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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1978-08-31, Page 12PAGE 12—CL1NTON NEWS RECORD THURSDAY. AUGUST 31, 1978 CIiuic to help learning disabled, A diagnostic and remedial teaching clinic for children with learning problems will operate this fallat The University of Western Ontario's Elborn College to serve the counties of Norfolk, Elgin, Huron and Perth and the eastern half of Lambton County. The clinic, to be directed by Prof. W.A. Scaldwell of the Faculty of Education, will be partially funded by a three-year, $21,000 grant from the UWO Academic Development Furid. He will be assisted by research assistant Linda Turner. Dr. Scaldwell said he expects the clinic facilities will be especially useful to county boards of education which may not have ample population or facilities to provide the same degree of special services as boards in larger centres. The goal of the clinic will be to determine which of three types of learning is best suited to a child and then develop an instructional program around that type of learning, Prof. Scaldwell said. The three types of learning are: visual; auditory; and tactile - kinesthetic. The visual method of learning is emphasized in the school system, but according to Prof. Scaldwell many students who are believed to have serious learning disor- ders, may simply be unable to learn visually, often because of neurological dysfunction. Some primary students may have trouble lear- ning to read and write because they simply can't remember what is written on a blackboard long enough to copy it on paper, Prof. Scaldwell said. Those same students may be able to learn very well using a tape recorder or some other means of repeating their lessons orally. Still other students might be able to learn by touch what they can't learn by sight. These students can be helped by a system of printed or written words which can be discerned by touch. Prof. Scaldwell says that such students might end up with a file of these word cards instead of a speller. Prof. Scaldwell said it is important to reach students with learning disabilities by age 10, before they have learned to compensate for their problem and before their education is seriously affected. It's often difficult for busy teachers to identify students who have learning disorders but are normal in every other way, he said. Because their problems are so hard to spot, these students suffer, "The ones with real problems are very well - looked after. It's the ones that are just on the verge that are ignored." "School as we know it is designed for those who are 'normal'. But at least 10 to 15 percent of us do Celebrate anniversary not learn in the visual manner. But because school is a publicly funded institution, it has to suit the majority. If you don't happen to be in the majority, you have to look elsewhere and we hope the clinic will serve that purpose." To enrol a child in the clinic, the school or the child's parent should call Prof. Scaldwell at 679- 6023. Any school-age child is eligible. Once a diagnosis of the problem is made, a special program is developed for the child, who can remain in his or her own classroom. Follow-up visits will be made by clinic staff. Prof. Scaldwell said "educational diagnosis" will be the first step for every child at the clinic, Once the problem is pinpointed, a special • instructional program is developed and copies of the program are given to parents and teachers. If the child lives close enough to Elborn College, he or she may be able to get involved in remedial teaching at the Faculty of Education. If not, con- sultants will assess the child's progress in the school at six week in- tervals. Prof. Scaldwell said he hopes to involve graduate students in the Master of Education in education' Mary and Norman Mair A former area couple, Mary and Norman Mair of Stratford, will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary this Friday, September 1, and they will be holding an open house at St John's United Church on Saturday, September 2 from 2 to 4 pm. All former friends from the area have been invited, but best wishes Wily. Mr. Mair, a native of Holmesville, was em- ployed by the CNR from May 1928 until his retirement in 1965, with considerable years ,spent in the Clinton district. He started as a section man, progressed to section foreman, and in 1951 was promoted to assistant road master and section foreman of the Stratford yard. For the last nine years, he has been employed by the Parks Board for the Shakespearean Festival. Mrs. Mair, the former Mary Wright of Lon - Wirngham Mwiori&IS • Guaranteed Granite • Cernotery Lettering • Buy Direct and save Commissions. eu$.:plIONE 347.1910 0107.101S 4169 ria01144411.410406,1446:40.16.40.06.4111...6.•• desboro, is kept busy with her hobbies including bowling, quilting, and her collection of many varieties of African violets. She is also in- volved with church ac- tivities. Mr. and Mrs. Mair reside at 18 Brydges Street, Stratford. They have three children, Mrs. Ronald (Melba) Hon- derich and Mrs. Tristano (Reta) Lan.genegger, both of New Hamburg and Gordon Mair of Stratford. They have nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Mrs. Mair is the sister of Norman Wright of Londesboro. SUPERIOR MEMORIALS ESTABLISHED OVER 50 YEARS Clinton•Soaforth Area Representative MICHAEL FALCONER 153 High Street Clinton 482-9441 Godorlch Area Representative ROBERT MCCALLUM 1ifCetiinbrra Road • Godor$ch 24.1343 studies program specializing in special education in all phases of the project. He also hopes the clinic will become an important part of the faculty's graduate studies program. Students in the one- year special education program are already heavily involved in remedial work in a special program for children with learning problems. The special clinic is held every Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Many of the students in this clinic are referred by Western's communicative disorders program and the Childrens' Psychiatric Research Institute and it is hoped this cooperation can continue as the clinic evolves. Prof. Scaldwell said local county boards in the area surrounding London have been receptive to the clinic concept and he said he expects referrals will come from within a 50 -mile radius. In addition to the diagnostic and remedial function of the clinic, counselling will be available for students, parents andteachers who might want it. Prof.- Scaldwell said teachers. often don't have anyone with whom they can discuss problems. Constance news By Mary Merner Mr. add Mrs. Jim Preszcator and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ken Preszcator of Egmon- dville were recent Friday evening visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Paul Stevenson, David, Darren and Luanne;. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Preszcator, Christine, Lisa, Chiistopher and Greg spent a weekend camping, at Riverside Camp. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Illmadof Morikton,visited a recent Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Dave Preszcator and family. Court Constance and Constantine catered to 1,250 people at the pork barbecue held on Thursday August 24 at the Brussels Arena, sponsored by the Huron Pork Producers. There will be a picnic barbecue on Sunday Sept. 10 for the Foresters to be held at the hall, starting at 3 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Riley visited on Friday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Paul Stevenson David, Darren and Luanne. Mrs. Frank Van der Molan and Margie of Oakville visited with her mother, Mrs, W.L. Whyte, Bill and Mrs. Harold Whyte, Margie remained for holidays. We would like to welcome to the com- munity Raymond and Susan Prokraka, who are residing in the Stevenson house in the village, and to Elaine and Peter Bakos who are residing in the former Howard Armstrong residence. Mr. and Mrs. Ken Preszcator of Egmon- dville, Mr, and Mrs. Steve Lee were Sunday supper guests with Mr. and Mrs. Dave Presz- cator, Christine, Lisa, Christopher and Greg. Mr. 'and Mrs. Patrick Nolan and boys returned home to Toronto on Sunday from their summer village. Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Paul Stevenson, David, Darren and Luanne were Mr. and Mrs. Bill Stevenson of Belgrave. Mr. and Mrs. Reg Lawson, John ,, and Elizabeth are now residing in their new home in Londesboro. We would like to wish them well in'their new home. Mr... and Mrs. Leonard Jamieson have pur- chased the Lawson farm, and we welcome them to the community. home in the Mr. and Mrs. Randall Robinson are pictured following their marriage on May 20 in Lindsay, Ontario. The bride, the former Karen Ann Shanahan, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald J. Shanahan of Lindsay, and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Robinson of Dunsford. The bride is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Freeman and Mr. and Mrs. A.L. Shanahan, all of Clinton. Sr. citizens meet at On Wednesday, August 23 an enjoyable afternoon was spent when the Senior Citizens of Zone 8 met together at the Seaforth Community Park. There were 136 present, including members from Grand Bend, Bayfield, Brussels, Zurich, Dashwood, Blyth, LondesboroHensall,. Clinton, Goderich, Exeter and Seaforth as well as guests from Palmerston and Stratford. Mr. Harry Baker presided. Mr. Lorne Dennis of Seaforth welcomed everyone warmly. Mrs. Zerbach, past board member from U.S.C.O. listed the new U.S.C.O. board members for, all. She also donated prizes to: oldest lady, Mrs. Mary Ross of Clinton and Mrs. Cox of Bayfield (tied) ; oldest man, Chester Mawhin- ney, Huronview ; oldest married couple, Mr. and Recipients to take available work The Ministry of Community and Social Services is reminding all Ontario Municipalities that employable adults either applying for or already receiving social assistance are required to look for and accept any available work for which they are physically capable. In a letter sent this week to the more than 320 social services ad- ministrators and clerks in Ontario, the Ministry said that under the existing legislation and policies; the expectation is that employable people must use their own resources to the fullest extent. General Welfare Assistance, which is' administered by the municipalities, should not be considered an alter- native to employment. The letter advises local administrators to refer people capable of working to whatever jobs of either =Short or long term duration are' available in their general area. Knights hold $1,000 draw At the annual Zurich Bean Festival last Saturday, the Seaforth council of the Knights of Columbus held its annual $1,000 bill draw which was won by Leona Bedard of Seaforth. Winning the $200, was Earl Bondy of Chatham, and the $100 bill was won by Bev Brown of Bluevale. Societies to meet Wednesday, October 25, 1978 was the date chosen to hold this year's annual meeting and banquet of the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies, District 8, Huron -Perth, at a . meeting held in Kirkton last night. The Kirkton Agricultural Society will be hosting this • year's event and it will be held in the Kirkton-Woodham Community Centre. Fair Boards in Ontario are big business nowadays and the local fall fair , rerhains an important community effort. William Westman of Milverton, President of the Association for the past three years, is retiring but has found his term of office enjoyable and very rewarding. Don Young of Auburn is Secretary for District 8. TRUTH oar The Bible is God's message to men, the Spirit of God guided in the choice of words In the original writings. The Bible records at times the statements of men or even of Satan which are In themselves not true, yet the statement" 1s faithfully recorded. Christ Himself testified to the fact of the divine in- spiration of the Scriptures. He declared that they would be fulfilled down to the smallest detail. Mat- thew 5:18. Christ said, "the Scriptures cannot be broken." John 10:35. Paul affirmed that "all Scripture is given by inspiration of God." 2 Timothy 3:16. Peter wrote that "holy men of God spoke as they were moiled by the Holy Spirit." 2 Peter 1:21. Pirciperly understood, the Bible can be trusted in the same way as if God Himself were Speaking directly to the person who reads the scriptures..- Immo` Area Believers fox S46.0.147011 The Knights would like to take this opportunity to indicate their ap- preciation to all who participated by buying a ticket which helps the Knights fulfill their commitments to the Arthritic Society and the Pro Life movement. "If work is available where a person is living, then they are expected to accept it, provided they are capable of doing so. This is especially true in rural areas of Ontario where employers at present are having dif- ficulty finding workers for farm labour, "the Minister, Keith C. Nor- ton, said. A person may be deemed ineligible, or the amount of assistance they receive reduced, if they fail to accept the employment without sufficient justification. BAHA'U'LLAH - "THE SPIRIT OF TRUTH" "Surely the Father hath come and hath fulfilled that, which you were promised in the Kingdom of God. This is the Word which the Son veiled when He said to those around Him that at that time they could not bear it. But when the stated time was ended, and the hour arrived, the Word shone forth from the horizon of the Will" Verily, the Spirit of Truth is come, to guide you into all truth." For more information write Baha'i (11.12=X2,C=42.=.04-.---Xic- P.O. Box 1327, Clinton }IIS HURON BUSINESS MACHINES Our new location: 50 Albert Street CLINTON 482-7338 OLYMPIA; TYPEWRITERS. CALCULATORS PHOTO COPIERS DICT. EQUIPMENT SHARP: CASH REGISTERS BOND COPIERS CALCULATORS REX-ROTARY: DUPLICATORS SHREDDERS S CSM TYPEWRITERS LATHEM- TIME CLOCKS 3M: PHOTO COPIERS PAYMASTER: CHEQUEWRITERS OFFICE FURNITURE OFFICE 8. SCHOOL STATIONERY PORT. TYPEWRITERS POCKET CALCULATORS VAULTS TYPEWRITER RENTALS err 1 ` r SIS HLJRC]N eUSR.,E55 MACHINES fC1'rn 'SCkOO 1vtoyt. coieREn 0+1A23 \\\)r; 493D ''` zoo S1.1a�T R,Cf CCS-��toG • Cirr O�S A;RI3 15/ 1010„11!JD an ly � • (1) '0 m r iCQTcN TAI. IrbicickBICPOU S Gx c/ 00t< 0)41 Ar946 zrek /3 13 �'" X315- 3 Get 'em Todov a►t.... TRIp,NC-. LE OlE COUt w.nJY. Y icy:• . :•�•��•i i•�••• The Square, GCSISIIRICH/Main Corner, CLINTON/Main Corner, SEAWOR`tH Mrs. Wilbur Turnbull of Brussels;.,, newest married couple, Mr. and Mrs. Godkin of Clinton and nearest birthday, Mrs. Nola Love of .Dash- wood. Mrs. Ann St. Jean spoke briefly on the activities of the Day Care Centre at Huronview. If interested phone 482-7943. The group was eri- tertained by eight, children to two square dance sets, which were much enjoyed., Mr. Howard Latsch, Field Representative of U.S.C.O. spoke on the duties of a president. He also said the U.S.C.O. was instrumental in getting senior citizens several advantages and that in Canada there were one-quarter million seniors living below the poverty line. Murray East and Nelson Howe provided tunes on the bag pipes. Art Finlayson, Lorne Lawson, Ivan Noris, Stanley Millen and R9bert Rennie renderOd or- chestra m,tisld. Tap dancers were Angela Andressi, Debbie Flynn, Laurie Bell, Sandra and Susan Hnily acid the McQuaid 'sisters, the latter also favouring with violin selections. Readings were given by Mrs. Mabee Scott and Mr. Ed Martin. While supper was being prepared the seniors were serenaded by the pipers again. Mr. Baker, president of Zone 8, voiced his ap- preciation to all present to the performer's and to the hosts and a' bountiful supper was enjoyed by all. Smile Anything worth doing is worth paying somebody to do it well. HAY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. ZURICH 236-4381 FARMS - HOMES - COTTAGES Elgin, Hendrick -Hugh Hendrick Jack Scotchmer Glenn Webb AGENTS Dashwood Kippen Bayfield Dashwood 238-2611 262-5389 565-5270 237-3229 Church Services ALL SERVICES ON DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME SJ ONTARIO STREET UNITED CHURCH CENTENNIAL YEAR MINISTER: REV. R. NORMAN PICK, B.A. ORGANIST AND CHOIR DIRECTOR MRS. DORIS McKINLEY A. MUS. . SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1978 11:00 a.m. UNION SERVICE WELCOMING WESLEY-WILLiS CONGREGATION AND ALL OTHER VISITORS WESLEY-WILLIS UNITED CHURCH PEOPLE SERVING GOD THROUGH SERVING PEOPLE MINISTER JOHNS. OESTREICHER B.A.B,R:E. ORGANIST MiSS CATHARINE POTTER CHOIR DIRECTOR MRS. WM'. HERRN SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1978 11:00 a.m. UNiON SERVICES AT ONTARIO STREET CHURCH. REV. NORMAN PICK ON CALL. HOLMESVILLE UNITED CHURCH UNION SERVICES AT ONTARIO STREET CHURCH. EVERYONE WELCOME CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 243 Princess St. E. REV. ARIE VANDEN BERG SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1978 10 A.M. WORSHIP SERVICE SERMON: "WHO EDUCATES YOUR CHILD" 7:30 SERMON: "EVERYONE NEEDS FORGIVENESS" LISTEN TO THE "BACK TO GOD HOUR" SUNDAYS AT 10:30 A.M. OVER CKNX RADIO Everyone Welcome Animmir BAYFIELD BAPTIST CHURCH EVERYONE OF US SHALL GiVE AN ACCOUNT OF HIMSELF TO GOD --ROM 14 12 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1978 Pastor Les Shiel 10:00 a.m. SUNDAY SCHOOL _ 11:00 a.m. MORNING WORSHIP 7:30 p.m. EVENING WORSHIP WEDNESDAY 8 p.m. PRAYER MEETING EVERYONE WELCOME 8:00 p,m. FRIDAY YOUNG PEOPLE'S MEETING ST. PAUL'S ANGLICAN CHURCH THE REV. JAMES R. BROADFOOT, B.A. M. DIV. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1978 FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY 11:30 A.M. HOLY COMMUNION CALVARY PENTECOSTAL CHURCH 166 Victoria Street Pastor: Wayne 9:45 'a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Service ALL WELCOME Lester ST. ANDREW'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH CHARLES MERRILL ORGANIST REV. SAM YOUNG, GODERICH SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1978 INDUCTION SERVICE FOR REV. T. A. A. DUKE 8 P.M. SEPTEMBER 6, 1978 10 a.m. Worship Service Sunday School Recessed. Reconvenes, Set 10. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH CLINTON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1978 10:00 a.m. Sunday School Classes for all ages 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Everyone Welcome SAINT JOSEPH'S CATHOLIC CHURCH James St, Clinton Phone 4144468 FATHER JOSEPH HARDY CONFESSION: Saturday 7:15 p.m. MASS - Saturday 8:00 p.m. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1978 LABOR bAY MASS; 11 AO a.m. BUS PROM VANASTRA All Welton* 40. •