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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1998-04-29, Page 6Page 6 Times -Advocate, April 29, 1998 LAMIJ 1 Y Earth Day bags Earth Day '98. Precious Blood students Julie Gareau, Left, and Stephanie Markle show the earth day projects they made on April 15. South Huron Environmental representative - Kristin Brooks outlined instructions for the class. The, project involved topics including rainforests, oceans, air pollution, endangered species and recycling. *From the Principal's desk 7 By Deb Homuth - • South' Huron District High School The speee froint,thc throne as deli}'cred in the 1'rovini 1i Legislative- this week talked about. an - igcrcasc•in standardized testing of students in (Sntariii'ti scliin►I sstcnt. Certainly. this isn't the first time in this country when standakdized'testing ha. been trotted out as a cure-all to address the con- cenhs about education in,this or -other provinces; however: the danger is in viewing standardized test- ; ink tuo,sinlplisticatly.,• On the one hand. standardized testing advocates ' 'stress the imCd.for an objective measure of school and,stuilcnt performance across Ontario and , • Canada'. They see provincial tests as the basis for comparing students' academic results across schools. school hoards, provinces and.even nations. Their. hope is - that thesocontparisons will lead to changes that will 'allow students to compete in the competitive global marketplace. Standardized testing mayprovide a reasonable measurc'of basic: literacy skills Ror students.. But, in fact, they arc wholly 'inadequate, when it comes to mcasunn the other purposes of an.education in Ontario Which'includc a'sense of responsible citizensh'p, ethics; health, fitness, confidence, character, apsthetit; appreciation, respect ''tor others and a•positivc work ethic. These value4 are at (east as important to our society as the current pre -occupation with prosperity and competitiveness. The,other danger -in standardized testing is that factors•arc over- looked•thut do have -a profound'inpact on testing outcomes. For example, the numbers of poor children, identified special education • students, or English as a second -language students all will impact on the test results which may, in the end, he just as much a reflection of the socio-economic conditions -of your school's neighbourhood as '. they are of the school's teaching and learning process, Once we know what a standardized test is capable of telling us about our students and -our school system, then the question becomes how much time should we take to test instead.of teach? Is tie infor- mation that we get from.standardized tests in this province worthy of say a month of instructional time:' a week'' a day'.' The provincial. standardized Grade 9 Reading and Writing tests were our secondary schools most recent experience with standardized testing. They took a month of class time. The question, really. is one of balance. The issue of accountability runs far deepert)lan simply finding the right test. In 'reality. it is in our classrooms that.the wide range of educational objectives need to come together in some sort of bal- ariocd way. It is the obligation of-thc•Puhlic Education systctil (el- ementary -and secondary) in this province to educate everybody's kids. Everyone is accepted. There are no waiting lists or vouchers or exceptions. For one. -I'm proud of our record in this province for. Opening up access to all kids' We cavi t lose that ground as we work hard at excellence. We just need to he cautious about seeing stan- dardized testing as the handaid solution for a complex issue. Equity of access, expecthtions of excellence, well planned curriculum: accrs.ihlc resources.and. of course, good teaching. sounds closer to the formula for inlpro%einent than merely an incrcas'l in standardized testing. - Deb Homuth 'Information evening focuses on wealth, lifestyle and leisure EXETER - The Safe Homes for Youth in Huron is sponsoring an evening entitled Investing in a Healthy Lifestyle at- the Exeter Le- gion on Thursday. May 7 at 7.:30 p.m.. ` The information evening has speakers on three themes: wealth, lifestyle and leisure. Gary B‘an.of Gary Bean Securities will speak about mutual funds. stocks -and bonds. Les Wemham of Pints Unlimited will- speak on making wine, beer and coolers. Cruises, holidays and - travel will be. discussed. by a repre- sentative from Carlson Wagnnlit Ellison Travel and Tours. Following the presentations;.peo- ple will have an opportunity to in- teract With •the evening's -sponsors. Door prizes will also.be given out. Admission is a .voluntary dona- tion' to support Sate Homes for Youth in Huron. Have a news tip? Call the Times=Advocate 235-1331 Centralia community holds shower for bride-to-be By Mary Peterson Centralia correspondent CENTRALiA - 'The women 'of Centralia ,United Church- gathered on April 23 -to celebrate the upcom- ing wcdding.cif Fran Harrett. Donna Smith welcomed everyone to the shower and asked Harrett to intro-' duce her family. Jean ,Caslick and. -Madalenc • ,Tasko gave readings. The address to the bride -to -he was given hy.Kay, -Tripp. "1 Can't Help Falling in Lovc" wa's sung by • Lois Wilson. , •Everyone enjoyed the games which were led by Becky Harrett. Harrett opened the gifts and was ;'very pleased- by the thoughtfulness 'If the comrriunity.•The couple will be married 'on -May 2 at 6 p.m. at Centralia United Church. . On April -26. Dr. Robert Graham was guest -minister at Centralia United Church. Ellen Graham pro- vided the organ accompaniment for the hymns. Dr. Qrahani led the children and their, parents in several lively action songs during the children's time.. • In his • sermon entitled "Lukewarm Christians", Dr. Gratham explained the scripture' from Revelations 3:13-22. He described the significance of hot. lukewarm and cold water compared to one's Christian faith. • • Florence Hcrn. Mildred Hirtzcl. Charlie• Roliings. Wayne •fern. • Philip .Johns and the Huron Perth Presbytery Executive. nlcinhers and committees were noted during the .prayers. . •_ The conlniunit\ also extends prayers and sympathy to Zandhcrgcn and her family of the passing of Gerrie( Zandhcrgcn. Zandhcrgcn. formerly a resident of Exeter and the Centralia area, passed away on April 24 at Exeter Villa. Donations to the Exeter 'Christian School Society or the NEW TO OUR STORE: IMPORTED ITALIAN CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, AND MARBLE TILES. The Casa Ronda Collection of Italian Ceramic, Porcelain. and marble tiles are superior in style, design. quality and finish. Innovative Floorjng is proud to have been selected as your authorized Casa Roma dealer. Prices starting at $1.99 per sci ft. l nnovative • FLOORING 235-4401 457 MAIN ST. EXETER Exeter Villa would he appreciated by'the family.' . Upcoming events -Qn 'April 29, the Christian , Development Committee of London Conference, invites every- one to:an evening of worship,- music, conversation groups and fel- lowship. This event will be held from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Exeter United Church. The cosi is $5 per person, or'$15 per pastoral charge or congregation' for four or more attendees. A public lecture, •'Hearin'g the Bible Again: Scripture ' as. Sacrament', with speaker Marcus Bog!will be held May 5 at3:30.. . p.'m. St. Andrew's "Church in Brantford is sponsoring this lecture. .Tickets arc $1 and are available at the door or from Five Oaks Centre, • 519-442.-3212. ' - The women. of the .U.C.W. will visit Ice Culture in Hensall• for their .meeting. on 'May 7. Every,onc should meet .at the church at 7:30 p.rn. to car pool - to Hensall. Following the tour. there will be'a business meeting. and lunch at the church. 'Worship. Rhythrtis and Song' is a special 'workshop with Paul Vl'estcrmcyer on May 9 at Calvary United Church. Contact Sandra Young Tangjerd at 5I9-66}(-275(, by May I .til register. • 'On flay 13. 'Vision Africa •- Youth for Christ Musical Tcam' from Africa will he featured .it Exeter Pentecostal Tabernacle 'in ,7 p.m. :\ special offerin ,w ill he rcce iR i,d. Euchre results ire Crediton rc.•eialy. \lite 13.ikci and Harold fl 'dgins were the luck% winner. .1 the Lone Hand (nit. High hand winners wetc Gert Lag le son "a"nd Howard Dolan.. Doreen Lightfoot andBlanche Johns were Lois Hand winners this time. CROSSWORD 2 ACROSS • 1. , Wha! Vekrc m,y^ replace 5. Colorful Asn ,yrrss 9. Lhasa idog- . wee/, 13.` Goddess of ;:hddblti 14.dau c'• hang' preceue'- 15. Steps to Sophia 16. Feelings 01 - repugnahce , 18. Tragedian 19. Basebail s Dykstra 20. Potpu,,rr. 21. Ropers and Jack 22. Followed ' 24. Name Jn out Asan maps 25. Affirmative action 26. Road marker 30. At _._- tpuzzledi (2wds ) 33. Before cart or pin 34. .. Wan; For - Christmas- i2 wds 35.- Chinese gooseberry 36. Teetering 37. Like some dazzling - fashion shades 38. St. ___ (Charles Bronson film) 39. Several and then some" • 40. 41. 43. 44. 45. 49. 52 53. 54. 55. 57. 58. 59., 60. 61. 62. Delicate Sauab or pout Hr'or-rates a;.'i o• B'1. Jt to^r1. Ree s '-rseav,n '-.r a !ay' rteductly• - Baseoaitt .ru?ner! P tie;ry' s ent'ee . 2 wds.. ' .;annmq' and Ludwig Remarr•edrova: Andes indiar- Refuse pe•mission Heckler s sound Disgruntled . - comments DOWN 1. Bible verb 2. On -the 31st of February 3. Amphitheater 4. for tbe course 5. Duly 6. Shun 7. ' Casino city 8. Taxing inits. - 9. Goes with 10: Light strokes 11: Small opening 12. P.o,nq tot,is • 15. Pi'bas!ic .rap brand : 17. Savary efforts 21. Spar 23. Earnestly 24. Milksop 26. Taxing to court 27. _Corr,da si,our- 28. Swill - • 29.- Wee - -• ' 30: Cut from the same Cloth _ 31. T,ee of k.re 32: is ob!igalr'-' 33. Product �• ' ... , .36. Improper 40. Poorest 42. Chad andGectge eg •-- 43. MU West bands , 45.' Laments 46. Ve!dugo of fins - 47. Bloodsucker. 48:- Cverstuffed furniture 49. 'Accelerated 50. No;'teras. 51. Ancient Sumerian city 52. Actress Andersen 55: -Stadium sound 56. - Lobster restauran! giveaway Exeter. Council would be pleased if you (and your.guest) could join them for a celebration to honour ' 28 years of dedicated employment service of GLENN KEL L S ,Retiring Public Works Manager A dinner and presentation will he made at the SOUTH HURON RECREATION CENTRE 94 Victoria Street East, Exeter Ont. on Saturday, May 30 Reception (► p.m. Dinner 7 p.ni. Presentations 9'p.m. Tic'ke, $20:00 per penin. (Ticket price includes contribution to a community gift) RSI/Po,: to order tickets by May 15, 1998 -please. Town of Exeter, Ben 759, NOM 1S6 1.\61..., Laurie or Liz (i 19) 235-0:310 Ert. 23 or 24 EXETER APPLIANCE CENTRE Wishes to thank the Exeter & Area Optimists for all their hard work; and all the wonderful people who visited me at the Home and Garden show. ' ' Larry Brosel ALL HOME AND GARDEN SHOW SPECIALS EXTENDED TO SAT. MAY 2. APPLIANCE CENTRE J 390 Main St. S., Exeter 235-0705 SALES AND SERVICE "Your choice for value" NIIM 5 dna 9 10 11 13 15 i€, ' 971 18 t9 20 • . 21 27 28 29 22 30 31 32; 23 25 1 • 26 24 - 34 . 33 2 5 . 1 36 39 i i . � .. .. 37 40. - ` i 38 41 44. 42 ,l --"--1•- r 43 , 45 1 46' 47 '48. 49 0 51 52 - . ' 1- --56 53 # ---r- ----- 54 55 i 57. 60 . 1 .. 58 i j 6-i-- _ 59 i 62 1 ACROSS • 1. , Wha! Vekrc m,y^ replace 5. Colorful Asn ,yrrss 9. Lhasa idog- . wee/, 13.` Goddess of ;:hddblti 14.dau c'• hang' preceue'- 15. Steps to Sophia 16. Feelings 01 - repugnahce , 18. Tragedian 19. Basebail s Dykstra 20. Potpu,,rr. 21. Ropers and Jack 22. Followed ' 24. Name Jn out Asan maps 25. Affirmative action 26. Road marker 30. At _._- tpuzzledi (2wds ) 33. Before cart or pin 34. .. Wan; For - Christmas- i2 wds 35.- Chinese gooseberry 36. Teetering 37. Like some dazzling - fashion shades 38. St. ___ (Charles Bronson film) 39. Several and then some" • 40. 41. 43. 44. 45. 49. 52 53. 54. 55. 57. 58. 59., 60. 61. 62. Delicate Sauab or pout Hr'or-rates a;.'i o• B'1. Jt to^r1. Ree s '-rseav,n '-.r a !ay' rteductly• - Baseoaitt .ru?ner! P tie;ry' s ent'ee . 2 wds.. ' .;annmq' and Ludwig Remarr•edrova: Andes indiar- Refuse pe•mission Heckler s sound Disgruntled . - comments DOWN 1. Bible verb 2. On -the 31st of February 3. Amphitheater 4. for tbe course 5. Duly 6. Shun 7. ' Casino city 8. Taxing inits. - 9. Goes with 10: Light strokes 11: Small opening 12. P.o,nq tot,is • 15. Pi'bas!ic .rap brand : 17. Savary efforts 21. Spar 23. Earnestly 24. Milksop 26. Taxing to court 27. _Corr,da si,our- 28. Swill - • 29.- Wee - -• ' 30: Cut from the same Cloth _ 31. T,ee of k.re 32: is ob!igalr'-' 33. Product �• ' ... , .36. Improper 40. Poorest 42. Chad andGectge eg •-- 43. MU West bands , 45.' Laments 46. Ve!dugo of fins - 47. Bloodsucker. 48:- Cverstuffed furniture 49. 'Accelerated 50. No;'teras. 51. Ancient Sumerian city 52. Actress Andersen 55: -Stadium sound 56. - Lobster restauran! giveaway Exeter. Council would be pleased if you (and your.guest) could join them for a celebration to honour ' 28 years of dedicated employment service of GLENN KEL L S ,Retiring Public Works Manager A dinner and presentation will he made at the SOUTH HURON RECREATION CENTRE 94 Victoria Street East, Exeter Ont. on Saturday, May 30 Reception (► p.m. Dinner 7 p.ni. Presentations 9'p.m. Tic'ke, $20:00 per penin. (Ticket price includes contribution to a community gift) RSI/Po,: to order tickets by May 15, 1998 -please. Town of Exeter, Ben 759, NOM 1S6 1.\61..., Laurie or Liz (i 19) 235-0:310 Ert. 23 or 24 EXETER APPLIANCE CENTRE Wishes to thank the Exeter & Area Optimists for all their hard work; and all the wonderful people who visited me at the Home and Garden show. ' ' Larry Brosel ALL HOME AND GARDEN SHOW SPECIALS EXTENDED TO SAT. MAY 2. APPLIANCE CENTRE J 390 Main St. S., Exeter 235-0705 SALES AND SERVICE "Your choice for value"