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Times-Advocate, 1978-10-12, Page 7Institutions closing down Exceptional children being moved into communities Times-Advpcgte, pctpber 12, 1978 children develop a good sense about themselves.” However, she said this is a long, slow process since most parents raise their children in the same way they were raised them­ selves. Dr. Madeline Hardy told guests at the Huron Centre for Children and Youth’s annual meeting in Clinton that in the future we will have more children in the community who used to be in institutions. Also, the number of group homes for children is ex­ panding in many com­ munities across the province. Dr. Hardy said in London, teaching staff from the London board of education Dr. Hardy, the superin­ tendent responsible for the development of program dealing with exceptional children for the London board of education, said already seven of the province’s 10 training schools are closed or are about to be closed in the near fut ire. now offer classes in in­ stitutes like the Childrens’ Psychiatric Research Institute (CPERI) for children who can cope with the schoolwork and she said someday the for Children might have class at their In speaking about working Huron Centre and Youth a residential agency. MR. AND MRS. JACK ROOSEBOOM The Bethel Reformed Church, Exeter was the setting for the September 16 wedding of Jack Edward Rooseboom and Audrey Diane DePutter. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Rooseboom, Zurich and the bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank DePutter, Holmesville. Rev. Henry Van Essen of Exeter officiated at the double ring ceremony and Al de Haan was the organist. The maid of honor was Jane Rooseboom and the bridal attendants were Judy Tiesma, and Aileen Klungel. The jr. bridesmaid's were Lisa and Tracey De Putter. The best man was Fred Knip, Lucan and ushers were Albert Hovius and Harry Rooseboom. with children, and the necessity for a partnership between agencies and parents, Dr. Hardy pointed out it’s only since 1969 that boards of education in Ontario have taken over the financial responsibility for educating the educable mentally retarded. Before then, the superintendent said, this group of children didn’t enjoy the right to an education. Dr. Hardy added today mandatory education legislation, which guaran­ tees every child has the right to an education, exist only in Manitoba, Nova Scotia and Saskatchewan among Canadian provinces. She said other provinces, Ontario included, are under no compulsion to provide education for the han­ dicapped, since these provinces still have per­ missive legislation regar­ ding education. In her speech, the superintendent said a number of social revolutions have changed childrens’ place in society. For example, the social network between families once found in small, rural communities or in the ex­ tended family is gone. The replacement for families who may need help is “an extended support system like the Huron Centre for Children and Youth offers.” Dr. Hardy said education has also changed over the years and today society looks to the school for far more than the 3 R’s. She said schools are expected to be involved in guidance, counselling students on an individual basis and family life studies, as well as other programs. Another recent change pointed out by the speaker, was the provincail govern­ ment's decision to bring most services dealing with children under one ministry - the Ministry of Family and Children’s Servies. Dr. Hardy said the only childrens’ service which doesn’t fall under the um­ brella is the ministry of education. Dr. Hardy said she expects it will come under the same ministry sometimes during her career. children only if the parents are willing to co-operate in helping the child and working with agency staff. The same option doesn’t exist for schools. The superintendent said however, the London school board is having “tremen­ dous luck" in their system with both parent volunteers who work in the schools and volunteers from other agencies, like Fanshawe College, who help with students. She also advocated peer tutoring or cross-age tutoring whereby children in the school help each other which is really an “extension of playing teacher” but gives the children some ex­ perience in parenting. Dr. Hardy said centres like the Huron Centre for Children and Youth wouldn’t be needed if “we could help OCTOBER WINTER SALE Kirkton Wl quilt second in contest a ladies Susan Wheatley, member of the committee, said the quilts were judged for originality of design, the quality of quilting on the quilts, color co-ordination, proportion and the suitability of design to subject matter. She said the committee was pleased response. nice, with MR. AND MRS. MARK WILDS Mr. and Mrs. William Mark Wilds were married in a candle light service September 23 at Zurich Mennonite Church. The bride, the former Grace Schwartzentruber, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Orlen Schwartzentruber, Zurich. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William J. Wilds of Crediton. The bridal attendants were Diane Wilds, Lorna Schwartzentruber, Dale Schwartzentruber and Kim Reddick. The best man was Charlie Jeffery and guests were ushered by Brian Wilds and John Swartzentruber. Christine Wilds and Craig Reddick were flower girl and ring bearer, respectively. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. Clayton Keupfer of Zurich and Rev. Hubert Schwartzentruber of Elkart, Indiana. The happy cou­ ple reside in the district. Photo by Terry Schwartzentruber The winners of this year’s International Plowing Match quilting competition have been shrouded in mystery. Although the four winning quilts were selected a week and a half before the match opened and all 20 quilts entered in the competition were 'on display at the Seaforth Fall Fair, the prizewinning ribbons weren’t attached to the quilts until the opening day of the match. This year’s prizewinning quilt was designed by Mrs. Doris Bushell of Wingham who receives $100 prize for her effort. The brown and beige quilt features an at­ tractive picture of a horse and plowman in brilliant colors in the centre of the quilt. The second place quilt, in green and gold with a map of Huron County featuring embroidered symbols for each township in the county, was designed and quilted by the members of the Kirkton Women’s Institute who will receive a prize of $75. The third prize quilt was designed by Mrs. Clarence Hanna of Belgrave and also features a map of the county. The judges also awarded an honorable mention to the gold and brown quilt with the unique patchwork design inside a frame, made by Mrs. Jessie Alton of Lucknow. This year, the quilts were judged by Layne Alvaer of the crafts department, the OMAF head office, in Toronto and Mrs. Charlotte Ironside of Acton, a professional judge and quilter herself. ^illlllllillllllllllllllllllllilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllillllllllllllllllllllllllllllliuilllllilllliilllllilllllililllllllllllllll^ The superintendent said the relationship between students and teachers has also changed in recent years. 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