Times Advocate, 1995-11-01, Page 3TN THE WFWS
Times -Advocate, November 1, 1995
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How do you like
the new
semester
system at South
Huron District
High School.
David Hohner
grade 11
"It seems like
it's a lot more
work because
there's more
homework and
you're doing
homework for
the same class
every night."
Usa Jennison
grade 11
"I think it's al-
right. It's hard-
er because of
the work but
it's easier for
exams because
you don't have
to study for as
many sub-
jects."
Tina Hoffman
grade 12
"II prefer the
other way (term
system] be-
cause it will
take a year be-
fore I get to my
math OAC cred-
it. It's like
missing a
whole year."
Heather Harde-
man grade 11
"1 don't really
like it because
they give you
much more
homework and
you only have
one night to do
it. Tests are
hard to study
for because
they are all at
the same
time."
Dan Flnkbelner
grade 11
1 think it's
harder because
you always
have homework
to do but it's
easier to study
for exams be-
cause you have
the same sub-
jects every
day."
Steve Nyenhuls
grade 11
"I like it better
than the old
system, but it
could be better.
When 1 was in
grade nine 1 at-
tended a high
school that
used a semes-
ter system and
it wasn't as
confusing."
Huron Park boosts its program
Brenda Burke T -A staff
HURON PARK - In an effort to
rekindle interest in the Block Par-
ent program in Huron Park and
Centralia, its organizers are con-
centrating on re-educating area stu-
dents and parents.
"In Huron Park for the last few
years the program has been dis-
handed and we're trying to get it
(going) again." said Lois Goldbolt,
Exeter and Area Block Parent
Chairperson.
Lillian Hern, the new chairperson
of Huron Park Block Parents, ex-
plained interest in the program has
"kind of dwindled" in the past four
or five years, resulting in a lack of
active volunteers.
"You have to educate the chil-
dren first," said Godbolt, adding
it's necessary to campaign for new
Block Parents as well as re -register
established Block Parents, who
must be screened by police every
three years.
The screening age of Block Par-
ents' family members has recently
changed from 16 to 12.
There were 57 Block Parents in
Huron Park at last count, which
Godbolt described as a good num-
ber for the area. But with the large
concentration of children in Exeter
and surrounding area, she ex-
plained the organization could use
additional volunteers.
"You have to have at least two
(Block Parents) on every block,"
she said. "The more there are the
better the deterrent is."
I would like to see a Block Par-
ent sign every 10 to 15 houses,"
said Hern, explaining Huron Park is
difficult to classify into blocks due
to its circular street design.
By participating in two separate
sessions on Oct,. 18, one -for grades
one to three and one for grades four
to eight, McCurdy Public School
had a head start on last week's Na-
tional Block Parent Week.
Although older grades generally
don't attend Block Parent sessions
due to exposure to the program at
younger ages, Godbolt felt the chil-
dren in this case could use a re-
fresher course since they may not
have received much • information
about the program in the past.
The 40 -minute presentation for
the younger.grades included a vid-
eo entitled What's a Block Parent?
which uses humorous characters to
explain the right and wrong reasons
to go to a Block Parent home.
"Run home or to a Block Parent
home," the film advises, using ex-
amples of children who encounter
strangers, accidents, animals, bul-
lies and getting lost as good reasons
to use a Block Parent while wash-
room and food needs were ex-
plained as wrong reasons.
Rudy Round, a red, furry, stuffed
figure, has been the Exeter and
Area Block Parent mascot for the
past 12 years.
"Rudy says, if you get into trou-
ble you look around for a Block
Parent sign," Godbolt told the
younger children.
The school's older grades were
treated to a shorter cartoon video
called Stay Alert, Star Safe, in
which Gert and Bert, two rabbits,
refresh memories about Block Par-
ents as well as elaborate on the top-
ic of strangers.
Godbolt ended the older kids'
session by explaining Block Par-
ents are for people of all ages who
need help.
"It's a universal safe place to go,"
Goldbolt explained to the children.
"If we can get a lot (of Block Par-
ents) in Huron Park and Centralia
there will be a lot more places to
go."
The once -a -year educational ses-
sions, which were separately of-
fered to the school's kindergarten
students, were also presented to
other area schools last week.
.There are approximately 1;500
Block ' Parent communities acrots
Canada, and 355 of them are in On-
tario. London began its Block Par-
ent program in 1968 in response to
child molestation and murder.
Your Views
Letters to the editor
Lois Godbolt, right, teaches
McCurdy students about
Block Parents.
Cats a nuisance
"...but I am giving fair warning to
cat owners, I will call the Animal
Control Officer."
Dear Editor:
1 am writing in support of Ralph and Cathy Batten
in their quest for some common courtesy from cat
owners.
It is the time of year when I feed the birds and
once again my back yard is crawling with cats. So
far the birds I have seen taken by a cat is one blue
jay, a dove and a junco. One young tiger cat is here
every day, all day. I wonder if she has a home. One
morning as I walked up town, I encountered four
cats in three blocks. Only one had on a collar and
tags.
Because cats like to roam at night, they could
come in contact with rabid skunks or raccoons. How
would you know if your cat came home with this
disease?
I have a fenced yard and I'm getting a puppy so 1
do not want cats in my yard because of my pup and
the lovely birds I like to sec at my feeders all winter.
I know cats are hard to keep at home, I had one for
many years but I am giving fair warning to cat own-
ers, I will call the Animal Control Officer. So if you
own a black and brown tiger you better keep her
home.
Sincerely,
Fran Ritchie
Accident
breaks store
window
EXETER - A vehicle struck a
sign Saturday that broke a window
at Colour Your World.
The vehicle involved may be a
brownish K -car. Anyone with in-
formation is encouraged to contact
police.
Hunter-Duvar
Auto Body
284-2888 St. Marys
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Mike Reste-
mayer grade
11
"I think it's bet-
ter for the higher
grades because
if you only need
three or four
credits you can
get them in the
first half of the
year. But that
doesn't matter
for the lower
grades and
they're getting
more homework
every night."
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Josh Bailey
OAC
"1 like it a lot.
There are less
subjects to work
with and I find
I'm doing better
this year be-
cause of the se-
mester system.
It's improving my
time manage-
ment skills and
I'm.learning more
because you
don't have to re-
view as much."
Kate Farwell
OAC
"The semester
system cheat-
ed me out of a
lot of courses /
wanted to take
and I ended up
taking courses
I didn't really
want because
the schedule is
not as flexible."
Come Into
Peckltt's
Men's Wear
from now `til
'November 12th
and
SAVE!
from
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EVERY BALLOON WINS!
Oiler valid on Regular Priced Merchandise Only piscor.,ts offered al lime of purchase only
Knife involved
in store theft
DENFIELD - Thursday a clerk at
the Denfield General Store was ap-
proached by two males, one holding
a Targe knife.
Both suspects, wearing masks, es-
caped with cash from the till.
OPEN 7 DAYS
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Hwy. #21 St.,
238-6165
HELP'S
Our Earth by Disposing of Household Hazardous Waste the Proper
Way!
Household Hazardous Waste Days give you an opportunity to clear potentially dangerous waste out of your
home, and protect our environment at the same time. Residents that participate in the Bluewater Recycling
Association program may bring their hazardous products to the Hensall Public Works Yard on November
11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. where it will be collected and distributed by trained professionals. This is a free
event.
When you use hazardous products, you use them carefully. When you don't need the products anymore,
you should dispose of them just as carefully. In every home there are products that require special care. You
will recognize them by these warning symbols.
TOXIC
• Pesticides
• Rat Poison
• Pharmaceuticals
• Cleaning Fluids
REACTIVE
• Pool Chemicals
• Ammonia
• Bleach
• Aerosols
FLAMMABLE CORROSIVE
• Paints, Solvents • Batteries
• Oils, Gasoline • Drain Cleaners
• BBQ Starter • Oven Cleaners
• Propane Cylinders
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