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32 PAGES ✦ Pressrun 46,600 ✦ Metroland Durham Region Media Group ✦ SUNDAY, AUGUST 28, 2005 ✦ Optional delivery $6 / Newsstand $1 FRIENDS COUNT DOWN DOG HOUSE New relationship School is just around the Cujo and Storr bridges distance corner, teachers are ready come to town Page 2 Page 9 Page 12 Public board’s Pickering CELEBRATING 100 YEARS half-billion WITH A SPECIAL YOUNG FRIEND budget passed plugged into Offers more teachers, energy alliance smaller classes By Crystal Crimi Staff Writer Coalition intends power in Ontario and other fac- DURHAM — Public school tors mean the province risks los- board trustees passed a half-bil- to raise awareness ing its place as the leader of the lion-dollar budget Wednesday, of growing problem Canadian economy, he says. Since which includes money for 200 new the process of building a nuclear teachers, but it wasn’t a unani- power station, for example, takes mous decision. By Mike Ruta many years, Mr. Marceau says the Brock-Uxbridge trustee Gord Staff Writer time to begin acting is right away. Baxter and Pickering trustee Paul DURHAM — Ontarians need to He says the impact on society as Crawford voted against Durham think of the future of energy and we know it in as little as 20 years District School Board’s $525.08 plan for more capacity now, before would be profound if new supplies million operating and $33.8 mil- it’s too late. of power are not brought online lion capital budgets during a spe- That’s the message of a coalition before the problem becomes a cri- cial board meeting Aug. 24. It fea- of Durham business, government sis. tures almost 300 new staff and a and university officials who on “Quality of life will go down,” he variety of maintenance projects. Wednesday launched the Durham says. “A lot of companies will move “It’s not a bad-news budget,” Strategic Energy Alliance (DSEA). out and a lot of companies won’t said Trustee Baxter after the meet- “We believe that there’s a tre- locate in Ontario. Ontario could ing. mendous energy challenge,” said lose its automotive industry.” “The budget is on the right DSEA board member Richard Mr. Marceau says the problem is track, it’s just I would like further Marceau, provost at the University exacerbated because the histori- information and time to have gone of Ontario Institute of Technol- cal reliance on fossil fuels cannot through the budget to have the ogy. “We believe that some people continue forever, predicting their answers to some of the questions I ought to be doing something about demise in 100 years or less. How have,” said Mr. Baxter. it.” they will be replaced is an open During a finance meeting prior Skyrocketing fossil fuel prices, book at this point. to the budget’s passing, Mr. Baxter increasing demand from grow- fought for and lost requests for the ing economies, the need for more ✦ See DSEA, Page 4 board to pay for regular volun- teer criminal background checks Blaisdale and for window screens at Brock MONTESSORI High School. He also asked for last year’s final spending figures 35.2//-3 s 7).$/73 s 2//&).' School Manufacturer of Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo not included in the budget pack- NEW WHITBY CAMPUS PICKERING — Eva Kidd celebrated her 100th birthday at Bay age and for more money in school SUNROOMS OPENING THIS SEPTEMBER!!! Ridges Long Term Care Centre this week. Emma David, her great- block budgets. & WINDOWS OPENING THIS SEPTEMBER!!! granddaughter, along with many other friends and family from far The block budget request was 200 Byron St. S, Whitby (Whitby Campus) and wide, was there to help mark the special occasion. Ms. Kidd deferred to a committee meeting Visit our showroom NEW PRE-TODDLER PROGRAM (12 mo.-18 mo.) has lived in and out of Durham Region throughout her life, including in November so trustees could re- SPACES AVAILABLE IN AJAX & PICKERING a time in Ajax. 239 Station St., Ajax Call Head Office 905-509-5005 view the process. 12 mths - grade 8 www.blaisdale.com 905-686-2445 5 Campuses in Durham ✦ See Repairs, Page 4 A/P PAGE 2 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, AUGUST 28, 2005 durhamregion.com
Friendship PART 8: DURHAM TEENS EXPERIENCE IT ALL, FROM BISON TO QAMATIKS
common-law for a time, even have a child the real north. tually we had a bison roast the other night,” or more, and then perhaps decide to get “It’s great,” Ajax student Mike Harrison the Pickering student said. “They told us it married. Sunderland resident Justin Emer- said. “So far this part has been the best, was roast beef and afterwards they told us it son, who billeted with the Okpik family, was going on the land trip, riding snowmobiles was bison. It was good.” asked the question by their son Keith. is great and all the mountains and the scen- He was having a great time but said while “Before I was born!” an incredulous Justin ery.” he would visit, he couldn’t see himself living The Metroland Durham Region Media Group, responded. Mike said he was surprised at how many in Iqaluit. in partnership with Ontario Power Generation, recently visited Nunavut to learn more about Kathy Okpik says her son and Justin got white people there are in Iqaluit. And the “I don’t like the cold too much,” Jason Canada’s newest territory. Today’s installment along well and plan to keep in touch. In fact, weather wasn’t as bad as he expected. said. “Plus, it’s a small town.” is the last of a summer-long series by reporter Keith might make a trip to visit this summer. “I thought it would be much colder, -20 C Niall, dubbed ‘farm boy’ by his team- Mike Ruta and photographer Walter Passarella As in other billet homes, she received gifts and stuff,” he said. “It’s only the wind chill mates, said the cold didn’t bother him much retelling the stories they’ve heard and the things from Justin, including pure maple syrup, de- that’s bad.” because he was used to it, living on a farm they’ve seen. scribing him as “polite and well-mannered. Mike said he could see himself living in near Zephyr. He even fearlessly bit into a By Mike Ruta “It was great to find out how much they the north, if only to give it a try, and that he slice of the raw caribou the guides provid- Staff Writer have in common. They’re both into sports, enjoyed the soccer tournament. ed. playing games, staying up late.” The students, on a junior and senior Dur- “It’s a good experience; it’s a lot differ- IQALUIT — Niall Stocking almost didn’t Keith says they spent a lot of their time ham team for the tourney, had barely ar- ent from Ontario, Pickering, Ajax, Uxbridge, make it out of Iqaluit. hanging out and watching movies. For his rived in Iqaluit when it was game time. around there,” he said. “All this. No trees. The Uxbridge youth made such a good part, Justin was surprised Keith knew so Five Iqaluit squads, two junior and three Lots of snow still. It’d be interesting to live impression when he billeted with a local much English, as he expected conversation senior, opposed them. Three hours after up here for a couple of years just to get used family that the mom wanted to adopt him to be more difficult. touching down, the juniors cruised to a to it. It’d be fun. I’d definitely do it. — by force, if necessary. The students’ highlight will likely be a win in their opening game at Inuksuk High “He’s mine now,” Pat Angnakak joked at a three-hour trip by snowmobile, with Inuit School. They would go on to win gold two newsdurhamregion.com farewell dinner held to thank the residents guides, out of town, across the frozen Koojes- days later. The seniors had a tougher trip to searchkeyword:nunavut2005 who took in 15 Durham soccer players, aged se Inlet and onto the hilly, snow-covered the finals, punctuated by an exciting contest 14 to 17, in town for a May soccer tourna- rocky shoreline. The students rode in sleds, against a fast and talented Iqaluit team in PHOTOS: Top from left, teenage boys from ment. qamatiks, pulled by the snow machines. At a very noisy gym full of fans cheering for the north, Keith Okpak, and the south, Michael “It’s been really a lot of fun,” she says. the lunch stop, they had an opportunity to the home squad. Down and apparently out Harrison, say goodbye in ‘teen’ language. Visi- “They see things differently from us. We take take a short spin on a snowmobile and crazy late in the championship game, trailing 6-2, tors from Durham Region, Daniel O’Connor it for granted. For example, the question carpet down a big hill. After bagged sand- the Durham squad launched a remarkable and Justin Hawken, try out the Arctic game, here might be, ‘how old were you when your wich lunches were produced, the guides comeback, tying the game with a minute the ‘head pull’. In the first match-up between Iqaluit and Pickering under-16 teams, Iqaluit’s parents got married’?” surprised by bringing out a leg of caribou, or two left, only to lose on penalty kicks in Chris Lloyd aims a kick on goal which Ajax- That question might offend in the south, raw and frozen, for the students to sample. overtime. Pickering’s Jason Fleming tries to stop. Above, and isn’t usually asked as it’s customary for Several gave it a try. The day was sunny and At Jason Fleming’s billet house one night, Jason Fleming had a chance to take a snow- couples to get married and then start a fam- the mood light, with the senior Durham buffalo was a menu surprise. mobile for a loop. ily. Not so in the north, says Ms. Angnakak, boys’ team coach, Nixon Bernardino, espe- “We pretty much have had the food I Walter Passarella/This Week photos where couples more often live together cially buoyant out on the land, experiencing would get at home, bacon and eggs, but ac- Walter Passarella/ News Advertiser photos durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, AUGUST 28, 2005 PAGE 3 P No complaints for expulsion policy
Local school board “Our experience has been the complaints through consul- has positive response good,” said Trustee Shetler. “If tation meetings held over the there were any issues, I’m sure last few years. to Safe Schools Act I’d be aware of them.” Issues brought up included The Human Rights Commis- racial profiling and unfairness sion recently launched com- against those with disabilities By Crystal Crimi plaints against the Toronto Dis- and unable to control their be- Staff Writer trict School Board and Ministry haviour. DURHAM — While the To- of Education, saying the act has For Durham’s public board, ronto District School Board an unbalanced impact on racial exceptions are made for spe- deals with complaints over its and disabled students. cial-needs students who do not implementation of the Safe Ms. Shetler said Durham par- have the ability to control their Schools Act, Durham is a differ- ents have been happy with the actions. ent matter altogether. Safe Schools Act, but said To- The board also has a ‘Return Trustee Susan Shetler, the ronto has different concerns. Ticket Program,’ which gives ex- Durham District School Board’s “Where they are, they have a pelled students an opportunity vice-chairwoman, said she is lot of diversity issues,” she said. to re-enter school and includes not aware of any complaints “I’m not surprised if there was academic and counselling pro- made against the board for its anything happening, it would ponents. implementation of the Safe be in the Toronto board be- Ms. Shetler said safety has al- Schools Act, which requires cause of the diversity.” ways been a top priority for the mandatory expulsions for Although there have been Durham board and following weapons, assault, drugs and complaints made from people the Safe Schools Act was a nat- other major offenses. at other boards, it’s unknown if ural evolution. She added the Complaints have not been re- the Human Rights Commission board has a safe schools com- ceived at the board level either, has received any for Durham. mittee, which meets quarterly said Wendy Parke, the Durham “The problem is when com- and audits and revises policies, Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo District School Board’s acting plaints are filed, they are con- among other functions. communications manager. fidential,” said Afroze Edwards, The Ministry of Education is The Durham Catholic District senior communications officer holding public hearings across Juggling jokes School Board said no officials for the commission. the province this fall about the DURHAM – Comic juggler Craig Douglas was the main attraction at the Autism Soci- were available to comment. The commission discovered act. ety of Ontario - Durham chapter’s recent annual barbecue. It was held at the Green- wood Conservation Area.
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✦ DSEA from page 1 on each end of the region.” Doug Lindeblom, the Region’s “We do know there’s going to be director of economic develop- a mix of nuclear, hydro, wind and ment and tourism, likened the ef- other things,” he says. fort to increase the public’s energy The DSEA intends to heighten awareness to the blue box recy- awareness of the problem and fa- cling campaign. Twenty years ago cilitate energy initiatives in Dur- it never existed, he said, but today ham, acting as an example to other virtually every home regularly puts jurisdictions. It has already ap- out a box of recyclables. proached people in and outside of He says the idea for the DSEA government about the issue, says came about after representatives Mr. Marceau. Among the founding from the Region, local municipali- members in ties and UOIT kept seeing each the group other as they worked on individual are Dur- projects and programs. ham Region, “Everybody kept bumping into along with each other and what we realized Clarington, is everybody was trying to accom- Oshawa, plish the same thing,” he said. Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Pickering, Owen Schneider, manager of Members of the private and public sectors came together to launch the Durham Strategic Energy Alliance. Clockwise W hitby, business development with En- from bottom left, Jacquie McInnes, Ontario Power Generation, Suzanne McCrimmin, Clarington Board of Trade, Doug Ajax, Ontario bridge, in an interview agreed a Lindeblom, Region of Durham, Bev Oda, Durham MP, David Clark, Veridian Corporation, Craig Oldman, Siemens Cana- Power Gen- mix of energy alternatives, includ- da, and Richard Marceau, University of Ontario Institute of Technology. eration and Roger Anderson ing natural gas and nuclear power, Enbridge. will make up the capacity of the Regional Chairman Roger An- future. Enbridge became involved derson said the DSEA can be of in the DSEA because it has been a help to residents and businesses in part of life in the region since its Durham and the whole province. inception, he said. “In Durham Region, like every- “We feel that natural gas will where else, energy is a challenge,” serve a very important part of the he said. “But for Durham Region I future in Durham,” he said. think it’s an opportunity for us. We For more information on the have a great opportunity here. We DSEA, visit www.dsea.ca or call have two energy-producing plants 1-877-338-3360. Repairs on the way for Pickering High parking lot
✦ Repairs from page 1 Crawford. The two trustees agreed they IT’S SINGING “I’m happy it’s a balanced bud- wanted more time to review the SO BAD, WE’LL get, that we’re increasing staff to budget. PAY YOU TO LISTEN! be with students more, I also like the fact we’re having smaller class- $70,000 in Cash room sizes... and that we’re increas- ‘I liked the fact we Available to be Won. ing funding for special needs,” said have more money for Every Sunday to Thursday, from August 28th Trustee Baxter. to September 29th, five lucky hot seat Trustee Crawford, the board’s facility management.’ winners will have a chance to win each day. finance committee chairman, was PAUL CRAWFORD Winners will view a pre-recorded DVD also pleased with some of the bud- revealing a CASH PRIZE between $100 and $1000. get’s elements. Although it’s usually ready by “I liked the fact we have more spring, a draft budget wasn’t pre- money for sented until Aug. 18 because of de- facility main- lays in provincial funding figures. tenance be- Trustee Crawford said providing cause I’ve more time to review the budget Sign up for your Great Blue Heron “CD Club Card” and receive a been very once it was presented in draft is up ballot each day you visit, concerned to the board. for your chance to WIN A about it for “The trustees are satisfied with HOME THEATRE PACKAGE. a number it and if we wanted more time or of years,” something else in it, (staff) would said Trustee accommodate it,” said Trustee Crawford. Crawford. 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The Feeney’s case begs an im- for credit from updates and follow- tory company such as Equifax and credit (if you have a $50,000 line of portant question: can one be pun- ups,” he said, referring to checks access your information. Mr. Cleary credit and are using $49,000, for ished for being a smart consumer banks can do that do not affect your said lenders must be members of example) and the total amount of By Carly Foster and shopping around for a good score. “This has grave consequenc- Equifax, and as such are governed credit available to you are all impor- Staff Writer deal on credit and interest rates? es and loss to consumers.” by credit laws -- such as making tant factors. DURHAM — Laura Feeney The two sides of the issue are sure the lenders have signatures be- And many people do not realize thought she was being a smart con- sharply divided. ‘We’re not required by law fore accessing a file. that past credit problems -- such sumer. “If it’s something you would actu- “We handle millions of transac- as declaring bankruptcy or having The Durham Region resident ally shop for, the scoring algorithm to police that.’ tions a month,” he said. “We’re not collection agencies after you -- stay wanted to sell her existing house, knows how to recognize that,” said DAN BARNABIC required by the law to police that.” on your credit file for six years, he pay off some debts and use the left- Rick Clearly, president of Equifax Mr. Barnabic points to a March added. over funds to purchase a new home Canada, one of the largest credit 2004 admission by Equifax that What this comes down to is a for her family. She and her husband record keeping companies in North Each application for credit knocks around 1,400 customer credit files lesson for people to be proactive went to the bank and got a quote America. your credit score down five to seven were accessed by criminals posing and do their homework, said San- for a mortgage. Thinking a better If, in a 30-day period, a consum- points, he said. as lenders. dra Sherk, executive director of the deal could be found elsewhere, er speaks with four banks about Mr. Barnabic and the CFC are He wants all credit grantors to non-profit Credit Counselling Ser- the Feeney’s enlisted the help of a a mortgage, or three dealerships particularly irate with unauthorized be licensed, and has a provincial vices of Durham. mortgage broker. about purchasing a car, only one credit checks, like what happened private member’s bill about to have Visit www.equifax.ca for more That’s when things got out of credit check would be logged on a with the Feeney’s. third reading that would prevent information on credit scores and to control. person’s account, Mr. Cleary said. “Any issuance of a credit report the lowering of credit scores if a learn how you can get a copy of your “If you sign for one bureau, and But if you’re actually applying for must be accompanied by a signa- consumer applies for credit. credit report. Visit the Consumer they send it out to three, how would credit -- filling out eight different ture,” he said. “I find scores of peo- But Mr. Cleary maintains that in- Federation of Canada at www.con- you feel?” Ms. Feeney said. “It’s sup- applications for a credit card, hop- ple in banks, lending agencies who stitutions checking your credit his- sumerfederationcanada.ca. posed to be one bureau, one signa- ing one comes through, for example ture.” -- these inquiries are all reflected The broker, the Feeney’s say, was on your history, and can affect your allowed to speak with one financial score. Trades group ready to get started this week institution, which in turn would do “Some people think that’s wrong,” a credit check. Instead, at least three Mr. Cleary said. “But our studies DURHAM — A new group for managerial and marketing side of opens at 6:30 p.m. followed by a hits showed up on the couple’s empirically show” that that type of trades professionals launches next the business. presentation at 7 p.m. A raffle will credit history. behaviour is an indicator of risk. week. For those who want to learn be held to end the night, with all Ms. Feeney says these unau- Dan Barnabic, president of the Trustworthy Trades is open to more, launch night is Aug. 30 at proceeds going to The Children’s thorized checks, during the sum- Consumer Federation of Canada any trades professional in Dur- the McLean Community Centre, Wish Foundation. mer and fall of 2004, knocked the (CFC), is fighting for better regula- ham. 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At these events -- there is one today, Sun- Metroland Printing, Publishing and day, Aug. 28 at Fraser Ford, at Thornton and Hwy. 2, Oshawa; Distributing group of newspapers. the next one is set for Sunday, Sept. 11, from noon to 4 p.m. Corporate funds The News Advertiser is a member at Royal Woods Ford, 3260 Hwy. 7, Pickering -- proper child for schools should of the Ajax & Pickering Board of safety seat installation is shown to parents and caregivers. Trade, Ontario Community Newspa- Those who show up with improperly installed seats will not be welcomed per Assoc., Canadian Community be charged. However, they will be given the proper informa- Newspaper Assoc., and the Cana- tion which could be critical should they get into an accident dian Circulations Audit Board. Also while a child is a passenger in their vehicle. y allowing corporations to pro- a member of the Ontario Press Under the new law, there will be a $110 fine and offenders vide funding, some schools have Council, 2 Carlton St., Suite 1706, will get two demerit points if a child smaller than the mini- Bbeen accused of moving toward Toronto, M5B 1J3, an independent mum as outlined the regulations is stopped in a car and not privatization. But if businesses want to Crystal organization that addresses reader in a proper booster seat. take some of the burden off taxpayers Crimi complaints about member news- Booster seats are widely available in the region at major and provide the textbooks and materials papers.The publisher reserves the retailers. Make sure you purchase a seat that is appropriate some students are currently deprived staff writer right to classify or refuse any adver- for the size of your child. In addition, the Province will be of, why not let them? tisement. Credit for advertisement removing the PST on booster seats which range in price from According to recent news, a report limited to space price error occu- $30 to as much as $160 for high-end models. from the Elementary Teachers’ Federa- to school boards, students, and taxpay- pies. Editorial and Advertising con- Remember, it takes more than just a “Baby on Board” sign tion of Ontario (ETFO) showed 12 per ers in a long time. If a major business tent of the News Advertiser is copy- to assure your child’s safety. cent of Ontario’s elementary schools wants to provide books or computer righted. Unauthorized reproduction and 28 per cent of secondary schools upgrades, it would free up money for is prohibited. Publications Mail Sales take advantage of corporate funds. school boards to spend on facility im- Agreement Number 1332791. LETTER TO THE EDITOR Michael Barrett, Durham District provements. Businesses could actually School Board’s chairman, said in an in- become the equalizer for students. [ Letters Policy ] Krosno ‘expressway’ the real concern terview he personally does not support But no matter how big the cheque - such close partnerships with business- on the table is, some educators will still es. He said schools should be equalizers insist on protecting youngsters from big We welcome letters that include To the editor: and by starting down that path, some business marketing. name, city of residence and phone Re: ‘It’s Liverpool raceway’, letter to the editor, Aug. 17. could offer students more than others. Some teachers argue large corpora- numbers for verification. Writers I have no idea how long you have been sitting on this letter In Toronto, parents line up to get their tions want access to kids to turn them are generally limited to 200 words or if the person that submitted it has even been down Liv- child in an out-of-district school, Mr. into customers for life. and one submission in 30 days. We erpool Road lately, but there is a stop sign at Liverpool and Barrett said, and he doesn’t want that to Marketing is already in schools -- on decline announcements, poetry, Krosno Boulevard that has been in place for at least the last happen in Durham. T-shirts, shoes, binder stickers, even open letters, consumer complaints, 10 years. It’s certainly easy to understand where inside lockers. By fighting it, the only congratulations and thank you Obviously the person doesn’t stop at it or they would have Mr. Barrett is coming from -- if one thing educators are doing is depriving notes. The editor reserves the right seen it. Hello. school offers state-of-the-art facilities students from better and more school to edit copy for length, style and I am more concerned with the continuous use of Krosno and another is falling apart, of course supplies and improved facilities spon- clarity. Opinions expressed by letter as an expressway. There is more speeders on it than on Hwy. it’s in a student’s best interest to attend sored by business. writers are not necessarily those of 401. Cars pass each other all the time. There is a stop sign at the better one. But some would disagree Kids are surrounded by marketing the News Advertiser. Due to the vol- Fanshaw Place that very few seem to stop at, including the Durham schools are on a level playing almost everywhere they go. It’s pointless ume of letters, not all will be printed. ones who should be setting the example, the police. If the law field right now anyway. A new school to sacrifice good money to keep some of Fax: 905-683-0386; e-mail: tdoyle@ enforcers would like to sit in my driveway with an unmarked could have a state-of-the-art science it out of schools. durhamregion.com. The newspaper car, I would like to offer an open invitation. I’m sure that the lab, for instance, while an older one is contacts only those whose submis- revenue obtained from this would exceed the expense. in massive need of repair. Crystal Crimi’s column ap- sions have been chosen for publica- Barry Axford By handling corporate funding prop- pears every third Sunday. E-mail tion. Pickering erly, it could be the best thing to happen [email protected]. durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, AUGUST 28, 2005 PAGE 7 A/P ID fraud can lead FROM $ to major financial CUBA 93 headaches DEPARTURES FROM TORONTO /MONTH* Computers, Internet with computers. 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By Crystal Crimi Staff Writer DURHAM — In a school deserted by stu- dents, a brightly lit classroom spills radio pop tunes into an empty hallway soon to be filled with excited kids. Although school may be the last thing A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo some students are thinking about, inside the Jennifer Ellis, a Grade 1 teacher at Pierre Elliott Trudeau Public School works on getting her classroom ready for the start of school on Sept. 6. brightly lit classroom teacher Jennifer Ellis is preparing for the fresh faces of five and six books and more to ensure everything is coat rack and explain how it works. While paper hats, read books and have snack time. year olds soon to fill the stacked desks and ready for the youngsters. she does, the students will likely be very in- After they go for a tour of the school, Mrs. chairs. In her 16 years as a teacher, Mrs. Ellis has tense, some will hold hands and others may Ellis will talk with them about what they saw “Today I need to clear off all the shelves taught many different grades and enjoys cry, said Mrs. Ellis. and answer their questions. Students will get and put things back where they belong,” said watching Grade 1 students grow. recess and lunch breaks. Mrs. Ellis in mid-August while working in “They come in at the start of the year and “I’ll likely have to tie a lot of shoes that her Grade 1 classroom at Pierre E. Trudeau sometimes they cry,” she said. “At the end ‘They come in at the start of day,” she said. Public School. Her routine is currently being of the year, they come in and give you a big Mrs. Ellis said she tries to make the kids carried out in similar classrooms across hug.” the year and sometimes they cry. comfortable by creating routines and rep- Durham Region. “Today is mainly just a fur- Even though there’s still time before At the end of the year, they come etition. They’ll have regular spots for coats, niture moving day, I just want to set things school starts, Mrs. Ellis already has her first shoes and lunches, and daily activities such up so they look ready.” day of classes planned. Wearing a school in and give you a big hug.’ as the ‘Star of the Day’ and weather song. To help her prepare, Mrs. Ellis brought her shirt, she’ll arrive around 7:45 a.m. to make JENNIFER ELLIS And while the first day of school is an nine-year-old daughter Rachel for jobs such sure everything is ready and likely attend a anxious experience for students, it is for Mrs. as sharpening pencils and sorting crayons. staff meeting. At about 8:20 a.m., she’ll go Ellis as well. Before the first day on Sept. 6, Mrs. Ellis outside and introduce herself to parents and Inside the classroom decorated with cater- “I always say to them, ‘you’re really ner- has to prepare books, draw lines in journals, students. When it’s time for class, she’ll line pillar numbers and ABCs, the kids will play vous, well so am I’,” she said. “We’re in this photocopy material, label bins, sort through students up, bring them in, take them to the name games, sing songs, make construction together.” Make the trip to school a safe one
Experts offer tips which could prevent safe passage in aisles or occupy a seat for getting there WALKING • always watch out for cars DURHAM — Before kids get to • choose a safe route with the few- class, they have to get to school est and safest streets to cross safely. • use sidewalks and paths or walk Whether on a bus or walking to as far away from traffic as possible school, here are some suggestions • when crossing at mid block, from the Durham Catholic District make sure no cars are coming and School Board to help ensure a safe continuously look for traffic arrival: • if crossing between parked cars, ON THE BUS check if they’re running or if any- • arrive five minutes early and one is in them, then look left, right, stand in a safe place left before going • use guardrails when getting on or • at an intersection, obey traffic off the bus signals and lights, and make sure • stay quiet and keep seated to it’s safe to cross by looking to see if prevent the driver from being dis- any cars are coming tracted • don’t eat on the bus to reduce the Pedestrian advice comes from Celia Klemenz/ News Advertiser photo possibility of choking the ‘Walking School Bus’ program, PICKERING — Grade 2/3 teacher Anna Palantzas at E.B. Phin Public School in Pickering decorates her homeroom • don’t bring large items such as promoted by the Catholic school door in preparation for the new school year. skis, toboggans, and hockey bags, board. A/P PAGE 10 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, AUGUST 28, 2005 durhamregion.com
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