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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1987-03-18, Page 5Members of the EnterprisingSeniors and a few helpers were work- ing on their fifth quilt of the winter at the Goderich Township Hall on March 4. Those hard at work were (left) Grace Walter, Alice Porter, Olive Bell, Kaye Harris, Hazel McCreath, Charlotte Nor- man, Hilda Semple and Mary Stiffs ing. (Anne Narejko photo) Early education may lead to better life Children who have taken part in early education programs are less likely to suffer from learning problems, social maladjust- ment, lack of 'self esteem and poor motivation. Focusing on better education and earlier education in an effort to prevent failure in both school and life is the aim of the Early Childhood Education Project. Teachers believe that this report, if im- plemented by the government, .could pro- vide major improvements to the primary education system. Fran Poleschuk, director of the Early Primary Education Project will be in Clin- ton on Monday, April 6 to address the reports aims at a special public meeting. The meeting will be held at Clinton Public School starting at 8 p.m. Parents, teachers, board of education trustees and administra- tion workers, and any other interested in- dividuals are urged to attend this meeting. Sponsored by the Huron Women's Teachers Association, the evening session will address the future needs and trends in early childhood education. Young children and early education needs have been the focus of several studies over the past 20 years, the most recent of which is The Early Primary Education Project. The report is highly praised by teachers who are lobbying for further action on this document that calls for new commitment to early childhood education. Initiated by the Ontario Ministry of Education, the project was conducted to provide new direction for education in the early years. The result researched and com- piled under the leadership of Fran Poleschuk, is 42 recommendations for change and improvement. Studies have indicated that children who have a good early education beginning at age three have fewer learning problems, less delinquency, higher employability, greater productivity, more self-sufficiency and are characterized by fuller participa- tion in economic life than children who are not. The Early Primary Education Project calls for proposals which include: • The introduction of junior kindergartens across the province and that the five years of primary division 1 junior kindergarten to Grade 3) be organized as an integrated unit, that would allow for flexible, continuous progress for every child and a close school parent partnership. • The development of "child learning pro- files" which identify each learner's talents, interests and needs so the program can be specifically adapted to every child. • Early childhood education should begin no later than age four and curriculum should be based on active play learning so children can learn in a natural way through trial and error methods. • ()ver the next five years all school boards should phase in junior kindergarten pro- grams with class sizes of 16 to 20 pupils. Smaller class sizes create better interac- tion between teachers and pupils. In smaller groups there is a tendency to higher interest and better participation levels. Smaller class size has been shown to result in fewer disciplinary problems, more pupil motivation, less teacher stress. • The delivery of extended day programs be explored for young children both before and after school. • The school board should ensure that primary divisions are staffed by qualified teachers, that the programs are child - centered and well monitored, that adequate equipment and materials are provided, and that parents are actively involved in their child's education. The general aim of the Early Primary Education Project is to provide positive, quality education for all children, regardless of their socio-economic status. It is believed that this early education greater influences young children in their formative years of learning, thus reflecting on their future educational and personal development through the remainder of their school years and into adulthood. The report calls for a combined effort from schools, parents, various provincial ministries, the community at large and social agencies to work together to give young children a good start in life. Dairy farmers should meet quota Dairy farmers were urged to meet a larger per cent of their milk supply quota at the annu 1 meeting of the Huron County Milk Procers held Friday in the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community ('entre, Brussels. Although members of the Ontario Milk Marketing Board recognized the controver- sy on over production they told dairy pro- ducers at least 98.5 per cent of the quota was needed, rather than the 96 per cent current- ly being realized Changes in the levy structure and the in- crease in fluid sales and corresponding higher payout percentages prompted this request of producers to fill a larger per cent, possibly even 100 per rent, of their MSQ. Representatives from the Ontario Milk Marketing Board told Huron ('ounty pro- ducers they were running close to the same pattern as other producers in the province, and added total marketings would have to be one per rent higher than a year ago, on average, for each of the remaining months of the dairy year to fill the provincial quota. Total milk marketings to the hoard were 2 2 per cent lower in .January 1987 than in Easter Seal CLINTON - On March 1, the Easter Seal Society kicks off its 41st Annual Epster Seal Campaign in Ontario. The verytfirst cam- paign held in 1947 raised a total of $138,000 while this year's target is $4,000,000. The Easter Seal Society is the largest childrens organization of its kind in Canada, serving more than 7,000 children with physical disabilities in Ontario. In Clinton and surrounding area, Easter Seal Chairman, Lion Steve Fraser, reported that many of the funds received last year was spent on seating devices, orthopedic aids, summer camp fees, transportation, etc. In addition to providing financial assistance for the purchase of needed equip- ment, the society owns and operates five summer camps in Ontario where more than 1,100 children benefit from a two week adventure in the outdoors. Through the ,January 1986. Total marketings have been lower, compared to the same month a year ago, for eight months in a row. The OMMB said it expected the trend towards lower decreases in milk marketings, compared to a year ago, to continue as producers res- pond to the revised levy structure and ad- just their feeding programs to compensate for poorer quality feed. Under the current levy structure the recently reduced within -quota levy of $4.65 per hl applies up to 98.5 per cent of MSQ and a special export rate of $27.50 per hl applies on the remaining 1.5 per cent of MSQ. The ull overquota levy rate of $38h1 applies on shipments over 100 per cent of MSQ. The percentage levels of MSQ at which different levy rates apply will be adjusted a year-end to reflect any under utilization by producers within the province. A year-end adjustment fpr increased domestic re- quirements was not anticipated at this stage due to declining butter sales. Dr. Jim Ashman, of the Dairy Inspection Branch, entertained the Huron ('ounty group, with a graphic comment on the various hats worn by employees of the target set at Easter Seal Research Institute the society sponsors vital research into crippling disorders, preventative measures and new treatment techniques. Locally Mr. Fraser advises the Easter Travellers return CLINTON - 'Tis the season for travelling. Margaret and Clark Ball returned home last week after spending two weeks in Hawaii. ' YOUR NUMBER FOR PIZZAS AND SUBS Dairy Inspection branch. He then gave a slide presentation on the new dairy inspec- tion laboratory in Guelph, and assured farmers that the tiirlk testing process, like the American government, was a system of checks'and balances. "The system was designed with four separate checks if you want to take it that far," he said, adding farmers should use it, if they feel they haven't been given a "fair crack". "We are trying to do as much as we possibly can to ensure the test results are accurate." Also at the meeting Walter Elliott and Kevin Kale were re-elected to the Huron County Milk committee and a by-law passed that committee members be limited to no more than three consecutive terms on the committee, starting with new elections in 1987. Approval was given to the 1987 proposed budget of $7,916.28. John Oldfield, a Huron ('ounty Milk Pro- ducer, was presented with the gold award, and 67 others received the general award recognition. $4 -million Seal mailings have taken place, and as in past years, he is optimistic that the people of Clinton and surrounding area will once again give generously. WEEKLY WEATHER 1987 1986 HI LO HI LO March 10 -6 -15 10 -1 11 -1 -12 7 -4 12 -2 -7. 2 -8 13 0 -5 2 -1 14 1 -5 4 0 15 3 -6 3 -2 16 3 -7 2 -2 Rain 4 mm ,f CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 1987—Page 5 ain lady Welcome Spring Sale! STORMIPE 0 off INCLUDING ALL NEW SPRING & SUMMER CLOTHING 3 DAYS ONLY - THURS., FRI., SAT., MARCH 19-20-21 Tau 4adyFASHIONS 43 Albert Street, Clinton 482-7872 J 28 HURON STe,, CLINTON GREAT PIZZA l.'.ELF"/ERED FR "Watch your mail for Meal TicketCoupons' Save with a Natural Gas Furnace and ReIft!al Wate Heater "Talk to me about the natural gas furnace and rental water heater that are right for you." 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