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The Huron Expositor, 1979-04-05, Page 23if t ea chersi HuOrP) eottlitVwent tO use VentreVersial, ,Inaterial" in, elassrooms they had better he prepared to fight for it, The Huron etwuntY beard of education agreed in principle i'vfeeday ha a policy that will make teacherSt department head* and Prineipats responsible 16 handling com-, plaints and criticisms of Material used, in ceutO classrotnns. The endorSernent f ti t policy was given after ,direetor Of education John. Cochrane gave the hoard en example of a policy designed toi handle complaints.' Cochrane told the heard: he had drafted a PalleYto be presented to the board and mid taken it to teachers and department heads for their comments. He said the teachers agreed .With the intent of the policy but felt that some changes should be 'made in the directorModel here ;the ""pOliey was adopted. The director- said teachers had SOW "'housekeeping suggestions'" for theadli9y, taclear up vague .areas. He said he hopedVi have the change$ thade,fetr, the Mav hoard ;tweeting, but wanted the hoard trt 4iVe SOMe indication if it supported the idea 4(04fting teachers in charge of defending rnaterist they use. "Whieh route does the board want to. take?" Cochrane asked. "DO you, want complaints to go back to, the source en de, you. Want to deal with them right off the t The policy is aimed. at preventing fu heattacheS for trustees •trying to defend ilaSSr0Orn Material the board approved: for use. Under the present system teacher recommend Material to department heads, department headS and principals send that recommendation.'on, to the ,board and the beard appyeii, for.use. Inmany cases the board. t..• • :,takes the teacher's word tha th,e'rmaterial is suitable and dos ran Screenkt•, , • e Cokhrane indicated that the policy 4iould help to prevent problems the board h40:bver. gUgli0 literature novels used in he 'cella4% The nOWS., that came under fire>, The DivinerCiararet Laurence:- Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Sanger and Of he and • MerthY Mtn Steinheelt, stirred itneentover, sy in. the county that is Still athem in the heard's side. ... .. ., Coehrine's7-SaggeStion would require any parent or ratepayer with a complaint about classroom Material: to take that complaint to the school their child attends, The romplairlt w .11 7 Id be bandied by the teacher, depart - 'At head and, principal of the sehool. if to suitable arrangement On be worked out the . matter would he sent te the board to be ' handled discreetly. Coehrarte Said he heped the policy would enable inditiduai concerns of ratepayers -to stay leW key 404 not heeente otenty wide issues, . Seaford I. ustee John Henderson Said the system of approving material for Classroom had been take away from trustees. He said it seems "trustees don't have anything to say anymore" pointing gut that books that come to the board for'approval get there a month beforeschool starts: He said the board has little opportunity to make, any changes in the list of approVedmaterials. Board chairman John Elliott explained 14. the rnateriatfoi elaroorn use is Sent to A Corknit .hoard and that committee makes reeortmaeodations to the board. He said approvals haZto be made by the whole bard oying ,strffustees a change *0 comment. Goderielt trnstge Dave Gewer Said he had not had a opportunity to study the Implications of the policy and asked it be tabled. He Said be hatiPot received the " material provided on the' policy until just before meeting time and had not had an Opportunity to study it. He said he felt the decision was important enough to, have all problems trustees had clarifie4- (•',9%%-er said one problemhe had was understanding what materials the board approves and what is approved by the ministry of edocation. Cochrane said the ministry appreves textbooks in subjects like mathematics, science .and history. leaving decisions on English literature novels utrt9 incliOdual boards. He pointed Out that material the ministry approves "is usually not too controversial,' . • Kilbtlechcirt 146. • •J ' BY IVIABEL TURNBULL Visitors. with Mrs. Reba Listowel,Mrs. Shirley Nind and; Mrs. Marjory Nind,J, Oliver McKay, Mr, andMr. Jim Chalmers, Tuckersmi Mrs. E.H. Close visited SALM CONSTRUCTION Farm, Commercial 8* Residential Const. Framing, Roofing, AlumireuitiSiding, • Renovations - Dave Salm 523-9641, Blyth, Ont. ARNOLD STINNISSEN. 111 Mititgage Insurance Income TaN 0ductable Registered ▪ Retirement Savings Plans and Annuiies, Income Averaging Annuities Ak kir our new Flexible liPlt ESENT1NO-- Te1.527-0410 Sun Life Assurance ktODERICHaTe. EAST Company of Canada SEAFORTII for 19 years. friends again; after a long absence owing to the in- , element weather and a hysical disability. We were e to see her again. A breath of spring came to os last week in the form of tulips and daffodils, Thanks,' -Beth fOfle thought. Ken Kaiting and son, .ftarry,, kitchener visited Mrs. Ken Kaiting. „ On Monday afternoon a trip to the ,'sugar -bush was :planned. Eight of the re - idents availed themselves of the opportunity of seeing maple-syrupbing made. They went to James Mt - man's bush, north of Winthrop where the process was in' action. He uses the 'pan' method. Mr. Axtman explained this method and answered questions. I heard' enthusiastic comments of the group when they. returned. The climax was reached when each had a drink of the bot sap in its first stage on the way to mape-syrup. Feelings of nostalgia were awakened in „ge of former years, when my sister Ella, and 1 spent a holiday at Varna in maple -syrup time with our grandparents We bad a memorable day when my twin uncles were Sap in their bush about a milel back Of the barn. It was exciting to watch the sap boiling down to syrup in the big black.irOn kettle over. an open fire. It rained a little but our spirits were not —dampened as our uncles made a tent of tall slabs with the bark oni" a real Indian tepee. With our uncles in charge we had a lot of fun taking pictures. My sister and 1 were wearing our kilts of the red Stewart plaid which father' had brought from Scotland in one of the metal trunks which he usually brought home well laden with gifts for us all. I remember well. We would be abOut eight Years old, A spetial tanks is due Mr. Aictman who was a perfect 1 tt....r.tilt v tat, r.iat s U,1% • . BRUCE SMITH 36 Blenheim St., Mitchell PHONE: OFFICE 344-9915 RES. 348-9915. , . iNSuRANCI AND fiNANCIALSERVICIS LIFE • HOME • AUTO BUSNESS& R. K. PECK APPLIANCES '• ti the heart of dmn well Varna" IUNI, CLEANERS salk. and servico of most MAT", 4' CH RADIOS AND ACCESSORIES SPEED QUEEN APPLIANCES * mOITAT /4trccs • SMOKE SENSORS t. INSECT LIGHTS AND FLY KILLING UNITS * HAND CRAFTED GIFTS' Varna, Ont. 48-7103 LE 345.42341 ILOCAL. PROGRAMMING., EVERYWEDNESOAY channel •• was There!..or • nthe .Jahrt. :MeCarroll •--$'how" , . . Woich Chonnot 12 to too I/e Month- or vbtits-elf! on lt host, and to Roy McOontgle and Mrs.. Marion Rose for bringing their ears also To our ativist, Ruth Mauer for organizaing the trip. ..; The group were given a generous jar of • syrup tp bring batk for the delight of the rest of the residetS. • Birthday Greetings! to Jim 1.3.1aker.,..,wo celebrated his 77th birthday on March 21,. The residents gathered in the living room for a sing song with Mrs. E: the planet We sang fromout. popular sting books. Songs sting uncluded old favourite its springtime in the Rokes, Cruising Down the River, Keep ,the Home Fires burning, Down by The Old Mill Stream, Billy Boy, .Smiles. Mocking Bird Hill, Silver Threads among the gold. There's a long long trail, When you wore a Ttiffr, want a Girl. A church service followed when Rev. James Broadfoot of St. Thomas Anglican Church took the service. We were glad to welcome .1,R. Spinal who was at the piano and assisted with the singing. The service opened with familiar hynins "The Old Rugged Cross, Amazing Grace, Cum. Ba, 'fah, My Lord, When 1 survey the Wonderous Cross.". Reading - Psalm 46 Davids Song Prayer. • Read Psalm 46. beginning: God is our refuge and strength It goes on to say We should not fear as God is always present to encourage us when we are in !great trouble. Rv. Broadfoot read Paul's epistle to the Ronian. He, who has faith believes with his heart, Call upon the name of the Lord to be saved. The speaker read a brochure on 'Faith'. Do . not worry about our clothes or food. The flowers of the field; God cares for them and he will care forus if we have faith we need not worry about • such things. God has pre- • pared us for the change to a BAKERV SPECIALS • • • 131$010rk1.t.nttts.. orta9 Hot Cross Buns Hamburg or 2/1 .19 Hot Dog BMW- We have TASTY -NU White Sliced 5271803 heavenly hod:vend an eternal home in heaven, 271iymns: Stand up for jese, Sweet Hour of Prayer'. The service closed with prayer followed by the Lord's prayer in unison. Our after- noon snack was served and social time .followed. Visitors With`M: Turnbull, Mr, and MrsDon Hillis, Ingersoll, Miss Marilyn. Tillsonburg, Peter –Hillis, Nanaimo ---13.C-7 and. Mr. and Mrs. • Lloyd, Morrison, Thornhill and daughter Ruth, Mrs. • Ken Shugart.. ) CANADA • • • Working with maple who are helping themSeivis Tt.rEe , Resignations Were 4eeepted front three Perth Count)! teOchers 4.V the b040 THE HURON EXPOSITOR APRIL L ISIS **top** St. Jon Antpulance reminds you that every hone. should have a fire exting- uisher and fire alarm. And that everYtute in the family should know itttw to get (Mt if does ocetit. • ...0****r Tax, 0edu4tb4tit •t,itu.010r. To :tt14 0?tFAWCANAtiA aos ta.sits 80*12000Tnaci o OtTAWAREGINA JOHN'SSY bitutary ELLZABET1111ABKTRK At Lachine, Quebec; on Wednesday, March 29, 4979, Elizabeth (Shannon) Habkirk of Lachine, formerly of Walton and London died. She was the wife of the late Errol Habkirk and is surVived by a son, John:of Montreal, two danghters; Mrs. William (4argaret1.444t of and. Mrs. ,James (Jean) Gourlav of Winni e Pre- deceased by one son, George. She rested at the Whitney-Ribey Funeral Home, Seaforth, where.' funeral service was held Monday at 2:30 pan. with Rev. Jatites Vanslyke, of- ficiating. • Temporary entombment Pioneer Memorial Mausoleum. Burial Later at • Maitlantlbank Cemetery.' Cavan United Church Winthrop Rev. J. G. Vanslyke, Minister Miss Marjorie Papple, Organist April 8, 1979 Palm Sunday • 930 a.rn, Sacrament Of the Lord's Supper 1Ch3S a.m.Stinday School • come and' join us at the Lord's Table. ,Zetai„ I Mel . filit-Peil Sedite,t4-‘ ........._............._____, ... in, Area Churches , First': PRESBYTERIAN Church 59 Goderith t., W.. Seaforth Minister: Rev. T,AA. Duke Organist: Mrs. D, Carter SUNDAY, APREL 8 ' - PalmSunday MIS Worship Service and Chlreh &hoot NurSeryproVided Good Friday Worship at 11000.m. ..........--............•.0.6................"...i.i.....-0... ST. THOMAS Angiican Church Be. James R. Broadfocit B.A, M. Div. Sunday, April 8 %, 6th Stinday in Lent, also called-Pahrt Sunday. 11:30' am. rtiOrning prayer, ' blessing 'and distribution .of pains. Thursday, April 12 . Maundy Thursda. 8:0 p.m. - Holy Communion and stripping of the altar, Feld*, April 13 - Griod. Friday. 11 a.m. - serviee in First lEsresbyterian Mth. Service �f,tlYMns and meditatlians based on words from the cross. N RTHSIDE United Church ` 54 GOtlerkit St. 'West, Settforth ORAL 1979, PAILM SUNDAY ``..., ,, 10 8; 11 a.m. &today Scitoola . .' . ii Lin. Siicomeit °filo Lont's Sappet , Rev.1,6,1karitt1yke§ Minister . , rgit.Choit Directe Jr. Choir Leader Margaret Whitening Au1reYlVieL4rit0i r..............................0.0.0...0"austatEttootottutottatottutti Area congregationS are invited ta take advantage a the church cliredrA0 announce their church serviteS tath week. Churelt 'directory announcements are available for a mittinitten Of 26 conseetitive weeks itt units of to, column inches ot SI per tiriit, ctiallgeti, in Copy May be made -oath Week but must be reteived 4tefore noon on Tuesday, • ..„ 4 Gront • ' 235-1018 Ego. tor ' teachers re of **Motion *fleeting held March 27 in Stratibtd. • Resigning as of August 31 are Dorene Gollnit4t of Mitebell $0001.. James Ervin a StratfOrd, Northwestern High, Sebook, artd ddie Kenny ot District nigh. Soboot. aftMiss G0 37 yarslinlotr: 4elarre • ' vice Mr. Ervin also hos spet‘t many years teell111$ 1.$ Mr. Kenny. • Clay- tile installation Aucier einstallatItitt iraps pravoligt .workrnonshpguarantettd • KIST DRAINAGE LTD. R.R. 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