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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1973-05-31, Page 10• t - Y PAGE 10--GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR:, THURSDAY, MAY 31, 1973 local minister opposes .„ (Continued from page lIt schools, may attend any school exercises, and at the time of a visit may examine the progress of the pupils and the state and management of the schools, and give such advice to the teachers and pupils and any others present, as they consider expedient. The Public Schools Act Page 8, No. 8 (1) (2) 1971 In a very brief telephone in- terview Monday morning, D.J. Cochrane of the Huron County Board of Education said that while the deletion of the clauses may be approved in parliament next month, the matter of religious education still remains within the jurisdiction of the local school hoard and'or the individual principals. Cochrane said it was just another evidence of the trend toward- the decentralization of certain legislation which previously made all things mandatory. The Signal -Star this week carried out a very brief study of religious education in the public schools in the, district. At Robertson Memorial School with Principal Garnet Harland, the Lord's Prayer is repeated in all classrooms at the opening of school and passages from the scriptures are read in all the senior classes (Gradeg 7 and 8) except one. Mr. Harland said there is very little scripture reading. in the lower grades but Bible stories are read in mann of these classrooms on a "not too regular basis". At Holmesville Public School where Bob Raeburn is prin- cipal, the Lord's Prayer is repeated in 80 percent of all the classrooms at the school during opening exercises in the mor- ning. At Colborne Central School with John Kane, principal, the Lord's Prayer is repeated over the intercom during the opening exercises. Bible stories and hymn singing are common in mann classes at Colborne from Kindergarten through Grade 6, but in the senior glades there is very little in the way of daily religious exercises. At Colborne, however, Rev. Leonard Warr has been a regular visitor for Grades 5 through 8. The only other school in the area with a visiting pastor on a regular basis is Robertson Memorial School where the local ministers take turns talking to the Grade 8 students only. At Victoria Public School, the Lord's Prayer is recited in. "by far the greatest majority of the classrooms" according to Principal Don O'Brien. Bible stories are read, mostly in the primary grades. Principal John Stringer of Goderich District Collegiate In- stitute says the Lord's Prayer is repeated during °'special assem- blies but "not on a regular 'basis." Principal Stringer pointed out the Lord's Prayer used to be read over the intercom each morning at the opening of school but this was discon- tinued because it was deemed "disruptive" when students of all faiths cannot participate. The matter .is now before the Students' Cquncil, but to date, no decision has been reached. It appears to be the general opinion of principals',,polled that religious education in the schools is a. touchy issue. Principal John Kane ex- pressed the general feelings of the majority of principals by stating the problem faced by schools where religious instruc- tion is concerned. "M•)re and more today, people are coming up with their own beliefs, even within their own- faith," said Kane. "I don't know. I do not see the harm in the Lord's Prayer in the mor- ning, but to go much deeper is - something we don't need." Dori O'Brien said he didn't want to "back away" from the question posed by the Signal - Star and answered it as follows: "The course of study in any subject area is given quite a bit of leeway. It is up to the actual school through outlines prepared in various subject areas, to decide what is taught," said O'Brien. "If this is satisfactory for mathematics, we should be able to use the same theory for religious in-, struction." "•It becomes a school issue and an issue for the school community,"continued "It means staying 'O'Brien.within the guidelines which have been prescribed. Basically, then, religion is probably best taught on in in - grated basis along with other subjects when the opportunity presenta itaelf." Bob Raeburn at Holmesville agreed with this theory. He said that principals probably give a "certain amount of guidance" where religious in- struction is concerned.'He said principals may encourage it in their schools, but he was op- posed pposed to a situation where in- dividual teachers were pushed into any type of regular religious format. Raeburn said the problem in schools was to ensure that none would be "offended". He noted' that today, even the rural schools have a variety of - religious faiths represented in the classrooms and some have very definite beliefs which may or may not be contrary to what the teacher believes. The Holnresville principal also claimed the problems may be more serious in the senior grades of elementary school where children are older and understanding more. Garnet Harland agreed with the concept that the decision about religious instruction should be a staff decision with some clear-cut guidelines for teachers to follow in the classroom. "Nobody can really think they are educated unless they have some knowledge of the beliefs of the Christian faith, commented Mr. Harland. "It is the basis of our culture, of our laws, of our way of life." John 'Stringer felt a very general religious awareneas is probably best introduced at the elementary level but added that he "wouldn't want to see this problem become an issue". He noted that in the high school history course, the basics of Christianity are taught in Year 3 as are Islam, Buddhism etc. Ball's Bridge closed for needed repairs The Huron County Highway Arannounces that gall's Bridge" - a 260 foot span bridge on the Hullett Colborne Township Road over the Maitland River just east of the Base Line Road (County Road No. 8)_three miles south Area couple marks 45th anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Orville Ribes of RR 6, Goderich celebrated their 45th,wedding anniversary Saturday at a family dinner party held at Northside United Church in Seaforth. A reception was held following the dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Ribey in Seaforth attended by friends and relatives who called to give congratulations.' The couple was married at the United Church manse in Port Elgin on May 23, 1928. They farmed on the 12 con- cession of Bruce Township in Bruce County for 25 years and moved to the 10th concession of Colborne Township where they have resided the past 20 years. Mrs. Ribey is .the former Mary Jamieson, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Jamieson of Saugeen Town- ship. Mr. Ribey is a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Ribey of Bruce Township. The couple has five sons, George of Seaforth, Morris of Wiarton; Jamieson of RR 6, Goderich, Lawrence of London and Glen at home. They have five grandchildren. SHOP AT YOUR COMPLETE HOME CENTRE Glenmark Lumber 35 SOUTH ST 524 730e New golf instructor John Masson who has been studying under the renowned golfing instructor and author Bob Toski, will be instructing golf this season at the Maitland Golf and Country Club. Toski, John'g instructor during the winter months is a former 4e.G.A. tour player who has had many of his articles on golf published in the Golf Digest Magazine. John has been working under Toski, at the well known Golf Digest Adult Instructional Schools which are held throughout the United States during the winter months. Mason, the current Maitland Club Champion, will be using the Toski "Touch System for Better Golf' book as the main ingredient for his instruction program.. Toski and Mason will be pictured together on the cover of the July issue of the Golf Digest Magazine. John stated that he hopes to turn professional, at the end of this playing season. He would like to return to Goderich every summer however, to act as club pro at the Maitland Course. The Toski book, which John uses in his instruction, was written in conjunction with Dick Aultman who is also the author of the popular "Square to Square" book interpreting the golf swing. Anyone interested in taking lessons, can find out more about it by contacting people in the pro -shop at the Maitland Golf anf Country Club. - - New Horizons ... (Continued from page 1) referred to the Board of Direc- tors. However President Gary Davidson suggested that it be referred back to the general membership. Georg7 Simons gave an infor- mation report on the Ontario Association for the Mentally Retarded May 9-13 at the University of Waterloo. Strong emphasis was placed ,. on in- tegrating the retarded into the community. He stated that at the same time their conference was in session, a conference called US was in progress, for and by the mentally retarded. The retarded made resolutions and presented resolutions to the Ontario Association. Elsa Haydon was thanked for announcing the May meeting in the Signal -Star. This was done at Mrs. Haydon's own expense. Mrs. Carroll stated she toqk the trainees to the Tom Sawyer Operetta, and that the trainees have received complimentary tickets from Goderich Building Centre to the circus. George Simons volunteered to represent the Association at the Social Services Co- Ordinating Committee on May 30 at the home of Dr. R.S. Par - mar. It was moved by George Simons and seconded by Elsa Haydon that the Chairman of the Membership Committee and President send out mem- bership applications to in- dividuals and organizations and the revised list be forwar- ded to the Ontario Association. Mrs. Bert Harris reported on camp stating that - several sleeping bags are needed. These may be delivered to the, home of Mrs. Maxine Pollock, 212 Britannia Road East, Goderich. Two new members were welcomed to the Association. of Auburn will be closed to traffic for extensive repairs for three or more weeks commen- cing on June 4. The existing timber floor has been in use for more than 20 )cars and is showing signs of 'deterioration. The county proposes to replace the old floor with a new floor con- sisting of laminated jackpine lumber that has been .pressure treated with creosote to extend its life. The structural steel floor stringers will be examined while the floor is off and_ defec- tive or deteriorated stringers will be repaired or replaced. The length of time the bridge will be closed depends on the condition of the steel stringers and the amount of work required to repair or replace them. It is estimated that the project will take three or four weeks to complete and will cost approximately $9,000. This bridge was built in about 1900 and with the new floor it will have a safe carrying capacity of 1! tons which is adequate for. the foreseeable future with the very low volume of traffic presently using the bridge. A replacement bridge would cost $300,000. The few motorists who use this bridge as a through route are advised to use an alternate route fbr the period June 4 to June 22. Profit ... (Continued from page 1) Dymond's recommendation thoroughly and added, "Right now we just rattle away and get the business done but do things rather reluctantly because we don't know how it will be received. We should help coun- cil -set up a term of reference for us so that we don't make any more mistakes." Committee member Bruno Lapaine stated that he sees the assistant arena manager problem as an "exercise in municipal red tape where the left hand does not know what the right hand is doing". Bill Clifford said that "the arena problem had merely brought things to head and that it is a good idea to have such a policy drawn up". �# He went on to express his feelings that "a policy would be set down acceptable to the council and this board in the near future". In other business, Dymond reported that approval has been received on the current budget as presented, excluding the capital 'debt amount which will be handled in another sec- tion of the town budget. The capital budget remaining is Arena, $3,700 glass; $2,500 York overhaul; $400 lift gate; Pool $500 heating cost; $2,000 roof replacement. The following fee changes have been recommended for the Judith Gooderham Pool for the 1973 season: public swimming, child 20 cents from 15 cents; student 35 cents from 25 cents; adult 50 cents. Season tickets: child the same at $3.00; student $3.00 adult $5.00 from $3.00; and family $10.00. Lessen prices are suggested at Tiny -tot, 52.00 for two weeks; pre -beginner 53.00 for two weeks; Red Cross 54.00 per month; and R.L.S.S. $6.00 for the course. The opening date set for the pool is June 17. The report from Bill Lumby Arena Manager stated that roller skating is going very well and beginning Sunday, June 10, they will attempt to hold adult skating from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. every Sunday night. Ages 18 and above will be able to attend. If this plan does not work out, high school students will be included. - Tenders for refinishing the Auditorium floor and re -lining the hockey baseboards were submitted at� this meeting and are being discussed. • s1t is FC Ysu sn SS sow. ON --L' S1SG notions SerVIcc Enquire 204 surf t tac thy- 11' \ PAN• ear!Ia 12" ‘Vi t00% BLA; GA Num! weir I aatruct i Came 4-91;,4 ou hu\ urnitur m111'" of from rl i>f t r and Hot Run'iie 05 pt 1 on ball eco- p baoeba I diff1 F,24-91 Golf es. p putters and 1 CAL ENS'' PS & .5 SS! ui Senior winners in the Robertson track meet are: front row, Judy Langridge, first In 100 yard dash and the 150 yard dash, Shelly Hill, second In the 100 yard dash, Pauline Hall, second In the "150 yard run and third In the 100 yard dash, and Tory McDonald third In the 150 yard dash. Back row, Herb MacAdam, third in 100 and 220 yardrdashes, Poste in both events, Philip Main, second in thi 220 Jack Burleigh, second In the 880, and Mike Mllleyeb the 100 yard dash. (staff photo) ' r411 14, 11 s • Midget boy and girl winners of the 100 and 150 yard dash events are; front row, Bonnie Reid, first in 100 yard dash and second in 150 yard event, Kathy Sheardown, third In 100 yard dash, Lori Mackay, second in 100 yard dash and first in 150 yard dash, and Joanne Whetstone, third In the 150 yard Back row, Billy Peters, first In both events, Danny M second in both events, Larry Madge, third In 150 yard and Del Mitchelmore, third in the'100 yard dash. (stet; te's Junior boy and girl winners at the Robertson Memorial Public School Track Meet held on Monday were; front row, Denise Mitchelmore, 100 and 150 yard dash -winner, Anne McDonald, second in both 100 and 150 yard dashes, Carrie Mlddel, third In the 150 yard dash, Linda Diehl, third in the 100 yard dash. r „4* Back row, Billy Rllett, third In 100 yard duh, Mike 0 third In 150 yard dash, Bobby Elliott second In both 100 150 yard dash events, and Paul Heiesic first In both (staff photo) Yp S E SA SI siN • its E11 lntermedlate track winners at ,Nobertson are; front row, Nadine Mackay, second In the girls' 440, Joni Thompson, first and second In 100 and 110 yard dashes, Susan JsMery, second M both events, and Eleanor McMillan, third M both. naming svents.laek row, Jinn McLean, r of mints, both dash Tony WMddse, Gary Paters third In both agents. (staff Ohsto)