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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1978-06-15, Page 22PAGE 2A--CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 1978 (1) central huron chronicle Philip Street editor secondary school news Farewell address to CHSS By Paul Newland Since regular school will end any day now (like yesterday), I feel obligated to give the of year end address to the masses (with apologies to the Queen.) I can't say that this year was a good one. That would be a gross un- derstatement for me anyway. In the light of the strike, I had time to contemplate and re- establish my position. It was a really classy strike, if you ask me. I tasted my first crepe during the strike and I developed an insatiable appetite for music of the 1940's that I am still trying to get rid of. I also, during those carefree days, created in myself a fascination for old things, especially clocks. In general, my appreciation of art intensified (I suppose as you are reading this, you will notice that my writing suffered.) If there were another strike, I would want it to be exactly the same way. Those writing exams, I suppose will be day dreaming (while studying) about the carefree days of the strike. (I know I am.) This year I was at- tacked by an insect twice (ask Mrs. Wells for details) cheered my favorite movie on to history the night of the Academy Awards (even though Woody Allen didn't want it and Diane Keaton dresses funny), saw an opera for the first time and lived to tell about it, survived a musical and the many practices that went with it, and dissected an in- nocent chicken (simultaneously learning how to .get stubborn chicken fat stains out of my clothes) . I'm tired. In fact I plan to go and drown my sorrows in L. Huron. (I shall hold both of my hands on their backs until they take in water.) I was talking to Clyde (my cat) just the other day (well, if little old ladies can do it, I don't see v}rhy I can't) about a good summer -upper for the CHSS 1977-78 school year. "Do you think," I said, "that I should think up a theme for this year to put in my story?". He licked his paw in agreement. "Well, what do you think it should be? At first if you don't succeed, try, try again? A stitch on time saves nine?" God defend New Zealand?" At this point I broke off, seeing that Clyde was no longer listening, being too • busy cleaning his leg. Then it struck me. Right in the face (the leg, that is) . Darn cat! , He's• getting hostile right at the end of school just when I'll be seeing more of him. Therefore, I didn't have a good theme for you to warp your minds over. Maybe next year. Goodbye for now By Philip Street This is the last "Chronicle" of the 1977-78 school year. Next year's editor will be Richard Charles Arthur Brown ("Dick" to his friends.) The "Chronicle" has grown a lot this past year, the staff increased in size and the effort they put into the new "monthly" (read "quarterly") issues was tremendous. There are a lot of goals Karen Bolger was named the most dedicated cheerleader at CHSS and was presented with her trophy by Mrs. M. Scott (Photo by Jack Hunt) that can be attempted by next year's staff - just ask Dick how • many im- provements there'll be. I'd like to thank Mr. Fitzgerald and the staff of the "News -Record" for their unfailing patience, even if they wouldn't give us the big head. All that would be left for me is to clean out my office ... but I don't have an office. Maybe next year, Dick. Turn off the lights when you leave. The endless enigma part III By Cathy Wooden Since this is the last column I will ever write for the CHSS Chronicle (sob), I feel compelled to offer some fragmented and paradoxical thoughts on this school. School is the only place where one must ask permission to use the washroom. School is the only place where brainwashing is quite legal. In school, one makes friendships that may (or may not) last a lifetime. School is the only place other than the army, where individuality is a naughty word. School is the only place where a bottle of coke and a game of euchre is the next best thing to heaven. School is the only place where respect for oneself and opinions is second to respect for a number of "infallable" offices. School is the place where one first learns to hate Mondays and' love. Fridays. The quote "school is what you make it, not what it makes you" is not entirely accurate. I will not miss highschool, but I will always remember it. That is the way it should be. There is no magic formula to surviving school. Just don't try to make sense of the non- sense. (Mind you, there's an exception to every rule.) Aurvdebarttenne! Smile Spring might be when the girl's legs start blooming out, but sum- mer is when the blooming inspectors start coming out. "We are out of gas," the local Romeo an- nounced. His date im- mediately pulled a flask out of her purse. "Aren't you thought- ful," he said. "What is it, scotch or rye?" "Neither", she replied, "It's gasoline." Huron projects get grants Wintario grants totalling $45,649 have been approved for 11 projects in Huron County from the proceeds of the Ontario Lottery. The amounts range from $27,831 to $292. The Royal Canadian Legion in Exeter is to receive a grant of $27,831 to share in the costs of renovations to the Legion Memorial Hall and grounds. A grant of $6,187 is to be made to the Township of Goderich to aid in the costs of developing an athletic field in an abandoned four acre gravel pit. The Hullett Recreation and Community Centres- Londesboro Athletic Club will receive a grant. of $3,192 to aid in the costs of installing lighting to the Township ball park. Culture and Recreation Minister Robert Welch said today's grants are part of the ongoing Share Wintario program for the support of cultural and recreational facilities. To date in 1978, the ministry has allotted $38.3 million to more than 4,091 groups and projects 'across the province. A grant of $2,624 is to be made to the Township of Usborne to aid in the costs of purchasing land for an addition to the Kirkton-Woodham Athletic Field and the construction of a baseball diamcd complete with Huron Centennial place in meet Seaforth District High School hosted a day -long track and field meet on Tuesday, June 6. Eight schools from the central part of the county at- tended. Close to 50 students from our school were involved. On June 7, the grade seven classes, with Mr. Desjardine, Mrs. Turner, Mr. Laye, and Mrs. Allan, went to the naval and military establish- ment at Penetang, the Martyr's Shrine and Ste. Marie Among the Hurons at Midland. Leaving the school at 7:45 am, they travelled over 350 miles and enjoyed a very eventful and worthwhile day. The Huron Centennial Students' Council has been spending some of the money that they have earned over the past year. They have bought trophies for the grade eight graduate class, paid for treats for the kin- dergarten class and for grade one on their outings, donated $570 to the . Adventure Playground, and bought new trays for the kitchen, a spotlight for the gym for use during the presentations, concerts and plays, and a weed sprayer for use around the school. As a special project they will be painting the playground equipment and games courts on the play yard. Last Friday, grades seven and eight home economics and industrial arts classes presented a fashion show and an impressive display of student projects. Parents attended the afternoon show and refreThments were served to end the program. Way to go primary! Grade two classes have enjoyed nature walks to the schoolyard, bush and stream - where they gathered information and used it in the school room. -Kindergarten children hope for good weather so they can go to Storybook Gardens in London. This yearly event is great fun as a social event and it is also a lesson in respon- sibilities at a young age. The Pineridge Zoo near Grand Bend is the setting for a Grade one learning experience on June 15. On June 21 the softball tournament of girls' and boys' teams from the senior grades will take place in Clinton. Also on this day, the primary and junior grades will be competing in various play day events with prizes going to the win- ning teams. Senior students will help coach or run the events. Teachers are looking into providing the best deal for parents with regards to next year's school pictures. Several photographers have been interviewed and a choice will have been made prior to this printing. Drew Middleton, project manager for the Adventure Playground, has begun work June 12. He is planning the con- struction of individual pieces of equipment for the playground which will begin construction June 19, . when Richard McKinley, Doug Scott and Gary Blanchard start work. Joe Laurie will be supervisor for the project throughout the summer. A bicycle rodeo will take place on Friday. Prizes will be awarded on completion of a written and practical test and safety inspection of bicycles. Grade eight students will be introduced to high school life on ''June 22 when they go to either • Seaforth or Clinton High School and run through an abbreviated version of their timetable for next year. The highlight of every school year will take place on June 26 at seven o'clock in the evening, when the Grade eight graduation banquet is to be held at the Huron Centennial School gymnasium. Prizes for outstanding scholarship, public speaking and athletic ability will be awarded as well as graduation diplomas and the inevitable report cards. Congratulations are in order to a very deserving grade eight graduating class. News from Varna By Mary Chessell Mrs. Geo. Reid ac- companied her grandson Bob and his wife Karen of Burlington to Sault Ste. Marie last Wednesday to visit her son Bill and Mary. On Saturday they attended the Convocation ceremonies of Algoma University -College, when Bill received his Bachelor of Arts Degree. Bill teaches at Alexander Henry High School. Girl Honoured Cheryl Peck was honoured with a com- munity bridal shower at Goshen Church on Wednesday evening, June 7. The en- tertainment began with a stepdance by Yracy Hayter, followed by a song from Mary Poppins, "Super- • califragilisticex- pialidocious", by Sandy Peck and Kim Hayter. Last winter Mrs. Peck's neighbours helped quilt a Centennial quilt for Cheryl which task they re-enacted in an amusing skit. Several of the ladies modeled the bride's trousseau, but it would be hard to picture Cheryl in such outlandish duds. They pulled a surprise on Elva when they held up the beautiful quilt for all to see. Ann Lavis read an address of good wishes, and Cheryl was presented with many lovely and useful gifts for which she graciously thanked everyone. She also in- vited the ladies to their wedding reception, which is being held at the Pineridge Chalet, Hen- sall, and which is open to all. Mrs. Peck invited the ladies to an Open House on Tuesday, June 20 to view the gifts. A delicious lunch was served by the Goshen women. Brucefield Mrs. Edith Baird had all the right numbers last Thursday night and because of that she was the winner of $1,000 from Loto Canada. As well she received another $25 from Wintario on the same night. backstop and fencing. The Goderich Industrial Softball League will use a grant of $1,889 to assist with the purchase of softball equipment and trophies for 10 teams. A grant of $1,500 is to be made to the Goderich United Soccer Club to defray the costs of travel to attend an invitational tournament in Costa Bravo, Spain. The Seaforth Beavers Oldtimers Hockey Club will receive a grant of $642 for travel assistance to attend the Invitational Canada -U.S. Oldtimers Tournament in Cornwall. A grant of $640 is to be made to the Winthrop Community Park Committee to share in the purchase of baseball equipment for 11 teams. The Huronia Children's Choir in Exeter will purchase music library equipment with the assistance of a $430 grant. A grant of $422 is to be made to the Wingham Golf and Country Club to help purchase curling equipment. The Blyth Broomball League is to receive a grant of $292 to share in the purchase of broomball equipment and trophies. Jill Clynick was named the junior girls out- standing athlete at Central Huron Secondary School at their recent sports banquet. (photo by Jack Hunt) >� Through th • from page l 5 any council in Huron. The Blyth Standard reported that the proposed air conditioning for the Memorial Hall may save approximately 50 per cent in heating costs. Keith Roulston, president of the Blyth Centre for the Arts, along with other represen- tatives appeared before Blyth council with their proposal and recom- mendations. Instead of air con- ditioning installation of heat pumps were suggested. The whole system could cost bet- ween $30,000 and $35,000. Council gave approval for the installation of the system which will he installed immediately. Funds are to he supplied by a capital works grant which has been cleared e. . . . . but not received yet. The Goderich Signal - Star reported that a motion was passed by the Goderich Economic Development Committee (GEDC) to approve the development of a fitness centre by the Champion ° Road Machinery Com- pany. Bruce Sully, president of the Champion Roads gave the GEDC his proposed plans for the centre with the ob- servation that healthy employees are happy employees and therefore better workers. el -le estimates that the centre could serve about 3,000 people including employees and families. If financially possible the centre would include an indoor pool, squash courts, tennis courts a games floor and hobby shop. GODERICH, STRATHROY, AND EXETER AVAILABLE ONLY IN THE ABOVE STORES t WED. JUNE 14 - TUES. JUNE 20 • SAVE 28C REG. 96° le. TURKEYS YOUNG ONTARIO 6l2Ibs. UTILITY GRADE Ib. SAVE 40c REG. 1.28 101.. CREAM P ZEHRS OWN DELUXE QUALITY 2 LITRE SIZE 8 FLAVOURS c SAVE 31c REG. 99c WHITE- SUGAR FINE GRANULATED 2 KILO BAG c • Skim or 2% partly -skimmed , te FRESH MILK 3 QT. 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