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BIRTHS —
IZGG — Helen sad Ed, Newmarket, OM.,
welcome with leve, Daniei Edward, ! lbs,
1 oz. on March 27 19116. A bhlhds present
for niece Lurk. Firist �raaadteAfM ler Theo
aed Cathy 8entjens at and eighth
for Jack and Jfrnet Legg of Birr. lie
Mas1•EAN — U is with much love and
that we welcome Michael Scott to
Jeffrey and Kimberly a6 our children.
was born Thursday. April 3 at St.
Joseph's Hospital, London, weighing !lbs.
4 oat, We thank Dr. Steduk and all floe
nurses at South Huron Hospital, Dr.
Fellows and OB ward staff at 8t. Joseph's,
and our family, Proud parents are Gary
sad Jane. Proud grandparents are Ted and
C.therine Van Roestel and Jerry and Mice
MacLean. Line
O'ROURKE — Pat and Gwen O'Rourke
are vey happy to announce the birth of
their third wee lass, Megban Callan.
Welcoming her home are sisters Erin and
Keriann. She was born at 8t. Joseph's
Hospital, April 2, weighing 7 lbs, 5 oz. We
are very grateful to Dr. Fdlows for his ex-
pertise and and also for the friendship
and care given to us by the wonderfW
antenatal staff of 38W during my three
month stay in hospital. 16'
THIEL — Barry, Karen and big sister,
Melissa, are very teased to announce the
arrival of Samuel Lewis Earl born on Sun-
day, April 6 at St. Joseph's Hospital.
4Mal thank your to all those who looked
after us in London and to Dr. Wallace and
Mrs. Visscher. Proud grandmothers are
Mrs. Helen Thiel and Mrs. Rose Broderick.
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VAN OSCH — It's a boy! It's a boy! It's a
boy! Fred and Shelley (nee Fer )
would like to announce the arrival of
Frederick "Skylar" Ferguson Van Osch.
"Skylar" was born April 8th at 5:05 p.m.
weighing 7 lbs. 11.5 oz. and measuring 21
in. long. Keitlin is anxiously waiting to
meet her new baby brother. Proud
parents are Donald and Nancy Ferguson
• of Strathroy and Harry and Paula Van
Osch of Grand Bend. A special thank you
to Dr. Robert futon and to the girls in the
delivery unit, Victoria Hospital,
Westminster Campus for all their support
and care. 16c
DEATHS —
HODGERT At Scab Huron Hospital, Ex-
eter, on Thursday, 1ft, 1996, Mary
Luria" Hodgen (Mi1far) formerly of Ex-
eter in ber Nth year. Beloved wife OW
bite James Hodgert OM and dear
mother and motber-in-law of Reg and Joao
Hodgen, Marian and Arnold Cantu and
Ras and Kathleen art all of Osborne
Township. Dear sister of Gordan Hog-
garth (Ada) Clifton Milky
of Staffs. Moo surviving children and five gra
Rated at the Hopper -Hockey Funeral
Home, Wiliam 8t., Exeter, where the
funeral service was held on Saturday,
April 12,1916 with Rev. Richard Hawley of-
ficiating. Spring interment in Exeter
Cemetery, 16c
LUTHER At 8t. J 's Hospital, Lon-
don on Wednesday, 9, 1966, Lorne
Luther of RR 1 Bend, in his 55th
year. Beloved husband of Marguerite
(Deters) Luther and dear father of Julie
Taylor of Zurich, Janis (Mrs, Tom Ryan)
of Exeter and John Luther at home. Lov-
ed son of Mrs. Greta Luther of RR 1
Dashwood and the late Manford Luther.
Dear brother of Shirley (Mrs. Don
Walmsley) andUnda (Mrs. Norm Camp),
both of London, Larry Luther of RR 1
Dashwood and Ivan Luther of Toronto.
Also loved by two grandchildren, Jennifer
and Joey. Rated at the T. Harry Hoffman
and Saes Funeral Home, Dashwood, where
the funeral service was held Saturday,
April 12, 1906. Interment Grand Bend
Cemetery. Manorial' tone Cancer Socie-
ty or Rheumatoid Arthritic Society would
be appreciated by the family, Mr. Luther
was an employee of tion and
Communications, Stratford Division for 30
years and was currently serving as Patrol
Supervisor of the Grand Bend office. 16c
JONES Joan, of Walton, on April 4, 1986,
at Seaforth Community Hospital, • in her
53rd year. Joan Weber, beloved wife of
Mervin ( �y ) Jones and dear mother of
Michael, Michelle and Mark all at home.
Loved daughter of Mrs. Edna Weber of Ex-
eter and dear sister of Donna (Mrs. Leland
Restemayer) of Dashwood. Predeceased
by her father Harold Weber. Rested at the
Whitney-Ribey Funeral Home, 87 Goderich
St. W., Seaforth. Interment Dashwood
Lutheran Cemetery. 16c
Calvary
United Church of Canada
Dashwood
Minister
REV. BOB SINASAC
Organist
Miss Idella Gabel, A.R.C.T.
Sunday, April 20
9:45 a.m. Morning Worship
9:45 a.m. Sunday School
Everyone welcome
Wednesday night Choir Practice
Youth group every week • 7:30 p.m.
Come and bring a friend
Bethel
Reformed Church
Huron Street East, Exeter
REV. ABRAM BLAAK
Minister
Sunday, April 20
10:00 a.m. Worship Service
11:00 a.m. Sunday School
7:30 p.m. Evening Service
Come and Worship with us
Coven Presbyterian
Church
MINISTER
REV. KENNETH KNIGHT
Phone 235.2243
Organist
Mr. David Dougall
Sunday, April 20
1:30 p.m. Afternoon Service
1:30 p.m. Sunday School
Everyone Welcome
Zion
Lutheran Church
Exeter United Church
James of Andrew
Minister: The Rev. Richard W. Howley
Staff Associate:
Mrs. Bev Robinson
Organist and Choirmaster
Mr, Robert Cameron
The Fourth Sunday ober Easter
• Sunday, April 20
11:00 a.m. • Morning Worship
with The Rev. Richard Hawley
11:00 a.m. Church School
Courtesy Driver
Howard Holtzman
235.2095
Nursery Facilities Available
EVERYONE WELCOME
SPRING INTERGENERATIONAL EVENT
This event is for
Moms, Dods, Aunts, Uncles,
Brothers, Sisters,
Grandmas, and Grandpas
ALL ARE WELCOME!
Sunday, April 20, 1986
3:00 p.m. • 7:00 p.m.
Potluck Supper Beverage Provided
In order to cover the cost of the event,
it will cost each family $3.00
Dashwood•
Pastor
jbW MAYO MELLECKE
' Sunday, April 20
11:00 Worship Service
Everyone Welcome
Exeter Christian
Reformed Church
Main St. North
MINISTER
REV. B.H. DE JONGE
Sunday, April 20
10:00 a.m. • Worship
Sunday School • (Preschoolers)
2:30 p.m. Worship
Nursery Available
Everyone Welcome
listen to
The Back to God Hour
CKNX Dial 920 • 10:30 a.m.
Television
Faith 20 • Global 6 (cable 3)
The Trivitt
Memorial Church
(Anglican)
Main at Gidley, Exeter
the REV. J.W. SUTTON
Rector
235.2335
The Fourth Sunday of Easter
Sunday, April 20
11:15 o.m. Family Eucharist
Nursery
Everyone Welcome
DEATHS —
RADER Att Saudi Hume Eneter,
• Andrea , Med, Dote
Alois John Rader
M r tarnier* M RR
3 Zurich; beloved- huebaad of violet
(Oath) Rader, b kis 711b year. Dear
father M Wesley Rader M Vars, Oct.,
Donald of RR 7 Zurich, Keith at RR 2 Wbs-
eboster, Roy et RR 4 &Marys and Linda
(Mrs. James Coates) M ssauip, Asia
loved by 14 vssdthiidrm. tweeter grand-
children md one sister Laura (Mrs. Oscar
Milier) of Dashwood. Raped at the T.
Harry Hoffman and Soo Funeral Horne,
Dasbwa, , where the funeral service was
held Tuesday. 4ril 15,19!6 at 2 p.m. with
Rev. John Ob officiating- Interment
Exeter Cemetery. Memorials to South
Huron Hospital of our
deice would be aappreciated by to the charity
the fami-
ly. 16c
WALKER At South Huron Hospital, Ex-
eter, on Monday, March 31,1986, Masa 0.
(Sims) Walker: in her 73rd year. Beloved
wife of Thomas H. Walker of Exeter and
mother of Mrs. Marion Gondar of London.
Also survived by three grandchIdren
Thomas, Leigh and Elizabeth, all of Lon-
don; one sister Mrs. Crescent Dayman
( Verde) of Usborne Twp.; predeceased by
two brothers and two sisters. A private ser-
vice was held at the Hopper -Hockey
Funeral Home, Exeter on Wednesday,
April 2 at 11 ur.m. with Rev. Richard
Hawley officiating. Interment Exeter
Cemetery. 16c
E NGAGEMENTS — .
Julianne Rader and Brett Coulter are
pleased to annoumce the forthcoming mar -
nage their en Rader
Coulter. Te wedding will take placeon May 10 at 4 o'clock in Lucan United
Church. Open reception to follow, 16'
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Mock, Hensel!,
wish to announce the forthcoming mar-
riage of their eldest daughter, Linda, to
Steve McCall, son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard
McCall of Toronto. The wedding will take
place at Metropolitan United Church, Lon-
don, on Saturday, May 24, 1986. 16c
ANNOUNCEMENTS —
Congratulations to Peter and Rose
Regier from Kitchener who are
celebrating their 50th Anniversary on Sun-
day, April 20 at St. Agatha. 16c
CARDS OF THANKS —
Thank you to everyone who contributed
in any way m making the celebration of our
40th wedding anniversary a very special
time foesis. Special thanks to the Zurich
Mennonite Church for the use of their
Fellowship Hall and to our wogderful fami-
ly for the delicious dinner and every token
of affection and appreciation. To the kit-
chen staff and waitresses for their
efficiency. 16'
Asa and Lillian Steckle
I wish to express appreciation to my
wife, daughter and other relatives as well
as friendeand neighbours who contributed
so effectively to the success of my birthday
celebration on March 30th. My thanks for
the many good wishes by way of cards,
flowers, presents, etc. and a very pleasant
day. 16'
- Charles Smith
- Pat and I would like to thank all our
family, friends and neighbours wbo helped
hos in so many ways during my lengthy
three month antenatal stay in hospital. We
deeply aper sated all the babysitting,
treats an d household help given to Pat and
for the flowers, cards, gifts, phone calls
and constant visits and kindness shown to
me in hospital and since returning home.
We felt overwhelmed with feelings of hap-
piness many time; by the love and care
shown to all of us. 16'
Gwen O'Rourke
I wish to thank my family and friends for
cards, treats, flowers and visits while I was
in hospital and since returning home.
Thanks again for your kindness. 16c
Bruce Tuckey
I would like to thank my family,
e relatives, friends and neighbours for
cards, visits, treats, flowers and calls dur-
ing my stay in University Hospital and
since returning hone. Your thoughtfulness
was greatly apprrsated and will always
be remembered. 16'
Marlene Deichert
1 would sincerely like to thank those who
remembered me with cards, flowers,
treats and phone calls while 1 was a patient
at St. J h's Hospital apd since return-
ing home. sal thanks to Dr. Anderson,
Dr. Milne and all the nurses on 3rd South;
also Rev. Brown. Your thoughtfulness was
gratefully appreciated. • lac
Jean Miller
CARDS OF .THANKS -�
The (amiy of the We Mice Dickens wish
to thank their relatives, tripods aad •
neighbours ter the floral tributes.,
charitable dough's' s, cards, visits and good
brought to the borne. thanks to the
doctors and noses M the he I.C-U. Universi-
ty Hospital and the McGilhvray Township
employees, T. 8tepbeaaas and on Funeral
Howe, We pallbearers, Rev. Anne Beattie
and the U.C.W. Thanks to all who helped
in any way. Your kindness will always be
Kevin and Gladys Dickens, Ly
Catherine Harrison and familia•
Many thanks to my family and friends
for their prayers, cards, goodiea, visits and
phone calk while 1 was a patient in
Strathroy Hospital and since returning
home. It really lifted a fellow when he
needed it. Ken McLinchey
I would like to thank my neighbours,
relatives and friends for their prayers,
flowers and cards while I was a patient in
St. Joseph's Hospital and since returning
home. Your care and concern will be long
Mary Dietrich
I would like to thank the doctors and
nurses at Victoria Hospital. Also my
friends and family for visits, flowers,
cards, etc. It was very much appreciated.
16c
Doreen Reeser
I would like to mqprees my sincere thanks
to my family and friends for all the lovely
gifts, cards, visits and phone calls on my
89th birthday. Special thanks to U.C.W. for
the card shower and birthday cake. It will
always be remembered. 16c
Mrs. Susie Devine
Harold and Elizabeth Hendrick would
like to express their sincere appreciation
to their family, neighbours and the tug-of-
war teams for the surprise dinner held
hi honour of their 25th wedding anniver-
sary. They thank their friends and
neighbours for their many acts of kind-
ness, through cards and gifts and also all
those who attended the da9ce. You made
our 25th anniversary a memorable event.
Thanks again. 16c
It is difficult to find the words to express
our heartfelt appreciation to our relatives,
friends and neighbours for the many kind-
nesses extended to Mother during the past
four years when she has been unable to
pate in an active life. She always en -
ed visits, cards, treats and flowers
with which she has been remembered
especially since she has been a resident at
Queensway Rest Home. lb the administra-
tion and staff at the Queensway Rest Home
in Hensel!, to the staff at South Huron
District Hospital, to the staff on 9th floor
at University Hospital, we express our
thanks for your devoted care. We deeply
appreciate the floral pieces, the charitable
le
donations, the meaningful message that
Rev. Hawley delivered and the message of
assistance and support from the Hopper -
Hockey Funeral Home at the time of our
Mother's death. We are indebted to all our
friends who so thoughtfully sent gifts of
food to our homes, and to our Aunt and Un-
cle, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Hoggarth, for all
,their special expressions of love. laielippe
friends who have helped in any way?our
deepest thanks. 16'
Marion and Arnold Cann
Ross and Kathleen Hodgen
• Reg anlean Hodgen
t
IN MEMORIAM —
HODGERT — In loving memory of our
dear brattier Gordon (Mike) wbo passed
away 10 years ago April 20th, 1976;
What would 1 give to clasp his hand,
His happy face to see
r
To bear voice and see bis smile,
That meant so mush to me.
Sadly missed by sister Jean and brother-
in-law Jack. 16'
HODGERT — In loving memory of a
wonderful father, Gordon (Mike) Hodgen,
who passed away 10 years ago on April 20,
1976.
Softly the leaves of memory fall,
Gently we gather and treasure them all,
For ten years ago, I had to part,
With a father I loved with all my heart,
Memories are the link that death cannot
sever,
Because love and remembrance last
forever.
Sadly missed and always -loved by
daughter, M•irjorie Bennewies, and son-in-
law, Ray L. , -'-wies. 16'
KENNEDY — In loving memory of wife
and grandmother who passed away one
year ago April 14, 1985.
To know her was to love her
Both for family and friend,
And the sweetness of her memory
Time can neither dim nor end.
Sadly missed and forever remembered
by Ernest and Debra. 16c
KING — In loving memory of a dear wife,
mother and grandmother Ruth Evelyn
King, who passed away three years ago,
April 17, 1983.
A cluster of precious memories,
Sprayed with a million tears,
Wishing God had spared you,
If only a few more years.
He saw you getting tired,
When a cure was not to be,
So He closed his arms around you,
And whispered 'Come to Me'.
You suffered much in silence,
Your spirit did nut bend,
You faced your pain with courage,
Until the very end.
You tried so hard to stay with us,
Ydur fight was all in vain,
God took you to His loving home,
And freed you from all pain.
Sadly missed abet always remembered
toving>ly by her husband, Melvin, children
Edith and Alvin, Russell and Isabelle, Jean
and Earl, Melba and Johnny and their
families. 16'
IN
Mc1
beloved
tyre wThere ho
And dark
Since
That you
There w
Nor time
God knows
Never shall
Loving
To the gray
Treasure him
For while on
Sadly
by father and
IAM
— In loving memory al our
O.P.P Corporal William Mcln-
shot April 21, 1964.
ache in our hearts
in our heads.
us dear, Bill,
found dead.
time to say good bye
tand the why.
much we miss you
memory fade.
shall ever wander
here you are laid.
in your garden of rest
he was one of the best.
and always remembered
16'
PETSKE — In
mother and
L. who passed
A mother's
And a mother's
A loving mother
A beautiful mem
Lovingly
na and Marlene
ing memory of our dear
r (Granny) Pearl
ay April 13, 1985.
is mere than gold,
can never be told;
and kind,
left behind.
by daughters Ed -
families. 16'
TRAQUAIR — In ing memory of a dear
wife, mother and < ndmother, Evelyn,
who passed away • - year ago, April 19,
1985.
God saw you get tired.
When a cure was ' to be,
So He closed His a around you,
And whispered ' ' . to Me'.
You suffered much • - Bence,
Your spirit did not • ,
You faced your pain 'th courage
Until the very end.'
You tried so hard to - y with us,
Your fight was all in n,
God took you to His lo .: home.
And freedyou from a
Lovingly remem ' . sadly missed
by husband Murray, - . James, Gerald
and family and daught - - ncy and fami-
ly. 16c
FAUBERT — In loving emory of rm►y
husband Daniel who . : _ , away April 14,
1962.
He is gone, but not forg
And, as dawns another y : ,
In my lonely hours of th-
Thoughts of him are alwa
Days of sadness will c
Friends may think the w
But they little know the
That lies within the heart
Remembered always b
Dianne.
near.
'er me,
is healed,
led.
your wiie
'15'
Mary's Musin s
IN MEMORIAM --
FAHNER — In loving memory of Wayne
Arthur Fahner who passed away two years
ago on Good Friday, April 20th 1984.
Dad we love you and Will never forget you.
Always Barbara, Vicki and Douglas
Wayne. 16c
HAMILTON — In loving memory of Harry
Hamilton who passed away April 19, 1984.
Nothing can ever take away
The love a heart holds dear., ,
Fond memories linger every day,
Remembrance keeps Film near.
Lovingly remembered by his wife Lou,
children and grandchildren. 16'
HAMILTON — In loving memory of a dear
father apd grandfather, Harry Hamilton,
who passed away April 19, 1984,
We think of you in silence
And often speak yourpame.
All we have are memories
And your picture in a frame.
Our hearts still ache with sadness
Our silent tears still flow
For what it meant to lose you
No one will ever know.
Lovingly remembered by Bob, Marlene,
Jason and Erin. 16c
Emmanuel
Baptist Church
187 Huron St. W., Exeter
Sunday, April 20
9:15 Family Bible Hour
Worship Services
11:00 o.m. and 7:30 p.m. •
8 p.m. Wednesday
Prayer and Bible Study
Judges with Evil Thoughts
"A well rood Bible masons o well fed soul"
Peace
Lutheran Church
94 Andrew Street North
Exeter
REV, JOHN OBEDA
Pastor
Sunday, April 20
10:30 a.m. Worship Service
9:30 a.m. Sunday School and
Bible Study
Welcome
i
Exeter
Pentecostal Tabernacle
Hwy. 4 South
Pastor REV. 608 DONNAN
Youth Pastor REV. RANDY COX
Sunday, April 20
10:00 a.m. Sunday School
11:00 o.m. Morning Worship Service
7:00 p.m. Evangelistic Service
Wednesday night 7:00 p.m.
family Night
Programs for all ages
Nursery available for all services
Everyone welcome
Exeter
• Bible Fellowship
Sunday, April 20
9:45 a.m. Sunday School and
Adult Bible Class
11:00 a.m. Family Bible Hour
Speaker - Max Mitchell
6:00 p.m. Communion
Tuesday 8 p.m. Bible Study
All Services held at
Usborne Central School
Huron St. East
Everyone Welcome
GOiNG TO EXPO'86? If so you can hear
the Stratford Boychoir there on July 4 and
5. Otherwise, you can hear the Boychoir in
Exeter on April 27 at`Exeter United
Church. Concert time 7:15 p.m. For ticket
information please call 235-2740 or 235-0060.
15,16,I7c
WATCH FOR TWO FOR ONE 25th An-
niversay Snack Pack Sale, Thursday, April
17th at the Twins Kentucky Fried Chicken
in Exeter. It's our taste that makes us
famous. i5,16c
FOODS FOR HEALTH — A cooking
course with you in mind Thursday, April
24 to May 22. Sponsored by the Huron
County Health Unit. For more information
235-1014. 15,16,I7c
ODDFELLOWSANNUAL CHURCH SER-
VICE Trivitt Anglican Church April 27,
198611:15 a•m. Gather at Lodge Hall 10:30
a.m. All welcome. 16,17'
AT CENTRALiA UNITED CHURCH a
variety show "A Trip Down Memory Lane
to the Old Schoolhouse" presented by the
Stonetown Entertainers from Si. Marys on
Friday, May 2. 8 p.m. Adults 13.50, ages
6-1211.50. Sponsored by Centralia U.C.W.
16,17,18c
SOUTH HiBBERT ATHLETIC ASSOCIA-
TiON Car Poker Rally. Sunday, April 27.
Registration 1- 2:30 p.m. Cromarty Park.
13.00 per hand. I6,17c
APRiL 26 - The 25th Annual Spring Concert
in Exeter United Church by the Choirs and
Brass of the Ontario Christian Music
Assembly under the direction of Leendert
Kooij with Andre Knevel at the organ. Ad-
mission is adults 16, Golden Age and
students M. Time is 7:50 p.m. 16c
EUCHRE PARTIES April 20th and427th
Mt. Carmel School Gym, 8:00 p.m. IJtnch
and prizes. Everyone welcome. 16c
BINGO — Every Tuesday evening at
Vanastra Centre, RR 5 Clinton, 8 p.m.
First regular card 11.00, 15 regular games
of 120 each, 3 share the wealth. Jack Pot
1200 must go. Admission restricted to 16
years and over.
32t(nc
SINGLES DANCE Saturday, April 19 at
Victorian inn, Stratford. Dancing 9-1.
Music by Nite Watch. 16c
SPRING RUMMAGE SALE AND AUC-
TiON Thursday, April 24 at 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Exeter Rec Centre. Sponsored by the Aux-
iliary to South Huron Hospital. Town wide
pickup 9 a.m. on Wednesday, April 23.
14, I5,16c
THE 75th ANNUAL MEETING OF FAMI-
LY AND CHILDREN'S SERVICES of
Huron County (The Children's Aid Socie-
ty) will be held on April 23, 1906 at 7:30
p.m. at 46 Gloucester Terrace, Goderich,
Ontario. Our guest speaker is Alan
Leschied, Ph. D. Family Court Clinic,
London. Topic: "Whatever Happened to
the Child Savers? Reconciling ildren's
Needs and Children's Rights." A business
meeting will held to review the operational
and financial results of 1985, and for the
election of Officers. Mao, new By-laws will
be presented for approval. For a copy df
the proposed By-laws please call 524-7356.
Voting membenahips available at the door -
11.00. Everyone is cordially invited.
14,15,16,17c
OPEN HOUSE at Sunshine Kids Co-
operative Preschool, Exeter United
Church on April 28 to May 1 from 9:00'to
11:30 a.m. 15,16,18c
FAMILY WALK-A-THON FOR CANCER,
Sunday, April 20, 1986, Exeter Scout Hall
at 2:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Exeter
Cancer Society and Exeter Lioness Club.
Pledge sheets available at local banks, Ex-
eter Mac's Milk, Exeter Municipal Office,
schools,and offices displaying posters. Call
235-2326or 235.2786 for information.15,16c
By Mary Alderson
�:• ween there, their and they ne. She had
just taught her class the : me thing.
Many of my students nsist that
'they had never before bee taught the
difference between its and it's.
Apostrophes for contra ons and
apostrophes for • < • .- -. es were
compete mysteries to -most of
them. I tried and tried to • . r away
.some of the fog.
Then came time to do s • • hes: 'I
had the nerve to ask them . get up
in front of the whole cla • • . nd say
something? They were a . • • :.. You
would have thought I had as .• them
to jump off a high building. i e pain
would be the same, they ass ed me.
Finally the day came for : peech-
ed to begin. The first few w hesi-
tant. Then the topics beca more
and more interesting. The p • nta-
tions became more enthusi tic as
each student tried to t' his
predecessor. The visual aids • . me
better and better. One stude even
brought in a live tarantula an ave
a fascinating talk in his pet's bits.
Slowly but surely things . • : n a
improve. The class clown gave : e)}
cellent, well -researched speec of
dealing with grief and death. ur
ly girl with a chip on a shoulder ht\
had done nothing but grumble in the
back corner, started smiling at me itr,
the halls. The boy who had made an
effort to skip classes started showing
up, and on time, too! Another boy who
has miserably failed his first written
assignment asked me if he could re-
write it. This time he would use a dic-
tionary, he promised. And some
students even admitted that guessing
which grammar rule applied in which
case could almost be interesting.
Well, we're on the home stretch
now. Just a few more classes and my
first term as an instructor at Fan-
' shawe College will be over. If the
students have learned just half as
much from me as I have learned from
them, then they'll be doing alright.
It has certainly been an experience.
I walked in last January thinking that
these college students -would be keen
and eager and want to learn. I ex-
pected to find them hanging on my
every word. Boy, was I naive. `
I have been teaching Communica-
tion to business students. Itis basical-
ly an English'course, consisting of
grammar, punctuation, spelling, let-
ter writing, report writing and public
speaking. I quickly learned that just
because I enjoy writing and the trap-
pings that go with it, doesn't mean
that the rest of the world does. If fact,
I quickly learned that business
students hate English courses. In high
school, these students excelled in
Math and related courses. Most of
them did not do well in English and
many of them had never studied any
grammar. If they had studied gram-
mar, it had not been since grade
three. And they hate grammar. Un-
fortunately, Communications is a
compulsory part of -their business pro-
gram, but for them, it is a very low
priority.
For the first month I was totally
overwhelmed. it was a struggle to
keep ahead in the text book and keep
up with the marking: When I learned
that most of my students hated com-
ing to Communications class, hated
the assignments, and hated me for be-
ing a grammar teacher, it got a little
depressing to say the least.
It has been a challenge to convince
them that to be employabte,, they
must be able to write. The vv//riting
skills in my classes range from those
who are quite articulate to those who
are next to illiterate. I think I finally
convinced them that to get a job, they
had to produce a well-written resume
and a decent application letter.
We worked on letters and resumes
and at last I seemed to have sparked
some interest. Then we went on to job
interview techniques which also
seemed to hold their interest. But in
between the "good" topics, I tried to
include sotme grammar lessons. Most
of the students balked.
i was very discouraged one
weekend when my sister, who teaches
grade four, was visiting. i was work-
ing on a lesson on the difference bet -
Kirktbn-Woodham
Optimist Annual '
11/()11
All you can eat
April 26, 1986 s - 7:30 p.m.
Kirkton-Woodham Community Centre
Advance Tickets only
Adults *1.00, Children 12 and under 104.00
Proceeds for Youth Betterment
For tickets call Larry Lynn 229-8276
Registration
For Dashwood Area
Mens and Ladies Slow
Pitch Teams
Sign up sheets located
at Merner's, Doug and
Nancy's General Store,
- Dashwood, Harvey Ratz,
Shipka and IGA Grand
Bend.
Deadline May 3/86
For Further informa-
tion call 237-3730
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