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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1971-05-13, Page 3QUEEN'S FIRST DANCE — The first dance at Friday's At-Home dance at South Huron District High School Friday night belonged solely to Queen Barb Lamport and her escort Todd Archibald. Kindergarten health examinations tabled The suggestion for the physical examination came from the Huron County Health Unit through the office of Acting Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Frank Mills. Dr. Millsfelt the policycould be of value, particularly in view of the severe health problems which came to light only dufing the great storm last winter when children all over the county were stranded in schools for two or three days. FIRST REACTION — When the announcement of the Queen of the ball was made at South Huron District High School Friday night, the T-A cameraman caught the first reaction of winning candidate Barb Lamport. T-A photo ATTEND ATMOME DANCE — A large crowd attended the annual At-Home dance at South Huron District High School, F'riday night. Shown here during the evening are Miss Nora Migrino, principal J. L. Wooden and Students Betty Than Miller and Ron Janke, T-A photo BUYS AN ANIMAL — At Friday's annual rummage sale of the Hensall Kinette club held at the arena, the variety of merchandise was widespread. Above, Mrs. Mariette Bilcke purchases a stuffed animal. T-A photo Separate school board approves roof repair TUESDAY CRASH ON NO, 4 — More than $2;000 damage was incurred in a two-car accident on No, 4 highway, south of the Crediton road, Tuesday morning, Two London men, occupants of the car at the bottom of the picture are in satisfactory condition in a London hospital while Lloyd Morgan, RR I Centralia, driver of the other vehicle was riot injured. T-A photo Letters to the editor Times-Advocate, May 13, 1971 • FWD 3 4 • NEW JACKETS — Members of the Exeter volunteer fire department recently received new jackets. Sporting the new coats are from the left, Roy Hunter, Bill Gilfillan, Pete McFalls, Fred Wells, Don Wells, Gerry Lawson, chief Gary Middleton, Frank Creech, Harold Brintnell, Mike Cushman, Mike Sanders, Bill Musser, Punch Wells, Ted Wright, John Wraight, Larry Smith, Frank Brintnell, Ray Jory, Ray Smith, Don Cowan and Reg Stagg, T-A photo Dear Editor: I was very pleased to see the Exeter Hawks advance as far as they did in the series, I do agree that they should be honoured by being presented with a ring. I think on the other hand, that it is a great shame to see the parents of our local Novice team, who brought a championship to Exeter, have to help pay for the jackets for these boys. Views on hockey, first aid, tent rti..eetings were held within the last six months, written up in the paper and open to anyone to take. If one life is saved or helped because people cared enough to come to a First Aid class, then it is felt that the class is wor- thwhile. No one from the Thames Road area was interested enough to take it. If the public wants to be informed re First Aid, then why don't they come to the classes, as there was room both times? Classes would maybe be held as part of night school if the need still arises. Also, if Mr. Mayer wanted to know what to do in the case of the emergency concerning his son, he had only to call a nurse who lives two doors from the scene of Brian's accident and was home on that particular Sunday. Marie Brock Jean Cann * Exeter, Ont. May 11,1971. • The matter of health examinations for students en- tering kindergarten and Grade 9' in Huron County Schools was tabled again at Monday's meeting of the Huron County Board of Education until the • Huron County Medical Association has had an op- portunity to pass an opinion on the problem. Dr. Barry Deathe, one of two medical doctors on the board of education, said he doubted that the medical men in Huron County would have the time to adequately examine all the students who would require physicals before or shortly after the opening of school in Sep- tember. "I'm not criticizing the value of • this," said Dr. Deathe. "You're just not going to get a good job. You're deluding yourselves." Dr. Alex Addison agreed. He said that a family physician will often sign a form for a child entering school not after a thorough examination but rather on the strength of what he has learned about the child in the years he has been the family's doctor. He indicated that most doctors just do not have the time to give a thorough physical for camp, for school, for swimming lessons, etc. Dr. Deathe added that in his opinion, a doctor could much better use his time giving periodical thorough physical examinations to those students involved in tough body contact sports such as football, hockey • etc, No change in Kindergarten An ad hoc committee con- sisting of James Taylor, Marilyn Kunder, Clarence McDonald, Wilfred Shortreed, ,Marion Zinn and Chairman Robert Elliott to study kindergartens in the county of Huron received the board's approval to leave things as they are at the present time with regard to kindergartens. Any new kindergartens in the county will be encouraged to adopt a full-day every-other-day program and to provide bus transportation for kindergarten pupils only insofar as it is coin- cidental with bus transportation schedules for other pupils in the same school. To permit the organization of a kindergarten to be, changed, there must be a request from at least 75 percent of the parents or legal guardians of children af- fected by the proposed change, but only after the ramifications of such change have been explored consultation with the Director of Education or his delegate, the principal and the teacher, and provided that such change does not cause additional cost to the board. John Henderson, McKillop, was not happy with the decision of the board. "I thought this committee was going to take a survey of kin- dergartens in the county," said Henderson. "They didn't take a survey at all. They had a com- mittee meeting and came up with a policy." Henderson made some attempt to have the committee reorganized to complete a study of students, parents and teachers involved in kindergarten throughout the county but later abandoned the idea in favor of silence. RAP meets -- Continued from front page recommendations and suggestions to the next meeting slated for June 14, Assistant arena manager Gary Middleton reported that the gross revenue for the arena for the just concluded season was the highest in history. The total revenue for the 1970- 71 winter season for the arena reached $23,928.85. The gross income of the junior Hawks reached $12,783.94. Of this amount $4,187.27 went to the arena. Referee fees amounted to $1,012 with the OHA getting another $764.23. Boys' farm — Continued from front page is expected that local people will gradually replace members on the board as the home becomes established in the community. would like to become involved in community drama projects. Mr, and Mrs. Ewert will live on the farm with the boys. The eight man advisory board includes Bruce Heath, M.S.W., director of Huron County CAS. It These boys had to work hard for their title and de'serve to be congratulated for their effort. Yours truly, R.O. To the Editor: In answer to Mr. Robert Maver's letter of May 6th, two First Aid courses, sponsored by the Elimville Women's Institute, to the system at St. Aloysius School in Stratford for the amount of $194.25. The board voted in favour of re- hiring Miss Frances Conway on a half time basis to work in religious education in the Stratford schools. She is em- ployed half time by St. Joseph's parish in Stratford. The board and the parish each pay one-half of her salary. John Vintar, Superintendent of Education, announced Sister Bernadette had resigned as religious education consultant, She will go to England for further study. Sister Sharon Murphy was appointed as primary education consultant, Trustee Michael Connolly, R.R. 3, Kippen, chairman of the finance and insurance com- mittee, made a motion that a resolution was required as a result of a legal opinion regar- ding the non owned auto liability policy whereby the board should enter into a contract with its employees in order to have full protection under this portion of the liability portfolio. LODGE PLANS TRIP Mrs. Myrtle Taylor Noble Grand assisted by Vice Grand Mrs. Elizabeth Riley conducted the, regular meeting of Amber Rebekah Lodge Wednesday evening. Invitations were received from Huronic Lodge, Clinton June 7 and to attend a reception and dinner at Medway School, June 19 in honor of Mrs. Betty Robinson incoming president of General assembly. Arrangements were made for the Representative and Scholar to attend Grand Lodge sessions in Toronto June 14, 15 and 16. A social hour was enjoyed following the meeting with Mrs. Grace Thompson Jr. P.N.G. in charge, Church service will be held in the United Church May 30. CARMEL PRESBYTERIAN Christian Family Sunday was observed in Carmel Presbyterian Church Sunday when members of the Sunday School assisted in the choir. Rev. W. D. Jarvis con- ducted the service with a special address for the children. Mrs. Malcom Dougall presided at the organ. Anniversary service will be held next Sunday at 11:00 a.m. when Rev, Russel Gordon of St. George's Presbyterian church, London, Ontario will be guest speaker. The Past Grands plan a bus trip to Ontario Place, Toronto, May 26 when members of the district lodges vvill participate. Dear Editor: A mother's heart was first shocked , then alerted to act in Members of the Huron County Board of Education took two and a half hours Monday afternoon for an in-depth study into the physical education program in the elementary and secondary schools of the county. They learned of the aims and objectives in both the actual physical education and the health program taught in conjunction with the program as well as the house league and inter-school schedules. Physical education heads from all high schools as well as several physical education teachers from several elementary schools were in attendence to make their presentation to the board and to answer questions from the board members. It was pointed out that the purpose of physical education in county schools is to introduce the students , to a wide variety of sports and physical activity, to teach the fundamental skills, to stimulate an abiding interest in one or more physical activities, to stress the need for physical fitness, to induce good sport- smanship and to show a student his limitations and how to accept them. The complete health course from kindergarten to grade 13 was clearly outlined by the teachers. It was reported that a committee of teachers within the county is now preparing a co- ordinated course of study in health for all students in the county to ensure that all students will have received the same access to knowledge about health. The house league programs in the various schools where students in one school compete against one another was shown to provide mental recreation, an opportunity to socialize, a chance to develop co-operation, good sportsmanship and true leadership qualities as well as a continuing obedience to law and authority. The inter-school program which is quite limited at the elementary school level provides an opportunity for students from one school to compare their skills and their physical education program with those of another school and its students. At least one board member questioned the advisability of spending fairly large sums of money for transporting students from school to school for a sports program. The teachers agreed that the advantages to such a program far out-weighed the cost and one physical education head went so far as to say that a good physical education program in a school set the "tone" for the entire student body. The teachers also advised the board members that they often spend many long hours after school preparing for games by chalking the field, etc. Some physical education teachers stated they personally saw to it that the grass was seeded and fertilized, that the track was in condition etc., by lugging their own equipment from home and working evenings and holidays to keep the school property in shape. The question of barefeet for elementary school children in the gymnasiums especially during the winter months was raised by some board members. It was learned that when a child does not have clean running shoes kept especially for gym classes, the teachers encourage bare feet since that is considered MRS. PRSCILLA E. MACK Mrs. Prscilla Elizabeth Mack, of Exeter, passed away at South Huron Hospital, May 7, 1971, in her 80th year. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Albert Penwarden. The funeral was conducted at the R.C. Dinney Funeral Home with Rev. Glen Wright officiating, May 10. Burial was in Exeter cemetery. The pallbearers were William Stephen , Doug Stephen , Harold. Penwarden, Ross McFalls, Paul Sims and Wes Sims. ELMORE 0. HARNESS Elmore Harness, who con- ducted a barbering business in Exeter for 35 years, passed away in Westminster Hospital, London, May 10, 1971, in his 79th year. He was the husband of the former Laura MacDonald. Also surviving are his children, Maxwell of Port Lambton, Douglas, of London and Mrs. Douglas (Barbara) Harrison of Exeter; five grand- children; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Brogan, Mrs. Margaret Hunter, both of Windsor, Mrs. Lloyd Baynham, of Stratford, and two brothers, Walter of London, and Czar of Florida. Mr. Harness, who was a long- time member of the R.E. Pooley branch of the Canadian Legion, was also a Black Knight of the Orange Lodge. c4Srigt`4117atiriis. may wmththe 4etgencrix ; who Great and Notable Day the AMP tells about in Matthew: 'chapter 24, The Bible warns and equally gives Man the remedy as what onesaved,,, must do. "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and Thou shalt be From what? "From the Wrath of God to come." "For it is the Blood of Jesus Christ, God's only Son, That cleanseth from all sin," This is so vital, so necessary, but can be soembarrassingto our affluent society; so much so that the Penitent Sinner's bench is removed from most of our beautiful and well organized church buildings. So let's get rid of the old, humble, despised Tent (if we can), and thereby close another Door where sinners can enter in. Jesus is the Door. One more Gospel voice will be ever silent. Jesus said "He that is not for Me , is against Me." Let us take care and do well. Concerned Citizen (Mrs.) Morley Hall, much more safe than stocking or slippered feet. The teachers were also asked why the physical education mark was averaged into the secondary school student's term mark when student who were not sports minded did not receive credit for music ability etc. It was noted that physical education is a subject on the curriculum when some others are not any more than extra-curricular activities. The physical education mark, the teachers said, included a health mark, fitness, skills and rules of the game etc. and was actually in many respects a "fairer" mark than some others. One board member suggested a more co-ordinated effort in physical education from kin- dergarten to grade 13 and learned that the great variety of equip- ment in the schools prevented this. There is, however, plenty of co-operation such as sharing equipment and facilities, bet- ween schools said the teachers. Funeral arrangements were made at the Hopper-Hockey Funeral Home where a Legion service was held Wednesday evening. The funeral will be conducted by Rev. Glen Wright, Thursday at 2 p.m., with interment in Exeter cemetery. Pallbearers are R. E. Pooley, Clifford Brintnell, William Cutting, Reg. MacDonald, Harvey Pfaff and Gordon McTavish. Funeral director named to slate An Exeter man was elected secretary-treasurer of the Western Ontario Funeral Directors Association at the recent convention held at the Holiday Inn at London. Iry Armstrong of Hopper- Hockey Funeral Home, a former director was named to his new position at the convention at- tended by 225 persons. Others from this district at- tending in addition to Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong were Mr. and Mrs. Bob Dinney, Exeter; Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Hoffman, Dash- wood and Mr. and Mrs, Clarence Haskett and Jack Murdy of Lucan. Entertainment was provided by the Paul brothers and Shirley. response to the serious undertone rather than the words of the article - "Just a Memory," The facts are more revealing than one would first recognize, Council, evidently had never witnessed the multitudes of men, women, boys and, girls who found Reality and Peace and Joy and Satisfaction in just the tent, in question. Tent days may be over indeed - the Last Days may be here, even at the Door. Man is rapidly changing for the worse - where will it end? We hear the cry. God cannot change for He is God. His Sabbath has been abused, misused and now totally abolished. Man refuses to wor- ship his God and his Creator and his Soon Coming King. I appreciate council's deep concern .regarding the awful sounds tent atmosphere may create. It's only logic to get rid of it. But dare we? Are we closing another place where sinners may be forgiven and be prepared to meet God? For "neither is there any other Name given under Heaven, whereby man must be saved, but the Name, Christ Jesus," Board takes in-depth study of physical education setup The Huron-Perth County Roman Catholic Separate School Board meeting in Seaforth Monday night awarded the contract for repairs to the roof of St. Boniface School at Zurich to Thackery Roofing, Ltd., Kit- chener. The Thackery tender of $1,775 was the lowest of three received. Trustee John McCann, R.R. 3, Ailsa Craig, chairman of the building and maintenance committee, reported the repairs would be started this week. Pounder Brothers of Stratford were awarded the contract to install two panic door sets keyed Private lessons again approved Mrs. Ruth Alton, RR 7 Lucknow, has again been granted the privilege to teach private music lessons at Brookside Public School during regular school hours. Mrs. Alton conducted the lessons at Brookside this year on a trial basis and received the approval of the principal at the school to continue if the school board would also grant approval. The board formulated policy at Monday's meeting in Clinton which will permit instructors in vocal and or instrumental music to conduct private music lessons in schools operated by the Huron County Board of Education during regular school hours providing that some conditions are appreciated. The instructor must make arrangements with the principal of the school: in the opinion of the principal, there must be suitable accommodation; interference with the regular day school program should be minimal; school requirements for space and or equipment will take precedence over the private music lessonS; and the principal, after consultation with and agreement of the area superintendent, reserves the right to postpone or to cancel any lesson or series of lessons, that in his opinion, would interfere.with the operation of the regular day school program. The board reached its decision because the School Administration Act permits a child to be absent from school for the purpose of receiving in- struction in music for up to one- half day in any week and it is felt that less time away from school will be involved if music lessons are taught right at the school. In other business at the meeting, the hoard agreed to continue afternoon meetings once monthly in the fall with a com- mittee of Dr. Barry Dea the, Mrs. Marion Zinn and Wilfred Shoe- treed to decide upon a calendar of academic subjects to be discussed at those times.