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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1989-07-05, Page 5THE HURON EXPOSITOR, JULY 5, 1989 — 5A St, Coiumban teacher retires BY ANDYBADER In.mosteases, people can tell if they're do- ing their jobs well. Positive feedback from your peers, good vibes from your co- workers, and pride and satisfaction play a part as .will. For the past 42 years, Mrs. Helen Krauskopf has been receiving these vibes, as well as numerous cards and gifts, especially now that she's retired from teaching. Mrs. Krauskopf, a Dublin area native who admittedly never strayed too far from home, said good-bye to colleagues, co- workers and her students last Wednesday. She was also honored in a special ceremony that the students at St. Columban Separate School gaveher on Thursday, June 22nd, as the students re-enacted the story of her life. "It was very touching that day," she said. The cards and gifts- have flooded her way since then, and she admits "it's almost like Christmas." Cards and gifts are being sent by students and the parents of students, adding to the significance because Mrs. Krauskopf is working on her third generation of students. The oldest girl in her family (she had three older brothers as well as a pair of younger sisters), Mrs. Krauskopf said the researchers were very accurate when re- telling the story of her life, noting "that it's amazing how much your brothers and sisters can remember.' Born and raised on a farm north of Dublin, Mrs. Krauskopf said she always wanted to be a teacher, "although back then, there just didn't seem to be a wide range of voca- tions at that time. Either you were a nurse, a bookkeeper or a teacher. Or you got mar- ried and raised a family. "Now there's such a wide range of things for people to do," she said. She graduated from Stratford Normal School in 1945, and began her teaching career in a small, one -room schoolhouse in Hibbert township which has since been destroyed. She's never really strayed from Perth County, teaching primarily in Dublin, Kinkora and St. Columban with stints in the London area, Elmira and Seaforth among others. When asked if she must like the im- mediate area in order to stay around so long, Mrs. Krauskopf said very simply, "very much....it's home." She said she wanted to go to the Hibbert schoolhouse after graduation, because it °Landsca n was close to .home, and she had a chance to teach all eight grades and do a variety of things. A teacher of the primary grades mainly, Mrs. Krauskopf said she preferred the younger children. "I think you need a special skill to teach these children," she said. "It's hard...it's like anything, I had to work at it and develop these skills. I definitely preferred primary teaching." A working mother for many years, Mrs. Krauskopf, along with her late husband Jaynes, had four children, two of which now live in London, one in Toronto and one in Dub>!n. She revealed that the 42 -year figure °is stretching it a bit," for she did take some time off to raise her family. In fact, she's taught for 35 years, explaining that even if you teach for one day during the school year, it's counted as a full -year, hence the difference in figures. Nevertheless, Mrs. Krauskopf has taught a lot of children in the Perth County area over the past years, and many changes have taken place. One constant that hasn't chang- ed too much, however, is the dedication and love Mrs. Krauskopf had for her students. They're simply giving something back now. Even if it isn't Christmas. WINNERS 'OF THE RAFFLE sponsored by SEAFORTH DAYCARE GROUP FIRST PRIZE: Hind Quarter Beef •Lorraine Bromley, Biyth Supplied by Lyons Food Market SECOND PRIZE: Side of Pork Mre. Bill Flood, Clinton Donated by Harold & Beth Van Doornik THIRD PRIZE: a50. Grocery Voucher Janet Munro at Lyons Food Market CONGRATULATIONS Your Home Comfort People Heating - Air Conditioning - Heat Pumps Commercial Refrigeration Service See Us For Carrier Heating & Cooling Equipment We Aren't Comfortable Until You Are BONELESS TOP ROUND !STEAK RUMP OR ROUND L. 3 39 STE3 s ROAST STEAK L, CUBE 3.99 GREAT FOR THE BM! Smoked Pork Chops ROASTED PORK TAILS 1 LB. PKG. 99 EA. �e ROSES FOR THE TEACHER - Instead of an apple, students from Mrs. Krauskopf's Grade 2, 3 class at St, Columban School presented their teacher with roses and cards during a special surprise presentation honoring Mrs. Krauskopf who has retired from teaching. Presenting the flowers and cards above are Grade 2 students Stephen Cook, Sandi Van Loon and Tracy Van Bakel. Bader photo. group le St. Columban Correspondent MRS. CECILIA RYAN 345-2028 4-H NEWS On June 27 McKillop No. 4 held its fourth meeting on "Let's Landscape" at the home of Cora de Vries. Cora's husband Rob told us some tips on pruning. Rob also showed us the trees that had been damaged by the wind and the way he repaired them. As we are coming to the end of our 4-11 club ,we are :getting ready for our achieve- ment arightetahe chieve- mentmight:ho,he held In Bluevale of 7:30 p.m. on July 27. Our next meeting is on July 11 at Cora's house. MARY JANE COYNE HJBBERT DANCING DAISIES s about pruning We had our fifth meeting of "Let's Land- scape" on July 1 at the home of Maria Vogels. At this meeting we learned all about pruning and that you should prune in late spring and fall. Maria pruned her shrubs and showed us what tools are to be used and how to shape a shrub. At the end of the meeting we went on a tour to see each members' flowerbed. The sixth and last regular meeting of "Let's Landscape" will be held Monday July 3rd at the home of Mary Coyne. We had our third and fourth meeting on June 24 at the home of Mary Coyneallutitlg the third meeting, me:read:about doranalairid informal plants. One easy way to tell the dif- ference is by their name and their shape. Also we discussed which part of Ontario we live in so we know what plants to get. To end the .meeting, we talked about how to use your nursery catalogue. At the fourth meeting we learned about staking trees. We walked around the house and found a tree dying of acid rain, so we took a stake and a string and made the tree stand staight up. The next meeting of Let's Landscape will be held on July 1 at the home of Maria Vogels. ily Check bur TIiia and'Patentees .STORE SKIALS Seaforth Seniors Games ANNUAL POTLUCK SUPPER AND AWARDS NIGHT All seniors that participated in or convened the Seaforth Seniors Games in April and May, are invited to the potluck supper on MONDAY, JULY 10 at the Seafort ; & District Co rniim i ity Centres 6:00 P.M. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN DISHES AND CUTLERY. Everyone is invited after meal to stay and play cards. For more information please call the Recreation Office at — 527-0882. Pastor Hoekstra gives farewell sermon The annual "Eat -out" get together of Staffa Correspondent the Hibbert United Church Women, was MRS. JOHN TEMPLEMAN held on Wednesday. Members gathered at '345-2346 a restaurant in Exeter for a lovely lunch and later met in Exeter park for their Hibbert United Church was filled to meeting, the theme of which was capacity on Sunday evening when Friendship. members gathered to hear Pastor Debbie The chairperson Verle Mahon began Hoekstra's farewell sermon and to wish with a reading, "Lady of the Cans". her well with her new charge in Saskat- Minutes were read by Gwen Christie and chewan. During the service Debbie spoke Florence McPhail gave the financial with the children about "a time to say statement which led to a discussion on goodbye". Mr. and Mrs. Bill Docking various issues. presented their son "Craig Stewart" for A donation was made to the church baptism as did Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Dow stewards and to Camp Bimini. A report with their son Scott William. was given as to the quilts donated to the Debbie was presented with a hand- Boy Scouts for their auction. made quilt and a check from the con- A light-hearted stunt in Arithmetic gregation. A social hour followed the ser- brought an enjoyable outing to a close. vice in the Family' Life Centre. ELEVENTH BIRTHDAY MEET MONDAY Carrah Templeman was an overnight Grace Campbell of Iona Station, Betty guest of Jackie McCaughey, helping her Ann Mollard of Parkhill and Roberta celebrate her eleventh birthday. Templeman of Staffa, met Monday for Scott and Barb Bonikowsky, Oakville lunch and good conversation in London. spent the holiday weekend with the J. ANNUAL EAT OUT Templeman family. Knox Sunday school picnics Cranbrook Correspondent MRS. MAC ENGEL 887-6645 Approximately 35 members and friends of Knox Church Sunday school enjoyed a pic- nic in Brussels on Sunday afternoon, June 25. Many made use of the swimming pool followed by a potluck picnic lunch. Mrs. Jack Conley received the sad news of the death of her niece, Mrs. Mende Mid- dlemas on Sunday, June 25. She was 49 and burial was in Spalding, Saskatchewan. Mrs. Mary McArthur visited her son David, also acid's aunt and godmother, Mrs. Florence Weeks, all from Markham: They were enjoying Mrs. McArthur's new car and attended the Blyth theatre. Earl and Ruth Grisdale and family recently visited with friends in Windsorthat they haven't seen for many years. Peter Hagedoorn is presently on a two Friday night, June 30 the family of Mr. week holiday. His son Adam from Toronto and Mrs. Jack Conley celebrated their spent Father's Day with,hiila mother'shirthday which is on July 1. Atten- Many from 'the community attended the ding were Doug and Nancy Conley, Shawn, Bentley -Miller wedding June 24 in Fordwich Shannon and Nathan, Doug and Wilma and thereception in Kurtzviile. Rathwell, Harvey and Margaret Clarke and Carrie Lynn Grisdale ;from North Bay Paul, Ross and Wilma Shiell of London also spent •a,few days ,at home twith•her family. joined the celebration. Her sister Melissa underwent a tonsilec- tomy in Wingham. Judy Engel, Ottawa, is holidaying at her home here. Shirley and Flora Adams, Atwood, en- joyed a holiday with their grandparents, Wilfred and Mrs. Strickler. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Engel and Kelli Smith, Monkton, have returned from a two week trip to Calgary. They visited Banff, Lake Louise, and returned home through the U.S.A. They accompanied their grandson Ronnie Watson and all attended the McCombe -Wick wedding in Calgary. Mrs. Mac Engel attended the Baker - Engel wedding on June 24 in First United Church, Waterlog and spent the weekend with Paul and Mrs. Engel. Ball playing has started for the sununer and the juniors play on Monday night and seniors Wednesday. Walton graduates put 'on vari at' Walton Correspondent 77 "War r..ui fever, ie .i. t erre .4..A. e,.:. r . r +dCtrtdeeaf+en Variety '"Me and My Ted- I4Y Bear" :was ipresented at the deg T, n (zrad ustidn'on June22, 1909 rithq" flowipg'children: ,Maegan. Beuer- • a ,urian, Christopher Blake, Leanne leen Haan, Amber Doggett, ;Katheryn Ein- ,inlrich, qiristoptier Jill, Kassie-Jo. kloegy, aalo hua r t, .,logo Koehler, Paul .;I$n-,:,, .`.ton,•'Bradloy xiubbers, ;Katie Lubber, <" xAtuallda tile61.101Y, Cynthia 1,1001. •Tameney McClure, .I4eily ,McDonald_, Peters, 'Travis J. aSauerbrel, Mo U s 1urn,to.pagel "+