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Spud Printing
rerhapane of easiest andinoct t•ewardtrig-a-rtinrm-s-for ,
young children is print making. Printing teaches the child about
space relation and design. Its results arc immediate so the young
child will he content.
Materials
- large potato
cutting tool (always watch a child when he is learning to use
any tool which can cut evert scissors)
- - liquid water color or better still ,tempra paint
- piece of colored or white paper. the largerand stiffer, the
bet ter
' 4 inch water- color paint brush
Instructions
1. Cut the potato into two halves.
2'. Whit the cutting tool cut out a design in the potato,
(Remember; printing works on the idea of negative and positive
'space with the part that is cut out not showing up in the print and
the part you le'ave forming the design.)
3. Now with t he brush, paint the design to be printed using any
color of paiat(encourage the child to use only one color as this
will produce the 'hest results)
4. Carefully take the potato printer and press it down on the
paper. This must be done well otherwise the print will be
snugged.
• 5. Thts potato can be repainted and other prints Made or`changes
. in the kiesign can made.
Although grow itigaip in the country gives the child a natural .
and healthy environment in which to grow. it can also be the
soorce of later social problems. The greatest of these problems
comes when the rural child must leave his home .and enter
school.
Due to changes in education. the days of the intimate local one
rbont school are long since gone. -Today children living in
sparsely populated areas are bused in to large central schools
often starting the day the child first goes to school.
Entering school usually is the first time that a child who has
grown tip in a rural area must work and-play with a large group of
children his own age. Changes in cotnttty living have been many.
But for the pre-school child, life on the farm is, onetof relatiVe
isolation. La days gone by the child living on a farm could find
lots of friends in his brothers and sisters, but the day of the large
family is gone.
Starting school for any child is one of the most drastic changes
he will encounter, •Being separated from family and being made
to stay in a strange place with a large group of strange children is
frightening enough. For a child who has never had an
opportunity to play or work with a la rgc. group of children his own
age, the experience is even more terrifying,.
4 Normally, it does not take a child v ery long to adjust to his new
surroundings, But if you consider, that the first few days and
weeks in school are among the most important in a child's
schooling, anything which , might prevent him for adjusting,
quickly, must be done away with.
A child of three or four will not normally play or n ork in groups
of more than two or three children. This does not mean that a
child cannot or should not be prepared for the day when he must
work in a much larger group. In urban areas groups such as
kindergart ens, day care centres or play schools all give the child
an opportunity to adjust to the group situation. This is not the
case in most rural areas,
Parents of children living in rural areas, particularly those
children from isolated farms, must provide their children with
opportunities to work and play with large groups of children their
own age.
Some of the most readily available opportunities are by taking
young children to plays, movies or sporting events. But for
lasting and real opportunities, .a child needs to have a regular
diet of play with large numbers of children. One idea and one
which is working successfully in, many parts of North America
and Europe, is the once a week community play school for rural
children.
Iln the next Play Time article a description ,ef how such a group
can be stailkicl rind run, will he given)
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Elaine Townshend
one article inside the bob. The local paper
is delivered one day each week; farm and
home magaiines appear periodically.
Sometimes we discover that
long-awaited letter from a friend or from a
family member. Busipess correspondence
also travels by post. Opening the squeaky
mailbox, door to see an envelope, which
possibly encloses a pay, cheque, highlights
anyone's month.
Usually, though, the mail consists of
bills -telephone, hydro, repairs,< cattle
feed,- -veterinary and' tax, We'd like to
ignore them, but we can't. Sales flyers
from local stores are another common
receipt.
Regardless of the contents of the mail, a
farm day doesn't promly begin until the
postman drives past. Thus the mailbox
plays an essensial role in rural life.
lopite of its importance, a shiny new
mailbox -is subjected to rough treatment.
Sometimes it bears the brunt of a speeding
driver; ether times it is designated as the
target for beer bottles tossed from passing
cars.
Traditional Hallowe'en pranks involve
removing the container from its pillar or
filling it with debris. Locating the box and
cleaning it usually requires minimal work,
but the-metal sustains a few scrapes during
the escapade's.
Winter unleashes a fierce assault on the
mailbox; a snowbank often buries it. After
the plow pushes the snow aside, the metal
frame of the 6ox displays another dent or
two.
In the spring, the mailbox teeters on top
of its post; the door sags and the rusty
hinges creak loudly. Each year we repair
the old container, until it is damaged
beyond fixing.Then we immediately
replace it with a new one.
Each mailbox along k„,,' country road
provides a private postarterminal for a
farm family. Correspondence flows
steadily and life on the farm would seem
unnatural without the mailbox;
9 THE MAILBOX
For posting letters, large mailboxes
stand on street corners in town, and post
offices contain slots for an indiVidual's
mail. But anyone, who once lived on a
farm, remembers the solitary metal box
that rests on the shoulder of the road in
front of each home.
Rural mailboxes come in various sizes,
shapes and colours. Some arc mounted on
iron stakes or on wooden posts, which are
anchored in .underground..cement blocks;
others sit atop milk cans, which are
weighted in the bottom. Each box bears the
family name.
Most mailboxes rotate on a swivel.
When we post a letter, we turn the box to
notify the mailman there are envelopes for
him to collect.
When he leaves, he also turns the box.
Then we realize our mail has arrived. This
signal saves some unnecessary walks down
the lane and is, especially appreciated
during the winter.
Our postman has delivered mail on ,he
same route for over thirty-five years.- He
knows every' family and seldom inserts' a
lettcrin the wrong box. His schedule rarely
changes; we can almost set our clocks by
him.
Nevertheless we watch for his signal
every day.Sevcral times each morning we
glance out the window wondering whether
the niail has arrived.
When that box is finally turned, we
hustle ' doWn the lane with great
anticipation. If we notice a parcel sticking
out the door, we hurry even faster.
Those of is. who subscribe to a daily
newspaper, arc assured of finding at least
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Auxiliary elects officers
Granddaughter writes
prize winning poem
This poem was written by Barbara' McCullough, 13, of
Brampton, a granddaughter of Mrs. Alex Kerr of town.
PD LIKE TO DRAW A POEM
"I'd like to draw a poem some day", I said to some friends
of mine,
"Draw a poem! Why a poem is only a few' words in an
unimportant rhyme!"
"I'm sorry to say this, but youre wrong," I corrected them,
"the words are a small part of a poem like the sparkle of a
gem."
"The words are an outer garment, like the clothes on you and
me,
A poem' is a red red rose, a running brook or a tall green
"If tree,"
into the woods you see one, the falling water over a6
log,
Even if you go in the city or town, a poem can be the fog."
".A poem could be a girl or boy
a Poem could be a sorrow or joy."
"A poem could be a graceful deer,
a poem could be far, a poem could be near."
"It may be a banana, or any type of fruit,
it may be a shoe or. an old boot." '
"It could be a hidden spring found in the fall,
it could be the watering place by some horses stall."
o you sec the words help you see it a bit,
t a poem is a picture and there's no changing it.
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TUCKERSMITH MUNICIPAL
TELEPHONE SYSTEM
EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 9th, 1975
the Tuckersmith Municipal Telephone
System in conjunction with Bell Canada
will be implementing Directory Assistance
charging ,
Directory assistance charges will be
made for .25 cents per request to #411 for
those numbers already in the directory.
No charges will be made for numbers
not yet in the directory, or for -numbers
outside your directory area.
Those persons over 65 yaars of age and
those "handicapped can apply at our
Business, Office for an exemption certifi-
cate or if unable to-call at this office -please
Phone 482-9908 and we will forward a form
to you by mail.
Hospitals, pdy phpnes and hotel rooms
are exempt.
Tuckersmith Municipal
Telephone System
Mel Graham, Manager & Sec. Treas.
R.R.1
Brucefield, Ontario.
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The general meeting of the
U.C.W. was held Jan. 28 with the
Afternoon Unit in 'charge of the
devotional.
Mrs. F. Golding opened with a
poem, Hymn 570 was sung and a'
responsive reading of Psalm 705
was followed by the Lord's
Prayer. The, scripture, Philippans
Chapter - '4, was read by
Mrs. Williams.
A New Year's meditation was
also read by Mrs. E.Williams,
Joann,e Bode 'favoured with a
coupIC' ---ptaTrio numbers.
Offering was received by Mrs. H.
Snell and Mr.s C. Broadfoot,
Joanne Bode gave a talk on her
weelie-n"r1 at Toc Alpha at Niagara
Falls during. the Christmas break.
The theme was "Awakening to
yourself and others 'around the
World". She spoke of. attending
sessions, workshops, prayer
meeting and a banquet at which
Dr. WKlure was the speaker. her
talk was enjoyed by all.
This part of the meeting-closed
with prayer by Mrs. T. Wilbee.
The business part was chaired
Kilbarchan
notes
By Mabel Turnbull
Miss. Margaret McKay of
Tuckersmith celebrated her
birthday this week. She was 88.
This reminds me that I'll be
passing another milestone soon.
When asked how old I am, I reply
"I was born in this century which
usually stops any further probing.
Mrs. Chas. Stelek of Varna
passed away this past week at 99 ,
our oldest resident. In July she
would have reached 100 and
joined our list of centenarians,
Thos. Grieve 102, Miss Belle
McClure 101.
-Many five-year-olds across
Huron County are probably
lookipg forward already to
starting school in September.
Their mothers too are looking'
forward to the day with a certain
amount of relief.
The Huron County „Health Unit
is certainly anticipating the new
crop of school beginners. Next
week the Health Unit bens their
health screening program for
pre-schoolers.
For the first time the Health
Unit is spreading the pre-school
screening clinics out over several
months. tccording to the director
of public health nursing. Mrs.
Gurpal Thind, Pre-school
screening will be done at the
regular Child Health Clinics in
the area. One will be held in
A deircious , pot luck supper
preceded the January meeting of
the Barbara Kirkman Auxiliary
when 25 members and their
friends enjoyed the meal.
- Mrs. R.S.Habkirk presided and
opened the meeting with a
reading "Sincere Co-operation"
and also led in prayer.
by Moss. T. Wi Ibee, 1st vice
president. Minutes and thank you
notes were read. Plaits were
completed for the Valentine
supper, Feb. 19.
The ' Budget for 1975 was .
presented by Mrs. G.McKenzie
and approved. The World Day of
Prayer will be held March 7 in
Northside Church' at 3 P.M.1 The
themel is .11Bicorrie tierfeetly
drier„ .'- ' ' " ' ' • '
Mrs. W. Broadfoot presented a
Life Membership and-Pin to Mrs.
ORM frii-m-The 11.C.W.:' for
her valued work especially as
treasurer for seven years. Mrs.
Cuthili made. a fitting reply of
thanks.
Rev. M'.E.Reuber closed the
meeting with prayer.
Brussels next Tuesday, Feb. 11
front 9:30 to 11:30 and in Seaford),
on Thursday, Feb. L . also' in the
mo mg. • s •
A public health,nurse, who has
been trained by the province in
health assessment, will check
e-schooler's development. Mrs.
Thind says'. "Language, speech.
Muscle co-ordination. recognition-
of colours, all the things that are
important when you begin school
will be tested," the nurse says.
The clinics will also do anaemia
and urine testing and will have
the children's teeth brushed with
flourj,de,
Children Who need help in
some - area will be referred to
"helpful, places" and the family
doctor will be informed. "We can
help par cots to expose their
A hymn was sung with Mrs.
M.R.Rennie at the piano.
The minutes were read and
Miss Janet Cluff received the
collection. Twenty -six calls were
made,
Mrs.' Peter Malcolm sang "An
Evening Prayer" which was
enjoyed by all.
Mrs. C. Reith gave the
scripture lesson from 2nd Chapter
of Phillipines and also led in
prayer. Miss Belle Campbell gave
the history of the Presbyterial
since 1895 and installed the
officers for 'the year aijollows:
Past President - Mrs.
RS.Habkirk; President -Mrs. Jas.
A. McDonald; Vice President -
Mrs. C. Reith; Secretary - Mrs,
R.K.McFarlaneaAssistant - Mrs.
Elmer Rivers; Treasurer - Miss
'Janet. Oaf; Literature &
eei4e .R4erslake;
Supply ,Mrs. R,S.Habkirk; Cor.
,Secretary - Mrs. R.K.McFarlane;
Friendship and Services - Mrs.
-Ed, .Andrews, -Mrs. -G.
Glad Tidings - Mrs. Elmer Rivers;
Social - Mrs. Harold Coleman,
Mrs. R.S.Habkirk, Mrs. W.W.
Ross, Mrs. Keith Sharp; Pianist -
Mrs. M.R.Rennie; Telephone
Captains - Mrs. H.H.Leslie, Mrs.
W.W.Ross, Mrs. R.S.Habkirk.
children to sonic-things and then
retest them later on. If a child
can't--do well in clinic testing, we
can sometimes arrange to test in
the home,- Mrs, Thind
Parents of children, -who will
attend school in September w ill
be getting calls from Health Unit
secretaries, asking them to make
appointments for the pre-school
screening. Mrs. Thinti*ald. The
children who attend the county's
separate schools will go through
the screening at the schools 'when
they pre-register later in the year,
Spreading the pre-school
screening out for the children in
the county's -other. schools will
take the end of the year load off
the health unit nurses and will
also make...4 easier for farm
parents to have their children
tested during the winter when the
work load on the farm is relatively
light. Mrs.Thind said.
Yoga class
needs more
participants
The Yoga class that has been
meeting at Seaforth Public School
since Christmas, is in danger of
extinction, according to
Recreation Director Clive Buist,
whose department is sponsoring
the Yoga classes.
Only ten people now attend
the classes and twenty are needed'
to make a full class. The group.
which is instructed' by Tom
Worthington of Goderich has •
been meeting on Satur day
mornings, but decided to switch
to Wednesday evenings at 9:30 in
an effort to attract more
participants,
We feel that many more people
are interested but weren't able to
come. Saturday mornings," Mr.
Buist said. The first of the new set•
of- classes will be held on
Wednesday, February 12. Fee is
$10 for 10 lessons.
All those who would be
interested in joining a Yoga class
at 9:39 Wednesday 'evenings at
the Public School are asked to call
Mr.Buist at the Recreation Office
at 527-0882.
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