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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1975-05-29, Page 16THIS IS YOUR LAST CHANCE for BIG SAVINGS SPRING SALE ENDS SATURDAY, MAY 31, 1975 SEAFORTH JEWELLERS Main Street Seaforth 111 Work these rear-mounted cultivators all day at high speeds Int. Harv. No. 353 4 Row (Rolling) Kongskilde 4-6-8 Row Lilliston 4-6 Row (Rolling) U See. uset now for precision cultivation e JAYR "The Business Reliability Built", CAMBRIDGE SEAFQR. FARM EQUIPMENT LTD.. ri For yowS. 90W i'Atrazine w p or liquid Lasso NICPA 2-4-D Eptam Patoram For Competitive Prices Call. Seaforth ' 527-1910 OPNOTCH tf TOPNOTCH FEEDS LIMITED Ph. 527-0240: Expositor Action Ads' There is a real possibility that a teaching homemaker will be engaged in Huron County under the direction of the Social, Services Committee. Committee Chairman Ervin Sillery said the three main duties of a teaching homemaker would be to supervise the individual diamond at St. Boniface School, Zurich, on the recommendation of Trustee Ted Geoffrey, Zurich. The use of one bus will be given to Rev. C.A.Prttit to transport children to St. Mary's School, Hesson, June 30 to July 5 for religious education. Trustee Arthur Haid, R.R.4, Listowel, said there would be about 50 children and they would use two classrooms and the gymnasium at the school with the parish paying expenses of bus driver and gasoline. Hibbert United Church on Saturday, May 24. Jim andGary Norris, Brampton visited on the weekend with Mrs. Sam Norris and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Norris and family. Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Miller, visited on Sunday with Mrs. Mary Hodgert, Exeter. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Dow and Ernest; Mr. and Mrs. Bob Norris and Patti; Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Miller and Paul; Mr. and Mrs. John Templeman and Mary Jane were among those attending the Grade 13 graduation dinner at Mitchell District High School on Monday evening. Pam Cameron, Karen Miller, Teresa Deihl, Jeff Butson, Roger Riley, Richard Cameron, Dennis Parsons, Bob Scott and Terry Templeman, are among the Grade 8 students 'of Upper Thames Elementary School enjoying a three day trip to Sudbury. The . groundwork of the preparations for the complete changeover to the use of a common metric units has been laid in the 19 schools under the Huron-Perth County Roman Catholic Separate School Board the trustees were informedat a board meeting held in St. Patrick's School, Dublin, Monday night. Michael Dewan,. principal of St. Joseph's School, Stratford, and spokesman for • the metric curriculum committee set up by the board, outlined progress • to date. The ten members of the committee who attended thet meeting for the presentation of the report are: Primary - Mrs. Terry Pearson, Our Lady of Mount Carmel School, Dashwood; Sister Louise Lowry, Principal,' St. Boniface School, Zurich andMrs. Joan Murray, St. Columban School. Junior - Ennis Murphy, Principal, St. p'atrick's School , Kinkora; Mr. Dewan; Mrs. Margaret Suplat, St. Boniface School, Zurich; and Joseph McDonald, St. Patrick's School, Kinkora. Intermediate Adrian Pontsioen, Principal, St. Joseph's School, Clinton; Paul Z<Oura,St. Michael's School, Stratford; and Miss Roberta Stemp, St, nary's School, Goderich. John Vintar, Director of Education, is on the committee and M. J. Liebovitz, Curriculum Service Officer, Pure and Applied Science, Ministry of Education, (Continued from. Page I) not force any county into a District Health Council situation. Deputy-reeve Bill Clifford of the Town of Goderich asked the government representative what counties could expect if they did not become part of a District Health Council. "What are the penalties?" asked Mr. Clifford. "What are the implications here?" "The Ministry can't force - it won't force counties into District Health Councils," said Mr.. Skorcz emphatically. He went on to explain, however, that the citizens within such a county could be losing out since input concerning health care in that part of Ontario would be missing in Toronto. He said the value of such a county to the total health care picture in the province would just "net be there". Reeve Ginn urged Mr. Skorcz and the Ministry of Health for Ontario to think about a more griadttal , conversion to District flealtliCetincilS. He argued that if the area is too large, too /with responsibility is titt the 15-thember entritnittee Which Would he just beginning to learn Worked with them. Mr. Liebovitz commended the committee for the progress they made which has put them in the forefront in Midwestern Ontario District for preparing their schools for the changeover. He said the Canadian Government has set 1980 as the target date for the completion of Canada's metric conversion program and the Ontario Ministry of Education along with other provincial departments of education has set June 1978 or sooner as the dateline. He explained that we are, presently predominantly Imperial measurement. Mr. Dewan said the metric system will be introduced in all grades ofthe 19 separate schools by September 1976 and in use exclusively by June 1978. Mr. Dewan said awareness workshops for staff will be held May 30 and starting in September intensive in-service workshops ' and implementation in math- measurement area in primary and intermediate classes and as pilot projects in junior classes. Kippen Trustee ' Michael Connolly said, "Now I can see the need for professional development daysl" Jack Lane, Business Administrator, said the metric kits for each school will cost about $75 in the priary division and $100 in the intermediate division for a total of about $2,850 in. the 19 schools. about the wide and intricate facets of health care. "We should co-ordinate health Services locally first," said Reeve Ginn. "I think they would operate sooner and better at the county level. By the time 15 new members of a District Health Council learn what's going on in Huron and Perth health - wise, it will take too long." Reeve Ginn suggested that representation from the Children's Aid Society, Social Services, Huronview, the six hospitals, the nursing homes and the Board of Health could take a look at health services in Huron first. "That's job enough at the start," said Reeve Ginn. "Better to start on a small scale and then amalgamate later." "I don't say y ou're incorrect but I don't think it's the direction the Ministry is looking at the present time," answered Mr. Skotcz.He said counties must "broaden their scope." Remember! It takes but a moment to place a Huron, Expositor Want Ad and be money in pocket. To advertise, just dial 527-0240. 6 ! Lions parade at HOniiiton • A number of members of Seaferth Lions Club and their wives were in Hamilton last week end taking part in the annual convention of District 'A'. Making the trip were Mr. and Mrs.Bob Beuttenmiller, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Rimmer, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Pickard, Mr. and Mrs. Marten Vincent, Dr. and .Mrs. W.J.Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Derwin Bannerman, Mr. and Mrs. Atchie Robinette, Mr. and Mrs.Irwin Johnston, Mr. and Mrs. Clair Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Teatero, Mr. and Mrs.Alvin Smale, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Beuttentniller, Miss Dorothy Parke and George Hays. The Lions were accompanied by the SDHS Girls Band and a float which emphasized the Seaforth Centennial. McKillop consultation by a family in trouble to help counsel a student. Charles Rau, Zurich, Separate School representative on the Huron County Board of Education, who had been invited to attend the meeting, spoke of his activities. The two separate school representatives on the Perth County Board declined the invitation to attend the meeting. The Zurich Minor Athletic Association was granted permission to use the ball The meeting closed with '0 Canada' followed by a dainty lunch served by the hostesses. homemakers hired by the Social Services Committee on a contract basis; to be available for homemaking on an emergency basis (for example nights and weekends); and to carry a homemaking caseload similar to the regular field workers from Social Services, specifically to work with housewives and mothers in need of advice concerning household budgets and nutrition and child care. "In some cases more is required than just a hand-out of money," Mr. Sillery's report stated.' "A teaching homemaker should be able to improve the quality of life for persons,' receiving long term assistance by teaching budgeting, shopping skills, meal planning, etc. This should ensure that the money is being spent more wisely .and for the benefit of all members of the family." County councillors learned that a middle-aged person with plenty of experience in the hoMemaking field plus common sense and the ability to work with people in all walks of life would be the type of person hired as a teaching homemaker. The initial salary would depend on'past experience and education and would have to be in line with the preseRt salary range for field workers. Should a teaching homemaker be hired, the salary and all expenses in connection with the work would • be subsidized by the Province of • Ontario by 80 percent. John Tinney, chairman of the board of management at Huronview, announced that June 15 to 21 is Senior Citizens' Week. Once again, all senior citizens in Huron are invited to Huronview to take part in the special events being planned for the week for residents there. Look What 99c Will Buy Coke, Pepsi, • 7-Up 10 Large Size GARBAGE 26 oz. POP BAGS 3/99c 99c plus deposit 3 Loaves White 2 Pair BREAD 99c HOSE 99c PANTY These Specials Available with any *3.00 Gas Purchase at ARCHOIE:,S2APJ)1s0C0 Crowds enjoy open house at Hudie Lumber in Clinton over the weekend. Huron may hire teaching homemaker Re said the government is proposing to pay a grant of 75 cents per pupil to help withse costs. In other business the board was given a report by William Innes, Stratford, attendance counsellor for the board who said' the number of referrals had decreased since he was hired in 1971. He gave the reason for this because the students knew he would investigate any truancy. Mr. Innes said he has on occasion been called in for Correspondent • Mrs. John Templeman Mrs. Alvin Barbour, Mrs. Frank Hamilton and Mrs. Carter Kerslake were hostesses for the May meeting of the Staffa Women's Institute held in the township hall on Wednesday, May 21 at 8;.30 p.m. The President, Mrs. Charles. Douglas presided and after repeating the Institute Ode and Mary Stewart Collect welcomed the 4-H members and leaders to the meeting. A candle was lit in memory of a Life Member, Mrs. Penelope Fell who passed away on Sunday, May 11 and after observing a 2 minute silence in her memory, Mrs. Douglas read the 23rd Psalm. There were eight members and eleven visitors present and the roll call was answered by "A Clothing Style I enjoy Wearing and Why?" Mrs, Douglas presented a paPer on the motto - Look for the best it is often near a'en • ts District president, Mrs. Carter Kerslake, made a presentation of an Institute pin (on behalf of the Staffa W.I.) to Mrs. John Mille for serving so well as president, also a trillium cup and saucer to Joanne Ross for successfully completing 12, 4-H projects and receiving her provincial honours. Mrs. Douglas presented Mrs. Arthur Smale and Mrs. William Butson each with a gift for their leadership with the 4-H girls. Nancy Templeman from Staffa #1 commented on their display "Clothes for Leisure" and Kathy Douglas from Staffa #2 commented on their display "Trim with Imagination". Several of the girls displayed their leisure garments which they had completed in this club. Mrs. George Vivian conducted a quiz on 'Test your Safety I.Q.' which proved most interesting. Mrs. John Millet gave an interesting report on the District Annual held at Kirkton on May 20. Staffa Branch is to host the District Annual in 1476. Huron-Perth Separate School Board Prepares to chance to metric Staffa WI hosts 4- Health Council Correpondent Mrs. Ed. Regele Mr. and Mrs. Carl Dalton of Seaforth visited Monday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Edward Regele. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Regele visited the same home one evening last week. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Thornton, Brenda and Kenneth of Stratford visited on Sunday with Mrs. Joseph Thornton, they also visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs.AlvinHinz of Monkton. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Regele visited recently with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Dennis of Moncrie.i• and Mr. and Mrs. Del Philip of Blyth and Mr. and Mrs. Reg. Schultz of R.R.3, Blyth. Mrs. David Watson .spent Friday afternoon with Mrs. Joseph Thornton. The first new house beside Victoria Park in many years. Mrs. Harold McCallum and Joyce and Mrs. Ed. Regele of R:R. Walton and Mrs. Adeline Bennewies of Brodhagen spent last Friday in London. 'Personals Mr. and Mrs. Norman Dow attended the graduation of their son David, at Guelph University on Wednesday, May 21, and the graduation of their son Dennis, at Guelph University on Friday, May 23. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Kemp attended the graduation of their niece Jane Francis on Thursday, May 22 at Waterloo University. Mr. and Mrs. John Templeman and family attended the graduation of their daughter and sister Darlene on Friday, May 23 at Waterloo University. John -Ashton, Woodstock is spending a few days with his aunt and uncle Mr. and\ Mrs. Arthur Kemp. Mr. and Mrs Russell Miller and family were guests at the Butson-Young wedding at •