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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2006-06-28, Page 66 Exeter Times–Advocate Wednesday, June 28, 2006 Opinion Forum News Seniors' perspective Continued from page 5 ing speech, as well as reading, writing and the ability to do mathematics) • Personality • Emotions and behaviour Stroke Warning Signs: 1. Weakness, sudden loss of strength or sudden numbness in the face, arm or leg, even if temporary 2. Trouble speaking, sudden difficulty speaking or understanding or sudden confusion, even if temporary 3. Vision problems, sudden trouble with vision, even if temporary 4. Headache, sudden, severe and unusual headache 5. Dizziness, sudden loss of balance, especially with any of the above signs 6. Call 9-1-1 or medical emergency number immedi- ately. 7. Visit www.heartandstroke.ca Subject: Comeback line: Police Officer Testifies in Court. (You'll love this.) If you ever testify in court, you might wish you could have been as sharp as this policeman. He was being cross-examined by a defense attorney during a felony trial. The lawyer was trying to undermine the police- man's credibility.... Q: "Officer -- did you see my client fleeing the scene?" A: "No sir. But I subsequently observed a person matching the description of the offender, running sever- al blocks away." Q: "Officer -- who provided this description?" A: "The officer who responded to the scene." Q: "A fellow officer provided the description of this so- called offender. Do you trust your fellow officers?" A: "Yes, sir, with my life." Q: "With your life? Let me ask you this then officer. Do you have a room where you change your clothes in preparation for your daily duties?" A: "Yes sir, we do!" Q: "And do you have a locker in the room?" A: "Yes sir, I do." Q: "And do you have a lock on your locker?" A: "Yes sir." Q: "Now why is it, officer, if you trust your fellow offi- cers with your life you find it necessary to lock your locker in a room you share with these same officers?" A: "You see, sir -- we share the building with the court complex, and sometimes lawyers have been known to walk through that room." The courtroom erupted in laughter, and a prompt recess was called. The officer on the stand has been nominated for this year's "Best Comeback" line -- and we think he'll win. Seeking information on Dr. Browning My name is Mary -Margaret Fincher and I am a summer student working at the Huron County Museum in Goderich. I am doing a research project about Dr. J.W. Browning who had a medical practice and pharmacy in Exeter from 1867 until his death in 1942. I am look- ing for more information and pictures related to Dr. Browning and his medical practice in Exeter and area. I am also interested in learning where the location of his practice and pharmacy were in Exeter. Any pictures or materials loaned will be copied or scanned and given back to their respec- tive owners. If you can be of any assistance in helping me complete this project, please contact me by July 31, 2006, at the Huron County Museum at (519)-524-2686 or via e-mail: mfincher@huroncounty.ca MARY -MARGARET FINCHER, Museum Assistant, Huron County Museum & Historic Gaol Goderich, Ont. (519)-524-2686 Found play offensive Exeter Public thanks community This is the first time I have written the newspaper but I am motivated by attending the "Cotton Patch Gospel" yesterday at the Huron Country Playhouse. The play sound- ed like a delightful way to spend a summer afternoon and I was hoping to enjoy the afternoon with my husband. Unfortunately that was not the case. As a Christian I found the play to be very offensive. It depicted Christ and what He did and said in a mocking way. For us who believe the Bible to be the sacred holy true Word of God it was very insulting to say the least. I regret wasting my afternoon and money yesterday on something so disagreeable. My hope is that the theatre will have the good sense to not choose plays that offend its patrons, and Christians will stand up and be counted, and will get up and walk out, as some did yesterday. NELLIE M LEVESQUE Letters to the Editor We would like to take this opportunity to thank the Exeter community for their very generous contributions to Exeter Public School's Jump Rope for Heart and Hoops for Heart fundraisers. Students approached neighbours, family and friends for donations to support work done by the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Our school managed to raise an amazing total of $11,909.71. The generosity of our community is outstanding. We would also like to thank the parents and communi- ty volunteers who helped count money and write receipts. Thanks to local businesses for lending us jugs, cups and juice to keep our students cool while they skipped, danced and played basketball. A reminder to everyone as summer arrives: being physically active reduces your risk of heart disease. So, get out there and walk, bike, swim, skip or shoot hoops. Enjoy being active with your family! Thanks again for the amazing support! CINDY VISSER KRISTA ROY DAVE HOHNER (Exeter Public Staff) Time to say goodbye to some members of SHDHS staff EXETER — The school year is rapidly drawing to a close and so this will be my final column for this school year. I would like to advise parents (and remind the students who should have heard this on the announcements several times by now) that report cards will be available for pick up in the main office starting July 5. Report cards that have not been picked up by July 12 will be mailed. Students are remind- ed they should have returned all textbooks and library books and paid any library fines or outstanding fees before picking up their report cards. Our summer office hours are 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. , but the office will be closed after July 28 and will re -open Aug. 21. Summer school runs from July 10 to July 27 and is being held at St. Anne's Secondary School in Clinton this year. Students who were unsuc- cessful in a compulsory course, particularly English, math, or science, are advised to repeat the course at summer school. Students in this situation should be receiving a call from the school to advise them of this. Students may also take a summer school course to upgrade a mark, but they are not permit- ted to take a new course at summer school, and are limited to taking only one course, with the exception of Civics or Career Studies, which are half -credit courses. Any students who may need a transcript or any other school document are advised to make their request by July 7 as the Guidance Office will not be open beyond that point in time until late in August. Students who are graduating and going on to college or university are advised to pick up their reports on the first available day, July 5, and to advise us immediately of any problems or concerns with their marks, before final marks are sent off to post -secondary institutions. We hope to have student timetables for next year available with the report cards, but please keep in mind that occasionally we need to make changes to the timetable in the summer For the vast majority of students the timetable will be the same in September, but there may be some students whose timetables get changed some- what over the summer, mostly due to class size problems and/or changes in staff. Please note we do not as a matter of policy consider timetable changes based on the student's preference for one teacher over another. Students entering Grade 9 next year may pick up their timetables on the Grade 9 Orientation Day, held in the week before school starts. This is also the time of year when we have to say goodbye to some members of our staff, and I would like to take this opportunity to thank those who are leaving us for their contributions to South Huron this year. As you may know, Ms. Salmon has been promoted to the position of principal of AMDEC, the Avon Maitland Distance Education Centre, and so she is leaving us after only one year. I would like to thank her for the support and assistance she has provided to me this year as vice-principal and I wish her well in her new position. Jan Beitans is leaving us after several years as a half-time teacher in a variety of subjects. He is a creative teacher who has made numerous contributions to the school outside the classroom, particularly with the set design and staging of our annual spring drama productions. Jan came to South Huron after several years as an elementary teacher and he wishes to make a return to the elementary panel. We are also saying goodbye to several teachers who were filling in for staff on leave this year: Terry Van Houtte and Harry Brooks in the Tech Department, Don Malcolmson in Math, Tracy Marshment in Special Education, and Deb MacLean and Bonnie Becker in English. Each of these teachers has left an impression on the staff and students of South Huron, and I hope they enjoyed their time here. I would like to thank the rest of the staff as well, the teachers, secretaries, EAs and custodians, for all their hard work and dedication. Education is a challenging line of work, with more than its share of frustrations. I don't thank our staff nearly often enough, and I feel fortunate to have such a capa- ble team with whom to work. It certainly makes my job a lot easier, and I am grateful to have the opportunity to work with them. Lastly, I would like to thank the students and their parents. Like any school, we have our share of problems, and there have been times this year when I wanted to tear my hair out, but over all, I am proud of our students far more often than I am disappointed in them. Together we can and do accomplish great things and I feel fortunate to be principal of such a great school. Thank you to all of you, and have a wonderful summer. JEFF REAB PRINCIPA MESSAGE URN L'S TheAusable River Nomads Camping Group held the installation of its new officers June 22 at the Caven Presbyterian Church in Exeter. From left are secretaries Helen and Bob Patterson, past presidents Willie and BillYule, presidents Donna and Walt Robson, treasurers Aldeen and Sam Skinner and vice presidents Lyn Davies and Ken Sparling. In front is regional field manager DarleneWilsie.The positions are represented by two people for two year periods. (photo/Nina Van Lieshout)