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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1972-01-27, Page 20ALL NEW ... From British Leyland 'AUSTIN MARINA With the advent of British Leyland some two and a half years ago, the full scope of all the engineering talent now available was given the task of designing the first of the new British Leyland vehicles. The Austin Marina is the first ail new production model and its inception to full production has been accomplished within the very short time of two and a half years. The normal time span to accomplish this is at least four years. The basic design of the vehicle was dictated by the results of a fully comprehensive marketing study detailing requirements of power/torque, seating capacity, size, trunk space, cost of servicing, service accessability and date of introduction. These items were all given serious study and details determined before a single engineering drawing was produced. It was then necessary in the interest of servicing costs and most important from the reliability aspect, for a detailed study of all the various components used in the current range of British Leyland vehicles to be evaluated. This evaluation took into account the cost, service reliability, service maintenance, production capacity etc. so that engineering had the choice of any design of component that British Leyland marketed to produce the most reliable and economical power train assembly for the new model, The Austin Marina has benefited from the full range of available and reliable components and incorporates the MGB engine, Triumph gearbox, Triumph rear axle, Jaguar type torsion bar front suspension, Rover flovv through ventilation, etc. and results in a vehicle designed specifically to provide the utmost in accessability to provide simplicity of servicing. 2-Door Deluxe Coupe Compare it With Any of the Domestic or Foreign Compacts • STANDARD TRANSMISSION and AUTOMATIC • RACK and PINION STEERING * FRONT DISC BRAKES with POWER ASSISTS • UP TO 30 MILES ON A GALLON OF GAS • DOUBLE THE TRUNK SPACE AND 10" MORE SEAT WIDTH THAN SOME COMPETITORS • 96" WHEEL BASE • 1798cc ENGINE • 91 BHP Look at the Standard Equipment On the 4-Door Super Deluxe • Heated rear window • Backup lights • Whitewall tires • Courtesy lights on all doors • Dual horns • Safety locks on rear doors • Cold weather starting pack •Door arm rests • Radial tires *Heavy duty 2-speed heater • "Sundym.. tinted glass all round • Cigarette lighter This unit is so well equipped, the only options available are a radio and a three-speed automatic Borg-Warner transmission 4-Door Super Deluxe Priced From $2395 . .... ;.. ..... .... .." ,i;:;;,..,.,:py:tit....ii,,..."'. .*,.„..kk,..,,,,-..' ... „s^...,,,.. :::.......x.q...4P::4::::::,x:::x< -k. V ..*•:;:4..i:ws.:::;:!:::ie,:•nik:I:Kfe:•:4 ',:::§:::'''''''N.N. XX \\„...,,,,,,:‘,...„„ . • . . • \ \;":::!,,c.:::::i::::N:::.:i::::::i*::: For the 2-Door Model To $2875 For the Sporty GT See It On Display At SOUTH -END SERVICE EXETER Russ and Chuck Snell 235-2320 AUSTIN MARINA Austin Marina GT Committee suggests fun•d for .teachers' development active role in professional development of teachers, too, There was considerable discussion surrounding the professional development day in Huron County — a special day set aside for teachers to use for improving themselves, Chair- man Elliott saw great merit in these days being held in Huron. County with Huron teachers from various schools meeting together and exchanging ideas. Some members of the corn- mittee, on the other hand, argued that more professional development could result possibly if each school was free to use the professional development day as the staff deemed necessary — maybe inside the county and maybe outside the county. Al Taylor said a specific school might require a very special form of "recharging" which could only come from visiting a specific school or area of centre, He felt that opportunity should be available to a school not wanting to take part in a Huron County Professional Development Day, Eight recommendations were put forth by the committee to the board. There were: REDI MIX CONCRETE (ALSO FORM WORK) McCann Const. Ltd. DASHWOOD FAIR BOARD .DIRECTQRS HONORED An Usborne township couple Mr. and Mrs, Delmer Skinner were honored by the Exeter Fair Board Friday night for their many years of faithful service. Shown with the Skinner's are at the left retiring Exeter Fair president Donald Dearing and newly-elected president Bob Down at the right, T-A photo ONE TYING A LOT Of PEOPLE I/AV LEFT AFTE2 TAXES, IS: A soar earemecE... Return slate By MRS, WILLIAM ROHDE Mr. & Mrs. Russell Morley, Exeter, visited Friday evening with Mr. & Mrs, William Rohde, Laurie Morrison, Kirkton spent the weekend with Elaine Stewart. Mr. & Mrs. Chas, Jeffery were Sunday guests with Mr. & Mrs. Harold Jeffery, Exeter. Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Jeffery, Alan and Connie, Mr. & Mrs, Glenn Rohde and Danny were Sunday guests with Mr. & Mrs. William Rohde. Dr. & Mrs. Clare Sandford, Kincardine spent the weekend with the latter's parents, Rev. Stewart and Mrs. Miner. Mr, & Mrs. Glenn Rohde and Danny visited Saturday evening with Mr, & Mrs. Grant Thomson, 8th line Blanshard, The annual congregational meeting will be held January 27, 1. School should be closed early on occasion for the Sterf to hear a particularly good speaker. 2. New teaching methods should be tried out before fellow teachers with an evaluation of the method used to follow. 3. There should be an allowance for released time, other than an official professional development day, for staff members to travel to other schools in or out of the county to observe. 4. Professional Development Day should be scheduled so that individuals or groups may plan independently of others, 5, When people are requested to attend a conference, seminar or workshop and are expected to be a resource for the county, it is' recommended that the present policy of underwriting all ex- penses be continued. 6, Funds should be available to subsidize professional development and it is recom- mended that a policy be adopted whereby a professional development fund of $5 per teacher is established, the fund to be administered by a committee of teachers or by the board. 7. Consideration should be given to replacing, from time to time, Department of Education courses with board sponsored in- service courses. 8. That all professional development aids already established by the board be continued in Huron, QUARTET ENTERTAINS a district male quartet provided some of the entertainment at Usborne township's Bill Routly Night, Thursday. Shown above harmonizing are Ken Blackler, Harry Hern, Norris Webb and Glenn Copeland. T-A photo Desjardine Welding Service Russell Desjardine RR 1, Grand Bend 238-8223 — Phones — 238-2406 PORTABLE EQUIPMENT at Saintsbury BY MRS. HEBER DAVIS SAINTSBURY Roy Pullman, Whalen, law student at U,W.O., was the recent recipient of a bursury. A reception for Mr, & Mrs, Eddy Cunningham was held at the home of his parents, Mr, & Mrs, Arnold Cunningham following their wedding in London, Saturday. Mr. & Mrs. Earl Greenlee were guests at a cooking ware demonstration at Mr, & Mrs, Allan Blain's Friday evening. Mr. & Mrs. Larry Greenlee opened their home Sunday for St. Patrick's church cottage service which was followed by the annual vestry meeting. Reports showed a successful year. The slate of officers for 1971 were returned for 1972. The hostess served refreshments. Mr. & Mrs. Jim Barker en- tertained Mr. & Mrs, Lorne Barker, Sunday, Lorne was observing his birthday. Mr, & Mrs. Harry Carroll returned home Sunday following a two week vacation in Detroit, Mr, & Mrs. Wayne Carroll spent Sunday at the home of Mrs. Carroll's parents, Mr. & Mrs, Ford Dyer, Sarnia. and visited Mrs. Dyer, a patient in Sarnia Hospital. During the past week Mr. & Mrs. Heber Davis were guests with Mrs. Richard Dickins, Exeter; Mr. & Mrs. Clive Pullman, Whalen; Mr. & Mrs. Hilton Roberts, Lucan; Mr. & Mrs. Earl Greenlee and Mr. & Mrs. Don Maguire, Lucan. The subject of professional development for teachers In Huron County was explored in depth Monday as a. group of teachers sat down With members Of the board of education to discuss the present system for teachers to update themselves, as well as to make suggestions for the future. Gordon Phillips of Wingham Was the committee chairman. Those working with him were Mrs. Barbara Golding, South Huron DHS, Exeter; Gina Jenkins, Hullett CPS; John Ross, Wingham PS; and A. Taylor, Usborne CPS, Trustee Garnet Hicks sat on the committee too, as did J. W. Coulter of the board office who was absent on Mon- day, It was shown that professional development is "that which in any way furthers the professional competence of the teacher to communicate knowledge or to communicate the means by which knowledge is obtained". The teachers' brief pointed out that some opportunities for professional development require financial backing. Mrs. Golding, who is also the professional development chairman for the secondary school teachers in the county, said there is "not one penny" presently available to teachers for an on-going kind of professional development in Huron. The report noted there is $10 per teacher at the elementary level and $25 per teacher at the secondary level for travelling and conventions etc; and a total for all schools of $36,500 is available for university courses. For short term educational leave, an amount of up to one-half of one percent of the total teaching salary cost for the county is set aside, "These are not insignificant amounts and the board is to be complimented for their forethought," the report stated. However, Mrs. Golding said that if $5 per teacher was made available for an on-going type of professional development from which all teachers could benefit — not just the few who were lucky enough to be chosen for special courses and seminars — it would be a valuable addition to the Huron system. She said such a fund could make it possible for special speakers to be brought into the county, for instance, as benefit to all teachers who would attend the lecture. Special workshops or subject seminars could also be arranged, she said, through this fund. The discussion showed that professional development is encouraged by the board of education in Huron but that some schools do not take advantage of the opportunities, "Where does the push come from?" asked Mollie Kunder, Seaforth. "Is that a board responsibility?" The committee advised her that it most certainly was not a board responsibility to see to it that its teachers were concerned about professional development. The committee agreed the teachers should be concerned about their own betterment, and should take advantage of any opportunities offered by the board. R. M. Elliott, chairman of the board, suggested that the Department Heads in all schools should accept more respon- sibility in professional development for the teachers in that department. Bruce Shaw, representative of the Teachers' Federation who sits in on all sessions with the teacher committees, said the Federation is taking a more By MANUEL CURTS Saturday evening visitors were: Mr. & Mrs. Hugh Adair with Mr. & Mrs, Wellington Baker, Grand Bend; Mrs. Wm. Lovie and Mrs. Orval Mellin with Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Curts, Grand Bend; Mr. & Mrs. Fred Desjardine, Grand Bend, with Mr. & Mrs. Milton Pollock; Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Romphf, Ipperwash, with Mr. & Mrs. Fred Bullock; Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Hutchinson with Mr, & Mrs. Russell Brown, and Mr. & Mrs, Irivin Thompson, Thursday evening; Evelyn and Manuel Curts with Mr. & Mrs. Jim Eagleson; Mrs. Don McLellan, Scott and Jackie, Exeter, with Mrs. Vera Brophy, Sunday. Mrs. Ken Isaac is a patient in the Strathroy Hospital. The annual congregational meeting of the United Church will be held Monday evening. By the way: — a scarcity of news this week. Evidently everyone is obeying the Ten Commandments. People differ. Some object to the fan dancer, and other to the fan.