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':.../ % T:k .r.:.•. •4::vvv4.}N.4,0:::•..^:..^.n,:,v,{vh.: r>:::::.� •:n•:•N..i:..v:::.v :Y:}Yh.,.?.;{}.L.}, i{,L;,;:Y. {::;£.;..,; R;:+/i,':+iUv; ...:.v>.•{\{C;v:�v.:5. :}iY�.:�Lar`.y+n ��,h`�•..v::}.w.:ii.:.,'Xa•:;�..•r..............:....:.3..4Y`•.,.v.:S.,..,.v.:.<{::.....,..........., ,., .{,..:..., ._.,. Y..... x,.3.:......, i .:: �:.«.. .� .. ., rr By JACK RIDDELL MPP Huron -Middlesex Since my last column I have now received further information on the Canadian Home Insulation Program, which became ef- fective September 1, 1977. Ontario residents are eligible. The program is to be ad- ministered by the Central Mortgage and Housing Cor- poration, Montreal and the ad- dress is •Canadian . Home Insulation Program, P.O. Box 700, St. Laurent Postal Station, Montreal. Quebec. H4L 5A8. The Ontario Government has not as yet reached any decision on the fuel saver loan. program, which they are considering in- troducing. This program is to complement the Federal Program. However, the Minister of Energy is hoping to make an announcement as soon as the present budgetary decisions for next year have been made, as to whether " the Government will proceed withthe program or not. Those persons who wish to participate in the Canadian Home ,Insulation Program may simply call the < nationally ad- vertized toll free number or mail a self -eliminating coupon designed for that purpose that appeared in local newspapers, or they may write to the CHIP Office to obtain an application subsidy. Clarification of. published information about the program will also be provided by phone by the CHIP office. National advertizing about the Program started on September 1. The CHIP Office will send to the applicant a kit consistingof: 1) contents/eligibility checklist. 2) Letter from the Minister 3) grant application form 4) guide to filling in application form 5) (a) guide to rules of eligibility (b) list of acceptable insulation material 6) guide on how. to insulate in- cluding - 1 page and postcard to request FMR Enersave and "Keeping Heat In" brochure. 7) Envelope - postage paid - to send in grant application form. InsuIa tion The applicant will submit an application supported by the original invoices once the material has been installed. A taxable grant will then be issued to the applicant on an eligible housing unit. CHIP inspectors will carry out at random,_ post -inspections to ensure all eligibility requirements were met. Price monitoring survey will also be conducted. As indicated in my last column, the telephone number for " the Canadian Home Insulation Program in Montreal i , Area Code 514- 341-1511, You may call collet t. Students are back in school: most of them have even straightened out their time -table problems. This would seem to be an appropriate time to reassess Ontario's educational system, particularly in the light of two new developments: the in- troduction of mandatory core curriculum studies, with new teaching guidelines; and the establishment of a government commission to study the effect of declining enrolment. In the late 1960's, the philosophy of freedom of choice with respect to courses was in- troduced into the‘ school system, under the aegis of the then Minister of Education, Bill Davis. The Government Interface Study of November 1976 confirmed criticisms of the Liberal Party and general public that high school students were graduating from school ill-prepared for higher education or participation in the work force. Last October 6, we released a comprehensive policy paper, suggesting "New Directors for Education", much of which has been adopted by the Provincial Minister of Education. Man- datory courses have been established for Grades 9 and 10, and over two years students must take 2 English courses, 2 Maths, 2 Canadian History and/or Geography, and 1 Science. Current senior students (Grade 11,12 and 13) are required to take 2 English courses. While in- troduction of core curriculum at the intermediate level appears difficult, in fact most students have chosen these same courses in the past. The new "refinements" are intended to guarantee that all students receive a sound basic education. However, there are several problems which hopefully will be TOWNSHIP OF STANLEY s. Applications for the position of part-time building inspector and by-law enforcement officer will be received by the undersigned until Friday, September 30, 1977 at 12 noon. Please apply stating qualifications, if any, wages negotiable with council. Additional information regarding the position may be obtained at the Jerk's office. Mel Graham, Clerk -Treasurer R.R. 1, Brucefield, Ont. idl3H ANTIQUES, NEW AND USED ARTICLES NEEDED TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION ON OCTOBER 1, 1977. Entire proceeds for our new Hensall & District Community Centre. Old arena will be open for receiving your donations - Thursday, September 29, and Friday, September 30 from 7 - 9 p.m. and on Saturday, October 1 until 10:00 a,m. Sale to commence following arena material auction. If pick-up is desired please phone Wilma Caldwell 262-5068 Marg Consitt 527-1765 Marg Clarke 262-2032 Courtesy Auctioneer - Rathwell's Auction Service Sponsored by the Hensall Curling Club , resolved in the near future. Core curriculum applied only to students entering Grade 9, and there is no assurance that students in higher grades (or entering Grade 10) from another school will receive instruction. in these essential subjects. Also teacher guidelines which correspond to core curriculum have come under heavy criticism for being inappropriate, poorly focussed, lacking fundamentals and vaguely outlined. This is especially true with respect to History, called "Canadian Studies", and Maths:- Senator Eugene Forsey has described the Intermediate History Guidelines as "a mass of fluff". The Maths guidelines are not mandatory until the fall of 1979. Canadian Geography is still not a required subject. Last October, the Minister of Education made the point that `curriculum guidelines will be revised to ensure that every student knows enough about our History and our Geography...' Yet a later directive from his Ministry makes it clear that students could take either one History and one Geography, or two History courses, thereby avoiding Geography. Although these new initiatives do give students and teachers some direction, they will not produce instant results. Parents would be well advised to keep a watchful eye on their children's progress, and the extent to which the new developments have af- fected programmes of study. The Provincial Commission to study Declining Enrolment was proposed by the Minister of Education during the June Provincial Election as a way of resolving complex problems resulting. • from a surplus of available teachers and reduced school financing. Two months after the Election, the Minister announced establishment of a Commission, headed by Robert Jackson, to study the ramifications of declining enrolment, and submit a report on its findings within one year. Mr. Jackson, a former Director of the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), has considerable experience in studying the effects of declining enrolment. • However, he is somewhat handicapped by being forced to work with no fewer than four enrolment predictions for Ontario, all of which differ. All four project a continuing decline for the immediate future, but some envisage an increase in the mid- 1980s, while in other in- stances a levelling -off or con- tinuing decline is predicted for this period. Mr. Jackson has, however, described the future enrolment situation as looking "pretty grim". Public input would prove a valuable asset to the Commission in its investigations. Local groups and parents need to consider how communities can best cope with education costs in relation to the changing character of education institutions, i.e. school facilities will continue to be costly, but with proper planning can absorb local gymnasiumtauditorium needs, day care requirements, continuing education and hobby instruction. Special education needs must be met - possibly by retraining surplus teachers. It is also essential that the community ensure that the quality of education does. not deteriorate as a result of government financial restraints. Hopefully, the Commission's report will prove to be of great assistance in planning for .future educational requirements. DRINKINOpeta DRIVING DISASTER 5e ' Citizens News, September 21, 1977 Page 17 A ZURICH PATIENT AND HIS DOCTOR — Peter Deichert of Zurich had a little heart to heart talk with Dr. J.C. Goddard in the reception line at Pineridge Chalet, Sunday. - Staff photo Zurich UCW meet At their September meeting of the Zurich United Church Women, Mrs. Oscar Greb was chairman, assisted by Mrs, Claire Geiger and Mrs. Eileen Consitt.They presented a program of readings and poems on the blessings of work. Two sing -songs were enjoyed with Mrs. Leroy O'Brien the. leader and Mrs. Delbert Geiger the pianist. Mrs. Consitt introduced Mrs. Leonard Strong of Egmondville, president of Huron Perth Presbytery, who spoke briefly on the work of the U.C.W. She mentioned the regional meeting in Centralia October 18. Huron Perth will host the London Conference in April. She in- troduced six members from Egmondville U.C.W., who presented a skit entitled "Crimidy, it's the Preacher" which was enjoyed by all. A preacher and two ladies from his congregation visited a non - church -going family on a Sunday afternoon. The family were so busy socially they didn't have time for God. Their visitors convinced them the church needed them and they needed the church, so they promised to go to church the next Sunday. Mrs. O'Brien thanked the guests for their part in the program. Mrs. Greb closed it with a prayer. Mrs. Russell Grainger, president, took charge of the business portion. Mrs. Greb, convener of the booth at the bean festivalreported that. it was a great success and thanked everyone for their donations of baked goods and bazaar items and for their help in the booth. cCann Const. Ltd. Pre -Cast Concrete • Steps and Porches • Ornamental Railings • Lawn Ornaments DASHWOOD, ONT.. Your Aufllbrized Dealer DIAL 237-3381