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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1990-01-17, Page 8PAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 1990. Londesboro WI names conference delegates Compiled by Mrs. June Fothergill. Phone 523-4360 16 play shuffleboard The sympathy of the community is extended to Penny and Dave Overboe and family in the passing of Penny’s father, Mr. MacLeod of Bayfield. Friends and neighbours of Mr. Russell Good will be sorry to hear he is a patient in Clinton Public Hospital. He is wished a speedy recovery. The January meeting of Londes­ boro W.I. was held at the home of Helen Lawson on Wednesday after­ noon, Jan. 10 at 2 p.m. Roll call was answered by “How your home was heated when you were a child”. The opening ode and Mary Stewart Collect were repeated in unison. The December minutes were read and approved. Helen Lawson gave the financial state-- X. \ ment. Bills were passed including the purchase of a new coffee maker. Receipts were received from Huron Day Centre and Survival Through Friendship House for recent dona­ tions. Convenors were named for the rest of the euchre season. A committee was formed to arrange for the annual banquet for the annual meeting and a nominating committee was also named. Collec­ tions were taken up. Delegates were named for Con­ ference 90 in Ottawa on June 1-3. The rest of the afternoon was spent working on the Tweedsmuir Books. Lunch was served by Beryl and Hazel Reid. Cranbrook M.E. Jacklin wins weekend Shuffleboard was held at Hullett Central School on Wednesday, January 10 at 8 p.m. There were 16 persent. High man was Lome Dale and high lady, Helen Lee. The W.I. euchre scheduled for Friday, January 12 was cancelled due to the weather conditions. The next euchre is on Friday, January 26 at 8 p.m. at the Hall. ‘Noah, the Call for Obedience’ topic of Sunday sermon Greeters at Londesboro United Church on Sunday, Jan. 14 were Murray and Joan Howatt. Ushers were Larry Hoggart, John Hoggart, Melvin Bergsma and Gerbin Wilts. The choir an­ them was “All through the years”. The sermon topic was “Noah, the Call for Obedience.” Bible Study and Prayer Group meets on Friday, Jan. 19 at 1:30 p.m. at the home of Dave and Caron Snihur. The annual congfe- gational meeting is on Monday, January 29 at 8 p.m. at the church. Huronview Fellowship time is on Thursday at 1:15 p.m. at the Chapel at Huronview. Choir practice next Sunday morning is at 10:30 a.m. before the service. Junior Youth Group meets on Thursday, Jan. 18 at Hullett Central School, 7 - 9 p.m. for volleyball and other games. The Huron-Perth U.C.W annual meet­ ing will be held Tuesday, January 23 at Seaforth. Education to change in 90’s Van den Broeck states Continued from page 1 nological studies programs which served the students of the 60’s and 70’s were dismantled as new curriculum requirements desiccat­ ed technological electives in favour of general literacy programs.” She then went on to explain that with the transition from subject teaching to child-centered learning society expected “instant gratifica­ tion” and the public’s confidence in the ability of the education system to “deliver the goods” waned under media flogging. ‘ The educational direction which just a few short months ago saw its first-born entering post­ secondary institutions did not sur­ vive, perhaps could not survive in the face of such turmoil,” she said. Thus the ‘blueprint for change’ expected in the 90’s will affect every teacher and child. According to Ms. Van den Broeck this decade will see an accelerated rate of change, uncertainty, and for the board and educators a sense of helplessness. “The educational agenda for the 90’s,” Ms. Van den Broeck says, “appears more mean-spirited than the lofty, if somewhat unattainable goals set for the 80’s.” She cites her reason for this comment as the greater emphasis on the demand of labour rather than on social, envir­ onmental or economic goals. She stresses that while some will welcome this renewed emphasis on technological studies others will find it more disturbing. She feels the public must ask themselves if they are “prepared to invest more monies in training students for industries and businesses which have yet to demonstrate in any concrete way that they are ready to invest in any environmental, social or economic contract.” “Too many corporations are sacrificing our labour force in favour of countries where worker health and safety and environmen­ tal standards are non-existent - where wages provide a subsistance level of existence - where there is no accountability or effort made to better the living conditions of people in marginal economies.” Ms. Van den Broeck pointed out that while this may offer intriguing opportunities, educators should be wary of coupling education with business and industrial goals, re­ minding of the sale of one of Canada’s leading industries recent­ ly to foreign interests. In likening people to trees Ms. Van den Broeck pointed out that like trees people are resilient, tolerating stress, yet they are also fragile. She mentioned the implementa­ tion of junior kindergarten into the province’s schools stating that the government could not ignore the needs of working mothers and low income families thereby determing that schools are perhaps best able to assume this responsibility. Stating that the trustees will be responsible for making these chan­ ges she quoted Minister of Educa­ tion Sean Conway saying, “It will not be business as usual.” In closing Ms. Van den Broeck informed the board that their success would depend on commun­ ication. “It will do us all well to remember that, in the end when all is said and done, education does not happen in Queen’s Park, nor in this Board office, but starts when the teacher enters the classroom and closes the door. Compiled by Mrs. Mac Engel. Phone 887-6645 Knox Ladies’ Aid donates to two County services Mrs. Harvey Smith was hostess for the annual meeting of the Ladies’ Aid of Knox Church on January 10 with nine members present. The president, Mrs. Jack Knight opened the meeting with a poem “Welcome New Year”. Mrs. Wilfred Strickler as leader gave a reading, “New Year’s Resolu­ tions” and Mrs. Stuart Stevenson also gave a reading. The hymn, “Brighter and Bet­ ter” was sung. Mrs. Stickler read “The Highway” with many good thoughts for the New Year. The president conducted the business. The minutes were read by Brenda Perrie and also several appeals for a donation. It was decided to contribute to the “Town and Country Homemakers” and “Survival Through Friendship House for Huron County”. The church cleaning list and lunch committees were reviewed and brought up to date. A garage, bake and lunch sale will be held and a committee appointed later. The slate of officers remains unchanged for 1990: President, Donna Knight; vice-pres., Freda Crawford; Secretary, Brenda Per- rie; treasurer, Nancy Vanass; press reporter, Annie Engel; auditor, Annie Engel and a helper. The meeting closed with all repeating the Mizpah Benediction. Bev Smith, Brenda Perrie and the hostess served lunch. 40% of traffic deaths caused by not wearing seat belts More than 40 per cent of those killed in traffic accidents in Huron, Grey, Bruce, Perth and Wellington Counties in 1989 were not wearing seat belts, Ontario Provincial Police said. * The District 6 of the OPP report there were 90 fatal accidents taking the lives of 108 people during 1989. Of those killed, 44 were partially or completely thrown from the vehicle because they were not wearing seat belts. In total, OPP reported 7,768 motor vehicle collisions in the five-county area. Of these 1992 involved injuries with 3292 people injured. per cent of the fatal accidents involved alcohol. Forty per cent of those killed were between the ages of 16 and 25 years. Of the 90 fatal accidents, only 33 occurred on provincial highways with the remainder being ofi se­ condary paved and gravel roads. “Clearly,” says Sergeant R. M. Brown, public information co­ ordinator for District 6, “these numbers show that there is much work yet to be done in reducing the suffering on our roadways. If all drivers would heed the warnings - ‘Buckle Up Ontario’ and ‘Don’t Drink and Drive’, countless lives and injuries would be saved. In 1989 alone, these two categories were factors in the loss of 75 lives.” in Benmiller The January meeting of Court Woodbine M100 of the Canadian Order of Foresters was held Janu­ ary 9, 1990 in Cranbrook Hall. The court decided to carry on with card parties as their means of making money this year. The walker and wheelchair that the court owns were brought to the meeting. Members were reminded that anyone who would like to borrow them can contact Hant\\ Jacklin or Nancy Vanass. Sister Mary Ellen Jacklin won the weekend for two at the Ben­ miller Inn that the Benmiller Court was selling tickets on. Congregational meeting Jan. 23 The annual Congregational meeting of Knox Presbyterian Church will be held on January 23 beginning with a pot luck meal at noon in the church basement. The Forester’s euchre scheduled for Friday, Jan. 12 was cancelled because of weather and road conditions. The Hall Board is hosting the euchre on January 19 in the Community Centre. WIN A TRIP TO ORLANDO SAT. FEB. 10, 1990 BRUSSELSOPTIMISTS VALENTINEDANCE &DRAW $9. per ticket AVAILABLE FROM j ANYOPTIMISTMEMBER I Only eight per cent of accidents involved alcohol but R.I.D.E. program keeps OPP busy The Ontario Provincial Police conducted their Festive Season R.I.D.E. Program from December 1, 1989 to January 1, 1990. The members of No. 6 District were very active again this year and report the following statistics for the one month period: (1) Number of vehicles checked at R.I.D.E. Check Stop locations - 50,274. (2) Number of Liquor Licence Act charges at R.I.D.E. Check Stop locations - 94. (3) Number of 12 hour suspen­ sions from A.L.E.R.T. warnings at R.I.D.E. Check Stop locations - 125. (4) Number of persons charged a all 34 with alcohol related Criminal Code driving offenses: (a) from R.I.D.E. Check Stop locations - 37; (b) detected at other than R.I.D.E. Check Stop locations - 53. Total number of persons charged with Criminal Code driving offens­ es was 90. During this same time period, a total of 939 motor vehicle collisions occurred, resulting in 349 persons injured and 8 persons killed. De­ spite the exceptional effort by the officers of No. 6 District, and despite all of the publicity given to the “Don’t Dnmk And Drive” message, three of the eight deaths involved drinking drivers. Adults can return to school too! WHERE? WHEN ? HOW ? WHAT ? Central Huron Secondary School Register anytime Phone 482-5922 or drop in to the school Earn credits leading to a Grade 12 diploma. 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