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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1973-09-06, Page 2• ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1973 Womens institute acquire home Three-quarters of a century ago, about 100 rural wo**ien attending a special meeting of the Farmer's institute at Squire's Hall in Stoney Creek, Ontario, founded the Women's Institute movement at the urging of Ade- laide Hoodless of Guelph. The Saltfleet Township District women wanted "an organization of their own to improve their skills in the arts of homemaking and child care. " Since that time, Women's Institutes have grown to become the largest women's organizat- ion in the world, claiming some 8 million members in 6 8 count- ries. Now, the house in which the Women's Institute constitution was hand -penned by Janet Lee in 1897, and the table on which she wrote, have been acquired by the Federated Women's Instit- utes of Ontario (FWLO). Known as the Erland Lee House, after Mrs. Lee's husband who gave the movement early support, the green -shuttered, white farmhouse stands ori 2.9 acres atop the Niagara Escarpment, commanding an impressive view of Lake Ontario. "This is where it all started, " commented Mrs. H.L. Noblitt, of Ottawa, current FWIO presi- dent; at a recent ceremony marking the acquisition of the house and its 1850 period furn- ishings by the FWIO's Erland Lee Committee. "The women who established the early Institute chapters couldn't foresee the important and valuable impact the move- ment would have for rural womet, Steer This Way LARRY SNIDER According to a recent study, it takes about 15 minutes for a driver's eyes to become com- pletely accustomed to darkness. Clean seat belts with soap and water. Strong cleaners can weaken the webbing. * A light ticking noise, most noticeable when accelerating with a cold engine, usually in- dicates a worn or loose manifold heat control valve. Improperly balanced wheels can reduce the fife of your tires 25% The first steam engine could run at 21/2 miles per hour, but it had to stop every hundred feet to make steam. • See what's been invented since! Our fine cars go for old-fashioned prices at Larry Snider MOTORS LIMITED EXETER 235.1640 LONDON 227-4191 Huron County's Largest Ford Dealer Drive in soon! Will attend Walton school Kindergarten pupils who live - in McKillop Township will continue the policy set two years ago which requires that they attend classes in Walton. A proposal was made at the Huron County Board of Education meeting in Clinton Monday, that since Kindergarten regist- rations conducted at Walton Public School indicate that thirty or more pupils will be enrolled there in September. In accordance with Board pract- ice of limiting kindergarten classes to 28 pupils, this would require the operation of a full-time kindergarten with two classes, With Seaforth Public School registrations indicating that fewer than 20 pupils will be attending kindergarten there in September 1973, D.J. Cochrane, Director of Education recomm- ended that possibly five students who live in McKillop Township adjacent to Seaforth be asked to attend school in Seaforth. He said transportation would be provided to and from school. These pupils would be permitted to continue to attend Seaforth Public School in subsequent years, John Henderson, Board memb- er representing McKillop, opp- osed the suggestion and made a motion that all kindergarten students be required to attend the first day of school and if registration exceeds 28, then the class is to be split and the teacher at Walton hired on a . full-time basis. He asked for a recorded vote and his motion carried, eight for his motion and five opposed. Mr. Henderson said he was not in favor of using one area more than another, "If the sit- uation was reversed in Seaforth, you wouldn't go into the town and move some out to the rural area. Why bump them around for a half teacher's salary, transportation to take children to Seaforth would cost about $1, 400 and the teacher's salary for the extra half time would amount to approximately $3, 900 Brian Kennedy, of Seaforth was made head of the Mathem- atics Department. at Seaforth District High School. A vice-principal may be appointed for elementary schools of eleven operating classrooms and over. Due to declining enrolments, some schools where a vice- principal has been appointed may be reduced to fewer than eleven classrooms. The Board recommended that the position and financial allow- ance for vice-principal in the elementary schools be discontin- ued if in the ensuing year, after the decrease in enrolment occurs 46th ANNUAL HURON PLOWING MATCH SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 15 —Commencing at 9:30 The Howard Datar's Farm! 1 mile north of DASHWOOD — QUEEN CONTEST — — Horseshoe Pitching — Admission Free it is still less than the eleven operating classrooms. J.P. Alexander, Board memb- er from Wingham, reported that work was two weeks behind at the addition to the Wingham Public School which is costing approximately $36, 750 for the alterations by Smith Construct- ion of Seaforth. Mr, Cochrane said the pupils (the younger children) would be left in the old school for the two weeks and the older pupils would be in another location. High costs in food are affect- ing the contractors who supply the food for the various cafeteria in the High Schools it is reported There is difficulty in getting help. Board chairman, E. Cay - ley Hill suggested that the poss- ibility of having machines to supply the food should be invest- igated. Mr. Cochrane informed the Board of Education to teaching staff: Mrs. Dawna Baker, from Essex County to Exeter Public School (Special education) German-born pianist -composer Herbert Helbig, 40, is the man re- sponsible for the memorable musical score of CBC -TV's current First Person Singular (The Pearson Memoirs) series, telecast Sun- days at 10 p.m. The series has been enthusiastically received and Helbig's evocative score has been singled out for special praise by the press and the viewing public. Helbig came to Canada in 1952 and has enjoyed a flourishing music career, working out of Toronto, since then. BALL - BUILDING S' `PP Domenico Degregorio from Harm Ilton to Clinton Public School (Phys, Educ); Blaire G. Fisher from North Bay to Howick Cent- ral Public School (Phys. Educ.) Miss Marlene Kalbfleisch, University to Colborne Central and Holmesville; Mrs. Marian Pullman from Seaforth to Holmes vine Public School, Library, (part time) Miss Fermer Santos from Toronto to Seaforth Public School, music. Miss Janice Bonthron to Robertson Memorial Public School, Goderich; Greg- ory Hazlitt to Brookside Public and Mrs. Mary Walters to Usb- orae Public; Nixon Baker to South Huron District High School, and Gordon Johns to South Huron. McGregor Top Quality BEEF Government Inspected Whole Beef $1.14 Hoff Beef $1.15 includes cutting, wrapping & freezing (prices subject to change) Free Delivery Within 10 Mile Grant McGregor Phone 262-5839 1E CLINTON -- 482-9514 SEAFORTH — 527-0910 HENSALL — 262-2713 ALUMINUM DOORS Stock only, while quantity lasts 2 Mill Finish Not exactly as illustrated,