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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1992-02-05, Page 26New "Fun" keyboarding program at Blddulph Central School LUCAN - Students at Bid- dulph Central School are learn- ing an old skill in a new way. Typing, or at least that's what they used to call it in the old days, is not always a skill that one learns at high school. With - many -computers in -the-home and in elementary schools, chil- dren become accustomed to the keyboard in a 'hunt and peck" man- ner. Touch typing, (or is it touch - keyboarding?) is harder to learn af- ter years of doing it the hard way. However, principal Arnold Mall at Biddulph is enthusiastic about a new program aimed at getting stu- dents -familiar with -the - eemputer keyboard at an earlier age (the type- writer has now gone the way of the Alexandria Clement (front), Colleen Moore, Courtney McGil- livray and Tyler Graham receive instruction from . Biddulph school principal Arnold Hull in a new kind of typing course lo- cal schools are using. spinning wheel). Called Almena Keyboarding, it is a program from England that uses an easy -to -memorize jingle for each finger on the key- board. Students use the jingle to type out lessons either on the -eoreen-or--Roam -a-book-and -the computer compares their accura- cy and speed with the master file. Even those incorrigible "pick and peck" keyboarders have to change their ways because their hands and the keys are hidden below a paper cower at all times. `Students are a ithitsiastic about the program. One girl in grade six, already an accomplished "pick and peck" typist, agrees that learning the keyboard.. -by this method gives her greater speed. Another in the same -t1as4'shares fier feelings. "I like that I don't have to look back and forth. I can just type," agrees Alexandria Clement in the grade 6 class. Every student in the enure school will be exposed .to the program, which started in Janu- ary, before the March break. If that sounds like a formidable task, Hull disagrees. In fact, he says that the four-day course is so effective that some students are typing at a rate of nine or 10 words per minute by the second day. , Not even the teachers will es- cape the course. Those who never did learn good keyboard- ing -skills will also take the course. Hull is determined that all teachers will set a good ex- ample on the keyboard for future students. Although the jingles offer the students a rudimentary way to memorize the keyboard, eventu- ally they will no longer be need- ed as the finger and key coordi- nation becomes second nature. Grand,Bend to lease beach from Gibbs GRAND BEND - After a year of having a large section of unguarded beach, Grand Bend will see lifeguards on its main beach once again. At the last village council meeting, mayor Tom Lawson announced the village has come to an agreement in principle with Archie Gibbs. Gibbs is the own& of the 300 metre strip known as the main beach, al- though that ownership is still being appealed by the province. Not only will there be 1 reguards on the entire beach, but Grand Bend has come to terms on several issues with Gibbs involving the beach. "We will lease that area from Mr. Gibbs for $2,500. We will share in any net revenues on beach events, (we had TSN last year), based on a 50- 50 basis," said Lawson. He added the village will receive all the profits from the soft drink ma- chines by the bath house, which last year he said totalled over S3,500. In return Gibbs will continue to operate the parking lot and collect the revenue from parking fees. However, as pointed out by Lawson, Gibbs. will be opening the lot for those who want to watch the sunset in the evening or go fishing off the pier in the morning. "We will be responsible for cleaning the beach," said Lawson. He also said, as part of the agreement which has been in the works since November, Gibbs will try to rebuild the Pier Booth building. "The Pier Booth looks like a disaster zone and it doesn't help our im- age," said Lawson. Former reeve Bruce Woodley indicated however that a portion of the pier booth property is on crownland. Lawson and the rest of council were pleased with the agrreancnt "'We had hoped to have it resolved, and so did Archie, by Chrisunas. It was holding back everything we.,wanted to do," said Lawson. "I _think we _have to- appreaaate .lbat-the_aptal .pspw6, is still in . the courts . •. Valentine Tea Potluck Dessert,_ for Exeter Seniois By MNdred Thomson EXETER - A good crowd turned out for the first dinner following the Christmas holidays on January 7. Hostess. Jeanne Gadding wel- comed all. The keyboard •was iPL]ed icy WOWLticky y Maxine Secede. A sym- was sent to one of the , Erlma Koller, winners were Georgina Eaglet and Moine Eizegga,. A entitlegoad- ing d, "Happiness" was read - R ted sharetq�y and people. E stet Drop In is ager avert TLuadaiy from W0- 3 X for mutt, carpet bowl- ing, Tai Chi, bridge and games. Open wimple! On January21 Josie Ryckman presided at the keyboard, while loom (Badding and Tammy An- taya welcomed all. The draw prize was. wfon by Gladys Skinner. A get well card was sent to Myrtle Orr and a sympathy card to Lloyd Bal- Lntync. A Valentine Tc Pod ck Dessert will be MM 7lwraday. Febarary 13 at the &Ater - . Join in the fellowship. the tasty cuisine of acme very peo- ple. Jack Haynes lad :Mejorie Johns aatatained with keyboard and violin. An enjoyable gfieraoon was >Gaisbed with .Cards and croki- c Finkber played key- board at the Jahn y 28 luncheon. Forty persons attended with five in- dividuals celebrating birthdays. Jeanne Cladding read a poem en- titled the Definition of Canada. It really surprised tate seniors to hear how many things that we purchase from other countries. Let's try to buy Canadian! Letter to Fditnr Senior citizen concerned 1 am much concerned about the closing of hospital beds and even some smaller hospitals such as our own South Huron Hospital. 1 have written to our members of both Provincial and Federal Govern- ments concerning this matter. Following is a copy of the letter I wmte to Mr. Klopp and Mr. Car- diff. 1 urge others to do the same. So you're closing more hospital beds and maybe- some small hospi- tals! What happens if I get sick and need hospital care? What good is OHIP if there is no bed and no nursing care when 1 need it? Dear Editor: As Valentine Day quickly ap- proaches, I --thought - that 1 better write my Love Letter to the indh- viduals dearest to my hean - our volunteers. These very cooperative, friend- ly, caring, energetic people help to keep others in their homes for as long as possible. Without their as- sistance we would not be able to meet individual and community need. We 'now - have approximately 200 volunteers that take time out of their busy lives to assist with the following programmes: Meals I am a Senior. I would rather pay my mere of OHIP fees and even small user fees, than to be denied hospital care when I need it .The biggest percent- age of seniors can well afford to pay into OHIP and also small user fees, if that's what it -takes toJteep our hospitals open and enough beds end nursing care necessary. If all the seniors in Can- ada paid their fair share of OHIP, it should ease the financial crisis of l.(sttrer, ti.Fri;t,� hospitals. If a few **eons CNiMb1 afford it, I'm sure thele are ways al comethe h "Dirty IoniannioIonian hist •ll " andhelpithow to do with 1Ns. It's high time we heed reality hind . lived with less - that includes t3ov- ernment spending on frills, unnec- essary Royal Commissions, travel expenses..annd other personal ex - pen II hope you will take this arose r to Parliament and urge the Govern- ment to save in more appropriate ways. Yours sincerely A. MacGrego, Volunteers appreciated Dear Sir: We are Canadian Vietnam vete- rans, formed as a support group for Vietnam verterans and their families. Our main purpose is to find other veterans and let them know that they are not alone, ad- vise them of available benefits and to provide them with pertinent in- formation. If you know of a Vietnam vete- ran, please let us know. We would like to tell him "Welcome home". On Wheels, Friendly Visiting, Tele- phone Reassurance, Volunteer Transportation,--Erceieraurich Din- ing for Seniors, and' the Ext Community Drop In, As was men- tioned earlier, without these cupids, we couldn't func- tion! The volun- teers arc what make our pro- grammes special! ! would like to thank each and everyone of you out' there who have at one point or an- other hetped to bring a service and a smile to someone in need. Re - Letter to Editor member, you are not just a volun- teer, but the cream of the crop, the apple in someone's eye.. -Like Frost- ed Flakes - you're grnreat! Thank you for being au -Valen- tine. We love you dearly. If you arc looking for a chal- lenge, like working with others. have some time on your hands or you would Iikc to join .a team that cares, call me at 235-0258. Thank you for a job well done. Tammy Antaya Assistant Home Support Coordinator Town & Country Homemakers South Huron Vietnam veterans sought He deserves it! If you know of a family of a Vietnam veteran who was killed in combat or is listed as Prisoner of War/ Missing in Action (POW/MIA), please let them know about us. We are here for them also. 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