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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1985-06-26, Page 29s MtODEapW►Ct✓O SION $choI News IAM 4 Receiving Drama plaques and medallions at the GDCI wrap-up assembly Friday, were, from left: Sandy Lane, 60 points; Lisa dams and Kent Milburn (40 points each). Missing was Kent Milburn. (photo by Patrick Raftis ) Ready Picked STRAWBERRIES .NOW READY • Kincardine .,1� Amberley No 86 751 quart Kingsbridge , A Knoop Fruit Farm Port Albert • Anthony Knoop No. 21 • 1 mile south of Kingsbridge on Goderich Hwy. No. 21 or 1 mile north of Port Albert ° 529.7110 Phone Your Order In Now Judy Horne does an imitation of a snake as she quickly slips under these chairs in an obstacle race that was one of the playday events at Victoria School last week. Future generations will judge the wisdom of our present course of action BY: JOAN VAN DEN BROECK SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEE, Not very long ago, the former Minister of Education, Dr. Bette Stephenson reaf- firmed "the general merit and the value of a universably accessible, publicly sup- ported school system, a system which con- tributes to concensus and is a countervail- ing force against social fragmentation". This philosophical position, politically mandated by the School Act of 1850 through the efforts of Egerton Ryerson has been the over-riding principal governing education every since. However, because of the initiatives of former Premier, Bill Davis, 1) to imple- ment full -funding for Separate High Schools and 2) to study private schools and their possible funding and 3) to study and make recommendations concerning the financing of` elementary and secondary education, there is now a fundamental shift in the philosophical approach to the delivery of education service;#. The impact, of this philosophical change will have the most profound effect on the educational` system since its inception in 1850. In my opinion, the public education system, in the form we now know it, will not sru-vive the turn of the century. Whether or not this will be for better or worse remains to be • seen. It is ironic to note that, between 1850 - 1860, the Anglican Bishop Strachan was Ryedon's most powerful political oppo- nent to public education. The Angllcan- Roman Catholic coallition to enshrine - denominational schools was skillfully, rebucked by Ryerson and the present system became law, restoring certain rights in respect to separate schools by the Acott Act of 1tso3. Today, the most vocal and visible Church spokesman in defence of the public school system is the Anglican Archbishop of Toronto, the Most Reverend Lewis Garnsworthy. We have truly come full circle and, as surely, the outcome of the current debate will have the same weight of importance as those negotiations and political manoeverings that took place in our province over a hundred years ago. Despite its acknowledged shortcomings, the public school system has served us well. Visions of its future are now clouded and uncertain. Whether or not a publicly funded fragmentation of this system, which has developed overthe past cen- tury, can better address the needs of our count' and its children remains to be seen. The wisdom of the present course of action will have to be left to future generations to judge. Come join in the celebration! Ends this Saturday, June 29 3 June 1985 marks the 35th Anniversary of Anstett Jewellers. The management and staff of all Anstett's stores would like to thank you. We look forward to serving your jewellery needs for another35 ears. 7 DIAMOND CLUSTER RINGS 10.11 colo __JutOUNT..$__._ VERY SPECIAL ERaM CHOOSE FROM DIA4oND RUBY SAPPHIRE OR EYE RAID OR EMERALD CENTRE S FRESHWATER PEARLS Anniprsary Special strand 18" strand .129 from only For ad oTOract.•. 10KT INITIAL COLLAR PIN Designed and handcrafted by Anstett's own goldsmiths. SUPER VALUE DIAMONDS PENDANTS• EARRINGS %V° '199!' CHS CROM Du u,.w •, quer y,000REOREMEPALD CENTRES EACH OR T oPESEN TA T lot. CASE The Diamond Anniversary Ring. A band of diamonds, that says you d mart her all over again. piece SILVER TEA SERVICE Includes tea pot, cream & sugar, tray '149 95 NSTETT JEWELLER'S DIAMOND ANIWVERSARY RING 15 CT TOTAL WEIGHT•APPROXIMATE VALUE •Q5O ANNIVERSARY CLOCK Fir that ,mpor a-• *Quartz Moons,-, •Made ,n Geri• s� •Glass Dome 8•,•,5 Base •9' Tau ©Tit coSOwed Ma• ONLY 12" TALL ANNIVERSARY CLOCK MIR the same fealure5 ONE OF 5 ANNIVERSARY( RINGS One of the above rings will be given at each store. Entry ballot with every purchase. DRAW MADE SAT. JUNE 29 Choose from our selection of loose diamonds to complete It choose from our wide selection of ANNIVERSARY RINGS s5995 HAVE VOUR CLOCO ENGRAVED AND GIFT WRAPPED AT NO CHARGE $2295° An added feature for our Anniversary 18" strand CULTURED PEARLSfrom5284. The season's latest fashion! TWIST BEADS SALE PRICES END SATURDAY JUNE 29 ANNIVERSARY nRAW TO BE MADE SATURDAY JUNE 29 NSTETT 8 Albert St CLINTON 284 Main St EXETER 26 Main St South SEAFORTH 1.35 Queen St East ST. MARYS 203 Durham St E WALKERTON For the month of June HAVE YOUR RINGS CLEANED & CHECKED AT NO CHARGE TO YOU Come in to any of bur stores for this while -you -wait service & we'll give you a FREE JAR OF JEWELLERY CLEANER ER AMERICA JEWELLERS 8 Albert Street CLINTON 26 Main Street South SEAFORTH 284 Main Street EXETER 203 Durham Street East WALKERTON 135 Queen Street East ST. MARYS