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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1978-08-24, Page 3People in Profile: Quebec kids love Clinton stay by Shelley McPhee minutes a day they find that in Ontario from a French Encounter group in the At a time when Canada is so filled they have had problems with their future. with mixed feelings, especially over English because it is spoken too One of the main problems she faced the Quebec separation question, it was quickly. (A problem similar to the one was getting participants and hosts for a pleasant surprise to find seven that English Canadians face when they the two week project. Quebec teenagers and their Clinton visit French Quebec). "An announcement was placed in the hosts getting along so well. Although many in the group don't high school (CHSS) asking for Despite the language barriers, speak English outside school, Paul people but we had no response. It was a communication between the fellow Gagnon, 15, explained with his heavy muddle there and they just ignore Canadians was at a high level with accent that English as well as French these things," Mrs. Walden explained. smiles and laughter the common is spoken in his home, as well, Harold She initially learned about the grounds which the two groups shared. Fortin, 15, noted that he has an English project through her son Peter who was The seven young people from Quebec friend. involved with it a few years ago. had one of their first opportunities to "They're in a very flexible age "I really appreciate my friends who visit Ontario and their hosts had an group," Mrs. Walden remarked. helped me out like this, This (the opportunity to encounter French " Johanne Tremblay, 16, and Line project) is one of my few hobbies and I Canadians on a personal level, through Potvin, 14, knew the least amount of do enjoy it." the exchange program called English and as a result stuck close "We,re very insular in this county. I AEncounter French, part of The together. don't know how we'd act in Quebec, xperiment in International Living in Line's host, Mrs. McAuley noted that we're so staid," she added. Canada. when Line arrived she was shaking and While it remains unknown how well The prime ,objective behind th‘ wouldn't say a word. English Canadians could adapt or be program which was initially fOunded in But through the local hospitality and accepted in Quebec it was obvious last 1932 is to develop understanding among the companionship offered to them by Thursda y afternoon when the French people of . different cultures and their French peers, Line and Johanne students and their hosts gathered in Dr. nationalities. The non-profit, were smiling and laughing by the end Wood's backyard, that both groups educational project is centered around of the trip. were vivacious, energetic and open - a "homestay", where the visitor gets a "They're a very physical group. minded enough to be willing to learn chance to live with a member of a They're always fighting. and pushing and accept new ways. These traits ' family from a different background, and touching and hugging," Mrs. seemed to bring out the best from both Mr. and Mrs. J. Reid of Clinton, Dr. Walden commented. cultures, and happiness, excitement and Mrs. Ken Wood, Dr. and Mrs. The obvious question had to be asked and good feelings completely filled the Brian Baker, Mr. and Mrs. Beecher the young French Canadians about the air. Menzies all of Clinton and Mr. and separation issue. Although they Mrs. D.C. McAuley and Dr. and Mrs. couldn't completely comprehend the Paul Walden, both of Bayfield acted as question, the mere mention of the word the hosts for the Quebec teenagers, separation brought a rousing reply. between the ages of 14-16 during their Almost in unison the seven, leaped two week stay. from the picnic table they were sitting "They were worried about their at and all spoke at the same time. acceptance at first," reported area co- The jist of their reply was, "No • from page 1 ordinator Marny Walden. separation, we don't want it." School in Exeter. Elliott explained that "The boys seemed to learn, faster "No politic," Luc Duchesne, 16, the optional courses 'are available for • than the girls," she added. But despite the initial fears and 'stated. students that may need that course "We like the people here," France credit to enter some university courses apprehension between the two groups, said. and that students were not required to both adapted well over the two week "People in my city have much pride take the course to get enough credits period. and haughtiness," she noted as she for their Grade 13 diploma. "We enjoyed those kids so very much flipped through her French -English Henderson said he realized students and we learned so much. about them dictionary to search for the proper not wishing to study any of the books in and their culture. My daughter words she needed. question, or any other textbook in use Elizabeth cried her eyes out when they "Later I want to live here," added in the school, had the option, of taking left last Friday," Mrs. Walden went on. Lucy. another book. He said board policy "They had so much fun and gained so "And I want to go to school in permits a student to avoid a textbook to much love from this experience," she Toronto," France stated. - which he or she is opposed allowing said. The group left for home 'last Friday, those students to be taught from "It's beautiful," added Lucy Noel, 14, but they didso reluctantly. another text on the board's approved one of the other young people, who "No, no, we don't want to go home. list. spoke some English. We want to come back next summer," Henderson said department heads in The students, all from the city of P Paul emphatically stressed. the schools prepare examinations on Alma, Quebec, study English in high It is unsure whether they will come books the majority of the students are school and they also learned some back next summer, no plans have been studying and claimed that if students English in public school. Although they made and Mrs. Walden has not decided had requested to take another book, are "taught five lessons a week for 45 whether she will be a Chef de groupe "they are pretty well on their own". 4 nn, .C;41.11.77-QN„,8,,4PAQ...g 3 t7, • if Enthusiasm and excitement were radiating from seven Quebec teenagers. The group from Alma, Quebec spent two weeks in the Clinton area with host families as part of a program called French Encounter. The group, between the ages of 14 and 16 included, front row, left to right, Lucie Noel, Line Potvin, Johanne Tremblay, France Henry. Back row, Luc Duchesne, Harold Fortin, Paul Gagnon. News -Record photo) School board bans Diviners.• • stuck in Maybe I'm still too young and not mature enough. Although I am sprouting a few grey hairs I don't really know what it feels like to be 60 or 70 years old. I can only presume that it must be a.horrible thing to grow old, a reality that cannot be gladly accepted as part of life. • So often I , have come across people, especially women who refuse to tell their age. They seem to be afraid. They hide behind face lifts, dyed hair and young styled. clothes. It's unfortunate that growing old cannot be accepted as a graceful step into tnaturity, but according to the standards set by our North American society, to grow old is similar to losing life, moment by moment, year by year. The familiar stereotype looks at older people as useless,, unable to work if they want, unable to make sound decisions and by shelley mc phee unable to care for themselves. Granted some seniors are afflicted by these conditions and must receive medical and professional care, but. they are really no different than the youthful drug addicts and disabled people who also need the same at- tention. But in our society, younger dependents are different; they're still accepted since we live in a youth oriented world. In most European and Scan- dinavian countries older people are not condemned for their age, in fact they, are highly respected for their years of wisdom and knowledge. Then again, a 75 year old Swedish man is usually far different than his Canadian or American counterpart. Research has shown that health and physical standards put the Swedish man at 75 in line with a North American man at the age of 35. The older generation in North ; • ri • 1 f101 • 1.17 t ” .6,- .0- 10, , 3. 3 • AlOP11#110.141 1;19' OW .1 pigl, POW' it' 44 4 4.4 "A 41414 41i 4 44441;011, 6 tit 41i 6 4'g!,1'416%;? . . 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There are many lively, intelligent, enthusiastic senior citizens around who even though they are aged in appearance, don't feel any older than the day they were 25. I can only hope I am one of those fortunates. I don't want to resign to the whims of our society. I'll fight them, I'll tell my age and I'll be proud of it. "If they haven't taken the book they tative Canadian literature. have a pretty slim chance of passing, The board felt that since the teachers "We're not taking the books away make most of the decisions on books he said. from the students and teachers. We're and the trustees merely rubber stamp Dorothy Wallace reminded the board just taking them out of the system," the request for books, the teachers of the concerns teachers had expressed 'said Henderson. "If this is Canadian should have to defend their choices. about banning the books. She said the Literature then I don't want it." The policy put before the board for teachers claimed if the board this year Zurich trustee Herb Turkheim approval, was rejected since it was banned the three books here and next pointed out that most of the students apparent some trustees did not want. year banned the three under fire in being taught the books would be 18 teachers to have the power to choose Wellington County and the year after years of age and that they would be material without any board in - that the three under fire in Nova Scotia permitted at that age to vote, becomevolvement. John Henderson said the teachers may firi'd themselves not soldiers and sign million dollar con- policy before the board denied the knowing where to turn for represen- tracts to play professional sports. board power leaving the entire decision Board •signs •- "And yet we tell them they're not old up to the teachers. enough to read these books," he said. The policy prepared for the board • , Turkheim added that he felt it is was written by director of education with cleaners teaching the book and putting it in its superintendents, secondary school much wiser to have a professional John , Cochrane working ,with • proper perspective than: to have the principals, English department heads The . Huron County Board of students "reading them in bed at night and teachers and was designed to make Education ratified a two year and taking their own meaning." teachers responsible for the choice of agreement with its custodians Monday Henderson asked board chairman materials and make them responsible night approving a pact giving the John Elliott to take a recorded vote on to handle complain, ts about their choice custodians a 60 cent an, hour raise in the books. John Alexander, Harry of texts for classroom use. 1199870.9and a 25 cent an hour increase in Hayter, Donald McDonald, R. K. Peck, Cochrane told the board that the , Charles Rau, John Henderson, Eugene policy would force the complainant to Board negotiating committee Frayne, Murray Mulvey and Clarence take his' or her case to as close to the chairman Shirley Hazlitt told the board McDonald were in favor of removing , source of the complaint as possible, the Monday night that the agreement gave The Diviners while Cayley Hill, Shirley-- teacher 7 hr"the classroom. If no the board's 57 custodians a cost of Hazlitt, Dorothy Wallace, Dorothy sA satisfactiOn was received there, the "living clauie, an increase, in the life Williams, Marion Zinn and Herb :complainant could then involve the insurance paid for by the board and Turkheim opposed the move. trustee at the board level. slightly altered vacation time for Anxious to prevent a recurrence of It was Cochrane who suggested that senior employees. the book banning issue the board the board not adopt the policy prepared The increase represents a 12 percent looked at a policy that would require a since. it was obvious it did not agree increase for the first year of the teacher to choose material for use in with it. He said some trustees have agreement and depending on cost of classrooms, justifying any decisions to made it clear the board did not want living increases should provide for the board. 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