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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1983-02-02, Page 3Meet the special eduction class at St. Joseph's Separate School in Clinton. Teaches and students are, ek row, left to right, Adam Keogh, Mark Delia, Leonard c.= yan and Scott wen. More la Front row, teacher's aide Mrs. Elizabeth Medd, Danny Vane Roestel, teacher Mrs. Linda Klstaaer and ;•ridget Wolterbeek. (Shelley McPhee photo) kruptcies in 192, a , , s s . e • from page 1 in their families for generations." In 1982, 176 Ontario farmers declared bankruptcy, a 26 percent increase over the 1981 level of 140. Many other farmers were foreclosed, or otherwise forced out of far- ming. Mr. Barrie cited high interest rates, poor commo. 'ty prices, lower property values and the general economic situation as factors contributing to the demise of many farmers. The OFA will work towards setting up such a group of farm experts to help fanners facing bankruptcy or foreclosure. Such a team would consist of knowledgeable farmers and experienced financial resource people who would res- pond to calls from the farming communi- ty. These resource people would then assess the overall situation of the farm, re- establish contact with the bank if it had been broken and offer to draft a proposal spelling out the options available to the farmer and his creditors. "Foreclosures should only take place after due process — after every possible op- tion has been explored," Mr. Barrie said, "Even if the situation is not salvageable, the farmer should be left with his dignity intact. At present, many farmers feel that the cards are stacked against them from the beginning." The OFA also plans to lobby the govern- ment for right -to -farm legislation to guarantee farm rights. Governments will also be pushed to provide more long-term credit at affordable rates and guarantee commodity prices through stabilization programs or market risk insurance. "While OFA has been involved in some of these areas for some time, clearly this plan will broaden its activities substantially," Mr. Barrie said. "We want Lorna Whitmore, the licence issuer at the ;.;,lyth Motor Vehicle I ffice, is getting ready for the annual February rush. Here she feeds the new computer some information. (Photo by Rod Hilts) v N FEES - NO CHARGES CURRENTLY PAYING • Pl THE F ,RiAMEPLAPlaeo°ooe,e,00° DEA LINE F SF R 19132 TA YEAR IS MARCH 1, 1983 2% CLINTON COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION 70 Ontario St., Clinton 482-3467 374 Main St. South, Fxartor 235-6640 people with the plans of a lifetime. "T teit(1.(ii%4 (t5 ()PI NATRV1TNI T "( (ThiPANV Of (,AN4DA 4 to bring farmers and bankers together to try and work out their differences. We hope they'll come up with solutions both sides can live with while ensuring justice for the farmer." "In financial terms, many farmers are in desperate straits," Mr. Barrie said. "We need the lending institutions to understand the severe cost -price squeeze Ontario farmers are facing. We believe that we can come up with fair and just solutions." ec i :1 e By Shelley McPhee Adam, Bridget, Danny, Leonard, Mark and Scott are special students and they are receiving special education at St. Joseph's Se t• .:rate School ea Clinton. These six young ,,,, ople have some learning disabilities, but they and others have been receiving the learning and special attention they deserve thro : _ h the Huron Perth Roman Catholic Separate School Board. Three years ago the education board saw a need for such a class in the two counties and St. Joseph's School was chosen to carry out this program. A similar program was also set up in Stratford. Each school day the students, from Clinton, Goderich and Exeter, come to St. Joseph's and under the teaching expertise of Linda Kistner and teacher's aid Elizabeth Medd they receive individual instruction in the areas where they have problems, particularly math and reading. They learn through visual, oral and touching techniques and Mrs. Kistner explained, "We try to develop their strengths. We work on a positive self concept and we provide a lot of positive experience." At least 50 per cent of the school day is spent in the special ed class. The students . are also involved in integrated studies with other classes in the school and take part in modified programs at different grade levels. They also join in recess and noon hour activities. For St. Joseph's the special eduation program has been a new departure, but Principal' Don Farwell believes that it has been a success. While the program is expensive in dollars and cents, he said, "In the long run the social costs are rewarding in terms of a person's own social worth and contribution to the community." The special ed students are an important part of St. Joseph's school. When a new addition was build, their classroom was purposely centrally located in the school. Mr. Farwell noted, "Other children have accepted the special ed kids very well. It has made them aware of learning needs." Meeting each students' needs can be a Blyth licence bureau readies ,for the rush By Rod lilts In 1982 more than 1,000 motor vehicle licence stickers were issued in Blyth. This year the local licencing bureau will be handling the usual February rush with a new computer system. The computers have been installed throughout the province's 300 bureat s by the ministry of transportation and com- munications. 1. ttPsti fine now but when it was first installed in December it was not working properly. She also noted that the computerized system does not mean aerv*Parat "It doesn't save time. I still have to do basically the same things as I .iii before," said Mrs. Whitmore. Mrs. Whitmore still must check all the information from the person applying before feeding it into the computer. Once the information is checked it is entered onto a computer risk and relayed to ministry headquarters in Toronto. The computer then sends information to Mrs. Whitmore regarding the fee to be charged and when the licence sticker expires, While the system has been designed to provide efficient on'line service there have been problems with the ministry's main computer in Toronto. It hasn't been able to handle the load of all the agencies across Ontario. Sarnia's computer had to be shut down completely because it couldn't handle a third of the 33,000 applications it is ex- pected to receive. The agency has been forced to process the applications manually, then sent to Toronto to be fed into the computer. The computer shut aria that_the: Sarnia agency 1114rir tape their outlet and to double the staff. Don Godfrey, the ministry's vehicle registration system project manager, said ?the ministry realized there would be problems some time ago because it only ins ,. lied enough terminals to handle what will become a steady, smaller flow of motorists with the new system of renewing on birthdays starting in the summer. Until then the ministry must come up with a quick solution to handling more than four million renewals that must be made by Febuary 28. In the meantime, Mrs. Whitmore is advising local motorists to purchase their renewal stickers as soon as possible in order to avoid long line-ups at the end of February. /7 ,. LOVING CARE H IR COLOUR LOTION 9 BODY ON TAP SHAMPOO 450 m1. $9 59 ONLY 11.0 • BAN or ULTRABAN ROLL ON DEO r ®I ANT 50 m1. ONLY s SUCRETS TIER AT ZENGES 24's S 1 49 1 ONLY NABS B (-- COFFEE 369 q ONLY $2 69 PENATEN CREAM 166 g i ONLY KLEENEX it SS UE 200' s NEW FREEDOM MA- IPA .S 30's $ 6.1tAtk9 ONLY ITRIANG LE `DISCOUNT,. 172 T1a© Squaro, Gociarleia/ Dire Corn6r, Cilw9061/11Fkairi CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1983-- PAGE 3 cation for s challenge, but at is a very rewarding for Mrs. Kistner and Mrs. Medd. Mrs. Kistner noted that her students are a "real collection of personalities." They are an unique, spec_: group of young people and they have some interesting impressions of their teachers and ideas about their school work - Adam Keogh, 10, of Goderich, lakes the math the best and he gets high marks in spelling. He said that sometimes Mrs. Kistner gives too much homework. He added, .'Mrs. Medd is 2, s. ;l per cent. She ways gives us treats on Friday. Pretty Bridget Wolterbeek, 10, of Goderich loves music and takes piano lessons. Her favorite subject is art. .'Mrs_ Kistner," she smiled, "is so nice and Mrs. Medd is so helpful and kind. " The class computer whiz is Leonard. Ryan, 15, of Mt. Carmel. He claimed, .'Once you get on to it (the PET com- puter), it's pretty easy." Leonard also enjoys religion, health, gym and science classes. He noted, .'Sometimes Mrs. Kistner is very unaereealle." 'Moat's because he een't eci kiiTs spend all day working with the computer, she replied. Mark Kehn, 10, of Clinton thinks art is hes best subject and he has no complaints about has teachers. Scott owen, 10, of Goderich knows what subjects he doesn't like. They are religion, science and social studies, and that's because there's always homework to do. Scott prefers art and phys ed. Asked about his impressions of his teachers, Scott gave a careful answer, "It's kind of hard to say.'. Danny Van Rosetel, 9, of Exeter was sick the day 11 visited the class, but in all likelihood his impressions of school and his teachers are similar to his classmates. Generally, they like the fun subjects, aren't fond of homework, and truly respect and enjoy their teachers. In a positive learning environment, geared to their needs, the students are making great progress, and the unique program at St. Joseph's School is making great strides in the education field. Clinton co _. _ ` L ci.1 notes. e from page 1 small retail outlet for crafts to operate. The recommendation has been sent to the planning department for study. The town planning department will also look over a re -zoning application from Cooke's Florists on Orange Street. Presently a residential property, Cookes are asking for the shop to be given a commercial zoning, leaving their nearby home under the residental standing. Borrowing and buying A motion was passed, accepting the tree removal tender application from Fred 000008 Thomas. The rate set was $50 an hour, which includes two employees, a bucket truck and equipment. Council studied one other application from the Sherwood Tree Service of Brantford for $55 an hour. The local recreation committee was given an advance of up to $30,000 to meet current expenses. Council also passed a borrowing bylaw, permitting the town to borrow up to $200,000 to be used for expenses until taxes are collected. Clerk Cam Proctor noted that the bylaw is passed annually, but no money has been borrowed in recent years. • Wue set z *Shampoo, hair Cut, Blow -Dry and Set Tuesday, February 8 to Saturday, February 12, 1983 Senior Citizen Days! 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