment assessment has gone up and fear that their taxes will go up in proportion. Don't let people frighten you with the technical technical details. Rather than go into a technical explanation, I prefer to use common sense. First, look at your new actual value property assessment notice. Docs the value reflect what you think your property is worth? Ask yourself, would you sell your property for the amount stated on your notice. If you would not sell your property for that value, perhaps perhaps you arc under assessed. If you have any questions, call the number on your assessment notice. The second second part of this question is will your taxes go up if your assessment has gone up? Think of it this way: The entire assessment process should be revenue neutral for the municipality. If a municipality municipality keeps the same budget, the new assessment base should generate the same revenue. revenue. If some property values go up, some will go down. The assessment process is simply a method of apportioning apportioning the tax load fairly across the assessment base. For example, if everyone's everyone's property value went up, the municipality should not collect more money. When the municipality determines their budget, it will set a tax rate to be applied to each assessment. Remember, the assessment system is simply a method of fairly spreading the costs of shared services. Two similar residents in Port Perry should have a similar* assessment and should pay; the same municipal taxes. < Two similar properties,; one in Port Perry and one in. Clarington will pay the same; Regional and Educational! taxes but will probably pay; different municipal taxes,. Please call my office if you; have any questions: 1-800-! 661-2433 or (905) 697-1501. 1 SOD Free Lawn and Grub Information All Green SOD GROWERS LTD. Specializing in Kentucky Blue Grass since 1962 RETAIL OR WHOLESALE FIELD PICK-UP OR DELIVERY 4100 Green Rd. Hampton 725-9674 or 263-2213 >©j.p. Taunton Rd. ALL GREEN CD HWY #2 $ HWY #57 'Canadian fire Interactive electronic "field trips" to interesting places - for example, students students in Toronto, Wingham, or Gcraldton can take a day trip to Sudbury to visit a nickel mine or even venture into space to talk to astronauts at work without ever leaving leaving their classroom. Through the interactive components central to the resource, students can also ask questions of their tour guides. • Professional development development training for teachers and other groups to help integrate new educational techniques or curriculum changes. "TVO Virtual Classroom allows our students students to go to places they wouldn't dream of in their day-to-day lives. "It's a cutting-edge curriculum resource that really expands minds, gets students students used to current technology technology and exposes them to endless learning opportunities", opportunities", says principal David Gray. TVO Virtual Classroom will also be offered for other educational applications applications to both public and private sector groups. These include credit and non-credit programs from colleges and universities; general adult education We're having a party. 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