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PAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1996
With the age of the first computer
hovering near the half century
mark and the 21st century less than
four years away, it is the current
generation of youth who will
experience and live the advantages
(and possibly some disadvantages)
of the computer age.
Through a series of articles, the
ever-evolving relationship between
fast-paced technology and the
public school system will be
explored.
The second in the series deals
with inappropriate information
available at the touch of a button.
By Janice Becker
With the world at the fingertips
of a child, they may be able to
access information far past their
ability to comprehend or against
their parents' set of beliefs,
standards and ethics.
With great frequency, one hears
of inflammatory information
regarding race, creed, colour,
nationality, religion or sexual
orientation being accessed by
students, whether at the university
or eiempntary school level.
What safeguards are being taken
to protect the children from
questionable words and pictures?
The development of ethics and an
acceptable response to pornography
or controversial views is the same
as needed for entering the corner
store, says Huron County Director
of Education Paul Carroll.
"The children are taught what is
n'ot right."
As with any information which is
available through print or media
sources, the children are taught to
be aware of the source of the
information. It teaches them to be
critical readers and thinkers, says
Marilyn Elgie, resource teacher at
Grey Central Public School.
They must develop a whole new
set of skills to determine what is
useful information and what is a
waste of time.
"The ability to make the correct
choice is a very valuable skill."
As well as teaching the children
how to deal with undesirable
information, Carroll says all
students who use the intemet must
sign an 'acceptable use agreement'.
The contract deals with
inappropriate information,
plagiarism, stealing, privacy and
hacking.
It is a whole new set of rules the
students are learning.
The children, particularly at the
elementary school level, are also
supervised when surfing the
intemet.
As an added protection, adults
are able to construct barriers which
separate children from access to
controversial publications.
Robertson Memorial PS,
Goderich, was connected to the
internet after information for the
first feature was obtained.
East Wawanosh ends year
with final balance of $33,735
Rev. Paul Ross conducted the
service at Knox United Church and
Nancy Park was organist. This was
the first Sunday in Lent.
The Call to Worship was read
alternately followed by the opening
chorus.
Rev. Ross gave the prayers and
Give Me Oil In My Lamp was sung.
Rev. Ross gave the children's story
which was followed by the
children's chorus.
Steve Empey put out the first
candle of Lent and the hymn God
of Grace and God of Glory was
sung. Scriptures were read.
Rev. Ross' message was "How to
UCW quilts
The basement of Knox United
Church was a very busy place on
Monday, Feb. 19. It was their
annual "All Day Quilting".
They stopped for lunch at noon
and Elva Armstrong and Tena
Empey treated the group to two
lovely desserts. During the noon
hour Margaret Bakker arrived to
tell the upcoming events. She is the
contact co-ordinator and was
unable to quilt due to illness at
home.
On March 1 the UCW is invited
to Londesboro for the World's Day
of Prayer. Dessert will be served at
1:30 p.m. and the service will
follow at 2 p.m.
At Main Street United Church,
Mitchell on April 22 there will be a
special service beginning at 6:30 p.m.
The evening topic is "Declare His
birth with Rejoicing".
In the days work the women
quilted one quilt, tied three and a
crib quilt. To be especially thanked
are the real quilters who prepared
and set these up to be done.
Euchre ends
Euchre was played at the Auburn
Community Hall on Tuesday
evening, Feb. 20.
Winners were: ladies' high,
Mildred Lawlor; ladies' low, Jane
Glousher; men's high, Lloyd
Appleby; men's low, Marion
Haggitt (playing as a man). Due to
the lack of interest there will be no
more games played.
Overcome Temptation". He gave
prayers of thanks and concern,
followed by The Lord's Prayer
repeated in unison. The offering
was received by Craig Empey and
Doug McClinchey and dedicated in
prayer and song. Hymn I Feel The
Winds of God Today was sung.
Rev. Ross pronounced the
Benediction and the singing of
Amens concluded the service.
This was soup and sandwich day
put on by the Sunday School.
East Wawanosh council learned
at its Feb. 20 meeting that they had
ended the year with a surplus.
The financial statement for the
year 1995 was presented by Alan
Reed, Doane Raymond, Wingham.
The year ended in a balance of
municipal surplus of $38,678
which was decreased by a deficit
for the Belgrave Community
Centre Board of $4,076 and drains
of $867 for a final balance of
$33,735.00. Council accepted the
statement as presented.
Council voted in favour of the
township collecting all tax arrears.
The County of Huron would
remain in charge of tax sale. A
grant of $3,000 for 1996 to the
Belgrave Community Centre Board
which is an increase of $1,000 from
1995, was approved.
The next meeting will be March
5 at 12:30 p.m.
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