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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1987-11-11, Page 17Unique gift ideas Historical map reprints dating from 1719 to 1865 ® Books on the Great Lakes and their ships - Frameable art reproductions ® Hasti-notes, cookbooks and much more. Send $1.00 for complete catalogue, credited to first order to Stonehouse Publications 17 Queen Street St. Cathannea Ontario L2R 5G5 4416) 684-7251 Ogg CLEAN UP FOR FALL... 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The Massed Band Concert, to begin at 7:30 p.m. that evening, will feature guest con- ductor Brian Strachan, Mr. Strachan has taught at various schools and now works at Althouse College m London's University of Western Ontario where he is Associate Pro- fessor of Music Education. The Massed Band will play a selection of pieces including "Three Folk Miniatures" arranged by Andre Jutras, "Praeludium" by Jared Spears and "Raging Thunder", by David Schaffer. As well, individual high school bands will also perform. The CHSS Band will be performing two pieces under the direction of Hugh McGregor, including "That's. What Friends Are For" by Sager and Bacharach and, "Albermarle" by J. Chataway. Throughout his schooling years, -Mr. McGregor has played in various bands, in- cluding community band, high school bands and his own Swing Band. He also played in the Windsor Symphony Orchestra ' during high school. He attended the University of Western On- tario, specializing in Music Education. He taught music at Goderich District Collegiate Institute (GDCI) for eight years and now teaches at CHSS. The GDCI band will perform "Normandy Beach" by John Edmondson,' "Allegro Scherzando" by Bach and, "Serenade for Picket Fench" by Norman Leyden. Al Mullin has been teaching music at GDCI since 1972. He holds a Performance Diploma in piano and a Master's. Degree in Music Education. As a trumpet player, he performs professionally with a 17 -piece sw- ing band. His interests in Music Education ago include work in synthesizers and computers. Under the direction of Robert Robilliard, Exeter's South Huron Secondary School Band will play "Pachelbel's Canon" and "Instant Concert" arranged by H. Walters. Mr. Robilliard earned his Bachelor of Music from the University of Western On- tario in 1974. That year, and in 1975 he was a solo English Horn player with the London Symphony. He first taught music at Cosbourn Junior High School in East York, then moved to Napanee District Secondary School. For the past four summers he has been a conductor at the National Music Camp of Canada. The Wingham F.E. Madill Senior Concert Band will be playing the theme from "Bar- naby Jones" and "Festa Espagnol". They will perform under -the direction of John Matthew. Prior to his teaching appointment in Wingham, Mr. Matthews taught in Lindsay for one year. He graduated from Queen's University with a Bachelor of Music in 1983 and a Bachelor of Education in 1984. He has performed with the Hamilton Philharmonic and the Kingston Symphony. The Huron County Chapter, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, donated a challenge trophy for Secondary Schools. Dub Young, chairman of the Jump Rope for Heart Program, presents the trophy for most participation to F.E. Madill Secondary School representatives Patricia Daer and Alison Wardrop and teacher Betty Shaw. (contributed photo) Creative Needle Club keeps busy HCBE approves plan CLINTON - Striving for understanding, commitment, open lines of communication and promotion are the underlying aims of a new public relations package that has been adopted by the Huron County Board of Education. The package is the culmination of more than a year's work. The result is a in-depth presentation that focuses on communica- tions and public relations in the school system and in the community at large. A bright red stylized. apple and a new slogan "Huron Public Education. - Opening Up The World"' are only part of the new look and the new- package of recommendations. The board agreed to support several recommendations that are laid out in the report. Board trustees agreed to "develop a communication policy which nutures good school-community relations and maintains the positive public image which is vital to the established goals." The board voted in favor of a recommen- dation that calls for the continued support of adult education opportunities in the school system. They approved in principle the potential for program extension in the area of pre-school day care. Other approved recommendations called for a formal review of internal communica- tions in the school system, the making of a promotional video, and the continuation of Excellence in Education programs. For a great part, the public relations report works to reaffirm the directives that are presently being implemented in the school system. Student handbooks, parent involvement in the classroom,. community use of school facilities, public displays, newsletters, school fairs, phone contact, open houses, concerts, student participation in community groups and' events are listed as part of the extensive initiatives now being undertaken in the Huron County public school system. The report noted in .part, "...Many ex- amples of excellence were found to be in ex- istence already and, above all, to note that the strongest present and future method of communicating worth is through our students, the ones for whome our school system exists. They are and will continue to be our best ambassadors." A very full itinerary for the mid year meeting on Tuesday, October 27, kept up to 45 Bluewater Creative Needle ladies busy learning at the Holmesville Public School auditorium. President Audrey Middleton briefly reported that the bus trips to Wellesley Ap- ple Butter Festival, Stratford Shakespearean Tour and play, and the Silks 'n Satin seminar were all successful - com- pleting a busy early fall. She also reported that the Creative Needle is now handling Stretch 'n Sew patterns. A Christmas party will be held at the November meeting (November 24) Cohere there will be a $2 homemade gift exchange. Linda Postill, Wonetta Holland and Dorothy Williams, all from the Clinton district, are in charge of entertainment, so be prepared for a good time. There will also be special workshop demos on last minute gift ideas. Several of our own members will be demonstrating at as many tables.. Susan Christie of Miller's Barn, Russeldale, was the first guest speaker of the evening. She was introduced by Bev Van Ninhuys, Clinton. With sparkling personality this talented lady held the members' attention throughout her talk and demonstration of stencilling on fabric - in this case a heavy T- shirt. It was too bad there weren't supplies available then and there. Susan made it look easy enough, that all wanted to get started immediately with a project of one's own. While coffee and cookies were served by Marg Brand and Bev Van Ninhuys, Gayle King of Blyth and Sheila Richard of Camp- bell's Men's & Ladies' Wear in Clinton set up for their showing of Images for Success. Carol Wammes of Mary's Sewing Centre introduced Gayle and Sheila. Gayle King, employee of the Clinton News -Record, has worked with the fashion industry in London and has always been in- terested in styles and fabrics. Just recently she has taken a special course on Image Dressing for Success and is now qualified to teach the same. She spoke on styles and the larger woman - the sport, the romantic, the ingenue, the sophisticated - and what looks best on them. Together, Sheila and Gayle presented many mix and match looks from about three hanger loads of clothing with enough ideas to last for a 10 day vacation. Sheila modelled new outfits from her store while Gayle modelled her own clothes. Special accents were added: shoes and ac- cessories from Wuerths Shoes, Clinton. As Gayle looked over the crowd of ladies she spotted two as ingenues, one sport, another sophisticated. EDUCATION a•1111•11, A further recommendation that earned the board's seal of approval will see the im- •plementation of a formal market survey, to be conducted in each family of schools to review perceived public needs. It was determined that informal surveys have been conducted in the past. Results from such casual studies found that many areas need to be addressed with more deliberation. It has been suggested that a formal study could be efficiently carried out by telephone. In discussing the merits of conducting such a survey, Ashfield -West Wawanosh Trustee Tony McQuail pointed out, "You're operating blind unless you know what peo- ple 'are thinking." He suggested that a survey couldbe con- ducted, at a minimum of expense and it could also be used as an educational exer- cise. He said that a major consulting firm need not be hired to carry out the survey. Help in developing questions could come from an outside source, but the mechanics of conducting the survey could be handled by senior school students. Additional discussion focussed on the need's o'f eveToping a 16b 7escription to ad- dress the responsibilites and recommenda- tions that are outlined in the report. Board members agreed to the creation of a new job description, however no com- mitments were made to the specific hiring of person to carry out public relations responsibilities. "Additional support in some fashion is - needed," encouraged communications com- mittee co-ordinator Paul Carroll. Clinton-Tuckersmith Trustee Sally Rathwell suggested that -the job did not war- rant a fulltime position. Mr. McQuail said that the position could begin as a fulltime jot and later be streamlined into less time consuming. Some funding has been set aside in the Board of Education budget this year to help initiate the program. CDCS places third CLINTON - Colder weather and the ar- rival of some snow has already changed the recess routines at Clinton and District Christian School. Now, hockey is taking the place of the four-square games. Some fast outdoor play is a welcome break from classroom activities, and invigorating too. The school began last week with a Monday morning opening assembly led by teacher, Clarence Bos. The theme was Friendship as it is shared amongst students and staff; and, especially, as it is found with Jesus Christ. Pearl Samplonius led the singing and pro- vided piano accompaniment Joyce Dekker and Mr. Bos played their guitars. The annual cross-country tournament races were run at Hullett Central School on November 4. CDCS placed third overall. Danny Vanderlaan came -in first in his senior division, with Vuthy To a close se- cond. The staff thanks all the team members that ran on Wednesday for their participation. They have spent many recess minutes training. It's good to see such dedication and enthusiasm. This week, the school will focus on Remembrance Day. Students have written poems and articles — some to be entered in the Royal Canadian Legion writing competi- tion. Today, Wednesday, they plan to attend the Clinton cenotaph service with Grade 6, 7 and 8. At 2 p.m., they will have an in -school assembly. This assembly is planned each year to remind students again of the great price that was paid long ago by those who lost their lives in the wars so that. future generations may live in peace. The following poems were written by two Grade 4 students: Remembrance The poppies blow, In ,Flander's Fields Just think a minute or two What they did for me and you. And though they died Are they still your friends? That's why we should remember. Rosanne Namink We Should Be Thankful. Poppies remind us Of the soldiers Who fought in the war For our freedom. We should be thankful. We have our friends, We can read the Bible, We can do so many things. We should be thankful. We have so many things That we don't even need All because of the soldiers Who were brave enough To fight for our freedom. We should be thankful. Marlita Den Boer Those few poetic thoughts express a child's view of why Remembrance Day is important. CDCS welcomes two new students this month. They are Curtis and Jeffrey Hessilynk from Georgetown; they are in Grade 2 and 5 respectively. No scavenging allowed at site West Wawanosh Township Council agreed, at their Nov. 3 meeting, to post a sign informing the public that no scavenging is allowed at the township's landfill site. Council also approved an agreement with Lloyd Davis, for the rights to remove scrap metal from the site. In other business, council authorized Brad Humphrey to proceed with preparation of revised preliminary plans for an office and council chambers which incorporates a basement in the plan. Building permits were issued to: L. Culbert (mobile home), R. Hanna (feed lot cover), L. Stutzman (addition) and W. Sproul (granary). G. H'. Brindley vooiced opposition to the issue Of a permit for the mobile home. Council also approved the inclusion of the balance of the 1987 levy, in the amount of $1,736, to the Blyth and District Conu nunity Centre Board, in the general accounts.