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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1969-07-03, Page 90 • A "singing telegram" highlighted the Colborne Central School Awards Night, Thursday, June 26. Jack McLaren', Benmiller, with all the dignity an& showmanship of his World • War I entertainment group, "the Dumb -bells," took stage behind the microphone and sang his completepresentation of the Sportsmanship Awards. Grade - eight Achievement Award winners were Shelley go McPhee and Steve Reaburn, winners ot ' the Citizenship 'Award; Doug Fisher, winner of - the William Watson Award for the , best essay on the annual school bus trip; Debbie Turner received the trophy symbolic of • best girlathlete; and Marj Taylor was recipient of both the Grade Eight Proficiency Award and the Connnunity Service Award. rea Colborne Philip Maine, principal of Colborne Central School, told the graduates and parents that • we live in a dynamic society. "To _adequately prepare children for this ' world, we must be • 4 oir't.4t • ready, willing arid able to make changes." He cited changes introduced this year at Colborne School. New texts in reading and math were introdriced in the primary grades. A rotary program for grades eseven and eight was begun. "One program in which the Department of Education is quite interested yea the elective subjects. Every available staff member from principal's relief to secretary were teaching subjects ranging from typing to." outdoor science, and cooking to woodworking," he principal reiated. Guest speaker, was John H. Stringer; principal of Goderich District Collegiate Institute. Mr. Stringer said there was little communication between parents and children, and between teachers . and students. "The right to discuss ,usually centres around people rather than ideas - this is called gossip. Don't deal in lies, , gos-ip 9r rumors. They are as hard to hold _back as the waters of 'Lake Huron." "The survival of Canada • depends . on . young citizens ett 4,400g: 4%0%0' anq having a thorough knowledge Of by three adtars; It was. a Folk government and a complete Masa and it was the beginning,Of understanding of the bask the graduation -exercises ,of St, freedoms," Mr. Stringer advised. Mary's Separate School. "Macdonald. and Lander, After the Mass, the graduates, founding fathers of our country, teachers, parents and guests had defects of character, but gathered_ in St. Peter's Hall for overcame them with vision and • dinner, served by the Catholic determination, They had their, Women's League St. Peter's Pan& • Rev.. Father Moynahan assured the o graduates that, , although they were leaVing St. Mary's, it was his continuing wish to share in their good moments - "but more important yOu should never hesitate to share your problems or difficulties with me," the Rev. Father advised. • Mr. Maine acted as master or Diplomas were presented to ceresonies1 Alifevening. He 18 graduates. Achievement leaves Colbo eMentral School Awards "were made to Gabriel at the end of this term and will Kacprzak, winner of the Maple teach at Goderith District Leaf Chapter IODE Trophy forto, Collegiate Institute next year. achievement in social studies; Lorraine Pettus, recipient of the 1. 'Mary s Ahmeek Chapter IODE Trophy _ At 7 o'clock on the evening McCauley and Jim Leddy of Thursday, June 26, a special received the Citizenship Awards, Mass . was held at St. Peter's donated by the former Goderich Roman Catholic Church. The Separate School Board; Tanya organ's -was silent. The music was , Palmer received the Catholic failures but still succeeded. They were powerful men with sympathy for others. They usually made the right decisions but frequently accepted blame. for the errors Of others." In his charge to the graduates, W.-841'1pr said, "take the enthusiasm, determination and vision of these men and you will have a rewarding life." for lierature; Maureen ..ote .; • rt). A - .1714.41, , , 40-•-, 49, .,„., , 4 4'' yomen's League . St Peter's. Parish Trophy for general proficiency, and also a gift frdin the Goderich Women's Institute. Miss An gella Armitt, University of Western' Ontario, was the guest speaker for the evening. Miss Armitt advised the graduates to "Catch a falling star." Put everything you have into your work, getting by just isn't enough in today's -society, she said. "You must bp venturesome, keeping at all times young at heart." As an example she quoted an Irish proverb, in her best Irish brogue, "If you never deny your age, the gods will never put wrinkles On your face. "Have a sense of humor and above all, be confident in yourself, and you will lead a full and ' rewarding life," the University Professor ,said hi conclusion.4 - Joseph Morrissey, principal of St. Mary', acted as master ef teremomesfor the evening. • • qopefttiolf.sIONAL*-$TA14. TIIVR§DAY,, ,)IY 3.100 0 Annual awards night Colborne Central School 'held its annual Awards Night, Thursday June 26 in the school auditorium. Grade eight Achievement(' Award winners were left to right, Shelley McPhee and Steve Reaburn, winners -of the Citizenship Award; Doug Fisher,,winner of the William Watson Award for the best essay on the annual but trip; Debbie Turner, received' the trophy for.best qirrathlete, and Marj Taylor received both the Grade Eight Proficiency Award, and The Community Service Award. —Staff Photo.; 1111111111111111111111111l111111M11111114111111111M11111M11111111111111,11111=11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111110111111)1111111111111111111111111 • St.. Mary's Roman Catholic Separate School held its graduatioil dinner and .awards presentation Thursday, June 26 at St. Peter's Hall. Members of the graduating grade eight Flass are, left fo-right, seated, Debbie Smith, Brenda Fisher, Theresa Doody, Mary Ann •••• Redmond, Maureen McCauley, Katherine FraWiiaorraine Pettus ' county will review Continued from Page 1 the province if a county welfare unit is set up in. Huron and that, the province will assume 80 I. percent of the cost of welfare payments with the county paying the remaining 20.percent. Charles Thomas, Brnssels, was assured there would ' be no charge-baek to the local, times it WEIS absolutely necessary to keep a close eye, on welfare recipients to make certain the money they received was spent for the purpose it was intended. Other councillors concurred noting 'it had been their experience ' to discover unpleasant realities with regard to welfare recipients and on occaiion have felt it their duty unicipalities for welfare ' payinentS. Cle-rk John Berry and-- to impose strict regidations • regard to them: with - Warden James Hayter said it was - There were strong indications their understanding that there would be a levy through the that council is dubious of the county mill rate to cover all ' county welfare unit because of welfare expenses. recent experiences such as in the Stanley Reeve Elmer Hayter County takeover of assessment. - said he didn't like the idea of Harold Robin -son, Howick, equalized welfare payments wondered if the estimated cost • - since his township now has a of a welfare, unit in Huron Very low percentage, of welfare County was any more realistic assistence. He said he said he than, the original estimated cost didn't think Stanley ratepayers of county assessment. would be interested in paying a Anson McKinley, Stanley, share of the county welfare bill. asked council what reduction John . Flannery, Seaforth, the municipal welfare officers insisted it . would be most (usually the reeve and the clerk), difficult to , manage welfare would be willing to take on their a assistance properly from a annual salaries if welfare was central point. He said that at • 10. • 1 and Tanya Palmer. Standing, Michael Redmond, PaulCummings, Tony Stinriisser, Jim Leddy, Jim Denomy, Lawrence Lassaline, ibriel Kacprzak, Dale Baechler, Mary Stimson, and Connie Murphy. —Stiff Photo. • Mrs. Esther 'Ross obt the Children's Aid : Society, addressed council earlier in the day and explained the difficulty her department has contacting the local municipal welfare officers in times of emergency. She told council the CAS worker often found it necessary to make decisions regarding welfare payments, for instance in the case of a family without .fuel over a cold holiday, weekend, without contacting the local welfare jo fficers. Mrs. Ross said • that in extreme cases, the responsibility for payment of the welfare. assistance could fall to the CAS worker if his or her, decision was not in accord with what the local welfare officers would have done in the same situation. Reeve Derry Boyle, Exeter, pointed out this would be one way in which a county welfare unit ,would be useful. It would alleviate problems encountered because local„welfare.ogicers are busy people witilittisinesses and jobs to attend to so they cannot always be • available for, Review repair work County council had an opportunity during Friday's session to view repair work being done on the court. house walls. Isbister Restoration Limited is at work to repair the exterior walls in a number of places where loose mortar is allowing waterto seep in. Cost of the project is $24,00.40 with the actual cost to the county only $12,060.10 after the province chips in 49 per cent. It will take about seven weeks to complete the job. The Huron County Board of Education is moved out of the court house, but there is no indication yet how the office space will be utilized. The Ontario Department of Municipal Affairs will purchase all furnishings and equipment in "the assessment department building which the priivince will administered at the county level. emergency consultation. rent. • Members of the Clinton Junior Farmers presented a cheque to the Association for the IVIent,311y Retarded last week for the purchase of a rug kit. Left to right are Alice Allan, director; Janne Cooke, member; Lois Merrill, secretary -treasurer; Marinus' Bakker, I . '44z, „ 10 - president; Mrs. Howard Carroll, workshop Manager; Della Rodgers, president of Junior Farmers Girls and Jamieson Ribey, county president. In the foreground -is Linda Lou Findlay who makes the rugs. -Staff Photo. . When it's moving.day at the railing company the largest hydraulic crane in the area is required. The Huron Railing Company, moved to larger premises, Friday, June .27. Formerly .at 115 St. David Street, the company required the services of the crane to move the heavy equipment and an iron stairway (for home in Brucefield). The company is moving to the former building at Sky Harbour, where it will occupy premises three times larger than at the former location. The crane wav purchased recently from Craftway Equipment Ltd., Waterlog by Kase Vanden Heuvel Construction Co. -Staff Photo. • administration On Page 5A Of The Second Section The Regular And Sale Prices On Dresses Should Have Read REGULAR 22..00 to 70.00 i.nttn1;1' . 44, '4 41%, 44, • ' LI I 11. 111 I • A new bridge is under construction at Benmiller and will replace one that has been the cause for concern in the past few years. The fo construction will be in two stages, with the bridge piers erected 't year and the decking put on next year, The bridge will have a • ,40 500 foot span; will cost $285,000 and is part of a road extension project that will take five years and cost over one million dollars. The new road will terminate athighway 8. -Staff Photo.