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The Huron Expositor, 1961-03-23, Page 9• • • 4 • • • • • • • • SDIIS STUDENTS are carried a total of more than 100,000 miles each year by buses operated by the school bus contractor, Scott Habkirk. Recently, drivers were pregented with safe driver awards by the Transportation Safety Association of Ontario, in recognition. of outstanding contributions to public safety. Those receiving awards were: Scott Habkirk, 14 yeears; Tom Wilbee, six years ; George 'Hildebrand, five years; Ken Powell, one year, and A. Hildebrand, one year. Shown here are, left to right, A- Hildebrand, T. Wilhee, G. Hildebrand, S. Ha bkirk, K. Powell and R. Townsend. Scholarship Is Important In Curriculum at SDHS (Scholarship has always played an important part in the thinking of those associated with Seaforth District High School. James R. Scott, in a review of the school written in 1954, discusses this aspect of education in the Seaforth area.) When scholarship is, as it were, in the air, people's standards of values change and some of them will act to promote an encourage even greater attainment. A case in point here is that of the late James Irving Carter, who lived a number of years in Sea - forth and is buried in the MaIt- landbank cemetery. Carter had only an elementary school educa- tion himself and he had a some- what checkered career before he • gained his eventual business suc- cess. He started in Seaforth and, after several setbacks, had his first success here. Later he mov- ed to Sarnia and in his last years began helping students who had • • • v • difficulty getting enough money to go to college. As his interest grew, he extended his aid to other stu- dents in the counties of Huron, Perth and Middlesex. Wheh he died he left $100,000 for scholar- ships to be offered in twenty-five counties of the province. Over the years, Seaforth has.won More than its share of these awards which came from a man who got his start in this town. At a later date, the scholarship fever was again felt in this dis- trict. When the Alumni Associa- tion of the school was reorganized in 1931, one of its initial steps was to seek to establish, a scholarship fund in' order than an award could be made annuallyto a student of the senior year. The Alumni Mem- orial Scholarship was first award- ed in 1934 and it has been in ex- istence ever since, Most recently the school receiv- ed a bequest which places it in a unique position among the secon- dary schools of the province. On his death in 1051, an alumnus of the school, Bruce Scott, left the major portion of his estate to pro- vide scholarships of $500 value for worthy students graduating from Seaforth. The first of these schol- arships must go each yearto a prospective student of University College, University of Toronto, the remainder may be won by students planning to go to any accredited Canadian university. This puts Seaforth in a position usually found only in the wealthy private schools of the country. As a result of the keen interest in academic attainment generated in this community and the gener- ous provision for scholarships made by its various citizens, the school now finds itself able to offer more incentives to prospective university students than any other secondary school in Ontario. The students of no other collegiate or high school in the province have as good a chance of obtaining assistance for their university work as do the pupils of the Seaforth and District High School today. THE NEW SDHS addition makes possible an expansive entrance and new administra- tive area. Mrs. Eric McCue, school secretary, looks from the school office, while to the right a long corridor extends to new classrooms and cafe- teria. F of A Approves Changes hi Act On Fish and, Game "Ontario farmers, will be pleas- ed to have the amendment to the Game and Fisheries Act, approved by the Legislature's -Committee on Game and Fish, put into effect," stated' William G. Tilden, Presi- dent of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture. "For the past few years, our annual convention has been the centre for strong protests by members and delegates over the careless hunters and fishermen who damage property and maim or kill livestock. '• A resolution passed at the OFA annual convention, and subsequent- ly take to the Ontario Govern- ment, asked, for heavy penalties to be provided for destruction of farm livestock and property by careless hunters. The resolution also called for licensing of persons who car- ried. firearms for target practice as well as hunting. The proposed amendment to the Game and Fisheries Act reads: "Every person is guilty of the of- fense of hunting carelessly who, being in possession of a firearm or airgun for the purpose of hunt- ing, discharges or causes to be discharged or handles such fire- arm or airgun without due care and attention or without reason- able consideration for persons or property, and is liable to a fine of not more than $500 or to im- prisonment for a term of not more than six months or both." "If this amendment is followed up with good policing., providing it becomes part of the Act, the OFA request will in large part have been- met by the Legislature's ac- tion," Mr. Tilden concluded: "We know that the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters is anxious to have gond farmer -hunter rela- tionships. This amendment should help." Name Grade 9 Essay Winners During recent months a series of essay contests has been held in each of the grades of SDHS, with prizes being presented by the board, as a means of encouraging an interest in English. Grade 9 winners announced Tuesday were: first( Susan Mc- Lean; second, Gerald Smith; and third, Amy Stewart. A drunk climbed to the top deck of a double -deck bus, only to come stumbling down a moment later, protesting: "I'm not going to ride up there. There's nobody driving." CONGRATULATIONS SDHS . . • -..� .. M,...e . , .........rx.< This is our fleet of eight modern buses which each school day transports nearly three hundred SDHS students over routes ,totalling nearly 500 miles. We are proud to be associated with the Board, Staff and Students in this important task, and appreciate the trust placed in us. SCOTT HABKIRK Seaforth Bus Operator SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 1961 -- SECOND SECTION, 'Pages 9-16 New Accommodation Eases Crowding at SDHS Mr., Mrs. Venner Hensall Couple, Wed 40 Years Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Venner celebrated their 40th wedding an- niversary Thursday, March 16, at a family dinner party at the Dom- inion Hotel, Zurich. Mrs. Venner was the recipient of a lovely cor- sage, presented to her by her grandchildren. After dinner, rel- atives gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Rodger Venner to honor the couple and present them with beautiful gifts. Their wedding of forty years ago was solemnized at the home of the bride's parents on the 12th concession of Hibbert. Rev. David Ritchie was the officiating minis- ter. They were unattended. They recall their wedding day as a.beau- tiful spring day and. mostly all the farmers busy making maple syrup. Mrs. Venner, the former Estella McLaren, and her 'husband lived on the Venner farm at Chiselhurst for 30 years, taking up residence in Hensall 10 years ago. They have a faly of two sons, Rodger, Hensall;Murray, Grand Bend; one daugh er, Mrs. Gilbert (Jean) Johns, Elimville; six grand- children and one great-grandchild. An evening of cards, question- naire quiz and lunch rounded out a most delightful evening. Win- ners at cards were: ladies: Mrs. Alex McBeath, Kippen; gents, Wes- ley Venner, Hensall; lone hands, Mrs. Wesley Vepner. Lemons Grow On Hensall Tree Although far from the region where one usually finds such fruit, a lemon tree owned by Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Schwalm, Hensel!, has once again come through with a crop of lemons. Obtained as nursery stock about 12 years ago, the, tree, which stands about 31/2 feet tall, has pro- duced a 24 -ounce lemon, 13 inches in diameter, This lemon, which was considerably larger than the remaining single medium-sized lemon and the four smaller ones, was picked in order to ,allow the smaller ones to mature This is the seventh consecutive crop produced by the tree which, incidently, blossomed all through January and February, RESULT OF CO-OPERATION Community Plays Part in New School By F. C. J. SILLS Chairman' of .the SDHS Board On behalf of the Seaforth Dis- trict High School Board I would like to invite everyone of you to our open house on March 29th, when we officially open the new addition. This addition has been the re- sult of a Iot of thought and work on the Dart of the Board, and they are particularly grateful to the teachers and pupils who have had to put up with so much inconveni- ence during the past year or two. Classes were taught in the cellar and one class was out in the barn, which usually has the more im- posing title of Agricultural Build- ing. Our gratitude also goes to those hard-working members of the lo- cal councils, who, when they heard of our predicament, immediately gave us the go-ahead signal to im- prove conditions at the school. They have always been very co- operative and we certainly appre- ciate it. Last, but by no means least, we are grateful to you, the taxpayer, who make it all possible. You are continually being asked on all sides to pay for something that will bet- ter the community: perhaps for something you may never see and from which you may never derive any benefit. However, you always come through because you realize that it is all part of being a good citizen in a country that is sec- ond to none. a Schools, particularly, have ' a great influence on the moulding and guidance of our future citi- iens, and it is vital that good standards be maintained. Over the past years our school has turn- ed out many brilliant scholars who have gone on to fame and fortune. We are justly proudof them and glad of the , prestige it has brought to our district, but we are also proud of the boy or girl who has done his best, perhaps not even graduated, but has carried his knowledge and ideas out into life and has become a good citizen. The majority of us will never make a material fortune, but we all have a fortune in our mind; this has to be nurtured properly, given proper direction and the means by which we can use it. A great -deal of this must be given in the classroom, so it is impor- tent what happens there. Natural- ly, surroundings. have a certain bearing on how receptive these ideas are received, and that is why we are particularly pleased • Seaforth District High School is holding open house next Wednes- day. It will be an occasion when ` members of the Board, the staff and the student body will'show the public the changes that have oc- curred at the school. The new accommodation goes a long way in easing the crowded conditions that have existed at the school for some years. The evening gets under way at 8:15 with a 20 -,,minute program of welcome. After this the guests will wander throughout the build- ing, paying particular attention to the new classrooms and cafeteria. The new addition includes three classrooms, an agricultural scie- ence room and a teachers' room. A large cafeteria adjoins the stage in the auditorium, and next to it are kitchen facilities. Projecting easterly from the present entrance the addition makes possible a new administra- tive area and entrance hall. The new classrooms are at a Iower level than those in the existing building. Construction began in late sum- mer and was completed in Janu- ary. Classes occupied the new accommodation latelast month. The addition was designed by Kyle & Kyle, of Hamilton and Stratford, while the general eon, tractor was Logan Contracting Limited, of Stratford. F. C. J. SILLS to have overcome some of the crowded conditions that might act as a deterrent. No doubt there is room for improvement, but I as- sure you that we have done the best we' could with the means at hand. Please 'take advantage of this opportunity to look over the school on March 29; meet the. teachers and the board..members, and form your own opinions.. PRINCIPALS Charles Clarkson .,. 1879.1.882 J. C. Harstone ..1882 -1886 Charles Clarkson .1886 -1899 Alexander Mowat . 1899 -1900 G, F. Rogers 1900 -1913 G. A. Miller ...' 1913 -1914 D. A. MacKay .. 1914 -1915 I, F, Ross . 1915-1922 M, J. O'Neill 1922 -1923 G. W. Spencer 1923 -1929 A. B. Farmer .. 1929-1930 G. A. Ballantyne 1930.1944 Lorne Fox 1944 -1948 L. P. Plumsteel 1948 - LAURENCE P. PLUMSTEEL, Principal of Seaforth District High School, who was active in co-ordinating regular school - activities with the construction program during recent months. The Board, Staff and Students of Seaforth District High School invite you to attend an Open House on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29 at 8:15 p.m. And a Short Half -Hour Programme in the Auditorium You will have an opportunity of inspect- ing the new enlarged school and the modern facilities that have been made available. The entire building will be open for inspection, and you are urged to wander at will through the classrooms, old and new. We suggest you look partjcularly at the facilities in the new addition—see how by modern applications it has been possible to provide more practical, more efficient accommodation in which to pro- vide educational instruction for the stu- dents in the Seaforth School Area. Members of the Staff and of the student body will be on hand throughout the eve- ning to act as guides and to answer your questions. The Seaforth District High School Area includes the Township of McKillop and the Town of Seaforth, and portions of the Townships of Tuckersmith, Hullett, Hibbert, Grey and Morris LIGHT REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED F.C. J. Sills (Chairman) Oliver Anderson C. A. Barber Russell T. Bolton John A. Cardno Ed. Dearing Clarence Martin Kenneth McFarlane Gordon McGavin James C. McIntosh F. C. J. SILLS , LAURENCE P. PLUMSTEEL W. E. SOUTHGATE Chairman Principal Secretary . • •