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Upper Canada schools jumpstart new term
most perfect “with very few distractions” because all of the elementary schools are in line nowwith their full-time kindergarten programs while other school districts are still struggling to "nish setting up their FTKs and adjust their budgets to accommodate the "nal year of implementation. The provincial government set a "ve-year deadline for all Ontario school districts to introduce full-time kindergarten programs for their elementary school curriculums. The goal is to provide a headstart on educa- tion for Ontario students and work towards the ultimate goal of a 100 per cent gradua- tion rate. Thomas credited the combined e#orts of UCDSB sta# in all departments for achiev- ing a one-year early-completion goal on FTK for Upper Canada schools. He noted that during the previous term the facilities department was managing at least 200 var- ious projects, ranging from renovations to additions, for district elementary schools to meet the advanced FTK schedule. Custodial service and purchasing departments also speeded up their schedules for equipping the new kindergarten rooms with furnish- ings and supplies. cept those already advertised. The hiring freeze takes e#ect until March 11 next year. The board also called for a “comprehen- sive review” of services delivery on condi- tion classroom activities are not a#ected. Trustees also asked for "nancial reports when a department budget increase ex- ceeds three per cent or more. In such cases department managers must propose reme- dies. “At this board,” stated David K. Thomas, UCDSB director, “we have created a legacy of compliant budgets and responsible use of resources, and the board has simply as- ked us to continue in this manner to ensure budgetary needs are met.” For the past 11 years the UCDSB has maintained balanced budgets based on education ministry guidelines. Thomas said the district will still be able to do that with the latest budget while meeting the needs of students. “Over the last four years, the east end has been fast becoming a thriving community in which to raise a family,” Blais stated in a press release. “If I am successful on Oct. 27, my promise to have an open amphitheatre will come to fruition for east-end residents and their families.” Blais’ proposal for an amphitheatre would locate the facility in the new Cardinal Creek Village development. His plan also calls for local homebuilders to cover all of the amphitheatre construc- tion costs without the need for any munici- pal budgeting through property taxes.
BROCKVILLE | Sta! and administration for the Upper Canada school district are congratulating themselves on getting «a jumpstart ahead» of other districts for the 2014-2015 term. Director David K. Thomas of the Up- per Canada District School Board (UCDSB) expressed satisfaction with the district’s “courageous decision” to forge ahead last term with full implementation of the full- time kindergarten program at all UCDSB elementary schools instead of waiting one more year to "nish the project. “Two years ago, our district trustees and senior leadership determined we would fully implement full-time kindergarten one year ahead of the provincial mandate,” Thomas stated in a press release. “That made for a very di!cult, very tight budget last year because, of course, the provincial money to compress a "ve-year program into four did not come with it. But it was worth it to ensure our new students had a head start in their learning through the quality programming that full-time kinder- garten (FTK) o#ers.” Thomas noted that the start of the new school term this September has been al- BROCKVILLE | Upper Canada school board trustees are taking a proactive position to make sure the district budget doesn’t get unbalanced by accident. During the Sept. 10 regular session, the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB), approved three resolutions aimed at guaranteeing that the 2014-2015 budget passed in June before the summer break stays balanced and does not require rewor- king because of any Ministry of Education funding policy changes. In a news release following the We- dnesday meeting, the UCDSB expressed “concern due to recent hints by the Ministry of Education that the province is tightening its belt.” The three motions are designed to maintain current budget plans in case any future provincial restraint strategy a#ects support funding from the ministry. The three motions include a hiring freeze on all UCDSB administrative positions ex- ORLÉANS | Now that the o"cial campaign period has begun, Cumberland Ward Coun. Stephen Blais has made his #rst of- #cial election promise. If he succeeds in gaining a second term Blais will push for construction of the east end’s "rst outdoor amphitheatre. www. editionap .ca Everything at your fingertips Tout au bout des doigts
BELLEFEUILLE / GAUTHIER Arthur Bellefeuille, né le 29 octobre 1906, est le fils de Joseph Bellefeuille et d’Émilie Pilon. Adolescent, Arthur monte au chantier pendant l’hiver. Le 21 août 1929, à Clarence Creek, Arthur épouse Germaine Gauthier, née le 6 mai 1908. Elle est la fille d’Hector Gauthier et d’Émilia Hotte. De leur mariage naissent neuf enfants : Hector né le 12mai 1930 et décédé le 16mai 1930, Thérèse née le 16 juin 1931 (Athanase Larose, fils de Désiré et Sophronie Charette), Arthur, junior, né le 5 février 1933 et décédé le 1er juillet 2002 (Bertha Lepage, fille de Conrad et de Jeannette Dupuis- Brind’Amour), Irène née le 10 octobre 1934 et décédée le 20 mars 2005 (Claude Duquette, fils de Zoël et de Rose-Aimée Amyot), Jeannette née le 2 avril 1936 (Maurice Prevost, fils d’Ernest et de Doralice Bellefeuille, décédé le 16 juillet 1994), Jean-Paul né le 19 novembre 1940, célibataire, Lucien né le 23 février 1942 (Suzanne Kingsbury, fille de Roméo Kingsbury et de Jeanne Cécire), Eugène né le 20 mai 1943 (Marie-Claire Giroux, fille d’Eugène et de LauretteMatte), et, Réjean né le20mars 1945 (MadeleineGoulet, fillede Jean- Paul et de Simone Trinque).
Upper Canada district board reinforces budget plan
Arthur est éboueur pour le village de Rockland. À l’époque en été, la cueillette des ordures ménagères se fait en tombereau tiré par un cheval et l’hiver en traîneau (sleigh). Afin de déblayer les trottoirs de Rockland, Arthur fabrique une «charrue» artisanale en bois également hippomobile. Par la suite, il est à l’emploi de la compagnie Diblee pour la réfection des rues. En fin de semaine, il est parfois ouvrier et parfois ramoneur. Malheureusement, lors d’un nettoyage de cheminée, Arthur fait unemauvaise chute qui le rend infirme. Il va sans dire, maman Germaine prend soin de sa famille à la maison. Les commodités sont des plus rudimentaires: l’eau dehors au puits, la bécosse, le poêle à bois, pas d’électricité, donc la lampe à huile, la lessive à la main avec planche à laver… Douée d’un courage à toute épreuve, Germaine trouve un moyen de gagner un peu d’argent en effeuillant du mica pour l’usine de mica de Rockland, située rue Chéné, à l’emplacement de l’ancienne école St- Joseph (Le McGill). Qui veut la fin prend les moyens. Avec une ténacité admirable, ce maigre revenu finit par lui permettre d’acheter une machine à coudre «Singer» toute neuve. Ainsi, elle peut confectionner les vêtements pour la famille. Arthur etGermainesontdes travailleursacharnés qui savent se contenter de peumais dont l’amour de leur famille est primordial. Arthur décède le 1ermars 1958 à l’âge de 52 ans et Germaine le 14 juin 1995 âgée de 87 ans. L’oubli de soi pour le bien de leurs enfants est ineffaçable. Quel exemple de courage et de perseverance !
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